User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ...........................................................................................................3 What Is Included ......................................................................................................................... 3 Unpacking Instructions ................................................................................................................ 3 Claims ...............................................................................
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is Included Unpacking Instructions Claims Text Conventions Symbols • • Intimidator™ Spot 100 IRC Hanging Bracket with Mounting Hardware • • • Power Cord Warranty Card Quick Reference Guide Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.
Product at a Glance Use on Dimmer Outdoor Use Sound-Activated DMX Master/Slave Safety Notes Auto Programs Auto-ranging Power Supply Replaceable Fuse User-Serviceable P P P x These notes include important information about the mounting, usage, and maintenance of this product; read before using the product. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Page 4 of 20 x x P P P Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
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Dimensions 11.6 in 295 mm 7.8 in 198 mm Page 6 of 20 5.
3. SETUP AC Power The Intimidator™ Spot 100 IRC has an auto-ranging power supply and it can work with an input voltage range of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the product’s power requirements (circuit breaker, power outlet, and wiring), use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product’s back panel, or refer to the product’s specifications chart. The listed current rating indicates the product’s average current draw under normal conditions.
Mounting Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes. Orientation The Intimidator™ Spot 100 IRC may be mounted in any position; however, make sure adequate ventilation is provided around the product. Rigging • Before deciding on a location, always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and programming.
4. OPERATION Control Panel Operation To access the control panel functions, use the four buttons located underneath the display.
Configuration (DMX) Starting Address Set the product in DMX mode to control with a DMX controller. 1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. 2. Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the DMX controller to the DMX input socket on the product. When selecting a starting DMX address, always consider the number of DMX channels the selected DMX mode uses. If you choose a starting address that is too high, you could restrict the access to some of the product’s channels.
DMX Channel Modes, Assignments, and Values 11-Channel Channel Function 1 2 3 4 5 Pan Tilt Fine Pan Fine Tilt Speed 6 Color Wheel Value Setting 000 ó 000 ó 000 ó 000 ó 000 ó 000 ó 016 ó 032 ó 048 ó 064 ó 080 ó 096 ó 112 ó 128 ó 192 ó 255 255 255 255 255 015 031 047 063 079 095 111 127 191 255 0 to 540° 0 to 270° Fine control of panning Fine control of tilting Pan/Tilt speed (fast to slow) White Blue Yellow Pink Green Orange Light blue Orange red Color cycling rainbow with increasing speed Reverse
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Configuration (Standalone) Set the product in one of the standalone modes to control without a DMX controller. 1. Connect the product to a suitable power outlet. Never connect a product that is operating in any standalone mode (Static, Automatic, or Sound-Active) to a DMX string connected to a DMX controller. Products in standalone mode may transmit DMX signals that could interfere with the DMX signals from the controller. Sound-Active Mode To enable the Sound-Active mode, do the following: 1.
NSti Operating Mode (cont.) To turn the LED on or off: 1. Select LEd and press . 2. Use or to select on or oFF. 3. Press . For dimmer control: 1. Select diMM and press . 2. Use or to select 000—255 (0—100%). 3. Press . To set the shutter speed: 1. Select SHut and press . 2. Use or to select 0—20 (0—20 Hz). 3. Press . To select the gobo: 1. Select Gobo and press . 2. Use or to select 0—09. 3. Press .
IRC Operation Note: Make sure to point the IRC directly at the receiver.
Manual Pan/Tilt Operation To select whether you want the Intimidator™ Spot 100 IRC to operate with normal panning or inverted panning, do the following: 1. Press repeatedly until PAn (normal) or rPAn (inverted) shows on the display. 2. Use or to select the desired pan operation. 3. Press . To select whether you want the Intimidator™ Spot 100 IRC to operate with normal tilting or inverted tilting, do the following: 1. 2. 3.
Master/Slave Mode The Master/Slave mode allows a single Intimidator™ Spot 100 IRC unit (the “master”) to control the actions of one or more Intimidator™ Spot 100 IRC units (the “slaves”) without the need of a DMX controller. The master unit will be set to operate in either Automatic or Sound-Active mode, while the slave units will be set to operate in Slave mode. Once set and connected, the slave units will operate in unison with the master unit. Configure the units as indicated below. Slave units: 1.
5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Product Maintenance Dust build-up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduction of the light source’s life and mechanical wear. To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, clean the product at least twice a month. However, usage and environmental conditions contribute to increased cleaning frequency. To clean the product, follow the instructions below: • Unplug the product from power.
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 7.8 in (198 mm) 5.8 in (148 mm) 11.6 in (295 mm) 6.6 lb (3 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal) 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging Parameter 120 V, 60 Hz 230 V, 50 Hz 51 W Consumption 48 W Operating current 0.4 A 0.
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