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USER MANUAL / MANUAL DE USUARIO
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
POR FAVOR LEA LAS INSTRUCCIÓNES ANTES DE USAR
NEO STORMER
QUAD
Stage lighting - 1,260 RGBW
high power LEDs
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1. OVERVIEW
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STORMER QUAD
Stage lighting - 1,260 RGBW high power LEDs
Stormer Quad is, in a nutshell, an equipment with
an uncommon brightness. Powered by 1,260 RGBW
high power LEDs, it delivers an outstanding performance. Useable as strobe or washer, Stormer Quad
is ideal to satisfy the industry most demanding
designs. With a lightweight and compact design, its
case is design to support the most demanding conditions, making it an ideal option for touring.
Source & Optics
• Light source: 630 RGB 1W LEDs, 630 W 0.3W
LEDs
• LEDs life: 50,000 hours
• Beam angle: 140º
Photometric data
• Luminous ux: 38,000 Lux
Effects & Functions
• 2-in-1: Blinder + Flooder
• High-power
• Optimized refrigeration system
• 3-in-1 LED technology: Smooth RGB mix with no
multi-colored shadows
• Dimmer: 0-100% - 16-bit
• Strobe eect: 0-30Hz
• Refresh rate: 7000Hz
• Intense built-in strobe programs + random
strobe
• Flash duration can be set from 0-650ms in DMX
mode
Control
• DMX Channels: 1/3/4/7/8/16
• Operational modes: DMX, Master/Slave, Autorun & Static colors
Electrical
• Input voltage range: AC100–240V, 50-60Hz
• Power consumption: 800W
Physical
• IP Rating: IP20
• LCD display
• DMX connectors: 4 XLR connectors (XLR-3/
XLR-5 input and output)
• PowerCON™ IN/OUT power supply connectors
• Dimensions: 490x285x120 mm. / 19.3x11.2x4.7
in.
• Weight: 9.35 Kg. / 20.6 Lbs.
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2. GETTING STARTED
Unpacking
• 1 x Stormer Quad RGBW LED Strobe
• 1 x Base Plate
• A Sweet Safety Cable, An Eyebolt & Set of
Mounting Brackets
• An Ever-So-Handy Power Cord
• This Lovely User Manual
Carefully
Check the shipping carton for damage that may
have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your unit
for damage and be sure all accessories necessary
to operate the unit have arrived intact. In the
event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our customer support team for
further instructions. Please do not return this unit
to your dealer without rst contacting customer
support at the number listed below.
Introduction
Congratulations, you have just purchased one of
the most innovative
and reliable lighting xtures on the market today!
Please read and understand the instructions in this
manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting
to operate this unit, This manual contains important information regarding safety protocol that
must be strictly adhered to at all times.
Powering Up
All xtures must be powered directly o a switched
circuit and cannot be run o a rheostat (variable
resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or
dimmer channel is used solely for a 0% to 100% switch.
AC Voltage Switch Not all xtures have a voltage
select switch, so please verify that the xture you
receive is suitable for your local power supply.
See the label on the xture or refer to the xture’s specications chart for more information. A
xture’s listed current rating is its average current
draw under normal conditions. Check the xture
or device carefully to make sure that if a voltage
selection switch exists that it is set to the correct
line voltage you will use.
Warning! Verify that the voltage select switch on
your unit matches the line voltage applied. Damage
to your xture may result if the line voltage applied
does not match the voltage indicated on the volt-
age selector switch. All xtures must be connected
to circuits with a suitable Ground (Earthing).
Getting A Hold Of Us
If something is wrong, please contact your dealer.
Disclaimer: The information and specications
contained in this document are subject to change
without notice. We assumes no responsibility
or liability for any errors or omissions that may
appear in this user manual. We reserves the right
to update the existing document or to create a
new document to correct any errors or omissions
at any time. You can get the latest version of this
document from your dealer.
Safety instructions
Please read these instructions
carefully they include the important
information about the installation
usage and maintenance of this
products.
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Please note: Certain people with epilepsy and
photosensitivity may suer a seizure if exposed to
ashing or strobe lighting. If strobe lighting is to
be used in a production, warnings should be posted
at the front of house or entrance doors to the theater as well as in a program, if distributed.
Example: “WARNING: Strobe lights are used during
this performance.”
• Please keep this User Guide for future use. If
you sell the unit to someone else, be
• sure that they also receive this User Guide.
• Always make sure that you are connecting to
the proper voltage, and that the
• line voltage you are connecting to is not higher
than that stated on the decal or rear
• panel of the xture.
• Make sure there are no ammable materials
close to the unit while operating.
• The unit must be installed in a location with
adequate ventilation, at least 20in
• (50cm) from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no
ventilation slots are blocked.
• Always disconnect from the power source before servicing or replacing fuse and
• be sure to replace with same fuse size and type.
• Always secure xture using a safety chain.
NEVER carry the xture by its cord. Use its carrying handles.
• Do not operate at ambient temperatures higher than 104°F (40°C).
• In the event of a serious operating problem,
stop using the unit immediately. Never try to
repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried
out by unskilled people can lead to damage
or malfunction. Please contact the nearest
authorized technical assistance center. Always
use the same type spare parts.
• Never connect the device to a dimmer pack.
• Make sure the power cord is never crimped or
damaged.
• Never disconnect the power cord by pulling or
tugging on the cord.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source
while it is on.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt
any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your
unit may require service, please call your dealer.
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3. MEET STORMER QUAD RGBW LED STROBE FIXTURE
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Main features
• Super bright output via 1260 0.8w RGBW LEDs
• Intense built-in strobe programs + random
strobe
• 2-segment pixel modes can safely be used as
wash (max 40% brightness)
• Built-in over heat protection temperature sen-
sor to extend the lamp life
• Variable electronic strobe & 16-bit dimmer
• User adjustable ash rate of 0-30 ashes per
second
• Flash duration can be set from 0-650ms in
DMX mode
• 7000Hz LED scan rate
• 4-button easy to use LCD control panel menu
• Aluminum mounting bracket with locking
knobs + base plate
• 3-pin & 5-pin DMX Input/Output
• PowerCon™ compatible AC power In/Out
connectors
DMX Quick Reference (1/3/4/7/8/16-Channel Modes)
Channel Mode Function
1 3 4 7 8 16
1 1 1 1 1 Master Dimmer (0-100%)
----- ----- ----- 2 2 2 Red segment Intensity (0-100%)
----- ----- ----- 3 3 3 Green segment Intensity (0-100%)
----- ----- ----- 4 4 4 Blue segment Intensity (0-100%)
----- ----- ----- 5 5 5 Write segment Intensity(0-100%)
----- 2 2 6 6 6 Flash duration (0-full on)
1 3 3 7 7 7 Strobe rate (0-30Hz)
----- ----- 4 ----- 8 8 Built-In Eects
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 9 Red1/Segment 1 Intensity (0-100%)
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 10 Green1/Segment 2 Intensity (0-100%)
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 11 Blue1/Segment 3 Intensity (0-100%)
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 12 Write1/Segment 4 Intensity (0-100%)
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 13 Red2/Segment 5 Intensity (0-100%)
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 14 Green2/Segment 6 Intensity (0-100%)
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 15 Blue2/Segment 7 Intensity (0-100%)
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 16 Write2/Segment 8 Intensity (0-100%)
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DMX Quick Reference (4/8-Channel: Pixel Modes)
4-Channel Pixel Mode 8-Channel Pixel Mode
1 Red Segment Intensity (0-100%) Red1 Intensity (0-100%)
2 Green Segment Intensity (0-100%) Green1 Intensity (0-100%)
3 Blue Segment Intensity (0-100%) Blue1 Intensity (0-100%)
4 White Segment Intensity (0-100%) White1 Intensity (0-100%)
5 - Red2 Intensity (0-100%)
6 - Green2 Intensity (0-100%)
7 - Blue2 Intensity (0-100%)
8 - White2 Intensity (0-100%)
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4. SETUP
Fuse Replacement
CAUTION! The Stormer Quad utilizes a high-output
switch-mode power supply with an internal use.
Under normal operating conditions, the fuse should
not require replacement. The fuse is eld replaceable, however it is an advanced procedure suited
to qualied individuals. Should your Stormer Quad
fuse require replacement, please contact your dealer for instructions.
Connecting A Bunch of Stormer Quad Fixtures
Follow the guide below to properly link xtures.
Power the rst xture in the chain with a standard
cable (provided with xture). Then jump each subsequent xture with a properly rated jumper cable.
Warning: do not power link more than (2) xtures
in one single chain, electricaloverload may occur.
Data/DMX Cabling
To link xtures together you’ll need data cables.
You should use data grade cables that can carry a
high quality signal and are less prone to electro-
magnetic interference. For instance, Belden© 9841
meets the specications for EIA RS-485 applications. Standard microphone cables will “probably”
be OK, but note that they cannot transmit DMX data
as reliably over long distances. In any event, the
cable should have the following characteristics:
• 2-conductor twisted pair plus a shield
• Maximum capacitance between conductors –
30 pF/.
• Maximum capacitance between conductor &
shield – 55 pF/.
• Maximum resistance of 20 ohms / 1000 .
• Nominal impedance 100 – 140 ohms
Cable Connectors
Cables must have a male XLR connector on one
end and a female XLR connector on the other end.
A Word on Termination: DMX is a resilient communication protocol, however errors still occasionally occur. Termination reduces signal errors, and
therefore best practices include use of terminator
in all circumstances. If you experiencing problems
with erratic xture behavior, especially over long
cable runs, a terminator may help improve performance.
To build your own DMX Terminator:
Obtain a 120-ohm, 1/4-watt resistor, and wire it
between pins 2 & 3 of the last xture. They are
also readily available from specialty retailers.
Caution: Do not allow contact between the com-
mon and the xture’s chassis ground. Grounding
the common can cause a ground loop, and your
xture may perform erratically. Test cables with
an ohm meter to verify correct polarity and to
make sure the pins are not grounded or shorted
to the shield or each other.
Before replacing a fuse, disconnect
power cord, Always replace with the
same type and rating of fuse
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3-Pin / 5-Pin
If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter.
They are widely available over the internet and from specialty retailers If you’d like to build your own,
the chart below details a proper cable conversion:
Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input)
Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1
DMX Data (-) Pin 2 Pin 2
DMX Data (+) Pin 3 Pin 3
Not Used. No Connection. No Connection
Not Used. No Connection No Connection
Take It To The Next Level: Setting Up
DMX Control
Step 1: Connect the male connector of the DMX
cable to the female connector (output) on the controller.
Step 2: Connect the female connector of the DMX
cable to the rst xture’s male connector (input).
Note: It doesn’t matter which xture address is the
rst one connected. We recommend connecting the
xtures in terms of their proximity to the controller,
rather than connecting the lowest xture number
rst, and so on.
Step 3: Connect other xtures in the chain from
output to input as above. Place a DMX terminator
on the output of the nal xture to ensure best
communication.
Fixture Linking (Master/Slave Mode)
1. Connect the (male) 3 pin connector side of the
DMX cable to the output (female) 3 pin con-
nector 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.
Then, proceed to connect from the output
as stated above to the input of the following
xture and so on.
A quick note: Oen, the setup for Master-Slave
and Standalone operation requires that the rst
xture in the chain be initialized for this pur-
pose via either settings in the control panel or
DMX IN
DMX IN
DMX OUT
First Fixture in
Chain
Next Fixture
in Chain
T
o Next Fixture
DMX IN
DMX IN
DMX OUT
First Fixture in
Chain
Next Fixture
in Chain
DMX out
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DIP-switches. Secondarily, the xtures that follow
may also require a slave setting.
Check the “Operating Adjustments” section in this
manual for complete instructions for this type of
setup and conguration.
Mounting & Rigging
This xture can be mounted in any orientation
(vertical, horizontal). Always make sure there is
adequate ventilation and no ammable surfaces
within 2 feet (.6 meters) of the xture. You can
mount the xture using xture clamps or with
threaded bolt type hardware. Always install the
included safety eyebolt and cable when mounting
in overhead or wall locations.
Do not mount the xture in the ventilation path of a nearby heating supply duct.
The heated airow will cause xture failure due to overheating.
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5. OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS
The Control Panel
All the goodies and dierent modes possible with
the Storm1000 RGBW are accessed by using the
control panel on the front of the xture. There are 4
control buttons below the LCD display which allow
you to navigate through the various control panel
menus.
<ESC> Used to access the menu or return to a pre-
vious menu option.
<DOWN> Scrolls through menu options in descending order.
<UP> Scrolls through menu options in ascending
order.
<ENTER> Used to store the current menu or option within a menu.
The LCD control panel display shows the menu
items you select from the menu map on page #10.
When a menu function is selected, the display
will show immediately the rst available option
for the selected menu function. To select a menu
item, press <ENTER>.
To navigate through the LCD control panel, use
the <UP/DOWN> buttons to scroll through the
menu options. Press the <ENTER> button, then
use the <UP/DOWN> buttons to view any submenu options. Press <ESC> to continue without
saving, or press <ENTER> button, then the <ESC>
to save and return to the previous menu item.
LED STROBE
ESC
DOWN
UP
ENTER
The Control Panel Menu Structure
Menu Sub-menu
Address Set DMX Address 001-512
Auto
Mode 1 Auto Mode 1
Mode 2 Auto Mode 2
Mode 3 Auto Mode 3
Mode 4 Auto Mode 4
Mode 5 Auto Mode 5
Mode 6 Auto Mode 6
Speed 000-031 Auto Run Speed
Test LED
All on
All On + Individual LED Segment
Testing
Red on
Green on
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Blue on
White on
Red 1 on
Red 2 on
Green 1 on
Green 2 on
Blue 1 on
Blue 2 on
White 1 on
White 2 on
Fade on
Temp <ENTER> Internal Temperature
Time <ENTER> Total Run Time
Cong
DMX Status
Value Hold
Holds the last DMX values if signal is lost
Value Clear
Clears the DMX values if signal is lost
Display Mode LCD Display ON or Auto OFF
Temp Unit CS Celsius degree and Fahrenheit degree for selection
Channel Mode
Channel 1 (1ch DMX mode)
Channel 3 (1ch DMX mode)
Channel 4 (1ch DMX mode)
Channel 7 (1ch DMX mode)
Channel 8 (1ch DMX mode)
Channel 16 (1ch DMX mode)
Pixel 4 (4ch DMX pixel control)
Pixel 8 (8ch DMX pixel control)
Key Mode
Key Lock
Menu buttons lock aer 30sec of
inactivity (push more than once to temporarily unlock
buttons).
Key Unlock
Menu buttons are not locked.
Load Default Load Default Resets all values to default
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