LCG Thunder 400 Manual
Summary of Thunder 400
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For your own safety, please read this user manual carefully before powering or installing your led wash, save it for future reference..
Page 2: 1.Getting Started
1 table of contents led strobe fixture 1.Getting started ................................................................... 2 unpacking ..................................................................................................... 2 introduction .................................................
Page 3: 1.Getting Started
2 1.Getting started unpacking • 1 x led strobe • 1 x base plate /mounting brackets • a sweet safety cable & eyebolt • a power cord • user manual carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your unit for...
Page 4: Safety Instructions
3 safety instructions please note: certain people with epilepsy and photosensitivity may suffer a seizure if exposed to flashing or strobe lighting. If strobe lighting is to be used in a production, warnings should be posted at the front of house or entrance doors to the theater as well as in a prog...
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4 2. Meetfixture led strobe fixture main features • super bright output via 1,452 white smd leds • intense built-in strobe programs + random strobe • 3/9-segment pixel modes can safely be used as wash (max 40% brightness) • built-in over heat protection temperature sensor to extend the lamp life • v...
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5 figure 1: the fixture pin-up picture figure 2: the rear connections 1452pcs bright leds locking knobs mounting bracket durable cast aluminum housing natural convection heat sink cooling easy-to-use4-button lcd control panel ac power out 3 pin xlr ac power in.
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6 figure 3: setting on the floor.
Page 8: 3. Setup
7 3. Setup fuse replacement caution! The fixture utilizes a high-output switch-mode power supply with an internal fuse. Under normal operating conditions, the fuse should not require replacement. The fuse is field replaceable, however it is an advanced procedure suited to qualified individuals. Shou...
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8 data/dmx cables to link fixtures together you’ll need data cables. You should use data grade cables that can carry a high quality signal and are less prone to electromagnetic interference. For instance, belden© 9841 meets the specifications for eia rs-485 applications. Standard microphone cables w...
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9 take it to the next level: setting up dmx control step 1: connect the male connector of the dmx cable to the female connector (output) on the controller step 2: connect the female connector of the dmx cable to the first fixture’s male connector (input). Note: it doesn’t matter which fixture addres...
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10 mounting & rigging this fixture can be mounted in any orientation (vertical, horizontal). Always make sure there is adequate ventilation and no flammable surfaces within 2 feet (.6 meters) of the fixture. You can mount the fixture using fixture clamps or with threaded bolt type hardware. Always i...
Page 12: 4. Operating Adjustments
11 compound onthreaded bolts as an extra precaution to ensure that the fixture installation is secure and safe. 4. Operating adjustments the control panel all the goodies and different modes possible with the fixture are accessed by using the control panel on the front of the fixture. There are 4 co...
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12 control panel menu structure menu sub-menu address set dmx address 001-512 auto mode 1 auto mode 1 mode 2 auto mode 2 mode 3 auto mode 3 mode 4 auto mode 4 mode 5 auto mode 5 speed 000-031 auto run speed test led all on all on + individual led segment testing white 1 on white 2 on white 3 on whit...
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13 dmx mode allows the unit to be controlled by any universal dmx controller. Set the starting dmx address: the default mode for the fixture is dmx, so the first menu item that you can edit is the starting dmx address. 1.) press the buttons until you reach address . 2.) push the button. 3.) use the ...
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14 additional features: never thought you would ever see so many nifty neato features in a strobe light did you? Temperature: important - brightness will decrease when the led temperature rises over 55ºc. If a temperature of +70ºc is reached, the overheat protection sensor will activate, initiating ...
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15 dmx values in-depth (16-channel mode) ch. Value fuction 1 000 255 dimmer (0% 100%) 2 000 255 segment 1-3 intensity (0% 100%) 3 000 255 segment 4-6 intensity (0% 100%) 4 000 255 segment 7-9 intensity (0% 100%) 5 000 255 flash duration (0% 100%) 6 000 255 strobe rate (0-30hz) 7 000 005 006 042 043 ...
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16 dmx values in-depth (6-channel mode) ch. Value what it does 1 000 255 dimmer (0% 100%) 2 000 255 segment 1-3 intensity (0% 100%) 3 000 255 segment 4-6 intensity (0% 100%) 4 000 255 segment 7-9 intensity (0% 100%) 5 000 255 flash duration (0% 100%) 6 000 255 strobe rate (0-30hz) dmx values in-dept...
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17 dmx values in-depth (9-channel pixel mode) ch. Value function 1 000 005 006 255 no function segment 1 intensity (0% 100%) 2 000 005 006 255 no function segment 2 intensity (0% 100%) 3 000 005 006 255 no function segment 3 intensity (0% 100%) 4 000 005 006 255 no function segment 4 intensity (0% 1...
Page 19: 5. Appendix
18 5. Appendix maintenance always disconnect power before cleaning never remove the ground prong from power cord never spin a fan with compressed air, this can damage components in your fixture your fixture will require regular cleaning to prevent a build up of dust and smoke debris on the optics an...