Equinox Systems Domin8r IIEQLED53 User manual

Order code: EQLED53
User manual
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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 modications to this equipment are not
subject to warranty.
Equinox Domin8R 2 Safety

Equinox Domin8R 2 Safety
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.
• 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 ammable sources, liquids or gases.
• Cleaning must be done at regular intervals.
• Before cleaning, wait until the unit has cooled.
• Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove the dust collected on the
external vents and accessible internal components.
• Clean the external surfaces with a mild solution of non-ammonia glass cleaner or
isopropyl alcohol and wipe with a soft, lint free cotton cloth or lense cleaning tissue.
• 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 100V/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 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 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 qualied
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,
LED 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.

You should nd inside the Equinox carton the following items:
1, Equinox Domin8R 2 2, Power cable 3, Instruction manual
Technical Specications:
DMX channels: 8 or 16 selectable
120 x 5mm LEDs (R: 40, G: 40, B: 40)
Sound active, auto, master/slave and DMX modes
IEC power in/out sockets
3-pin XLR in/out sockets
4 push button menu with LED display
Robust metal housing
Convection cooled
Power supply: 100-240V~50/60Hz
Fuse: 3 Amp
Power consumption: 90W
Dimensions: 906 x 112 x 317mm
Weight: 10.4Kgs
Overview:
Equinox Domin8R 2 Technical specications
Identication:
1. Hanging bracket
2. IEC power in/out socket
3. Earth screw
4. DMX output socket
5. DMX input socket
6. Sensitivity control
7. LED display
8. Function buttons
9. Hanging bracket tightening knobs
10. Safety eye
11. Microphone

Equinox Domin8R 2 Operation
Operation modes:
DMX mode:
To select DMX mode, press the “MENU” button to show “ADDR” on the display. Now press the
“ENTER” button and use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to set the DMX address from 001-512. When
you have nished setting the desired DMX address press the “ENTER” button.
For DMX functions, please refer to the DMX function chart overleaf.
DMX channel mode:
To choose one of the DMX channel modes, press the “MENU” button to show “CHND” on the display.
Now press the “ENTER” button and use the “UP” and “DOWN” button to choose the 8 or 16 DMX
channel mode. To conrm your choice, press the “ENTER” button.
Master/slave mode
To select the slave mode, press the “MENU” button to show “SLND” on the LED display.
Now press the “ENTER” button and use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to select either
“MAST”, “SLA1” or “SLA2”.
“MAST” option: This is the master setting mode, where you can set the rst unit as a master.
“SL-1” option: This is the normal slave mode, where the slave units all do the same thing
following the master unit.
“SL-2” option: This is the inversion slave mode, where the slave unit(s) will react in the opposite
direction from the master unit.
Sound active mode:
To select sound active mode, press the “MENU” button to show “SOUN” on the LED display.
Now press the “ENTER” button and use the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to set the sound active
mode “ON” or “OFF”. The unit will now react to the beat of the music.
Note: When there is no music present the unit will automatically switch to slow auto run.
LED mode
Use this mode to turn the LED display ON or OFF. To do this, press the “MENU” button to show “LED”
on the display. Now use the the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to select either “ON” or “OFF”.
Display mode
In this mode you can ip the display over to match which way the unit is being used. To ip the display,
press the “MENU” button to show “DISP” on the display. Now press the “ENTER” button to ip the
display over and again to ip it back to its original position.
Test mode
In this mode you can test that all of the LEDs are illuminating. To do this, press the “MENU” button to
show “TEST” on the display. Now press the “ENTER” button to initiate the test. Once you are happy
with the test, press the “ENTER” button to stop it.
Hour mode (non re-settable)
In this mode you can check the total time the unit has been used for. To check the units time line, press
the “MENU” button to show “HOUR” on the display. Now press the “ENTER” button to display the units
time usage. For example if the unit has been in use for 5 hours the display will show
“- - - 5”. If the unit has been in use for 120 hours the display will show “-120” and so on.

Equinox Domin8R 2 DMX Charts
8 channel DMX chart:
CHANNEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
VALUE
0-127
128-255
0-255
0-255
0-255
0-127
128-255
0-255
0-127
128-255
0-255
FUNCTION
No function
On
Strobe (slow to fast)
Static pattern selector
Moving pattern selector
Static pattern
Moving pattern
Moving pattern speed (slow to fast)
Manual mirror tilt
Auto mirror tilt (up and down)
Mirror tilt speed

Equinox Domin8R 2 DMX Charts
16 channel DMX chart:

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 pos-
sible. 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):
• The Equinox Domin8R 2 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 (gure 1).
Figure 1
Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.
Further DMX cables can be purchased from
all good sound and lighting suppliers or
Prolight dealers.
Please quote:
CABL10 – 2M
CABL11 – 5M
CABL12 – 10M
Equinox Domin8R 2 DMX Set up

Notice:
• Be sure to follow gures 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 3-pin, CABL89 5-pin) 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 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 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 Domin8R 2 DMX Set up

Notes:
Equinox Domin8R 2 Notes

Notes:
Equinox Domin8R 2 Notes

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