RASHA PROFESSIONAL FX-4 Quick User Manual

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The FX-4, User Manual Rev. 1 covers the description, safety precautions,

installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the Fx-4. Rasha released this edition of the Fx-4 User Manual in February 2016. Trademarks Rasha® is a registered trademark of RASHA PROFESSIONAL A/S. (d/b/a RASHA® or Rasha). The RASHA® logo in its entirety including the RASHA® name and the dotted triangle, and all other trademarks in this manual pertaining to services, products, or marketing statements are owned or licensed by RASHA®. Any other product names, logos, brands, company names, and other trademarks featured or referred to within this document are the property of their respective trademark holders. Copyright Notice RASHA owns the content of this User Manual in its entirety, including but not limited to pictures, logos, trademarks, and resources. © Copyright 2015 RASHA. All rights reserved. Electronically published by Rasha in the United States of America. Manual Use Rasha authorizes its customers to download and print this manual for professional information purposes only. Rasha expressly prohibits the usage, copy, storage, distribution, modification, or printing of this manual or its content for any other purpose without written consent from Rasha. Document Printing Intended Audience For better results, print this document in color, on letter size paper (8.5 x 11 in), double-sided. If using A4 paper (210 x 297 mm), configure your printer to scale the content accordingly. Any person in charge of installing, operating, and/or maintaining this product should completely read through the guide that shipped with the product, as well as this manual, before installing, operating, or maintaining this product. Document Revision The FX 4 User Manual Rev. 1 supersedes all previous versions of this manual. Discard any older versions of this manual and replace with this version. Go to www.rashaprofessional.com for the latest version. Author Date Editor Date Ram Magar 02/10/2016 Ram Magar 02/10/2016

Table of Contents

1. Before You Begin...............................................................................................................1 What Is Included ................................................................................................................5 Claims ............................................................................................................................................5 Manual Conventions ......................................................................................................................5 Symbols .........................................................................................................................................5 Product At A Glance ..........................................................................................................6 Safety Notes ......................................................................................................................6 Personal Safety..............................................................................................................................6 Mounting And Rigging....................................................................................................................6 Power And Wiring ..........................................................................................................................6 Operation .......................................................................................................................................6 2. Introduction ...............................................................................................7 Description .........................................................................................................................7 Features .............................................................................................................................7 Overview ............................................................................................................................8 Dimensions ........................................................................................................................8 3. Setup...........................................................................................................8 AC Power ...........................................................................................................................8 AC Plug..........................................................................................................................................8 Fuse Replacement.........................................................................................................................8 Power Linking……..............................................................................................................8 DMX Linking.......................................................................................................................8 DMX Personalities..........................................................................................................................8 Mounting ............................................................................................................................9 Orientation .....................................................................................................................................9 Rigging ..........................................................................................................................................9 Procedure ..................................................................................................................................... 9 4. Operation .................................................................................................11 Control Panel Description ................................................................................................11 Control Options ...........................................................................................................................11 Programming............................................................................................................................... 11 Menu Map ........................................................................................................................11 DMX Control....................................................................................................................12 Address ............................................................................................................................12 Set the DMX Address.................................................................................................................. 12 Run Mode ........................................................................................................................12 DMX Personality ..........................................................................................................................12 Auto Test......................................................................................................................................12

Manual Test .................................................................................................................................12

Setup................................................................................................................................12 Pan Reverse ................................................................................................................................12 Tilt Reverse..................................................................................................................................12 Pan Angle ...................................................................................................................................12 Tilt Angle .....................................................................................................................................12 Fans ............................................................................................................................................12 Display ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Screen Reverse ...........................................................................................................................12 Dimmer Curve..............................................................................................................................12 Dimmer Speed ............................................................................................................................ 12 Color Calibration ......................................................................................................................... 12 Reset Function............................................................................................................................ 12 Factory Reset Function…………………………………................................................................. 12 System Information.......................................................................................................... 12 Offset Mode .....................................................................................................................12 Pan.............................................................................................................................................. 12 Tilt ............................................................................................................................................... 12 DMX Values .................................................................................................................... 13 5. Technical Information ............................................................................16 Product Maintenance.......................................................................................................16 6. Technical Specifications.........................................................................17 Returns ............................................................................................................................17 Contact Us ...................................................................................................17

Omega Bracket with screw

• DMX Cable • Quick reference guide Claims Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the box to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition. If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping or show signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Rasha Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection. For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with Rasha within 7 days of delivery. Manual Conventions Convention Meaning 1–512 DMX value range in number 50/60 A set of mutually exclusive values in the text A button on the product’s control panel Settings A product function or a menu option 0-512 A sequence of menu options 1-10 A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu Yes/No A set of two mutually exclusive menu options in a menu ON A unique value to be entered or selected in a menu Symbols Symbols Meaning The term “DMX” used throughout this manual refers to the DMX512 digital data transmission protocol. Product At Glance Use on Dimmer Auto Programs

Auto-Ranging Power Supply

Sound-Activated Replaceable Fuse DMX User-Serviceable Master/Slave In the unlikely event that your Rasha product may require service, contact Rasha Technical Support. Safety Notes Read all the following Safety Notes before working with this product. These notes include important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained Rasha certified technicians. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs. All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product. Personal Safety Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on. Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing. Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution. Do not touch this product’s housing during operation because it may be very hot. Rigging This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. (IP20) CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments, (e.g. cold truck to warm humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal electronics of the product. To avoid causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate to the surrounding environment before connecting it to power. Mount this product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from adjacent surfaces. Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating. Always carry this product by the handles. Do not carry from the head. When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable. Power And Wiring Always make sure you are connecting this product to the proper voltage in accordance with the specifications in this manual or on the product’s specification label. Never connect this product to a dimmer pack or rheostat. ! Never disconnect this product by pulling or tugging on the power cable. ! Operation Do not operate this product if you see damage to the housing, lenses, or cables. Have the damaged parts replaced by an authorized technician at once. To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it. Do not cover the ventilation slots when operating to avoid internal overheating. Do not aim this product toward the Sun. The lenses could concentrate the solar energy and cause internal overheating. The maximum ambient temperature is 113 °F (45 °C). Do not operate this product at a higher temperature. In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately! !

RPAS ToneFX4TM is an intelligent compact machine, which has revolutionized

led stage lighting, as we understand it can create beam, wash and spectacular graphic effects. It’s a extremely interesting creative fixture for all lighting designers. Lighting designers have turned to the world over due to its versatility as a powerful beam amazing visual effects and wash luminaries of the highest caliber. The result of out-of-the box creative thinking. It is the first LED moving head wash/beam/ dynamic effects light to combine multicolor LEDs with colors at any distance, making the most of its light source. RPAS ToneFX4 Features new front rotatable brightest optic lens, which makes fixture at least 20% brighter than any led wash with same rated power fixture and helps designers to create lot of small bright colorful rotatable dynamic graphic effects, micro rays beam, midair parallel beam of 4° to 60° zoomed wash suitable both for environments with low ceilings. Where large angles are extremely useful, and for shows in arenas or large environments, where a tight zoom is perfect. Features Single lens wash with premixed colors Selectable 9/15 DMX channel Electronic engine for dynamic wash pattern design, with digital accuracy and repeatability 4 RGBW LEDs, 25 W each Dimmer control from 0-255, flicker free leds 4 zones of LED control for pixel mapping control Preprogramed random strobe, pulse and matrix effects Runs extremely cool! - NO Duty Cycles! – Run all night! Multiple Field angle options for a perfect wash Wireless DMX receiver built in (optional) Create coordinated light shows by linking other Freedom fixtures in master/slave mode Wash, beam, FX (Kaleido effects) three operating modes Sharp, narrow long-throw beam and wash Front Lens Bi-directional Rotation Single-lens wash with fully pre-mixed color Preprogramed random strobe & pulse effects Unique optical system, featuring unmatched zoom range (4°-60°) and even light spread High efficiency, low power consumption, long lifetime Rotating front lens for countless vortex effects, for aerial or "kaleidoscopic" projection us Electronic engine for dynamic beam pattern design, with digital accuracy and repeatability

1. Disconnect this product from the power outlet.

2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the fuse holder cap from the housing. 3. Remove the blown fuse and replace with a another fuse of the same type and rating (F 10 A, 250 V). 4. Screw the fuse holder cap back in place and reconnect power. Make sure to disconnect the product’s power cord before replacing a blown fuse. Always replace the blown fuse with another of the same type and rating Power Linking The Fx-4™ supports power linking. You can power link up to 8 products at 120 V; up to 14 at 208 V; or up to 8 at 230 V. This product comes with a power input cord. Power linking cables are available from Rasha for purchase. DMX Linking You can link the Fx-4™ to a DMX controller using a 3- or 5-pin DMX connection. If using other DMX-compatible products with the Fx-4™ R2 Wash, you can control each Individually with a single DMX controller DMX Personalities The Fx-4™ uses a 3- or 5-pin DMX data connection for the 13 or 44 channel DMX personalities. • Refer to the Introduction chapter for a brief description of each DMX personality. • Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the Fx-4™ to work in these personalities. • The DMX Values section provides you with detailed information regarding the DMX personalities If you are not familiar with or need more information about DMX standards, Master/Slave connectivity, or the DMX cables needed to link this product to a DMX controller, download the DMX Primer from the Rasha website: www.rashaprofessional..com . 3. SETUP Power Supply Each Fx 4 has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each Fx-4refer to the label affixed to the product. You can also refer to the Technical Specifications chart in this manual The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation. For more information, you may download Sizing Circuit Breakers from the Rasha website: www.rashaprofessional.com Always connect this product to a protected circuit with an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire. To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan, during periods of non- use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it. Never connect this product to a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100% switch. AC Plug The Fx-4s comes with a power input cord terminated with a Neutrik® powerCON® A connector on one end and an Edison plug on the other end (U.S. market). If the power input cord that came with your product has no plug, or if you need to change the Edison plug, use the table below to wire the new plug. Connection Wire (U.S.) Wire (Europe) Screw Color AC Live Black Brown Yellow or Brass AC Neutral White Blue Silver AC Ground Green/Yellow Green/Yellow Green

Before mounting this product, read and follow the Safety Notes. For our Rasha®

Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://rashaprofessional.com/products Orientation Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adequate room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance Rigging Rasha recommends using the following general guidelines when mounting this product. • When selecting an installation location, consider easy access to this product for operation, programming adjustments, and routine maintenance. • Make sure to mount this product away from any flammable material as indicated in the Safety Notes. • Never mount in places where rain, high humidity, extreme temperature changes, or restricted ventilation may affect the product. • If hanging this product, make sure that the mounting location can support the product’s weight. See the Technical Specifications for the weight-bearing requirements of this product. • When hanging this product, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable. Procedures The Fx-4 comes with a preinstalled mounting surface to which you will be able to attach the included omega bracket. Make sure the clamps are capable of supporting the weight of this product. Use at least 1 mounting point per product. In addition, use a safety cable to link the product to the structure. .

11 Menu Map DMX Address Work Mode CH Mode Master Pan Inve Tilt Inv Soud Sen BK Light Address xxx DMX Auto 9 15 Yes No Yes No 0-100 Yes On 1 2 1 Sound Off Always Reset Factory set Yes No

This programming level sets the DMX starting address.

• Starting from the Main Level screen, select Address, press • Change the starting address (001–512), press . Work Mode • Starting from the Main Level screen, select work Mode, press • Choose the operating mode DMX, Auto or Sound Press Dmx Mode • Starting from the Main Level screen, select Dmx Mode, press • Choose 9 or 15 CH Mode press • Choose Sound for the Sound active mode press Master • Highlight Master from Main level screen by pressing Up/Down , press • Choose Yes for run the light at Master, press • Choose No for run the light as Slave or DMX mode, press Pan Inve Inverse/Reverse the operation of the pan attribute. • Highlight Pan Inverse, press • Select the Yes/No, Press Tilt Inv Inverse/Reverse the operation of the Tilt attribute. • Highlight Tilt Inverse, press • Select the Yes/No, Press Soud Sen Sound sensor • Select sound Sen, press • Select the 0-100, Press Bk Light Determines whether or not the backlight of the display will stay on after last command button pressed. • Highlight Display , press . • Select OFF or Always , press . Reset This reverts the product back to its original factory settings • Starting from the Menu screen level, select Reset, press . • Choose yes to Reset, No for do not reset Factory Set For Factory set up use only. • Highlight Fixture Time , press .

9 DMX CHANNEL FUNCTIONS

13CH MODE CHANNEL FUNCTION VALUE PERCENTAGE 1 Dimmer 0 1255 0-100% 128 191 Slow to fast clock wise 192 255 Slow to fast anti clock wise 2 3 Strobe Tilt bar 2 0 9 0-100% 10 255 Strobe Slow to Fast 3 Pan 0 255 0-100% 4 Tilt 0 255 0-100% 5 Tilt Fine 0 255 No function 6 White 0 9 0-100% Red 10 19 0-100% Green 20 29 0-100% Blue 30 39 0-100% Color wheel Lens Wheel 40 127 Color wheel clock wise 128 191 Color wheel clock wise slow to fast 192 255 Color wheel Anti clock wise slow to fast 7 Lens Wheel 0 127 Lens wheel clockwise 128 191 Lens wheel clockwise slow to fast 192 225 Lens wheel anti clockwise slow to fast 8 Lens wheel shake 0 9 No effects 128 191 Color wheel Shaking 192 255 Effect 15 9 Reset 0 249 Reset 250 255 No Effect 15CH MODE CHANNEL FUNCTION VALUE PERCENTAGE 1 Mechanical Dimmer 0 255 0-100% 2 Led 1 Dimmer Led 0 255 0-100% 3 Led 2 Dimmer 0 255 0-100% 4 Led 3 Dimmer 0 255 0-100% 5 Led 4 Dimmer 0 255 0-100% 6 4 Strobe Pan 0 9 No action 10 255 Strobe slow to fast 7 Pan 0 255 0-100% 8 Pan fine 0 255 0-100% 9 Tilt 0 9 No function 10 Tilt Fine 10 255 0-100% 11 Led 1 Red 0 255 0-100% 12 White 0 9 0-100% Red 10 19 0-100% Green 20 29 0-100% Blue 30 39 0-100% Color wheel change clockwise 40 127 0-100% Color wheel change slow to fast 128 191 0-100% Color wheel change anti clockwise 0 255 0-100% 13 Lens Wheel 0 127 Lens wheel clockwise

Lens wheel clockwise slow to fast

192 225 Lens wheel anti clockwise slow to fast 14 20 Lens wheel shake Led 4 Red 0 9 No effects 128 191 Color wheel Shaking 15 Rest 240 249 System Reset

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Weight ................................................................................................................................................................................7.3kg (15..9 lbs.) Dimensions ..............................................................................................................................200x 250 x 370 mm (7.8x9.8x 14.5in.) Dynamic Effects Color mixing ........................................................................................................................................................................WHITE/RGBW Color selection ................................................................................................................................................................36 color presets Electronic dimming ....................................................................................................................................................................... 0-100% Strobe and pulse effects ..........................................................................................Variable speed and action, random strobe Electronic shutter effect ......................................................................................................................... Instant open and blackout Control and Programming Control options ......................................................................DMX, stand-alone Sound active, Auto, Static Mode, Wireless DMX channels,...............................................................................................................9/15 CH (selectable from display menu) Stand-alone trigger options .............................................................................................................Music trig, auto trig, Linkable Standalone built-in shows ............................................................................................Random, preset colors, or variable fade Settings, addressing and programming ..........................................................................................................LED screen display Sound activation ..........................................................................................................................Adjustable microphone sensitivity DMX compliance ....................................................................................................... USITT DMX512/1990/ DMX 512 Universal Wireless DMX Transmitter compliance………………………...……….. Universal DMX 512-2.4GHZ with 7 group Optics and Photometric Data Light source .................................................................................................................................................4 x 25W RGBW LED Chips LEDs Beam angle................................................................................................................................................................... 5° Minimum LED lifetime ...................................................................................................................50 000 hours (to >70% luminous output)* *Manufacturer´s figure obtained under manufacturer´s test conditions Construction Color .......................................................................................................................................................................................... Black/White Protection rating ................................................................................................................................................................................... IP20 Housing: ……………………………………………………………………………Aluminum/Metal/Thermo Plastic Reflector:,.............................................................................................. ……………………………………………...Fresnel lens Installation Mounting ..........................................................................Adjustable folding bracket, surface or truss mount/free standing Orientation................................................................................................................................................................................................. Any Location ...................................................................................................................................................................... For indoor use only Connections AC power in/thru ........................................................................................................................................ Neutrik Power connector DMX data in/thru ..............................................................................................................................................3 or 5-pin locking XLR Wireless DMX Receiver………………………….....……………...….……...2.4GHZ DMX Signal receiver(optional) Electrical AC power ..................................................................................................................................................................100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption .......................................................................................................................................................................... 125W Fuse ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... T 6.3 A

EU safety: EN 60598-1, EN 60598-2-1, IEC/EN 60825-1 EU EMC: EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, EN 61000-3-2,

Canadian safety (US model): CAN/CSA C.22.2 No. 250 Included Item Adjustable mounting yoke, DMX Cable 3 or 5 pin 1 M, Power cable 1.5M 1 pc User manual Narrow,(supplied along with product) omega Clamp Bracket Thermal Maximum ambient temperature (Ta max.) ...............................................................................................................50° C (122° F) Minimum ambient temperature (Ta min) ........................................................................................................................ 0°C (32°F) Cooling system……………………………………………………………….Aluminum heat control panel installed Cooling System……………………………………………………………………….Low noise cooling fan installed Accessories 3M US Power cable:………………………………………………………………………….………….....P/N 890113 Safety eyebolt:…………………………………………………………………………………………….. P/N 890110 3-pin male XLR connector 5M:…………………………………………………………………………... P/N 890103 G-clamp: .....................................................................................................................................................................................P/N 890107 Half-coupler clamp: ................................................................................................................................................................P/N 890108 Quick trigger clamp: ..............................................................................................................................................................P/N 890109 Safety wire, safe working load 50 kg (110.2 lbs.): ......................................................................................................P/N 890110 Single/Dual flight case: ................................................................................................................................P/N 901101/P/N 901102 Ordering Information RPAS Tone FX4, Natural packing, …………………....…………………………………………………..P/N 816040 RPAS Tone FX4, White color packing,:…………………………………………………………………....P/N 816041 RPAS Tone FX4, Flight/road case: ……………………………..…………………………...……………..P/N 816042 Specifications are subject to change without notice. For latest product specifications, see www.rashaprofessional.com or www.rashalight.com

You must send the product prepaid, in the original box, and with the original packing and

accessories. Rasha will not issue call tags. Call Rasha and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause(s) for the return. Clearly label the package with an RMA number. Rasha will refuse any product returned without an RMA number. DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box. Instead, write it on a properly affixed label. Once you have received the RMA number, include the following information on a piece of paper inside the box: • Your name • Your address • Your phone number • The RMA number • A brief description of the problem(s) Be sure to pack the product properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be the customer’s responsibility. FedEx packing or double-boxing is recommended. Rasha reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product(s).

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