user manual bat.bar 240 rgb

BAT.BAR 240 RGB

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Musikhaus Thomann

Thomann GmbH

Hans-Thomann-Straße 1

96138 Burgebrach

Germany

Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0

E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.thomann.de

16.02.2018, ID: 385471

Table of contents

1 General information................................................................................................................................. 61.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 71.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 81.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 8

2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. 11

3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 18

4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 194.1 Dealing with lithium batteries..................................................................................................... 23

5 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 25

6 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 27

7 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 337.1 Starting the device........................................................................................................................... 337.2 Operating on the unit..................................................................................................................... 337.3 IR remote control............................................................................................................................. 367.4 Menu overview................................................................................................................................. 37

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BAT.BAR 240 RGB 3LED spotlight

7.5 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... 387.6 Functions in 5-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... 387.7 Functions in 8-channel DMX mode........................................................................................... 397.8 Functions in 14-channel DMX mode........................................................................................ 417.9 Functions in 24-channel DMX mode........................................................................................ 437.10 Functions in 26-channel DMX mode...................................................................................... 45

8 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 48

9 Plug and connection assignments.................................................................................................. 50

10 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 51

11 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 54

12 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 55

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4 BAT.BAR 240 RGBLED spotlight

1 General information

This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and followthe safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Makesure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure thatthe buyer also receives this manual.

Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject tochange.

General information


1.1 Further information

On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on thefollowing 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 ofinterest for you quickly.

Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basicsand terms.

Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.

Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service willgladly assist you.

General information


1.2 Notational conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.

Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.

1.3 Symbols and signal words

In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that areused in this manual.

Letterings

General information


Signal word Meaning

DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates animmediate dangerous situation that will result in death orserious 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 seriousinjury if it is not avoided.

NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos-sible dangerous situation that can result in material andenvironmental damage if it is not avoided.

Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – high-voltage.

Warning – suspended load.

General information


Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – danger zone.

General information


2 Safety instructions

This device is intended to be used as an electronic illumination effect using LED technics. Thedevice is designed for professional use and is not suitable for use in households. Use thedevice 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. Noliability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.

This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectualabilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use thisdevice only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.

Intended use

Safety instructions


DANGER!Danger for childrenEnsure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are notwithin reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!

Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) fromthe unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!

Never let children unattended use electrical devices.

DANGER!Electric shock caused by high voltages insideWithin the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Neverremove any covers.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing ordamaged.

Safety

Safety instructions


DANGER!Electric shock caused by short-circuitAlways use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro-tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do socould result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis-tered electrician.

WARNING!Eye damage caused by high light intensityNever look directly into the light source.

WARNING!Risk of epileptic shockStrobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive personsshould avoid looking at strobe lights.

Safety instructions


WARNING!Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injuryIn 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.

NOTICE!Risk of fireDo not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heatsource. Keep the device away from naked flames.

Safety instructions


NOTICE!Operating conditionsThis device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, neverexpose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, andstrong vibrations.

NOTICE!Power supplyBefore connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matchesthe voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residualcurrent circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device andpossibly injure the user.

Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for longperiods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

Safety instructions


NOTICE!Risk of fire due to incorrect polarityIncorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries.

Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.

NOTICE!Possible damage by leaking batteriesLeaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device.

Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.

Safety instructions


NOTICE!Possible damage due to incorrect storageDeep discharge can cause batteries to become permanently damaged or losesome of their capacity.

Before prolonged rest periods, charge the batteries to around 50 % of theircapacity and then switch the equipment off. Store the equipment at a tempera-ture between 10 °C and 32 °C in as dry an environment as possible. Duringextended storage periods, charge the batteries to 50 % approximately every threemonths.

Safety instructions


3 Features

Special features of the device:

n LED configuration: 240 RGB LEDs (10 mm, each 0.6 W)n Stand-alone, master-slave or DMX mode operationn Control via DMX (six different modes), via the supplied infrared remote and via buttons

and display on the unitn Stand-alone operation with static coloursn Sound controln Battery or mains poweredn Rechargeable battery pack and infrared remote control includedn Suitable for use in clubs, bars, theatres, exhibitions, etc., also for mobile use due to battery

operation

Features


4 Installation

Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keepthe equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moistureduring transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging materialsuitable for transport or storage, respectively.

WARNING!Risk of injury caused by falling objectsMake sure that the installation complies with the standards and rules that applyin your country. Always secure the device with a secondary safety attachment,such as a safety cable or a safety chain.

Installation


NOTICE!Risk of overheatingAlways ensure sufficient ventilation.

The ambient temperature must always be below 40 °C (104 °F).

NOTICE!Use of standsWhen mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe andstable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximumpermissible load capacity of the stand.

Installation


NOTICE!Possible data transmission errorsFor 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.

You can install the unit in hanging or standing position. When in use, the device must alwaysbe attached to a solid surface or an approved truss.

Always work from a stable platform whenever installing, moving or servicing the unit. In doingso, the area underneath the unit must be cordoned off.

The safety cable must be threaded through one of the mounting brackets.

Mounting options

Installation


Please note that this device must not be connected to a dimmer.

Push the lock of the battery holder towards the centre of the housing and pull out the batteryholder like a drawer. Insert the batteries in the correct polarity according to the marking on theremote. 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.

Inserting batteries into theremote

Installation


4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries

WARNING!Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injuryIn 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.

Store lithium batteries away from heat sources (e.g. radiators or sunlight). Lithium batteries arehermetically sealed. Never attempt to open a lithium battery.

If the battery housing is damaged small amounts of the electrolyte may leak out. If this shouldhappen, seal the lithium battery in airtight packaging and wipe up the traces of electrolyteusing absorbent paper towels. You must wear protective rubber gloves when doing so. Cleanyour hands and the affected surface thoroughly with cold water.

Installation


Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable lithium batteries. When charging lithium bat-teries you must use a suitable charging device intended for the purpose.

Before disposing of the device remove the lithium batteries. Protect used lithium batteriesagainst potential short circuits, e.g. by covering the poles with adhesive tape.

Only use powder extinguishers or other suitable extinguishing agents to extinguish a burninglithium battery.

Installation


5 Starting up

Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables forall connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.

Starting up


Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMXdevice. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so onto form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chainis terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).

Connections in DMX mode

Starting up


6 Connections and controls

Connections and controls


1 IEC chassis plug for the mains cable with fuse holder

2 [FUSE]

Fuse holder. Should the fuse have blown, disconnect the unit from the power supply and replace the fuse with a newfuse of the same type.

3 [DMX IN]

DMX input.

4 [DMX OUT]

DMX output

5 [POWER]

Main switch. Turns the device on and off in mains operation.

6 Display and function buttons.

[MENU]

Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened submenu.



[UP], [DOWN]

Toggles between the menu items of a menu level, increases or decreases the displayed value by one.

[ENTER]

Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value.

7 [POWER OUT]

IEC chassis socket for the power supply of further devices

8 Battery holder

To unlock, press the two side push buttons and remove the insert. Always ensure that the insert snaps in correctlyduring assembly.

9 Main switch. Turns the device on and off in battery operation.

10 [BATTERY INDICATOR]

Remaining battery capacity display.

n All LEDs light up: Charging is complete, all inserted batteries are fully chargedn LEDs flash from left to right: Charging



Remote control



10 Button to activate the standby mode.

11 [DMX]

Button to switch between DMX and stand-alone mode.

Press twice to select the DMX mode.

12 [SLAVE]

Button to activate the slave mode.

13 [AUTO 1], [AUTO 2], [SPEED]

Buttons to activate automatic mode 1 or 2 and to adjust the programme speed.

14 [UP], [DOWN]

Buttons to switch between programmes and to increase / decrease numeric values.

15 Buttons for colour selection, [R], [G] or [B] for primary colours red, green and blue. Use one of the buttons to turn therespective colour on or off. When the colour appears in the display, you can adjust its intensity with [UP] or [DOWN] inthe range from 0 to 255.



16 [STROBE]

No function.

17 No function.

18 [SOUND 1], [SOUND 2]

Buttons to activate sound-control mode 1 or 2.



7 Operating

7.1 Starting the device

Connect the device to the mains or insert a charged battery.

Turn on the device using one of the main switches. The display shows the current operationmode.

7.2 Operating on the unit

Press [MENU], [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Addr’ . Confirm with [ENTER].

Now you can set the number of the first DMX channel to be used by the device (DMX address).Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a value between 1 and 512 (the display shows ‘A001’ … ‘A512’ ).Confirm with [ENTER].

Make sure that this number matches the configuration of your DMX controller.

DMX address

Operating


Press [MENU], [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Soud’ . Confirm with [ENTER].

Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired mode ‘SoU1’ , ‘Sou2’ or ‘Sou3’ . Confirm with[ENTER].

Now you can adjust the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for sound control. Use [Up] or[Down] to select a value between 0 (low sensitivity) and 9 (high sensitivity), the display shows‘Se0’ … ‘Se9’ .

Press [MENU], [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘CoLo’ . Confirm with [ENTER].

Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select a constant colour in the range of ‘CoL1’ … ‘Col9’ or the optionfor a random colour mix. Confirm with [ENTER]. In menu item ‘Atf’ , use [UP] and [DOWN] toselect the colour whose setting you want to change. Red, green, blue. Adjust the setting asdesired in a range from 0 … 255 (0 % to 100 %) and confirm with [ENTER] to move to the nextcolour in the menu.

Press [MENU], [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Auto’ . Confirm with [ENTER].

Use [UP] and [DOWN] to select the desired mode ‘AUt1’ , ‘AUt2’ or ‘AUt3’ . Confirm with[ENTER]. Now you can adjust the progress speed of the programme between ‘SP 1’ and ‘SP 9’ .

Sound control

Constant colour

Operating mode Auto

Operating


Press [MENU], [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘uer’ . Confirm with [ENTER].The display shows the version number of the currently installed software.

Press [MENU], [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SLAv’ . Confirm with [ENTER].

The display shows ‘SLA’ , the unit is now in Slave mode.

Press [MENU], [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘Chnd’ . Confirm with [ENTER].

With [UP] or [DOWN] you can now select one of the following DMX modes:

n ‘3Ch’ (three channels)n ‘5Ch’ (five channels)n ‘8Ch’ (eight channels)n ‘14Ch’ (14 channels)n ‘24Ch’ (24 channels)n ‘26Ch’ (26 channels)

Confirm the selection with [ENTER].

Device info

Operating mode Slave

DMX mode

Operating


7.3 IR remote control

Press [MENU], [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until the display shows ‘rEno’ . Confirm with [ENTER].

Use [UP] and [DOWN] the option ‘on’ to operate the device via IR remote control, or ‘oFF’ if theremote control is not to be used. Confirm with [ENTER].

Operating


7.4 Menu overview

Operating


7.5 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 %)



1 Function selection

0…7 No automatic, setting the intensity with channels 3…5

8…15 Strobe effect

16…231 Selecting a preprogrammed automatic show

Operating



232…255 Selecting a sound-controlled programme

2 0…255 Speed of the effect selected with channel 1

3 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…7

4 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…7

5 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), if channel 1 = 0…7






Operating






3 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 1…4, if channel 1 = 0…7

4 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 1…4, if channel 1 = 0…7

5 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 1…4, if channel 1 = 0…7




Operating















Operating




1 0…255 Intensity red (0 % to 100 %), segment 1, if channel 1 = 0…7

2 0…255 Intensity green (0 % to 100 %), segment 1, if channel 1 = 0…7

3 0…255 Intensity blue (0 % to 100 %), segment 1, if channel 1 = 0…7









Operating
















Operating


8 Technical specifications

LED configuration: 240 × RGB (80 × red 80 × green, 80 × blue, each 10 mm,0.6 W)

Number of DMX channels 3, 5, 8, 14, 24 or 26

Beam angle 25°

Voltage supply 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz

Replaceable rechargeable battery packs, item # 385488(lithium ion battery, 10.8 V, 1500 mAh)

Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, fast-acting

Power consumption 26 W

Batteries (remote control) 2 button cells (LR1130/AG10, 1.5 V)

Operating time with two bat-tery packs

approx. 3 h

Protection class IP20

Technical specifications


Dimensions (W × H × D) 975 mm × 89 mm × 60 mm (without feet)

975 mm × 120 mm × 60 mm (with feet)

Weight 1.6 kg

Technical specifications


9 Plug and connection assignments

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.

Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plugfits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, ashort circuit or ‘just’ a not working light show!

The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Pleaserefer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug.

Pin Configuration

1 Ground, shielding

2 Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’)

3 Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’)

Introduction

DMX connections

Plug and connection assignments


10 Troubleshooting

NOTICE!Possible data transmission errorsFor 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 yousome suggestions for easy troubleshooting:

Troubleshooting


Symptom Remedy

The unit does not work, no light Check the mains connection.

If the device is to be operated independently from themains power supply, check the charge status of the bat-tery pack.

Apparently no function despiteproper 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. Check whether the DMX controller is switched on.Check the DMX connectors and cables for proper con-nection.

2. Check the address settings and the DMX polarity.

3. Try using another DMX controller.

Troubleshooting


Symptom Remedy

4. If the device is to be controlled wirelessly via DMX,check whether the module is activated in the menu. Ifso, find a better DMX antenna orientation.

5. Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel tohigh-voltage cables that may cause damage or interfer-ence to a DMX interface circuit.

If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. Youcan find the contact information at www.thomann.de.

Troubleshooting


11 Cleaning

Clean the optical lenses, that are accessible from the outside, regularly in order to optimize thelight output. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: wet, smoky orparticularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the optics of thedevice.

n Clean with a soft cloth using our lamp and lens cleaner (item no. 280122).n Always dry the parts carefully.

The fan grids of the device must be cleaned on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt. Beforecleaning, switch off the device and disconnect AC-powered devices from the mains. Use a lint-free damp cloth for cleaning. Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning.

Optical lenses

Fan grids

Cleaning


12 Protecting the environment

For the packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be suppliedto 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 thatthey are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.

Batteries do contain some hazardous chemicals so they should not be thrown away with thenormal household waste. They should be returned to the manufacturer for disposal or recycledelsewhere in accordance with your local regulations.

Remove lithium batteries from the device before disposal. Protect used lithium batteriesagainst short circuit, for example by taping the poles.

Disposal of the packaging mate-rial

Disposal of batteries

Protecting the environment


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 wastefacility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in yourcountry. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.

Disposal of your old device

Protecting the environment


Notes


Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de

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