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301 Console
Operations Manual
Manual
Part No. 24-004-0815
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Welcome
Thank you for buying Strand Lighting control equipment. We hope
that you will find that your lighting needs are met by your new
system and that you will enjoy exploring the new facilities that your
new system offers. You are provided with essential information to
help you install and operate your system. Please look through all
the documents and keep them safely for future use. If you have
any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact Strand Lighting or
any authorized Strand service center for advice.
This equipment is designed to operate from the mains electrical
supply and contains voltages, which, if touched, may cause death
or injury. It should only be operated in accordance with the
instructions provided and for the purpose of a lighting control
system.
Do not open the console. There are no user serviceable parts
inside.
Avoid spilling liquid on the equipment If this should happen, switch
the equipment off immediately. To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
For indoor use only.
This equipment is designed and manufactured to comply with
international safety standards 1EC950, UL1950, CS950 and is
intended for use as part of a lighting control system. It must not be
used for other purposes where there is a risk of safety to persons.
The equipment contains power voltages, socket outlets shall be
installed near to the equipment and be easily accessible.
• Working Voltage/Current 100-120 (2A) 220-240 (1A)
• Frequency 50/60 Hz
• Max Ambient Temp 350C
• Do not restrict ventilation
This manual describes the installation and operational procedures
for Strand Lighting’s 301 Control Console.
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Offices and Service Centers
Please confirm all country codes or other international access data.
World Wide Web: http://www.strandlighting.com/
Berlin
Strand Lighting GMBH
Ullsteinstrasse. 114-142, HAUS C
D-12109
Berlin, Germany
Tel. +49-30-707-9510 Fax +49-30-707-95199
Hong Kong
Strand Lighting Asia LTD
20/F., Delta House
3 On Yiu Street
Shatin, N.T.
Hong Kong
Tel. +852-2757-3033 Fax +852-2757-1767
London
Strand Lighting Limited
Unit 3 Hammersmith Studios
Yeldham Road
Hammersmith
London, England W6 8JF
Tel. +44-20-8735-9790 Fax +44-20-8735-9799
Los Angeles
Strand Lighting Inc
6603 Darin Way
Cypress, CA 90630
U.S.A.
Tel. +1 714-230-8200 Fax +1 714-230-8173
Moscow
Strand Lighting
Novinsky Boulevard 20A Building 3-6
12069 Moscow, Russia
Tel. +7 095-234-42-20 Fax. +7 095-234 42-21
Rome
Strand Lighting Italia
Via Delle Gardenie S.N.C.
Pontina Vecchia KM 33,400
00040 Pomezia, Italy
Tel. +39-0691-9631 Fax +39-0691-47138
Toronto
Strand Lighting (Canada) Inc
2430 Lucknow Drive #15,
Mississauga, Ontario, L5S 1V3
Canada
Tel. +1 905-677-7130 Fax. +1 905-677-6859
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Table of Contents
Welcome................................................................................................................................. 2
Offices and Service Centers................................................................................................... 3
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................... 4
Getting Started........................................................................................................................ 6
Concept............................................................................................................................... 6
Ordering Information........................................................................................................... 6
Mechanical & Environmental Data...................................................................................... 6
Standards Compliance........................................................................................................ 6
Unpack the Console............................................................................................................ 6
Face Plate........................................................................................................................... 7
Back Plate........................................................................................................................... 7
Layout..................................................................................................................................... 8
Quick Guide............................................................................................................................ 9
Setup..................................................................................................................................... 11
Rack Mounting.................................................................................................................. 12
Operation.............................................................................................................................. 13
Basic Navigation ............................................................................................................... 13
Changing Modes............................................................................................................... 13
Back up Mode................................................................................................................... 14
Capacity........................................................................................................................14
Changing Modes........................................................................................................... 14
Screen Menus for Back up............................................................................................ 14
Main Screen -............................................................................................................ 14
Menu -....................................................................................................................... 15
- Delete Scene....................................................................................................... 15
Delete One Scene............................................................................................. 15
Delete Page Scene ........................................................................................... 15
Delete All Scenes.............................................................................................. 16
- Set Buzzer........................................................................................................... 16
- Set Clock............................................................................................................. 16
Cross Fade Time –.................................................................................................... 17
Recording of Back Up Scenes...................................................................................... 17
Change Pages -........................................................................................................ 18
Playback of Back Up Scenes........................................................................................ 18
- Back Up Cues on Multiple Pages ........................................................................... 19
Flash ......................................................................................................................... 20
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Timed Events Mode.......................................................................................................... 21
Capacity........................................................................................................................21
Changing Modes........................................................................................................... 21
Screen Menus for Events Player................................................................................... 21
Main Screen -............................................................................................................ 21
Menu -....................................................................................................................... 21
- Delete Event........................................................................................................ 22
Delete One Event.............................................................................................. 22
Delete All Events............................................................................................... 22
- Set Default Fade Time........................................................................................ 22
- Set Buzzer........................................................................................................... 23
- Set Clock............................................................................................................. 23
Recording of Timed Events........................................................................................... 23
Manual Playback of Timed Events................................................................................ 24
Scheduling Playback of Timed Events.......................................................................... 24
Starting the Timed Events............................................................................................. 25
12 Channel Control Mode................................................................................................. 27
Capacity........................................................................................................................27
Changing Modes........................................................................................................... 27
Screen Menus for 12 Channel Control.......................................................................... 27
Main Screen -............................................................................................................ 27
- Cross Fade Time (XFtm)..................................................................................... 27
- Patch................................................................................................................... 28
Edit Patch.......................................................................................................... 28
Display Patch .................................................................................................... 29
Default Patch..................................................................................................... 29
One Scene Mode.......................................................................................................... 30
Hold – Two Scene Mode............................................................................................... 30
Multiple Units .................................................................................................................... 31
Capacity........................................................................................................................31
Setup............................................................................................................................. 31
Operation ...................................................................................................................... 32
Analogue Input Operation................................................................................................. 32
Conclusion............................................................................................................................ 33
Accessories........................................................................................................................... 33
Appendix A............................................................................................................................ 34
Control Input ..................................................................................................................... 34
Link Input .......................................................................................................................... 34
Analogue In....................................................................................................................... 34
Index................................................................................................................................. 35
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Getting Started
Concept
The 301 series console provides 3 modes of operation. Back up, Timed Events,
and 12 Channel Control mode. Back up mode provides cue storage of 144 looks
or cues to any DMX512 based lighting console for one universe of DMX512.
Timed Event mode provides recording and playback for 12 timed events via the
system clock. The events can be played back in any order. 12 Channel Control
mode provides 1 scene 12 channel mode with patch for 512 dimmers. Two
scene operation can be enables with the hold button. This console can be rack
mounted
Ordering Information
Catalog #95713 – 301 Back up control system 120 volt
Catalog #91713 – 301 Back up control system 230/240 volt
Catalog #24-004-0815 – 301 console manual
Mechanical & Environmental Data
Weight: 4 kg
Finish: Blue powder coat epoxy paint
Construction: Rigid folded sheet steel
Temperature: 0 – 35°C
Humidity Range: 0-90% non-condensing
Ingress Protection: IP20
Standards Compliance
All units are CE marked. 120 volt consoles include UL, cUL power supplies.
Unpack the Console
Unpack the console from the packaging and check that the following components
are contained within. If any parts are missing, or damaged, please contact the
carrier and your nearest Strand Lighting office.
List of Parts for North America…
(1) 301 series console
(1) Power cable with UL power supply cable with US 2 pin connector
(1) Manual
(1) Vinyl Dust Cover
List of Parts for Europe and Asia…
(1) 301 series console
(1) Power cable with cUL power supply cable with
(1) UK 2 pin connector and EU 3 pin connector
(1) Manual
(1) Vinyl Dust Cover
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Face Plate
Back Plate
301
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Layout
301
11. POWER SWITCH
10. DMX IN INDICATOR
4. FLASH BUTTONS
3. FADERS
5. HOLD BUTTON
6. PAGE BUTTON
7. RECORD SCENE BUTTON
1. MASTER
2. NAVIGATION BUTTONS
8. LCD SCREEN
9. LED INDICATORS
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Quick Guide
1. Master– an inhibitive fader that proportionately controls all other faders. This determines
maximum output of all faders at all times. The master is always active.
2. Navigation Keys– these keys allow access to all setup and mode change functions.
Up – the function of this key will be displayed at the bottom center of the LCD screen
to the left of the slash (/). It often allows the cursor to move up any list on the LCD
display.
Down – the function of this key will be displayed at the bottom center of the LCD
screen to the right of the slash (/). It often allows the cursor to move down any list on
the LCD display.
Escape – the function of this key will be displayed at the bottom left of the LCD
screen. It often allows the console to cancel a command.
Confirm - the function of this key will be displayed at the bottom right of the LCD
screen. It often allows the console to accept a command.
3. Channel Faders – a fader that controls the output of the patched dimmer number.
4. Flash Buttons – these change functions according to the mode of the console.
In back up mode – a momentary button that flashes the level of the corresponding
scene to full.
In timed event mode – to enter into event setting.
In manual mode - a momentary button that flashes the level of the corresponding
fader to full.
5. Hold Button– this button will freeze the output of the faders so that the operator can reset
the channel faders for a different look.
6. Page– changes function according to the mode of the console.
In back up mode – changes from page 1 through 12 for playback and recording of
cues.
In timed event mode – the page button is inactive.
In manual mode – the page button is inactive.
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7. Record Scene– changes function according to the mode of the console.
In back up mode – allows the recording of back up cues from the main lighting
console. 144 back up cues can be recorded. (12 pages of 12 cues each.)
In timed event mode – allows the recording of timed events. 12 timed events can be
recorded. Timed events can be played back in any order.
In manual mode – the record scene button is inactive.
8. LCD Screen – displays current information about the console’s mode and fader status.
9. LED Indicator Lights – display relative brightness when the fader below it is active.
10. DMX IN Indicator – the LED is illuminated when the console is in either back up or event
player mode AND it is receiving DMX from the main console. The LED flashes when DMX is
not being received.
11. Power Switch – turns on / off power to the console.
DMX Input – accepts a DMX512 5 pin XLR connector from the DMX512 output of the main
console.
DMX Output – accepts a DMX512 5 pin XLR connector from the dimmers.
Analogue In – accepts an analogue input for 12 contact closures.
Link Input – as a master 301 console, accepts a DMX512 3 pin XLR connector from the
Link Output of the slave 301 console.
Link Output – as a slave 301 console, accepts a DMX512 3 pin XLR connector from the
Link Input of the master 301 console.
Console Position Switch – sets the console to either master or slave mode.
Power Connector – accepts the power adaptor from the power transformer.
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