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USER MANUAL

All dimensions in millimeters and inches. Drawing not to scale. This manual covers installation, use, and maintenance of the SGM Q-7 Series. A digital version is available at www.sgmlight.com or upon request via support@sgmlight.com. Q-7 SERIES USER MANUAL REV. E © 2018 SGM Light A/S®. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. SGM and all affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury, damage, direct or indirect loss, consequential or economic loss, or any other loss occasioned by the use of, inability to use, or reliance on the information contained in...

Safety information Read the following safety precautions carefully before unpacking, installing, powering, or operating the device. SGM luminaries are intended for professional use only. They are not suitable for household use. Les luminaires SGM sont impropre à l’usage domestique. Uniquement à usage professionnel. This product must be installed in accordance with the applicable installation code by a person familiar with the construction and operation of the product and the hazards involved. Ce produit doit être installé selon le code d’installation pertinent, par une personne qui connaît...

The Q-7 Series is an IP65/IP66-rated LED flood light with a small footprint and high output, designed for multiple applications, including when wireless operation is essential (POI n.a.). Q-7 Series features: • A flood light, weighing only 8.1 kg/17.9 lbs. • Multi-environmental luminaire due to its IP65/IP66-rating that enable operation in all kinds of environmental settings and in temperatures from -40 °C to 50 °C. • 2000 high-power RGBW (Q-7) / 1000 high-power cool white LEDs (Q-7W), with an expected lifetime of 50,000 hours*. • Low power consumption. • Diming and color mixing (Q-7/Q-7...

Preparing for installation Unpacking Unpack the device and inspect it to ensure that it has not been damaged during transport. The Q-7 Series are shipped with: • • • • • • 2 x Omega brackets with 1/4-turn fasteners (standard only). 1 x Mounting bracket with fasteners (standard only). 1 x Omni / CRMX™ Antenna (standard only). 1 x Spanner with magnet (POI only). 4 x M-10 screws (POI Only). Safety information leaflet. Location / application The standard fixture is IP65-rated and is designed for both indoor and outdoor events. This means that it is protected from: • Dust, to the degree that...

Rigging process using the SGM Omega brackets Start the standard rigging process by blocking the lower working area, and make sure the work is performed from a stable platform. 1. Check that the clamp/bracket is undamaged and can bear at least 10 times the weight of the fixture. Check that the structure can bear at least 10 times the weight of all installed fixtures, lamps, cables etc. 2. Bolt the clamp/bracket securely to the omega bracket with a M12/ ½ bolt (min. grade 8.8 C5M) and a lock nut. 3. Align the omega bracket with the Q-7 Series base. For standard Omega Bracket, insert the...

Tilt lock The fixture can be tilted from 0° - 190°. In Q-7 standard versions, there is no need for any special tools to adjust the tilt angle. Follow the steps below for adjusting the tilt in standard Q-7: 1. Loosen the two tilt screws (one on each side) by turning them counter-clockwise. 2. Tilt the fixture to the angle desired and hold it. 3. Lock the position by re-tightening both tilt lock screws clockwise. If you feel resistance when tilting the fixture, you might not have loosened the tilt screws enough. CAUTION!! If the fixture has been operating, always allow it to cool for 15...

Configuring the device The Q-7 Series can be set up by using the control panel and OLED multi-line display at the base of the fixture or through RDM. Please note: In POI versions there is no display mounted in the fixture. The adjustments are made through RDM. See page 19 for more information. The OLED display is the human interface of the fixture as it displays the current status and menu of the fixture. The display panel can be used to configure individual fixture settings, check the fixture’s wireless status, confirm the firmware version, and read error messages. The complete list of the...

Connecting to a DMX control device The Q-7 Series is controllable using a DMX control device, and it can be connected using either a DMX cable, or via the fixture’s built-in CRMX wireless receiver system. When using a cabled DMX system, connect the DMX-In cable (with male 5-pin XLR plug) to the input connector and DMX-Out cable (with female 5-pin XLR plug) to the output, both located on the rear of the fixture’s base. For outdoor installations, use only IP-rated XLR connectors suitable for outdoor use. Terminate the DMX out cable of the last fixture in the data link with a 120 ohm DMX...

Configuring the device for DMX control About DMX The Q-7 Series can be controlled using signals sent by a DMX controller on a number of DMX channels. DMX is the USITT DMX512-A standard, based on the RS-485 standard. The signal is sent as DMX data from a console (or a controller) to the fixtures via a shielded twisted pair cable designed for RS-485 devices. The cables can be daisy chained between the fixtures, and up to 32 fixtures can be connected on the same DMX link. Up to 300 m. (1000ft.) of cable is achievable with high quality DMX cables. All DMX links must be terminated by connecting...

Full Color Calibration and Color Temperature Correction (Q-7 only) Most DMX channels: possibility to choose between raw or white-calibrated color (6500K default) via the Control Menu (SETTINGS → WHITE CALIBRATED). RGB DMX modes: features full color calibration (irrespective of current color setting) when 2 or 3 colors are mixed, to ensure uniform color mixing between products. Adjusting 1 color does not activate full color calibration. RGB + CTC DMX modes: features full color calibration (irrespective of current color setting) when 2 or 3 colors are mixed, to ensure uniform color mixing...