RIGEBA RG-ML80B-KEE8H36A User manual

EIGHT HEAD BEAM BAR
Guangzhou Geliang Lighting Technology Co.,Ltd
Tel:[phone]
www.rigelighting.com
RG-ML80B-KEE8H36A

CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3
3. FEATURES
3
4. GENERAL GUIDELINES
4
5. FIXTURE OVERVIEW
5
6. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
5
7. UNDERSTANDING DMX
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8. CONTROL BOARD
10
9. DMX CHANNEL TRAITS
12
10. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
14
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
15
12. 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
15
13. Disclaimer
16

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most innovative
and reliable lighting xtures on the market today! The Eight head beam bar has been
designed to perform reliably for years when the guidelines in this booklet are followed.
Please read and understand the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before
attempting to operate this unit, this xtures uses a unique lamp that has very specic
guidelines that must be strictly followed. This manual contains important information
regarding safety protocol that must be strictly adhered to at all times.
UNPACKING:
Thank you for purchasing the Eight head beam bar. Every Eight head
beam bar has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition.
Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping.
If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your unit for damage and be sure
all accessories necessary to operate the unit have arrived intact. In the event damage has
been found or parts are missing, please contact our customer support team for further
instructions. Please do not return this unit to your dealer without rst contacting customer
support at the number listed below.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT:
We provides a customer support line, to provide set up help
and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial
operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.rigelighting.com for any comments or
suggestions. For service related issue please contact us.
Voice:
[phone]/2/3
Fax:
[phone]/2/3
E-mail:
[email protected]
Forum:
www.rigelighting.com/net
Working Time:
(BeiJing Time)
Monday to Friday 08:00~12:00 13:30~17:30 18:30~20:30
Saturday 09:00~12:00 13:30~17:00
Note:
all the rest of China's holidays!
Warning!
To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this unitto
rain or moisture.
Caution!
There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs
yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty.

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Please do not discard the shipping carton in the trash. Please recycle
whenever possible.
Important: Damages caused by the disregard of the
instructions in this user manual are not subject to warranty.
●Never open this xture while in use!
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●During the initial operation of this xture, a light smoke or smell may emit from the
interior of the xture. This is a normal process and is caused by excess paint in the
interior of the casing burning off from the heat associated with the lamp and will
decrease gradually over time.
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●This device falls under protection-class 1. Therefore it is essential that the device
be grounded properly.
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●All electrical connections should be performed by a qualied electrician.
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●Be sure the available voltage matches the voltage requirements of the unit.
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●Be sure the power cord is never crimped or damaged. If the power cord is
damaged, replace it immediately with a new one of similar power rating.
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●Always disconnect from main power before performing any type of service or any
cleaning procedure.
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●Only handle the power cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the wire
portion of the cord.
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●This xture is designed for use indoors. Use of this xture outdoors will void the
manufactures warranty.
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●Please be aware that damages caused by manual modications to the device are
not subject to warranty.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Eight head beam bar is an extremely sophisticated piece of electronic
equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important to follow the
guidelines in this manual.We will not accept responsibility for damages
resulting from the misuse of this xture due to the disregard of the
information printed in this manual.
1) Always be sure that the fan and the air inlets remain clean and are never blocked.
Allow about 6” (15cm) between this xture and other devices or a wall to allow for
proper cooling.
2) Be sure to unplug the Eight head beam bar from the power outlet before performing
any service related issues.
3) Never look directly into the lamp beam. You risk injury to your retina, which may
induce blindness.
4) For safe operation, follow the Installation guide described in chapter two of this
manual. Operating the Eight head beam bar without suited safety aids such as
safety cables or clamps can increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
5) Only qualied and certied personnel should perform installation.
6) When mounting this xture, use only the original rigging parts included with this
xture. Any structural modication will void the original manufactures warranty and
may increase the risk of damage and/or personal injury.
7) To reduce the risk of re or shock, do not expose this xture to rain or moisture.
8) Do not attempt to operate this xture if the power cord has become damaged or
frayed.
Important Notice:
Damages resulting from the disregard of safety and general user
instructions found in this user manual are not subject to any warranty claims.
3. FEATURES
●Irradiation angle (0-230°)±1°
●3 operation mode: DMX controlled, stand alone, or sound activated
●3 DMX Modes:
»9 Channel
»12 Channel
»36 Channel
●Strobe effect
●Electronic Power Supply (AC 100V-240V~, 50Hz/60Hz)
●Fresnel lens
●High power Cree LEDs ,RGBW 4IN1 10W/pcs

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4. GENERAL GUIDELINES
This xture is a professional lighting effect designed for use on stage, in nightclubs, in
theatres, etc. Do not attempt operation or installation without a proper knowledge on how
to do so.
This xture was designed for indoor use only.
Consistent operational breaks may ensure that the xture will function properly for many
years to come.
Do not shake the xture around. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
While choosing an installation location, please be sure that the xture will not be exposed
to extreme heat, moisture or dust. The minimum distance between the xture and a wall or
at surface should be at least 1 meter (about 3.5ft).
Always install the xture with an appropriate safety cable. When installing the xture in a
suspended environment always be sure to use mounting hardware no less than M10 x 25
mm, also be sure the hardware is insert in the pre-arranged screw holes in the base of the
xture.
When using the quick release “Omega” cam-lock system, be sure the quick lock fasteners
are locked in the quick lock holes correctly.
Do not attempt to operate this xture until you have familiarized yourself with its functions.
Do not permit operation by persons not qualied for operating this type of theatrical xture;
most damages are the result of operations by nonprofessionals.
Please use the original packaging to transport the xture in for service.

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5. FIXTURE OVERVIEW
6. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
Cautions:
For added protection mount the xtures in areas outside walking paths, seating areas, or in
areas were the xture might be reached by unauthorized personal.
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minimum point load of 10 times the device’s weight.
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Fixture installation must always be secured with a secondary
safety attachment, such as an appropriate safety cable.
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Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing,
or servicing the xture.
Mounting
The Eight head beam bar is fully operational in two different mounting positions, hanging
upside-down from a ceiling, or set on a at level surface. Be sure this xture is kept at least
0.5m away from any ammable materials (decoration etc.). Always use and install the
supplied safety cable as a safety measure to prevent accidental damage and/or injury in
the event the clamp fails.
Mounting points
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, including amongst others calculating
working load limits, a ne knowledge of the installation material being used, and periodic
safety inspection of all installation material and the xture. If you lack these qualications,
do not attempt the installation yourself. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.
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Be sure to complete all rigging and installation procedures before
connecting the main power cord to the appropriate wall outlet.
Clamp Mounting
The Eight head beam bar provides a unique mounting bracket assembly that integrates the
bottom of the base, the included “Omega Bracket,” and the safety cable rigging point in one
unit (see the illustration below). When mounting this xture to truss be sure to secure an
appropriately rated clamp to the included omega bracket using a M10 screw tted through
the center hole of the “omega bracket”. As an added safety measure be sure to attached at
least one properly rated safety cable to the xture using on of the safety cable rigging point
integrated in the base assembly
Securing the Eight head beam bar
Regardless of the rigging option you choose for your Eight head beam bar always be
sure to secure your xture with a safety cable. The xture provides a built-in rigging point
for a safety cable on the hanging bracket as illustrated above. Be sure to only use the
designated rigging point for the safety cable and never secure a safety cable to a carrying
handle.
7. UNDERSTANDING DMX
DMX-512:
DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used by most
lighting and controller manufactures as a form of communication between intelligent
xtures and controllers. DMX allows all makes and models of different manufactures to
be linked together and operate from a single controller. This is possible as long as all
the xtures and the controller are DMX compliant. A DMX controller sends the DMX data
instructions to the xture allowing the user to control the different aspects of an intelligent
light. DMX data is sent out as serial data that travels from xture to xture via data “IN” and

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data “OUT” XLR terminals located on the xtures (most controllers will only have output
jacks).
DMX Linking:
To ensure proper DMX data transmission, always use proper DMX
cables and a terminator. When using several DMX xtures try to use the shortest cable
path possible. Never split a DMX line with a “Y” style connector. The order in which the
xtures are connected in a DMX line does not inuence the DMX addressing. For example;
a xture assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in the DMX chain, at the
beginning, at the end, or anywhere in the middle. The DMX controller knows to send data
assigned to address 1 to that xture no matter where it is located in the DMX chain. The
Eight head beam bar can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The Eight head beam bar
is a 23-channel DMX xture (23 default, can also be 21 or 34). The DMX address is set
electronically using the controls on the LCD menu.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/Slave
Operation):
Your xture and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin or 5-pin XLR
connector for data input and data output (the gure on the next page is of a 3-Pin XLR
connector). If you are making your own cables, be sure to use two conductor shielded
digital DMX cable rated at 120 ohms; this cable is designed for DMX transmission and
may be purchased from your Elation dealer or at most professional lighting retailers. Your
cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable.
Also, remember that a DMX line must be daisy chained and cannot be split, unless using
an approved DMX splitter .
Be sure to follow the above gure when making your own cables. Do not use the ground
lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or
allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the
shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
DMX-512 control connection
Connect the provided XLR cable to the female 3-pin XLR output of your controller and the
other side to the male 3-pin XLR input of the moving head (Please refer to the diagram

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below.). You can chain multiple moving heads together through serial linking. The cable
that should be used is two conductor, shielded DMX cable with XLR input and output
connectors. Always be sure daisy chain your in and out data connections, never split or “Y”
your DMX connections unless you are using an approved DMX splitter .
DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator
A DMX terminator should be used in all DMX lines especially in longer runs. The use of
a terminator may avoid erratic behavior in your DMX line. A terminator is a 120 ohm 1/4
watt resistor that is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA +
and DATA -). This xture is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last xture in your
daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a line terminator (Elation part: DMX T PACK) will
decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR connectors for DATA
transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR xtures may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX
line. When inserting standard 5-pin XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must
be used, these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The following chart
details a proper cable conversion.
Fixture DMX addressing
All xtures should be given a DMX starting address when using a DMX controller, so the
correct xture responds to the correct control signal. This digital starting address is the
channel number from which the xture starts to “listen” to the digital control information
sent out from the DMX controller. The allocation of this starting DMX address is achieved
by setting the correct DMX address on the digital display located on the base of the xture.
You can set the same starting address for all xtures or a group of xtures, or set different
address for each individual xture. Be advised that setting all you xtures to the same DMX
address will subsequently control all xtures in the same fashion, in other words, changing
the settings of one channel will affect all the xtures simultaneously.
If you set each xture to a different DMX address, each unit will start to “listen” to the