SHOWTEC 43121 User manual

Controller for LED Colorline

ORDERCODE 43121

Congratulations!

You have bought a great, innovative product from Showtec.

The Showtec ColorLine Controller 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.

For more information: iwant@showtec.info

You can get some of the best quality, best priced products on the market from Showtec.

So next time, turn to Showtec for more great lighting equipment.

Always get the best -- with Showtec !

Thank you!

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

Showtec

Showtec ColorLine Controller™ Product Guide

Warning.................................................................................…...……………..…………………………….………………..

Safety-instructions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Operating Determinations.…………………………………………………………………………………………............

Rigging.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………............

Return Procedure……………………………………………………………………………..............................................

Claims…………………………………………………………………………….................................................................

Description...............................................................................…...………………………………………….……………….

Features and Overview ………………………………...….……………….………….……….……….…………………..

Colorline Series………………………………………………..…...….……………….…………………...….………………….

Mounting the ColorLine Series…………………………………..…...….……………….…………………...….…………….

Connection of the Colorline Series……………………………………………………………………...….………………….

Accessories………………………………………………...….……………….………….……….……….………………….

LUX Values………………………………………………...….……………….………….……….……….…………………...

Installation...............................................................................…...…………………………………….……………………..

Set Up and Operation.....................................................................……..…………………………….…………………….

DMX-controllable………..………………………………………………………………………..….………….……………

DMX-serial Data Link………………………………………………………………………..….………….………………….

Master/Slave Data Link………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Function Overview………………………………………………………………………..….………….………………………..

Main Menu Options……...……………………..……………………………………..……………………………………...

DMX addressing………...……………………………………..…………………………………….…….……….…...........

Stand-alone Manual Color Mixing…………………………………………...……………..……………………………..

Master / Slave…………..……………………………………………………...………………………………………………

Auto Chase Mode…………..……………………………………………………...…………………………………………

DMX Operation RGB and RGBW……………………………………………...……………………………………………

MENU FUNCTIONS…………..……………………………………………………...………………………………………….

RGB……..……………………………………………………...…………………………………………………………..

- DFN1 Mode…….………………………………………………...…………………………………………………

- DFN2 Mode…………..…………………………………………...…………………………………………………

- DFN3 Mode…………..…………………………………………...…………………………………………………

RGBW……..……………………………………………………...………………………………………………………..

- DFN4 Mode…….………………………………………………...…………………………………………………

- DFN5 Mode…………..…………………………………………...…………………………………………………

- DFN6 Mode…………..…………………………………………...…………………………………………………

DMX Channels RGB……..……………………………………………………...………………………………………

- DMX Basic (3 Channels)..……………………………………...………………………………………..………..

- DMX Standard (4 Channels)…………………………………...………………………………………………..

- DMX Full Function (7 Channels)…….………………………...………………………………………………...

DMX Channels RGBW……..……………………………………………………...……………………………………

- DMX Basic (4 Channels)..……………………………………...…………………………………………………

- DMX Standard (5 Channels)…………………………………...………………………………………………..

- DMX Full Function (8 Channels)…….………………………...…………………………………………………

Maintenance...................................................................................………..………….…….……………………..………..

Replacing the Fuse........................................................................…………………….………………………………..

Troubleshooting............................................................................………………….………………….…………………..…

No Response to DMX……………………............................................………………….………………………………..

Product Specifications.................................................................……………….…….…………………………………….

2

WARNING

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. In the event that a fixture must be

returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.

Your shipment includes:

• Showtec Controller for LED Colorline with 1,6m powercable

• 2x connector for DMX control

• 4x connectioncable 5m.

• User manual

LED Expected Lifespan

LEDs gradually decline in brightness over time. HEAT is the dominant factor that leads to the acceleration

of this decline. Packaged in clusters, LEDs exhibit higher operating temperatures than in ideal or singular

optimum conditions. For this reason when all color LEDs are used at their fullest intensity, life of the LEDs is

significantly reduced. It is estimated that a viable lifespan of 40,000 to 50,000 hours will be achieved

under normal operational conditions. If improving on this lifespan expectancy is of a higher priority, place

care in providing for lower operational temperatures. This may include climatic-environmental and the

reduction of overall projection intensity.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to:

- be qualified

- follow the instructions of this manual

Before your initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should

there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the device.

To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to

follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.

Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the device are not subject to

warranty.

This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified technicians only.

CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.

With a dangerous voltage you can suffer

a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires!

CAUTION!

Keep this device away from rain and moisture!

Unplug mains lead before opening the housing!

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP!

3

IMPORTANT:

The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-

observance 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.

 Never look directly into the light source.

 Never leave any cables lying around.

 Do not open the device and do not modify the device.

 Do not connect this device to a dimmerpack.

 Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals, as this would reduce the system’s life.

 Only use device indoor, avoid contact with water or other liquids.

 Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases.

 Always disconnect power from the mains, when device is not used or before cleaning! Only

handle the power-cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord.

 Make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust.

 Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged. Check the device and the power-

cord from time to time.

 If device is dropped or struck, disconnect mains power supply immediately. Have a qualified

engineer inspect for safety before operating.

 If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do

not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave

the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.

 If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely

(preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service.

 For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only.

 Repairs, servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician.

 WARRANTY: Till one year after date of purchase.

OPERATING DETERMINATIONS

If this device is operated in any other way, than the one described in this manual, the product may suffer

damages and the warranty becomes void.

Any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, lamp explosion, crash

etc.

You endanger your own safety and the safety of others!

CAUTION ! EYEDAMAGES !.

Avoid looking directly into the light source.

(meant especially for epileptics) !

4

Rigging

Please follow the European and national guidelines concerning rigging, trussing and all other

safety issues.

Do not attempt the installation yourself !

Always let the installation be carried out by an authorized dealer !

Procedure:

 If a ColorLine is lowered from the ceiling or high joists, professional trussing systems have to be

used.

 Mount the ColorLine to the trussing system.

 The ColorLine must never be fixed swinging freely in the room.

 The installation must always be secured with a safety attachment, e.g. an appropriate safety net

or safety-cable.

 When rigging, derigging or servicing the ColorLine, always make sure, that the area below the

installation place is blocked and staying in the area is forbidden.

Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property !

Connection with the mains

Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug.

Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place.

International

EU Cable

UK Cable

US Cable

L

BROWN

RED

YELLOW/COPPER

FASE

N

BLUE

BLACK

SILVER

NUL

YELLOW/GREEN

GREEN

EARTH

Make sure that the device is always connected properly to the earth!

5

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.

Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the

return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the

customer’s responsibility. Highlite reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace

product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe method to use.

Note: If you are given an RMA number, please include the following information on a piece of paper

inside the box:

1) Your name

2) Your address

3) Your phone number

4) A brief description of the symptoms

Claims

The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short-

comings and/or visible defects, or perform this check after our announcement that the goods are at their

disposal. Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be

reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise.

It is the customer's responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is

damaged due to shipping. Transportation damage has to be reported to us within one day after receipt

of the delivery.

Any return shipment has to be made post-paid at all times. Return shipments must be accompanied with

a letter defining the reason for return shipment. Non-prepaid return shipments will be refused, unless

otherwise agreed in writing.

Complaints against us must be made known in writing or by fax within 10 working days after receipt of the

invoice. After this period complaints will not be handled anymore.

Complaints will only then be considered if the client has so far complied with all parts of the agreement,

regardless of the agreement of which the obligation is resulting.

6

Description of the device

Features

The ColorLine Controller is designed for the more demanding user:

• Standalone

• DMX-512

• Power consumption: max. 300 Watt

• Stand-alone Operation: Master/Slave Mode

Manual Color mixing

Manual chases with adjustable speed and fade

9 chases

• Standard 4 channels and full function 7 channel DMX control

• Easy to use in each deco application

• Compact design housing

• Included in the box: 1x Controller for LED ColorLine

4X 5m connection cable

1x 3-pin input terminal connector

1x 3-pin output terminal connector

Overview

Fig. 1

1) DMX Input 8) Up

2) DMX Output 9) Down

3) 6-pin Terminal 10) Digital Display

4) Fuse 6,3A 250V 11) Power LED

5) Powercable 12) DMX LED

6) Mode 13) Master LED

7) Enter

7

Colorline Series

LED ColorLine 150+ (43110) LED ColorBoard 300+ (43112)

20 LEDs (5 Red, 5 Green, 5 Blue, 5 White) 144 LEDs (36 Red, 36 Green, 36 Blue, 36 White)

LED ColorLine 300+ (43111) LED ColorDot 50+ (43113)

36 LEDs (9 Red, 9 Green, 9 Blue, 9 White) 20 LEDs (5 Red, 5 Green, 5 Blue, 5 White)

Accessories

Mountingstrip for ColorLine (43130) Connection Cable for ColorLine

43135 5 cm

43136 30 cm

43137 1m

LUX Values

ColorLine150+ 58 LUX @ 0.5m

ColorLine 300 + 100 LUX @ 0.5m

ColorDot 50 + 60 LUX @ 0.5m

ColorBoard 300+ 405 LUX @ 0.5m

8

Mounting the ColorLine Series

ColorLine 150+/300+ (43110/43111)

Optional mounting bracket (43130) is required for installation. Place the mounting bracket on the desired

surface and drill some holes. Use screws to fix the bracket to the surface and simply slide the ColorLine

150+/300+ into the mounting bracket.

ColorBoard 300+ (43112)

Determine the desired mounting surface, place the included plastic spacers under the ColorBoard 300+.

Then use 4 screws to fasten the ColorBoard 300+ onto the surface through spacer.

ColorDot 50+ (43113)

Determine the desired mounting surface, place the included plastic spacers under the ColorDot 50+.

Then use 2 screws to mount the ColorDot 50+ onto the surface through spacer.

Controller for LED ColorLine (43121)

Screw the 4 included screws through the installation holes located on each corner of the ColorLine.

All screws must be securely fastened. You can either mount it on a wall or a floor. Before attaching the

device, make sure that the installation surface can hold a minimum point load of 10 times the device’s

weight.

Wall Mount Floor Mount

9

Connection of the Colorline Series

Warning !!! Each controller can drive a maximum of 4,032 LEDs.

Exceeding this number will damage the main controller board and LED board, then the

warranty will become void.

Colorline 150+ (43110) ColorBoard 300 (43112)

Maximum: 156X 43110 Maximum: 28X 43112

Colorline 300+ (43111) ColorDot 50 (43113)

Maximum: 80X 43111 Maximum: 156X 43113

Installation

Remove all packing materials from the LED ColorLine Controller. Check that all foam and plastic padding

is removed. Connect all cables.

Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly.

Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing.

Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.

10

Set Up and Operation

Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode.

Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification

voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa.

You can operate this device as: 1. DMX-controllable

2. DMX-serial Data Link

3. Master/Slave Data Link

DMX-controllable

Link the units as shown below, 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.

Supply electric power: Plug electric mains power cords into each unit's IEC socket, then plug the other

end of the mains power cord into proper electric power supply sockets, starting with the first unit.

Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly.

DMX-serial Data Link

Master/Slave Data Link

11

Function Overview

DMX Addressing

Manual Color mixing

Master / Slave

Chase Modes

DMX Modes

12

Main Menu Options

Auto DMX address

Manual Color mixing

Master / Slave

Chase Modes

DMX Modes

DMX addressing

1. Press the MODE button to scroll through the menu, until the display shows .

2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the DMX address from - .

Stand-alone Manual Color Mixing

Make color adjustment manually using the MODE button. You can control red, green, blue, cyan,

magenta, yellow, white.

1. Press the MODE button to scroll through the menu, until the display shows .

2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select or .

3. If is selected, use the ENTER button to scroll through the submenu, then use the UP/DOWN

buttons to make adjustments.

Gradual adjustment Red from 0 – 100%

Gradual adjustment Green from 0 – 100%

Gradual adjustment Blue from 0 – 100%

If is selected, use the ENTER button to scroll through the submenu, then use the UP/DOWN buttons

to make adjustments

Preset gradual adjustment Red from 0 – 100%

Preset gradual adjustment Green from 0 – 100%

Preset gradual adjustment Blue from 0 – 100%

Preset gradual adjustment Green+Blue from 0 – 100%

Preset gradual adjustment Red+Blue from 0 – 100%

Preset gradual adjustment Red+Green from 0 – 100%

Preset gradual adjustment Red+Green+Blue+White from 0 – 100%

Master / Slave

Use mode button to find master/slave menu . Use up/down button to select (master) or

(slave).

13

Auto Chase Mode

1. Press the MODE button to scroll through the menu, until the display shows .

2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the Chase from to .

3. Use the ENTER button to select or in the submenu.

4. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to set Fade and Speed values .

Select Chase from 1 – 9

Gradual adjustment Chase Fade Time from 0 – 100%

Gradual adjustment Chase Speed from 0 – 255.

DMX Operation RGB and RGBW

The controller has 4 terminals to connect with the color module, each output can be controlled by

channel mode 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

1. Press the MODE button to scroll through the menu, until the display shows .

2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the DMX address from , , , , or

3. If is selected, use the ENTER button to go to , then use the UP/DOWN buttons to select

, or

4. If is selected, use the ENTER button to go to , then use the UP/DOWN buttons to select

, or

5. If is selected, use the ENTER button to go to , then use the UP/DOWN buttons to select

, or

6. If is selected, use the ENTER button to go to , then use the UP/DOWN buttons to select

, or

7. If is selected, use the ENTER button to go to , then use the UP/DOWN buttons to select

, or

8. If is selected, use the ENTER button to go to , then use the UP/DOWN buttons to select

, or

RGB RGBW

14

MENU FUNCTIONS RGB

MODE

3 channel mode

DMX channel function: CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue. [output 1-4]

6 channel mode, control two set of two outputs.

DMX channel function: CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue. [output 1 & 2]

CH4 Red, CH5 Green, CH6 Blue. [output 3 & 4]

12 channel mode, control four outputs individually.

DMX channel function: CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue. [output 1]

CH4 Red, CH5 Green, CH6 Blue, [output 2]

CH7 Red, CH8 Green, CH9 Blue [output 3]

CH10 Red, CH11 Green, CH12 Blue. [output 4]

MODE

4 channel mode

DMX channel function: CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue. [output 1-4]

CH4 Dimmer/Strobe.

7 channel mode, control two set of two outputs.

DMX channel function: CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue. [output 1 & 2]

CH4 Red, CH5 Green, CH6 Blue. [output 3 & 4]

CH7 Dimmer/Strobe.

13 channel mode, control four outputs individually.

DMX channel function: CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue. [output 1]

CH4 Red, CH5 Green, CH6 Blue, [output 2]

CH7 Red, CH8 Green, CH9 Blue [output 3]

CH10 Red, CH11 Green, CH12 Blue. [output 4]

CH13 Dimmer/Strobe.

MODE

7 channel mode

DMX channel function: CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue. [output 1-4]

CH4 Dimmer/Strobe, CH5 Chase, CH6 Speed, CH7 Fade.

10 channel mode, control two set of two outputs.

DMX channel function: CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue. [output 1 & 2]

CH4 Red, CH5 Green, CH6 Blue [output 3 & 4]

CH7 Dimmer/Strobe, CH8 Chase, CH9 Speed, CH10 Fade.

16 channel mode, control four outputs individually.

DMX channel function: CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue. [output 1]

CH4 Red, CH5 Green, CH6 Blue, [output 2]

CH7 Red, CH8 Green, CH9 Blue [output 3]

CH10 Red, CH11 Green, CH12 Blue. [output 4]

CH13 Dimmer/Strobe, CH14 Chase, CH15 Speed, CH16 Fade.

15

MENU FUNCTIONS RGBW

MODE

4 channel mode

DMX channel function : CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue, CH4 White. [output 1-4]

8 channel mode, control two set of two outputs.

DMX channel function : CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue, CH4 White, [output 1 & 2]

CH5 Red, CH6 Green, CH7 Blue, CH8 White. [output 3 & 4]

16 channel mode, control four outputs individually.

DMX channel function : CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue, CH4 White, [output 1]

CH5 Red, CH6 Green, CH7 Blue, CH8 White, [output 2]

CH9 Red, CH10 Green, CH11 Blue, CH12 White, [output 3]

CH13 Red, CH14 Green, CH15 Blue, CH16 White. [output 4]

MODE

5 channel mode

DMX channel function : CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue, CH4 White, [output 1-4]

CH5 Dimmer/Strobe.

9 channel mode, control two set of two outputs.

DMX channel function : CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue, CH4 White, [output 1 & 2]

CH5 Red, CH6 Green, CH7 Blue, CH8 White, [output 3 & 4]

CH9 Dimmer/Strobe.

17 channel mode, control four outputs individually.

DMX channel function : CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue, CH4 White, [output 1]

CH5 Red, CH6 Green, CH7 Blue, CH8 White, [output 2]

CH9 Red, CH10 Green, CH11 Blue, CH12 White, [output 3]

CH13 Red, CH14 Green, CH15 Blue, CH16 White, [output 4]

CH17 Dimmer/Strobe.

MODE

8 channel mode

DMX channel function : CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue, CH4 White, [output 1-4]

CH5 Dimmer/Strobe, CH6 Chase, CH7 Speed, CH8 Fade.

12 channel mode, control two set of two outputs.

DMX channel function : CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue, CH4 White, [output 1 & 2]

CH5 Red, CH6 Green, CH7 Blue, CH8 White, [output 3 & 4]

CH9 Dimmer/Strobe, CH10 Chase, CH11 Speed, CH12 Fade.

20 channel mode, control four outputs individually.

DMX channel function : CH1 Red, CH2 Green, CH3 Blue, CH4 White, [output 1]

CH5 Red, CH6 Green, CH7 Blue, CH8 White, [output 2]

CH9 Red, CH10 Green, CH11 Blue, CH12 White, [output 3]

CH13 Red, CH14 Green, CH15 Blue, CH16 White, [output 4]

CH17 Dimmer/Strobe, CH18 Chase, CH19 Speed, CH20 Fade.

16

DMX Channels RGB

DMX Basic (3 Channels)

Channel 1 – Red

0-255

Gradual adjustment Red from 0 – 100%

Channel 2 – Green

0-255

Gradual adjustment Green from 0 – 100%

Channel 3 – Blue

0-255

Gradual adjustment Blue from 0 – 100%

DMX Standard (4 Channels)

Channel 1 – Red

0-255

Gradual adjustment Red from 0 – 100%

Channel 2 – Green

0-255

Gradual adjustment Green from 0 – 100%

Channel 3 – Blue

0-255

Gradual adjustment Blue from 0 – 100%

Channel 4 – Dimmer / Strobe

0-159

Dimmer; Gradual adjustment Blue from 0 – 100%

160-255

Strobe effect, from slow to fast (0-10 flashes/sec.)

DMX Full Function (7 Channels)

Channel 1 – Red

0-255

Gradual adjustment Red from 0 – 100%

Channel 2 – Green

0-255

Gradual adjustment Green from 0 – 100%

Channel 3 – Blue

0-255

Gradual adjustment Blue from 0 – 100%

Channel 4 – Dimmer / Strobe

0-159

Dimmer; Gradual adjustment Blue from 0 – 100%

160-255

Strobe effect, from slow to fast (0-10 flashes/sec.)

Channel 5 – Chase

0-29

Chase 1

30-59

Chase 2

60-89

Chase 3

90-119

Chase 4

120-149

Chase 5

150-179

Chase 6

180-209

Chase 7

210-239

Chase 8

240-255

Chase 9

Channel 6 – Speed

0-255

Gradual adjustment from 0 – 100%

Channel 7 – Fade Time

0-255

Gradual Fade adjustment from 0 – 100%

17

DMX Channels RGBW

DMX Basic (4 Channels)

Channel 1 – Red

0-255

Gradual adjustment Red from 0 – 100%

Channel 2 – Green

0-255

Gradual adjustment Green from 0 – 100%

Channel 3 – Blue

0-255

Gradual adjustment Blue from 0 – 100%

Channel 4 – White

0-255

Gradual adjustment White from 0 – 100%

DMX Standard (5 Channels)

Channel 1 – Red

0-255

Gradual adjustment Red from 0 – 100%

Channel 2 – Green

0-255

Gradual adjustment Green from 0 – 100%

Channel 3 – Blue

0-255

Gradual adjustment Blue from 0 – 100%

Channel 4 – White

0-255

Gradual adjustment White from 0 – 100%

Channel 5 – Dimmer / Strobe

0-159

Dimmer; Gradual adjustment Blue from 0 – 100%

160-255

Strobe effect, from slow to fast (0-10 flashes/sec.)

DMX Full Function (8 Channels)

Channel 1 – Red

0-255

Gradual adjustment Red from 0 – 100%

Channel 2 – Green

0-255

Gradual adjustment Green from 0 – 100%

Channel 3 – Blue

0-255

Gradual adjustment Blue from 0 – 100%

Channel 4 – White

0-255

Gradual adjustment White from 0 – 100%

Channel 5 – Dimmer / Strobe

0-159

Dimmer; Gradual adjustment Blue from 0 – 100%

160-255

Strobe effect, from slow to fast (0-10 flashes/sec.)

Channel 6 – Chase

0-29

Chase 1

30-59

Chase 2

60-89

Chase 3

90-119

Chase 4

120-149

Chase 5

18

150-179

Chase 6

180-209

Chase 7

210-239

Chase 8

240-255

Chase 9

Channel 7 – Speed

0-255

Gradual adjustment from 0 – 100%

Channel 8 – Fade Time

0-255

Gradual Fade adjustment from 0 – 100%

Maintenance

The Showtec ColorLine Controller requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit

clean. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse

in liquid. Do not use alcohol or solvents.

Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the DMX and audio connections

with a damp cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying

electric power.

Replacing a Fuse

Power surges, short-circuit or inappropriate electrical power supply may cause a fuse to burn out. If the

fuse burns out, the product will not function whatsoever. If this happens, follow the directions below to do

so.

1. Unplug the unit from electric power source.

2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot in the fuse cover. Turn the screwdriver to the left, at the same time

gently push a bit (Turn and Push). The fuse will come out.

3. Remove the used fuse. If brown or unclear, it is burned out.

4. Insert the replacement fuse into the holder where the old fuse was. Reinsert the fuse cover. Be sure to

use a fuse of the same type and specification. See the product specification label for details.

Troubleshooting

This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems. If a problem occurs, carry out the steps

below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit operates properly, do not carry out following

steps.

If the light effect does not operate properly, refer servicing to a technician.

Response: Suspect tree potential problem areas: the power supply, the fuse.

1. Power supply. Check that the unit is plugged into an appropriate power supply.

2. The LEDs. Return the Dynamic LED to your Showtec dealer.

3. The fuse. Replace the fuse. See page 18 for replacing the fuse.

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.

Page is loading ...

SHOWTEC 43121 User manual

SHOWTEC 43121 User manual

Related papers

Other documents