ETC fos/4 Fresnel Users Manual

fos/4 Fresnel

User Manual

Version 1.1.1

Part Number: 7470M1200-1.1.1 Rev: A

Released: 2020-10

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Help from ETC Technical Services 2

Safety 3

Overview

Fixture 5

User Interface 6

Set Up and Focus the Fixture

Mount the Fixture 7

Add Accessories 7

Connect Power and Data 8

Focus the Fixture 8

Use Fixture in DMX Mode

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Set DMXAddress 10

Set DMXMode 10

Set DMX Loss Behavior 12

Use Fixture in Stand-aloneMode

Studio Mode 14

Color Mode 15

Preset Mode 16

Effects Mode 17

Set Up Wireless Control

Set Up Multiverse Wireless Communication 18

Configure Fixtures Wirelessly Using the Set LightApp 18

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Control and Customize the Display

Lock the Display 19

Adjust the Display Settings 19

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Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Troubleshooting Checklist 20

Test the Emitters 21

View Diagnostic Data 21

View Battery Level 22

Export Fixture Data for Troubleshooting 22

Restore Default Settings 23

Update Firmware 23

Backup and Restore the Fixture Configuration 24

Clean the Lens 24

Specifications and Reference

Environment 25

Dimensions and Weight 25

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Electrical 25

RDM Parameters 26

Fixture Compliance 26

Wireless Radio Compliance 26

Licensed Software 27

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Introduction

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The fos/4 Fresnel is a shapable wash light with top quality, highly tunable output. The fos/4
Fresne l is available in two array types:

Lustr X8: The next generation of the Lustr color syste m incorporates deep red into the
already amazing x7 mix to create an even more rich, vibra nt X8 color palette.
Da ylight HDR: Years of research resulted in an LED mix that yields the highest quality
tunable white light, optimize d for studio use.

Int roduction 1

Help from ETC Technical Services

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If you are having difficultie s and your proble m is not addresse d by this docume nt, try the ETC
support website at support.etcconnect.com or the main ETC website at etcconnect.com. If none
of these re sources are sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices
identified below. Emergency service is available from all ETC offices outside of normal busine ss
hours.

When calling for help, take these steps first:

Prepare a detailed description of the problem
Go ne ar the equipment for troubleshooting
Find your notification number if you have called in previously

Americas United Kingdom

ETC, Inc. ETC Ltd
Techn ical Services Department Techn ical Services Department
30 31 Pleas ant View Road 26 -28 Victoria Ind ustrial Estate
Mi ddleton, WI 5356 2 Victoria Road,
80 0-7 75-4382 (USA, toll-free) Lond on W3 6UU Engl an d
[phone] [phone]

servi ce@etccon nect.com techs ervltd @etcconn ect.co m

Asia Germany

ETCAs ia ETC GmbH
Techn ical Services Department Techn ical Services Department
Ro om 1801, 18/F Oh mstrass e 3
Tower 1, Phas e 1 Enterprise Square 83 607 Holzkirchen, Germany
9 Sheun g Yuet Road [phone]
Kowlo on B ay, Kowl oon, Hon g Kong techs erv-germany@etcconn ect.com
[phone]

techs erv-asia@etcconn ect.com

France

ETC France
Zone Urbaparc ­Bâtiment E
6 Boul evard de la Libération
Saint-Deni s, 932 00
[phone]

techs ervltd @etcconn ect.co m

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Safety

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using ele ctrical equipment, basic sa fety precautions should always be followed including
the following:

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use outdoors.
Do not let power supply cords touch hot surfaces.
Do not mount nea r gas or electric heaters.
Equipment should be mounted in loca tions and at
heights where it will not readily be subjected to
tampering by unauthorized personnel.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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only by a qualified technician. Contact ETC Customer Support for assistance .

WARNING: Note the following sa fety wa rnings before use:

The light source in this luminaire is not user-replaceable, and must be replace d

Use the fixture in dry loca tions onl y, where humidity does not exceed
90 pe rce nt (non- condensing).
Connect the fixture to a non-dimmable power source i n order to avoid

damage to the fixture 's internal power supply and other electrical
compone nts. Using a dimmable powe r source can dama ge the fix ture
and will void the warra nty.
Di sconnect the fixture from powe r and DMX and allow it to cool before
insta lling accessories or performing any cleaning and maintena nce .
Only use mounting hardwa re that is rate d for the tota l weight of the
fixture and accessories.
In addition to primary suspension, atta ch a sa fety cable ( or othe r
approved safe ty device ) to the fixture. Safe ty ca bles must be ra ted to
support ten times the fixture weight. Consult loca l standards to ensure
tha t sa fety cables mee t all requirements. See

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Che ck that the acce ssory holder is locked and that any a ccessory sa fety
ca ble s are connected before mounting the fi xture.
Do not mount the fixture on or near a flammable surface.
Do not ope rate the fixture without the lens installe d.
Do not use this fixture with a da mage d power lead. If the powe r lead
(cord set) is damaged, it must be re place d.
Do not use this fixture if the le ns is deepl y scratched or cra cked. You
must replace the lens when it is damaged.

The use of accessory equipment not
recommended by the manufacturer
may cause a n unsafe condition.
Do not use this equipment for other
than intended use.

Mount the Fixture on

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AVERTISSEMENT : Prendre connaissa nce des av e rtisse ments de sé curité

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suivants avant toute utilisation :

Dé bra nchez le projecteur de son alimentation et du DMX et laissez-le
refroidir ava nt d’installer des accessoires ou d’effe ctue r un nettoya ge
ou un entretien.
N’ utilise z que de la quincaillerie de montage a dapté e au poids total

des proje cte urs et des accessoires.
En plus de la suspension principale , fixez une cha îne de sé curité (ou
tout autre dispositif de sécurité homologué) au proje cte ur. L e s chaînes
de sécurité doivent être en mesure de supporter dix fois le poids du
proje cte ur. Consultez les normes loca le s pour vous assure r que les
câ ble s de sécurité respe cte nt toutes les exigences.
Vé rifie z que le porte-accessoires est verrouillé et que les élingues de
tous les accessoires sont bie n attachées ava nt de monter le projecteur.
Ne pas insta ller le projecteur sur ou à côté d’une surface inflammable.
N’ utilise z pas le projecteur sans que la lentille soit insta llée.
Ne pas utiliser ce projecteur avec un cordon d’alimentation
endommagé . Si le cordon d’alimentation (câ ble) e st abîmé, il doit être
remplacé .
N’ utilise z pas ce projecteur si la lentille prése nte des rayures ou des
fissures profondes. Il faut remplace r la lentille si elle est abîmée.

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Overview

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Fixture

Accessory holde r:

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and then lock the holder. S ee

Yok e tilt-lock:

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Insert accessories into the two available slots from either side of the holder,

Add Accessories on page7

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Tilt the fixture as needed, and then turn the tilt-lock clockwise to lock the

position. If necessary, press the center button on the tilt-lock to adjust the tilt-lock position.

Adjusta ble yoke:

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neede d to balance the fixture . Tighten the bolts to secure. See

Zoom knob:

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NFC(Near Fie ld Communica tion) tag: Use the

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with or without power applied to the fixture . See

User inte rface:

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Loosen the bolts, and then shift the adjustable yoke forwa rd or backwa rd as

Add Accessories on page7

Rotate the zoom knob on either side of the fixture to adjust from spot to flood.

Se t Light

Se t Up Wireless Control on page18

app to wirelessly configure the fixture,

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View the fixture status, set the DMXaddress and mode, or set sta nd-alone

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options.

Antenna : For use whe n controlling the fixture using wireless DMX. See

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Safety cable atta chment point:

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DM X In a nd DMX Thru connectors:

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Powe r In a nd Powe r Thru connectors:

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power thru.

Batte ry connector: Three-pin XLRconne ctor for battery power.

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power only when AC power is not available. Maximum fixture output may be reduced when

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Mount the Fixture on page 7

Five-pin XLRconnectors for DMX/RDM in and thru.

powerCO N®TRUE1 TOP conne ctors for power in and

Conne ct the fixture to battery

Se t Up Wireless Control

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powered by battery.

Ov erview 5

User Interface

Effects

Effect Flicker

Rate 200

Min 0%

Max Int 100%

DMX

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Display:

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display (E) and the Intensity encoder to the right of the display(B).

The colors of options on the display correspond to the colors of the encoders below the

B Intensity e ncoder

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When in DMX mode, press the Intensity encode r to enter Focus mode when focusing the
fixture.
When configuring the fixture in one of the stand-alone modes, press the Intensity encoder to
toggle between the current intensity and 0, or turn the Intensity encoder to modify the white
fields on the display. See

Use Fixture in Stand-aloneMode on page13

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When navigating from the Main Menu scre en, turn the Intensity encoder to scroll through
menu options, and then press the Intensity encoder to select a menu option.

Me nu button:

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Press to view the Main Menu screen and configure the fixture. Press the button

again to return to the previous screen when you are setting configura tion options.

Function button: Press repeatedly to toggle through the following modes:

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Studio: Use one of three studio (white light) prese ts, or customize the presets.
Color: Use one of 12 color presets, or customize the prese ts.
Preset: Use one of 12 presets ( color pre set + fade time), or customize the presets.
Effects: Use one of 12 effects, or customize the effects.
DMX: View and set DMX parameters for the fixture .

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Use Fixture in Stand-aloneMode on page13

Encoders(Red, Gre e n, Blue):

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The colors of encode rs correspond to options on the display.

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Use Fixture in DMX Mode on page9

Press to activate the options at the bottom of the display, or turn to modify the values on the
display.

US B port:

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saving error logs via a flash drive.

Use for updating firmware, saving and loading fixture configuration se ttings, or

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Troubleshooting and Maintenance on pa ge20

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UI lock :

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Se t this switch to lock the UI. This preve nts inadverte nt changes to the UI.

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Lock the