Stairville Power Strobe 1500 DMX, User Manual

Page 1: ...Power Strobe 1500 DMX stroboscope user manual...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 22 02 2016 ID 168875...

Page 3: ...3 Symbols and signal words 7 2 Safety instructions 10 3 Features 15 4 Installation 16 5 Starting up 20 6 Connections and controls 22 7 Operating 26 8 Maintenance 29 9 Technical specifications 36 10 P...

Page 4: ...12 Cleaning 40 13 Protecting the environment 41 Table of contents stroboscope 4...

Page 5: ...nd all other instructions Keep the manual for future reference Make sure that it is available to all those using the device If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manu...

Page 6: ...d search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms Per...

Page 7: ...connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button 1 3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols a...

Page 8: ...ation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided CAUTION This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it...

Page 9: ...Warning signs Type of danger Warning hot surface Warning dangerous optical radiation Warning suspended load Warning toxic substances Warning danger zone General information Power Strobe 1500 DMX 9...

Page 10: ...is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use This device may be used only by persons with suf...

Page 11: ...tach any small parts e g knobs or the like from the unit They could swallow the pieces and choke Never let children unattended use electrical devices DANGER Electric shock caused by high voltages insi...

Page 12: ...or fire If in doubt seek advice from a registered electrician WARNING Eye damage caused by high light intensity Never look directly into the light source WARNING Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighti...

Page 13: ...direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames NOTICE Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only To prevent damage never expose the device to any liquid or moist...

Page 14: ...nd that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user Unplug the device before electrical storms o...

Page 15: ...W n strobe frequency steplessly adjustable n brightness steplessly adjustable n control via DMX or optional remote n Operating modes Master Slave DMX n DMX address and operating mode adjustable via DI...

Page 16: ...ransportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively WARNING Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the in...

Page 17: ...e must always be below 40 C 104 F NOTICE Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed th...

Page 18: ...can install the unit in hanging or standing position When in use the device must always be attached to a solid surface or an approved truss Use the opening of the bracket provided for mounting Always...

Page 19: ...Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer Installation Power Strobe 1500 DMX 19...

Page 20: ...5 Starting up Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections Starting up stroboscope 20...

Page 21: ...DMX device Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one and so on to form a daisy chain Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminat...

Page 22: ...6 Connections and controls Front panel Connections and controls stroboscope 22...

Page 23: ...1 Illuminant 2 Mounting bracket 3 Locking screws for the mounting bracket 4 Knurled screw to open the front cover Connections and controls Power Strobe 1500 DMX 23...

Page 24: ...Control panel and connections Connections and controls stroboscope 24...

Page 25: ...A fuse 7 DMX IN DMX input 8 DMX OUT DMX output 9 ONLY FOR REMOTE CONTROL 1 4 phone socket to connect an optionally available remote control 10 START ADDRESS SELECT DIP switch for setting the DMX addre...

Page 26: ...g mode the device responds to the control sig nals of the master device Establish all necessary connections and set DIP switch no 10 to ON all others to OFF to enable the mode This setting is only rel...

Page 27: ...only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX Use the DIP switches of the device to set the desired DMX address between 1 and 512 see the following figure Operating mode DMX Operating Power Str...

Page 28: ...0 15 Blackout 16 255 Level 1 level 15 After the fuse has tripped press the fuse button in the control panel of the device If the 15 A fuse trips repeatedly within a short time or can not be reset the...

Page 29: ...fore you open or remove covers Mount all covers and attach them firmly before connecting the device again WARNING Risk of burns at the surface and inside of the device The surface and the inner parts...

Page 30: ...ce is under high pressure especially when heated and can explode if handled inappropriately Allow the illuminant to cool down for at least two hours before starting any main tenance or replacement Alw...

Page 31: ...p breaks within a closed room Vacate the room immedi ately and ventilate adequately To remove the remnants of broken discharge lamps wear Nitrile protective gloves breathing and mouth protection Dispo...

Page 32: ...avoid prolonged direct exposure of the skin during maintenance without adequate cover of the light source CAUTION Danger of injury in case of inappropriate handling of the illuminant After the specifi...

Page 33: ...a clean lint free tissue NOTICE Possible damages due to wrong type of lamp Any attempt to use the device with a lamp other than those specified in this manual can result in severe damages to the devi...

Page 34: ...nnected from the mains and completely cooled down 2 Place the device on a clean flat work surface 3 Unscrew the two knurled screws A right and left on the housing completely and open up the front cove...

Page 35: ...retaining springs B as far back that you can remove the illuminant Installation of the new illuminant is done in reverse order Only reconnect the device to the power grid after the front cover has bee...

Page 36: ...essly adjustable from 1 12 flashes per second Brightness steplessly adjustable from 0 100 Power consumption approx 1600 W Operating supply voltage AC 230 V 50 Hz Fuse resettable 15 A Dimensions W H D...

Page 37: ...socket the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller a short circuit or just a not working light show The unit offers a 3 pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3 pin XLR plug f...

Page 38: ...d DMX cables and do not use ordi nary microphone cables Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli fiers In the following we list a few common problems that may occ...

Page 39: ...r the DMX cables run near or parallel to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer ence to a DMX interface circuit 2 Check the position of each DIP switch 3 Try using another DMX controlle...

Page 40: ...onents n Clean with a dry soft cloth n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth n Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning The fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regular...

Page 41: ...ings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE in its currently valid version Do not dispose with your normal household waste Di...

Page 42: ...Dispose of broken or worn discharge lamps as hazardous waste according to legal regulations in a tightly closed container Dispose of discharge lamps Protecting the environment stroboscope 42...

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