Kino Flo ParaBeam 400 Series User manual

Operation Manual
ParaBeam 400/200 Series
Part No. 3100026 Rev D 01-04-2010
ParaBeam 400 Pole-Op
®
ParaBeam 400 Center Mount

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ParaBeam Fixture Styles and Features
ParaBeam Center Mount
PAR-200-120
ParaBeam 200 DMX Center Mount, 120VAC
PAR-200-230
ParaBeam 200 DMX Center Mount, 230VAC
PAR-400S-120
ParaBeam 400 Select DMX Center Mount, 120VAC
PAR-400S-230
ParaBeam 400 Select DMX Center Mount, 230VAC
ParaBeam Yoke Mount
PAR-200Y-120
ParaBeam 200 DMX Yoke Mount, 120VAC
PAR-200Y-230
ParaBeam 200 DMX Yoke Mount, 230VAC
PAR-400Y-120
ParaBeam 400 Select DMX Yoke Mount, 120VAC
PAR-400Y-230
ParaBeam 400 Select DMX Yoke Mount, 230VAC
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ParaBeam Pole-Op Mount
PAR-200P-120
ParaBeam 200 DMX Pole-Op Mount, 120VAC
PAR-200P-230
ParaBeam 200 DMX Pole-Op Mount, 230VAC
PAR-400P-120
ParaBeam 400 Select DMX Pole-Op Mount, 120VAC
PAR-400P-230
ParaBeam 400 Select DMX Pole-Op Mount, 230VAC
GFR-P4
ParaBeam 400 Gel Frame (Included)
GFR-P2
ParaBeam 200 Gel Frame (Included)
LVR-P4-S
ParaBeam 400 Silver Louver (Included)
LVR-P2-S
ParaBeam 200 Silver Louver (Included)
Included w/ All ParaBeam Models
True Match Lamps
55C-K29
55W Kino KF29 Compact
55C-K32
55W Kino KF32 Compact
55C-K55
55W Kino KF55 Com
p
act
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ParaBeam Center Mount Kits
KIT-P4-S120
ParaBeam 400 DMX Kit, 120VAC
KIT-P4-S230
ParaBeam 400 DMX Kit, 230VAC
Kit Contents:
1 ParaBeam 400 DMX Center Mount
1 Lamp Case
1 Ship Case
Dimensions
30 x 12.5 x 30.5"
(76 x 32 x 77.5cm)
Weight
61lb (27.5kg)
KIT-P2-120
ParaBeam 200 DMX Kit, 120VAC
KIT-P2-230
ParaBeam 200 DMX Kit, 230VAC
Kit Contents:
1 ParaBeam 200 DMX Center Mount
1 Lamp Case
1 Ship Case
Dimensions
35.5 x 12 x 23"
(90 x 30.5 x 58.5cm)
Weight
45lb (20.3kg)
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29.5 x 11 x 29.5"
(75 x 28 x 75cm)
21.5 x 11.5 x 29"
(54.6 x 29.2 x 73.6cm)

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Snap lamp pins into Close reflector door. To release lamps, press
Lamp holder. Red button and lift lamp
out.
Insertin
g
Lamps
Inserting Louvers, Diffusers or Gel Frame
Push tab down
and forward to
lock into open
position.
Insert gel frame and diffuser
(optional accessory) into
channel closest to lamps.
Open hinged reflector
door. Insert lamp end first.
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Silver Louver fits into
front channel.
All 4 retaining tabs must be
extended to lock accessories
in place.
ParaBeam Center Mount
The ParaBeam 200 Center Mount hangs from a grid by a baby pipe hanger
or mounts on a baby stand.
The ParaBeam 400 Center Mount hangs from a grid by a Junior pipe hanger
or mounts on a Junior Stand.
Note: Loop the safety chain through the handle on the ParaBeam 400.
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The ParaBeam 400 Center Mount can hang from a grid by a Junior pipe hanger
or mount on a Junior Stand.
The ParaBeam 200 Center Mount can hang from a grid by a baby pipe hanger
or mount on a baby stand.

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A 180 degree turn is all that is required
to loosen the mount for orientation.
To adjust the tension on the lock lever, pull
handle away from mount. This disengages
the handle from the screw mechanism and
allows the lever to be reoriented. You can
also use a screwdriver to adjust the tension.
Pull back on handle and adjust screw.
Vertical beam angle
Horizontal beam angle
Beam Angle Orientation

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Correct Lam
p
Orientation
V
ERTICAL MODE:
Follow the principle of lamp base
up and lamp tip down. This
orientation keeps the mercury
away from the cathodes and
provides best color temperature
stability and best color rendering.
DO NOT operate fixtures with
lamp base in the down position.
Color can diverge up to 400K and
will get very green.
HORIZONTAL MODE:
Even in the horizontal position
a slight rotation favoring the lamp
tips (lamp base higher than the
lamp tip) will allow for better color
temperature stability.
Note:
When looking at the back of the
fixture the Kino Flo Logo should
read:
If the Logo is upside down, the
fixture does not have the correct
orientation.
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Correct Lamp Orientation

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ParaBeam Yoke and Pole-O
p
Mount
The Yoke has a ½” hole to accept industry standard
mounting hardware.
The ParaBeam 400 Yoke Mount can hang from
a grid by a junior pipe hanger using a Junior Pin
Assembly (MTP-I80) sold separately.
The ParaBeam 200 Yoke Mount can also
hang from a grid by a junior pipe hanger using a
Junior Pin Yoke Assembly (MTP-I80) or ababy pipe
hanger using a Baby Receiver Yoke Assembly
(MTP-I40) also sold separately.
The MTP-I80 includes a long bolt for the ParaBeam
400 Yoke Fixture and a short bolt for the ParaBeam
200 Yoke Fixture.
Note: Because of weight capacity, the MTP-I40 can
only be used on the ParaBeam 200 Yoke Fixture.
The ParaBeam 400 and 200 Pole-Op Mount
include a yoke with an attached junior pin. They can
be hung from a grid with a Junior pipe hanger.
Junior pin attached to Pole-Op Yoke
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TOP & BOTTOM DOORS
SIDE DOORS
Pole O
p
eration
The Blue cup alters the Pan (left or right.)
The White cup alters the Tilt (up or down.)
Mounting Barn Doors
First apply Side Doors by inserting the hinge bracket
into the extruded edge. Lock the bracket by turning the
silver thumbscrew.
Hinge tension on
Top & Bottom
Doors is adjusted
by tightening the
nut.
Use a screwdriver
to adjust the Side
Doors
Position the Top and
Bottom Doors to allow
for sufficient
movement.
HINGE TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Top & Bottom Door Side Door
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Pole Operation
(left or right).
(up or down).
sufficient movement.

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ParaBeam 400 Select Control Panel
Fixture Operation
Warning! To Ensure Proper Operation
ALWAYS TURN OFF THE FIXTURE BEFORE connecting or
disconnecting lamps. After the lamps are properly installed, the Ballast
can be turned on. Avoid operating in temperatures above 125°F (51°C) or
below 60°F (15°C).
In temperatures below 60°F or 15°C the ballast may take longer to strike.
If lamp does not strike within 5 seconds, switch the ballast to OFF, and try
again. Check that the lamps are properly seated and the dimmer is up
full, then restrike. If temperatures are too low, try to warm up the fixture to
at least 60°F. Lamps will turn on at preset dimmer settings as long as the
temperature is above 60°F or 15°C.
DMX-In & DMX-Out:
DMX-in receives DMX
signals from Dimmer
Board. DMX-Out
relays DMX signal
through to other
fixtures or
Instruments.
End of Line:
Terminates DMX
signal at the end of
Fixture series.
Dimmer Control:
Rotary dimming
control
Power Switch:
Turns fixture on and
off.
DMX / MANUAL
Lamp Select:
Sets the fixture for
2 or 4 lamp
operation.
DMX Address:
Sets DMX
address of
Fixture.
DMX Indicator:
Lights if valid
DMX signal is
p
resent.
Remote
Dimmer Jack:
Hand held
dimmer control
input jack
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Manual Operation
The on-board dimmer dial can manually
dim lamps.
The REMOTE DIM jack enables the
use of a handheld remote control dimmer
(Part # DIM-5, Hand Held Dimmer).
The MANUAL DIM LAMPS switch selects 2 or 4
lamp operation. In the 2setting the center two lamps
are dimmed. In the 4setting all four lamps are
dimmed.
Note: All manual controls are disabled as soon as
the DMX cable is applied. For Manual control with
DMX cables plugged in, sett address to”000”.
There is a 5 second delay when switching between
DMX and Manual control.
DMX Operation
DMX Addressing
Prior to hanging any instruments set the
DMX address of each Fixture.
Push the tabs above or below the number window to
set the address. (Valid addresses range from 001 to
512.) The light above the address block will illuminate
if a DMX si
g
nal is
p
resent.
The DMX DIM CHANNELS feature allows user to
select two sets of lamps for DMX dimming control.
The ParaBeam 400 Select operates on one or two
DMX addresses.
Position 1 requires one DMX address and renders
control of all four lamps on one dimmer channel.
Position 2requires two DMX addresses to control
4 lamps on two addresses and two dimmer channels.
The 1st address controls the inner two lamps.
The 2nd address controls the outer two lamps.
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ParaBeam Fixtures can be jumpered
using the IN and OUT ports. As many as
100 Fixtures 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 Fixtures at great
distances from the dimmer board, it is
recommended to use Opto-Isolators to
provide DMX signal amplification.
The END OF LINE switch must be set to
open ( O ) on Fixtures within the DMX chain.
Set to END OF LINE when the Fixture is the
last DMX control device in the chain.
Note: When the last Fixture's DMX Term
is set to “END OF LINE,” it will absorb
all energy in the DMX line, ensuring
DMX signals are transmitted correctly.
If a signal is not terminated, it is called a
“Reflected Wave,” and may create
transmission errors by causing valid
DMX signals to be canceled.
The ParaBeam 200 operates on one address
per fixture. Two lamps are dimmed on one
dimmer channel.
Tip: Position 2 allows for a greater degree of control. The board operator
can turn two lamps off (1 f-stop drop in exposure) without shifting the color
temperature.
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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LAMPS FAIL TO LIGHT:
xWith the power switch in the ON position, the red light should be on. If it is not,
Voltage is not present. Check your power feed. Check the fuse on the fixture and
replace if necessary (5 x 20mm, T3.15AH/250V, Time Delay Type)
xReplace lamp or lamps.
xCheck ballast contact. Make sure ballast is properly seated; lock tab must be
locked in place (see checking ballast notes).
xAfter having checked that lamps and ballasts are correctly seated, turn off power
to the fixture for 60 seconds and restart.
xReplace ballast card with one that is known to work.
xWith DMX cable connected, if yellow light is off, there is no DMX signal.
Establish a valid DMX signal.
xWith DMX cable plugged in and yellow indicator on:
1. Address must be between 001 and 512. Addresses above 512
are invalid.
2. The dimmer setting on the lighting board must be in the full up mode.
3. The last fixture must have the DMX termination switch set to
END of LINE. Numerous terminated fixtures on a DMX run will
result in DMX signal corruption.
CHECKING BALLAST:
Trouble Shooting
Pull out 3 white
p
ush-
p
ins.
Remove end cover with
white push-pins.
Push up lock tab and pull
out ballast card.
The ballast is mounted to a circuit board with end
contacts to allow for rapid ballast replacement
without the use of additional tools.
Lock tab must be locked for proper ballast
contact.
Note: On ParaBeam 200 Yoke and ParaBeam
200 Pole-Op, the Yoke will need to be removed
to access ballasts.
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LAMPS FAIL TO LIGHT:
xWith the power switch in the ON position, the red light should be on. If it is not,
Voltage is not present. Check your power feed. Check the fuse on the fixture and
replace if necessary (5 x 20mm, T3.15AH/250V, Time Delay Type)
xReplace lamp or lamps.
xCheck ballast contact. Make sure ballast is properly seated; lock tab must be
locked in place (see checking ballast notes).
xAfter having checked that lamps and ballasts are correctly seated, turn off power
to the fixture for 60 seconds and restart.
xReplace ballast card with one that is known to work.
xWith DMX cable connected, if yellow light is off, there is no DMX signal.
Establish a valid DMX signal.
xWith DMX cable plugged in and yellow indicator on:
1. Address must be between 001 and 512. Addresses above 512
are invalid.
2. The dimmer setting on the lighting board must be in the full up mode.
3. The last fixture must have the DMX termination switch set to
END of LINE. Numerous terminated fixtures on a DMX run will
result in DMX signal corruption.
CHECKING BALLAST:
Trouble Shooting
Pull out 3 white
p
ush-
p
ins.
Remove end cover with
white push-pins.
Push up lock tab and pull
out ballast card.
The ballast is mounted to a circuit board with end
contacts to allow for rapid ballast replacement
without the use of additional tools.
Lock tab must be locked for proper ballast
contact.
Note: On ParaBeam 200 Yoke and ParaBeam
200 Pole-Op, the Yoke will need to be removed
to access ballasts.
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LAMPS FAIL TO LIGHT:
xWith the power switch in the ON position, the red light should be on. If it is not,
Voltage is not present. Check your power feed. Check the fuse on the fixture and
replace if necessary (5 x 20mm, T3.15AH/250V, Time Delay Type)
xReplace lamp or lamps.
xCheck ballast contact. Make sure ballast is properly seated; lock tab must be
locked in place (see checking ballast notes).
xAfter having checked that lamps and ballasts are correctly seated, turn off power
to the fixture for 60 seconds and restart.
xReplace ballast card with one that is known to work.
xWith DMX cable connected, if yellow light is off, there is no DMX signal.
Establish a valid DMX signal.
xWith DMX cable plugged in and yellow indicator on:
1. Address must be between 001 and 512. Addresses above 512
are invalid.
2. The dimmer setting on the lighting board must be in the full up mode.
3. The last fixture must have the DMX termination switch set to
END of LINE. Numerous terminated fixtures on a DMX run will
result in DMX signal corruption.
CHECKING BALLAST:
Trouble Shooting
Pull out 3 white
p
ush-
p
ins.
Remove end cover with
white push-pins.
Push up lock tab and pull
out ballast card.
The ballast is mounted to a circuit board with end
contacts to allow for rapid ballast replacement
without the use of additional tools.
Lock tab must be locked for proper ballast
contact.
Note: On ParaBeam 200 Yoke and ParaBeam
200 Pole-Op, the Yoke will need to be removed
to access ballasts.

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KAS-P41… ParaBeam 400 Center Ship Case
KAS-P21… ParaBeam 200 Center Ship Case
Accessories
KAS-CL6 6-Lamp Carry Case (55W Compact)
BRD-P4… ParaBeam 400 Barndoors (set of 4)
BRD-P2… ParaBeam 200 Barndoors (set of 4)
DIM-5… Remote Dimmer
DFS-P4…..ParaBeam 400 Diffuser
DFS-P2…..ParaBeam 200 Diffuser
MTP-LMT …. Kino 81 Lollipop w/ Junior Pin Straight
(for Center Mount only)
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KAS-P41… ParaBeam 400 Center Ship Case
KAS-P21… ParaBeam 200 Center Ship Case
Accessories
KAS-CL6 6-Lamp Carry Case (55W Compact)
BRD-P4… ParaBeam 400 Barndoors (set of 4)
BRD-P2… ParaBeam 200 Barndoors (set of 4)
DIM-5… Remote Dimmer
DFS-P4…..ParaBeam 400 Diffuser
DFS-P2…..ParaBeam 200 Diffuser
MTP-LMT …. Kino 81 Lollipop w/ Junior Pin Straight
(for Center Mount only)
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KAS-P41… ParaBeam 400 Center Ship Case
KAS-P21… ParaBeam 200 Center Ship Case
Accessories
KAS-CL6 6-Lamp Carry Case (55W Compact)
BRD-P4… ParaBeam 400 Barndoors (set of 4)
BRD-P2… ParaBeam 200 Barndoors (set of 4)
DIM-5… Remote Dimmer
DFS-P4…..ParaBeam 400 Diffuser
DFS-P2…..ParaBeam 200 Diffuser
MTP-LMT …. Kino 81 Lollipop w/ Junior Pin Straight
(for Center Mount only)
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KAS-P41… ParaBeam 400 Center Ship Case
KAS-P21… ParaBeam 200 Center Ship Case
Accessories
KAS-CL6 6-Lamp Carry Case (55W Compact)
BRD-P4… ParaBeam 400 Barndoors (set of 4)
BRD-P2… ParaBeam 200 Barndoors (set of 4)
DIM-5… Remote Dimmer
DFS-P4…..ParaBeam 400 Diffuser
DFS-P2…..ParaBeam 200 Diffuser
MTP-LMT …. Kino 81 Lollipop w/ Junior Pin Straight
(for Center Mount only)

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LVR-P445.… ParaBeam 400 Louver 45°
LVR-P460…. ParaBeam 400 Louver 60°
LVR-P490….. ParaBeam 400 Louver 90°
LVR-P245.… ParaBeam 200 Louver 45°
LVR-P260…. ParaBeam 200 Louver 60°
LVR-P290….. ParaBeam 200 Louver 90°
7010004…ParaBeam 400 Yoke Assembly
7010005…ParaBeam 200 Yoke Assembly
7010006…ParaBeam 400 Pole-Op
Yoke Assembly
7010007…ParaBeam 200 Pole-Op
Yoke Assembly
MTP-I80.… Junior Pin Yoke Assembly
MTP-I40…..Baby Receiver Yoke Assembly
55C-K29…55W Kino KF29 Compact
55C-K32…55W Kino KF32 Compact
55C-K55…55W Kino KF55 Compact
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LVR-P445.… ParaBeam 400 Louver 45°
LVR-P460…. ParaBeam 400 Louver 60°
LVR-P490….. ParaBeam 400 Louver 90°
LVR-P245.… ParaBeam 200 Louver 45°
LVR-P260…. ParaBeam 200 Louver 60°
LVR-P290….. ParaBeam 200 Louver 90°
7010004…ParaBeam 400 Yoke Assembly
7010005…ParaBeam 200 Yoke Assembly
7010006…ParaBeam 400 Pole-Op
Yoke Assembly
7010007…ParaBeam 200 Pole-Op
Yoke Assembly
MTP-I80.… Junior Pin Yoke Assembly
MTP-I40…..Baby Receiver Yoke Assembly
55C-K29…55W Kino KF29 Compact
55C-K32…55W Kino KF32 Compact
55C-K55…55W Kino KF55 Compact

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ParaBeam 400S
Fixture Specifications
PAR-400S
ParaBeam 400 Select DMX Center Mount
Power: 120VAC or 230VAC
Amperage: 2 amps at 120VAC
1.1 amps at 230VAC
Weight:with lamps and louver
24.2 lbs / 10.9kg
Dimensions:24.5 x 24 x 8”
(62 x 61 x 20.5cm)
Lamp types: 55 watt compact fluorescent
lamps with 2G11 base
Switching: 2 lamp and 4 lamp on/off
Manual and DMX dimming
PAR-200
ParaBeam 200 DMX Center Mount
Power: 120VAC or 230VAC
Amperage:1.1 amps at 120VAC
0.6 amps at 230VAC
Weight:with lamps and louver
16.5 lbs / 7.4kg
Dimensions:24.5 x 13.5 x 7.5”
(62 x 34.5 x 19cm)
Lamp types: 55 watt compact fluorescent
lamps with 2G11 base
Switching: 2 lamps on/off
Manual and DMX dimming
ParaBeam 200
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ParaBeam 400 Center
ParaBeam 200 Center
(62 x 61 x 20.5cm)

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PAR-400Y
ParaBeam 400 Select DMX Yoke
Power: 120VAC or 230VAC
Amperage: 2 amps at 120VAC
1.1 amps at 230VAC
Weight:with lamps and louver
24.2 lbs / 10.9kg
Dimensions:29.5 x 26.8 x 6”
(75 x 68 x 15.2cm)
Lamp types: 55 watt compact fluorescent
lamps with 2G11 base
Switching: 2 lamp and 4 lamp on/off
Manual and DMX dimming
PAR-200Y
ParaBeam 200 DMX Yoke
Power: 120VAC or 230VAC
Amperage:1.1 amps at 120VAC
0.6 amps at 230VAC
Weight:with lamps and louver
16.5 lbs / 7.4kg
Dimensions:29.5 x 15.8 x 6”
(75 x 40 x 15.2cm)
Lamp types: 55 watt compact fluorescent
lamps with 2G11 base
Switching: 2 lamps on/off
Manual and DMX dimming
ParaBeam 200Y
ParaBeam 400Y
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ParaBeam 400 Yoke
(75 x 68 x 15.2cm)
ParaBeam 200 Yoke

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ParaBeam 400P
ParaBeam 200P
PAR-400P
ParaBeam 400 Select DMX Pole-Op
Power: 120VAC or 230VAC
Amperage: 2 amps at 120VAC
1.1 amps at 230VAC
Weight:with lamps and louver
24.2 lbs / 10.9kg
Dimensions:30 x 26.3 x 6”
(76.2 x 66.7 x 15.2cm)
Lamp types: 55 watt compact fluorescent
lamps with 2G11 base
Switching: 2 lamp and 4 lamp on/off
Manual and DMX dimming
PAR-200P
ParaBeam 200 DMX Pole-Op
Power: 120VAC or 230VAC
Amperage:1.1 amps at 120VAC
0.6 amps at 230VAC
Weight:with lamps and louver
16.5 lbs / 7.4kg
Dimensions:30 x 15.8 x 6”
(76.2 x 40 x 15.2cm)
Lamp types: 55 watt compact fluorescent
lamps with 2G11 base
Switching: 2 lamps on/off
Manual and DMX dimming
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(76.2 x 66.7 x 15.2cm)
ParaBeam 400 Pole-Op
ParaBeam 200 Pole-Op

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