WIFLY BAR QA5
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1. Rev 8 15 User Instructions 2015 ADJ Products LLC all rights reserved Information specifications diagrams images and instructions herein are subject to change without notice ADJ Products LLC logo and identifying product names and numbers herein are trademarks of ADJ Products LLC Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable materials and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted Product names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged All non ADJ Products LLC brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ADJ Products LLC and all affiliated companies hereby dis claim any and all liabilities for property equipment building and electrical damages injuries to any persons and direct or indi rect economic loss associated with the use or reliance of any information contained within this document and or as a result of the improper unsafe unsufficient and negligent assembly installation rigging and operation of this product Europe Energy Saving Notice Energy Saving Matters EuP 2009 125 EC Saving electric energy is a key to help protecting the enviroment Please turn off all electrical products when they are not in use To avoid power consumption in idle mode discon2. Operating Modes The WiFLY Bar QA5 has five operating modes Static Color Mode There are 15 colors to choose from RGBA Mode Choose one of the four colors to remain static or adjust the intensity of each color to make your desired color Built In Program There are 22 built in programs to choose from Auto Mode A auto program will run with adjustable fade speed Sound Active mode The unit will react to sound chasing through the built in programs DMX control mode This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 10 WiFLY Bar QA5 Operating Instructions Static Color Mode 1 Press the MODE button until CO XX is displayed 2 There are 15 colors to choose from Select your desired color by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons After you have selected your desired color you can activate strobing by pressing the SET UP but ton to enter the Flash strobe mode 3 FS XX will be displayed this is Flash mode The Flash can be adjusted between FS 00 flash off to FS 15 fastest flash RGBA Dimmer Mode 1 Press the MODE button until 2 When r XXX is displayed you are in Red dimming mode Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity 3 When G XXX is displayed you are in Green dimming mode Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity 4 When b XXX
3. 20 days 3 Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture operates i e smoke fog residue dust dew 6 Once the cables have been disconnected you can now con nect your new battery Put every thing back together in reverse order ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 28 ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 29 WiFLY Bar QA5 Warranty MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY A ADJ Products LLC hereby warrants to the original purchaser ADJ Products LLC products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a prescribed period from the date of purchase see specific warranty period on reverse This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories It is the owner s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought B For warranty service you must obtain a Return Authorization number RA before sending back the product please contact ADJ Products LLC Service Department at 800 322 6337 Send the product only to the ADJ Products LLC factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including parts replacement are within the terms of this warranty ADJ Products LLC will pay r
4. MACRO MODE PROGRAM MODE SOUND ACTIVE MODE COLOR MACROS amp PROGRAMS COLOR MACROS See the Color Macro Chart on page 25 PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM 6 PROGRAM 7 PROGRAM 8 ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 20 102 112 113 123 124 134 135 145 146 156 157 167 168 178 179 189 190 200 201 211 212 222 223 233 234 244 245 255 PROGRAM 9 PROGRAM 10 PROGRAM 11 PROGRAM 12 PROGRAM 13 PROGRAM 14 PROGRAM 15 PROGRAM 16 PROGRAM 17 PROGRAM 18 PROGRAM 19 PROGRAM 20 PROGRAM 21 PROGRAM 22 When Channel 8 is between the values of 234 255 Programs 21 amp 22 Channel 3 will let you select a flow color and Channel 4 will let you select a base color Channel 6 will control the speed of the flow color See the Color Macro Chart on page 26 to select your flow color and base color When Channel 7 is between the values of 0 51 Channels 1 4 are used and Channel 6 will control strobing When Channel 7 is between the values of 52 102 Channel 8 is in Color Macros Mode and Channel 6 will control strobing When Channel 7 is between the values of 103 204 Channel 8 is in Program Mode and Channel 6 will control the program speed When Channel 7 is between the values of 205 255 Channel 8 is in Sound Active Mode and Channel 6 will control the sound sensi tivity ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 21
5. WiFLY Bar QA5 216 225 ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 22 9 Channels DMX Values amp Functions RED 0 100 GREEN 0 100 BLUE 0 100 AMBER 0 100 COLOR MACROS See the Color Macro Chart on page 25 PROGRAMS NO FUNCTION PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM 6 PROGRAM 7 PROGRAM 8 PROGRAM 9 PROGRAM 10 PROGRAM 11 PROGRAM 12 PROGRAM 13 PROGRAM 14 PROGRAM 15 PROGRAM 16 PROGRAM 17 PROGRAM 18 PROGRAM 19 PROGRAM 20 PROGRAM 21 WiFLY Bar QA5 9 Channels DMX Values amp Functions PROGRAMS CONT 226 235 PROGRAM 22 236 245 AUTO RUN 246 255 SOUND ACTIVE PROGRAM SPEED SOUND SENSITIVE PROGRAM SPEED SLOW FAST SOUND SENSITIVITY LEAST SENSITIVE MOST SENSITIVE STROBING NOTHING STROBING SLOW FAST MASTER DIMMER 0 100 When Channel 5 is being used Channels 1 4 will not function When Channel 6 is between the values of 16 245 Channel 7 will control the program speed When Channel 6 is between the values of 246 255 Channel 7 will control the sound sensitivity ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 23 WiFLY Bar QA5 Value 22 Channels DMX Values amp Functions Function RED LED 1 0 100 GREEN LED 1 0 100 BLUE LED 1 0 100 AMBER LED 1 0 100 RED LED 2 0 100 GREEN LED 2 0 100 BLUE LED 2 0 100 AMBER LED 2 0 100 RED LED 3 0 100 GREEN LED 3 0
6. fade speed you can press the SET UP button to to ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 11 WiFLY Bar QA5 Operating Instructions enter the Flash Strobe mode 3 After pressing SET UP FS XX will be displayed this is Flash mode The Flash can be adjusted between FS 00 flash off to FS 15 fastest flash e PROGRAMS 21 amp 22 If you have chosen programs 21 or 22 after the Flash mode press the SET UP button C1 XX will be displayed This is the base color use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the 15 colors Once you have chosen your base color press the SET UP button again so that C2 XX is displayed This is the moving color use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the 15 colors Sound Active Mode In this mode the WiFLY Bar QA5 will react to sound and chase through the different colors 1 Press the MODE button until SU XX is displayed XX represents the sound sensitivity level 0 31 currently displayed 2 The fixture will now change via sound 3 Press the SET UP button to enter the Flash strobe mode 4 FS XX will be displayed this is Flash mode The Flash can be adjusted between FS 00 flash off to FS 15 fastest flash Auto Run Mode In this mode the WiFly Bar QA5 will run a auto program 1 Press the MODE button until AUTO is displayed 2 After you have activated Auto Run mode press the SET UP button t
7. is displayed you are in Blue dimming mode Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity 5 When U XXX is displayed you are in Amber dimming mode Press the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust intensity 6 After you have adjusted the RGBA colors to make your desired color you can then activate strobing by pressing the SET UP but ton to enter the Flash strobe mode 7 FS XX will be displayed this is Flash mode The Flash can be adjusted between FS 00 flash off to FS 15 fastest flash Built In Program Mode 1 Press the MODE button until Pr XX is displayed XX represents a number from 1 22 Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the 22 programs Programs 21 and 22 have adjustable colors Once you have found your desired program press the SET UP button 2 Pressing the SET UP button will display SP XX When this is dis played you can adjust the running speed of your desired program Use the UP or DOWN button to adjust the speed between SP 01 slowest and SP 99 fastest Once you have set your desired run ning speed you can press the SET UP button to to enter the Fade adjustment mode 2 Pressing the SET UP button will display Fd XX When this is dis played you can adjust the fade speed of your desired program Use the UP or DOWN button to adjust the speed between Fd 01 fastest and Fd 99 slowest or Fd 00 Off Once you have set your desired
8. one unit can be programmed to act as the Master Master Slave Configuration Master Slave Connections and Settings 1 Daisy chain your units via the XLR connector on the rear of the unit Use standard XLR data cables to link your units together Remember that the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR con nector is the ouput The first unit in the chain master will use the female XLR connector only The last unit in the chain will use the male XLR connector only 2 Set the Master unit to your desired mode of operation 3 On the Slave units press the MODE button until SLAu is dis played The unit is now set as the Slave unit Each slave unit must be set to the same setting Connect the first Slave unit to the Master and the Slave unit should now start follow the Master WiFLY Bar QA5 Power Cord Daisy Chain With this feature you can connect the fixtures to one another using the IEC input and output sockets The quantity that can be con nected is 10 fixtures maximum After 10 fixtures you will need to use a new power outlet They must be the same fixtures DO NOT mix fixtures NOTE Fixtures cannot be power cord daisy chained and run by bat tery power ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 15 a WiFLY Bar QA5 WiFly Set Up With this feature you are able to control the unit with DMX without the need of XLR cables Your DMX contr
9. 100 BLUE LED 3 0 100 AMBER LED 3 0 100 RED LED 4 0 100 GREEN LED 4 0 100 BLUE LED 4 0 100 AMBER LED 4 0 100 0 255 0 255 0 255 7 2 3 4 5 7 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 6 pear 4 4 aout gt wo N O 0 255 16 0 255 ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 24 WiFLY Bar QA5 22 Channels DMX Values amp Functions RED LED 5 0 255 0 100 0 255 0 100 BLUE LED 5 0 255 0 100 AMBER LED 5 0 255 0 100 STROBING 0 15 NOTHING 16 255 STROBING SLOW FAST MASTER DIMMER 0 255 0 100 WiFLY Bar QA5 Color Macro Chart Color DMX RGBA COLOR INTENSITY Color DMX RGBA COLOR INTENSITY No VAULE RED GREEN BLUE AMBER No VAULE RED GREEN BLUE AMBER Color1 0 20 0 0 0 0 Color25 136 140 254 5 97 off 0 Color2 21 25 255 0 0 0 Color26 41 145 175 77 173 0 Color3 26 30 0 255 0 0 Color27 46 150 119 130 199 0 Color4 31 35 0 0 255 0 Color28 51 155 147 164 212 0 Color5 36 40 0 0 0 255 Color29 56 160 88 2 163 0 Color6 41 45 255 255 0 0 Color30 161 165 0 38 86 0 Color7 46 50 255 0 255 0 Color31 66 170 0 142 208 0 Colors 51 55 255 0 0 255 Color32 71 175 52 148 209 0 Color9 56 60 0 255 255 0 Color33 76 180 1 134 201 0 Colorl0 61 65 0 255 0 255 Color34 81 185 0 145 21
10. 2 0 Colorl1 66 70 0 0 255 255 Color35 86 190 0 121 192 0 Colorl2 71 75 255 255 255 0 Color36 91 195 0 129 184 0 Color13 76 80 255 255 0 255 Color37 96 200 0 83 115 0 Colorl4 81 85 0 255 255 255 Color38 201 205 0 97 166 0 Color15 86 90 255 0 255 255 Color39 206 210 1 100 167 0 Colorl6 91 95 255 255 255 255 Color40 211 215 0 40 86 0 Colorl7 96 100 255 206 143 0 Color41 216 220 209 219 182 0 Color18 101 105 254 177 153 0 Color42 221 225 42 165 85 0 Colorl9 106 110 254 192 138 0 Color43 226 230 0 46 35 0 Color20 111 115 254 165 98 0 Color44 231 235 8 107 222 0 Color21 116 120 254 121 0 0 Color45 236 240 107 156 231 0 Color22 121 125 176 17 0 0 Color46 241 245 165 198 247 0 Color23 126 130 96 0 11 0 Color47 246 250 0 0 189 0 Color24 131 135 234 139 171 0 Color48 251 255 165 35 1 0 ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 25 WiFLY Bar QA5 Battery Status amp Charging Battery Status This function is used to check the life status of the battery Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until bXXX is displayed XXX represents an number between 000 and 100 The number that is displayed is the remaining battery life If b is displayed it means the battery is dead or you are running the unit on AC power Please do not let the battery fully die t
11. Not Use Not Used Do Not Use ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 9 WiFLY Bar QA5 Operating Instructions Operating Power There are two ways to supply power to this unit battery power or AC power AC Power To run the unit using AC power plug the unit into a power source and put the Load Switch into the ON position When using AC power make sure the Battery Switch is in the OFF position e Battery Power To run the unit using Battery power put the Load and Battery Switches in the ON position LED Display On Off To set the LED display to turn off after 60 seconds press the MODE but ton until don is displayed press the UP button to display doff Now the display will disappear after 60s Press any button to turn the display on again Be advised though that the display will turn off automatically after 10 seconds To set the display press the MODE button until dXX is displayed Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select either don LED display on at all times doFF LED display shuts off after 60 seconds LED Display Inversion Follow these instructions to flip the display 180 so that the display can be read upside down 1 Press the MODE button until dXX is displayed XX represents either on or OFF 2 Press the SET UP button until Stnd or rev is displayed 3 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to reverse the display 180
12. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the DMX Channel modes The Channel modes are listed below To run the 4 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch04 is displayed To run the 6 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch06 is displayed To run the 7 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch07 is displayed To run the 8 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch08 is displayed To run the 9 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch09 is displayed To run the 22 Channel Mode press the MODE button until Ch22 is displayed 5 Please see pages 18 25 for DMX values and traits 6 After you have chosen your desired DMX Channel mode plug in the fixture via the XLR connections to any standard DMX controller DMX State This mode can be used as a precaution mode that in case the DMX signal is lost the operating mode chosen in the setup is the running mode the fixture will go into when the DMX signal is lost You can also set this as the operating mode you would like the unit to return to when power is applied 1 Press the MODE button until d XXX is displayed XXX represents the current displayed DMX address 2 Press the SET UP button so that nodn is displayed Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the DMX states e bLAC Blackout If the DMX signal is lost or interrupted the unit will automatically go into stand by mode e LASt La
13. achines Bubble Machines Mirror Balls Par Cans Trussing Lighting Stands etc excluding LED and lamps e Laser Products 1 Year 365 Days Limited Warranty excluding laser diodes which have a 6 month limited warranty L E D Products 2 year 730 days Limited Warranty excluding motors PCB boards and power supplies which have a 1 year 365 day Limited Warranty batteries which have a 180 day limited war ranty Only the L E D s carry a 2 year warranty excluding StarTec Series which a carries a 1 Year Limited Warranty Note 2 Year Warranty only applies to purchases within the United States ADJ DMX Controllers 2 Year 730 Days Limited Warranty excluding faders and tact switches ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 30 WiFLY Bar QA5 Specifications Model WiFLY Bar QA5 Voltage 100V 240V 50 60Hz Battery Life 6 Hours Full On Full Charge Battery Lifetime Average Lifetime is 500 Charges LEDs 5 x 5W Quad LEDs RGBA 4 in 1 Beam Angle 25 Degrees Working Position Any safe working position Power Draw 58W Power Cord Daisy Chain 10 Fixtures Max Fuse 2 Amp Weight 9lbs 4Kgs 20 L x 6 W x 6 H 502 x 150 x 152mm Dimensions Colors RGBA Color Mixing DMX Channels 6 DMX Modes 4 Channel Mode 6 Channel Mode 7 Channel Mode 9 Channel Mode 8 Channel Mode amp 22 Channel Mode Warranty 2 Year 730 days Limited Warranty This depends on charging freq
14. ater or other liquids into or on to your unit Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the electrical cord This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection Do not remove the cover under any conditions There are no user serviceable parts inside e Never operate this unit when it s cover is removed e Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper ventilation Allow about 6 15cm between this device and a wall Do not attempt to operate this unit if it becomes damaged e This unit is intended for indoor use only use of this product out doors voids all warranties e During long periods of non use disconnect the unit s main power Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter e Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the point they exit from the unit Cleaning The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer See page 30 for cleaning details e Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances inclu ding amplifiers that produc
15. ded to the batteries Direct soldering may cause damage of compo nents such as separator and insulator by heat build up 3 2 Prevention of short circuit within a battery pack There is enough insulation layers between wiring and the bat teries to provide extra safety protection The battery pack is constructed in a way that no short circuit will occur which may cause smoke or fire 3 3 Do No Disassemble the Batteries 1 Never disassemble the batteries Doing this may cause a internal short circuit in the battery which may lead to harmful fumes fire explosion or other prob lems 2 Electrolyte Gel is harmful Electrolyte Gel should not leak from the LIR battery Should the electrolyte gel come into contact with the skin or eyes flush the ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 5 WiFLY Bar QA5 area of contact immediately with fresh water and seek medical attention immediately Battery Precautions 3 4 Do Not Expose the Battery to Heat or Fire Never incinerate or dispose of the batteries in fire This may cause an explosion which would be very dangerous 3 5 Do Not Expose the Battery to water or liquids Never soak drop the batteries in liquids such as water seawa ter drinks such as soft drinks juices coffee or other 3 6 Battery Replacement For battery replacement please contact ADJ customer support 800 322 6337 3 7 Do Not use a damaged Battery The battery could be damaged during
16. e heat The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance C The appliance has been exposed to rain or water D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance CAUTION This unit like any wireless device is highly susceptible to static electricity Static electricity can severly damage the unit Before touching the antenna please ground discharge yourself ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 4 WiFLY Bar QA5 Battery Precautions 1 Handling of Batteries 1 1 Do Not Short Circuit the Battery Try to never short circuit the battery It generates a very high current which could cause the battery to overheat which may result in electrolyte gel leakage harmful fumes or explosion The LIR tabs may easily short circuit by placing them on con ductive surface A short circuit may lead to heat build up and damage of the battery An appropriate circuitry with PCM is employed to protect accidental short circuit of the battery pack 1 2 Mechanical shock Droping the unit impact hit bending etc may cause failure or shortend life of the LIR battery 3 Other 3 1 Battery connection 1 Direct soldering of wire leads or devices to the battery is strictly prohibited 2 Lead tabs with pre soldered wiring shall be spot wel
17. eturn shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States If the entire instrument is sent it must be shipped in it s original package No accessories should be shipped with the product If any accessories are shipped with the product ADJ Products LLC shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof C This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed if the product is modified in any manner which ADJ Products LLC concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the ADJ Products LLC factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by ADJ Products LLC if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintnance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above ADJ Products LLC will replace defective parts at its expense with new or refurbished parts and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of ADJ Products LLC under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of ADJ Products LLC All products covered by this warranty were manufactu
18. his severly shortens the life of the battery Example f b050 is displayed the battery is at half life If b025 is displayed the battery is at 25 life NOTE When the battery is charging or if the battery life is below 30 the digital display will flash NOTE After 20 seconds of inactivity the display will revert back to the battery life display Battery Recharge To recharge the battery plug the supplied AC cord into the AC input on the side of the unit and plug the other end into a matching power supply It takes about 5 5 hours to reach full charge The display will STOP flashing when the unit reaches 100 charge Note When unplugging the unit from charging and then applying power via battery there will be a minimal charge drop For a faster recharge put the Load Switch in the Off position and the Battery Switch in the ON position ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 26 WiFLY Bar QA5 Photometric Chart WiFLY Bar QA5 Dimmer Curve Chart Dimmer 100 0 trees 50 10 Trise m s DMX del neay Trise ms Tdown ms Delay mode dr 0 0 0 dr 1 800 1300 dr 2 1010 1560 dr 3 1200 1950 dr 4 1280 2600 ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 27 WiFLY Bar QA5 Battery Replacement WiFLY Bar QA5 Fuse Replacement Disconnect the unit from its power source Remove the power cord 1 Uscrew the four thu
19. in 2 Data Compliment negative i i I J Figure 2 3 Hot 3 Hot eee eee nen enna Pin 3 Data True positive Figure 3 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 behavior A terminator is a 110 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor which is con nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line Using a cable terminator ADJ part number Z DMX T will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior Termination reduces signal errors and avoids signal transmission problems O and interference It is always advisable A p to connect a DMX terminal Resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN 2 DMX and PIN 3 DMX of the last fixture Figure 4 5 Pin XLR DMX Connectors Some manufactures use 5 pin DMX 512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3 pin 5 pin DMX fixtures may be implemented in a 3 pin DMX line When inserting stan dard 5 pin data cables in to a 3 pin line a cable adaptor must be used these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores The chart below details a proper cable conversion 3 Pin XLR to 5 Pin XLR Conversion 3 Pin XLR Female Out 5 Pin XLR Male In Ground Shield Pin 1 Data Compliment signal Pin 2 Data True signal Pin 3 Not Used Do
20. l Please dispose of battery according to local regulations ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 7 WiFLY Bar QA5 Set Up Power Supply The ADJ WiFLY Bar QA5 contains a automatic volt age switch which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source With this switch there is no need to worry about the correct power voltage this unit can be plugged in anywhere DMX 512 DMX is short for Digital Multiplex This is a universal pro tocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from the controller to the fixture DMX data is sent as serial data that trav els from fixture to fixture via the DATA IN and DATA OUT XLR ter minals located on all DMX fixtures most controllers only have a DATA OUT terminal DMX Linking DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together and operate from a single controller as long as all fixtures and the controller are DMX compli ant To ensure proper DMX data transmission when using several DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible The order in which fixtures are connected in a DMX line does not influence the DMX addressing For example a fixture assigned a DMX address of 1 may be placed anywhere in a DMX line at the beginning at the end or anywhere in the middle When a fixture is assigned a DMX addre
21. mbscrews from the unit Once the cord has been removed you will find that the that hold the battery door in fuse holder is located inside the power socket Insert a flat head screw place driver into the power socket and gently pry out the fuse holder Remove the bad fuse and replace with a new one The fuse holder also has a holder for a spare fuse WiFLY Bar QA5 Trouble Shooting Listed below are a few common problems the user may encounter with solutions 2 Remove the battery door to access the battery Unit not responding to DMX 1 Check that the DMX cables are connected properly and are wired correctly pin 3 is hot on some other DMX devices pin 2 may be hot Also check that all cables are connected to the right connectors it does matter which way the inputs and outputs are connected 3 Carefully pull out the battery connector cables Unit does not respond to sound 1 Quiet or high pitched sounds will not activate the unit 2 Make sure that Sound Active mode is activated 4 Carefully remove the battery from the compartment WiFLY Bar QA5 Cleaning Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning the internal and exter nal optical lenses must be carried out periodically to optimize light li output 5 Carefully disconnect the bat 1 Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the tery cables outside casing 2 Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every
22. mode 3 Put the antenna in either a up position or down position then turn the WiFly On using the WiFly power switch Note All antennas must be in the same position they must either be all up or all down but never at an angle 4 For the Slave units put the unit in Slave mode See page 15 Master Slave configuration when setting the unit as a Slave Then switch ON the WiFly power switch 5 If everything is set up correctly the Master units WiFly status LED will glow orange and the slave units Wireless status LED will glow green NOTE If they do not sync up master slave switch the Master fixtures WiFly power switch off then on again ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 16 WiFLY Bar QA5 ADJ RFC Operation The ADJ RFC remote sold seperately has many different functions and allows you to control your WiFly Par QA5 from long distance The ADJ RFC remote can control your system up to 150 ft To use the RFC you must first activate the fixtures receiver to activate the receiver please see the instructions on page 14 BLACKOUT Pressing this button will blackout the fixture AUTO RUN This button will run an automatic program Press the FLASH button once to enter Flash mode then use the and but tons to adjust the flash rate Press the FLASH button again to enter Fade time adjustment use the and buttons to adjust the fade time PROGRAM SELECTION This button will acti
23. ncounter problems during your set up or initial operation You may also visit us on the web at www adj com for any comments or sugges tions Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Pacific Standard Time Voice 800 322 6337 Fax 823 582 2941 E mail support AmericanDJ com Warning To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not attempt any repairs yourself doing so will void your manufactures war ranty In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact ADJ Products LLC PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 2 WiFLY Bar QA5 Features Rechargeable Lithium Battery e Multi Colors Five Operating Modes Electronic Dimming 0 100 Built in Microphone e DMX 512 protocol 3 Pin DMX Connection 6 DMX Channel Modes 4 Channel Mode 6 Channel Mode 7 Channel Mode 8 Channel Mode 9 Channel Mode amp 22 Channel Mode Built In ADJ s WiFly TransCeiver Wireless DMX e ADJ RFC compatiable Not Included Power Cord Daisy Chain See page 14 WiFLY Bar QA5 Warranty Registration The WiFLY Bar QA5 carries a 2 year limited warranty Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase All returned service items whether under warranty or not must be freight p
24. nect all electrical equipment from power when not in use Thank you WiFLY Bar QA5 Introduction Unpacking Thank you for purchasing the WiFLY Bar QA5 by ADJ Products LLC Every WiFLY Bar QA5 has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your fixture for any damage and be sure all accessories necessary to operate the unit has arrived intact In the case damage has been found or parts are missing please contact our toll free customer support number for fur ther instructions Do not return this unit to your dealer without first con tacting customer support Introduction The WiFLY Bar QA5 is a rechargeable lithium battery powered DMX intelligent LED bar fixture with ADJ s WiFly TransCeiver with wireless DMX built in This unit give you the freedom to set up your fixture where ever you wish without the restrictions of power or DMX cabling The built in battery will Keep charge for up to 6 hours full on from a full single charge This fixture can be used in a stand alone mode or connected in a Master Slave configuration This wash has five operating modes Sound Active mode Auto mode RGB mode Static Color mode and DMX control mode Customer Support ADJ Products LLC provides a customer support line to provide set up help and to answer any question should you e
25. o adjust the fade time 3 Once you press SET UP Fd XX should be displayed Use the UP or DOWN buttons to set the fade speed to either Fd 00 fade off or between Fd 01 fastest speed and Fd 99 Slowest speed After adjusting the fade speed press SET UP if you wish to activate the Flash mode 4 FS XX will now be displayed this is Flash mode The Flash can be adjusted between FS 00 flash off to FS 15 fastest flash DMX Mode Operating through a DMX controller gives the user the freedom to create their own programs tailored to their own individual needs This function also allows you to use your fixtures as spot lights The WiFLY Bar QA5 has 6 DMX modes 4 Channel mode 6 Channel mode 7 Channel mode 8 Channel mode 9 Channel mode and a 22 Channel mode See pages ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 12 WiFLY Bar QA5 Operating Instructions 18 25 for each modes DMX traits 1 This function will allow you to control each individual fixture s traits with a standard DMX 512 controller 2 Torun your fixture in DMX mode press the MODE button until d XXX is displayed XXX represents the current displayed ad dress Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired DMX address then press the SET UP button to select your DMX Channel mode 3 When you press SET UP ChXX should be displayed XX repre sent the current DMX Channel Mode 4
26. oller must be connected to a ADJ WiFly TransCeiver to use this function You are able to communicate up to 400 feet open line of sight NOTE The ADJ RFC control must be set to OFF to use this function See pages 13 14 to turn OFF ADJ RFC 1 Turn on the WiFly function using the WiFly On Off switch and set the anten na to either a up position or down position 2 Follow the instructions on page 14 to set the Wireless address The address must match the address set on the WiFly Transceiver 3 After you have set the WiFly address follow the DMX instructions on pages 12 13 to select your desired DMX Channel mode and set your DMX address 4 Apply power to the ADJ WiFly Transceiver The fixture must be set up first before you apply power to WiFly Transceiver 5 If everything is set up properly and the fixture is receiving a Wireless signal Wireless status LED next to LED screen will glow green Note If the sync does not work switch the WiFly power off then on again WiFLY Bar QA5 WiFly Master Slave Set Up This feature will let you link units to run in a master slave mode without the use of XLR cables NOTE The ADJ RFC control must be set to OFF on all the units to use this function See pages 13 14 to turn OFF ADJ RFC 1 Follow the instructions on page 14 to set the Wireless address The address es on each fixture must be the same 2 After you have set the WiFly address select your master unit and set your desired operating
27. re paid and accompany a return authorization R A number The R A number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package A brief description of the problem as well as the R A number must also be written down on a piece of paper included in the shipping carton If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice You may obtain a R A number by contacting our customer support team on our customer support number All pack ages returned to the service department not displaying a R A number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper WiFLY Bar QA5 The unit should be mounted using a mounting clamp not provided affixing it to the mounting bracket that is provided with the unit Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slip ping while operating Always ensure that the structure to which you are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 10 times the unit s weight Also always use a safety cable that can hold 12 times the weight of the unit when installing the fixture The equipment must be installed by a professional and it must be installed in a place where it is out of the reach of people s grasp ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 3 Installation WiFLY Bar QA5 Safety Precautions e To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose this unit rain or moisture Do not spill w
28. red after August 15 2012 and bear indentifying marks to that effect E ADJ Products LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by ADJ Products LLC in connection with this product including warranties of merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The consumer s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above and under no circumstances shall ADJ Products LLC be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to ADJ Products LLC Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS e Lighting Products 1 year 365 days Limited Warranty Such as Special Effect Lighting Intelligent Lighting UV lighting Strobes Fog M
29. shipping caused by shock Should the battery be found damaged including dam ages to the plastic casing of the battery deformation of the battery package smelling of an electrolyte or leakage of the electrolyte gel or other DO NOT use the battery A battery with a odor of electrolyte or a gel leakage should be placed away from fire to avoid fire or explosion 4 Battery Storage When storing the battery it should be stored at room tempera ture with a charge of at least 50 We recommend that during long periods of storage that the battery be charged every 6 months Doing this will prolong the life of the battery and will also make sure that the battery charge does not fall below the 30 mark 5 Other Chemical Reaction Because batteries utilize a chemical reaction battery per formance will deteriorate over time even if stored for a long period of time without being used In addition if the various usage conditions such as charge discharge ambient tempera ture etc are not maintained within the specified ranges the ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 6 WiFLY Bar QA5 Battery Precautions life expectancy of the battery maybe shortened or the device in which the battery is used may be damaged by electrolyte gel leakage If the batteries cannot maintain a charge for long periods of time even when they are charged correctly this may indicate it is time to change the battery 6 Battery Disposa
30. ss of 1 the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to that unit no matter where it is located in the DMX chain Data Cable DMX Cable Requirements For DMX Operation The WiFLY Bar QA5 can be controlled via DMX 512 protocol The WiFLY Bar QA5 has 6 DMX channel modes please see page 12 13 for the dif ferent modes The DMX address is set on the back panel of the WiFLY Bar QA5 Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3 pip XLR connector for data input and data output Figure 1 We recommend Accu Cable DMX cables If you are making your own cables be sure to use standard 110 120 Ohm shielded cable This cable may be purchased at almost all pro lighting stores Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable Also remember that DMX cable must be os daisy chained and cannot be split Figure 1 ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 8 WiFLY Bar QA5 Set Up Notice Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own cables Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector Do not con nect 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 behavior COMMON XLR Male Socket XLR Female Socket XLR Pin Configuration Li Li i 1 Ground 1 2 Cold 2 Cold 1 Ground Pin 1 Ground ee P
31. st State If the DMX signal is lost or interrupted the fixture ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 13 WiFLY Bar QA5 Operating Instructions will stay in the last DMX set up If power is applied and this mode is set the unit will automatically go into the last DMX set up e ProG Auto Run If the DMX signal is lost or interrupted the unit will automatically go into Auto Run mode 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to find your desired DMX state and press SET UP to confirm and exit Battery Life This menu is used to check display the battery life 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until bXXX is dis played XXX represents a number between 0 100 The number that is displayed is the remaining battery life If b is displayed it means either the battery is dead or your running the unit on AC power ADJ RFC This function is used to activate and deactivate the ADJ RFC Remote Control When this function is activated you can control the fixture using the ADJ RFC Please see the next page for ADJ RFC controls and functions 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until dXX is dis played 2 Press the SET UP button until rFXX is displayed XX repre sents either on or oF 3 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to either activate the remote func tion On or deactivate it Off WiFLY Address This function is used to set the WiFl
32. ty and color select ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 17 WiFLY Bar QA5 Value eran ae 0 255 ozs 0 255 oms 0 255 oas 0 255 WiFLY Bar QA5 4 Channels DMX Values amp Functions RED 0 100 GREEN 0 100 BLUE 0 100 AMBER 0 100 6 Channels DMX Values amp Functions Channel Vale Pancton 0 255 0 255 2 7 3 4 5 0 255 0 15 16 255 RED 0 100 GREEN 0 100 BLUE 0 100 AMBER 0 100 STROBING NOTHING STROBING SLOW FAST MASTER DIMMER 0 100 ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 18 WiFLY Bar QA5 7 Channels DMX Values amp Functions RED 0 100 GREEN 0 100 BLUE 0 100 AMBER 0 100 COLOR MACROS See the Color Macro Chart on page 25 STROBING NOTHING STROBING SLOW FAST MASTER DIMMER 0 100 Channels 1 2 3 and 4 will not work when Channel 5 is being used ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 19 WiFLY Bar QA5 8 Channels DMX Values amp Functions WiFLY Bar QA5 8 Channels DMX Values amp Functions RED PROGRAMS CONT 0 100 GREEN 0 100 BLUE 0 100 AMBER 0 100 MASTER DIMMER 0 100 SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENTS NOTHING STROBING SLOW FAST PROGRAM SPEED SLOW FAST SOUND SENSITIVITY LEAST MOST DIMMING COLOR MACRO PROGRAM MODE SOUND ACTIVE DIMMER MODE COLOR
33. uency See Warranty page for details Auto Sensing Voltage This fixture contains a automatic voltage switch which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice ADJ Products LLC 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 725 6100 Web www adj com E mail info americandj com A D J Supply Europe B V Junostraat 2 te 6468 EW Kerkrade The Netherlands service adjgroup eu www adj eu Tel 31 45 546 85 00 Fax 31 45 546 85 99 Follow Us On facebook com americandj twitter com americandj youtube com adjlighting
34. vate 1 of 2 modes Color Select mode or Built In Programs Each press of this button will switch between the two modes 1 In Color Select mode Use the or to scroll through the 15 col ors Once you have found your color you can press the Flash Button to activate strobing and use the or to adjust the Flash rate 2 In Built In Program mode Use the or to scroll through the built in programs Once you have found your desired program and you can press the SPEED button and then use the and buttons to adjust the program speed You can press the Flash Button to activate strobing and use the or to adjust the Flash rate Press the FLASH button again to enter Fade time and use the and buttons to adjust the fade speed FLASH This button will activate the flash strobe effect or fade time adjustment You can control the flash speed by pressing the and buttons SPEED Press this button and use the amp buttons to adjust the speed of the Auto run and Programs SOUND ACTIVE This button activates sound active mode Use the or to adjust the sound sensitivity R G B WAA Press either one of these buttons and the press the or to adjust the brightness and Use these buttons to adjust the flash rate fade time adjust ment speed of the Auto Run and Program sound sensitivi
35. y address This address must match the address that is set to WiFly TransCeiver or WiFly controller 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until rCXX is dis played XX represents a number between 00 14 2 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to either activate the remote function On or deactivate it Off Dimmer Curve Setting 1 Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until d XXX is dis played Now press the SET UP button until dr X is displayed X representing a number between 0 4 2 There are 5 dimmer curve settings to choose from Please see the Dimmer Curve Diagram Chart on page 28 to see the settings and ADJ Products LLC www adj com WiFLY Bar QA5 User Manual Page 14 WiFLY Bar QA5 Operating Instructions their respective beginning and ending fade times Default Mode This is a default mode When this mode is activated all mode s will return to their default settings 1 Press the MODE button until dXX is displayed 2 Press the SET UP button until QEFA is displayed 3 Press the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously Press the MODE button to exit WiFLY Bar QA5 Master Slave Configuration This function will allows you to link units together to run in a Master Slave mode In a Master Slave set up one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling units built in programs Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave however only
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