Ayrton Mistral User manual

USER MANUAL V.1.1
ENGLISH VERSION
02 2019

USER MANUAL _ 3
Introduction
Safety instructions
Conditions of use
Presentation and features
Dimensions
Description
Installation instructions
Installation method using truss hooks
DMX512 connection
Control Panel
Ghibli control panel menu - Option details
Master/Slave Mode settings
DMX Chart
Error Messages
Care and maintenance
Technical Specifications
Warranty
SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the AYRTON MISTRAL luminaire.
WARNING !
This product is not suitable for household use.
You now own a professional lighting unit that offers endless possibilities.
Before installing, make sure that no damage was done to your luminaire
during transport. If this is the case, do not use the product and immediately
contact your authorized AYRTON dealer.
For your own safety and that of others, please read this instruction manual
carefully before installing the unit.
Anyone involved in installing, operating or servicing the MISTRAL must:
• Be a qualified, authorized professional
• Strictly follow the instructions in this user manual.
Please take the time to read this manual carefully and thoroughly before
installing and operating the luminaire. You should have a good knowledge
of its operating conditions and all pertinent product information.
After you have become familiar with this manual, we recommend that
you keep a copy for future use. All the information found in this manual
is subject to change without notice. AYRTON reserves the right to modify
and upgrade its range of products, with no obligation to integrate these
changes into products already sold.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the safety instructions and warnings in this manual carefully
before installing and operating the MISTRAL.
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock.
Use caution when handling. This luminaire requires high voltage,
which can result in electric shock.
The MISTRAL left our factory in perfect working condition. However, if
you notice a defect, immediately contact your authorized AYRTON dealer
before use. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages
caused by a failure to follow the safety, installation or assembly instructions
contained herein, or by any modification made to the luminaire.
Failure to observe the safety, installation or assembly instructions
contained herein, or any modification made to the MISTRAL luminaire will
render the warranty null and void.
Check that the supply voltage does not exceed the maximum authorized
limit. Check that your electrical installation complies with current
standards.
In all cases, make sure that the power cables attached to your MISTRAL
have not been damaged due to cuts and splices or crushed in any way.
Handle these cables with extreme caution while they are connected to a
power source.
Your MISTRAL conforms to Class 1 safety standards. The unit must be
grounded electrically. Make sure that the power source connected to your
MISTRAL is switched off before attempting any work on it.
Installation and connection to an electrical source must be performed
by an authorized installer. AYRTON declines all responsibility should this
luminaire be installed by an unqualified person.
Never disconnect your MISTRAL by pulling on the power cable! First unlock
the connector lock ring on the power cable until it is fully disengaged, and
then gently pull on the connector to disconnect the cable.
Do not connect or disconnect the power cable of your MISTRAL with wet
hands.
At first use, your MISTRAL may give off an odor.This is a normal occurrence
that should dissipate after a few minutes of operation.
WARNING!
Do not connect or disconnect the power cable at your MISTRAL if
the cable is energized! This could cause arcing and damage your
MISTRAL, requiring repair.
Be careful to power off your MISTRAL by removing the power plug from
the source, before connecting or disconnecting the luminaire.
WARNING!
This unit contains Class 2 LED emitters (EN60625-1: 1994)
Blue Light Hazard : Risk Group 2
Never look directly into the lamps if lit or stand directly in line with the
luminaire if close by.
Installation, removal or replacement of the unit must be performed with
power off to prevent any risk of glare and eye injury.
WARNING!
The fixture quickly becomes very hot during operation.
To avoid risk of burn, never handle or adjust the luminaire while it is
energized and after it has been lit for more than 10 consecutive minutes.
Some parts of the luminaire can reach a high temperature, particularly the
body/radiator. Turn off the luminaire and wait for it to cool before handling.
CONDITIONS OF USE
Your MISTRAL is a moving-head luminaire equipped with LED source
intended for professional use (e.g., architectural, stage, television, theater,
or museum lighting).
The MISTRAL luminaire has an IP20 protection rating. It is intended
strictly for indoor use. It must never be partially or fully submerged, even
temporarily.

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Condensation may form on your MISTRAL in the following cases:
• Immediately after turning on the heating
• In places with fog or a high level of humidity
• When the luminaire is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm
environment, or vice versa.
In such cases, you must wait until the luminaire readjusts to the ambient
temperature of the room where it will be installed for operation.
Do not shake the MISTRAL while installing or handling.
Do not pull the MISTRAL by one of its cables to move it. Lift the luminaire
by its handles.
Choosing the appropriate place to install the MISTRAL is essential. The
following points should be observed:
• Do not expose it to a heat source.
• Do not install it near flammable materials.
• Be sure that dust or miscellaneous debris cannot clump around the
body of the luminaire as this may interfere with its optimal cooling and
proper operation.
• The MISTRAL must be installed out of reach of the public and all
persons not authorized to operate the luminaire.
We recommend a minimum distance of 5 m between the outside surface
of the light and the illuminated object.
Due to the nature of its cooling principle, you should never prevent air
from circulating around the body of the luminaire. You must provide a
minimum clearance around your MISTRAL to allow for cooling.
The MISTRAL can be installed in a ground pit or any other confined
enclosure only under certain conditions. With this kind of installation, a
system of forced ventilation should be used up to allow air to circulate
freely around the luminaire(s). The air must be constantly renewed
because the luminaire cannot be operated in closed system. Failure to
comply with these requirements may destroy or prematurely wear the
MISTRAL, and AYRTON cannot be held responsible. Please consult your
AYRTON dealer for more information on this type of installation.
No load should be placed on the MISTRAL. The fixture must not be
installed in such a way as to allow a person, vehicle or any object to run
over or park on it.
Never lay or drop any hard, heavy, or blunt, objects on the MISTRAL. This
includes items made of glass or porcelain (e.g., bottles, dishware, or glass
beads). The luminaire is made of materials such as plastic and extruded
aluminum, making it resistant but not unbreakable. Objects made of hard
materials such as steel or glass that fall on the unit may cause breakage
of the plastic parts or the body. AYRTON cannot be held responsible for
the luminaire’s broken plastic parts or body, which are not covered under
warranty.
The temperature of the room where the MISTRAL is installed must never
exceed 45°C (Ta = 45°C).
The MISTRAL luminaire requires a 110-240 VAC supply voltage. Check
that your luminaires have been installed for an application that is
compatible with this information.
Check that the brackets on which you hang or attach your MISTRAL can
sustain the weight of the luminaire (35,6 kg), taking into consideration all
necessary safety factors.
Do not use your MISTRAL before being familiar with these recommendations
and do not allow unqualified personnel to handle the product.
To transport your MISTRAL, we strongly recommend that you use the
complete original packaging, including the dense protective foam inserts.
If your MISTRAL is not being used for a long period, you should disconnect
the luminaire from the power source.
Never dispose of the MISTRAL in a rubbish bin. Ensure that it is recycled.
Please consult the current legislation in your country on recycling
electronic equipment.
PRESENTATION AND FEATURES
MISTRAL is a non-waterproof moving head wash light (IP20 protection
rating) using the latest generation of high-performance of LED-type lamps.
This luminaire can be controlled remotely by an external DMX512 signal.
The MISTRAL incorporates high power white LED source.
The luminaire requires from 26 to 39 DMX channels to be controlled via
an external command system that sends a DMX512 signal (see below for
details).
To adjust the settings on the MISTRAL (i.e., DMX address, DMX operating
mode and other options), a Remote Device Management (RDM)-type DMX
controller may be required. The DMX RDM protocol is a universal, widely
used standard.
There are a multitude of RDM DMX controllers on the market from different
manufacturers (excluding AYRTON). It is worth noting that an RDM DMX
controller is not required to change the settings on the MISTRAL. A light
console or any standard DMX-type controller is sufficient.
The MISTRAL consists of a metal frame and plastic covers. The power
connectors and DMX512 signal connectors are on the back of the fixture’s
base.

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DIMENSIONS
Bottom view
107MM
146.8MM
107MM
Front view
345.3MM
212MM
81.5MM
364.9MM
Side view
460.1MM
105MM
423MM
591.6MM
79.5MM
210.6MM

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DESCRIPTION
1. LED Assembly
2. Display
3. Jog wheel
4. Handle
5. Lock button
6. DMX Out
7. DMX In
8. Power Out
9. Power In
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
During installation please observe the instructions according to
GB7000.15 / EN60598-2-17 standards and other national standards
applicable. This luminaire should be installed by a qualified
technician.
The fixture should be used in an environment with a temperature between
-5°C and +45°C. Do not operate the luminaire outside this temperature
range.
The luminaire must be hung so that the weight of this unit multiplied by
10 can be sustained for 1 hour without causing the suspension system or
the supporting structure to be deformed.
The installation must always be secured at a second attach point, e.g., by
a safety cable of the appropriate size.
Do not stand under the luminaire while it is being installed, dismantled
or serviced.
The operator must ensure that a qualified technician has approved the
installation of the luminaire for safety before it is first operated.
Installation should be inspected once a year by a qualified technician.
WARNING!
The installation of this luminaire must be validated by a qualified
technician before it is used for the first time.
The luminaire should be installed in a location where the public cannot,
touch, walk or sit on the luminaire.
Suspending the luminaire and/or installing it high up requires considerable
experience, e.g., calculating load, selecting and adapting quality fastening
materials, and periodically inspecting the entire installation. Without this
skill and knowledge, do not attempt to install this unit by yourself. Improper
installation may cause an accident resulting in personal injury or death.
WARNING!
The luminaire should be connected to an electrical source by a
qualified electrician.
Before installing the luminaire make sure that the selected installation
spot can support at least 10 times the weight of the unit. Connect the
luminaire to the power source by the power cord.

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INSTALLATION METHOD USING TRUSS HOOKS
Refer to the following diagram when installing the MISTRAL with truss
hooks using omega bracket:
• Attach the clamp to the omega bracket using an M12 screw.
• Insert the quick-lock fasteners of the first omega bracket into the
respective holes on the base of the unit. Turn the quick fasteners fully
clockwise.
• Install the second omega bracket.
• Insert the safety cable through the holes at the bottom of the base and
the truss or a stable attachment point. Insert the end into the hole and
tighten the safety screw.
Note: The last step is very important to ensure that the luminaire does
not fall.
DMX512 CONNECTION
Connect the DMX input (XLR connector) cable of the luminaire to the DMX
output (female XLR connector) of your controller. You can connect multiple
luminaires to this same DMX line in a daisy chain. The DMX cable must
be a shielded twisted pair that is equipped with male and female XLR
connectors.
Refer to the following diagram when connecting the MISTRAL luminaires
in a daisy chain:
Address 79 Address 40 Address 1
DMX512 CONNECTION WITH TERMINATION PLUG
For installations where the DMX cable must extend over long distances,
or if it is located near areas with major electrical disturbance, it is
recommended to use a DMX termination plug. This helps prevent
luminaires from malfunctioning due to interference. The DMX termination
plug, composed simply of a male XLR input connector with a 120-Ohm
resistor, is soldered between pins 2 and 3. This plug must be connected
to the DMX output of the last luminaire in the chain.
Refer to the following diagram:
THE MISTRAL DMX ADDRESS SETTING
All luminaires must have a DMX start address correctly set when using a
DMX signal to control them. The DMX start address is the channel from
which the luminaire “listens” to the digital control information sent by the
DMX controller.
The start address must conform to the one set on the DMX controller to
control the luminaire. This address is the DMX value that appears on the
luminaire’s display. You can set the same address for all the luminaires, or
some of them, but you can also set a different address for each luminaire,
as needed.
If you do set the same address for all the luminaires, they will all “listen”
from the DMX channel you have set. The instructions sent by the DMX
controller will affect all luminaires at the same time. If you set a different
address per luminaire, the DMX controller can control each independently.
If, for instance, the fixtures are preset in 39 -channel DMX mode (required
for full control), you will need to adjust the DMX address for the luminaires
as follows: The first unit with DMX address 001, the second with DMX
address 040 (39 + 1), the third with DMX address 079 (39 + 40), etc.

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CONTROL PANEL (MENU OPTIONS)
A large number of settings are accessible from the fixture’s control panel.
A good working knowledge of it will enhance the fixture’s possibilities.
You can access the Main Menu by clicking the jog wheel.
Turning the jog wheel performs cycling through the menus:
Display can be activated without external power source if optional battery
is installed into the unit.
Battery specs are:
The fixture’s menu functions are described in the following table:
Table 1: MISTRAL MENU FUNCTIONS AND OPTIONS
Address Address DMX address:001-XXX: DMX address setting
Mode
User Mode Stand Mode
Basic Mode
Extend Mode
User Mode A
User Mode B
User Mode C
User’s mode to change
channel numbers
Edit User ModeA: Max channel
PAN :
Preset User modes
A,B,C:
Options
Status No DMX Mode
Pan Reverse
Tilt Reverse
Pan Degree
Feedback
Pan/Tilt Spd
Hibernation
Close/Hold/Auto
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
630/540
ON/OFF
Speed 1~ 4
OFF , 01M~99M
Auto run if no DMX
Pan Reverse movement
Tilt Reverse movement
Pan Degree Select
Movement Feedback
Movement Speed
Stand by Mode
Service PIN Service PIN
Crossload SW
Password=XXX Service Password”=050”
Uploading Software
Fans Control Head Control Auto
Stage
Studio
Silent
Fans Speed select
Disp.Setting Shutoff Time
Flip Display
Key Lock
DispFlash
02~60m 05m
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
Display shutoff time
Reverse 180 degree
Key Lock
DispFlash
Signal Select DMX
WDMX
DMX
WDMX
Temp. C/F Celsius
Fahrenheit
Temperature °C/°F
Initial Pos. PAN =XXX Initial effect position
Wireless DMX Activate WDMX
Act&Data Out
Rest WDMX
Activate WDMX
Act&Data Out
Rest WDMX
Dim Curve Square Law
Linear
Dimming curve
Refresh Select 1.2K
2.4K
16K
Frequency
Trigger DMX Value Disp.
Set To Slave
Auto Program
PAN……
Slave1,Slave2,Slave3
Master / Alone
DMX Value Disp.
Set To Slave
Auto Program
Reset Default ON/OFF Restore factory sett.
Info
Time Info. Current Time
Ttl Life Hrs
Last Run Hrs
Timer PIN
Clr Last Run
XXXX(Hours)
XXXX(Hours)
XXXX(Hours)
Password=XXX
ON/OFF
Temp. Info Head Temp. XXX °C/°F
Software Ver V1.0... Software version
Network IP,Mask,Mac Network setting
Test
Home All
Pan&Tilt
Color
Gobo
Other
Reset All
Reset Pan&Tilt
Reset Color
Reset Gobo
Reset Others
Test Channel PAN …… Test function
Manual Ctrl. PAN =XXX
:
Manual control of
parameters
Calibration --Password--
PAN
:
Password “050”
Calibrate and adjust the
home position
Preset
Select Prog. Prog. Part 1 = Program 1 ~ 10 Program 1
Prog. Part 2 = Program 1 ~ 10 Program 2
Prog. Part 3 = Program 1 ~ 10 Program 3
Select the program to
be run
Edit Prog. Program 1
:
Program 10
Program Test
Step 01=SCxxx
Step 64=SCxxx
Edit program
Edit Scenes Edit Scene 001
~ Edit Scene 250
Pan,Tilt,……
--Fade Time--
--Scene Time--
External input
Edit scene
Scenes Input XX~XX Scenes Input

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MISTRAL CONTROL PANEL MENU – OPTION DETAILS
The following section provides details on the options that can be selected
through the control panel menu. Refer to the table above.
Note:You can exit this menu at any time by pressing “Mode Esc” repeatedly
until you return to the home screen.
ADDRESS
SET DMX ADDR
Allows you to change a DMX address from the fixture’s control panel.
wDouble click jog wheel to access main menu.
wThe display will show “ADDRESS”.
wDouble click to access the menu “Set DMX Address”.
wTurn the jog wheel clockwise and set the DMX address “A001~AXXX”.
wDouble click to confirm
wLong click the jog wheel to exit the menu – “Set DMX Address” then
back to main menu by long click again.
MODE
USERS MODE
With this function, you can choose between different DMX modes.
wDouble click jog wheel to access main menu
wTurn the jog wheel clockwise to display“USERS MODE”.
wDouble click to edit.
wTurn the jog wheel clockwise to display “User mode” Double click to
edit.
wChoose “Stand Mode” “Basic mode” “Extended mode” , “User Mode A”
“User Mode B” and “User Mode C”.
wDouble click to confirm
wLong click to exit –“User Mode” then back to main menu by long
click again.
EDIT USER A, B, OR C
With this function you can adjust the channel order.
wDouble click jog wheel to access “USERS MODE” menu
wTurn the jog wheel until display“Edit User”.
wDouble click to access “Edit User” menu.
wSet up “Max Channel=xxx” and select channel value.
wSet up “Mode B” and “Mode C” by the same way.
wLong click to exit – “Edit User” then back to main menu by long click
again.
OPTIONS
STATUS
No DMX Mode
Defines the fixture’s state when there is no command signal from the DMX
controller. The fixture can either launch a program automatically, close the
shutter, or even remain in the state when the last DMX values (Hold) were
received. The default setting is “Hold.”
wDouble click jog wheel to access main menu.
wTurn the jog wheel clockwise then display “Options”.
wDouble click to access “Options” turn the jog wheel to select “Status”.
wDouble click to access “Status” menu The display will show “No DMX
Status”.
wDouble click to access “No DMX Status” The display will show “Hold”
Turn the jog wheel to select “Close”.
wDouble click to confirm
wLong click to exit the menu –“Status” then back to main menu by long
click again.
Pan Reverse
Reverses the PAN movement.
wDouble click jog wheel to access main menu.
wTurn the jog wheel clockwise to display “Options”.
wDouble click to access “Options” turn the jog wheel to select “Status”.
wDouble click to access “Status” menu display will show “Pan Reverse”.
wDouble click to access “Pan Reverse”, display will show “OFF” turn the
jog wheel to select “ON”.
wDouble click to confirm
wLong click the jog wheel to exit menu –“Status” then back to main
menu by long click again.
Tilt Reverse
Reverses the direction of the TILT movement.
wDouble click jog wheel to access main menu.
wTurn the jog wheel clockwise to display “Options”.
wDouble click to access “Options” turn the jog wheel to select “Status”.
wDouble click to access to access “Status” menudisplay will show “Tilt
Reverse”.
wDouble click to access “Tilt Reverse” The display will show “OFF” Turn
the jog wheel to select “ON”.
wDouble click to confirm
wLong click the jog wheel to exit menu –“Status” then back to main
menu by long click again
Pan Degree
Adjusts the amplitude of the PAN movement at 630° or 540°.
wDouble click jog wheel to access main menu.
wTurn the jog wheel clockwise then display“Options”.
wDouble click to access“Options” turn the jog wheel to select “Status”.
wDouble click to access “Status”menu The display will show “Pan
Degree”.
wDouble click to access to access“Pan Degree” The display will show
“540” Turn the jog wheel to select “630”.
wDouble click to confirm
wLong click the jog wheel to exit menu –“Status” then back to main
menu by long click again.
Tilt Degree
Adjusts the amplitude of the TILT movement at 540° or 270°. The 540°
function allows you, for instance, to add an accessory to the rear part of
the fixture head.
wAccess the menu by pressing the “Mode Esc” key.
wUse the up/down arrow keys to reach the “OPTION” menu and press
“Enter.” Then use the left/right arrow keys to select “Status.” Finally, use
the left/right arrow keys to select “Tilt Degree.”
wScroll through the different options using the left/right arrows and press
“Enter” to confirm.
Feedback
Readjusts the PAN and TILT positions automatically in the event of
accidental shifting due to a physical shock.
wDouble click jog wheel to access main menu.
wTurn the jog wheel clockwise then display “Options”.
wDouble click to access “Options” turn the jog wheel to select “Status”.
wDouble click to access “Status” menu The display will show “Feedback”.
wDouble click to access “Feedback” The display will show “ON” Turn the
jog wheel to select “OFF” to deactivate feedback.
wDouble click to confirm