Hero Wash 640FX
User manual
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Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
E-mail: info@thomann.de
Internet: www.thomann.de
10.03.2021, ID: 477541
Table of contents
Table of contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 7
3 Features....................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Installation.............................................................................................................................. 10
5 Starting up............................................................................................................................... 12
6 Connections and controls................................................................................................ 13
7 Operating................................................................................................................................. 15
7.1 Starting the device....................................................................................................... 15
7.2 Main menu...................................................................................................................... 15
7.3 Operating modes.......................................................................................................... 16
7.4 Settings............................................................................................................................. 19
7.5 System information...................................................................................................... 23
7.6 Menu overview.............................................................................................................. 24
7.7 Functions in 13-channel DMX mode..................................................................... 25
7.8 Functions in 25-channel DMX mode..................................................................... 26
7.9 Colour macros................................................................................................................ 28
8 Technical specications.................................................................................................... 29
9 Plug and connection assignment................................................................................. 31
10 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 32
11 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 33
12 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 34
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1 General information
1.1 Further information
General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device.
Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐
ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the
device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the
latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under
www.thomann.de.
1.2 Notational conventions
On our website (
details on the following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search
Online guides
Personal
consultation
Service
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and
Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the
topics of interest for you quickly.
Our online guides provide detailed information on technical
basics and terms.
For personal consultation please contact our
technical hotline.
If you have any problems with the device the
customer service will gladly assist you.
Letterings
Displays
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’.
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General information
Cross-references
1.3 Symbols and signal words
References to other locations in this manual are identied by an arrow and the speci‐
ed page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-
reference to jump to the specied location.
Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 6.
In this section you will nd 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 possible 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 possible dangerous situation that can result in minor
injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – dangerous optical radiation.
Warning – suspended load.
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
Safety instructions
Intended use
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.
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.
This device is intended for use as a freely moving multifunctional spotlight. 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 sucient physical, sensorial, and intel‐
lectual 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.
Extend the operating life of the device by regular breaks and by avoiding frequent
switching on and o. The device is not suitable for continuous operation.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a protective contact plug. Do not modify the mains
cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or re. 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.
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. The load capacity of trusses or other xtures must be su‐
cient for the intended number of devices. Not that the movement of the head places additional loads on the load-bearing parts.
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Safety instructions
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 o 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 movement
or in the near vicinity of the device, it must remain turned o.
NOTICE!
Risk of re
Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked ames.
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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the chapter
‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature uctuations and do not switch the device on immediately
after it was exposed to temperature uctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures). Dust and dirt inside
can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be main‐
tained by qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction. The device must not be
moved during 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 re.
NOTICE!
Possible staining
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, lami‐
nate or PVC oor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the
oor, but use felt-pad oor protectors or a carpet.
NOTICE!
Risk of overheating
The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 1.5 m (19.7in). Provide sucient ventilation.
The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).
NOTICE!
Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse
The use of dierent types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire hazard! Only fuses of the same type may be used.
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3 Features
Features
Special features of the device:
n 6 four-colour LEDs 4in1 (RGBW, each 40 W)
n 3 segments with each two LEDs separately controllable
n Adjustable beam angle from 4° to 60° with motorised zoom
n Continuous FX rotation
n Adjustable pan and tilt range with selectable start and end point
n Control via DMX (13 or 25 channels) and via buttons and display on the unit
n Built-in automatic show programmes
n Sound control
n Master / Slave mode
n Strobe eect
n Electronic dimmer with four selectable dimmer curves
n Robust metal and plastic housing
For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This
eect increases with higher operating temperature. You can extend the service life of
the illuminants by providing adequate ventilation and operating the LEDs with the
lowest possible brightness.
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Installation
4 Installation
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product 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 damaged.
You can install the device standing or hanging. 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.
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.
The load capacity of trusses or other xtures must be sucient for the
intended number of devices. Not that the movement of the head places
additional loads on the load-bearing parts.
NOTICE!
Risk of overheating
The distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be
more than 1.5 m (19.7in).
Provide sucient ventilation.
The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).
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 ampliers.
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Mounting options
Installation
The Quick Lock mounts on the bottom side of the housing (A) allow the secure
attachment of the included mounting brackets. There, you can fasten adapters such
as half couplers, trigger clamps, c-hooks etc. Safety cables are being threaded
through the safety eyelets (B) on the bottom side of the housing.
Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.
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Starting up
5 Starting up
Create all connections while the device is o. Use the shortest possible high-quality
cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping
hazards.
Connections in DMX mode
Connections in master/slave mode
Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or
another DMX device. Connect the output of the rst 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).
When you congure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the rst unit will con‐
trol the other units for an automatic, sound-activated, synchronized show. This func‐
tion is ideal when you want to start a show immediately. Connect the DMX output of
the master device to the DMX input of the rst slave device. Then connect the DMX
output of the rst slave device to the DMX input of the second slave device and so
on.
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6 Connections and controls
Connections and controls
1 [DMX]
LED lights up when the unit is controlled via a DMX controller.
2 [RUN]
LED lights up when the device is in operation.
3 Display
4 [UP]
Increases the displayed value by one.
5 [SET]
Activates the main and settings menu.
Selects an option of the respective operating mode, conrms the set value.
6 [DOWN]
Decreases the displayed value by one.
7 [ESC]
Closes an open submenu without saving any changes.
8 [DMX In]
DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 3-pin
9 [DMX Out]
DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 3-pin
10 [DMX In]
DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 5-pin
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11 [DMX Out]
DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 5-pin
12 Fuse holder
13 [Power In]
Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for mains power supply
14 [Power Out]
Lockable output socket (Power Twist) for powering a connected device
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7 Operating
7.1 Starting the device
Operating
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 o 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 movement or in the near vicinity of the device, it must remain
turned o.
Connect the device to the power supply to start operation. After a few seconds, the
fans start to work, the head moves to the home positions for rotation (pan) and incli‐
nation (tilt). After a few more seconds, the display shows ‘001’ .The device is now
ready for operation.
7.2 Main menu
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to change the respectively indicated value.
3. When the display shows the desired value press [SET].
4. To exit a menu item without making changes, press [ESC].
If you don't press any button for 30 seconds the display turns o. Then press [ESC],
[SET], [UP] or [DOWN] briey to turn it on again.
All previous settings are retained even when you switch the device o and discon‐
nect it from the mains.
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Setting the DMX address
7.3 Operating modes
Use the ‘DMX Address’ menu to set the DMX address. This setting is only relevant if
the device is controlled via a DMX controller.
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘DMX Address’ and conrm the
selection with [SET].
3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select a value between 1 and 512 for the desired DMX
address (display shows ‘001’ …‘512’) and conrm the selection with [SET].
Make sure that this number matches the conguration of your DMX controller.
The following table shows the respective highest possible DMX address for the
various DMX modes.
Mode Highest possible DMX address
13-channel mode 500
25-channel mode 488
Use the ‘Running Mode’ menu to set the operating modes.
Setting the DMX mode
In this mode the device is controlled via a DMX controller.
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Running Mode’ and conrm the
selection with [SET].
3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired DMX mode and conrm the selec‐
tion with [SET].
The following DMX modes are available:
Menu level 2 Description
‘13CH’ 13-channel mode
‘25CH’ 25-channel mode
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Operating
Auto programmes
Sound control
In this operating mode you select one of the automatic programmes and adjust the
running speed of the automatic programme.
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Running Mode’ and conrm the
selection with [SET].
3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Auto’ and conrm the selection
with [SET].
4. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired submenu or the desired value and
conrm the selection with [SET].
The following sub menus are available:
Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Description
‘Program 1…
Program 8’
‘Speed’ ‘0…100’ Running speed from slow to fast
‘Master
Brightness’
In this mode, the unit follows the rhythm of the background music or sounds
detected by the built-in microphone.
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Sound’ and conrm the selection
with [SET].
3. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select one of the programmes ‘Program 1’ … ‘Program
8’ and conrm the selection with [SET].
4. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a microphone sensitivity between ‘Sensitivity 000’
(sound control o) … ‘Sensitivity 100’ (high microphone sensitivity) and con‐
rm the selection with [SET].
Automatic programme 1…8
‘0…100 %’ Master brightness
The sound control is activated.
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Manual control
This setting is only relevant if the device is not controlled via a DMX controller and
not working as slave in a master / slave conguration. In this operating mode pan,
tilt, zoom, eects and colours can be set.
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Running Mode’ and conrm the
selection with [SET].
3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Manual Control’ and conrm the
selection with [SET].
4. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired submenu or the desired value and
conrm the selection with [SET].
The following sub menus are available:
Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Description
‘PAN’ ‘000…255’ Adjusts the rotation angle.
‘TILT’ ‘000…255’ Adjusts the tilt angle.
‘Pan/Tilt Speed’ ‘000…255’ Adjusts the speed of pan and tilt.
‘Zoom’ ‘000…255’ Adjusts the initial setting of the
light bundling.
‘Eect Motor’ ‘000…255’ Adjusts the motor speed of the
rotatable lens unit.
‘Dimmer’ ‘000…255’ Adjusts the dimmer intensity.
‘Strobe’ ‘000…255’ Adjusts the strobe speed.
‘Red’ ‘000…255’ Adjusts the intensity for red.
‘Green’ ‘000…255’ Adjusts the intensity for green.
‘Blue’ ‘000…255’ Adjusts the intensity for blue.
‘White’ ‘000…255’ Adjusts the intensity for white.
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7.4 Settings
Operating
Use the ‘Setting’ menu to adjust the device parameters.
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Setting’ and conrm the selec‐
tion with [SET].
3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired submenu or the desired value and
conrm the selection with [SET].
The following sub menus are available:
Menu level2Menu level3Menu level 4 Description
‘Pan Reverse’ ‘YES’ Pan reversal in opposite direc‐
tion of rotation is activated.
‘NO’ Pan reversal in normal direc‐
tion of rotation is activated.
‘Tilt Reverse’ ‘YES’ Tilt reversal in opposite direc‐
tion of rotation is activated.
‘NO’ Tilt reversal in normal direc‐
tion of rotation is activated.
‘Pan Limit’ ‘Starting
point’
‘Ending
point’
‘Tilt Limit’ ‘Starting
point’
‘Ending
point’
‘Reset Motor’ ‘YES’ Motor reset is triggered.
‘NO’ The motor is not reset.
‘Factory
Reset’
‘Home
Position’
‘YES’ The device is reset to factory
‘NO’ The device settings are not
Setting the start parameters
‘0…540’ Sets the starting point of the
rotation angle.
‘0…540’ Sets the ending point of the
rotation angle.
‘0…220’ Sets the starting point of the
tilt angle.
‘0…220’ Sets the ending point of the
tilt angle.
default settings.
reset.
Detailed information about
this menu item can be found
under Ä ‘Setting the start
parameters’ on page 22.
‘DMX Fail’ Behaviour on DMX control failure
‘Hold’ If the DMX control fails, the
last setting is retained.
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Menu level2Menu level3Menu level 4 Description
‘Blackout’ If the DMX control fails, the
device is blacked out.
‘Auto Mode’ If the DMX control fails, the
"Automatic programmes"
mode is activated.
‘Dimmer
Curve’
‘Manual
Control’
‘Sound
Mode’
Setting the dimmer curve
‘ Linear’ Linear course
‘
Exponential’
‘Logarithmic
’
‘S Curve’ S-curve shaped course
If the DMX control fails,
manual control is activated on
the device.
If the DMX control fails, the
"Sound control" mode is acti‐
vated.
Exponential course
(Square curve with a at
course at the beginning and a
steep course at the end)
Logarithmic course
(Inverted quadratic curve with
a steep course at the begin‐
ning and a at course at the
end)
(Non-linear curve with a dis‐
tinctive at course at the
beginning and end)
‘Fan Mode’ Fan setting
‘Max’ maximum speed
‘Automatic’ auto speed
‘Silent’ low speed possibly with
‘Blackout’ Blackout
‘No’ Blackout o
‘If XY run’ Blackout during pan and tilt
‘PWM’ Pulse-width modulation
‘650Hz’ 650 Hz
‘1530Hz’ 1530 Hz
reduced light output (silent
operation)
movements
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Menu level2Menu level3Menu level 4 Description
‘3600Hz’ 3600 Hz
‘25KHz’ 25 kHz
Operating
‘Auto
Correction’
‘Display
Backlight’
‘Display
Reverse’
‘Autolock’ ‘ON’ The key lock is activated.
‘ON’ Auto correction on pan and tilt
activated. The device returns
to its starting position if the
moving head is unintention‐
ally adjusted.
‘OFF’ Auto-correction of pan and tilt
deactivated (not recom‐
mended).
‘ON’ The display illumination is per‐
manently on.
‘OFF’ The display illumination is
switched o after 60 seconds.
‘ON’ Display reversal is activated.
The display of the device is
rotated by 180 °.
‘OFF’ The display reversal is deacti‐
vated. The display of the
device is in the standard orien‐
tation.
All buttons have no function
after 5 seconds. To cancel the
key lock, press [SET] for 5 sec‐
onds.
‘OFF’ The key lock is deactivated.
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Operating
Setting the start parameters
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Setting’ and conrm the selec‐
tion with [SET].
3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘Home Position’ and conrm the
selection with [SET].
The device prompts you to enter a password.
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4. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘018’ and conrm the selection
with [SET].
5. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired parameter to be adjusted and conrm
your selection with [SET].
Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Description
‘PAN’ ‘–128…127’ Sets the home position of the
rotation.
‘TILT’ ‘–128…127’ Sets the home position of the
inclination movement.
‘Focus’ ‘–128…127’ Determines the initial setting for
the focus.
‘Eect Motor’ ‘–128…127’ Determines the initial setting for
the motor of the rotatable lens
unit.
‘Dimmer’ ‘000…255’ Sets the initial dimmer intensity.
‘Red’ ‘000…255’ Sets the initial intensity for red.
‘Green’ ‘000…255’ Sets the initial intensity for
green.
‘Blue’ ‘000…255’ Sets the initial intensity for
green.
‘White’ ‘000…255’ Sets the initial intensity for
white.
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7.5 System information
Operating
1. Press [SET] to activate the main menu.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] until the display shows ‘System Info’ and conrm the
selection with [ESC].
3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired submenu and conrm the selection
with [ESC].
4. The following sub menus are available:
Menu level 2 Description
‘Current Time’ Displays the current running time of the device.
‘Total Time’ Displays the total running time of the device.
‘LED on Time’ Displays the total running time of the LED.
‘Current Mode’ Displays the current operating mode.
‘Temperature Head’ Displays the current head temperature.
‘Temperature Base’ Displays the current temperature of the device
base.
‘Software Version’ Displays the current software version.
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7.6 Menu overview
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7.7 Functions in 13-channel DMX mode
Channel Value Function
1 000…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan range)
2 000…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt area)
3 000…255 Dimmer intensity from dark (0) to bright (255)
4 Stroboscope
000…010 Shutter closed
011…080 Constant ramp up from slow to fast rate (dimming to bright and fast black)
081…140 Constant ramp down from slow to fast rate (fast bright, dimming to black)
141…200 Pulse eect from slow to fast rate (dimming up, dimming down)
201…250 Strobe (regular constant strobing eect, 0.5 … 20 Hz)
251…255 Shutter open
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5 000…255 Intensity red, 0 to 100%
6 000…255 Intensity green, 0 to 100%
7 000…255 Intensity blue, 0 to 100%
8 000…255 Intensity white, 0 % to 100%
9 000…255 Zoom, 0 % to 100%
10 000…099 Static position of the rotatable lens unit (0 to 60 °)
100…133 Pulsating eect of the rotatable lens unit from small to wide deection
134…194 Clockwise rotation, decreasing speed
195…255 Counter-clockwise rotation, increasing speed
11 000…005 No function
006…235 Colour macros 1 to 46, overwrites channels 5…8
236…245 Colour change, increasing speed
246…255 Slow colour change, increasing speed
12 000…009 No function
010…255 Automatic zoom program, decreasing speed
13 000…007 No function
008…032 Pan-Tilt auto programme 1
033…058 Pan-Tilt auto programme 2
059…084 Pan-Tilt auto programme 3
085…110 Pan-Tilt auto programme 4
111…136 Pan-Tilt auto programme 5
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Channel Value Function
137…162 Pan-Tilt auto programme 6
163…188 Pan-Tilt auto programme 7
189…214 Pan-Tilt auto programme 8
215…240 Pan-Tilt auto programme 9
241…255 Sound control Pan and Tilt
7.8 Functions in 25-channel DMX mode
Channel Value Function
1 000…255 Rotation (pan) (0° up to the maximum value of the Pan range)
2 000…255 Fine adjustment rotation (pan)
3 000…255 Inclination (tilt) (0° up to the maximum value of the Tilt area)
4 000…255 Fine adjustment inclination (tilt)
5 000…255 Speed of rotation (pan) and inclination (tilt), fast (0) to slow (255)
6 000…255 Dimmer intensity from dark (0) to bright (255)
7 Stroboscope
000…010 Shutter closed
011…080 Constant ramp up from slow to fast rate (dimming to bright and fast black)
081…140 Constant ramp down from slow to fast rate (fast bright, dimming to black)
141…200 Pulse eect from slow to fast rate (dimming up, dimming down)
201…250 Strobe (regular constant strobing eect, 0.5 … 20 Hz)
251…255 Shutter open
8 000…255 Intensity red segment 1, 0 % to 100%
9 000…255 Intensity green segment 1, 0 % to 100%
10 000…255 Intensity blue segment 1, 0 % to 100%
11 000…255 Intensity white segment 1, 0 % to 100%
12 000…255 Intensity red segment 2, 0 % to 100%
13 000…255 Intensity green segment 2, 0 % to 100%
14 000…255 Intensity blue segment 2, 0 % to 100%
15 000…255 Intensity white segment 2, 0 % to 100%
16 000…255 Intensity red segment 3, 0 % to 100%
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Channel Value Function
17 000…255 Intensity green segment 3, 0 % to 100%
18 000…255 Intensity blue segment 3, 0 % to 100%
19 000…255 Intensity white segment 3, 0 % to 100%
20 000…255 Zoom, narrow to wide
21 000…099 Static position of the rotatable lens unit (0 to 60 °)
100…133 Pulsating eect of the rotatable lens unit from small to wide deection
134…194 Clockwise rotation, decreasing speed
195…255 Counter-clockwise rotation, increasing speed
22 000…005 No function
006…235 Colour macros 1 to 46
236…245 Colour change, increasing speed
246…255 Colour change with fading, increasing speed
Operating
23 000…009 No function
010…255 Automatic zoom program, decreasing speed
24 000…007 No function
008…032 Pan-Tilt auto programme 1
033…058 Pan-Tilt auto programme 2
059…084 Pan-Tilt auto programme 3
085…110 Pan-Tilt auto programme 4
111…136 Pan-Tilt auto programme 5
137…162 Pan-Tilt auto programme 6
163…188 Pan-Tilt auto programme 7
189…214 Pan-Tilt auto programme 8
215…240 Pan-Tilt auto programme 9
241…255 Sound control Pan and Tilt
25 000…189 No function
190…210 Reset, if the value is transmitted for at least 10 seconds
211…255 No function
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Operating
7.9 Colour macros
Colour macro Colour mixture
R/G/B/W
1 255/0/0/0 24 50/0/255/0
2 255/15/0/0 25 95/0/255/0
3 255/35/0/ 0 26 130/0/255/0
4 255/70/0/0 27 190/0/255/0
5 255/125/0/0 28 225/0/255/0
6 255/170/0/0 29 255/0/255/0
7 255/210/0/0 30 255/0/220/0
8 255/255/0/0 31 255/0/170/0
9 200/255/0/0 32 255/0/95/0
10 160/255/0/0 33 255/0/70/0
11 110/255/0/0 34 0/0/40/0
12 70/255/0/0 35 255/0/20/0
13 0/255/0/0 36 255/0/7/0
14 0/255/10/0 37 0/0/0/255
Colour macro Colour mixture
R/G/B/W
15 0/255/25/0 38 255/0/0/255
16 0/255/45/0 39 125/0/0/255
17 0/255/70/0 40 0/255/0/255
18 0/255/120/0 41 0/120/0/255
19 0/255/255/0 42 0/0/255/255
20 0/180/255/0 43 0/0/100/255
21 0/70/255/0 44 0/0/50/255
22 0/0/255/0 45 198/145/15/0
23 20/0/255/0 46 198/145/17/255
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8 Technical specications
Light source 6 × RGBW 4-in-1 LED, 40 W
Optical properties Beam angle 4°…60°, adjustable via motorised
Rotation angle (pan), max. 540°
Inclination angle (tilt), max. 220°
Control protocols DMX512
Control DMX
Number of DMX channels 13, 25
Input connections Voltage supply Lockable input socket (Power
Technical specications
zoom
Light output 16,000 lux @ 5m (4°)
Buttons and display
twist)
DMX control XLR chassis plug, 3-pin
XLR chassis plug, 5-pin
Output connections Voltage supply Lockable output socket (Power
Twist) for powering further
devices
DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin
XLR chassis socket, 5-pin
Power consumption 280 W
Operating supply voltage
Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 4 A, 250 V, fast-
Protection class IP20
Dimensions (W × H × D) 303 mm × 425 mm × 188 mm
Weight 11 kg
Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C
Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing
100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz
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Technical specications
Further information
Illuminant type LED
Light output 240 W
Colour mixture RGBW
Motorized focus No
Motorized zoom Yes
Static gobos No
Rotating gobos No
Iris No
Prism No
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9 Plug and connection assignment
Plug and connection assignment
Introduction
DMX connections
DMX connections
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 ts 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 oers 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 suit‐
able XLR plug.
Pin Conguration
1 Ground, shielding
2 Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’)
3 Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’)
A ve-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a ve-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input.
The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling.
Pin Assignment
1 Ground (shielding)
2 Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’)
3 Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’)
4 unused / second connection (DMX–)
5 unused / second connection (DMX+)
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Troubleshooting
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 ampliers.
In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation.
We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting:
Symptom Remedy
The unit does not work, no
light, the fan does not run
No response to the DMX con‐
troller
If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service
Center. You can nd the contact information at www.thomann.de.
Check the mains power connection and the main
fuse.
1. The DMX indicator should light up. If it doesn't,
check DMX connectors and cables for proper con‐
nection.
2. If the DMX indicator lights up but with no
response, check the address settings and DMX
polarity.
3. Try using another DMX controller.
4. Check whether the DMX cables lie near or adja‐
cent to high voltage cables, which could cause
damage or interference with a DMX interface cir‐
cuit.
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11 Cleaning
Cleaning
Optical lenses
Fan grids
Clean the optical lenses, that are accessible from the outside, regularly in order to
optimize the light output. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating envi‐
ronment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation
of dirt on the optics of the device.
n Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner (item no. 280122).
n Always dry the parts carefully.
The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc.
on a regular basis. Before cleaning, switch o the device and disconnect mains-oper‐
ated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive
cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth.
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Protecting the environment
12 Protecting the environment
Disposal of the packaging material
For the transport and protective 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.
Disposal of your old device
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 rm 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.
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