USER MANUAL
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1. mightyBAR USER MANUAL Equinox Mighty Bar 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 Mighty Bar 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 e Never let the power cable come into contact with other cables Handle the power cable and all mains voltage connections with particular caution e Never remove warning or informative labels from the equipment e Do not open the equipment and do not modify the equipment e D2. Finally press the SETUP button to confirm your setting 3 Auto Run mode To select the Auto run mode press the MODE button to show AUTO RUN in the LCD display window Now press the SET UP button to adjust the frequency level FAN01 99 Finally press the SETUP button to confirm your setting The unit will now run all 13 built in programmes one after another 4 DMX mode To select the DMX mode press the MODE button to show DMX MODE in the LCD display window Press the SETUP button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to set a DMX address from 001 512 Now press the SETUP button again and use the UP and DOWN buttons to choose one of the 5 DMX channel settings 4 6 9 16 or 19 Finally press the SETUP button to confirm your setting see DMX chart The starting address for this fixture is 001 5 Slave mode To select Slave mode first link the units together via 3 Pin XLR cable s press the MODE button to show SLAVE MODE on all of the slave units Now the slave units will follow in conjunction with the master unit 6 IEC socket power on off mode To turn the IEC Power Out 1 Socket on or off press the MODE button to show LIGHT 1 in the LCD display window Now press the SETUP button to turn the IEC Power Out 1 Socket on or off To turn the IEC Power Out 2 Socket on or off press the MODE button to show LIGHT 2 in the
3. 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 3 Pin XLR socket Pin 1 GN sereen Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal o 5 Pin XLR socket 3 Pin XLR socket Pin 1 GND Pin 1 GND seteen i Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal in 4 Pin 5 N C Equinox Mighty Bar Footswitch Operation Overview top Mode Indicators BLACKOUT Up and Down Blackout Overview back On Off Switch 5 Pin XLR socket EJE O EQUIN X MB 1 O O Operations Power Indicator This foot controller is made specially for the Mighty Bar system Many of the built in programmes can be accessed via the 4 foot switches To control the Mighty Bar using the foot switch controller you must first set the bar systems into SLAVE mode Static colour selection mode To activate this mode press the MODE foot switch so the R LED indicator is lit now use the UP and DOWN foot switches to select the desired colour To blackout the unit press the BLACKOUT f
4. LCD display window Now press the SETUP button to turn the IEC Power Out 2 Socket on or off NOTE If the Mighty bar is being used in conjunction with the MB 1 foot controller any number of Mighty bars can be controlled via the foot controller by setting all bar systems into SLAVE mode NOTE The frequency level FQN01 99 adjusts how many times the programme repeats before moving to the next programme Equinox Mighty Bar Operation modes Built in programme chart Static Colour Red Greeen Blue White Yellow Cyan L Blue Pink L Green Purple White RGB L Cyan L Yellow L Purple White RGBW Dream 15 colour dreaming Meteor 15 colour flow Speed00 99 Flash00 99 Speed amp Flash adjustable Speed amp Flash adjustable Speed amp Flash adjustable Speed amp Flash adjustable Speed amp Flash adjustable Speed amp Flash adjustable Speed amp Flash adjustable Flow 5 15 colour chase from sides to centre Speed amp Flash adjustable Flow 6 15 colour chase from centre to side Speed amp Flash adjustable Flow 7 15 colour chase Speed amp Flash adjustable Flow 8 2 colour chase in 1 direction Speed00 99 Flash00 99 Speed amp Flash adjustable 1 BLAC RGBW 2 BLAC RGBW Same as static colour Flow 9 2 colour chase in 2 directions Speed00 99 Flash00 99 Speed 8 Flash adjustable 1 BLAC RGBW 2 BLAC RGBW Same as static colour Equinox Mighty bar 4 channel DMX chart 6 channel DMX chart es ICI Red
5. R LED 3 Setup button 9 DMX out 15 I R sensor 4 Up button 10 5 pin footswitch socket 16 Powercon in 5 Down button 11 LCD display 17 Powercon out 6 IEC Power out 1 12 Wireless manual mode switch Equinox Mighty Bar Operation modes Operation modes 1 Sound active mode To select the sound active mode press the MODE button to show SOUND MODE in the LCD display window Now press the SETUP button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the sound sensitivity level SENS00 31 and press the SET UP button again to adjust the frequency level FQNO1 99 Finally press the SETUP button to confirm your setting 2 Built in programmes mode To access the built in programme mode press the MODE button to show 01 STATIC in the LCD display window Now press the SETUP button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to choose one of the 14 built in programmes 01 14 see table overleaf To choose one of the seven colours in the STATIC mode press the set SETUP button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to choose one of the following 15 colours To adjust the speed level in the remaining 13 built in programmes press the SETUP button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the desired speed level 00 99 To adjust the flash speed press the SETUP button and use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the desired flash speed level 00 99
6. ATIONS 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 Mighty Bar Technical specifications You should find inside the carton the following items 1 Equinox Mighty Bar 2 Power cable 3 User manual Technical Specifications 28 x 8W Quad colour LEDs Beam angle 25 degrees 0 100 dimming and variable strobe via DMX DMX channels 4 6 9 16 and 19 selectable Operating modes 1 Sound activated 2 Built in programmes 3 Auto Run 4 DMX 5 Slave Infra red operation remote included 14 built in programmes 4 push button menu with LCD digital display 3 pin XLR In Out sockets for DMX 5 pin socket for foot controller MB 1 Powercon in out sockets 2 x IEC power out sockets switchable for I R remote Power consumption 260W Power supply 240V Dimensions 1005 x 95 x 291mm Weight 9 7Kgs Fuse F2A Overview gt 9 00 49 EQUINA 8288 ah IN Identification B O O a 13 1 28mm spigot 7 IEC Power out 2 13 Output to lights 2 Mode button 8 DMX in 14 L
7. Green Blue White 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 9 channel DMX chart 240 255 sound sensozss o Jo 232 239 Flo 224 231 Fl 216 223 Fl 208 215 Fl 200 207 Fl 192 199 Fl 184 191 Fl 176 183 Fi 186 175 Fl 160 167 Ci ow 8 low 7 ow 6 low 5 ow 4 low 3 ow 2 ow 1 152 159 Fade 144 151 Meteor 136 143 Di 0 15 Colour ream mix CH4 5 6 8 7 hange Speed 0 255 Master dimmer 0 255 Flash 0 255 Ell colour Ell EE colour EE 15 colour select 15 colour select IEC Power Out 1 On 128 255 IEC Power Out 1 Off 0 127 IEC Power Out 2 On 128 255 IEC Power Out 2 Off 0 127 DMX Charts Equinox Mighty bar DMX Charts 16 channel DMX chart CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 19 channel DMX chart Master Flash W1 W2 dimmer CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 CH17 CH18 CH19 LR remote function To control the Mighty Bar via the I R remote first please make sure that the mighty bar has been switched into wireless mode To switch it into wireless mode simply the set the WIRELESS MANUAL switch to wireless To return back to the manual mode switch the WIRELESS MANUAL switch back to manual Functions ON OFF SPEED BRGHINESS FLASH BL button Use this button to turn the unit on and off SP button Use this button to increase or decrease the speed of the programme Press 1 for slow 2 for medium 3 for fast and 4 for off LoS button Use this b
8. control begins to read the data on the channel indicated by the start address For example a fixture that occupies or uses 7 channels of DMX and was addressed to start on DMX channel 100 would read data from channels 100 101 102 103 104 105 and 106 Choose a start address so that the channels used do not overlap E g the next unit in the chain starts at 107 DMX 512 e 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 DATA OUT XLR terminals located on all DMX fixtures most controllers only have a data out terminal DMX Linking e 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 compliant 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 to 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 address of 1 the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to address 1 to t
9. hat unit no matter where it is located in the DMX chain DATA Cable DMX cable requirements for DMX operation e The Equinox Mighty Bar 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 Mighty Bar DMX Set Up Notice e Be sure to follow figures 2 8 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 3 pin XLR DMX 512 in 3 pin XLR XLR MALE SOCKET XLR FEMALE SOCKET XLR Pin Configuration 2 cold 1 ground 1 ground 2 cold Pin 1 Ground O Pin 2 Negative ae ae FIGURE 3 FIGURE 2 Special Note Line termination e 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 is always advisable to connect a DMX terminal resistance 120 Ohm 1 4 W between pin 2 DMX and pin
10. o not connect this equipment to a dimmer pack Do not switch the equipment on and off in short intervals as this will reduce the system s life e Only use the equipment indoors Do not expose to flammable sources liquids or gases e 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 e Make sure that the available voltage is between 220v 240v e Make sure that the power cable is never crimped or damaged Check the equipment and the power cable periodically e If the equipment is dropped or damaged disconnect the mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect the equipment before operating again e 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 e 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 e Only use fuses of same type and rating e Repairs servicing and power connection must only be carried out by a qualified technician THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS e WARRANTY One year from date of purchase OPERATING DETERMIN
11. oot switch and press it again to return it to the previous setting Sound active mode To activate this mode press the MODE foot switch so the G LED indicator is lit now the unit will work to the music If you require to blackout the unit at any point press the BLACKOUT foot switch and press it again to return it to the previous setting Note To activate the IEC Power Out 1 amp 2 sockets on the Mighty Bar via the footswitch controller while it is in the Sound active mode press the UP pedal to turn the IEC Power Out 1 socket on and press it again to turn it off To turn the IEC Power Out 2 socket on press the DOWN pedal and press again to turn it off Note The IEC Power Out 1 amp 2 sockets can only be operated in this mode via the footswitch Built in programmes To activate this mode press the MODE foot switch so the Y LED indicator is lit now use the UP and DOWN foot switches to select the desired built in programme To blackout the unit press the BLACKOUT foot switch and press it again to return it to the previous setting Full on mode To set the unit to Full On you can press and hold down for 3 seconds any of the four foot switches this will give Full ON WHITE To return to the previous setting press the MODE foot switch When Full On is activated you can still use the BLACKOUT foot switch Equinox Mighty Bar Notes Notes
12. utton to increase or decrease the brightness of the LEDs Press 1 for 50 2 for 75 3 for 100 and 4 for off FL button Use this button to add strobe to any of the shows Press 1 for slow 2 for medium 3 for fast and 4 for off RGBW buttons Use these buttons to increase or decrease the brightness of each individual colour Press 1 for 50 2 for 75 3 for 100 and 4 for off PR buttons Use these buttons to select one the built in colour change programmes D buttons Use these buttons to select one the built in colour fade programmes LIGHT 1 LIGHT 2 SA buttons Use the buttons to select one of the sound active programmes ON1 OFF1 button Use this button to power up and power down the Power out 1 socket ON2 OFF2 button Use this button to power up and power down the Power out 2 socket Note When multiple fixtures are being linked the slave units must be set into slave mode via the LCD display the Mighty bar s Equinox Mighty Bar DMX set up DMX Control Mode Operating in a DMX control mode environment gives the user the greatest flexibility when it comes to customising or creating a show In this mode you will be able to control each individual trait of the fixture and each fixture independently Setting the DMX address The DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller Each fixture requires a start address from 1 511 A fixture requiring one or more channels for
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