Varytec SuperClam RGB User Manual

Manual

LED SuperClam RGB

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Table of contents

1. Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................ 3

1.1. Instructions for a safe and efficient operation .......................................................................... 3

1.2. Further safety instructions ....................................................................................................... 4

1.3. Designated use ........................................................................................................................ 4

1.4. Overhead installation ............................................................................................................... 5

2. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 7

3. Connections ..................................................................................................................................... 7

3.1. Electrical connections .............................................................................................................. 7

3.2. DMX connections .................................................................................................................... 7

3.3. DMX connection with terminator.............................................................................................. 7

4. Control .............................................................................................................................................. 8

4.1. Structure of the Menu .............................................................................................................. 8

5. DMX chart ........................................................................................................................................ 9

5.1. DMX-Mode 1 (6 channels) ....................................................................................................... 9

5.2. DMX-Mode 2 (25 channels) ..................................................................................................... 9

5.3. DMX-Mode 3 (63 channels) ................................................................................................... 10

6. Technical data ................................................................................................................................ 12

1. Safety instructions

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This Device is suitable for indoor use only.

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All modifications will void the warranty.

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Repairs have to be carried out by skilled personnel only.

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Only use fuses of the same type and original parts as spare parts.

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Protect the Unit from rain and humidity to avoid fire and electric shocks.

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Make sure to unplug the power supply before opening the housing.

1.1.

Instructions for a safe and efficient operation

Please read careful through this manual before the first start

A

ll persons which are entrusted with installation, start

device have to:

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Show a corresponding competence.

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Follow the lines of this manual.

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Face this manual as part of the product.

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Keep this manual over the lifet

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Pass this manual to new owners of the device.

Be careful with heat and extreme temperature

Only use the device in a place where no extreme temperatures will occur.

Do not keep it in a temperature bellow 32°F (0°C), or exceeding 104°F (

Avoid exposing it to direct rays of the sun or near a heating appliance.

You have to attend that with an ambient temperature von 40°C it is not allowed that the relative

humidity exceeds 50%.

Keep away from humidity, water and dust

Do not place it i

n a location with high humidity or lots of dust.

Containers with liquid should not be placed on or near the device.

Avoid placing it on un-

stable location

Select a level and stable location to avoid vibration.

Do not use chemicals or volatile liquids for

Use a clean dry cloth to wipe off the dust.

dirt. Before cleaning the device,

make sure you disconnect the power

If out of work, contact sales agency soon

If any troubles occurs,

remove the power plug immediately, and contact with an engineer for repairing,

do not open the cabinet by yourself, it might result in a danger of electric shock.

Take care with the power cable

Never pull the power cable to remove the plug from the recepta

Make sure that it isn’t possible to squeeze or damage the power cable with sharp edges. Assure

yourself with regular checks that there are no damages to the power cable or the device itself.

When not using the device f

or an extended period of time, be sure to disconnect the plug from the

receptacle.

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-up.

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up, operation, maintenance and repair of this

ime of the product.

40°C).

cleaning

Metal

Parts can be cleaned with a wet soft cloth for stubborn

plug.

cle, be sure to hold the plug itself.

IMPORTANT:

Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer will not

accept liability for any resulting defects or problems. Make

by qualified personnel. All electrical and mechanical connections have to be carried out according to

the European safety standards.

1.2.

Further safety instructions

IMPORTANT!

Handle with the dangerous electric

With this voltage there is the danger to get a life

After taken the device from a cold room to a warm room, it is not allowed to activate the device. It is

possible that thereby emerged condensed water damag

it reached ambient temperature.

Make sure that the voltage which it is connected to does not exceed the specified values.

Don’t switch the device in short time intervals (e.g. in second cycle) on or off.

Ke

ep away children and laymen off the device.

Health risk!

Don’t look directly into the light source. At certain circumstances it is

possible that some people get epileptic seizures. This is especially true for

individuals whose epilepsy was determined by

1.3. Designated use

This device was developed for professional use on stages, in discos, theatres etc. The device is only

approved for a connection up to 230V 50/60 Hz AC voltage.

Regular breaks during operation increase the lifetime of your device.

Avoid vibrations or any form of forceful impact during the installation, the start

device.

Make sure that the device is not exposed excessive heat, humidity or dust at the place of installation.

Take care that no cables are lying a

a third party.

It is not allowed to operate or store the device in an environment in which spray water, rain, humidity

or fog is expected. Humidity or very high atmospheric humidity could red

and could cause deathly electric shocks. If you use fog devices the device may not be exposed to a

direct smoke jet. There has to be a safety distance of at least 0.5m between this device and the fog

machine. Make sure that

the saturation of the fog has to enable a visibility of at least 10m.

Do not operate the device during thunderstorms. Surge voltages could destroy the device. Unplug the

device from the power supply during thunderstorms.

For installation the use of the mo

Surrounding objects or surfaces should not be in contact with the device.

Make sure that during the installation and removal of the device the area below the place of

installation is basically cordoned off. This also applies

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sure the electrical connection is carried out

voltages carefully.

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threatening electric shock.

es the device. Do not activate the device until

a doctor.

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up or Operation of the

round. You would endanger your own safety and also the safety of

uce the isolation of the device

unting bracket is obligatory.

to implementation of service.

The device has to be protected by a suitable safety cord.

Make yourself familiar with the functions of the device before start

should not handle the device. The most cause of functional disorder is inappropriate handling.

Use the original packing or designated accessory for tran

For reasons of safety unauthorized changes are forbidden.

A usage of the device which differs from usages which are described in this manual can cause

damages of the device. In that case the warranty expires. Additional you should

differed usage is related with dangers and can cause e.g. an electrical short, fire, electric shock or

crash.

1.4.

Overhead installation

Danger of life!

You have to observe the regulations of BGV C1 (formerly VBG 70) and

EN60598-2-

17. If

they have to be adhered, too. Therefore i

skilled personnel only.

The suspension devices have to be build and measured so they can withstand the tenfold of the

paylo

ad for one hour without suffering a permanent detrimental deformation.

Basically installation has to be done by using a second separate suspension. This can be e.g. a

suitable net. The second suspension must be designed and attached so no part of the insta

fall down in case of failure.

During construction, reconstruction and deconstruction unnecessary stay in the range of moving

areas, on lightning bridges, under elevated work stations or any other danger zones is forbidden.

The operator is obli

ged to following safety

• Before the first start-

up or after critical changes before restarting it has to be checked by an

expert.

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Review in the frame of the inspection test at least all four years by an expert. .

• Review

by a qualified person at least once a year.

How to carry out the overhead installation:

If possible you should install the device out of areas where people are able to stay.

IMPORTANT!

Overhead installation requires a high level of experience. This includ

calculating the payload, used installation material and safety inspections of the used material and the

projector whereas the required experience is not limited to this. Do not try to carry out installation

yourself under any circumstances

inappropriate installation can lead to injuries and/or damaged properties.

It is not allowed to install the device in the grip area of people.

If the device may hang from the ceiling or from high beams, the use of truss systems is mandatory.

The device may not be installed so it can swing freely in the room.

Please note: Crashing down items can cause serious injuries! Do not install the projecto

the safety of a possible installation form!

Mount the device with the mounting

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up. People without the experience

sport to avoid damages.

notice that every

there are more regulations for the area of designated use

nstallations are to carry out by

-related and mechanical facilities:

if you are not qualified. Contact a qualified installer. An

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bracket to your trussing system using an appropriate clamp.

llation can

es knowledge of

r, if you doubt

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During overhead installation the device must be always secured by a safety rope which is designed to
hold the twelvefold weight of the device. Only safety ropes with chain link elements may be used.
Hang up the safety rope in the designated hole attached to the device or in the mounting bracket.
Direct the rope over the truss or an appropriate fastening point. Hang up the end in the fastening
element and tie up the locking nut.

The maximum drop exceed must not exceed 20cm.

A safety rope once exposed to failing load or damaged may not be used furthermore.
Adjust the desired inclination angle via the mounting bracket and tighten the screw.

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2. Introduction

Thank you for buying the LED SuperClam RGB. It is a powerful device.

For a successful installation and operation, please read this manual carefully.

3. Connections

3.1. Electrical connections

If you wish to change the power supply settings, see the chapter Appendix. Connect the fixture to the
mains with the enclosed power cable and plug. The earth has to be connected.

Cable (EU) Cable (US) Pin International

Brown Black Live L
Light blue White Neutral N
Yellow/Green Green Earth

3.2. DMX connections

To make a DMX512 connection go ahead like it is described in the picture. Make sure that you use
shielded cable. 3-pin or 5-pin XLR cables are suitable.
If you use a controller with 5-pin DMX output, you need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter.

3.3. DMX connection with terminator

Where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or the equipment is operated in an electrically noisy
environment like a disco for installations, we recommend using a DMX terminator. This prevents
corruption of the digital control signal by electrical noise. The DMX terminator is an XLR connector
with a 120 Ω resistor between pins 2 and 3, which is then plugged into the XLR output socket of the
last device in the series. Please look to the bottom drawings.

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4. Control

Press MODE to jump between main Menu settings.
Press FUNC to jump between submenu settings.
Press UP/DOWN to change the values of the Point in the menu.

4.1.

Structure of the Menu

DMX

DMX Mode 6 CH, 25CH, 63CH 6, 25 or 63 Channel Mode

Address 001 – 512 DMX Start-address

Auto

Au 01 – 13 Change the auto program
Ad 00 – 15 Speed of the auto program

Sound

S0 01 – 13 Change the sound program
SL 00 – 05 sensitivity of the sound program

RGB

(manual)

R 0 – 100 Red (0 – 100%)
G 0 – 100 Green (0 – 100%)
B 0 – 100 Blue (0 – 100%)

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5. DMX chart

5.1. DMX-Mode 1 (6 channels)

channel

function

from

to

function

1 Auto Program

0 47 no function
48 63 Program 1
64 79 Program 2
80 95 Program 3
96 111 Program 4

112 127 Program 5
128 143 Program 6
144 159 Program 7
160 175 Program 8
176 191 Program 9
192 207 Program 10
208 223 Program 11
224 239 Program 12

240 255 All Auto programs in loop
2 Speed Auto 0 255 Fast to slow
3 Red 0 255 Master-intensity red LED’s 0-100%
4 Green 0 255 Master-intensity green LED’s 0-100%
5 Blue 0 255 Master-intensity blue LED’s 0-100%
6 Shutter 0 255 Slow to fast

5.2. DMX-Mode 2 (25 channels)

channel

function

from

to

function

1 Auto Program

0 47 no function
48 63 Program 1
64 79 Program 2
80 95 Program 3
96 111 Program 4

112 127 Program 5
128 143 Program 6
144 159 Program 7
160 175 Program 8
176 191 Program 9

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channel

function

from

to

function

192 207 Program 10
208 223 Program 11
224 239 Program 12

240 255 All Auto programs in loop
2 Speed Auto 0 255 Fast to slow
3 Red 0 255 Master-intensity red LED’s 0-100%
4 Green 0 255 Master-intensity green LED’s 0-100%
5 Blue 0 255 Master-intensity blue LED’s 0-100%
6 Shutter 0 255 Slow to fast
7 LED 1 1 255 Brightness LED 1 0-100%
8 LED 2 1 255 Brightness LED 2 0-100%

… …
25 LED 19 1 255 Brightness LED 19 0-100%

5.3. DMX-Mode 3 (63 channels)

channel

function

from

to

function

1 Auto Program

0 47 no function
48 63 Program 1
64 79 Program 2
80 95 Program 3
96 111 Program 4

112 127 Program 5
128 143 Program 6
144 159 Program 7
160 175 Program 8
176 191 Program 9
192 207 Program 10
208 223 Program 11
224 239 Program 12

240 255 All Auto programs in loop
2 Speed Auto 0 255 Fast to slow
3 Red 0 255 Master-intensity red LED’s 0-100%
4 Green 0 255 Master-intensity green LED’s 0-100%
5 Blue 0 255 Master-intensity blue LED’s 0-100%
6 Shutter 0 255 Slow to fast

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channel

function

from

to

function

7

LED 1

0 255 Red 0-100%
8 0 255 Green 0-100%
9 0 255 Blue 0-100%

10

LED 2

0 255 Red 0-100%

11 0 255 Green 0-100%
12 0 255 Blue 0-100%
… …
61

LED 19

0 255 Red 0-100%

62 0 255 Green 0-100%
63 0 255 Blue 0-100%

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6. Technical data

Power

Voltage 110-240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption max. 185 W

L

ight source

Lamp Type LED 3in1
Color spectrum RGB
quantity/Power 19x9 W

Optic

Beam angle 4°

Connectors

XLR In/Out 3Pin
Power In/Out P-Con blue/white

Control

Sound-to-Light 13 programs
Automatic 13 programs
DMX512 63,25,6 channels

Hardware

Use Indoor
Measurements (L/B/H) 930x280x135mm
Weight 9,5 kg

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Importer:

B & K Braun GmbH

Industriestraße 2

D-76307 Karlsbad

www.bkbraun.com

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