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Page 1 WDS-FX1 User Guide Patent Pending SN3 Innovations, LLC WDS-FX1 4x4 User Guide...
Page 2 Innovations, LLC assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear within. SN3 Innovations, LLC reserves the right to update the existing document to correct for any errors or to add additional content. The latest version of this document can be found and downloaded from www.sn3innovations.com...
Page 3 7/01/2017 Greg Notaro Initial draft Reviewers Name Version approved Position Date Autumn Notaro Doug Notaro Director T.Scott Notaro President Distribution / Signoff Name Position T. Scott Notaro President Doug Notaro Director Greg Notaro Vice President WDS-FX1 USER GUIDE MAY 2017...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Audio/Manual Effect Trigger Control ................. 26 Operational Instructions ..................27 Operational Instructions when not using DMX ............27 Using WDS-FX1 devices independently without DMX ..........28 Wireless Automatic Master/Slave Operation without DMX .......... 28 Wired Automatic Master/Slave Operation without DMX ..........29 Operational Instructions with DMX ................
Page 5: Tables
Table 5 – Group Select Button Operation and Timing Requirements ........18 Table 6 – WDS-FX1 Operational Modes: Determined by the DMX Slot 1 Data Byte ....22 Table 7 - DMX OPERATIONAL MODE (DMX PERSONALITY) – SLOT 1 ......... 34 Table 8 - 3-CHANNEL SYNCHRONIZATION ..............
Page 6: Safety
• This product should not be operated by children under the age of 13. Any child above the age of 13 attempting to operate this device should be monitored by an adult. MAY 2017 WDS-FX1 USER GUIDE...
Page 7: Fcc Compliance
FCC Compliance The WDS-FX1 has been fully tested under the FCC Rules contained in Title 47 of the CFR, Part 15 Subpart B & Industry Canada ICES-003 for Class B Digital Devices. All tests were conducted using measurement procedure from ANSI C.63.4.2009 as appropriate.
Page 8: Product Specifications
Product Specifications Figure 1 - WDS-FX1 Front Panel Figure 2 - WDS-FX1 Back MAY 2017 WDS-FX1 USER GUIDE...
Page 9: Mechanical
Wide viewing angle Power The WDS-FX1 requires the use of the supplied +16VDC power supply in order to charge the internal NiMH battery pack and/or to run the unit off non-battery power. It is the customer’s responsibility to use the power supply provided with the WDS-FX1. Any attempt to power the WDS-FX1 from a supply not provided by SN3 Innovations, LLC will immediately void the warranty.
Page 10: User Interface
6 hour event. It is recommended to fully charge the WDS-FX1 the night before an event. A WDS-FX1 that is stored and unused for long periods of time will experience self-discharge effects that will reduce the available operational time. Fully charging the WDS-FX1 will counteract this effect.
Page 11: Led Indicators
Figure 3 - LED reference designators LED Indicators The back panel of the WDS-FX1 contains LED indicators to highlight certain operational settings and to provide real-time feedback during operation and during the selection of device parameters.
Page 12: Figure 4 - Mode Indicator Led Timing
DMX data. The on time of the LED, per 1 second intervals, indicates the reception rate. The timing of the LED, when operating the WDS-FX1 in both wireless modes, as well as the indicated reception rates is shown below:...
Page 13: Figure 5 - W-Dmx Status Indicator Timing While Operating As Transmitter
7: W-DMX Mode Indicator – Indicates the current state of the wireless connection and the presence of DMX data in either directional mode. The behavior of the LED is dependent on the selected direction of the wireless DMX transceiver as shown below: WDS-FX1 USER GUIDE MAY 2017...
Page 14: Figure 7- W-Dmx Mode Indicator Timing While Operating As Transmitter
FX1 must be connected for charging to take place. The LED indication is as follows: External Power Supply connected: ➢ ON – Charging ➢ OFF – Charging completed External Power Supply disconnected: ➢ OFF – No indication MAY 2017 WDS-FX1 USER GUIDE...
Page 15: Mode Select Button
The Function Button controls linking/unlinking of wireless WDS-FX1 devices over the W-DMX link. When the WDS-FX1 is configured as a transmitter, the Function Button can be used to link any number of WDS-FX1 fixtures, configured as receivers, which are within operable range of the W-DMX link.
Page 16: Radio Modes
When the WDS-FX1 is configured as a receiver, the Function Button can be used to unlink from the transmitter it is currently assigned to. Only the transmitting WDS-FX1 can link receiving WDS-FX1 devices. A receiving WDS-FX1 device must be unlinked before the linking procedure can be executed.
Page 17: Group Select Button
This radio mode should be selected if a G3 only compatible product is being used to receive wireless DMX data from the WDS-FX1. If the WDS-FX1 is only transmitting data to other WDS-FX1 units and/or other G4S compatible products then it is advised to select the G4S radio mode.
Page 18: Stand-Alone Operational Modes
Accessing these additional features requires the use of wired or wireless DMX control. Onboard Stand-Alone Operational Modes 1. Off – The WDS-FX1 will be commanded to a blank state. All LEDS will be off. MAY 2017 WDS-FX1 USER GUIDE...
Page 19: Dmx512-A Control
Any and all audio signals will be ignored in this mode. 3. Bass Active – The WDS-FX1 will trigger internal lighting effects to the sound of the music, particularly the bass frequency range. Audio frequency content picked up by the onboard electret microphone will be used to trigger time altering lighting effects.
Page 20: Standard Dmx512-A Link
DMX controller to communicate to a fixed number of units is a very standard and understood application and can be illustrated as follows: Figure 10 – DMX CONTROL ARRANGEMENT EXAMPLE: 5 DMX FIXTURES OPERATING IN 3CHN DMX MODE MAY 2017 WDS-FX1 USER GUIDE...
Page 21: Proprietary Enhancement To Dmx512-A
The lower level electrical details don’t need to be an area of focus here but an important concept needs to be addressed. Each WDS-FX1 unit has the ability of modifying an incoming DMX packet prior to transmitting the modified data out to the next unit over a wired DMX link.
Page 22: Table 6 - Wds-Fx1 Operational Modes: Determined By The Dmx Slot 1 Data Byte
A typical DMX packet, with a maximum of 512 total DMX slots in a fully populated DMX Universe, can be sent to the WDS-FX1 via a wireless or wired link. The Slot 1 value is what dictates the operational mode of the WDS-FX1 receiving this packet. All subsequent WDS-FX1 units, wired off of this master unit or receiving data wirelessly from this master unit, will receive intentionally modified DMX data.
Page 23: Wds-Fx1 Dmx Application Recommendation
WDS-FX1. The entire WDS-FX1 operates as a single tri-color device in this mode. The WDS-FX1 will transmit out a decimal value of 15 for Slot 1 (48- Channel Synchronization). Slots 2 – 49 will contain RGB color information for all 16 tri- color LEDs contained within the WDS-FX1.
Page 24 Active operation. However, additional control is offered via “DMX In” slots 2 – 4. “DMX In” slots 2 – 4 are used to assign a RGB primary color to the free running mode. The WDS-FX1 will utilize this RGB color as a primary color for all effects. All other MAY 2017...
Page 25 RGB color values listed in the DMX packet the receiving WDS-FX1 needs to grab. An offset decimal value of 0 tells the receiving WDS-FX1 to utilize slots 3 - 6 for its RGB color assignment. An offset decimal value of 4 tells the WDS-FX1 to utilize slots 7 –...
Page 26: Audio/Manual Effect Trigger Control
195. Audio/Manual Effect Trigger Control A very unique and useful control feature of the WDS-FX1 is the ability to trigger and alter effects remotely via DMX control. This feature allows a multitude of options such as the ability to synchronize the WDS-FX1 effects to a BPM extractor available in many lighting and DJ oriented software packages or manually trigger and alter effects from a DMX consol.
Page 27: Operational Instructions
Figure 13 – AUDIO/MANUAL EFFECT TRIGGER CONTROL Each trigger will enable and/or alter the behavior of the WDS-FX1 effect causing a very distinct and recognizable visual change. Operational Instructions The following section walks through the most widely implemented setups using the WDS-FX1.
Page 28: Using Wds-Fx1 Devices Independently Without Dmx
3. Configure the master WDS-FX1 as a transmitter using the Mode Button. 4. Verify the master WDS-FX1 is operating in the desired Radio Mode (G4S or G3) using the Function Button. G4S is the recommended mode when not controlling older G3 devices.
Page 29: Wired Automatic Master/Slave Operation Without Dmx
Wired Automatic Master/Slave Operation without DMX 1. Identify a master WDS-FX1. 2. Using a CAT5 cable, connect the “DMX Out” from your master WDS-FX1 to the “DMX In” of your first WDS-FX1 slave. 3. Using a second CAT5 cable, connect the “DMX Out” from your first slave WDS-FX1 to the “DMX In”...
Page 30: Operational Instructions With Dmx
Figure 15 – WIRED AUTOMATIC MASTER/SLAVE OPERATION SETUP WITHOUT DMX CONTROL Operational Instructions with DMX The WDS-FX1 can be controlled with any standard DMX controller that is compatible with the DMX512-A standard. Unlike traditional DMX intelligent fixtures, the WDS-FX1 doesn’t need a DMX Personality assignment or any other operational mode settings when using DMX.
Page 31: Wireless & Wired Mixed Operation With Dmx Control
2. Power on the master WDS-FX1. 3. Using the Mode Button, configure the master WDS-FX1 as a transmitter. a. If using a wired connection from the master WDS-FX1 (DMX Out) then this step is not necessary. 4. If wirelessly transmitting DMX data from a master WDS-FX1 then verify the master unit is operating under the desired Radio Mode using the Function Button.
Page 32: Wired Operation With Dmx Control
Wired Operation with DMX Control 1. Identify a master WDS-FX1. 2. Using a CAT5 cable, connect the “DMX Out” from your master WDS-FX1 to the “DMX In” of your first WDS-FX1 slave. 3. Using a second CAT5 cable, connect the “DMX Out” from your first slave WDS-FX1 to the “DMX In”...
Page 33: Figure 18 - Wireless Operation Setup With Dmx Control
Figure 18 – WIRELESS OPERATION SETUP WITH DMX CONTROL WDS-FX1 USER GUIDE MAY 2017...
Page 34: Dmx Data
Auto Address Tri-Color Device/Block Mode DMX Mode 21 ↔ 27 61 ↔ 67 71 ↔ 77 RESERVED-1 RESERVED 81 ↔ 87 191 ↔ 255 181 ↔ 190 RESERVED-2 Table 7 - DMX OPERATIONAL MODE (DMX PERSONALITY) – SLOT 1 MAY 2017 WDS-FX1 USER GUIDE...
Page 35: Table 8 - 3-Channel Synchronization
DMX IN CHN 49 000 ↔ 255 0 ↔ 100% 000 ↔ 255 0 ↔ 100% Green 000 ↔ 255 0 ↔ 100% Blue IGNORED IGNORED IGNORED … … IGNORED IGNORED IGNORED Table 9 - 48-CHANNEL SYNCHRONIZATION WDS-FX1 USER GUIDE MAY 2017...
Page 36: Table 10 - 48-Channel Synchronization Program
000 ↔ 127 | 128 ↔ 255 IGNORED … … IGNORED IGNORED IGNORED NOTE: DMX channel 5 and DMX channel 6 are ignored in “48-Channel Synchronization Program – Automatic” mode Table 10 - 48-CHANNEL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM MAY 2017 WDS-FX1 USER GUIDE...
Page 37: Table 11 - Free Running
20 ↔ 29 … Mood Lighting Selection Mood Lighting #3 VARIES 30 ↔ 39 Mood Lighting #4 40 ↔ 49 Mood Lighting #5 IGNORED IGNORED IGNORED … IGNORED IGNORED IGNORED Table 12 - FREE RUNNING MOOD LIGHTING WDS-FX1 USER GUIDE MAY 2017...
Page 38: Table 13 - Free Running Rgb Color Selection
… … … … … … 000 ↔ 255 0 ↔ 100% 000 ↔ 255 0 ↔ 100% Green 000 ↔ 255 0 ↔ 100% Blue RESERVED Table 14 - AUTO ADDRESS TRI-COLOR BLOCK/DEVICE MODE MAY 2017 WDS-FX1 USER GUIDE...
Page 39: Table 15 - Reserved - 1
DMX IN CHN 3 IGNORED … … … … DMX IN CHN 510 IGNORED DMX IN CHN 511 IGNORED DMX IN CHN 512 IGNORED DMX Out Channels >= 48 Table 16 - RESERVED - 2 WDS-FX1 USER GUIDE MAY 2017...
Page 40: Warranty
Return shipping will be paid by SN3 Innovations within the U.S. only. This warranty shall not apply to any WDS-FX1 which has been repaired or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer. There are no warranties which extend beyond the terms described herein.