elektraLite RGBA Dazer User manual

Elektralite

RGBA Dazer

(Version 2).

USER MANUAL

Elektralite (a division of Group One),

70, Sea Lane, Farmingdale, NY11735, U.S.A.

T. +1 (631)-396-0184. F. +1 (631)-396-0190

WWW.MYELEKTRALITE.COM

1. Unpacking

Thank you for choosing the Elektralite RGBA Dazer fixture. For your own safety, please read this manual before installing the fixture. This manual covers important information on installation and applications. Please keep this manual for future reference.

To keep this simple, we are going to refer to the fixture as the Elektralite RGBA Dazer throughout the manual.

The Elektralite RGBA Dazer fixture uses 36 high powered 5 watt leds in a balanced arrangement giving incredible output.

Please unpack it carefully and check whether it was damaged in shipping.

The following items should be in the box with the fixture:- Gel frame, safety glass and safety cable.

2. Safety Instructions.

This device has left the factory in perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this user manual. The

Elektralite RGBA Dazer

is a high voltage fixture. Be careful when dealing with high voltages.

Please read this manual. If you do not read this manual and damages occur to the Elektralite RGBA Dazer, then it could void the warranty.

During shipping, the Elektralite RGBA Dazer may have been exposed to high temperature changes or humidity changes.

So, as a precaution, do not switch the Elektralite RGBA Dazer on immediately. Condensation can damage the Elektralite

RGBA Dazer

so leave the Elektralite RGBA Dazer switched off until it has reached room temperature. The Elektralite

RGBA Dazer

is an INDOOR operational fixture. Do not operate this fixture outdoors or anywhere there is high humidity.

The electric connection must carry out by a qualified person and it is absolutely essential that the Elektralite RGBA Dazer be grounded. So under no circumstances break off the ground pin on the Edison plug or use the fixture where a ground is not present. A ground pin, like the fuse for the Elektralite RGBA Dazer is there for safety.

Always disconnect the Elektralite RGBA Dazer from the power source, when the fixture is not in use or before cleaning it.


Never pull out the Edison plug out by just pulling on the power cord itself.

Please keep the Elektralite RGBA Dazer away from children and the general public. Please be intelligent and use common sense when operating the Elektralite RGBA Dazer.

3. General Guidelines.


is a lighting fixture for professional use on stages, in clubs, theatres, churches etc.


should only be operated at between 120 to 240 volts and only indoors.


should not be operated 24/7 (24 hours a day; 7 days a week). Elektralite RGBA Dazer needs operation breaks to ensure that it will work for a long time without problems. Please do not shake the Elektralite RGBA

Dazer

and avoid using brute force when installing or operating it.

When choosing the location to install the Elektralite RGBA Dazer, please make sure that it is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust and never install it outdoors. Make sure that the fixture has a good amount of free space around it for air flow. Do not install it in a confined space or have insulation around the fixture. The minimum distance between the


and the illuminated surface must be more than 3 feet.

Always mount the Elektralite RGBA Dazer with an appropriate safety cable.

Operate the Elektralite RGBA Dazer only when you are familiar with the features on the fixture. Do not permit operation by persons not qualified.

All modifications to the Elektralite RGBA Dazer will invalidate the warranty. There are absolutely no exceptions.

If Elektralite RGBA Dazer is operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, Elektralite RGBA Dazer maybe damaged and the guarantee will be void

4. Installation

Please ensure that the Elektralite RGBA Dazer is hung using the appropriate "C" clamp or half cheeseboro. A safety chain or cable should also be used as a secondary point of holding the fixture in case the clamp comes loose. Never hang the fixture without a safety chain or cable. Make sure the Gel frame (Gel holder) is clipped into position correctly and cannot come loose.

If you are not qualified or have any doubts about hanging the Elektralite RGBA Dazer then do NOT hang it.

Do not clamp the safety cable to the U bracket or clamp. That is not a secondary safety point.

A secondary safety point is any point that will adequately hold the Elektralite RGBA Dazer if the "C" clamp or half cheesboro fails. Then the safety cable would be the backup and stop the fixture from falling to the ground. So do NOT fix the safety cable to the same place that the "C"clamp is attached

5. Grounding.

Always make sure that there is sufficient grounding (earth) for the fixture. This is not only imperative within the circuit that the fixture is being connected to, but also make sure there is sufficient grounding into the building. All fixtures regardless of manufacturer have a surge at initial “turn-on”. Once initial “turn-on” is complete, the surge current (per fixture) will travel down the ground. While each 20 Amp circuit may have the correct size of ground wire, the ground input to the building and/or electrical panel may not be sufficient for the job. Please review this with the electrical contractor. The elektraLite

RGBA Dazer

has a surge current over and above its operating current of approximately 1 Amp at 120 volts. Lack of a sufficient ground cable into the building or on the individual circuits can cause severe damage to the fixture and this is not covered under the warranty.

6. DMX-512 Control Connection

Connect an XLR cable to the female 5-pin XLR output of your Elektralite CP 20 or other DMX controller. The other end should be connected to the male 5-pin XLR input of the Elektralite RGBA Dazer. Then daisy-chain out of the first


into the next Elektralite RGBA Dazer or other dmx device. Never “Y” split the DMX connection.

If you need more cable, then it should be two core, screened cable fitted with a 5 pin XLR input and output connector. Please refer to the diagram below

5

4

3

2

1

DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator

For installations where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or is in an electrically “noisy” environment, it is recommended that a DMX terminator is used. This helps prevent corruption of the digital control signal. The DMX terminator is simply a 5 pin XLR plug (male) with a 120 Ω resistor connected between pins 2 and 3. It is then plugged into the output

XLR socket of the last Elektralite RGBA Dazer or other dmx device in the chain. Please see illustration below.

5

4

3

2

1

120

Ω

7. Menus in the fixture.

Root Menu Sub Menu 1 Sub Menu 2

STAT (STATIC LOOK) R(ED) 0-255

AUTO (AUTOMATIC) AT 01 THROUGH TO AT10

PR 01 THROUGH TO PR10

RUN DMX

SLAV(E)

DMX

PERS (PERSONALITY)

ASSIGN DMX CHANNEL

STAG(E)

ARC1

1-512

AR1

AR1

HSV

EDIT

(MAKING OWN AUTO

PR01

PR02

SCENES) PR03

SC01 THROUGH TO SC99

SC01 THROUGH TO SC99

SET UPLD Password required See 16. KEY

DV

RGBA

DIM

ID

CAL1 WT01 THROUGH TO WT11

CAL2 RGBA

KEY OFF

ON

8. Static Look.

The Elektralite RGBA Dazer can be set to a single static look quickly.

Use the Menu button to get to STAT.

Press Enter.

The next screen will read R000. This is addressing the RED leds.

If Red is to be in the static look, then use the ↑ or ↓ to increase the value of the red.

Numbers are expressed in DMX values so 0 is no output and 255 is highest output.

Press Enter to save the value.

The screen will automatically advance to the next color Green.

If Green is to be in the static look, then use the ↑ or↓ to crease the value of green.


The screen will automatically advance to the next color Blue.

If Blue is to be in the static look, then use the ↑ or↓ to crease the value of blue.


The screen will automatically advance to the next color Amber.

If Blue is to be in the static look, then use the ↑ or↓ to crease the value of blue.


The screen will automatically advance to the strobe function.

If the strobe function is to be in the static look, then use the ↑ or↓ to crease the value of strobes flash rate.


This is the last entry and the static look is complete. Pressing the Enter key just continues around if you need to make fine adjustments to the color of the static look.

Do not press MENU as this will get you out to the Root directory and out of the static look.

9. Auto Programs.

The Elektralite RGBA Dazer can be set to run some inbuilt programs.

There are two types of programs in the Elektralite RGBA Dazer

AT 01 to AT10 are fully pre-programmed and cannot be altered.

PR01 to PR10 are pre-programmed and can be edited

To run a program use the Menu button to get to AUTO.

Press ENTER.

Use the ↑ or ↓ key to get to the program. Press Enter.

The program will start running.

10. Run Mode.

Run allows the fixture to operate in either DMX or Slave operation.

Using the Menu button in the root menu go to RUN.

Press Enter to get to DMX mode. To get to SLAV mode use the ↑ or ↓

And press enter to save this setting.

11. DMX 512 Setting (address).

Sets up the address for the dmx.

Using the Menu button in the root menu go to DMX

Press Enter to get into DMX menu and the display will read the current dmx channel.

The display will read for example d.001

This means the fixture's current address is 001

To change it, use the ↑ or ↓ buttons to get to the correct address.

Press Enter to save the dmx address. The display will momentarily display the word "OK" and then go back to the DMX menu.

To exit out to the root directory, use the menu button.

12. Fixture Personality.

There are several different choices on how the fixture will operate.

What these "Personalities" do in terms of their channel assignments is detailed in the tables on pages 12 and 13.

To change a Personality use the Menu button to get to PERS

Press Enter then using the ↑ or ↓ buttons go to the personality required.

Press Enter to save the Personality.

The one Personality not defined in the tables is STAG. STAG is short for STAGE and it is the full dmx number of channels as detailed in the DMX Channel Assignments shown on pages 12 and 13. The full dmx number of channels is 11.

13. ID Address.

An Elektralite RGBA Dazer can be addressed (controlled) through the dmx or instead it can have its own unique ID address.

There are a total of 255 different ID addresses from 1 to 255.

To set up the address for a fixture, use the Menu button in the root menu go to ID

Press Enter and then using the ↑ or ↓ buttons,to select the ID address.

Press Enter to save the address.

For the ID address to work you must chose a personality that uses the ID. For example STAG or AR1d.

This allows you to access the ID address system on channel 4.

Set the DMX address to d.001 for the fixture. So if ID address 123 is chosen then go to channel 4 on the lighting board and set the level at 123. You will then be controlling only fixture(s) with ID address 123.

14. Edit

The Edit function allows the 10 of the inbuilt programs to be edited and customized.

The programs that can be edited are PR01 through PR10.

Each of the programs can have up to 99 scenes (SC01-SC99).

Each scene has 5 components that can be edited on the fixture.

They are the Red leds, the Green leds, the Blue leds, the time the scene is "played" and whether the scene has a crossfade or just "snaps" in.

In the edit menu, the following is the flow diagram for programming.

EDIT→PR01→SC01→R001-R255 (Red)

↓

G000-G255 (Green)

↓

B000-B255 (Blue)

↓

A000-A255 (Amber)

↓

T000-T255 (Time the scene is "active".

001=1 second. 255=255 seconds).

↓

F000-F255 (Fade time for the scene.

001=1 second. 255=255 seconds).

→ = Enter and ↓ = Enter in the flow diagram above.

When a component is chosen, for example the Red, the display will automatically show the current dmx value. The fixture will output the color that the RGBA is set to for that scene.

Use the ↑ or ↓ buttons to change the value of the output for that color. Once the correct value is found for the Red (for example R165), pressing Enter automatically advances to the next component which is G (Green). Press enter if the Green dmx value is to remain the same or use the ↑ or ↓ buttons to change. This process is repeated for Blue, Amber, Time and

Fade. Pressing Menu at any time will exit out of the Edit function.

So if the Program is just 4 scenes long how do you stop the fixture from going ad nauseam through all 99 scenes? Once the last scene is programmed then the scene following must be adjusted so all components are at 0. So R must be at R000,

G at G000, B at B000,T at T000 and finally F at F000.

15. SET.

(Set has several Sub Menus which allow functions to be used).

1). UPLD. Custom programs can be uploaded from a master fixture into a slave fixture.

First:- connect the fixtures to power and have a dmx cable going from the Master (dmx out) to the Slave (dmx in).

Second:- using the Master fixture. Go through the Root Menu until Set. Press Enter and then use the ↑ or ↓ buttons to get to

UPLD. Press Enter. The display will have 4 dots across the bottom. The password needs to be entered. The password is the following sequence using the ↑ and ↓ buttons.

↑ ↓ ↑ ↓ press Enter once complete. The upload with start immediately.

The upload average time for transmission is about 30 seconds.

While the upload is in progress the display will be flashing in YELLOW.

Once upload is complete and successful the word END will appear in green

If there is a problem, red will be the color noted.

Several fixtures maybe linked together in the master/slave scenario and programmed simultaneously.

2). REST

This resets all values to their default.

Go through the Root Menu until Set. Press Enter and then use the ↑ or ↓ buttons to get to REST. Press Enter. The display will have 4 dots across the bottom. The password needs to be entered. The password is the following sequence using the ↑ and

↓ buttons.

↑ ↓ ↑ ↓ press Enter once complete. The display will read OK followed by a return to the REST sub menu. The Menu button will need pressing to return to the Root Menu. Only once at the Root Menu will the dmx control function. Please note the Reset also takes the dmx address back to 001.

3).ID.

ID must be turned ON for it to work from the lighting controller.

So, if in STAG mode you want dmx channel 11 (the ID) to work, it must be turned on in this submenu.

Go through the Root Menu until ID. Press Enter and then use the ↑ or ↓ buttons to get to either OFF or ON. Once chosen, press Enter to save the setting and then Menu to exit out back to the Root Menu.

4). DIM

The Dim function allows different Dimmer curves to be chosen. There are 5 choices.

Choice 1 :- this is Dim off. The Dimmer curve is 0 which means any change in dimmer level is instantaneous.

Choice 2:- Dim 1. The dimmer curve has the shortest fade in and fade out time.

Choice 3:- Dim 2. The dimmer curve has the 2 nd

shortest fade in and fade out time.

Choice 4:- Dim 3. The dimmer curve has the 3 rd

shortest fade in and fade out time

Choice 5:- Dim 4. The dimmer curve has the longest fade in and the fade out time.

To access the DIM function go through the Root Menu until DIM is found. Press Enter and then use the ↑ or ↓ buttons to get to the DIM choice required.

Please note the DIM function under the Set menu in the fixture does not work when in the STAG mode.

When is STAG mode you can operate/access the DIM function directly through channel 10 on your lighting controller.

5).RGBA

The RGBA setting allows the ability to calibrate the white achieved when mixing RGBA.

When RGBA is set to OFF, the output when Red, Green, Blue and Amber is at maximum is 255 for all four colors. By definition this combination produces a white with a blue tinge which affects all other colors if cameras and other video equipment are

"keyed" to this.

When RGBA is set to ON, the output can be white balanced to whatever looks good on camera, for example. It also serves to balance the white into a "warm" white which makes people look a lot better when they are in the light!

See Cal 2, for how to calibrate the white when the RGBA is turned ON.

To turn RGBA either OFF or ON, go through the Root Menu until RGBA. Press Enter and then use the ↑ or ↓ buttons to get to either OFF or ON. Once chosen, press Enter to save the setting and then Menu to exit out back to the Root Menu.

6). DV

The DV setting allows the ability of the leds to not flicker when using video camera.

The choices are NTSC or PAL. NTSC is the USA system.

To set the DV setting, go through the Root Menu until DV. Press Enter and then use the ↑ or↓ buttons to get to either NTSC or

PAL. Once chosen, press Enter to save the setting and the Menu to exit back to the Root Menu.

16. KEY

The Key function is an access password for the fixture. The KEY can be turned OFF or ON which then deactivates or activates the password.

To set the KEY go through the Root Menu until KEY, press Enter and use the ↑ or ↓ to set the KEY to either OFF or ON. If the

Key

is turned ON then a password is required to go into sensitive Menus and to change functions.

The password is ↑ ↓ ↑ ↓ (Up + Down + Up + Down)

17. Glass front plate.

Certain fixtures come with a glass plate. This glass plate fits onto the front of the leds. It slots in the gel frame holder and the clip latches the plate into position.

18. The Personalities of the RGBA Dazer.

(for the personality STAG please refer to the DMX channel assignments on pages 12 & 13.

STAG

uses all 11 channels as shown in the dmx channel assignment table).

ARC1

1 0-255 RED

2 0-255

3 0-255

GREEN

BLUE

201-255

AR1 D

1 0-255

AR1 S

4

0-50

51-100

101-150

151-200

2 0-255

3 0-255

5

4 0-255

0-50

51-100

101-150

151-200

201-255

1 0-255

2 0-255

3 0-255

6

4 0-255

5 0-255

0-50

51-100

101-150

151-200

201-255

Linear dimmer speed（DIM=OFF） nonlinear speed1（DIM1） nonlinear speed 2（DIM2） nonlinear speed 3（DIM3） nonlinear speed 4（DIM4）

RED

GREEN

BLUE

Linear dimmer speed（DIM=OFF） nonlinear speed 1（DIM1） nonlinear speed 2（DIM2） nonlinear speed 3（DIM3） nonlinear speed 4（DIM4）

RED

GREEN

BLUE

STROBE


ARC2

ARC2+D

5

1 0-255

2 0-255

3 0-255

4 0-255

0-50

51-100

101-150

151-200

201-255

1 0-255

2 0-255

6

3 0-255

4 0-255

5 0-255

0-50

51-100

101-150

151-200

201-255

ARC2+S

1 0-255

2 0-255

3 0-255

4 0-255

5 0-255

7

6 0-255

0-50

51-100

101-150

151-200

201-255

RED

GREEN

BLUE

AMBER

Linear dimmer speed（DIM=OFF） nonlinear speed 1（DIM=1） nonlinear speed 2（DIM=2） nonlinear speed 3（DIM=3）

Nonlinear speed 4（DIM=4）

RED

GREEN

BLUE

AMBER

Linear dimmer speed（DIM=OFF）

Nonlinear speed 1（DIM1）



Nonlinear speed 4 (DIM4)

RED

GREEN

BLUE

AMBER

STROBE


HSV

4

1 0-255

2 0-255

3 0-255

0-50

51-100

101-150

S saturation level

Linear dimmer speed（DIM=OFF） nonlinear speed 1（DIM1） nonlinear speed 2（DIM2）

151-200

201-255 nonlinear speed 3（DIM3） nonlinear speed 4（DIM4）

19. DMX Channel Assignments.

1

2

3

4

5

Grand Master for RGBA

RED

Leds (or chase speed when anyone of PR01 thru PR10 in Ch08 is operational)

GREEN

Leds (or cross fade time when anyone of PR01 thru PR10 in Ch08 is operational)

Blue

Leds

Amber Leds

0-255

0-255

0-255

0-255

0-255

0-010

011

012-050

Crossfade Red 255→000 Green 000→255

Crossfade Green 255→000 Blue 000→255 051-090

Crossfade Red 000→255 Blue 255→000 091-130

Crossfade Red 255→000

Amber

000→ 255 131-150

Crossfade Blue 000→255

Amber

255→ 000

Snap to Red 255 Green 255 Blue 255

Amber

255

Snap to White 1 (approximately 3200⁰K)











AT 01 (Automatic program 01)










PR01 (programmable Automatic program 01)



000-255

000-040

041-070

071-080

081-090

091-100

101-110

111-120

121-130

131-140

141-150

151-160

161-170

171-180

181-190

151-170

171-200

201-205

206-210

211-215

216-220

221-225

226-230

231-235

236-240

241-245

246-250

251-255

20. DMX Channel Assignments (Cont.)

8 (cont) PR04 (Programmable Automatic program 04)

9

PR05 (Programmable Automatic program 05)






Dim 00 (straight line dimmer)

Dim 01 (dimmer curve 1. Shortest fade time)

Dim 02 (dimmer curve 2. 2 nd

Shortest fade time)

Dim 03 (dimmer curve 3. 3 rd Shortest fade time)

Dim 04 (dimmer curve 4. Longest fade time)

191-200

201-210

211-220

221-230

231-240

241-250

251-255

000-009

010-069

070-129

130-189

190-255

10 All fixtures are address 000

ID 01 through 255 correspond to dmx addresses 001 through 255 respectively 001-255

21. Cleaning and maintenance.

Now ignoring maintenance and cleaning is very good way of creating problems "down the road" and many companies and installations do just that. However the net result is, no matter what the fixture, premature failure!

Changing the oil in a car most people do on a regular basis.

So with the fixtures, regular maintenance is an excellent practice, if you want the fixtures to last.

So what is the maintenance for the Elektralite RGBA Dazer?

Clean the fan! That’s really it!

Use a small vacuum cleaner and suck the dust and “fur balls” out.

Do not use a can of co². That will just blast the dust and dirt everywhere!

The fan keeps the LEDs cool and keep the electronics cool too.

Without the fan working efficiently and dust free, the fixtures will fail and that will be a lot more costly than having someone vacuum the fixtures on a regular basis.

How often should the fan be cleaned? It depends on where the fixtures are; in a very dusty atmosphere once a week. So check the fan on a regular basis, it may not need cleaned every week but a quick “visual inspection” should be done.

The front plastic cover for the lenses should be cleaned so the light output is maintained. Use only a moist lint-free cloth.

Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the fixture.

22. Technical Specification.



Operating voltage 100 – 250v



Frequency 50 – 60 Hertz



36 x 5 watt leds



200

Elektralite is a division of Group One. Group One and its divisions are constantly improving their product range and we reserve the right to make changes without prior notice.

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elektraLite RGBA Dazer User manual

Elektralite

RGBA Dazer

(Version 2).

USER MANUAL

1. Unpacking

2. Safety Instructions.

3. General Guidelines.

4. Installation

5. Grounding.

6. DMX-512 Control Connection

DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator

Ω

7. Menus in the fixture.

8. Static Look.

9. Auto Programs.

10. Run Mode.

11. DMX 512 Setting (address).

12. Fixture Personality.

13. ID Address.

14. Edit

15. SET.

16. KEY

17. Glass front plate.

18. The Personalities of the RGBA Dazer.

19. DMX Channel Assignments.

20. DMX Channel Assignments (Cont.)

21. Cleaning and maintenance.

Clean the fan! That’s really it!

22. Technical Specification.

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