Braq Cube™ Manual
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1. 26 General Precautions 27 Warning Messages 28 Safety Cables 25 Mounting and Reconfguration Product Description 05 BRAQ CUBE Rosco s innovative BRAQ CUBE series of LED wash lights packs 98 watts outputting more than 6000 lumens into a compact and portable 5 inch cube The sleek yet rugged geometric design of the BRAQ CUBE is perfectly at home in entertainment environments museums stores and lobbies built into sets truss and lighting rigs of all styles These luminaires ofer the fexibility and versatility needed for any type of lighting challenge No expensive external power supply or ballast is required the BRAQ CUBE plugs directly into the wall anywhere in the world automatically adjusting to mains power from 90 240vAC 50 60hz Drawing less than an amp of current more than 20 BRAQ CUBES can be plugged into a single 20A circuit An intuitive LCD control panel sets virtually every aspect of the lights including a master slave confguration for fast lighting set ups Completely ficker free dimming is available via DMX in 8 or 16 bit resolution Product Description 06 Weighing just 3 1 2 pounds moun2. display The current value of each setting is shown on the main screen To adjust color values press the MENU key until the desired color is listed on the LCD screen Press OK Use the or keys to select a value between 0 and 255 Then press OK Press MENU to select the next color MANUAL Temp 77F R000 G000 B000 W000 Manual Mode 17 BRAQ CUBE WNC When set to Manuial Mode the WNC allows you to set the color of your fxture by adjusting the intensity of the LEDs using the rear panel and the LCD display The current value of each setting is shown on the main screen To adjust color values press the MENU key until the desired color is listed on the LCD screen Press OK Use the or keys to select a value between 0 and 255 Then press OK Press MENU to select the next color Color Tempature WRM 2700K NEU 4000K CLD 6500K MANUAL Temp 77F WRM000 NEU000 CLD000 Color Wash Mode 18 Color wash is only available in BRAQ CUBE 4C In Color Wash mode the 4C automatically cycles through its entire saturated color spectrum by modulating the intensity of the red green and blue LEDs There are two user settings that can be adjusted in Color Wash mode The current value of each setting is shown on the main screen COLOR WASH Temp 77F Time00 15 Offset 000 Color Wash Mode 19 The wash timer determines how long it takes for the BRAQ CUBE to complete an entire c
3. easily slaved together synchronized and ofset using self generated DMX for color chases and other dynamic lighting patterns without a console Use it alone confgured in strips amp arrays or built in for virtually any application needing colored light from stage studios and location bars and casinos to stores windows and lobbies NOTE The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the luminaire at a distance closer than 3 3m is not expected BRAQ CUBE WNC 10 NOTE The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the luminaire at a distance closer than 0 31m is not expected Size matters But quality of light matters more The BRAQ CUBE WNC embodies what every lighting professional needs A bright tunable beautiful white light Using 21 high quality Cree XML 4W emitters the BRAQ WNC outputs 3100 lumens and can adjust from 2800K to 6500K A mix of warm neutral and cool LEDs insure excellent rendering across all color temperatures making it perfect for use on TV or any white light application 11 DMX Mode In DMX mode the unit is controlled by the data it receives on the 5 pin XLR connectors located on the rear panel The number of DMX channels required to control the fxture is dependent on the factory setting in use for example Four Color BRAQ Cubes use four DMX channels while three color BRAQ Cubes use three NOTE A THREE PIN DMX TO FIVE PIN DMX ADAPTOR MAY BE
4. Angles 21 WARNING DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE BEFORE REMOVING THUMBSCREWS The beam angle can be easily adjusted using a holographic difusing flm Using BRAQ CUBE without a difusing flm will create a narrow beam angle 60 40 20 none Beam Angles 22 NOTE Custom beam angles available upon request To change the difusing flm unscrew the thumbscrews from the front panel and remove the acrylic panel Replace the existing flm with the difuser of your choice Place the acrylic panel on top and secure it with four thumbscrews Mounting 23 WARNING DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY CONFIGURATION ADJUSTMENTS The BRAQ CUBE can be used as a single fxture or in multi fxture arrays Linear Arrays NOTE ADDITIONAL YOKES AND THREADED ROD ARE REQUIRED To connect multiple fxtures remove the threaded rod by unscrewing one of the side knobs and using the other to pull the rod out Slide of the yoke and washers and put them to the side 24 Place the fxtures next to each other Attach a knob to one side of the double length threaded rod Slide the double bracket around the fxtures Align the holes and position spacers on both sides of each fxture do not use multiple spacers between fxtures Insert the rod on the left side Slide the rod through the bracket and both fxtures and secure it with a knob on the right side A maximum of three BRAQ CUBES can be arrayed linearly using provide
5. BRAQ CUBE USER S MANUAL DESIGNED BY THE BLACK TANK Table of Contents 03 Your BRAQ CUBE Product Description 5 What s In the Box 7 BRAQ CUBE Interface 8 BRAQ CUBE Series BRAQ CUBE 4C 9 BRAQ CUBE WNC 10 BRAQ CUBE Modes DMX Mode 11 Color Wash Mode 18 Manual Mode 15 Beam Angles 21 22 Table of Contents 04 Linear Arrays 23 BRAQ CUBE Support FCC Warning
6. USED WITH THE FIXTURE AS WELL 5 pin XLR Connectors DMX Mode 12 There are four user settings that can be adjusted in DMX mode The current value of each setting is shown on the main screen DMX001 8bit Fade0 Universe1 Temp 77F To change the DMX address press MENU until CHANGE DMX ADDRESS appears on the LCD and press OK Select the desired DMX address using the or keys and press OK DMX Address 1 2 3 4 5 UNIVERSE 1 WIRING SIGNAL SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 UNIVERSE 2 WIRING SIGNAL SIGNAL DMX Mode 13 The BRAQ CUBE can be controlled via two unique DMX universes DMX can be input on pins 2 amp 3 Universe1 or pins 4 amp 5 Universe2 via the 5 pin DMX connectors on the rear panel This allows two complete universes of DMX to be transmitted on a single cable To change from Universe1 to Universe2 or from Universe2 to Universe1 press MENU until SET TO UNIVERSE 2 or SET TO UNIVERSE 1 appears on the LCD then press OK Universe1 or Universe2 DMX Mode 14 The fxture can run in either 8 bit or 16 bit DMX mode In 8 bit mode The BRAQ CUBE accepts one DMX channel for each color In 16 bit mode two channels are required for each color To change from 8 bit to 16 bit mode or from 16 bit to 8 bit press MENU until SET TO 16BIT DMX or SET TO 8BIT DMX appears on the LCD then press OK Filament Fade An incandescent lamp has a slight
7. d hanging brackets Safety Cables 25 Single BRAQ CUBES as well as arrays can be suspended from truss or other major support structures using 3rd party clamping devices When used in suspended applications a safety cable provided by others must be used as a positive retaining means between the main support structure and each BRAQ CUBE using the safety cable hole NOTE The cable can be threaded through or clip can be snapped directly onto the safety cable hole OK MENU OK MENU FCC Warning 26 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this user s guide may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense General Precautions 27 2 Before use make sure all screws and safety points are secured 3 Make sure the light is unplugged before removing rods the enclosure or screws 1 The use of a safety cable is required when rigging the fxture 4 To allow for p
8. delay or lag with changing intensities wheras an LED responds instantly The diference is most noticeable during a theatrical black out The BRAQ CUBE can emulate an incandescent lamp by selecting one of the Tungsten Fade settings To change the Tungsten Fade setting press MENU until CHANGE FILAMNT FADE appears on the screen and press OK Select from OFF 1 MIN 2 MID or 3 MAX using the or keys and press OK A setting of 3 MAX provides the greatest delay A setting of 0 will turn the Filament Fade of and allow the LEDs to respond instantly to changing DMX input 8 bit or 16 bit DMX Manual Mode 15 WARNING DO NOT CONNECT ANY BRAQ CUBE IN MANUAL MODE TO ANY OTHER DMX SENDING DEVICE AS CONTENTION ON THE DMX512 INPUT WILL RESULT In Manual Mode the BRAQ CUBE can be controlled directly from its rear panel without the need of a DMX console or a DMX control device Standalone control capabilities vary according to the factory setting in use Four Color and Three Color Factory settings are password protected but can be adjusted Contact the manufacturer for more information non volatile meaning they will not change if power is lost or switched of and restored When set to manual mode the BRAQ CUBE operates as a DMX Master and is sending DMX512 data Manual Mode 16 BRAQ CUBE 4C adjusting the intensity of the LEDs using the rear panel and the LCD
9. olor cycle and by extension the rate at which the colors change Choose a short time for a rapid wash or a longer time for a slower wash To change the Wash Timer press MENU and select CHANGE WASH TIMER by pressing OK Use the or keys to select a Wash Time between 15 seconds and 60 minutes in 15 second intervals When set to Color Wash Mode the BRAQ CUBE is operating as a DMX master and is sending DMX512 data allowing it to control chain set to DMX mode Wash Timer Wash NOTE SLAVE FIXTURES SHOULD BE SET TO DMX MODE AND ASSIGNED TO CHANNELS FIVE NINE THIRTEEN ETC IN FOUR CHANNEL INCREMENTS unique color washes on up to fourteen additional fxtures in a 20 MENU and select CHANGE WASH OFFSET by pressing OK Use the or keys to select the time delay up to 511 seconds between lights Use the WASH OFFSET function to control the interaction between multiple BRAQ CUBES in a Color Wash chain The Wash Ofset determines the length of delay between each light or how long it takes to pass a color from one light to the next Set the Wash Ofset to 0 and the lights will color wash in unison displaying the same color at the same time Create a multi fxture Chasing Rainbow efect where color passes from light to light by increasing the Wash Ofset The larger the ofset time the longer it takes for a color to pass to the next light To change the Wash Ofset press Beam
10. roper cooling airfow must not be restricted through the front and rear of the fxture do not blockof the front or rear panel Warning Messages 28 The BRAQ CUBE has warning messages built in that will instruct you when an action needs to be taken On startup if a DMX signal is not present on the DMX connectors and the fxture is set toDMX mode all of the LEDs will glow dimly This feature can be used for troubleshooting your DMX control lines Once DMX is detected the fxture will instantaneously respondrespond to the command it is given The BRAQ CUBE is equipped with an internal temperature sensor If an overheat condition is experienced all of the red LEDs will glow dimly and a warning message will be displayed on the rear LCD If this occurs unplug the 120VAC power connector from the unit and wait three seconds Plug the fxture in again If the same condition occurs again contact the manufacturer BRAQ CUBE DESIGNED BY THE BLACK TANK
11. ting these compact 5 inch cubes is limited only by the imagination of the installer The novel through bolted yoke design allows units to be easily ganged into multi unit strips and arrays for greater output and coverage With a simple cable jumper you can use BRAQs to output power to the adjacent fxtures Available in versions that ofer full quad chip color mixing and tuneable color temperature white light the BRAQ CUBE luminaires are the smallest most feature packed and afordable professional grade LED wash lights on the market What s In the Box 07 1 BRAQ Cube 2 Power Option 3 20 40 60 Difuser Pack BRAQ Cube Interface 08 BRAQ CUBE DESI GN ED BY THE BLACK TANK ME N U O K PW R PWR IN DMX OUT POWER LIGHT LCD DISPLAY MENU KEY DMX IN DMX OUT POWER OUT CONNECTOR KEY KEY OK KEY OUT PWR IN POWER IN CONNECTOR BRAQ CUBE 4C 09 From walls to washes to uplighters the BRAQ CUBE 4C color mixing wash light ofers a designer maximum creativity in a tiny package Using best in class RGBW quad color multi channel chips a gorgeous palette of saturated mid tone and pale tint colors can be dialed in at the touch of a button And of course a true white is always available as well not the unfattering mixed amber compromise found in other lights Smart programming in the BRAQ CUBE 4C includes a stand alone color wash mode or allows multiple units to be
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