User Manual - Universal Fibre Optics
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1. S e T T T Co Co un un un 2 2 2 10 11 12 13 4 1 All Colours sn usi iust Random fade Mode Buttons This is not a loop i e touching the Mode button will not eventually bring you back to Mode 1 To revert to Mode 1 either touch Mode button repeatedly to step back up through the Mode numbers or touch Colour Ring then Mode Colour Ring The Colour Ring can be used to select individual colours by touching the ring and sliding your finger around the ring Brightness brightness can be increased or reduced in any mode using buttons 6 amp 7 Cycle Speed speed of colour cycling in Modes 3 to 14 can be adjusted using buttons 5 amp 8 si Nova Light Source Range OPERATION Remote Range Walk Test Once the Light Source is fully installed carry out a complete range walk test and record the range in the table below This information is essential for maintenance purposes to determine if the range sensitivity is reducing and also to record dead areas within the Remote Controller s range due to RF obstructions and or RF interference NOTE Where a Light Source has more than one Remote Control reduction in operating range may be experienced when both or multiple Remote Controls are used simultaneously Description Controller 1 Controller 3 Dead Areas Controller 2 Universal Fibre Optics PROGRAMMING PROGRAMME PROGRAMM2. No Description Function oi Button dicato REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION Matching Remote to Light Source Remove the power plug from the rear ofthe Light Source then replace and once the Indicator Light 4 lights touch button 5 within 3 seconds the Light Source will blink twice slowly indicating that the Remote Controller is matched to the Light Source Unmatching Remote from Light Source Remove the power plug from the rear of the Light Source then replace and once the Indicator Light 4 lights touch and hold button 5 within 3 seconds and the Light Source will blink 9 times indicating that the Remote Controller is unmatched from the Light Source Universal Fibre Optics EF OPERATION Remote Controller Modes and Functions No Mode Brightness Speed Comment eon To revert to 1 Static White at any Static White Adjustable Not Adjustable time touch Colour Ringthen Mode Colour Ring control brightness White and Colours _ adjust Colour only not White To 2 mixed revert to 2 Colour Ring at any time touch colour ring 3 e T No White LES BW Tade just just Red Green Blue amp White e NW Jn x 5 eh Adjust t Red Green Blue amp White 3 Adjust just hite and Colours mixed ch AC Blue amp White Green amp White 2 un n o a o PETRE sl 0 2 2 C
3. z m o o z m DONE Universal Fibre Optics a STANDALONE OPERATION Function 2 Ss AVE ae exe De rs cJ SD isp u isp sp sp E MES um O i 69 k C O E Display Colour fe ay Colour 7 0 C o MON NON te NO E mM 5 ke nap colour change betvveen ours 12 34 56 f ap colour change between ours 23 45617 ap colour change between ours 1 2 3 4 Fade colour change between colours 423507 Fade colour change between colours 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fade colour change between i j i isplay colours 1 2 3 4 i next colour In standalone operation the twinkle wheel speed can be set using the menu mode controls The twinkle wheel has two type options programmed in the factory 1 Un segmented random holed wheel rotating continuously in one direction When stopped the wheel will still obscure the fibre optic common end 2 Segmented random holed wheel rotating in twinkle mode either side of a clear segment When stopped the wheel segment will align with the fibre optic common end ensuring maximum light output E Nova Light Source Range DMX OPERATION DMX Channel Operation The Nova DMX occupies 6 DMX channels as detailed below Channel Function Values Red ff 6 255 min to max Green ff 6 255 min to max
4. Blue ff 6 255 min to max E White 0 5 off 6 255 min to max 5 Twinkle wheel 0 5 off 6 255 slow to fasr e LED and fan 0 250 On 251 255 Off Note the fan is controlled by a temperature circuit on the LED driver PCB switching the fan ON and OFF to optimise LED Junction temperature MAINTENANCE Please Note that a record of all maintenance MUST be kept in the table below indicating what maintenance was undertaken and when This MUST be dated for warranty purposes Maintenance Undertaken Universal Fibre Optics E TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Causes Mains supply off Problem Light Source dead LED indicator on desk top PSU not illuminated Loose mains plug PSU faulty Light Source dead LED Loose DC plug indicator on desk top PSU illuminated but LCD display on Light Source not illuminated PSU faulty Light Source Faulty Light Source n output LED display on Lig illuminated o light but LCD ht Source is If programme Mode is set to REMO light source may have been switched off using RF remote control LED array driver faulty Remote batteries failing Another RF device causing interference RF remote controller RF remote control needs resetting range reduced RF remote failing Light source receiver failing Light source not in Remote mode Remote batteries failed Light source won t respond to RF remote controller RF remote control needs reset
5. E PROGRAMME PROGRAMME DMX MASTER SLAVE DMX REMOTE ADDRESS PRESS PRESS PRESS PRESS MENU MENU BUTTON BUTTON UNTIL UNTIL UNTIL UNTIL AJDDR FLASH DISPLAY FLASHIN D ELASHING D B PRESS PRESS PRESS PRESS d S 4 BUTTON BUTTON OR OR OR PRESS PRESS PRESS PRESS ES DOWN DOWN DOWN BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON UNTIL CORRECT UNT L CORRECT UNTIL CORRECT UNTIL CORRECT ADDRESS SETTING DISPLAYED SETTING DISPLAYED SETTING DISPLAYED STEADY DISPLAY A DISPLA STEADY DISPLAY ADY DISPLA PRESS PRESS PRESS ENTER ENTER ENTER BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON 00 FLASHING DISPLA PRESS PRESS PRESS ENTER ENTER ENTER BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON DONE DONE DONE so Nova Light Source Range PROGRAMMING STANDALONE TWINKLE TWINKLE PROGRAMMES MOTOR SPEED MOTOR OFF DIBPLAT TIMER PRESS PRESS PRESS PRESS BUTTON UNTIL UNTIL UNTIL UNT ASHING DISPLA FLASHING DISPLA FLASHING DISPLAY vf EJ Fel Kol 6 ES FA A E FF Kul PRESS PRESS PRESS UP BUTTON PRESS is OR PRESS PRESS PRESS DOWN BUTTON DOWN BUTTON DOWN BUTTON UNTIL REQUIRED UNTIL REQUIRED PROGRAMME IS UNTIL CORRECT UNTIL CORRECT PROGRAMME IS DISPLAYED SETTING DISPLAYED SETTING DISPLAYED DISPLAYED ADY DISPLA ENTER BUTTON STEADY DISPLAY TEADY DISPLAY STEADY DISPLAY EJ 22 i o FLASHING DISPLAY Ed Ed mi PRESS ENTER BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON m z d m m m 2 g o
6. R 1 FO Light Source User Guide Nova Light Source Range Models covered by this manual UFO NOVA DMX UFO NOVA DMX R UFO NOVA DMX T UFO NOVA DMX TR Please read this manual fully before installing operating or performing maintenance on the light source unit Universal Fibre Optics Home Place Coldstream TD12 4DT United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1890 883416 Fax 44 0 1890 883062 Issue 4 Revised 02062015 www fibreopticlighting com INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this UFO Light source Please read these instructions fully before connecting your unit to the electrical supply and keep them for future reference The UFO Nova range of light sources are suitable for use with either glass or polymer fibre optic harness The Nova is powered by a 100 240 VAC remote desktop power supply unit IMPORTANT THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE INSTALLATION CODE BY A PERSON FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED 2 Nova Light Source Range INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS The LED Light Source is powered from a multifunction multi voltage desk top Power Supply Unit Remove the 24V Desk Top PSU from its box This PSU is an IEC input device catering for UK European and USA mains supplies using the relevant power cord Universal Fibre Optics E CONNECTIONS There are 3 connections required the fib
7. ed Select either MASTER DMX or REMOTE using up and down buttons Press MODE MODE ENTER when selected In MASTER the unit will control another unit set to DMX Manually select a range of standalone programmes Press ENTER when PROGRAMME PROG ere m Manually control the Twinkle Effect motor speed and also switches the motor TWINKLE WHEEL TWNK OFF Press ENTER when selected TIME TIME s the length of time between colour changes Press ENTER when The left hand display shows a rotating line when DMX data is received Standalone Master Mode In this mode the light source set to Master can be used in two ways either as a single independent light source or in a Master Slave configuration with severallight sources connected together using DMX cables The Slave set to DMX will mimic whatever standalone programme the Master Light Source is setto All menu functions are available in Master mode Standalone Remote Mode Again in this mode the light source set to Remote can be used in two ways either as a single independent light source or in a Master Slave configuration with several light sources connected together using DMX cables The Master colour sequences are controlled by a RF remote control and again the Slave will mimic the Master Light Source Universal Fibre Optics s OPERATION DMX Mode In this mode the Light Source set to DMX can be controlled either by another NOVA in Master mode or by a DMX contro
8. ller Nova Remote Controller Description Details Comments Hanes Qad Measured in free space may be attenuated by 8 obstructions or other RF devices 2 4GHz Approved for use in UK Europe and USA Batteries With The LED Light Source powered up as described above remove the rear cover on Remote Controller Taking care not to touch any of the front cover buttons insert the batteries If you touch the remote control buttons when inserting the batteries it WILL effect the operation of your Remote Control If you do accidentally touch any of the buttons remove the batteries and start again Once the batteries are inserted do not use the Remote Control for 3 seconds DO NOT TOUCH THE BUTTONS WHILST INSERTING BATTERIES 2 Test remote control as detailed on the follovving page The Remote Controller is matched to the Light Source at the factory If the Remote Controller is not matched or and additional or replacement Remote Controller is required carry out the Matching Remote to Light Source instructions in the following text If a Remote Controller is to be removed from control of a Light Source carry out the Unmatching Remote to Light Source instructions in the following text B Nova Light Source Range OPERATION Remote Operation 1 0N 2 OFF 4 Indicator Light 3 Colour Ring 5 Speed 6 Brightness 9 Mode 7 Brightness 10 Mode 8 Speed
9. per User Guide o place remote o place Light Source Check mode programming and set to DMX Change address on light source or DMX controller Check DMX controller for correct setting Check cable connections and repair as necessary Change Light Source Change address on light source or DMX controller to make 6 channels available Check addresses Check DMX controller channel values Reduce channel 6 value to 251 Change light source Check TWNK mode setting Replace Light source Carefully clean the LED lens with a dry cloth Clean fibre common end Ensure plugged in correctly and secured with locking screw TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Description Details LED Power 46W Min Ambient Temperature Max Ambient Temperature Blue Lumens 315 Green Lumens 1160 Red Lumens 700 Control Functionality Manual RF Remote amp DMX DMX User Addressable 6 channels 0 255 RF Remote Range 30m depending on environment Size L 180mm W 180mm H 130mm Universal Fibre Optics UNIVERSAL FIBRE OPTICS Universal Fibre Optics Home Place Coldstream TD12 4DT United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1890 883416 Fax 44 0 1890 883062 www fibreopticlighting com
10. re port the mains supply cable and the DMX control cable The fibre port should be connected first Connect and secure the fibre optic connector into the green collar and secure using the M5 locking screw Connect the IEC power cord into the Desk Top PSU and plug the mains plug into the electrical supply socket Switch on power The LED Indicator will illuminate and the light source is ready for use If no light is produced consult the TROUBLESHOOTING section For DMX control connect up the DMX control cables to the XLR sockets on the rear of the Light Source The pin out details for the plugs are shown below XLR CONNECTORS ON LIGHT SOURCE e ee Pin 2 DMX Pin 1 Ground RJ45 CONNECTIONS RAS CLIP DOWN PINS UP Pin No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 colour White Orange White White Green White Orange 8 Green Blue Brown 8 DMX DMX Function HOT COLD Spare Spare Spare Spare Ground Ground equivalent 5 GREEN 7 WHITE ROWN Note Qu It is recommended that a 1200hm terminating resistor be connected across DMX and DMX on the last light source on the DMX universe or cable run 3 WHITEIGREEN 4 BLUE 5 WHITE BLUE 5 6 Nova Light Source Range OPERATION Rear Panel Controls BUTTON FUNCTIONS MENU FUNCTIONS repeated pressing the MENU button cycles the control through the following modes Manually select the DMX address using up and down buttons Press ADDRESS ADDR ENTER when select
11. ting RF remote failed Light source receiver failed Light source not in DMX mode I DMX address incorrectly set Not responding to DMX no rotating symbol on LCD display No DMX signal from controller Wiring fault on DMX cables connections DMX driver failure Not fully responding to DMX some but not all colours controllable no rotating symbol on LCD display Light source address out of range not 5 available channels on DMX controller Incorrect address set on light source or controller No values set in DMX channel Not responding to DMX no light output rotating symbol on LCD display Channel 6 value high 251 255 switching off the array LED array driver failed Unit in Master mode but Twinkle Motor switched off Twinkle wheel not moving Internal component motor failure Unit needs cleaning Poor light output on fibre Fibre port connector not plugged in correctly Nova Light Source Range Remedy Check supply and reinstate Check plugs Replace PSU Check plug Check PSU output Replace PSU Replace Light Source Switch array on using RF remote control Replace Light Source Replace batteries as per User Guide Check for another RF device in same area Remove and reinsert batteries as per User Guide o place remote o place Light Source Es eck mode programming and set to REMO o place batteries as per User Guide o move and reinsert batteries as
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