Briteq BT-W12L10 Service Manual

BT-W12L10

WASH

Version: 1.0

ENGLISH

Operation Manual

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ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL

OPERATION MANUAL

Thank you for buying this BRITEQ product. To take full advantage of all possibilities and for your own safety,
please read these operating instructions very carefully before you start using this unit.

FEATURES

This unit is radio-interference suppressed. This product meets the requirements of the current European and
national guidelines. Conformity has been established and the relevant statements and documents have been
deposited by the manufacturer.

 A remarkably small and super lightweight moving wash for rental companies, stage and discotheques
 Based on 12pcs 10W 4in1 CREE-leds
 Amazingly bright beam (4200lux @ 5m) compared to the size of the unit.
 High speed pan/tilt movements assure dynamic show programming.
 Tight 20° beam angle for special beam effects
 Excellent color mixing compared to the competition
 Calibrated color macros (Lee filters standard) for easy and fast show programming
 Excellent built-in programs for wonderful, ever changing, light shows:

 DMX-control: 9ch, 12ch, 16ch and 28 channels
 Standalone: sound activated with internal mic
 Master/slave: wonderful synchronized shows in standalone mode
 DMX-master/slave: thanks to this revolutionary new feature several BT-W12L10 units, working in

master/slave, can still be controlled by 1 or 4 DMX-channels! (even while connected on a DMX line,
optional mini DMX splitter required)

 Two different default settings, easy for rental companies:

 PRO-defaults: basic settings (adjustable) for use on professional DMX-controllers.

 AUTO-defaults: basic settings (adjustable) for easy master/slave use.
 Automatic X/Y re-positioning
 Optional remote controllers available: wired CA8 or wireless RF8-SET (replaced by RF/DMX converter)
 Easy software updates via special software upgrade unit
 Alphanumeric LCD-display for easy menu navigation
 High efficiency and low power consumption, only 150W
 Equipped with omega brackets for fast installation

BEFORE USE

 Before you start using this unit, please check if there’s no transportation damage. Should there be any, do

not use the device and consult your dealer first.

 Important: This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is absolutely necessary

for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual. Any damage caused
by mishandling is not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept responsibility for any resulting defects
or problems caused by disregarding this user manual.

 Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to add this user

manual.

Check the contents:

Check that the carton contains the following items:

 Operating instructions
 BT-W12L10
 Omega brackets
 Power cable

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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
the top cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel only.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
use or the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
this appliance.

This symbol means: indoor use only

This symbol means: Read instructions

This symbol determines: the minimum distance from lighted objects. The minimum distance
between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1 meters

The device is not suitable for direct mounting on normally flammable surfaces. (suitable only for
mounting on non-combustible surfaces)

CAUTION: Do not stare at operating lamp.
May be harmful to the eyes.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

 To protect the environment, please try to recycle the packing material as much as possible.
 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
 To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when

bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full
performance or may even cause damages.

 This unit is for indoor use only.
 Don’t place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a foreign

object enters the unit, immediately disconnect the mains power.

 Locate the fixture in a well ventilated spot, away from any flammable materials and/or liquids. The fixture

must be fixed at least 50cm from surrounding walls.

 Don’t cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
 Prevent use in dusty environments and clean the unit regularly.
 Keep the unit away from children.
 Inexperienced persons should not operate this device.
 Maximum safe ambient temperature is 40°C. Don’t use this unit at higher ambient temperatures.
 Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging

and servicing.

 Allow the device about 10 minutes to cool down before to start servicing.
 Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before to start servicing.
 The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only, according to the regulations for

electrical and mechanical safety in your country.

 Check that the available voltage is not higher than the one stated on the unit.
 The power cord should always be in perfect condition. Switch the unit immediately off when the power cord

is squashed or damaged. It must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.

 Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables!
 This fixture must be earthed in order to comply with safety regulations.
 Don’t connect the unit to any dimmer pack.
 Always use an appropriate and certified safety cable when installing the unit.
 In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
 Never repair a fuse or bypass the fuse holder. Always replace a damaged fuse with a fuse of the same

type and electrical specifications!

 In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the fixture and contact your dealer immediately.

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 The housing and the lenses must be replaced if they are visibly damaged.
 Please use the original packing when the device is to be transported.
 Due to safety reasons it is prohibited to make unauthorized modifications to the unit.

Important: Never look directly into the light source! Don’t use the effect in the presence of persons suffering
from epilepsy.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 Once connected to the mains the device starts running.
 Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before to start servicing.
 In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the fixture and contact your dealer immediately.
 Important: Never look directly into the light source! Don’t use the effect in the presence of persons

suffering from epilepsy.

OVERHEAD RIGGING

 Important: The installation must be carried out by qualified service personal only. Improper

installation can result in serious injuries and/or damage to property. Overhead rigging requires
extensive experience! Working load limits should be respected, certified installation materials
should be used, the installed device should be inspected regularly for safety.

 Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging

and servicing.

 Locate the fixture in a well ventilated spot, far away from any flammable materials and/or liquids. The

fixture must be fixed at least 50cm from surrounding walls.

 The device should be installed out of reach of people and outside areas where persons may walk by or be

seated.

 Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10times the device’s

weight.

 Always use a certified safety cable (number 3 on the picture) that can hold 12 times the weight of the

device when installing the unit. This secondary safety attachment should be installed in a way that no part
of the installation can drop more than 20cm if the main attachment fails.

 The device should be well fixed; a free-swinging mounting is dangerous and may not be considered!
 Don’t cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
 The operator has to make sure that the safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by

an expert before using them for the first time. The installations should be inspected every year by a skilled
person to be sure that safety is still optimal.

1. Optional safety cable

2. Special omega clamp (included)

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DMX

On

DMX input present

MASTER

On

Master mode

SLAVE

On

Slave mode

SOUND

Flashing

Sound activation

MENU

To select the programming functions

DOWN

To go backward in the selected functions

UP

To go forward in the selected functions

ENTER

To confirm the selected functions

HOW TO SET UP THE UNIT

CONTROL PANEL:

1. DISPLAY shows the various menus and the selected functions.

2. LEDS

3. BUTTONS

4. REMOTE CONTROL INPUT: Used to connect a simple CA-8 hand controller or RF8 wireless controller

while the unit is used in standalone or master/slave mode.

5. DMX INPUT/OUTPUT: used for DMX512 linking. Use good quality 3pin XLR M/F balanced cable to link

the units together.

6. MAINS INPUT AND OUTPUT: with IEC socket and integrated fuse holder, connect the supplied mains

cable here, you can daisy chain up to 10 units.

7. OMEGA CLAMP: special base to fix the included omega quick clamp.

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MAIN MENU:

 To select any of the pre-set functions, press the

MENU button up to when the required one is shown
on the display.

 Select the function with the ENTER button. The

display will blink.

 Use DOWN and UP button to change the mode.
 Once the required mode has been selected, press the

ENTER button to select. After 8 seconds the display
will automatically return to the main functions without
any change.

To go back to the functions without any change press
the MENU button. The main functions are shown on the
right.

DMX Address

Used to set the starting address in a DMX setup.

 Press the MENU button until “DMX address” is shown

on the display.

 Press the ENTER button, the display starts blinking.
 Use DOWN and UP buttons to change the DMX512

address.

 Once the correct address shows on the display, press

the ENTER button to save it.
(or automatically return to the main functions without
any change after 8 seconds)

To go back to the functions without any change press
the MENU button again.

Channel Mode

 Press the MENU button until “Channel mode” is

shown on the display.

 Press the ENTER button so the display starts blinking.
 Use DOWN and UP button to select the one of the

available dmx modes.

 Once the mode is selected, press the ENTER button

to setup
(Or automatically return to the main functions without

any change after 8 seconds.)
To go back to the functions without any change press
the MENU button again.

Show Mode

Used to choose the Show mode when used in
standalone or master/slave mode.

 Press the MENU button until “Show mode” is shown

on the display.

 Press the ENTER button, the display starts blinking.
 Use DOWN and UP buttons to select “Show 1”,

“Show 2”, “show 3” or “show 4” mode.

 Once the right mode shows on the display, press the

ENTER button to save it.

(or automatically return to the main functions without

any change after 8 seconds)
To go back to the functions without any change press
the MENU button again.

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