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USER MANUAL
For Software Version 1.9.0
NOV 2019 v3
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL For Software Version 1.9.0 NOV 2019 v3...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing Aurora SE Install Aurora SE with a Single NDB Install Aurora SE with Multiple NDBs Install Aurora SE with NDBs and Power Top-Ups Connect and Calibrate Audio Inputs Connect Aurora SE to a Consumer Audio Device Using DMX 512 With Aurora...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    App. Reconfigure the platform to reinvent displays year after year. The Aurora SE Manual is designed for non-technical users installing interactive lighting for the first time, as well as experienced technicians integrating Aurora SE with protocols like DMX 512, KiNET or Art-Net.

  • Page 5: Guide Overview

    • How to upgrade Aurora SE software • Aurora SE Specifications, best practices, and troubleshooting Pro-Tip: Reading the Aurora SE Quick Start Guide is highly recommended before reading this manual. Questions? Additional support for Aurora SE is available at support.limbicmedia.ca or contact support@limbicmedia.ca...

  • Page 6: About Aurora Se

    Controls up to 25,000 LED pixels LED Fixture Types Supported Aurora SE primarily uses NDBs (Network Distribution Boxes) to control LED pixel strands. Installers can take advantage of our extensive catalog of LED fixtures and accessories to scale up installation. Refer to the Aurora Product Guide for a detailed list.

  • Page 7: Aurora Se Connector Interface

    The Power Connector is used to connect Aurora SE to its 19V power supply. 2. USB Connectors Aurora SE has four USB Ports, two on the back and two on the front. The USB ports are used to connect Aurora SE to external sound interfaces, and external lighting interfaces.

  • Page 8: Prepare For An Installation

    2. Plug the 19 VDC power supply into a 120 VAC power source 3. Wait 60s for Aurora SE to power ON 4. Disconnect the 19 VDC power supply from AC power to power Aurora SE OFF NDB Basics NDBs (Network Distribution Boxes) allow Aurora SE to control LED pixels. Most...

  • Page 9: Led Pixel Constraints

    Ethernet Port Power supply terminals LED Ports Reset button Caution: Make sure your power supply output voltage matches the voltage required by your LED pixels. LED Pixel Constraints NDBs can drive a limited number of LED pixels. This limitation depends on a number of factors.

  • Page 10: Power Supply

    We suggest leaving a 25% safety margin, therefore, we would suggest loading your 16A power supply with no more than 400 LED pixels. Refer to the Aurora SE Power Best Practices section of this manual for more information. Reset an NDB NDBs have a reset button which is accessible using a paperclip or other thin cylindrical tool.

  • Page 11: Installing Aurora Se

    INSTALLING AURORA SE Aurora SE can be installed in a variety of configurations depending on the number and arrangement of LED pixels. It is highly recommended to test your Aurora system in an accessible area before performing the final installation.

  • Page 12: Install Aurora Se With Multiple Ndbs

    Method Connect each NDB to an NDB power supply. 2. Connect Aurora SE to an Ethernet Switch using an Ethernet Cable 3. Connect leader cables to each NDB port (optional). 4. Connect LED pixel strands to each leader cable (or to each NDB port if leader cables are not used).

  • Page 13: Install Aurora Se With Ndbs And Power Top-Ups

    • 5 A Power Top-Ups Method Install Aurora SE with NDB(s) using the instructions in the previous sections 2. Power Aurora and all power supplies off. 3. Connect each Power T to a Power Top-Up 4. Connect the Power Ts and Power Top-Up(s) to the end of each LED pixel strand installed in step 1.

  • Page 14: Connect And Calibrate Audio Inputs

    • ⅛” Audio Cable Method Connect the External Line-in Audio Device to one of Aurora SE’s USB Ports. 2. Connect the ⅛” to RCA Adapter to the External Line-in Device’s RCA input ports. 3. Connect your Audio device to the ⅛” to RCA Adapter using an ⅛” Audio Cable.
  • Page 15 Indoor or Outdoor Mic Method Connect the External Mic Audio Device to one of Aurora SE’s USB Ports. For use in tight spaces, make use of the External Mic Audio Device’s included USB extender to place the mic in a more convenient location.

  • Page 16: Using Dmx 512 With Aurora

    USING DMX 512 WITH AURORA Aurora SE is compatible with DMX 512, both to be used as a fixture (DMX IN), and to control other fixtures (DMX OUT). Set Up DMX IN Aurora SE’s DMX IN function allows Aurora to act as a DMX fixture. Aurora SE has 9 DMX IN channels.

  • Page 17: Set Up Dmx Out

    Set Up DMX OUT Aurora SE’s DMX OUT function allows it to control up to one universe of DMX fixtures that have independent dimming channels for each colour Red, Green and Blue (an RGB fixture). That way, it harnesses the power of DMX controllable light fixtures to create more powerful RGB pixels.

  • Page 18: Upgrade Aurora Se Software

    UPGRADE AURORA SE SOFTWARE Update Aurora SE’s software with an Aurora Package to Unlock new patterns, palettes, and other functionality. Check your current software version in the Mobile App’s Device Information page to see if it is up to date.

  • Page 19: Appendices

    LED pixels refer to the RGB LED fixtures used in Aurora installations. Mobile App Connection Modes AP Mode AP Mode establishes a one-to-one Wi-Fi connection between Aurora SE and a mobile device. Station Mode Station Mode establishes a Wi-Fi connection between Aurora SE and an existing external Wi-Fi network that a mobile device is connected to.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Android-specific connection Turn mobile data ON/OFF. Turn issues Bluetooth ON/OFF Live Control Mode/Show Mode Wrong mode Ensure that Aurora SE is not in not working DMX 512 mode (next mode/pat- tern status LED is yellow in DMX 512 Mode). Lighting...

  • Page 21: Aurora Dxm 512 Specification

    AURORA DMX 512 SPECIFICATION DMX 512 Channel Value Function 0-255 Brightness 0-255 Color Palette Select For an up-to-date list of color palette values refer to latest DMX 512 specification 0-255 Pattern Select For an up-to-date list of patterns refer to latest DMX 512 specification 0-255 Transition Duration...

  • Page 22: Extended Modes Of Interaction

    Coin Box Integration Integrate an Aurora SE system with a coin box for charity-based or fundraising installations. Offer donors a reward for their coin donations in the form of a light show.

  • Page 23: Aurora Se Specifications

    AURORA SE SPECIFICATIONS (SE) Control Input USB DMX interface, USB Audio interface Output USB 2.0 Connector 4x, Ethernet connector, USB DMX interface Electrical Input Voltage 19 VDC Max. Input Current 10 A Physical Dimensions 115 x 111 x 51 mm (4.53 x 4.37 x 2.01”)

  • Page 24: Outdoor Enclosure Measurements

    Enclosure Measurements...

  • Page 25: Se Measuremnts

    Aurora SE Measurements...

  • Page 26: Aurora Se Power Best Practices

    AURORA SE POWER BEST PRACTICES Power Requirements • Aurora SE requires a maximum of 1.5 A @ 120 VAC • NDB Power requirements vary for each installation Power and Data considerations for installations • Make sure that your installation’s lights will draw no more than 75% of the NDB Power Supply’s rated output current.
  • Page 27 Lamp type: LED 5050 • Lamp wattage: 1 W • All RGB LED fixtures use LED 5050 as the lamp type. Warning: Please contact Limbic Media to use Aurora SE with fixtures other than those listed in the following table.
  • Page 28 Aurora SE Power Fixture Limits Per Port LEDs IP Rating Current (A) Max Lights/Port* Fixture Type Node Fixture 23 °C (73 °F) Mini Triklits 0.03 Triklit 100s 0.112 360° Triklits 0.03 Bistros and Light Strings 0.03 Flexible Strip 28/m 0.03...

  • Page 29: Electrical Safety

    Power must be disconnected before installing Aurora SE or connecting light strands. WARNING Aurora SE must be installed in accordance with relevant local electrical codes by certified professionals. WARNING Aurora SE requires that ventilation openings are not obstructed or covered.
  • Page 30 Owner/User Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the contractor, installer, purchaser, owner, and user to install, maintain, and operate Aurora SE in compliance with all state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. NOTE Aurora SE is shipped with a US IEC power cable.
  • Page 32 limbicmedia.ca 2-740 Discovery Street Victoria, BC V8T 1H2 778.430.5123 info@limbicmedia.ca...

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