DTS NICK NRG 501, NICK NRG 1201 User Manual

D.T.S. Illuminazione srl

[e-mail] http://www.dts-lighting.it

Via Fagnano Selve 10/12/14

47843 Misano Adriatico (RN) ITALIA Tel [phone] Fax [phone]

Made in Italy

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controllate. Tuttavia non è assunta alcuna responsabilità per eventuali inesattezze.

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estetiche , funzionali o di design a ciascun proprio prodotto. D.T.S non assume alcuna

responsabilità sull’uso o sull’applicazione dei prodotti o dei circuiti descritti.

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application of the products or circuits described herein.

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responsabilidad de ningún tipo sobre la utilización o sobre la aplicación de los

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INDEX:

1- SYMBOLS 4
2- GENERAL WARNING 4
3- GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITION 4
4- TECHNICAL FEATURES 5
5- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7
6- ACCESSORIES 7
7- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 8

7.1 Fire prevention

7.2 Prevention of electric shock

7.3 Safety

7.4 Level of protection against the penetration of solid and liquid objects
8- VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 9
9- INSTALLATION 9

9.1 Safety cable

9.2 Protection against liquids

9.3 Movement

9.4 Risk of fire

9.5 Forced ventilation

9.6 Ambient temperature
10- MAINS CONNECTION 11

10.1 Protection
11- DMX SIGNAL CONNECTION 12

11.1 DMX Addresses

11.2 Selecting the DMX address
12- FIRMWARE UPDATING 13
13- DISPLAY FUNCTIONS 14
14- PERIODIC CLEANING 23
15- PERIODIC CONTROLS 23
16- DMX PROTOCOL 24

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1- SYMBOLS
Graphic symbols used on this manual

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A HOT SURFACE

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES ELECTRIC SHOCK

RISK

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES GENERAL RISK

THIS SYMBOL MEANS “DO NOT PLACE THE

UNIT ON INFLAMMABLE SURFACES”

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THE MINIMUM

DISTANCE TO BE KEPT BETWEEN THE DEVICE

AND THE LIT OBJECT

2- GENERAL WARNING

Read the instruction contained in this user manual carefully, as they give important
information regarding safety during installation , use and maintenance.
The device is not for domestic use and must be installed by a qualified electrician or
experienced person.
Always disconnect the device from the mains before maintenance.
The device must always be equipped with an efficient ground connection.

3- GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS

The unit is guaranteed for 36 months from the date of purchase against manufacturing
material defects.

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4- TECHNICAL FEATURES

NICK NRG 501 is an high-efficiency LED moving head wash light which employs a
new-generation optical group.
The remarkable brightness / consumption ratio makes NICK NRG 501 a truly “green”
fixture.
NICK NRG 501 is equipped with 7 high-power Full-colour LEDs (RGBW).
NICK NRG 501 features 3,5° - 52° motorized zoom (from very concentrated beams to
large wall washes) - and ultra-fast silent Pan/Tilt.

NICK NRG 501 is also available with the “FPR” system (patent pending), which

enables limitless pan rotation in both directions, with no need for inversion.

Applications

NICK NRG 501 is suitable for top professional applications, such as television, tours
and special events.

Product codes

03.LDR009.F NICK NRG 501 FULLCOLOR BLACK ZOOM

03.LDR009.FFP NICK NRG 501 FULLCOLOR FPR BLACK ZOOM

LED Technology
* 7 Full Colour LEDs (RGBW)

Optical group

* 3,5°- 52° linear motorized zoom with high-efficiency optical system
* Uniform projection on surfaces, from very wide Wash to PC Beam

Colour generation

* 16 million colours
* Wide palette of pure uniform whites with variable
linear colour temperature (2700°K – 8000°K)

Interface / Control / Programming
* Multi-function OLED graphic colour display + 4 soft keys:

control / management / monitoring of the main parameters
* Controlled via DMX 512 and RDM standard digital communication protocols
* Wireless ready
* Internal operating system updatable via D.T.S. RED BOX interface and “D.T.S.

firmware upgrade utility” program on windows based PC

DMX

20 DMX channels

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Pan & Tilt

NICK NRG 501 FPR (Cod. 03.LDR009.FFP)
* ‘FPR’: limitless pan rotation, in either direction, never having to reverse motion
Tilt 270° (1,2 sec.)

NICK NRG 501 (Cod. 03.LDR009.F)
* Ultra-fast movement: Pan 540° (2 sec.); Tilt 270° (1,2 sec.)

* 16-bit movement resolution
* Selectable speed ranges

Power supply
* Electronic full-range AC 90-260 V 50 / 60 Hz

* Power consumption: 125W

Connectors

* DMX: 4 XLR connectors (3-pole In and Out; 5-pole In and Out) by Neutrik;
* Power supply: POWERCONN In/Out (re-launch) connectors by Neutrik.

Operating ambient temperature

-10° / 40°

Weight

8,9 Kg

International certifications

Certification CE; LED Class: Class 2 LED product

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5- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions

Packaging Dimensions (LxWxH)
470 x 370 x 510 mm
Weight: 11 Kg

Unit Dimensions (LxWxH)
306x220x435 mm
Weight: 8,9 Kg

6- ACCESSORIES
As standard

• 1 x POWERCONN male cable connector (cod. 0520P014)

• 1 x XLR 5 Pins male cable connector (cod. 0508B028)

• 1 x XLR 5 Pins female cable connector (cod. 0508B027)

• “C” Clamp GQUICK with “Fast Lock” connection 1/4 turn (cod. 0521A014)

• User’s manual

Optional (on request)
Flight case

• Professional Flight case for 6 units; compartment for accessories, swivel wheels,
cover with hinges with-stay, dishes on cover for piling, 8 handles (2 eachside) (cod.
0521C062.1)
Wireless DMX receiver retrofit

• Wireless DMX Receiver Card with INDOOR IP20 omni. 2dBi antenna included
(cod.03.LA.126)

Clamps / safety wires

• “C” Clamp G60 black (max. load 50Kg) (cod. 0521A004)

• “C” Clamp G60 chrome (max. load. 50Kg) (cod. 0521A004.20)

• “C” Clamp GQUICK with “Fast Lock” connection 1/4 turn (max. load. 80Kg) (cod.

0521A014)

• “C” Clamp G100 black / professional (max. load. 200Kg) (cod. 0521A015)

• Omega clamp with “Fast Lock” connection 1⁄4 turn 1 couple (2 pieces) (Cod.

02K00467)

• Safety wire (3mm x 60 cm), ring spring catch, max. capacity load 60Kg (cod.

0521A010)

296 mm

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7- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

7.1 Fire prevention:

-Never locate the fixture on any flammable surface.

-Minimum distance from flammable materials: 1 MT.

-Minimum distance from the closest illuminable surface: 0,5 MT.

-Replace any blown or damaged fuses only with those of identical value.
Refer to the wiring diagram if there is any doubt.

-Connect the projector to mains power via a thermal magnetic circuit breaker.

7.2 Prevention of electric shock:

-High voltage is present inside the unit. Unplug the unit prior to performing any
function which involves touching the inside of the moving head.

-The level of technology inherent in the NICK NRG 501 requires the assistance of
specialised personnel for all servicing.
Please refer to an authorised D.T.S. service centre.

-A good earth connection is essential for proper functioning of the projector.

-Never connect the unit without proper earth connection.

-The fixture should be located in places with a good air ventilation.

7.3 Safety:

-The projector should always be installed with bolts, clamps and other tools that are
capable of supporting the weight of the unit.

-Always use a second safety cable to sustain the weight of the unit in case of the
failure of the main fixing point.

-The external surface of the unit, at various points, may exceed 70°C. Never handle
the unit until at least 10 minutes have elapsed since the projector was turned off.

-Never install the fixture in an enclosed area lacking sufficient air flow.
The ambient temperature should not exceed 40°C.

7.4 Level of protection against the penetration of solid and liquid objects:

-The projector is classified as an ordinary appliance and its protection level against the
penetration of solid and liquid objects is IP 20.

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8- VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY

The NICK NRG 501 can operate at 90-260 VOLT 50 or 60 Hz.

9- INSTALLATION

NICK NRG 501 may be either floor or ceiling mounted.
For floor mounting installations, the NICK NRG 501 is supplied with four rubber
mounting feet on the base.
For ceiling mounted installations, we reccomend the use of appropriate clamps to fix
the unit to the mounting surface.
The supporting structure from which the unit is hung should be capable of bearing the
weight of the unit, as should any clamps used to hung it. The structure should also be
sufficiently rigid so as not to move or shake whilst the NICK NRG 501 is moving.
Four 1/4 turn Fast Locks connections placed in the base of the unit allow to hang the
NICK NRG 501 by using the Fast Lock “C” clamps provided in the box.

9.1- Safety cable

We recommend the use of a safety cable or chain connected to the NICK NRG 501
and to the suspension truss in order to avoid the fixture accidentally falling should the
main fixing point fail.
Make sure that the iron cable or chain can bear the weight of the entire unit.
You may attach the safety chain/cord to the attachment point (A) located on the base
of the fixture, as shown in the picture below.

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SAFETY CHAIN/CORD
ATTACHMENT POINT

A

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9.2 Protection against liquids

The projector contains electric and electronic components which should under no
circumstances come into contact with oil, water or any other liquid.
The proper unit functioning would be compromised should this occur.

9.3- Movement

NICK NRG 501 FPR (Cod. 03.LDR009.FFP)
Unlimited Pan rotation; Tilt 270° (1,2 sec.)
NICK NRG 501 (Cod. 03.LDR009.F)
Ultra-fast movement: Pan 540° (2,0 sec.); Tilt 270° (1,2 sec.)
DO NOT place any obstructions in the path of the projector's movement.

WARNING
Do not place any object in the

path of the projector’s
movement

Free Pan Rotation (‘FPR’) No ‘FPR’
(Cod. 03.LDR009.FFP) (Cod. 03.LDR009.F)

9.4- Risk of fire

Each fixture produces heat and must be installed in a well-ventilated place.
The minimum recommended distance from flammable material is 1 MT.

Minimum distance from the object being illuminated is 0,5 MT.

9.5- Forced ventilation

You will note, on inspection, that the unit features various air inlets and cooling fans.
These should, under no circumstances, be blocked or obstructed whilst the projector is
in operation. Doing so could cause the fixture to seriously overheat thereby
compromising its proper operation.

9.6- Ambient temperature

The projector should never be installed in places that lack a constant air flow.
The ambient temperature should NOT exceed 40°C.

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270°

270°

FPR