ACME FLASHDOT Instruction Manual

CONTENTS

1. Safety Instructions ................................................................................................. 2

2. Technical Specifications.......................................................................................... 4

3. Control Panel ......................................................................................................... 5

4.How To Set The Unit............................................................................................... 6

4.1 Main Function .................................................................................................. 6

4.2 Home Position Adjustment............................................................................... 7

5.Control By Universal DMX Controller....................................................................13

5.1 DMX512 Connection ...................................................................................... 13

5.2 Address Setting .............................................................................................. 14

5.3 DMX512 Configuration................................................................................... 14

6. Error Information ..................................................................................................25

7. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................25

8. Fixture Cleaning ....................................................................................................25

1. Safety Instructions

WARNING

Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that

they also receive this instruction manual.

Important:

Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer will

not accept liability for any resulting defects or problems.

Unpack and check carefully that there is no transportation damage before using the unit.

This product is for indoor use only.

DO install and operate by qualified operator.

DO NOT allow children to operate the fixture.

Use safety chain when fixing the unit. Handle the unit by carrying its base instead of head only.

The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from adjacent

surfaces.

Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked, otherwise the unit will be overheated.

Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of power supply match the power

requirements of the unit.

It’s important to ground the yellow/green conductor to earth in order to avoid electric shock.

Minimum ambient temperature TA: 0℃. Maximum ambient temperature TA: 40℃.

DO NOT connect the device to any dimmer pack.

Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating to avoid fire

hazard.

Examine the power wires carefully; replace them immediately if there is any damage.

Unit’s surface temperature may reach up to 75℃. DO NOT touch the housing bare-handed

during its operation.

Avoid any inflammable liquids, water or metal objects entering the unit. Once it happens, cut

off the mains power immediately.

DO NOT operate in dirty or dusty environment, do clean fixtures regularly.

Please read the instruction carefully which includes important information about

the installation, usage and maintenance.

DO NOT touch any wire during operation as there might be a hazard of electric shock.

Avoid power wires together twist other cables.

The minimum distance between light output and the illuminated surface must be more than

0.5 meters.

In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.

Never turn on and off the unit time after time.

The housing, the lenses, or the ultraviolet filter must be replaced if they are visibly damaged.

DO NOT open the unit as there are no user serviceable parts inside.

Never try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to

damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center if

needed.

Disconnect the mains power if the fixture is has not been used for a long time.

DO use the original packing materials before transporting it again.

DO NOT look directly at the light while the bulb is on.

DO NOT start on the unit without bulb enclosure or when housing is damaged.

Installation:

The fixture should be mounted via its Omega Quick Release Clamp bracket. Always ensure that the

unit is firmly fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating and make sure that the structure

to which you are attaching the unit is secure and is able to support a weight of 10 times of the

fixtures weight. Always use a safety cable that can hold 12 times of the weight of the fixture when

installing.

The equipment must be installed by professionals. It must be installed in a place where is out of the

reach of people and no one can pass by or under it.

2. Technical Specifications

Power Voltage:

AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz

Power Consumption:

315W

Light Source:

Colored Light：672*0.3W RGB

White Light：112*3W CW

Beam Angle:

116°

Dimmer/Shutter:

Smooth dimming from 0-100%; outstanding strobe effect with variable

speed Control:

DMX Channel: 6CH/13CH/18CH/36CH/112CH/16/32/64 Channels

Protocols: DMX512, RDM

Firmware Upgrade via DMX link

Construction:

Display: OLED

Data In/Out: 3-pin (5-pin XLR is optional)

Power In/Out: Power Connector in/out

Protection Rating: IP20

Features:

32 x RGB led zones can be controlled

individually

16 x CW led zones can be controlled

individually

Outstanding mixing color effect

Outstanding strobe effect with variable speed

Smooth dimming from 0-100%

Double mounting brackets design and the

adjustable angle reaches 180 degrees in both

direction

Dimension/Weight:

39.4"x3.3"x4.1"in, 8.8lbs

Photometrics Diagram:

3. Control Panel

POWERCON Version:

1. DISPLAY:To show the various menus and the selected function

2. Button:

To enter into move backward or leave the menu

To go backward to move up in the menu

DOWN

To go forward to move down in the menu

ENTER

To perform the desired functions

3. POWER IN(POWERCON Version):

To connect to supply power

4. POWER OUT(POWERCON Version):

To connect to the next fixture

5. DMX IN:

DMX512 link, use 3-pin XLR cable to link the unit and DMX controller (5-pin XLR is optional)

6. DMX OUT:

DMX 512 operation, use 3-pin XLR cable to link the next units (5-pin XLR is optional)

4.How To Set The Unit

4.1 Main Function

Turn on the unit, press the MENU button into menu mode, and press the UP/DOWN button until

the required function is shown on the monitor. Select the function by the ENTER button. Use the

UP/DOWN button to choose the submenu, press the ENTER button to store and automatically

return to the last menu. Press the MENU button or let the unit idle One Minute to exit menu mode.

The main functions are shown below:

Fixture Errors

Reset Error Log

RDM UID xxxxxx

DMX Settings

Main Menu

DMX Address

DMX Channel Mode

No DMX Status

BlackOut

Hold

Manual

Fixture Settings

Dimmer Curve

Dimmer Speed

White Balance

Linear

Square law

Inv SQ law

S Curve

Fast

Smooth

Red1

Green1

Blue1

Display Settings

Display Invert

Temperature Unit

Language

Yes

English

Chinese

Fixture Test

Auto Test

Manual Mode

Fixture Information

Fixture Use Hour

LED Use Hour

Temperature

Fan State

Firmware Version

Error Logs

Total LED Hour

LED On Hour

LED Hours Reset

Yes

Special Functions Factory Restore No

Yes

Passsword=050

Red2

Green2

Blue2

Invert PixelOrder

DISABLE

ENABLE

1-475(38CH)

1-500(13CH)

1-507(6CH)

1-387(112CH)

1-495(18CH)

1-496(16CH)

1-480(32CH)

1-448(64CH)

38CH

13CH

6CH

112CH

18CH

16CH

32CH

64CH

DMX Settings

To select DMX Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select

DMX Address, DMX Channel Mode, No DMX Status or View DMX Value.

DMX Address

To select DMX Address,press the ENTER button toconfirm. Usethe UP/DOWN button to adjust the

address from 001to 507/387,press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to

the last menu or let the unit idle One Minute to exit menu mode.

DMX Channel Mode

To select DMX Channel Mode,press the ENTER button toconfirm. Use the UP/DOWN button

to select 6CH/13CH/18/38CH/112CH/16CH/32CH/64CH,press the ENTER button to store. Press

theMENU button back tothe last menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

No DMX Status

To select No DMX Status, press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to select

BlackOut(fixture blacks out if DMX signal stops) , Hold(fixture continues to obey the last command

it received Via DMX if DMX signal stops)or Manual((When DMX signal is disconnected, the device

runs in manual mode), press the ENTER button to store. Press the MENU button back to the last

menu or let the unit idle 30 seconds to exit menu mode.

Fixture Settings

To select Fixture Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm, use the UP/DOWN button to select

Dimmer Curve,Dimmes Speed orWhite Balance.

Dimming curve

To select Dimming Curve and press the ENTER button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN button to

select linear, square rate, inverse square rate or S curve. After selecting the desired mode, press the

ENTER button to set and save. Press the MENU button to return, or wait one minute to return to the

main menu.

Linearity: As the DMX value increases, the increase in light intensity tends to be linear

Square Rate: when the light intensity is controlled at a low value, the lines are finer, and at high

values, the lines are thicker; inverse square rate: when the light intensity is controlled at a low value,

the lines are thicker, and when the light intensity is controlled at a high value, the lines are thinner;

S-Curve: The line is finer when the light intensity is controlled at low and high values, and the line is

thicker at the middle value.

Dimming Speed

To select Dimming speed and press the ENTER button to confirm. The current mode will be

displayed on the display. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select: fast or smooth, press the ENTER

button to save. Press the MENUbutton to return to the previous menu or wait one minute to

automatically exit the menu mode.

White Balance:

To select White Balance,press the ENTER button to confirm, the current mode will be displayed on

the display, and use theUP/DOWN buttons to select: Red1,Green1,Blue1，Red2, Green2, Blue2,

and press the ENTER button to save. Press the MENU button to return to theprevious menu

orwait one minute to automatically exit the menu mode.

Display Settings

Enter the MENU mode, To select Display Settings, press the ENTER button to confirm, and use

UP/DOWN to select: Display Inversion, Temperature unit, Display Warning or Device Language.

Invert PixelOrder:

To select Invert PixelOrder,press the ENTER button to confirm, the current mode will be displayed

on the display, and use theUP/DOWN buttons to select:DISABLE and ENABLE, press the ENTER

button to save. Press the MENU button to go back to the previous MENU or wait 30 seconds to

automatically exit MENU mode.

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