Kino Flo tegra 4bank dmx User manual

Operation Manual
Part No. 3100070 Rev B 02-10-2016
4Bank DMX

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Systems
CFX-484 4ft 4Bank Fixture w/ Louver/HP, 90°
CFX-244 2ft 4Bank Fixture w/ Louver/HP, 90°
MTP-KF41 Kino 41K Mount w/ 3/8” Pin (10mm)
X16-25 4Bank Extension, 25ft
BAL-457-120U 4Bank DMX Ballast, Univ 120U
BAL-457-230U 4Bank DMX Ballast, Univ 230U
Each 4Bank DMX System consists of:
1 Fixture
1 Mounting Plate
1 Extension Cable
1 4Bank DMX Ballast
True Match Lamps
488-K32-S/6P 4ft Kino KF32 (1 x 6pk)
488-K55-S/6P 4ft Kino KF55 (1 x 6pk)
242-K32-S/6P 2ft Kino KF32 (1 x 6pk)
242-K55-S/6P 2ft Kino KF55 (1 x 6pk)
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Lighting Kits
KIT-2GF-X120U
Gaffer DMX Kit, Univ 120U
KIT-2GF-X230U
Gaffer DMX Kit, Univ 230U
Kit Contents:
2 4ft 4Bank Fixture
2 4Bank DMX Ballast
2 MTP-BC41 Mount
w/ Baby Receiver (16mm)
2 Extension, 25ft
2 Lamp Case
1 Gaffer Ship Case
Dimensions: Weight:
56.5 x 13 x 21.5” 73.5 lb
(143.5 x 33 x 55cm) (33.5kg)
KIT-2NT-X120U
Interview DMX Kit, Univ 120U
KIT-2NT-X230U
Interview DMX Kit, Univ 230U
Kit Contents:
2 2ft 4Bank Fixture
2 4Bank DMX Ballast
2 MTP-BC41 Mount
w/ Baby Receiver (16mm)
2 Extension, 25ft
2 Lamp Case
1 Interview Ship Case
Dimensions: Weight:
35.5 x 13 x 22” 57.5 lb
(90 x 33 x 56cm) (26kg)
Gaffer DMX Kit
Interview DMX Kit

Fixture Assembly
The 4Bank xture is comprised
of a removable Louver, Reector
and Lamp Harness. The Louver
and Reector are held in place
with Velcro fasteners. The Lamp
Harness is secured by means of
a ¼ turn fastener and two clips.
The Harness wiring is color-coded. The same color-code must match at each end of
the lamp for proper operation.
To Release the Lamp Harness
Remove the harness from 2 clips located under the reector. Rotate the ¼ turn
fastener clockwise to release harness.
The lamps can operate independent of the xture
allowing them to be built into sets or custom soft boxes
or hand-held as a single tube for an eye-light.
WARNING: Always use safety-coated lamps to avoid
injury if lamp breaks.
4Bank Harness
Lamp Harness Color Codes
White
Black
White
Black
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Inserting Lamps
Gelling the Fixture
Locking Lamp Connector:
Depress both tabs on lamp connector and apply to lamp pins.
Match the Harness color-codes at each end of the lamp.
Push lamps into the xture’s Lamp Holder Clips.
Restricting the airow around the lamps can cause the lamp to
operate hotter. This increased heat will raise the lamp’s color
temperature and green spike. Therefore, it is recommended to
clip gels to the doors of the xture.
Remove Louver. Do Not clip gels to louver.
Do Not block the xture ends in a manner that restricts airow.

Mounting the Fixture
The standard mount (MTP-KF41) comes with a
3/8” Lollipop that clamps into a grip head. The ball
and socket mount allows the xture to be oriented in
a broad range of angles.
Align the center pin of the mounting plate to the
center hole on the mating plate.
Rotate plate clockwise until the four shoulder rivets
drop into the receptacle. A locking pin will snap into
place when the plate is properly seated.
The yellow wire loops provide attachment points for
a safety chain.
To remove the plate, pull up on the locking pin and
reverse the mounting procedure.
A 180° turn loosens the orientation of the mount.
A right turn tightens the mount.
The tension on the lock lever may be adjusted by
pulling the handle away from the mount.
This disengages the handle from the screw
mechanism and allows the lever to be reoriented.
Lollipops are interchangeable.
MTP-L Kino 41 Lollipop w/ 3/8” Pin (10mm)
MTP-LBC Kino 41 Lollipop w/ Baby Rcvr Curve
(16mm)
MTP-LBS Kino 41 Lollipop w/ Baby Rcvr Short
(16mm)
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Other Fixture Mounting Options
Extension Cable
The grommet holes along
the edge of the xture are
designed to allow the xture
to be screwed onto set walls.
To insert the cable, position the logo up to align the
key ways on the extension cable with the circular
receptacle on the ballast. Rotate the locking ring
until it clicks into the lock position.
Lamps can operate as far as 75 feet from the ballast
(3 x 25ft extensions).
A Splitter can be used at the Ballast or on the end
of an Extension Cable to split a 4Bank run into either
four Singles or two Doubles. This allows for greater
rigging exibility.

Ballast Operation
WARNING!
1) ALWAYS TURN OFF THE BALLAST BEFORE connecting or
disconnecting Lamps, Harnesses or Extension Cables.
2) Use only with Sine wave inverters. Do not operate on SCR dimmers.
3) If powering the ballasts through a Dimmer Pack, set the Dimmer to
Non-Dim mode.
The BAL-457 Ballast requires 100-240VAC 50/60 Hertz on an earth
grounded circuit. The electronic Ballast operates at a high frequency of
25kHz. It is dead-quiet, instant-on and icker-free.
Cold Temperature Operation
The DMX Ballast series is designed to operate at temperatures from 14°F
to 122°F (-10°C to +50°C). In cold temperatures, the Ballast may not strike
the lamp(s) instantly. Switch the Ballast to OFF, wait seven seconds and
try again. If the Ballast does not strike after two or three attempts, turn off
the Ballast, check that the Extension and Harness connections are secure
and re-strike. Once operating for a few minutes, the lamps should re-strike
instantly.
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A) Circular Output Connector: Provides electrical power to the lamp head
with the use of a 4Bank extension cable.
B) DMX-In & DMX-Out: DMX-In receives DMX signals from Dimmer Board.
DMX-Out relays DMX signals through other Fixtures or Instruments.
Note: Each BAL-457 ballast has an “AUTO TERMINATE”
feature. The last ballast that does not have an XLR cable attached
to the DMX “Out” port will automatically terminate.
C) DMX Address: Sets DMX Address of Fixture.
(Channels 1~4 = Lamps; Channel 5 = 4ft/2ft)
D) DMX OK: Lights if valid DMX signal is present and conforms to
DMX512/1990 protocol.
E) Manual Switches: Turns lamps on and off manually.
F) Lamp Select Switch: Set to 4ft for 4ft lamps and 2ft for 2ft lamps.
G) Fuse: Provides circuit protection. Note: If Fuse is “blown” or “open”,
replace with same type of fuse rating as marked.
4Bank DMX Control Panel
A B C D E F G

Manual Operation
The Ballast operates remote from the xture. Connect the Extension cable to
the Ballast and the Lamp Harness. After the lamps are properly installed,
the Ballast can be turned on. Each switch controls one lamp. The color
bands on the lamp harness correspond to the switches as illustrated.
Lamp Select Feature
The DMX Ballasts have a 4ft/2ft switch. Set the selector switch to 4ft for
4ft lamps and 2ft for 2ft lamps.
When operating 4ft lamps in high ambient temperature or where the units
are rigged into place with restricted airow, the 2ft setting can be used to
lower the color temperature and remove any green spike. The light drops
about a 1/2 f-stop in exposure when dropping from 4ft to 2ft.
It is not recommended to operate 2ft lamps in the 4ft setting. At the
4ft setting, the color temperature of the 2ft lamps will rise dramatically and
experience a high green spike.
Note: The manual 4ft/2ft switch is disabled as soon as the DMX cable is
applied.
To manually control the 4ft/2ft switch with DMX cables plugged in:
1) Unplug the DMX cable or
2) Leave cables plugged in and set DMX address to “000”. There is a
5 second delay when switching between DMX and Manual control.
White
Black
White
Black
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White
Black
White
Black
For example: If the 4Bank DMX base address is set at 001, the conguration below
will provide 4 lamps individually addressable through DMX 512.
DMX Addressing
Push the tabs above or below the number window to set
the address. (Valid addresses range from 001 to 512.)
The yellow light above the address block will illuminate
if a DMX signal is present.
Each 4Bank DMX ballast operates on 5 addresses.
This is useful in achieving light effects like ickering,
chasing or creating light patterns. Individual lamps or
xtures can be rigged into a set by using a 4Bank to
Single or Double splitter. A splitter can provide 4 individual
cable feeds to lamps or xtures in a set.
(See p.13 for parts.)
IMPORTANT!
The dimmer board/light console should have its channel set to LINEAR light output
response. (LINEAR response is the default setting on most dimmer boards.)
DMX Operation
DMX Address Sequence
Lamp # DMX Address
Lamp 1 1
Lamp 2 2
Lamp 3 3
Lamp 4 4
4ft/2ft 5
4Bank Lamp Sequence
4
2
1
3
BAL-457 operates on 5 addresses:
Lamps = 1-4
4ft/2ft = 5
The 5th address controls the 4ft/2ft setting. Dimmer level from 0%~50% operates all
the lamps at the 4ft setting. Dimmer level from 50%~100% operates the lamps in the
2ft setting and the overall light output drops by ½ f-stop.
Note: If the 5th address is not addressed, the ballast will default in the 4ft setting.
The 4ft/2ft select setting controls all 4 lamps equally. Individual settings per lamp are
not possible.

To chase one lamp through multiple xtures:
1) Set each ballast with its own address: 001, 006, 011, 016 and so on.
2) Program address 005, 010, 015, etc. for 2ft operation.
3) Program lamp sequence to chase from 001 through 004, 006-009, 011-014 and
so on.
To chase same lamp position simultaneously through multiple xtures:
1) Set each ballast address to 001 (or a common address).
2) Program address 005, 010, 015, etc. for 2ft operation.
3) Program lamps to chase from address 001-004.
4Bank DMX ballasts (BAL-457 series) have an
“AUTO TERMINATE” feature. The last ballast that
does not have an XLR cable attached to the DMX
“Out” port will automatically terminate.
Any theatrical lighting board with DMX512/1990
protocol can be used to individually turn on/off
lamps in a xture.
4Bank DMX ballasts can be jumpered using the
IN and OUT ports. As many as 100 ballasts can be
jumpered on one chain as long as the DMX cable
run remains under 1000 feet or 40 x 25ft DMX
cables.
Note: When operating ballasts at great distances from the dimmer board,
it is recommended to use Opto-Isolators to provide DMX signal amplication.
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Note: If a Fixture or Ballast loses its DMX signal, it will hold its last
DMX command. For this reason, it is important to turn a Fixture or Ballast
off using the DMX commands. For example, if you try to turn off the lights
by turning off the dimmer board, the lights will remember their last DMX
command and stay on. The Fixtures or Ballasts require a DMX “Off” or
“Black-out” command in order to turn off.

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MTP-BAL Kino Ballast Baby Mount (16mm)
LVR-K490-P 4ft 4Bank Louver/HP, 90°
LVR-K290-P 2ft 4Bank Louver/HP, 90°
HAR-4804 4ft 4Bank Harness
HAR-2404 2ft 4Bank Harness
HAR-4802 4ft Double Harness
HAR-2402 2ft Double Harness
HAR-4801 4ft Single Harness
HAR-2401 2ft Single Harness
Accessories and Parts
FIX-484 4ft 4Bank Fixture Shell
FIX-244 2ft 4Bank Fixture Shell
DFS-4804 4ft 4Bank Flozier, Full
DFS-4804-H 4ft 4Bank Flozier, Half
DFS-D4 2ft 4Bank Flozier, Full
DFS-D4-H 2ft 4Bank Flozier, Half

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REF-4804 4ft 4Bank Reector
REF-2404 2ft 4Bank Reector
X16-12 4Bank Extension Cable, 12ft
X09-25 Double Extension Cable, 25ft
X04-25 Single Extension Cable, 25ft
X16-A4 4Bank to Single Splitter
X16-A9 4Bank to Double Splitter
MTP-BC41 Kino 41K Mount w/ Baby Rcvr Curve
(16mm)
MTP-BF41S Kino 41K Mount w/ Baby Rcvr
Short (16mm)
MTP-L Kino 41 Lollipop w/ 3/8” Pin (10mm)
MTP-LBC Kino 41 Lollipop w/ Baby Rcvr Curve
(16mm)
MTP-LBS Kino 41 Lollipop w/ Baby Rcvr Short
(16mm)
XLR-525 DMX Cable 5-Pin, 25ft
XLR-515 DMX Cable 5-Pin, 15ft

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Cases
KAS-C46 KAS-54L KAS-KFC BAG-201
Part Number Description Dimensions Weight
(Empty)
Holds
BAG-201 2ft 4Bank Soft Case 28.5 x 7.5 x 20”
(72.5 x 19 x 51cm)
3.5 lb
(2kg)
2ft 4Bank System (1),
Lamp Case
BAG-401 4ft 4Bank Soft Case 55 x 8 x 19.5”
(140 x 20.5 x 49.5cm)
6 lb
(3kg)
4ft 4Bank System (1),
Lamp Case
INS-L4 4-Lamp Foam Pad 24 x 9 x 1”
(61 x 23 x 2.5cm)
N/A Fits KAS-48, 72, 96
INS-L6 6-Lamp Foam Pad 24 x 13 x 1”
(61 x 33 x 2.5cm)
N/A Fits KAS-54S, 54L, 96L
KAS-48 4ft Lamp Ship Case 52.5 x 11 x 12”
(133.5 x 28 x 30.5cm)
16 lb
(7.5kg)
4ft Lamps (20)
KAS-54L 4ft Fixture Ship Case,
Large
57.5 x 15 x 17”
(146 x 38 x 43cm)
25.5 lb
(12kg)
4ft 4Bank Fixtures (5)
KAS-54S 4ft Fixture Ship Case,
Small
57.5 x 15 x 12”
(146 x 38 x 30.5cm)
21 lb
(9.5kg)
4ft 4Bank Fixtures (3)
KAS-C26 6-Lamp Carry Case (2ft) 26.5 x 6 x 4”
(67.5 x 15 x 10cm)
1 lb
(.5kg)
2ft Lamps (6)
KAS-C46 6-Lamp Carry Case (4ft) 50.5 x 6 x 4”
(128.5 x 15 x 10cm)
1.5 lb
(.7kg)
4ft Lamps (6)
KAS-GAF2 Gaffer Kit Ship Case 56.5 x 13 x 21.5”
(143.5 x 33 x 55cm)
32 lb
(14.5kg)
4ft 4Bank System (2),
Lamp Case (2)
KAS-INT2 Interview Kit Ship Case
(2)
35.5 x 13 x 22”
(90 x 33 x 56cm)
25 lb
(11.5kg)
2ft 4Bank System (2),
Lamp Case (2)
KAS-INT3 Interview Kit Ship Case
(3)
35.5 x 13 x 23”
(90 x 33 x 58.5cm)
26 lb
(12kg)
2ft 4Bank System, 2ft
Double System (2),
Lamp Case (2)
KAS-KFC Ballast & Cable Crate
w/ Lid
21.5 x 15 x 12”
(54.5 x 38 x 30.5cm)
6 lb
(2.7kg)
Ballasts, Cables,
Mounting Plates

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Ballast Specications
4Bank DMX
BAL-457-120U 4Bank DMX Ballast, Univ 120U
Input Voltage: 100~240VAC 50/60Hz
Output Frequency: 25kHz
Amperage: F75/2.6A, F40/2.5A,
F30/1.6A, F20/0.9A
Lamp Switching: 1~4
Output Switching: 4ft / 2ft
Ballast Size: 12 x 11 x 3”
(30.5 x 28 x 7.6cm)
Weight: 5.3 lb (2.4kg)
BAL-457-230U 4Bank DMX Ballast, Univ 230U
Input Voltage: 240~100VAC 50/60Hz
Output Frequency: 25kHz
Amperage: F75/1.4A, F40/1.3A,
F30/0.8A, F20/0.7A
Lamp Switching: 1~4
Output Switching: 4ft / 2ft
Ballast Size: 12 x 11 x 3”
(30.5 x 28 x 7.6cm)
Weight: 5.3 lb (2.4kg)
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see Kino Flo website at www.kinoo.com.
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