Robe LiteWare HO User Manual

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Table of contents

1.Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 3

1.1 Weights and dimensions ...................................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Conformity ............................................................................................................................................................ 3

2. Charging the system ................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 Flight case charger system .................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Single unit charger ................................................................................................................................................ 4

2.3 Low battery ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.4 Battery care .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

3. Operating the system ................................................................................................................................................. 5

3.1 Switching the system on/off ................................................................................................................................. 5

3.2 Operating modes .................................................................................................................................................. 5

3.3 The controls and display ....................................................................................................................................... 7

3.4 Personalities ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

3.5 Fixed colour table ................................................................................................................................................. 9

4. Safety information .................................................................................................................................................... 10

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1.Introduction

LiteWare HO with wireless DMX is a stand-alone light source. The unit can be controlled by DMX
transmitted wirelessly and in stand-alone operation using 50 preset colours and 20 preset fade and
snap sequences.

Product features and specifications

• Full RGB with 16-bit dimming curve

• W-DMX (standard), and Lumen Radio (optional)

• Standard 14 hour runtime from fully charged battery (charging cycle 6 hours)

• 80 W RGB LED emitter

• Lumen output RGB 1650 lm in calibrated mode, personalities zero and one

• Lumen output RGB 1800 lm in un-calibrated mode, personalities two and three

• Lens beam angle options available 19, 24, 37 degrees when ordering as done at manufacture

• 50 preset colours, two-thirds Lee and Rosco colour swatch

• 20 preset colour snaps/fades

• Un-calibrated option for more user flexibility and higher output (see above)

• Six-channel control option with master fade and preset recall

• Finished in mirrored stainless steel to blend in with any surrounding

• Integral rugged aerial design

• IP45 – interior/exterior use

• Weatherproof design

• Available singularly or in flight cases with inbuilt charging

• Kensington Security lock ready

• Easily upgradable firmware on all models

• Low heat

• No cables

• No 230 Volt

1.1 Weights and dimensions

Part

Weight (kg)

Dimensions (cm)

Battery base unit

13,2 Height: 35, Depth: 18, Width: 18

Flight case (empty)

50,7 7 Length: 79, Width: 50, Height: 75 (including wheels).

1.2 Accessories

Six-way charging case; four-way charging case; grindle cap.

1.3 Conformity

LiteWare HO conforms to the following standards:

EN 61000-6-3: Light Industrial Emissions
EN 61000-4-2: Heavy Industrial Immunity

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2. Charging the system

There are two charging methods available for LiteWare HO.

• flight case charger system

• single unit charger

Both charger options are designed specifically for LiteWare HO. Please DO NOT use any other charging
system as this can damage the battery base unit. The charging cycle is approximately 8 hours.

2.1 Flight case charger system

1 Ensure that the flight case is plugged into a mains supply with the supplied mains lead.
2 Place the LiteWare HO into the flight case. The battery base unit starts charging. During
charging, the button LED is on constantly. The battery is fully charged when the button LED
flashes. LiteWare HO is now ready for use.
Upon disconnecting mains power to the flight case, all charged battery base units continue to flash the
button LED. This is normal. To switch this flashing button LED off, briefly lift the battery base unit out
of the case and replace.

2.2 Single unit charger

Plug the supplied charger into the base of the battery base unit. During charging, the button LED is on
constantly. The battery base unit is fully charged when the button LED flashes.

Note: If you leave the LiteWare HO connected to the single charger without the charger connected to
mains power the battery will flatten.

2.3 Low battery

When the battery voltage becomes too low, the battery base unit goes to sleep and the TOP button
LED flashes every few seconds. You must recharge the battery base unit before you can use it again.

2.4 Battery care

The LiteWare HO uplighter contains a sealed lead-acid battery. The battery should not be left in a
discharged state for long periods because this will reduce its capacity. We recommend leaving
LiteWare HO on charge permanently when not in use.

Note: If you remove the battery, please observe the correct polarity upon reconnection.

The following points should help maintain the long life of your LiteWare battery:

• When in use, LiteWare automatically switches off when the battery voltage reaches a set lower
limit. This is to avoid any deep discharge damage of the battery. It is not recommended that
LiteWare batteries be left for any prolonged period in this state.

• LiteWare should always be fully re-charged as soon as possible. Once fully charged LiteWare
can be stored.

• If LiteWare is to be unused for long periods, we recommend LiteWare is charged every two
months to keep the batteries topped up.

• If LiteWare is stored in hotter environments (above 20 degrees), we recommend a monthly
storage charge.

• From market data, the estimated number of uses in a normal environment is around 200 cycles.
This may be higher if LiteWare is not run to ‘turning off automatically’ every time. We
recommend replacing LiteWare battery every two years.