Stairville B5R User Manual
Beam Moving Head
B5R
moving head
user manual
Musikhaus Thomann
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
E-mail: info@thomann.de
Internet: www.thomann.de
21.01.2015, ID: 347665
Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 8
2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. 11
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 19
4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 20
5 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 26
6 Connections and operating elements........................................................................................... 29
7 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 32
7.1 Starting the device........................................................................................................................... 32
7.2 Main menu.......................................................................................................................................... 33
7.3 Gobos................................................................................................................................................... 44
7.4 Menu overview................................................................................................................................. 46
7.5 Functions in 16-channel DMX mode........................................................................................ 47
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7.6 Functions in 17-channel DMX mode........................................................................................ 56
8 Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................. 66
8.1 Installing / replacing the illuminant.......................................................................................... 66
8.2 Lamp hour counter reset............................................................................................................... 80
9 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 81
10 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 82
11 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 83
12 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 85
13 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 86
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1 General notes
This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow
the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make
sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that
the buyer also receives this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to
change.
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1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.
Keyword search
Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Online guides
Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service
If you have any problems with the device the
customer service will gladly assist you.
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1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’.
References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page
number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to
the specified location.
Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 7.
Letterings
Displays
Cross-references
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1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious
injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it
is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – hot surface.
Warning – dangerous optical radiation.
Warning – suspended load.
Warning – toxic substances.
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This device is intended to be used as moving-head spotlight. Use the device only as described
in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be
improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for
damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
Intended use
Safety
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DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present.
Completely disconnect the device from the power supply before you open or
remove covers. Mount all covers and attach them firmly before connecting the
device again.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐
tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so
could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐
tered electrician.
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WARNING!
Risk of epileptic shock
Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons
should avoid looking at strobe lights.
WARNING!
Danger of burns and eye injuries caused by high light intensity
The light source used in this device produces visible and invisible light beams of
high intensity.
Never look directly into the light source.
Do not use the device when covers, shieldings, lenses or other optical compo‐
nents are missing or damaged. In particular, avoid prolonged direct exposure of
the skin during maintenance without adequate cover of the light source.
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WARNING!
Risk of burns
The surface of the device can become very hot during operation.
Do not touch the device with bare hands during operation, and after switching
off wait for at least 15 minutes.
WARNING!
Danger of burns in case of inappropriate handling of the illuminant
The light source used in this device is under high pressure, especially when
heated, and can explode if handled inappropriately.
Allow the illuminant to cool down for at least two hours before starting any main‐
tenance or replacement. Always wear suitable protective gloves and safety
glasses when handling the illuminant.
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WARNING!
Danger of poisoning on lamp breakage
When discharge lamps break, small amounts of harmful substances (e.g. mercury)
are released.
When a discharge lamp breaks within a closed room: Vacate the room immedi‐
ately and ventilate adequately.
To remove the remnants of broken discharge lamps wear Nitrile protective
gloves, breathing and mouth protection.
Dispose of broken or worn discharge lamps as hazardous waste according to legal
regulations in a tightly closed container.
WARNING!
Risk of injury caused by falling objects
Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply
in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment,
such as a safety cable or a safety chain.
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CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to movements of the device
The head of the device can move quickly (pan, tilt) and can produce very bright
light. This is also valid immediately after you turn on the device, when the device
operates in automatic mode or under remote control and when you turn off a
DMX controller that is connected to the device. Persons staying near the device
could be injured or frightened.
Before you turn on the device and during the operation, always ensure that
nobody stays close to the device. If work has to be performed in the area of move‐
ment or in the near vicinity of the device, it must remain turned off.
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CAUTION!
Danger of injury in case of inappropriate handling of the illuminant
After the specified lifetime of the used illuminant there is an increased risk of
explosion.
Replace the illuminant in time, latest at the end of rated average lifetime.
When replacing the illuminant, all safety instructions for handling light sources
must be observed and wear suitable protective gloves and safety glasses.
NOTICE!
Risk of fire
Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near
any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames.
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NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.
The device must not be moved while it is in use.
NOTICE!
Power supply
Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches
the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual
current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and
possibly injure the user.
Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long
periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
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3 Features
The moving head is particularly suitable for professional lighting tasks, for example at events,
on rock stages, in theatres and musicals or in discotheques.
Special features of the device:
n Control via DMX (17 channels) and via buttons and display on the unit
n PAN movement: 540°
n TILT movement: 270°
n PAN / TILT speed adjustable
n Ultra-high-speed stepper motors with 16 bit resolution
n Automatic position correction
n Colour wheel with 14 colours plus white
n Gobo wheel with 17 static gobos plus open
n Effects wheel with rotatable eightfold prism
n Motorized fine adjustable zoom / focus
n Shutter with programmed strobe effects
n Two Omega brackets with quick release fastener, two C-hooks and a safety cable included
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4 Installation
Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep
the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture
during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material
suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Lift the device only at the base. When lifted at the rotatable mounting, the device may be dam‐
aged.
You can install the device standing or hanging upside down. When in use, the device must be
mounted at a solid surface or clamped to an approved truss.
Work from a stable platform whenever you install or move the device or when you perform
any kind of maintenance. Block access under the work area.
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WARNING!
Risk of injury by falling off
Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply
in your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment,
such as a safety cable or a safety chain.
The carrying capacity of the truss or other mounting must be sufficient for the
intended number of devices. Note that the movement of the head may addition‐
ally stress the load-bearing structures.
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CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to movements of the device
The head of the device can move quickly (pan, tilt) and can produce very bright
light. This is also valid immediately after you turn on the device, when the device
operates in automatic mode or under remote control and when you turn off a
DMX controller that is connected to the device. Persons staying near the device
could be injured or frightened.
Before you turn on the device and during the operation, always ensure that
nobody stays close to the device. If work has to be performed in the area of move‐
ment or in the near vicinity of the device, it must remain turned off.
NOTICE!
Fire and overheating hazard
The distance between the light source and flammable materials must be greater
than 12 m. The distance to non-inflammable materials must be greater than 2 m.
Always ensure sufficient ventilation.
The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).
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NOTICE!
Possible damage caused by movements of the device
Always ensure that enough space is free around the device for the movements of
the head (pan, tilt).
NOTICE!
Possible data transmission errors
For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐
nary microphone cables.
Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐
fiers.
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The quick lock openings on the housing bottom are used for secure attachment of the
included Omega brackets. To these, the flight adapters (such as the included C-hooks) are
attached. The also included safety cable must pass through the notches on the bottom case as
shown in the following figure.
Mounting options
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1 Quick lock openings for Omega brackets
2 Openings for safety rope
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5 Starting up
Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible highquality cables for all connections.
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Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX
device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on
to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain
is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).
Connections in DMX mode
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When the unit and the DMX controller are in operation, the display shows the set DMX address
continuously. This shows that a DMX signal is received at the input. If this is not the case, the
set DMX address flashes on the display.
The two locking lever for rotation and inclination serve as transport safety device and protect
the device from accidental movements. Lock both levers before you disassemble or transport
the unit or when performing maintenance. Loosen both levers before turning on the device.
DMX indicator
Locking lever
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