WIFLY PAR QA5
User Instructions
WiFly Par QA5 |
Introduction |
Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the WiFly Par QA5 by ADJ Products, LLC. Every WiFly Par QA5 has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. 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. In the case damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Do not return this unit to your dealer without first contacting customer support.
Introduction: The WiFly Par QA5 is a rechargeable lithium battery powered, DMX intelligent, LED par fixture with ADJ’s WiFly TransCeiver with wireless DMX built-in. This unit give you the freedom to set up your fixture where ever you wish without the restrictions of power or
DMX cabling. The built-in battery will keep charge for up to 6 hours (full on) from a full, single charge. This fixture can be used in a stand alone mode or connected in a Master/Slave configuration. This wash has five operating modes: Sound Active mode, Auto mode, RGB mode, Static Color mode, and DMX control mode.
Customer Support: ADJ Products, LLC provides a customer support line, to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.adj.com for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pacific Standard Time.
Voice: |
(800) 322-6337 |
Fax: |
(323) 582-2941 |
E-mail: |
support@AmericanDJ.com |
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact ADJ Products, LLC.
PLEASE recycle the shipping carton when ever possible.
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Features |
•Rechargeable Lithium Battery
•Mulit-Colors
•Five Operating Modes
•Electronic Dimming 0-100%
•Built in Microphone
•DMX-512 protocol
•3-Pin DMX Connection
•8 DMX Channel Modes: 1 Channel Mode, 2 Channel Mode, 3
Channel Mode, 4 Channel Mode, 5 Channel Mode, 6 Channel Mode, 7 Channel Mode, & 8 Channel Mode
•Built-In ADJ’s WiFly TransCeiver Wireless DMX
•ADJ RFC compatiable (Not Included)
•Power Cord Daisy Chain (See page 14)
WiFly Par QA5 |
Warranty Registration |
The WiFly Par QA5 carries a 3 year limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down on a piece of paper included in the shipping carton. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting our customer support team on our customer support number. All packages returned to the service department not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper.
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Installation |
The unit should be mounted using a mounting clamp (not provided), affixing it to the mounting bracket that is provided with the unit. Always ensure that the unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating. Always ensure that the structure to which you are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 10 times the unit’s weight. Also, always use a safety cable that can hold 12 times the weight of the unit when installing the fixture.
The equipment must be installed by a professional, and it must be installed in a place where it is out of the reach of people’s grasp.
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Safety Precautions |
•To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit rain or moisture
•Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your unit.
•Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord hasbeen frayed or broken. Do not attempt to remove or break off the ground prong from the electrical cord. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short.
•Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.
•Do not remove the cover under any conditions. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
•Never operate this unit when it’s cover is removed.
•Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack
•Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper ventilation. Allow about 6” (15cm) between this device and a wall.
•Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes damaged.
•This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product out` doors voids all warranties.
•During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit’s main power.
•Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter.
•Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the point they exit from the unit.
•Cleaning -The fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. See page 25 for cleaning details.
•Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•The fixture should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A.The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B.Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
C.The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D.The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
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Battery Precautions |
1. Handling of Batteries
1.1 Do Not Short Circuit the Battery
Try to never short circuit the battery. It generates a very high current which could cause the battery to overheat which may result in electrolyte gel leakage, harmful fumes, or explosion.
The LIR tabs may easily short-circuit by placing them on conductive surface. A short circuit may lead to heat build up and damage of the battery. An appropriate circuitry with PCM is employed to protect accidental short circuit of the battery pack.
1.2 Mechanical shock
Droping the unit, impact hit, bending, etc. may cause failure or shortend life of the LIR battery.
3. Other
3.1 Battery connection
1). Direct soldering of wire leads or devices to the battery is strictly prohibited.
2). Lead tabs with pre-soldered wiring shall be spot welded to the batteries. Direct soldering may cause damage of components, such as separator and insulator, by heat build up.
3.2 Prevention of short circuit within a battery pack
There is enough insulation layers between wiring and the batteries to provide extra safety protection. The battery pack is constructed in a way that no short circuit will occur which may cause smoke or fire.
3.3 Do No Disassemble the Batteries
1). Never disassemble the batteries.
Doing this may cause a internal short circuit in the battery, which may lead to harmful fumes, fire, explosion, or other problems.
2). Electrolyte Gel is harmful
Electrolyte Gel should not leak from the LIR battery. Should the electrolyte gel come into contact with the skin or eyes, flush the
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Battery Precautions |
area of contact immediately with fresh water and seek medical attention immediately.
3.4 Do Not Expose the Battery to Heat or Fire
Never incinerate or dispose of the batteries in fire. This may cause an explosion, which would be very dangerous.
3.5 Do Not Expose the Battery to water or liquids
Never soak/drop the batteries in liquids such as water, seawater, drinks such as soft drinks, juices, coffee or other.
3.6 Battery Replacement
For battery replacement please contact ADJ customer support (800) 322-6337.
3.7 Do Not use a damaged Battery
The battery could be damaged during shipping, caused by shock. Should the battery be found damaged, including damages to the plastic casing of the battery, deformation of the battery package, smelling of an electrolyte, or leakage of the electrolyte gel, or other, DO NOT use the battery. A battery with a odor of electrolyte or a gel leakage should be placed away from fire to avoid fire or explosion.
4. Battery Storage
When storing the battery, it should be stored at room temperature, with a charge of at least 50%. We recommend that during long periods of storage that the battery be charged every 6 months. Doing this will prolong the life of the battery and will also make sure that the battery charge does not fall below the
30% mark.
5. Other Chemical Reaction
Because batteries utilize a chemical reaction, battery performance will deteriorate over time even if stored for a long period of time without being used. In addition, if the various usage conditions such as charge, discharge, ambient temperature, etc. are not maintained within the specified ranges, the
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Battery Precautions |
life expectancy of the battery maybe shortened or the device in which the battery is used may be damaged by electrolyte gel leakage. If the batteries cannot maintain a charge for long periods of time, even when they are charged correctly, this may indicate it is time to change the battery.
6. Battery Disposal
Please dispose of battery according to local regulations.
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Set Up |
Power Supply: The ADJ WiFly Par QA5 contains a automatic voltage switch, which will auto sense the voltage when it is plugged into the power source. With this switch there is no need to worry about the correct power voltage, this unit can be plugged in anywhere.
DMX-512: DMX is short for Digital Multiplex. This is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions from 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: 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 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 that unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX Operation):
The WiFly Par QA5 can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The WiFly Par QA5 has 8 DMX channel modes, please see page 12-13 for the different modes. The DMX address is set on the back panel of the WiFly Par QA5. Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for data input and data output (Figure
1). We recommend Accu-Cable DMX cables.
If you are making your own cables, be sure to use standard 110-120 Ohm shielded cable (This cable may be purchased at almost all pro lighting stores). Your cables should be made with a male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable. Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.
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Set Up |
Notice: Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. 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 behavior.
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DMX512 OUT |
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DMX + |
3 |
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DMX512 IN |
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DMX - |
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3-PIN XLR |
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3-PIN XLR |
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Figure 2 |
XLR Male Socket |
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XLR Female Socket |
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XLR Pin Configuration |
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1 Ground |
2 Cold |
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2 Cold |
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1 Ground |
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Pin 1 = Ground |
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Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative) |
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3 Hot |
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3 Hot |
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Pin 3 = Data True (positive) |
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Special Note: Line Termination. When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior. A terminator is a 110-120 ohm 1/4 watt resistor which is connected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector (DATA + and DATA -). This unit is inserted in the female XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line. Using a cable terminator (ADJ part number Z-DMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior.
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5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors. Some manufactures use 5-pin DMX-
512 data cables for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin DMX fixtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting standard 5-pin data cables in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used, these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The chart below details a proper cable conversion.
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
Conductor |
3-Pin XLR Female (Out) |
5-Pin XLR Male (In) |
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Ground/Shield |
Pin 1 |
Pin 1 |
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Data Compliment (- signal) |
Pin 2 |
Pin 2 |
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Data True (+ signal) |
Pin 3 |
Pin 3 |
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Not Used |
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Do Not Use |
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Not Used |
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Do Not Use |
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Operating Instructions |
Operating Power:
There are two ways to supply power to this unit; battery power or AC power.
•AC Power - To run the unit using AC power, plug the unit into a power source, and put the Load Switch into the ON position. When using AC power make sure the Battery Switch is in the OFF position.
•Battery Power - To run the unit using Battery power, put the Load and Battery Switches in the ON position.
LED Display On/Off:
To set the LED display to turn off after 60 seconds, press the MODE button until “don” is displayed, press the UP button to display “doff”. Now the display will disappear after 60s. Press any button to turn the display on again. Be advised though that the display will turn off automatically after 10 seconds.
To set the display press the MODE button until “dXX” is displayed. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select either:
“don” = LED display on at all times.
“doFF” = LED display shuts off after 60 seconds.
LED Display Inversion:
Follow these instructions to flip the display 180° so that the display can be read upside down.
1.Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “dXX” is displayed. “XX” represents either “on” or “oFF”.
2.Press the SET UP button until “Stnd” or “rev” is displayed.
3.Press the UP or DOWN buttons to reverse the display 180°.
Operating Modes:
The WiFly Par QA5 has five operating modes:
•Static Color Mode - There are 15 colors to choose from.
•RGBA Mode - Choose one of the four colors to remain static or adjust the intensity of each color to make your desired color.
•Auto Mode - There are 3 Auto Modes to choose from.
•Sound-Active mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through the built in programs.
•DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX 512 controller such as
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