Springtree SlimPar 1812 RGBAW User manual

Springtree SlimPar
1812 RGBAW
USER MANUAL AND
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Table of Contents
1. Before You Begin
What is included.......................................................................................................................3
If parts are missing or damaged...............................................................................................3
Safety precautions....................................................................................................................3
2. Product Information
Description................................................................................................................................4
Features....................................................................................................................................4
3. Installation
Power supply.............................................................................................................................5
Mounting....................................................................................................................................5
Rigging......................................................................................................................................5
DMX linking...............................................................................................................................6
4. Operation
Touch buttons...........................................................................................................................6
Operating modes......................................................................................................................6
LED display menu.................................................................................................................7,8
5. Maintenance
Cleaning your Slimpar..............................................................................................................9
6. Technical Specications
Dimensions...............................................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................10
Contact us...............................................................................................................................10

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Before You Begin
What is included
When you open your package, there should
be three items inside of the box:
1. one Slimpar 1812 RGBAW
2. one Powercon power cord
3. one extra Powercon male
plug
*If any of these items is damaged or missing,
please contact Springtree Media Group immediately!
Safety precautions
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, do not expose this unit to moisture.
• Be sure that the local power outlet matches that of the required voltage for your unit
• Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken. Do not attempt
to remove or break off the ground prong from the electrical cord. This prong is used to
reduce the risk of electrical shock and re in case of an internal short.
• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.
• Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user serviceable parts inside. •
Never plug this unit into a dimmer pack.
• Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper ventilation. Allow about 6”
(15cm) between this device and a wall.
• This xture is intended for indoor use ONLY.
• During long periods of non-use disconnect the unit main power.
• Always mount this unit in a safe and stable matter.
• Keep this manual for as long as you own this product!
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Product Information
Description
The Slimpar 1812-RGBAW is a rugged,
aluminum die cast xture with 18 12 watt LED’s.
Offering Red, Green, Blue, Amber and White for
thousands of color variations and a bright warm white
that make it a favorite choice for places like churches
and theaters.
With over 10,000 color combinations as well as a
natural warm white, these xtures will deliver the punch that will set this facility apart from the rest.
Features
• Wide 45 degree beam angle
also available in 25 degrees (special order)
• Both professional 5 pin and three pin
XLR jacks
• Powercon in and out for simple daisy
chaining of the power (a Powercon power
cord is included as well as an extra
Powercon male plug)
• Ability to operate in 5 or 9 channel DMX mode
• Dual yoke for use as a oor base or traditional
pipe clamp
• Master/slave synchronization
• Color strobe
• LED operation menu with function buttons
• Electronic dimming from 0-100%
• Sound active mode
• DMX-512 protocol
• Daisy chain units together in DMX mode
• CE certication

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Installation
Power Supply
Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source voltage in your area matches the voltage
required for your lighting setup. Every unit is available in 100v and 240v version. Because line
voltage may vary from venue to venue, you should be sure your unit voltage matches the wall outlet
voltage before attempting to operate your unit.
* Always connect this product to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk
  ofelectrocutionorre.
*To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of nonuse completely
  disconnecttheproductfrompowerviabreakerorbyunpluggingit.
Mounting
The SlimPar 1812 may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for
ventilation around it. Operating in an insufciently ventilated room can lead to an overheating of the
device and may cause serious accidents. Keep a minimum distance of 0.5m around and above the
device. Do not operate this device with the top part of the housing opened. Before deciding on a
location, always make sure that it will be easy to access the unit for maintenance and programming
purposes. Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting this product can support its
weight. Please see the Technical Specications section of this manual for weight
information. When mounting this product overhead, always use a safety cable. Mount the xture
securely to a rigging point, whether an elevated platform or a truss.
Rigging
When rigging this product onto a truss, you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate
weight capacity. The bracket has a 13 mm hole, which is appropriate for this purpose.
When power linking multiple xtures, you must always consider the length of the power
linking cable and mount the xtures close enough for the cable to reach them.
The bracket knobs allow for directional adjustment when aiming the xture to the desired
angle. Only loosen or tighten the bracket knobs using your bare hands. Using tools
could damage the knobs. The double bracket yoke/mounting brackets/feet also serve as oor
support(s) or surface mounting.

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DMX Linking
A Slimpar can be connected to a DMX controller by either a 3-pin or 5-pin XLR cable, allow-
ing total control over one or more Slimpar lights. To do this, connect an XLR cable from the DMX-
input (labeled DMX IN) on your lighting unit to the DMX-output of the controller. Connect a second
light via its DMX-input to the rst unit’s DMX-output (labeled DMX OUT) to control and synchronize
muiltiple lighting units at once.
Powercon power cables
DMX IN
DMX IN DMX IN
DMX OUT DMX OUT
Operation
Touch buttons
There are four touch buttons on the back of a Slimpar unit: MENU, UP, DOWN, and ENTER.
Normally the LED will display the current DMX address code of the xture. Press UP and DOWN to
choose the desired function and press ENTER to conrm.
Operating modes
The Slimpar can operate in four modes:
• Auto mode- the unit will automatically chase through all of the different colors.
• Sound-active mode- the unit will react to sound, chasing through the built-in programs
• DMX control mode- this function will allow you to control each individual unit with a standard
DMX 512 controller
• Master-slave mode- one unit will work as the master in one of the above three modes, and
other units in the chain will work in sychronization towards the master

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LED display menu

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On the 5 channel mode, the Slimpar 1812 utilizes red, green, blue, white, and amber lights:
The 9 channel mode adds to it the strobe, dimmer, and color fade-in actions:
Macro

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Maintenance
Cleaning your Slimpar
Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning the internal and external optical lenses must be
carried out periodically to optimize light output.
1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe off the outside casing.
2. Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every 20 days.
3. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in.
*Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which
 theunitoperates(i.e.smoke,fogresidue,dust,dew).
 TechnicalSpecications
Dimensions:
12.4 in 10.4 in
4.4 in
9.5 in
7.9 in
45 ° angle lens 110 V

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 Ofcehours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30
AM to 5:00 PM CT
Telephone:
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E-mail:
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Website:
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Troubleshooting
Listed below are a few common problems that you may encounter
when using this product:
UnitnotrespondingtoDMX:
1. Check that the DMX cables are
connected properly and are
wired correctly. DMXoutputDMXinput
2. Check that all cables are connected to the right connectors; it does matter
which way the inputs and outputs are connected.
Unitdoesnotrespondtosound:
1. Quiet or high pitched sounds will not activate the unit. If problems are not
resolved, contact your dealer for service.
Contact us
Springtree Media Group would like to thank you for choosing our company for
your lighting needs! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.