Qtx WSL-Q7 User manual

WSL-Q7
Wireless RGBW PAR Can
Item ref: 154.012UK
User Manual

154.012UK User Manual
Caution: Please read this manual carefully before operating
Damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the WSL-Q7 wireless quad colour PAR light as part of your effect
lighting setup. This unit has been designed to provide wire-free colour effects for stage shows,
special events and architecture. Please read the following instructions for best results.
Unpacking
Your WSL-Q7 should reach you in good condition, supplied with appropriate mains lead(s),
mounting bracket and RF antenna. If there is any damage or items missing from the
packaging, contact your dealer immediately.
Warning
To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose any components to rain or moisture.
If liquids are spilled on the housing, disconnect mains, allow unit to dry out and have the unit
checked by qualified personnel before further use.
No user serviceable parts inside –do not open –refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Safety
Check for correct voltage and condition of IEC lead before connecting to power outlet
Ensure DMX leads are in good condition with no short connections or damaged plugs
Placement
The WSL-Q7 may be placed free-standing by using the double bracket as a bipod
If mounted at height, use the double bracket and attach a drop cable for safety
If the unit is mounted at height, a drop cable should be attached for safety
Ensure adequate air-flow to the side vents for cooling
Ensure adequate access to controls and connections and best line of sight for antennas
Cleaning
Use a soft dry or slightly damp to clean the cabinet and lenses. Do not use solvents
Charging the battery
The WSL-Q7 can be operated from its own internal rechargeable Lithium ion battery.
The charge status can be checked by pressing the BATTERY CHECK button on the rear panel.
When this button is pressed, the percentage of full charge is displayed by a row of 4 LEDs.
If the battery needs charging, connect to the mains with the supplied IEC lead and the battery
will re-charge the battery from the mains. Switching power on will operate the WSL-Q7 from
the internal battery or from mains if connected. Switch power off when not in use or when re-
charging the battery.

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Setting up
Install the WSL-Q7 by the mounting bracket, which can also be configured as a floor stand.
Experiment with positioning and distance to get the best coverage for the area to be lighted.
For DMX or master/slave control, link DMX out to DMX in using good quality DMX leads.
If the WSL-Q7 is to be mains operated, connect to mains using the appropriate IEC lead.
Rear panel
Operation
The WSL-Q7 can be operated in static, auto, sound activated or DMX modes.
Depending upon which mode of operation is required, it will be necessary to select options
and settings via the control panel and display (2). To set the operating mode, press FUNC,
then UPor DOWNthrough options, then ENTER to select an option.
Note: Panel Lock
One of the available settings is to activate a security Panel Lock, which can avoid tampering or
mistaken adjustment of control settings. When this is active, the control buttons will not work.
To unlock the control panel, press the following sequence…
“UP… DOWN… UP… DOWN… ENTER”
(same sequence to lock the panel again)
1.
Antenna connection
2.
Control panel & LED display
3.
DMX out XLR
4.
WDMX channel button and LED
5.
DMX in XLR
6.
Mains inlet IEC and fuse holder
7.
Battery check button & LEDs
8.
Wireless DMX on/off switch
9.
Internal microphone
10.
Power switch

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Control panel settings
Display
Mode
Press ENTER for setting (press FUNC to exit)

DMX address
to 

Slave mode
= slave mode active

DMX channel mode
, , , ,  (see appendix)

Fixture ID setting
 to 

 - Panel lock
 / (see “Note: Panel Lock” section above)

 / (ID mode on/off)
 - RGB limit mode
 = enable RGB preset limit = disable RGB limit
 - display dimmer
 = display off after 15s = constant display

Sound activated
 / (sound on/off)

RGB preset limit
 (red 0-255)
 (green 0-255)
(blue 0-255)

Software version
(displays software version)

Static colour & strobe
 (red 0-255)
 (green 0-255)
 (blue 0-255)
 (white 0-255)
 (strobe speed)

Auto program 1-2
 [press enter again]  (speed)

Sound activated mode
  (sound activated programs 1-2)
Custom settings
The control panel has various options to modify the behaviour of the WSL-Q7.
 / setting enables several WSL-Q7 fixtures to be controlled as a DMX group
(Setting 2 units to  and another 2 units to will allow control as 2 pairs)
 / setting allows the user to set the WSL-Q7 as white mode or RGBW fixture
 / when set to , the LED display will go out 15secs after no button pushes
(LED display automatically lights again when any control panel buttons are pressed)
 controls balance of red / green / blue colour elements to suit the application
(e.g. in a room with a lot of red surfaces, it may be preferred to reduce the red level)
Standalone operation
Static colour or single colour strobing is selectable via the option on the control panel.
When the red, green, blue, white colour levels are set,   sets the strobe speed.
If a more dynamic effect is needed, 2  programs can be selected.
When the auto program is selected, pressing ENTER again enables speed adjustment.
2  sound activated options are also available responding to the internal microphone.

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Master/Slave operation
From the control panel, the WSL-Q7 can be set to Slave mode () to be controlled by
another WSL-Q7 via a DMX link. For instance, setting a WSL-Q7 unit to Auto1 and connecting
DMX out to the DMX in of another WSL-Q7 that has been set to Slave mode will make the
slave unit mimic the Auto1 program of the first unit.
In addition to wired connection, a WSL-Q7 in Slave mode can be controlled wirelessly from
another WSL-Q7 via a WDMX. See “Wireless Master/Slave operation” below.
DMX operation
The WSL-Q7 can operate from a DMX signal connected to the DMX IN connector (5) on the
rear panel. This signal can be connected on to further units from the DMX OUT connector (3).
To operate via DMX, set the DMX start address in the  option on the control panel.
Depending upon how much control is required and how many channels can be allocated; there
are 5 modes of DMX operation, which are selected via the  option on the control panel.
The channel allocations for these are detailed in the appendix of this manual.
Wireless DMX
In addition to wired connection, the WSL-Q7 can be controlled wirelessly from a WDMX-2
transceiver (154.152UK) by connecting the supplied antenna and switching on the WIRELESS
DMX (WDMX) function (8). The 3-colour WDMX LED will light with one of 7 colours to
designate the WDMX channel, as shown below.
Ch 1
Red
Ch 5
Red + Blue
Ch 2
Green
Ch 6
Green + Blue
Ch 3
Red + Green
Ch 7
Red + Green + Blue
Ch 4
Blue
Pressing the WDMX button cycles through the channel settings, changing the colour of the
WDMX LED, which in turn should be matched with the colour of the WDMX-2 transceiver.
Check the manual of WDMX-2 (154.152UK) for more information. When the WSL-Q7 detects
the DMX signal from a WDMX-2 transceiver with the same channel setting, the LED on the
rear panel of will flash green. DMX is now linked wirelessly and works as if connected by XLR.
Wireless Master/Slave operation
As with DMX, this wireless connection can be used with Master/Slave mode if both master and
slave WSL-Q7 units have WDMX switched on with the same channel setting. The master unit
acts as a transmitter (WDMX LED flashes red when linked) and the slave unit(s) acts as the
receiver (WDMX LED flashes green when connected). Master/Slave operation will work in the
same manner as if connected by XLR cable.

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Specifications
Mains power
100-240Vac, 50-60Hz
Current consumption
0.5A @ 230V
Fuse rating
F3.15A
Rated power
60W
Battery
12Vdc 10Ah Li-ion rechargeable
Charge time
5 hours
Battery life
10hrs 2/3 colours, 3.5-4hrs full colour
Mode(s)
Auto, sound, master, slave, DMX (wired or wireless)
LEDs
7 x 8W
LED type
Quad colour (red, green, blue, white)
Beam angle
25°
Connections
DMX in, DMX out (XLR), mains (IEC)
Carrier frequency
2.400 - 2.525GHz
Wireless range
200m max. (line of sight)
Dimensions
279 x 273 x 110mm
Weight
3.04kg
Laser & LED safety standard
BSEN60825-1 2007
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 power
(battery)
Ensure the power switch is in the ON position
Check the battery charge level and charge from mains if required
No LED display or
display frozen
Press any control panel button and check LED setting in SET menu
Check if display is locked (see “Note: Panel Lock” on p.3)
No light output
Check control panel mode settings (static, slave, DMX etc.)
Check DMX settings from controller (dimmer levels, blackout etc.)
Uneven colour mix
Check RGB and RGBW settings on the control panel
Unresponsive to
DMX (wired)
Check DMX connection and leads
Check that DMX mode is enabled (set “Addr” on control panel)
Unresponsive to
DMX (wireless)
Check that WDMX is switched on and antennas can “see” each other
Check that both transmitter and receiver have the same WDMX channel
Overheating/
cutting out
Ensure that the unit is not too close to a heat source
Ensure that cooling vents on the side panels are clear and not covered
Disposal: The “Crossed Wheelie Bin” symbol on the product means that the 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.
Copyright© 2013. AVSL Group Ltd

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Appendix: DMX implementation
HSV (3CH)
Mode
Value
Function
Channel 1
Hue
000-255
Scroll through colours
Channel 2
Saturation
000-255
Adjust depth of colour mix
Channel 3
Value
000-255
Master dimmer
4CH Mode
Mode
Value
Function
Channel 1
Red
000-255
Red brightness 0-100%
Channel 2
Green
000-255
Green brightness 0-100%
Channel 3
Blue
000-255
Blue brightness 0-100%
Channel 4
White
000-255
White brightness 0-100%
5CH Mode
Mode
Value
Function
Channel 1
Dimmer
000-255
Master dimmer 0-100%
Channel 2
Red
000-255
Red brightness 0-100%
Channel 3
Green
000-255
Green brightness 0-100%
Channel 4
Blue
000-255
Blue brightness 0-100%
Channel 5
White
000-255
White brightness 0-100%
6CH Mode
Mode
Value
Function
Channel 1
Dimmer
000-255
Master dimmer 0-100%
Channel 2
Red
000-255
Red brightness 0-100%
Channel 3
Green
000-255
Green brightness 0-100%
Channel 4
Blue
000-255
Blue brightness 0-100%
Channel 5
White
000-255
White brightness 0-100%
Channel 6
Strobe
000-255
Speed: slow to fast

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8CH Mode
Mode
Value
Function
Channel 1
Dimmer
000-255
Master dimmer 0-100%
Channel 2
Red
000-255
Red brightness 0-100%
Channel 3
Green
000-255
Green brightness 0-100%
Channel 4
Blue
000-255
Blue brightness 0-100%
Channel 5
White
000-255
White brightness 0-100%
Channel 6
Strobe
000-255
Speed: slow to fast
Channel 7
Preset
000-015
No function
016-031
Colour scroll 1
032-047
Colour scroll 2
048-063
Pastel scroll
064-095
Pastel scroll with fade
096-111
White strobe (slow to fast)
112-127
Colour fade
128-144
Colour jump
145-159
Colour flash
160-175
Colour fade out
176-191
Colour fade in
192-207
Colour fade in/out
208-223
Fast scroll
224-255
Off
Channel 8
ID address
000-009
All IDs
010-019
ID01
020-029
ID02
030-039
ID03
040-049
ID04
050-059
ID05
060-069
ID06
070-079
ID07
080-089
ID08
090-099
ID09
100-109
ID10
110-119
ID11
120-129
ID12
130-139
ID13
140-149
ID14
150-159
ID15
160-169
ID16
170-179
ID17
180-189
ID18
190-199
ID19
200-209
ID20
210-255
ID21 –ID66 (in steps of 1)