Varytec Arana LED User manual

User manual
Arana LED

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Table of content
1. Safety instructions........................................................................................................................... 3
1.1. FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION............................................................................3
2. Unpacking........................................................................................................................................ 4
3. Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1. Pros ......................................................................................................................................... 4
4. Operating......................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1. Menu........................................................................................................................................ 5
5. DMX Mode....................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1. Channel table........................................................................................................................... 6
6. Technical Data................................................................................................................................. 6

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1. Safety instructions
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This device is suitable for indoor use only.
•All modifications to the device will void the warranty.
•Repairs are to carry out by skilled personnel only.
•Use only fuses of the same type and original parts as spare parts.
•Protect the unit from rain and humidity to avoid fire and electric shocks.
•Make sure to unplug the power supply before opening the housing.
1.1.FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION
Be careful with heat and extreme temperature
Avoid exposing it to direct rays of the sun or near a heating appliance.
Not put it in a temperature below 41°F /5°C, or exc eeding 95°F /35°C.
Keep away from humidity, water and dust
Do not place the set in a location with high humidity or lots of dust.
Containers with water should not be placed on the set.
Keep away from sources of hum and noise
Such as transformer motor, tuner, TV set and amplifier.
To avoid placing on un-stable location
Select a level and stable location to avoid vibration.
Do not use chemicals or volatile liquids for cleaning
Use a clean dry cloth to wipe off the dust, or a wet soft cloth for stubborn dirt.
If out of work, contact sales agency immediately
If any troubles arise, remove the power plug soon, and contact an engineer for repairing.
Do not open the cabinet by yourself, it might result a danger of electric shock.
Take care with the power cable
Never pull the power cable to remove the plug from the receptacle, be sure to hold the plug.
When not using the device for an extended period of time, be sure to disconnect the plug
from the receptacle
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Important: Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to
warranty. The dealer will not accept liability for any resulting defects or
problems. Make sure the electrical connection is carried out by qualified
personnel. All electrical and mechanical connections have to be carried out
according to the European safety standards.
2. Unpacking
Please control carefully if the carton has suffered any damage. If this is the case, inform the transport
company immediately to ensure the guarantee. Make sure before usage the device does not show
any signs of damage and there is no danger for life and limb. If any parts are missing or there are
signs of damage inform your seller. In this case do not put the device into operation.
3. Introduction
Arana LED is an 11 channel DMX controllable LED effect.
The device can be operated in two different ways, either by a DMX controller or via Master-Slave
mode. Best results can be achieved by using fog machines or the like for visualizing the beams.
3.1.Pros
•Color strobe effect
•LED and Motor chaser (with variable speed)
•DMX 512 control
•3 operating modes: Auto, Sound To Light, Master-Slave
•High quality steppermotors
•Linkable with 3 pin XLR cables
•LED display with 4 buttons
•Mounting bracket included
•Very low heat generation and power consumption
•Can be used continuously due to very good fans

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4. Operating
4.1.Menu
Arana LED has a simple menu which will be explained in the following. Please read this chapter
carefully.
Addr DMX address entry
Press the Mode button until you see Addr on the display. Then press the ENTER
button to confirm the DMX address as well as the DMX mode. Now Axxx will be
displayed, whereas x stands for a figure of the address. Then you can set the desired
address with the UP/DOWN buttons. Press the Enter button again to activate the DMX
mode.
Auto In this menu the Auto mode can be chosen
Press the Mode button until Auto is displayed. Confirm with Enter,
then you will see Aut1 on the display. Press the ENTER button again to activate the
Auto mode.
Sound In this menu the Sound mode can be chosen
Press the Mode button until SoUd is displayed. Confirm with Enter,
then you will see SoU on the display. Press the ENTER button again to activate the
Sound mode.
SLAu In this menu the Master/Slave mode can be chosen
You can use the Master/Slave mode to rum several items together.
Press the Node button until SLAu is displayed. Confirm with Enter,
then you will see SLA on the display . Press the ENTER button again to activate the
Master/Slave mode.

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5. DMX Mode
In this function you can operate the device with a standard DMX controller.
Arana LED needs 11 DMX channels.
5.1.Channel table
Channel Value Control
CH1 0 – 255 Motor 1 / 0 – 57 steps
CH2 0 – 255 Motor 2 / 0 – 57 steps
CH3 0 – 255 Motor 3 / 0 – 57 steps
CH4 0 – 255 Motor 4 / 0 – 57 steps
CH5 0 – 255 Motor 5 / 0 – 57 steps
CH6 0 – 255 Motor 6 / 0 – 57 steps
CH7 0 – 255 Motor 7 / 0 – 57 steps
CH8 0 – 255 Motor 8 / 0 – 57 steps
CH9 0 – 255 Motor speed
CH10 0 – 255 LED Mode 1-25
CH11 0 – 255 Speed program
6. Technical Data
Description Tri color LED effect with 8 scanner heads
Light source 120 LEDs (40 x red, 32 x green, 48 x blue)
DMX channels 11
Voltage 120V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz
Power consumption 60W
Measurements 544 x 496 x 175 (mm)
Weight 10kg
Attention! There can be changes of the design and the manual without prior notice.
All data without guarantee!
Subject to modifications!

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Importer:
B & K Braun GmbH
Industriestraße 2
D-76307 Karlsbad
www.bkbraun.com
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