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Operating Manual
Revised: 072710
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Important: Read this manual before powering or
installing the unit. Follow the safety precautions listed
herein. Observe all warnings in this manual and printed
on the unit.
For technical service or other product related questions,
or contact any of the following locations worldwide:
TMB LA
527 Park Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340 USA.
Tel +1 818.899.8818 Fax +1 818.899.8813.
TMB UK
21 Armstrong Way, Southall, UB2 4SD England.
Tel +44 (0)20.8574.9700 Fax +44 (0)20.8574.9701.
TMB NY
100 Asia Place, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 USA.
Tel +1 201.896.8600 Fax +1 201.896.8601.
TMB Canada
545747 Sideroad 4A, RR#2, Markdale, Ontario N0C 1H0
Canada.
Tel +1 519.986.9991 Fax +1 519.986.9993.
TMB Beijing
No. 309, Building 6, San Li Tun Nan Lu,
Chao Yang District, Beijing 100027 PRC.
Tel +86 10.8492.1587 Fax +86 10.8492.7635
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CONTENTS
OVERVIEW 4
Note for the customer 4
CAUTION 4
Safety precautions 4
Main features 5
INSTALLATION 6
Unpacking 6
Checking accessories 6
Controls and switches 7
Best location for installation 7
CONNECTING THE UNIT 8
Connection to mains power 8
Connection to a DMX 512 network 8
UNIT CONFIGURATION 9
Menu Operation 9
Menu Option 1: DMX Address 10
Menu Option 2: Fixture Modes 10
Menu Option 3: Turbo Mode 12
Menu Option 4: Continuous Mode 13
Operating the unit 14
Recommended controllers 15
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 16
Maintenance 16
Changing the Flash Tube 16
MENU MAP 17
Standard Menu Mode 17
Extended Menu Mode 18
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 20
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AS A COMMITMENT BY TMB. TMB ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR
INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL.
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OVERVIEW
Note for the customer
Thank you for purchasing the Solaris Quasar professional
strobe. Please read this manual carefully before operation
and keep it for future reference.
CAUTION!
To avoid danger of re and electric shock, do not expose the
unit to water or moisture and do not attempt to remove its
cover. Repairs should be done by qualied and authorized
personnel only. During operation, the unit’s discharge tube
may draw power exceeding limit values.
CAUTION! Do not look directly or indirectly into the
discharge tube without eye protection such as welder’s
goggles.
1. Prior to installation, ensure that the mains voltage is
between 190-260 VAC and the mains frequency is
between 50-60 Hz.
2. Make sure that the mains outlet used for powering
the unit is of the earthed/grounded type and in perfect
condition.
3. Should any kind of liquid or solid material penetrate
the unit, terminate operation immediately, then unplug
the connector from the mains outlet, and contact an
authorized repair facility.
4. Do not cover the vents on the unit. Adequate ventilation
is required for satisfactory operation and ensures long
operating life.
5. Even when turned off, the unit is powered if the connector
is plugged into the mains outlet.
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6. If you do not intend to use the strobe for a long period
of time, unplug the connector from the outlet. When
disconnecting from AC power, grab the mains connector
securely and pull. Do not pull on the power lead.
7. Replacing the connector should only be done by an
authorized repair person. Do not tamper with or remove
the mains plug from the end of the cord. Improper
connection may cause re owing to the unit’s high power
consumption.
8. Note to qualied service personnel: Before changing
the discharge tube, switch off the equipment, unplug the
mains lead, and wait for the strobe to cool down.
Main features
• Quasar, DMX 512, turbo, normal
• Extra-high intensity ashes
• Optional Continuous duty (100 Hz)
• DMX-512 In/Out
• Software controlled overdrive protection (ETV)
• Auto-detection of mains frequency
• Overheating protection
• Extra-high accuracy of ashes
• 3-phase compatibility
• Internal/external controllability: pulse, manual, DMX
• Chain compatibility (MASTER – SLAVE)
• Compact
• Self-test functions
• LED indication
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INSTALLATION
Unpacking
Do not dispose of the shipping box and the packaging, as
they are useful for transporting the unit. Before shipping,
make sure the unit is packed the same way it was at the
factory. During unpacking, check if the unit is undamaged
and clean. If the unit is damaged, contact the freight
company immediately. If the unit has become wet in the box,
make sure it is completely dry before power-up. If operation
should fail, contact the freight company with your complaint.
Checking accessories
After unpacking the unit, check all accessories and the
condition of the discharge tube (use the mirror behind
the tube). If the tube is damaged, report it to the freight
company immediately.
Accessories:
• XOP 15 (or equivalent) discharge tube
• Mains lead with powerCON connector
• Operating manual
• Rack ears
• 2 barn doors
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Controls and switches
1. Menu / Enter Button
2. Up / Down Menu Navigation buttons
3. Menu LED
4. DMX Out/Thru
5. DMX Input
6. powerCON Mains Input Connector
Best location for installation
Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation. Avoid
locations where the strobe may be exposed to heat, dust,
vibration, or physical shock. Choose a location that enables
easy connection of both the mains lead and control cables.
Install the unit rst before connecting the leads.
CAUTION: The operating temperature of this xture
may exceed 120° C (240° F). Even after shutting down,
touching the body of the unit may cause burns. Always
wait for the xture to cool down before handling.
Do not place the unit near ammable materials.
1 2 3 45 6
ENTER
DMX INDMX THRU
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CONNECTING THE UNIT
Connection to 230 V mains
• Use connectors with protective earthed ground only.
• Connect the unit with controls set at minimum values.
• Check connection. Loose connections may cause
malfunction.
• Programmed settings are retained even after a power
loss. When powering up, the unit will return to its last
known settings.
Connection to a DMX-512 network
• Use standard (XLR 5) connectors. Check for loose
connections, as they are a common source of
malfunction.
• Use high-quality professional DMX cables only.
• The last strobe unit in a chain should have a TMB Arnold
(or equivalent 120 Ω termination plug) installed into its
DMX THRU XLR connector.
• It is possible to change input connections and DMX
base address while the strobe is turned on. The unit will
recognize, execute, and indicate commands even during
operation.
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UNIT CONFIGURATION
Conguration of the Quasar unit is performed using the
integrated menu system. Selection of menu options occurs
using the Menu/Enter Key and the Up and Down navigation
buttons. Menu options and user input are shown on an
alphanumeric display. These panel features are depicted
below:
DMX addressing and Fixture Mode are congured using
these panel controls to operate the unit menu.
Menu Operation
Fixture Mode is set across four (4) Menu options. Each
of these Menu modes is entered by pressing the MENU/
ENTER button.
Pressing MENU/ENTER once will allow entry into DMX
Channel Address option.
Pressing MENU/ENTER will allow entry into Control Type
(DMX/HF/TEST) option.
Pressing MENU/ENTER three times enters TURBO Enable/
Disable menu mode.
Pressing MENU/ENTER four times enters the Continuous
mode option.
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Menu Option 1: DMX Address
Entering DMX Mode
Press the MENU/ENTER button once. The current DMX
base address (Channel 1) will will be depicted on the
numeric display.
Pressing the UP/DOWN navigation buttons will increment
or decrement the base address on the display. A single tap
will alter the displayed address by one, while pressing and
holding a navigation button will cause the address to change
rapidly.
Valid addresses will range from 1 to 511. Once the desired
Base Address for Channel 1 is reached, pressing the MENU/
ENTER Button will save this address to as the new DMX
Base Address.
Chaining multiple units
Independent unit control of multiple ash units requires
unique channel addresses to be programmed into each
xture. As each unit requires two channels of DMX, these
addresses must be spaced by a value of two or more. If
identical control of multiple units from a single control source
is desired, each unit may have the same DMX base address.
Menu Option 2: Fixture Modes
The Quasar Fixture has three (3) modes of operation:
DMX, HF, and Test. Entry into one of the modes occurs by
pressing the MENU/ENTER button twice.
The current mode is depicted on the numeric display.
Example Fixture Mode Display:
DMX Mode HF Mode Test Mode
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