Z8STRIP
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Z 8Strip

ORDER CODE: Z8STRIP

Battery operated LED pixel batten

Z 8Strip is a new generation battery operated fixture that marks a new step in wireless lighting technology, being one of the brightest portable fixtures in the event industry. Z 8Strip is encased in IP65 rated housing allowing it to meet any working condition. Featuring 8x10 W high-power RGBW full colour CREE LEDs pixel controlled to achieve high brightness and can also a favourite for temporary architectural installations. Z 8Strip is equipped with a lithium battery pack allowing it to be left out for up to 16 hours (colour-changing) and W-DMX control for full cable-free operations.

Main features:

  • Huge light output from a battery luminaire with 8x10 W CREE XML RGBW LEDs
  • Wireless DMX control, 6 hours battery life on full white and IP65 rating for incredible versatility
  • On-board mains and DMX connectors for standard use

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Technical specifications

LIGHT SOURCE
  • Source: 8x10W RGBW LEDs
  • Luminous flux: 1'064
  • Lux: 4'600lx @3 m full
  • Source life expectancy: > 50.000 h
OPTICS
  • Beam angle: 10°
  • Field angle: 21°
  • Other: magnetic holder for diffusion filters or gels
COLOUR SYSTEM
  • Colour mixing: RGBW / FC
  • White presets: 3.200 K ~10.000K
  • Colour wheel: virtual colour wheel with macros
  • Macros: built-in white presets
DYNAMIC EFFECTS
  • Static mode: selection of static colour
  • Manual mode: manual adjustment of colour
  • Auto mode: built-in programs with execution speed adjustment
BODY
  • Body: sturdy die-cast aluminium body
  • Body colour: black
CONTROL
  • Protocols: DMX512, W-DMX
  • DMX channels: 4 / 6 / 10 / 32 / 37channel
  • Pixel control: pixel2pixel control
  • Wireless Control: Included Wireless Solution receiver
  • Display: black OLED touch display
  • Firmware upgrade: via DMX with UPBOXPRO/UPBOX1 (USB-DMX interface not included)
  • Master/Slave: for synchronised operation of more units linked in a chain
ELECTRONICS
  • Dimmer: linear 0 ~ 100% electronic dimmer
  • Dimmer curves: 4 selectable dimming modes available
  • Strobe / shutter: 1 - 25 Hz, electronic
  • Operating temperature: 0° ~ +45° Ta
  • LED Control: flicker free operation
ELECTRICAL
  • Mains power supply: 100-240V - 50/60Hz
BATTERY
  • Battery: 14,8V lithium
  • Estimated battery life in colour change mode up to: 16h
  • Estimated battery life in single colour mode up to: R: 16 h - G: 12,5 h - B: 13 h - W: 13h
  • Estimated battery life in full-mode up to: 6h
  • Re-charge connection: power cable
  • Re-charge time: 5h/max
  • Battery status: shown on display
PHYSICAL
  • IP rating: IP65 (front) - IP54 (bottom) for temporary outdoor application, not for fixed installations
  • Cooling: natural convection cooling enabled by a fanless design and a chassis engineered for passive heat dissipation
  • Suspension and fixing: bracket for hanging and positioning
  • Signal connection: Seetronic XLR 5p IN/OUT connectors
  • Data connection: W-DMX receiver
  • Power connection: Seetronic powerCON waterproof IN/OUT connectors
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 801x216x153mm / 31.54''x8.5''x6.02''
  • Weight: 10kg / 22.05lbs
CERTIFICATIONS / APPROVALS
  • Certifications / Approvals: CE, UKCA, RCM
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Versions

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Firmware uploader kit, USB IN, 5-pin XLR DMX OUT connector
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Data sheet & specs

File name File size Download
Letter datasheetZ8strip_A4_DATASHEET_(IT).pdf198KB
Letter datasheetZ8strip_A4_DATASHEET_(EN).pdf199KB

DMX chart & personalities

File name File size Download
DMX chartZ8strip_DMX_CHARTS.pdf56KB

Z8STRIP Firmware rev. 1.3

manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
prolights_z8strip.d4Download
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
z8strip_4ch.fdfDownload
z8strip_6ch.fdfDownload
z8strip_10ch.fdfDownload
z8strip_32ch.fdfDownload
z8strip_37ch.fdfDownload
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
prolights@z8_strip@4_channel@initial.xmlpDownload
prolights@z8_strip@6_channel@initial.xmlpDownload
prolights@z8_strip@10_channel@initial.xmlpDownload
prolights@z8_strip@32_channel@initial.xmlpDownload
prolights@z8_strip@37_channel@ma_library_update_v15.0.xmlpDownload
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
manufacturer fixture library (Link) Link
z8 strip 4 channel.fix2Download
z8 strip 6 channel.fix2Download
z8 strip 10 channel.fix2Download
z8 strip 32 channel.fix2Download
z8 strip 37 channel.fix2Download

Tech docs

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Software

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Firmware


Firmware update instructions

1 Download the firmware (complete download is available on Customer Care - 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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Additional info:
  • 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 interfaces (UPBOXPRO, UPBOX1 and UPBOX2)
  • It's possible to update NET boards (with .EHEX files) following this guide with software Professional Uploader 
Update Tool: UPBOXPRO UPBOXPRO
Check hardware changelog before downloading firmware
Revision Release date Firmware changelog HW Compatibility
1.3 STABLE 17/12/2018 10 second default display backlight. Rev. 1

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