SHOWTEC Zipp LED DMX, User Manual

Page 1: ...Zipp LED DMX ORDERCODE 43075 ...

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Page 3: ...kside Installation Set Up and Operation Control Modes One Zipp LED Automatic control One Zipp LED Custom control One Zipp LED Sound control Multiple Zipp LEDs Master Slave control Multiple Zipp LEDs DMX control Dipswitch setting for DMX Mode DMX Quick Reference Chart Fixture Linking Data Cabling DMX Channels Maintenance Replacing the Fuse Troubleshooting No Light No Movement All Products No Respon...

Page 4: ...e achieved under normal operational conditions If improving on this lifespan expectancy is of a higher priority place care in providing for lower operational temperatures This may include climatic environmental and the reduction of overall projection intensity SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation operation and maintenance of this device has to be qualified follow the ins...

Page 5: ...re cleaning Only handle the power cord by the plug Never pull out the plug by tugging the power cord Make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat moisture or dust Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel Make sure that the power cord is never crimped or damaged Check the device and the power cord from time to time If the lens is obviously damaged...

Page 6: ...d dealer Procedure If the projector is lowered from the ceiling or high joists professional trussing systems have to be used Use a clamp to mount the projector with the mounting bracket to the trussing system The projector must never be fixed swinging freely in the room The installation must always be secured with a safety attachment e g an appropriate safety net or safety cable When rigging derig...

Page 7: ... description of the symptoms Claims The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short comings and or visible defects or perform this check after our announcement that the goods are at their disposal Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise It is ...

Page 8: ... and white LEDs Built in automated programs via master slave or DMX Built in sound activated programs via master slave or DMX Beam angle 110 Light source 147 LEDs 60 Red 48 Green 24 Blue 15 White Power Consumption 40W DMX control via standard DMX controller Music Control Bracket included Control DMX 512 Master Slave Sound 3 pin XLR Male and Female connectors 3 DMX Channels Fuse F2A 250V Overview 1...

Page 9: ...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Fig 2 Fig 3 3 Earth 4 Microphone 5 Microphone 6 Light Sensitivity 7 Motor Sensitivity 8 IEC In Fuse 2A 250V 9 DMX signal connector IN 3 pin 10 DMX signal connector OUT 3 pin 11 DMX Dipswitches ...

Page 10: ...5 DMX512 3 Channels One Zipp LED Automatic 1 Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Leave at least 0 5 meter on all sides for air circulation 2 When the Zipp LED is not connected by a DMX cable it functions as a stand alone device Dipswitch 8 must always be set to ON for Automatic control Only use the Motor Sensitivity 7 to adjust the sensitivity Program 1 Dipswitch 8 to ON One Zipp LED Custom...

Page 11: ...trol 1 Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Leave at least 0 5 meter on all sides for air circulation 2 Use a 3 p XLR cable to connect the Zipp LED The pins 1 Earth 2 Signal 3 Signal 3 Link the units as shown in Fig 4 Connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit s DMX out socket to the second unit s in socket Repeat this process to link the second third and fourth units 4 Set DMX dip switc...

Page 12: ...supply sockets starting with the first unit Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly Multiple Zipp LEDs DMX Set Up Fig 5 Note Link all cables and set dip switches before connecting electric power Note After switching on the Zipp LED will automatically detect whether DMX 512 data is received or not If there is no data received at the DMX input the LED on the cont...

Page 13: ... Explanation Since each unit has 3 channels each address advances 3 values See Address Value above Once address values are determined add DMX dip switch values to obtain the appropriate address DMX Dip Switches ON for each unit Flip appropriate DMX dip switches on each unit Example 1 If you want to give a Zipp LED DMX address 133 you first have to find the number 133 in the DMX Chart See page 11 2...

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Page 15: ...itter may result in deterioration of the digital DMX signal Maximum recommended DMX data link distance 100 meters Maximum recommended number of Zipp LEDs on a DMX data link 30 fixtures Data Cabling To link fixtures together you must obtain data cables You can purchase DAP Audio certified DMX cables directly from a dealer distributor or construct your own cable If you choose to create your own cabl...

Page 16: ...ue 195 207 Red Green Blue White 208 255 Color chase Channel 2 Colors 0 12 Blackout 13 25 Red 26 38 Green 39 51 Blue 52 64 White 65 77 Red Green 78 90 Red Blue 91 103 Red White 104 116 Green Blue 117 129 Green White 130 142 Blue White 143 155 Green Blue White 156 168 Red Blue White 169 181 Red Green White 182 194 Red Green Blue 195 207 Red Green Blue White 208 255 Color chase Channel 3 Strobe Only ...

Page 17: ...acing a Fuse Power surges short circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply may cause a fuse to burn out If the fuse burns out the product will not function whatsoever If this happens follow the directions below to do so 1 Unplug the unit from electric power source 2 Insert a flat head screwdriver into a slot in the fuse cover Gently pry up the fuse cover The fuse will come out 3 Remove the u...

Page 18: ...jack of the last fixture on the link Incorrect addressing of the fixtures Check address setting One of the fixtures is defective and disturbs data transmission on the link Bypass one fixture at a time until normal operation is regained unplug both connectors and connect them directly together Have the defective fixture serviced by a qualified technician 3 pin XLR Out on the fixtures does not match...

Page 19: ...cts Music Control Control DMX 512 Master Slave Sound Gobos Colourwheel heat resistant and intensify glass dichroic glas coating Max ambient temperature ta 40 C Max housing temperature tB 80 C Cooling 1 fan in the projector Motor high quality stepping motor controlled by microprocessors Minimum distance Minimum distance from flammable surfaces 0 5m Minimum distance to lighted object 1 3m Design and...

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