Equinox Systems EQLED71 User manual

ORDER CODE: EQLED71

WARNING
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!
CAUTION!
Keep this equipment away from rain,
moisture and liquids.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Every person involved with the installation, operation & maintenance of this
equipment should:
- Be competent
- Follow the instructions of this manual
CAUTION! TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT!
HIGH VOLTAGE-RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!
Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused during
transportation. Should there be any, 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 modifications to this equipment are not
subject to warranty.
Equinox Orbital Safety

Equinox Orbital Safety
IMPORTANT:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused
by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorised modification to the
equipment.
• 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 equipment.
• Do not open the equipment and do not modify the equipment.
• 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 flammable 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 voltage is between 220v/240v.
• 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.
Have a qualified engineer inspect the equipment before operating again.
• If the equipment has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after
transportation), do not 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, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit
securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Prolight dealer
for service.
• Only use fuses of same type and rating.
• Repairs, servicing and power connection must only be carried out by a qualified
technician. THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
• WARRANTY; One year from date of purchase.
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, electric shocks,
lamp failure etc.
Do not endanger your own safety and the safety of others!
Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and property.

Equinox Orbital Technical specifications
You should find inside the carton the following items:
1, Equinox Orbital Moving Head 2, Power cable 3, User manual
Technical Specifications:
DMX channels: 6/11 selectable
Operating modes: 1, Sound Activated
2, Auto Run
3, DMX
4, Master/slave
Ultra Bright 25W LED output
Colour wheel: 8 Colours + White
Gobo wheel: 7 Gobos + Open
4 Push button LED digital display
Beam angle: 15 degrees
Pan: 540˚, Tilt: 270˚
0-100% dimming + strobe function
IEC power in socket
3 pin XLR in/out sockets
Power consumption: 106W
Power supply: 240V - 50Hz
Dimensions: 275 x 225 x 400mm
Weight: 8.1Kgs
Overview

Control Panel Overview:
To access the control panel functions, use the four push buttons located under the LED display.
When a function is selected, the LED display will show the first available option for that particular
function. Use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to navigate through the options. Press the “ENTER”
button to select the menu function that is currently displayed to enable or disable the menu option.
To return to the previous menu or option without changing the value, press the “MENU” button.
User Menu Configurations:
Equinox Orbital Operation modes

11 channel DMX chart
Equinox Orbital DMX Chart
Channel
1
2
4
5
Value Function
0-255
0-255
0-13
14-27
28-41
42-55
56-69
70-83
84-97
98-111
112-127
128-190
191-255
0-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80-99
100-119
140-159
160-179
180-199
200-219
220-255
128-191
Pan 540˚
Tilt 270˚
White
Yellow
Pink
Green
Purple
Blue
Lime Green
Orange
Red
Continuous forwards rotation (fast to slow)
Continuous backwards rotation (slow to fast)
Open
Gobo 1
Gobo 2
Gobo 3
Gobo 4
Gobo 5
Gobo 6
Gobo 7
Gobo 1 + Shake effect (slow to fast)
Gobo 2 + Shake effect (slow to fast)
Gobo 3 + Shake effect (slow to fast)
120-139
Gobo 4 + Shake effect (slow to fast)
Gobo 5 + Shake effect (slow to fast)
Gobo 6 + Shake effect (slow to fast)
Gobo 7 + Shake effect (slow to fast)
Gobo wheel rotation (slow to fast)
Manual gobo rotation
Auto clockwise gobo rotation (fast to slow)
192-255 Auto anti-clockwise gobo rotation (slow to fast)
0-127
6
30-255 Pan/tilt movement speed (fast to slow)

11 channel DMX chart (cont..)
Equinox Orbital DMX Chart
Channel
7
8
Value Function
0-9
10-19
128-137
138-201
202-255
0-255
0-16
17-33
34-50
51-67
68-84
85-101
102-118
119-135
136-152
Shutter closed
Shutter open
Shutter open
Strobe 2 (slow to fast)
Shutter open
Dimmer 0-100%
Blackout with pan/tilt movement
Blackout with all internal wheels moving
Colour and gobo wheel reset
All motor reset
Built-in programme 1
Built-in programme 2
Built-in programme 3
Built-in programme 4
20-127 Strobe 1 (slow to fast)
153-169 Built-in programme 5
170-186 Built-in programme 6
187-203 Built-in programme 7
204-220 Built-in programme 8
No function
221-237 Built-in show 1
238-255 Built-in show 2
9
10
11
Fine control of pan movement
Fine control of tilt movement

6 channel DMX chart
Equinox Orbital DMX Chart

Further DMX cables can be purchased from all
good sound and lighting suppliers or Prolight
dealers.
Please quote:
CABL10 – 2M
CABL11 – 5M
CABL12 – 10M
DMX Control Mode
Operating in a DMX control mode environment gives the user the greatest flexibility when it comes
to customising or creating a show. In this mode you will be able to control each individual trait of
the fixture and each fixture independently.
Setting the DMX address
The DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller. Each fixture requires a
“start address” from 1- 511. A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the
data on the channel indicated by the start address. For example, a fixture 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 fixtures and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions form the
controller to the fixture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the
DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures (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 fixtures and the controller are DMX compliant.
To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several DMX fixtures try to use the
shortest cable path possible. The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not
influence the DMX addressing. For example; a fixture 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
fixture 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):
• The Equinox Orbital can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The DMX address is set on the
back of the unit. Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for
data input/output (figure 1).
Figure 1
Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.
Equinox Orbital DMX set up

Notice:
• Be sure to follow figures 2 & 3 when making your own cables. Do not connect the cable’s shield
conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer
casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behaviour.
Special Note: 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 (part number CABL90) will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behaviour.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors:
• Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR connectors for data transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-Pin
XLR fixtures 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 Chart below details the
correct cable conversion.
Termination reduces signal transmission problems
and interferance. it is always advisable to connect a
DMX terminal, (resistance 120 Ohm 1/4 W) between
pin 2 (DMX-) and pin 3 (DMX+) of the last fixture.
Equinox Orbital DMX Set Up