HQ Power ARAS 45W Notice D'emploi page 5

3. General Guidelines
Keep this device away from dust and extreme heat. Make sure the ventilation
openings are clear at all times.
Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the
device.
Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.
• Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it. Do not allow operation
by unqualified people. Any damage that may occur will most probably be due to unprofessional
use of the device.
• All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user
modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
• Only use the device for its intended purpose. All other uses may lead to short circuits, burns,
electroshocks, crash, etc. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.
• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty
and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
• Lamps and mechanical wear are not covered by warranty.
• Lighting effects are not designed for permanent operation: regular operation breaks will prolong
their lives.
• After connecting the device to the mains, wait at least 15 minutes before disconnecting and vice
versa.
• Use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.
4. Features
• with high power 3-in-1 RGB LEDs
• super luminance, rich and splendid colours
• low power consumption
• long life time
• DMX controlled via 12 channels
• stand-alone mode with 8 built-in programs, and music control function
• wide range, horizontal angle of 540° and vertical of 270°, in 8- or 16-bit mode
• super smooth scanning
• high speed electronic strobe function
• master dimmer function 0-100%
• digital display for easy configuration, can be reversed for 180°, auto switch off after 5 sec.
5. Installation
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
a) Overhead mounting
• Have the device installed by a qualified person, respecting EN 60598-2-17 and all other
applicable norms.
• The construction to which the device is attached should be able to support 10 times the weight
of the device for one hour without deformation.
• The installation must always be secured with a secondary attachment e.g. a safety cable [13].
• Never stand directly below the device when it is being mounted, removed or serviced. Have a
qualified technician check the device once a year and once before you bring it into service.
• Install the device in a location with few passers-by and inaccessible to unauthorised persons.
• 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 serious injuries.
• Screw the mounting brackets (incl.) on the base [4] (2 screws per bracket). Then mount
suitable clamps (not incl.) on the mounting brackets.
b) DMX-512 connection
• 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 [6] of the VDPL1503MHW12. Multiple
VDPL1503MHW12's can be linked through serial linking. The linking cable should be a dual
core, screened cable with XLR input and output connectors.
• Maximum recommended serial data link distance is 500 meters (1640 ft). Maximum
recommended number of fixtures on a serial data link is 32 fixtures.
15/11/2011
VDPL1503MHW12
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