Gamma+ I-Pix User manual

I-Pix 18x15w
18x15w RGBWA+UV Wash Light - IP65
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction and Setup....................................................................................................................................3
Unpacking and In the Box..............................................................................................................................3
Mounting and Operation................................................................................................................................3
Features...................................................................................................................................................................4
Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................................4
Customer Support..............................................................................................................................................5
2. Setup and Operation.........................................................................................................................................6
Using the LCD Menu and Buttons..............................................................................................................6
DMX Setup............................................................................................................................................................8
DMX Basics.......................................................................................................................................................8
DMX Wiring.....................................................................................................................................................8
DMX Modes and Configuration.................................................................................................................10
3. Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................................15
Cleaning...............................................................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting Problems...........................................................................................................................15
4. Technical Specifications.................................................................................................................................16
Photometric Reports.......................................................................................................................................17
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1. Introduction and Setup
Unpacking and In the Box
In the box you will find:
I-PIX 18x15w Fixture - 1
Mounting Feet - 2
Power Cable - 1
DMX Signal Cable - 1
User Manual - 1
Mounting and Operation
Use a clamp rated for the full weight of the I-PIX 18x15w to hang the fixture from the
mount(s) on the fixture’s yoke.
Use the provided feet/clamp brackets to mount the fixture in a variety of positions. Using
a hex wrench, you are able to mount and slide the brackets for perfect adjustment.
As an added safety measure be sure to attached at least one properly rated safety
cable to the fixture using on of the safety cable rigging point integrated in the base
assembly or on the yoke.
This unit has an auto-switching power supply which will respond from 90v-240v,
50Hz/60Hz.
The power cable is to be assembled as follows:
Cable (USA)
Cable (EU)
Pin
110V 220V
Black Brown Live
L L
White Light Blue Neutral
N L
Green Yellow/Green Ground
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110V
Connection
220V
Connecon
Features
The I-PIX 18x15w is a fully capable, IP-65, LED strip light with control of each individual
pixel when desired. Featuring 6-in-1 RGBWA+UV LED’s, flexible mounting options and
multiple operating modes, I-PIX 18x15w is at home on stages and installations of many
types.
Safety Precautions
Caution: For added protection mount the fixtures in areas outside walking paths, seating
areas, or in areas were the fixture might be reached by unauthorized personnel.
Before mounting the fixture to any surface, make sure that the installation area can hold a
minimum point load of 10 items the device’s weight.
Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary safety attachment, such as an
appropriate safety cable.
Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing, or servicing the fixture.
From a ceiling, or set on a flat level surface (see illustration below). Be sure this fixture is
kept at least 0.5m (1.5ft) away from any flammable materials (decoration etc.).
∙Don’t try to modify the fixture without any instruction by the manufacturer or the
appointed repairing agencies.
∙Warranty is voided if there are any malfunctions from not following the user manual
while operating or any hazardous operation, like shock, short circuit, electronic shock,
lamp broken, etc.
Maximum surface operating temperature is 80°C
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Customer Support
WARRANTY POLICY
GAMMA LED Vision warrants its products for the periods set below from the date of
purchase to be free of manufacturer and workmanship defects. Warranty does not cover
normal wear and tear caused by force, negligence or misuse of products. GAMMA LED
Vision is not responsible for any damages or injury caused by misuse or improper
handling of the products and in accordance with instructions and specifications of manual.
Warranty terms are as follows:
LED Fixtures:
Indoor: 2 Years
Outdoor (IP 54 or higher): 1 Year
Lamp Fixtures: 1 year / excludes the lamp
LED Video Products:
Indoor: 2 Years
Outdoor (IP 54 or higher): 1 Year
Controllers: 2 years
Batteries: 6 months
All Trussing Related Products and Accessories: 1 Year
Please visit WWW.GAMMALEDVISON.COM for complete Limited Warranty terms and
contact information.
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CH 8/11/41/113DMX ADD Red Green Blue White
Amber UV Program Speed Auto/SoundDisplay Invert
2. Setup and Operation
Using the LCD Menu and Buttons
CHANNEL MODE This function allows you to select channel
mode 8CH/11CH/41CH/113CH. Press UP/DOWN to set desired
mode, press ENTER to confirm setting.
ADD SETTING This function allows you to set desired dmx
address on fixtures. Press UP/DOWN to get value, press ENTER
to confirm setting.
RED INTENSITY This function allows you to dim red color
intensity from 0 to 100%. Press UP/DOWN to get value, press
ENTER to confirm setting.
GREEN INTENSITY This function allows you to dim green color
intensity from 0 to 100%. Press UP/DOWN to get value, press
ENTER to confirm setting.
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BLUE INTENSITY This function allows you to dim blue color
intensity from 0 to 100%. Press UP/DOWN to get value, press
ENTER to confirm setting.
WHITE INTENSITY This function allows you to dim white color
intensity from 0 to 100%. Press UP/DOWN to get value, press
ENTER to confirm setting.
AMBER INTENSITY This function allows you to dim amber color
intensity from 0 to 100%. Press UP/DOWN to get value, press
ENTER to confirm setting.
UV INTENSITY This function allows you to dim uv color
intensity from 0 to 100%. Press UP/DOWN to get value, press
ENTER to confirm setting.
PROGRAM This function issues 30 kinds built-in programs, Press
UP/DOWN to select desired effect from Pr01 to Pr30, Press
ENTER to confirm setting.
SPEED This function allows you to control speed of built-in
programs from SP01 to SP16. Press Enter to confirm setting
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DMX Setup
DMX Basics
DMX512 stands for digital multiplex 512. This means that 512 channels are controlled
digitally through 1 data cable.
A channel is a set of 255 steps that are assigned to control attributes in each light. This
may be a color like red, green or blue, and intensity, strobe, pan/tilt or other attributes.
Multiple sets of 512 “universes” may be used. Only 1 universe will travel on a DMX cable,
but through networked DMX (Art-Net or sACN E1.31), many universes can travel over a
network.
DMX Wiring
DMX works by connecting 1 or multiple lights to the output of a DMX lighting console or
software with a DMX interface.
DMX lights connect in what is called a “daisy-chain”. Your first DMX cable will plug it’s
male DMX connector into the female DMX connector on your lighting console. The
remaining female connector will then connect to the DMX input on your first light.
You may then connect your next fixture to the output of your first light, and continue the
chain.
32 Fixture Rule – DMX only allows you to connect up to 32 fixtures in a single daisy
chain for signal strength. Sometimes, depending on the fixtures and cable length, this
number is less (or more).
DMX Cables can be 3-pin or 5-pin. These use the same type of data, and in the 5-pin
only pins 1, 2, and 3 are used. The cable should be a 2 conductor, shielded cable of at
least 110 ohms resitance. Microphone cable is not DMX cable.
Please refer to the diagram below:
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For installations where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or is in an electrically
noisy environment, it is recommended to use a DMX terminator. This helps in preventing
corruption of the digital control signal by electrical noise and reflections. The DMX
terminator is simply an XLR plug with a 120 Ω resistor connected between pins 2 and 3,
which is then plugged into the output XLR socket of the last fixture in the chain. Please
see illustrations below:
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DMX Modes and Configuration
I-PIX 18x15w has multiple DMX modes, sometimes called “personalities”, “profiles”, or as
we will use here “modes”.
In general, modes with more DMX channels offer a greater level of control or options but
take up more of your output channels on your lighting console or software.
Modes with less DMX channels often offer less control, but may be plenty for your needs.
Depending on your needs and control solution, you may not need channels for
automated programs, strobes, or macros – your console may have great effects! In this
case, you can use a lesser channel mode and fit more lights per DMX universe.
View the DMX mode charts below to find the mode that best suits your needs.
8CH Mode – Entire Fixture in one grouping.
Channel Function Channel Value Description
1 Master Dimmer 0-255 Master Dimmer Control
2 Strobe 0 Strobe Off
1-255 Strobe, Slow to Fast
3 Red 0-255 Red Dimmer Control
4 Green 0-255 Green Dimmer Control
5 Blue 0-255 Blue Dimmer Control
6 White 0-255 White Dimmer Control
7 Amber 0-255 Amber Dimmer Control
8 UV 0-255 UV Dimmer Control
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11CH Mode – Entire Fixture in one grouping with Effects Macros
Channel Function Channel Value Description
1 Master Dimmer 0-255 Master Dimmer Control
2 Strobe 0 Strobe Off
1-255 Strobe, Slow to Fast
3 Red 0-255 Red Dimmer Control
4 Green 0-255 Green Dimmer Control
5 Blue 0-255 Blue Dimmer Control
6 White 0-255 White Dimmer Control
7 Amber 0-255 Amber Dimmer Control
8 UV 0-255 UV Dimmer Control
9 White/Warm
Colors
0-255 Various Red/White/Amber Color Selections
10 Color Macros 0-21 No Function
22-90 Static Color Selections
91-103 Color Chase Macros
104-223 Pixel Chase Macros
224-255 Whole Fixture Macros
245-255 Pixel Chase Macros II
11 Macros Speed 0-255 Macros Speed, Fast to Slow
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41CH Mode – 6 Individual Segments of 3 LED’s with Effects Macros
Channel Function Channel Value Description
1 Master Dimmer 0-255 Master Dimmer Control
2 Strobe 0 Strobe Off
1-255 Strobe, Slow to Fast
3, 9, 15,
21, 27, 33
Red 0-255 Red Dimmer Control in 6 Segments
4, 10, 16,
22, 28, 34
Green 0-255 Green Dimmer Control in 6 Segments
5, 11, 17,
23, 29, 35
Blue 0-255 Blue Dimmer Control in 6 Segments
6, 12, 18,
24, 30, 36
White 0-255 White Dimmer Control in 6 Segments
7, 13, 19,
25, 31, 37
Amber 0-255 Amber Dimmer Control in 6 Segments
8, 14, 20,
26, 32, 38
UV 0-255 UV Dimmer Control in 6 Segments
39 White/Warm
Colors
0-255 Various Red/White/Amber Color Selections
40 Color Macros 0-21 No Function
22-90 Static Color Selections
91-103 Color Chase Macros
104-223 Pixel Chase Macros
224-255 Whole Fixture Macros
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245-255 Pixel Chase Macros II
41 Macros Speed 0-255 Macros Speed, Fast to Slow
113CH Mode – 6 Individual Segments of 3 LED’s with Effects Macros
Channel Function Channel
Value
Description
1 Master Dimmer 0-255 Master Dimmer Control
2 Strobe 0 Strobe Off
1-255 Strobe, Slow to Fast
3, 9, 15, 21, 27, 33,
39, 45, 51, 57, 63,
69, 75, 81, 87, 93,
99, 105
Red 0-255 Red Dimmer Control in 6 Segments
4, 10, 16, 22, 28, 34,
40, 46, 52, 58, 64,
70, 76, 82, 88, 94,
100, 106
Green 0-255 Green Dimmer Control in 6 Segments
5, 11, 17, 23, 29, 35,
41, 47, 53, 59, 65,
71, 77, 83, 89, 95,
101, 107
Blue 0-255 Blue Dimmer Control in 6 Segments
6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36,
42, 48, 54, 60, 66,
72, 78, 84, 90, 96,
102, 108
White 0-255 White Dimmer Control in 6 Segments
7, 13, 19, 25, 31, 37,
43, 49, 54, 61, 67,
Amber 0-255 Amber Dimmer Control in 6 Segments
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73, 79, 85, 91, 97,
103, 109
8, 14, 20, 26, 32, 38,
44, 50, 55, 62, 68,
74, 80, 86, 92, 98,
104, 110
UV 0-255 UV Dimmer Control in 6 Segments
111 White/Warm
Colors
0-255 Various Red/White/Amber Color
Selections
112 Color Macros 0-21 No Function
22-90 Static Color Selections
91-103 Color Chase Macros
104-223 Pixel Chase Macros
224-255 Whole Fixture Macros
245-255 Pixel Chase Macros II
113 Macros Speed 0-255 Macros Speed, Fast to Slow
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3. Maintenance
Cleaning
The cleaning of lens must be carried out periodically to optimize light output. Cleaning
frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates: damp, smoky, or
particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the fixture’s
optics.
• Clean with a damp, soft cloth..
• Always dry the parts carefully.
• Clean the external optics at least every 20 days in demanding environments.
Troubleshooting Problems
The following are a few common problems that may occur during operation. Here are
some suggestions for easy troubleshooting:
A. The unit does not work:
•Check that the unit is plugged in to a working power connector.
•Press the menu button to confirm that the unit is powered on. If the screen does
not light up, the unit has no power.
B. Not Responding to the DMX Controller
•Check DMX cables to verify that they are plugged in and functional.
•Check the DMX address and mode – does it match the address and mode patched
in the lighting console or software?
•Plug the light directly into the DMX controller with a cable that you know is good.
Unplug all other lights – does it work?
•Try to use another DMX controller.
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4. Technical Specifications
Light Source: 15W RGBWA+UV LED X 18pcs
Average Lifetime: 100,000 Hour
Input Voltage: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 280W max
Lens angle: 15°/ 25°,optional
Display: LED display
DMX Channel Modes: 8/11/41/113 CH
Dimmer: 0-100% linear dimming system
Refresh rate: 4.7kHz
Control Mode: DMX 512 control, Stand-Alone, Sound Control.
Connector: True-One system with Power & DMX In+Out;
Construction: Die-casting aluminum housing; Black/Silver/White color optional
IP rating: IP65
Net Weight: 10.5kg
Dimension: 992×87.5×183.5mm
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Photometric Reports
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