Kino Flo ParaBeam 410 DMX User manual

ParaBeam 410 & 210 DMX
Operation Manual
Part No. 3100064 Rev A 05-10-2012
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ParaBeam 410 Center Mount
ParaBeam 410 Pole-Op

ParaBeam Fixture Styles and Features
ParaBeam Center Mount
ParaBeam Pole-Op
ParaBeam Yoke Mount
PAR-410-120
ParaBeam 410 DMX Center Mount, 120VAC
PAR-410-230
ParaBeam 410 DMX Center Mount, 230VAC
PAR-410P-120
ParaBeam 410 DMX Pole-Op, 120VAC
PAR-410P-230
ParaBeam 410 DMX Pole-Op, 230VAC
PAR-410Y-120
ParaBeam 410 DMX Yoke Mount, 120VAC
PAR-410Y-230
ParaBeam 410 DMX Yoke Mount, 230VAC
PAR-210-120
ParaBeam 210 DMX Center Mount, 120VAC
PAR-210-230
ParaBeam 210 DMX Center Mount, 230VAC
PAR-210P-120
ParaBeam 210 DMX Pole-Op, 120VAC
PAR-210P-230
ParaBeam 210 DMX Pole-Op, 230VAC
PAR-210Y-120
ParaBeam 210 DMX Yoke Mount, 120VAC
PAR-210Y-230
ParaBeam 210 DMX Yoke Mount, 230VAC
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Included w/ all ParaBeam Models
GFR-P4
ParaBeam 410 Gel Frame (Included)
GFR-P2
ParaBeam 210 Gel Frame (Included)
LVR-P4-S
ParaBeam 410 Silver Louver (Included)
LVR-P2-S
ParaBeam 210 Silver Louver (Included)
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True Match Lamps
55C-K32 55W Kino KF32 Compact
55C-K55 55W Kino KF55 Compact
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ParaBeam Center Mount Kits
KIT-P4-120
ParaBeam 410 DMX Center Kit, 120VAC
KIT-P4-230
ParaBeam 410 DMX Center Kit, 230VAC
Kit Contents
1 ParaBeam 410 DMX Center Mount
1 Lamp Case
1 Ship Case
Dimensions Weight
29.5 x 11 x 29.5” 61 lb
(75 x 28 x 75cm) (27.5kg)
KIT-P2-120
ParaBeam 210 DMX Center Kit, 120VAC
KIT-P2-230
ParaBeam 210 DMX Center Kit, 230VAC
Kit Contents
1 ParaBeam 210 DMX Center Mount
1 Lamp Case
1 Ship Case
Dimensions Weight
21.5 x 11.5 x 29” 45 lb
(54.6 x 29.2 x 73.6cm) (20.3kg)

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Inserting Gel Frame
Inserting Lamps
Open hinged reector door.
Snap lamp pins into
lamp holder.
Silver louver or honeycomb
louver ts into front
channel.
Insert lamp end rst.
Push tab down and forward
to lock into open position.
Insert gel frame into
channel closest to lamps.
Close reector door. To release lamps,
press Red button and
lift lamp out.
All 4 retaining tabs must
be extended to lock
accessories in place.

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ParaBeam Center Mount
The ParaBeam 410 Center Mount includes a lollipop w/ Junior Pin (MTP-LM) and can
hang from a grid by a Junior pipe hanger or mount onto a Junior stand.
Note: Loop the safety chain through the handle on the ParaBeam 410.
The ParaBeam 210 Center Mount includes a lollipop w/ Baby Receiver (MTP-LB) and
can hang from a grid by a baby pipe hanger or mount onto a baby stand.
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.

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Beam Angle Orientation
Correct Lamp Orientation
Vertical beam angle Horizontal beam angle
VERTICAL 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 xtures 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 xture, the Kino Flo logo should read:
If the Logo is upside down, the xture does not have the correct orientation.

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ParaBeam Pole-Op
ParaBeam Yoke Mount
The yoke has a ½” hole to accept industry standard mounting hardware.
The ParaBeam 410 Yoke Mount can hang from a grid by a junior pipe hanger using a
Junior Pin Assembly for Yoke (MTP-I80), sold separately.
The ParaBeam 210 Yoke Mount can also hang from a grid by a junior pipe hanger using
a Junior Pin Assembly for Yoke (MTP-I80) or a baby pipe hanger using a Baby Receiver
Assembly for Yoke (MTP-I40), also sold separately.
The ParaBeam 410 and 210 Pole-Op xtures 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
Note: Because of weight capacity,
the MTP-I40 can only be used on the
ParaBeam 210 Yoke Fixture.
Warning: Use only M5 X 10mm screws (supplied) to assemble yoke. Note that threads on
the xture are self-locking and may seem tight. Replacement screw: Part No. 2020127
Recommended torque setting:
USA: 18 lb-in
Metric: 2 Nm
MTP-I80 MTP-I40

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Mounting Barndoors
Pole Operation
The Blue cup alters the Pan (left or right.)
The White cup alters the Tilt (up or down.)
First apply Side Doors by inserting the hinge bracket into the extruded edge. Lock the
bracket by turning the silver thumbscrew.
Position the Top and Bottom Doors to
allow for sufcient movement.
Hinge tension on Top & Bottom
Doors is adjusted by tightening the
nut.
Use a screwdriver to adjust the
Side Doors.
Side Doors
Top & Bottom Doors
Hinge Tension Adjustment
Warning!
Do not pull yoke to adjust tilt. Turn the white
knob counter clockwise to angle the yoke
90°.
Top & Bottom Door Side Door

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Fixture Operation
ParaBeam 410 DMX Control Panel
A) DMX-IN & DMX-OUT: DMX-In Receives DMX signals from dimmer board.
DMX-Out relays DMX signal through other xtures or instruments.
(Note: Each ParaBeam 410 & 210 DMX xture has an “AUTO TERMINATE” feature.
The last xture that does not have an XLR cable attached to the DMX “Out” port will
automatically terminate.)
B) DMX Indicator Light: Lights if valid DMX signal is present.
C) DMX Channels/Manual DIM Lamps: Sets the ParaBeam 410 to use 1 or 2 DMX
Channels. (Note: ParaBeam 210 uses 1 DMX Channel.)
D) DMX Address: Sets DMX address of Fixture.
E) Dimmer Knob: Manual dimming control
Warning! To Ensure Proper Operation
ALWAYS TURN OFF THE FIXTURE BEFORE connecting or disconnecting lamps. After the
lamps are properly installed, the xture 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 xture may take longer to strike. If lamps do not
strike within 5 seconds, switch the xture 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 xture 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.
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B
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Manual Operation
DMX Operation
The onboard dimmer knob can manually dim lamps.
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 ad-
dress. (Valid addresses range from 001 to 512.). The light above
the address block will illuminate if a DMX signal is present.
The ParaBeam 210 operates on one DMX address to control/dim
2 lamps on one dimmer channel.
Tip: DMX Channel 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.
The MANUAL DIM LAMPS switch selects 4lamp or 2 lamp
operation. Select the 2 lamp setting to turn off the outer lamps.
Note: All manual controls are disabled as soon as the DMX
cable is applied. For manual control with DMX cables plugged in,
set address to “000”. There is a 5 second delay when switching
between DMX and Manual control.
The DMX CHANNELS feature allows user to select 2or 4lamp
operation for DMX dimming control.
The ParaBeam 410 operates on one or two DMX addresses.
On DMX Channel 1, one DMX address controls/dims all four
lamps on one dimmer channel.
On DMX Channel 2, two DMX addresses are used:
The 1st address controls the inner two lamps.
The 2nd address controls the outer two lamps.

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Auto Terminate Feature
The ParaBeam 410 and 210 series have an “AUTO TERMINATE”
feature. The last xture that does not have an XLR cable attached
to the DMX “Out” port will automatically terminate.
Any theatrical lighting board with DMX512 protocol can be used to
individually turn on/off lamps in a xture. ParaBeams
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 amplication.
DMX Cables
Cable must comply with EIA-485 (RS485).
The xture uses ve-pin XLR male and female connectors to
receive DMX signals from the Dimmer Board and jumper the x-
tures in a series. DMX pin-out wiring follows the USITT DMX512
standard:
Pin 1: Shield
Pin 2: Data –
Pin 3: Data +
Pin 4: Spare –
Pin 5: Spare +
Note: Pin four and ve in the Fixture are connected internally as
Pin four to four and Pin ve to ve. Connecting Pin four and ve
as the pass-thru allows secondary data to be passed through
other equipment.
Note: If a Fixture loses its DMX signal, it will hold its last DMX command.
For this reason, it is important to turn the Fixture 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 require a DMX “Off” or
“Black-out” command in order to turn off.
Do Not use Microphone Cables and other general purpose, two-core cables designed
for audio or signaling use. They are not suitable for DMX512. Problems due to incorrect
cabling may not be immediately apparent. Microphone cables may appear to work ne, but
systems built with such cables may fail or be prone to random errors. Cable must comply
with EIA-485 (RS485).

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Troubleshooting
LAMPS FAIL TO LIGHT:
• With 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 xture and
replace if necessary (5 x 20mm, T3.15AH/250V, Time Delay Type).
• Replace lamp or lamps.
• Check ballast contact. Make sure ballast is properly seated; lock tab must be locked
in place. (See checking ballast notes.)
• The onboard manual dimmer should be full up, turned completely clockwise.
• After having checked that lamps and ballasts are correctly seated, turn off power to
the xture for 60 seconds and restart.
• Replace ballast card with one that is known to work.
• With DMX cable connected, if yellow light is off, there is no DMX signal. Establish
a valid DMX signal.
• With 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 lighting board must be in the full up mode.
CHECKING BALLAST:
Pull out 3 white push-pins. 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 210 Yoke and ParaBeam 210 Pole-Op,
the Yoke will need to be removed to access ballasts.

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Accessories and Parts
BRD-P4 ParaBeam 410 Barndoors (Set of 4)
BRD-P2 ParaBeam 210 Barndoors (Set of 4)
LVR-P490
LVR-P460
LVR-P445
LVR-P290-P
LVR-P260-P
LVR-P245
MTP-I80 Junior Pin Assembly for Yoke (28mm)
MTP-I40 Baby Receiver Assembly for Yoke (16mm)
ParaBeam 410 Louver, 90°
ParaBeam 410 Louver, 60°
ParaBeam 410 Louver, 45°
ParaBeam 210 Louver/HP, 90°
ParaBeam 210 Louver/HP, 60°
ParaBeam 210 Louver, 45°

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XLR-525 DMX Cable 5-Pin XLR, 25ft
XLR-515 DMX Cable 5-Pin XLR, 15ft
7010004 ParaBeam 410 Yoke Assembly
7010005 ParaBeam 210 Yoke Assembly
MTP-LB Kino 41 Lollipop w/ Baby Receiver (16mm)
7010006 ParaBeam 410 Pole-Op Assembly
7010007 ParaBeam 210 Pole-Op Assembly
MTP-LMT Kino 81 Lollipop w/ Junior Pin Straight
(28mm) (for Center Mount only)
MTP-LM Kino 81 Lollipop w/ Junior Pin (28mm)

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Cases
Part Number Description Dimensions Weight
(Empty)
Holds
KAS-P41 ParaBeam 410
Center Ship Case
29.5 x 11 x 29.5”
(75 x 28 x 75cm)
31 lb /
(14kg)
ParaBeam 410
KAS-P21 ParaBeam 210
Center Ship Case
21.5 x 11.5 x 29”
(54.6 x 29.2 x 73.6cm)
26 lb /
(11.7kg)
ParaBeam 210
KAS-CL6 6-Lamp Carry Case
(55W Compact)
24 x 7 x 2.5”
(61 x 18 x 6.5cm)
0.8 lb /
(0.4kg)
55W Compact
Lamps (6)
KAS-P41 KAS-CL6
True Match Lamps
55C-K32 55W Kino KF32
55C-K55 55W Kino KF55
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ParaBeam 410
Center Mount
ParaBeam 410
Yoke Mount
Model: PAR-410
ParaBeam 410 DMX Center Mount
Input Voltage: 120VAC or 230VAC 50/60Hz
Output Frequency: 30kHz
Amperage: 2.0A at 120VAC
1.1A at 230VAC
Lamp Switching: 4/2
Dimming Range: 100%~5%
Weight w/ lamps: 22.5 lbs /10.2kg
Dimensions: 24.5 x 24 x 8”
(62 x 61 x 20.5cm)
Lamp type: 55W CFL w/ 2G11 base
Model: PAR-410Y
ParaBeam 410 DMX Yoke Mount
Input Voltage: 120VAC or 230VAC 50/60Hz
Output Frequency: 30kHz
Amperage: 2.0A at 120VAC
1.1A at 230VAC
Lamp Switching: 4/2
Dimming Range: 100%~5%
Weight w/ lamps: 22.5 lbs /10.2kg
Dimensions: 29.5 x 27 x 6”
(75 x 68 x 15.2cm)
Lamp type: 55W CFL w/ 2G11 base
Fixture Specications
ParaBeam 410
Pole-Op
Model: PAR-410P
ParaBeam 410 DMX Pole-Op
Input Voltage: 120VAC or 230VAC 50/60Hz
Output Frequency: 30kHz
Amperage: 2.0A at 120VAC
1.1A at 230VAC
Lamp Switching: 4/2
Dimming Range: 100%~5%
Weight w/ lamps: 25.5 lbs /11.5kg
Dimensions: 30 x 26.5 x 6”
(76.2 x 66.7 x 15.2cm)
Lamp type: 55W CFL w/ 2G11 base

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ParaBeam 210
Center Mount
ParaBeam 210
Yoke Mount
Model: PAR-210
ParaBeam 210 DMX Center Mount
Input Voltage: 120VAC or 230VAC 50/60Hz
Output Frequency: 30kHz
Amperage: 1.1A at 120VAC
0.6A at 230VAC
Lamp Switching: 2/off
Dimming Range: 100%~5%
Weight w/ lamps: 14.5 lbs /6.5kg
Dimensions: 24.5 x 13.5 x 7.5”
(62 x 34.5 x 19cm)
Lamp type: 55W CFL w/ 2G11 base
Model: PAR-210Y
ParaBeam 210 DMX Yoke Mount
Input Voltage: 120VAC or 230VAC 50/60Hz
Output Frequency: 30kHz
Amperage: 1.1A at 120VAC
0.6A at 230VAC
Lamp Switching: 2/off
Dimming Range: 100%~5%
Weight w/ lamps: 16 lbs /7.3kg
Dimensions: 29.5 x 16 x 6”
(75 x 40 x 15.2cm)
Lamp type: 55W CFL w/ 2G11 base
ParaBeam 210
Pole-Op
Model: PAR-210P
ParaBeam 210 DMX Pole-Op
Input Voltage: 120VAC or 230VAC 50/60Hz
Output Frequency: 30kHz
Amperage: 1.1A at 120VAC
0.6A at 230VAC
Lamp Switching: 2/off
Dimming Range: 100%~5%
Weight w/ lamps: 18 lbs /8kg
Dimensions: 30 x 16 x 6”
(76.2 x 40 x 15.2cm)
Lamp type: 55W CFL w/ 2G11 base

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