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USER MANUAL
STRATOS
(order code: LEDJ63) (order code: LEDJ64)
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WARNING
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!
CAUTION!
Keep this equipment away from rain,
moisture and liquids.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Every person involved with the installation, operation & maintenance of this
equipment should:
- Be competent
- Follow the instructions of this manual
CAUTION! TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT!
HIGH VOLTAGE-RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!
Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused during
transportation. Should there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the
equipment.
To maintain the equipment in good working condition and to ensure safe operation, it is necessary
for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
Please note that damages caused by user modications to this equipment are not
subject to warranty.
STRATOS SPOT & WASH SAFETY
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STRATOS SPOT & WASH SAFETY
IMPORTANT:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused
by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorised modication to the
equipment.
• Never let the power-cable come into contact with other cables. Handle the power-cable
and all mains voltage connections with particular caution!
• Never remove warning or informative labels from the equipment.
• Do not open the equipment and do not modify the equipment.
• Do not connect this equipment to a dimmer-pack.
• Do not switch the equipment on and off in short intervals, as this will reduce the
system’s life.
• Only use the equipment indoors.
• Do not expose to ammable sources, liquids or gases.
• Always disconnect the power from the mains when equipment is not in use or before
cleaning! Only handle the power-cable by the plug. Never pull out the plug by pulling the
power-cable.
• Make sure that the available voltage is between 220v/240v.
• Make sure that the power-cable is never crimped or damaged. Check the equipment and
the power-cable periodically.
• If the equipment is dropped or damaged, disconnect the mains power supply immediately.
Have a qualied engineer inspect the equipment before operating again.
• If the equipment has been exposed to drastic temperature uctuation (e.g. after
transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation might damage
the equipment. Leave the equipment switched off until it has reached room temperature.
• If your product fails to function correctly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit
securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Prolight dealer
for service.
• Only use fuses of same type and rating.
• Repairs, servicing and power connection must only be carried out by a qualied
technician. THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
• WARRANTY; One year from date of purchase.
OPERATING DETERMINATIONS
If this equipment is operated in any other way, than those described in this manual,
the product may suffer damage and the warranty becomes void.
Incorrect operation may lead to danger e.g.: short-circuit, burns, electric shocks,
lamp failure etc.
Do not endanger your own safety and the safety of others!
Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and property.
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STRATOS SPOT & WASH FEATURES
Product Overview
Setup
Operating Instructions
The Stratos is a DMX-512 controllable, full RGB colour mixing spot/wash made up of high
efciency and super bright LEDs. There are three colour groups (red, green and blue) whose
intensity can be controlled individually allowing the creation of an unlimited range of colours.
The Stratos will operate in stand-alone, master/slave,sound activated and via DMX-512 control.
Features
• DMX channels: 3 or 6 selectable
• 336 x 10mm LEDs: - Red (108), Green (108), and Blue (120)
• Sound active, auto, master/slave and DMX modes
• 0-100% dimming and variable strobe (via DMX)
• 3 push button menu with LED display
• 3-pin XLR in/out sockets
• IEC power in/out sockets
• Rugged compact housing
• Beam angle: Spot: 40 degrees
Wash: 120 degrees
• Power supply: 240V
• Power consumption: 40W
• Dimensions: 382 x 105 x 215mm
• Weight: 2.5Kgs
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STRATOS SPOT & WASH PROGRAMMES
Programme Selection:
Static Colour Mode:
Press the mode button and use the up and down buttons to select
one of the 7 desired colours.
1, Red 2, Green 3, Blue 4, Yellow 5, Cyan 6, Purple 7 White
Colour Changing Mode
Press the mode button to select the Colour Change programme.
The unit will then run in Colour change mode. Press the up and
down buttons to select the colour change speed from 0-99 steps.
Colour Fading Mode:
Press the mode button to select Fade mode. The unit will then run
in colour fade mode. Press the up and down buttons to select the
fade speed from 0-99.
Auto Running Mode:
Press the mode button to select Auto mode. The unit will then run
automatically through all of the built-in programmes. The run
speed can be pre-set via the speed of the colour change and
colour fade modes.
Sound Active Mode:
Press the mode button to select sound mode. The unit will then run
via the sound. Press the up and down buttons to adjust the sound
sensitivity levels.
Master/Slave Mode:
Link the units together and press the mode button of the slave
units to SLA mode. The slave units will follow in sequence with the
master unit.
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STRATOS SPOT & WASH CONTROL OPTIONS
DMX Control Mode:
The Stratos Spot/Wash has two DMX modes to choose from, 3 channel or 6 Channel.
To access the 3 Channel mode, press the mode button to show
a red dot illuminated under the rst digit of the DMX address.
The unit is now ready for use in 3 channel mode
To access the 6 Channel mode, press the mode button to show
NO red dot under the rst digit of the DMX address.
The unit is now ready for use in 6 channel mode
To change from 3 channel to 6 channel mode, press ONLY the mode button
repeatedly until you return to the DMX control mode.
Daisy Chain Connection
1) Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin
connector of the rst xture
2) Connect the end of the cable coming from the rst xture which will have a (female) 3 pin
connector to the input connector of the next xture consisting of a (male) 3 pin connector.
Proceed to connect from the output as stated above to the input of the following xture
and so on.
CHANNEL
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
VALUE
000-255
000-255
000-255
0-7
8-255
0-16
17-255
0-31
32-95
96-159
160-233
244-255
FUNCTION
RED (0-100%)
GREEN (0-100%)
BLUE (0-100%)
No function
Colour macro mixing
No function
Strobe/Speed Adjust/Sound Sensitivity Adjust
No function
Colour mixing
RGB colour change
7 colour change
Sound activation
6CH DMX Mode:
CHANNEL
CH1
CH2
CH3
VALUE
000-255
000-255
000-255
FUNCTION
RED (0-100%)
GREEN (0-100%)
BLUE (0-100%)
3CH DMX Mode:
Red Dot
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STRATOS SPOT & WASH DMX SET UP
DMX-512:
• DMX (Digital Multiplex) is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between
intelligent xtures and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions form the
controller to the xture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from xture to xture via the
DATA “IN” and DATA “OUT” XLR terminals located on all DMX xtures (most controllers only have
a data “out” terminal).
DMX Linking:
• DMX is a language allowing all makes and models of different manufactures to be linked together
and operate from a single controller, as long as all xtures and the controller are DMX compliant.
To ensure proper DMX data transmission, when using several DMX xtures try to use the
shortest cable path possible. The order in which xtures are connected in a DMX line does not
inuence the DMX addressing. For example; a xture assigned to a DMX address of 1 may be
placed anywhere in a DMX line, at the beginning, at the end, or anywhere in the middle. When a
xture is assigned a DMX address of 1, the DMX controller knows to send DATA assigned to
address 1 to that unit, no matter where it is located in the DMX chain.
DATA Cable (DMX cable) requirements (for DMX operation):
• The Stratos Spot/Wash can be controlled via DMX-512 protocol. The DMX address is set on the
back of the unit. Your unit and your DMX controller require a standard 3-pin XLR connector for
data input/output (gure 1).
Figure 1
Also remember that DMX cable must be daisy chained and cannot be split.
Further DMX cables can be purchased
from all good sound and lighting suppliers
or Prolight dealers.
Please quote:
CABL10 – 2M
CABL11 – 5M
CABL12 – 10M
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Notice:
• Be sure to follow gures 2 & 3 when making your own cables. Do not connect the cable’s shield
conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer
casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behaviour.
Special Note: Line termination:
• When longer runs of cable are used, you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to
avoid erratic behaviour.
Using a cable terminator (part number CABL90) will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behaviour.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors:
• Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR connectors for data transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-Pin
XLR xtures may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting standard 5-pin
XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be used. The chart below details the
correct cable conversion.
Termination reduces signal transmission problems
and interferance. it is always advisable to connect a
DMX terminal, (resistance 120 Ohm 1/4 W) between
pin 2 (DMX-) and pin 3 (DMX+) of the last fixture.
STRATOS SPOT & WASH DMX SET UP
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