ProLights DOTQPACK User Manual

USER MANUAL

EN

PORTABLE BATTERY-POWERED

UPLIGHTER

DOTQPACK

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DOTQ

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety

General instructions
Warnings and installation precautions

1 Introduction

1. 1 Description

1. 2 Technical specications

1. 3 Operating elements and connections

2 Installation

2. 1 Mounting

3 Functions and settings

3. 1 Operation

3. 2 Basic setup

3. 3 Recharge

3. 4 Menu structure

3. 5 IR setup

3. 6 Status display

3. 7 Operation with WIFI

3. 8 Lumenradio wireless DMX Pairing and reset

3. 9 DMX channels

3.10 Remote device management

4 Maintenance

4. 1 Maintenance and cleaning the unit

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WARNING! Before carrying out any operations with the unit, carefully read this instruction
manual and keep it with cure for future reference. It contains important information about
the installation, usage and maintenance of the unit.

SAFETY

General instruction

• The products referred to in this manual conform to the European Community Directives and are there-

fore marked with

and approved for the North American Market.

• Supply voltage of this product is DC24V; never connect directly to AC220V. Leave servicing to skilled
personnel only. Never make any modications on the unit not described in this instruction manual,
otherwise you will risk an electric shock.

• Connection of the power adapter must be made to a power supply system tted with ecient earth­ing (Class I appliance according to standard EN 60598-1). It is, moreover, recommended to protect the
supply lines of the units from indirect contact and/or shorting to earth by using appropriately sized
residual current devices.

• The connection to the main network of electric distribution must be carried out by a qualied electri­cal installer. Check that the voltage correspond to those for which the unit is designed as given on the
electrical data label.

• This unit is not for home use, only professional applications.

• Never use the xture under the following conditions:

- in places subject to vibrations or bumps;

- in places subject to excessive humidity.

• Make certain that no inammable liquids, water or metal objects enter the xture.

• Do not dismantle or modify the xture.

• All work must always be carried out by qualied technical personnel. Contact the nearest sales point for
an inspection or contact the manufacturer directly.

• If the unit is to be put out of operation denitively, take it to a local recycling
plant for a disposal which is not harmful to the environment.

Warnings and installation precautions

• If this device will be operated in any way dierent to the one described in this manual, it may suer
damage and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like
short circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.

• Before starting any maintenance work or cleaning the projector, cut o power from the main supply.

• Always additionally secure the projector with the safety rope. When carrying out any work, always com­ply scrupulously with all the regulations (particularly regarding safety) currently in force in the country
in which the xture’s being used.

• Install the xture in a well ventilated place.

• Keep any inammable material at a safe distance from the xture.

• Shields, lenses or ultraviolet screens shall be changed if they have become damaged to such an extent
that their eectiveness is impaired.

• The lamp (LED) shall be changed if it has become damaged or thermally deformed.

• Never look directly at the light beam. Please note that fast changes in lighting, e. g. ashing light, may
trigger epileptic seizures in photosensitive persons or persons with epilepsy.

• Do not touch the product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.

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DOTQ

- 1 - INTRODUCTION

1.1 DESCRIPTION

DOTQPACK is a bundle composed by 6pcs of DOTQ, IR remote controller, accessories and charger for the
whole set - all included in a sturdy ABS case.

DOTQ is an ultra-compact, wireless, battery, LED accent luminaire designed to complement uplighting
both inside and outside a room. The compact form factor and chrome nish allow it to be used any­where that needs a “little lift” to nish o the perfect event design.

Box content
6 x hanging bracket
12 x air suckers
6 x eye bolt
6 x magnetic frost lter
6 x top hat
1 x IR controller
1 x battery charger for 6 DOTQ
24 pcs rubber feet
adjustable foot support

1.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

LIGHT SOURCE

• Source:1x15 W RGBW LEDs

• Luminous Flux:203 lm

• Lux:467 lux @3m Full

• Source Life Expectancy: >50.000 h

OPTICS

• Beam Angle:15 °

• Field Angle:23 °

• Additional Optics:Magnetic Frost lter included for wider diusion

COLOR SYSTEM

• Color Mixing: RGBW/FC

• White Presets:2800-9000 K

• Color Wheel: Virtual color wheel with presets

• Macros: Built-in white presets

DYNAMIC EFFECTS

• Static Color Mode: Selection of static color

• Manual Color Mode: Manual adjustment of color

• Auto Mode: Built-in programs with execution speed adjustment

BODY

• Hardware On-board:Frost, foots, IR, charger, bracket

• Tilt Angle: ° Adjustable foot support for tilt regulation (up to 20°)

• Body: Sturdy policarbonate body

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• Body Color: Mirror nishing

CONTROL

• Protocols: DMX512, RDM

• Dmx Channels:5/9 ch

• Wireless connectivity: Included, LumenRadio CRMX receiver

• Display: 3-Chars display

• IR: IR remote controller for simple control, addressing and settings

ELECTRONICS

• Dimmer: Linear 0~100% electronic dimmer

• Strobe/Shutter:1-25 Hz, electronic

• Operating Temperature: 0° ~ +35°

• Flicker: Flicker free operation

ELECTRICAL

• Power Supply: 100-240V – 50/60Hz

BATTERY

• Battery:11,1 V Lithium

• Battery life incolor change mode, up to:16 h

• Battery life in full-on, up to:6 h

• Recharge Connection: Power cable

• Recharge Time:3 h/max

• Battery Status: LED battery status indicator

PHYSICAL

• IP:For temporary outdoor use - IP65 (front) - IP54 (bottom)

• Cooling: Natural cooling of the peculiar chassis and to absence of fans

• Suspension And Fixing: Hanging bracket suitable for safe hanging and for oor positioning

• Dimensions (WxHxD):88x88x63 mm

• Weight:0,6 Kg

Fig.1

106mm/4.17in

88mm/3.46in

125mm/4.92in

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1.3 OPERATING ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS

1. KENSINGTON KEY hole

2. LOCKING KNOB for the mounting bracket.

3. MOUNTING BRACKET

4. POWER IN

Fig.2

5. Adjustable foot support for tilt regulation

6. ON/OFF touch button.

7. M12 threaded hole

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- 2 - INSTALLATION

2.1 MOUNTING

DOTQ may be set up on a solid and even surface. The mounting place must be of sucient stability and be
able to support a weight of 10 times of the unit’s weight.
When carrying out any installation, always comply scrupulously with all the regulations (particularly re­garding safety) currently in force in the country in which the xture’s being used.

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DOTQ

Wireless Led

Charge Led

Power Led

IR

Fig. 4

- 3 - FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS

3.1 OPERATION

Switch on the DOTQ with the power switch. The unit is ready for operation and can be operated via a DMX
controller or it independently performs its show program in succession.
After operation, switch o the unit with the power switch.

3.2 BASIC SETUP

The DOTQ has a LED display used to DMX /RDM addressing and 3 status LEDs (p 3.6).

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3.3 RECHARGE

To recharge DOTQ:

• plug the power cable into a mains socket (100-240V ~ / 50-60Hz).

• connect the unit to the special battery charger through the lower connector

• If the light is connected to the charger, the CHARGE LED will turn on

NOTE - DOTQ’s battery life is up to 16 h in color change mode and up to 6h in full-on white.
Charging time: up to 3h.

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3.4 MENU

To enter in the DOTQ’s menu, use the IR controller included in the DOTQPACK.
With the IR controller you can:

• Power ON/OFF the light

• Setup the DMX address

• Setup the wireless DMX connection

• Select a static color

• Choose the dimmer of the light

3.5 CONTROLLER IR

Make sure to point the controller directly at the receiver on
the product.

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Turn on the light

Conrm DMX address.

Conrm RDM_ID.

Press for 3 seconds to set a new

DMX address

Press for 3 seconds to reset the

Lumenradio integrated receiver.

Red

Light Yellow

Numeric keypad: 1

Amber

Numeric keypad: 4

Purple

Numeric keypad: 7

Auto mode

Strobe ON/OFF.

Press for 3 seconds to modify

the RDM_ID

White

Full Color White

Green

Numeric keypad: 0

Yellow

Numeric keypad: 2

Light Blue

Numeric keypad: 5

Dark Purple

Numeric keypad: 8

Turn o the light.

Exit DMX addressing.

Exit RDM_ID.

Dimmer UP.

FLASH faster speed..

AUTO MODE faster speed.

Dimmer DOWN.

FLASH slower speed..

AUTO MODE slower speed.

Blue

Dark Yellow

Numeric keypad: 3

Sky Blue

Numeric keypad: 6

Dark Blue

Numeric keypad: 9

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3.6 STATUS DISPLAY

DOTQ has 3 status LEDs: Power LED for battery status, wireless LED for wireless connectivity status and
Charge LED for recharge status.

3. Charge LED

If the light is connected to the char­ger, the RED LED shows the battery
status or is dark to indicate that char­ging has nished and the battery is
full.

1. Power LED

Shows the battery status:

RED, battery < 30%

YELLOW, battery 30%~70%

GREEN, battery > 70%

2. Wireless LED

Shows the Lumenradio connection status:

LED OFF
not assigned to a transmitter

SLOW FLASHING
assigned to a transmitter, but no
DMX present

LED ON
assigned to a transmitter and DMX
present

FAST FLASHING
link to transmitter lost or linking to
transmitter

Fig. 6

2. Wireless Led

3. Charge Led

1. Power Led

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Fig. 7

DMX512 Controller

3.7 OPERATION WITH WIFI

This mode allows you to wirelessly connect more DOTQ units, all managed through a unit Lumenradio
transmitter (sold separately).

3.8 LUMENRADIO PAIRING AND RESET

Pairing with a Lumenradio transmitter:

Lumenradio receiver reset:

1
Make sure that the xtures
is not already connected or
paired, otherwise reset the

conection (WIRELESS LED o )

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WIRELESS LED begins to ash

fastly.

2

Push the transmitter’s RED

button

4

When the connection is

established, the WIRELESS

LED stays turned on.

1

Press the UNLINK button for

3 second. Make sure to poit

the controller directly at the

receiver on the DOTQ.

2

The display shows 3 rows like

in the above picture.

3

When reset is done, DMX

address ashes on the

display and the WIRELESS LED

is turned o.

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3.9 CHANNELS DMX

STD EXT

FUNCTION DMX

Value

5ch 9ch

1 1

DIMMER

0~100% 000 - 255

2 2

RED

0~100% 000 - 255

3 3

GREEN

0~100% 000 - 255

4 4

BLUE

0~100% 000 - 255

5 5

WHITE

0~100% 000 - 255

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MACRO

Black ~ Yellow 000 - 255

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FADING

On Function
Color Function
Rainbow
Rainbow (Plus White)

000 - 031
032 - 095
096 - 191
192 - 255

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FADING SPEED

Speed slow to fast 000 - 255

9

SHUTTER

Strobe rate (slow to fast)

000 - 255

Default DMX mode: STANDARD 5ch - To change the DMX mode in EXTENDED 9ch use a RDM WIRELESS
transmitter and a RDM controller. (info: [e-mail])

3.10 RDM - Remote Device Management

This device is RDM ready. RDM stands for “Remote Device Management” and makes remote control of
devices connected to the DMX-bus possible. Manual settings like adjusting the DMX starting address are
no longer needed. This is especially useful when the device is installed in a remote area. If DMX splitters
are used and RDM control is to be used, these splitters must support RDM. The number and type of RDM
parameters depend on the RDM controller (not included) is used.
You can control DOTQ with RDM protocol using a RDM READY transmitter and a RDM controller or softwa­re.

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- 4 - MAINTENANCE

4.1 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING THE UNIT

• Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during setup.

• Switch o the unit, unplug the main cable and wait until the unit has cooled down.

• All screws used for installing the device and any of its parts should be tightly fastened and should not
be corroded.

• Housings, xations and installation spots (ceiling, trusses, suspensions) should be totally free from any
deformation.

• It is recommended to clean the front at regular intervals, from impurities caused by dust, smoke, or
other particles to ensure that the light is radiated at maximum brightness. For cleaning, disconnect the
main plug from the socket. Use a soft, clean cloth moistened with a mild detergent. Then carefully wipe
the part dry. For cleaning other housing parts use only a soft, clean cloth. Never use a liquid, it might
penetrate the unit and cause damage to it.

Battery Guide

New Lithium Battery Initialisation

Any new xture containing a Lithium battery should be initialised when rst purchased to maximise its battery life.
To do this:

1. Fully charge the unit for a minimum of 5 to 6 hours.

2. Fully discharge, then fully recharge the battery.

3. Repeat this cycle another 2 times for optimum battery life.

Maximizing Battery Performance

1. Lithium batteries perform best when in regular use. Long idle periods will reduce the battery life.

2. Recharge the battery at the earliest opportunity, leaving batteries discharged for long periods will reduce battery life.

3. Store units containing Lithium batteries at cool temperatures. High ambient temperatures signicantly reduce the life
of a Lithium battery.

4. Disconnect power from the unit when charging is complete.

5. Do not use xtures whilst charging.

Long term storage

1. Charge your xture’s battery to around 50%. If you store a xture with a fully discharged battery, it could fall into a
deep discharge state. If you store it fully charged, the battery may lose some capacity, leading to shorter battery life.

2. Power down the device to avoid additional battery use.

3. Place your device in a cool, moisture-free environment that’s less than 32° C (90° F).