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Summary of Contents for OPTOTRONIX SkyFire LCU
- Page 1 FINEST SCALE LIGHTING TECHNICS. Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index of Contents Index of Contents ............................ 2 Technical Data ............................ 3 Features .............................. 3 Interface and und handling ........................ 4 Connection of power supply and receiver .................... 5 Battery recommendation ........................ 6 Connection of the battery ........................ 6 Connection of the receiver ........................ 6 LED ‐ Outputs ............................ 7 Assignment of outputs ........................ 7 Connection of LEDs .......................... 7 Connecting afterburner rings and and external consumers ............... 8 Resistor Table ............................ 9 Operation of SkyFire LCU ........................ 9 Start sequence ............................. 9 Battery test ............................ 10 Check reception quality ........................ 10 Check reception quality with Dual‐Receiver systems ............... 11 Stand‐Alone mode .......................... 12 Programming mode .......................... 12 Starting the programming mode ....................... 12 Step 1 ‐ Select battery type ....................... 12 ... -
Page 3: Technical Data
With the SkyFire LCU you purchased a high‐quality and modern lighting system. We hope you enjoy lighting up your aircraft and ask you to read the following instructions carefully. Technical Data Dimension 91x38mm Height 7mm Weight 23g Supply LCU 3,2V … 8,5V (1s/2s Lipo, 2s LiFePO, NiMh, BEC) Supply AUX 3,2V … 13,0V (1s/2s/3s Lipo, 2s/3s LiFePO, NiMh, BEC) Quiscent Current < 2µA (< 18mAh / Jahr) Signal Inputs ... -
Page 4: Interface And Und Handling
Interface and handling AUX Output Ext Output Light Channels (9x) Display‐Scale For displaying the batteries state‐of‐charge and reception quality Status‐LEDs For 9 light channels and Button „Power on/off“ AUX Output, orange Taster „Set“ MODE‐LED Button „Set“ Multicolor Status‐LED Signal‐Input 1 Status‐LED Signal‐Input 2 blau blau MPX Stecker Signal‐Input 2 (AUX) Signal‐Input 1 (Master) Signal to control the AUX Output, Signal for controlling the LCU (the switching afterburner rings or 9 light channels) Spannungsversorgung ... -
Page 5: Connection Of Power Supply And Receiver
Connection of power supply and receiver The SkyFire LCU allows the connection of 1s/2s Lipo batteries, 2s LiFePO batteries, 3‐6s NiMH batteries or a BEC with a voltage between 3.2 V and 8.5 V to supply the LCU as well as the 9 light channels. The corresponding supply pin of the MPX connector is marked with “+LCU”. The operation of the light channels is most efficient at 1s Lipo (low heating of the resistors and very low system weight). The additional AUX output can be supplied with the same voltage. For this, simply connect the same battery to the appropriate supply pin, marked with "AUX”. Then the 9 light channels and AUX output carry the same voltage. ... -
Page 6: Battery Recommendation
Battery recommendation The following battery capacities are recommended for one hour of continuous operation, under the assumption that one LED is connected to each output in continuous operation. If several LEDs are used in flash mode or have a shorter battery life, a smaller capacity can be chosen. LEDs connected to outputs Rec. capacity for >1h operation Standard LEDs (20‐30mA) 300 mAh Power LEDs (~60mA) 550 mAh 1Watt Power LEDs (350mA) 3000 mAh 3Watt Power LEDs (700mA) 6000 mAh Connection of the battery The battery is connected through a MPX high‐current connector to the SkyFire LCU. It should be noted that different batteries with different voltage levels can be connected to the various PLUS‐Pins (See schematic on page 4). ... -
Page 7: Led - Outputs
LED ‐ Outputs Assignment of outputs The SkyFire LCU provides a total of 9 light channels (each Plus / Minus). The input voltage (of the used battery) is located directly at the outputs. Through this the maximum flexibility in the design of the lighting system and the selection of LED‐types is ensured. The outputs have a joint Plus‐rail, i.e. PLUS lines can be connected together in the wing area. The following diagram shows the output assignment: Outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUX EXT ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ + ... -
Page 8: Connecting Afterburner Rings And And External Consumers
Multiple LEDs can be connected in parallel. Consider Max.‐Current! Resistor in series ‐ Consider LED polarity Only connect LEDs to the SkyFire LCU, if the outputs have been programmed. This prevents fusing of the LEDs which might have only been designed for flash mode (possible higher current) at an output which is still programmed to continuous light. ... -
Page 9: Resistor Table
Resistor Table The required resistor for your desired LED Type can be gathered from the following table. The values can be used both for operation directly at a battery and for operation at the SkyFire LCU. Also pay attention to the required power‐rating of the resistor. For choosing the supply generally consider: The voltage should be as small as possible, because ... -
Page 10: Battery Test
Battery test The battery test function can be started at any time by briefly pressing the Set button . During the battery test (about 3 seconds) the connected model lighting is disabled. The following behaviour is seen: Traffic light sequence The MODE LED changes for 3 seconds between ... -
Page 11: Check Reception Quality With Dual-Receiver Systems
Display Quality Using the 10 orange Status LEDs, the quality of reception is now displayed on a scale from 1 to 10. For illustration the reception‐quality‐ scale is used: The quality should generally be in the green zone (8 to 10), otherwise the receiving system should be checked and optimized. The limit value 8 corresponds to a signal failure of <1 sec ... -
Page 12: Stand-Alone Mode
Stand‐Alone mode This "independent operation mode" enables the operation of the lighting model, even if the receiving system is not turned on (e.g exhibitions) may or may not be turned on (e.g. during competitive building rating). In Standalone mode the MODE LED lights pink. Activate all outputs through your transmitters which should be constantly active and then keep the Set button pressed for at least 2 seconds. Pressing the button for long will always be confirmed through rapid flashing of the MODE LED twice. The MODE LED lights permanently pink, the Stand alone mode is active and the electronics no longer responds to the signal receiver! Leave the Standalone mode and also press the Set button for 2 seconds . Programming mode The following explains how simply the SkyFire LCU must be programmed. ... -
Page 13: Step 2 - Programming The Light Channels
If LCU and AUX output are supplied with different batteries (E.g.: LCU 1s lipo, 2s lipo AUX), this is detected! During the first run, the battery of the LCU (of the light channels) is programed and in a further run, the AUX battery is programed. If the programming of the battery type is completed, this will be saved immediately. If only the battery type is reprogrammed, you do not have to go through the other programming mode. Turn the SkyFire LCU off and on again. If a programming step, such as the battery type programming should NOT be run / changed, then this programming step can be skipped by waiting 5 seconds without pressing the button. Step 2 ‐ Programming the light channels The first orange Status LED starts blinking now and waits for the programming of the activation ... - Page 14 Very Long Blink 11 (500ms on) Very Long Blink 12 (500ms on) 13 Double Flash 14 A3 Double Flash 15 Double Flash 16 Double‐Blink (150ms on) 17 Double‐Blink (150ms on) 18 ...
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Page 15: Step 3 - Programming The Pause Time
Step 3 ‐ Programming the pause time In this step, all outputs and orange Status LEDs light up as they were programmed in advance. By pressing ("zapping") the set button the pause time between the flash sequences can now be changed in 5 steps, so that the flash sequences can be individually optimized for each model aircraft. ... - Page 16 To enable the monitoring of the reception quality (RQO), the FailSafe mode of the lighting channel of the receiver must be activated! As a signal level for the FailSafe Mode, the “deepest” possible (‐ 100%) shall be programmed in the transceiver. It is important that the FailSafe level is smaller than the smallest point of activation of the light channels, otherwise the normal operation mode could not be distinguished from the Failsafe mode. The MODE LED continuously lights up blue (RQO display mode) and flashes once per second shortly red or green : Red flashing means that the actual signal value of the receiver is not suitable as a fail‐safe signal ...
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Page 17: Reset To Factory Settings
Reset to factory settings The SkyFire LCU can be easily reset to factory settings. Turn on the SkyFire LCU. Keep the button pressed till the welcoming flash light sequence is ended. Since this lasts 2 seconds you have enough time after connecting the battery to press the button and hold. The start of the programming mode is indicated by a 3 second long, very fast flashing of all LEDs. Keep the button permanently pressed also during this sequence until the SkyFire LCU restarts again and the welcoming sequence shows again. You can now release the button. The settings are reset to factory settings. Overview Programming Mode This is an overview about the different steps of programming mode: Start of Programming Mode Display SW‐Version (1sec) 1. short: Chose battery type Programming Battery‐Type 1: LCU ... -
Page 18: Overview Button Functions
Overview Button Functions Operating Mode Programming Mode Short push Battery Test Choose function Pushing 2 seconds Stand‐Alone Mode Save, edit next output Overview MODE‐LED Sequences MODE‐LED Color Meaning: GREEN Operation Mode, state of charge > 40% ORANGE Operation Mode, state of charge < 40% ROT Operation Mode, state of charge critical BLAU Operation Mode, Showing RQO status PINK Stand‐Alone Mode (showroom mode) WEISS Start Programming Mode GREEN 3x blink Confirmation for 2‐second‐long‐push GREEN 1x short flash Standby Mode, no signal > 5min ROT 20x kurz blitzend ... -
Page 19: Warranty And Legal Information
Warranty and legal information Optotronix issues a 24‐month warranty for the SkyFire LCU. There is no right to repair, Optotronix reserves the right to share in case of warranty the device against an equivalent product if a repair is not possible. This warranty expires when the module takes damage resulting from misuse, because the manufacturer has no influence on adherence to the manual, proper installation, use, ... - Page 20 Welcome to your new and multifunctional lighting electronic: 9 light channels AUX Output 3A each Ext Output Optional accessoires Display Scale For displaying the batteries state‐of‐charge and reception quality Status‐LEDs For 9 light channels and AUX output, orange Button „Set“ Button „Power on/off“ MODE‐LED Multi‐Color Status‐LED Signal‐Input 1 ...