User Manual xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W LED Floodlight
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
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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 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’ . 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].
General information 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. 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 – 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. 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 con‐ ditions 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.
Safety instructions 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.
Safety instructions 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. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
Features 3 Features n n n n n Light source: 16 four-colour LEDs, 3 W Control via DMX (5 or 13 channels) as well as buttons and display on the unit Automatic mode Master / Slave mode Sound control For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime. This effect 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.
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. WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that apply in your country.
Installation NOTICE! Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand. 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.
Installation Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.
Starting up 5 Starting up Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. Connections in DMX mode 18 xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W LED Floodlight Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain.
Starting up Connections in master/slave mode When you configure a group of devices in master/slave mode, the first unit will control the other units for an automatic, sound-activated, synchronized show. This function is ideal when you want to start a show immediately. Connect the DMX output of the master device to the DMX input of the first slave device. Then connect the DMX output of the first slave device to the DMX input of the second slave device and so on.
Components and functions 6 Components and functions Rear panel - ö ' ) * + SAFETY EYE xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W MIC DMX In Menu Down Up Enter , #$%& ( 20 xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W LED Floodlight DMX Out Power In 240V/50Hz Fuse F1A/250V -
Components and functions 1 Display 2 [Mode] | activates the main menu, saves changes. 3 [Down] | decreases the displayed value by one. 4 [Up] | increases the displayed value by one. 5 [ENTER] | selects an option of the respective operating mode. 6 Safety cable eyelet 7 [MIC] | microphone for sound control 8 [DMX In] | DMX input 9 [DMX Out] | DMX output 10 [Power In] | IEC chassis plug for power supply with fuse holder 11 Two-piece bracket for hanging or floor setup 12 Locking screws for the brackets.
Operating 7 Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the mains power supply, to start operation. After few seconds the dis‐ play shows, that the unit executes a reset. After that the unit is ready for operation. If it is con‐ figured to operate as Master", an automatic light show begins. According to your previous selection, the display show ‘Master Sound’ , ‘Master Fade’ or ‘Master Color’ . 7.2 Main menu Press [MENU] shortly to activate the main menu and select an operating mode.
Operating DMX address Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘DMX Address’ . Press [ENTER]. Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address). Use the [Up] and [Down] buttons to select a value between 1 and 512. When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to return to the main menu. Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller. The following table shows the highest possible DMX address for the various DMX modes.
Operating Operating mode „Master/Slave“ Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Slave Mode’ . Press [ENTER]. Use the [Up] and [Down] buttons to select ‘Master Mode’ , ‘Slave1 Mode’ or ‘Slave 2 Mode’ . When the display shows the desired value, press [ENTER] to confirm the selection and return to the main menu. In the operating mode „Master/Slave“, the master and the connected devices configured as „Slave 1“ operate synchronously.
Operating LCD background illumination Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Black LCD’ . Press [ENTER]. Use the [Up] and [Down] buttons to select between ‘LCDLight On’ and ‘LCDLight Off’ . When the display shows the desired value press [ENTER] to return to the main menu. White balance For each of the four LED groups you can set separately the composition of the colour white of the primary colours red, green and blue. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘White Balance’ .
Operating Self test Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Auto Test’ . Press [ENTER]. The device now per‐ forms a self test and shows successively the primary colours red, green and blue and then white light. Press [ENTER] to end the self test and return to the main menu. Operating hours display Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Fixture Time’ . Press [ENTER]. The number of operating hours will now appear on the display. Press [MENU] to return to the main menu.
Operating 7.
Operating 7.4 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 1 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) 2 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 3 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 4 0…255 Main control (master dimmer, 0 % to 100 %) 5 0…255 Strobe effect (increasing speed) 7.5 Functions in 13-channel DMX mode In this mode the 16 LEDs are divided into four groups of 4 LEDs each. Each of the channels 1 to 12 controls one basic colour of a group.
Operating Channel Value LEDs Function 3 0…255 4 0…255 5 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 6 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 7 0…255 8 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 9 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 10 0…255 11 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %) 12 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 13 0…255 Main control (master dimmer, 0 % to 100 %) Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %) 5 to 8 9 to 12 13 to 16 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) Intensity red (0 % to 100 %) Inten
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications Light source 16 × 3in1 RGB LED, 3 W each Optical properties Beam angle 30 ° Control DMX Number of DMX channels 5, 13 Input connections Output connections Power supply IEC chassis plug C14 DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power supply IEC chassis socket C13 DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power consumption 60 W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow Degree of protection IP20 Mounting opti
Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Suitable for outdoor use no Colour mixture RGB LED type x-in-1 Fanless yes Remote control not possible Wireless DMX no Housing colour black xBrick Full-Colour 16×3W LED Floodlight 31
Plug and connection assignments 9 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 10 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. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: The device does not work, no light and the fan does not work. 1.
Troubleshooting The device is not responding to DMX controller. 1. Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper connection. 2. Check the DMX address settings and polarity. 3. Try to use another DMX controller. 4. Check to see if the DMX cables run near or even alongside to high voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to DMX interface circuitry. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.
Cleaning 11 Cleaning 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. 280122). n Always dry the parts carefully.
Protecting the environment 12 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial 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.
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