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FR
NL
DU
ES
PT
EN - DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE
Dispose of the unit and used batteries in an environment friendly manner
according to your country regulations.
FR - DÉCLASSER L’APPAREIL
Débarrassez-vous de l’appareil et des piles usagées de manière écologique
Conformément aux dispositions légales de votre pays.
NL - VERWIJDEREN VAN HET APPARAAT
Verwijder het toestel en de gebruikte batterijen op een milieuvriendelijke
manier conform de in uw land geldende voorschriften.
DU - ENTSORGUNG DES GERÄTS
Entsorgen Sie das Gerät und die Batterien auf umweltfreundliche Art und
Weise gemäß den Vorschriften Ihres Landes.
ES - DESHACERSE DEL APARATO
Reciclar el aparato y pilas usadas de forma ecologica conforme a las
disposiciones legales de su pais.
PT - COMO DESFAZER-SE DA UNIDADE
Tente reciclar a unidade e as pilhas usadas respeitando o ambiente e em
conformidade com as normas vigentes no seu país.
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JB SYSTEMS
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1/48 LED BALL OUTDOOR
Thank you for buying this JB Systems
®
product. To take full advantage of all possibilities and for your own
safety, please read theseoperating instructions very carefully beforeyou start using this unit.
FEATURES
This unit is radio-interference suppressed.This product meets the requirements ofthe current European and
national guidelines. Conformityhas been established and therelevant statements and documents have been
deposited by the manufacturer. This device has been designed to produce decorative effect lighting and is
used in light show systems.
Stylish RGB 30cm LED-BALL containing91 high-powerLEDs.
Many applications possible:publicparks, discotheques,DJs, hiring companies,exhibition booths,...
No flicker and very smooth RGB colorchanges thanks to high freq. dimming electronics
Different working modes:
Completely standalone: automatic or beat synchronized color changes (optional CA-8 controller
possible)
Master/slave mode: up to 16 units can be used together for wonderful preprogrammed, music
synchronizedlightshows.(optionalCA-8 controllerpossible)
DMX-controlled (4channels: R, G,B + Dimmer/strobe) by any standard DMX-controller.
Innovativeand extremely quick DMX addressing:
Very easy DMXaddressing ofindividual units using any standardDMX-controller
Extremely fastDMX addressing of several units at once (automatic address calculation)
IP65 waterproof and UV-resistant ABSplastic dome!
Different installation possibilities for maximum flexibility:
Standardchainincluded (cfr. Mirrorballs)
Optional pole mount adapter.
Optional wallmount adapter.
LonglifeLEDtechnology: >50.000 hours!
BEFORE USE
Before you start using this unit, please check if there’s no transportation damage. Should there be any, do
not use the device and consult your dealerfirst.
Important: This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is absolutely necessary
for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual. Any damage caused
by mishandling is not subject to warranty. The dealerwill not accept responsibility for any resulting defects
orproblemscaused by disregarding this user manual.
Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to add this user
manual.
Check thecontents:
Check that the carton contains the following items:
Operatinginstructions
LED BALL unit
Chain
M6 eyebolt
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel only.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use
or the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this
appliance.
Thissymbol means:Read instructions.
To protect the environment, please try to recyclethe packing material as much as possible.
To prevent fireor shock hazard, do notexpose this appliance torain or moisture.
To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when
bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full
performance or may even cause damages.
Don’t placemetal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a foreign
object enters theunit, immediately disconnect the mains power.
Prevent use in dusty environments and cleanthe unit regularly.
Keep the unit away from children.
Inexperienced persons should not operatethis device.
Maximum save ambient temperature is 40°C. Don’t use this unit at higher ambienttemperatures.
Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging
andservicing.
Always unplug the unit when it isnot used for a longertime orduring servicing.
The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only, according to the regulations for
electrical and mechanical safety in your country.
Check that the available voltage is not higher than the one stated on the rear panel of the unit.
The power cord should always be in perfect condition: switch the unit immediately off when the power cord
is squashedor damaged.
Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables!
This fixture must be earthed toin order comply with safety regulations.
Don’t connect the unit to any dimmer pack.
Always use an appropriate and certified safety cable when installing the unit.
In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the cover. Apart from the mains fuse there are no user
serviceablepartsinside.
Never
repair a fuse or bypass the fuse holder.
Always
replace a damaged fuse with a fuse of the same
type and electrical specifications!
In the event of serious operating problems,stop using the fixture and contact your dealer immediately.
The housing and the lenses must be replaced if theyare visibly damaged.
Please use the original packing when thedevice is to be transported.
Due to safety reasons it is prohibited tomake unauthorized modifications tothe unit.
Important:
Never look directlyinto the light source! Don’t use the effectin the presence of persons suffering
from epilepsy.
CAUTION
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3/48 LED BALL OUTDOOR
DESCRIPTION:
1. 30cm plasticdome
2. Plasticbase
3. 3 waterproof cableentryglands
4. 1m metal chain + metal eyebolt(included)
5. Pole mount adapter (optional)
6. Wall mount adapter (optional)
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION + ADDRESSING
Important: The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only,
according to the regulations for electrical and mechanical safety in your country.
Gently unscrew the plastic domefrom the plastic base
and separateboth parts.
Place the plastic dome in a safe place so it won’t be
damaged during the installation.
If the LED BALL is used with one of the optional
adapters, make sure the base is mechanically well
fixed before you start connecting the electrical wires.
Especially when the unit is installed outdoors, you
should use suitable cabling that withstands the
weather conditions in your country (rain, sun, heat,
cold, …)
On the base you will see 3 cable entry glands that
make it possible to make waterproof connections.
Feed the cables from the outside through the cable
entryglands.
Strip the cables and connect them to the
corresponding contacts. Please check the picture to
see the different possibilities:
A. Mains contacts: connect the mains power cable to the N and L contacts (100V~240V 50/60Hz).
Since the complete unit is made of plastic, you won’t find a ground connection. However you can
connect an eventual ground wire to the dummy contact, next to the L contact.
B. DMX input contacts: use the DMX in/out contacts when you want
to control the unit by DMX or if you want to connect several units
together in master/slave mode. In most cases you will have to
connect the 3 contacts to a male XLR cable-connector. The
numbering on the contacts of the unit correspond to the numbering
of the contacts on the XLR-connector.
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C. DMX output contacts: use the DMX in/out contacts when you want to
control the unit by DMX or if you want to connect several units together
in master/slave mode. In most cases you will have to connect the 3
contacts to a female XLR cable-connector. The numbering on the
contacts of the unit corresponds to the numbering of the contacts on the
XLR-connector.
D. CA-8 remote controller: use the CA-8 contacts when you want to use the unit in stand alone and/or
master/slave mode. In most cases you will
have to connect the 3 contacts to a female
stereo 6.3mm JACK cable-connector.
Check the drawing to see how the contacts
must bewired.
Contact 1: jack connectorground.
Contact 2: Tip of the stereo jack.
Contact 3: Ring of the stereojack.
When all cables are well connected, you must tighten the cable entry glands so the cables are fixed and
the unit is waterproof!
Remark: You don’thave to use connectors when the unitis usedina fixed installation.However we strongly
suggest to use XLR & JACK cable connectors when the unit is used in mobile applications. (mobile DJs,
hiringcompanies,…)
Electrical installation for1 standalone unit:
Just install the mains cable (refer to point A)
Remark: You can connect a CA-8 remote controller to the unit if you want to have more control. Refer to
section“D” to learn how to do this.
Electrical installationfor two or more units in master/slave:
Connect 2 to maximum 16 units together using good quality balanced microphone cables (like for
example JB Systems MC-01 cable). Refer to sections “B” and “C” to learn how to connect the units
together. The unit that has no cable connected toits DMX-input will react as “master”, the others are the
slave units.
Make sure that all units are connected to the mains.
Done!
Remark: You can connect a CA-8 remote controller to the master unit if you want to have more control
overthe master/slaveoperation. Refer tosection “D” tolearn how to do this.
Electrical installationfor two or more units in DMX-mode:
The DMX-protocol is a
widely used high speed
signal to control intelligent
light equipment. You need
to “daisy chain” your DMX
controller and all the
connected units with a good
quality balanced cable (ex.
JB Systems ref. MC-01).
Refer to sections “B” and
“C” to learn how to connect
the units together.
To prevent strange behavior of the light effects, due to interferences, you must use
a 90Ω to 120Ω terminator at the end of the chain. Never use Y-splitter cables, this
simply won’t work!
Make sure that all units are connected to the mains.
Each light effect in the chain needs to have its proper starting address so it knows which commands
from the controller it has to decode. In the next section you will learn how to set the DMX addresses.
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How to set theDMXaddresses:
There are 2 ways to set the DMX-address ofthe units.
A. Settingindividual DMX-addresses perprojector:
Make sure the DMXcables of all units are connected.
Connect the first unit to a universal DMX controller.
Connect all units to the mains so they are switched on.
Set all DMX-channels on your DMX-controller to zero
(value 000).
Set the DMX-channel, that you want to assign as DMX-
start address on you projector, to maximum (value 255)
Press the “Auto DMX address” button (F) on the projector
shortly.
If you want to set another projector to the same DMX-
start address, simply press it’s “Auto DMX address”
button (F) and it will receive the same address.
Done!
An example to make things clear:
We will set the DMX start address of a projector to 106:
Connect the projector to the DMX-controller as described above and make sure all is switched
on.
Set all DMX-channels on the controllerto zero (000)
Now set DMX-channel106 to maximum (255)
Press the “AutoDMX address” button (F) on the projector shortly.
Done! Your projector nowhas DMX address 106!
B. Automatic DMX-addressing,startingfrom anygiven start address:
To save a lot of time (imagine the time it takes to set the DIP
switches of 16 units…) you can set the DMXaddresses of all
units in the DMX-chain just by the push of a button. No need
to calculate the starting address of each individual unit, this
will be done for you!
Make sure the DMXcables of all units are connected.
Connect the first unit to a universal DMX controller.
Connect all units to the mains so they are switched on.
Set all DMX-channels on your DMX-controller to zero
(value 000).
Set the DMX-channel, that you want to assign as DMX-
start address on you projector, to maximum (value 255)
Press the “AutoDMX address” button (F) on the first projector in the chain for about 5seconds.
Done! The first projector in the chain will receive the DMX-start address you chose and it will
automatically calculate and program the DMX addresses of all the other units in the DMX-chain!
An example to make things clear:
We want to set the DMX-addresses of 16 units, the DMX start address of the first projector must
be 202:
Connect all projectors to the DMX-controller as described above and make sure all are switched
on.
Set all DMX-channels on the controllerto zero (000)
Now set DMX-channel 202 tomaximum (255)
Press the “AutoDMX address” button (F) on the first projector in the chain forabout 5seconds.
Done! The first projector in the chain will receive DMX-start address 202 and it will
automatically calculate and program the DMX addresses of all the other units in the DMX-chain!
This means that the 2
nd
projector automatically receives address 206, the 3
rd
has address 210,
…, until the16
th
projector who automatically receives start address 262.
You just programmed 16 projectors,this took you about 10seconds!!!
Remark: you can mix the units with other DMX-effects that don’t have the automatic DMX-
addressing option. In that case you still have to set the DMX-addresses of these DMX-effects
manually!
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6/48 LED BALL OUTDOOR
OVERHEAD RIGGING
Important: The installation must be carried out by qualified service personal only. Improper
installation can result in serious injuries and/or damage to property. Overhead rigging requires
extensive experience! Working load limits should be respected, certified installation materials
shouldbe used, the installed device should be inspected regularly for safety.
Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging
andservicing.
The device should be installed out of reach of people and outside areas where persons may walk by or be
seated.
Before rigging make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10times the device’s
weight.
Always use a certified safety cable that can hold 12times the weight of the device when installing the unit.
This secondary safety attachment should be installed in a way that no part of the installation can drop
more than 20cm if the main attachment fails.
The device should be well fixed.
The operator has to make sure that the safety-relating and machine-technical installations are approved by
an expert before using them for the first time. The installations should be inspected every year by a skilled
person to be sure that safety is still optimal.
3 different fixing methods are possible:
Fixed to ceiling or truss (1m chain included)
Wall fixing (optional wall adapter available)
Pole mount (optional adapter for poles up toD=60mm available)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Standalone 1unit:
Just connect the unit to the mains and put on some music. The unit will start working automatically to
the rhythm of the music.
Remark: You canconnect aCA-8 remote controller to the unit if you want tohave more control.
B. Two or more unitsin master/slave setup:
Connect 2 to maximum 16 units together. Refer to the chapter “electrical installation” to learn how to
do this (don’t forget to address all units properly!)
Connect all units to themains and put on some music. The units will start working automatically to the
rhythm of the musicand showthe internal chaseprograms.
Remark: You can connect a CA-8 remote controller to the master unit if you want to have more control
over themaster/slave operation.
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7/48 LED BALL OUTDOOR
C. Connect theoptional CA-8 controller formore control:
The CA-8 controller can only be used in standalone or master/slave mode. Connect the controller to the
CA-8input of the first unit (master). Now you can control all the connected units:
IMPORTANTREMARK:
When you use this LEDPROJECTOR with a CA-8 controller andyou select MANUAL mode
(mode LED = ON), the projector reminds the last settingused with controller, evenafter
disconnecting the controller and/or the mains voltage. If you don’t want this, make sure to
select another working mode (mode LED must blink or off) before you unplug the
controller.
BUTTON ACTIONS
STANDBY Toblackout all the fixtures
FUNCTION
Strobe
1.Synchronousstrobe
in white color
2.The samecolor
chase
3.Differentcolor
strobe
9 Color select
White
Red
Blue
Purple
Orange
Green
Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
Color Chase
1. Thesame color
2. Differentcolor
3. Onelight chase
4. Twolights chase
5. Four lights chase
Color Fade
1. Fastspeed
2.Middlespeed
3. Slowspeed
MODE
Sound 1
(LED OFF)
Manual
(LED ON)
Sound 2
(LED slow blinking)
Auto
(LED fast blinking)
D. Controlled byuniversal DMX-controller:
Connect all units together.
Refer to the chapter “Electrical
installation for two or more units
in DMX-mode” to learn how to
do this (don’t forget to address
all units properly!)
Connect all units to the mains
and turn on the DMX controller.
Since each unit hasits own DMX-
address, you can control them
individually. Remember that each
unit uses 4 DMX-channels as
shown in the DMX chart below:
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8/48 LED BALL OUTDOOR
MAINTENANCE
Make surethe area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during servicing.
Switch off the unit and unplug themains cable.
During inspection the following points should be checked:
All screws used for installing the device and any of its parts should be tightly fastened and may not be
corroded.
Housings, fixations and installations spots (ceiling, truss, suspensions) should be totally free from any
deformation.
When an optical part is visibly damaged due to cracks or deep scratches,it must be replaced.
The mains cables must be in impeccable condition and should be replaced immediately when even a
small problem is detected.
The interiorof the device should be cleaned annually using a vacuum cleaneror air-jet.
The cleaning of internal and external optics must be carried out periodically to optimize light output.
Cleaning frequency dependson the environment in which the fixture operates: damp, smoky or particularly
dirtysurroundings can cause greater accumulation ofdirt on the unit’s optics.
Clean with a soft cloth using normal glasscleaning products.
Always dry the parts carefully.
Clean the external optics at least once every 30 days.
Clean the internal optics at least every 90 days.
Attention: We strongly recommend internalcleaningto be carried out by qualified personnel!
SPECIFICATIONS
Mains Input: AC100V~240V50/60Hz
Fuse: 250V 2A slow blow(20mm glass)
SoundControl: Internal microphone
DMXconnections: 3 contacts numbered 1,2,3for DMXin/output
LEDs: 91 high powerLEDs (R31 + G30 + B30)
Size: seedrawing below
Weight: 1,5kg
Every information is subject to change withoutprior notice
You can download the latest version of this user manual on our website: www.beglec.com
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