Centron LED DMX ORDERCODE 43063
Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec. The Showtec Centron LED DMX brings excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a sophisticated DMX show, this product provides the effect you need. You can rely on Showtec, for more excellent lighting products. We design and manufacture professional light equipment for the entertainment industry. New products are being launched regularly. We work hard to keep you, our customer, satisfied.
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WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials.
IMPORTANT: The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the nonobservance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device. Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution! Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit. Do not open the device and do not modify the device.
OPERATING DETERMINATIONS This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects. The minimum distance between light-output and the illuminated surface must be more than 0,5 meters. The maximum ambient temperature ta = 45°C must never be exceeded. The relative humidity must not exceed 50 % with an ambient temperature of 45° C.
Return Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility. Call Highlite 0031-455667723 or mail aftersales@highlite.nl and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture.
Description of the device Features The Showtec Centron LED DMX is a light effect with high output and great effects. • Power Consumption: 5 Watt • Lightsource: 93 LED's (27 Red, 9 Green, 27 Blue, 12 White, 18 Yellow) • Control: DMX / Music control / Auto Program / Master-slave • DMX Control • Digital Addressing • Music-controlled via built-in microphone • High power LED-effect • Plug & Play • Stand-alone • Linkable • Ideal for low ceilings • Mounting bracket included.
Control Modes One Centron LED (Built-in Programs + Auto Run) 1. Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing. Leave at least 0,5 meter on all sides for air circulation. 2. When the Centron LED is not connected by a DMX-cable, it functions as a stand-alone device. Please see page 12 for more information about the built-in programs. One Centron LED (Sound-control) 1.Plug the end of the electric mains power cord into a proper electric power supply socket. 2. Turn on the music.
Multiple Centron LEDs (DMX Control) 1. Fasten the effect light onto firm trussing Leave at least 1 meter on all sides for air circulation. 2. Always use a safety cable (ordercode 70140 / 70141). 3. Use a 3-p XLR cable to connect the Centron LEDs and other devices. 4. Link the units as shown in (figure 3), Connect a DMX signal cable from the first unit's DMX "out" socket to the second unit's "in" socket. Repeat this process to link the second, third, and fourth units. 5.
Fixture Linking You will need a serial data link to run light shows of one or more fixtures using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two or more fixtures set to a master/slave operating mode. The combined number of channels required by all the fixtures on a serial data link determines the number of fixtures the data link can support. Important: Fixtures on a serial data link must be daisy chained in one single line.
The Centron LED can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in standalone mode. Control Panel Fig. 4 A. LCD Display B. CHOOSE button C. ENTER Button D. Up Button E. Down Button DMX Control Mode The fixtures are individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller. The fixtures respond to the DMX signal from the controller. (When you select the DMX address and save it, the controller will display the saved DMX address the next time.
Menu Overview Built-in Programs Auto Program DMX Address Slave Sound-controlled 11
Main Menu Options Built-in Programs Auto DMX address Slave Sound controlled 1. Built-in Programs 1) Press the MODE button on the device, until the display shows . 2) With this menu you can set the Built-in Program Mode of the Centron LED. You can choose 23 built-in programs , by using the Up / Down buttons. 3) Press Setup to enter the built-in programs Menu. You can choose 4 different sub menus.
3. DMX Mode With this menu you can set the DMX address. 1) Press the MODE button, until the display shows . 2) You can choose 512 different DMX addresses. Use the Up / Down buttons to select the required address from . 3) You can also press the SETUP button to set a different DMX Mode . 5 Channels 4 Channels 4. Slave Mode When the display shows : , the device is a slave device. It will now react the same as its master. 5.
DMX Protocol The Centron LED can be operated with a controller in control mode or without the controller in standalone mode.
DMX Channels ( 4CH) Channel 1 - Programs 0 1-20 21-41 42-62 63-83 84-104 105-125 126-146 147-167 168-188 189-209 210-230 231-251 252-255 No Function Red Green Blue Orange White Red + Green Green + Blue Blue + Orange Orange + White Red + Green + Blue Red + Green + Blue + White Red + Green + Blue + White + Orange Sound-controlled Channel 2 – LED Flash Frequency 0 1-251 252-255 No Function Speed from slow to fast Sensitivity from low to high sensitivity Channel 3 – Motor Running Speed 0-255 Running spe
Maintenance The Showtec Centron LED DMX requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Otherwise, the fixture’s light-output will be significantly reduced. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Wipe lens clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents. Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the connections with a damp cloth.
No Response to DMX Response: Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card malfunction. 1. Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power. Try your DMX control again. 2. Determine whether the controller or light effect is at fault. Does the controller operate properly with other DMX products ? If not, take the controller in for repair. If so, take the DMX cable and the light effect to a qualified technician.
Product Specification Model: Showtec Centron LED DMX Power: 240V-50Hz (CE) Power Consumption: 5 Watt Lightsource: 93 LED's (27 Red, 9 Green, 27 Blue, 12 White, 18 Yellow) Control: DMX / Music control / Auto Program / Master-slave DMX Control Digital Addressing Music-controlled via built-in microphone High power LED-effect Plug & Play Stand-alone Linkable Ideal for low ceilings Mounting bracket included.
