German Light Products JDC1 User manual

User Manual
Software Version 1.70-68-18

GLP® JDC1 User Manual – Revision 3.0
This manual covers fixture software version 1.70-68-18
© 2017-2018 German Light Products GmbH. All rights reserved.
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Light Products GmbH in Germany, in the United States of America and in other countries.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. German Light
Products GmbH and all affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury, damage, direct or
indirect loss, consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of, inability to
use or reliance on the information contained in this document.
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Tel. (Germany): [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.glp.de
Service & Support USA:
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Tel (USA): [phone]
Support (US): [email protected]
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Table of Contents
1. Safety..................................................................................................... 5
Key to symbols................................................................................. 5
General safety information ........................................................... 5
Electrical safety ............................................................................... 6
Fire safety and protection from burns......................................... 7
Eye safety ......................................................................................... 7
Strobe safety.................................................................................... 8
Installation safety and protection from personal injury............ 8
2. Avoiding damage............................................................................. 10
Transportation and storage ........................................................ 10
3. Product overview .............................................................................. 11
4. Features............................................................................................... 12
Beam............................................................................................... 12
Color Plates.................................................................................... 12
DMX control modes...................................................................... 12
Pixel grouping................................................................................ 14
Pixel Orientation ............................................................................ 15
Tilt ..................................................................................................... 16
Barndoor tilt operation................................................................. 16
Auto-Blackout................................................................................ 16
Custom settings and factory defaults ....................................... 17
Dimming curves ............................................................................ 17
Behavior when a DMX signal is lost............................................ 17
PWM frequency ............................................................................ 17
Effect offsets .................................................................................. 17
Flash control modes ..................................................................... 17
Dimmer flash control mode ........................................................ 18
FX ..................................................................................................... 18
Plate color priority......................................................................... 19
Display............................................................................................. 20
Cooling modes.............................................................................. 20
Fixture information ........................................................................ 20
Manual control.............................................................................. 20
Test sequences.............................................................................. 20
Service menu................................................................................. 20
Clamp attachment ...................................................................... 20
5. Preparation for use............................................................................ 21
Included items............................................................................... 21

Mounting ........................................................................................ 21
Mounting upright on a level surface ......................................... 22
Suspension or horizontal/angled truss mounting..................... 22
Securing with a safety cable ...................................................... 23
Connecting to power .................................................................. 23
Installing power connectors........................................................ 24
Main fuse ........................................................................................ 24
Connecting to a DMX control data link ................................... 25
Starting and stopping operation................................................ 25
Transportation and Storage ........................................................ 25
6. Control menus and LCD display ..................................................... 26
7. Control menu layout ......................................................................... 28
8. DMX channels .................................................................................... 32
DMX Mode 1 (Compressed Pro), 14 DMX Channels .............. 33
DMX Mode 2 (Normal), 23 DMX Channels ............................... 38
DMX Mode 3 (Single Pixel), 68 DMX Channels......................... 43
DMX Mode 4 (Single Pixel Pro), 62 DMX Channels.................. 49
DMX Mode 5 (Grouped Pixel Pro), 17 DMX Channels............ 55
9. Plate FX patterns................................................................................ 60
10. Beam FX patterns ............................................................................ 65
11. Cleaning and maintenance ......................................................... 68
Suggested maintenance intervals............................................. 68
Cleaning......................................................................................... 68
GLP Service and Support............................................................. 68
12. Technical Specifications ................................................................ 69
Strobe panel LEDs ......................................................................... 69
Strobe tube LEDs ........................................................................... 69
Movement...................................................................................... 69
Connectors .................................................................................... 69
Operating conditions................................................................... 69
Shipping options............................................................................ 69
Dimensions and weight ............................................................... 69
13. Dimensions........................................................................................ 70

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1. Safety
Key to symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual:
General safety information
Read this section carefully before installing or using the product. If you have any
doubts or questions about how to use the product safely, contact your GLP® supplier
for assistance. Your GLP supplier will be happy to help. If necessary, contact an
authorized GLP distributor (see list of distributors at www.glp.de).
The JDC1 and this user manual are intended for use by experienced professionals with
the knowledge and skills to set up, operate, and maintain high-powered, remotely
controlled lighting equipment safely and efficiently. These operations require expertise
that may not be provided in this manual.
•Respect all warnings and directions given in this user manual and on the product.
Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the safety precautions it contains
before installing or using the product. The manufacturer will take no responsibility for
damages or harm resulting from disregard for the information in this manual.
•Check the GLP website at www.glp.de and make sure that you have the latest
version of this user manual. Check also that the software version indicated on page
2 of the user manual matches the version installed in the product. You can
download the correct version of this user manual if necessary.
•Make the user manual available to all installers and operators and save the manual
for future reference.
•Use the product only as directed in this user manual. Observe all markings in this user
manual and on the product.
Warning! Safety hazard.
Risk of severe injury or
death.
Warning! Hazardous voltage.
Risk of lethal or severe
electric shock.
Warning! See user
manual for important
safety information.
Warning! Fire hazard.
Warning! Risk of eye
injury.

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•Refer any service operation not described in this manual and refer all repairs to a
technician authorized by GLP.
•The light source in this product may not be changed by the end user.
•Read and follow the user documentation for all additional equipment.
Electrical safety
•Do not allow the product to come into contact with water or moisture.
•Use only a source of AC mains power that complies with local building and
electrical codes and has both overload and ground fault (earth fault) protection.
•Ensure that the product is electrically connected to ground (earth).
•Disconnect the product from AC mains power before carrying out any installation or
maintenance work and when the product is not in use.
•Disconnect the product from power immediately if the power plug or any seal,
cover, cable, or other component is damaged, defective, deformed, wet or
showing signs of overheating. Do not reapply power until the product has been
repaired and made safe by a technician authorized by GLP.
•Before using the product, check that all power distribution equipment and cables
are in perfect condition and rated for the electrical requirements of all connected
devices.
•Use only Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 cable connectors for AC mains power input at
the product’s power connector.
•Use minimum 14 AWG or 1.5 mm2power input and relay cables that are minimum
16 A rated and temperature-rated to suit the application. In the USA and Canada
the cables must be UL-listed, type SJT or equivalent. In the EU the cables must be
type H05VV-F or equivalent.
•The supplied power input cable is rated as follows:
- US power cable: 16 A, 14 AWG, UL listed, E304117, SJT, 4.9 ft.
- EU power cable: 16 A, 1.5 mm², H05VV-F, 1.5 m
•If a fuse blows, replace it with one of the original type and rating only. If new fuses
blow, disconnect the product from power and send it to a technician authorized by
GLP for repair.

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Fire safety and protection from burns
•Do not operate the product if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 45° C (115° F).
•The surface of the product’s casing can reach up to 160° C (320° F) during
operation. Avoid contact by persons and materials. Do not install the product in a
location where there is a risk of accidental contact. Allow the product to cool for at
least 20 minutes before handling
•Keep the product well away from flammable materials.
•Keep all combustible materials (e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away
from the head.
•Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the product. Provide a
minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) around fans and air vents.
•Do not illuminate surfaces within 1 m (3.3 ft.) of the product. The light output from
the product is powerful enough to cause burns or fire in illuminated objects at close
range.
•Do not install a fuse that has a higher rating than the one originally installed in the
product. Do not bypass fuses.
•Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto the front glass. Do not block the
light output in any way. The front glass becomes extremely hot during operation and
can melt or ignite objects that are in contact with the surface. Ensure that the front
glass Is clean and unobstructed at all times in order to prevent a fire hazard and
damage to the product.
•The product’s optical components can focus the sun’s rays, creating a risk of fire
and damage. Do not expose the front of the product to sunlight or any other
intense light source, even from an angle.
Eye safety
•The JDC1 is classified as a Risk Group 3 lighting fixture according to EN 62471.
Possibly hazardous radiation emitted. Do not stare into the light output from the
product. May be harmful to the eyes.
•Do not look at the product’s light output with optical instruments or any device that
may concentrate the light output.
•Make sure that persons near to or working on the product are not looking directly
into the light output when the product lights up suddenly. This can happen when
power is applied, when the product receives a DMX signal, or when certain control
menu items are selected.

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•The warning below is printed on the product. If the warning becomes impossible to
read, replace it with a label reproduced from this illustration:
•Provide well-lit conditions to reduce the pupil diameter of anyone working on or
near the product.
Strobe safety
•Flashing light, particularly at 5 - 30 Hz, may cause seizures in persons with
photosensitive epilepsy. Do not use strobe effects for extended periods.
•Comply with local regulations on the use of strobe lighting and notify the public in
advance with highly visible warning signs when strobe effects are used.
•If a seizure occurs, stop using strobe effects. Seek professional medical help. Note
the time that the seizure starts and finishes. Call emergency medical help urgently if
the seizure lasts more than five minutes, if it is the person’s first seizure, or if the person
is injured. While waiting for help to arrive, consider the following general advice for
caring for a person who is having a seizure: Protect the affected person from injuring
themselves on hard or sharp objects. If necessary, move the person to a safe place.
Lay them on their side with their head supported to prevent it from hitting the floor.
Loosen any tight clothing around their neck. Do not use force to hold the person or
restrict their movements. Do not put anything in their mouth, including your fingers.
Installation safety and protection from personal injury
•Installation must be performed by qualified personnel only and carried out in
accordance with applicable regulations such as DIN VDE 0711-217.
•The product is not portable when installed.
•Ensure that the supporting structure and installation hardware used can hold at least
10 times the weight of the load that they support.

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•Suspend the product with hardware specifically designed and rated for the
purpose. Check that the hardware is in perfect condition. Fasteners must be steel
grade 8.8 strength or better. Rigging clamps must be half-coupler type that
completely encircle the rigging truss chord.
•Screws or bolts used for mounting hardware must protrude minimum 9 mm / 0.36 in.
and maximum 11 mm / 0.43 ins. into the threaded holes in the base of the fixture.
•If the product is installed in a location where it may cause injury or damage if it falls,
install as directed in this manual a safety cable or similar secondary attachment that
will hold the product if a primary attachment fails. The secondary attachment must
be approved by an official body such as TÜV as a safety attachment for the weight
that it secures, it must comply with EN 60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6, and it must be able
to support a static suspended load that is ten times the weight that it secures.
•Fasten the product to a structure or surface as directed in this user manual. Do not
use safety cables as the primary means of support.
•Before applying power to the product, ensure that the head can move through its
full range without risk of collision.
•Check that all covers and items of rigging hardware are secure before using the
product.
•Do not operate the product with missing or damaged covers, shields or any optical
component.
•Restrict access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever
installing, servicing or moving the product.
•If the product becomes damaged, stop using it immediately and disconnect it from
power. Do not attempt to use a product that is obviously damaged.
•Do not modify the product in any way not described in this user manual.
•Install genuine GLP parts only.

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2. Avoiding damage
Do not point the front of the fixture towards the sun or other strong light sources. Strong
light can cause internal damage to the fixture, melting components or starting an
internal fire within seconds.
Figure 1. Avoiding damage from light sources
Damage can occur whether the fixture is powered on or off. See Figure 1. Damage
can also occur if the light hits the front of the fixture at an angle: the fixture does not
need to be pointing directly at the sun or other light source.
To avoid problems from strong light sources:
•Do not expose the front of the fixture to sunlight or any other strong light source.
•For outdoor applications during daylight, make sure that the front face of the fixture
is shielded or points away from the sun, even when not in use.
•Avoid pointing other high-powered beam lights directly at the fixture.
Do not pick up or carry the fixture by the head. The LCD display is also fragile. Picking
up or supporting the fixture in these spots could result in damage that is not covered by
the warranty.
Use only original spare parts. Do not make any structural modifications to the fixture or
you will void the product warranty.
Clean optical components only as directed. Oils, solvents, and other chemicals
commonly used for cleaning can damage the lens coatings and surfaces.
Do not drop the fixture or expose it to mechanical stress.
Do not expose the fixture to heat (from other lighting fixtures for example).
Transportation and storage
Transport the fixture either in a flightcase or in its original packaging to protect it from
damage caused by shocks during transportation.
Store the fixture in a dry location when not in use.