Core P20 Manual - Event Projection
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3. USER MANUAL CORE Lighting Ltd Point 20 LiPo Battery Wireless Uplight Change History Ver Released Comments 01 22 Sep 10 10 14 Nov 10 Full Production Release 20 9 Oct 11 Changes to menu and charging regime OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 Contents 1 Technical Features cmt 1 1 1 Mici aM p araa aa E EENES aa rE EE ETS 1 1 2 POWER SOURCE amp CHARGING esses ana eaa aa naa aa na ana naa nter entren Kaanaan en 1 1 3 USER CONTROL mm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm e 2 1 4 WIRELESS INTERFACE 5 erret et nee e ee even tae RERE Ven aee dee iii 2 1 5 MECHANICAL e aaanv sain 2 2 HIGH HEAD eiii EAEE EA aE EE N IERU NURSE RSS 3 2 1 EIGRT MEA p EE 3 2 2 eps 3 2 3 LED COLOUR PERFORMANCE amp LIFESPAN oououssiss ae na a aan aan nnne nennen nnne ne tnnt nns 3 3 POWER SOURCE amp CHARGING essssseseeeeeeeeenn enne nennen ea ana an naa ns naan naa naa naa aan enne 4 3 1 Battery sess ER 4 3 2 Power Supply Unit PSU m sirean isre ar SRA SA aan ranas a naan AA 4 3 3 Battery Charging amp Discharging ette teo oce tto diet ee Red tuere oc une 4 CHARGING siiret M no 4 DISCHARGING amp LED Modles sssssssssssseseseeeeeenne enne ge anna aige nananana aa aan nnne nnne enisi in 5 LIFESPAN
4. is reguired OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 17 ANNEX 1 Menu Structure See attached sheet OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 18
5. water jets from any direction e W DMX antenna built into top LED electronics board e Securing hole on top and bottom plates allow padlock to be inserted for security e Weight approx 6 5Kg e Dimensions 328mm height x 174mm diameter feet to top of shroud OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 2 2 LIGHT HEAD 2 1 LIGHT HEAD The light head may be tilted to any position vertically up to 45 degrees for up lighting or spotlighting A Nylok nut on each side of the head bridle assembly allows the swivel tension to be adjusted 2 2 0PTICS The unit is fitted as standard with a clear polycarbonate lens allowing 12 degree beam angle using 7 LED colour mixing optics Beam angles of 30 and 60 medium and wide angle are available as an upgrade kit to the standard unit The diffusers are extremely efficient with more than 90 transmission efficiency Diffusers are built into the polycarbonate lens in front of the LED mixers allowing them to be changed by removing the 4mm caphead screws around the outside These screws must always be replaced with similar type to prevent damage to the top plate The screws must not be over tightened as this will damage the polycarbonate lens When replacing lenses care must be taken to ensure dirt is removed from the gasket material and head to ensure water tightness Beyond the standard range of diffusers the following beam angles are available by special request 20 40 amp 80 Elliptical versions are also a
6. 5 1 W DMX Receive A W DMX Receiver is built into every unit thus enabling it to operate in SLAVE mode See Section 4 2 3 for operational details When linked to a Wireless Solutions transmitter or CORE POINT MASTER unit an upgrade option the units have a static link LED in the bottom right hand side of the display to show that a W DMX connection has been made When hunting for a transmitter this will be extinguished but will flash guickly when detected by a transmitter hunting for receivers Once the transmit and receive devices establish the connection the LED stops flashing showing they are now linked 5 2 W DMX Transmit A W DMX Transmitter MASTER Mode is available as an upgrade option within the unit See Section 4 2 2 for details on how to operate the unit in this mode 5 3 WiFi Control WiFi control is an upgrade option and is suitable for use with devices allowing ad hoc networking note this excludes RIM Blackberry and Android devices at the time of writing The WiFi module within the unit acts as a web server and may be accessed by finding the unit in the WiFi networks as CORE XXXX from the client device such as PC PDA or mobile phone with WiFi and browser this is called the SSID The web server facility allows many complex functions to be achieved not possible on the keypad such as colour picking static colours using a colour chart Diagnostic information is also available from the unit If the W DMX Transmit upgra
7. During this process a decimal point will flash quickly in the bottom right corner of the display simultaneously on both Master and Slave units When this extinguishes and becomes statically on then pairing is complete Any number of slaves can be connected to a single Master unit in this way at the same time by setting all Slaves into Unlink mode then adding them with a single Add Unit entry on the Master unit 4 2 3 MODE SLV SLAVE mode is fitted to every unit as standard and can be configured to work with a Wireless DMX transmitter WirelessDMX uses a module from Swedish firm Wireless Solutions with a built in antenna within the housing exterior LINKING amp UNLINKING to a Wireless Solutions Transmitter OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 8 The POINT20 needs to be linked to the transmitter being used which is a simple process But first the unit needs to be Unlinked from any previous unit it was paired with In the menu the Unlink function follows from MODE SLV Pressing enter takes you to a menu showing WDMX ULNK Press enter at this stage and the unlinking happens note it takes 5 seconds or so After pressing enter the unit returns to the MODE SLV menu If you don t want to unlink then press MENU UP or MENU DOWN and it will take the unit to the MODE menu without unlinking When the unit is unlinked adding it to a Wireless Solutions transmitter box is just a matter of pressing the button on the transmitter box for
8. E on a standard telephone keypad This may be changed by entering the SET PIN menu option Section 4 5 6 4 5 5 SET DISP The keyboard display is extinguished after a fixed period of keypad inactivity in order to eliminate glare This function sets the time delay from last key operation between 30 and 300 seconds before the display switches off A reminder point is left switched on bottom right of left display as a warning the unit is switched on when the LED head brightness is turned to zero and is running on battery power This reduces the likelihood of the unit being left on battery power indefinitely without any indication OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 10 4 5 6 SET PIN The default Personal Identification Number PIN to unlock the unit after it has been placed in LOCK mode is 2673 The PIN number may be altered using this function by entering the old PIN number for security then entering the new PIN number successfully twice The keys are used to make the adjustment on each character and the enter key is used to jump from one character to the next If unsuccessful the screen will say SET FAIL otherwise SET PASS If the PIN number is forgotten then the value for AN16 in the Diagnostics menu should be reported to CORE Lighting without switching the unit off who will explain the PIN unlocking procedure 4 5 7 SET WDMX This is a factory setting mode to adjust the internal operation of the Wireless DMX mo
9. a brief period less than 2 seconds The lamps will pick up after about 5 seconds and the SLAVE will show a decimal point statically illuminated in the display lower right corner and also a LINK LED on the transmitter 4 3 Brightness Control BRI and LED NORM to LONG LIFE The overall brightness level setting NORMAL LOW O P or LONG LIFE sets the overall dimmer for the unit for all SELF operating SLAVE and MASTER modes i e self or external control BRI then allows further control once this is set NORMAL sets the overall brightness of the unit to 100 LOW O P sets overall brightness to 80 LONG LIFE is 50 NORMAL operating mode should give over 7 8 hours life on a normal colour cycle This can provide extra brightness for larger illuminations such as architectural building lighting where additional light throw is required LOW O P is recommended for normal indoor use where lifespan will be around 20 longer LONG LIFE can be regarded as a battery preservation mode to gain approximately 50 extra lifetime from a charge BRI adjusts the brightness as a multiplier of the colour options in MODE SELF or MODE MSTR and is selected as a percentage 0 to 100 It is a useful tool for conserving battery life also This should be set to 0 whilst charging to prevent unnecessary drain on the power supply and to optimise charging 4 4 BAT Battery status Mode Two options are available one showing temperature o
10. anty is invalid if a the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from this product or b this product was not purchased from a CORE Lighting authorised dealer This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the product This Warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation maintenance or installation or attempted repair by anyone other than CORE Lighting or a CORE Lighting dealer or authorised service agent which is authorised to do CORE Lighting warranty work Any unauthorised repairs will void this Warranty This Warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER CORE LIGHTING SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEOUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IN THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL PURPOSE Some countries and US states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conseguential damages or implied warranties so the above exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other statutory rights whi
11. ce e Onboard control with LED displays visible in dark or bright sunlight enabling control of all functions including internal colour and fade seguences e Simple intuitive controls Helpful for untrained staff e Set of pre programmed colour amp fade sequences e Upgradeable setup from any device with WiFi and web browser eg mobile iPhone laptop or PDA Note due to Ad Hoc limitations of certain mobiles this facility may be blocked e Password security protection of interfaces from unauthorised access e Simple built in diagnostic routines to improve turnaround time in the warehouse environment 1 4 WIRELESS INTERFACE e Each light responds to wireless W DMX commands as a slave e Built in W DMX antenna within the head connection of slave units to a lighting desk or a POINT20 30 unit with Master capability e Upgradeable W DMX Master will control a set of slave lights as a stand alone light network e Upgrade to WiFi 802 11b g interface to set up individual lights e WiFi access controller within the unit acts as a web server accessed with an individual IP address e All wireless capabilities are internally integrated not external add ons 1 5 MECHANICAL e Aluminium fabricated housing with black powdercoat finish e Replaceable stainless steel shroud painted spares options available in white or other user specified RAL colours e Stable base unit for uneven surfaces e P Rating 65 Totally protected against dust and low pressure
12. ch vary from state to state or country to country For any service in or out of warranty please contact your dealer OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 15 8 Compliance Information 8 1 System Compliance CORE Lighting Limited declares that this product conforms to the specifications listed in this manual following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC Restrictions on Hazardous Substances RoHS 2002 95 CE Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC Safety EN 60950 Technical reguirements for radio eguipment EN 300 328 CAUTION This eguipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries Outdoor use may be restricted to certain freguencies and or may reguire a license for operation Contact local Authority for procedure to follow 8 2 FCC amp Industry Canada Statement for Radio Compliance 8 2 1 WiFi A CORE POINT20 unit which has been upgraded with WiFi functionality contains Transmitter Module FCC ID PI405W This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The antennas for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
13. de option is fitted then it is possible to use WiFi to control the MASTER unit which can then control many SLAVE units This is useful when setting up a lighting scheme Select the unit showing the correct CORE SSID in WiFi networks on the host device Enter the WEP password key which is w2673 Or w followed by CORE on a standard telephone keypad OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 12 Once logged into the unit select the web browser and enter into the URL address bar http 169 254 100 1 This should bring up a number of tabs and a logical workflow within each tab In addition to the above procedure on an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch the WiFi connection for the CORE device needs to be set with a Static IP address and settings as follows by clicking on the right arrow on the relevant WiFi connection clicking the Static tab and entering the settings as follows IP Address 169 254 100 2 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Router 169 254 100 1 This is the address for the lighting unit acting as a web server DNS no settings to be entered each device on the wireless network needs to have a different address from 169 254 100 2 to 169 254 100 255 otherwise the network will crash OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 13 6 MECHANICAL 6 1 Dimensions B i uu X B Q Ba amp o 371 N f j Noo 4174 6 2 Antenna The antenna is a high gain type similar in performance to the Wireless Solut
14. dule and should not be used unless under technical supervision from CORE Lighting or a technically competent distributor 4 6 WIFI Status WiFi where fitted as an upgrade may be activated by selecting WiFi ON in the menu and pressing the enter key When the counter reaches 3 the unit is ready to receive WiFi reguests The display will remain in this state and cannot be adjusted from this point using the keypad except for switching WiFi off Switching off is a matter of entering WiFi OFF then enter Note the importance of hitting the enter key 4 7 ADDR DMX Address This is the address channel for Wireless DMX Channels 1 to 506 may be selected although from the selected channel the subsequent 5 channels are then allocated as below Each 5 steps represents the following order of channels RED GREEN BLUE WHITE BRIGHTNESS Values of 0 to 255 may be input to each of those channels NOTE A VALUE MUST BE USED FOR BRIGHTNESS OTHERWISE NO LED OUTPUT WILL BE OBTAINED FROM ANY OF THE COLOURS Brightness x Colour Value light output OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 11 5 WIRELESS INTERFACES The Point20 Unit uses Wireless Solutions W DMX protocol for receiving and sending wireless DMX data There are 512 channels of which the unit uses five WiFi Control is also available to replace local control from the keypad with remote control from devices with a WiFi interface and browser software built in
15. enters this menu option upon switch on Three modes are available on the unit e Self functioning using the on board keypad and display or upgradeable to WiFi e Master unit controlling others Wireless DMX Wireless is an upgrade option e Slave unit controlled by a Master unit Wireless DMX or a lighting desk 4 2 1 MODE SELF Two options are available within this mode SELF COLR and SELF CYCL These functions are also available through WiFi on upgraded units MODE SELF is for self contained units not needing to be linked to other units or lighting desks and is suitable for many applications In reality if multiple units are adjacent to each other and colour cycling functions are selected then providing they are switched on simultaneously the clock accuracy should maintain their synchronisation closely for a few hours Note the brightness of both options may be controlled using the dimmer BRI function It will help preserve battery life if lower brightness is selected SELF COLOUR Option This allows individual colours to be controlled on the unit menu from values of 0 to 255 This provides around 4 2 billion combinations including easily definable shades of white OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 7 SELF CYCLE Option This mode sets the unit to cycle through various colours depending on the mode Provision has been provided for all colour cycling warm options or cool options and a couple of different speeds The mos
16. f the battery compartment used as a failsafe mechanism to prevent damage through over charging The second shows battery voltage ann Note the symbol shows battery charging is active BATT FULL shows when this is complete OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 9 4 5 TOOLS 4 5 1 SHOW S N Serial Number This is the serial number of the unit eg CORE 0216 and provides the WiFi SSID address based on the unigue serial number its WiFi unigue identity The number is set at the factory and is unigue to each unit 4 5 2 MSTR RSET Master Reset provides a facility for rental firms to reset all parameters to known settings These settings are shown in Annex1 on the User Interface Map 4 5 3 DIAGnostics Allows the factory to check various functions that will be used in the self test seguence The following are worthy of note AN1 Battery Current showing either charging current or useage current AN3 Battery Temperature also available in BAT menu 4 5 4 SET LOCK If the LOCK ON function is selected then the data entry to the system is locked to prevent tampering The full menu can still be seen using key presses but no changes can be made LOCK ON is retained if the unit is switched off then back on again To regain control of the unit the Unlock function should be selected by selecting LOCK OFF and pressing Enter The PIN Code to unlock the unit is set at the factory to 2673 characters represented as COR
17. ions W DMX 2dB standard antenna according to testing This antenna is now fitted to all CORE POINT units 6 3 Locking The unit may be locked to a nearby object by passing a locking wire or padlock through the locking holes in the top or bottom plates OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 14 7 Warranty CORE Lighting Limited CORE Lighting warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship subject to the terms set forth below CORE Lighting will repair or replace at CORE Lighting s option this product or any defective parts in this product The standard warranty period is 24 months from date of purchase although this period may vary from country to country If in doubt consult your dealer and ensure that you retain proof of purchase To obtain warranty service please contact the CORE Lighting authorised dealer from which you purchased this product If your dealer is not equipped to perform the repair of your CORE Lighting product it can be returned directly to CORE Lighting with carriage being paid at your own expense You will need to ship this product in either its original packaging or packaging affording an egual degree of protection Providing the product is found to be faulty CORE Lighting will pay for return carriage Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that this product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This Warr
18. lease consult IATA Packing Instructions 967 and CORE Lighting Ltd for further information 3 2 Power Supply Unit PSU The unit may be operated under battery power or power supplied by placing the unit onto a charging base with the kettle connector externally or within a flight case The power input range is 100 240VAC at 50 60Hz so may be used worldwide The unit will enter charging mode when the unit is switched off then external power is applied See Section 3 3 The electronics switches its power source based on the greater voltage of either power supply or battery so if the mains power is removed in a power cut or generator failure the PSU voltage drops to O so the unit will switch over to battery power This is useful as a backup light on power failure 3 3 Battery Charging amp Discharging CHARGING Simply plug the mains charging base into the wall or place into a flight case on its bottom connector The unit manages its own charging so it may be left connected to mains permanently However the battery specification provides that 95 of charge is maintained over 3 months when power is removed Voltage of the battery can be seen in one of the menu options achieving full charge at approximately 13 8V at 20 C This will fall approximately to 12 5 12 8V once the charger has been removed The charging current can also be monitored see DIAGnostics menu AN1 and should be around 5 Amps on full charge falling when
19. ou can refer to it in the future Safety Connection installation and mounting of this equipment must be performed in accordance with all local regional and national safety codes and regulations Note Restrictions apply to transporting this equipment on aircraft due to the lithium polymer batteries having capacity greater than 100Wh Please consult IATA Packing Instructions 967 and CORE Lighting Ltd for further information OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 4 Technical Features Highly efficient RGB White LEDs producing 2100 lumen output Ideal for uplighting colour wash or high lighting applications Minimal maintenance during rental use rugged and intuitive Sealed to IP65 for indoor and exterior use 16 20h battery life exceeding 8h for most applications Higher capacity battery upgrade 22Ah lasting more than 12h Attractive full white with shades of off white Full recharge approximately 3 hours from flat LiPo Technology Wireless DMX control with master slave upgrade WiFi remote control using most WiFi enabled mobile devices with browser Intuitive amp simple operation designed for repeated rental Removable polished steel light shroud or custom colour 1 1 LIGHT HEAD RGBW Colour Mixing Head using Cree and Seoul Semconductor high brightness LED chips Strongly saturated colours mixed using optic lenses with uniform colour rendering LED Lumen Output 2100lm matching market leading mains powered units More than 4 2Bn colour
20. ould be capable of more than 400 recharge cycles if fully discharged then fully recharged straight away to more than 90 battery capacity Lighter use will preserve battery life further over 1000 cycles at 50 repeated discharge OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 5 3 4 Battery Temperature This may be monitored in the BATT menu option and is monitored by software so that excessive heat shuts down the unit over charging A steady flashing red charge status LED indicates this has occurred meaning the battery temperature is over 45 deg The battery is capable of operation 20 to 50 deg OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 4 USER INTERFACE amp MENU OPTIONS PLEASE REFER TO ANNEX 1 MENU STRUCTURE FOR DETAIL ON HOW TO STEP THROUGH MENU OPTIONS 4 1 0n Off The unit is switched ON either on mains or battery power by pressing the silver button on the top plate of the unit If the unit is in Charge Mode pressing this button will bring the unit out of charge mode and apply power to the head where full unit operation is resumed The unit is switched OFF but only disconnected from the battery by pressing the RED switch on top of the unit On mains power this red button will not switch off the unit To switch off mains power the power cord should be disconnected at the wall After the unit is switched off when reactivated with the ON switch the lighting unit will retain its previous state prior to shutdown 4 2 MODE The unit
21. separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 8 2 2 W DMX Transmitter amp Receiver We CORE Lighting Limited Prindion House Kingsmill Lane Painswick Gloucestershire GL6 6SA declare under our sole responsibility that the product FCC ID UOT WDMXOEMPCBF Model W DMX OEM PCB F OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 16 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation To assure continued compliance any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this eguipment NOTE This eguipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this eguipment does cause harmful in
22. shades including hues of white by using 4 colour channels Ability to replicate warm amp cool colour temperatures of white light Standard 12 beam angle Simple optic replacement with beam angles 30 amp 60 medium amp wide angles Others available 20 40 50 80 plus oval diffusers Head swivels vertically 45 to allow fine adjustment of beam direction Thermally designed for LED Lifespan gt 50 000 hours 6 years if permanently switched on 1 2 POWER SOURCE amp CHARGING Two power options of mains or battery power Built in power supply unit Input range 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Base kettle connector for power within flight case or with unit sitting on an external base Battery type 14Ah Lithium Polymer LiPo with upgrade to higher density 22Ah LiPo pack Continuous battery operation on dropout of mains supply Ability to operate the unit and charge battery simultaneously Smart built in charger to gt 95 in 3 hrs 14Ah or 4hrs 22Ah Voltage amp current monitoring prevents over charging Battery compartment temperature monitored with automatic thermal cut out Deep discharge of battery monitored and prevented using smart relay control Battery built in protection circuit prevents over discharge of the battery cells Battery operating temperature capability of 20 to 50degC OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 1 3 USER CONTROL e Control from Wireless DMX WDMX Wireless Solutions keypad or upgrade to WiFi interfa
23. t popular is SLOW RNBW for a gradually changing colour sequence of all colours which shows off the true colour depths of the LEDs TEST switches between the four colour chains of LEDS so the individual elements within each colour chain can be seen and checked 4 2 2 MODE MSTR This mode is available on the menu but the enabling hardware is available as an upgrade option It allows the unit to be configured as a MASTER in a DMX universe and eliminates the need for a lighting desk for a simple lighting setup Other SLAVE units set in MODE SLV will respond to Wireless DMX signals output from this MASTER device MASTER mode has built in patterns of lights allowing each SLAVE to replicate the colour changes of the MASTER Unit thus creating a wider lighting scheme using a network of lights that are synchronised together It is possible to set the output of MASTER mode to send via a built in Wireless Solutions W DMX transmitter OUT WDMX if this option has been purchased SLAVE units will need to be connected to the MASTER unit This can be achieved by selecting the ADD UNIT in the MASTER DMX menu Prior to this the SLAVE unit needs to have its wireless disconnected from any other transmitter by entering WDMX UNLNK This also puts the SLAVE into hunting mode where it will seek a new MASTER unit When the unit comes into contact with a master unit in ADD UNIT mode the two units will automatically pair together after a few seconds
24. terference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the eguipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or locate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help RF Exposure Warning for North America and Australia Warning To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure the antennas for this device must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm 7 9 in from persons 8 3 WEEE amp RoHS Statement The European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Eguipment WEEE reguires that products must not be disposed of the normal unsorted municipal waste stream Appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment The consumer must contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning disposal of their products CORE Lighting provides a take back facility for batteries used within CORE Lighting products although the expense for transport remains the liability of the consumer Please contact CORE Lighting directly if this service
25. the battery is near capacity The charging LED on the keypad lower right and LEDs in the head will flash amber whilst initial charging takes place up to around 60 capacity and a symbol will appear in the BATT menu option Between 60 amp 95 capacity the display will turn to solid amber When the battery is full the charging LED will turn green If the display LED and head show red this means the battery is disconnected or over temperature Allow to cool down and retry If the problem persists contact CORE Lighting OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 4 Normal charging achieves gt 95 of battery level in around 3 hours from empty when BATT FULL is displayed in that menu option and the head shows green The unit continues trickle charging after this point indefinitely Trickle charge mode is useful for maintaining charge whilst units are in hire stock BATT FULL is seen when charge current drops below 0 1A see DIAGnostics menu AN1 The power supply can charge the battery and operate the unit simultaneously although this takes longer to charge as less current can be drawn by the charger from the PSU Note when charging the head LEDs are disabled and are converted to a charging operation display Normal operation can be resumed by pressing the ON button which will continue operation when power is removed as long as there is sufficient capacity in the battery DISCHARGING amp LED Modes There are three modes of opera
26. tion NORMAL LOW O P amp LONG LIFE selectable on the main menu NORMAL mode is 100 LED output LOW O P is 80 and LONG LIFE is 50 output therefore 2 x lifespan Discharge lasts in excess of 7 hours in NORMAL LED colour cycling mode SLOW RNBW with the dimmer control at full BRI 100 In practice the unit will achieve longer life at normal operating temperatures providing the charging regime is maintained as described above Life may be extended by reducing the dimmer to say 70 which will add 30 to life or moving to LOW O P or LONG LIFE Modes If full white is used then lifetime will be considerably reduced although the LEDs produce over 2100 lumens in this mode Using only the White LED channel and not RGBW the unit should last over 15 hours in NORMAL mode with dimmer at maximum This is around 50 of brightness of full RGBW When the battery drops to a particular voltage the low battery red LED is activated permanently on the lower right of the membrane keypad as a warning the battery needs recharging When the voltage drops further the unit simply switches off This is to prevent over discharge as a LiPo battery can go into a non recoverable mode in such a case Smart monitoring of both the charge and discharge cycles therefore helps to preserve the lifetime of the battery LIFESPAN Once discharged it is important for the battery to be recharged as soon as possible to prevent long term damage to the battery The battery sh
27. vailable eg 30 x 5 2 3 LED COLOUR PERFORMANCE amp LIFESPAN Quality of colour is seen as a critical feature that has been built into this unit The LED range the colours within the range and binning options have been selected very carefully to provide possibly the best colour saturation available This extends the extreme colour points available on the colour triangle and therefore extends the number of possible colour combinations White LEDs are selected as neutral white to maximise its use in combination with the Red Green Blue White can be made warmer by adding red and green combinations or cooler by adding blue Update rate for the LED s is a fast 488Hz The resolution for colour change is 13bits providing a very smooth dimming curve This fast combination makes the units capable of lighting in TV work The head s thermal design and correct current balancing through LED chains ensures that LED life should exceed 50 000 hours Significant effort has been made to ensure correct thermal design to achieve this OCORE Lighting Limited 2011 3 3 POWER SOURCE amp CHARGING 3 1 Battery The battery is a nominal 12 Volt lithium polymer LiPo battery pack The standard pack is 14Ah but an upgrade to 22Ah is also available that increases battery life by approximately 50 Note Restrictions apply to transporting this eguipment on aircraft due to the lithium polymer batteries having capacity greater than 100Wh P
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