Equinox Systems SpectraPix Batten EQLED055 User manual

Order codes:
EQLED055 - Black Housing
EQLED055A - White Housing
SpectraPix Batten
User Manual

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Safety advice
WARNING
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!
• Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused during transportation.
• Should there be any damage, consult your dealer and do not use the equipment.
• To maintain the equipment in good working condition and to ensure safe operation, it is necessary
for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
• Please note that damages caused by user modications to this equipment are not subject to warranty.
IMPORTANT:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance
of this manual or any unauthorised modication to the equipment.
OPERATING DETERMINATIONS
If this equipment is operated in any other way, than those described in this manual, the product may suffer damage and
the warranty becomes void. Incorrect operation may lead to danger e.g: short-circuit, burns and electric shocks etc.
Do not endanger your own safety and the safety of others!
Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and/or property.
CAUTION!
KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT
AWAY FROM RAIN,
MOISTURE AND LIQUIDS
CAUTION!
TAKE CARE USING
THIS EQUIPMENT!
HIGH VOLTAGE-RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!
• Never let the power cable come into contact with other
cables. Handle the power cable and all mains voltage
connections with particular caution!
• Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit.
• Do not open the equipment and do not modify the unit.
• Do not connect this equipment to a dimmer pack.
• Do not switch the equipment on and off in short intervals,
as this will reduce the system’s life.
• Only use the equipment indoors.
• Do not expose to ammable sources, liquids or gases.
• Always disconnect the power from the mains when
equipment is not in use or before cleaning! Only handle
the power-cable by the plug. Never pull out the plug by
pulling the power-cable.
• Make sure that the available mains supply voltage is
between 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz.
• Make sure that the power cable is never crimped or
damaged. Check the equipment and the power cable
periodically.
• If the equipment is dropped or damaged, disconnect the
mains power supply immediately and have a qualied
engineer inspect the equipment before operating again.
• If the equipment has been exposed to drastic
temperature uctuation (e.g. after transportation),
do not connect power or switch it on immediately.
The arising condensation might damage the equipment.
Leave the equipment switched off until it has reached
room temperature.
• If your product fails to function correctly, stop use
immediately. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the
original packing material), and return it to your Pro Light
dealer for service.
• Only use fuses of same type and rating.
• Repairs, servicing and power connection must only be
carried out by a qualied technician. THIS UNIT CONTAINS
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
• This lighting xture is for professional use only - it is
not designed for or suitable for household use. The
product must be installed by a qualied technician in
accordance with local territory regulations. The safety of
the installation is the responsibility of the installer. The
xture presents risks of severe injury or death due to re
hazards, electric shock and falls.
• Warning! Risk Group 2 LED product according to
EN 62471. Do not view the light output with optical
instruments or any device that may concentrate the beam.
• WARRANTY: One year from date of purchase.

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Product overview & technical specications
The SpectraPix Batten contains 224 SMD 5050 RGB LEDs divided into 16 segments. They feature a wide 120°
viewing angle and feature a milky, frost effect front screen along with clear front screen to further expand the
versatility of this xture. Onboard features include colour mixing to create soft washes from its rich colour palette,
and chase programs controlled in auto mode or activated by music. A number of chase programs are included and
can be selected by the control panel along with speed and variable strobe.
• 224 tri-colour SMD 5050 LEDs (RGB)
• Viewing angle: 120°
• 10kHz refresh rate
• DMX channels: 3/3/5/24/48 or 53 selectable
• Static colour, auto, sound active and
master/slave modes plus built-in programs
• 0-100% dimming and variable strobe
• Bracket allows for multiple rigging
or oor standing applications
• 4 push button menu with LED display
• IEC power input/output
• 3-Pin XLR input/output
• Convection cooled
SpectraPix Batten
Specications
Power consumption 50W
Power supply 100~240V, 50/60Hz
Fuse F3A 250V
Dimensions 85 x 1035 x 60mm
Weight 1.5kg
Order code EQLED055 / Black Housing
EQLED055A / White Housing
1000mm 60mm
62mm
1035mm
65mm
85mm

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Technical specications
In the box:
1 x xture with
frosted front screen,
1 x clear front screen,
2 x mounting
brackets/feet and
adjustable knobs,
1 x power cable
& 1 x user manual
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DMX INPUT DMX OUTPUT
MENU ENTERUP DOWN
MIC
SPECTRAPIX
BATTEN
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MENU ENTERUP DOWN
MIC
SPECTRAPIX
BATTEN
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DMX INPUT DMX OUTPUT
MENU ENTERUP DOWN
MIC
SPECTRAPIX
BATTEN
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DMX INPUT DMX OUTPUT
MENU ENTERUP DOWN
MIC
SPECTRAPIX
BATTEN
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DMX INPUT DMX OUTPUT
MENU ENTERUP DOWN
MIC
SPECTRAPIX
BATTEN
01 02
03 081005 06 07041109
01 - Bracket tightening knobs
02 - Bracket
03 - Earth point
04 - LED display
05 - Function buttons
06 - 3-Pin XLR input
07 - 3-Pin XLR output
08 - IEC power input
09 - IEC power output
10 - Fuse F3A 250V
11 - Microphone

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Operating instructions
StAt
C L 0 1
C L 2 6
Static colour mode
SLav
Slave mode
Auto
Auto mode
CoLo
Colour mix mode
r 0 0 0
g 0 0 0
r 2 5 5
g 2 5 5
b 0 0 0
S t 0
b 2 5 5
S t 9
Shou
Show modes
S h 1
S p 1
S h 5 4
S P 1 0
S t 0 S t 9
MENU
Sound mode
S o u d
S o u 1
S o u 2
S o u 3
S E n 1
S E n 9
DMX address/channel mode
A d d r
A 0 0 1
A 5 1 0
3 C H 1
3 C H 2
5 C H
2 4 C H
4 8 C H
5 3 C H
Software version
Info ver V---
10s
20s
30s
60s
o n
d I S
Set
d i r
E - - -
- - - 3
Display backlight setting
Program direction setting

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Operating instructions
DMX mode:
To access the DMX address mode, press the “MENU” button to show Addr on the LED display.
Press the “ENTER” button and use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to set the required DMX address.
Press the “ENTER” button to conrm the setting. Now use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to choose one
of the 3/3/5/24/48 or 53 DMX channel modes. Press the “ENTER” button to conrm the setting.
To exit out of any of the above options, press the “MENU” button.
Channel Value Function
1
000-009 No function
010-013 Static colour (use channel 2
for colour selection)
014-017 Built-in program 1
018-021 Built-in program 2
022-025 Built-in program 3
026-029 Built-in program 4
030-033 Built-in program 5
034-037 Built-in program 6
038-041 Built-in program 7
042-045 Built-in program 8
046-049 Built-in program 9
050-053 Built-in program 10
054-057 Built-in program 11
058-061 Built-in program 12
062-065 Built-in program 13
066-069 Built-in program 14
070-073 Built-in program 15
074-077 Built-in program 16
078-081 Built-in program 17
082-085 Built-in program 18
086-089 Built-in program 19
090-093 Built-in program 20
094-097 Built-in program 21
098-101 Built-in program 22
102-105 Built-in program 23
106-109 Built-in program 24
110-113 Built-in program 25
114-117 Built-in program 26
118-121 Built-in program 27
122-125 Built-in program 28
126-129 Built-in program 29
3 channel mode 1:
Channel Value Function
1 (cont.)
130-133 Built-in program 30
134-137 Built-in program 31
138-141 Built-in program 32
142-145 Built-in program 33
146-149 Built-in program 34
150-153 Built-in program 35
154-157 Built-in program 36
158-161 Built-in program 37
162-165 Built-in program 38
166-169 Built-in program 39
170-173 Built-in program 40
174-177 Built-in program 41
178-181 Built-in program 42
182-185 Built-in program 43
186-189 Built-in program 44
190-193 Built-in program 45
194-197 Built-in program 46
198-201 Built-in program 47
202-205 Built-in program 48
206-209 Built-in program 49
210-213 Built-in program 50
214-217 Built-in program 51
218-221 Built-in program 52
222-225 Built-in program 53
226-229 Built-in program 54
230-233 Auto mode
234-237 Sound mode 1
238-241 Sound mode 2
242-255 Sound mode 3
2 000-255 Static colour selection (see list
on page 9 for static colours)
3 000-255 Program speed (slow-fast)/
sound sensitivity (low-high)

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Operating instructions
Channel Value Function
1 000-255 Red (0-100%)
2 000-255 Green (0-100%)
3 000-255 Blue (0-100%)
3 channel mode 2:
Channel Value Function
1 000-255 Master dimmer (0-100%)
2000-009 No function
010-255 Strobe (slow-fast)
3 000-255 Red (0-100%)
4 000-255 Green (0-100%)
5 000-255 Blue (0-100%)
5 channel mode:
Channel Value Function
1 000-255 Segment 1 red (0-100%)
2 000-255 Segment 1 green (0-100%)
3 000-255 Segment 1 blue (0-100%)
4 000-255 Segment 2 red (0-100%)
5 000-255 Segment 2 green (0-100%)
6 000-255 Segment 2 blue (0-100%)
7 000-255 Segment 3 red (0-100%)
8 000-255 Segment 3 green (0-100%)
9 000-255 Segment 3 blue (0-100%)
10 000-255 Segment 4 red (0-100%)
11 000-255 Segment 4 green (0-100%)
12 000-255 Segment 4 blue (0-100%)
13 000-255 Segment 5 red (0-100%)
14 000-255 Segment 5 green (0-100%)
15 000-255 Segment 5 blue (0-100%)
16 000-255 Segment 6 red (0-100%)
17 000-255 Segment 6 green (0-100%)
18 000-255 Segment 6 blue (0-100%)
19 000-255 Segment 7 red (0-100%)
20 000-255 Segment 7 green (0-100%)
21 000-255 Segment 7 blue (0-100%)
22 000-255 Segment 8 red (0-100%)
23 000-255 Segment 8 green (0-100%)
24 000-255 Segment 8 blue (0-100%)
24 channel mode:
Channel Value Function
1 000-255 Segment 1 red (0-100%)
2 000-255 Segment 1 green (0-100%)
3 000-255 Segment 1 blue (0-100%)
4 000-255 Segment 2 red (0-100%)
5 000-255 Segment 2 green (0-100%)
6 000-255 Segment 2 blue (0-100%)
7 000-255 Segment 3 red (0-100%)
8 000-255 Segment 3 green (0-100%)
9 000-255 Segment 3 blue (0-100%)
10 000-255 Segment 4 red (0-100%)
11 000-255 Segment 4 green (0-100%)
12 000-255 Segment 4 blue (0-100%)
13 000-255 Segment 5 red (0-100%)
14 000-255 Segment 5 green (0-100%)
15 000-255 Segment 5 blue (0-100%)
16 000-255 Segment 6 red (0-100%)
17 000-255 Segment 6 green (0-100%)
18 000-255 Segment 6 blue (0-100%)
19 000-255 Segment 7 red (0-100%)
20 000-255 Segment 7 green (0-100%)
21 000-255 Segment 7 blue (0-100%)
22 000-255 Segment 8 red (0-100%)
23 000-255 Segment 8 green (0-100%)
24 000-255 Segment 8 blue (0-100%)
25 000-255 Segment 9 red (0-100%)
26 000-255 Segment 9 green (0-100%)
27 000-255 Segment 9 blue (0-100%)
28 000-255 Segment 10 red (0-100%)
29 000-255 Segment 10 green (0-100%)
30 000-255 Segment 10 blue (0-100%)
31 000-255 Segment 11 red (0-100%)
32 000-255 Segment 11 green (0-100%)
33 000-255 Segment 11 blue (0-100%)
34 000-255 Segment 12 red (0-100%)
35 000-255 Segment 12 green (0-100%)
36 000-255 Segment 12 blue (0-100%)
37 000-255 Segment 13 red (0-100%)
38 000-255 Segment 13 green (0-100%)
39 000-255 Segment 13 blue (0-100%)
48 channel mode:

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Operating instructions
Channel Value Function
40 000-255 Segment 14 red (0-100%)
41 000-255 Segment 14 green (0-100%)
42 000-255 Segment 14 blue (0-100%)
43 000-255 Segment 15 red (0-100%)
44 000-255 Segment 15 green (0-100%)
45 000-255 Segment 15 blue (0-100%)
46 000-255 Segment 16 red (0-100%)
47 000-255 Segment 16 green (0-100%)
48 000-255 Segment 16 blue (0-100%)
48 channel mode (cont.):
Channel Value Function
1 000-255 Master dimmer (0-100%)
2000-009 No function
010-255 Strobe (slow-fast)
3 000-255 Segment 1 red (0-100%)
4 000-255 Segment 1 green (0-100%)
5 000-255 Segment 1 blue (0-100%)
6 000-255 Segment 2 red (0-100%)
7 000-255 Segment 2 green (0-100%)
8 000-255 Segment 2 blue (0-100%)
9 000-255 Segment 3 red (0-100%)
10 000-255 Segment 3 green (0-100%)
11 000-255 Segment 3 blue (0-100%)
12 000-255 Segment 4 red (0-100%)
13 000-255 Segment 4 green (0-100%)
14 000-255 Segment 4 blue (0-100%)
15 000-255 Segment 5 red (0-100%)
16 000-255 Segment 5 green (0-100%)
17 000-255 Segment 5 blue (0-100%)
18 000-255 Segment 6 red (0-100%)
19 000-255 Segment 6 green (0-100%)
20 000-255 Segment 6 blue (0-100%)
21 000-255 Segment 7 red (0-100%)
22 000-255 Segment 7 green (0-100%)
23 000-255 Segment 7 blue (0-100%)
24 000-255 Segment 8 red (0-100%)
25 000-255 Segment 8 green (0-100%)
26 000-255 Segment 8 blue (0-100%)
53 channel mode:
Channel Value Function
27 000-255 Segment 9 red (0-100%)
28 000-255 Segment 9 green (0-100%)
29 000-255 Segment 9 blue (0-100%)
30 000-255 Segment 10 red (0-100%)
31 000-255 Segment 10 green (0-100%)
32 000-255 Segment 10 blue (0-100%)
33 000-255 Segment 11 red (0-100%)
34 000-255 Segment 11 green (0-100%)
35 000-255 Segment 11 blue (0-100%)
36 000-255 Segment 12 red (0-100%)
37 000-255 Segment 12 green (0-100%)
38 000-255 Segment 12 blue (0-100%)
39 000-255 Segment 13 red (0-100%)
40 000-255 Segment 13 green (0-100%)
41 000-255 Segment 13 blue (0-100%)
42 000-255 Segment 14 red (0-100%)
43 000-255 Segment 14 green (0-100%)
44 000-255 Segment 14 blue (0-100%)
45 000-255 Segment 15 red (0-100%)
46 000-255 Segment 15 green (0-100%)
47 000-255 Segment 15 blue (0-100%)
48 000-255 Segment 16 red (0-100%)
49 000-255 Segment 16 green (0-100%)
50 000-255 Segment 16 blue (0-100%)
51
000-009 No function
010-013 Static colour (use channel 2
for colour selection)
014-017 Built-in program 1
018-021 Built-in program 2
022-025 Built-in program 3
026-029 Built-in program 4
030-033 Built-in program 5
034-037 Built-in program 6
038-041 Built-in program 7
042-045 Built-in program 8
046-049 Built-in program 9
050-053 Built-in program 10
054-057 Built-in program 11
058-061 Built-in program 12
53 channel mode (cont.):

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Operating instructions
Channel Value Function
51 (cont.)
062-065 Built-in program 13
066-069 Built-in program 14
070-073 Built-in program 15
074-077 Built-in program 16
078-081 Built-in program 17
082-085 Built-in program 18
086-089 Built-in program 19
090-093 Built-in program 20
094-097 Built-in program 21
098-101 Built-in program 22
102-105 Built-in program 23
106-109 Built-in program 24
110-113 Built-in program 25
114-117 Built-in program 26
118-121 Built-in program 27
122-125 Built-in program 28
126-129 Built-in program 29
130-133 Built-in program 30
134-137 Built-in program 31
138-141 Built-in program 32
142-145 Built-in program 33
146-149 Built-in program 34
150-153 Built-in program 35
154-157 Built-in program 36
158-161 Built-in program 37
162-165 Built-in program 38
166-169 Built-in program 39
170-173 Built-in program 40
174-177 Built-in program 41
178-181 Built-in program 42
182-185 Built-in program 43
186-189 Built-in program 44
190-193 Built-in program 45
194-197 Built-in program 46
198-201 Built-in program 47
202-205 Built-in program 48
206-209 Built-in program 49
210-213 Built-in program 50
214-217 Built-in program 51
53 channel mode (cont.):
Channel Value Function
51 (cont.)
214-217 Built-in program 51
218-221 Built-in program 52
222-225 Built-in program 53
226-229 Built-in program 54
230-233 Auto mode
234-237 Sound mode 1
238-241 Sound mode 2
242-255 Sound mode 3
52 000-255 Static colour selection (see list
on page 9 for static colours)
53 000-255 Program speed (slow-fast)/
sound sensitivity (low-high)
Value Colour
000-009 No function
010-019 Red
020-029 Dark Orange
030-039 Orange
040-049 Amber
050-059 Yellow
060-069 Yellow Green
070-079 Lime Green
080-089 Medium Green
090-099 Green
100-109 Vibrant Green
110-119 Mint Green
120-129 Turquoise
Static colours
Value Colour
130-139 Cyan
140-149 Light Blue
150-159 Medium Blue
160-169 Congo Blue
170-179 Blue
180-189 Purple Blue
190-199 Purple
200-209 Violet
210-219 Pink
220-229 Magenta
230-239 Hot Pink
240-249 Fuchsia
250-255 White (RGB)

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Operating instructions
Auto mode:
To access auto mode, press the “MENU” button to show Auto on the LED display. Now press the
“ENTER” button, the Auto mode will now run. Press the “ENTER” button to conrm the setting.
Show modes (built-in programs):
To access the show modes (built-in programs), press the “MENU” button to show Shou
on the LED display. Now press the “ENTER” button and use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to choose the
required program Sh 1 ~ Sh54. Press the “ENTER” button and use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons
to select the speed between SP 1 ~ SP10. Press the “ENTER” button to conrm the setting and use
the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to select the ash speed between St 0 ~ St 9.
Press the “ENTER” button to conrm the setting.
To exit out of any of the above options, press the “MENU” button.
Sound modes:
To access the sound modes (built-in programs), press the “MENU” button to show Soud
on the LED display. Now press the “ENTER” button and use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to choose
the required sound mode Sou1 ~ Sou3. Press the “ENTER” button and use the “UP” and “DOWN”
buttons to select the sound sensitivity between SEn1 ~ SEn9.
Press the “ENTER” button to conrm the setting.
To exit out of any of the above options, press the “MENU” button.
Colour mix mode:
To access the static colour mode press “MENU” until CoLo shows on the LED display.
Now press the “ENTER” button and use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to select the brightness
between r.000 ~ r.255. Press the “ENTER” button and repeat for green (g) and blue (b).
Value: 000 - 255 (000 = low brightness, 255 = high brightness)
To exit out of any of the above options, press the “MENU” button.
Static colour mode:
To access the static colour mode, press the “MENU” button to show Stat on the LED display.
Now press the “ENTER” button and use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to choose the required colour
between CL01 ~ CL26. Press the “ENTER” button to conrm the setting.
To exit out of any of the above options, press the “MENU” button.
Value Colour
CL01 Blackout
CL02 Red
CL03 Dark Orange
CL04 Orange
CL05 Amber
CL06 Yellow
CL07 Yellow Green
CL08 Lime Green
Value Colour
CL16 Medium Blue
CL17 Congo Blue
CL18 Blue
CL19 Purple Blue
CL20 Purple
CL21 Violet
CL22 Pink
CL23 Magenta
Value Colour
CL24 Hot Pink
CL25 Fuchsia
CL26 White (RGB)
Value Colour
CL08 Lime Green
CL09 Medium Green
CL10 Green
CL11 Vibrant Green
CL12 Mint Green
CL13 Turquoise
CL14 Cyan
CL15 Light Blue

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Operating instructions
Master/slave mode:
The default setting for this xture is master. To set the master unit, select from one of the auto, show,
sound, colour mix or static colour modes.
To set the slave unit, press the “MENU” button to show SLav on the LED display.
The unit is now in slave mode. To exit out of any of the above options, press the “MENU” button.
Please ensure that all slave units are set to the same DMX channel mode as the master unit.
Software version:
To view the xtures software version, press the “MENU” button to show Info on the LED display.
Now press the “ENTER” button to show ver, press the “ENTER” button again and the software version
will be displayed. To exit out of any of the above options, press the “MENU” button.
Please ensure that all slave units are set to the same DMX channel mode as the master unit.
Display backlight setting:
To access the display backlight setting, press the “MENU” button to show Set on the LED display. Now
press the “ENTER” button and use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to select dIS. Press the “ENTER”
button and use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to select between 10 S (10 seconds),
20 5 (20 seconds), 30 5 (30 seconds), 60 5 (60 seconds) or on (constantly on).
Press the “ENTER” button to conrm the setting.
To exit out of any of the above options, press the “MENU” button.
Program direction setting:
To access the program direction setting, press the “MENU” button to show Set on the LED display.
Now press the “ENTER” button and use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to select dir. Press the
“ENTER” button and use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to select between E--- or ---3.
Press the “ENTER” button to conrm the setting.
To exit out of any of the above options, press the “MENU” button.

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Operating instructions
IR remote functions (if applicable):
Button Functions:
1 - Blackout ON/OFF
2 - Up and down buttons
3 - Press once to set the unit into auto mode,
press a second time to enter the show
modes, then use the up and down buttons to
select the show required (Show mode speed
must be set via the menu on the batten)
4 - Press once to set the unit into fade mode
5 - Press once to enable strobe, then use the up
and down buttons to select the strobe speed,
press again to disable strobe
6 - Press once to set the unit into sound mode,
then use the up and down buttons to select
the sound mode required (Sound sensitivity
must be set via the menu on the batten)
7 - Press once to set the unit into slave mode
8 - Press once to set the unit to full on, the up
and down buttons can then be used to scroll
through the static colour options
9 - Press the colour required once, the up and
down buttons can then be used to scroll
through the static colour options
10 - Press the address button once, then use
the up and down buttons to select the DMX
address required
11 - Press the channel button once, then use
the up and down buttons to select between
3/3/5/24/48 or 53 channel modes
01 02
03 05
07
04 06
08
09 10
11

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Pixel zone orientation
8
6
4
2
7
5
3
1
16
14
12
10
15
13
11
9
IEC input
IEC ouput

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Setting the DMX address:
The DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller. Each xture requires a “start address”
from 1- 512. A xture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel
indicated by the start address. For example, a xture that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was
addressed to start on DMX channel 100, would read data from channels: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104,
105 and 106. Choose a start address so that the channels used do not overlap. E.g. the next unit in
the chain starts at 107.
DMX 512:
DMX (Digital Multiplex) is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent
xtures and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions form the controller to the xture.
DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from xture to xture via the DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT”
XLR terminals located on all DMX xtures (most controllers only have a data “out” terminal).
DMX linking:
DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together
and operate from a single controller, as long as all xtures and the controller are DMX compliant.
To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several DMX xtures try to use the shortest
cable path possible. The order in which xtures are connected in a DMX line does not inuence the
DMX addressing. For example; a xture assigned to 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 xture 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.
DATA cable (DMX cable) requirements (for DMX operation):
This xture can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The DMX address is set on the back of the unit.
Your unit requires either a standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR connector for data input/output,
see images below.
Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.
DMX setup
Further DMX cables can be purchased from all good sound and lighting suppliers or Prolight Concepts dealers.
Please quote: CABL10 – 2m CABL11 – 5m CABL12 – 10m3-Pin:
CABL185 – 2m CABL187 – 5m CABL188 – 10m5-Pin:

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Notice:
Be sure to follow the diagrams below when making your own cables.
Do not connect the cables shield conductor to the ground lug or
allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLRs
outer casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit
and erratic behaviour.
Line termination:
When longer runs of cable are used,
you may need to use a terminator on
the last unit to avoid erratic behaviour.
Using a cable terminator will decrease
the possibilities of erratic behaviour.
(3-pin - Order ref: CABL90,
5-pin - Order ref: CABL89)
5-pin XLR DMX connectors:
Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR connectors for data transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR xtures
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting standard 5-pin XLR connectors in to a
3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used. The diagram below details the correct cable conversion.
5-pin XLR (female)
Pin 1: GND (screen)
Pin 2: Signal (-)
Pin 3: Signal (+)
Pin 4: N/C
Pin 5: N/C
3-pin XLR (female)
Pin 1: GND (screen)
Pin 2: Signal (-)
Pin 3: Signal (+)
3-pin XLR (male)
Pin 1: GND (screen)
Pin 2: Signal (-)
Pin 3: Signal (+)
5-pin XLR (male)
Pin 1: GND (screen)
Pin 2: Signal (-)
Pin 3: Signal (+)
Pin 4: N/C
Pin 5: N/C
DMX setup
Termination reduces signal
transmission problems and
interference. It is always
advisable to connect a DMX
terminal, (resistance 120
Ohm 1/4W) between pin 2
(DMX-) and pin 3 (DMX+) of
the last xture.
5-Pin
1
2 4
5
3
3-Pin
1 2
3
Pin Conguration
3-Pin 5-Pin
Pin 1 - Ground
Pin 2 - Negative
Pin 3 - Positive
– Pin 4 - N/C
– Pin 5 - N/C
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX 512
3-Pin XLR output
DMX 512
3-Pin XLR input
GROUND
DMX +
DMX –
DMX 512
5-Pin XLR output
DMX 512
5-Pin XLR input
1
2
45
3
12
4
5
3
GROUND
N/C
DMX –
N/C DMX +
1 ground
3 hot
2 cold
3-Pin XLR male 3-Pin XLR female
2 cold
3 hot
1 ground
2 cold
1 ground 5 N/C
3 hot 4 N/C
5-Pin XLR male 5-Pin XLR female
4 N/C
5 N/C 1 ground
3 hot 2 cold

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Multiple xture power linking & WEEE notice
Power linking:
This xture provides power linking via the power output on the rear allowing multiple units to be
connected together. The maximum number of xtures that can be connected is 16 xtures @ 240V
or 8 xtures @ 120V (including the rst xture). After the maximum number of xtures are
connected a new power run will need to be started.
Please note: Caution should be used when power linking other xtures to the SpectraPix Batten as the
power consumption of other xtures will vary. Fixtures tted with lamps often require 2/3 times more
current on startup, these may require their own power source.
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Correct Disposal of this Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries
with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed of
with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types
of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local
government ofce, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the
purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.