RockStrip 252 Owner's Manual

LED 5 Channel DMX RGB Color Strip DJ Wash Up Light Bar

Includes

• ROCKSTRIP 252
• 2x tall mounting brackets
• 2x short mounting brackets
• Power cord
• Owner's manual
• Warranty

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 product's housing may become hot during operation. Do not touch.
• Please ensure that the unit is situated in a properly ventilated area. Allow at least 20 inches between this device and a wall.
• 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 manner.
• 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.
• 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 104° Fahrenheit (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 install 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.
• 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.
• Please keep the lenses out of direct sunlight as it can cause heat build up which will cause serious damage to the unit.

Attention

• If using a 220V/50Hz power supply, do not connect more than 14 units in series. Be sure to use a separate power supply for any additional units.
• If using a 110V/60Hz power supply, do not connect more than 9 units in series. Be sure to use a separate power supply for any additional units.

Functions

1. Power switch
2. Power In socket w/ user serviceable fuse
3. DMX in
4. Controls:
   • Menu - Press repeatedly to see mode options
   • Up - Scroll up through settings
   • Down - Scroll down through settings
   • Enter - Enter submenu
5. Digital display
6. Infra red remote control sensor

7. Microphone

   

8. DMX out

9. Power out

   

Remote

1. AUTO: Chase mode, cycle through chases 1 – 8.
2. SOUND: Press to activate sound mode. Use +/- to select sound mode A or B.
3. DMX: Select DMX address. Press for 2 seconds to set the address to 001. Use +/- to cycle through DMX addresses/channels.
4. BLACK OUT: Turns all lights off.
5. RED, GREEN, BLUE: Turns on corresponding light.
6. WHITE: Turns on all lights.
7. +/- : Increase or decrease chase speed, DMX address, sound mode, and strobe speed.
8. Number pad: Use to directly select chase mode or sound mode.
9. JUMP: Press repeatedly to select chases 1 – 8.
10. FADE: Activate/deactivate color fade mode.
11. COLOR: Press to cycle through 7 preset colors.
12. FLASH: Activate/deactivate strobe function. Use +/- to adjust strobe speed.

Please note:

• Strobe function is only available when the color is set to red, green, blue, or white.
• In DMX mode, you can quickly change the DMX address by long pressing the +/-.

Installation

For floor or wall installation, use the appropriate type of screws and anchors, if necessary, to secure the fixture to the mounting surface.

The Rockstrip 252 can be truss mounted by using two lighting clamps. We recommend Rockville LC70 Light Clamps (shown).

1. Secure the mounting clamp to the fixture as shown below. Don’t screw the bolt all the way in.
2. Slide the clamp assembly onto the truss (a). Use the locking screw (b) and the bolt (c) to secure the clamp. Do not overtighten.

Please note: Like with 99% of all lights on the market, to mount this light to a truss you need to buy a clamp. Clamps come in different shapes and sizes depending on your application. For most applications the best clamp for you will likely be the Rockville LC70. However, this unit will work with other clamps made by Chauvet and other brands.

Operation

Use the MENU button to enter the settings menu. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired setting and set their values. Press ENTER button to save your selection. Press MENU to exit.

Display

Operating Modes

DMX Mode

The ROCKSTRIP 252 can be controlled via any DMX controller. Simply link the fixture to your DMX controller, program a chase, and then run the chase. You can also daisy chain multiple units. When you run a chase, the units will automatically be set to the appropriate DMX channel.

If you are using multiple fixtures and you want independent control of each fixture, set them 4 DMX channels apart like the example below:

Master/Slave Mode

In this mode you can link up to 16 fixtures together via the DMX IN/DMX OUT ports. The first fixture will control all the other fixtures which will automatically switch to slave mode. Any fixture can act as a master fixture.

DMX Controller Function

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

3 Channel Mode

4 Channel Mode

7 Channel Mode

24 Channel Mode

28 Channel Mode

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.

Fuse Replacement

1. Use a screwdriver to release the fuse holder.
2. Remove the fuse holder.
3. Remove the fuse.
4. Replace the fuse.
5. Re-insert the fuse holder.

Switching Voltage

Features and Specifications

• 252 bright LEDs
• Static colors and RGB color mixing with or without DMX controller
• LEDs: 84 red + 84 green + 84 blue
• Built-in automated programs
• Master/slave controls allow you to link multiple lights together to clone the same program
• Additional power output to link multiple lights together easily (up to 20 max)
• High speed color changer 1 – 13Hz (one of the fastest speeds on the market)
• Bulb Life: 100,000 hours life
• Red, green, and blue LEDs (RGB)
• Dimmer: 0 – 100%
• Strobe with adjustable speed
• Lights can operate safely without overheating for months straight!
• Control: Standard DMX-512 controls with 4 or 5 channels
• 3-Pin DMX input and output for linking lights
• Lux: 1,452 @ 1m
• 110/220 volt switchable (90-250V AC 50-60Hz)
• Fuse: 2A/Max Power: 50V
• Weight: 3.97 Lbs
• Dimensions: 40.16˝ x 2.64˝ x 2.56˝

Troubleshooting