Orbis 100: 100w Led Beam Moving Head

About this manual

This manual provides essential information for installing, operating, and maintaining your product. Please read and keep this manual to ensure the best performance from your purchase and to avoid damage resulting from improper use.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Orbis 100 moving head unit. Please read this manual prior to use to avoid damage to the item. This versatile moving head unit is packed with features in a compact, manageable enclosure and is suitable for a wide array of applications ranging from Bar and nightclub Installations to Mobile DJ setups.

Safety information

This section contains important safety instructions that must be followed to reduce the risk of injury, damage to the product, or damage to other equipment. Read all safety information before installing, operating, or servicing the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury, property damage, or impaired product performance.

Warning

• To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose any of the components to rain or moisture.
• If liquids are spilled on any component, stop using immediately, allow unit to dry out and have checked by qualified personnel before further use.
• Avoid impact or heavy vibration to any of the components.
• No user serviceable parts inside.
• Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Placement

• Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
• Keep the unit away from moisture or dusty environments.
• Allow adequate space for cooling around the unit.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit.

Cleaning

• Use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent to clean the housing as required.
• A soft brush can be used to clear debris from the unit without damaging it.
• Do not use solvents for cleaning the unit.

Controls and features

Front Panel

1. Menu

2. Up

3. Down

4. Enter

5. Internal Microphone

6. LED Display

Back Panel

7. DMX In

8. DMX Out

9. Fuse

10. Power Switch

11. Locking Power Inlet

Power requirements

• Power supply: 100–240 Vac, 50/60 Hz.
• Use only the supplied or approved power adapter.

Installation and setup

1. Unpack the unit and verify all supplied components are present.

2. Place the unit on a stable, level surface or attach to clamp.

3. Connect required cables as described below.

4. Apply power (if applicable).

Operation

Basic menu operation

• Press the Menu button to enter the settings Menu.

• Press the Up and Down buttons to navigate through the various setting functions.

• Press the Enter button to confirm the desired setting.

Menu	Options and Settings	Description
Addr	001–512	DMX Address Code
CHnd	11 / 14 CH Mode	DMX Channel Selection
SLnd	SL 1	Slave Mode
"	Auto	Auto Mode
"	Sound	Sound Mode
Shnd	Show 0–3	Show Modes
SEnS	10–100	Sound Sensitivity
LED	On / Off	Display Screen
DISP	Yes	Display Screen Normal
"	No	Display Screen Inverted
rPAn	No	Pan Inversion
"	Yes	Pan Inversion Enabled
rtiL	No	Tilt Inversion
"	Yes	Tilt Inversion Enabled
Pant	0–540 Deg	Pan Range Adjustment
T.lt	0–200 Deg	Tilt Range Adjustment
rEST	rST	Reset
C…	—	Temperature Control Display
Load		Restore Factory Setting

Show mode

1. Press the Menu button until SLnd is displayed, and press Enter, now select Auto using the Up- and -Down- buttons and press _Enter.

2. Press the Menu button again until Shnd is displayed and press Enter, Now select from Show 0-3 using the Up- and -Down- buttons and press _Enter.

3. The unit will now operate in pre-programmed show mode.

Sound mode

1. Press the Menu button until SEnS is displayed, and press Enter, Now select your desired sound sensitivity level from 10-100 using the _Up- and -Down- buttons with 100 being the most sensitive.

2. Press the Menu button Again until SLnd is displayed and press Enter, Now select Sound using the Up- and -Down- buttons and press _Enter.

3. The unit will now operate with Sound to Light feature.

Slave mode

1. Connect a dmx cable from the master unit or an additional slave unit chain to the DMX input.

2. Press the Menu button until SLnd is displayed and press Enter, Now select SL 1 using the Up- and -Down- buttons and press _Enter.

3. The unit will now operate as a slave unit to copy the desired setting of the master unit.

Pan/Tilt Range Adjustment

1. Press the Menu button until either Pant or T.lt is displayed and press Enter.

2. Now select the desired range of either pan and tilt using the Up- and -Down- buttons and press _Enter.

3. This will now adjust the unit pan and tilt range to suit requirements.

DMX Operation

DMX Address Setting

1. Press the Menu button until Addr is displayed and press Enter.

2. Press the Up or Down buttons to find your desired address. Press Enter to set your desired DMX address

Channel Mode Setting

1. Press the Menu button until CHnd is displayed then press Enter.

2. Press the Up or Down buttons to find your desired DMX channel mode and press Enter to confirm.

DMX Traits

11 CH	14 CH	Setting	DMX Value	Function
CH 1	CH 1	Dimmer	000–255	LED Dimmer
CH 2	CH 2	Open	000–009	Strobe
"	"	Slow → Fast	010–249	Strobe
"	"	Open	250–255	Strobe
CH 3	CH 3	0–540°	000–255	Pan
	CH 4	Fine	000–255	Fine Pan
CH 4	CH 5	0–200°	000–255	Tilt
	CH 6	Fine	000–255	Fine Tilt
CH 5	CH 7	Fast → Slow	000–255	Pan/Tilt Speed
CH 6	CH 8	Open	000–009	Color
"	"	Red	010–019	"
"	"	Yellow	020–029	"
"	"	Blue	030–039	"
"	"	Green	040–049	"
"	"	Purple	050–059	"
"	"	Cyan	060–069	"
"	"	Orange	070–079	"
"	"	Color Scroll Fwd	080–167	"
"	"	Color Scroll Rev	168–255	"
CH 7	CH 9	Open	000–009	Gobo
"	"	Gobo 1	010–019	"
"	"	Gobo 2	020–029	"
"	"	Gobo 3	030–039	"
"	"	Gobo 4	040–049	"
"	"	Gobo 5	050–059	"
"	"	Gobo 6	060–069	"
"	"	Gobo 7	070–079	"
"	"	Gobo Shake	080–149	"
"	"	Gobo Scroll S–F	149–255	"
CH 8	CH 10	Prism Close	000–099	Prism
"	"	Prism Open	100–127	"
"	"	Prism Rotate S–F	128–255	"
	CH 11	No Function	000–029	Auto / Sound
	"	Show 0	030–059	"
	"	Show 1	060–089	"
	"	Show 2	090–119	"
	"	Show 3	120–149	"
	"	Sound Show 0	150–179	"
	"	Sound Show 1	180–209	"
	"	Sound Show 2	210–239	"
	"	Sound Show 3	240–255	"
CH 9	CH 12	No Function	000–249	Reset
"	"	Full Reset	250–255	"
CH 10	CH 13	No Function	000–004	RGB Ring
"	"	Red	005–014	"
"	"	Green	015–024	"
"	"	Blue	025–034	"
"	"	Yellow	035–044	"
"	"	Purple	045–054	"
"	"	Cyan	055–064	"
"	"	White	065–074	"
"	"	Effect Macros	075–255	"
CH 11	CH 14	Speed F–S	000–255	RGB Ring Macro Speed

Maintenance

• Regular maintenance is required to ensure the product’s longevity.
• Inspect cables and connectors periodically.

Troubleshooting

If the unit does not operate as expected, consult the table below before contacting technical support. Many common issues can be resolved by checking connections, power sources, or settings.

Before proceeding

• Ensure the unit is installed and operated according to this manual.
• Verify that all connections are secure.
• Restore the unit to its default or minimum configuration before troubleshooting.

Before any maintenance

• Switch off the unit and disconnect it from the power source (if applicable).
• Allow the unit to cool before handling.
• Do not remove covers or attempt internal repairs.

Common issues

The following table lists common issues and corrective actions that do not require opening the unit.

Fault	Test Notes
No power ( mains)	Check mains voltage is correct and outlet is switched on
"	Check lead and fuse
No Light Output	Check Unit is set to Auto or Sound Mode if being used Stand Alone
"	Check DMX settings from controller (dimmer levels, blackout)
Unresponsive to DMX	Check the unit is set to the correct DMX Address
"	Check the unit is set to the correct DMX Channel Mode
"	Check DMX Connection and Leads
"	Check DMX Controller is not Set to Blackout
"	Check DMX Controller is set to the correct fixture
Overheating/Cutting Out	Ensure adequate ventilation and unit is not too close to a heat source

Disposal and recycling

Dispose of this product in accordance with local environmental regulations. Do not dispose of electronic equipment with household waste.

Compliance

This product complies with applicable safety and EMC standards.