Rasha Arete PROFESSIONAL A Owner's manual

RASHA PROFESSIONAL A/S
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QUICK USER MANUAL
Arete

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Edition Notes
The Arete , User Manual Rev. 1 covers the description,
safety precautions, installation, programming, operation,
and maintenance of the Arete. Rasha released this edition
of the Arete User Manual in May 2023.
Trademarks
Rasha®Is a registered trademark of RASHA
PROFESSIONAL A/S. (D/b/a RASHA®or Rasha). The
RASHA® logo in its entirety including the RASHA®name
and the Globe with Rings, and all other trademarks in this
manual pertaining to services, products, or marketing
statements are owned or licensed by RASHA®. Any other
product names, logos, brands, company names, and other
trademarks featured or referred to within this document
are the property of their respective trademark holders.
Copyright
Notice
RASHA owns the content of this User Manual
in its entirety, including but not limited to
pictures, logos, trademarks, and resources.
© Copyright 2015 RASHA. All rights reserved.
Electronically published by Rasha in the United States of
America.
Manual Use
Rasha authorizes its customers to download and print this
manual for professional information purposes only. Rasha
expressly prohibits the usage, copy, storage, distribution,
modication, or printing of this manual or its content for
any other purpose without written consent from Rasha.
Document
Printing
For better results, print this document in color, on letter
size paper (8.5 x 11 in), double-sided. If using A4 paper
(210 x 297 mm), congure your printer to scale the content
accordingly.
Intended
Audience
Any person in charge of installing, operating, and/or
maintaining this product should completely read through
the guide that shipped with the product, as well as this
manual, before installing, operating, or maintaining this
product.
Document
Revision
The Arete User Manual Rev. 1 supersedes all previous
versions of this manual. Discard any older versions of
this manual and replace with this version. Go to www.
rashaprofessional.com for the latest version.
Author Date Editor Date
. 27/05/2023

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1. Before You Begin................................. 4
What Is Included .................................. 4
Claims .................................................. 4
Manual Conventions ............................ 4
Symbols ............................................... 4
Safety Notes......................................... 5
Personal Safety.................................... 5
Mounting And Rigging .......................... 5
Power And Wiring................................. 5
Operation ............................................. 5
2. Introduction.......................................... 6
Description ........................................... 6
Features ............................................... 6
Overview .............................................. 6
Dimensions .......................................... 7
3. Setup..................................................... 8
Power Supply ....................................... 7
AC Plug ................................................ 8
Fuse Replacement ............................... 8
Power Linking....................................... 8
DMX Linking......................................... 8
DMX Personalities................................ 8
Mounting .............................................. 9
Orientation............................................ 9
Rigging ................................................. 9
Procedure............................................ 9
4. Menu Map........................................... 10
Menu Map ..................................... 10-11
Control Panel Description .................. 12
DMX Channels ..............................13-22
Returns.............................................. 23
Contact Us ........................................ 24
Table of Contents

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What Is
Included
• Rasha Arete
• Edition to Trueone®
• DMX Cable
• Quick reference guide
Claims
Carefully unpack the product immediately
and check the box to make sure all the parts
are in the package are in good condition.
If the box or the contents (the product and included
accessories) appear damaged from shipping or show signs
of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Rasha.
Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may
Void your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents
for inspection.
For other issues, such as missing components or parts,
damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, le
a claim with Rasha within 7 days of delivery.
Manual
Conventions
Convention Meaning
1–512 DMX value range in number
Symbols
Symbols Meaning
Display
Flashing
DMX Single lost or disconnected
The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the DMX512 digital
data transmission protocol

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Safety Notes
Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These
notes include important information about the installation, usage, and
maintenance of this product. This product contains no user-serviceable
parts. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to
properly trained Rasha certied technicians. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs. All applicable local codes and regulations apply to
proper installation of this product.
Personal
Safety
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on. Always
disconnect this product from its power source before servicing. Always
connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Do not touch this product’s housing during operation because it may be
very hot.
Rigging
This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of re or shock, do
not expose this product to rain or moisture. (IP20) CAUTION: When
transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g. Cold
truck to warm humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal
electronics of the product. To avoid causing a failure, allow product
to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting it
to power. Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation,
at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces. Make sure there are
no ammable materials close to this product while it is operating.
Always carry
this product by the handles. Do not carry from the head. When hanging this
product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
Power And
Wiring
Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage
in accordance with the specications in this manual or on the product’s
specication label. Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat.
Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable.
Operation
Do not operate this product if you see damage to the housing, lenses,
or cables. Have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized
technician at once. To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve
its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the
product from power via breaker or by unplugging it. Do not cover the
ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating. Do not
aim this product toward the Sun. The lenses could concentrate the
solar energy and cause internal overheating. The maximum ambient
temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this product at a
higher temperature. In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this
product immediately!
The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the DMX512 digital data
transmission protocol