ETC fos/4 Panel Quick Start Guide

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fos/4 Panel

Overview

Use the images below as a guide to connect power and data a nd to na vigate the basic features of the
fixture. For complete information, download the

fos/4 Panel User Manual

at etcconnect.com.

Accessory holder:

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then lock the holder (

Ha ndles:

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For medium ( PL16 or PD16) and large (PL24 or PD24) fixtures, carry the fixture by the pa irs

Insert a cce ssories into the two available slots from either side of the holder, and

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of handles on the back of the fixture, and attach safety cable s to handles when mounting the fixture.

Yok e tilt-lock :

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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.

Batte ry connector: Four-pin XLRconnector for battery power (not available on PL24 or PD24).

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Conne ct the fixture to ba tte ry power only when AC power is not available. Do not connect the fixture
to a battery and to AC power at the same time.

Powe r In a nd Power Thru connectors:

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The large fixture (P L24 or PD24) ha s a connector for powe r in only (no power thru connector).

thru.

User interfa ce :

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DM X In and DMX Thru connectors:

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Gripra il:

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Attach standard accessorie s and mounting hardwa re to the back of the fixture using the

hardware provided with the a cce ssories or using M6 standard T-nuts.

Safety cable attachment points:

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attach safety cables to handles (B), either the top pair or the bottom pair (

View the fixture status, set the DMXaddress and mode, or set stand-alone options.

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Small (PL8 or P D8) fixture only. For large and medium fixtures,

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Effects

Effect Flicker

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fos/4 Panel

User Interface

Display:

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

Intensity encoder:

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When in DMX mode, press the Intensity encoder 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 e ncoder to modify the white
fields on the display. See
When navigating from the Main Menu screen, turn the Intensity encoder to scroll through menu
options, and then press the Intensity e ncoder to select a menu option.

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

Use Fixture in Stand-aloneMode on page7

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Me nu button:

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Press to view the

Main Menu

scree n and configure the fixture. Press the button again

to return to the previous screen when you are setting configuration options.

Function button:

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Press repeatedly to toggle through the following modes:
Studio: Use one of three studio (white light) pre sets, or customize the presets.
Color: Use one of 12 color presets, or customize the presets.
Preset: Use one of 12 presets (color preset + fade time), or customize the presets.
Effects: Use one of 12 effects, or customize the e ffe cts.
DMX: View and se t DMX parameters for the fixture.

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Use Fixture in Stand-aloneMode on page7

Antenna:

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Encode rs( Red, Green, Blue ) :

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For use when controlling the fixture using wireless DMX.

The colors of encoders correspond to options on the display. Pre ss to

and

Use Fixture in DMX Mode on page6

activate the options a t the bottom of the display, or turn to modify the values on the display.

NFC(Near F ield Communication) tag:

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Use the Se t Light app to wirelessly configure the fixture,

with or without power applied to the fixture.

US B port:

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Use for updating firmware, saving and loading fixture configuration settings, or saving

error logs via a flash drive.

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UI lock:

Se t this switch to lock the UI. This prevents inadvertent changes to the UI.

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fos/4 Panel

Safety

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should alwa ys 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 near gas or electric heaters.
Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not re adily be subjected
to tampering by unauthorized personnel.
The use of acce ssory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe
condition.
Do not use this equipme nt for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Note the following sa fety warnings be fore use:

Use the fixture in dry loca tions only, where humidity doe s not exceed 90
percent (non- conde nsing).
Connect the fixture to a non-dimmable power source in order to avoid

damage to the fixture's internal powe r supply and other electrical
compone nts. Using a dimmable power source can damage the fi xture and
will void the warranty.

WARNING: Note the following sa fety warnings be fore use:

Di sconne ct the fixture from power and DMX and allow it to cool be fore
insta lling a ccessories or performing a ny cle a ning and mainte nance .
Only use mounting hardware that is ra ted for the tota l weight of the

fixture and accessories.
In addition to prima ry suspe nsion, attach a safety cable (or other approve d
safe ty de vi ce) to the fixture. Safety cables must be ra ted to support six
time s the fixture we ight. See

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Che ck tha t the a ccessory holde r is lock ed and tha t any acce ssory sa fety
ca bles are connected be fore mounting the fixture .
Do not mount the fixture on or ne a r a flamma ble surface .
Do not ope rate the fixture without the di ffusion insta lle d.
Do not use this fixture with a damaged power lead. If the powe r lea d
(cord set) is damage d, it must be replaced.
Do not use this fixture if the diffusion is deeply scratched or cracked. You
must repla ce the diffusion when it is da maged.

Mounting and Sa fety Cables on the ne xt

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