Velleman VDPLDJBAR2 - Manual (Page 4)

VDPLDJBAR2
15.09.2010 ©Velleman nv 4
• Use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
• Keep this manual for future reference.
4. Features
• comes with tripod, each light can be positioned separately
• protection case for transporting
• DMX-controlled via 15 channels
• built-in stand-alone programs, master/slave mode or sound activation via built-in microphone
• footswitch for easy control of the built-in programs
• optional lighting stand: VDL3SS
5. Overview
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
1 microphone 3 DMX input
2 display with control buttons 4 DMX output
A MODE button 5 sound sensitivity knob
B DOWN button 6 foot controller jack
C UP button 7 power input
6. Getting started
Choosing a Mounting Location
The VDPLDJBAR2 batten has been designed for indoor environments at temperatures up to 35°C. For
proper operation, the unit must be operated with an unobstructed air convection to its metal housing.
Do not:
• Operate the batten in environments with an ambient temperature higher than 35°C and a relative humidity
higher than 75%.
• Operate the batten in a closed environment smaller than 10 m³ unless forced air convection is provided.
Secure Mounting
Risk of injury. Overhead mounting requires extensive experience: calculating workload limits,
determining the installation material to be used… Have the material and the device itself checked
regularly. Do not attempt to install the device yourself if you lack these qualifications as improper
installation may result in injuries.
• The VDPLDJBAR2 batten is designed to be mounted on a tripod with a 35 mm tube diameter. Make sure
that the diameter of the inserted tripod tube is not less than 35 mm as otherwise secure mounting cannot be
guaranteed. Slide a tripod adaptor over the tripod tube and secure the unit with the provided screw handle.
• Have the batten installed by a qualified person, respecting EN 60598-2-17 and all other applicable norms.
• The carrying construction must be able to support 10 times the weight of the batten for 1 hour without
deforming.
• The installation must always be secured with a secondary attachment e.g. a safety cable.
• Never stand directly below the batten when it is being mounted, removed or serviced. Have a qualified
technician check the batten once a year and once before you bring it into service.
• Install the batten in a location with few passers-by that is inaccessible to unauthorised persons.
• Adjust the desired inclination angle via the mounting bracket and tighten the bracket screws.
• Make sure there is no flammable material within a 0.5 m radius of the batten.
• Have a qualified electrician carry out the electric connection.
• Connect the batten to the mains with the power plug. Make sure the used mains circuit is protected by a
30mA Residual Current Device (RCD). Do not connect it to a dimming pack.
• The installation has to be approved by an expert before the device is taken into service.
DMX-512 connection
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
•
When applicable, connect an XLR cable to the female 3-pin XLR output of a controller (not incl.) and the
other side to the male 3-pin XLR input [3] of the VDPLDJBAR2. Multiple VDPLDJBAR2’s can be linked
through serial linking. The linking cable should be a dual core, screened cable with XLR input and output
connectors.
• A DMX terminator is recommended for installations where the DMX cable has to run a long distance or is in
an electrically noisy environment (e.g. discos). The terminator prevents corruption of the digital control
signal by electrical noise. The DMX terminator is simply an XLR plug with a 120Ω resistor between pins 2 and
3, which is then plugged into the XLR output socket [4] of the last device in the chain.