Step 3

SmartStand
Mounting

Step 2

Setup and Connect Guide

SmartBar2
2, 4 or 6 channel bars
DMX 512 compliant
RDM identify / RDM - DMX Address
UL / cUL Listed and CE Marked

Smart User Interface

Local manual control of dimmers and 20
built-in chases for stand-alone operation
Multi-language software including English,
Spanish, German and French
DMX 512 In and Thru XLR connectors

Step 1

Convenience Outlets
UL outlet type is dual Edison
CE outlet type typically matches
the output connector type.

Step 1: Install the input connector.

Step 2: Attach the SmartBar2 to the
SmartStand using the stand adaptor
kit and hardware provided. Be sure to
tighten the set screw on the stand
adaptor for a snug fit.
Step 3: Secure each fixture to the SmartBar2
using the hardware provided. Each
bolt kit contains two washers. Install
one on top and one on bottom.
NOTE: Reference the SmartStand
documentation for weight
restrictions.

Dimmers and Circuit Breakers

10 Amp dimmer per channel output with magnetic
circuit breaker (load protection).
Choice of output connectors
Recommended (UL) Input Connector

To maintain UL Listing, use a recommended input connector.

1 2 wire + ground use NEMA L5-15, 5-15, L5-20, 5-20

2 3 wire + ground use NEMA 14-15, 14-20, L14-20

Mains Power Specification

Mains Power Input (Do Not exceed 20A maximum per phase)
2 channel

4 channel

6 channel

UL / cUL 1 - 100, 120 VAC 1 100, 120 VAC 2 120/240 VAC

2 120/240 VAC
100/200 VAC

CE

1 230 VAC

Optional Mounting

Input connector is not supplied.

NOTE: Total load output cannot exceed capacity of

the mains power input. Many supply breakers
have an 80% rating. 75 Watts minimum load
per dimmer for best results.

1 230 VAC

100/200 VAC

3 120/208 VAC
100/173 VAC

optional
mounting
Step 2

optional
mounting

3 4 wire + ground use NEMA 21-20

NOTE: Using a NEMA L5-15, 5-15 or 14-15 input connector
derates the SmartBar2 to 15A maximum input.

optional
mounting

Recommended (CE 230 VAC) Input Connector

dual NF or dual Shuko load connectors use
1 2 wire + ground Schuko or NF male 16A
UK15A Round Pin load connectors use
UK15A Round Pin male or CE17 16A
3 4 wire + ground CE17 male 16A 3PNE
Step 1

1 230 VAC
3 230/400 VAC

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Step 1: Install the input connector.

Step 2: Secure each fixture to the SmartBar2 using the hardware provided. Each bolt kit contains
two washers. Install one washer on top and one on bottom of the unit.
NOTE: Through-holes are provided on the bar for optional mounting.

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User Interface

The SmartBar2 user interface and menu structure provide users an intuitive easy setup with multiple
language options built-in.
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= DMX
= Test
= Chase

The indicator located in the top right hand corner

of the LCD indicates the current control source.

DMX: 001 > 006

Level: 25

First Time Power-up Display

The first time you apply power to the unit, you will be
asked to choose a language for the operating system.
The language options will cycle through at three
second intervals. Press
to set the displayed
language option.
User Interface

The SmartBar2 user interface and menu structure provide users an intuitive easy setup with multiple
language options built-in.
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The two LEDs on the user interface indicate power and DMX signal. When
power is applied, the blue Power LED is illuminated. The green LED
indicates DMX signal. When no DMX signal is present, the green LED will
flash. When a stable DMX signal is present, the green LED will illuminate fully.

DMX: 123 > 128

[Chase]

[General Settings]

The first time you apply power to the unit, you will be
asked to choose a language for the operating system.
The language options will cycle through at three
second intervals. Press
to set the displayed
language option.
Set Language - English

Choisir la langue - Franais

Sprache auswhlen - Deutsch

ETC

[DMX]

DMX

[DMX Patch]

[Dimmer Curves]
ETC

ETC
[General Settings]

DMX Mode
[Start Address]
Dimmer Num: 12

CH:

Yes

General Settings
[Set Language]
General Settings
[LCD Backlight]

CH:

Enabled C

01 T: [00.0]

Yes

Set Language
[English]
LCD Backlight
[On]

General Settings

Menu Mode

[Menu Mode]

[Normal Menu]

General Settings

Are you Sure?

[Restore Defaults]

[No]

General Settings

Are you Sure?

options include Hold Last Look. When set to Wait

and Fade, Wait Time: [mm:ss] displays for selection.

options include:
DMX Patch

[Fluorescent]
Enabled C

[01] T: 00.0

DMX Patch
Dim 12 > DMX [512]

[Wait and Fade]

Fluorescent

[Chase]

DMX Patch
Dim [12] > DMX 512
DMX loss behavior

[DMX loss behavior]

[DMX Mode]

[No]

General Settings

Software Version

[Software Version]

v2.#.#

options include Linear, Non-dim (relay), and Pre-Heat. Set Start Voltage displays
when Fluorescent is the selection. Set Pre-Heat Level displays when Pre-Heat is the selection

Enabled C

CH:
01 T: 00.0

Yes

CH:
01 T: 00.0

Enabled C

RDM features of the SmartBar2 are available to RDM controllers with standard DMX cabling as described in the DMX
section above.
RDM Identify - when this command is sent from a RDM
controller, the LCD display of the SmartBar2 will flash.
DMX Address - displays the DMX address and allows
addressing to be changed from any RDM controller.

[DMX Start Address]

DMX: [501 -> 506]

DMX

DMX Patch

DMX Patch

[DMX Patch]

Dim [12] > DMX 512

Dim 12 > DMX [512]

DMX

DMX loss behavior

[DMX loss behavior]

[Wait and Fade]

DMX

DMX Mode

[DMX Mode]

[Start Address]
Dimmer Num: 12

CH:

Enabled C

[01] T: 00.0

Yes

CH:

Enabled C

01 T: [00.0]

General Settings

Set Language

[Set Language]

[English]

General Settings

LCD Backlight

[LCD Backlight]

[On]

General Settings

Menu Mode

[Menu Mode]

[Normal Menu]

General Settings

Are you Sure?

[Restore Defaults]

[No]

General Settings

Are you Sure?

[Deep Clear System]

[No]

Yes

General Settings

Software Version

[Software Version]

v2.#.#

The DMX transceiver and a replacement spare is located behind the

user interface control panel.

Warning:

You must remove power to the unit prior

to removing the control panel.

Step 1: Before removing the control board you must first loosen
the screws on the convenience outlet cover located on
the right side of the user interface.
Step 2: Remove the two screws securing the control panel to
the unit.
DMX: 001 > 006
Level: 25

[Yes]

options include:
Francais, Deutsch, Espanol

Step 3: Gently pull the control panel

out of the unit to reveal the
control board on the back side.
Step 4: Remove the existing DMX
transceiver chip and replace with
the spare provided with the unit.
Step 5: Replace the control panel into the
unit and secure with the two
screws provided.
Step 6: Re-tighten the outlet cover screws.

options include:
Off, Auto
options include:
Advanced Menu

options include:
Yes

option includes Yes.

Sets all curves to Mod Sqr Law, Base Address 1, Erases DMX Patch

Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:

options include Hold Last Look. When set to Wait

and Fade, Wait Time: [mm:ss] displays for selection.

options include Linear, Switched (non-dim), and Pre-Heat. Set Start Voltage displays
when Fluorescent is the selection. Set Pre-Heat Level displays when Pre-Heat is the selection

Enabled C

CH:
01 T: 00.0

Yes

CH:
01 T: 00.0

Enabled C

Scroll to DMX, press .

Scroll to DMX Start Address, press .
Use + or - to scroll the start address range.
Press
to set the start address.

The test menu is a tool for testing dimmers and loads. In the absence of a DMX control source, the test menu may also be used to
set dimmer levels. Enter test mode from any menu by pressing the test button
.
Set dimmer levels in the test menu
Step 1: Use or
to select one or [All] dimmers.
Step 2: Use + or - to set a level, press . The menu will progress to the next channel.
Step 3: Press
Exit Test Mode [Keep Test On] displays. Options are, [Keep Test On]
which exits with test levels still active, [Test: All Off] which releases test levels then
exits Test Mode.

Press << to return to the main menu and clear all test levels.

DMX may be daisy chained from one unit to another utilizing

the XLR connectors on the front of the unit. The DMX-Thru
connector is self-terminated if no XLR connection is inserted.

options include:
DMX Patch

[Fluorescent]

Replace DMX Transceiver

DMX 512

DMX Start Address

Dimmer Num: [12]

Press << to return to the main menu and clear all test levels.

RDM

The normal menu is used to view system status and to set the DMX
start address for the unit. The start address range is determined by the
size of the unit but limited to DMX address 512. A two channel unit has
a range of 001 - 511, a 4 channel unit has a range of 001 - 509, and
the 6 channel unit has a range of 001 - 507.
Set the DMX Start Address

Test Menu

NOTE:

DMX

Fluorescent

Step 1: Scroll to DMX, press .

Step 2: Scroll to DMX Start Address, press .
Step 3: Use + or - to scroll the start address range.
Step 4: Press
to set the start address.

Step 1: Use or
to select one or [All] dimmers.
Step 2: Use + or - to set a level, press . The menu will progress to the next channel.
Step 3: Press
Exit Test Mode [Keep Test On] displays. Options are, [Keep Test On]
which exits with test levels still active, [Test: All Off] which releases test levels then
exits Test Mode.

DMX may be daisy chained from one unit to another utilizing

the XLR connectors on the front of the unit. The DMX-Thru
connector is self-terminated if no XLR connection is inserted.

DMX: [501 -> 506]

DMX

DMX

Dimmer Num: [12]

The normal menu is used to view system status and to set the DMX
start address for the unit. The start address range is determined by the
size of the unit but limited to DMX address 512. A two channel unit has
a range of 001 - 511, a 4 channel unit has a range of 001 - 509, and
the 6 channel unit has a range of 001 - 507.
Set the DMX Start Address

DMX 512

DMX Start Address

[DMX Start Address]

DMX

ETC

Normal Menu

The test menu is a tool for testing dimmers and loads. In the absence of a DMX control source, the test menu may also be used to
set dimmer levels. Enter test mode from any menu by pressing the test button
.
Set dimmer levels in the test menu

NOTE:

Menu Flow Chart

Level:

Menu Flow Chart

[Dimmer Curves]

ETC

First Time Power-up Display

Test Menu

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[DMX]

ETC

Seleccionar idioma - Espaol

[Deep Clear System]

Level:

ETC

DMX: 001 > 006

Level: 25

returns to the home menu

cancels the current operation and returns to the previous
menu or selection
activates a menu selection or stores a value
pressing once increases a value or menu choice by one.
pressing once decreases a value or menu choice by one.
NOTE:
+ and - values auto repeat with acceleration when pressed and held for two
seconds.
enters Test Mode from any menu. Exiting test returns to the previous menu.

returns to the home menu

cancels the current operation and returns to the previous
menu or selection
activates a menu selection or stores a value
pressing once increases a value or menu choice by one.
pressing once decreases a value or menu choice by one.
NOTE:
+ and - values auto repeat with acceleration when pressed and held for two
seconds.
enters Test Mode from any menu. Exiting test returns to the previous menu.

ETC

The indicator located in the top right hand corner

of the LCD indicates the current control source.

Keypad

Keypad

DMX: 123 > 128

= DMX
= Test
= Chase

The two LEDs on the user interface indicate power and DMX signal. When
power is applied, the blue Power LED is illuminated. The green LED
indicates DMX signal. When no DMX signal is present, the green LED will
flash. When a stable DMX signal is present, the green LED will illuminate fully.

Normal Menu

RDM

RDM features of the SmartBar2 are available to RDM controllers with standard DMX cabling as described in the DMX
section above.
RDM Identify - when this command is sent from a RDM
controller, the LCD display of the SmartBar2 will flash.
DMX Address - displays the DMX address and allows
addressing to be changed from any RDM controller.

Replace DMX Transceiver

The DMX transceiver and a replacement spare is located behind the
user interface control panel.

Warning:

You must remove power to the unit prior

to removing the control panel.

Step 1: Before removing the control board you must first loosen
the screws on the convenience outlet cover located on
the right side of the user interface.
Step 2: Remove the two screws securing the control panel to
the unit.
DMX: 001 > 006
Level: 25

[Yes]

options include:
Francais, Deutsch, Espanol

Step 3: Gently pull the control panel

out of the unit to reveal the
control board on the back side.
Step 4: Remove the existing DMX
transceiver chip and replace with
the spare provided with the unit.
Step 5: Replace the control panel into the
unit and secure with the two
screws provided.
Step 6: Re-tighten the outlet cover screws.

options include:
Off, Auto
options include:
Advanced Menu

options include:
Yes

option includes Yes.

Sets all curves to Mod Sqr Law, Base Address 1, Erases DMX Patch

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