User manual Giga Bar HEX 3 Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED Bar
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 01.06.
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 4 8 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 40 9 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 43 10 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 44 11 Cleaning................................
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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 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 – 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 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 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.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage to lithium-ion batteries through incorrect storage By deep discharge, lithium-ion batteries can be permanently damaged or lose some of their capacity. Before long breaks, charge the batteries to around 50 % of their capacity and then switch off the device. Store the device at room temperature or cooler in an envi‐ ronment as dry as possible. If the batteries are stored for a longer period, recharge them to 50 % every three months.
Features 3 Features Special features of the device: n LED BAR with 3 × RGBAWUV LED, 6-in-1, 12 W each n Mains operation (item no. 472654) or battery operation (item no. 472655) n Operating modes: – Automatic – DMX – Master/Slave – Sound control via built-in microphone n Control via DMX (five different modes), via the supplied infrared remote and via buttons and display on the unit For technological reasons, the light output of LEDs decreases over their lifetime.
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! 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. Mounting options You can install the unit in hanging or standing position. When in use, the device must always be attached to a solid surface or an approved truss. Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit.
Installation Inserting batteries into the remote Push the lock of the battery holder towards the centre of the housing and pull out the battery holder like a drawer. Insert the batteries in the correct polarity according to the marking on the remote. Slide the battery holder back into the remote until it clicks into place. When shipping, the batteries are already installed in the remote and protected against dis‐ charge by a transparent plastic film. Remove the plastic film before initial use.
Installation 4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat‐ teries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec‐ tion. When handled correctly and appropriately lithium batteries pose no risk. Store lithium batteries in a cool, dry place, ideally in the original packaging.
Installation Only use powder extinguishers or other suitable extinguishing agents to extinguish a burning lithium battery.
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 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 22 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.
Connections and controls 6 Connections and controls Front panel ö # $ Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED Bar 23
Connections and controls 1 LED 2 Locking screw for mounting bracket 3 Mounting bracket The infrared sensor for the remote control signals is located beneath the right lens.
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Connections and controls 4 Safety eyelet for fastening the safety cable 5 IEC chassis plug with fuse holder (item no. 472654) 6 Power supply connection socket for charging the battery (item no. 472655) 7 On / off switch (item no. 472655) 8 Display [MODE] Calls up the main menu and exits an opened submenu. [SETUP] Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. [UP] Toggles between the menu items of a menu level, increases the displayed value by one.
Connections and controls Remote control 11 Buttons to select a single basic colour , 12 [+], [–] - Changes the auto or fade programmes, increases or decreases the strobe speed 13 Selection of a mixed colour .
Operating 7 Operating 7.1 Starting the device Connect the device to the power grid. Turn on the power using the main switch. The display shows the current operation mode. 7.2 Operating on the unit Menu control 1. Press [MODE] to open the main menu or to return to the main menu. 2. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired submenu, parameter or value. 3. Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. ð The selected submenu opens up or the selected value is being accepted.
Operating DMX address Use ‘Addr’ to select the start address channel for the DMX address. 1. Press [MODE] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘Addr’ . 2. Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. 3. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired start address from ‘A001’ … ‘A512’ . 4. Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. ð The selected start address is accepted.
Operating 3. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired DMX mode. n n n n n 4. ‘CH 3’ (3 channels) ‘CH 4’ (4 channels) ‘CH 6’ (6 channels) ‘CH 9’ (9 channels) ‘CH 11’ (11 channels) Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. ð The selected setting is accepted. Manual dimmer Use ‘MAnU’ to manually dim the colours. 1. Press [MODE] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘MAnU’ . 2. Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. 3.
Operating Colour selection Use ‘CoLo’ to select one of 32 mixed colours. 1. Press [MODE] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘CoLo’ . 2. Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. 3. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired mixed colour; display shows ‘Co 1…Co 32’ . 4. Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. ð The selected setting is accepted. Operating mode Auto Use ‘AUto’ to select five automatic programmes and set a running speed. 1.
Operating Fade effect Use ‘FAde’ to select five fade effects and set a running speed. 1. Press [MODE] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘FAde’ . 2. Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. 3. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired fade effect; display shows ‘FA-1…FA-5’ . 4. Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. 5. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired running speed; display shows ‘SP01…SP15’ . 6. Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. ð The selected setting is accepted.
Operating Strobe speed Use ‘FLSH’ to select 15 strobe speeds. 1. Press [MODE] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘FLSH’ . 2. Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. 3. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired strobe speed; display shows ‘FL01…FL15’ . 4. Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. ð The selected setting is accepted. Master / slave mode Use ‘SLAV’ to activate or deactivate the Slave mode. 1. Press [MODE] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘SLAV’ . 2.
Operating Battery charge display (only item no. 472655) With ‘bAtt’ you can check the charge status of the battery. 1. Press [MODE] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘bAtt’ . 2. Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. ð The current charge status of the battery is displayed. Remote control With ‘Ir’ you can activate or deactivate the infrared remote control. 1. Press [MODE] and use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the submenu ‘Ir’ . 2. Confirm the selection with [SETUP]. 3.
Operating 7.3 Menu overview Addr Chnd MAnU CoLo AUto FAde SoUn FLSH SLAV bAtt A001 CH 3 red Co 1 SH-1 FA-1 So00 FL01 SL-N A512 CH 4 Gree Co32 SH-5 FA-5 So10 FL15 SL-U CH 6 bLue SP01 SP01 CH 9 Uhte SP15 SP15 CH 11 YeLL Ir 000...
Operating 7.4 Functions in 3-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 %) 7.
Operating 7.6 Functions in 6-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 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) 5 0…255 Intensity amber (0 % to 100 %) 6 0…255 Intensity UV (0 % to 100 %) 7.
Operating Channel Value Function 5 0…255 Intensity amber (0 % to 100 %) 6 0…255 Intensity UV (0 % to 100 %) 7 0…255 Intensity master 8 0…255 Strobe master 9 0…10 No function 11…100 Fade effect, increasing speed 101…200 Colour change, increasing speed 201…255 Sound control 7.
Operating Channel Value Function 4 0…255 Intensity white (0 % to 100 %) 5 0…255 Intensity amber (0 % to 100 %) 6 0…255 Intensity UV (0 % to 100 %) 7 0…255 Intensity master 8 0…255 Strobe master 9 0…10 No function 11…100 Fade effect 101…200 Colour change 201…255 Sound control 10 0…255 Speed or sensitivity, if channel 9 = 11…200 11 0…14 No function 15…255 Colour macros Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED Bar 39
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications Light source 3 × RGBAWUV LED, each 12 W Optical properties Beam angle Control DMX 25° 353 mm Infrared remote control 64 mm Buttons and display on the unit 147 mm Control protocol DMX 512 Number of DMX channels 3, 4, 6, 9, 11 Input connections Voltage supply Item no. 472654: IEC chassis plug C14 Item no.
Technical specifications Operating supply voltage Item no. 472655: Mains adapter (12.6 V , 1,5 A, centre positive) Battery / rechargeable battery (Item no. 472655) Battery type Lithium-ion Charging time approx. 4.5 h Battery remote control Battery type 2 × button cells, LR1130/AG10, 1.5 V Protection class IP20 Mounting options standing, hanging Dimensions (W × H × D) 360 mm × 150 mm × 64 mm Weight Item no. 472654: 1.2 kg Item no. 472655: 1.
Technical specifications Further information Construction LED bar Outdoor capable No Number of LEDs 3 Colour mixture RGBAWUV LED type x-in-1 LEDs individually controllable No Fanless Yes Remote control included Wireless DMX No Housing colour black 42 Giga Bar HEX 3Giga Bar HEX 3 BAT LED Bar
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 In the following we list a few common problems that may occur during operation. We give you some suggestions for easy troubleshooting: Symptom Remedy The unit does not work, no light Check the mains connection. For item no. 472655 check the charge status of the bat‐ tery. Apparently no function despite proper power supply Check if the unit is in DMX mode or in ‘slave’ mode. If so, check the unit in another mode. No response to the DMX con‐ troller 1.
Troubleshooting If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de.
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 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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