LaserDerby LED effect user manual
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 11.02.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Table of contents 8 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 47 9 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 48 10 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 50 11 Protecting the environment.
General information 1 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 reference. 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.
General information 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.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ .
General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. 3. Switch off the device. 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.
General information 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.
General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – dangerous optical radiation. Warning – suspended load. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended for use as an electronic lighting effect by means of LED technology and for the projection of laser light effects. The device is designed for professional use only 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.
Safety instructions Laser safety basics It is based on DIN EN 60825-1: 2015. The corresponding accident prevention regulation of the professional association in Germany is DGUV V11. This device uses a class-3R laser. It is equipped with a safety key and a connection for an external safety switch. Always remove the safety key when the device is not attended by a trained operator. As an operator you are responsible for the safety of all persons present.
Safety instructions 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. 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.
Safety instructions WARNING! Risk of epileptic shock Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons should avoid looking at strobe lights. 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.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Fire hazard due to exceedance of the maximum current The device can power other devices of identical construction. The current consumption of all other devices connected in series must not exceed the values indicated in the technical specifications. Otherwise you risk injuries and irreparable damages to the device. Only connect so many identical devices that the maximum current consumption is not exceeded.
Features 3 Features The device features a unique combination of laser and LED effects.
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. 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.
Installation Safety switch (emergency stop) Connect the external safety switch (not supplied) to the provided connection socket on the device. If you press the external switch, the laser beam will be switched off immediately. Observe the safety instructions of the switch manufacturer and the regulations for the intended use.
Installation Minimum height In order to meet the limits for maximum irradiation (MZB limit value for the non-hazardous irradiation of the eye or the skin with a laser), the device must be installed at a height of at least 2.7 m according to the DGUV V11 valid in Germany.
Installation DANGER! Follow the instructions in the chapter titled "Safety Instructions" in the user manual. To avoid laser emission, remove the safety key before you start to install the device. WARNING! Stray laser radiation Inadequately secured additional components may cause stray laser radiation. Make sure that all additional components are adequately secured.
Installation NOTICE! Risk of overheating The distance between the light output and the illuminated surface must be more than 2.0 m (78.7 in). Always ensure sufficient ventilation. The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).
Installation Inserting the battery into the remote control Press the lock of the battery holder to the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder like a drawer. Insert the battery. The battery is correct if the positive pole points to the housing base of the remote control. Slide the battery holder back into the remote until it clicks into place. When shipping, the battery is already installed in the remote and protected against discharge by a transparent plastic foil.
Installation NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period. NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls ö # $ ( % ' & LED effect 24
Connections and controls 1 Display and control buttons: [MENU] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened submenu. [ENTER] Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. [UP] Increases the displayed value by one. [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one. [DMX] The LED indicates that a signal is present at the DMX input. [SOUND] The LED lights up when the built-in microphone for the sound control detects a signal.
Connections and controls [AUTO] The LED lights up when an automatic show is running. [SLAVE] The LED indicates that the device is in ‘Slave’ mode. [MIC] Microphone for sound control [SENSITIVITY MIN/MAX] Controller for the sensitivity of the built-in microphone 2 [LOCK] Safety key switch: switches the laser output on or off. 3 [REMOTE] Connection for optional remote safety switch (emergency stop). An adapter for safety switches equipped with phone jacks is included in the delivery.
Connections and controls 5 [DMX IN] DMX input 6 [POWER] Plug for mains cable with fuse holder [POWER OUTPUT] IEC chassis socket for the power supply of further devices 7 Safety cable eyelet.
Connections and controls Remote control < 6 7 AUTO MUSIC ON/OFF A B C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 -/-- ; 8 Laser Remote LED effect 28 9 :
Connections and controls 21 Main switch, turns the device on and off.
Operating 6 Operating 6.1 Switching the device on / off Switching on Perform the following steps to switch the device on: 1. Verify that all required laser safety precautions have been taken. Make sure that there is no one in the reach of the laser beam. 2. Connect an external safety switch to the [REMOTE] connection (e.g. an emergency stop button) or another equivalent device with protection function. 3. Insert the safety key into the lock. 4.
Operating Turning off Perform the following steps to switch the device off: 1. Turn the safety key to the ‘OFF’ position to turn the laser beam off and remove the key. Keep the safety key under control. 2. Disconnect the device from the mains. 6.2 Main menu Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to select one of the following menu items: ‘Aut’ , ‘Sou’ , ‘CoL’ , ‘dNH’ , ‘SLA’ or ‘SYS’ . Press [ENTER] to open the selected menu.
Operating Menu Auto In this menu, you can select an automatic show that optionally controls the laser, the derby effect LEDs or a combination of both. Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to select the menu item ‘Aut’ and confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a show. To confirm and to set the programme speed, press [ENTER]. With [UP] and [DOWN] you can select a value between ‘S.01’ (slow) and ‘S.99’ (fast). Confirm with [ENTER].
Operating Menu sound In this menu, you can select an automatic show that optionally controls the laser, the derby effect LEDs or a combination of both. Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to select the menu item ‘Sou’ and confirm with [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a show and confirm with [ENTER]. Use the [SENSITIVITY MIN/MAX] control to set the sensitivity of the built-in microphone.
Operating Menu colour In this menu you can adjust the colour of the LEDs for the derby effect. In addition, a strobo‐ scope effect can be activated for these LEDs. Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to select the menu item ‘CoL’ and confirm with [ENTER]. Change the currently displayed parameter with [UP] and [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER]. To return to the main menu without making changes, press [MENU].
Operating Operating mode DMX In this mode the device is controlled via a DMX controller. Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to select the menu item ‘dNH’ and confirm with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘d001’ ; press [ENTER]. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a DMX mode: 2channel ( ‘2Ch’ ) or 8-channel ( ‘8Ch’ ) and confirm with [ENTER]. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address).
Operating Operating mode SLAVE In this mode, the device exactly follows the operation of the master that it is connected to. Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to select the menu item ‘SLA’ and confirm with [ENTER]. The display shows ‘SLAV’ , the unit is now in Slave mode. When the display flashes, no master is connected. To return to the main menu without making changes, or to change back to an active operating mode, press [MENU].
Operating Menu system In this menu, you can adjust various device settings. Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press repeatedly [MENU] or [UP] and [DOWN] to select the ‘SYS’ menu and confirm with [ENTER]. Change the currently displayed parameter with [UP] and [DOWN] and confirm with [ENTER]. To return to the main menu without making changes, press [MENU]. Parameter Meaning Value range ‘LEdS’ Automatic display blackout ON, OFF ‘tESt’ Starts a self-test.
Operating 6.3 Menu overview Aut Sou CoL dNH Aut1 SouP r000 2Ch SLA SYS SLAV LEdS d001 S.01 on d511 oFF r255 d001 S.99 Aut2 Aut3 Soub SouL G000 8Ch G255 F.00 b000 F.
Operating 6.4 Functions in 2-channel DMX mode Channel Value 1 Selecting a preprogrammed automatic show 2 Function 0…5 Blackout 6…90 Derby effect and laser show 91…173 Derby effect 174…255 Laser show 0…250 Progress speed of the selected show, slow to fast 251…255 Sound control for the selected show.
Operating 6.5 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode Channel Value 1 Selecting an operating mode or a preprogrammed automatic show 2 3 Function 0…5 No automatic show, settings via channels 2 to 8 6…90 Derby effect and laser show 91…173 Derby effect 174…255 Laser show 0…250 Progress speed of the selected show, slow to fast 251…255 Sound control for the selected show.
Operating Channel Value Function 36…50 Blue 51…65 White 66…80 Red + green 81…95 Red + blue 96…110 Red + white 111…125 Green + blue 126…140 Green + white 141…155 Blue + white 156…170 Red + green + blue 171…185 Red + green + white 186…200 Green + blue + white 201…215 Red + green + blue + white 216…230 Automatic colour change (4 colours) LaserDerby 41
Operating Channel 4 5 6 Value Function 231…255 Automatic colour change (7 colours) Strobe effect (derby LEDs) 0…5 Strobe effect off 6…255 Strobe effect, increasing speed Motor (derby LEDs) 0…5 Without function 6…127 Fixed, adjustable position 128…255 Rotation speed Laser 0…5 Laser off (blackout) 6…47 Red 48…89 Green 90…131 Red + green LED effect 42
Operating Channel 7 8 Value Function 132…172 Red + green strobe effect, if channel 7= 6…255 173…214 Green + red strobe effect, if channel 7= 6…255 215…255 Green strobe effect + red, if channel 7= 6…255 Strobe effect (laser) 0…5 No strobe effect 6…250 Strobe effect, increasing speed 251…255 Sound-controlled strobe effect Rotation of laser projection axis 0 No rotation 1…127 Clockwise rotation, speed increasing 128 No rotation 129…255 Counter-clockwise rotation, speed increasing Lase
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Laser medium Red: 650 nm (typical) Green: 532 nm (typical) Laser power Red: 100 mW Green: 50 mW 140 mm 169 mm Laser classification acc.
Technical specifications Number of DMX channels 2 or 8 Power consumption 25 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V Battery remote control Lithium-ions button cell CR2025, 3 V Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow Degree of protection IP20 Mounting options Hanging, standing Dimensions (W × H × D) 220 mm × 140 mm × 169 mm Weight 1.
Technical specifications Further information Similar construction Combination device DMX control yes Master/Slave yes Remote control included Sound control yes Display yes LED effect 46
Plug and connection assignments 8 Plug and connection assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting 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. In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light 1. Check the mains connection and the main fuse. 2. Check the safety key switch. 3. Check the external safety switch (e.g., emergency stop button). No response to the DMX controller 1. If the display shows a flashing number, for example ‘001’, no DMX signal is being received. Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection. 2.
Cleaning 10 Cleaning DANGER! Laser radiation To avoid laser emission, remove the safety key before you start to clean the device. Optical lenses 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 environment: 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.
Cleaning Fan grids The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐ ular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated 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.
Protecting the environment 11 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial 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.
Protecting the environment 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 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.
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