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OPERATING INSTRUCTION
M=LIGHT LED, 1000W 8LE-D23
Effective from Serial Number
Effective from Software Release Number
8LE-D23_BA_E
Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
15-00000
2.0.0
20.03.2015
About this Operating Instruction 2
Health and Safety 5
System Description 9
Setup and Functioning 12
Maintenance 44
Technical Data 50
Special Accessories 57
Software 20
Handling 52
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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTION M=LIGHT LED, 1000W 8LE-D23 Contents Chapter 1 About this Operating Instruction 2 Chapter 2 Health and Safety 5 Chapter 3 System Description 9 Chapter 4 Setup and Functioning 12 Chapter 5 Software 20 Chapter 6 Maintenance 44 Chapter 7 Technical Data 50 Chapter 8 Handling 52...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    When selling or leaving the product to third parties, the operating instruction must be handed over to the new owner or user. Immediately replace the operating instruction if it is lost or incomplete. In this case, contact MESSRING Systembau MSG GmbH. Together with this operating instruction, you shall receive documents of third party manufacturers, if necessary.

  • Page 3: Description Of Signs And Symbols

    About this Operating Instruction Description of Signs and Symbols 1.2. Description of Signs and Symbols 1.2.1. Warnings Depending on the scope of the consequences occurring in case of non-compliance with a warning (death, irreversible or reversible injury, damage to property), there are 4 different risk levels. Each risk level is marked with a certain signal word and a warning sign.

  • Page 4: Description Of More Signs And Symbols

     Result of a sequence of actions. Hint / additional information. Element of the CrashSoft user interface or labeling of an operating element. New test 1.2.3. Contact MESSRING Systembau MSG GmbH Robert-Stirling-Ring 1 82152 Krailling Germany Phone: +49 89 898139-0...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Health and Safety Introduction Health and Safety Chapter 2 Contents 2.1. Introduction 2.1.1. Target Groups 2.1.2. Main Sources of Danger 2.2. Purpose 2.2.1. Intended Use 2.2.2. Warning of Misuse 2.1. Introduction This chapter provides information on hazards which emanate from the LED light.

  • Page 6: Main Sources Of Danger

    Using the wrong power cable may lead to overheated power cable and thus to the risk of burning hazards and electric shock due to melting power cable.  Only use the power cable delivered with the M=Light LED by MESSRING. 20.03.2015 8LE-D23_BA_E...
  • Page 7 Health and Safety Introduction CAUTION! Damage to the eyes due to intensive irradiation of the eyes. Chronic irradiation with light from the M=Light-LED may lead to damage of the retina and cornea of the eyes.  Keep appropriate safety distance to the switched-on lamp. ...

  • Page 8: Purpose

    Purpose Health and Safety 2.2. Purpose 2.2.1. Intended Use Stationary lighting of fast sequences that are recorded by means of high-speed cameras in the indoor area. These may be e.g.: Vehicle and sled tests in crash test facilities. Airbag ignition and unfolding. Tests with partial car bodies or vehicle interior equipment 2.2.2.
  • Page 9 System Description Purpose System Description Chapter 3 Contents 3.1. Setup and Functioning 3.2. Main Components of M=Light LED 3.3. Special Properties and Performance Data 8LE-D23_BA_E 20.03.2015...

  • Page 10: System Description

    Setup and Functioning System Description 3.1. Setup and Functioning LED flood light for steady and pulsed operation. Pulsed operation is synchronized with the high-speed camera. In pulsed operation, 80% more lighting power can be output compared to steady operation. This is possible because the lighting is only switched on when the camera requires light.
  • Page 11 System Description Main Components of M=Light LED 3.2. Main Components of M=Light LED LED array with status indication Aluminum housing Support bracket for one- and two-point attachment CAN-bus connections M=Light control software for control of the M=Light LED via CAN-bus CAN-bus interface for control of the CAN-bus via PC-USB connection (optional).
  • Page 12 Special Properties and Performance Data Setup and Functioning Setup and Functioning Chapter 4 Contents 4.1. LED Array 4.2. Rear Side of the Housing 4.2.1. Connecting / Disconnecting Voltage Supply 4.2.2. Establishing Signal Connections 4.2.3. Contact Assignment of CAN-Bus Connections 4.3. Support Bracket 20.03.2015 8LE-D23_BA_E...

  • Page 13: Led Array

    Setup and Functioning LED Array 4.1. LED Array Figure 2: LED array with status indication Item: Description Status indication in the LED array LEDs Front plate The status display in the LED Array indicates the major operating conditions of the M=Light-LED Indication: Operating condition M=Light-LED is ready for operation and can be switched on (temperature ≤...
  • Page 14 LED Array Setup and Functioning The electronic assembly for output control is damaged. M=Light-LED is either switched on, defective or is not supplied with operating voltage. Figure 3: Lighting angles The lighting angles are custom-specific, they can be identified via the M=Light Control software.

  • Page 15: Rear Side Of The Housing

    Setup and Functioning Rear Side of the Housing Figure 4: Display of the lighting angle in the software 4.2. Rear Side of the Housing Item: Description Voltage supply connection CAN-bus Out Nameplate CAN-bus In CAN-bus address (MSB) CAN-bus address (LSB) On / Off switch for manual operation.

  • Page 16: Establishing Signal Connections

    Rear Side of the Housing Setup and Functioning  Take into account the power rating (section 7.2, page 50).  Take into account the limit values for frequencies (section 7.2, page 50).  Do NOT supply components via multiple socket outlets. ...
  • Page 17 Setup and Functioning Rear Side of the Housing  Connect additional M=Light-LED accordingly.  For connection of the M=Light-LEDs, use patch cables according to CAT5 EIA/TIA-568 or higher.  Specify a unique CAN-bus address for every M=Light LED in the same CAN-bus line. ...

  • Page 18: Contact Assignment Of Can-Bus Connections

    Rear Side of the Housing Setup and Functioning 4.2.3. Contact Assignment of CAN-Bus Connections Item: Signal Flash L Flash H GND out +9V out GND in +9V in CAN L CAN H Figure 8: Contact assignment of CAN-bus IN Item: Signal Flash L Flash H...

  • Page 19: Support Bracket

    Setup and Functioning Support Bracket 4.3. Support Bracket Figure 10: Support bracket Item: Description Fixing screw for support bracket Support bracket for attachment of M=Light LED Outer attachment holes, 2 units, ∅ 10mm Inner attachment hole, ∅ 10mm Support bracket as base for M=Light LED Positioning the Support Bracket ...
  • Page 20 Support Bracket Software Software Chapter 5 Contents 5.1. What is the Purpose of M=Light Control Software? 5.2. Installation of the M=Light Control Software 5.2.1. System Prerequisites 5.2.2. Installation Process 5.3. Operating the Software 20.03.2015 8LE-D23_BA_E...

  • Page 21: Software

     Connect the data carrier supplied with the M=Light LED to the PC.  Run Setup.exe.  Select a language.  The installation routine at first guides you through installation of the MESSRING M=Light Control software and subsequently through installation of the IXXAT MiniMon driver for the CAN-bus interface.
  • Page 22 Operating the Software Software 5.3. Operating the Software 5.3.1. User Interface and Status Indicator without M=Light LED Figure 11: User interface and status indicator without M=Light LED connected Designation Description In the M=Light Explorer you can view the M=Light LEDs connected with the software, both individually and in groups.
  • Page 23 Displays the status of the M=Light LED highlighted in the M=Light Explorer. Status Performs firmware or FPGA update. Only perform updates upon agreement with Update MESSRING. Indicates how many M=Light LEDs are connected via CAN-bus with the PC and thus with the M=Light Control. Status indication, M=light LED operational.
  • Page 24 Operating the Software Software Designation Description One or more fans had failed, M=Light LED was switched off. The fans have been remedied and are functional; M=Light LED can be switched back on. The highest temperature value currently measured at the connected M=Light LEDs is 31°C.
  • Page 25 Software Operating the Software 5.3.3. M=Light Explorer Figure 13: M=Light Explorer Options for highlighting the M=Light LED in the M=Light Explorer Highlight all M=Light LEDs connected (system) Highlight a group of M=Light LED (e.g.: CIS TOP) Highlight an individual M=Light LED (e.g.: Toplamp1 (0xA0)) Highlighting M=Light LEDs in M=Light Explorer ...
  • Page 26 Operating the Software Software 5.3.4. Parameterization of M=Light LED for Steady Light Operation Figure 14: Steady light window Designation Description Power [%] Select the intensity of M=Light LED in % Selected intensity in %. Switch on the M=Light LED at the selected intensity. Via Sync Permanent switch-on or switch-off of M=Light LED via input (Flash H / Flash L).
  • Page 27 Software Operating the Software Switch-on and off of M=Light LED via Trigger Line  Open the Steady Light window.  Adjust the required intensity by the Power [%] slide control.  Press Sync.  M=Light LED is switched on for permanent operation when the level at the input (Flash H / Flash L) is changed from recessive to dominant.
  • Page 28 Operating the Software Software 5.3.5. Parameterization of M=Light LED for Pulsed Operation Figure 15: Flash light window Designation Description Selects the input signal for the trigger (Figure 17, page 33). Trigger input Pulse Count Number of periods per trigger event. In the Software (Mastermode) operating mode an unlimited number of pulses is emitted if the value is set to 0.
  • Page 29 Software Operating the Software Designation Description Pulse period for the trigger input based on the selected parameters (Figure 18, Trigger page 33). On / Off duration of the M=Light LED based on the assumed trigger pulse and LED Light selected parameters (Figure 18, page 33) Switch-on delay for selected parameters.
  • Page 30 Operating the Software Software 5.3.5.1. Operating Mode Auto-Follow In the Auto-Follow operating mode, not only the switch-on pulse is adapted according to the Sync signal from the camera system but also the values for Pulse period, Pulse width Pulse delay. Requirements for the Sync signal from the camera control: electrical signal at which the pulse duration and the frequency of the signal corresponds to the exposure time.

  • Page 31: Operating Mode

    Software Operating the Software 5.3.5.2. Error message in the Auto-Follow operating mode Error in flash signal Error cause: The Sync signal emitted by the camera system does NOT comply with the permitted switch-on duration of the M=Light LED at the pre-selected intensity. Consequence of the error: Triggered switch-on processes are not performed, which may result in bright >...
  • Page 32 Operating the Software Software 5.3.5.3. Operating Mode Trigger-Follow Trigger-Follow operating mode only serves for applying the switch-on pulse of the control signal from the camera system. Switching on the Trigger-Follow operating mode:  Highlight the required M=Light LED.  Select Trigger Input.
  • Page 33 Software Operating the Software Selecting the trigger input. Figure 17: Pull-down menu for trigger options Designation Description rising edge M=Light LED is activated when the level at the input (Flash H / Flash L) is changed from recessive to dominant. falling edge M=Light LED is activated when the level at the input (Flash H / Flash L) is changed from dominant to recessive.
  • Page 34 Operating the Software Software Adjusting the Pulse Count This parameter is required in case that several pulses of the M=Light LED are necessary, e.g. for PIV measuring.  Highlight the M=Light LED for which the settings are to be made. ...
  • Page 35 Software Operating the Software Adjusting the Pulse Period [µs]  Highlight the M=Light LED for which the settings are to be made.  Read the required period duration from the camera manufacturer's manual.  Set the value by the Pulse Period slide control so that the slide control does NOT become red.
  • Page 36 Operating the Software Software Adjusting the Pulse Width [µs] This parameter defines the duration of the light pulse.  Highlight the M=Light LED for which the settings are to be made.  For intensities < 150%, set a value of up to 50% of the Pulse Period value [µs]...
  • Page 37 Software Operating the Software Send the set parameters to M=Light LED  Pre-select the parameters as required.  Highlight the M=Light LED to which the settings are to be transmitted.  Press Send.  The set parameters are transmitted to the highlighted M=Light LEDs. Switching off an Operating M=Light LED.
  • Page 38 Operating the Software Software Identification and Correction of Invalid Parameters If invalid values have been set for a parameter, the corresponding slide control is marked red in the display. The graphic illustrations for Trigger LED Light are NOT displayed. The valid parameters are provided below (Figure 27, page 38).
  • Page 39 Software Operating the Software 5.3.6. Determining the Status of the Highlighted M=Light LEDs Figure 28: Status window Status indication for highlighted M=Light LEDs in the status window. Set operating mode, e.g. Steady Light. Current condition of the M=Light LEDs, z.B. temperature or fan speed Hardware, such as the lighting angle 56°optics Firmware, e.g.
  • Page 40 Update.  The browser window for selection of the update file is opened.  Only use update files that have been approved by MESSRING for your M=Light LED.  Press Update.  Wait for the update to be completed, DO NOT abort the process.
  • Page 41 Update.  The browser window for selection of the update file is opened.  Only use update files that have been approved by MESSRING for your M=Light LED.  Press Update.  Wait for the update to be completed, DO NOT abort the process.
  • Page 42 It is also possible, to assign one M=Light LED to several different groups at a time. In the c:\Program Files (x86)\Messring\MLight\ directory, there is a file example_Groups.ini...
  • Page 43  Open the example_Groups.ini file from the directory c:\Program Files (x86)\Messring\MLight and adjust it in accordance with the grouping settings of the M=Light LEDs in your installation.  In the case that you have NOT installed any switches, enter 0 for the SwitchCount.
  • Page 44 Operating the Software Maintenance Maintenance Chapter 6 Contents 6.1. Maintenance Intervals 6.2. Categories 6.3. Before Execution of a Test Series 6.3.1. M=Light LED 6.4. Semi-annual Maintenance 6.4.1. Ventilation slots 6.4.2. Housing 6.5. Maintenance Instructions 6.5.1. Acting Safely 6.5.2. Cleaning the Housing 6.5.3.

  • Page 45: Maintenance Intervals

    The following maintenance intervals must be complied with: Before Execution of a Test Series Semi-annual maintenance (or after 150 operating hours) 6.2. Categories Category Description Facility operator with MESSRING operator training Operator's maintenance personnel with MESSRING maintenance training Network administrator MESSRING system specialist 8LE-D23_BA_E 20.03.2015...

  • Page 46: Before Execution Of A Test Series

    Before Execution of a Test Series Maintenance 6.3. Before Execution of a Test Series 6.3.1. M=Light LED Tasks Comment Defects (description) Measured values Visual inspection Switch on the voltage supply and Blue or yellow indication in the LED  check if all M=Light LEDs signal ready array (section 4.1, page 13.

  • Page 47: Semi-Annual Maintenance

    Maintenance Semi-annual Maintenance 6.4. Semi-annual Maintenance 6.4.1. Ventilation slots Tasks Comment Defects (description) Measured values Visual inspection Check ventilation slots for coarse Remove soiling using a vacuum soiling cleaner or compressed air with the  voltage supply disconnected. Do NOT propel fans by means of air pressure.

  • Page 48: Maintenance Instructions

    Maintenance Instructions Maintenance 6.5. Maintenance Instructions 6.5.1. Acting Safely Hazardous body voltage inside the housing WARNING! If objects are inserted into the ventilation slots of live M=Light LEDs, this may cause death or severe injury due to hazardous body voltage. ...

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Housing

    Maintenance Maintenance Instructions 6.5.2. Cleaning the Housing  Disconnect the M=Light LED from the mains line.  Wipe with a dry cloth.  Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES apply grease or cleaning liquid on the LED array.  If required, lightly wipe the LED array with a dry, clean, soft cotton cloth. ...

  • Page 50: Technical Data

    Dimensions and Weights Technical Data Technical Data Chapter 7 Contents 7.1. Dimensions and Weights 7.2. Voltage supply 7.3. Performance Data 7.1. Dimensions and Weights 255 mm Length Width 190 mm Height 1,480 mm Weight 5.5 kg 7.2. Voltage supply Supply voltage 120…265 VAC 47…63 Hz Frequency...

  • Page 51: Technical Data

    Technical Data Performance Data 7.3. Performance Data 6,500…7,100°K Color temperature (daylight) > 100.000 Lumen Luminous flux Service life of the LEDs >50.000 h Angle of radiation, depending on design 23°, 37°, 56°, 71° 0…50°C Ambient temperature Hardware-related delay between trigger input and light flash approx.
  • Page 52 Parameterization of M=LIGHT LED via CAN-Bus Handling Handling Chapter 8 Contents 9.1. Special Accessory - Protective Cover 8.1. Parameterization of M=LIGHT LED via CAN-Bus Item: Description M=Light LED CAN-bus line Connecting-Set M=Light LED 8LE-D22-2 USB cable M=Light LED Additional M=Light LEDs Figure 30: M=Light LED, CAN-bus connection ...

  • Page 53: Handling

    Handling Switch-on of M=LIGHT LED via Flash-Bus 8.2.1. Synchronizing the M=Light LED with the High-Speed Camera Figure 31: High-speed camera connection Item: Description M=Light LED M=Light LED Bus Splitter TTL-sync line from the camera High-speed camera 8.2.2. Triggering M=Light LED with the Help of the Facility Control PLC Item: Description M=Light LED...
  • Page 54 Manual Operation of M=LIGHT LED Handling 8.3. Manual Operation of M=LIGHT LED In the case that the M=Light LED has not yet been parameterized via CAN-bus, manual mode is activated automatically by application of voltage supply. Manual Mode Adjustment via CAN-Bus ...
  • Page 55 Handling Manual Operation of M=LIGHT LED CAN address Description Flash, power 190% Flash, power 200% Flash, power 210% Flash, power 220% Flash, power 230% Flash, power 240% Flash, power 250% Flash, power 255% 8LE-D23_BA_E 20.03.2015...
  • Page 56 8.3.2. Switch-on of M=Light LED in Manual Mode  Parameterize the M=Light LED for manual operation with the help of the CAN-bus address switch.  Supply M-Light LED with operating voltage via the male connector.  Press the red ON/OFF button on the rear side of the housing.
  • Page 57 Special Accessories Special Accessory - Protective Cover Special Accessories Chapter 9 Contents 9.1. Special Accessory - Protective Cover 9.1.1. Purpose of the Protective Cover 9.1.2. Structure of the Protective Cover 9.1. Special Accessory - Protective Cover 9.1.1. Purpose of the Protective Cover The protective cover is intended for protection of the LED array from dripping liquids with operation of the M=Light LED in film pits.

  • Page 58: Special Accessories

    Special Accessory - Protective Cover Special Accessories 9.1.2. Structure of the Protective Cover Item: Description Attachment screws for PMMA cover PMMA cover Support bracket for protective cover Attachment screws for support bracket M=Light-LED housing Figure 33: M=Light-LED 9.1.3. Retrofitting the Protective Cover to M=Light LED ...

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