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Zero 88 Series

 

Usk House, Lakeside, Llantarnam Park,  
Cwmbran, NP44 3HD. UK 
Tel: +44 (0)1633 838088   Fax: +44 (0)1633 867880 
Email: enquiries@zero88.com   Web: www.zero88.com

 

 

Lighting Controls 

– 

FLX lighting console

 

Zero 88 FLX Quick Start Guide v1.2 

– Stock Code: 9850-000492-00 – Page 19 of 20 

 

Technical information 

 
Mains inlet 

FLX is fitted with a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 (NAC3MPX) 
mains inlet on the back panel, and power on/off switch. 
 
100 - 240V AC; MAX 1A  

50 - 60Hz, 60W 

 
INTERNALLY FUSED. 
A GOOD EARTH CONNECTION IS ESSENTIAL. 
 
The internal fuse is not user replaceable, contact an 
authorized service agent if the desk does not power up and 
you suspect that the fuse has failed. 

 

Video output  

1 x DVI-I connector, but DVI-D output only.  

 

USB ports  

Five external USB ports are fitted on the FLX. Two located 
on the rear of the console, one on the front panel, and one 
on either side. These support the USB 2.0

 

standard. These 

can be used for: 

Wings 

Keyboard & Mouse  

External Touchscreen (

DVI-D also required) 

 

External Storage Devices

 (such as Memory Sticks) 

 

Ethernet  

The FLX Lighting Console is fitted with a Neutrik etherCON 
RJ45 Ethernet port and is capable of supporting various 
Ethernet protocols. 

 
Kensington Lock  

A Kensington-style lock slot is provided on 
FLX for securing the console to an operating 
location, using a standard laptop lock cable.

 

 
Sound to Light  

A stereo ¼” jack socket provides basic Sound to Light 
functionality. Left and right channels are mixed internally. 
 

Audio Connector 

Area 

Desc. 

 

Tip 

Left 

Channel 

Ring 

Right 

Channel 

Sleeve 

0V Signal 

Ground 

 

 
DMX output  

Two female Neutrik 5 pin XLR, isolated, with voltage 
protection and data output indicator. Data on channels 1 

– 

512 only. RDM Ready.  
 

DMX Input Connector 

Pin 

Desc. 

 

Signal Ground (0V) 

DMX Drive 

Complement (1-)  

DMX Drive True (1+)  

Not Connected  

Not Connected 

 
 
MIDI  

2 x 5 pin DIN connectors providing MIDI input and MIDI 
thru

.  

 

MIDI Connector 

Pin 

In 

Output/Thru 

 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Signal  

Ground 

Not Used 

Not Used 

Opto Isolated  

Input  

Output 

Opto Isolated  

Input 

Output 

  
 
Remote input  

A 9 pin D-sub connector providing 8 remote switches 
(common ground). Short pin 1-8 to pin 9 (common) to 
simulate a button push.  
 

Remote Input Connector 

Pin 

Remote 

Switch 

 

Switch 1 

Switch 2 

Switch 3 

Switch 4 

Switch 5 

Switch 6 

Switch 7 

Switch 8 

Common  

 

Summary of Contents for FLX

Page 1: ...867880 Email enquiries zero88 com Web www zero88 com Lighting Controls FLX lighting console Zero 88 FLX Quick Start Guide v1 2 Stock Code 9850 000492 00 Page 1 of 20 FLX Quick Start Guide Version 1 2...

Page 2: ...2 Stock Code 9850 000492 00 Page 2 of 20 Your new FLX console runs ZerOS software ZerOS is regularly updated to bring new features and to keep your console stable and secure Software updates are free...

Page 3: ...wing areas each of which are described on the next pages along with some key terminology Quick start guide This Quick Start Guide is designed to get you up and running with the console but is not a su...

Page 4: ...nd Effects or accessing advanced functionality such as RemDim or Highlight Function keys The five function keys to the left of the touchscreen either perform functions themselves like Home and View or...

Page 5: ...strobe or focus Attributes Parameters are grouped together into four attributes for easy access and control These attributes are called Colour Beam Shape and Position A fifth attribute called Effect...

Page 6: ...View together The Programming desktop fig 1 shows the Output Window in the top half of the screen and either the Playback window or the Playbacks Summary window in the bottom half Which one is being...

Page 7: ...n will allow you to select the fixture s mode It is important that the mode set here matches the mode set on the fixture if in doubt consult the fixture s operating manual for details Once the mode ha...

Page 8: ...an orange box will be drawn around the channel number in the Output Window You can select multiple channels on the faders at the same time by pressing and holding the first button and then tapping th...

Page 9: ...ter selecting a fixture s press the Home key This will send the fixture s to its home values Figure 6 The colour window and parameters Choosing an attribute Each fixture has its own set of parameters...

Page 10: ...columns show the playback s name and then information about the currently active cue within each playback Figure 8 Playback Summary window Recording a cue To record a cue there are four possible meth...

Page 11: ...you lower a fader the playback is automatically released but you can also manually do this by holding Clear and pressing the Go button of the playback Figure 9 Playback window Updating cues In order...

Page 12: ...olour Palettes are displayed on the internal monitor just tap a palette after pressing the Name button to name that palette Using palettes When using palettes only the selected fixtures will move to t...

Page 13: ...oups can be named in the same way as palettes using commands or by pressing Name and touching the group Using groups to control intensities All the commands explained within the controlling intensitie...

Page 14: ...gle file on your storage device This file can then be reloaded at a later date to return the console to the same state as it was in when you saved it Saved files can be loaded onto any lighting consol...

Page 15: ...nam Park Cwmbran NP44 3HD UK Tel 44 0 1633 838088 Fax 44 0 1633 867880 Email enquiries zero88 com Web www zero88 com Lighting Controls FLX lighting console Zero 88 FLX Quick Start Guide v1 2 Stock Cod...

Page 16: ...nam Park Cwmbran NP44 3HD UK Tel 44 0 1633 838088 Fax 44 0 1633 867880 Email enquiries zero88 com Web www zero88 com Lighting Controls FLX lighting console Zero 88 FLX Quick Start Guide v1 2 Stock Cod...

Page 17: ...If you forget the passcode you ve set please send the serial number of your console to support zero88 com Front panel not responding Is the console fully booted check internal monitor for any errors w...

Page 18: ...heir consoles the cardboard box which FLX is supplied in is intended only for one or two journeys and should not be relied upon to keep the console safe for prolonged use Operating environments Always...

Page 19: ...Console is fitted with a Neutrik etherCON RJ45 Ethernet port and is capable of supporting various Ethernet protocols Kensington Lock A Kensington style lock slot is provided on FLX for securing the c...

Page 20: ...0mm D Weight 7 5 kg Operating temperature range 5 to 40 C Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Notes Cooper Controls Ltd reserves the right to make changes to the equipment described in this manual without...

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