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1. channel 2 max 3 6kW nn max 1 5 kW US Version At both slave LFXHubs EFFECT must be set to analog IN the orange LED is on LFXHub 2 DIMMER max at each slave can be set to a differ ent value Dimmer max will never be higher than the value of the master channel 3 max 3 6kW i l max 1 5 kW US Version LFXHub 3 analog INPUT Display of a slave LFXHub if linked with the universal cable edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 31 of 48 13 A control analog dimmer packs The LFXHub can control up to three additional dimmer packs at the analog outputs CH1 CH2 and CH3 Connect the external dimmer pack using a Neutrik NC6MX connector at the LFXHub The connector is available at http www neutrik com Required connector type NC6MX Each analog output channel supports one or more dimmer packs using the SL 10 industry standard 0 10VDC Maximum output current 15 mA channel please consider The poti DIMMER max is the master dimmer for each output channel The signals can also be modified using the menu channel options of the LFXHub movie intercom does not guarantee any function with third party dimmer packs The pin assignments of all output jacks are identical The control signal at analog OUT CH1 is the same as at the internal dimmer pack of the LFXHub CH2 CH3 socke2. Oo o lower brightness limit rotary encoder 55 Dimmer min O 0 55 of Dimmer max example flicker curve candle with chosen dimmer values A iis 89 max o P VU n LU NN Y V brightness alternation D c f IN ta D Fe E LV 0 time A 10096 V nis A MANN Mf V VG brightness alternation 3 V W oO V o Oo gt i stretch or compress curve with flicker speed O 0 time edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 20 of 48 10 flicker module and its presets FLICKER The flicker module generates unsteady flicker a y ing brightness alternations 4 D hard C med uss The flicker signal can be varied in speed tran Om s sitions ramp characteristic preset and the upper and lower brightness limits with DIMMER min the lower brightness level will never fall um this value Also three output channels can be varied Using a preset all necessary parameters of the LFXHub are automatically configured ex cept the upper brightness level must be set with the poti DIMMER max All flicker signals have a resolution of 24 25 samples per second The flicker signals of TV and By are elementary different TV simulates a lighting effect of a TV set or a movie projector The stored TV flicker curves consist of cuts abrupt brightness alternations and pans slow brightness alte
3. measure and calibrate the upper and lower brightness limits A lighting effect can be frozen easy set up of exposure limits Feproduce a generated lighting effect All settings are displayed on the LCD easily create mutli channel ligthing FX with flickering shadows when additional LFXHubs or dimmer packs are connected The output channels CH2 and CH3 33D can be individually configured synchronous delayed or inverted add software to the LFXHub requires optional cable to install additional functions without shipping the LFXHub Extended connectivity and functions when used with optional accessories The LFXHub provides several interfaces inputs and outputs to extend the functionality Each connected LFX tool of movie intercom is automatically identified by the LFXHub The suitable settings for the connected unit will be configured by the LFXHub without need of manual settings by the user z three analog output channels control external analog dimmer packs applying 0 10 VDC SL 10 Industriestandard control voltage or simply other LFXHubs Different signals at these output channels enable extraordinary 3D LightingF X input for connection of the Lighting sensor or Power sensor automatically synchronize a lighting effect of a practical with film lighting activated ba an actor sync praticals The external DMX TX module controls dimmer packs or dimmer shutter using with lighting the DMX 512 protocol The ext
4. presets feature film news video clip individual memory for my recent setting fire category presets fire candle welding individual memory for my recent setting puls generator triangle category presets sawtooth sym flasher neon lights 1 individual memory for my recent setting rectangle category presets construction flasher turn indikator neon lights 2 individual memory for my recent setting manual settings rectangle triangle speed range for triangle 0 3 28 seconds for rectangle 67 5 ms 28 seconds symmetry ti 1 99 edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub 20 address support Do not hesitate to contact movie intercom We are looking forward to support you page 45 of 48 postal address phone 24h 7 days fax e mail web movie intercom Urbanstr 171B 10961 Berlin Germany 49 0 30 22 32 05 75 49 0 30 22 32 0571 support movie inter com http www movie inter com POW ion 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 46 of 48 21 Index A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q R o T U V W X Y Z broken fluoro effect 21 frozen lighting effect gt measuring feature 19 A accessories 7 32 36 37 38 adaptate flicker curve with ramp 21 analog dimmer packs 31 connect analog outputs 8 22 24 29 31 33 B brightness limits 19 bulb inertia adaptat
5. fixtures are dimmable from 5 to 100 applications remotely controllable from the LFXHub create lighting effects of fire TV or any daisy chain when used with DMX control options DMX control analog IN LFXHub DMX IN OUT DMX TX module DMX line Bul REMOTE DIM DMX IMPORTANT NOTE e IN ParaBe Analog control will result in OUT REMOTE DIM an undesirable smooth X effect when used with a DMX Parabeam or ParaZip and l analog control Gg IN ParaZip If possible prefer DMX A control OUT REMOTE DIM DMX In 3m T5 series terminate at end of DMX line with switch models 400 support two DMX channels Set switch DMX DIM CHANNELS to 4 for two channel mode CH 2 of fixture is auto matically set to the selected channel 1 set to 2 for single channel mode Manufacturer links e KinoFlo fixtures under http www kinoflo com DMX address of LFXHub must match to e Softlights T5 under http www softlights com DMX address of the KinoFlo fixture Please allocate the DMX addresses of the movie intercom does not guarantee any important notice e DIMMER max will control all output channels at the same time additionally the signal sequence of the output channels can be individually modified using the menu item CH options Due to its physical properties a fluorescent tube can never be dimmed down to zero e max connection of six fixtures for each output channel of the LFXHub
6. have been changed the name of the reset will change to mod xyz These values remain stored in the LFXHub until the values have been changed again The memory will always be overwritten by the new values and can be recalled in the menu item list as my recent setting Fire preset gt turn EFFECT to position Ay LCD will look as shown to the right Connected lamps beginn to flicker DIMMER max should not de set to zero One of the ramp stages is automatically selected when a preset has been chosen Characteristic of the presets individual preset lighting effect of a candle with a light airflow mod cand characteristic looks like a vivid glow of a fireplace mod fire hard brightnes alternations hard transitions mod wel DIMMER min is set to zero 2 select an other preset select a menu item from the preset list 2 selcet desired preset with JOG welding can also be used as a short circuit effect or a broken fluoresecent tube effect using a standard tube with a magnetic ballast connected at the power output of the LFXHub These values remain stored in the LFXHub until the values have been changed again The memory will always be overwritten by the new values and can be recalled in the menu item list as my recent setting Ramp adaptation to bulb inertia The new ramp function adapts effects to the duration of persistence of various types of film lighting bulbs The timing differ
7. select presets can configure output channels and can retrieve the measuremnet feature Turning the jogshuttle moves the curor within a menu level to a selection The position is indicated by a flashing cursor a selection can be a menu point jump to one menu level lower selects one of the selectable points non se selection point amp lected points remain blank turn push JOG back lt 2 jump to menu level higher push JOG when is not visible you are in the top level of the menu edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 10 of 48 5 function of the jogshuttle navigation in the multifunctional display contd The structure of the menu is for the categories flicker TV flicker fire as well as Puls tri LL angle rectangle are nearly identically hint The designation my recent setting within the preset list automatically stores the recent used settings of a changed preset This feature is usefull if you would like to compare your individual settings with the set tings of a preset Also my recent setting will be stored in the LFXHub without any temporary limit sepa rate storage for flicker TV flicker fire Puls triangle Puls rectangle edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 11 of 48 6 menustructure switch EFFECT on position radio is a radio module connected please follow the in structions on LCD and read the user manual of
8. should be shipped to movie intercom We will dispose the waste for you Electrical equipment does not belong in regular waste edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub 19 specifications page 44 of 48 order code Ifxhs order code Ifxhc order code Ifxhu schuko version CEE version UK NEMA US version power supply 220 240 VAC 50 Hz 115VAC 60Hz operating temperature 20 C 70 C 4 F 158 F protection level with closed lid IP22 dimensions I x b x h excluding 360 x 170 x 120 mm 14 1 x 6 7 x 4 8 power cable weight 5 1 kg 5 0 kg 11 pounds internal dimmer pack interfaces analog OUT max output power 3600 W 230VAC 1500 W 115VAC peak output current 250 A for 10ms upper dimmer level range max 0 100 lower dimmer level range min 0 99 3x CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 according to industrial standard SL10 0 10V DC each channel short circuit proof output configuration individual selection per channel synchronous delayed inverse opposite CH1 analog IN connected LFX Tool is automatically identified 0 10V DC DMX OUT requires optional available DMX TX module DMX channels DMX address of LFXHub per channel stored presets resolution of every preset 3 channels 3 channels mirrored each with other DMX address 1 512 24 25 samples per second flicker generator TV category
9. stores the parameters of speed symmetry Dimmer min and the output channel settings If a channel setting is changed manually the name of the preset will change to mod xyz The hardware connection procedure is the same as used for flicker multi channel LFX please refer to page 22 chapter 10 flicker module and its presets edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 30 of 48 13 connecting external dimmer packs power extension The LFXHub can control numerous external dimmers connectivity options of dimmer packs A control analog dimmer packs with O to 10 VDC control input gt page 31 B control DMX dimmer packs DMX 512 2 page 32 C control fluorescent tubes using an ECG EB electronic ballast 2 page 33 D control KinoFlo Softlights Photo Beard and other fixtures 2 page 34 E control several LFXHubs as dimmer packs see below please consider The poti DIMMER max is the master dimmer for each output channel The signals can also be modified using the menu channel options of the LFXHub movie intercom does not guarantee any function with third party devices E control several LFXHubs as dimmer packs required equipment one or two additional LFXHubs one or two universal cables order code unic advantage seperate dimming of channels 2 and 3 controlling LFXHub master analog control outputs channel 1 max 3 6kW EN max 1 5 kW US Version
10. the radio module switch EFFECT on position analog IN navigation message with the if there is no LFX tool jogshuttle connected to analog IN messege when Lighting or PowerSensor is connected to analog IN messege when cable remote dimmer connected to analog IN messege when LFXHub is connected to analog IN red numbers va lues are subject to change due to actual setting switch EFFECT on position OFF setup alternates each 5 sec edition 2008 V9e http www lfxhub com user manual LFXHub Seite 12 von 48 O menu structure contd switch EFFECT on position flicker TV values of red num bers according to ac tual setting of the pa rameter TIGE navigation preset is shown here with the selected in menu level 2 jogshuttle If a preset has been changed the name of the preset will change to feat film gt mod feat f news gt mod news video clip gt mod vid cl my recent setting can be recalled in level 2 switch EFFECT on position flicker fire values of red num bers according to ac tual setting of the pa rameter preset is shown here selected in menu level 2 the preset will change to gt mod fire gt mod cand welding gt mod weld my recent setting can be recalled in level 2 values of red num bers according to ac tual setting of the pa rameter edit
11. when used with analog control Please consider that all fluorescent tube ballasts have a turn on and turn off delay therefore it is not advisable for use with switched circuits edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 35 of 48 13 D control KinoFlo Softlights and other fixtures compatible fluoroscent tubes dimmable with the LFXHub control via REMOTE DIM only gt DivaLite 200 400 o fyes use KinoFlo control cable order code kflo KinoFlo DMX analog control using the REMOTE penes iri dud DIM input will result in an undesirable ParaZip 200 400 emoa sdci T5 classic oyes T5 BIG ONE oyes pwx T5 small ooftlights ye at fixture turn dimmer level to zero for con trol with the LFXHub T5 medium Dye T5 long one De ighli yes o yes must have DMX option installed Photon Beard ye at fixture turn dimmer level to zero for con yes trol with the LFXHub oyes Lumapanel Lumapanel yes DMX sss If you are viewing the PDF version of this manual please click on fixture name to get online information The table shown below contains lamps using the switched DMX mode It means a tube is switched on at a certain dim level Turn switch of lamp to fixture mode for DMX control E g with a 4 Bank balast tube 1 is on from 12 dim level tube 1 and 2 are on from 37 dim level lamp 1 3 64 96 all lamps from 84 dim level For detailed informa
12. zero all connected lamps are off OFF t Y k gt turn EFFECT to position LO DMX IN OUT 2 Ifno LFX tool is connected at DMX IN OUT gt the green LED is flashing EFFECT gt when DMX TX module is plugged in gt ot es eT o 4 i DMX IN OUT Please find further information about DMX on page 32 chapter 13B control DMX dim mer packs For detailed information please refer to the user manual delivered with the DMX module http www movie inter com en support downloads index html edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page at of 48 16 optional radio module With the optional available radio module you can 2 switch on off and dim every function of the LFXHub wirelessly 2 update the software of the LFXHub wirelessly requires additional hardware J If EFFECT is in position Y information about the connected device is displayed OFF gt turn EFFECT to position Y 2 Ifno LFX tool is connected at DMX IN OUT the blue LED is flashing gt EFFECT connection of the external radio module at DMX IN OUT i oct MR a See Pee ee a _ _L SEs DMX IN OUT 3 radio module Y L analog IN SZN e Pm s KC ON c AIT ueri SEIT resa i ihr Pl radio T a t transmitter l For detailed information please refer to the user manual deli
13. zero then the red LED 0 is steadily on CHI Power When the function puls triangle is seleceted the value of DIMMER min is _ CH2 automatically set to zero The LED 0 comes on Function of DIMMER min cus 1 ern is disabled here oo it is possible to see the state of the LFXHub s dimmer from far away corresponding information chapter 9 measurement and calibration of brightness limits chapter 14 page 37 cable remote dimmer edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 19 of 48 9 measurement and calibration of brightness limits The measurement feature for the maximum and minimum brightness settings guarantees precise calibration of complex lighting compositions The method of A lighting effect will be frozen to define the exposure of the scene da duis Bs all connected lamps light steadily as well as the lamps connected at external dimmers Bore Se unie First measure DIMMER max 2 select the menu item measure CH options gt select measure Dimmer max gt adjust required maximum brightness then gt select measure Dimmer min gt adjust required minimum brightness Dimming can be carried out when the effect is running without a change to the measure menu IF THE UPPER LEVEL IS CHANGED AT THE SAME TIME i MEM THE LOWER LEVEL WILL CHANGE DIMMER 40 60 max X M 4 T _ upper Ox 8 o oo brightness limit cni Power potentiometer frozen B extern effect CH3 min A A
14. 8 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub 1 page 29 OF 4B 12 Puls generator and its presets contd The output channels are automatically configured when a preset is chosen channel configuration of PULS presets module preset CH1 CH2 CH3 sawtooth delay delay sym flasher INV INV neon signs 1 reference delay delay contruction flasher delay delay TU turn indicator SYNC INV neon signs 2 SYNC INV The combination of the three output channels and the settings of speed and symmetry provides a virtually unlimited number of neon sign lighting effects The channel configuration can be reset using the factory reset feature Please refer to chapter 7 page 14 factory reset Manual configuration of the output channels for triangle and rectangle signals with the menu item CH options using the jog The output channels can be configured manually shuttle The channel settings are valid for the anlog and DMX outputs turn EFFECT to WAM or choose measure CH options choose channel options select the desired configuration with the JOG definitionen of the channel abbreviations SYNC signal is synchronously referring to channel 1 delay signalis delayed referring to channel 1 INV signal is invertiert referring to channel 1 For each puls category there is one individual memory space 1x for triangle and 1x for rectangle available The individual memory space
15. For detailed installation instructions please refer to the user manual delivered with the software update upgrade edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 43 of 48 18 trouble shooting maintenance Possible problems using the LFXHub might be solved here Basic conditions for operation 1 The LFXHub especially the power cord has no damages 2 The operation voltage of the LFXHub is 220 240 VAC 50 Hz or is 115 VAC 60Hz for the US model 2 The built in main fuse is turn on 4 The mutlifunctional display of the powerded LFXHub is illuminated independend of the position of EFFECT In case of a malfunction the internal fuse of the power supply could have been triggered This internal fuse is self resetting Please wait 10 minutes and try again Do not open the the LFXHub it is not necessary symptom possible fault solution A connected lamp does The power network has no power use powered mains socket not work Is the LCD illimunation on The switch of the connected lamp is turned off turn it on the connected lamp is inoperative change lamp the value of DIMMER max is too low increase Dimmer max flicker effect looks bad the value of DIMMER min is too high decrease DIMMER min at first determine DIMMER max then DIMMER min LF XHub is in measurement mode go back to the top level menu using return in the menu with the JOG puls effect looks bad the value of DIMMER max is too low in
16. L SUMAS T an T oF gt page 36 CESEIEONE QUEEN for detailed information about the Lighting sensor Power sensor or LightningFX trigger module please cable remote dimmer refer to the corresponding user p manual gt page 37 LightningFX trigger module gt page 38 edition 2008 V9e http www lfxhub com user manual LFXHub page 37 of 48 14 optional modules for the LFXHub using analog IN sensors The LightingSensor with optical detection or the PowerSensor with electrical detection can activate or deactivate every function the LFXHub can generate Linking a sensor with the LFXHub makes it easy to create actor controlled lighting A connected sensor at the analog input of the LFXHub is automatically identified LightingSensor or PowerSensor controls LFXHub 2 With an active control signal of a sensor the white LED active is turned on at the sensor the LFXHub activates an arbitrary function 2 With an inaktive control signal of a sensor the white LED active is off at the sensor all lamps connected at the LFXHub are switched off PowerSensor LightingSensor Detecion INPUT UE E e Or 04526 9 1 The rotary switch EFFECT is in position analog IN If a LightingSensor or PowerSen sor is connected at analog IN the menu looks like this Please choose the function which shall be activated with an active signal of the sensor application example 1 The actress turns on
17. NEMA US CEE UK included in delivery LFXHub user manual Quick set up cards optional accessories cable remote dimmer order code crdi provides dimming DIMMER max from order code crdi remote places connection at analog IN the remote dimmer is extendable with the universal cable external DMX TX module order code dmxt controls DMX 512 devices order code dmxt KinoFlo control cable order code kflo provides plug amp play control of KinoFlo s order code kflo DivaLite ParaBeam and ParaZip fixtures LightingSensor order code lise optical detection synchronize practicals with order code lise film lighting using the LFXHub as power activator PowerSensor order code poses with schuko connectors 220 240 VAC order order code code poseb for UK version with BS1363 connectors or order code poseu for US ver poses poseb sion 115 VAC electrical detection of a practical when plugged inline synchronize PoSeu practicals with film lighting using the LFXHub as power activator LightningFX trigger module order code lix triggers a sequence of lightning ef order code lixt fects of a thunderstorm flash effects of explosions photo flash effects using the LFXHub as a control unit for DMX controlled dimmer shutters combined with one or more HMls up to 18 kW universal cable order code unic links either two LFXHubs with each other or is order code unic extension cable for the cable remote di
18. a lamp on the sideboard using the original switch in the power cord of the practical The PowerSensor attached to the lamp power cord monitors the change in current and activates the film lighting connected to the LFXHub Additionally the intensity of the connected film lighting can be dimmed using DIMMER max application example 2 An actor blows out a candle flame and via the LightingSensor thus deacti vatesthe flicker preset candle generated by the LFXHub That s the way it works great gt turn EFFECT to flicker fire 2 create a candle effect with a preset or your individual setting The sensor always activates the recently used setting of the selected flicker category puls module or stand alone dimmer module 2 turn back EFFECT to position analog IN 2 select the desired function in the example above flicker fire with a candle preset Alternatively the setting of speed sym DIMMER max DIMMER min and ramp can also be changed when the sensor sends an active signal Channel settings of a category must be set prior turning back the rotary switch EF FECT to position analog IN User manuals of all LightingFX Tools are available at http www movie inter com en suppport downloads index html edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub 14 page 38 of 48 optional modules for the LFXHub using analog IN ext dimmer Cable remote dimmer controls LFXHub Th
19. cent setting If the channel settings are changed manually the name of the preset changes to mod xyz in the LCD s first level We recommend a factory reset when the LFXHub is returned to the rental department Please refer to chapter 7 page 14 factory reset edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 24 of 48 11 LFXHub as stand alone dimmer The LFXHub can be used as stand alone Dimmer All connected lamps light steadily application example Switched dimmed lighting applications without turn on delay when the dimmed lamp is e switched on or off Connect the LFXHub between the power cord of the lamp and the switched power line 220 240VAC 115 VAC US version 2 turn EFFECT to DIMMER rotary switch in horizontal position adjust desired brightness with DIMMER max Lighting mixer With an additional dimmer pack is used e g a second LFXHub or an analog or DMX dimmer pack it is very simple to accomplish a two channel cross fading lighting mixer Use DIMMER max of LFXHub 1 to fade lighting situation 1 connected lamps on LFXHub 1 CH1 to lighting situation 2 connected lamps on dimmer 2 CH2 of LFXHub 1 Instead of a third party second dimmer pack you can use a second LFXHub with a universal cable LFXHub 1 FF solup extern ae uU socket analog OUT CH2 CH1 SS 3 6 kW 1 5 kW universal cable optional ava
20. crease Dimmer max the value of sym is too high decrease sym device does not work al Did you use the LFXHub in wet environment Leave the LFXhub dehumidify though all settings are Humiditymight be to strong inside the LFXHub ata warm and dry place for at correct least one hour If you have a problem which can not be solved by this manual please disconnect the LFXHub from the mains and contact movie intercom cleaning the unit ONLY clean the unit when disconnected completely from mains Use a clean slightly wet cloth After that basic cleaning use a cloth dipped in spirit for the transparent lid to clean disposal In order to avoid any possible effects resulting from the disposal of electrical an elecronic equipment containing substances damaging the environment and human health the European Parliament and Council directives 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and 2002 95 EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and elec mmm tronic equipment RoHS have been transferred into national law in all EU member states The product you have purchased was developed in line with the current state of the art in an environmen tally friendly manner and with the view of recycling The product is labelled with the symbol illustrated above If you wish to dispose this product this symbol obliges you to do so separately from industrial sorted waste Waste equipment
21. ctional display 8 my recent setting 29 neon light effect 27 news preset 20 O operation voltage 41 optionale modules 6 7 output overview 41 output power 41 P pin settings 30 poti 16 power output 8 PowerSensor 32 presets 26 projector flicker effect puls 26 Ao radio module 38 rain 4 ramp 21 rectangle 27 remote dimmer 33 reproduce lighting effect 17 rotary encoder 16 S safety first 4 sawtooth preset 26 serial number 15 short circuit effect 20 soft 21 software 39 stand alone dimmer 24 strobe light effects 28 support 44 symbols in this handbook 7 SYNC 29 synchronization 31 T tungsten lighting 4 turn indicator preset 27 TV preset 20 U universal cable 7 22 28 Update Upgrade 39 upper brightness limit 18 video clip 20 welding effect 20 N lt xs lt edition 2008 V9e ramp data of analog outputs generator external operation at generator external ramp loading additional channel setting of lighting of software preset http www Ifxhub com
22. d sym f neon signs 1 dimming up within two seconds then brightness decreases mod neon 1 abruptly to zero preset characteristic preset name when any pa rameter of an original preset has been chanegd page 26 of 48 I edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub 12 puls generator and its presets contd influence of the green rotary encoders to the signal encoder speed total duration of one pulse symmetry aspect ratio here 50 100 4 4 0 brightness level 0 3 sec 1 time 28 sec 100 time Turning speed clockwise increases the speed turning anticlockwise decreases the speed The value of speed is displayed on LCD in percent encoder sym aspect ratio of of one pulse 10095 oe eoes ionem drittes eee eae ae brightness level 0 symmetry setting 1 time symmetry setting 99 time Turning sym clockwise increases the aspect ratio turning anticlockwise decreases the symmetry The value of sym is displayed on LCD in percent Please remember the rotary encoders are dynamically gt slow rotation slow changes quick rotation quick changes Decreasing the value of DIMMER max flattens the curve seen from the highest level of the signal rectangle presets gt turn EFFECT to position the LCD sould look like the window shown to the right All connected lamps beginn to flash DIMMER max should
23. e optional available cable remote dimmer order code crdi controls DIMMER max of the LFXHub It is automatically identified by the LFXHub no set up ist required The cable remote dimmer resumes the control of the built in poti DIMMER max of the LFXHub remote dimmer NU ae FE d El Ze a cable length 3 5 m 9 20 DIMMER max 40 60 speed extern gt EFFECT to analog IN 2 information about the connected device The function of the cable remote dimmer is indepen dend of the position of the rotary switch EFFECT As long as the cable remote dimmer is connected to analog IN the orange LED analog IN is steadily on The cable of the remote dimmer can be extended with max two universal cables The selected value of the remote dimmer s DIMMER max is displayed digitally on LCD edi tion 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 39 of 48 14 optional modules for the LFXHub using analog IN trigger module LightningFX trigger module controls LFXHub The lightningFX module is an optional available plug amp play extension for the LFXHub With the lightningFX application you can generate realistic looking lighting effects of e a lightning effect of a thunderstorm a moving lightning effect of a thunderstorm using three different channels a single flash of a photo camera or an explosion fla
24. eate a natural looking lighting effect with 12 stored precision presets Advantage of the presets 2 the LFXHub automatically configures all necessary parameters used for the specific lighting effect except the set up of DIMMER max the potentiometer The selection of a preset has to be chosen with the jog shuttle Each preset has its own characteristic This means the shape of a flicker curve varies _ from preset to preset Each effect mode flicker TV flicker fire puls triangle puls rectan 3x4 1 2 gle provides three ready to use presets plus one memory space for the recently used settings Please read the following chapters to find out more about the different characteristic of each preset The numbers in percent correspond to the lighting effect of the connected film lighting on the basis of a preset of LCD s line 3 A selected preset will change its name when e g the preset feature film has been mo dified manually to mod feat f The display of the actual settings in percent values on the multifunctional display makes it easy to reproduce the lighting effect exactly Dimming Each generated lighting effect can be dimmed The LFXHub provides the limitation of the 2 upper with max brightness level and 2 lower with min brightness level So the brightness level alternates between these two values and are individually adjustable by the user DIMMER Dimming the upper level max a potenti
25. ence between the moment of electrical deactivation and the time of a completely O extinguished light depends on the power of the bulb Transitions of flicker curves would look different with the same signal used at different lamp types The Ramp feature adapts the flicker curve to the lamp type Even with a standard bulb the lighting effect looks natural p edition 2008 V9e http www lfxhub com user manual LFXHub page 22 of 48 1O flicker module and its presets contd different ramp control signals 2 ramp v n ne L blue hard gt hard transitions red medium gt medium transitions green soft gt soft transitions sequence of signals ramp can always be changed manually using the push button The LEDs hard med and soft will change with every push on the ramp button If a preset is selected the LFXHub sets ramp to the settings stored in a preset general features of multi channel lighting effects The LFXHub always generates a lighting effect with three channels If there are no additional external dimmers are used a single channel lighting effect can be accomplished using the internel dimmer pack of the LFXHub gt channel 1 In this case the white monitor LED for channel 1 is relevant only visible on the control panel 2 channel 1 is equivalent to the internal dimmer pack of the LFXHub and is equivalent to CH 1 of the analog output and or the to DMX output requires optional DMX modu
26. erial number of the LFXHub is also noted on the unit label located on the bottom of the device software versions of the LFXHub Depending on software version of your LFXHub there might be different functions e g DMX or lightningF X On order to find out which software version is installed please 1 turn EFFECT to position OFF setup 2 choose menu item basic settings gt identity gt software versions The software of each LFXHub can be updated with the latest version Please contact movie intercom if you are not sure to have the latest installed CHP version 1 8 lastest version without the lightning FX upgrade June 2008 D CHP version 2 4 lastest version including the lightning FX upgrade We recommend to order the movie intercom newsletter You would be informed promptly about new software updates for the LFXHub edition 2008 V9e http www lfxhub com user manual LFXHub page 16 of 48 8 first operation After having read the safety information on page 4 chapter 1 connect the LFXHub to the power net Work Connect a tungsten lamp to POWER output CH1 The automatic circuit breaker main fuse can shut down the LFXHub immediately Preselection Use the rotary switch EFFECT to select the desired category The white marker of the switch points to one of the symbols within the boxes on the control panel The lighting effect starts immediately The white monitor LEDs for CH1 CH2 a
27. ernal optional radio module provides wireless controlable features DMX 512 currently in development e The external remote cable dimmer connected at the analog input re J places the internal dimmer poti and makes it possible to dim each effect from a place where ever you want The external trigger module connected at the analog input enables the creation of lightning effects or flash effects explosions photo flash when combined with DMX controlled dimmer shutters using one or more HMls up to 18 kW control many KinoFlo Softlights Photon Beard and other fixtures with a dimming range of 5 100 control standard fluoros when used with ECGs edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 7 of 48 3 basic functions contd In order to generate natural looking lighting FX there are additional gels for the fixtures required proposal for basic gels EFFECT basic gel recommended gel number Flicker TV 1 1 CTB 1 2 WD 201 250 Flicker fire 1 1 CTO 1 2 WD 204 250 Puls triangle rectangle arbitrary for your own saftety do not open the LFXHub RISC of electric schock DANGER A symbols in this handbook Safe time and read this manual Create more effecient lighting effects with the LFXHub different versions of the LFXHub A CAUTION please read this B jl aa 5 basic knowledge d R application example Please read the safety regulations first on page 4 Schuko
28. fig ure the channel settings manually within the menu item CH options to synchrone de layed or inverted edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub 1O flicker module and its presets contd The output channels are automatically configured when a preset is selected The table shown below displays the configuration of the output channels page 23 of 48 Jb output setting with according preset module preset CH1 CH2 CH3 feature film delay delay TV news delay delay video clip referente delay delay candle delay delay Fire fire delay delay welding synchrone synchrone set to sync when used with software version CHP lt 1 15 In order to check the software version of the LFXHub please refer to chapter 7 page 15 Manual configuration of the output channels controlling LFXHub Master on The output channels can be configured manually M via the menu item CH options using the jog shuttle The channel settings are valid for the anlog and DMX outputs 1 turn EFFECT to fire or TV 2 select menu item measure CH options 3 select menu item channel options as shown to the left definitionen of the channel abbreviations SYNC signal is synchronously referring channel 1 delay signalis delayed referring channel 1 INV signal is invertiert referring channel 1 The channel settings are also stored in the individual preset my re
29. iangle rectangle for periodically signals 2 push JOG e g flasher neon signs gt preset list appears 2 choose PRESET with same method 2 stand alone dimmer rotary switch in horizontal position CH1 Power CH2 3 extern min DMX IN OUT 0 Vi 1 2004 edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 6 of 48 a function overview With the LFXHub you can z z generate realistic looking lighting effects of a TV set a movie projector fire candle torch welding short circuit a starting fluorescent tube flasher neon lights strobe lights use conventional film lighting equipment or standard bulbs household type with a maximum output power of 3 6 kW UK version 220 240VAC or 1 5 kW US version 115 VAC connected to the power output of the LFXHub extend the output power using analog and or DMX dimmer packs control certain KinoFlo fixtures using the optional KinoFlo control cable easily generate lighting effects using the twelve stored precision presets All lighting effects can be individually changed All stored flicker curves provide a resolution of 24 25 samples per second adaptate the flicker curve to the power of the connected bulb So the inertia of the filament can be adapted to the flicker curve with the new ramp function Or use ramp to choose the desired characteristic of a fire effect
30. ication flicker of a movie projektor The newest software for the LFXHub extends the speed range for the rectangle genera tor For that reason strobelight effects with a mximum flicker of 16 Hz are now possible to generate The generated projector flicker looks great e g with KinoFlos Parabeam Guide to projector flicker turn EFFECT to position rectangle choose preset construction flasher set green knob speed to 100 turn green knob sym anti clockwise gt set symmetry to a value of about 20 0000 0 increase Dimmer min slowly unitl the flicker effect gets the required exposure All ever sold LFXHubs can be upgraded with this new feature by software upload multi channel effects with triangle and rectangle signals Please read general information about multi channel effects an page 22 Two channel or three channel lighting effects require additional external dimmer packs Please connect either DMX or analog dimmer packs or simply link one or two additional LFXHubs to the master LFXHub Generate a virtually unlimited number of variations of neon signs and flashers with changing colors or a three channel construction flasher as a three channel sequenzer As already explained concerning the flicker presets the channels can be configured indi vidually to synchrone inverted or delayed in the menu CH options 2 Please find more information how to connect dimmer packs gt chapter 13 page 30 edition 200
31. ilable DMX Leitung DMX TX module dimmer pack analog input 0 10V u CH2 abe al max power of dimmer pack CH3 is not relevant if nothing is connected at CH3 invert CH2 via the menu INV instead of using the internal dimmer pack for CH1 use an external dimmer pack as shown for CH2 edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 25 of 48 11 LFXHub as stand alone Dimmer contd LFXHub 2 DIMMER max should be set to 100 Use DIMMER max of LFXHub 2 to adjust the maximum brightness of this channel LFXHub 2 is used as a dimmer pack controlled by LFXHub 1 LFXHub 1 cross fading between two lighting situations cHi Pom DIMMER CH1 Bi LFXHub 1 max XR l lin Q cu2 CH2 Bi dimmer 2 extern c E Q CH3 CH3 Bi dimmer 3 fader Q CH1 Power DIMMER wy CH1 Ei LFXHub 1 hie CH2 M extern 20 e CH2 Bi dimmer 2 CH3 f e Yo CH3 mi l dimmer 3 LED lt 5 is flashing when Dimmer max lt 5 hint Cross fading also works great with the external cable remote dimmer optional available 4 connected at LFXHub 1 Please refer to chapter 14 page 33 cable remote dimmer controls LFXHub how to use the cable remote dimmer The cross fader also works with any compatible dimmer pack connected to the LFXHub edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub 12 puls generator and its presets The puls module generates periodically lighting alternations The signal can be adju
32. ion gt ramp 21 C calibration of brightness limits 19 candle preset 19 21 channel options 23 25 output construction flasher preset 27 contact to movie intercom 42 controls overview 8 curves 19 20 26 Flicker D delay 23 29 channel setting Dimmer max 17 18 19 Dimmer min 18 19 dimmer pack 30 connect external display test 14 DMX 32 37 module protocoll E EFFECT 8 rotary switch electronic ballast for fluoros 33 F factory reset 14 feature film preset 20 filters for lamps 7 fire preset 20 first operation 16 flash effects with the trigger module 38 flicker module 5 20 flickering shadows 22 28 fluorescent tubes 33 34 connect compatible fixtures fuse 8 main IQ hard 21 ramp help 18 HMI HQI 4 DO NEVER CONNECT at POWER OUTPUT identity 15 incremental encoder 16 indicators overview 8 individual preset 21 27 INV 29 channel setting jog shuttle JOG 9 KinoFlo connect 34 language selection 14 LCD 8 LEDs 8 lighting mixer 24 LightingSensor 31 32 lightningFX trigger module link LFXHubs with each other 30 lower brightness limit 18 19 cr ACG edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub 21 Index contd page 47 of 48 A B C D E G H K L M N O P Q R T U X Y Z M manual configuration 22 24 29 30 of output channels master dimmer 17 18 19 measuring feature 19 medium 21 menu structure 11 monitor LEDs 8 mutli channel effects 22 28 mutlifun
33. ion 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 13 of 48 O menu structure contd switch EFFECT on position puls triangle 9o values of red num bers according to ac tual setting of the pa rameter navigation with the jogshuttle preset is shown here selected in menu level 2 If a preset has been changed the name of the preset will change to sawtooth gt mod Sawtoo sym flasher mod Syfl neon light mod neon1 my recent setting can be recalled in level 2 values of red num bers according to ac tual setting of the pa rameter the preset will change to const flash mod const turn ind gt mod turn 1 neon Light2 gt mod neon2 my recent setting can be recalled in level 2 switch EFFECT on position DMX IN OUT ifa DMX module is connected please follow the in structions on LCD and read the user manual of the DMX module edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 14 of 48 T basic settings Basic properties and settings of the LFXHub can be set within the menu item OFF set LZ up r language selection Informations on the multifunctional display are available in four languages 1 turn EFFECT to position OFF setup 2 select basic settings gt language selection 3 select the required language from the list AN Push the back symbol or turn the rotary switch EFFECT to the desired positi
34. ired for every channel Most ECGs are flickerfree please refer to the data sheet of the ECG important notice e DIMMER max will control all output channels at the same time additionally the signal sequence of the output channels can be individually modified using the menue item CH options Due to its physical properties a fluorescent tube can never be dimmed down to zero max connection of six EBs for each output channel of the LFXHub Please consider that EBs have a turn on and turn off delay therefore it is not advisable for use with switched circuits socket analog OUT CH1 CH2 and CH3 dimmed output signal Pin 6 ground Pin 1 0 10VDC Do not use any other pin Otherwise this may result in malfunction of the LFXHub The connector is available at http www neutrik com required connector type NC6MX 220 240VAC ECG a control input connection 1 10VDC Saftey instructions of the manufacturer must be fullfilled Wiring must be accomplished by authorized stuff only edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 34of48 13 D control KinoFlo Softlights and other fixtures The LFXHub is perfectly fine to control some KinoFlo fixtures or Softlights T5 fixtures Create stunning fire effects or TV effects using these tubes ballasts compatible fixtures DivaLite 200 400 ParaBeam 200 400 ParaZip 200 400 Softlights T5 series Only these
35. le There are many options to control external dimmer packs with the LFXHub Thus multi channel capability of the LFXHub effects Lichteffekte f r alle Effektkategorien erzeugt werden 2 additional use of channels 1 2 and 3 using an external dimmer pack 2 Via DMX when used with the optional external DMX TX module DMX 512 2 using the analog outputs for dimmer packs providing a control input voltage of 0 10V 0 10VDC 2 Also use one or both methods if you require a higher output power for CH1 advantage of this method virtually unlimited output power use dimmer packs which are available Mischung vom internen Dimmerpack des LFXHub von DMX und analogen Packs moglich daisy chain DMX dimmer packs the result of the lighting effect is independed of the used interface Please find more information about the connection of external dimmer packs in chapter 13 page 30 Multi channel effects for fire and TV Fire effects using three channels makes it possible to generat eextroordinary fire effects with flickering shadows The precision flicker curve will delay or invert the output signals at channels 2 and 3 The value of delay is coupled with the yellow speed button Three channel TV effects makes it easy to use red green and blue lights gt RGB effects Besides the brightness of a TV effect the color of the light will change Additionally the channel settings can be adapted to your personal requirements Con
36. mmer trigger module KinoFlo control cable Lighting sensor or Power sensor waterproof case for LightingFX Tools order code p155 edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 8 of 48 4 controls indicators and interfaces of the LFXHub inputs outputs interfaces analog outputs O 10V gt a CH2 Power Output CH1 CH3 NB TEN g m jack for DMX radio module input for power cord power output interface to computer accessories 3 6 kW 1 5 kW depending on version controls and indicators push button Jogshuttle rotary switch rotary encoder ramp COP EFFECT flicker speed p navigation in menu of LCD uu poti dimmer max 3 indicators dimmer lt 5 upper limit ramp warning light orange indicator analog IN T B LI f Z3 I v1 lala 80 movie analog IN 40 6 max 20 blue indicator 20 radio module sA pA monitor R channel 1 05 100 i monitor channel 2 EFFEC DMX IN OUT Ex monitor in channel 3 4 legrand 3 Dimmer min mE rotary encoder lower limit pupa inni ied multifunctional symmetry main fuse 16 amps p display LCD ratio between dimmer min off 0 13 amps US on off warning light edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 9 of 48 5 function of the jogshuttle navigation in the multifunctional display LCD ge
37. n in the menu below If the rotary switch EFFECT is on position DMX IN OUT no lamp will be on OFF setup lO DMX TX module dimmer mE a DMX menu setup of the DMX IDs at the LFXHub The menu shown above is only visible if the external DMX TX module is connected For further information about the DMX TX module please refer to the user manual of the DMX module All user manuals are available at http www movie inter com en suppport downloads index html edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com usermanudlLFXHub age 33 of 48 13 C control fluorescent tubes using an electronic ballast The analog outputs CH1 CH2 and CH3 of the LFXHub can control devices which are compliant to the SL 10 industry standard 0 10VDC Therefore usual fluorescent tubes equipped with an electronic control gear ECG EB can be dimmed with the LFXHub In order to achieve this control feature please replace the magnetic ballast with an electronic ballast EBs ECGs are available at you local electric supplier Please find more information about ECGs from Osram here hitp www osram com osram_com Profes sionals index html LFXHub analog outputs 0 40VDC max 15mA channel CH1 The control signal at analog OUT CH1 is the same as at the internal dimmer pack of the LFXHub CH2 movie intercom does not guarantee any function with third party devices CH3 There is at least one EB ECG requ
38. nd CH3 beginn to flicker flash the same way as the connected lamps at the power output CH1 The recently used settings generate a lighting effect It doesn t matter if it was a preset or an individual setting When additional dimmer packs are not connected only monitor LED for channel 1 CH1 is relevant Channel 1 provides a power output at the LFXHub and via DMX analog out The multifunctional display shows information about the actual used preset It shows the options to modify the output channel settings and measuring and calibrate the brightness limits The dynamically incremental encoders Changes of the parameters speed sym and Dimmer min are accomplished by so called dynamically incremental encoders Opposite DIMMER max potentiometer with mechanical stop incremental encoders ro tate endless While you turn an incremental encoder you can feel a detent in your finger at the same time the value will change on LCD with every detent Slow rotation of an incremental encoders results in slow changes of the value jog fast rotation of an incremental encoders results in fast changes of the value The black incremental encoder jog shuttle provides the navigation and selection of e T menu items within the multifunctional display Additionally it has a push button function edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 17 of 48 8 first operation contd The presets It is very easy to cr
39. nel fire effects with flickering shadows LFXHub as stand alone dimmer lighting mixer puls generator and its presets triangle rectangle strobe light effects multi channel effects with triangle and rectangle signals connecting external dimmer packs power extension A control analog dimmer packs B control DMX dimmer packs C control fluorescent tubes using an electronic ballast D control KinoFlo Softlights and other fixtures list of compatible units E control several LFXHubs as dimmer packs optional modules for the LFXHub using analog IN general LightingSensor or PowerSensor controls LFXHub Cable remote dimmer lightning effects with dimmer shutters optional DMX module optional radio module software update of the LFXHub trouble shooting maintenance specifications address support index page Qoo ono A 15 16 17 19 20 21 24 26 27 28 28 30 31 32 33 34 31 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 4 of 48 1 safety first please read me first Please read this user manual before operation An LFXHub with the order code Ifxhs Schuko version or Ifxhc CEE ver sion must be operated at a non public power network only which provide 220 to 240 volts alternating current at 50 hertz An LFXHub with the order code Ifxhu US version must be operated at a non public power network only which provide 115 volts alternating current at 60 hert
40. nerate a lighting effect with the flicker or puls generator T7 1 use the rotary switch EFFECT to select one of the generator categories Oo analog a category generator signal out hard med uss generates soft FLICKER flickering ramp i brightness alternations generates PULS periodically brightness alternations Each generator module contains three non eras able stored presets Depending on the position of EFFECT the multi funktion display LCD shows the relevant parame ters of the effect mode DMX IN OUT Functions of the other positions of EFFECT will be explained in other chapters 2 The rotary switch points leads to an effect generator module via the red line of the control panel Puls triangle is selected in the example above this means only the green rotary encoders are relevant now Basic functions can be used without the LCD Use speed and sym to adjust the signal J The LCD shows the digital values of DIMMER max DIMMER min speed and evtentually sym metry in a range from 0 100 Each value changes in realtime when a rotary encoder will be moved 2 Ifthe LFXHub is turned on the recently used parameters are shown on LCD and used promptly even though the LFXHub is unplugged from power for 27 years 2 selecting extended functions by navigation with the jogshuttle in the menu Within the LCD the jogshuttle can
41. not be set to zero A minimum brightness can be added with DIMMER min The value of this lower brigh ness level defines the intensity of the remaining lighting The lighing is never completely turned off preset characteristica driscribes one period preset name due to change of a parameter construction short flashes sequenced flashes with three channels can mod const flasher be performed when additional dimmers are connected at analog out 0 3 seconds flash followed of a 2 5 seconds break turn indicator symmetric flasher as used in a car mod turn i neon signs 2 lighting effect of a neon sign is 2 sec on then 1 sec off mod neon 2 minimum brightness is set to 30 page 27 of 48 edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com usermanudlFXHub PE 28 OF 4B 12 Puls generator and its presets contd influence of the green rotary encoders according to the signal Ilf encoder speed total duration of one pulse symmetry aspect ratio here 50 DIMMER max brightness alternation DIMMER min brightness level gt y 62 5 ms 1 me 28 sec 100 encoder sym aspect ratio of of one pulse DIMMER max A brightness alternation DIMMER min brightness level symmetry 10 symmetry 90 The rectangle puls generator has an extended speed range from 62 5 ms 16 Hz to 28 seconds Create strobe light effects by choosing speed to 100 Strobelight effects with the rectangle generator example appl
42. ometer is used because the handling is better with the most important knob of the LFXHub Dimming is independently of the location within the menu and can be adjusted at every moment The DIMMER min knob is a rotary encoder relation between DIMMER min and DIMMER max If the maximum brightness level is reduced at the same time the minimum brightness will decrease edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 18 of 48 8 first operation contd Relation between DIMMER max opposite DIMMER min I setting of Dimmer max incl lower brightness level 3 setting of Dimmer min lower brightness level 100 100 F upper level _ brightness alternation o QM i S S a 5 3 brightness um alternation v o 50 50 P j after lower level c reducing E DIMMER max 1 M 0 0 The value of DIMMER min always depends on the value of DIMMER max We strongly recommend to adjust the upper brighness limt DIMMER max at first and then adjust the value of DIMMER min The measurement feature will be explained in chapter 9 2 Asa basic prinicple both dimmer knobs control all output channels helpful indicators DIMMER Et 60 Informative indicators support the practical use on location 30 2 when the value of DIMMER max is below 5 the red LED lt 5 is flashing 5 of 100 2 when the value of DIMMER min is
43. on M W Fii HINT The language selection is not influenced by a factory reset of the LFXHub display test checks functionality of all segments of the multifunctional display LCD 1 turn EFFECT to position OFF setup 2 choose basic settings gt display test As long as the JOG is pushed all segments of the LCD turn to a black color and all LEDs except the white indicators for CH1 CH2 and CH3 To check the white LEDs output indicators turn EFFECT to Dimmer horizontal posi tion and set Dimmer max to 100 gt the white LEDs will come on The contrast adjustment of the LCD will be regulated automatically resetting the LFXHub to factory settings The LFXHub stores settings carried out by the user These settings concern my recent setting in the preset list of each flicker TV flicker Fire Puls triangle and Puls rectangle Parameters of my recent setting the individual presets e g flicker speed ramp puls speed symmetry DIMMER min and the channel settings are stored temporal unlimited in the LFXHub A my recent setting storage spaces is overwritten when an individual sto rage is changed by the user The individual storage my recent setting will be saved even if the LFXHub has no po e wer supply The LFXHub does not contain any battery gt maintenance free We do recommend resetting to factory settings if the LFXHub is returned to the rental de partment So every lighting crew sta
44. rnations The stored presets in the category TV provide different genres of the movie oi simulates a lighting effect of a fire a candle or a welding effect as well as short circuit effects The generated signal simulates the brightness alternations of all kinds of fire and the malfunction of electrical devices Increase the speed of the effect by turning the yellow encoder clockwise decrease it by turning speed anticlockwise The value of the speed is read out in percent on the LCD TV Presets gt turn EFFECT to position TV gt the menu is visible as shown to the right Connected lamps beginn to flicker DIMMER max should not be set to zero The function ramp is automatically set to hard because the TV screen shall change abruptly pretending to show a cut TV preset characteristic of the lighting effect individual preset feature film alternating brightness varies with high contrast mod feat f News longer sections with few changes of brightness followed by mod news fast variations video clip fast alternating brightness levels mod vid cl characteristica of the preset 2 change of preset select preset from the meu shown above gt list in next menu level will come up as shown here gt 2 select desired preset from list with JOG edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 21 of 48 1O flicker module and its presets contd If one of the relevant encoders
45. rts with same conditions 1 turn EFFECT to position OFF set up 2 choose menu item basic settings factory reset 3 confirm with yes If you have agreed the reset information will be displayed which settings might have been changed edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 15 of 48 T basic settings contd identity of the LFXHub Each LFXHub obtains a unique serial number and an individual text which is displayed in the identity menu item This text contains e g the name and phonenumber of your com pany The identity can be retrieved in the multifunctional display 1 turn EFFECT to position OFF setup 2 choose menu item basic settings gt identity identity sample The identity can not be changed by the user later advantage 2 Incase of a theft of the LFXHub the unit can be identified clearly 2 Your company data such as your company s name the branch office and your pone number or email address are displayed on LCD for your advertisment and defines this LFXHub as your property 2 he identity helps you to organize rentals from other companies even if the labels of your company are removed from the housing of the LFXHub These informations can never be lost The text of the identity is requested to you by movie intercom before the LFXHub leaves the Lighting FX tools factory The individual text consist of two lines with 20 digits each Hint The s
46. sh e many irregular flashes of photo cameras made by some journalists or explosions from different directions using conventional HMI s up to 18 kW with attached DMX controlled dimmer shutter s mounted instead of the barndoor of the lamp The trigger module is automatically identified by the LFXHub Menu will change as shown belowwhen plugged in The LightningFX app requires a software upgrade of the LFXHub Please refer to the user manual of the lightningFX trigger module for detailed information http www movie inter com en support downloads index html LightningFX trigger module connect the DMX TX module at the n equipment of movie intercom LFXHub s socket DMX IN OUT DMX TX module splitbox DMX cable 5 pin power supply mu f 0 08 mains power data power cable 4 pin CH1 CH2 CH3 shutter edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 40 of 48 15 optional DMX module With the optional available DMX TX module you can DMX 512 2 control an unlimited number of DMX dimmer packs DMX controlled dimmer shut ters or any DMX 512 compatible device The external DMX module will be plugged into the DMX IN OUT socket of the LFXHub If EFFECT is in position DMX IN OUT information about the connected device is displayed the DMX adresses can be configured In this position of EFFECT all output signal are set to
47. sted in speed symmetry sym basic characteristica preset and the upper and lower for rectangle only brightness limits with the DIMMER The three output channels can be varied individually The selcetion of a preset automatically configures all these parameters the maximum brightness must be set by the poti DIMMER max manually The puls generator signal always starts at zero cross and rising edge of the signal Especially when this signal is triggered by an external source e g a Lighting or Power Sensor this feature opens lots of applications application example neon signs warning lights Triangle presets gt turn EFFECT to position Connected lamps begin to flash periodically The generated signal dimms up and down triangle positive or negative sawtooth DIMMER max should not be set to zero The minimum brightness DIMMER min in mode is automatically set to zero LED 20 is on The rotary encoder DIMMER min has no function Detailed characteristc of one period of a preset is discribed in the list below This period will be repeated until the triangle effect is turn off Hint Is one or more than one relevant setting changed manually the name of the preset will change in the multifunctional display to mod xyz sawtooth slowly increasing brightness within 7 seconds followed by mod sawtoo abrupt darkness positive sawtooth sym flasher dimming up and down within five seconds triangle mo
48. t analog OUT CH1 CH2 and CH3 at LFXHub The pin assignment is badly visible on the socket dimmed output signal at analog OUT Pin 6 ground Pin 1 0 10VDC CAUTION Please only use the pins discribed above otherwise mal function might occur Hint Ground pins of all three output sockets are linked with each other internally socket to plug in Neutrik NC6MX INPUT Power OUT LEX POWET of the dimmer pack dimmer pack due to SL 10 industry standard 0 10VDC T edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com 13 B control DMX dimmer packs In order to control DMX dimmer packs the optional available DMX TX module must be connected The DMX TX module is an optional available accessory for the LFXHub DMX TX module Please consider The poti DIMMER max controls every channel of the LFXHub additionally the output signals can be configured using the channel setup menu of each preset movie intercom does not guarantee any function with third party devices output for DMX 512 status indicator for DMX receiver 5 pin XLRsocket connector behind protector shield connect at socket DMX IN OUT of the LFXHub Each DMX address ID can be setup within the LCD using the JOG of the LFXHub The DMX TX module supports up to six different DMX IDs The channels 1 2 and 3 transmitts to different DMX IDs It means channel 1 will trans mitt DMX ID 001 and 004 at the same time as show
49. t when main fuse is turned off If the unit is damaged do not use the LFXHub Check the LFXHub for damages prior operation Please keep the transparent lid closed when you use the unit in wet envi ronment Lock the lid with audible click using your thumbs on both In case of an overload the internal main fuse will be triggered the LCD turns off Reduce the load and turn on the main fuse by pushing the lever in the position I ON Do not lead the power cable close to cables used by the sound depart ment The dimmed power signal of the LFXHub might interfere with the sound signals and may result in undesired noises for the recorded sound gt p A T d g 4 d d edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 5 of 48 2 quick start LFXHub connect connect to lamp 220 240VAC 50Hz or turn it on 3 check label on buttom for operation voltage TM Ww XP AR for tungsten lighting ONLY A adjust the brightness level with the upper red potentiometer DIMMER max preselect a category with the rotoray switch keep generated lighting effect or change preset with the Jogshuttle 2 FLICKER TV Fire for flickering signals 2 turn JOG gt move CURSOR eventually increase or decrease the e g fire welding to preset lower brightness with DIMMER min gt PULS D _is flashing tr
50. tion how to set up the DMX addresses please refer to the corresponding user manual compatible fluoros switchable with the LFXHub via DMX perfect for effects of the LFXHub VistaBeam 300 600 KinoFlo DMX switched flasher sequenzer neon sign FX Image85 45 85 45 If you are viewing the PDF version n this man alpleasecick please click on fixture name to get online information edition 2008 V9e http www lfxhub com user manual LFXHub page 36 of 48 14 optional modules for the LFXHub using analog IN general Optional modules can be connected at the analog input of the LFXHub This feature will a f extend the functionality of the LFXHub All connected modules are automatically identi d fied by the LFXHub The menu will change according to the connetcted device Is EFFECT on position analog IN information about the connected LFX Tool is shown on the LCD analog 2 turn EFFECT to position IN analog IN 7 OFF 2 lf there is no LFX tool connected Y setup analog IN O i the orange LED is flashing gt Each movie intercom LFX tool connected at analog IN is automatically recognized by the LFXHub Depending on the connected module suitable functions are initialised in the LFXHub rrecr connection of external LFX Tools at analog IN extendable with the universal cable to socket analog IN gt page 36 LightingSensor m
51. user manual L FAHub movie intercom LightingFX Tools for professional filmmakers www movie inter com copyright movie intercom 2008 edition 2008 V9e This user manual is valid for the LFXHub from version V1 3 2007 if the latest software is installed the version number can be found on the control panel in the right hand corner download the latest user manual http www movie inter com en support downloads index html This user manual is also available in German language http www movie inter com de support downloads index html movie intercom und LFXHub amp are registered trademarks of Olaf Michalke movie intercom LightingFX Tools use or dispersal of the mentioned trademarks is strictly vorbidden user manual chapter EM OU OE bd Em 11 12 13 XXX 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 edition 2008 V9e page 3 of 48 table of content safety first please read me first quick start function overview controls indicators and interfaces of the LFXHub function of the jogshuttle navigation in the multifunctional display LCD menu structure basic settings menu language display test resetting to factory settings identity of the LFXHub software version first operation preselection of a lighting effect dynamically rotary encoders dimming measurement and calibration of brightness limits flicker module and its presets TV Fire Ramp adaptation to bulb inertia multi chan
52. vered with the radio module C The radio module is currently under construction edition 2008 V9e http www Ifxhub com user manual LFXHub page 42of48 17 software update of the LFXHub The functionality of the LFXHub is based upon software Additional software can be installed to the LFXHub to extend the functionality e g 2 language packets 2 functions with new features e g DMX The required software will be send as a CD or will be send to you by e mail It is not necessary to send the LFXHub to movie intercom to the install software system requirements 2 data cable for the LFXHub optional available 2 PC with Windows 95 98 2000 XP and serial interface COM port installation procedure 1 remove all external components from the LFXHub and disconnnect loads of POWER OUT 2 Plug in the data cable in socket DMXIN OUT and connect the SUB D plug of the data cable to a COM port of the PC 3 Connect the LFXHub with the power plug to stable 230 V 50 Hz power network 4 turn the rotary switch EFFECT to position radio 9 launch your PC and double click the EXE database received OFF from movie intercom and follow the instructions Please be aware The power of your PC and the power of the LFXHub must not be interruped during the installation process EFFECT connection of PC data cable order code pcda at DMX IN OUT mo T a data cable 4 An DMX IN OUT
53. z Please check the operation voltage of the LFXHub prior usage The op eration voltage is shown on the label located at the bottom of the LFXHub Never connect HMIs or HQls at the power output of the LFXHub Non observance might destroy the HMI HQI lighting equipment Operation is allowed for tungsten lighting equipment ONLY when con nected to the internal dimmer pack of the LFXHub or to any other external dimmer pack Tungsten equipment using an internal dimmer device inline or using any other electronic control device must not be operated with the LFXHub Never connect the LFXHub to dimmed power networks You must inform your local fire department before you create artificial fire lighting effects using the LFXHub Do NOT operate the LFXHub in extremely warm and or wet environments Maximum operation temperature is 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F The LFXHub might become hot during operation The temperature of the housing might exceed 40 C 104 F Please keep away the LFXHub from inflammable materials Maintain a distance of at least 30 cm 12 inch all around to inflammable material Please make sure the environment of op eration provides a sufficient cool air flow Do not touch the housing before you are sure it will not burn your body Before a bulb of a connected lamp will be changed make sure the LFXHub is unplugged from the power network and make sure the lamp is disconnected from the LFXHub Voltage might be presen
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