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3. address Nate that when using ID Senne ir 13 also possible t activate ADAS which allows for even more option with DRY addressing and control 5 5 Setting the DMX address Each fixture requires a start address from 001 gt 512 A fixture requiring one more channels for control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by start address For example a fixture that occupies or uses 5 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 and 104 Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not overlap and note the start address selected for future reference The Flatbeam Duo uses up to 11 channels of DMX If this is your first time using DMX we recommend reading the DMX primer in the Appendix section 5 6 Control Panel Functions All fixtures and settings are accessible via the built in control panel interface 12 21 MENU Exits from the current menu or function UP Navigates upwards through the menu list and DOWN Navigates downwards through the menu list and BEN o NI ENTER Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently BEN AN VARYTEC 5 6 1 Static Colour MENU gt Static Color Just go into the menu as described Then you can adjust the Colours red green blue and white from 000 to 255 That s how you can mix the desired static colour The Strobe value can be set
4. from 0 to 20 Hz 5 6 2 Auto Select the target AUTO program and press ENTER Programs Aut 01 to Aut 10 are fully pre programmed and will not be altered by changes in EDIT mode Programs Pro 01 to Pro 10 are fully pre programmed and can be edited in EDIT mode 5 6 3 Run MENU gt mm Cos _SLave Enter the RUN mode to set the working mode DMX mode is for using DMX 512 controllers to control the fixtures Slave mode is for master slave operation 5 6 4 DMX Enter the DMX address mode to set the DMX address from 001 to 512 5 6 5 Personality Enter the PERSONALITY mode to select DMX Mode STAG Arc 1 Ar1 d Arc 2 Ar2 d Ar2 s or HSv 14 21 Enter the ID address mode to set the ID address 5 6 7 Edit custom Ec E P m id 7 j i gt Mn i Di Enter the EDIT mode to edit the custom programs PR 01 to PR 10 Each custom program has 30 steps that can be edited Each step allows the creation of a scene using RED 0 255 Green 0 255 Blue 0 255 White 0 255 Strobe 0 20 Time 0 255 amp Fade 0 255 Then the data will be saved when you press the ENTER button for 5 seconds 5 6 8 Setting Select UPLD to upload the custom programs from the current MASTER unit to SLAVE units The SLAVE units must be set in mode RUN to Slave In order to activate the upload function the password must be entered The password is the same as the main access password When uploading the SLAVE
5. movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial daisy chain a daisy chain connection is where the data out of one fixture connects with the data in of the next fixture The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how the controller communicates to each fixture Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2 is data negative and pin 3 is data positive 20 21 Importer B amp K Braun GmbH Industriestra e 2 D 76307 Karlsbad www bkbraun com info bkbraun com X RoHS um 1002 50 VE0 21 21
6. nee ee 14 5 6 2 lUo ties 14 5 6 3 ai e T 14 5 6 4 p a ee 14 5 6 5 POSON Y eane anaes cate bee E ET A E 14 5 6 6 D 15 5 6 7 0 166 De E cioe lin 15 2 21 ibi CALI 16 s BE Rp E 16 90 12 ROY LOGI c M 16 5 7 DMX 512 channel Val a eta ee a ee Er Eee EEE gene 17 SEE A ii ee a een eek een 20 3 21 a FR FR Pe VARYTEC 1 Safety instructions e This device is suitable for indoor use only e All modifications to the device will void the warranty e Repairs are to carry out by skilled personnel only e Use only fuses of the same type and original parts as spare parts e Protect the unit from rain and humidity to avoid fire and electric shocks e 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 bellow 32 F 0 C or exceeding 104 F 40 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 wate
7. up is to check if the line voltage you are connected to is matching the range of accepted voltages This fixture works between 100V and 240V 50 60 Hz All fixtures must be powered off a switched circuit and cannot be run on a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit It is even not possible to do so if the dimmer is a switch working with 096 and 10096 only This item is designed for power linking from one flatbeam to the other Each fixture ships with IP65 proprietary power input cables Each fixture ships with a power adapter to male Edison connector All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground Depending on the application the lighting fixture may require a different connector Please refer to the below wire color code for installing a new connector Blue AC neutral Green Yellow AC Ground 4 2 Mounting This fixture may be mounted in any safe position The fixture includes a mounting yoke to which a rigging clamp can be attached You must supply your own clamp and make sure the clamp is capable of supporting the weight of this fixture It is recommended to use at least 2 mounting points per fixture Note There are 2 types of applications for this fixture floor stand for up lighting and overhead use for down lighting If you are using this fixture for down lighting from up above you must use at least 1 safety cable chain for each fixture in addition to the mounting brackets 1 If hanging the fi
8. 100 3 0 255 blue 0 100 19 21 Ac1 c channel value function iosa dimmer 0 100 L2 0 25 rea 0 100 reen 0 100 4 blue 0 100 Arc 2 channel value function 1 0 255 red 0 100 0 255 lereen 0 100 3 0 255 blue 0 100 4 0 255 white 0 100 Ac2 d channel value function 1 0 255 dimmer 05 100X en ad 0 100 4 green 0 99 BEEN FT blue 0 100 5 0 255 white 0 100 Ac2 5 channe value Ifunction 1 0 255 dimmer 0O 100 2 0 255 red 0 100 green 0 1005 4 0 255 blue 0 100 5 0 255 White 0 100 6 0 255 strobe 0Hz 20Hz 6 DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a dmx 512 connection Channels may be assigned in any manner A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required Choosing a start address should be planned in advance Channels should never overlap If they do this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however control multiple fixtures of the same type by using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison
9. B parameter to make different whites When the new setting is activated the DMX controller choose RGB 255 255 255 the white color will be made by the actual RGB values in the CAL2 5 6 12 Key Lock MENU gt KEY Lock on OFF Enter the KEY mode to select wether the access password is on or off In order to enter access password it is necessary to first press ENTER Access password is UP DOWN UP DOWN 16 21 VARYTEC 5 7 DMX 512 channel values STAG value channel i ew d 226 230 231 235 26240 241 245 246 250 55 fatrobe 0Hz function Dimmer 0 100 Red 0 100 aetntime when Pr 01010 green 05 1005 LS epatble fade time when Fr 0110 is enable blue 10 100 white 0 1005 no function RIOQXGup ROS WO Rdown G 100 BOR WOS RO G100 Bup WOs ROX Gdown B1009 amp WOR Rup GOX BlOQR WO R1 00 GORY Bdown WO RIOQX GO BOR Wup RI00 k G0 BOR Wdown RTG Rt G4 B4 HGB White 8 a ite D White il speed when channel B is nab nap CMH nap nuta auta aula Pa m ba auto u auta amp udi 7 auto H 17 21 FBORS WOR R GE Rt SG 4 ROB GON R amp G t Re WI amp ROR G 4 Ze R f G f FH IWIR R 4 fo I E KOR GES Rf 54 7 81 WNR ERIE GT D R f c0X H RO 4 GT Rt GLODE B 4 WIN RIO0R G IR 4 6 f ER OR ROSA UIR f ERBE 4 ROS GLORY 4 WON R t AGLOGR RIGOR GOSE T WR GOSB fi ROR
10. allow contact between the common and the fixtures chassis ground Grounding the common can cause a ground loop and your fixture may perform erratically Test cables with an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or each other 4 3 4 3 Pin to 5 Pin conversion chart Note If you use a controller with 5 Pin DMX output connector you will need to use a 5pin to 3pin adapter The chart below details a proper cable conversion Do not use 4 3 5 Setting up a DMX serial data link Connect the male 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3 pin connector of the controller Connect the end of the cable coming from the controller to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector Then proceed to connect from the output as started above to the input of the following fixture and so on 10 21 e a e e e e DMX IN DMX OUT DMX IN e e CO e 4 3 6 Master Slave fixture linking 1 Connect the male 3pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output female 3pin connector of the first fixture 2 Connect the end of the cable coming from the first fixture which will have a female 3pin connector to the input connector of the next fixture consisting of a male 3 pin connector Then proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following f
11. amages that may have occurred during the transport 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 2 3 AC Power This fixture has an auto switching power supply that can accommodate a wide range of input voltages The only thing necessary to do before powering on the unit is to make sure the line voltage you are applying is within the range of accepted voltage This fixture will accommodate between 100V and 240V AC 50 60Hz All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat 3 Introduction 3 1 Features 8 4 5 60r 11 Channel DMX 512 Control Operating Modes 3 Channel RGB control 3 Channel HSV control hue saturation and value 4 Channel RGB Dimmer 4 Channel RGBW Control 5 Channel RGBW Dimmer 6 Channel RGBW Dimmer Strobe 11 Channel RGBW ID dimmer strobe autospeed auto custom programs aso Light source 48 x 8W 4in1 High Power Leds Lens 51 Standard Lens Material aluminum body Protection Rating IP67 Power Consumption 400W 5 21 ART VARYTEC Voltage 100V 240V 50Hz 60Hz Power supply built in and auto switching Size 508 x 196 x 533mm Net weight 23kg 3 2 DMX Channel summery The Flatbeam has a total of 7 DMX channel configurations referred to as personalities in this manual and in the fixture onboard control board The 7 pe
12. he intensity of the currently projected color When the slider is at the highest position 255 then the intensity of the output is at the maximum 18 21 VARYTEC COLOR CORRECTION Channels 2 3 4 and 5 control the intensity ratio of each of the red green blue and white LEDs Channels 1 2 3 4 and 5 can be combined together to create over 4 2 Billion color combinations Strobe Channel 6 controls the strobe of channels 1 through 4 Channel 7 has priority over channels 2 3 amp 4 speed of the strobe is adjustable from 0 to 20Hz ID address selection Use channel 11 to select ID addressed fixtures Each independent DMX address can have up to 66 ID addresses fixtures ID address O allows control of all fixtures simultaneously Auto amp custom Program Chanel 8 selects prest Auto Custom Programs 1 10 When activating the Auto Custom programs it is then possible to control the step time and fade time by using channels 2 amp 3 respectively HSV c henne L amp lus unc tion Lx 55 Hue 04 100 l Saturation O 1008 255 value KS DOT Note in HSV mode Hue stands for the visible light such as red yellow and cyan etc Saturation refers to the dominance of hue in the color when saturation is at 10096 then the color is at its purest Value is the colors brightness when value is at 100 then the color is at its brightest Acr 1 channel value function 0 255 red 0 100 0 255 Iereen 0
13. ixture and so on 5 Operating Instructions 5 1 Control Options The Flatbeam Duo is addressable in the DMX range of 001 to 512 In its simplest control from this allows for the control of up to 56 fixtures in the 11 channel STAG personality However a secondary ID address system exists for use in a limited DMX universe and architectural envirements The ID address system allows the user to assign up to 66 fixtures within the same DMX address in effect multiplying the control of Flatbeam Duo within a single universe to 3696 fixtures The flatbeam Duo ID address system is accessed using DMX channel 11 STAG consideration must be placed when programming live performances or cues that need to trigger on demand on a time line So to remain within one second execution time program no greater than 10 fixtures on ID addressing per DMX channel 5 2 Flatbeam Control Quick setup For detailed instructions on display panel operations and functions please advance to the section titled display panel functions These steps assume that you have read and are familiar ith the setting up a serial data link 5 3 DMX 512 control without ID addresses The flatbeam duo operates on 11 channels of DMX STAG personality Address each fixture in increments of 11 channels i e 1 12 23 34 to save time you can use the same DMX address for each fixture All fixtures will then respond simultaneously to control You may also group your fixtures and addres
14. litter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal Maximum recommended serial data link distance 500m 1640ft maximum recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link 32 Fixtures 4 3 1 Data Cabeling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables You can purchase certified DMX Cables directly from a dealer distributer or construct your own cable If you choose to create your own cable please use data grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference 4 3 2 DMX data cable Please use a 110 Ohms shielded cable or equivalent which meets the specifications for EIA 485 applications Standard microphone cables cannot transmit DMX data reliable over long distances The cable will have following characteristics 2 conductor twisted pair plus shield maximum capacitance between conductors 30pF ft Maximum capacitance between conductors and shield 55pF ft Maximum resistance of 20Ohms 1000ft Nominal Impedance 100 140 Ohms 9 21 VARYTEC 4 3 3 Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector onone end and a female XLR connector on the other end Dir COMMON 3 8 OUTPUT 2 Resistance 120 Ohm TH between pin 2 DMX and pin 3 DMX of the last fixture Termination reduces signal errors To avold signal transmission problems and interference il is always Caution Do not
15. r 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 Any troubles arose remove the power plug soon and contact with 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 4 21 VARYTEC 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 Before usage 2 1 Carton 1 x Flatbeam Duo 1 x Power Cable with Plug 1 x DMX Input Cable 1 x User Manual 2 2 Unpacking Every Flatbeam Duo has been thoroughly tested and has been transported in perfect operating condition Carefully check the carton for d
16. rsonalities are STAG Arc1 Ar1 D Arc2 Ar2 d Ar2 s and HSV Each of the different personalities can be accessed from the control panel Please see section about Control Panel Functions for a description and how to accomplish that on Dimmer LEN Red set the step time when pr 01 10 is set Green set the fade time when pr 01 10 is set INL MEME White CE Color change white balance Strobe Auto custom programme Dimmer speed de eee e O LO LL AGMEN eee eee e DEE MNMMMKRassSs s8eEQENM se MEME BEE CH D LE L 6 21 VARYTEC E Bm 0000 e Re 8 8e 3 4 me p e eee k F B Be 00 oo w e pe oOo Lm GS 7 fal Er ee a 3 x m HT hk g F iTi n T i i Bn i iT 1 IM LEN AN 1 Mill 1 II X I Y 1 KULDE il i NNA LI il ni Y TE I I UMA AA AA A AIA E LEI LI LE LR LEE l pax p OQ _ DMxX DUI i Fr La p n ri a eJ i Vo d TY Ir f ASA RA POWER IN ecu m vc POWER OUT 7 21 VARYTEC 4 Setup 4 1 Power Supply Before plugging in your unit make sure that the voltage in your area is matching the required voltage of your Flatbeam This unit has an auto switching PSU which offers a wide range of input voltages The only thing you have to do before powering
17. s those groups alike for faster programming ad control 1 Access the control panel function by pressing the MENU button until the RUN MODE is displayed Press ENTER and use the UP DOWN buttons to select DMX function Then to increase or decrease channels between 001 and 512 11 21 2 Press the ENTER button to confirm action hen press MENU to exit Deactivate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function ID ON OFF to OFF 5 4 DMX addressing with ID address 1 Follow intrsuctions 1 for DMX 512 addressing 2 Activate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function ID ON OFF to ON SETTINGS to ID ON OFF to ON for every DMX 512 starting address the user can set 66 separate ID addresses Set ID addresses in each fixture by setting panel function ID address to incremental values i e 1 12 24 36 SETTINGS to ADDRESS to 01 66 DMX address 001 DMX addrass 001 DMX address 001 DMX adoress 012 DMX ndarass 012 DMX nddress 012 ID address 01 ID address 02 ID address 02 ID address 01 ID address 02 ID address 03 Lom m mm ihe Figure above shows a simple DMI layout which has used three units at each DEX address The three units have different ID addresses which allows the user to collectir eit eontrol the whole group of unita at that DMX address by setting Channel 10 to 0 or to cen trol eac ch unit in depen dently by First selecting th ie DMX address and then by using C han ihel 11 to locate the target ID
18. units will display YELLOW MASTER SLAVE SET UPLB REST Password i tkt urloadind If an error occurs when uploading of the custom programs the SLAVE units will display RED On successful uploading of the custom programs the SLAVE units will display GREEN In order to reset custom modes to default values select REST Enter ID in order to allow disallow ID address function from the DMX512 controller 15 21 VARYTI 5 6 9 RGbW White adjust RGB TO WHITE is set to YES then if RGB is set to 255 255 255 the color matches a perfect white as the actual RGB values are adjusted to make white When it is set to NO then if RGB is set to 255 255 255 the RGB values are not adjusted and the output is most powerful The RGBW parameter can be adjusted in CAL2 Enter DIM to select dimmer mode and dimmer speed When DIMMER is set to OFF then RGBW and MASTER Dimmer are linear The Dim 1 2 3 4 are speed modes of the nin linear dimmer DIM1 is the faster while DIM4 is the slowest The DIM setting here does not react on the STAG mode 5 6 10 CAL1 MENU CAL white WTOi Red 0 255 MESI WT02 green 0 255 Blue 0 255 WT Enter the CAL1 to select white color of different color temperature There are 11 pre programmed white colors can be edited by using RED GREEN BLUE 5 6 11 CAL2 MENU gt CAL2 parameter RGBW Red 0 255 green 0 255 blue 0 255 Enter the CAL2 to adjust the RG
19. xture for over head use then please follow below steps 2 Block access below the work area and use suitable and stable platform when installing or servicing the fixture 3 Safety cables must always be used secured through safety cable attachment The safety cable must be capable of holding 10 times the weight of the fixture 4 Verify the structure can hold 10 times the weight of all to be installed fixtures After prolonged periods of operation the fixture chassis may reach high temperatures This fixture must be mounted in a ventilated location as it is convection cooled 8 21 x S C e AFB Hanging clamp MS a a a mmm al K Hanging clamp Note sold s tel Note sold separately ole sola separately Safety Cable Note the cable must be secured through the head sink ventilation assway 4 3 Fixture linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX 512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master slave operating mode The combined number of channels required by all fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support Important Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line To comply with the EIA 485 standard no more than 32 devices should be connected on one data link Connecting more than 32 fixtures on one serial data link without use of a DMX optically isolated sp
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