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OUTBACK180B

Outdoor 180W LED Moving Head Beam

USER MANUAL

For your safety, please read this user manual carefully before use.

Event Lighting reserves the right to revise the manual at any time. Information and specifications within this manual are subject to change without notice. Event Lighting assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions. Please consult Event Lighting for any clarification or information regarding this item.

Version 1.2 (19/06/2025)

Safety information
Introduction
Technical Specification
Operation
DMX 512 Channels
Connecting power and data
Fixture Installation
Troubleshooting
Fixture cleaning
Warranty

1. Safety information

! Please read the instruction carefully which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance.

WARNING

Please keep this user manual for future reference. If you sell or transfer the unit to another user, ensure they receive the manual and understand the instructions.

Important:

Damage resulting from failure to follow this manual is not covered under warranty. The dealer is not liable for any defects or malfunctions caused by improper use.

Safety Precautions:

Carefully unpack and inspect the device for transportation damage before use. If any damage is found, do not use the device—contact your local dealer or manufacturer immediately.
Do not connect the device to a dimmer pack.
Installation and operation must be performed by a qualified professional.
The yellow/green conductor must be properly grounded to avoid electric shock.
Always disconnect the power before servicing, cleaning, or when the device is not in use for an extended period.
Keep the fixture out of reach of children.
Use a safety cable when mounting the unit. Always carry the fixture by its base.
Ensure the device is securely mounted to prevent vibration or accidental movement during operation.
Install the device in a well-ventilated area, maintaining at least 50 cm clearance from adjacent surfaces. Do not block ventilation slots, as overheating may occur.
Verify that the device is connected to the correct voltage, as specified in the manual or on the product label.
Operating temperature range: -15°C to 45°C. Do not operate the device outside this range.
Before replacing any accessories, ensure the power is disconnected to prevent electric shock.

Operational Safety:

Keep flammable materials away from the fixture during operation to prevent fire hazards.
Ensure that the power cable is not crimped or damaged. If damaged, replace it immediately.
The fixture's surface temperature may reach up to 65°C — do not touch the housing with bare hands during operation.
Prevent flammable liquids, water, or metal from entering the unit. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the power.
Do not operate the device in excessively dirty or dusty environments. Clean the fixture regularly.
Avoid touching any internal wires while the fixture is operating, as this poses a risk of electric shock.
Keep power cables separate from other wires to prevent entanglement.
Maintain a minimum 5-meter distance between the fixture and any objects.
Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the fixture is in operation.
If the housing or lenses become visibly damaged, they must be replaced with original manufacturer parts only.

Maintenance & Handling:

Do not use the fixture if it becomes damaged. Do not attempt repairs yourself—unskilled repairs can cause further damage or malfunction. Contact an authorized service center for repairs.
When transporting the device, use the original packaging and ensure PAN/TILT locks are released before packing.
Avoid exposing the front lens of the fixture to direct sunlight or strong light sources during unpacking, installation, operation, or long periods of inactivity outdoors, as this can cause severe internal damage.
After any contact with water, ensure the fixture is wiped down, dry and has been ventilated before storing.
To ventilate the unit, run the fixture upright in a dry area for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours (depending on exposure to liquids). Ensure the release valve (Item 4 in section 2.3) is not covered so any water inside the unit can evaporate.
If you notice any water inside the fixture (Behind the lens or the LCD display), do not open the fixture. Contact your purchasing agent and arrange repair.
No parts in this unit are user serviceable. Do not open the fixture, if there is issues with this fixture please contact your purchasing agent for more advice. Opening this fixture will void the warranty.

2. Introduction

2.1. Package & Transportation:

Do not pack the device into carton or flight case before cooling completely, only 2 flight cases can be allowed to stack.

2.2. Dimensions (mm)

A diagram showing the dimensions of the Outback180B fixture. The dimensions are:

Height: 567 mm
Width: 337 mm
Depth: 440 mm
Diameter of lens: 158 mm
Base width: 337 mm
Base depth: 240 mm
Rear height: 366 mm
Rear width: 227 mm
Rear depth: 106 mm

2.3. Overview:

Diagrams illustrating the fixture's overview:

Top View:

1. Display: Shows menus and functions.
2. Buttons: MENU (move backward or leave menu), UP (go backward or move up), DOWN (go forward or move down), ENTER (confirm selection).
3. Release Valve
4. Fuse

Rear View:

5. Power IN/OUT: Connects to supply power and next fixture.
6. DMX IN/OUT: 3-PIN XLR (Firmware optional).
7. DMX IN/OUT: 5-PIN XLR (Firmware optional).
8. Waterproof wireless antenna.

2.4. Accessories:

Item	Qty
Omega bracket	2
Safety cable	1
Signal cable	1
Power cable	1

3. Technical Specification

3.1. Specification


AC POWER/ Frequency	100-264Vac; 50/60Hz
Power Consumption	230Vac/267W; 110Vac/281W
Light Source	180W LED
Color Temperature	9000K
Zoom Range	1.8°
Color System	Color wheel-1: 14 + open
Color System	Color wheel-2: 8 + open
Gobo Wheels	Mixed gobo wheel: 10 fixed + 4 rotated + open (exchangeable)
Movement	PAN: 540°
Movement	TILT: 270°
	Automatic PAN/TILT repositioning
	16-bit precision scanning
	Mechanical PAN/TILT lock for safe transportation and maintenance
Display	TFT screen
DMX IN/OUT	3-PIN/5-PIN XLR (Firmware optional)
Power IN/OUT	Waterproof power connector in/out
Construction	Protection rating: IP65
Control and Programming	DMX channels: 22CH
	Protocols: DMX 512, RDM, W-DMX (Art-Net, sACN, optional)
	Firmware update: Via DMX
Dynamic Effects	0-100% continuous dimming and strobe effects
	Two indexing/rotating prisms (24-facet circular prism + 5-facet linear prism, overlap)
	Independent frost effect
	Motorized focus system
Dimensions	337 x 240 x 567 mm
Weight	17.5 kg

3.2. Photometrics:

Diagram showing beam spread and lux levels at different distances. The beam angle is 1.8°.

Distance(m)	5	10	15	20
Lux1.8°	191301	48470	21363	11278
Diameter(m)	0.16	0.32	0.48	0.63

4. Operation

Press [MENU] button to control menus.
Press [^UP] and [vDOWN] button to navigate the menu structure.
To select menu option or confirm the selection, press [ENTER].
Return to upper level or without any change, press [MENU] button.
With battery inside, press one of buttons for 5 seconds to operate the menu if disconnect the power.

Note: The screen will be automatically locked if without any operation for a long time, and press [MENU] button in 5 seconds to unlock the screen.

5. DMX Protocol

This section details the DMX channels and their functions for the Outback180B fixture.

CHANNEL	VALUE	FUNCTION
1	0-255	Pan 0°-540°
	0-255	Pan fine
	0-255	Tilt 0°-270°
	0-255	Tilt fine
	0-255	Pan/Tilt speed - fast to slow X/Y
	0-3	Shutter Off
	4-7	Shutter On
	8-76	Synchronized strobe slow to fast
	77-145	Pulse strobe slow to fast
	146-215	Random strobe slow to fast
	216-255	Strobe On
	0-255	Dimmer 0% - 100%
2	0-255	Dimmer fine
3	0-3	Color wheel 1: Open
	4-7	Color 1
	8-11	Color 2
	12-15	Color 3
	16-19	Color 4
	20-23	Color 5
	24-27	Color 6
	28-31	Color 7
	32-35	Color 8
	36-59	Color 9
	60-219	Split Colours
	220-235	Colour wheel continuous rotation CCW fast to slow
	236-239	Stop
	240-255	Colour wheel continuous rotation CW slow to fast
	0-3	Color wheel 2: Open
	4-7	Color 1
4	8-11	Color 2
	12-15	Color 3
	16-19	Color 4
	20-23	Color 5
	24-27	Color 6
	28-31	Color 7
	32-35	Color 8
	36-219	Split Colours
	220-235	Colour wheel continuous rotation CCW fast to slow
	236-239	Stop
	240-255	Colour wheel continuous rotation CW slow to fast
5	0-1	Gobo Wheel: Open
	2-3	Gobo 1
	4-5	Gobo 2 - Rotating
	6-7	Gobo 3
	8-9	Gobo 4
	10-11	Gobo 5
	12-13	Gobo 6 - Rotating
	14-15	Gobo 7
	16-17	Gobo 8
	18-19	Gobo 9
	20-21	Gobo 10 - Rotating
	22-23	Gobo 11
	24-25	Gobo 12
	26-27	Gobo 13
	28-29	Gobo 14 - Rotating
	30-36	Gobo 1 - Shaking
	37-43	Gobo 2 - Shaking
	44-50	Gobo 3 - Shaking
	51-57	Gobo 4 – Shaking
	58-64	Gobo 5 – Shaking
65-71	Gobo 6 - Shaking
72-78	Gobo 7 - Shaking
79-85	Gobo 8 - Shaking
86-92	Gobo 9 – Shaking
93-99	Gobo 10 - Shaking
100-106	Gobo 11 - Shaking
107-113	Gobo 12 - Shaking
114-120	Gobo 13 - Shaking
121-127	Gobo 14 - Shaking
128-187	Gobo wheel continuous rotation CCW fast to slow
188-195	Stop
196-255	Gobo wheel continuous rotation CW slow to fast
6	0-127	Gobo Rotation
6	Gobo Index
	128-187	Gobo continuous rotation CCW fast to slow
	188-195	Stop
	196-255	Gobo continuous rotation CW slow to fast
7	0-255	Focus (0% - 100%)
8	0-255	Focus fine
9	0-127	Prism 1 (24-facet circular): Off
	128-255	Prism 1: On
	0-127	Prism 1 rotation
	Prism 1 Index
10	128-187	Prism 1 counter-clockwise rotation, fast to slow
	188-195	Stop
	196-255	Prism 1 clockwise rotation, slow to fast
11	0-127	Prism 2 (5-facet linear): Off
	128-255	Prism 2: On
	0-127	Prism 2 rotation
	Prism 2 Index
12	128-187	Prism 2 counter-clockwise rotation, fast to slow
	188-195	Stop
	196-255	Prism 2 clockwise rotation, slow to fast
13	0-31	Function: No function
	32-63	Reset Pan and Tilt Motor (hold 5s)
	64-95	Reset Other Motor (hold 5s)
	96-127	Reset All Motor (hold 5s)
	128-137	Built-in program 1
	138-147	Built-in program 2
	148-157	Built-in program 3
	158-167	Built-in program 4
	168-177	Built-in program 5
	178-187	Built-in program 6
	188-197	Built-in program 7
	198-207	Built-in program 8
	208-217	Built-in program 9
	218-227	Built-in program 10
	228-255	No function
14	Frost: 0-127 Off
14	128-255 On
15	Movement macro: 0-5 No function
	6-30	Movement macro 1
	31-55	Movement macro 2
	56-80	Movement macro 3
	81-105	Movement macro 4
	106-130	Movement macro 5
	131-155	Movement macro 6
	156-180	Movement macro 7
	181-205	Movement macro 8
	206-230	Movement macro 9
	231-255	Movement macro 10
16	0-255	Move speed (Fast to slow)

6. Connecting Power & Data

6.1 Connecting Power

Release PAN/TILT locks before connecting power.
The fixture can be operated on 100 -260Vac, 50/60 Hz AC main power.
The maximum power consumption is 281W.

The fixture must be grounded/earthed and able to be isolated from AC power. The AC power supply must incorporate a fuse or circuit breaker for fault protection. All wiring and connecting works must be handled by qualified electrician.

Power cables color code as below:

Color (US)	Color (EU)	Symbol	Conductor
Black	Brown	L	Live
White	Blue	N	Neutral
Green	Yellow/Green	⏚	Ground(earth)

6.2 Connecting Data

The fixture is equipped with 3-PIN / 5-PIN XLR sockets for DMX IN/OUT. Normally 150 meters is workable for signal cable, and signal amplifier will be necessary if longer than this distance. Use a IP-rated XLR to connect the controller with the fixture or one fixture with another.

Building a serial DMX chain:

Connect the DMX data output from the controller to the fixture's data input socket. Connect the DMX output of the first fixture in the DMX chain with the DMX input of the next fixture. Always connect one output with the input of the next fixture until all fixtures are connected. Up to 32 fixtures can be connected to the same DMX link. Terminate the DMX out cable of the last fixture in the data link with a 120Ω DMX terminator.

Diagram illustrating a DMX chain connection:

DMX controller

DMX INPUT (COMMON, DMX+, DMX-)

DMX OUTPUT

120Ω resistor

7. Installation

7.1. General Instructions

This fixture is IP65-rated, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is designed to be resistant to:

Dust – Prevents dust from entering in amounts that could interfere with operation.
Water jets – Protected against water sprayed from any direction.

Important Safety Notes:

Installation and operation must be performed by a qualified professional.
The fixture should be installed away from walkways, seating areas, and locations accessible to unauthorized personnel.
Never stand directly beneath the fixture during installation, removal, or servicing.

7.2 Installation Process

1. Check Equipment Integrity:

Ensure that all clamps and safety cables are intact before installation.
The truss or mounting structure must support at least six times the weight of the fixture without deformation.
An additional safety cable is required and must support at least ten times the fixture's weight to prevent falling in case of clamp failure.
Do not attach the safety cable to the bracket.

2. Mounting Options:

The fixture can be installed in three different positions:

Hanging upside-down
Mounted sideways on trussing
Standing on the floor

Diagram showing fixtures mounted on a truss.

Diagram showing side mounting with TFT display and cables.

Side Mounting

TFT display

Cables

To maintain the IP65 rating integrity of the fixture, all cables must be towards the ground to prevent water accumulation around connectors.

Cables

1). Installing steps

Diagrams illustrating the installation steps, including clamps, safety cables, and omega brackets.

Clamp

Safety cable

Attachment point

Omega bracket

Attachment points

2). Color wheels

Diagrams of the two color wheels:

Color wheel 1: Shows 14 colors including Red, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Orange, Dark blue, Lavender, Light Pink, Blue, Magenta, CTB, CTO, and Open.

Color wheel 2: Shows 8 colors including Straw, Pink, Dark Green, Pale Yellow, Aqua, Medium Red Deep Orange, and Open.

3). Gobo wheel

Diagram of the gobo wheel with 14 gobos, including rotating and shaking effects.

Pay attention to exchange gobo as below:

There is a special coating on original gobo for heat resisting, and high temperature resistance material or high quality glass is asked for customized gobo.
Customized gobo dimension, structure and material must same as original, it will be damaged if different and out of the range of warranty.
Do not use the gobo with black coating on both sides, it will be nondurable as to absorb abundant heats.

8. Troubleshooting

Error warning are mentioned in display when fixture fail and will disappear when it is repaired.

Problem	Potential cause(s)	Remedies
Fixture not respond when power on	No power	Power on
	Fuse damaged	Replace fuse
	No power output from PSU	Inspect PSU
	Internal circuit in poor contact	Reconnect
Fixture out of control	DMX cable is disconnected	Inspect DMX cable
Fixture out of control	Incorrect DMX address or DMX mode	Inspect and enter into correct DMX address or DMX mode
Light output cuts off suddenly	Fixture is too hot	Power off and cool fixture; clean fixture;
Light output cuts off suddenly	Inspect the position of magnet if fall off or damage	Adjust/Replace
PAN/TILT reset error	Whether there are obstacles around operating range	Inspect
	Weather if hall element on PAN/TILT is damaged	Inspect/Replace
	Whether the wire connecting the hall element on PAN/TILT and the PCB board are in poor contact or disconnected	Reconnect
	Whether motor is damaged	Inspect/Replace
	Whether the related circuit of motor drive PCB is damaged	Inspect/Replace
	Whether the encoder is damaged	Inspect/Replace
	Whether the wire connecting the encoder and PCB board are in poor contact or disconnected	Reconnect
	Inspect the position of magnet if fall off or damage	Inspect/Replace
	Whether obstacles around operating range	Inspect
Cyan/Magenta/Yellow /CTO reset error	Weather the hall element on color wheel is damaged	Inspect/Replace
	Whether the wire connecting the hall element on color wheel and PCB board in poor contact or disconnected	Reconnect
	Whether the related circuit of color wheel motor and drive PCB is damaged	Replace
Rotating Gobo wheel reset error	Inspect the position of magnet if fall off or damage	Inspect/Replace
	Whether obstacles around operating range	Inspect
	Whether the hall element on gobo wheel is damaged	Adjust/Replace
	Whether the wire connecting the hall element on color wheel and PCB board in poor contact or disconnected	Reconnect
	Whether the related circuit of gobo wheel motor and drive PCB is damaged	Replace
Prism reset error	Inspect the position of magnet if fall off or damage	Adjust/Replace
	Whether obstacles around operating range	Inspect
	Whether the hall element on prism is damaged	Adjust/Replace
	Whether the wire connecting the hall element on prism and PCB board in poor contact or disconnected	Reconnect
	Whether the related circuit of prism motor and drive PCB is damaged	Replace
Focus/Zoom reset error	Inspect the position of magnet if fall off or damage	Adjust/Replace
Focus/Zoom reset error	Whether obstacles around operating range	Inspect
	Whether the hall element on focus or zoom is damaged	Adjust/Replace
	Whether the wire connecting the hall element and PCB board in poor contact or disconnected	Reconnect
	Whether the related circuit of motor and drive PCB is damaged	Replace
Impure color	Light output to be feeble	Replace
Impure color	Dust or spot on color filter	Clean
	Color filter fall off or damage	Replace
Dim image	Dust or spot on optical lens	Clean
Dim image	Optical lens damaged	Replace

Noted! All these Potential causes for reference only, do not disassemble or maintenance by unqualified personnel

9. Fixture cleaning

Regular cleaning is essential to maintain the fixture's performance and extend its lifespan. The buildup of dust, dirt, smoke particles, and fog fluid residues can reduce light output and impair cooling efficiency.

The required cleaning frequency depends on the operating environment. Factors that may necessitate more frequent cleaning include:

Use of smoke or fog machines
High airflow rates (e.g., near air conditioning vents)
Airborne dust from stage effects, building structures, fittings, or outdoor environments

If any of these factors are present, inspect the fixture before operation and clean it as needed.

Cleaning Guidelines:

Perform cleaning in a clean, dry, and well-lit area.
Use only gentle pressure when cleaning optical components.
For best results, use water with a mild detergent.
Do not use alcohol, solvents, or abrasive materials, as they can damage optical components.
Optical components are delicate and easily scratched—handle with care during cleaning.

Warranty

Please refer to your local dealer or contact Event Lighting.