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1. A EQUIN X www prolight co uk LIGHTNING CRACKER 2 Order code STRO20 User manual Equinox Lightning Cracker 2 Safety WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP CAUTION Keep this equipment away from rain moisture and liquids SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation operation amp maintenance of this equipment should Be competent Follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT HIGH VOLTAGE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Before your initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused during transportation Should there be any consult your dealer and do not use the equipment To maintain the equipment in good working condition and to ensure safe operation it is necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual Please note that damages caused by user modifications to this equipment are not subject to warranty Equinox Lightning Cracker 2 Safety IMPORTANT The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthorised modification to the equipment Never let the power cable come into contact with other cables Handle the power cable and all mains voltage connections with particular caution Never remove warning or informative labels2. from the equipment Do not open the equipment and do not modify the equipment Do not connect this equipment to a dimmer pack Do not switch the equipment on and off in short intervals as this will reduce the systems life Only use the equipment indoors Do not expose to flammable sources liquids or gases Always disconnect the power from the mains when equipment is not in use or before cleaning Only handle the power cable by the plug Never pull out the plug by pulling the power cable Make sure that the available voltage is between 220v 240v Make sure that the power cable is never crimped or damaged Check the equipment and the power cable periodically If the equipment is dropped or damaged disconnect the mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect the equipment before operating again If the equipment has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do not switch it on immediately The arising condensation might damage the equipment Leave the equipment switched off until it has reached room temperature If your product fails to function correctly discontinue use immediately Pack the unit securely preferably in the original packing material and return it to your Prolight dealer for service Only use fuses of same type and rating Repairs servicing and power connection must only be carried out by a qualified technician THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER
3. ATA OUT XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures most controllers only have a data out terminal DATA Cable DMX cable requirements for DMX operation The Equinox Lightning Cracker 2 can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The DMX address is set on the back of the unit Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pin XLR connector for data input output figure 1 Figure 1 Further DMX cables can be purchased from all good sound and lighting suppliers or Prolight dealers Please quote CABL10 2M CABL11 5M CABL12 10M Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split Equinox Lightning Cracker 2 DMX Set Up Notice Be sure to follow figures 2 amp 3 when making your own cables 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 behaviour common DMX 512 out DMX 512 in 3 pin XLR 3 pin XLR I XLR MALE SOCKET XLR FEMALE SOCKET XLR Pin Configuration 2 cold 1 ground i i 1 ground 2 cold Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Negative 3Hot 3 Hot i Pin 3 Postive FIGURE 3 FIGURE 2 Special Note Line termination When longer runs of cable are used you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behaviour Termination reduces signal transmission problems O and interferance it i
4. SERVICEABLE PARTS WARRANTY One year from date of purchase OPERATING DETERMINATIONS If this equipment is operated in any other way than those described in this manual the product may suffer damage and the warranty becomes void Incorrect operation may lead to danger e g short circuit burns electric shocks lamp failure etc Do not endanger your own safety and the safety of others Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and property Equinox Lightning Cracker 2 Technical specifications You should find inside the Equinox carton the following items 1 Equinox Lightning Cracker 2 strobe 2 Instruction manual Technical Specifications DMX channels 2 Voltage AC 240V 50Hz Fuse F2A 250V Amp Power consumption 73W Dimensions 378 x 116 x 166mm Weight 1 8Kgs Operations There are 3 operating modes to choose from 1 Manual 2 Sound Active 3 DMX Manual Mode To run the Lightning Cracker 2 Strobe in Manual mode press the press the MODE button to show F X on the LED display To adjust the speed simply use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired speed level from 0 9 0 off 9 fast To adjust the brightness press the MODE button to show C X on the LED display now use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired brightness output level from 0 9 0 off 9 high Sound active Mode To run the Lightning Cracker 2 Strobe in Sound a
5. ctive mode press the MODE button to show S X on the LED display To adjust the sound sensitivity level simply use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired sensitivity level from 0 9 O off 9 high DMX Mode To run the Lightning Cracker 2 Strobe in DMX mode press the MODE button to show ADD on the LED display and set your DMX address using the UP and DOWN buttons from 000 512 Now connect your DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the rear of the unit and the LED below the last digit ADD will flash to show it is receiving a DMX signal DMX Chart 0 255 Flash speed 0 255 Flash dimmer Equinox Lightning Cracker 2 Overview Over view O POWER SUPPLY Cex O O O 240V 50Hz OG LIGHTNING CRACKER Z suse Die 009 9 IL ECUILAX o WWW PROLIGHT CO UK ANALOGUE o ERA Main features 6x 10W White Linear LEDs Large coverage area Adjustable flash and intensity rate Flash rate range of 1 10 Fps Adjustable hanging yoke 3 pin XLR in out sockets Analogue remote in out sockets 3 push button menu with LED display DMX 512 DMX Digital Multiplex is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions form the controller to the fixture DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA IN and D
6. s always advisable to connect a O DMX terminal resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX of the last fixture Using a cable terminator part number CABL90 will decrease the possibilities of erratic behaviour 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors e Some manufactures use 5 pin XLR connectors for data transmission in place of 3 pin 5 Pin XLR fixtures 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 The Chart below details the correct cable conversion Spin XLR socket Pin 1 GND screen a XLR socket screen Pin 2 Signal R Pin 3 Signal Pin 4 Ni Pin 5 N C 3 Pin XLR socket Pin 1 GND screen Pin 2 Signal G Pin 3 Signal bin 2 gt Signal gt Pin 3 Signal 5 Pin XLR socket Pin 1 END screen Pin 2 Signal N nal Pin 5 N C Equinox Lightning Cracker 2 Notes se
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