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AX7 SPOTLITE
User Manual
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Astera AX7 SPOTLITE, AX10 SPOTMAX, SPOTMAX AX10 User Manual

AX7
SPOTLITE™
User Manual
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1 CONTENTS
2 Package Contents ............................................................................................................................................... 3
3 Safety and Handling ............................................................................................................................................ 3
3.1 Bracket .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Battery ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.3 Battery Icon and Status LED ...................................................................................................................... 4
3.4 Charging ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.5 AC Wiring ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.6 Diffusors ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
4 Specification ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
5 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................... 7
6 Operation .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
6.1 AsteraRGB Color Space ............................................................................................................................. 8
6.2 Ways to Control ........................................................................................................................................... 9
6.3 Control By Infrared with ARC1 .................................................................................................................. 9
6.4 Control by the AsteraApp™ ................................................................................................................... 10
6.5 Control by Wireless DMX .......................................................................................................................... 10
6.6 Control Panel ............................................................................................................................................. 11
6.7 Status Screen ............................................................................................................................................. 11
6.8 Main Menu Options .................................................................................................................................. 12
6.9 Menu Shortcuts .......................................................................................................................................... 12
6.10 INPUT SELECT .............................................................................................................................................. 13
6.11 Select a Static Color ................................................................................................................................. 14
6.12 DMX Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 15
6.13 DMX FAIL ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
6.14 RUNTIME ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
6.15 UNPAIR CRMX ............................................................................................................................................ 19
6.16 STANDALONE ............................................................................................................................................. 20
6.17 AC FAILURE (EMERGENCY LIGHT) ........................................................................................................... 21
6.18 INFO ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
6.19 RESET SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................... 22
7 Using the Light with the AsteraApp™ ............................................................................................................. 23
7.1 Pair your Light with the AsteraApp™ ..................................................................................................... 23
7.2 Powerful Light Control .............................................................................................................................. 24
7.3 Change the Color ..................................................................................................................................... 24
7.4 Create a Set ............................................................................................................................................... 25
7.5 Targeting Lights.......................................................................................................................................... 26
7.6 Changing The Effect................................................................................................................................. 27
7.7 List of Effects ............................................................................................................................................... 28
7.8 Chaser Effects in Deep ............................................................................................................................ 29
7.9 The Main Screen ........................................................................................................................................ 30
7.10 Brightness .................................................................................................................................................... 31
7.11 RUNTIME ...................................................................................................................................................... 32
7.12 Anti-Flicker .................................................................................................................................................. 32
7.13 Theft Alarm ................................................................................................................................................. 33
7.14 Enter and Leave Standby ........................................................................................................................ 34
7.15 DMX Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 35
8 Menu Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 36
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This instruction manual is part of the device and persons operating the device must have access to it at any time. Safety precautions mentioned in the instruction manual have to be observed. If the device is being sold, this instruction manual has to be included.
This manual is valid for lights with firmware version 5.2.20 and up.
Translations
If the device is being sold, this instruction manual has to be translated into the national language of the destination country.
If discrepancies occur in the translated text, the original instruction manual has to be used to solve them for the manufacturer has to be contacted.
Contact Information
Astera LED Technology GmbH
Karl-Schmid-Str. 14 81829 Munich Germany
+49 89 2155253-0
Technical support
Europe: +49 89 21552253-1
America: +1 774 247-0437
Asia: +86 755 28237295
Email: service@astera-led.com
©2015, Astera LED Technology GmbH
All rights reserved
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2 PACKAGE CONTENTS
SpotLite™ Wide Angle Diffusor (32°) Powercon True1 Power Cord Quickstart Manual
3 SAFETY AND HANDLING
Before you operate this unit read the manual carefully. Always make sure to include the manual if you pass/rent/sell the unit to another user. Keep in mind that this manual cannot address all possible dangers and environments. Please use your own caution when operating. This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use.
Do not operate the unit in areas of high temperature conditions or under direct sunlight. It will cause abnormal function or damage the product.
Only qualified personnel may repair this product. Do not open the product housing.
Do not directly look into the light beam. It can cause harm to your eyes. Do not look at the LEDs with a magnifying glass or any other optical instrument that may concentrate the light output. Use only Astera approved accessories to diffuse or modify the light beam.
The exterior surfaces of the light can become hot, up to 70°C (158°F) during normal operation. Ensure that accidental physical contact with the device is impossible. Allow all lights to cool before servicing.
A rechargeable lithium ion battery is built into this unit. Please avoid bumping or plunging, it may cause fire or explosion. Never store the battery when fully drained. Always recharge immediately when empty. Make sure to fully charge all units before storing them. Partially charged batteries will lose capacity. Fully recharge every 6 months if not used.
Always charge with the flight case open. It is recommended to charge at a temperature between 0°C and 35°C
The light contains a lithium ion battery. Don't throw the unit into the garbage at the end of its lifetime. Make sure to dispose is according to your local ordinances and/or regulations, to avoid polluting the environment! The packaging is recyclable and can be disposed.
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3.1 BRACKET
The AX7 SpotLite™ is fitted with a foldable bracket. This is beneficial for storage, transportation, and charging as the legs fold parallel to each other. It allows easy carrying, too, with the ergonomic handle.
The handle also contains a W 1/2” thread to attach the Super Bolt (which then can be attached to Manfrotto Super Clamps). The bolt can be ordered separately.
3.2 BATTERY
While running on battery, the light adjusts its output to meet the required minimum runtime. It can be set by the control panel (6.14 R) or the AsteraApp™ between one and twenty hours.
The battery is specified to last for 300 full discharge cycles. Its runtime will have decreased to 70% by then. To increase the battery life it is recommended to recharge as early as possible and not let the light run until the battery is depleted.
If operated below 20°C, the battery runtime may be slightly shorter than predicted. This is also true if the lights are stored for a long time at cold temperature right before they are used.
The light is constantly monitoring the LED temperature and dims down the brightness if it exceeds 65°C. That ensures a save and long-live operation but in a hot environment the brightness might be slightly lower.
NOTE:
Always store the lights with full battery. Depleted batteries must be recharged immediately, otherwise their performance will suffer.
ATTENTION:
The battery may be only replaced with an original Astera replacement battery.
3.2.1 STANDBY
By using the AsteraApp™, the light can be set to a special standby mode.
In that mode, its ouput is switched off, the CRMX receiver is powered down and it enters a state of low power consumption.
A full battery will supply the SpotLite™ roughly 20 days in standby mode.
To light leaves the standby mode if the ENTER key is pressed or the standby mode is left by the AsteraApp™.
3.3 BATTERY ICON AND STATUS LED
The Battery Status LED is designed for being used before an event. All fixtures should have a green Status LED to ensure that the battery lasts for your upcoming event. If it is another color, recharging is recommended.
While the light is connected to AC, the Status LED will be blue. While it is charging, the Battery Icon will start the charging sequence. Once the battery is fully charged the battery icon on the display will show all 3 bars (as below). If the battery is already fully charged and the power cord is plugged in, the display will show a battery with moving bars for approx. 30-60 seconds after which it will stop and the icon will show a full battery.
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3.4 CHARGING
Charge the light immediately after use.
If charged in a flight case, make sure it is open. It is recommended to charge the lights at an ambient temperature between 0°C and 35°C. A normal charge cycle will take five to seven hours, but may take much longer if the light is hot.
The light is designed to be charged while powered off. If it is connected to AC and powered on, it may charge at reduced current if enough power is available and the battery temperature is below 45°C.
The light has an automatic battery bypass switch, so it can safely be used wired, this will not cause wear to the battery.
3.5 AC WIRING
The light is equipped with Neutrik True1 Powercon input and output connectors. They are rated IP65 even while a connector is plugged in.
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3.6 DIFFUSORS
The effect of the diffusors can be seen below:
NOTE: Each diffusor has its name inscribed on the edge (FLOOD or WALLWASH).
In order to attach the diffusor, the diffusor must be slid into the Diffusor Slots, then pressed down firmly and clipped in under the Diffusor Clip.
In order to remove the diffusor, the Diffusor Clip should be pressed in and the diffusor sheet should be lifted out via the Thumb Hole.
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4 SPECIFICATION
LED power:
60W
Illuminants:
4 x 15W RGBAW Cree LEDs
Luminous Flux*:
1,675lm (at White 4000K)
Emittance*:
6,250lx (at 2m; White 4000K)
Beam Angle:
13°
Input Voltage:
90-264V 47-63Hz 1.8A/115VAC 1.0A/230VAC
Inrush Current:
COLD START 60A/230VAC
Battery Runtime:
up to 20hrs (seamless runtime)
Wireless Module:
EU: 868.0-869.7 MHz US: 902-928 MHz
2.4 GHz
Operating Temperature:
0°C – 40°C 32°F – 104°F
Relative Humidity:
0%-100%
Size:
L279mm x W253mm x H296mm
10.9” x 11.6” x 9.9”
Weight:
6.10 kg
13.4lbs
IP Rating:
IP65
* Typical Values
5 TROUBLESHOOTING
The fixture does not turn on.
The battery may be empty. Connect it to the AC and try again.
The fixture turns on and the display is on, but the LEDs do not emit light.
The fixture could be set to BLACKOUT mode, set to display black color or is operating in DMX mode and doesn’t receive a valid signal. It is good practice to do a RESET SETTINGS (Chapter
6.19) between setups.
The fixture is not working correctly - it does not display the color or effect chosen.
The fixture may still be operating under a previous setting. It is good practice to do a RESET SETTINGS (Chapter 6.19) between setups.
After completing a RESET SETTINGS, the fixture still cannot be controlled by AsteraApp™.
Make sure the RADIO PIN (Chapter 6.18) of the fixture and AsteraApp™ is the same.
The fixture does not run long enough on battery.
The required RUNTIME can be set. It defaults to 5h. To achieve a greater battery runtime, set the RUNTIME to the required value. Alternatively, program the fixture to only display colors that use less power, such as Red, Green and Blue. If the runtime is still too short, consider that it is reduced slightly if the battery is very cold.
The power cable is connected but the fixture is not charging.
The battery may be fully charged. Refer to chapter 3.2.1 for more details. The fixture will only commence charging when its battery has a temperature of 45° or less. Turn the fixture off and let it cool down; once cold enough, it will start charging. If it still not charging, consult our website.
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6 OPERATION
6.1 ASTERARGB COLOR SPACE
The lights work with a specially optimized RGB color space, the AsteraRGB color space. It is designed to eliminate the need to control each color individually to display a certain color. Instead, the light calculates the optimum combination of all colors based on an RGB value. It considers each LED chip’s temperature as well as an optimal color rendering.
Due to this, it is possible to reproduce colors with high accuracy. It is possible to calculate an AsteraRGB representation for any CIE color. The easiest way to do this is with the AsteraApp™:
Go to the color picker and add a new favorite color Go to favorite colors and edit it
The dialog on the right will open.
It allows you to find AsteraRGB values for a certain color temperature. S-RGB or CIE1931 values can be calculated to AsteraRGB by pressing the corresponding buttons.
The primaries of the AsteraRGB are defined as:
White Point
x y 0.4917
0.4878
The light also includes the Dynamic Powerboost feature. It ensures that colors that consume less electrical power are boosted slightly, while power power-consuming colors are slightly compressed. This maximizes the brightness while maintaining the desired battery runtime.
While controlling with the AsteraApp™ or by the Control Panel, only RGB values can be set.
By DMX control, it is possible to control all colors separately. But it should be noted, that then temperature compensation is only available for Red, Green and Blue; all other colors will experience temperature drift, their brightness will not be constant.
Red
Green
Blue
xR
yR
xG
yG
xB
yB
0.7079
0.2920
0.1750
0.7200
0.1566
0.0177
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6.2 WAYS TO CONTROL
The light can be controlled in several ways:
Use Astera’s ARC1 infrared remote control, point it at individual lights and press the desired effect. Note that the IR sensor is on the AX7’s rear side.
The AsteraApp™ is an efficient way to quickly create a customized light show. It can group several lights together, address individual lights or groups of lights, and send complex effects with a user defined color palette to all lights in range. For additional information refer to chapter 7. Alternatively, the Astera ARC2 remote control can be used.
The light can also be controlled by CRMX wireless DMX, the built in receiver is compatible with all LumenRadio CRMX transmitters as well as W-DMX™ G2, G3, G4 and G4S transmitters (G4 and G4S in 2.4 GHz mode only). You can also use an Astera ART3 Wireless DMX Transmitter to send DMX in the UHF frequency band, although CRMX is the recommended method.
Power the light on/off, set a static color or change its settings.
CRMX is a trademark of LumenRadio AB W-DMX is a trademark of Wireless Solution Sweden AB
6.3 CONTROL BY INFRARED WITH ARC1
The light can be controlled by the infrared remote control if:
INPUT SELECT is set to AUTO or REMOTE CONTROL (refer to chapter 6.10). The light is currently NOT operated by DMX. If it is, only ON and OFF will work while
INPUT SELECT is set to AUTO.
The ARC1 is very handy to switch several lights on or off at a time.
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6.4 CONTROL BY THE ASTERAAPP™
Your light has a built in standalone engine. It can display static colors or replay a number of predefined effect patterns with a customizable color palette.
With the AsteraApp™ these effects can be created and be sent to the light by the built in UHF receiver. The effects are just triggered and then each light replays it autonomously until it receives a new effect.
Lights can be grouped into sets. This way they can be controlled separately and also effects can stretch over up to 32 lights.
Also, you can remotely adjust your lights settings, this eases DMX setup for example.
For more details refer to chapter 7.
6.5 CONTROL BY WIRELESS DMX
To pair your light to a CRMX or W-DMX™ transmitter, make sure that:
Your light is not currently paired to a transmitter. To unpair it refer to chapter 6.15. INPUT SELECT is either set to AUTO and the light is still in detect mode –or- INPUT SELECT
is set to CRMX wireless DMX; for details refer to chapter 6.10.
Then press the button on your transmitter. After 10 seconds the light should be paired and show the appropriate status screen (chapter 6.7).
If you prefer to use an Astera ART3 wireless transmitter, set INPUT SELECT to Astera wireless DMX and refer to the ART3’s user manual for details.
NOTE:
If you experience difficulties pairing your light, it is recommended to set INPUT SELECT to CRMX wireless DMX first. This will make sure that the CRMX status screen is displayed.
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6.6 CONTROL PANEL
6.6.1 Blue Mode
Blue mode is an easy way to pair your light with the AsteraApp. To enter Blue Mode, hold down the POWER button for 3 seconds while the light is switched on. It will start to flicker blue.
6.7 STATUS SCREEN
The status screen is shown after power up. The light also returns to the status screen if no keys are pressed for three minutes.
It shows:
In the FIRST line what input is currently active In the SECOND line the current DMX and SET address
INPUT SELECT is set to AUTO and the light did not yet latch to one input source.
The light is latched to REMOTE CONTROL mode.
INPUT SELECT is set to STANDALONE. The light can no longer be controlled by any wireless signal.
The light is latched to CRMX mode.
The light is latched to Astera wireless DMX mode.
Emergency light mode can be active because either AC FAIL or DMX FAIL being set to EMERGENCY LIGHT.
The standby mode saves power; the light is off and waiting for a “leave standby” command received by the AsteraApp™.
Theft alarm is active.
If the AsteraApp is asking to “tap a light” and this is shown,
press the ENTER key shortly to accept.
INPUT: DETECTING SET:001 DMX:001
REMOTE CONTROL SET:001 DMX:001
STANDALONE SET:001 DMX:001
CRMX: SIGNAL 99% SET:001 DMX:001
WLDMX: NO LINK SET:001 DMX:001
EMERGENCY LIGHT SET:001 DMX:001
STANDBY SET:001 DMX:001
ALARM DO NOT STEAL THI
ACCEPT CONFIG ? SET:001 DMX:001
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