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User Manual
Software version 1.0
Fusion MBL40
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GLP® Fusion MBL40 User Manual – Revision A
This document covers fixture software version 1.0
© 2018-2019 German Light Products GmbH. All rights reserved.
The marks ‘GLP’ and ‘German Light Products’ are trademarks registered as the property of German
Light Products GmbH in Germany, in the United States of America and in other countries.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. German Light
Products GmbH and all affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury, damage, direct or
indirect loss, consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of, inability to
use or reliance on the information contained in this document.
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Tel (Germany): +49 7248 92719 - 0
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GLP, Industriestrasse 2, 76307 Karlsbad, Germany
Tel. (Germany): +49 7248 9271955
Email: support@glp.de
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Tel (USA): +1 818 767 8899
Support (US): info@germanlightproducts.com
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Table of Contents
1. Safety .......................................................................................................... 5
Key to symbols ...................................................................................... 5
General safety information ................................................................. 5
Electrical safety .................................................................................... 6
Fire safety and protection from burns ................................................ 7
Eye safety .............................................................................................. 8
Installation safety and protection from personal injury ................... 8
2. Avoiding damage to the fixture ............................................................ 10
General precautions .......................................................................... 10
Avoiding damage from light sources and heat ............................. 10
IP rating ................................................................................................ 10
Avoiding damage from water and humidity .................................. 10
Avoiding damage from dust and airborne particles ..................... 11
Transportation and storage ............................................................... 11
GLP Service and Support ................................................................... 11
3. MBL40 overview ....................................................................................... 13
4. Installation ................................................................................................. 15
Permitted mounting options ............................................................. 15
Securing fixtures with a safety cable ............................................... 15
Installing on a surface at any angle ................................................. 16
Installing on a rigging truss or similar structure ................................. 16
5. AC mains power ...................................................................................... 18
Included items .................................................................................... 18
Connecting to power ........................................................................ 18
Installing power connectors .............................................................. 18
Connecting multiple fixtures to power in a chain .......................... 19
6. Connecting to DMX data ....................................................................... 20
7. Starting and stopping operation ........................................................... 21
8. Features .................................................................................................... 22
CCT / Color Temperature .................................................................. 22
Dimming .............................................................................................. 22
Manual setting using rotary switches ............................................... 22
Behavior when the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal ............... 23
Display .................................................................................................. 23
Fixture information .............................................................................. 23
Factory defaults .................................................................................. 23
9. Control menus and onboard display .................................................... 24
Display Locking ................................................................................... 24
10. Control menu layout ............................................................................... 25
Calibration menu ............................................................................... 26
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11. DMX control modes overview ................................................................ 27
12. DMX control channel layout .................................................................. 28
DMX Mode 1: Standard ..................................................................... 29
DMX Mode 2: Advanced .................................................................. 30
13. Service ...................................................................................................... 32
Cleaning .............................................................................................. 32
Installing optional barndoors ............................................................. 32
GLP Service and Support ................................................................... 33
14. Technical specifications ......................................................................... 34
Optics ................................................................................................... 34
Control ................................................................................................. 34
Installation ........................................................................................... 34
Electrical .............................................................................................. 34
Connections ........................................................................................ 34
Construction ........................................................................................ 34
Thermal ................................................................................................ 34
Included items .................................................................................... 35
Dimensions and weight ..................................................................... 35
15. Dimensions ................................................................................................ 36
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Warning! Safety hazard.
Risk of severe injury or
death.
Warning! Hazardous voltage.
Risk of lethal or severe
electric shock.
Warning! See user
manual for important
safety information.
Warning! Fire hazard.
Warning! Risk of eye
injury.
1. Safety
Key to symbols
The following symbols are used in the Fusion MBL40 lighting fixture’s user documentation:
General safety information
Read this manual carefully before installing, using or servicing the Fusion MBL40 lighting
fixture.
If you have any doubts or questions about how to use the fixture safely, contact your GLP®
supplier for assistance. Your GLP supplier will be happy to help.
The user documentation for GLP Fusion MBL40 lighting fixtures consists of:
● This document, the MBL40 User Manual, available for download from www.glp.de. The
User Manual contains important safety information and installation instructions that the
installer and user must read and explains features and control of MBL40 fixtures.
● The MBL40 DMX Channel Index, available for download from www.glp.de. The Channel
Index is a separate guide to the DMX control channel layout and DMX commands
available.
All documents are available for download from www.glp.de.
The Fusion MBL40 is intended for use by experienced professionals with the knowledge and
skills to set up, operate, and maintain high-powered, remotely controlled lighting
equipment safely and efficiently. These operations require expertise that may not be
provided in this Manual or in the User Manual.
● Respect all warnings and directions given in the fixture’s user documentation and on the
fixture. Read the user documentation and familiarize yourself with the safety precautions
it contains before installing or using the fixture. GLP and affiliated companies will take no
responsibility for damage or injury resulting from disregard for the information in the user
documentation.
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● Check the GLP website at www.glp.de and make sure that you have the latest version
of this manual. Check the fixture software version indicated on page 2 of this manual
and then use the fixture’s control panel to check the version installed in the fixture. If the
versions are not the same, this manual may still cover the fixture, because software
updates do not always affect the way you use the fixture. However, it is possible that this
manual does not match the fixture perfectly. Software release notes can help clarify this
question. You can consult software release notes and download the correct version of
this manual on the GLP website if necessary.
● Make all user documentation available to all installers and operators. Save this
document for future reference.
● If you have any questions about the safe operation of the fixture, please contact an
authorized GLP distributor (see list of distributors at www.glp.de).
● Use the fixture only as directed in this manual. Observe all markings in this manual and on
the fixture.
● Refer all repairs and any service operation not described in this manual to a technician
authorized by GLP.
● The light source in this fixture must not be changed by the end user.
● Read and follow the user documentation for all additional equipment.
Electrical safety
● Do not allow the fixture to become immersed. Do not expose the fixture to high-pressure
water projections.
● Keep any unused connectors on the fixture sealed with their protective caps at all times,
both when the fixture is in use and when not in use.
● Use only a source of AC mains power that complies with local building and electrical
codes and has both overload and ground fault (earth fault) protection.
● Ensure that the fixture is electrically connected to ground (earth).
● Disconnect the fixture from AC mains power before carrying out any installation or
maintenance work and when the fixture is not in use.
● Disconnect the fixture from power immediately if any seal, cover, cable, connector or
other component is damaged, defective, deformed or showing signs of overheating. Do
not reapply power until the fixture has been repaired and made safe by a technician
authorized by GLP.
● Check that all power distribution equipment, cables and connectors are in perfect
condition, rated for the electrical requirements of all connected devices, suitable for
their application and suitable for the installation environment.
● Use only Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 cable connectors for AC mains power input at the
fixture’s Mains IN connector and for relaying AC mains power from one fixture’s Mains
OUT (Thru) connector to another fixture’s Mains IN connector.
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● Use minimum 14 AWG or 1.5 mm2 power input and relay cables that are minimum 16 A-
rated and temperature-rated to suit the application. In the USA and Canada the cables
must be UL-listed, type SJT or equivalent. In the EU the cables must be type H05VV-F or
equivalent.
● Do not connect devices to power in a chain if the total maximum current draw of all the
devices in the chain when added together will exceed the current rating of any cable
or connector used at any point in the chain. The supplied power input cable is rated as
follows:
- US power cable: 16 A, 14 AWG, UL-listed, E304117, SJT, 4.9 ft.
- EU power cable: 16 A, 1.5 mm², H07RN-F, 1.5 m.
Do not connect more than three (3) Fusion MBL40 fixtures to power in a chain at 100-120
V, 60 Hz.
Do not connect more than six (6) Fusion MBL40 fixtures to power in a chain at 200-240 V,
50 Hz.
● The voltage and frequency at the Mains OUT socket are the same as the voltage and
frequency applied to the Mains IN socket. Only connect devices to the Mains Out socket
that accept this voltage and frequency.
● Fusion MBL40 fixtures do not have a user-replaceable fuse. If you suspect that a fuse has
blown, disconnect the fixture from power and send it to a technician authorized by GLP
for repair.
Fire safety and protection from burns
● Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C / 104° F.
● The surface of the fixture’s casing can reach up to 90° C / 194° F during operation. Avoid
contact by persons and materials. Do not install the fixture in a location where there is a
risk of accidental contact. Allow the fixture to cool for at least 20 minutes before
handling
● Keep the fixture well away from flammable materials.
● Keep all combustible materials (e.g. fabric, wood, paper) at least 0.2 m / 8 in. away from
the fixture.
● Ensure that there is free and unobstructed airflow around the fixture.
● Do not illuminate surfaces within 0.2 m / 8 in. of the fixture. The light output from the
fixture is powerful enough to cause burns or fire in illuminated objects at very close
range.
● Do not place any optical components other than Fusion MBL40 accessories from GLP
onto the front of the fixture.
● Do not stick filters, masks or other materials onto the fixture. Do not block the light output
in any way. The front surface becomes hot during operation and can melt or ignite
objects that are in contact with the surface. Ensure that the front surface Is clean and
unobstructed at all times in order to prevent a fire hazard and damage to the fixture.
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Eye safety
● The MBL40 is classified as a Risk Group 3 lighting fixture according to EN 62471. Possibly
hazardous radiation emitted. Do not stare into the light output from the fixture. May be
harmful to the eyes.
● Do not look at the fixture’s light output with optical instruments or any device that may
concentrate the light output.
● Make sure that persons near to or working on the fixture are not looking directly into the
light output when the fixture lights up suddenly. This can happen when power is applied,
when the fixture receives a DMX signal, or when certain control menu items are
selected.
● The warning below is printed on the fixture. If the warning becomes impossible to read,
replace it with a label reproduced from this illustration:
● Provide well-lit conditions to reduce the pupil diameter of anyone working on or near the
fixture.
Installation safety and protection from personal injury
● Installation must be performed by qualified personnel only and carried out in
accordance with all locally applicable regulations such as DIN VDE 0711-217.
● The fixture is not portable when installed.
● Ensure that the supporting structure and installation hardware used can hold at least ten
times the weight of the load that they support.
● Fasten the fixture to a structure or surface only as directed in this manual and only with
hardware that is specifically designed and rated for its purpose. Do not use a safety
cable as the primary means of support. Check that installation hardware is in perfect
condition. Fasteners must be steel grade 8.8 strength or better. Rigging clamps must be
half-coupler type that completely encircle the rigging truss chord.
● If the fixture is installed in a location where it may cause injury or damage if it falls, install
as directed in this manual a safety cable or similar secondary attachment that will hold
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the fixture if a primary attachment fails. The secondary attachment must be approved
by an official body such as TÜV as a safety attachment for the weight that it secures, it
must comply with EN 60598-2-17 Section 17.6.6, and it must be able to support a static
suspended load that is ten times the weight that it secures.
● If the fixture is installed in a location where it may be exposed to forces such as wind
pressure, vibration or movement, make sure that the installation can withstand these
forces. Monitor weather forecasts constantly. Take down the installation immediately if
there is any risk of weather conditions that could destabilize the installation.
● Check that all covers and items of rigging hardware are secure before using the fixture.
Do not operate the fixture with missing or damaged covers, shields or any optical
component.
● Restrict access below the work area and work from a stable platform whenever
installing, servicing or moving the fixture.
● If the fixture becomes damaged, stop using it immediately and disconnect it from
power. Do not attempt to use a fixture that is obviously damaged.
● Do not modify the fixture in any way not described in its user documentation.
● Install genuine GLP parts only.
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2. Avoiding damage to the fixture
Important! Follow the directions in this section carefully, or the fixture may suffer damage
that is not covered by the product warranty.
General precautions
Do not drop the fixture or expose it to mechanical stress.
Protect the onboard LCD display and control panel from shocks, or they may suffer
damage that is not covered by the product warranty.
Do not expose the fixture to heat (from other lighting fixtures for example).
Clean optical components only as directed. Oils, solvents, and other chemicals commonly
used for cleaning can damage the lens coatings and surfaces.
Use only original spare parts. Do not make any structural modifications to the fixture or you
will void the product warranty.
Avoiding damage from light sources and heat
To avoid problems from strong light sources:
● Do not expose the front of the fixture to sunlight or any other strong light source.
● In outdoor applications during daylight, make sure that the front face of the fixture is
shielded or points away from the sun, even when not in use.
● Do not aim other high-powered beam lights directly at the fixture.
Do not operate the fixture in ambient temperatures above 40° C / 104° F. Allow free airflow
around the fixture.
IP rating
MBL40 fixtures are IP65-rated:
● IP stands for Ingress (entry into the fixture) Protection.
● The first figure 6 in the rating means that fixtures are protected against the entry of dust
and airborne particles.
● The second figure 5 in the rating means that fixtures are protected against the entry of
rain and water projections from all angles. Fixtures are not protected against immersion
in water and they are not protected against high-pressure water jets.
Avoiding damage from water and humidity
● Do not install MBL40 fixtures in a location where water can pool around the fixture or
allow MBL40 fixtures to become submerged in any other way. Do not aim low- or highpressure water jets at fixtures.
● Keep all unused connectors on the fixture sealed with their protective caps, both when
the fixture is being used and when it is not in use.
● In outdoor and high-humidity environments, use IP65-rated power and data connectors
and cable (an IP65 rating means that the item is protected against the entry of water
from rain, projections and low-pressure jets as well as the entry of dust). When assembling
connectors and installing them on cable, follow the manufacturer’s instructions (see
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www.neutrik.com) and ensure that an IP65 rating is maintained for the complete
assembly. Use only the following cable connectors:
- IP65-rated 5-pin XLR connectors for data IN and OUT (THRU)
- Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 NAC3FX-W for Power IN
- Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 NAC3MX-W for Power OUT (THRU).
● Apply a dielectric grease (available from electrical suppliers) to connector terminals and
caps to prevent corrosion and/or electrical short circuits.
● Make sure that cables open into dry areas or sealed junction boxes. Moisture can be
drawn along cables by capillary action or pressure variations resulting from thermal
expansion.
● See drawing on right.
Arrange cables so that they
arrive at connectors from
below. Make sure that it is
impossible for water to flow
down cables and
accumulate at connectors.
If necessary, provide extra
cable slack and create ‘drip loops’ before connectors.
● Create loose cable bends only. Do not subject connections to bending forces or allow
connections to bear the weight of long lengths of cable.
Avoiding damage from dust and airborne particles
● Carry out regular visual inspections of the fixture to make sure that there is no
accumulation of dirt, especially on the front of the fixture.
● If cleaning is necessary, follow the instructions in ‘Service’ on page 32.
Transportation and storage
● If fixtures have been fastened together with locking pins, remove the pins and separate
the fixtures before transport. Do not transport fixtures that are fastened together, or
shocks during transport will expose fixtures to leverage forces and may cause damage
that is not covered by the product warranty.
● Transport the fixture in its original packaging to protect it from damage caused by
shocks during transportation.
● Store the fixture in a dry location when not in use.
GLP Service and Support
Contact information for the nearest GLP Service and Support is available online at
www.glp.de/en/service, by email at info@glp.de, or by telephone at the following
numbers:
● GLP Germany: +49 (7248) 927 19-55
● GLP N. America: +1 818 767-8899
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● GLP UK: +44 1392 690140
● GLP Asia: +852 (3151) 7730
● GLP Nordic: +46 737 57 11 40
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3. MBL40 overview
The Fusion MBL40 from GLP is a powerful LED-based white light flood lighting fixture with
controllable color temperature.
The fixture can be controlled by DMX, by using the rotary control switches on the rear, or by
settings on the control panel.
The MBL40 can be used indoors in permanent and temporary installations. Its rugged
construction and IP65 rating mean that it can also be used outdoors in temporary
installations if precautions are taken to prevent immersion in water and damage from
direct sunlight. It can be fixed to any surface or suspended from a suitable structure as
described in Section 4.
Mounting channels are provided on the front of MBL40 fixtures for mounting the Barndoor
accessory from GLP.
The MBL40 is not suitable for household use, for use in any location where unattended
children have access to it, or for use in permanent outdoor installations.
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Figure 1. MBL40 overview (shown with optional barndoors fitted)
1 – Clamping handwheel to adjust tilt of mounting bracket
2 – DMX IN / THRU (5-pin XLR)
3 – CCT rotary control knob (see “Rotary switches” in section 8)
4 – Control panel with LCD display (see section 9)
5 – Dimmer level rotary control knob (see “Rotary switches” in section 8)
6 – AC mains power IN and THRU (Neutrik powerCON TRUE1)
7 – Mounting bracket
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4. Installation
Warning! Read ‘Safety’ starting on page 5 for important safety information that
you must understand before you install or operate the fixture. Install MBL40
fixtures only as described in this chapter, or you may create an installation that is
unsafe.
Install the fixture at least 0.2 m / 8 in. away from combustible materials (wood,
textiles, paper, etc.), 0.2 m / 8 in. away from any surface that will be illuminated,
and a safe distance away from any flammable materials (volatile spirits, etc.).
It is the installer’s responsibility to provide a stable, secure supporting structure
that is suitable for the environment and application and that meets all
applicable codes and legal requirements. Note the requirement to secure
lighting fixtures with safety cables in temporary installations.
Permitted mounting options
An MBL40 fixture may be installed in one of the following ways:
Fastened to a surface at any angle by screwing through the mounting bracket.
Fastened to a rigging truss or similar structure at any angle by means of a truss coupler or
other clamp fixed to the Omega bracket accessory which attaches to the two half-turn
couplers on the mounting bracket.
Securing fixtures with a safety cable
In temporary installations, if a fixture can cause injury or damage if it falls you must secure it
with a secondary attachment such as a safety cable that will hold it if the primary means of
attachment fails. The safety cable must be approved for the weight that it secures. In
multiple installations, each fixture must have its own safety cable.
To secure an MBL40 fixture with a safety cable:
Figure 2. Safety cable attachment point
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1. Loop a safety cable around a secure anchoring point such as a truss chord or fixed
structure so that it will catch the fixture if a rigging clamp fails. Take up as much slack as
possible in the safety cable (by looping it more than once around the truss chord, for
example).
2. See Figure 2. Fasten the safety cable to the attachment hole on the back of the fixture.
Check that the fixture is now secured.
Installing on a surface at any angle
To install an MBL40 fixture on a surface at any angle:
1. Check that the surface is secure and can safely hold the weight of the fixture plus all
hardware and cables.
2. Loosen the handwheels on the mounting bracket, adjust the bracket to a suitable angle
and tighten the handwheels.
3. Hold the fixture in position on the surface and mark the positions of holes for fasteners on
the surface. You will need at least two fasteners. Drill holes if necessary.
4. Fasten the mounting bracket to the surface by passing at least two suitable fasteners
such as grade 8.8 steel bolts or screws through the holes in the bracket and fastening
them to the surface. Fasteners must be suitable for their purpose and the installation
environment.
5. In a temporary installation, secure the fixture with a safety cable as described in
‘Securing fixtures with a safety cable’ on page 15 if there is any risk that the fixture will
cause injury or damage if it falls.
Installing on a rigging truss or similar structure
You can suspend an MBL40 fixture from a rigging truss or pipe using a suitable clamp
attached to the Omega Bracket that is available from GLP as an optional accessory for the
MBL40.
If you are going to install the fixture hanging vertically downwards from a horizontal rigging
truss or pipe, you can fasten it to the truss using G-clamps. If you are going to install the
fixture in any other orientation, you must use half-coupler clamps that completely surround
the truss chord or pipe.
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Figure 3. Omega bracket fasteners
1. Attach a suitable clamp to the Omega bracket accessory.
2. Line up the fasteners of the Omega bracket with the holes in the mounting bracket of
the MBL40 as shown in Figure 3.
3. Lock the Omega bracket onto the MBL40 by turning the fasteners through 90 degrees.
4. Attach the clamp to the truss or structure.
5. Secure the fixture with a safety cable as described in ‘Securing fixtures with a safety
cable’ on page 15.
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5. AC mains power
Warning! Read ‘Safety’ starting on page 5 for important safety information that
you must understand before you install or operate the fixture.
Check that all cables and connectors are suitable for the installation
environment and application (see recommendations in ‘Avoiding damage to
the fixture’ on page 10).
Use H07 RN-F 3 x 2.5mm / SJT 12 AWG cables with original Neutrik powerCON
TRUE1 connectors to supply power to fixtures.
Line up the keyways in connectors carefully. Do not try to insert or twist a
connector if it feels excessively stiff. Resistance to insertion or twisting is a sign
that connectors may be incorrectly lined up.
Keep connectors sealed with their rubber caps at all times when not in use.
Included items
The MBL40 is supplied with a power cord with Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connector.
Connecting to power
The AC mains power supply must include a connection to ground / protective earth. It must
be protected against ground / earth leakage and overload. The fixture’s internal autosensing power supply accepts AC power at 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz. Do not connect the fixture
to power at any other voltage or to an external dimmer.
The MBL40 does not have a power ON/OFF switch. Power is applied to the fixture as soon as
the power cable becomes live.
The MBL40 has a 3-conductor Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 Mains IN power input socket that
accepts AC power from a TRUE1 female cable connector. Although TRUE1 connectors
support hot plugging, it is still good practice to shut down power to power cables before
connecting them to fixtures.
To connect the fixture to power:
1. If convenient, shut down power to the power input cable.
2. Note the position of the keys and keyways on the TRUE1 power cable connector and
Mains IN socket and align them with each other. Insert the cable connector into the
socket and twist clockwise to lock. Do not use force. If the connector feels excessively
stiff, remove it and check again that it is lined up correctly.
3. Before applying power to the power cable, check that nobody is looking directly into
the front of the fixture.
To disconnect the fixture from power, pull the latch on the cable connector outwards to
release it, then twist the connector counterclockwise and pull to remove it from the socket.
Installing power connectors
If you intend to draw power from convenience receptacles / consumer mains power
sockets, it is possible to install a suitable cord cap / power plug on the supplied power cord
/ input cable. If you do this, check that the cord cap / plug is rated minimum 250 V, 16 A,
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Live or L
Neutral or N
Ground / Earth or
US system
Black
White
Green
EU system
Brown
Blue
Yellow/green
that it has a connection to ground / earth and that it has an integral cable grip. Follow the
cord cap / plug manufacturer’s assembly instructions.
If you need to install a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connector on a power cable, follow the
instructions given in the Support area of the Neutrik website at www.neutrik.com.
Respect the color coding used in the supplied power cable and in your local mains power
wiring system. US and EU systems use the color coding shown below:
Connecting multiple fixtures to power in a chain
You can connect fixtures to power in a daisy-chain to simplify your power circuit layout.
MBL40 fixtures have 2.5 mm2 internal wiring from Power IN to Power THRU connectors.
Warning! Do not connect more than three (3) MBL40 fixtures in total to power in
one chain at 100-120 V, 60 Hz. Do not connect more than six (6) MBL40 fixtures in
total to power in one chain at 200-240 V, 50 Hz.
The power input cable supplied with the fixture is rated 16 A maximum. Add
together the maximum current draw ratings of all the devices that you intend to
connect to power in a daisy chain and do not create a chain with a total
maximum current draw of more than 16 A, or you will create a risk of fire and
electric shock.
To connect fixtures to power in a chain:
1. Obtain power relay cables that have male and female Neutrik powerCON TRUE1
connectors. Cables must be minimum 14 AWG or 1.5mm2, rated minimum 16 A and
suitable for the environment and application.
2. Connect the power input cable to the Mains IN socket of the first fixture as described
under ‘Connecting to power’ on page 18.
3. Connect a relay cable to the Mains OUT / THRU socket of the first fixture and to the
Mains IN socket of the second fixture.
4. If you are using 100-120 V, 60 Hz AC mains power you can continue connecting MBL40
fixtures Mains OUT / THRU socket to Mains IN socket until the chain contains a maximum
of three (3) fixtures in total. If you are using 200-240 V, 50 Hz AC mains power you can
continue connecting fixtures Mains OUT to Mains IN until the chain contains a maximum
of six (6) fixtures total.
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1
Signal Ground
2
Data –
3
Data +
4
Not used
5
Not used
6. Connecting to DMX data
Check that all cables and connectors are suitable for the installation environment and
application (see recommendations in ‘Avoiding damage to the fixture’ on page 10).
Use digital 110 Ohm DMX cable with IP65 5-pin XLR connectors to supply DMX data to
fixtures.
Keep connectors sealed with their rubber caps at all times when not in use.
The MBL40 has two 5-pin XLR connectors for IN and THRU connections to a DMX data link.
MBL40 fixtures support the USITT DMX 512A signal protocol. They also support RDM (Remote
Device Management).
The 5-pin XLR connectors use standard pin allocations:
If you would like advice with planning and installing a DMX link, your GLP supplier will be
happy to provide assistance.
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7. Starting and stopping operation
Warning! Before you apply power to the fixture or operate it after a blackout,
make sure that nobody is looking directly into the front of the fixture.
The MBL40’s TRUE1 mains power input connector supports hot-plugging, and connecting
and disconnecting a live power cable is an option, especially if you need to shut down
power urgently, but it is still good practice to shut down power to the AC mains power
circuit before connecting and disconnecting power cables.
To start operation, check that nobody is looking into the front of the fixture, then apply
power to the AC mains power circuit.
To stop operation, shut down power to the AC mains power circuit.
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Figure 4. Dimming curves
8. Features
The MBL40 unit has the following features:
CCT / Color Temperature
You can adjust the color temperature of the white light produced by the MBL40 by varying
the mix of levels from the warm white / cool white emitters.
Dimming
See Figure 5. You can select from four dimming curves using the control panel or the
Control / Settings DMX channel:
● Linear sets dimming so that it appears to increase and decrease evenly throughout the
dimming range.
● Theatrical is an S-shaped curve that gives finer control at low and at high light levels.
● Square Law gives finer control at low light levels and coarser control at high light levels.
● Inverse Square Law gives coarser control at low light levels and finer control at high light
levels.
The default setting is Linear.
Manual setting using rotary switches
The fixture has two rotary switches on the rear which allow you to set fixed CCT/Color
Temperature and fixed Dimmer levels when DMX is not being received and the SETTINGS à
NO DMX option is set to MANUAL.
The CCT switch has the following settings:
● 2700K / 3200K / 4200K / 5600K / 6500K / Manual
The DIM switch has the following settings:
● 20% / 40% / 60% / 80% / 100% / Manual
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The “Manual” position of each switch selects the settings programmed using the MANUAL
à CCT and MANUAL à BRI menu options. This allows you to set custom output levels if none
of the settings on the switches are suitable.
Note: The rotary switches are only effective when no DMX signal is received and the
SETTINGS à NO DMX option is set to MANUAL. If DMX is being received, that will always
override the settings on the rotary switches.
Behavior when the fixture is not receiving a DMX signal
You can set the fixture to react in three different ways if no DMX signal is present (if the
fixture is being controlled by DMX but the DMX signal stops, or if you apply power to the
fixture when no DMX signal is present):
● Hold sets the fixture to continue obeying the last DMX values it received. If the fixture is
powered up with no DMX signal, the fixture will remain in black out. This is the default
setting.
● Blackout sets the fixture to black out.
● Manual sets the fixture to output the current settings of the rotary switches, or the
MANUAL menu option when the rotary switches are set to “Manual” position.
These settings are available via SETTINGS à NO DMX on the fixture’s control panel and
using the Control / Settings DMX channel.
Display
The illuminated LCD display lets you change fixture settings when power is applied. See
Chapter 9 for more details.
Using the Control / Settings DMX channel or the SETTINGS à SCRNTIME option on the
fixture’s control panel you can set the display to automatically switch off when no buttons
are pressed for a time.
The display will flash when no DMX is being received. You can turn this feature off using the
SETTINGS à SCRNFLASH option.
Fixture information
The Info menu in the control panel gives access to items of information from the fixture’s
sensors and memory. You can check temperature sensor readouts, see total operating
hours counters, and see software version number, for example.
Factory defaults
You can customize fixture settings (DMX mode, Display Sleep time etc.) via DMX or using
the fixture’s control panel. Custom settings are stored after a power off/on cycle and after
a reset.
Using the fixture’s control panel option SERVICE à DEFAULT you can restore the settings to
the factory defaults. This reloads all the fixture’s factory default settings except DMX
address and DMX mode
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9. Control menus and onboard display
Warning! DMX control is disabled when the control menus are active. Be
prepared for the fixture to emit strong light as soon as you exit the control menus.
The control panel and onboard LCD display provide access to user settings, readouts and
utilities. See previous page for operation of the rotary switches.
Figure 5. Onboard control panel
The four control buttons have the following functions:
MENU: Activate the menus or go back one level towards the top of the menu.
UP: Scroll up or increase a number.
DOWN: Scroll down or reduce a number.
ENTER: Activate the control panel if it is in sleep mode. Then enter a menu, select a
setting or implement a command.
When you apply power to the fixture, it boots up. After it has booted, the panel displays the
default screen, see Figure 5. The default screen displays the fixture’s DMX mode and the
DMX address that the fixture is using.
By default the display will flash when no DMX data is being received. This can be useful
when rigging and checking DMX connections but you can switch the feature off using the
SETTINGS à SCRNFLASH option on the control panel.
You can set the display to go into a blank sleep mode after a time by using the SETTINGS à
SCRNTIME control panel option.
DMX control is disabled when the control menus are active.
See also the Display On / Off functions on the DMX Control / Settings channel.
Display Locking
You can configure the display to lock after a period of time to prevent accidental changes
to the options using the SETTINGS à SCRNLOCK menu setting. To unlock, hold down the
MENU and ENTER buttons together for 3 seconds.
When the display is locked, pressing any button will show the message “HOLD 3S
MENU/ENT” and the button press will have no other effect.
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Menus
Notes
DMX ADDR
1 - 512
Enter DMX address
DMX MODE
STANDARD – 2
Select DMX control mode
ADVANCED – 5
MANUAL
CCT
2700K – 6500K in 100K steps
Set Color Temp for rotary
knob “Manual” position
BRI
000%-100% in 1% steps
Set Brightness / Dimmer for
rotary knob “Manual”
position
SETTINGS
DIMCURVE
LINEAR, THEATER, SQUARE,
SQINVERS
Set dimmer curve
DIMSPEED
FAST, SMOOTH
Set dimming speed
PWM
10KHz, 12KHz, 16KHz, 18KHz,
24KHz, 30KHz
Set LED refresh rate
NO DMX
BLACKOUT, HOLD, MANUAL
Set operation when DMX is
lost
SCRNTIME
01 MIN, 05 MIN, 10 MIN, OFF
Set time for screen to turn
off
SCRNFLASH
ON, OFF
Set screen to flash when
no DMX is present
SCRNLOCK
01 MIN, 05 MIN, 10 MIN, OFF
Set time for screen to lock
INFO
TIME CUR
00:00 (hh:mm)
Shows how long unit has
been powered for this
session
TIME TOT
000000 (hours)
Shows total run time of unit
TEMP LED
000 C
Shows LED temperature
FIRMWARE
v1000
Firmware version
SERIAL
00001
Unit serial number
RDM UID
A0BC31 (example)
Last digits of unique
identifier in hexadecimal
SERVICE
TEST
RUN
Press Enter to start test,
Menu or Enter to stop
DEFAULT
LOAD
Press Enter to load default
settings, except DMX
Address and DMX Mode
CALIBRAT
See table below
Adjust the warm
white/cool white settings
for CCT values. You must
hold Enter for 5 seconds to
enter this menu.
10. Control menu layout
Default settings are written in BOLD type.
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Menus
Notes
CCT
2700K
W000C000
See note below
3200K
W000C000
See note below
4200K
W000C000
See note below
5800K
W000C000
See note below
6500K
W000C000
See note below
WW LED
000
Adjust the overall WW
level
CW LED
000
Adjust the overall CW
levels
DEF CAL
LOAD
Hold Enter for 3 seconds to
load default calibration
values
Calibration menu
Hold down Enter for 5 seconds to access this menu.
Note: For CCT menu, press “Enter” to switch between Warm White and Cool White, press
“Up”/”Down” to change the values, to exit editing press “Menu” which will save all values.
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DMX Mode 1: Standard provides a
selection of fixed color temperatures
on the first channel and a master
dimmer on the second channel.
Note: If Channel 1 is set below DMX 60
/ 23.5% no light will be output.
Mode 1
Standard
1
CCT
2
Master dimmer
DMX Mode 2: Advanced provides a
selection of fixed color temperatures
on the first channel, a master dimmer
on the second channel, then variable
warm white / cool white controls on
channels 3 / 4 (if Channel 1 is set below
DMX 60 / 23.5%). If Channel 1 is above
DMX 60 / 23.5% then Channels 3 / 4
have no effect.
A Control / Settings channel lets you
configure the fixture remotely via DMX.
Mode 2
Advanced
1
CCT
2
Master dimmer
3
Warm white
4
Cool white
5
Control channel
11. DMX control modes overview
The following DMX control modes are available in the MBL40.
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12. DMX control channel layout
In the following DMX channel layout tables:
● Default settings are indicated with bold type.
● Where commands are marked with an asterisk * you must send that value continuously
for 3 seconds (or other duration if indicated in the table) to apply the command.
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Channel
Command
DMX
range
Percent
Default
DMX
Fade
1
CCT
No light output
0-59
0-23.1%
0
Snap
6500
60-64
23.5-25.1%
6400
65-69
25.5-27.1%
6300
70-74
27.5-29.0%
6200
75-79
29.4-31.0%
6100
80-84
31.4-32.9%
6000
85-89
33.3-34.9%
5900
90-94
35.3-36.9%
5800
95-99
37.3-38.8%
5700
100-104
39.2-40.8%
5600
105-109
41.2-42.7%
5500
110-114
43.1-44.7%
5400
115-119
45.1-46.7%
5300
120-124
47.1-48.6%
5200
125-129
49.0-50.6%
5100
130-134
51.0-52.5%
5000
135-139
52.9-54.5%
4900
140-144
54.9-56.5%
4800
145-149
56.9-58.4%
4700
150-154
58.8-60.4%
4600
155-159
60.8-62.4%
4500
160-164
62.7-64.3%
4400
165-169
64.7-66.3%
4300
170-174
66.7-68.2%
4200
175-179
68.6-70.2%
4100
180-184
70.6-72.2%
4000
185-189
72.5-74.1%
3900
190-194
74.5-76.1%
3800
195-199
76.5-78.0%
3700
200-204
78.4-80.0%
3600
205-209
80.4-82.0%
3500
210-214
82.4-83.9%
3400
215-219
84.3-85.9%
3300
220-224
86.3-87.8%
3200
225-229
88.2-89.8%
3100
230-234
90.2-91.8%
3000
235-239
92.2-93.7%
2900
240-244
94.1-95.7%
2800
245-249
96.1-97.6%
2700
250-255
98.0-100%
2
Master Dimmer
Intensity 0-100%
0-255
0-100%
0
Fade
DMX Mode 1: Standard
2 DMX Channels
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Channel
Command
DMX
range
Percent
Default
DMX
Fade
1
CCT
Manual WW / CW using Ch 3 / 4
0-59
0-23.1%
0
Snap
6500
60-64
23.5-25.1%
6400
65-69
25.5-27.1%
6300
70-74
27.5-29.0%
6200
75-79
29.4-31.0%
6100
80-84
31.4-32.9%
6000
85-89
33.3-34.9%
5900
90-94
35.3-36.9%
5800
95-99
37.3-38.8%
5700
100-104
39.2-40.8%
5600
105-109
41.2-42.7%
5500
110-114
43.1-44.7%
5400
115-119
45.1-46.7%
5300
120-124
47.1-48.6%
5200
125-129
49.0-50.6%
5100
130-134
51.0-52.5%
5000
135-139
52.9-54.5%
4900
140-144
54.9-56.5%
4800
145-149
56.9-58.4%
4700
150-154
58.8-60.4%
4600
155-159
60.8-62.4%
4500
160-164
62.7-64.3%
4400
165-169
64.7-66.3%
4300
170-174
66.7-68.2%
4200
175-179
68.6-70.2%
4100
180-184
70.6-72.2%
4000
185-189
72.5-74.1%
3900
190-194
74.5-76.1%
3800
195-199
76.5-78.0%
3700
200-204
78.4-80.0%
3600
205-209
80.4-82.0%
3500
210-214
82.4-83.9%
3400
215-219
84.3-85.9%
3300
220-224
86.3-87.8%
3200
225-229
88.2-89.8%
3100
230-234
90.2-91.8%
3000
235-239
92.2-93.7%
2900
240-244
94.1-95.7%
2800
245-249
96.1-97.6%
2700
250-255
98.0-100%
DMX Mode 2: Advanced
5 DMX Channels
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2
Master Dimmer
Intensity 0-100%
0-255
0-100%
0
Fade
3
Warm White
Intensity 0-100% when Ch1 below 60
0-255
0-100%
0
Fade
4
Cool White
Intensity 0-100% when Ch1 below 60
0-255
0-100%
0
Fade
5
Control Channel
No function
0-19
0-7.5%
0
Snap
Display off*
20-24
7.8-9.4%
Display on*
25-29
9.8-11.4%
No function
30-39
11.8-15.3%
No DMX = blackout*
40-44
15.7-17.3%
No DMX = hold*
45-49
17.6-19.2%
No DMX = manual*
50-54
19.6-21.2%
No function
55-84
21.6-32.9%
Dimmer speed = Fast*
85-89
33.3-34.9%
Dimmer speed = Smooth*
90-94
35.3-36.9%
No function
95-124
37.3-48.6%
Dimmer curve = Linear*
125-129
49.0-50.6%
Dimmer curve = Theater*
130-134
51.0-52.5%
Dimmer curve = Square Law*
135-139
52.9-54.5%
Dimmer curve = Inverse Square*
140-144
54.9-56.5%
No function
145-154
56.9-60.4%
PWM speed = 10KHz*
155-159
60.8-62.4%
PWM speed = 12KHz*
160-164
62.7-64.3%
PWM speed = 16KHz*
165-169
64.7-66.3%
PWM speed = 18KHz*
170-174
66.7-68.2%
PWM speed = 24KHz*
175-179
68.6-70.2%
PWM speed = 30KHz*
180-184
70.6-72.2%
No function
185-199
72.5-78.0%
Load factory default settings*
200-204
78.4-80.0%
No function
205-249
80.4-97.6%
Reset all (restart device)*
250-255
98.0%-100%
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Warning! There are no user-serviceable parts inside the fixture. Opening the
fixture can compromise its IP65 rating and cause damage that is not covered
by the product warranty. Any service operation that requires removal of a
cover must be performed by a professional service technician with the tools,
skills, and personal protective equipment to maintain high-powered lighting
equipment safely and efficiently.
13. Service
Cleaning
MBL40 fixtures require occasional cleaning to prevent the buildup of dust, dirt, and residue
from atmospheric effects. Failure to keep the fixture clean will significantly reduce light
output and may cause heat buildup and damage that is not covered by the product
warranty. Regular cleaning will ensure maximum performance and reliable operation.
The cleaning schedule depends on the operating environment. Check fixtures regularly for
signs of dirt buildup.
You can clean the fixture using a soft cloth slightly dampened with a household or
automotive glass cleaning product. Do not apply pressure to the clear front or display on
the back of the fixture, as you may scratch these surfaces.
Installing optional barndoors
An optional barndoor accessory is available for the MBL40 that can be installed on the
front of the fixture to control lateral light spill if required.
Figure 6. MBL40 Barndoors
To install barndoors:
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1. See Figure 6. Pull back the spring clip (1) on the top of the fixture and slide the
barndoors into the channel (2) provided on the front of the fixture. Release the spring
clip and ensure that it is holding the top of the barndoors in place.
2. Install a safety bond between one of the holes (3) in the top corner of the barndoors
assembly and the main fixture to prevent the barndoors falling if they become
detached from the main fixture.
GLP Service and Support
Contact information for the nearest GLP Service and Support is available online at
www.glp.de/en/service, by email at info@glp.de, or by telephone at the following
numbers:
● GLP Germany: +49 (7248) 927 19-55
● GLP N. America: +1 818 767-8899
● GLP UK: +44 1392 690140
● GLP Asia: +852 (3151) 7730
● GLP Nordic: +46 737 57 11 40
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14. Technical specifications
Optics
Light source: 55x WW, 55x CW Cree LEDs
Lifetime: 20 000 hrs. approx. to > 70% luminous output
CRI (Ra): 80+
Beam angle (half peak): 100°
Control
Control systems: DMX, RDM, Manual setting, Rotary Switches
DMX channel footprint: 2 / 5 depending on mode
Setting and addressing: Onboard control panel with LCD display, RDM
Rotary Switch CCT: 2700K / 3200K / 4200K / 5600K / 6500K / Manual
Rotary Switch Brightness: 0% / 25% / 50% / 75% / 100% / Manual
DMX compliance: USITT DMX512
RDM compliance: ANSI/ESTA E1.20
Installation
Options: Fixed to surface at any angle, suspended using truss mount bracket
Operating position: Any
Minimum distance to combustible materials: 0.2 m (8 in.)
Minimum distance to illuminated surfaces: 0.2 m (8 in.)
Installation environment: Temporary or permanent indoor installation, temporary outdoor
installation
Secondary attachment: Two eyelets for safety cable attachment
Electrical
AC mains power: 100-240 V nominal, 50/60 Hz
Power supply unit: Auto-ranging electronic switch mode
Maximum power consumption, all LEDs at 100% output: 400 W
Maximum permitted number of fixtures daisy-chained to power
3 x MBL40 total @ 100-120 V, 60 Hz
6 x MBL40 total @ 200-240 V, 50 Hz
Connections
AC mains power in and thru (out): Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 with sealing caps
Control data in and thru (out): 5-pin XLR with sealing caps
Construction
Ingress protection rating: IP65
Fixture housing: Extruded aluminum
Color: Black
Thermal
Cooling: Convection
Minimum ambient temperature: -10° C (14° F)
Maximum ambient temperature: 40° C (104° F)
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Included items
Power cable with Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 mains input plug
Dimensions and weight
Length: 482mm / 19 ins.
Width: 320 mm / 12.6 ins.
Height: 217 mm / 8.54 ins.
Weight: 10 kg (22 lbs.)
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15. Dimensions
All dimensions are in millimeters
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