The FLASH Moving Head FL-330 BEAM 15R is a sophisticated lighting fixture designed for professional applications, offering a powerful and versatile light output. This user manual provides comprehensive information on its features, specifications, installation, connections, and DMX channel list, ensuring safe and effective operation.
Function Description
The FL-330 BEAM 15R is a moving head light equipped with a revolutionary R15 330W discharge lamp, designed to produce a bright and powerful beam. It offers a wide array of features for dynamic lighting effects, including:
- Color Wheel: Features 14 colors plus white, allowing for a broad spectrum of color options.
- Gobo Wheel: Includes 17 gobos plus open, enabling the projection of various patterns and textures.
- Prism: An 8-facet rotating prism creates multi-beam effects, adding depth and complexity to projections.
- Frost Filter: A dedicated frost filter allows for softening the beam, transforming it from a sharp beam to a wash effect.
- Focus: Electronic focus control ensures crisp projection of gobos at various distances.
- Dimming: Linear dimming from 0-100% provides smooth intensity control.
- Flash Frequency: Adjustable flash frequency from 0Hz to 20Hz for strobe effects.
- Movement: Offers precise PAN (540°) and TILT (250°) movements, allowing for wide coverage and dynamic positioning.
- Control: DMX512 standard control with 16, 17, or 20 DMX channels, depending on the selected mode (Smal, Stan, Defe), provides extensive control over all functions.
- Display: An LCD Matrix display facilitates easy navigation and configuration of settings.
- Cooling: Active cooling system ensures optimal operating temperatures and extends the lifespan of components.
Important Technical Specifications
The FL-330 BEAM 15R boasts robust technical specifications that underscore its performance capabilities:
- Lamp Type: Discharge lamp 15R 330W.
- Power Consumption: 430W.
- Power Supply Voltage: 100-240V.
- Voltage Frequency: 50/60Hz.
- Fuse: F7AL.
- Beam Angle (min): 3°.
- Beam Angle (max): 5°.
- PAN Range: 540°.
- TILT Range: 250°.
- DMX Channels: 16 / 17 / 20 (selectable modes).
- DMX Standard: DMX512.
- IP Rating: IP20.
- Housing Material: ABS.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 49 cm.
- Width: 30 cm.
- Depth: 38 cm.
- Weight: 17.2 kg.
- Minimum Distance to Illuminated Surfaces: 3m.
Usage Features
The FL-330 BEAM 15R is designed for ease of use and versatility in various professional lighting setups:
- DMX Control: The fixture supports DMX512 control, allowing integration into complex lighting systems. It offers three DMX channel modes (Smal, Stan, Defe) to suit different control preferences and system requirements. The manual provides detailed DMX channel lists for each mode, outlining the function and effect range for each channel, including color wheel, strobe, dimmer, gobo wheel, prism, prism rotation, frost, focus, pan, pan fine, tilt, tilt fine, reset, and lamp on/off.
- PowerCON and XLR Connections: Equipped with PowerCON IN and XLR 3-pin (DMX in/out) sockets for secure and reliable power and signal connections. The manual provides clear diagrams for DMX cable wiring, including the use of a 120Ω resistor for the last fixture in a DMX chain to prevent signal errors.
- User Manual and Brackets: Includes a user manual for comprehensive guidance and 2x brackets for attaching the head to a structure, facilitating flexible installation options.
- Control Interface: Features an electronic monitoring display with status error, ON/OFF lamp control from the control panel, and reset from the control panel, enhancing operational convenience.
- Compact Design: Its ultra-compact design and relatively light weight (17.2 kg) make it manageable for transport and installation.
- Optical System: The device incorporates 3 lenses and aluminum construction with plastic elements, ensuring high-quality light output and durability.
Maintenance Features
Proper maintenance is crucial for the longevity and optimal performance of the FL-330 BEAM 15R. The manual outlines several important safety and maintenance guidelines:
- Safety Information: Emphasizes critical safety precautions, including avoiding direct light exposure, keeping away from fire, ensuring proper connection to the mains, and not operating a damaged device. It also warns against high humidity and extreme temperatures, and advises against spilling liquids.
- Ventilation: Stresses the importance of good ventilation, recommending installation in a well-ventilated place with at least 50cm clearance from walls and other objects to prevent overheating.
- Power Disconnection: Users are instructed to disconnect the power supply before any maintenance or cleaning.
- Bulb Replacement: Provides a warning that the bulb is hot and advises turning off or restarting the device only after 20 minutes to allow for cooling. Frequent switching will reduce the lifespan of lamps and bulbs.
- Cleaning: Regular cleaning of the device is recommended to ensure optimal performance and prevent dust buildup.
- Professional Repair: In case of cable damage or other malfunctions, replacement or repair should only be made by the manufacturer or by a person with appropriate permissions.
- Secure Mounting: Highlights the importance of securely mounting the device to prevent damage caused by unstable mounting.
- Grounding: Ensures proper connection to the mains and proper grounding for electrical safety.
By adhering to these guidelines, users can ensure the safe, efficient, and extended operation of their FLASH Moving Head FL-330 BEAM 15R.
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