Ayrton Veloce User Manual

1. Safety Instructions

1.1 Important Safety Warnings

This device has left the factory in perfect condition. To maintain this condition and ensure safe operation, it is essential to follow the safety instructions and warning notes in this manual. Installation and operation should be carried out by qualified technicians.

CAUTION: High voltage. Risk of severe or fatal electric shock. Always disconnect mains supply before removing any fixture covers. Never look directly into the light source. Blue light hazard: risk group 2.

Fixtures exposed to salt water should be cleaned with fresh water before storage. Never touch the device during operation as covers may be hot.

Warning: Unauthorized modifications may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment complies with FCC rules for a Class A digital device, designed for commercial environments. Operation in residential areas may cause interference.

Damage caused by disregarding this manual is not subject to warranty. The dealer and manufacturer are not liable for resulting defects or problems.

• If the device is exposed to temperature changes, do not power on immediately to prevent condensation damage. Allow it to reach room temperature.
• Ensure sealing rubber covers for powerCON True1 and XLR connectors are fitted when the device is not in use to prevent water ingress.
• This device is protection-class I and must be earthed.
• Damaged lenses or displays must be replaced.
• Electrical connections must be performed by a qualified person.
• Ensure the available voltage does not exceed the stated voltage in the manual.
• The power cord must not be crushed or damaged by sharp edges. Replacement must be done by an authorized dealer.
• If the external flexible power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, their service agent, or a similarly qualified person.
• Always disconnect the device from the mains before use or maintenance. Handle the power cord only by the plug.
• Initial power-on may produce smoke or smell due to coating on metal parts; this is normal.
• Do not focus the beam onto flammable surfaces. The minimum distance between the exiting lens and the illuminated surface must be greater than 4 meters.

CAUTION: Modifications to the device are not covered by warranty. Keep away from children and non-professionals.

1.2 General Guidelines

• This device is a professional lighting effect for stages, discotheques, theatres, etc. It is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
• Operate only within the maximum alternating current specified in the technical specifications.
• Handle the device with care, avoiding shaking or force during installation or maintenance.
• When using quick lock cams, ensure fasteners are correctly and securely located.
• Operate only after familiarizing yourself with its functions. Unprofessional operation causes most damage.
• Use original packaging for transportation.
• The operating temperature range is -20°C to 45°C.
• The light source shall only be replaced by the manufacturer, their service agent, or a similarly qualified person.

CAUTION: All modifications to the device are forbidden. Any operation not described in this manual may lead to damage, void the warranty, or cause short-circuits, burns, or electric shocks.

2. Features

Power Supply

• AC100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 1,300 W

Optics

• Beam aperture: 4" to 52"
• 180 mm frontal lens

Light Source

• 850 W LED white light engine
• Colour temperature output: Veloce Profile S: 6,500 K; Veloce Profile TC: TBA
• CRI: Veloce Profile S: 70; Veloce Profile TC: TBA

Movement

• Pan movement: 540 / 630 / 360 (16 bit)
• Tilt movement: 270 / 540 / 360 (16 bit)
• Pan and tilt automatic repositioning
• Range: Infinite pan and tilt rotation

Colours

• Sophisticated CMY Colour mixing
• Variable CTO
• Variable CRI channel
• Static colour wheel with 7 complimentary colours

Gobos

• 2 gobo wheels with 14 indexable rotating gobo HD glass gobos
• Adjustable-speed rotating gobo

Framing System

• 4 individually shutter blades
• Rotation of the module: +/- 90°

Iris Diaphragm

• 15-blade iris diaphragm
• Range: 15% to 100% open

Frost

• 2 frost filters: one light, one heavy

Prisms

• 2 combinable rotating and indexable prisms: one 5-facet circular, one 4-facet linear

Effects

• Focusable graphic animation effect-wheel
• Continuous rotation in both directions

Dimmer / Strobe

• Electronic dimmer from 0 to 100%
• Strobe effect: 1 to 25 flashes per second

Hardware Features

• Graphic LCD display with flip function
• 5 menu buttons
• Integrated 4 wireless LumenRadio™ receiver
• IP65 XLR 5 pin connectors
• IP65 RJ45 connectors
• IP65 powerCON TRUE1 TOP connectors

Control

• DMX 512 protocol
• DMX-RDM compatible
• Stand-alone mode, local control panel
• ArtNet™ & sACN protocol
• 3 control channel modes: 67/44/65 channels

Cooling System

• Advanced liquid cooling system
• Selectable ventilation user modes
• Excess temperature protection

Housing

• Skeleton made of aluminium
• Base in die-cast composite alloy
• Heatsinks in aluminium and copper
• Moulded covers ABS PC (VO class)
• 4 handles on the yoke
• 4 heavy-duty feet
• IP65 protection rating (IP66 optional)

Installation

• 2 Omega 1/4 turn brackets
• 4 1/4 turn mounting points
• Safety cable attachment point

Operating Parameters

• Maximum permitted: 45°C (113°F)
• Minimum permitted: -20°C (-4°F)
• Minimum usage distance: 4 m (13.12 ft)

Compliance

• CE, UKCA, ETL

Size

• Product: 405 x 757 x 366 mm (W x H x D)
• Foam: 680 x 640 x 500 mm (W x H x D)

Weight

• Product: 40.5 kg

3. Fixture Overview

The fixture overview details the various components of the Ayrton Veloce lighting fixture:

1. Front Lens
2. Tilt Lock
3. Handle
4. NFC
5. Display
6. Left button
7. Down button
8. Center button
9. Right button
10. Up button
11. Pan Lock
12. Handle
13. Power In
14. Valve
15. RJ45 In
16. RJ45 Out
17. DMX In
18. DMX Out

4. Drawings

4.1 Fixture Dimension

Detailed dimensional drawings of the Ayrton Veloce fixture are provided, illustrating its overall size and proportions from various angles (front, side, top, and bottom views).

4.3 Rotating Gobo Wheel

Diagrams illustrate the rotating gobo wheels and their respective gobo patterns. The document lists the gobos for Gobo Wheel 1, Gobo Wheel 2, and Gobo Wheel 3, including their index numbers and descriptions.

Gobo Wheel 1

Gobo Wheel 2

Gobo Wheel 3

4.4 Animation Wheel

A diagram illustrates the animation wheel, showing its design.

5. Installation Instructions

5.1 Rigging the Device

CAUTION: Follow national norms during installation. Installation must be carried out by a qualified person.

• Support structures must hold 10 times the weight for 1 hour without deformation.
• Always secure the installation with a secondary safety attachment (e.g., safety rope).
• Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing, or servicing.
• Installations must be approved by a skilled person annually.
• Overhead mounting requires extensive experience. Improper installation can result in bodily injury.

5.2 Rigging Using the Omega Brackets

CAUTION: This step is crucial for safe rigging.

• Fix the clamp to the bracket by tightening the M12 nut and bolt through the Ø13 hole.
• Insert the quick lock fasteners of the Omega holder into the bottom of the device and tighten clockwise.
• Install the second Omega holder.
• Thread the safety cable through the bottom of the base and over the rigging point. Secure it to the carabiner and tighten the safety screw.

5.3 Rigging Drawings

CAUTION: Overhead rigging requires extensive experience. Improper installation can result in serious bodily injury.

• WARNING! Never place the lens face down on any surface to prevent damage.
• Keep the fixture at least 0.1 m away from flammable materials.
• Always use and install the supplied safety cable.
• Rig the projector high enough to provide clearance for people below the beam path.
• WARNING! Do not let other intense lights shine through the fixture's front lens, as this may cause significant internal damage.
• When installing outdoors during the day (power off), ensure the front lens does not face the sun.
• When using the fixture outdoors during the day (power on), avoid facing the sun.
• When the fixture is on standby outdoors during the day (power ON and no DMX signal), ensure the "sun protection" mode is ON (default).

6. DMX-512 Control Connection

Connect the male side of the XLR cable to the female XLR output of your controller and the female side to the male XLR input of the device. Multiple devices can be connected serially using a two-core, screened cable with XLR connectors. Refer to the diagram for connection details.

7. DMX-S12 Connection with DMX Termination

For long cable runs or electrically noisy environments, use a DMX terminator (an XLR plug with a 120 Ω resistor between pins 2 and 3) plugged into the last fixture's output XLR socket to prevent signal corruption.

8. Device DMX Start Address Selection

Each fixture requires a DMX starting address for correct control. Set this address using the display on the device's base. You can set the same address for multiple fixtures or individual addresses for each. The starting address determines the first channel the fixture listens to. For example, in 67-channel mode, the second unit should start at channel 68 (67 + 1), the third at 131 (67 + 68), and so on.

9. Operating Instructions of the Internal DMX Wireless System

9.1 Equipments

This product is equipped with a Lumen radio Timo DMX receiver.

9.2 Message from the LED Indicator

• Solid Green: Logged onto a transmitter and actively receiving DMX data.
• Solid Red: Not logged onto any transmitter or not receiving DMX data.

9.3 WDMX in the Menu of the Fixture

The "Rest WDMX" option in the Wireless DMX submenu disconnects the fixture from its current transmitter.

9.4 Set Up the Wireless System

To connect the fixture to a transmitter, the transmitter must be in pairing mode. Activate this mode via the fixture's menu ("Rest WDMX") or by performing a factory reset. Once the transmitter is ready, press its pairing button to link the devices.

Important Notes:

• After each job, log out all receivers from the transmitter to ensure they are unassigned and ready for future pairings.
• Do not connect a wirelessly linked fixture to a DMX controller via cable, as this may cause signal interference.

10. Display

The display allows you to set the starting address, run pre-programmed programs, and reset the device. Access the main menu by double-clicking the ⏯️ button. Browse menus using ⏮, ⏯️, ⏯️, or ⏯️. Press ⏯️ for 2 seconds to exit, or double-click to confirm. The unit exits the edit mode after 15 seconds of inactivity. The display turns off automatically after 1 minute without a data signal.

10.1 Address

Adjust the DMX address, Universe, and control signal selection.

10.2 Mode

10.2.1 User Mode

Choose user-defined channel orders.

10.3 Options

10.3.1 Status

• No DMX Status: Configure behavior when no signal is detected (Close, Hold, Auto).
• Sun Protection: Tilts the head down when no signal is detected.
• Pan Reverse: Reverses Pan movement.
• Tilt Reverse: Reverses Tilt movement.
• Pan Degree: Select Pan range (630°, 540°, 360°).
• Tilt Degree: Select Tilt range (270°, 540°, 360°).
• 360SC: Limits Pan/Tilt to 360° for faster path selection.
• Feedback: Activates/deactivates automatic Pan & Tilt repositioning after manual moves.
• Encoder Select: Choose between Magnetic Encoder (faster reset) or Photoelectric Encoder (requires rotation for calibration).
• Init PAN: Deactivates Pan movement.
• Init TILT: Deactivates Tilt movement.
• Prerig INIT: Activates a special init process for prerig trusses.
• Reset Mode: Choose gobo reset mode (Fast or All Rot Gobo).
• Pan/Tilt Spd: Select Pan & Tilt speed (Fast, Medium, Slow, FS Mode, Tracking 360).
• CMY Spd: Select CMY speed (Fast, Medium, Slow).
• CMY Path: Choose between Shortcut and Spinout modes for color filter transitions.
• Zoom/Focus Spd: Select Focus speed (Fast, Medium, Slow).
• Framing Mode: Controls dimmer behavior with blades/iris to prevent heat distortion.
• Reset LED Fade: Allows light output to fade during reset.
• Hibernation: Powers off the device and motors after a user-defined period without DMX signal.
• DMX Output: Transmits received signal (WDMX or ArtNet/sACN) via DMX output.
• Data Collect: Activates data collection for IoT (requires optional board).
• 4G/Wifi: Select between Wifi or 4G.
• Wifi Info: Displays Wifi status.

10.3.2 Service PIN

• Password: OSO
• Set IP: Set the Unit's IP address.
• Set Mask IP: Set the IP Mask.
• Reset From Mac: Enable/disable DHCP.
• DHCP: Enable/disable DHCP.
• Iot Lock Enable: Enable/disable IoT Lock function.
• Cross Load SW: Uploads current SW version to other units via DMX.
• Clr Error Info: Clears the error info list.

10.3.3 Fans Control

• Fans Speed: Set fan speed (Auto, Stage, Silence, Super Silence).
• Constant Fans: Keeps fans running even when the LED is off.

10.3.4 Disp. Setting

• Shut off Time: Set LCD display auto-off delay (2-60 minutes).
• Flip Display: Rotates the display by 180°.
• Key Lock: Activates automatic key lock after 15 seconds of inactivity.
• DispFlash: Flashes the display if no signal is detected.

10.3.5 Temperature C/F

Display temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit.

10.3.6 Initial Pos.

Display initial effect position.

10.3.7 Wireless

Activate or deactivate W-DMX control. Use "Rest" to log out the projector from the wireless sender.

10.3.8 Dim Curve

Select the Dimmer Curve (Linear, Square Law, Linear Low).

10.3.9 Refresh Select

Select PWM rate (1.2K & 2.4 for smooth dimming, 16K & 25K for broadcast).

10.3.10 Defog

Set defog mode (ON, AUTO, OFF). ON activates the defog fan and sets dimmer to full, zoom to minimum. AUTO activates the fan based on temperature/humidity. OFF disables defogging.

10.3.11 Gobo Correction

Enable or disable Gobo Correction. A correction filter is automatically inserted for glass gobos.

10.3.12 Reset P/T Fade

Choose reset speed for pan/tilt motors to avoid fast movement.

10.3.13 Frost (Progressive)

Enable or disable progressive insertion of the frost effect.

10.3.14 Trigger

• DMX Value Disp.: Displays DMX values for each channel.
• Set to Follower: Defines the device as a follower.
• Auto Program: Runs internal programs. Allows selection, editing, and running of programs and scenes.

10.3.15 Reset Default

Restore factory settings (ON/OFF).

10.3.16 Reset User

Restore user settings: Address, Mode, Fans Speed, Constant Fans.

10.4 Info

• Time Info.: Displays current running time, total life hours, last run hours, LED hours, and timer password. Allows clearing of last run time.
• Temp.Info: Displays temperature of the light engine, base, and head.
• Humidity: Displays humidity values for the base and head.
• Encoder Info.: Displays encoder values.
• Fan Info.: Displays fan speed values.
• LED Type: Displays the LED type (S/TC/ST).
• Software Ver: Displays the software version.
• Signal Quality: Shows signal quality for Wifi/4G (requires IOT Board).
• Network: Displays network information.
• Error Info: Reads the error record of the Unit.
• SN: Displays the serial number of the Unit.
• RDM UID: Displays the RDM UID of the Unit.

10.5 Test

• Home: Resets the device, with options to select functions for reset.
• Test Channel: Tests each channel's function for correct operation.
• Manual Control: Manually controls each feature of the unit.
• Calibration: Calibrates and adjusts effect wheels. Password: 050.
• CMY Comp: Calibrates and adjusts CMY compensation values.
• Magn Auto Cal: Automatically calibrates the Absolute encoder using the Photoelectric one.
• Gobo Replace: Selects a gobo for easy swapping.

10.6 Preset

Allows a leader fixture to output program signals to follower fixtures. You can set follower fixtures to receive specific program parts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3). The host fixture sends programs cyclically. The editor allows for scene connections and up to 250 scenario editors, each with 10 program connections.

10.7 Shortcut Menu

• Flip display: Rotates the display by 180°.
• Restore Factory: Restores default settings.
• Restore User: Restores user settings.
• Rst DMX addr 1: Sets the address to 1.
• Product SN: Displays the product serial number.
• LED SN: Displays the LED serial number.
• RDM UID: Displays the RDM UID (also QRCode).
• Pressure: Manages unit pressure (Pressure Test, Test Result, Head/Base Pres).

11. NFC

Use an NFC-enabled smartphone with the Ayrton App to scan the NFC tag area to read or change fixture information and settings (product name, software version, DMX address, etc.). Data can be written to the NFC tag even when the fixture is powered off, and will sync upon next power-on.

Link to download the application: https://qrstud.io/ayrtonnfc

Note: Ensure NFC is activated on your smartphone. The NFC tag is located under the LCD window. Hold the smartphone close to the window for 3 seconds for successful reading.

12. DMX Protocol

Scan the QR code on the cover page to download the DMX CHART.

13. Error Messages

The display may show "Err channel is XX" if there are problems with a function's sensor or stepper motor. "XX" indicates the channel number or function name (e.g., Pan movement). If errors persist after multiple resets, affected channels may not work, but other functions will remain operational. Contact your dealer or manufacturer for service; self-repair is not allowed.

Common error messages include:

• PAN- movement Er (PAN yoke movement error)
• TILT- movement Er (TILT head movement error)
• Zoom wheel Er
• Focus wheel Er
• Colour wheel Er
• Cyan Colour wheel Er
• Magenta Colour wheel Er
• Yellow Colour wheel Er
• CTO Colour wheel Er
• Rot_Gobo wheel Er
• Fix_Gobo wheel Er
• Animation wheel Er
• Iris wheel Er
• Prism 1 wheel Er
• Prism 2 wheel Er
• Blade 1 wheel Er
• Blade 1_Rot wheel Er
• Blade 2 wheel Er
• Blade 2_Rot wheel Er
• Blade 3 wheel Er
• Blade 3_Rot wheel Er
• All_Blade_Rot wheel Er
• Frost 1 wheel Er
• Frost 2 wheel Er
• Animation_Rot wheel Er

14. Cleaning and Maintenance

CAUTION: Disconnect from mains before maintenance. Never use alcohol or solvent to clean lenses. Always run an IP test after maintenance. Failure to do so voids the warranty.

Follow specified vacuum and pressure settings for IP tests. Check cover gaskets for leaks and tighten screws to the correct torque (14Kgf.cm for metal, 7Kgf.cm for plastic).

Inspection Points:

• Ensure all screws are tight and not corroded.
• Check for deformations in housing, lenses, and rigging points.
• Verify motorized parts move smoothly without wear.
• Inspect power supply cables for damage.

Checking and Replacing the Desiccant

The desiccant indicates humidity. Blue is dry, light red means saturated, and pink indicates reduced efficacy. Replace the desiccant if it turns pink.

CAUTION: Unplug the fixture before checking or replacing desiccant. Do not perform in a damp environment.

Clean the device with a moist, lint-free cloth. Never use alcohol or solvents. Order genuine spare parts from your local dealer.