ROCKVILLE BATTERY PAR 50 Owner’s Manual

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ROCKVILLE BATTERY PAR 50 Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing this Rockville BATTERY PAR 50 Rechargeable Battery Powered Wash Light. Please read this owner’s manual carefully for proper use of your Rockville BATTERY PAR 50. Should you need assistance please call our technical help line at 1-646-758-0144, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm EST.

Includes

Par Light
Remote control
Dual bracket
Adapter
Owner’s manual
Warranty card

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WE RECOMMEND TAKING THE UNIT TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOR ANY REPAIRS.

To reduce risk of electric shock, never open the unit. There are no user serviceable parts, refer service to an authorized Rockville service center.
Avoid looking directly into the lights.
Do not expose this unit to any kind of moisture.
The products housing may become hot during operation. Do not touch.
This device has an IP20 rating and is intended for indoor use only.
Do not operate this unit when the cover is open.
Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken.
Do not attempt to break off or remove the ground prong. This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire in case of an internal short.
Never plug this unit into a dimmer pack.
Do not operate this unit if it is damaged.
This unit is intended for indoor use only.
During long periods of non-use, disconnect the unit from power source.
Always mount this unit in a safe and stable matter.
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the point of exit from the unit.
To avoid unnecessary wear and to improve the unit’s lifespan, unplug the unit when not in use for extended periods of time.
Assembly and installation of the device must be carried out by a specialist familiar with the hazards and the relevant regulations. Maintenance, operation and commissioning of this device must only be carried out by qualified persons. • When choosing a location for your device, make sure to avoid impact, vibration, dust, hot and cold temperatures and dampness. Furthermore, no powerful transformers or motors must be used close to the device.
The effect light must only be operated at a maximum ambient temperature of 40 °C.
Never cover the device. Make sure when mounting with other equipment that there is sufficient ventilation. Maintain a sufficient distance to other devices and walls. Never in stall the effect light in direct proximity of heat sources. Do not point any strong spot lights or light sources towards the device. This may cause overheating (danger of fire!).
Do not drill or screw additional screws into the casing in order to fasten the device. This may expose dangerous voltage to touch.
The device must be mounted out of normal reach.
Illuminated objects must be at least 0.5 m away from the device’s light emission source. Easily flammable materials such as decorative fabrics must also have a distance of at least 0.5 m to the device. Otherwise, such objects may catch fire!
When mounting the product, make sure that the power cord is neither jammed nor damaged by sharp edges.
During installation or service work, the area below the place of installation must be cordoned off.
The installation surface or mounting fixture needs to be designed in a way that it can take 10 times its load capacity for at least 1 hour without permanent damaging deformation.
It is also essential that the device is secured by means of a second safety restraint that is independent of the actual mounting supports when installing it in an elevated position. No part of the installation must fall down if the main suspension system fails.
Observe all relevant regulations of your country when installing the device. Acceptance test (in case of industriaVpublic use):
Before first use and after any significant modifications, the installation (including the electrical connections) must be inspected by an official expert.
A yearly inspection by an expert is required.
At least every 4 years, an acceptance test must be carried out by an expert.
If you want to mount the device on a suitable traverse system, attach the effect light with the mounting bracket and a suitable traverse clamp that is available separately.
For this, install the effect light with the assembly bore of the mounting bracket to the traverse clamp and that in turn to the traverse system. Use only assembly material suitable for the type of assembly and for bearing the effect light load.
The assembly must never swing vfreely.
Additionally secure the installation with a suitable safety restraint cable or a safety net.
The safety retention rope or the net must be designed to support the effect light in the event of failure of the main support system independently of the main attachment.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Always observe the following safety instructions before cleaning or servicing the effect light:

Live components may be exposed if covers are opened or components are removed.
The device must be disconnected from all power sources before any servicing or repair work is carried out.
Capacitors inside the device may still carry voltage even though they have been discon-nected from all power sources.
Only qualified experts familiar with the hazards involved and the relevant regulations must perform repairs.
Never use any aggressive cleaning agents, cleaning alcohol or other chemical solutions, since these may damage the casing or even impair function.
Always disconnect the product from the power supply before cleaning it.
Use a dry, lint-free cloth for cleaning the product.

Functions

Power LED indicator
DMX in
Rubber feet
LCD display
DMX out
Battery level LED indicators
Power linking socket (power out)
Power button
IEC AC power socket w/user serviceable fuse compartment
Controls:
- Mode – Press repeatedly to see mode options.
- Up – Scroll up through settings.
- Down – Scroll down through settings.
- Enter – Use to make selection.

Remote

Dim brightness/adjust speed
Static color: Red, Green, Blue, White
Preset static colors 4. Power off/on
Color change mode 6. Strobe mode
Fade mode (gradual change)
Sound mode

Charging

To charge the BATTERY PAR 50 plug the charger into any 110v wall socket, plug the other end to the unit’s power input socket, and turn off the power. Charge the battery for at 4 hours to attain a full charge. After a full charge, the battery can last 8 hours with all LEDs on or up to 11 hours with one color on. Results will vary based on LED brightness.

PLEASE NOTE: The fixture must be charged for 6 – 7 hours when charging for the first time.

Operation

Use the MODE button to enter the settings menu. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired setting and set their values. Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll quickly through the menu options. Press the ENTER button to save your selection. Press MODE to exit.

DisplayMode	Value	Description
		3 Channel DMX mode
		6 Channel DMX mode
		Infrared remote sensor on/off
		Color change
		Seven color fade
		Single color fade
	Sound activated mode
		Red dimmer
		Green dimmer
		Blue dimmer
		Strobe mode

Master/Slave Mode

Connect to power source and turn on all fixtures.
Connect all fixtures via the DMX IN/DMX OUT ports.
Set all fixtures to DMX mode A001 (3CH) or d001 (6CH) on the panel display.
Select one fixture to be the master. All other fixtures will follow the master fixture.

DMX Mode

The BATTERY PAR 50 can be controlled via any DMX Controller. From your DMX controller you can change the color, control different modes, create scenes, and program chases. You can also daisy chain multiple BATTERY PAR 50 units together via DMX cables. The Fixture uses either 3 or 6 channels depending what DMX mode you are in.

DMX Channels

To set the DMX starting channel address press the MODE button until you see A001 (3-channel mode) or d001 (6-channel mode). Now use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the DMX address of the light. If you are using this light with a DMX controller be sure to set each light fixture 16 channels apart to get independent control of each fixture. For example if you had two lights you would set the first light to DMX channel A001 (or d001) and the second light to A017 (or d017), and so on and so forth. Press the ENTER button to save your selection.

DMX Termination (Optional)

The last fixture of a DMX chain has to be “terminated”. This prevents electrical noise from disturbing and corrupting the DMX control signals. To terminate the last fixture solder a 1/4 Watt, 120 Ohm resistor across the DATA – and DATA + wires. The connections are illustrated below. If you are only connecting a few fixtures which are close together and use a short run to the controller, you may be able to operate without a terminator. Please see the dia-gram below.

DMX Termination Diagram

DMX Controller Function

When using a DMX controller,use the chart below to reference each channel’s function.

3-Channel Mode

Ch.	Function	Value	Description
1	Red	0 – 255	Adjust individual LED brightness
2	Green	0 – 255
3	Blue	0 – 255

6-Channel Mode

Ch.	Function	Value	Description
1	Master Dimmer	0 – 39	Adjust all LED brightness
2	Red	40 – 59
3	Green	60 – 79	Adjust individual LED brightness
4	Blue	80 – 99	Function settings
5	DMX control	0 – 50
Color change	51 – 100
Color fade	151 – 200
Strobe	201 – 255
Sound activated mode	0 – 255
6	Speed	0 – 255	Adjust speed for Ch.5 or adjust strobespeed for Ch. 2 – 4

Installation

Floor InstallationThis unit features dual brackets for easy floor installation. Simply loosen the locking knobs on the sides of the light (fig. a), spread the legs apart (fig. b), set the light angle (fig. c), and tighten the locking knobs to secure the desired position (fig. d). Alternatively, you can set the light down on its rubber feet (fig. e).

Truss InstallationTo hang the fixture from a truss, use any standard mounting clamp (not included). There is a mounting hole located on the top of each bracket (fig a). Secure the mounting clamp and bracket to these mounting holes (fig. b). Be sure to use a suit-able safety restraint cable.

Features and Specifications

• Built in 3200mAh lithium rechargeable battery
Battery lasts 11 hours with a single color and 8 hours with all colors
Charging time: 4 hours (minimum)
Battery overcharge protection
Light source: (6x Red, 6x Green, 6x Blue LEDs)
18 LEDs/1W each • DMX controls: 3 or 6 channels
Linkable in master/slave mode using 3-Pin DMX cable
3 Pin XLR DMX input & output
Remote control included
1,102 Lux @ 2m (All LED’s on)
LED display to navigate settings
Can be operated through the remote, through DMX, or you can use the built in programs or the built in sound activated mode
Automatic modes: Static color, strobe, dimmer, gradient, and sound activated
Beam angle: 25°
Battery will still perform optimally even after hundreds of charging cycles
DC 12V Charging input (via the included charger)
Fan cooled
Double bracket allows for multiple rigging or floor standing applications
Voltage: AC110/240V – 50/60Hz
Power consumption: 30W
16.7 millions colors
1 year warranty
Black housing
Create customized colors using the built-in LCD display
Replaceable batteries
110/220V switchable for use in any country
Dimmer: 0 -100% linear dimming
Unit dimensions: 7″ x x 3.94″
Unit weight: 1.87 lbs

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
No Power	Make sure the unit is properly plugged in and that the power outlet is functioning properly. Check the fuse and replace if necessary. Always use the same type of fuse (see fuse replacement diagram on the next page). Check that the power cord is not damaged.
No power (battery mode)	Make sure the unit is fully charged and the power switch is in the “ON” position. Charge the battery for at least 4 hours. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position.
No fixture DMX response	Make sure that the starting address at the fixture is correct and all other fixtures are set to the same address. Make sure the DMX channel setting is the same for all fixtures. Make sure you are using the correct faders on the controller. Make sure you are using the correct fixture template and assign controller faders accordingly. Change the signal polarity at the controller. Check your DMX cables to ensure they are not damaged. Check that the DMX cables are connected properly and are wired correctly (pin 3 is “hot”; on some other DMX devices pin 2 may be “hot”). Also, check that all cables are connected to the right connectors; it does matter which way the inputs and outputs are connected.
Intermittent DMX problems	Make sure the cable you are using are DMX compatible. Use true DMX cables. Keep DMX cables away from any AC wires or radio equipment. Install a terminator. If you are running a long DMX cable or have a large number of units connected, use an optically coupled DMX amplifier.
Unit does not respond tosound	Quiet or high-pitched sounds will not activate the unit. Make sure that Sound control mode is turned on.