Enttec ALEPH2 ET Mk2 User Manual

User Manual

Rev A

Document PN:

50847

For latest version please visit:

www.enttec.com

ALEPH2 ET Mk2

5 C O L O U R H I G H P O W E R L E D L I G H T B A R

300mm/600mm/1200mm

Back Panel

Please make sure the Power pass-through current does not exceed 10 Amps

Features

• Strong aluminium chassis with small profile

• DMX512 Controllable and RDM Configurable

• Can use up to 12 DMX channels, depending on

configuration

• Snapshots: 64 fully user recordable slots, 50
different pre-loaded stand-alone colours

• 16-bit or Smart 8-bit LED dimming

• Strobe Mode with controllable frequency from DMX

• Fan-less smart heat management

• Easy addressing and configuration interface

• 180° Adjustable mounting bracket

• Changeable diffuser using holder accessory (sold

separately)

Covered by US patent 08950901 1

User Manual

Rev A

Document PN:

50847

For latest version please visit:

www.enttec.com

Cleaning

It is important to clean the ALEPH2 ET Mk2 to maintain a
long service life. Make sure the unit is unplugged before
you attempt any cleaning.

• Surface dust should be removed with an air
compressor, please make sure you do not blow
compressed air directly inside the unit.

• Optics can be cleaned with a glass cleaner or IPA
with a soft cloth

• Make sure the unit is dry and there is no cleaning
fluid residue before powering the unit after
cleaning.

Safety

• Do not expose the ALEPH2 ET Mk2 to rain or
moisture, doing this will void your warranty.

• Do not spill water or other liquids into or onto
your unit.

• Do not look directly into the LEDs, doing so may
damage your eyes.

• Check that the local power outlet matches the
required voltage (120 240V AC)→

• Make all the connections before you plug in the
main power.

• Do not remove the cover under any condition.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.

• Never operate this unit when its cover is
removed.

• Never plug this unit in to a dimmer rack.

• Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that

will allow proper ventilation. Allow at least 20 cm
between this device and a wall.

• Make sure ventilation holes are clean and
unobstructed.

• Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it becomes
damaged.

• Always mount this unit in a safe and stable
manner.

• Power-supply cords should be routed carefully.

• The unit should be situated away from heat

sources

Control Panel

After powering up, the current firmware version is displayed,
followed by the DMX Start Address.

The unit can be configured by using the 4 buttons under the
display as follows.

The following is the menu setting structure:

Covered by US patent 08950901 2

BACK



SET

-If pressed while address is being displayed:

It activates the back-light and goes to Main Menu

-If pressed while setting a menu:
It takes you to the previous level without changing anything



-Scrolls down when navigating the menu

-Decreases the value displayed when setting a parameter

-Hold the key for a few seconds to fast scroll down

-Scrolls up when navigating the menu

-Increases the value displayed when setting a parameter

-Hold the key for a few seconds to fast scroll up

-Confirms the displayed value

-Activates the displayed function or

-Opens the next menu

Main Menu Level 1 Level 2

DMX Address

Value: 001 to 512

Personality

1 – 8bit RGBAW Mode

2 – 8bit RGBW Mode

3 – 8bit 6ch Mode

4 – 16bit 12ch Mode

5 – Extended 9ch Mode

6 – 8bit 1ch Mode

Pre-sets

Value: 01 to 64

Lamp On Mode

OFF

DMX

ON

PWM Frequency

Back-lite

NORMAL

ON

OFF

Factory Defaults

YES

NO

Temperature

LED TEMP

CPU TEMP

Tes t

LED 1

LED 2

LED 3

LED 4

LED 5

LED 6

ALL LEDs

Setup

Value:

500 to 2000

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DMX Address Menu

The DMX start address is the most important parameter
to be defined when setting up your lights. By default the
fitting will be set to 001.

The addressing will depend on the current selected
personality. For example if the light is set to RGBAW
mode (5 channels), the DMX address range will be 001 –

508.

Personality Menu

The ALEPH2 ET Mk2 has six different personalities or
operational modes, which can either be selected remotely
from any standard RDM controller tool or locally using
the control panel. The light behaves differently in each
mode, since the DMX channel distribution changes
according to the desired working personality. Set the
desired personality before patching your lights in any
lighting desk or control system.

1 – 8BIT RGBAW MODE (5 Channel)
This basic mode will turn the ET into a 5 channel light,
allowing to drive each available colour as an independent
dimmer. Each DMX channel uses 8 bits resolution where
000 is OFF, 255 is Full intensity, as described in the
following chart.

2 – 8BIT RGBW MODE (4 Channel)
As some lighting control systems do not support RGBAW
lights, we have implemented a RGBW mode so the fitting
can be used with any controller. Each DMX channel uses 8
bits resolution where 000 is OFF, 255 is Full intensity, as
described in the following chart.

3 – 8BIT (6CHANNEL) MODE
This basic mode will allow you to drive each colour using
8 bits resolution, setting the values from one of the 6
DMX channels where 000 is OFF, 255 is Full intensity, as
described in the following chart.

Example 1: to turn all the channels to full intensity, set all the
channels to 255 value:

Example 2: to turn only the red group colour to full intensity,
set the first channel to 255 value:

The smart dimming in this personality follows an “s” curve
resulting in a smooth LED output all along the 8 bits range.

4 - 16BIT (12 CHANNEL) MODE
This mode will allow you to drive each colour using 16 bits
resolution; setting the values from one of the 12 DMX
channels from 000 to 255 where the first channel of each
group will be (HIGH) and the following channel the (LOW)
one, as described in the following chart.

This personality gives the user full control on the output
dimming, so any colour combination can be generated.

5 - EXTENDED (9 CHANNEL) MODE
This extended mode offers a wide variety of output effects,
turning the ALEPH2 ET Mk2 into a very versatile unit, using 9
DMX channels, as described in the following chart.

COLOUR GROUP INTENSITY (CH1-CH5) operate as
described in the RGBAW personality plus they can be
modified or affected by the strobe function or master
dimmer channel, as described further in this section.

Covered by US patent 08950901 3

RE D GROUP GRE EN GROUP BLUE GROUP AMB ER GR OUP WHIT E GROUPS

1st Channel

2nd Channel

3rd Channel

4th Channel

5th Channel

6th Channel

7th Channel

8

th

Channel

9th Channel

STROB E

DURA TION

STR OBE

FRE QUENCY

MAST ER
DIMM ER

TR UE CCT

MODE

1st Channel 2nd Channel 3rd Channel 4th Channel 5th Channel 6th Channel

RED GR OUP

(HIGH)

RED GR OUP

(LOW)

GREE N GROUP

(HIGH)

GREE N GROUP

(LOW)

BLUE GR OUP

(HIGH)

BLUE GROUP

(LOW)

7th Channel

8th Channel

9th Channel

10th Channel

11th Channel

12th Channel

AMB ER

(HIGH)

AMB ER

(LOW)

WHITE S

(HIGH)

WHITE S

(LOW )

WHITE S

(HIGH)

WHITE S

(LO W)

RED GR OUP GREEN GR OUP B LUE GROUP AM BER GR OUP WHIT E GROUPS

1st Channel

2nd Channel

3rd Channel

4th Channel

5th Channel

RED GROUP GRE EN GROUP BLUE GROUP WHITE GROUPS

1st Channel

2nd Channel

3rd Channel

4th Channel

RED GR OUP GRE EN GROUP BLUE GR OUP AM BER GROUP W HITES GROUP1 WHI TES GROUP2

1st Channel 2nd Channel 3rd Channel 4th Channel 5th Channel 6th Channel