JB-Lighting SPARX 12 User manual

Operating instructions
Version 1.05
Software >= 1.0.0

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Content
1. Dimensions and product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04
2. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06
2.1 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
5. Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08
3. Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08
3.1 Unpacking the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
3.2 Connection of the fixture to the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
3.3 Mains connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
3.4 Wiring the power feed-through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
3.5 Signal connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.5.1 DMX cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.5.2 Ethernet cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.5.3 Wireless reception .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.6 Mounting the devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4. Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.1 Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 FACTORY DEFAULTS - Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.3 USER DEFAULTS - User settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.4 DMX / NET ADDR - DMX addressing / Artnet addressing / sACN addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.5 PERSONALITY - Personal settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.6 STANDALONE operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.7 INFO menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.8 Shortcuts - quick operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5. Control options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
5.1 DMX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.1.1 Overview of DMX channels Sparx 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.1.2 DMX channel assignment for Mode 1 / 2 / 3 - modes with optimized number of channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.1.3 DMX channel assignment for Mode 4 with extended programming options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.1.4 TwinZoom effects with 2-colour beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.1.5 Colour mixing / CTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.1.6 Control channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.1.7 Sparkle / sparkle speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.1.8 Pixel mode cross-fading (transition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.1.9 Special channels for Mode 4 with extended programming options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.2 Artnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.3 Streaming ACN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.4 Wireless-DMX .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.5 RDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.5.1 RDM-UID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.5.2 RDM-PIDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.5.3 Standard RDM parameter IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.5.4 Manufacturer specific RDM parameter IDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.5.5 RDM sensoren IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6. Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
6.1 Service menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.2 Cleaning the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.3 Software update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.4 Testing of electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7. Overview of error codes for all fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
8. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
9. Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

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1. Dimensions and product overview
Name
Erstellt
Art.-Nr.:
Datum
Prisma
Fax.: 07304 / 9617-99
Tel.: 07304 / 9617-0
Sparx 12
utobuschat
Allgemeintoleranzen
ISO 2768-m
Blechdicke:
Material:
Farbe:
Oberfläche:
Abmessung:
Lichtanlagentechnik GmbH
Sallersteig 15, 89134 Blaustein
12
376,8
490,9
248,7
220
140
213,2
140
Name
Erstellt
Art.-Nr.:
Datum
Prisma
Fax.: 07304 / 9617-99
Tel.: 07304 / 9617-0
Sparx 12
utobuschat
Allgemeintoleranzen
ISO 2768-m
Blechdicke:
Material:
Farbe:
Oberfläche:
Abmessung:
Lichtanlagentechnik GmbH
Sallersteig 15, 89134 Blaustein
490,9
376,8
265,3
358
403,6
12
90,2
248,7
Name
Erstellt
Art.-Nr.:
Datum
Prisma
Fax.: 07304 / 9617-99
Tel.: 07304 / 9617-0
Sparx 12
utobuschat
Allgemeintoleranzen
ISO 2768-m
Blechdicke:
Material:
Farbe:
Oberfläche:
Abmessung:
Lichtanlagentechnik GmbH
Sallersteig 15, 89134 Blaustein
490,9
376,8
265,3
358
403,6
12
90,2
248,7

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Name
Erstellt
Art.-Nr.:
Datum
Prisma
Fax.: 07304 / 9617-99
Tel.: 07304 / 9617-0
Sparx 12
utobuschat
Allgemeintoleranzen
ISO 2768-m
Blechdicke:
Material:
Farbe:
Oberfläche:
Abmessung:
Lichtanlagentechnik GmbH
Sallersteig 15, 89134 Blaustein
12
376,8
490,9
248,7
220
140
213,2
140
Name
Erstellt
Art.-Nr.:
Datum
Prisma
Fax.: 07304 / 9617-99
Tel.: 07304 / 9617-0
Sparx 12
utobuschat
Allgemeintoleranzen
ISO 2768-m
Blechdicke:
Material:
Farbe:
Oberfläche:
Abmessung:
Lichtanlagentechnik GmbH
Sallersteig 15, 89134 Blaustein
490,9
376,8
265,3 358
403,6
12
90,2
248,7
Head
Tilt lock
Arm
Pan lock
Base
DMX- / ethernet- / USB connectors
Connectors for battery pack
PowerCON TRUE1 in / out
Eyelet for safety rope
Bottom cover
Top cover
Frontplate frosted
Arm cover
Tilt lock
Handles
LCD display
Funktion buttons

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2. Introduction
ATTENTION: For your own safety, please read these operating instructions carefully
before rst use.
!
2.1 Safety instructions
This spotlight has left our company in excellent condition. To maintain this condition and to
ensure safe operation, it is absolutely essential to observe the following safety instructions and
warnings which are described in this operating manual.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused to the device by disregard of these
operating instructions or unauthorised modications.
Please note that damage caused by manual modications to this unit is not covered by the
warranty.
Ensure that the mains voltage to be connected is not higher than that indicated on the type plate.
This device should only be operated with the power source indicated on the type plate. If you are
not sure what type of power supply you have, contact your dealer or power supplier.
Always disconnect the device from the power supply before carrying out cleaning work or before
replacing fuses or parts.
The mains plug must always be accessible after the spotlight has been installed. Do not overload
the sockets or extension cables as this could result in re or electric shock. Do not place any
objects on the power cable. Do not install the spotlight in such a way that people can trip over
or step on the power cable. Make sure that the power cable can never be crushed or damaged
by sharp edges. Check the unit and the power cable from time to time.
Leave maintenance work to a qualied technician!
ATTENTION: This device is only suitable for professional use! Protection class IP 20
- only for use in dry environments (indoors)!
ATTENTION: JB-Lighting Lichtanlagentechnik GmbH does not authorise the use
of its devices in life support systems. Life-supporting systems are systems whose
purpose is to maintain or stabilise life and whose defect or malfunction may result in
death or injury to persons.
The product in this manual complies with the following EU directives:
- Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
- EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
ATTENTION: Allow the device to cool down and disconnect the device from the
mains before opening the device. Touching live parts (high voltage) can give you an
electric shock.
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Never connect this device to a dimmer pack.
During rst use, some smoke and odour may occur. This is normal and does not necessarily
mean that the device is defective.
The device becomes hot during operation. Never touch the device with bare hands during op-
eration!
When replacing fuses, only use the same types with identical values! Only have fuse replacement
carried out by a qualied technician
If the device has been exposed to strong temperature uctuations (e.g. after transport), the
device must not be switched on immediately. The resulting condensation can damage your
device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.
Do not shake or knock the device. Avoid brute force during installation or operation.
This light was designed for indoor use only. Do not expose this device to rain or moisture.
When choosing a mounting location, make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat,
moisture or dust.
Ventilation openings and slots in the head and foot of the spotlight are used for ventilation to
ensure reliable operation of the device and to protect it from overheating, these openings must
not be covered.
Never cover the front pane when the spotlight is in use.
The openings should never be covered with substances or other objects so that the airways are
blocked.
This device must not be operated in an environment without adequate ventilation.
The device may only be operated when the housing is closed and all screws/Camlocs are rmly
tightened.
The device must always be secured with an additional safety device.
Ensure that the area below the spotlight is clear during installation, alteration and removal.
ATTENTION: This light corresponds to protection class I. For this reason, this spot-
light must be connected to a mains socket with earthing contact.
!
ATTENTION: DAMAGE TO EYES! Do not look into the light source for long periods
during operation. This can be harmful to the eyes. Attention: potentially hazardous
radiation - Risk group 2 based on DIN EN 62471

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The maximum ambient temperature of 45°C must not be exceeded.
Do not operate the device until you have become familiar with its functions. Prevent operation by
persons who are not qualied to use the device. Most damage is the result of improper operation!
Please use the original packaging or specially adapted ight cases if the device is to be
transported. When using the original packaging, the tilt lock must not be closed!
ATTENTION: Allow a xture distance of at least 0,5 meters from easily ammable
material and the distance between the light emission and the surface to be illuminat-
ed must be at least 2,0 meters.
ATTENTION: The front pane must be replaced if it is visibly damaged to the extent
that its function is impaired, e.g. by cracks or deep scratches!
ATTENTION: To avoid damaging the internal parts of the light head, never let sunlight
shine directly into the front pane.
!
!
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5. Installation
Wire colour Function Symbol
Brown Phase “L”
Blue Neutral wire “N”
Green/Yellow Protective earth “PE”
3. Installation
3.1 Unpacking the device
Contents of the packaging: This spotlight, two Omega brackets with original Camloc fasteners,
powerCON-TRUE1 Schuko cable and a safety note. Open the packaging at the top and remove
the powerCON TRUE1 cable, the inlay and the safety instructions. The Omega brackets are
located under the spotlight. Check the Sparx 12 for possible transport damage. This should be
communicated immediately to the transport company.
The Sparx 12 is supplied with an assembled Schuko power cable with the powerCON-TRUE1
plug (only the powerCON-TRUE1 plug is included in the US version). The connection of the
Sparx 12 to the power supply (100-240 volts, 50 - 60 hertz) must comply with the connection
rules of the respective country.
Connection in Germany/Europe:
3.2 Connection of the fixture to the power supply

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Connection outside Europe:
There are different mains designs around the world. The Sparx 12 may only be operated on the
following power supply systems:
Mains Sparx 12
2 wires,
1 phase
L
N
L
N
PE
3 wires,
1 phase
L
N
L
L
PE
N
4 wires,
3 phases
L1
L2
L3
N
L
N
PE
ATTENTION:
In Canada, the Sparx 12 may
only be operated in a 2-wire, 1
phase network with a maximum
voltage of 120V!
!
Connection values: Voltage 100-240 V, frequency 50 - 60 Hz, max. power 750 VA
Theelectricalsafetyandfunctionof the device canonly be guaranteed ifit is connected toa properly
installed protective conductor system. It is very important that this basic safety requirement
is met. If in doubt, have the electrical installation checked by a specialist. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for damage caused by a missing or interrupted protective conductor
(e.g. electric shock)! Only use the device when it is completely assembled so that no electrical
components can be touched. (Danger 100-240 V)
If you have observed the listed points, you can plug in the devices or have them connected to
the mains by a specialist.
3.3 Mains connection
ATTENTION: The Sparx 12 can light up immediately if standalone operation is
activated or a DMX signal is present!
!
The Sparx 12 has a powerCON-TRUE1 out power output. Depending on the local conditions,
several devices can be linked by powerCON-TRUE1 in and powerCON-TRUE1 out. Connect a
maximum of two Sparx 12 in a row when using 230V/16A. Use an approved three-core cable
with a cross-section of at least 1.5 mm². Cabling must be done with the original Neutrik coded
plugs. The installation instructions of the manufacturer (www.neutrik.com) and the colour coding
of the cable must be observed.
3.4 Wiring the power feed-through
ATTENTION: Only have it carried out by a specialist!
!
Wire colour Function Symbol
Brown Phase “L”
Blue Neutral wire “N”
Green/Yellow
Protective earth „N“

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The Sparx 12 has a DMX-in and DMX-out connector. Now connect the DMX output of your
controller to the 1st Sparx 12 (controller DMX-Out -> Sparx 12 DMX-In). Then the 1st Sparx 12
to the 2nd Sparx 12 (Sparx 12 DMX-Out -> Sparx 12 DMX-In) and so on. In some cases, it is
advisable to insert an end connector (XLR connector with a 120 Ohm resistor between pin 2 and
pin 3). Whether an end connector is required depends on various factors, including the cable
lengths used and the number of devices. However, as long as no problems occur in the DMX
line, this is not necessary.
3.5 Signal connections
The DMX cabling (signal lines) should be done with a 4-pin cable with shielding. We recommend
a DMX cable (110 Ohm, 4x0.22mm2), alternatively a 2-pole micro cable can be used. The plugs
and sockets are 5-pin XLR connectors, which can be purchased in specialist shops.
Pin assignment:
Pin1 = Ground/Shielding
Pin2 = DMX -
Pin3 = DMX +
Pin4 = not connected
Pin5 = not connected
1
2
3
45
12
3
4
5
Cable with shielding
3.5.1 DMX cabling
3.5.2 Ethernet cabling
Ethernet cabling can be done with standard network lines. The sockets on the device are Neutrik
etherCON sockets. Special cables with etherCON connectors are recommended by Neutrik. The
two sockets on the Sparx 12 are connected to each other via a switch. Up to 10 devices can
be connected in series without any delay. Of course, the spotlights can also be supplied in a
star conguration via an external switch. The received signal can be output via DMX. To do this,
set the DMX OUTPUT CONFIG setting to ON in the PERSONALITY menu. After conrming with
ENTER, the spotlight emits the entire received universe.
3.5.3 Wireless reception
The Sparx 12 is equipped with a Lumen radio CRMX receiver for wireless DMX as standard.
The receiver can process both DMX and RDM. If a cable and wireless connection are connected
to the Sparx 12, the cable connection has priority! The received signal can be output via DMX.
To do this, set the DMX OUTPUT CONFIG setting to ON in the PERSONALITY menu. After
conrming with ENTER, the spotlight emits the entire received universe.
ATTENTION: Make sure that there is no signal at the DMX input at the same time !!
!
ATTENTION: Make sure that there is no signal at the DMX input at the same time !!
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3.6 Mounting the devices
ATTENTION: Allow a xture distance of at least 0.5 metres from easily ammable
material and the distance between the light emission and the surface to be illuminat-
ed must be at least 2.0 meters.
!
The Sparx 12 can either be placed or suspended from a truss system in any position.
ATTENTION: Mounting horizontally to the truss system is only permitted if the omega
brackets are attached to the outer camlocks. (distance 213.20mm).
If you place the device on the ground, only operate the device on a hard surface, as the air inlets
in the foot must remain free!
Name
Erstellt
Art.-Nr.:
Datum
Prisma
Fax.: 07304 / 9617-99
Tel.: 07304 / 9617-0
Sparx 12
utobuschat
Allgemeintoleranzen
ISO 2768-m
Blechdicke:
Material:
Farbe:
Oberfläche:
Abmessung:
Lichtanlagentechnik GmbH
Sallersteig 15, 89134 Blaustein
12
376,8
490,9
248,7
220
140
213,2
140
To hang the device on a truss system, use the JB-Lighting Omega-Clamps with Camloc
connectors. The Omega clamps can be mounted in the following four ways:
The Camlocs must snap in to be locked properly. Ensure that the structure (for example a truss
system ) to which you are attaching the xture is secure. If you install the xture to a hanging
system (for example to a truss system) always attach a safety cable, that can hold at least 10
times the weight of the xture. There is a corresponding eyelet on the xture for the secondary
safety device (see picture).
12 43
eyelet for the secondary
safety device

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4. Control panel
The Sparx 12 has a graphic colour display that can be rotated 180° when installed in a suspended
position. The display can be rotated in the PERSONALITY MENU or via shortcut ENTER + UP in
the main screen.
All parameters of the Sparx 12 can be set on the control panel.
Function and operation of the display
The main menu provides information regarding the set DMX mode and, when the wireless mode
is switched on, the eld strength of the associated transmitter module. "ENTER" calls up a sub-
menu or conrms an input. "ESC" is used to exit a function or a menu item. "UP" and "DOWN"
are used to navigate within the menu and to enter values.
Special areas can only be called up using a specic key combination. To do this, press and hold
the "ENTER" key and then use the opposite "ESC" key to access the menu. To exit the function,
proceed in reverse order.
This applies in the STANDALONE area for the MODIFY, RUN and REMOTE functions.
The main menu can also be locked to prevent unintentional access. It is also locked by pressing
the "ENTER" key (keep it pressed) and then additionally locking it with the opposite "ESC" key.

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Display illumination as function display
The display illumination remains switched on during the reset. After the reset, slowly ashing
display illumination indicates that there is no DMX signal.
Very fast ashing display illumination after the reset indicates that a new error was saved in the
“ERROR LIST”. This occurred during the reset or during operation. The error, e.g. PAN TIMEOUT
is also shown on the display. This error is now set to “read” automatically but remains in the
“ERROR LIST”.
Fast ashing display illumination indicates an error that is still in the “ERROR LIST” but that has
already been conrmed or conrmed automatically. The Sparx 12 only starts again without error
indications once the error has been deleted from the “ERROR LIST”.
If errors occur more frequently, please contact your dealer/distributor or the JB-Lighting service
department.
If the Sparx 12 receives a DMX signal, the display illumination goes out after 30 seconds.
DMX addressing
In the main menu, the DMX address can be set directly by pressing the up/down keys.
Display operation via rechargeable battery buffering
Pressing the left key below the display activates the spotlight's conguration rechargeable
battery operation; the spotlight can therefore be congured without a power connection. All
settings displayed in the menu can be congured, e.g. the DMX address can be set or the error
list can be read.

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4.1 Menu overview
grey - corresponds to the default setting
FACTORY DEF. LOAD DEFAULTS SURE?
DMX / NET ADDR
ADDRESS +/-
ENTER ENTER ENTER
UP
USER DEFAULTS LOAD DEFAULTS SURE?
SAVE DEFAULTS PASSWORD SURE?
DMX ADDRESS
ADDRESS +/-ARTNET ADDRESS
FAST
SQUARE
CURVES DIMMER CURVE
PERSONALITY
COOLING MODE
STANDARD
BOOST
CAMERA MODE
60 HZ
FLEX
50 HZ
LINEAR
LONGLIFE
THEATRE WHISPER
THEATRE SILENT
SQUARE INV.
PAN TILT SPEED
MEDIUM
WHISPER
SILENT
FAST
EFFECT SPEED
MEDIUM
WHISPER
SILENT
SQUARE
RGB CURVE LINEAR
SPLIT KLINGNET
PIXEL MODE
SPLIT NETWORK
OFF
COMMON
3200K
COLOR TEMP MODE
2700K TUNGSTEN
VARIABLE
2700K
5600K
4200K
3200K TUNGSTEN
6500K
6000K
DMX MODE MODE 1
MODE 2
MODE 3
DMX OUTPUT CONF OFF
ON
ADDRESS +/-SACN ADDRESS
DMX INPUT CONFIG ON/OFF
UNLINK
NETWORK
ON
OFF
DEFAULT IP NETWORK 10
NETWORK 2
USER IP BYTE 1
BYTE 2
BYTE 3
BYTE 4
ADDRESS +/-
ADDRESS +/-
ADDRESS +/-
ADDRESS +/-
SURE?
WIRELESS
IP ADDRESS
MODE ARTNET
SACN
MODE 4
ADDRESS +/-DMX ADDR. PIX
ADDRESS +/-ARTNET ADDR. PIX
ADDRESS +/-SACN ADDR. PIX
These menu items only appear if PIXEL MODE
is active: SPLIT NETWORK
SPLIT KLINGNET

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STANDARDMAIN SCREEN MO
USER ID
AUTO
BACKLIGHT MODE OFF
ON
STANDARDDISPLAY ORIENTA.
FLIP
ON
SAFE MODE SWIT OFF
ID +/-USER FIXTURE ID
ZOOM MODE
MODE3
MODE1
MODE2
MODE5
MODE4
COL MIX POW LIM
70%
50%
60%
90%
80%
OFF
CONST COL MODE
40%
OFF
20%
80%
60%
MAX
CONST BRIGHT MO
40%
OFF
20%
80%
60%
MAX
CONST BRIGHT LIM
60%
OFF
50%
80%
70%
90%
FAN MODE
40%
MIN
20%
80%
60%
MAX
BEAMSHAPE ON/OFF OFF
ON
7000K
RAW RGBW
8000K
R. RGBW USER WHITE
USER WHITE
USER WHITE POINT USER WHITE CIE X
USER WHITE CIE Y
CIE X +/-
CIE Y +/-
BLACK BODY SHIFT +/-

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STANDALONE EDIT STEP NR. +/-
RUN
TIMEBASE 1 SEC
1/10 SEC
MODIFY
REMOTE
CAPT DMX
INSERT
DELETE
RESET STEP
CLEAR ALL
FADE TIME FADE TIME +/-
NEXT TIME NEXT TIME +/-
PAN PAN +/-
TILT TILT +/-
CONTROL CONTROL +/-
SHUTTER SHUTTER +/-
DIMMERMASTER DIMMERMAS. +/-
ZOOMMASTER ZOOMMAS. +/-
ZOOM SUB 1 ZOOM SUB 1 +/-
CTO CTO +/-
BLACKOUT MOVE BO MOVE +/-
MACRO FADE 1/2 MACRO F. 1/2 +/-
DIMMER SUB1 DIMMER SUB1 +/-
DIMMER SUB2 DIMMER SUB2 +/-
COLOR
RED MAIN
GREEN MAIN
BLUE MAIN
WHITE MAIN
RED PATTERN
GREEN PATTERN
BLUE PATTERN
COLOR +/-
RED MAIN +/-
GREEN MAIN +/-
BLUE MAIN +/-
WHITE MAIN +/-
RED PATTERN +/-
GREEN PAT +/-
BLUE PATTERN +/-
SPARKLE
SPARKLE SPEED
EFF MAC MODE1
WHITE PATTERN WHITE PAT +/-
SPARKLE +/-
SPARKLE SP +/-
EFF MAC MO1 +/-
EFFECTMACRO1
EFF MAC SPEED1
EFF MAC MODE2
EFFECTMACRO2
EFF MAC SPEED2
EFFECTMAC1 +/-
EFF MAC SP1 +/-
EFF MAC MO2 +/-
EFFECTMAC2 +/-
EFF MAC SP2 +/-
ZOOM SUB 2 ZOOM SUB 2 +/-
BEAMSHAPE BEAMSHAPE +/-
SKAL ALL SKAL ALL +/-
OFS ZOOM OFS ZOOM +/-
SURE?
SERVICE RESET FIXTURE
ERROR LIST LIST
CLEAR
FUNCTION TEST START TEST
INIT PAN/TILT
TEST RUNNING
SURE?
PAN TIMEOUT COUNT: 1 CLEAR?
SURE?
DMX TEST DMX CHANNEL CH 001: --- +/-
DISPLAY CONTR. D. CONTR: +000 +/-
FINE ADJUST
SKAL RED
OFS TILT OFS TILT +/-
OFS PAN OFS PAN +/-
SKAL RED +/-
LED TEST START TEST TEST RUNNING
SKAL BLUE SKAL BLUE +/-
SKAL YELLOW SKAL YELLOW +/-
SET COLMIX
IDENTIFY DEVICE SURE?
OFS ZOOM 2 OFS ZOOM 2 +/-
RESET COLMIX SURE?

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INFO SOFTWARE VER.
FIXTURE ID
TOT OP. TIME
TEMP BASE LCD ACTUAL
MAX RESET?
TEMP HEAD PCB ACTUAL
MAX RESET?
TEMP HEAD DRV ACTUAL
MAX RESET?
TEMP BASE PS ACTUAL
MAX RESET?
TEMP HEAD LED ACTUAL
MAX RESET?
TEMP HEAD LEDS
TOT BAT CHARGE T.
TOT LAMP TIME
TEMP BASE AIR ACTUAL
MAX RESET?
4.2 FACTORY DEFAULTS - Factory settings
To reset the Sparx 12 to the factory settings, go to the menu item FACTORY DEFAULTS -> LOAD
DEFAULTS. After conrming the security query SURE? by pressing the "ENTER" button for 2
seconds, all parameters are reset to the factory settings.
4.3 USER DEFAULTS - User settings
If the user has set the Sparx 12 in the PERSONALITY menu to their personal settings, these can
besaved and loaded in the USER DEFAULTS menu. In order to prevent unintentional alteration
of the data, you must enter the following password during the saving process: Buttons "ESC
DOWN UP ENTER".
4.4 DMX / NET ADDR - DMX addressing / Artnet addressing / sACN addressing
The DMX addressing can be done either directly in the display. Press the "UP" or "DOWN"
button to set the desired DMX address. The value is conrmed with the "ENTER" key. However,
the DMX addressing can also be done within the menu item DMX / NET ADDR, and there under
DMX ADDRESS.
To set the Artnet address, the menu item ARTNET ADDRESS must be selected in the DMX /
NET ADDR menu. The Artnet address can now be set using the UP / DOWN buttons. The Artnet
address is displayed in the form 000.00.00. This display corresponds to: Net.Subnet.Universum.
The sACN address can then be selected in the DMX / NET ADDR -> sACN ADDRESS menu. The
address can now be set using the UP / DOWN buttons. The sACN address is displayed in the
form 00000.
4.5 PERSONALITY - Personal settings
The PERSONALITY menu is used for personal conguration of the spotlight. Most of these set-
tings are also adjustable via the headlamp control channel. For this purpose, the corresponding
DMX value must be sent for 2 seconds, then the headlight adopts the setting. Exempted here
are the setting of the DMX smoothing these values must be permanently applied, as well as the
setting of the COOLING MODE, this depends on the switch SAFE MODE SWITCH, this is on OFF
the COOLING MODES can be switched directly, this is on ON additionally DIMMER and SHUT-
TER must get the DMX value 0. Only then can be switched.

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DMX OUTPUT CONFIG - configuration of the DMX output
Under this menu item, the DMX output of the headlamp can be activated, that is a received Art-
net, or wireless DMX signal can be output by activating this menu item -> ON via the DMX socket
again. Make sure that there is no signal at the DMX input at the same time !!
DMX INPUT CONFIG
In this menu item the options WIRELESS and NETWORK are available.
Under WIRELESS -> ON / OFF the factory-installed radio DMX receiver module of Lumen-Radio
can be activated or deactivated and via WIRELESS -> UNLINK the connection to the connected
transmitter can be deleted. In order to connect the xture to a transmitter, wireless must be set
to ON on the xture and the connection button must be pressed briey on the transmitter. The
transmitter is now looking for all xtures where wireless is enabled and xtures that are not con-
nected to a transmitter. If the Sparx 12 has successfully connected to the transmitter, the display
shows a level indication of the current reception quality. If the Sparx 12 is additionally connected
via the DMX / etherCON connection sockets, these signals have priority over the radio link. Using
the key shortcut ESC and DOWN, pressed in the main menu, the headlamp can be booked out
of the booked transmitter (see page 24).
Under NETWORK -> MODE you can toggle between Artnet operation and sACN operation.
For network operation, the IP address of the spotlight must be selected or set under NETWORK
-> IP ADDRESS. Each headlight has a unique standard IP address.
Under IP ADDRESS -> DEFAULT IP this can be changed from the network 10.xxx.xxx.xxx to a
network 2.xxx.xxx.xxx. For your own self-denable IP address, you can set your own desired IP
address under IP ADDRESS -> USER-IP. This address is divided into BYTE1 to BYTE 4 and can
be set one after the other.
CURVES - setting the curves for dimmer and color mixing
Dimmer curve:
The dimmer curve can be changed from exponential (square) to exponential inverse (square inv.)
or linear. The dimmer curve "exponential" (factory setting) results in a softer fade-in and fade-out
behaviour of the spotlight.
RGBW curve:
The RGBW curve can be changed from exponential (square) to linear. The RGB curve "exponen-
tial" (factory setting) results in a softer fade-in and fade-out behaviour of the colors.
DMX MODE - setting the DMX modes
The Sparx 12 has a 3 DMX modes (see channel assignment). Modes 1 and 2 are standard
modes. Mode1 can be used to operate all Sparx 12 parameters optimally and easily. Mode 2 is
the 16-bit variant of Mode 1; most channels can be adjusted more nely here. Mode 4 provides
extended programming options with 96 channels.
CAMERA MODE - Sets the refresh rate of the LEDs
In order to avoid ickering during TV recordings, the Sparx 12 can be adapted to various cam-
era systems or TV standards from 50 HZ (PAL, Secam, repetition frequency 100Hz) to 60 Hertz
(NTSC, repetition frequency 120Hz). The ex mode (600Hz) is set if different camera systems are
used or if recordings with mobile phone cameras or similar non-professional cameras are used.
The Sparx 12 is set to 60 Hertz at the factory. The changeover is also possible with the lighting
desk via the control channel.

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COOLING MODE - Adjust the brightness and fan volume
In the menu item COOLING MODE the fan control and the brightness of the Sparx 12 can be
adjusted. The following setting options are available.
THEATRE WHISPER: Volume 29 dB(a). In this mode, the headlight runs with the same brightness
up to an ambient temperature of 45 °C; it is not necessary to increase the fan in this mode.
THEATRE SILENT: from 45° C ambient temperature, the headlight controls the fans a little bit
upwards and thus remains in the same brightness.
STANDARD: starting at approx. 45 °C ambient temperature, the fans will run high to cool the LED
accordingly. The brightness remains constant up to 60 °C ambient temperature.
BOOST: the fans run a bit more in this mode, from about 45 °C ambient temperature, the fans
regulate again accordingly high.
LONGLIFE: The fans run a bit more in this mode, from about 45 °C ambient temperature, the fans
regulate again accordingly high. We would prefer this mode for permanent installations, since the
LED module is operated cooler.
There is no danger to the life of the device as the Sparx 12 has a temperature safety shutdown.
In addition, the LEDs are switched off from an ambient temperature of 60 °C.
PAN TILT SPEED - Pan / Tilt speed setting
In the PAN TILT SPEED menu item you can set the maximum speed, the acceleration and thus
also the movement volume of the P12. The following setting options are available.
WHISPER: The speed of Pan / Tilt is reduced so much that a volume of 29dB (A) is not exceeded.
SILENT: The speed of Pan / Tilt is slightly faster and thus louder as compared to the Whisper
setting.
MEDIUM: The acceleration and deceleration ramps are set very soft so that the headlamp brakes
softly and starts.
FAST: The acceleration and deceleration ramps are set very hard so that the headlamp moves
very fast and directly at maximum speed.
EFFECT SPEED - Sets the effect speed
In the menu item EFFECT SPEED you can set the maximum speed, the effects and thus also the
volume of the effects of the Sparx 12. The following setting options are available.
WHISPER: The speed of the effects is reduced so much that a volume of 29dB (A) is not exceed-
ed.
SILENT: The speed of the effects is slightly faster and thus a bit louder than with the Whisper
setting.
MEDIUM: The acceleration and deceleration ramps of the effects are set very soft, so that the
effects are very soft and thus cause little noise.
FAST: The acceleration and deceleration ramp effects are set to maximum speed. Very fast gobo
and color changes are possible!

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PIXEL MODE - Sets the type of single LED drive
In the menu item PIXEL MODE you can set the type of single LED control.
OFF: The single LED control is switched off.
COMMON: The single LED control is done via DMX, thereby correspondingly Sparx 12 148 and
the XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 244 further DMX channels are added to DMX conguration.
SPLIT NETWORK: The single LED control is done via Artnet. No further DMX channels are used
here.
SPLIT KLINGNET: The single LED control is done via KLINGNET. No further DMX channels are
used here.
COLOR TEMP MODE - Sets the base color temperature of the headlamp
This menu item allows you to set the basic color temperature of the headlamp. The whites are
exactly on the "Black Body Line". The following color temperatures and functions can be set
here.
VARIABLE: The CTO channel can be used to set xed color temperatures.
DMX 20 -> Color temperature 2000K
DMX 21-> Color temperature 2100K
etc ... to
DMX 200 -> color temperature 20000K
2700K: C olor temperature 2700K
2700K TUNGSTEN: 2700K color temperature with tungsten emulation
3200K: color temperature 2700K
3200K TUNGSTEN: 3200K color temperature with tungsten emulation
4200K: color temperature 4200K
5600K: color temperature 5600K
6000K: color temperature 6000K
6500K: 6500K color temperature, this is the default color temperature
7000K: color temperature 7000K
8000K: color temperature 8000K
RAW RGBW: The spotlight works not adjusted, i.e. the individual RGBW channels can be
controlled separately. However, the headlight is set by default in such a way that the headlight
still keeps the colors constant. This can also be inuenced by the menu items COLOR MIX
POWER LIMIT, CONSTANT COLOR MODE, CONSTANT BRIGHTNESS MODE and CONSTANT
BRIGHTNESS LIMIT.
USER WHITE: The spotlight works not adjusted, i.e. the individual RGBW channels can be
controlled separately. However, the headlight is set by default in such a way that the headlight
still keeps the colors constant. This can also be inuenced by the menu items COLOR MIX
POWER LIMIT, CONSTANT COLOR MODE, CONSTANT BRIGHTNESS MODE and CONSTANT
BRIGHTNESS LIMIT. In this mode, the color temperature of the white LED is matched to the
white LED of the A12 by adding red and green.