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Illuminator User Guide Nova Illuminator 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 illuminator unit. Universal Fiber Optic Lighting LLC...
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Please read these instructions fully before connecting your unit to the electrical supply, and keep them for future reference. The UFO Nova range of illuminators are suitable for use with either glass or PMMA fiber-optic harness The Nova is powered by a 100-240 VAC remote desktop power supply unit.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS The LED Illuminator 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.
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CONNECTIONS There are 3 connections required – the fiber port, the mains supply cable and the DMX control cable. The fiber port should be connected first. Connect and secure the fiber optic connector into the green collar and secure using the M5 locking screw.
OPERATION Rear Panel Controls The left hand display shows a rotating line when DMX data is received. Standalone Master Mode In this mode the illuminator (set to Master) can be used in two ways – either as a single independent unit or in a Master/Slave configuration with several illuminators connected together using DMX cables.
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OPERATION DMX Mode In this mode the Illuminator (set to DMX) can be controlled either by another NOVA in Master mode or by a DMX controller. Nova Remote Controller Description Details Comments Power 2 X AAA batteries Measured in free space, may be attenuated by 30 metres Range obstructions or other RF devices...
OPERATION Remote Operation 2. OFF 1. ON 4. Indicator Light 3. Color Ring 5. Speed 6. Brightness 9. Mode 7. Brightness 10. Mode 8. Speed Description Function Button Power ON Button Power OFF Color Ring Touch control all colors (White not available) Indicator Indicates Controller active when buttons pressed Button...
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OPERATION Remote Controller Modes and Functions Mode Brightness Speed Comment To revert to 1 (Static White) at any Static White Adjustable Not Adjustable time touch Color Ring then Mode+ Color Ring control – brightness White and Colors adjust Color only, not White. To Adjustable Not Adjustable mixed...
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OPERATION Remote Range Walk Test Once the Illuminator 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.
STANDALONE OPERATION Prog. Function Effect Display Color 1 White Display Color 2 Display Color 3 Green Display Color 4 Blue Display Color 5 Yellow Display Color 6 Cyan Display Color 7 Magenta Snap color change between Display color for adjustable time (display colors 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 timer) and then snap to next color Snap color change between...
DMX OPERATION DMX Channel Operation The Nova DMX occupies 6 DMX channels as detailed below. Channel Function Values 0-5 off / 6-255 min to max Green 0-5 off / 6-255 min to max Blue 0-5 off / 6-255 min to max White 0-5 off...
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Causes Remedy Mains supply off Check supply and reinstate Illuminator dead – LED Loose mains plug Check plugs indicator on desk top PSU not illuminated PSU faulty Replace PSU Loose DC plug Check plug Illuminator dead – LED indicator on desk top PSU PSU faulty Check PSU output –...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Description Details Port connector size 30mm Diameter Fiber type Glass/PMMA Mains Supply Voltage 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz.1.8A Input from mains 0.19A max VA Rating 46VA PSU Output 24V 2.5A LED Power Power Connection 2.1 X 5.5 X 12mm Min Ambient Temperature 14⁰F (-10⁰C) Max Ambient Temperature...
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Universal Fiber Optic Lighting LLC 6119A Clark Center Avenue | Sarasota | FL34238 Tel: 941-343-8115 or 800-UFO-5554 www.fiberopticlighting.com...
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