Summary of BB7
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7 bb user manual.
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Contents intro, rigging, set up & modes safety first page 3 the bb7 page 5 rigging page 6 set up page 7 modes page 8 modes a graphical overview page 12 operating instructions stand alone functions page 13 storing a dmx input as a memory page 13 creating a memory page 14 recalling a memory page 17 cr...
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Safety first the following symbols are used to identify important safety information in this manual : warning ! Read the safety precautions in this section before installing, powering, operating or servicing the bb7 this product is for professional use only. It is not for household use. This product...
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Protection from electric shock shut down power to the entire installation at the building’s main power distribution board and lock out power (by removing the fuse for example) before carrying out any installation or maintenance work. Disconnect the fixture from ac power before removing or installing...
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Bb 7 beamlight the bb 7 beamlight (patent pending) is a seven cell energy saving beamlight consisting of seven narrow beam control ( 10 degrees ). Seven customized light engines provided an homogenized rgb output with no colour separation. A fresh look from an led fixture, the bb 7 is completely sel...
Page 6: Rigging
Fig 1 fig 2 rigging bb7 users manual - page 6 the bb7 is a very simple light to rig all that is necessary is to bolt your clamp of choice to the yoke obviously selecting one that is well capable of taking the weight of the light and then using at least one safety bond attached to one of the 2 safety...
Page 7: Set Up
1. Select appropriate dimmer curve the bb7 offers a choice of two dimmer curves. 1 linear - the output increases directly with dmx input. 2 enhanced - the first 10% of the output is controlled over the first 50% of the dmx input. First press the button under the more legend. Then select the appropri...
Page 8: Modes
Modes the bb7 has 10 different operating modes to suit different uses, programming styles and dmx configurations. Mode 1 - 3 channels 8 bit the most simple, ideal for fast programming or limited dmx line space and as a node on a media server. All 7 cells are treated as 1 with the 3 channels red, gre...
Page 9: Mode 6 - 42 Channel 16 Bit
Mode 6 - 42 channel 16 bit ideal for use with media servers, with a greater resolution over the colours. Each cell can be individually coloured with its own red green blue channel. (most useful when each cell is patched individually -6ch) ch1 - red high byte cell 1 ch2 - red low byte cell 1 ch3 - gr...
Page 10: Mode 8 - 45 Channel 16 Bit
Mode 8 - 45 channel 16 bit high resolution colour control over each individual cell with a strobe and a high resolution master intensity having overall control over all 7 cells. Ch1 - master intensity high byte all cells ch2 - master intensity low byte all cells ch3 – strobe all cells ch4 - red high...
Page 11: Mode 10 - 63 Channel 16 Bit
Ch1 - master intensity high byte cell 1 ch2 - master intensity low byte cell 1 ch3 – strobe cell 1 ch4 - red high byte cell 1 ch5 - red low byte cell 1 ch6 - green high byte cell 1 ch7 - green low byte cell 1 ch8 - blue high byte cell 1 ch9 - blue low byte cell 1 ch10 - master intensity high byte ce...
Page 12: Modes A Graphical Overview
R g b mode 1 3 channel 8 bit r g b mode 2 6 channel 16 bit r g b r g b r g b r g b r g b r g b r g b mode 5 21 channel 8 bit r g b r g b r g b r g b r g b r g b r g b mode 6 42 channel 16 bit r g b mode 3 5 channel 8 bit r g b mode 4 9 channel 16 bit mode 9 35 channel 8 bit r g b r g b r g b r g b r...
Page 13: Stand Alone Functions
However if you have access to a lighting desk a quick and easy way to create multiple or complex memories is to give the light the desired colour information using a lighting desk or similar dmx generating device and use the store function. 1 connect the light to the desk in the usual way making sur...
Page 14: Creating A Memory
Up mint 100% down up strb 080% down in the same way if you wish to alter this value use the up & down buttons to give you the desired % value. Bb7 users manual - page 14 creating a memory mode 3 5ch more addr 001 press curv-lin chase man store press use mem prog mem press up mint 080% down press up ...
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Bb7 users manual - page 15 5 when happy with the strb value press the button above strb once. Now you are presented with the first colour red (default 0%). In the same way if you wish to alter this value use the up, down buttons to give you the desired %. If you require 100% press the down button. 6...
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Up mem 01 down store bb7 users manual - page 16 up mem 04 down store press up mem 04 down store press up mem 01 down store press now you are given the opportunity to store your memory if you are satisfied with all the values you have inputted. If however you think you may have made a mistake or you ...
Page 17: To Recall A Memory
1 press the button underneath the more legend once. 2 then press the button underneath the man (manual) legend once. 3 then press the button underneath the use mem (use memory) legend. Now you will be offered the first memory mem 01. This will come on automatically. 4 to select any other memory simp...
Page 18: Programming A Chase
Programming a chase 1 ensure you have programmed all the memories that will go to make up the steps of your chase. 2 press the button underneath the more legend once. 3 press the button above the chase legend once. Now the wait time will appear this is the first variable of the chase to be set. The ...
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Now chase strt (chase start) will appear along with the option mem 1. This will be the first step of your chase. Choose which memory you would like to be the first step of your chase using the up, down buttons. 6 once you are happy with the memory that will be your first step press the button above ...
Page 20: Stand Alone Functions
Bb 7 beamlight the bb 7 beamlight (patent pending) is a seven cell energy saving beamlight consisting of seven narrow beam control ( 10 degrees ). Seven customized light engines provided an homogenized rgb output with no colour separation. A fresh look from an led fixture, the bb 7 is completely sel...
Page 21: Bb7 Beamlight Tech Spec
Bb7 beamlight tech spec dimensions length 617 mm overall height from yoke top to point at base depth 217 mm overall depth width 516 mm overall width with standard yoke fitted weight 19kg total mechanical design/ materials used batten aluminium shrouded finned diagonal heatsink yoke folded high grade...
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Light engine source customised lamina titan rgb led wavelengths red 625 nm +/- 2.5 nm green 517 nm +/- 2.5 nm blue 452.5 nm +/- 2.5 nm optics 7 x 10 degree optic thermal characteristics fixture rear passive convection cooled fixture front force air cooled via low airflow/ low noise fans, mounted wit...
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Page 24: Trouble Shooting
Bb7 users manual - page 23 trouble shooting does the lcd screen light up no no response from the light is the lcd screen flashing there is no signal check dmx input does the unit have a good power supply check the fuse is it blown replace with the appropriate fuse 8a mains supply keeps tripping out ...
Page 25: Dmx Trouble Shooting
The fuse on a unit repeatedly blows • are you fitting right rating/type of fuse into unit? • contact i-pix for more specific help with your problem, there may be an internal fault in the unit. • if you have the technical knowledge/skills you could look inside the unit and check the internal wiring f...
Page 26: Quick Reset
Quick reset an easy way of returning the light to its default settings. Before the light is given any power hold down both both buttons on the left hand side of the interface. Keep the buttons held down as you give the light power. When you see screen with the black boxes let go of the buttons and t...
Page 27: Rohs and Warranties
Rohs weee 2002/95/ec compliant compliant i-pix bb7s comply with rohs restrictions i-pix bb7s are compliant with all of the criteria proposed by the european rohs directive 2002/95/ec for hazardous material content in electronic and electrical equipment as listed in annex 1a and 1b of the weee direct...
Page 28: Service Contact Details
Broadstone mill broadstone road houldsworth village cheshire sk5 7dl [located 4 miles from manchester airport and the city centre] tel: 44 (0)161 443 4140 e-mail: service@i-pix.Com www.I-pix.Com bb7 users manual - page 27 service contact details 28.