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- Page 1 Flex Cine Wireless DMX Dimmer User Manual V1.0001 9/9/2018 ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents 2 Introduction 4 Choose Between Wireless or Wired DMX 4 Dimmer Control Modes and Presets 4 V-Mount AC and DC Power Options 4 Cutting-Edge Technology 4 Durable Lightweight Enclosure 4 Included Components 5 Overview 5 Warnings 6 ... - Page 3 Daylight (1Ch) 14 Source Matching, Gels & User Saved Presets 15 Accessing & Adjusting 15 Source Matching Presets Explained 15 Gel Presets 16 Accessing & Adjusting 16 User Defined Stored Presets 17 Accessing & Adjusting 17 DMX Operation: Addressing and Operation 18 ...
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Westcott Flex Cine Wireless DMX Dimmer. The dimmer is able to operate all Flex Cine LED mats, including RGBW, bi-color, and daylight sizes 1' x 1' up to 2' x 2'. It’s also backwards compatible with most original Flex mats with an optional TE-9 pin adapter. ... -
Page 5: Included Components
Included Components ● Flex Cine DMX Dimmer ● Flex Cine DMX Dimmer Case ● Flex Cine DMX Dimmer Lanyard Overview 5 ... -
Page 6: Warnings
Warnings ● Use only with the Westcott Flex Cine AC Adapter and compatible batteries ● Keep away from fire and water ● Do not submerge in water ● Do not attempt to open or modify ● Do not short AC Adapter terminals ... -
Page 7: Updating Firmware
6. Plug the flash drive into the USB port located on the side of the dimmer. 7. Turn the power switch to the ON position. 8. After Westcott logo and version information appears, the unit will display “Updating” and a status bar will appear. ... -
Page 8: Powering The Wireless Dmx Dimmer
Powering the Wireless DMX Dimmer ● Flex Cine Mats require a Flex Cine Dimmer and power source for operation. ● Flex Cine RGBW Mats require a Flex Cine Wireless DMX Dimmer. DMX Dimmer AC Adapter or 26V V-Mount Battery All Flex Mats ... -
Page 9: Connecting Flex Mats
Connecting Flex Mats Connecting a Flex Cine LED Mat Ensure the dimmer is turned OFF. 2. Plug the Flex Cine mat’s TE-9 Pin connector into the TE-9 Pin receiver located on the top of the Flex Cine Dimmer. Proper connection may require the connector to be turned until the pins align and it easily inserts into the dimmer’s receiver. ... -
Page 10: Basic Operation, Switches & Controls
N position. 2. The DMX Dimmer screen will display the Westcott logo and current firmware version before displaying the dimmer user interface (UI) for controlling the attached Flex mat. 3. Once the main menu is visible on the screen, use the ▲ (Up) and ▼ (Down) buttons on the d-pad ... -
Page 11: Main Menu Screen
● Press and hold the ▲ (Up) arrow for 3 seconds, or until the screen reads Preset (Saved), to save the output settings. Main Menu Screen Selectable Menu Options ● DMX(001)(Local) ● Mode ● Config ● Stored Preset Main Menu Options Details ●... -
Page 12: Mode Menu Screen | Mat Selection
Note: Menu items, order and functionality may change with future firmware updates. Mode Menu Screen | Mat Selection Abbreviation Key CCT - Correlated Color Temperature I - Intensity Ch - Channel K - Kelvin B - Blue R - Red D - Daylight ... -
Page 13: Gels
■ Press and hold the ▲ (Up) arrow for 3 seconds to save the desired settings as a custom preset. ● Gels ○ Lee Technicals ■ Display ● Non-selectable information located on the screen: ○ Mode Selection: Lee Technicals ○... -
Page 14: Bi-Color (2Ch)
● Remaining Battery Status ( e stimated ) ■ Adjustable Tuning Indicators for Color & Intensity ● R: 0-255 ● G: 0-255 ● B: 0-255 ● W: 0-255 ● I: 0-255 ○ Menu & Mat Controls ■ ▲ (Up) and ▼ (Down) Arrows to select R ... -
Page 15: Source Matching, Gels & User Saved Presets
The Wireless DMX Dimmer has been preloaded with 10 source matching presets* for use when a compatible Flex Cine RGBW mat is attached. This mode is used to match environmental or non-Westcott light sources to a designated Kelvin Temperature. These are based upon the most common types of ... -
Page 16: Gel Presets
● 3200K – Common color temperature used for photo and film light sources. – Very close to a warm fluorescent fixture and used when the green spectrum is not ● 4700K available in other fixtures besides the RGBW. ●... -
Page 17: User Defined Stored Presets
SWITCH to the O N position. Note: Menu items, order and functionality may change with future firmware updates. User Defined Stored Presets The Wireless DMX Dimmer allows users to save fine-tuned settings as S tored Presets for future use. Accessing &... -
Page 18: Dmx Operation: Addressing And Operation
DMX Operation: Addressing and Operation Flex Mat Channel Requirements ● Daylight Mode – 1 channel ● Gel Mode – 1 channel ● Source Matching – 1 channel ● Bi-Color Mode – 2 channels ● RGBW+I Mode – 5 channels ... - Page 19 3. The DMX Dimmer screen will display the Westcott logo and current firmware version before displaying the dimmer user interface (UI) for controlling the attached Flex mat. 4. From the Main Menu, select DMX(001)(Local). 5. Set Correct DMX Channel from 001-512 (DMX Address default is 001) ...
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Page 20: Example Dmx Addressing Scenario
Example DMX Addressing Scenario: When connecting two RGBW Flex Cine mats, one Daylight mat and one Bi-Color mat, the following addresses would be entered into the controller, which would be controlling each Flex mat’s DMX Dimmer set to the corresponding DMX channel. ( P lease note that the starting channel, nor order, matter. For this example, we will start the first mat on DMX channel 001. -
Page 21: Wifi Host/Client Operation
WiFi Host/Client Operation HOST Mode Ensure Steps 1-4 in Basic Operation section have been completed. 2. Locate the W iFi Selector on side of DMX Dimmer. 3. Slide the WiFi Selector into H OST mode PRESS... -
Page 22: Wifi Settings
If it doesn’t appear press the WiFi LINK button again. b. NOTE: A new dimmer will be named “Westcott Dimmer” and the password is “flexpanel.” 8. Open WiFi enabled device’s web browser and enter 10.10.100.254 in the address bar. ... - Page 23 from the list of links on the left and ensure the following settings are selected ( S ee I mage04: STA Interface Setting ) : a. STA Interface Parameters AP’s SSID: Westcott Dimmer MAC Address (Optional): [leave blank] iii. Security Mode: WPA2PSK Encryption Type: AES ...
- Page 24 WiFi enabled device to list the dimmer in the available networks. NOTE: In order to allow any of your multiple Westcott Units to function as a CLIENT or HOST unit, please keep the “AP interface Settings” and “STA interface Settings” identical. ...
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Page 25: Wifi Setup Images
WiFi Setup Images Image01: WiFi Networks 25 ... -
Page 26: Image02: Mode Selection
Image02: Mode Selection 26 ... -
Page 27: Image03: Ap Interface Setting
Image03: AP Interface Setting 27 ... -
Page 28: Image04: Sta Interface Setting
Image04: STA Interface Setting 28 ... -
Page 29: Image05: Application Setting
Image05: Application Setting 29 ... -
Page 30: Image06: Device Management
Image06: Device Management 30 ... -
Page 31: Image07: Restart Module
Image07: Restart Module 31 ... -
Page 32: Image08: Rebooting
Image08: Rebooting 32 ... -
Page 33: Image09: Apply
Image09: Apply 33 ... -
Page 34: Pin Connector Diagram
TE-9 Pin Connector Diagram The Flex Cine Mat TE-9 Pin Connector diagram below is for owners who need to replace a damaged mat connector on set. Note : This diagram is for replacing the mat connector ONLY. Important ... -
Page 35: V-Mount Plate Pin Data
Voltage ● 26V V-mount batteries use Pin 1 for Positive DC Voltage and Pin 3 for Negative DC Voltage ● The Westcott Dimmer V mount Plate links Pin 3 and Pin 5 which allows the usage of either voltage battery ... -
Page 36: Warranty Information
Warranty Period, at its option and to the extent permitted by law, Westcott will either (1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or (2) exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or ... -
Page 37: Legal Information
Legal Information Westcott products are made to the company’s traditionally high standards of quality and comply with all applicable government safety regulations and requirements. In an effort to provide the best quality products possible, we periodically make product modifications. Actual products may not be identical to ...
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