thomann Botex SP-1500 User Manual

SP-1500 DMX Strobe

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User manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.thomann.de

16.11.2017, ID: 277205

Table of contents

1 General information................................................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 7

1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 7

2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. 10

3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 15

4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 16

5 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 20

6 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 23

7 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 27

8 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 32

9 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 33

10 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 34

11 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 36

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12 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 37

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1 General information

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.

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.

Letterings

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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.

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.

Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – high-voltage.

Warning – suspended load.

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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 an illumination effect. The device is designed for profes­sional use and is not suitable for use in households. 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.

Intended use

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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.

DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside

Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never
remove any covers.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or

damaged.

Safety

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DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit

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 registered electrician.

WARNING!
Eye damage caused by high light intensity

Never look directly into the light source.

WARNING!
Risk of epileptic shock

Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons
should avoid looking at strobe lights.

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NOTICE!
Risk of fire

Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat
source. Keep the device away from naked flames.

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.

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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

n powerful Stroboscope effect
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flash light energy: 1500 W

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strobe frequency steplessly adjustable

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brightness steplessly adjustable

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control via DMX (2 channels)

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operating modes: automatic or manual self-test, DMX

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DMX address and operating mode adjustable via DIP switches

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built-in line circuit breaker

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illuminant 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.

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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NOTICE!
Risk of overheating

Always ensure sufficient ventilation.
The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).

NOTICE!
Use of stands

When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and
stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum
permissible load capacity of the stand.

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NOTICE!
Possible data transmission errors

For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi­nary microphone cables.

Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli­fiers.

You can install the unit in hanging or standing position. When in use, the device must always
be attached to a solid surface or an approved truss. Use the opening of the bracket provided
for mounting.

Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit. In doing
so, the area underneath the unit must be cordoned off.

The safety-rope must be attached to the bracket.

Mounting options

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Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.

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5 Starting up

Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for
all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.

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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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To start up the device, connect it to the mains. The device is immediately operational.Starting the device

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6 Connections and controls

Front panel

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1 Locking screws for the mounting bracket
2 Illuminant
3 Mounting bracket

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Control panel and connections

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4 [CIRCUIT BREAKER]

Line circuit breaker as automatic fuse.

5 [POWER INPUT]

Mains cable for power supply.

6 [POWER INDICATOR]

Indicates that the unit is connected to the power supply.

7 [DMX Dipswitch]

DIP switches for setting the DMX address and operating mode.

8 [DMX INDICATOR]

Indicates that a signal is present at the DMX input.

9 [DMX OUT]

DMX output

10 [DMX IN]

DMX input.

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7 Operating

When DIP switch 10 is set to ‘ON’ , the device operates in DMX mode and can be controlled by
a DMX controller.

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The value of the DIP switches 1-9 is binary coded. To set the desired DMX address, set the DIP
switches so that the sum of the resulting numbers yields the desired DMX address. Please
orient yourself by the following table:

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 DMX address

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 16
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 32
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 64
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 128
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 256

Setting up the DMX address

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0: DIP switch is in ‘OFF’ position. 1: DIP switch is in ‘ON’ position.
Example: To set the DMX address 10, set DIP switches 2 and 4 to ‘ON’ , all others to ‘OFF’. The

highest possible DMX address is 511 (all DIP switches to ‘ON’).

ChannelValue Function

1 0 … 255 Increasing flash frequency
2 0 … 15 Dimmer (0 % bis 100 %)

DMX channel allocation

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Set DIP switches 9 and 10 to ‘OFF’ .

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The self-test starts.

1. Set DIP switches 9 to ‘ON’ and 10 to ‘OFF’.

2. Use the DIP switches 1 to 4 to set the programme speed, and the DIP switches 5 to 8 to

adjust the brightness of the self-test. The lowest programme speed or brightness is set
when all four DIP switches are set to ‘OFF’ . The highest programme speed or brightness
is set, when all four DIP switches are set to ‘ON’ .

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The self-test starts with the selected settings.

Selecting operating mode
‘Automatic self-test’

Selecting operating mode
‘Manual self-test’

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After the fuse has tripped, set the button in the control panel of the device back to the ‘ON’
position.

If the fuse trips repeatedly within a short time or can not be reset, the device must be checked
and repaired by a qualified electrician.

Line circuit breaker

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8 Technical specifications

Suitable illuminants Stroboscope lamps 100 V / 1500 W, e.g. item no. 197075,

416046
Number of DMX channels 2
Brightness steplessly adjustable from 0 … 100 %
Power consumption max. 1.600 W
Operating supply voltage

AC 230 V 50 Hz
Protection class IP20
Resettable fuse 16 A
Dimensions (W × H × D) 480 mm × 220 mm × 124 mm
Weight 5.65 kg

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9 Plug and connection assignments

This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip­ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.

Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug
fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a
short circuit or ‘just’ a not working light show!

The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please
refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug.

Pin Configuration

1 Ground, shielding
2 Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’)
3 Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’)

Introduction

DMX connections

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10 Troubleshooting

NOTICE!
Possible data transmission errors

For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi­nary microphone cables.

Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli­fiers.

In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you
some suggestions for easy troubleshooting:

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Symptom Remedy

The unit does not work, no light 1. Check the mains connection and the main fuse.

2. Check the position of each DIP switch.

No response to the DMX con­troller

1. Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to

high-voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer-

ence to a DMX interface circuit.

2. Check the position of each DIP switch.

3. Try using another DMX controller.

If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You
can find the contact information at www.thomann.de.

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11 Cleaning

Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre­quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ­ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components.

n Clean with a dry soft cloth.
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Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth.

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Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning.

Device components

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12 Protecting the environment

For the packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied
to normal recycling.

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that

they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.

This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste.

Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste
facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your
country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.

Disposal of the packaging mate­rial

Disposal of your old device

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Dispose of broken or worn discharge lamps as hazardous waste according to legal regulations
in a tightly closed container.

Dispose of discharge lamps

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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de