ADJ WiFLY Bar QA5 Operation Manual

WIFLY BAR QA5

WiFLY Bar QA5 Introduction

Unpacking: Thank you for purchasing the WiFLY Bar QA5 by ADJ
Products, LLC. Every WiFLY Bar 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 xture 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 rst con­tacting customer support.

Introduction: The WiFLY Bar QA5 is a rechargeable lithium battery

powered, DMX intelligent, LED bar 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 xture can be used in a stand alone
mode or connected in a Master/Slave conguration. 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.

Pacic Standard Time.

Voice: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

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User Instructions

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, 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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WiFLY Bar QA5 Features

WiFLY Bar QA5 Safety Precautions

• Rechargeable Lithium Battery

• Mulit-Colors

• Five Operating Modes

• Electronic Dimming 0-100%

• Built in Microphone

• DMX-512 protocol

• 3-Pin DMX Connection

• 6 DMX Channel Modes: 4 Channel Mode, 6 Channel Mode, 7
Channel Mode, 8 Channel Mode, 9 Channel Mode, & 22 Channel

Mode

• Built-In ADJ’s WiFly TransCeiver Wireless DMX

• ADJ RFC compatiable (Not Included)

• Power Cord Daisy Chain (See page 14)

WiFLY Bar QA5 Warranty Registration

The WiFLY Bar 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.

WiFLY Bar QA5 Installation

The unit should be mounted using a mounting clamp (not provided),

afxing it to the mounting bracket that is provided with the unit.
Always ensure that the unit is rmly xed to avoid vibration and slip-

ping 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 xture.

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.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, 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 has been

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 re 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

t he manufacturer. See page 30 for cleaning details.

• Heat -The appliance should be situated away from heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (inclu­ d ing 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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WiFLY Bar QA5 Battery Precautions WiFLY Bar QA5 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 bat-

teries to provide extra safety protection. The battery pack is

constructed in a way that no short circuit will occur which may

cause smoke or re.

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, re, 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, ush the

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 re. 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
[phone].

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 re to avoid re or explosion.

4. Battery Storage

When storing the battery, it should be stored at room tempera-

ture, 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 tempera-

ture, etc. are not maintained within the specied ranges, the

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WiFLY Bar QA5 Battery Precautions

WiFLY Bar QA5 Set Up

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.

Power Supply: The ADJ WiFLY Bar 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 pro-

tocol 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 xtures 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.

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Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX Operation):

The WiFLY Bar QA5 can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The WiFLY
Bar QA5 has 6 DMX channel modes, please see page 12-13 for the dif-

ferent modes. The DMX address is set on the back panel of the WiFLY
Bar 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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Figure 1

WiFLY Bar QA5 Set Up

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

DMX512

DMX+,DMX-,COMMON

1

2

3

Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.

POWER

SOUND

REMOTE

CONTROL

INPUT

POWER

INPUT OUTPUT

WiFLY Bar QA5 Operating Instructions

Notice: Be sure to follow gures two and three when making your own

cables. Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not con-

nect 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.

COMMON

1

DMX512 IN

3

3-PIN XLR

2

Figure 2

XLR Pin Conguration

1 Ground

3 Hot

Pin 1 = Ground

Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)

Pin 3 = Data True (positive)

When longer runs of cable are

Figure 4

XLR Male Socket

1 Ground

DMX512 OUT

3-PIN XLR

2 Cold

3 Hot

1

3

2

DMX +

DMX -

XLR Female Socket

2 Cold

Figure 3

Special Note: Line Termination.

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.

Termination reduces signal errors and

1

avoids signal transmission problems

3

and interference. It is always advisable

2

to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.

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 make the display stay ON all of the time

press the MODE and UP buttons at the same time. To make the dis-
play turn OFF after 20 seconds, press the MODE and DOWN buttons

at the same time.

Operating Modes:

The WiFLY Bar 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.

• Built-In Program - There are 22 built-in programs to choose from.

• Auto Mode - A auto program will run with adjustable fade speed.

• 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

as the ADJ Show Designer™.

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
xtures may be implemented in a 3-pin DMX line. When inserting stan-

dard 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.

Conductor 5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)

Ground/Shield

Data Compliment (- signal)

Data True (+ signal)

Not Used

Not Used

3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 3

Do Not Use

Do Not Use

Static Color Mode:

1. Plug the fixture in and press the MODE button until “CO.XX” is

displayed.

2. There are 15 colors to choose from. Select your desired color by
pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. After you have selected

your desired color you can activate strobing by pressing the SET
UP button to enter the Flash (strobe) mode.

3. “FS.XX” will be displayed, this is Flash mode. The Flash can be
adjusted between “FS.00” (flash off) to “FS.15” (fastest flash).

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