ELAN Lighting ARC-418 User manual

ARC-418
Thank you for purchasing the ARC-418. Every suit has been thoroughly tested and shipped
in perfect condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred
during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your unit for any
damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit has arrived intactly. In the
case damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact Acson Comercial or your
local supplier for further instructions. Do not return this unit without any warning.
USER’S MANUAL

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Contents
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ
THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE
POWERING OR INSTALLING. SAVE IT FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 3
2. General Instructions ......................................................................................... 3
3. Safety Precautions ............................................................................................ 3
4. Set Up ................................................................................................................. 4
5. Operating Instructions ...................................................................................... 4
DMX Mode .................................................................................................... 5
Touch Buttons ............................................................................................... 5
LED Operation Menu .................................................................................... 5
LED Display .................................................................................................. 5
6. DMX Setup ......................................................................................................... 6
7. Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 7
8. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 8

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1. Introduction
2. General Instructions
3. Safety Precautions
To optimize the performance of this product, please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarize
you with the basic operations of this unit. These instructions contain important safety information regarding
the use and maintenance of this unit. Please keep this manual with the unit, for future reference.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to moisture.
Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.
Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required voltage for your unit,
Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken. Do not attempt to remove or
break off the ground prong from the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock
and fire in case of an internal short.
Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.
Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are user serviceable parts inside.
Never operate this unit when its rear cover is removed.
Never plug this unit into a dimmer pack.
Features
Multi-Colors
Master/Slave synchronization
Color Strobe
LED operation menu with function buttons
Electronic Dimming 0-100%
Sound active mode
DMX-512 protocol
Daisy Chain Units Together in DMX Mode
Caution!
There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any
repairs yourself; doing so will void your manufacturer warranty. In the unli-
kely event your unit may require service please contact the manufacturer
or your dealer.
Please recycle the shipping carton whenever possible.
Warning!
To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, Do not expose this
to rain or moisture.
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You can use the suit in 4 ways:
• Auto Mode-The unit will automatically chase through the different colors.
• Sound-Active mode–The unit will react to sound, chasing through the built-in programs.
• DMX control mode – This function will allow you to control each individual units traits with a standard
DMX 512 controller.
• Master-slave mode – One unit will work as the master in the one of the above three modes, other units
in the chain will work in synchronization towards the master.
Power Supply
Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source voltage in your area matches the voltage required for your
every suit. Every unit is available in 100v and 240v version. Because line voltage may vary from venue to
venue, you should be sure your unit voltage matches the wall outlet voltage before attempting to operate
you unit.
DMX Linking
To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several DMX units try to use the shortest cable path
possible. The order in which units are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing. For
example; a unit assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at
the end, or anywhere in the middle. When a unit is assigned a DMX address of 1, the DMX controller knows
to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.
Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between
this device and a wall.
Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged.
This unit is intended for indoor use only; use of this product outdoors voids all warranties.
During long periods of non-use, disconnect the units main power.
Always mount this unit un safe and stable matter.
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to the point they exit from the unit.
Cleaning unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. See ‘Cleaning” for details.
Heat –The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D.The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits s marked change in performance.
4. Set Up
5. Operating Instructions

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DMX Mode
Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to create their own programs tailored to their
own individual needs. This function also allows you to use your units as spot lights.
Touch Buttons
There here are four touch buttons under the LED display: Menu,
Up, Down, Enter. Normally, the LED will display the current DMX
address code of the fixture. At this time, presses up and down to
choose the functions you want.
LED Operation Menu
LED screen with four touch buttons: MENU, UP, DOWN and ENTER.
Press MENU to return to the upper menu; Press UP or DOWN to scroll into the menu options or to adjust
the values. Press ENTER to confirm.
After power on and initialization, it will show the status before last power off. Then, the unit is ready for set-
ting and working. Please see the following table for setting information.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual unit’s traits with a standard DMX 512 controller.
2. The LED suit uses 3/4/6DMX channels to operate. Please see “DMX Values and Functions” for the
DMX traits.
3. To run your unit in DMX mode, plug in the unit via the XLR connections to any standard DMX con-
troller. Set your desired DMX address following the setup specifications that come with your DMX
controller.
LED Display
Main Menu Mode Value Functions
/ 001-511 To set the DMX
address code
A001 / Mode A 4channels
(R, G, B, W)
P001 /
Mode P 5channels
(Dimmer, Strobe, R,
G, B, W)
F001 /
Mode F 7channels
(R, G, B, W, Strobe,
Macro, Dimmer)
/ 001-100 Red
/ 001-100 Green
/ 001-100 Blue
/ 001-100 White
/ 001-100 Strobe speed (slow
to fast)

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6. DMX Setup
AOOI Mode A 3 Channels RGBW
POOI Mode P 4 Channels RGBW, Dimmer
FOOI Mode F 7 Channels RGB, Dimmer,
Strobe, Macro
Mode A:
Mode P:
/ 001-100 Fade in&out (slow to
fast)
/ 001-100 Color speed
0-49 Auto run
50-100 Sound
DMX setup in 3 modes
Channel Function Value
1 R 0-255
2 G 0-255
3 B 0-255
4 W 0-255
Channel Function Value
1 Dimmer
Dimmer 0-152
Strobe (slow to fast) 153-196
Auto strobe (slow to
fast) 197-242
RGB dimmer 243-255
2 R R 0-255
3 G G 0-255
4 B B 0-255
5 W W 0-255

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7. Cleaning
Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the internal and external optical lenses must be carried out
periodically to optimize light output.
1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe off the outside casing.
2. Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 days.
3. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in.
4. Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the unit operates (i.e. smoke, fog residue,
dust, dew).
Mode F:
Channel Function Value
1 R R 0-255
2 G G 0-255
3 B B 0-255
4 W W 0-255
5 Strobe
No function 0-1
Strobe (slow to fast) 2-196
Auto strobe (slow to
fast) 197-255
6 Marco
No function 0-1
Color fade (slow to
fast) 2-19
Color Transient
(slow to fast) 20-39
Color free (slow to
fast) 40-59
Yellow 60-79
Purple 80-99
Light green 100-119
Orange 120-139
Red on and off (10
seconds) 140-159
Green on and off
(10 seconds) 160-179
Blue on and off (10
seconds) 180-199
Light yellow on and
off (10 seconds) 200-219
Cyan on and off (10
seconds) 220-229
White on and off
(10 seconds) 230-249
All on 250-255
7 Dimmer Dimmer (All off—All
on) 0-255

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8. Troubleshooting
Unit not responding to DMX:
1. Check that the DMX cables are connected properly and are wired correctly (pin 3 is “hot”; on some other
DMX devices pin 5 may be “hot”).
2. Check that all cables are connected to the right connectors; it does matter which way the inputs and
outputs are connected.
Unit does not respond to sound:
1. Quiet or high pitched sounds will not activate the unit.
2. If problems are not resolved, contact your dealer for service.

Note: All information is subject to change without prior notice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
In order to optimize the recovery and recycling of the materials that old appliances contain
and reduce the impact on human health and the environment, please make sure that this
product is recycled at the end of its life.
Importer:
ACSON COMERCIAL
C/Pallars, 405
08019 Barcelona
www.acson.com
[email protected]