C-Series luminaires from Hive Lighting are designed for use in permanent, semi-permanent and mobile lighting applications. Combining energy efficient LEDs with our Perfect S.H.O.T. controls we hope you find the LED to be the perfect instrument for any lighting application. We hope this manual serves as a helpful companion to your new light and answers all the questions you may have, but please do not hesitate to take advantage of our tech support services.
WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock! All C-Series lights are a lighting product powered by sufficient electricity to cause harm to the human body. Do not install or operate fixture while standing in water or underwater. Failure to observe this safety information or to ignore common sense may cause serious injury or even death.
CAUTION: High Beam Intensity! Do not look directly into the light source for an extended period. Hive C-Series fixtures emit light in the visible spectrum, and do not emit Ultraviolet or Infrared portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Incidental heat generation from the standard operation of any electronics may occur.
CAUTION: Devices and accessories must always be properly secured against falling when mounted above floor level. Always observe common and local safety regulations.
Defective components, attached cables or electronic devices connected to it must not be used. If you suspect there is damage to the product’s internal components, do not open the housing. Doing so will void all warranties.
Do not operate the light if damaged, or if any cables or devices that the light is connected to have been damaged.
Product complies with DMX512 standards only. Light may not be operated with aid of an AC dimming system.
Do not sit or submerge the product in water.
ONLY use approved DC Power Sources within acceptable voltage. Check that power source complies before handling. It is strongly recommended that the user powers light with either the provided AC/DC adapter or a Hive approved Battery Adapter.
Do not position or mount the product near open flames.
Unobstructed airflow is required for effective cooling. Allow a minimum of one-inch clearance around air vents for proper ventilation.
FCC INFORMATION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
12VDC Power Source within acceptable voltage range of 12-18V DC.
BATTERY:
12V, 14.4V, 14.8V (60Wh or higher)
WASP 100-C:
WALL:
19VDC Power Source within acceptable voltage range of 12-20V DC.
BATTERY:
14.4V (90Wh or higher)
HORNET 200-C:
WALL:
36VDC Power Source within acceptable voltage range of 24-36V DC.
BATTERY:
14.4V run in series*, 26V, 28V (160Wh or higher) * NOTE: Only use Hive Lighting’s Y-Cable adapter for running 14.4V batteries in series to the Hornet 200-C. Only use two of the same battery packs and ensure that both packs are fully charged before using.
Connect the provided AC/DC adapter to the light via the the 4-pin XLR cable (XLR pin wiring pin 1 – DCV In and pin 4 + DCV In), which is inserted into the corresponding power socket on the light’s control panel.
Connect the adapter’s power cable into the wall or to a generator.
Turn the fixture on by flipping the power switch to the “on” position (up), located on the control panel, causing the power indicator light to illuminate.
Attach the battery’s D-Tap to 4-Pin XLR adapter cable to the battery, with the other end connecting to the light via the power socket in the control panel.
Turn the light on by flipping the power switch to the “on” position (up), located on the control panel. This will cause the power indicator light to illuminate.
The light emitted by all C-Series LEDs can be configured via Hive’s Perfect S.H.O.T.™ system, which controls these four properties:
Saturation:
(denoted by “S” on the display)
Hue:
(denoted by “H” on the display)
Output or Dimming:
(denoted by “D” on the display)
Color Temperature:
(denoted by “K” for degrees in Kelvin when in local mode, or by “C” when in DMX mode.)
There are three ways to use the Perfect S.H.O.T.™ system:
LOCAL CONTROL:
Using the light’s own digital control panel. Local control is useful for those who don’t have access to a DMX board, or who are working on simpler projects.
DMX/CRMX
Via a DMX/CRMX board (purchased separately). When in this mode, the Perfect S.H.O.T.™ system is controlled via this external device, with a fifth property – the board’s starting address – controlled on the light itself.
SMARTPHONE
Via the Hive iOS App, which allows your iPhone or iPad to control the app via a Bluetooth connection.
Engage Local Mode: Flip the DMX On/Off Switch to the down position, causing the DMX light to turn off. You are now in LOCAL MODE.
IMPORTANT: In local mode, color temperature is indicated by the letter “K” because the color temperature range of 1650 – 8000 is in KelvinC Series lights have three additional menus for unique controls not available through the standard S.H.O.T. control menu. These three menus can be accessed by double-clicking the selection knob on the back of the C-Series fixture. This will bring up the Additional Menus Screen and offer you 3 Menu choices: EFFECTS, SOURCES, PROFILES.*
Select Property With Left Dial: Turn the left dial in either direction to toggle through the four properties.
Select Property Value with Right Dial: There are two ways to select the property value with the right dial.
Fine Adjustment: Click the ADJUST dial in once if in coarse control, then turn in either direction to change the active property’s value by increments of (The only exception is Color Temperature, which adjusts in increments of 25K).
Coarse Adjustment: Click once if in fine control then turn the ADJUST dial in either direction. The active property’s value will now change in increments of 10 (with Color TemNOTE: Local Mode will always default to the last setting it had before being turned off. Temperature incrementing by 200K).
Dial Lock: The local control dials can be locked to prevent accidental changes in the settings of the light. To lock the dials push and hold the ADJUST knob for four seconds until a small lock icon appears on the bottom right hand corner of the OLED screen. To unlock the dials again push and hold the ADJUST knob for four seconds until the lock icon disappears.
C-Series lights have three additional menus for unique controls not available through the standard S.H.O.T. control menu. These three menus can be accessed by double clicking the selection knob on the on the back of the C-Series fixture. This will bring up the Additional Menus Screen and offer you 3 Menu choices: EFFECTS, SOURCES, PROFILES.
EFFECTS MENU
To access the Effects menu first double click the SELECT knob to access the additional menus screen. There single click the SELECT knob when the screen reads “MENU 1/3 Effects”.
To select different effects turn the SELECT knob to scroll between 8 different effects: Police Car, Club Lights, Paparazzi, Color Chase, Fire, Fireworks, Pulsing, TV.
The effects can be adjusted either with dimming control or speed control or both dimming and speed control. To adjust the dimming or speed control on any effect turn the ADJUST knob to reach the desired level as indicated on a scale of 1-100%. To toggle between adjusting speed and dimming on an effect with both controls click the SELECT knob once.
To exit the Effects menu to the Additional Menus Screen single click the ADJUST knob.
SOURCES MENU
To access the Sources menu first double click the SELECT knob to access the additional menus screen. There single click the SELECT knob when the screen reads “MENU 2/3 Sources”.
The sources can be adjusted with dimming control. To adjust the dimming turn the ADJUST knob to reach the desired level as indicated on a scale of 1-100%.
To exit the Effects menu to the Additional Menus Screen single click the ADJUST knob.
PROFILES MENU
To access the Profiles menu first double click the SELECT knob to access the additional menus screen. There single click the SELECT knob when the screen reads “MENU 3/3 Profiles”.
To select different Profiles turn the SELECT knob to scroll between 3 different profiles: Photo, Cinema, Broadcast
To exit the Effects menu to the Additional Menus Screen single click the ADJUST knob.
Once the profile is selected and the Additional Menu Screen is exited the OLED display will indicate the selected profile with a letter in the upper right-hand corner of the display. “P” for Photo, “C” for Cinema, “B” for Broadcast.
Connect DMX Board: Connect your DMX512-compliant device to the fixture via the DMX “In” Socket on the right side of the Control Panel
Engage DMX Mode: Flip the DMX Mode On/Off Switch to the up position, the DMX indicator light will turn on. You are now in DMX mode and can use a DMX board to control the light.
Your digital display will look like the facing graphic and will register value changes via the connected DMX board.
Adjust Starting Address: You will also notice that there is a fifth symbol when in DMX mode – “A”. This indicates the light’s starting address, and its value determines which controls on the DMX board are used to operate the light. The starting address can be any value between 1 and 512. Selecting the one you want can be achieved in two different ways via the control panel’s Right Dial:
Coarse Adjustment: Turn the right dial in either direction to change the address’ value in increments of 10.
Fine Adjustment: Press the right dial in slightly, then continue to press in while turning in either direction to change the value by increments of 1.
Engage DMX Mode: Flip the DMX Mode On/Off Switch to the up position, causing the DMX indicator light to turn on. This light tells you that you are now in DMX mode and can use a DMX board or CRMX transmitter to control the light.
To Select Lumen Radio from the DMX input menu:
Double click the selection knob to enter the DMX menu.
Once the DMX menu is open single click the selection knob to select DMX input.
Rotate the selection knob to select between CRMX and Local Wire. Select CRMX for wireless control, then single click the selection knob to exit to the main DMX menu double click to exit the menu.
When you have successfully selected LumenRadio the DMX menu will now read CRMX on the OLED display on the back of the C-Series fixture.
Link your LumenRadio transmitter. To successfully use wireless DMX with the C-Series lights, you must have a LumenRadio (CRMX) enabled transmitter connected to your DMX controller. To link your transmitter:
Ensure the antenna is connected.
Power on the transmitter and receiver(s).
Ensure that the RF Link indicators on all receivers are off to indicate that the receiver(s) are ready to be linked (If necessary, follow the
unlink procedure).
On the transmitter, press and release the link button.
The transmitter will search for any unlinked receivers. Its RF Link indicator will flash for 10 seconds and normal operation will resume.
The RF Link indicator will change to a steady on-state on successfully linked receivers
To Unlink from a LumenRadio transmitter select:
Double click the selection knob to enter the DMX menu.
Once the DMX menu is open single click the selection knob to select linking.
Click the selection knob to unlink, then confirm unlink.
Download the iOS app to your iPhone or ipad that is running iOS 8.1 or later as well as Bluetooth 4.0 or later. Make sure fixture is switched on.
Turn on your iOS device’s bluetooth connection.
Open the app on your device & click “Scan.”
Find your fixture in the scan results, indicated by the serial number of the LED array itself. This is the unique address of the light.
Click on your light in scan results and your mobile device will attempt to make a bluetooth connection.
Once connected, use the sliders for the four S.H.O.T.™ properties to control the light wirelessly. Your unit will respond in real time. For more information on the value ranges in the app, see the tables on the following pages.
If prompted by the app when changing settings the master reset password is Lumos123.
Hive Lighting Inc. products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of United States and International safety regulations. Modifications to the product could affect safety and render the product noncompliant to relevant safety standards. Any evidence of attempted repair by non-authorized staff, such as the opening of the light’s housing, will void all warranties.
All C-Series lights and all additional accessories are covered by a two year, limited, non-transferable warranty, which may entitle the original owner of the product to repair and/or replacement services by a Hive-certified technician, provided damage is incurred as a result of reasonable use. Coverage begins on the date of original purchase. For information on shipping protocol in the event of damage to your unit, see the next section on returns.
Housing: An extended warranty may be purchased on the housing. Please contact Hive for more details.
Electronics: Do not attempt to open the housing if owner suspects any damage to the electronic components enclosed within. Doing so will immediately void the warranty. Instead, contact Hive about repair services that you may be entitled to.
Shipping Damage: Although rare, this warranty also covers any damage incurred during the initial shipment of the equipment. If this happens, please contact Hive immediately so that we may resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Please include your order number with all email correspondence.
Once you are certain that the requested repair adheres to the warranty outlined above, follow these return instructions to ensure prompt service from Hive. Email Hive at sales@hivelighting.com with the following information prior to shipment:
Owner’s Name
Owner’s Phone Number
Components Damaged
Description of Damage
Date of Purchase
Serial Number of Unit (This is laser etched into the body of the light itself both on the inside and outside of the Interface Back Cap).
Order Number, which can be located on Invoice or Receipt from Hive Lighting or a Hive Lighting authorized reseller
Hive will need this information when making the final determination as to whether or not the unit is covered by warranty. Please expect a response within 5-7 business days. If approved, Hive will assign your repair request with a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number, which will be provided to you via email.
Once approved, carefully package the equipment so as to ensure its protection during shipment. This packaging must be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned product units or parts. Owner must pay for shipping costs when returning equipment for repair.
Include your RMA number along with equipment being returned.
Once item has been received, Hive will contact you within 2 business days with an estimate of repair time needed. Hive will cover shipping costs when returning repaired or replaced equipment to purchaser within continental United States only. See Freight Policy below for more information.
Hive provides refunds equal to the original purchase price, less any shipment costs incurred in original shipment or upon return. This refund may be obtained if the purchased equipment (light and all accessories included in shipment) fulfills the following acceptance criteria:
Unit is returned to Hive within 14 business days after owner receives it.
There is no damage to unit or any of its accessories.
Unit has not been altered from the original condition in which it was purchased
Unit is returned with all the packaging intact.
All accessories included in the original shipment are returned in addition to the fixture. Hive does not provide partial refunds.
Equipment shows no signs of heavy use.
If you believe all acceptance criteria is met, follow these steps to ensure refund eligibility:
Notify us at sales@hivelighting.com of your intention to return the item within 7 days after the date you receive the product. Please be sure to include your name, phone number, serial number (laser-etched on the unit itself) and the order number of your purchase in the email. The order number can be found on the invoice or receipt from Hive Lighting or a Hive Lighting authorized reseller.
Hive will issue a refund to the owner for the returned item(s) (minus the initial delivery charge) to the original credit or debit card used during purchase, once it is determined that all acceptance criteria has been met.
The purchaser will pay all shipping charges. Items under warranty shall have return shipping paid by the manufacturer only in the continental United States. Under no circumstances will freight collect shipments be accepted. Prepaid shipping does not include rush expediting such as airfreight. Airfreight can be sent customer collect in the continental United States. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. HIVE LIGHTING INC. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT, AND HIVE LIGHTING INC. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, modified in any way, or for unauthorized repairs or parts. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. Freight damage claims are invalid for fixtures shipped in non-factory boxes and packing materials.
