LightingSensor user manual movie
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1. 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 EEEH 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 should be shipped to movie intercom We will dispose the waste for you Electrical equipment does not belong in regular waste 11 0916V1 7e http www movie inter com user manual LightingSensor page 15 of 17 11 _ Specifications LightingSensor general operation voltage 10 volts DC output signal 5 VDC operation temperature 0 C 70 C 32 F 158 F dimensions I x w x h without cable 150 x 108 x 42 mm 5 6 x 4 3 x 1 7 weight 410 g 0 9 Ibs max range 12 m 39 measurement angle 8 degrees level indicator 10 step bargraph display fixing 3 8 thread gain range 20 dB battery is not required for use with the LFXHub 11 0916V1 7e http www movie inter com user manual LightingSensor 12 Address Support page 16 of 17 If there are any questions concerning the L2. Please make sure prior testing an shooting all present people are infor med about an upcoming lighting effect 11 0916V1 7e http www movie inter com user manual LightingSensor page 5 of 17 2 Quick start connect the LightingSensor to LFXHub connect lamp 4 turn it on For tungsten lighting ONLY extendable with a maximum of two universal cables to socket DMX IN OUT optional lamp connection DMX TX module DMxX line Hint Hook up your lamps alternatively at the optional available DMX TX module find ideal position of the sensor oi The contrast of the background brightness behind the practical should be as high as possible O opposite the ambient brightness of the environment E actress or actor The invisible detection beam of the LightingSensor must not be interrupted by an action of the NY Usually the beam points from a lower to an upper direction d s Turn on the practical At the beginning turn the blue sensor s knob level to the most mini mum value turn anti clockwise gt OK Adjust the sensor to the lighting source using the bargraph display Use eventually level to adapt it to the brightness intensity of the practical reading the bargraph display Optimize the sensor position that at least the green LED of the bargraph display is on 11 0916V1 7e http www movie inter com user manual LightingSensor page 6 of 17 3 Function overv
3. accom plished by one ore more connected DMX dim mer packs with optional DMX module The re sult of the lighting effect is the same as pro vided at the anlog outputs LightingSensor eesocseee ee setting up the LFXHub ae gt turn EFFECT to position analog IN lf there is no LFX tool connected analog IN 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 FFECT Please plug the LightingSensor s plug into socket analog IN of the LFXHub 11 0916V1 7e http www movie inter com user manual LightingSensor page 12 of 17 8 Connection to the LFXHub settings at the LFXHub contd The LFXHub can de activate any lighting effect producible with the LFXHub With an active control signal of a sensor the white LED active is turned on at the sensor the LFXHub activates any function selectable within the menu of Analog IN LFXHub gt With an inactive control signal of a sensor the white LED active is off at the function sensor all lamps connected at the LFXHub are switched off The function DIMMER simply turns on off the internal and all external dimmer packs For a dimmed switched circuit without turn on off delay use the internal dim mer of the LFXHub The rotary
4. effect generated by the LFXHub application examples An actor turns on a ceiling lamp using a switch on the wall The LightingSensor recognizes that the lamp has been switched on and activates the film lighting connected at an LFXHub ated by an LFXHub The real candle is blown out by the talent The LightingSensor detects the blown off candle and deactivates the flicker effect of the LFXHub gt A romantic candle light dinner situation the lighting effect of the candle is gener PN The LightingSensor is powered by the LFXHub via analog IN no battery in the Light ingsensor is necessary HINT Find out the ideal position of the LightingSensor without a connection to an LFXHub 5 Insert a 9 Volts block battery into the Sensors battery compartment behind the lid Then you can walk around with the Sensor and find a good place for fixing Please keep in mind to remove the battery of the LightingSensor before storage Leakage of the battery can destroy the LightingSensor 11 0916V1 7e http www movie inter com user manual LightingSensor page 7 of 17 4 Controls amp indicators white indicator output control cable output active to LFXHub bearing tube to lighting source battery department and 10 step bargraph display for power on switch precise orientation gain control level of sensitivy to adapt the sensor to different brightness levels distance to object to the lighting sou
5. is a turn on delay increase the level BAAR n A E A A E E E A pa G J o bar graph display gain level D 1 2 3 4 s5s e 7 s 9 f10 Gees any ee ee eS a a O intensity of lighing source i green LED T HINT e aktive PN s Detect the bounced light of a hystereses practical when used in tight 56 environment ee OFF om turnonievel turnoff level 11 0916V1 7e http www movie inter com user manual LightingSensor page 10 of 17 T Mechanical fixing For reliable function please attach the LightingSensor to a place without any mo vement Use a 3 8 inch pin to fit the sensor with a grip head or variable friction arm 3 8 thread Please consider Avoid mounting the LightingSensor on a stand Vibrations caused by the movement of an actress e g steps on the floor may change the precise bearing of the sensor This phe nomenon might result in a turn or turn off delay 11 0916V1 7e http www movie inter com user manual LightingSensor page 11 of 17 8 Connection to the LFXHub settings at the LFXHub For the operation of the LighingSensors with LFXHub plug in the connector of the A A Sensor to the analog IN of the LFXHub f The settings at the LFXHub are discribed on the next page connection of LFX Tools to analog IN extendable with a maximum of two universal cables socket noo analog IN A lighting effect can additionally be
6. User manual LightingSensor ual Ax IYA tercom movie im www movie inter com for professional filmmakers LightingFX Tools copyright movie intercom 2011 edition 2011 0916V1 7e This user manual is valid for the LightingSensor from version V2 5 2011 the version number can be found on the back side of the unit The newest version of this user manual is available under http www movie inter com en support downloads index html movie intercom und LFXHub are registered trademarks of Olaf Michalke movie intercom LightingFX Tools use or dispersal of the mentioned trademarks is strictly vorbidden This user manual is also available in german language http www movie inter com de support downloads index html user manual LightingSensor chapter table of content Av Safety first please read me first Quick start Function overview Controls amp indicators Synchronisation set up Hints amp knowledge Mechanical fixing Connection to the LFXHub settings at the LFXHub Battery on oe e E Trouble shooting maintenance _ Specifications _ N Address support a Index symbols in this handbook Safe time and read this manual Create much more effeciently and faster lighting effects with the LightingSensor A CAUTION please read this f basic knowledge amp PN application example Please read the safety regulations first included in d
7. elivery LightingSensor user manual Serial number Each LightingSensor of movie intercom has a serial number The version number can be found on the back side of the unit page 3 of 17 page CON OD O A 11 0916V1 7e http www movie inter com user manual LightingSensor page 4 of 17 1 Safety first please read me first Please read this user manual before the first operation The LightingSensor IS a precise optical measurement unit and sholud be handled with care controls an optional available LFXHub may contain a 9 volts battery Please consider to remove the battery from the unit if it is stored for any longer period If used with an LFXHub a battery is not required Leaking acid from the battery may destroy the LightingSensor must not be operated in extremely warm and wet environments Will be operated with low voltage is short circuit proof and does not lt i gt need any fuse must be safely mounted with a 3 8 pin Be sure the unit may not fall down by the influence of vibrations or movements of the place where the unit is attchached to Especiallly protect the optical bearing tube against dirt and water otherwi 4 se this may result in malfunction of the LightingSensor Prior testing or shooting please inform all present persons there will be a lighting effect If applicable people with deseases like epelipsys should leave the area where the lighting effect is visible
8. f the Sensor is active evtuallly repeat the bearing to the practical 11 0916V1 7e http www movie inter com user manual LightingSensor page 9 of 17 6 Hints amp Knowledge The bargraph display consists of ten dots LEDs Depending on the detected brightness intensity the according LED of the bargrapgh display will come on Hints amp knowledge 1 The green LED 7 indicates the optimal turn on level of the sensor Connected film lighting stays on if the brightness level is exceeded indicated by an LED to the right of the smiling face symbol 2 The turn off level is lower than the turn on level the hystereses This function pre vents an undesired flicker effect when the detected brightness level alternates around the turn on level The hysteres prevents undesired flicker effects Please consider the hystereses when setting up the LightingSensor 3 Movement of the sensor to the lighting source results in movement of a lighting dot of the bargraph display Use this feature to center the invisible detection beam to the lighting source 4 The blue level knob changes the gain Use it according to the distance and or intensity of virtually any lighting source 5 If helpful use the bounced light of a lighting source for the synchronization 6 Ifthe lighting source is too bright try to turn the sensor out of the center of the maximum brightness source 7 If there is a turn off delay decrease the level If there
9. iew The focused and invisible beam of the LightingSensor detects the brightness intensity of a lighting source e g a ceiling lamp a car head light or a candle The Sensor converts the detected brightness level to an electrical on or off signal and so de activates film lighting connected to an LFXHub Because of the optical detection there is no need to modify the wiring of practicals Advantage for the talents and lighting technicans The talent simply uses the original switch e g of a practical The optical eye of the Lightinsensor reads the lighting source level converts this signal to an electrical value and sends it through the control cable to the LFXHub All lamps connected at the LFXHub will activate the selected effect mostly the activated effect is simply the dimmer with an active signal from the Lightingsensor Any lighting effect producible with the LFXHub can be de activated Thus the film lighting is automatically synchronized with the lighting source mostly a practical Nobody has to care about the right moment of synchronization of film lighting with the lighting effect of the practical the talent can keep its concentration on acting With the LightingSensor you can n automatically synchronize a lighting effect of a practical with film lighting PN This method means that scenes with alternating lighting situations can be accomplished in a single shot gt automatically turn on or off any lighting
10. ightingSensor we are looking forward to ans wer your inquiry 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 C POW 11 0916V1 7e http www movie inter com user manual LightingSensor 13 Index page 17 of 17 A B C D E F N O P Q R S A adapt intensity to lighting source 8 9 address of movie intercom 16 adjustment of sensor 8 9 analog IN LFXHub 11 12 B background contrast 5 8 bargraph display 9 battery 13 battery compartment 13 bearing to a lighting source 8 bearing tube 7 blow off candle effect 12 C candle with blow off effect 12 connection to LFXHub 11 control fire effect 12 controls 7 disposal 15 DMX dimmer packs 5 examples of application 12 gain level 7 9 help 14 15 hysteres 9 included in delivery 3 IOo TnMmM o knowledge 9 mechanical fixing 10 operation voltage 15 output signal 15 position of sensor 8 quick start 5 rain 4 serial number 3 safety 5 support 17 synchronisation of lighting circuits 6 specifications 15 symbols in this handbook 3 turn off delay 8 9 tungsten lighting 2 6 turn on delay 8 9 trouble shooting 14 universal cable 5 11 oov OZgr are N lt xs lt c 11 0916V1 7e http www movie inter com
11. rce power switch battery department for 9V block battery a battery is only required when used stand alone find out the ideal position on location The LightingSensor is powered by an LFXHub when connected at the analog input 11 0916V1 7e http www movie inter com user manual LightingSensor page 8 of 17 5 Synchronisation set up original ceiling lamp topper keep background of the LightingSensor dark 8 degrees measurement angle original switch LFXHub analog IN finding the ideal position and adjustment setting of the sensor link the LightingSensor with an LFXHub via analog IN connect a lamp at the LFXHub turn on the practical or the lighting source turn the blue level control knob to the counter clockwise mechanical stop minus align the sensor to the practical using the bargraph display handheld check if it roughly works If yes gt fix the sensor with a magic arm or a grip head using a 3 8 pin screwed in at the back side of the sensor Oona A WN gt a make a bearing to the lighting source using the bargraph display move the sensor until the maximum level is shown fix the sensor 7 when the white LED indicates an active output of the sensor gt the connected film lighting at the LFXHub will come on selected effect is dimmer 8 if the white LED is not on slowly increase the gain level turning the blue knob clockwise until the output o
12. switch EFFECT is in position analog IN If a LightingSensor is connected at analog IN the menu looks like this Please choose the desired function to activate with an active signal of the sensor The sensor always activates the recently used settings of the selected LFXHub function Within a function there is a selected preset This preset will be used a E d Examples in practice PN An actor turns on a ceiling lamp using the original switch on the wall application The Lightingsensor recognizes that the lamp has been switched on and activates example 1 film lighting connected at the LFXHub The LightingSensor acitvates the function dimmer of the LFXHub when the actor turns on the lamp Connected film lighting can be dimmed with DIMMER max An actor blows out a real candle The Lightingsensor detects the extingished flame application and thus deactivates the flicker effect preset candlegenerated by the LFXHub example 2 Thats the way it works gt align the LightingSensor to a real candle and adjust the gain gt turn EFFECT to position Flicker gt Fire choose desired candle effect preset or any other setting A gt turn back EFFECT to analog IN gt choose desired function in this example here Flicker gt Fire with preset candle fo gt blow off candle gt candle flicker effect generated by the LFXHub is synchronized Alternatively the setting of speed s
13. ub is powered 2 connected lamps are operative and switched on symptom possible source solution a connected lamp does power plug of LFXHub or PowerSwitch is con use other mains socket not light nected to a mains socket without power The switch of the connected lamp is off turn it on the connected lamp is inoperative swap lamp the value of dimmer max at the LFXHubis too increase value of dimmer low max the rotary switch EFFECT at the LFXHub is turn EFFECT to position not on position analog IN analog IN connected lamps turn on bearing on lighting source is incorrect gain level repeat bearing on lighting delayed is too low source that green LED at Sen sor is on eventually increase gain level connected lamps turn off bearing on lighting source is incorrect gain level repeat bearing on lighting delayed is too high source that green LED at Sen sor is on eventually decrease gain level 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 any unit and the battery is removed Use a clean slightly wet cloth After that basic cleaning use a coth dipped in spirit for the housing 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
14. ym DIMMER max DIMMER min and ramp can also be changed as long as the sensor sends an active signal Duplicate an effect of a real stroboscope application example 3 detect with the lightingsensor a real stroboscope choose function dimmer at the LFXHub within menu Analog IN 11 0916V1 7e http www movie inter com user manual LightingSensor page 13 of 17 9 Battery If the LightingSensor is used with a PowerSwitch a 9 volts battery have to be set in the LightingSensor s battery compartment 9V If used with an LFXHub there is no need to use a battery The LightingSensor is powered by the LFXHub Do not use rechargable batteries because the nominal voltage is not sufficient To change the battery open the lid as shown below Do NOT USE a screwdriver How to open the lid without a tool push in direction upwards then turn lid to open power switch battery department for 9V block battery a battery is only required when used stand alone find out the ideal position on location The LightingSensor is powered by an LFXHub when connected at the analog input 11 0916V1 7e http www movie inter com user manual LightingSensor page 14 of 17 10 Trouble shooting maintenance Possible problems using the LFXHub might be solved here Basic conditions for operation 1 The operation voltage of an LFXHub is 220 240 VAC 50 Hz or 115 VAC 60 Hz for the US version The LFXH
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