DTS Alchemy 7 User manual

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Table of Contents
1Symbols........................................................................................................................................................ 5
2General Warning .......................................................................................................................................... 6
3Important Safety Information........................................................................................................................ 6
3.1Fire Prevention..................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2Prevention of Electric Shock ................................................................................................................ 6
3.3Safety................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.4Level of Protection Against the Penetration of Solid and Liquid Objects ............................................. 8
3.5Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive: ........................................................... 8
4General Warranty Conditions ....................................................................................................................... 8
5Technical Features....................................................................................................................................... 8
5.1Source and Output............................................................................................................................... 8
5.2Optical Group....................................................................................................................................... 9
5.3Colored and White Light Generation.................................................................................................... 9
5.4Imaging and Effects ............................................................................................................................. 9
5.5Rotating Framing System .................................................................................................................... 9
5.6Dimmer ................................................................................................................................................ 9
5.7User interface....................................................................................................................................... 9
5.8Control ................................................................................................................................................. 9
5.9Pan & Tilt ........................................................................................................................................... 10
5.10Operativity.......................................................................................................................................... 10
5.11Power Supply..................................................................................................................................... 10
5.12Connections ....................................................................................................................................... 10
5.13Internal Protection Devices ................................................................................................................ 10
5.14Operating Temperature...................................................................................................................... 10
5.15Storage Temperature......................................................................................................................... 10
5.16Physical.............................................................................................................................................. 10
5.17Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................ 11
6Retractable ‘Top Hat’ ................................................................................................................................. 11
7Pan / Tilt Lock............................................................................................................................................. 12
8Included Items............................................................................................................................................ 12
9Accessories on Request ............................................................................................................................ 13
10Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 13
10.1Safety Cable ...................................................................................................................................... 14
11Mains Connection....................................................................................................................................... 15
11.1Protection........................................................................................................................................... 15
12DMX Signal Connection ............................................................................................................................. 15
12.1DMX Modes ....................................................................................................................................... 16
12.2Setting Up the DMX Address ............................................................................................................. 16
13Art-Net / sACN Signal Connection ............................................................................................................. 17
13.1Direct Ethernet Operation .................................................................................................................. 17
13.2Ethernet to RDM/DMX Operation ...................................................................................................... 17

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14RDM Functions........................................................................................................................................... 18
14.1RDM Additional Messages ................................................................................................................. 19
14.2RDM Manufacturer’s Specific PIDs .................................................................................................... 21
14.3RDM Status Message IDs .................................................................................................................. 21
15Updating the Firmware ............................................................................................................................... 22
16Rotating Framing System ........................................................................................................................... 23
17Display Functions ....................................................................................................................................... 24
18Error Messages .......................................................................................................................................... 31
19Opening the Housing.................................................................................................................................. 33
20Periodic Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................... 34
20.1Lenses and Filters .............................................................................................................................. 34
20.2Fans and Air Passages ...................................................................................................................... 35
21Periodic Check-ups .................................................................................................................................... 35
21.1Mechanical Parts................................................................................................................................ 35
21.2Electrical Components ....................................................................................................................... 35
NOTES................................................................................................................................................................ 36

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1 Symbols
Symbol Meaning
General risk.
Electric shock risk
Hot surface
Suitable for indoor use only.
Maximum operating ambient temperature.
Minimum distance from illuminated objects.
Do not stare at the operating light source.
Photobiological safety risk group2
Never expose the front lens to sunlight or any strong artificial Light source from any
angle to avoid damage of head internal parts.
European Community Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE).
Dispose the battery at the end of its life according to the regulation in force

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2 General Warning
Carefully read the instruction contained in this User Manual, as they give important information regarding your
safety and others during installation, use, and maintenance of the product.
The unit is not suitable for domestic use and must be installed by qualified personnel only.
The device must always be equipped with an efficient ground connection.
3 Important Safety Information
3.1 Fire Prevention
Minimum distance from illuminated surface: 0.5 m
Never expose the front lens, from any angle, to direct sunlight or strong
artificial light sources to avoid damage to internal parts of the product.
The front lens may act as a powerful magnifying glass if exposed towards the
sun or any strong artificial light source; this will cause damage to the internal
parts of the moving head, even if exposed for a few seconds, and even when
the unit is turned off.
It is strongly recommended to leave the front lens directed towards the
ground when switching off or leaving the unit unattended.
The unit features various air inlets and cooling fans located on both the base
and the head of the fixture. Under no circumstances should these be blocked
or obstructed whilst the projector is operating. Doing so may cause the fixture
to seriously overheat, damaging it and compromising its proper operation.
Each fixture produces heat and must be installed in a well-ventilated place.
Connect the projector to mains power via a thermal magnetic circuit breaker.
3.2 Prevention of Electric Shock
High voltage is present inside the unit.
Unplug the unit prior to performing any function which involves handling of
the insides of all parts of the product.
Class I appliance: connection must be made to a mains system fitted with an
efficient earthing.
ALCHEMY 7 requires the assistance of specialized personnel for all servicing.
Please always refer to an authorized DTS service center.

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3.3 Safety
Risk Group 2 product according to IEC 62471.
Do not look directly at the light output and do not stare at the light beam
through optical instruments or any other device that may concentrate the light
beam. May be harmful to the eyes and skin.
Do not stare at the operating light source.
The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the
luminaire from a minimum distance of 14.16 m is not expected.
The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be replaced by the
manufacturer or their service agent or a similar qualified person.
The unit is not suitable for domestic use and must be installed by qualified personnel
only.
The projector should always be installed with the proper tools. The fixing point must
always be capable of supporting the weight of the unit.
Always use a safety cable to sustain the weight of the unit in case of failure of the
main fixing point.
Pan: 540° rotation; Tilt: 230° rotation.
Never obstruct the projector’s movement while it is operating.
The external surface of the unit’s body, at various points, may exceed 50 °C.
Never handle the unit until at least five minutes have passed since it was
turned off.
Ambient temperature should not exceed 45 °C.
This fixture is intended for use where humidity does not exceed 90% (non-
condensing).
After storage, and before switching on the fixture, please ensure that its ambient
temperature has been restored to acceptable values.
Never install the fixture in places that lack a constant air flow.

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3.4 Level of Protection Against the Penetration of Solid and Liquid
Objects
The projector is classified as an ordinary appliance and its protection level
against the penetration of solid and liquid objects is IP20.
The projector contains electric and electronic components which should under no
circumstances come into contact with oil, water, or any other liquid. The proper
functioning of the unit would be compromised should this occur.
Suitable for indoor use only.
3.5 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive:
The projector, the accessories, and the packaging should be sorted for
environmental-friendly recycling.
For EC countries: according to the European Directive 2012/19/EU for Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national right,
luminaires that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in
an environmentally correct manner.
The projector contains a rechargeable lead-acid or lithium iron tetraphosphate
battery. To preserve the environment, please dispose the battery at the end of
its life according to the regulation in force.
4 General Warranty Conditions
The unit is guaranteed for 36 months from the date of purchase against manufacturing material defects.
The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty is not appliable where a defect is
caused by misuse or unauthorized repair of the product.
Any functional or/and physical modification of the product is not allowed.
5 Technical Features
5.1 Source and Output
High power multi-chip, 6-colors LED source;
Lumen output: 22,000 lm;
CRI up to 98;
TLCI up to 96;
Average LED life: 20,000 hours (70% lumen output)

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5.2 Optical Group
15° - 50° linear zoom;
Ø 250 mm Fresnel lens;
Retractable “top hat”
5.3 Colored and White Light Generation
6-colors LED engine;
Linear CCT (1,800 K - 10,000 K);
Linear “Green saturation” (for both colored and white light);
100 Gel filter emulations:
- Linear crossfade between gel filter emulations and CCT whites;
- Linear crossfade between any two gel filter emulations;
- True color point of gel filter emulations at any CCT value;
“Raw” color mixing with ‘Advanced’ DMX mode:
- Linear crossfade between “raw” color mixing and CCT;
Deep Blue and Deep Red dichroic filters (DMX-selectable)
5.4 Imaging and Effects
Indexeable beam shaper (2:1 ratio) with endless rotation at any zoom angle;
Heavy frost filter
5.5 Rotating Framing System
2-blade rotating framing system;
Real ‘curtain’ effect for each blade;
60° rotation for each blade (+/- 30°);
200° full system rotation (+/- 100°)
5.6 Dimmer
“Hi-Q” dimming technology;
Tungsten emulation
5.7 User interface
LCD graphic display + 4 soft keys (“auto-flip” and “key-lock” functions available);
Li-Fe backup battery for controlling display settings when the unit is not powered
5.8 Control
Art-Net 4, sACN, RDM/DMX 512 protocols
DMX modes:
- CCT (default);

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- Advanced;
- Basic;
- Expo;
- CMY Emulation
5.9 Pan & Tilt
Pan: 540°;
Tilt: 230°;
16-bit resolution;
Pan / Tilt lock
5.10 Operativity
‘Standard’, ‘Silent’ and ‘Ultrasilent’ operation modes:
- Noise level in ‘Silent’ mode: 37 dBA @ 1 m (normal operation, full power);
Internal operating system updatable via DTS firmware uploader dongle
5.11 Power Supply
Wide-range 100-240 Vac 50/60 Hz;
Power consumption: 850 W max;
Power Factor: PF > 0.90
5.12 Connections
DMX: XLR 3-pole and 5-pole In/Out panel connectors;
Power supply: powerCON TRUE1 In/Out panel connectors;
Art-Net / sACN: etherCON RJ45 panel connector
5.13 Internal Protection Devices
Overvoltage and over temperature circuits protection
5.14 Operating Temperature
-10 °C / 45 °C
5.15 Storage Temperature
-20 °C / 60 °C
5.16 Physical
IP20;
Weight: 31 Kg (ALCHEMY 7) / 34 Kg (ALCHEMY 7F);
Finishing: Black

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5.17 Dimensions
6 Retractable ‘Top Hat’
The top hat retracts automatically when the projector is switched off.
In order to prevent damage to the unit, ALCHEMY 7 is equipped with “Li-Fe” backup
battery, that allows the use of the unit’s on-board display when it is not powered and
ensure a safe return and blockage of the top hat during the shut down.
348 mm
(13.70")
704 mm
(20.35")
517 mm (27.72")
44
9
mm
(17.68")
6
2
3
m
m
(24.52")
427 mm
(16.81")
140 mm
(5.51")
449 mm
(17.7")

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7 Pan / Tilt Lock
When moving or servicing the unit, you can lock the pan and tilt movements.
To lock or release the pan and tilt, follow the instructions as seen below:
8 Included Items
1x PowerCON TRUE1 female connector (code 0520P066)
2x Omega clamp with ¼- turn “Fast Lock” connection (code 02K00549)

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9 Accessories on Request
Aliscaf clamp for Ø 48-51 mm tube - max load 200 Kg (code 0521A033)
Indicated for any kind of loads, both vertical and/or horizontal.
Professional G-QUICK clamp - max load 100 Kg (code 0521A037)
Not indicated for horizontal load.
Safety cable 5 x 600 mm - max load 60 Kg (code 0521A038)
DTS firmware uploader dongle (code 03.LA.206)
10 Installation
The unit is suitable for dry locations only.
ALCHEMY 7 may be either floor or ceiling mounted.
For floor mounting installations, ALCHEMY 7 is supplied with four rubber mounting feet on the base.
For ceiling mounted installations, DTS recommend the use of appropriate clamps to fix the unit to the mounting
surface.
The supporting structure from which the unit is hung should be capable of bearing the weight of the unit, as
should any clamps used to hang it.
The structure should also be sufficiently rigid as not to move or shake whilst the ALCHEMY 7 is moving.
Four ¼-turn “Fast Lock” connections, placed in the base of the unit, allow ALCHEMY 7 to hang by using two
Omega brackets (provided with the unit) in conjunction with an Aliscaf clamp (available on demand).

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10.1 Safety Cable
A safety cable must be securely fixed to ALCHEMY 7 and to the suspension truss in order to
avoid the fixture accidentally falling, should the main fixing point fail.
The safety cable used must be approved by a notified body according to IEC 60598-2-17 and
must be capable of bearing at least 10 times the weight of the unit. For more information,
please refer to an authorized DTS service center.
A suitable safety cable (code 0521A038) is available on demand.
You may attach the safety cable to the attachment point (A) located at the base of the fixture, as shown in the
picture below.
A

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11 Mains Connection
ALCHEMY 7 operates at 100-240 Vac 50/60 Hz.
Prior to connecting the unit to the mains, ensure that your local mains electricity supply properties are
compatible with those of the product.
For connection purposes, ensure that your plug is capable of supporting 4,5 A at 230 Vac or 10 A at 100 Vac
for each unit connected.
Strict adherence to regulatory norms is strongly recommended.
11.1 Protection
The use of a thermal magnetic circuit breaker is recommended for each unit.
Class I appliance: connection must be made to a mains system fitted with an efficient earthing.
12 DMX Signal Connection
The unit operates using the digital USITT DMX512 signal.
• Connection between the light controller and the projector, or between projectors, must be carried out using a
two-pair screened ø 0.5 mm cable, and a XLR 5 or 3 pins connector.
• Ensure that the conductors do not touch each other. Do not connect the ground cable to the XLR chassis.
The housing of the plug must be isolated.
• Connect the light controller to the DMX IN panel connector of the projector; to create a link to the next
projector, simply connect the DMX OUT plug of the former to the DMX IN plug of the new fixture in line.
Following this procedure, all the projectors will be cascade connected.
PS. If the display showing the DMX address flashes, then one of the following errors has occurred:
- DMX signal not present;
- DMX reception problem
MAINS IN
100 - 240 Vac 50 / 60Hz
male PowerCON TRUE1 panel connector

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For installations where long-distance DMX cable connections are needed, the use of a DMX terminator is
recommended.
The DMX terminator is a male XLR 3- or 5-pins connector with a 120 Ωresistor between pin 2 and pin 3.
The DMX terminator must be plugged in into the last unit’s DMX OUT panel connector of the DMX line.
Place a 120 Ωresistor between pin 2 and 3 of a male XRL
connector;
Plug the resistor into the DMX OUT panel connector of the last unit
connected to the DMX line.
12.1 DMX Modes
ALCHEMY 7 can be used in five different DMX modes:
CCT (default mode);
Advanced;
Basic;
Expo;
CMY Emulation
e.g., when using the unit in “CCT” mode (20/25 DMX channels) (default), set the following addresses on the
light desk:
Projector 1 A001
Projector 2 A021
If you want to select the next projector, just add “20” to the former DMX address
Projector 3 A041
….. A….
projector 6 A101
12.2 Setting Up the DMX Address
1 Press the UP and DOWN key until you reach the desired DMX address. The numbers on the display will
start flashing (new DMX address hasn't yet been set).
2 Press ENTER to confirm your selection. The numbers on the display will stop flashing; the projector is now
set to the new DMX address.
TIP: if you keep pressed down the UP or DOWN keys, address scrolling will be quicker allowing thus for a
faster selection.

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13 Art-Net / sACN Signal Connection
ALCHEMY 7 can be controlled through Art-Net / sACN signals.
Connection between the light controller and the projector must be carried out using a category 5 network cable
and a standard RJ45 connector.
13.1 Direct Ethernet Operation
For direct Ethernet operation, connect the light controller’s Art-Net / s-ACN output signal via Ethernet switch to
each unit’s etherCON RJ45 IN connector.
For each unit, scroll to “NETWORK” menu (refer to the paragraph “Display Functions” for further details):
Inside the “INPUT” menu, select “Art-Net” or “sACN” as input control signal.
Inside the “IP ADDRESS MODE” menu, select “Default” or “Static” mode.
Inside the “ETH TO DMX” menu, select OFF.
Set the IP address and Net Mask.
IP address must be different for each unit on a network.
Set the Art-Net or sACN Universe.
DMX address: 1 DMX address: 45 DMX address: 89
IP address: 002.214.192.007 IP address: 002.214.192.008 IP address: 002.214.192.009
Universe: 1 Universe: 1 Universe: 1
13.2 Ethernet to RDM/DMX Operation
For Ethernet to RDM/DMX operation, connect the light controller’s Art-Net / s-ACN output signal via Ethernet
switch to the etherCON RJ45 input connector of the first unit only.
In this configuration, the first unit works as an Ethernet-to-DMX converter and sends RDM/DMX signal to its
DMX output connector. All the other units must be connected as a DMX chain with standard DMX settings.
Only for the first unit, scroll until reaching “NETWORK” menu (refer to DISPLAY FUNCTIONS for details):
Inside the “INPUT” menu, select “Art-Net” or “sACN” as input control signal.
Inside the “IP ADDRESS MODE” menu, select “Default” or “Static” mode.
Inside the “ETH TO DMX” menu, select ON.
Set the IP address and Net Mask.

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IP address must be different for each unit on a network.
Set the Art-Net or sACN Universe.
DMX address: 1 DMX address: 45 DMX address: 89
IP address: 002.214.192.007
Universe: 1
DMX address: 1 DMX address: 53 DMX address: 105
IP address: 002.214.192.008
Universe: 2
For installations where long-distance DMX cable connections are needed, the use of a DMX terminator is
recommended.
Please refer to page 16 for further information DMX terminators.
14 RDM Functions
By using an RDM controller, it is possible to read/set DMX address, DMX modes and other parameters.
ALCHEMY 7 accepts the following RDM commands:
RDM Device Model ID: - ALCHEMY 7: 0x001B
- ALCHEMY 7F: 0x001A
RDM PID DESCRIPTION RDM PID VALUE GET SET
Category - Network Management
DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH 0x0001
DISC_MUTE 0x0002
DISC_UN_MUTE 0x0003
Category - Status Collection
STATUS_MESSAGES 0x0030 X
STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION 0x0031 X
Category - RDM Information
SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS 0x0050 X
PARAMETERS_DESCRIPTION 0x0051 X
Category - Product Information
DEVICE_INFO 0x0060 X
DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION 0x0080 X
MANUFACTURER_LABEL 0x0081 X
DEVICE_LABEL 0x0082 X X
SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL 0x00C0 X