Qtx TETRAMER User manual

TETRAMER
Quad-Beam LED Moving
Head System
Item ref: 150.451UK
User Manual
Thank you for choosing the TETRAMER moving head system. This is an innovative system of
four moving heads in one unit ideal as a space saving effect for venues with limited lighting
space. Each head boasts a 10W quad colour CREE® LED which produces strikingly sharp
beams of coloured light over a long distance. The beam effect can be softened by projecting
the light through smoke or haze. Each moving head can be controlled individually via DMX or
all four will synchronise using the pre-programmed options. The unit can be mounted
overhead on ceiling, a truss system or on a lighting stand or can be placed on the floor for an
uplighting effect. Perfect as a fixed centrepiece in any venue, and fully transportable for
mobile DJ use.
In the box:
Your Tetramer unit should arrive in a single carton in good condition with the following:
Tetramer moving head unit
2 x overhead mounting brackets
2 x IEC mains leads (UK and EU)
Manual
Warning
To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or damp environments.
In the event of a spillage, disconnect the mains and allow the unit to dry out naturally.
Qualified personnel should then check the unit before continuing use.
Always check the correct voltage and the condition of the IEC lead before connecting to a
power outlet.
Always ensure any DMX leads used are in good condition with no short connections or
damaged plugs.
Please read through this manual thoroughly before use, any damage cause by
misuse of product will not be covered by warranty.
Please do not open cover, contain high voltage. This
product is not serviceable or repairable by end user.
Please refer to qualified personnel for service and repair.
er or professional when unit malfunction.

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Installation
Installation should be carried out
by qualified personnel only and
must comply to HSG95
guidelines. Avoid projecting the
effect directly towards the
audience’s eye level. This unit is
suitable for free standing,
overhead installation or mounted
on a speaker stand.
For overhead mounting, use the
supplied mounting brackets as
pictured below. Simply guide the
thumbscrews into the sockets on
the back of the unit and turn 90°
until you feel a click which
indicates the screw is locked into
place. The brackets are suitable
to mount on truss bar of up to
48mmØ . Ensure the fly point is
connected to the truss by safety
wire for additional support.
The Tetramer has a built-in
35mmØ top hat allowing
the unit to be mounted on
a speaker stand, ideal for
mobile DJs. Further effect
lighting units such as a
PAR Can or a mini laser
can be mounted on top of
the unit, maximising the
use of a single stand.
Please note, equipment
that creates momentum
while working; such as
moving heads are not suitable to be added. Extra weight should not exceed 5kg and max
weight should not exceed the max weight load rating of the stand. Cable management should
be performed carefully to avoid cables being caught up by the movement of the 4 heads.

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Control Layout:
1. LCD display
2. Control buttons
3. DMX signal in
4. DMX signal loop out
5. Earth screw, DO NOT REMOVE
6. IEC mains in
Manual control menu:
Press the “menu” button to enter setting menu, press “up” and “down” to navigate through
various setting option, press “enter” to enter desire setting, choose set value by “up” and
“down” button and confirm setting by press “enter”.
Display
Mode
Press ENTER for setting

DMX address
to 

DMX Channel mode
, ,, for 6, 12, 14, 27 channel control

Slave mode
= master, = slave 1,= slave 2

Auto mode
 to  16 pre-programmed auto mode

Sound activation
= sound to light on, = sound to light off

Microphone sensitivity
(0-100% gain)

LED display
 = stays on, = turns off after 10 sec untouched

LED display inverted
 / (normal or inverted display)

Pan reverse
 = pan normal direction, = pan in reversed direction

Tilt reverse
 = tilt normal direction, = tilt in reversed direction

Fixture test sequence
Fixture steps through all functions –press MENU to exit

Fixture hours
Displays how many hours of use for the fixture

Software version


Unit reset
Press enter to reset to factory setting

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Operation:
The Tetramer can operate in stand-alone, master, slave or DMX mode.
Stand-alone/master/slave –For stand-alone mode, first choose whether sound-to-light is
required by selecting  or  from . Then select one of the 8 pre-programmed modes
from  option to , select  for random chase option. Further Tetramer units
can be control by a master allowing synchronization. Ensure the master unit slave mode 
is set as  and the controlled unit slave mode is set as  or . Connect DMX out
from the master unit to the DMX in of the slave unit.
 allows slave unit to match the master unit,  allows slave unit to have different
movement to the master unit.
DMX mode –Connect the DMX signal source to DMX in via balanced XLR lead. Extra fixtures
can be controlled by the same DMX signal by looping through the DMX out. Ensure the correct
DMX start address is set from the  option on the manual control.
Maintenance:
There are no end-user serviceable parts within the unit. To maintain a workable condition we
advice dusting the unit on a regular basis. Before cleaning or dusting, always ensure the
mains power cable is removed from the unit. Use a soft cloth, lightly dampened with water or
mild detergent to wipe off the dust from the casing. DO NOT use spray on the case as
droplets may enter the unit through the ventilation and cause damage to electronics inside.
Remove the trapped dust from the ventilation holes of the unit with a vacuum cleaner with a
brush attachment, a dust blower or a hand brush.
DMX channel value reference:
6 channel mode:
Channel
DMX Value
Function
Channel 1
000-255
Master dimmer 0-100%
Channel 2
000-255
Strobe, speed increases with DMX value.
Channel 3
000-007
Auto mode off
008-022
Pre-programmed play 1
023-037
Pre-programmed play 2
038-052
Pre-programmed play 3
053-067
Pre-programmed play 4
068-082
Pre-programmed play 5
083-097
Pre-programmed play 6
098-112
Pre-programmed play 7
113-127
Pre-programmed play 8
128-142
Pre-programmed play 9
143-157
Pre-programmed play 10
158-172
Pre-programmed play 11
173-187
Pre-programmed play 12
188-202
Pre-programmed play 13
203-217
Pre-programmed play 14
218-232
Pre-programmed play 15
233-247
Pre-programmed play 16
248-255
Sound to light mode

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Channel 4
000-255
Auto mode speed, speed increases with
DMX value
Channel 5
000-000
Colour selection –Red
001-001
Colour selection –Green
002-002
Colour selection –Blue
003-003
Colour selection –White
004-004
Colour selection –R+G
005-005
Colour selection –R+B
006-006
Colour selection –R+W
007-007
Colour selection –B+G
008-008
Colour selection –G+W
009-009
Colour selection –B+W
010-010
Colour selection –R+G+B
011-011
Colour selection –R+G+W
012-012
Colour selection –R+B+W
013-013
Colour selection –B+G+W
014-014
Colour selection –R+G+B+W
015-255
Colour chase
Channel 6
000-255
Colour chase speed, increases with DMX
value
12 channel mode:
Channel
DMX Value
Function
Channel 1
000-255
Head one Pan position
Channel 2
000-255
Head one tilt position
Channel 3
000-007
Head one LED off
008-024
Colour selection –Red
025-041
Colour selection –Green
042-057
Colour selection –Blue
058-074
Colour selection –White
075-090
Colour selection –R+G
091-107
Colour selection –R+B
108-123
Colour selection –R+W
124-140
Colour selection –B+G
141-156
Colour selection –G+W
157-173
Colour selection –B+W
174-189
Colour selection –R+G+B
190-206
Colour selection –R+G+W
207-222
Colour selection –R+B+W
223-239
Colour selection –B+G+W
240-255
Colour selection –R+G+B+W
Channel 4
000-255
Head two Pan position
Channel 5
000-255
Head two tilt position
Channel 6
000-007
Head two LED off
008-225
Head two LED colour, refer to Channel 3
for value reference
Channel 7
000-255
Head three Pan position
Channel 8
000-255
Head three tilt position
Channel 9
000-007
Head three LED off

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008-225
Head three LED colour, refer to Channel
3 for value reference
Channel 10
000-255
Head four Pan position
Channel 11
000-255
Head four tilt position
Channel 12
000-007
Head four LED off
008-225
Head four LED colour, refer to Channel 3
for value reference
14 Channel mode:
Channel
DMX Value
Function
Channel 1
000-255
Master dimmer 0-100%
Channel 2
000-255
Strobe 0-100%, speed increase
with DMX value
Channel 3
000-255
Head one Pan position
Channel 4
000-255
Head one tilt position
Channel 5
000-007
Head one LED off
008-225
Head one LED colour, refer to
Channel 3 in 12 channel mode
for value reference
Channel 6
000-255
Head two Pan position
Channel 7
000-255
Head two tilt position
Channel 8
000-007
Head two LED off
008-225
Head two LED colour, refer to
Channel 3 in 12 channel mode
for value reference
Channel 9
000-255
Head three Pan position
Channel 10
000-255
Head three tilt position
Channel 11
000-007
Head three LED off
008-225
Head three LED colour, refer to
Channel 3 in 12 channel mode
for value reference
Channel 12
000-255
Head four Pan position
Channel 13
000-255
Head four tilt position
Channel 14
000-007
Head four LED off
008-225
Head four LED colour, refer to
Channel 3 in 12 channel mode
for value reference
27 Channel mode:
Channel
DMX Value
Function
Channel 1
000-255
Master dimmer 0-100%
Channel 2
000-255
Strobe 0-100%, speed increase
with DMX value
Channel 3
000-255
Head one pan position
Channel 4
000-255
Head one fine pan position
Channel 5
000-255
Head one tilt position
Channel 6
000-255
Head one fine tilt position
Channel 7
000-255
Head one movement speed,

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speed reduce with increase DMX
value
Channel 8
000-007
Head one Black out
008-255
Head one LED colour, refer to
Channel 3 in 12 channel mode
for value reference
Channel 9
000-255
Head two pan position
Channel 10
000-255
Head two fine pan position
Channel 11
000-255
Head two tilt position
Channel 12
000-255
Head two fine tilt position
Channel 13
000-255
Head two movement speed,
speed reduce with increase DMX
value
Channel 14
000-007
Head two Black out
008-255
Head two LED colour, refer to
Channel 3 in 12 channel mode
for value reference
Channel 15
000-255
Head three pan position
Channel 16
000-255
Head three fine pan position
Channel 17
000-255
Head three tilt position
Channel 18
000-255
Head three fine tilt position
Channel 19
000-255
Head three movement speed,
speed reduce with increase DMX
value
Channel 20
000-007
Head three Black out
008-255
Head three LED colour, refer to
Channel 3 in 12 channel mode
for value reference
Channel 21
000-255
Head four pan position
Channel 22
000-255
Head four fine pan position
Channel 23
000-255
Head four tilt position
Channel 24
000-255
Head four fine tilt position
Channel 25
000-255
Head four movement speed,
speed reduce with increase DMX
value
Channel 26
000-007
Head four Black out
008-255
Head four LED colour, refer to
Channel 3 in 12 channel mode
for value reference
Channel 27
000-199
N/A
200-209
Pan and tilt position reset to
return to home position
210-240
N/A
241-255
Sound to light auto mode

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Specifications
Power supply
110-240Vac, 50/60Hz (IEC)
Power consumption (Max.)
100W
Fuse rating
F7A
LED type
4 x 10W CREE® Quad-colour (RGBW)
DMX channels
6, 12, 14 or 27
Pan range
540° per head
Tilt range
270° per head
Dimensions
320 x 320 x 250mm
Weight
7kg
Laser & LED safety standard
BSEN62471:2008
Troubleshooting
No power (mains)
Check mains voltage is correct and outlet is switched on
Check IEC lead and fuse (if fuse continually blows, refer to your dealer)
No LED display
Press any control panel button and check LED setting in menu
No light output
Check control panel mode settings (standby, slave, sensitivity, DMX)
Check DMX settings from controller (dimmer levels, blackout etc.)
No strobe output
Check strobe settings on control panel or from DMX controller
Unresponsive to DMX
Check DMX connection and leads
Check that DMX mode is enabled (set “Addr” on control panel)
Overheating/
cutting out
Ensure that the unit is not too close to a heat source
Ensure that adequate airflow is afforded for cooling
This product is classed as Electrical or Electronic equipment and should not be disposed
with other household or commercial waste at the end of its useful life.
The goods must be disposed of according to your local council guidelines.
Errors and omissions excepted.
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