elektraLite 1018 RGBWA User Manual

Elektralite LED

1018 RGBWA (5-in-1)

USER MANUAL

Elektralite (a division of Group One), 70, Sea Lane, Farmingdale, NY11735, U.S.A. T. +1 (516)-249-3662. F. +1 (516)-249-8870

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1. Unpacking

Thank you for choosing the Elektralite 1018 RGBWA (5-in-1) fixture. For your own safety, please read

this manual before installing the device. This manual covers important information on installation and

applications. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) wash fixture uses 18 high powered 10 watt quad leds in a balanced arrangement giving incredible output. Please unpack the Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) carefully and check

whether it was damaged in shipping.

The following item should be in the box with the fixture:-

Color/Gel frame

Please handle the fixture with care at all times. Do not drop. Do not hit the front lens assembly.

2. Safety Instructions.

This device has left the factory in perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a

safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning

notes written in this user manual. Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) is a high voltage fixture. Be careful when

dealing with high voltages.

Please read this manual. If you do not read this manual and damages occur to the Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1), then it could void the war ranty.

During shipping, the Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) may have been exposed to high temperature changes or humidity changes. So, as a precaution, do not switch the Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) on immediately. Condensation can damage the Elektralite 1018 (5-i n-1) so leave the Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) switched off until it has reached room temperature. The Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) is an INDOOR operational fixture. Do not operate this fixture outdoors or anywhere there is high humidity. The electric connection must carry out by a qualified person and it is absolutely essential that the Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) be grounded. So under no circumstances break off the ground pin on the

Edison plug or use the fixture where a ground is not present. A ground pin, like the fuse for the

Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) is there for safety.

Always disconnect the Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) from the power source, when the fixture is not in use or before cleaning it. Only unplug Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) from the power source holding onto the

Edison plug. Never pull out the Edison plug out by just pulling on the power cord itself.

Please keep the Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) away from children and the general public. Please be intelligent and use common sense when operating the Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1).

3. General Guidelines.

Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) is a lighting fixture for professional use on stages, in clubs, theatres, churches

etc.

Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) should only be operated at between 120 to 240 volts and only indoors. Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) should not be operated 24/7 (24 hours a day; 7 days a week). Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) needs operation breaks to ensure that it will work for a long time without problems.

Please do not shake the Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) and avoid using brute force when installing or

operating it.

Please read this below. It is important to understand and realize the following:-

The lens encapsulates each of the leds. This way the maximum output is attained. However this

means that, if the fixture is dropped or the front lens assembly is struck, then it is possible for leds to be

crushed. So please exercise care and attention. This is not a par64 that can be abused at will!

When choosing the location to install the Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1), please make sure that it is not

exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust and never install it outdoors. Make sure that the fixture has

a good amount of free space around it for air flow. Do not install it in a confined space or have

insulation around the fixture. The minimum distance between the Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) and the

illuminated surface must be more than 3 feet.

Always mount the Elektralite 1 0 18 ( 5- i n -1) with an appropriate safety cable. Operate the Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) only when you are familiar with the features on the fixture. Do not

permit operation by persons not qualified.

All modifications to the Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) will invalidate the warranty. There are absolutely no exceptions. If Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) is operated in any way different to the one described in this manual,

Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) maybe damaged and the guarantee will be void.

4. Installation

Please ensure that the Elektralite 10 18 (5 - i n - 1) is hung using the appropriate "C" clamp or half

cheeseboro. A safety chain or cable should also be used as a secondary point of holding the fixture in

case the clamp comes loose. Never hang the fixture without a safety chain or cable. Make sure the Gel

frame (Gel holder) is clipped into position correctly and cannot come loose.

If you are not qualified or have any doubts about hanging the Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) then do NOT

hang it.

Do not clamp the safety cable to the U bracket or clamp. That is not a secondary safety point.

A secondary safety point is any point that will adequately hold the Elektral ite 1018 (5-in-1) if the "C"

clamp or half cheesboro fails. Then the safety cable would be the backup and stop the fixture from

falling to the ground. So do NOT fix the safety cable to the same place that the "C"clamp is attached.

5. DMX-512 Control Connection

Connect an XLR cable to the female 5-pin XLR output of your Elektralite CP 20 or other DMX controller. The other end should be connected to the male 5-pin XLR input of the Elektralite 1018

(5-in-1). Then daisy-chain out of the first Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) into the next Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) or other dmx device. Never “Y” split the DMX connection.

If you need more cable, then it should be two core, screened cable fitted with a 5 pin XLR input and

output connector. Please refer to the diagram below.

DMX-512 connection with DMX terminator

For installations where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or is in an electrically “noisy”

environment, it is recommended that a DMX terminator is used. This helps prevent corruption of the

digital control signal. The DMX terminator is simply a 5 pin XLR plug (male) with a 120 Ω resistor

connected between pins 2 and 3. It is then plugged into the output XLR socket of the last Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) or other dmx device in the chain. Please see illustration below.

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6. Menus in the fixture.

Root Menu Sub Menu 1 Sub Menu 2

STAT (STATIC LOOK) R(ED) 0-255

G(REEN) 0-255

B(LUE) 0-255

W(HITE) 0-255

A(MBER) 0-255

S(STROBE) 0-255

AUTO (AUTOMATIC) AT 01 THROUGH TO AT10

PR 01 THROUGH TO PR10

RUN DMX

SLAV(E)

DMX ASSIGN DMX CHANNEL 1-512

PERS (PERSONALITY) STAG(E)

ARC1

ARC1d

ARC2

AR2d

AR2s

HSV

5CH

ID ID 01 THROUGH 66

EDIT PR01 SC01 THROUGH TO SC99

(MAKING OWN AUTO PR02 SC01 THROUGH TO SC99

SCENES) PR03 SC01 THROUGH TO SC99

PR04 SC01 THROUGH TO SC99

PR05 SC01 THROUGH TO SC99

PR06 SC01 THROUGH TO SC99

PR07 SC01 THROUGH TO SC99

PR08 SC01 THROUGH TO SC99

PR09 SC01 THROUGH TO SC99

PR10 SC01 THROUGH TO SC99

SET UPLD

RGBW

DIM

REST (RESET)

CAL1 WT01 THROUGH TO WT11

CAL2 RGB

KEY OFF

7. Static Look.

The Elektralite 1018 (5-in-1) can be set to a single static look quickly.

Use the Menu button to get to STAT.

Press Enter.

The next screen will read R000. This is addressing the RED leds.

If Red is to be in the static look, then use the

Numbers are expressed in DMX values so 0 is no output and 255 is highest output.