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Stage Wash Bar Spec & Selection Guide

Stage Wash Bar Spec & Selection Guide

Stage Wash Bar Spec & Selection Guide

Writing a lighting specification usually comes down to a fixed led bar light or a re-aimable moving head wash light — and then defending that choice with numbers instead of opinion.

This guide decodes the Bar M1240Z moving head bar beam wash zoom one specification block at a time, so technical buyers, lighting designers, system integrators, rental technicians and specifiers can compare beam, control, cooling and logistics before they ask for a quote.

Bar M1240Z moving head bar beam wash zoom

Inside the 12×40W RGBW Engine

Bar M1240Z moving head bar beam wash zoom

The Bar M1240Z is built around an OSRAM 40W × 12 4-in-1 RGBW LED module. Because every emitter can be addressed individually, colour and shape effects can be edited and combined at will instead of playing back as one flat wash. The product page rates the colour mixing output as excellent, and the paralleled beams keep the array reading as a continuous line rather than a row of separate dots. A 2800K–8000K linear colour temperature range lets the same fixture sit inside a warm tungsten-style scene or a cool daylight look without swapping gels, and 33 preset macro effects cover fast programming.

Individual pixel control

Each LED is an addressable emitter, so colours and shapes can be edited and combined at will. This is the spec that decides whether a designer can build pattern detail or only block colour.

33 macro presets

Preset effects shorten programming time for busking, one-off events and fast turnarounds, where the look has to be built on site rather than weeks in advance.

2800K–8000K linear CCT

A continuous warm-to-daylight range lets one bar type cover scenes that would otherwise need separate warm and cool fixtures in the inventory.

Beam Optics & Movement Envelope

Zoom and tilt decide where a moving-head bar can physically work. Read both together with the mounting position before comparing price.

The fixture zooms from a narrow 3.5° beam through to a 40° wash, and the head tilts 209° at 16-bit resolution, so aiming is fine enough to place a beam precisely without hunting for the right step. Positioning uses a non-touching magnetic encoder system for pan-tilt. Two or more DLW L1240C4 LC units can be locked and combined into one run, and the distance between each single LED stays equal across the joint — which matters when a design calls for an unbroken line of light along a wall or truss instead of two bars with a visible gap.

3.5°–40° Motorised zoom range, from tight beam to broad wash
TILT 209° 16-bit movement with a non-touching magnetic encoder positioning system
Lock & combine Multiple DLW L1240C4 LC units join with equal LED spacing
Bar M1240Z moving head bar beam wash zoom
Zoom end What it is typically used for What the buyer should confirm
3.5° narrow Tight, punchy beams across longer throws and beam-style looks. Whether throw distance and hanging height keep the beam on the intended target.
40° wide Broad wash coverage from a single bar position, including wall and cyc coverage. Whether the coverage plan expects fewer fixtures per area or a layered wash.
Lock & combine Continuous multi-unit runs along a truss or wall with even LED spacing. How many units the run needs and whether a 3-position road case suits the delivery.

Control, Channel Modes & Networking

Control decides how much of the output a programmer can actually reach. Match the mode and the protocol to the console and the network already in the venue.

Bar M1240Z moving head bar beam wash zoom

17Ch (standard)

A compact patch for straightforward washes and effect looks. Choose standard mode when the channel budget on a single universe is tight and a simple patch keeps the rig manageable.

57Ch (expanded)

The expanded mode listed on the product page carries the extra parameters. Select it when the design depends on detailed effect editing and individual LED control.

1.77” colour LCD menu

Menus run in Chinese and English, and the display can be shown 180° reversely, so setup stays readable whether the bar is rigged above or below eye level.

Control element Specification
Channel modes 17Ch (standard) / 57Ch (expanded)
Control protocols DMX512, RDM; Art-Net, sACN; wireless function (optional)
Control ports XLR-3; RJ45 (optional)
Menu display 1.77” colour LCD screen, Chinese and English, 180° reversible display

Thermal, Noise & Long-Life Reliability

Reliability is where a specification survives its first season. These are the points to confirm before a rental fleet or an installed system commits to a fixture.

Intelligent fan detection and control

The fixture uses intelligent control with electronic sensors testing, and the fan is detected and controlled intelligently, so cooling responds to the load the fixture is actually under.

Eco mode on standby

When the fixture is on standby it drops into a sleep mode, which limits consumption between shows and reduces heat build-up during dark time.

50,000-hour expected lifespan

The OSRAM LED module carries an expected lifespan of 50,000 hours, which spreads fixture cost across a long service window rather than a short replacement cycle.

Non-touching positioning

Positioning uses a non-touching magnetic encoder system for pan-tilt, so no physical contact is used in the positioning path.

Reliability & deployment detail Value
Input voltage 100V–240V, 50–60Hz
Input power 600W, PF ≥ 0.98
Maximum input current 6 A
Expected lifespan 50,000 hours
Working environment temperature -20℃~40℃
Protection rate IP20 — suited to dry, indoor positions
Fixture size 1020 × 318 × 106 mm
Fixture net weight 20.5 kg
Road case (3 positions) 1078 × 835 × 583 mm, 30.2 kg

Request a Quote, Specification Sheet or Bulk Pricing

Send your venue type, rig height, coverage area, control system and quantity. The team can confirm the right configuration, optional wireless or RJ45 build, and a lead time for single units, fleet orders or stock volumes.

Factory address No.21, Ruixiang Rd, Xinghua industrial zone, Huadu district, Guangzhou, China

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Frequently Asked Questions

what light source and colour capability does the bar m1240z use?

it uses an osram 40w × 12 4-in-1 rgbw led module with a 2800k–8000k linear colour temperature range, 33 preset macro effects and individual led control, so colours and shapes can be edited and combined at will. the expected lifespan is 50,000 hours.

what zoom and tilt ranges does it offer?

zoom runs from 3.5° to 40°, and the fixture tilts 209° at 16-bit resolution using a non-touching magnetic encoder positioning system for pan-tilt.

what control protocols and channel modes are supported?

channel modes are 17ch (standard) and 57ch (expanded). control protocols are dmx512 and rdm plus art-net and sacn, with an optional wireless function. control ports are xlr-3, with rj45 available as an option.

can several units be locked and combined?

yes. multiple dlw l1240c4 lc units can be locked and combined, and the distance between each single led stays equal across the combined run.

what power and environmental conditions does it need?

input voltage is 100v–240v at 50–60hz, input power is 600w with a power factor of at least 0.98, and maximum input current is 6 a. the working environment temperature is -20℃~40℃ and the protection rate is ip20, which suits dry indoor positions.

how large and heavy is the fixture, and how does it ship?

the fixture measures 1020 × 318 × 106 mm and has a net weight of 20.5 kg. a three-position road case measures 1078 × 835 × 583 mm and weighs 30.2 kg.