Astera AL7-W User Manual

Release Date:

May

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15th, 201

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USER MANUAL .

Water-Resistant Spotlamp

(AL7-W-Series)

Manual Version: 3.4.21

Address : Nahestrasse 68-70, 55593 Rüdesheim an der Nahe, Germany Tel.: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Astera LED Technology GmbH

1 Table of Contents

1 Table of Contents .................................................................................................... 2

2 Safety .................................................................................................................... 3

3 Specifications: ........................................................................................................ 4

4 Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 5

4.1 Advantages .............................................................................................................. 5

4.2 Overview ................................................................................................................. 6

4.2 LCD Display .............................................................................................................. 6

4.3 Buttons .................................................................................................................... 7

4.4 Technical Data .......................................................................................................... 8

5 Advanced Operation ............................................................................................... 9

5.1 Targeting Lamps ....................................................................................................... 9

5.2 Stretching Programs ............................................................................................... 10

5.3 DMX Operation ...................................................................................................... 10

6 Settings of the MENU ............................................................................................ 11

7 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 15

8 Disposal ............................................................................................................... 16

9 Appendix : Overview of Programs .......................................................................... 17

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Only qualified personnel may repair this product.

utdoors. It will cause abnormal function or damage the

The Li

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ion is built in, please avoid bumping or plunging, it will cause

2 Safety

Before you operate the unit, read this manual carefully.
Make sure to keep the manual, in case you need to consult this
manual again or you give the unit to another person.
Always make sure to include this manual if you hand out the unit to
another person.
Keep in mind that this manual cannot address all possible dangers
and environments. Please use your own
caution when operating.

Don't open the case.

Do not operate the unit in areas where the high temperature condi-

tion or o

product.

FIRE or EXPLOSION.

Never store the battery when fully drained. Always recharge imme-

diately when empty.

Make sure to fully charge all AL7-W units before storing them. Par-

tially charged batteries will lose capacity.

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3 Specifications:

a) Wireless spot lamp, for Indoor and outdoor use

b) Extra bright 3W LED chips with 25degree lenses

c) Displays more than 16 million colors.

d) Low power consumption

e) Controllable by wireless Remote control ARC2, wireless DMX transmitter
ART3 and can also get controllable via DMX512 cable connection

f) Build in Controller, the light effects also can get programmed directly via the
integrated keyboard and LCD display

g) 8-24 hours operation time without recharging the battery.

h) Up to 300 meter operation distance of the remote control

i) RGB LEDs combined with white LEDs for a better color mixing and color
appearance.

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4 Quick Start

This rugged spotlamp is made for uncomplicated event illumination and for decorative light-

ing. Due to its integrated battery and wireless module it can be quickly set up. The AL7-W

can be used as standalone unit that is controlled with its integrated control pad or with the

ARC2 Remote Control. For a larger setup, the AL7-W can be grouped and paired with other

Astera wireless lamps and can be integrated into DMX setups.

To start the AL7, hold first and fourth button for 3 seconds. To power the unit off, press the

same buttons shortly.

The AL7-W can display basic programs (light effects) which can later be customized with dif-

ferent colors, speed, fade, brightness etc. To change the displayed program press the PROG

button, select a program with + and – and confirm with ENTER. To Change colors of a pro-

gram press the COLOR button, then use + and – to select any of the 4 color chanels you want

to change, select a color and confirm with ENTER. To change speed and brightness, press the

respective buttons, select a value and confirm with ENTER. These functions are only possible

when at the main navigation and NOT when inside the menu.

It is also possible, to synchronize several units, and to spread programs over more than 1

unit. So for example the RAINBOW effect will be stretched over two or more units.

The AL7-W is suitable for shopping window, house, party, hotel, display room...Illuminating

walls, curtains and objects in the room.

Most advanced functions can be found inside the menu (see Chapter 6)

4.1 Advantages

Wireless design --- The AL7-W is easy for installation due to its integrated battery and RF re-

ceiver.

Smart programing --- The AL7-W not only displays complex color-changing programs but also

gives you the possibility to use your own customized colors for these programs. The AL7-W

can be used as a standalone unit or grouped and paired with other Astera lamps and be con-

trolled with an ARC2 RF Remote Control.

Energy saving design --- Low working voltage, low power consumption and additional white

LEDs helps to save up to 80% energy so it can reach a maximum operation time of up to 24

hours.

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4.2 Overview

7-pin multi socket

for charging and DMX

battery indicator

LCD display turn unit on/off

press -back one level save value /

hold - enter menu choose menu point

navigate through menu, adjust values

4.2 LCD Display

(1) - Receiving (on controller units only)

(4) -Settings are stored in the internal memory.

(this will be shown via a short blinking of this symbol )

(8) - Battery status

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