Summary of Satellite
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Jan 2009 release ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Users manual.
Page 2: Contents
Contents intro, rigging, set up & modes . Operating instructions . Appendices . The satellite.........................................................................................................................................Page 6 rigging...........................................................
Page 3: Saftey First
Saftey first warning! Read the safety precautions in this section before installing, powering, operating or servicing the bb4 the following symbols are used to identify important safety information in this manual: warning! Safety hazard. Risk of severe injury or death . Warning! Led light emission. ...
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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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Protection from injury do not hang fixtures from each other. Use two omega clamps per fixture or i-pix single or double yolks when suspending. When suspending the fixture, ensure that the structure and all hardware used can hold at least 10 times the weight of all devices suspended from them. Use tw...
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! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! The i-pix satellite unit is based on proven led lighting techniques, but it incorporates substantial improvements due to the use of modern digital technology involving microprocessor base controls and pwm (pulse width modulation) switching. This gives the unit ultra smooth ...
Page 7: Rigging
Rigging always secure the lamp to the truss, pipe e.T.C. With a safety bond. The satellite has 2 safety points to which a bond can be attached. One is at the bottom of the lamp near the user interface shown in fig 1 the other is at the top of the lamp next to the input cable shown in fig 2 the satel...
Page 8: Set Up
Set up 1 select appropriate dimmer curve the satellite 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 i nput. Then select the appropriate dimmer curve. First press the...
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Modes the satellite has 2 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 all 7 cells are treated as 1 with the 3 channels red, green & blue affecting the whole l...
Page 10: Stand Alone Functions
Stand alone functions the satellite is able to run in a stand alone mode without any need of data from a lighting desk. The light is capable of outputting up to 20 programmable memories and 1 chase that steps through these memories. “the light must be in mode 3 (5ch) for all the stand alone function...
Page 11: Creating A Memory
Creating a memory 1 press the button above the menu legend once. 2 press the button underneath the man (manual) legend once. 3 press the button underneath the prog mem (program memory) legend once. You are now presented with the first variable of your memory which is the master intensity (mint). The...
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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 when happy with the red val...
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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 have just changed your mind then you can return to the start of the memory by pressing mem button and repeating the above process...
Page 14: To Recall A Memory
To recall a memory 1 press the button above the menu legend once then. 2 press the button underneath the man (manual) legend once then. 3 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 oth...
Page 15: 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 above the menu 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 wait...
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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 17: Satellite Tech Spec
! Input voltage 90-264 vac input frequency 47-63 hz input current constant 0.4 a max at 230 vac inrush current 40 a max at 230 vac earth leakage current input protection 1a anti sure fuse, 5x20mm mains input socket neutrik nac3mpa chassis socket type a mains output socket neutrik nac3mpb chassis soc...
Page 18: Satellite Dimensions Drawing
! ! ! Satellite dimensions drawing satellite user manual page 18.
Page 19: Trouble Shooting
Yes does the lcd screen light up no no response from the light is the lcd screen flashing yes there is no signal check dmx input does the unit have a good power supply yes check the fuse is it blown no contact i-pix for more specific help with your problem,as it could be an internal fault. If you ha...
Page 20: Dmx Trouble Shooting
Dmx trouble shooting the obvious • it is good practice to connect data line and terminate before switching on device. • is the dmx line fitted to a buffer and data is being received • is the dmx data line fitted with a line termination? • does the unit’s dmx mode set-up match the personality/ profil...
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W arranty s tatement i-pix (seller) extends warranty on all the electronics in the satellite produced by the seller for two (2) years from original date of shipment, that the goods sold hereunder are new and free from substantive defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty extends only to th...
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W arranty s tatement i-pix (seller) extends warranty on all the l.E.D.S in the satellite produced by the seller for one (1) years from original date of shipment, that the goods sold hereunder are are new and free from substantive defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty extends only to th...
Page 23: Service Contact Details
Service contact details broadstone mill broadstone road houldsworth village cheshire sk5 7dl telephone 44 (0)161 443 4140 web www.I-pix.Uk.Com e mail service@i-pix.Uk.Com located 4 miles from manchester airport and the city centre) satellite user manual page 23.
Page 24: Product Range
Product range bb 4 washlight the satellite is a 42 watt rgb self-contained led wash fixture with power and data daisy-chaining ability, and the potential of running up to 60 fixtures off a single 16 amp feed. Users can also utilise the onboard software to create their own internal chase sequences wh...
Page 25: Accessories
Accessories input cable 16a male cee form to power con female. Beam shaper lens caps the shape of the light beam from the satellite can be altered by placing a lens cap containing diffracting holographic film on the the light. The light comes with a choice of four beam angles. 10 degrees 30 degrees ...
Page 26: Accessories For The Bb4
Accessories for the bb4 bb4 single yoke for rigging a bb4 vertically bb4 double yoke for rigging 2 bb4s vertically satellite user manual page 26.
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Input cable 16a male cform & 5 pin male xlr to ceep combined power & data socket. Output cable 16a female cform & 5 pin female xlr to ceep combined power & data plug. Combined power & data cable ceep combined power & data plug to ceep combined power & data socket in lengths :- 1m, 2.5m, 5m, & 10m. S...