LX306
NUXILED 3000 – DMX-CONTROLLED LED STROBE
USER MANUAL
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User Manual
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle
could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal
waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be
returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental
rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Luxibel®! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into
service. If the device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.
2. Safety Instructions
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Children shall be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Never let the device run unattended.
Do not crimp the power cord and protect it against damage.
Warning! If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid any hazard.
Make sure that the available voltage does not exceed the voltage stated in the specifications
of this manual.
This device falls under protection class I. It is therefore essential that the device be earthed.
Have a qualified person carry out the electric connection.
Be very careful during the installation: touching live wires can cause life-threatening
electroshocks.
Do not use the device when damage to housing or cables is noticed. Do not attempt to
service the device yourself but contact an authorised dealer or service agent.
Always disconnect mains power when device not in use or when servicing or maintenance
activities are performed. Handle the power cord by the plug only.
Caution: device heats up during use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Let the device cool down
sufficiently after switching off before handling.
Indoor use only. Keep this device away from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping
liquids. Never put objects filled with liquids on top of or close to the device.
Do not stare directly at the light source, as this may cause
epileptic seizure in sensitive people
temporarily loss of sight (flash blindness)
permanent (irreversible) eye damage.
Use an appropriate safety cable to fix the device (e.g. VDLSC7N or VDLSC8N).
Install the device at a minimal distance of 0.5 m from flammable and explosive objects or
substances.
Respect a minimum distance of 0.5 m between the device’s light output and any illuminated surface.
The maximum ambient temperature is 40 °C. Do not operate the device at higher temperatures.
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3. General Guidelines
Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.
Keep this device away from dust and extreme temperatures. Make sure the ventilation
openings are clear at all times. For sufficient air circulation, leave at least 1" (± 2.5 cm)
in front of the openings.
Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the
device.
Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it. Do not allow operation
by unqualified people. Any damage that may occur will most probably be due to unprofessional use
of the device.
All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications
to the device is not covered by the warranty.
Only use the device for its intended purpose. All other uses may lead to short circuits, burns,
electroshocks, lamp explosion, crash, etc. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the
warranty.
Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and
the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
Mechanical wear and LEDs are not covered by warranty.
A qualified technician shall install and service this device.
Do not switch the device on immediately after it has been exposed to changes in temperature.
Protect the device against damage by leaving it switched off until it has reached room temperature.
This device is designed for professional use on stage, in discos, theatres, etc.
Lighting effects are not designed for permanent operation: regular operation breaks will prolong their
lives.
There may be some smoke or a particular smell when the device is activated for the first time. This is
normal and any smoke or smell will gradually disappear.
Use the appropriate current and power supply (see Technical Specifications).
Keep this manual for future reference.
4. Features
die-cast light housing special for rental companies
DMX controlled via 1, 5, 6, or 10 channels for simple or advanced controlling
o 1 channel mode: strobe
o 5 channel mode: dimmer, strobe, strobe rate, macros, segment control
o 6 channel mode: strobe for each segment (6)
o 10 channel mode: strobe for each segment (6), auto program, auto program speed, master
dimmer, shutter
pre-programmed stand-alone effects, built-in programs with speed adjustment, and master/slave
mode
flicker-free (400 Hz)
clear LCD display for easy menu setting
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5. Overview
6. Installation
Choose a suitable mounting spot. Mount the device in the desired angle using the included bracket.
Connect the power cord to the mains. Disconnect after use.
Mounting the Device
Have the device installed by a qualified person, respecting EN 60598-2-17 and all other applicable
norms.
The carrying construction must be able to support 10 times the weight of the device for 1 hour
without deforming.
For truss mounting, use an appropriate clamp (not incl.) and fit an M10 bolt through the centre of the
(folded) bracket.
The installation must always be secured with a secondary attachment such as a safety cable
(e.g. VDLSC7N or VDLSC8N). The secondary attachment shall be designed and mounted in such a
way that no part of the device can fall if the primary attachment fails.
Make sure that the safety cables can carry 10 times the weight of the device. Make sure that the
maximum height of drop is limited so that no injuries can occur. If the safety cables are long, wrap
them around the truss multiple times to reduce the height of drop to a safe level.
Never stand directly below the device when it is being mounted, removed or serviced. Have a
qualified technician check the device once a year and once before you bring it into service.
Install the device in a location with few passers-by that is inaccessible to unauthorised persons.
Overhead mounting requires extensive experience: calculating workload limits, determining the
installation material to be used… Have the material and the device itself checked regularly. Do not
attempt to install the device yourself if you lack these qualifications as improper installation may
result in injuries.
Make sure there is no flammable material within a 0.5 m radius of the device.
Have a qualified electrician carry out the electric connection.
Connect the device to the mains with the power plug. All devices must be powered directly off a
grounded switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or
dimmer channel is used solely for 0 % to 100 % switching.
The device has a power output to supply power to another device. When connecting several devices
in a daisy chain via this output, make sure that the total current does not exceed the power line’s
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nominal current. Use power cables with an adequate section. The installation has to be approved by
an expert before the device is taken into service.
DMX-512 Connection
When applicable, connect an XLR cable to the female XLR output of a controller (not incl.) and the
other side to the male XLR input of the device. Multiple devices can be linked through serial linking.
The linking cable shall be a dual core, screened cable with XLR input and output connectors.
Maximum recommended serial data link distance is 500 meters (1640 ft). Maximum recommended
number of devices on a serial data link is 32 devices.
A DMX terminator is recommended for installations where the DMX cable has to run a long distance
or is in an electrically noisy environment (e.g. discos). The terminator prevents corruption of the
digital control signal by electrical noise. The DMX terminator is simply an XLR plug with a 120 Ω
resistor between pins 2 and 3, which is then plugged into the XLR output socket of the last device in
the chain.
7. Operation
The device can be used in the following modes:
stand-alone mode
master/slave
with a DMX512 controller.
7.1 Control Panel Navigation
Access the control panel functions using the four panel buttons located directly underneath the display.
From left to right:
Button
Function
MENU
to access the menu, quit the current function without saving the setting, or quit the menu
UP
to scroll upward in a list of functions or options, or increase a value
DOWN
to scroll downward in a list of functions or options, or decrease a value
ENTER
to confirm and save a selected option or value
Menu name
Options
Description
Auto
Auto 0–7
Speed 001–100
8 automatic programs and speed
adjustment
Static
Dimmer
000–255
Sets the intensity of the light output
Strobe
Selects the strobe frequency
BackLite
On
Sets the amount of time the control panel
backlight stays on
10S
20S
30S
Info
Auto
Test
Sets product in test mode
FixHours
Fixture running time:0-9999H
Default: 0H
Version Vx.x
Shows the installed software version
Address
001–512
Sets product’s DMX address
Channel
1 Ch
1-channel: strobe
5 Ch
5-channel: intensity, duration, rate, effect,
macro
6 Ch
6-channel: Flash 1–6
10 Ch
10-channel: Flash 1–6, auto programs, auto
speed, dimmer, strobe
M&S Mode
Master
Selects Master mode
Slave
Selects Slave mode
Temp xx° C
Displays product’s internal temperature
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Power Linking
The LX 306 supports power linking. You can power up to 6 devices at 230 V . Never exceed this number.
Power linking cords can be purchased separately.
DMX Linking
You can link the device to any DMX controller with a standard DMX serial connection. If you use another
DMX compatible product with the LX306, you can control each device with a single DMX controller.
7.2 Stand-Alone Mode
In stand-alone mode, the device runs one of the built-in programs.
To set the device to stand-alone mode:
1. Unplug any connection from the DMX input of the device.
2. Press MENU until <Auto> is displayed and press ENTER.
3. Use UP and DOWN to select the built-in program and press ENTER.
7.3 Master/Slave Mode
The master/slave mode allows for connecting several devices to a single master device in a daisy chain.
All slave devices will then work synchronously with the master device. The first device in the daisy chain
functions as the master device.
To set the devices to master/slave mode:
1. Unplug any connection from the DMX input of the master device (the first device in the chain).
2. Connect the DMX input of the first slave device to the DMX output of the master device.
3. Connect the DMX input of the subsequent slave devices to the DMX output of the previous slave
device.
Master
1. Set up the unit as described in the section Stand-Alone Mode above.
2. Press MENU until <M&S Mode> is displayed and press ENTER.
3. Use UP and DOWN to select <Master> and press ENTER.
Slave
1. On each slave device, press MENU until <M&S Mode> is displayed and press ENTER.
2. Use UP and DOWN to select <Slave> and press ENTER.
7.4 DMX Mode
The DMX mode allows you to control the device with any universal DMX controller.
All DMX-controlled devices need a digital start address so that the correct device responds to the
signals. This digital start address is the channel number from which the device starts to "listen” to
the DMX controller. The same starting address can be used for a whole group of devices or an
individual address can be set for every device.
When all devices have the same address, all the units will listen to the control signal on one
particular channel. In other words: changing the settings of one channel will affect all devices
simultaneously. If you set individual addresses, each device will listen to a separate channel number.
Changing the settings of one channel will only affect the device in question.
To set the device to work with a DMX controller:
1. Press MENU until <Channel> is displayed and press ENTER.
2. Use UP and DOWN to select a channel and press ENTER.
3. Press MENU until <Address> is displayed and press ENTER.
4. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to set the DMX start address and press ENTER.
Start addresses
Use the table below to define the correct address. The table shows the settings for units 1 to 3. Apply the
same principle for the other units.
Channel mode
First unit
Second unit
Third unit
Highest
start address
1
Start address
1
2 (1 + 1)
3 (2 + 1)
512
Channel
1 - 1
2 - 2
3 - 3
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Channel mode
First unit
Second unit
Third unit
Highest
start address
5
Start address
1
6 (1 + 5)
11 (6 + 5)
508
Channel
1 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 15
6
Start address
1
7 (1 + 6)
13 (7 + 6)
507
Channel
1 - 6
7 - 12
13 - 18
10
Start address
1
11 (1 + 10)
21 (11 + 10)
503
Channel
1 - 10
11 - 20
21 - 30
7.5 DMX Channel Values
1 channel mode
channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Flash
000-005
006-249
250-255
Blackout
Flash rate, slow to fast
Continuous blinder effect
5 channel mode
channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Flash intensity
000-005
006-255
Black out
Minimum to maximum
2
Flash duration
000-255
Flash duration
15 – 990 ms
3
Flash rate
000-005
006-255
No flash
1Hz – 30 Hz
4
Special effects
000-005
006-042
043-085
086-128
129-171
172-214
215-255
No effect
Ramp up
Ramp down
Ramp up-down
Random
Lightning
Spikes
5
Pixel control
macros
000-005
006-042
043-085
086-128
129-171
172-214
215-255
No effect
Macro 1 (slow to fast)
Macro 2 (slow to fast)
Macro 3 (slow to fast)
Macro 4 (slow to fast)
Macro 5 (slow to fast)
Macro 6 (slow to fast)
Channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 are available in 5-channel
mode.
6 channel mode
channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Flash 1
000-005
006-249
250-255
Blackout
Flash rate, slow to fast
Continuous blinder effect
2
Flash 2
000-005
006-249
250-255
Blackout
Flash rate, slow to fast
Continuous blinder effect
3
Flash 3
000-005
006-249
250-255
Blackout
Flash rate, slow to fast
Continuous blinder effect
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4
Flash 4
000-005
006-249
250-255
Blackout
Flash rate, slow to fast
Continuous blinder effect
5
Flash 5
000-005
006-249
250-255
Blackout
Flash rate, slow to fast
Continuous blinder effect
6
Flash 6
000-005
006-249
250-255
Blackout
Flash rate, slow to fast
Continuous blinder effect
The LEDs can be controlled in 6 segments:
10 channel mode
channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Flash 1
000-005
006-249
250-255
Blackout
Flash rate, slow to fast
Full on
2
Flash 2
000-005
006-249
250-255
Blackout
Flash rate, slow to fast
Full on
3
Flash 3
000-005
006-249
250-255
Blackout
Flash rate, slow to fast
Full on
4
Flash 4
000-005
006-249
250-255
Blackout
Flash rate, slow to fast
Full on
5
Flash 5
000-005
006-249
250-255
Blackout
Flash rate, slow to fast
Full on
6
Flash 6
000-005
006-249
250-255
Blackout
Flash rate, slow to fast
Full on
7
Auto Programs
000-010
011-040
041-070
071-100
101-130
131-160
161-190
191-220
221-255
No Function
Auto 0
Auto 1
Auto 2
Auto 3
Auto 4
Auto 5
Auto 6
Auto 7
8
Auto speed
000-255
Auto speed slow to fast
9
Dimmer
000-255
0 - 100%
10
Strobe
000-005
006-255
No Function
Strobe Slow to Fast
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8. Cleaning and Maintenance
Before starting any cleaning or maintenance activities:
1. Unplug the device's power cord from the outlet.
2. Let the device cool down.
Cleaning
Clean the external optics with a soft cloth.
Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit back in.
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the unit operates (i.e. smoke, fog residue,
dust, dew).
Do not immerse the device in any liquid.
Maintenance
All screws should be tightened and free of corrosion.
The housing, the lenses, the mounting supports and the installation location (e.g. ceiling, suspension,
trussing) should not be deformed, modified or tampered with; e.g. do not drill extra holes in
mounting supports, do not change the location of the connections…
Mechanically moving parts must not show any signs of wear and tear.
The electric power supply cables must not show any damage. Have a qualified technician maintain
the device.
There are no user-serviceable parts, apart from the fuse.
Refer to an authorized dealer for service and/or spare parts.
Replacing the fuse
Only replace the fuse by a fuse of the same type and rating.
1. Unplug the device's power cord from the outlet.
2. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the fuse holder.
3. Remove the damaged fuse and replace with the same type of fuse.
4. Insert the fuse holder back in its place and reconnect power.
9. Technical Specifications
power supply
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz (powerCON in and out)
power consumption
460 W
LED source
882 x 0.5 W SMD 6500 K
colour temperature
6500 K
beam angle
120°
DMX in- and output
3- and 5-pin XLR
dimensions
455 x 221 x 103 mm
weight
4.5 kg
Fuse
T5A / 250 V
Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the
event of damage or injury resulting from (incorrect) use of this device. For more info
concerning this product and the latest version of this manual, please visit our website
www.luxibel.com. The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
© COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The copyright to this manual is owned by Velleman nv. All worldwide rights reserved. No part
of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or otherwise
without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.
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Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty
Since its foundation in 1972, Velleman® acquired extensive experience in the electronics world and
currently distributes its products in over 85 countries.
All our products fulfil strict quality requirements and legal stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure the
quality, our products regularly go through an extra quality check, both by an internal quality department
and by specialized external organisations. If, all precautionary measures notwithstanding, problems
should occur, please make appeal to our warranty (see guarantee conditions).
General Warranty Conditions Concerning Consumer Products (for EU):
All consumer products are subject to a 24-month warranty on production flaws and defective material
as from the original date of purchase.
Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail value
totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is
impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion.
You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the value of 100 % of the purchase price in
case of a flaw occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article
at 50 % of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50 % of the retail value in case of a flaw
occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.
Not covered by warranty:
o all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls,
dust, dirt, humidity…), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss), compensation for
loss of profits;
o consumable goods, parts or accessories that are subject to an aging process during normal use,
such as batteries (rechargeable, non-rechargeable, built-in or replaceable), lamps, rubber parts,
drive belts… (unlimited list);
o flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc.;
o flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from improper handling, negligent maintenance,
abusive use or use contrary to the manufacturer’s instructions;
o damage caused by a commercial, professional or collective use of the article (the warranty validity
will be reduced to six (6) months when the article is used professionally);
o damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and shipping of the article;
o all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration performed by a third party without written
permission by Velleman®.
Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the
original packaging), and be completed with the original receipt of purchase and a clear flaw
description.
Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the manual and check if the flaw is caused by
obvious causes prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning a non-defective article
can also involve handling costs.
Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.
The above conditions are without prejudice to all commercial warranties.
The above enumeration is subject to modification according to the article (see article’s
manual).
Velleman nv
Legen Heirweg 33, 9890 Gavere, Belgium
www.velleman.eu
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