Brighter PIXEL User manual

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Pixel Mapping Strobe Light
60 Independent elements –RGBW Color Mixing –CRI 85Ra –IP65 Rating

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Packing content
• P i x e l S t r o b e x1
• Mount bracket x1
• All Needed Cables x1

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• User manual x1
WARNING! Before carrying out any operations with the unit, carefully
read this instruction manual and keep it with cure for future reference. It
contains important information about the installation, usage and
maintenance of the unit.
SAFETY
General instruction
• The products referred to in this manual conform to the European Community Directives and
here- fore marked with CE .
• The unit is supplied with hazardous network voltage (110-230V). Leave servicing to skilled
personnel only. Never make any modifications on the unit not described in this instruction
manual, otherwise you will risk an electric shock.
• Connection must be made to a power supply system fitted with efficient earthing (Class I
appliance ac- cording to standard EN 60598-1). It is, moreover, recommended to protect the
supply lines of the units from indirect contact and/or shorting to earth by using appropriately
sized residual current devices.
• The connection to the main network of electric distribution must be carried out by a qualified
electrical installer. Check that the main frequency and voltage correspond to those for which
theunit is designed as given on the electrical data label.
• This unit is not for home use, only professionalapplications.
• Never use the fixture under the following conditions:
-in places wet;
-in places subject to vibrations or bumps;
-in places with an ambient temperature of over 45°C.
• Make certain that no inflammable liquids, water or metal objects enter the fixture.
• Do not dismantle or modify thefixture.
• All work must always be carried out by qualified technical personnel. Contact the nearest sales
point for an inspection or contact the manufacturer directly.
• If the unit is to be put out of operation definitively, take it to a local
recycling plant for a disposal which is not harmful to the environment.
Warnings and installation precautions
• If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, it may
suffer damage and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to
dangers like short circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.
• Before starting any maintenance work or cleaning the projector, cut off power from the main
supply.
• Always additionally secure the projector with the safety rope. When carrying out any work,
always com- ply scrupulously with all the regulations (particularly regarding safety) currently in
force in the country in which the fixture’s being used.
• The minimum distance between the fixture and surrounding walls must be more than 50 cm
andthe air vents at the housing must not be covered in any case.
• Install the fixture in a well ventilatedplace.
• Keep any inflammable material at a safe distance from thefixture.
• The maximum temperature that can be reached on the external surface of the fitting, in a
thermally steady state, is high. After power off, please cool down over 15minutes.
• Shields, lenses or ultraviolet screens shall be changed if they have become damaged to such
an extent that their effectiveness isimpaired.

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• The lamp (LED) shall be changed if it has become damaged or thermally deformed.
• Never look directly at the light beam. Please note that fast changes in lighting, e. g. flashing
light, may trigger epileptic seizures in photosensitive persons or persons with epilepsy.

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1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1 DESCRIPTION
Brighter Pixel Strobe is an exceptionally powerful IP65 graphic strobe, blinder and flood.
Available in Full Colour version, and designed to deliver simply staggering light levels, this
versatile fixture can pro- vide an unbelievable punch over a huge area.
1.2 TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
LIGHT SOURCE
• Source: 480Pcs*1.5W RGB SMD5050 +480PCS 0.5W White Color SMD5050 LED
• CT: Full ON6300K
• CRI: 85Ra
• Luminous Flux: (Strobe) 230k lumen, (Static ON)50’638lm
• Lux: (Strobe) 6335 lux @3m (Static ON) 3200lux@3m
• Source Life Expectancy: >30.000 h
OPTICS
• Beam Angle: 60°
• Field Angle: 120°
DYNAMIC EFFECTS
• Rotating Gobos: Dynamic Patterns with speed and rotation control
• Pixel Patterns: Pre-programmed dynamic and staticpatterns
• FX Generator: Adjustable foreground/background color, index, speed, direction
• Static Color Mode: Selection of static color
• Manual Color Mode: Manual adjustment of dimmer andstrobe
• Auto Mode: Built-in programs with execution speed adjustment
BODY
• Body: Sturdy die-cast aluminium body conceived for long-time durability
• Body Color: Black
CONTROL
• Protocols: DMX512, RDM, Art-Net, Kling-Net
• Pixel Control: 60 controllable sections
• RDM: RDM ready for fixture remote monitor andsettings
• Display: Black TFT touchdisplay
• Firmware Upgrade: Yes, via RJ45 Cable.
• DMX Channel:12/28/44/244
ELECTRONICS
• Dimmer: Linear 0~100% electronic dimmer
• Dimmer Curves: 4 Different dimming curves available
• Strobe/Shutter: 1-30 Hz, electronic
• Operating Temperature: -10° ~ +45°
ELECTRICAL
• Power Supply: 100-240V –50/60Hz
• Power Consumption (at 230V): Strobe 1850W (peak) - Static633W
• Output (at 230V): 2 units on a single power line

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PHYSICAL
• Cooling: Forced air with low noise fan
• Suspension And Fixing: Hanging bracket for floor positioning with“Quick-Lock” system
• Signal Connection: 5p in/out, RJ45in/out
• Power Connection: Seetronic Powerkon TrueIP65in/out
• IP: 65 for outdoor events
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 510x287x198mm
• Weight: 14kg

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1.3 OPERATING ELEMENTS ANDCONNECTIONS
1. LCD Display
2. IP65 Power-Con IN
3. IP65 Power-Con OUT
4. IP65 RJ45 IN
5. IP65 RJ45 OUT
6. IP65 DMX 3PIN IN
7. IP65 DMX 3PIN OUT
8. KNOB FOR A SIDE
9. KNOW FOR B SIDE
10. Valve
11. Air Outlet for A side
12. Air Outlet for B side

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- 2 - INSTALLATION
2.1 MOUNTING
The may be set up on a solid and even surface. By means of the fixing facilities of the base
plate, the unit can also be mounted upside down to a cross arm. The base plate is shown in
fig.3. For fixing, stable mounting clips are required. According to the figure, the bolts of the
brackets are placed into the openings provided in the base plate and turned clockwise until they
lock (to the stop). Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while
operating. The mounting place must be of sufficient stability and be able to support a weight of 10
times of the unit’s weight. When carrying out any installation, always comply scrupulously with all
the regulations (particularly regarding safety) currently in force in the country in which the fixture’s
being used. Always additionally secure the projector with the safety rope from falling down. For
this purpose, fasten the safety rope at a suitable position so that the maximum fall of the projector
will be 20cm.
OMEGA
BRACKETS
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- 3 - FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS
3.1 OPERATION
Connect the supplied main cable to a socket (100-240V~/50-60Hz). The unit will run built-in program to
reset all motors to their home position. Shortly after that the Brighter Pixel Strobe is ready for operation.
To switch off, disconnect the mains plug from the socket. For a more convenient operation it is
recommended to connect the unit to a socket which can be switched on and off via light switch.
3.2 BASIC
The Brighter Pixel Strobe has a TFT display and 4 button used to access the control panel functions and
manage them (fig.4).
UP
Increases thevalue
displayedor passes
tothepreviousitem
in amenu
DOWN
Decreases the value
displayed or passes
tothenextitemin
the menu
ENTER
Confirms the
displayed value,
or activatesthe
displayed function,
or enters the
successive menu
MENU
Toscroll through the
main menu
Or go back to an
option on the
previous menu
CONNECT SETUP ADVANCED INFORMATION STAND ALONE
Fig.4 - Functions of the buttons and display icons

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3.3 MENU STRUCTURE
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Temperature
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Backlight
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3.4 LINKING
Several units may be interconnected in order to control all further slave units to the same effect of
the master unit.
1. Connect the DMX OUT of the master unit via 3-pole XLR cable tothe DMX IN of the first slave
unit.
2. Connect the DMX OUT of the first slave unit to the DMX IN of the second slave unit, etc. until
all units are connected in a chain.
DMX MODE
To enter the DMX mode, follow these steps:
• Press the ENTER button to access the mainmenu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll the menu, select the Connect icon, then press the
ENTER button to enter the next menu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through themenu, select the DMX Address and press the
ENTER key.
• Press the arrow keys to select the desired value (001-512).
• Press the ENTER key to confirm thesetting.
• Press the LEFT button repeatedly to exit the menu and save changes.
DMX CONFIGURATION
It has 4 DMX channel configurations which can beaccessed from thecontrol panel.
• Press the ENTER button to access the mainmenu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll the menu, select the Seticon, then press the ENTER
button to enter the next menu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through the menu, select Users and press the ENTER
button to enter the next menu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through the menu, select User Mode and press ENTER to
confirm your choice.
• UsetheUP/DOWN buttontoselect thedesiredDMX channel configuration(Basic,
Pixels,Advanced), then press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
• Press the LEFT button repeatedly toexit the menu and save
changes. The tables on page 11 show the mode of operation and
their values DMX. The unit is equipped with 5-pole XLR
connections.
DMX ADDRESSING
For operation via light control unit with DMX512 protocol, is sufficient connect the controller to
Brighter Picel Strobe. To able to operate the Brighter Pixel Strobe with a light controller, adjust the
DMX start address for the first a DMX channel. If e. g. address 3 3on the controller is provided for
controlling the function of the first DMX channel, adjust the start address 33 on the Pixel Strobe.
The other functions of the light effect panel are then automatically assigned to the following
addresses.
An example with the start address 33 is shown below:

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3.5 DMX CONTROL Model:
Channel Model 12
Channel Function
DMX Value
1
Master Dimmer
0-255
2
Strobing Timing
0-255/15-990ms
3
Strobing Frequency
0-10/No function
11-255/Slow to fast
4
Strobing Model
Static 000-010
No effect 011-045
Ramp up 046-080
Ramp down 081-115
Ramp up-down 116-
150
Random 151-185
Lighting 186-220
Spikes 221-255
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Color Red
0-255
6
Color Green
0-255
7
Color Blue
0-255
8
Color White
0-255
9
Build-in effects 1
10 build-in effects,the
last one is AUTO
running
10
Build-in effects 2
10 build-in effects,the
last one is AUTO
running
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Colors for Build-in
effects 2
Red, green, blue,
white, Cyan, yellow,
purple, pink
12
Speed for Build-in
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0-255/slow to fast

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Channel Model 28
Channel Function
DMX Value
1
Master Dimmer
0-255
2
Strobing Timing
0-255/15-990ms
3
Strobing Frequency
0-10/No function
11-255/Slow to fast
4
Strobing Model
Static 000-010
No effect 011-045
Ramp up 046-080
Ramp down 081-115
Ramp up-down 116-
150
Random 151-185
Lighting 186-220
Spikes 221-255
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Build-in effects 1
10 build-in effects,the
last one is AUTO
running
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Build-in effects 2
10 build-in effects,the
last one is AUTO
running
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Colors for Build-in
effects 2
Red, green, blue,
white, Cyan, yellow,
purple, pink
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Speed for Build-in
effects
0-255/slow to fast
9-28
All LEDS divided into 5
Pixels Segments
R/G/B/W IN ORDER
Channel Model 44
Channel Function
DMX Value
1
Master Dimmer
0-255
2
Strobing Timing
0-255/15-990ms
3
Strobing Frequency
0-10/No function
11-255/Slow to fast
4
Strobing Model
Static 000-010
No effect 011-045
Ramp up 046-080
Ramp down 081-115
Ramp up-down 116-150
Random 151-185
Lighting 186-220
Spikes 221-255
5-44
All LEDS divided into
10 Pixels Segments
R/G/B/W IN ORDER

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Channel Model 244
Channel Function
DMX Value
1
Master Dimmer
0-255
2
Strobing Timing
0-255/15-990ms
3
Strobing Frequency
0-10/No function
11-255/Slow to fast
4
Strobing Model
Static 000-010
No effect 011-045
Ramp up 046-080
Ramp down 081-115
Ramp up-down 116-150
Random 151-185
Lighting 186-220
Spikes 221-255
5-244
All LEDS divided into
60 Pixels Segments
R/G/B/W IN ORDER

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ETHERNET
To enable Artnet mode, proceed as follows:
• Press the ENTER button to access the mainmenu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll the menu, select the Connect icon, then press the ENTER button to
enter the next menu Ethernet.
• Pressthe UP/DOWN buttontoscrollthroughthemenu,select Protocol,Universe,StartChannel,IPAddress,
and press ENTER to activate the mode.
3 6 SETUP
TEMPERATURE
Through the Temperature function can be displayed the temperature inside the fixture, near the lamp. The
temperature can be displayed in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
• Press the ENTER button to confirm yourchoice.
• Press the LEFT button repeatedly to exit the menu and save changes.
You can change the parameters for the device by following these steps:
SCREEN
You can change the following parameters related to the display, following the same procedure:
• Press the ENTER button to access the mainmenu.
• Press the UP / DOWN keys to scroll the menu, select the Setup icon, then press the ENTER button to
enter the next menu.
• Press UP / DOWNto scroll through the menu, then select UISet, and press the ENTER button toenter
the next menu.
• Press UP / DOWN to scroll through the menu, andthen select oneof the following settings for the dis-
play and press the ENTER key to display it.
-Back Light - Backlight display Auto Off. This feature allows you to automatically turn off the backlight
after a specified time that you can set using the arrow buttons. To have the display always on select
AlwaysOn or set a value of 01-99 min to turn off the display after the amount of time you choose.
-Flip Display - Orientation of the display. This function allows you to rotate the display 180° to get a
better view of the display when the unit is hanging upside down. Select YES to activate or NO to
disable this function.
-Key Lock - Lock keys. With this function, you can lock the buttons on the control panel. If this function
is activated, the keys are automatically locked. To disable or temporarily disable the key lock func-
tion, press the buttons in the following order to regain access to menu commands: UP,DOWN, LEFT,
RIGHT, ENTER. SelectYES to activate or NO to disable.
• Press the ENTER button to confirm yourchoice.
• Press the LEFT button repeatedly to exit the menu and save changes.
FIXTURE
You can access the following special functions:
• Press the ENTER button to access the mainmenu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll the menu, select the icon Set Up, then press the ENTER button to
enter the next menu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through the Fixture menu, then select one of the following informa-
tion and press the ENTER button to displayit.
-FansMode - Select this function to set the fans operation mode.Use the arrow buttons to select Auto
Speed/High Speed. Press the ENTER button to confirm your choice.
-Dimmer Mode - Dimmer Function. Select Dimmer Mode and choose and simulate different dim-
ming curves. Specifically, when set to:
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Dimmer1 - Light intensity control is finer at low level and coarseat high levels.
Dimmer2 - Light intensity control is finer at high level and coarse at low levels.
Dimmer 3 - Light intensity control is finer at low and high levels, and coarse to medium levels.
-Temperature-ThroughtheTemperaturefunctioncanbedisplayedthetemperatureinsidethefixture,
near the lamp. The temperature can be displayed in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
• Press the ENTER button to confirm yourchoice.
• Press the LEFT button repeatedly to exit the menu and save changes.
3.7 LAMPSETTINGS
Factory Reload
Select this function to reset the unit to factory settings:
• Press the ENTER button to access the mainmenu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll the menu, select the Advanced icon, then press the ENTER button
to enter the next menu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button toscroll through the menu, select FactoryReloadand press theENTER button
to enter the next menu.
• Press the UP/DO WN button to select ON or OFF, then press the ENTER button to confirm.
3.8 FIXTURE INFORMATION
To view all the information on the device, proceed as follows:
• Press the ENTER button to access the mainmenu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll the menu, select the icon Information, then press the ENTER but-
ton to enter the next menu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through the menu, then select one of the following information
and press the ENTER button to displayit.
-Fixture Time - Through the Time Information function you can display the operating time of the
projector.
-Temperature - Through the Temperature function can be displayed the temperature inside the fix-
ture, near the lamp. The temperature can be displayed in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
-Fans Speed - Through the Fans Speed function you can show on display the fan speed present near
the lamp. Velocity is expressed in RPM (revolutions perminute).
-SoftwareVersion -Through SoftwareVersionfunction you candisplay the currentlyinstalledsoftware
version.
• Press the LEFT button repeatedly to exit themenu.
3.9 OPERATIONS IN AUTOMATIC MODE
SLAVE RECEIVEMODE
This mode will allow you to link up the units together without a controller. Choose a unit to function as the
Master. The unit must be the first unit in line; other units will work as slave with the same effect.
The Slave unit receives data from the Master unit according to the group which the Slave unit was as-
signed to.
For example, if a slave device is set to Receive Part 1, the Master unit Slave unit will send the automated
Chase Part 1; if set to Receive Part 2, the Chase Part 2 Slave units will receive from the Master.
To set the drive as a slave, proceed as follows:
• Press the ENTER button to access the mainmenu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll the menu, select the StandAlone icon, then press the ENTER button
to enter the next menu.
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• Press the UP/DOWN button to select the different modes of operation Master, Slave, and then press the
ENTER button to confirm yourchoice.
• PresstheLEFTbuttonrepeatedlytoexit the menuandsave changes.
Select the desired programonthe masterunit (described insection3.5).
Use the DMX connectors of the SUNBLAST and an XLR cable to form a chain of units.
SEQUENCE
The unit independently runs through its show. Before you send an automatic program you need to set the
drive as Master/Alone:
• Press the ENTER button to access the mainmenu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll the menu, select the Stand Alone icon, then press the ENTER
button to enter the next menu.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through the menu, select Sequence and press ENTER to confirm
your choice.
• Press the UP/DOWN button to selectthe mode of operation: Show1,Show2,....., Show18
• Press the ENTER button to confirm yourchoice.
• Press the LEFT button repeatedly to exit the menu and save changes.
The unit will go into automatic mode by executing the program automatically.