Motionstrip Owner's Manual

Motorized Moving Head RGBW Colorstrip Wash/Beam Light Bar

Includes

• MOTIONSTRIP light
• Bracket
• Power cable (5 feet)
• User manual
• Warranty card

Important Safety Instructions

• To reduce risk of electric shock, never open the unit. There are no user serviceable parts, refer service to the 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.
• 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 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.
• 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 10 units in series. Be sure to use a separate power supply for any additional units.

If using a 110/60Hz power supply, do not connect more than 6 units in series. Be sure to use a sparate power supply for any additional units.

Functions

1. Power in socket w/user serviceable fuse
2. Power out
3. DMX in
4. DMX out
5. Power switch
6. Controls:
   • Menu - Press repeatedly to see mode options
   • Up - Scroll up through settings
   • Down - Scroll down through settings
   • Enter - Press to confirm and save current selection. The unit will remember these settings the next time it is powered on.
7. Digital display

Installation

The Rockville MOTIONSTRIP features rubber feet for easy floor installation.

To hang the fixture from a truss, use the included mounting clamps. There are mounting holes located on the bottom of the fixture (fig A). Secure the mounting clamps to the unit as shown in figure B.

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. The unit will remember your selection the next time you turn it on.

Please note: In Primary mode, N000 is the setting for built-in motor programs (Au modes and sound modes).

Operating Modes

DMX Mode

The MOTIONSTRIP 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 need to be set to the appropriate DMX channel, d001 or 9001. The fixture uses 2 channels.

Master/Slave Mode

Use DMX cables to daisy chain up to 10 fixtures. Set the first one to AU mode or Sond mode. This will be the primary fixture. Set the others to d001 or 9001. These will be the secondary fixtures. Now the primary will control.

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 0.25 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.

DMX Controller Function

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

9 Channel Mode

38 Channel Mode

Features and Specifications

• Multi-purpose - Can be used as a beam, wash, dance floor, stage light
• 16 Channel DMX-512 Controls
• This light rotates like a moving head allowing you to use this for many applications like stages, wash lighting, dance floor lights, and more
• Much wider coverage area compared with standard moving head lights
• The light is made of metal so its extremely strong and durable (the top part that moves is aluminum and the bottom part is steel)
• Automatic modes: color change, strobe, dimmer, gradual color change, jump change, sound activated
• Each LED is Red, green, blue and white (4 in 1 LEDs)
• 8 True 10 watt LEDs
• These lights are extremely bright and throw across long distances without any dullness
• Static colors and RGBW color mixing with a DMX controller
• Built-in automated programs
• Sound activated mode
• Master/slave controls allow you to link multiple lights together to clone the same program
• 3-Pin DMX input and DMX output for easy linking
• Additional power output to link multiple lights together easily (up to 6 @ 110V, up to 10 @ 220V)
• High speed color changer 1-13Hz (one of the fastest speeds on the market)
• Bulb Life: 100,000 hours life
• Dimmer: 0-100%
• Strobe with adjustable speed
• Lights can operate safely without overheating for months straight!
• Can be operated in sound activated mode, automated program mode, using the or using a DMX controller
• Built-in display to browse menu options
• Lux: 1,452 @ 1m
• LED angle: 5-degree beam angle and 270 degrees of motorized station
• 110/220 volt switchable (110-220V/AC 50-60Hz)
• Fuse: 2A (Max power: 50VA)
• Weight: 12.79 Lbs
• Dimensions: 41.93" x 3.35" x 6.1"

Troubleshooting