O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series Spectra Series Programming Manual Lighting BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT 57 Alexander St., Yonkers, NY 10701 © 2012 Altman Stage Lighting, Inc. Tel: 914-476-7987 1 Visit our website at www.altmanlighting.
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series Table of Contents Safety Instructions Page 3 Features Page 4 Operation Page 5 DMX Mode Page 6 Personalities Page 7 Resolution Page 8 Stand Alone Mode Page 9 Fixed Color Mode Page 10 Master Mode Page 11 Spectra Strip Operation Page 12 •Menu Navigation Page 13 •Control Mode & Preset Selection Page 14 •DMX & SHOW mode Operation Page 15 •Fixture Lock & Test Page 16 •Reset to Factory Defaults Page 16 •Preset Configurations Page 17 •Interpo
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS FOR SPECTRA SERIES LED LIGHTING FIXTURES. INSTRUCTIONS DE SÛRETÉ LES INSTRUCTIONS AU SUJET D’UN RISQUE D’INCENDIE LE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, OU LA BLESSURE AUX PERSONNES POUR SS-CYC-100.
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series Features The SPECTRA SERIES LED lighting fixtures are the first of its kind in the Theatrical and Architectural Lighting Industry offered by Altman Lighting. • Compatible with DMX512 and RDM protocols. • 8/16 bit DMX512 control for smoother dimming. • On board power supply, microprocessor controller, and current drivers. • Feed thru DMX/RDM data with a maximum total run of 1000 feet. • Push button addressing. • Stand-Alone Pre-programmed modes.
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series ( Firmware Version: V2.3.6) OPERATION There are 3 buttons below the 3 digit LED display on the side of the unit. The buttons are : (From left to right) [ HUNDREDS ] , [ TENS ] , [ ONES ]. All settings for Modes, DMX address, Personalities, etc., can be made by using the three buttons on the back of the unit while power is on. (Note: Display goes out after no activity for approx 4 sec. Touch any button once to bring it back on.
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series DMX Mode: DMX Mode is used for Setting DMX address, Personalities, and Stand-alone Effects. This is the default mode for a new unit. (Also see Fixed Color Mode section on page 9.) To Switch to DMX Mode from Fixed Color Mode (or vice versa ) : Wait a few seconds until the display goes blank, • press and hold the [ ONES ] button • press and hold the [ TENS ] button • release the [ ONES ] button • release the [ TENS ] button.
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series PERSONALITY ADDRESS SETTINGS LIST 601-608: 4-COLOR CHANNELS: 601 602 603 604 605 606 607 608 Personality #01 8 bit Uses 4 DMX Channels Channel order is RGBA Personality #02 8 bit Uses 4 DMX Channels Channel order is RGBA Personality #03 8 bit Uses 5 DMX Channels Channel order is RGBAM Personality #04 8 bit Uses 5 DMX Channels Channels order is RGBAM Personality #05 16 bit Uses 8 DMX Channels Channel order is RrGgBbAa Personality #06
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series RESOLUTION is selectable as either: 8 Bit (one DMX channel per color) this is normal resolution, or 16 Bit (two DMX channels per color) Coarse+Fine high resolution similar to moving lights.
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series STAND-ALONE MODE (does not require a control console): Note: Must be in DMX Mode (see page 6). If Master Mode (see page 10) is on, stand-alone effects from a single unit will control other units connected via DMX cable to all synchronize. Set other units to DMX channel 001. (Do not use the Stand-Alone Effects while connected to a control console or a conflict may result.
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series FIXED COLOR MODE: This is a special mode that allows you to manually select colors for a single unit using the 3 keys. (Also see DMX Mode on page 6.) To enter Fixed Color Mode (or exit to DMX Mode) : Wait a few seconds until the display goes blank, 1. press and hold the [ ONES ] button 2. press and hold the [ TENS ] button 3. release the [ ONES ] button 4.
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series MASTER MODE ( Different than the Master Channel described on page 7.) Master Mode only works while in STAND-ALONE EFFECTS MODE (see page 8). It causes the unit that is set to Master Mode to behave like a console and Transmit 4-channel (RGBA) 8-bit DMX set on address 001, reflecting its present light output. Note: Only the first unit that is going to serve as the MASTER fixture should be set to Stand-alone Effects mode with Master Mode on.
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series Spectra Strip Operation SLAVE MASTER MASTER and SLAVE modes refer to the origin of the control signal the fixture is listening to. SLAVE • Putting the switch in the “Slave” position means the fixture is listening to the incoming DMX signal. • Also considered “Normal” operation.
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series Menu Navigation M - + Pressing M • Shows the current mode or the next menu item; use the M button to browse menus and settings without making any changes • Saves a changed value • Turns off the display at the last menu item Pressing - or + • Changes a value (which is only saved when M is pressed).
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series Control Mode Selection To operate the Spectra Strip, one of two control modes must be selected: DMX Mode or Show Mode (also known as Stand-alone mode). MODE SELECTION DMX Mode: Set/read the DMX start address of the fixture Change network resolution to 8 or 16 bit Select the interpolation mode Hold M for 5 sec.
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series DMX Mode parameter selection Configuration of the operation of the Spectra Strip while in DMX mode, responding to a DMX control signal. While in DMX MODE M DMX ADDR + 0 » 512 M NETWRES + 8 bit 16 bit M INTERPOL + OFF VID COLR WHIT GLOW M Display off Select DMX start address • This is the start address of the first output of the fixture. • Total amount of addresses per fixture depends on fixture configuration and number of cells.
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series Fixture LOCK Disabling of the menu while fixture is in operation. Lock M + + Select Lock level: for 5 sec. LOCK + Soft: Disables menu operation until UNLOCK is applied. NO SOFT HARD M Hard: Disables menu operation until FACTORY RESET is applied NOTE: Only activate the hard lock after careful consideration: once you have hard-locked the fixture you can ONLY reset the fixture to its factory default setting.
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series PRESET CONFIGURATIONS FOR FIXTURES Control configuration for each Preset setting per fixture.
O P E R AT I O N M a n u a l Spectra Series Interpolation Curves Lighting BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT 57 Alexander St., Yonkers, NY 10701 © 2012 Altman Stage Lighting, Inc. Tel: 914-476-7987 18 Visit our website at www.altmanlighting.
