Techni-Lux DE-Spider810 User manual

Spider810
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DE-Spider810
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Please read before operating fixture.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Save original packing and documentation for warranty, service and return issues.
Limited Warranty: This warranty covers defects or malfunctions in this equipment. This warranty lasts for
a period of one year from date of purchase. It is the owner’s responsibility to provide invoices for proof of
purchase, purchase date and dealer or distributor. If purchase date can not be provided, warranty period
will start at manufacture date. It is the sole discretion of Techni-Lux to repair or replace parts or
equipment. All shipping will be paid by purchaser. This warranty does not cover lamps, fuses, belts,
power semiconductors, relays, cleaning, standard maintenance adjustments or normal wear items or any
problem resulting from the following: improper wiring, incorrect voltage (including low or over voltage
conditions and lightning), abuse, misuse, improper maintenance or an act of God or damage resulting
from shipping. Warranty will be null and void if the product is altered, modified, misused, damaged, or
subjected to unauthorized repairs. Lamps are covered by relevant manufacturer warranty. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Any
liability for consequential and incidental damages is expressly disclaimed. No other warranty, expressed
or implied is made. Techni-Lux liability in all events is limited to, and shall not exceed, the purchase
price paid.
Returning equipment and Repairs: All returns must be accompanied by a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number and sent pre-paid. Contact the dealer or Techni-Lux directly to obtain an
RMA. The RMA number must be clearly listed on the shipping label. Due care must be exercised in
packing all merchandise to be returned. All repairs must be accompanied by a written explanation of the
claimed problem or error encountered. Techni-Lux is solely responsible for determining a product’s
eligibility for coverage under warranty. If returning for consideration of credit, all accessories and
documentation, original protective material and cartons must be included and the equipment, packing
and carton must be in new resalable condition. Credit for returned merchandise will be issued at the
lowest current price and is subject to a restocking fee. No returns accepted on discontinued items.
Techni-Lux is not responsible for merchandise damaged in transit and reserves the right to refuse any
return that is damaged by the carrier, not accompanied by a Return Authorization Number (RMA#) or
sent by freight collect.
Claims: All claims must be made within seven (7) days of receipt of merchandise. Any physical damage
must be reported to carrier upon receipt of merchandise.
Please record the following information for future reference:
Model Number (circle): DL-LEDPAR1C36O/B or DL-LEDPAR1C36O/S
Serial Number: ________________________________________
Dealer: ______________________________________________
Date of Purchase: ______________________________________
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Table of Contents
Specifications .............................................................................................................................4
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................5
Power...........................................................................................................................................5
Mounting .....................................................................................................................................5
Setup and Operation Modes......................................................................................................6
Control Panel Menu....................................................................................................................6
Control Panel Menu Table ........................................................................................................6
DMX Channel Layout..................................................................................................................8
7 Channel DMX Mode...............................................................................................................8
12 Channel DMX Mode.............................................................................................................9
DMX512 Control........................................................................................................................10
DMX Data Connection ............................................................................................................10
Data Terminator......................................................................................................................10
Adapter 5-to-3 pin ...................................................................................................................10
DMX Start Address .................................................................................................................11
Maintenance..............................................................................................................................11
Accessory Items (sold separately)..........................................................................................12
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................12
DMX-512 Background...............................................................................................................13

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Specifications
Fixture Overview
Motorized tilt with Dual Bars: Tilt: 85°
Multi- Colors via RGB color mixing
8 x 10W CREE 4 in 1 RGBW LEDs
Color Strobe
Electronic Dimming 0-100%
Auto with Master/Slave Modes
Sound to Light Mode
Precise DMX control using 7 or 12 channels
3 Pin DMX connectors
Segmented LED display menu for settings
Physical
Color Black
Size 16 x 9.25 x 6” (405 x 235 x 150 mm)
Weight 12.1 lb (5.5 kg)
Environmental
Location Indoor IP20
Max. ambient temperature 105°F (40°C)
Min. distance to flammable surface 3.3ft (1m)
Min. distance to illuminated surface 1ft (0.3m)
Electrical
Voltage Auto Ranging 90 - 250vAC, 50-60Hz
Rated Power 120W
Control
Digital Protocol USITT DMX512 (1990)
Channels 7 or 12
Data I/O 3 Pin XLR (Cannon)
Modes DMX512, Sound, or Master/Slave
Optics
Light Source 8 x 10W CREE 4 in 1 RGBW LEDs
Beam Angle 6.5°
Rigging
Orientation Any
Mounting Points Omega adaptor included, requires clamp

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Unpacking
Immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack and inspect the fixture to verify that all parts are
present and have been received in good condition. If any parts appear damaged from shipping
or the shipping carton shows signs of mishandling, notify the shipper immediately. Retain
carton and all packing material for inspection. In the event that the merchandise is to be
returned, the original carton and packing must be used. The customer will be billed for a new
carton and packing if merchandise is received without the original carton and packing.
Claims
Physical damage must be reported to the Freight Carrier or Shipping Company upon
receipt of merchandise. Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the Freight
Carrier or Shipping Company. It is the customer’s obligation in the event that
merchandise is received damaged, to notify the Freight Carrier or Shipping Company
immediately. All other claims not related to damage incurred during shipping must be
made to the Dealer or Distributor within 7 days of receiving merchandise.
Returns
Returned merchandise must be in the original packing with a Return Merchandise
Authorization number (RMA) clearly listed on the shipping label. Items sent by Freight
Collect or without a RMA number will be refused. Call your sales person and request a
RMA prior to shipping. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and
description of the nature of the return. Shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging is the customer’s responsibility. Customer will be charged additional shipping
charges to return products received in non original packing and or cartons.
Power
Do not apply power to the fixture until power source is verified.
For protection against electric shock, fixture must be connected to suitable earth ground.
Make sure fixture is disconnected from power mains before any service.
The listed power rating is its average wattage under normal conditions. All fixtures must be
powered directly from a switched circuit. This fixture cannot be run on a rheostat or dimmer
circuit even if used solely for a 0% to 100% switching. Before applying power to a fixture, check
that the fixture’s input voltage matches the power source voltage. Consult a qualified electrician
if there are any concerns about proper connection to power.
Mounting
Always consult a qualified professional when rigging. Consider access for routine maintenance
when selecting a mounting position. This fixture may be mounted in any position provided there
is adequate room for movement and ventilation. Mount the fixture securely using a mounting
clamp and a safety cable. This fixture features dual yokes making it useful for floor standing at
different angles. Always keep cords out of the way, thus preventing any trip hazards. Secure all
cables properly. Do not mount where the fixture will be exposed to rain, high humidity, extreme
temperature changes or restricted ventilation. Do not obstruct any vents.

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Setup and Operation Modes
The following refers to the different modes that are available on this fixture via the Control Panel
display. All functions are selectable from the display menu of the fixture.
Auto Mode: The unit will automatically chase through the different colors and
movements.
Sound control - The unit will react to sound, chasing through the built-in programs.
DMX Mode: Control of all functions with a standard DMX 512 controller.
Master/Slave Mode: One unit will be a Master in the one of the above three modes, other
units in the chain will work in synchronization with the designated master (1st unit in link).
Note:
Must set fixture be MASTER and confirm SOUND be ON to activate Music control
function
Must set fixture be MASTER to activate Stand-alone mode
DMX Mode: Operating through a DMX controller gives the user full control over all effects and
the freedom to create custom programs. To run unit in DMX mode, connect data via the 3 pin
XLR connection to any standard DMX controller. Set desired DMX start address following the
setup specifications that come with your DMX controller.
1. This function will allow you to control each individual unit’s traits with a standard DMX 512
controller.
2. The unit has two DMX Modes: 7Channel or 12Channel. Please see “DMX
channels/function/ description/ value” for the DMX traits.
Control Panel Menu
Control Panel Menu Table
Button Function
<MENU> Scrolls through the main menu and exits from the
current menu or function
<UP> Navigates upward through the menu list and
increases the numeric value when in a function
<DOWN> Navigates downward through the menu list and
decreases the numeric value when in a function
<ENTER> Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the
currently selected value in to the current function

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The following table describes the control panel’s menu options and settings.
Menu Description
DMX Address. Press Enter to select the start address value. Use the up/down keys to select
the desired start address. Press Enter to
confirm.
Select head operating direction,"_" is reversed, Use the up/down keys to
select,Press Enter to confirm
Function allows selection of desired operating mode 7 or 12 Channels. Use the up/down keys
to select,Press Enter to confirm
Function sets Master/Slave mode. Use the
up/down keys to select,Press Enter to confirm
Function activates Sound Control. Use the
up/down keys to select, Press Enter to confirm
Function selects if panel backlight stays ON/OFF. Use the up/down keys to
select,Press Enter to confirm
Function flips display between normal or upside. Use the up/down keys to select,Press
Enter to confirm
Function select manual operation. Use the up/down keys to select ON/OFF,Press Enter to
confirm

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DMX Channel Layout
This fixture features 2 different DMX Channel modes: 7 or 12. Using the 12 Channel
mode provides the most features, however it takes up the most channels of DMX. The
different channel assignments are shown below. Note that the channel order maybe
different for each of the modes.
7 Channel DMX Mode

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12 Channel DMX Mode

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DMX-OUT
1
2
3
- Ground
- Signal (-)
- Signal (+)
XLR Connector - Socket:
DMX-IN
1
2
3
- Ground
- Signal (-)
- Signal (+)
XLR Connector - Plug:
DMX512 Control
Fixtures require a "Start Address" from 1 to 512, setting the first DMX channel containing data
for the fixture (see DMX Background). Before addressing fixtures, consult the manual of the
system’s DMX controller to select a desirable addressing scheme. Valid Start Addresses range
from 1 to 512. Fixtures requiring more than one channel for control will read subsequent
channels up to the total number of channels required. Since this fixture requires a maximum of
6 channels of DMX, if set to a Start Address of 7 it would use data from channels: 7 and 8, 9,
10, 11, 12. Choose a Start Address so the channels used do not overlap with other fixtures. In
some cases, it may be desirable to set two or more same type fixtures to the same Start
Address. In this case, the fixtures will be slaved together and respond to the same data.
Because all fixtures see the same data, fixtures may be set to any address without concern for
the order they are connected by the DMX cables.
Note: For DMX to operate on this unit, all STANDALONE options must be set to Off.
DMX Data Connection
This fixture uses 3 pin XLR type connectors and shielded twisted
pair cable approved for EIA-422/EIA485 use. Fixtures are
connected in Daisy Chain topography: Connection is made from
the controller to the DMX-IN of the first light, then from the DMX-
OUT to the DMX-IN of the next light and so on. Only one data
source can be on a chain and no branching is allowed. The
physical order in which the fixtures are connected is not
important, use the most convenient.
Data Terminator
A Data Terminator can be connected to the DMX-OUT of the last
fixture to reduce the effects of signal noise; it is not required for all
installations. To make a Terminator, connect a 120-ohm ¼ watt
resistor across pin 2, Data Negative (S-) and pin 3, Data positive
(S+). A qualified technician can determine if a Data Terminator is
needed.
Adapter5-to-3 pin
Systems using 5 pin DMX interfaces can be accommodated by purchasing 3-to-5 pin
adapters or building adapter cables. Numbers designating each pin can be found on
connectors. Converting between the two XLR types is done in a pin-to-pin fashion.
Connect the shields to pin 1, then connect pin 2 to pin 2 and pin 3 to pin 3, regardless of
either connector’s gender or pin count. No connection is made to Pins 4 & 5.
5 Pin XLR (Plug)
Pin 1: GND(Sheild)
Pin 2: Signal(-)
Pin 3: Signal(+)
Pin 4: N/C
Pin 5: N/C
3 XLR (S )
Pin 1: GND(Sheild)
Pin 2: Signal(-)
Pin 3: Signal(+)
Pin ocket
5 Pin XLR (Socket)
Pin 1: GND(Sheild)
Pin 2: Signal(-)
Pin 3: Signal(+)
Pin 4: N/C
Pin 5: N/C
3 XLR (Plug)
Pin 1: GND(Sheild)
Pin 2: Signal(-)
Pin 3: Signal(+)
Pin

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DMX Start Address
To place the fixture in DMX mode, press the MENU key, then using the UP/DOWN keys
get to the Address Menu Option. Press ENTER and using the UP/DOWN buttons, set the
start address number for this particular unit in the DMX chain. Once selected, press
ENTER again to save your selection. More than one fixture may have the same start
address, but they will behave the same. Giving a unique start address that does not
overlap with any other units allows you to individually control that fixture’s features fully.
Never allow channels to overlap. You will need to select the number of channels you
wish the fixture to use first. Your choices are 3,4,5, or 6 channel modes. This will
determine the spacing of channels you will need to avoid overlapping of channels when
selecting your start addresses.
Example Select Start Addresses for 4 fixtures each requiring 6 channels of DMX (6
channel mode).
For this example, start with the first unit set to the first possible Start Address = 1. This fixture
occupies DMX channels 1 thru 6. The next DMX channel available for a Start Address is found
by adding the previous fixture’s Start Address to its channel requirement: 1+6=7. To maximize
channel usage, we will leave no empty channels between fixtures so the second Start Address is
set to DMX channel 7 and that fixture occupies channels 7 thru 12. The third fixture will be
addressed 7+6=13 and occupy channels 13 thru 18. The last fixture is addressed 13+6=19 and
will occupy channels 19 thru 24. Thus, 4 fixtures using 6 channels each have Start Addresses of
1, 7, 13 and 19 and the next free channel in the system is 19+6=25.
Maintenance
Make sure fixture is cool and disconnected from power mains before any service.
Weekly operating hours and environmental conditions will establish how often the fixtures need
cleaning. Fixtures should be cleaned and inspected at least once a month to maintain optimum
performance. Accumulation of dust and fog residue increases heat build up, can lead to
malfunctions, overheating and reduction in maximum light output, reduced fixture life and over
all performance. Before conducting any maintenance, disconnect fixture from power mains.
1) Disconnect fixture from power mains.
2) Use a vacuum with a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents and internal
components. If using an air compressor, use low pressures and extreme care to prevent
damaging any internal parts or effects.
4) Clean all optical elements when the fixture is cold. Use a soft lint free cotton cloth or tissue
and cleaner safe for plastics.
5) Inspect clamps and safety cables to ensure fixture is secure and safe.

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Accessory Items (sold separately)
Order Code Description
CLAMP-MEGA/B Mega Heavy Duty Aluminum Clamp – Black
CLAMP-CBHALF Half Cheeseborough Coupler 300kg Max Load
SAFETYCABLE18B Safety Cable Black 18”
SAFETYCABLE18S Safety Cable Silver 18”
CA-XLR3/5 Pre-made 5’ 3-pin XLR Cable
CA-XLR3/10 Pre-made 10’ 3-pin XLR Cable
CA-XLR3/25 Pre-made 25’ 3-pin XLR Cable
CA-XLR3/50 Pre-made 50’ 3-pin XLR Cable
CA-XLR3/100 Pre-made 100’ 3-pin XLR Cable
CO-XLR3M XLR Connector 3-pin Male
CO-XLR3F XLR Connector 3-pin Female
CO-XLRTERM3 XLR 3 Pin Data Terminator
CO-XLR3MTO5F XLR 3 Pin Male to 5 Pin Female Adapter
CO-XLR5MTO3F XLR 5 Pin Male to 3 Pin Female Adapter
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause / Solution
No Power Check for power on mains
Check main fuse and fuse holder
Erratic / No response to DMX Check Start Address
Check that unit is in expected channel Mode
Check data cables: connection and proper wiring
Incorrectly responds to DMX
Diagnostic technique: Set Start Address of
suspect fixture to same as working fixture. If
both units function correctly, issue maybe
programming.
Check Start Address
Check for overlapping addresses
Check Menu settings
Check that unit is in expected channel Mode
Power unit Off/On to reset fixture
Erratic / No response in Standalone SOUN, MAST or SLAV must be set to "On."
Check Scene/Chase is correctly setup in MANL
MANL is for configuring Scenes/Chases only
Only one Master per link, check Slave groups

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DMX-512 Background
DMX-512 is a digital data transmission standard developed by the United States Institute for Theater Technology
(USITT). It is designed to enable control of lighting equipment. DMX deals solely with the formatting of data for
transmission and does not dictate how the data is created or used.
Under DMX, signals are transmitted in much the same way a computer modem transmits data. The Data, divided
into channels, is "Framed" using a start bit, high (1), eight data bits and finally, two stop bits, both high (1). DMX
uses no parity to check the integrity of the signal. Instead, DMX relies on the ultra low probability of an error
occurring in the same place when the data is resent. The rate at which data is sent is fixed at 250k bps, almost
four and a half times faster that a 56k modem. This speed allows all data on a DMX chain to be updated more
than 44 times every second.
The transmitted data follows a specific format. DMX allows for 512 channels each with eight data bits, giving each
channel the possibility of 256 values. When a data "Packet" is sent, all channels are transmitted one after another.
Even if the data on a specific channel has not been changed, it must be sent. In a packet, a "start code" of all
zeros is sent before the data to identify the signal as a Standard DMX transmission. This start code is transparent
to the user and is handled by the controller.
The physical signals are transmitted using a twisted pair of wires and a common shield, a configuration called
Balanced. The controller and all receiving equipment are connected using a “Daisy Chain" connection. The signal
is jumped from the controller to a piece of DMX equipment. From there, the signal is jumped to the next piece of
equipment and so on until the last piece of equipment is connected. No branches are allowed and the signal does
not come back to the controller. The final piece of equipment will have only one cable connection. As a result, all
equipment connected to the chain will see exactly the same signal whether it is first or last. When connecting
equipment, no particular attention needs to be paid to the order in which the equipment is connected. Depending
on the conditions and equipment, a line terminator may be required. If there is any question, in most circumstances
the addition of a terminator will not degrade the signal. To make a terminator, attach a 120-ohm resistor between
the Signal Data Negative and Signal Data Positive pins of a connector in the last piece of equipment in the chain.
The DMX Standard uses 5 pin XLR connectors. However, it is common to see
fixtures with 3 pin XLR connectors as these types of balanced or “Lo-Z” cables
are common in the audio industry. In either case, pin numbers are the same
and carry the same signals.
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Pin Connection
1 Common (Shield)
2 Data Negative (S- or Cold)
3 Data Positive (S+ or Hot)
4 n/c (not used)
5 n/c (not used)