STARKBLADE8
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Stark Blade8

ORDER CODE: STARKBLADE8

8x40W moving LED blade with zoom and infinite rotation

Stark Blade8 is a moving batten light designed to deliver a powerful and zoomable 'blade' of beams. Each of the 40W Osram Ostar RGBW LED pixels are individually controllable and completely consistent with the rest of the Stark family.

Main features:

  • 8x40W RGBW LED with massive 3° to 45° zoom range
  • Infinite pan and tilt rotation
  • Individual pixel control with an on-board generator for precise and fast to create effects

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Technical specifications

LIGHT SOURCE
  • Source: 8x40W RGBW Osram Ostar LEDs
  • CCT: Tunable 2.000 K ~ 10.000
  • Lux: (3°) 36'391 lx - (45°) 3'113lx @3 m full
  • Source life expectancy: > 50.000 h
OPTICS
  • Zoom range: 3° - 45° motorised linear zoom
  • Lens diameter: square 50x50mm / 0''x1.97''
  • Lens type: high-quality glass lens optics
COLOUR SYSTEM
  • Colour mixing: RGBW / FC
  • White presets: 2.000 K ~ 10.000K
  • Colour wheel: virtual colour wheel with macros
  • Macros: several pre-built pixel macros with adjustable speed
DYNAMIC EFFECTS
  • Pixel patterns: pre-programmed dynamic and static patterns
  • FX generator: adjustable foreground/background colour, index, speed, direction
  • Static mode: selection of static colour
  • Manual mode: manual adjustment of colour
BODY
  • Pan range: 540° / 630° with 360° continuous rotation
  • Tilt range: 360° with 360° continuous rotation
  • Pan/Tilt resolution: bit 16-bit
  • Feedback: automatic repositioning after accidental movement
  • Body: aluminium structure with high-resistance polycarbonate cover
  • Body colour: black
CONTROL
  • Protocols: DMX512, RDM, Art-Net, W-DMX
  • DMX channels: 17 / 27 / 55channel
  • Pixel control: pixel2pixel control
  • Wireless Control: included, wireless solution receiver
  • RDM: RDM for remote monitoring and settings
  • Display: LCD high resolution colour display with autoflip
  • Firmware upgrade: via menu with internal memory or via USB - DMX interface (UPBOXPRO/UPBOX2) not included
  • Hibernation: power safe mode when lost DMX
  • Master/Slave: for synchronised operation of more units linked in a chain
ELECTRONICS
  • Dimmer: linear 0 ~ 100% electronic dimmer
  • Dimmer curves: selectable dimming modes available
  • Strobe / shutter: 1 - 25 Hz, electronic
  • Display battery: self-charging battery backup
  • Operating temperature: -10° ~ +45° Ta
  • LED Control: flicker free operation
ELECTRICAL
  • Mains power supply: 100-240V - 50/60Hz
  • Max power consumption: 310W
  • Max power consumption (at 120V): 310W
PHYSICAL
  • IP rating: 20
  • Cooling: combination of heat pipe cooling system and low noise fan
  • Suspension and fixing: any position with quick-lock omega brackets
  • Signal connection: Amphenol XLR 5p IN/OUT connectors
  • Data connection: Art-Net RJ45 IN/OUT
  • Power connection: Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 IN connector
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 560x433x206mm / 22.05''x17.05''x8.11''
  • Weight: 12kg / 26.46lbs
CERTIFICATIONS / APPROVALS
  • Certifications / Approvals: CE, UKCA, RCM
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Data sheet & specs

User manual

File name File size Download
User manualStarkblade8_USER_MANUAL_ITEN.pdf3MB

DMX chart & personalities

File name File size Download
DMX chartStarkblade8_DMX_CHARTS.pdf54KB
STARKBLADE8 Firmware rev. 1.2.01
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
prolights@starkblade8_fx_27ch@.xmlDownload
prolights@starkblade8_wash_17ch@wash.xmlDownload
prolights@stark_blade_8@pix_fx.xmlDownload
starkblade fx_bck.hog4showDownload
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
stark blade 8 fx.fix2Download
stark blade 8 pix fx.fix2Download
stark blade 8 wash.fix2Download

Tech docs

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Software

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Firmware


Firmware update instructions

1 Download the firmware (only the latest version is available - contact support@prolights.it for more info)

2 Download the updater software UpBox_Tool 

3 Follow the instructions in the following guide
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Notes: 
  • Firmware updates require the UPBOXPRO compatible with all Prolights products
  • It's possible to use UPBOX1 and UPBOX2 *DISCONTINUED* checking the compatibility in the below tab
  • UpBox_Tool  software is compatible with all UPBOX interfaces
  • To update NET boards with .EHEX files a network cable and Professional Uploader software it's needed. It's possible to follow this guide
Update Tool: UPBOXPRO UPBOXPRO
Check hardware changelog before downloading firmware
Revision Release date Firmware changelog HW Compatibility
1.2.01 STABLE 24/05/2018 Improved firmware functionalty: fixture can work under -20℃. Rev. 1
Rev. 2

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