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FreeStyle 41 LED DMX Kits |
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KIT-F41U
FreeStyle 41 LED DMX Kit w/ Travel Case, Univ |
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KIT-F41TU
FreeStyle 41GT LED DMX Kit w/ Travel Case, Univ |
Contents
1 FreeStyle 41 LED Fixture
1 FreeStyle 152 LED
DMX Controller
1 MTP-BG41 Mount w/
Baby Receiver (16mm)
1 FreeStyle/4 Extension, 25ft
1 Travel Case |
(CFX-F41)
(LED-152X)
(MTP-BG41)
(X12-F425)
(KAS-FS41-C) |
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Contents
1 FreeStyle 41GT LED Fixture
1 FreeStyle 152 LED
DMX Controller
1 MTP-BG41 Mount w/
Baby Receiver (16mm)
1 FreeStyle/4 Extension, 25ft
1 Travel Case |
(CFX-F41T)
(LED-152X)
(MTP-BG41)
(X12-F425)
(KAS-FS41-C) |
Dimensions
54.5 x 9 x 21”
(138.5 x 23 x 53.5cm)
Weight
49 lb (22.5kg) |
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Dimensions
54.5 x 9 x 21”
(138.5 x 23 x 53.5cm)
Weight
46 lb (21kg) |
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FreeStyle 41 LED System
The FreeStyle 41 LED System consists of four components: FreeStyle 41 LED Fixture (fig. 1), Mounting Plate (fig. 2), FreeStyle 152 LED DMX Controller (fig.3), and Extension Cable (fig.4). It was designed in this manner to allow the greatest flexibility in lighting solutions for challenging situations.
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FreeStyle 41GT LED System
The FreeStyle 41GT LED System consists of four components: FreeStyle 41GT LED Fixture (fig. 1), Mounting Plate (fig. 2), FreeStyle 152 LED DMX Controller (fig.3), and Extension Cable (fig.4). It was designed in this manner to allow the greatest flexibility in lighting solutions for challenging situations.
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FreeStyle 41 LED Fixture |
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The FreeStyle LED Fixture includes built-in barndoors and is comprised of a removable LED panel and Louver. The Louver is held in place with Velcro fasteners. The LED panel can be removed from the fixture housing by pressing the locking pin and turning the thumbscrew. The fixture has a twist-on mating plate to accept a twist-on mount. The LED panel also has a twist-on mating plate to accept a removable twist-on mount and has molded corners for additional rigging options.
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Modular Design
The FreeStyle LED fixture’s lightweight modular design includes built-in barndoors, a removable LED panel and a removable louver.
The Louver is held in place with Velcro and can give direction to the light or can be removed to give broad coverage over an area.
The twist-on removable center mount can mount the fixture easily to a stand. When the mount is removed, the fixture is flat and can be hand-held or screwed to the wall or ceiling through its eyelets. The removable LED panel also has a twist-on mating plate to accept the twist-on mount. The four molded corners offer additional rigging points for rope hanging, for example. With the removable KinoGrip mount, the fixture or LED panel can be hand-held. The FreeStyle 152 LED DMX Controller can also be strapped to the back of the Gaffer Tray (FIX-F41T) with Velcro or used remotely with an extension cable. |
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Mounting
One of the design features of the FreeStyle LED Fixture is the twist-on removable Center Mount. When it's on, the fixture mounts easily to a light stand; when it's off, the fixture is flat and can be hand-held, or hidden in a space too small to place a stand-mounting fixture. When the mount is removed, the grommet holes along the edge of the fixture are designed to allow the fixture to be screwed onto a wall or ceiling through its eyelets.
The FreeStyle removable LED panel also has its own mating plate to accept the twist-on mount plate. The LED panel can be hand-held with the KinoGrip mount and also has molded corners as rigging points for rope hanging, for example. |
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Mounted on a Stand LED Panel Mounted on a Stand |
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Gaffer Tray |
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The stand-alone Gaffer Tray (FIX-F41T) is an accessory, sold separately. The Gaffer Tray holds the removable LED panel. The KinoGrip center mount and the LED controller can be attached. The tray allows for a smaller profile fixture without having the need to bend the plastic barndoors back. When the mount and controller are removed, the tray can be screwed into the wall or ceiling through its screw points. |
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The standard mount comes with a KinoGrip Mount w/ Baby Receiver (MTP-BG41) that mounts onto a baby stand. The ball and socket mount allows the fixture to be oriented in a broad range of angles. With the KinoGrip, the lightweight fixture or removable LED panel can be hand-held.
There is also a short version and mount w/ 3/8" pin (see below) available as accessories. The yellow wire loops are there to provide attachment points for a safety chain. |
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MTP-BG41 |
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Mounting options include MTP-KG41 Mount with 3/8" Pin (10mm); MTP-BG41S Mount with Baby Receiver Short (16mm). |
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MTP-KG41 MTP-BG41S |
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Note: The lollipops on all of these mounts are interchangeable. |
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MTP-L Kino 41 Lollipop w/ 3/8” Pin
MTP-LBC Kino 41 Lollipop w/ Baby Receiver Curve (16mm)
MTP-LBS Kino 41 Lollipop w/ Baby Receiver Short (16mm) |
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MTP-B41F |
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The Kino Offset w/ Baby Receiver, MTP-B41F can be used to center the weight and balance of the fixture on a stand.
It can also be under slung from a baby stand to use as an up light.
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MTP-BAL1
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A Ballast Baby Mount (MTP-BAL1) is available as an accessory.
The MTP-BAL1 can be used with a Mafer clamp to mount the Controller onto a stand, for example.
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MTP-BAL1 |
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Power |
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AC Input
The FreeStyle 152 LED DMX Controller is powered AC and includes an IEC connection.
The controller includes universal input from 100-240VAC. |
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DC Input
The FreeStyle 152 LED DMX Controller can also be operated on 24VDC (input range 18-36VDC) through a 3-Pin xlr. The pin polarity is:
Pin # 1 – Ground
Pin # 2 – +18-36VDC
Pin # 3 – Not used |
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Block/KF21 Battery |
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BAT-KF21 BAT-MM1 Mafer Mount |
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The KF21 battery can power 28.8V (20-34VDC) applications. Run time for the FreeStyle 41 LED is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes at full brightness. When fixtures are dimmed, the battery will last longer.
Charge time is only 1.5 hours versus Lithium batteries that take approximately 4 hours to fully charge. Unlike lithium batteries, the Kino Flo/BlockBattery is also travel friendly with no travel restrictions. BlockBattery Travel Documentation.
The Kino Flo/BlockBattery system includes a Mafer Mount, BAT-MM1, with 28.8V output with 3-Pin xlr, 3ft. The battery slides onto the mount and mounts onto a Mafer clamp.
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The 3-pin xlr cable connects to the FreeStyle 152 LED DMX Controller.
For more information, see Battery.
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DMX Operation
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The FreeStyle 152 LED DMX operates on three DMX channels (in White mode) using DMX512 (six DMX channels in Color mode).
The first channel operates dimming; the 2nd channel operates Kelvin color temperature control; the 3rd channel operates the Hue.
In Gels/Hue Color mode: 4th channel operates the Gel; 5th channel operates the Hue angle and the 6th channel operates the Saturation. In RGB Color mode, 4th channel operates Red; 5th channel operates Green and the 6th channel operates Blue.
In CIE xy mode, first channel operates dimming; 2nd channel operates x; the 3rd channel operates y.
For FX (Effects) mode, see True Match® Firmware 4.0 DMX mapping. |
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Wireless Operation
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The FreeStyle 152 LED DMX Controller includes a built-in Lumen Radio receiver and can be operated wirelessly with a Lumen Radio transmitter (sold separately). Wireless is an option to using DMX cables. For more information on Lumen Radio Receiver/Transmitter, see www.LumenRadio.com.
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The FreeStyle Extension cable |
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Up to 50 feet (2 x 25ft) of extension cable can be used between the fixture and the Controller. |
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Light Control
Besides the plastic louvers, another light control option is
a
Flozier (DFS-FS40-H) available in half f-stop.
The Flozier
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the barndoors and can be adjusted to various configurations. |
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DFS-FS40-H |
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Honeycomb Louver – The spread of the light is controlled by means of thin wall
honeycomb louvers. The advantage of these louvers is the minimal loss of light.
The FreeStyle LED fixtures include a 90° louver. A 60° louver is also available
as an accessory. They are lightweight and are held to the fixture with
Velcro fasteners. |
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The SnapBag accessory (DFS-FS41-S)
is a lightweight fabric tailor-made for the FreeStyle LED. It slips over the panel and
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with straps. The reflective material intensifies the soft light. The removable grid cloth attaches to the inside
with Velcro.
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The SnapGrid accessory (LVR-FS440-S)
is constructed of pre-stretched fireproof fabric with a
built-in stainless steel frame. It unfolds and snaps into place. This model requires the use with the corresponding SnapBag. It is not designed to be used by itself. |
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Cases |
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The Travel case (KAS-FS41-C) is well suited for location transport. The rugged construction ensures that the system is well protected. The travel case holds one FreeStyle 41 or 41GT LED system, an additional louver and a medium duty stand. |
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The telescoping cases are recommended for location transport in small vehicles or local production trucks. The cases hold three FreeStyle 41 LED Fixtures (KAS-FS43). |
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FreeStyle LED Advantages |
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Energy Efficiency
The FreeStyle 41 LED DMX operates on universal AC power or battery power and needs only 1.25A at 120VAC or 6.25A at 24VDC.
The FreeStyle LED’s cost savings from low energy and long LED life continues Kino Flo’s reputation as an environmentally friendly
lighting company.
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Long LED Life
LED’s are well known as being energy efficient, lasting for thousands of hours. While Kino Flo’s FreeStyle LED also has a long LED life,
the FreeStyle LED’s unique design will maintain its color-correct color temperature. |
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True Match® Color-Correct
As with all Kino Flo products, the FreeStyle LED has been specially formulated to match the spectral distribution curves of today’s HD film and video equipment. The FreeStyle LED has high color rendering. Even while dimming, the fixture is flicker-free and without color shift.
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Heat Management Design
For Kino Flo, heat management is a critical design element of fixture design. The physical heat or buildup heat within the LED fixture will directly influence the color temperature, lumen performance and life of an LED.
The FreeStyle LED’s unique design operates coolly, consumes very low energy (1.25A, 120VAC) and is properly ventilated to maintain a stable color temperature.
A well maintained temperature extends the lumen maintenance, color temperature and life of an LED.
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Cost Savings
Cost savings cover a broad range of concerns:
- Lower energy costs
- Less heat so lower air conditioning expenses
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Energy Savings Calculations
With the push for reducing fossil fuel consumption, TV studios are looking at cooler more efficient lighting systems to reduce the costs and save energy. Part of this process involves generating energy values to determine savings. One of the most important values is Btu/kWh. |
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British Thermal Units per Kilowatt Hour
Any light generates a percentage of usable light and the rest in heat. For example, a standard incandescent light bulb converts only 11 percent of its electrical input into visible light, while the rest is dissipated directly as heat. There are energy costs involved in cooling the studio environment. The measure of Btu/kWh is a means of calculating the thermal loads related to operating lighting.
Use the following information to calculate Btu/kWh Watts to Btu:
1 kWh = 3413 Btu/Hr
1 Watt = 3.413 Btu/Hr
3.413 Btu per Watt-hour |