Multiform LS4195 MultiBar User Manual

User Manual: LS4195 DMX-controlled RGB LED 4-Spot T-Bar

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■ Maintenance

This unit does not need regular maintenance. The internal circuit is protected by a
250V/2A slow-blow fuse 5x20mm fuse. If this fuse fails, this usually indicates an
internal fault requiring servicing by a qualified engineer. The fuse shall only be replaced
by a fuse of same specification, and the replacement has to be made by qualified
personnel obeying applicable safety rules.

■ Technical data LS4195 MultiBar DMX-controlled RGB LED 4-Spot T-Bar

LED.…………....788pcs.x5mm 0.06W LEDs [4 panels with each 49red/96green/52blue]

Mains Input….…………………………………………………………. AC90-250V~ 50/60Hz
Power supply type………………………………………………………….……..switch mode
Power Consumption………….……………………………………………………max. 55.2W
Fuse………………………………………………….250V 2A T (slow blow, 5x20mm glass)
Sound control………………...…internal microphone with Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
DMX connections…………………………………………………3 pin XLR (Male / Female)
Modulation Type…………………….…………….Advanced Bit Angle Modulation (ABAM)

Control protocol.......................................................................................DMX 512 (1990)

Dimensions …………………………………………..………L 916.0 x H 297.4 x D 62.5mm
Weight ……………………………………………………………………………………..7,2 kg

■ Standards

This product complies with the following standards:

EU safety................................................................EN60598-1:2008, EN60598-2-1:1989

EU EMC.......................................EN55015: 2006 + A1:2007, EN61547:1995 + A1:2000

EU Harmonics ...................................................................................EN61000-3-2:2006

EU Flicker ………………………………………………………………….EN61000-3-3:2008
US safety ………….…………..………………………………………………………UL60065
US EMC………………………..…………………………………………………..FCC Part 15

This product meets both the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC.

USER MANUAL

LS4195 MultiBar

DMX-controlled RGB LED 4-Spot T-Bar

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RevA 01/2010 Order code: 12-010-0353-80100-1-01

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■ Introduction

Dear customer,

congratulations on the purchase of a Multiform-branded item and the trust having been
put in us with this decision. Multiform is one of the leading global manufacturers of
professional equipment and has decades of experience in design, production and
quality assurance.

To meet your requirements, this unit has been designed and built to the highest
standards, so that we can assure you that you have made a good and satisfying
investment. To take full advantage of all possibilities and for your own safety and the
safety of your environment, please read these operating instructions carefully before
you start using the unit.

■ Product description

The LS4195 MultiBar DMX-controlled RGB LED 4-Spot T-Bar is a plug-and-play
multichannel lighting fixture designed for any purpose which requires a multi­spot/multicolour chase light to be set up in minutes – perfect for mobile DJ’s, small
bands and rental applications. Considering these applications, the LS4195 is delivered
in a flight case for immediate deployment on the road. For ultimate performance
control, it can be combined with Multiform’s LC400F foot switch and/or Multiform’s
LC300H handheld RGB LED controller.

■ Security advice before use

Warning: Read this section carefully before installing, powering,

operating, cleaning or servicing this product!

The following symbols are used to identify important safety information in this manual:

DANGER!

Safety hazard. Risk

of injury or death.

WARNING!

Hazardous voltage.

Risk of severe or

fatal electric shock.

WARNING!

Fire hazard.

WARNING!

Read manual before

installation and

operation.

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■ Display on/off

If you wish the display to be lit only when a change in operation is made, the DIP switch
#8 (9) should be in the position off. Now if any of the buttons is not pressed for more
than approximately 25 seconds the display is switched off. As soon as one of the
buttons is pressed again, the display switches on immediately. In this case the first
touch of the button is ignored in respect to the normal function of that button.

■ Key lock

Pressing the MODE button (5) for longer than 3 seconds locks all the buttons (5-7) and
the rotary control (1). The display shows “LOC” in alteration to the mode (changing
every 2 seconds). Pressing the MODE button again for more than 3 seconds unlocks
the button- and rotary control-functions. Please note: If the display is in OFF-mode it
will take approximately 25 seconds before the display switches off. It will be switched
on again if any key is touched and will switch off again after 25 seconds if the keys are
not unlocked by the procedure mentioned above.

■ Termination

To avoid interference the last unit of a DMX-chain should be terminated. Therefore the
DIP switch #3 (9) of the last unit in the DMX-chain must be switched ON.

■ Software Maintenance (Boot loader)

The Maintenance (boot loader) function enables the unit to receive firmware updates
via the DMX connectors. This function is activated by DIP switch #2 (9). Please note
that use of this function and installation of a firmware update must be expedited by an
authorized service centre, please contact your dealer for details.

■ Switch on condition

The unit always returns to the last mode before it was switched off. In DMX Slave “SLA”
or DMX Mode “d” or DMX Preset Mode “P” all DMX values are cleared if power is
switched off.

■ DMX signal drop condition

The device will retain the status that it was in before the DMX signal got lost, but
potential tact settings will be automatically cleared.

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Dynamic Configuration – chasers (CH3 ≥ 50)

CH1: Pattern, with following mapping:

DMX from DMX to Mapping DMX from DMX to Mapping

000 013 Pat1 switch 122 134 Pat1 fade
014 026 Pat2 switch 135 148 Pat2 fade
027 040 Pat3 switch 149 161 Pat3 fade
041 053 Pat4 switch 162 175 Pat4 fade
054 067 Pat5 switch 176 188 Pat5 fade
068 080 Pat6 switch 189 202 Pat6 fade
081 094 Pat7 switch 203 215 Pat7 fade
095 107 Pat8 switch 216 229 Pat8 fade
108 121 Pat9 switch 230 242 Pat9 fade
243 255 Pat10 fade

CH2: Brightness
CH3: Speed
CH4: Strobe speed
CH5: Strobe pattern, with the following mapping:

DMX from DMX to Mapping DMX from DMX to Mapping

000 042 All on 128 170 Run right
043 085 in / out 171 213 Run left
086 127 left / right 214 255 Random

■ Foot switch operation

Some of the main functions of the LS4195 MultiBar DMX-controlled RGB LED 4-Spot
T-Bar can be remotely operated by means of the Multiform LC400F Foot switch. Please
note that ONLY THIS footswitch is compatible with the LS4195 MultiBar DMX­controlled RGB LED 4-Spot T-Bar – do not use other footswitches, this may damage
the unit. The 4 foot pads on the LC400F control the LS4195 MultiBar DMX-controlled
RGB LED 4-Spot T-Bar as follows:

BLACKOUT: A single tap on this pad switches off all LEDs (blackout). A second tap
switches the unit back to previous operative status.
RUN/ALL-ON: Consecutive steps on this pad changes the mode of the LS4195
MultiBar DMX-controlled RGB LED 4-Spot T-Bar in y cycle from A to C to CP to F and
then back to A.
FUNCTION: Stepping on the this pad activates the strobe mode for as long as the pad
is pushed down.
TAP/MOOD: Stepping on the this pad switches the colour mood to the next preset.
Consecutive steps cycle through all available colour moods.

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General advice:

1. Read this manual completely before using the product.

2. Keep this manual in your records for future reference.

3. Follow all instruction printed in this manual, otherwise warranty
may be void.

4. Follow all printed security advice on the product itself. The lighting
flash with arrowhead within an equilateral triangle makes you
aware of non-insulated AC mains voltage inside the unit. The
exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle makes you aware of
important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature
attached to this product.

5. Take care of enough distance between this product and sources of
hum and noise like electric motors and transformers.

6. Carry this product with greatest care. Punches, big forces and
heavy vibration may damage this product mechanically.

7. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for injury or damage
caused by not following the safety precautions and instructions
printed in this manual.

Warning! Class 1M LED product.

1. Do not look into the beam from a distance of less than 40 cm (16
inches).

2. Do not stare into the beam for extended periods at a short
distance.

3. Do not view the beam directly with optical instruments such as
magnifiers.

Protection from electric shock:

1. Do not connect the AC power plug to the unit before assembly has
been completed.

2. Only connect this unit to a mains socket outlet with protective earth
connection, ground-fault (earth-fault) protection and overload
protection.

3. Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as a dis­connect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.

4. To pull the AC Cord out of the wall outlet or the unit’s AC socket,
never pull the cable itself, but only the AC plug.

5. Disconnect the unit from AC supply by pulling the AC plug out of
the wall outlet or the unit’s AC socket before any kind of cleaning
on the product. Use smooth and dry cloth only for cleaning. Check
all connection cables before reconnecting the unit.

6. Do not expose this unit to any dripping or splashing liquids, and do
not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit. Do
not operate this unit near to open water or in high humidity.

7. Choose the position of the AC cord according to the lowest risk of