Satellite


Satellite
Self contained LED wash light

i-Pix's customers asked them to design and develop an RGB LED fixture which harnessed the highest power LEDs available. Their years of experience in this field led to the development of their first product, the i-Pix Satellite.

The Satellite is a 42 Watt RGB self-contained LED wash fixture with power and data daisy-chaining ability, and the potential of running over 50 fixtures off a single 10 Amp feed.

Features setting the fixture apart include ultra-smooth dimmer response, an easy-to-read LCD user interface and easy address and set up. Users can also utilise the onboard software to create their own internal chase sequences when used in stand alone mode. Accessories include clip on beam shaping frames, making the Satellite a very versatile, 'hirable', user-friendly LED fixture.

The i-Pix Satellite offers lighting designers a new fixture that is quick to rig with a punchy, capable light output which produces very little heat and helps in reducing energy consumption.

The strong mechanical design makes the Satellite a durable 'workhorse' colour-changing fixture, exceptionally easy to setup and run.

Lighting designers enjoy a range of colour palettes, super fast strobe rates and a variety of beam angles, making this unit very versatile for a variety of wash and effects uses, such as truss toning small trusses.

Features:

  • Energy efficient additive colour mixing and static colour device
  • Luxeon high power LEDs from Philips - 6 per colour (Luxeon I’s for Red wavelength, Luxeon III’s for Royal Blue and Green)
  • Finned heatsink to provide proper thermal management for the LED’s, ensuring long term use over years of normal operation
  • Built in functions for DMX use and stand alone use
  • Easy set-up through LCD display with four ‘soft’ switches
  • A variety of different operating modes are provided for differing applications
  • Super fast strobe from constant on through to a slow pulse, controlled by a separate channel in 5-channel mode, creating a stunning range of colour strobe effects
  • Separate dimmer channel in 5-channel mode with smooth low end response, ensuring subtle fades do not suffer from DMX ‘jitter’
  • Six degree beam angle (circular) as standard
  • Included clip-on  beam shapers provides four alternative refracted beam sizes – 10 degree, 30 degree, 60 x 10 degree and 40 x 6 degree
  • Neutrik 5-pin XLR’s for DMX Input and Output
  • Neutrik Powercon connectors for Power Input and daisy chain 16-amp Output for easily connecting adjacent fixtures.
  • Option of combined data and power cable for tidy setups
  • Up to 57 units fed from one standard 10 amp feed at 240 volts
  • Stand alone function – up to 20 scenes can be stored, either from snapshots or generated using built-in LCD interface
  • Stand alone function – one chase sequence can be built from the stored scenes (fade time from 2 seconds to 4 minutes)
  • Stand alone function – Master/Slave operation available
  • Auto ranging power input 100v to 240 volts, ideal for touring globally
  • Dual safety points provided as standard
  • LCD Backlight flashes intermittently to indicate loss of data in DMX mode
  • IP20 rated
LEDs

Applications:

The i-Pix satellite is a superbly versatile lighting instrument which is ideal for many applications and venues.

 Television:

  • Close-up set wash on delicate materials such as plastics
  • safe inset set illumination, utilizing holographic films to adjust the beam
  • Key lighting, where colour control from tungsten to saturates is preferred
  • Shadow up lighting, using the wide angle beam accessory, improving colour control, with no heat projected onto the performer
  • They can make a stunning visual effect when rigged as a direct view effect, multiple units being easily rigged and cabled.
  • A small footprint allows multiples units to be focused around curved set pieces
  • Flicker free response making them very camera-friendly
Singing Bee
Singing Bee - Nine Network

 

 Live events & concerts:

  • Great as a strobe device for washing or blinder use
  • Multiple units easily rigged for quick setup and strike
  • Instant colour change from a small punchy fixture
  • Ideal for truss toning either small trusses, or rigged around larger trusses for rotational colour effects around the truss
  • Beam shaping for close up work such as footlights
  • Reliable and safe to use
Singing Bee - Nine Network

 Corporate events and exhibitions:

  • Easy setup using local power outlets
  • Low power consumption reducing your potential power problems
  • Hardly any heat produced and no heat in the beam ensures better air conditioning in the venue
  • Easy change of beam angles for different applications
  • Shop setup is easy, programming in and storing colours to suit your project
  • Create a chase from the stored memories
  • Stand alone function means plug and play for those colour changing projects where control is not desired
  • Multiple units can be run from one fixture not requiring control

Film and video production:

  • A punchy key light, with fine adjustment of colours from tungsten to daylight, pastels to saturates.
  • Easy beam angle adjustment
  • No heat in the beam, making for a comfortable filming environment
  • Flicker free operation
  • Low power consumption thus capable of being run from a battery power supply
  • Control is built in allowing for easy adjustment of colour or colour changing sequence
  • Silent Operation
Sneaky Sound System on Rove
Courtesy: Roving Enterprises / Adam Haddrick Photography

 

Permanent installation:

  • Energy efficient - helps reduce your carbon footprint.
  • Long lasting, maintenance free, non-mechanical colour changer
  • Designed for easy setup and operation with DMX control systems
  • Fantastic strobing functions, ideal for dance floors
  • Subtle colour mixing from a punchy beam projector
  • Easy beam adjustment with clip-on accessories
Singing Bee
Singing Bee - Nine Network

Theatres and performance spaces:

  • Small footprint and lack of heat makes this unit ideal for side lighting applications
  • Ideal for arraying on bars where flying clearance is limited
  • Pipeline washing from adjacent fixtures produces a tight controllable wash of light with colour rippling possibilities
  • Smooth dimmer response at the low end ensures long fade times are flicker free
  • Critical maintenance is eliminated allowing for fixture placement in hard to reach areas
  • Tight beam angle as standard (six degrees) wider beam angles available with clip-on accessory
  • Silent operation
Sneaky Sound System on Rove
Courtesy: Roving Enterprises / Adam Haddrick Photography

Downloads:
Information sheets (pdf format)
Quick Setup Guide (pdf format)
User Manual (pdf format)
Hog Personality File
Hog 2 Personality File
Dimensions document (pdf file)



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Last updated: Wednesday 3 February, 2010