Summary of Contents for FiberLamp FL210
- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL Indoor/Outdoor Models FL210 FL211 FL2100 FL2110 UL/cUL Listed © Copyright 2013...
- Page 2 PRODUCT WARRANTY/LIMITATION OF REMEDITS FiberLamp warrants, to the original Buyer, all of its products to be free from defects in both workmanship and material for a period of one year from the date of shipment. This warranty extends to all products, which have proved defective through normal use, but excludes products that have been damaged, mishandled, disassembled, modified, or misused by Buyer or any other person.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
LightMix Definitions........................... 8 Navigating the LightMix Software ......................8 Light Control.............................. 9 Writing a Custom Static Color to the FiberLamp ..................9 Creating a Playlist ............................. 9 Writing a Playlist to the FiberLamp......................10 Setting the DMX Address ........................10 Setting the DMX Mode.......................... -
Page 4: Product Overview
The FiberLamp line is designed for use with side-emitting and end-emitting fiber optics. Side- emitting fiber optics extracts light along the length of the fiber to provide the look of neon, but do not have any electrically active parts and are flexible. -
Page 5: Hardware Setup
The FL210 and FL211 have the driver electronics built into the illuminator. The unit requires a 12V DC power supply with at least a 3A current capacity. Figure 1: Wiring configuration for FL210 and FL211. (Left to right) DC power supply, illuminator, and fiber. FL210/FL211 CONTROLS Figure 2: (Left to right) DMX RJ45 connector, USB connector, DC power receptacle, and push button. -
Page 6: Fl2100/Fl2110 Configuration
Figure 4: (Left to right) Push button, DC power receptacle, USB connector, and RJ45 connector. FL2110 CONTROLS Figure 5: (Left to right) DC power receptacle, push button, protective cover for the USB connector (must be removed for programming), and RJ45 connector. FiberLamp Hardware Setup Page 5 of 24 Copyright 2013 ©... -
Page 7: Manual Operation
Playlist Numbers 1-4 in the LightMix Software, respectively. (See section 4 for details) Return to Mode The FiberLamp has a Return to Mode feature that allows it to return to the same mode it was on originally in the event of a power failure. FiberLamp... -
Page 8: Software Operation
Macintosh operating systems. To install, insert the CD that accompanies the FiberLamp into the CD drive. Open the CD drive and click on the Setup file. A window with the Setup Wizard will appear with instructions. Follow the instructions until installation is complete. -
Page 9: Getting Started
“Preset Mode” Tab: Located behind the Step Duration tab. This tab is used to read or write • a static color set to a Preset Mode the FiberLamp. It can also be used to restore modes 1-6 back to factory settings. Each Preset corresponds to a pushbutton setting for when the FiberLamp is to be operated while disconnected from a controller. -
Page 10: Light Control
“DMX Mode” Tab: Located behind the DMX Address Tab. This tab is used to set the • FiberLamp into a DMX Master or DMX Slave mode. This tab can also be used to query the FiberLamp for its DMX mode status. -
Page 11: Writing A Playlist To The Fiberlamp
Setting the DMX Mode 1. In the “DMX Mode” tab, select Master if the FiberLamp is to act as a DMX Master, or Slave if the FiberLamp is to act as a DMX Slave. (See section 6 for DMX Master/Slave definitions) 2. -
Page 12: Dmx Operation
T-line splitter (recommended). Figure 14 shows a possible configuration for daisy chaining using Cat-5e cable. Figure 7: Diagram of a FiberLamp linked to a T-line splitter for daisy chaining using Cat-5e cable. XLR CABLE In entertainment lighting, XLR cable has become the standard because of its robust construction. -
Page 13: Dmx Wiring Configurations
XLR ADAPTOR Figure 8: Diagram of a FiberLamp linked to a DiCon XLR adapter for daisy chaining using XLR cable. PINOUTS Table 2: Pinout for RJ45 connector RJ45 Color Function XLR3 XLR5 White/orange Data (+) in Orange Data (-) in... - Page 14 (3,900 feet) will need to use a splitter/amplifier to ensure that each string of thirty FiberLamps receives sufficient signal strength. Figure 11: Daisy chain configuration for larger installations requiring more than thirty-two illuminators or cable length in excess of 1200 meters (3,900 feet). FiberLamp Installation Recommendations Page 13 of 21 Copyright 2013 ©...
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Page 15: Master/Slave Operation
Figure 12: Wiring diagram for placing a resistor across data lines to eliminate signal reflection. Master/Slave Operation The FiberLamp is able to act as a DMX master or slave in a DMX network, depending on its DMX Mode settings. DMX MASTER OPERATION When in DMX master mode, the FiberLamp sends DMX commands to all other fixtures in the same DMX network. -
Page 16: Installation Recommendations
Be sure to ground the A/C wire input securely on the enclosure. In order to wire directly to the FiberLamp, strip the wire connected to the unit and place it inside the junction box so that the strain relief is on the larger outermost wire jacket. -
Page 17: Mounting
Be sure to ground the A/C wire input securely on the enclosure. In order to wire directly to the FiberLamp, strip the wire connected to the unit and place it inside the junction box so that the strain relief is on the larger outermost wire jacket. -
Page 18: Outdoor Installation
Outdoor Installation These recommendations apply to installations where the FiberLamp will be in an outdoor environment. SOLAR LOADING FiberLamps used during the day should be installed at a location where it will be shielded from the sun. The absorption of sunlight will increase operating temperature substantially and shorten the lifetime of the device. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
The fan will only turn on when the unit’s temperature reaches a critical point. To verify that the fan is operating properly, hit the push button to go to the white mode. Allow the FiberLamp to run for several minutes to verify that the Fan does not turn on fan is engaging. -
Page 20: Specifications
FL2110 -20/+45 ° C (-4/113 ° F) -40/+75 ° C (-40/167 ° F) 10-90% IP56 Absolute Maximum Ratings Table 5: Absolute maximum ratings for all FiberLamp models Model Input Voltage Input Current FL2100/ FL2110/ FL210/ FL211 12 V DC (±5%) 3.0 A... -
Page 21: Mechanical Drawings
Mechanical Drawings FL210 FL211 FiberLamp Specifications Page 20 of 21 Copyright 2013 © 5870004A3... - Page 22 FL2100 FL2110 FiberLamp Specifications Page 21 of 21 Copyright 2013 © 5870004A3...