Solaris FLARE - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Solaris Flare / Flare Jr. user manual version 9.1 111215
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3
Product Overview ............................................................................................................... 3
What is Included ................................................................................................................. 3
Unpacking Instructions ...................................................................................................... 3
Power Requirements .......................................................................................................... 3
Frequency Setting ............................................................................................................... 3
Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................. 4
Technical Features ............................................................................................................. 4
2. SETUP ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Fuse Replacement .............................................................................................................. 5
Fixture Linking .................................................................................................................... 5
DMX Data Cable ................................................................................................................. 5
Cable Connectors ............................................................................................................... 6
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart ......................................................................................... 6
Setting up DMX Serial Data Link ........................................................................................ 7
Fixture Mounting / Rigging .................................................................................................. 7
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................... 8
Control Panel Navigation .................................................................................................... 8
Menu Map – Flare ............................................................................................................... 9
Menu Map – Flare Jr. ........................................................................................................10
Menu Function Description ...............................................................................................11
Basic Mode .......................................................................................................................16
Strobe Modes ...................................................................................................................17
Strobe-Only Mode .............................................................................................................18
Advanced Modes ..............................................................................................................19
Pixel Locations – Flare .....................................................................................................21
Pixel Locations – Flare Jr. ...............................................................................................22
Advanced RGB Strobe DMX ............................................................................................22
Advanced RBGW Strobe DMX .........................................................................................23
Manual Function ...............................................................................................................25
4. APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................27
Basics of DMX Control ......................................................................................................27
General Maintenance .......................................................................................................27
Limited Warranty ...............................................................................................................27
Return Procedure .............................................................................................................28
Contact Information ..........................................................................................................28
Technical Specifications – Flare .......................................................................................29
Technical Specifications – Flare Jr. ..................................................................................30
Important: Read this manual before powering or installing the unit. Follow the safety precautions
listed herein. Observe all warnings in this manual and those printed on the unit.