Quasar Science Rainbow 2 User manual

Quick Start Guide
Rainbow 2
LED Linear Light

Table of Contents
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Copyright ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Information ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
What’s in the Box ..................................................................................................................................... 9
R2 - Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 10
R2 Interface Layout ..................................................................................................................................11
Mounting R2 .........................................................................................................................................13
Screen Information Layout ...........................................................................................................................14
Basic Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Manual Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Getting Started ......................................................................................................................................17
Status Lights ................................................................................................................................................19
Power Options ...............................................................................................................................................23
Main Menu - Manual Mode .................................................................................................................................. 24
Config Menu .................................................................................................................................................25
Pixel Layout & Grouping .....................................................................................................................................26
Wired Control Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Wireless Control Menu ......................................................................................................................................29
Lead/Follow Mode ...........................................................................................................................................30
Output Mode ................................................................................................................................................31
Power On Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 33
Effects (Manual) ............................................................................................................................................. 34
DMX .........................................................................................................................................................37
Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................... 48
Copyright ....................................................................................................................................................49
Rainbow 2 ...........................................................................................................................................................50
Urheberrechte © ............................................................................................................................................. 50
Sicherheit ...................................................................................................................................................51
Überblick .................................................................................................................................................... 54
Lieferumfang ........................................................................................................................................ 54
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R2 - Übersicht ....................................................................................................................................... 55
R2-Schnittstellenlayout .............................................................................................................................. 56
Montage R2 .........................................................................................................................................58
Layout der Bildschirminformationen ................................................................................................................. 59
Grundlegende Spezifikationen ...............................................................................................................................62
Manueller Modus ............................................................................................................................................ 63
Einstieg ..............................................................................................................................................63
Statusleuchten ..............................................................................................................................................65
Energieoptionen .............................................................................................................................................69
Hauptmenü - Manueller Modus ..............................................................................................................................70
Konfigurationsmenü ......................................................................................................................................... 71
Pixel-Layout & Gruppierung ................................................................................................................................. 72
Kabelgebundenes Steuerungsmenü ......................................................................................................................... 73
Drahtloses Steuerungsmenü ................................................................................................................................ 75
Lead/Follow-Modus .......................................................................................................................................... 76
Ausgabemodus ..............................................................................................................................................77
Einschaltmodus .............................................................................................................................................79
Effekte (manuell) ............................................................................................................................................80
DMX .........................................................................................................................................................83
Garantie .....................................................................................................................................................94
Urheberrechte © ............................................................................................................................................. 95
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droits d'auteur ...............................................................................................................................................96
Sécurité ..................................................................................................................................................... 97
Aperçu ......................................................................................................................................................99
étendue de la livraison ...............................................................................................................................99
R2 - Aperçu ....................................................................................................................................... 100
Disposition de l'interface R2 ....................................................................................................................... 101
Montage R2 ....................................................................................................................................... 103
Disposition des informations sur l'écran ........................................................................................................... 104
Spécifications de base ..................................................................................................................................... 107
Mode manuel .............................................................................................................................................. 108
Commencer ....................................................................................................................................... 108
Voyants d'état ............................................................................................................................................. 110
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Options d'alimentation ..................................................................................................................................... 114
Menu principal - Mode manuel ............................................................................................................................ 115
Menu de configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 116
Disposition et regroupement des pixels .................................................................................................................... 117
Menu de contrôle filaire .................................................................................................................................... 118
Menu de contrôle sans fil .................................................................................................................................. 120
Mode avance/suivi ......................................................................................................................................... 121
Mode de sortie ............................................................................................................................................ 122
Mode de mise sous tension ............................................................................................................................... 124
Effets (Manuel) ............................................................................................................................................ 125
DMX ....................................................................................................................................................... 128
garantie ................................................................................................................................................... 139
droits d'auteur ............................................................................................................................................. 140
Rainbow 2 ......................................................................................................................................................... 141
Diritto d'autore ............................................................................................................................................. 141
Sicurezza .................................................................................................................................................. 142
Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 144
ambito di consegna ................................................................................................................................ 144
R2 - Panoramica .................................................................................................................................. 145
Layout dell'interfaccia R2 .......................................................................................................................... 146
Montaggio R2 ..................................................................................................................................... 148
Layout delle informazioni sullo schermo ........................................................................................................... 149
Specifiche di base ......................................................................................................................................... 152
Modalità manuale ......................................................................................................................................... 153
Iniziare ............................................................................................................................................ 153
Luci di stato ............................................................................................................................................... 155
Opzioni di alimentazione .................................................................................................................................. 159
Menu principale - Modalità manuale ....................................................................................................................... 160
Menù di configurazione .................................................................................................................................... 161
Layout e raggruppamento dei pixel ........................................................................................................................ 162
Menu di controllo cablato .................................................................................................................................. 163
Menu di controllo wireless ................................................................................................................................. 165
Modalità guida/segui ...................................................................................................................................... 166
Modalità di uscita .......................................................................................................................................... 167
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Modalità di accensione .................................................................................................................................... 169
Effetti (manuale) ........................................................................................................................................... 170
DMX ....................................................................................................................................................... 173
Garanzia .................................................................................................................................................. 184
Diritto d'autore ............................................................................................................................................. 185
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Copyright
Copyright © 2022
All rights reserved.
Original Instructions: English
All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, copied or reproduced in any way, including, but
not limited to, photocopy, photograph, magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of Videndum Plc.
Disclaimer
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Videndum Production Solutions Ltd reserves the right to make changes to product design and functionality without notification.
Trademarks
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All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
Published by:
Videndum Production Solutions Ltd
Email: [email protected]
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Safety Information
Important information on the safe installation and operation of this product. Read this information before operating the product. For your personal safety, read these
instructions. Do not operate the product if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save these instructions for future reference.
Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions
Important information on the safe installation and operation of this product. Read this information before operating the product. For your personal safety, read these
instructions. Do not operate the product if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save these instructions for future reference.
WARNING
Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others, comments appear supported by the warning triangle symbol. Where there is a risk
of damage to the product, associated equipment, process or surroundings, comments appear supported by the word ‘Caution’.
DANGER
Where there is a risk of electric shock, comments appear supported by the hazardous voltage warning triangle.
Electrical Connection
DANGER
Risk of electric shock. Do not remove cover, no user servicable parts inside the product.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Always check cables for signs of damage. Damaged cables can cause personal injury and/or damage the equipment.
DANGER
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Operation
WARNING
Special precautions and handling instructions are contained in this user guide and should be strictly adhered to for safe and reliable operation.
WARNING
Never use flammable or combustible materials and solvents around lights.
CAUTION
The product should not be used outside the operating temperature limits. Refer to the product technical specifi ations for the operating limits
for the product.
WARNING
Protect the product from water, moisture and dust. The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous.
CAUTION
Do not directly look into the light, it can cause harm to your eyes.
CAUTION
Do not look at the LEDs with a magnifying glass or any otheroptical instrument that may concentrate the light output.
Maintenance
DANGER
The fitting of non-approved parts or accessories, or the carrying out of non-approved alterations or servicing can be dangerous and could
affect the safety of the product. It may also invalidate the terms and conditions of the product warranty.
DANGER
Never attempt to service this light. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Overview
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
No. Description QTY
1 R2 LED Linear Lightwith Ossium
Rail(Q25R2 shown) 1
2 QS Slider 1
3 QS Dual ScrewBaby Pin 1
4 Q-Boot Silicon Bumpers 2
N/A 8ft AC Power Cable 1
N/A 8ft DC Power Cable:P-TAP to 2.1mm Barrel 1
N/A Quick Start Guide 1
N/A Short Cut Guide 1
N/A 3/16 Hex Wrench 1
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R2 - OVERVIEW
1 Power Side
2 Lens Hatch
3 Slim Diffuser
4 Control Side
5 End Cap
6 (White Hexagons)
7 Mounting Holes
8 Ossium Rail
9 Heat Sink
10 End Cap
*Q25R2 shown as reference
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R2 INTERFACE LAYOUT
1 AC IN Port
2 Power On / Off
3 “Data” Status Light
4 LED Screen
5 “Wireless” Status Light
6 “Right / +” Button
7 “Enter / Set” Button
8 “Output” Button
9 “Link” Button
10 “Left / -” Button
11 DMX OUT
12 DC IN Port: 2.1mm x 5.5mm
13 USB-C Update Port
14 LAN1 / DMX IN
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Power Button: To turn the light on, press and hold for 1 second. To turn the light off, press and hold for 2 seconds. Double Tap the Power Button to Return to
the Main Screen. When on the Main Screen, single tap the Power Button to get to the Sub Status Screen. To change the power on mode, to energize with to turn on
when energized, without pressing the Power Button.
Output Button: Toggle the button to enable/disable the lamp output in manual mode operation. Users can change the color, intensity or effect of the light without
the changes affecting the environment before toggling the lamp back on. An Asterisk (*) appears in the top left corner of the screen whenever the Output Button is
not allowing lamp output.
Link Button: On CRMX: For RX, press and hold to unlink light. For TX, Single tap to send pairing signal. Double Tap to bring up Wireless Menu
Left / Minus Button: Decrease a value or navigate Left.
Right / Plus Button: Increase a value or navigate Right.
Enter / Save Button: Enter selection, Save Value.
Upgrade Port: USB-C Port for performing software updates with a USB-C Thumb Drive.
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MOUNTING R2
Option A Option B Option C Option D
Mount Dual Screw Baby Pin directly
to the light using 3/16 Hex wrench. Mount Dual Screw Baby Pin to Os- sium Rail Slider using 3/16 Hex
wrench for added convenience and
versatility.
Mount Rotator* using 5/32 hex
wrench directly to the light. Mount Rotator* using 5/32 hex wrench to Ossium Rail Slider for
added convenience and versatility.
*Rotators and other Ossium Mounting accessories sold separately.
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SCREEN INFORMATION LAYOUT
The Main Status Screen Of The Light Will Display All The Primary Information For Working With The Light.
1 “Output” Button Toggle Sign
2 Number of Pixels Configured
3 Control Status
4 Control Mode (DMX, Art-Net,
sACN,CRMX, Bluetooth, WiFi)
5 Profile and Number of Channels
6 Output Mode
7 Control Address
Output Button Indicator
Toggle the button to enable/disable lamp output for manual mode operation.
Number of Pixels
Shows the Number of Pixels selected in the Menu
Control Mode
Displays the current Control Mode of the light. DMX, Art-Net, sACN, CRMX (Wireless DMX), Bluetooth, Wifi
Profile Number
Displays the DMX Profile and Number of Channels the DMX Profile occupies based on the number of pixels set.
Output Mode
Displays HO=High Output, LO = Low Output, NO = Normal Output modes.
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Control Address
Displays the DMX address or IP address of the Light
SubStatus Screens
While viewing the Main Status Screen, a single tap of the Power Button will bring up a Sub-Status Screens with additional information. Additional presses of enter will
advance to the next screen.
1. Color Status Screen - Our Chromaticity Chart and output settings of the light. This displays the live Spectral distribution of the output of the light of Pixel 1 of
the Light. It also displays the Values of the light being produced based on the profile of the light: XY coordinates, RGB values, HSIC+
2. Wired Network information (Wired Art-Net or sACN mode) - When the light is set to recieve Art-Net or sACN, it will displays the IP and Subnet mask settings
and universe of the current network protocol being received. When the light is set to receive DMX, it will display the DMX refresh rate and the current DMX
status.
3. Wireless Network information (Wifi mode) - Displays the IP and Subnet mask settings and universe. In STA mode this screen will also display the SSID of the
network the fixture has joined. In AP mode this screen will show the fixture is broadcasting the SSID.
4. Hardware Status Screen - Displays all of the software installed on the fixture, Bootloader, Wifi Module, Timo2 Module and the internal temperature the fixture.
NOTE
The hardware status screen will display a Tif the Timo module needs a firmware update
NOTE
The hardware status screen will display an !if the Wifi module needs a firmware update
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Basic Specifications
Model Q25R2 Q50R2 Q100R2
Wattage Max 25 watts Max 50 watts Max 100 watts
Weight 1.76 lbs (0.8 kg) 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) 5.84 lbs (2.64 kg)
Dimensions 23 x 1.75 in
(584.2 x 44.5 mm)
46.9 x 1.75 in
(1161.7 x 44.5 mm)
90.86 x 1.75 in
(2307.8 x 44.5 mm)
Power Consumption 120v = 0.25 amp
240v = 0.13 amp
12v = 2.50 amp
24v = 1.30 amp
120v = 0.45 amp
240v = 0.25 amp
12v = 4.50 amp
24v = 2.30 amp
120v = 0.90 amp
240v = 0.50 amp
24v = 4.80 amp
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Manual Mode
GETTING STARTED
To Set The Intensity, Color Temp, +/- Green, Saturation And Hue:
1. Press or until desired function is shown on screen, and press to select.
2. The selection carets “> <” will move from the “> Function <” to the “> Value <”.
3. Press or to set the value. Press to save.
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4. The selection carets “> <” will move from the “> Value <” back to the “> Function <”.
5. For function items that have a submenu(s), selection asterisks “* *” will show instead of carets. Press to enter and navigate functions in the submenu.
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Status Lights
The Data and Wireless Status Lights can be various colors based on the connection type and status. Check that the light is in the correct wired and wireless
modes and that Status lights are enabled in the config.
Data Status Light
Solid LED – Data Received.
No Light – No Data Received or Status Lights turned off.
Blinking Data Light - Error with the data received.
Wireless Status Light
Solid LED – Connected to Wireless Device.
Slow Flashing – Light is paired with Wireless Device and connected, but
Transmitter is not receving data.
Fast Flashing – Light is connecting to Wireless Device or Lamp is paired with
Wireless Device but device not found.
No Light – Light is Not Paired with Wireless Device, Wireless Mode -> Off or
Status Lights turned off.
The Status LEDS can be disabled from the > Config MENU < Status LEDS >
The Status LEDs will always display while the display screen is active. If the Status LEDs are disabled they will turn off when the display screen turns off.
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Status Light Colors
The Status Lights on the lights are color coded to show what Mode and connection the light is in.The color of the Data Light shows the Type of Data that the light is
receiving. The color of the Wireless Light shows the light’s Wireless Signal protocol. The combination of the 2 LEDs will show the status of the light.
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