Pangolin FB4 SE Manual
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FB4 SE Manual
In this manual, menu option of the FB4 are enclosed in square brackets ([ ]) (e.g. Set [Operation Mode]
to [BEYOND/QS], Change [Artnet Settings] » [Timeout] to 3.0).
Features
100Mbit Ethernet Port
SDXC card reader which supports up to 1TB SDXC card
12-bit color lines (up to 6 colors)
12-bit X and Y axes control for up to 80K scan speeds
Direct connection for shutters
Rotary encoder for 1 hand operation
Full Color OLED Display
Stand Alone operation
Controllable through DMX and Artnet
Options
ILDA daughterboard for ILDA in and through.
DMX daughterboard for XLR in and through.
EtherCON daughterboard for network connection.
FB4 Operation Mode
The FB4 has various operation modes. These operation modes determine which functions the FB4 will
perform. Operation modes are explained below, however it's important to know when the FB4 stores
settings and what will happen after a power failure or power cycle.
When starting up the FB4 the first time, the default [Operation Mode] is [BEYOND/QS]. Once you
change the [Operation Mode] of the FB4, the FB4 will store this change after two seconds of inactivity.
The new settings will directly become the new default and will stay active, even after a power cycle.
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  • Page 1 [Operation Mode] of the FB4, the FB4 will store this change after two seconds of inactivity. The new settings will directly become the new default and will stay active, even after a power cycle. Complete Help Docs - https://wiki.pangolin.com/...
  • Page 2 BEYOND/QS In operation mode [BEYOND/QS], Pangolin’s QuickShow and BEYOND software platforms are able to connect to the FB4 and control these directly through an ethernet network. For more information how to setup the FB4 through QuickShow or BEYOND.
  • Page 3 XLR-5 connectors for DMX in and through. The XLR 5 ports are meant to control the laser as “DMX fixture”. Laser frames can be stored on the SD card and playback can be controlled by DMX. Laser frames can be uploaded by Pangolin’s QuickShow or BEYOND its FB4 Export wizard through an ethernet connection.
  • Page 4 Last update: 2020/06/11 19:20 hardware:fb4:manual https://wiki.pangolin.com/doku.php?id=hardware:fb4:manual The FB4 can be controlled by two separate fixture profiles. A 16-channel and a 39-channel fixture profile. As soon as the laser is being controlled through DMX, Content that is stored on the SD card of the FB4 can be played, limited by the functionality of the fixture profiles.
  • Page 5: Slave Mode

    “CR1220”. The battery can be installed by pointing the negative side of the battery towards the circuit board. Slave Mode [Autoplay] allows for scheduling shows across multiple projectors. When setting up a show which uses Complete Help Docs - https://wiki.pangolin.com/...
  • Page 6: Ilda Mode

    Last update: 2020/06/11 19:20 hardware:fb4:manual https://wiki.pangolin.com/doku.php?id=hardware:fb4:manual multi FB4’s, one laser will need to act as master. This laser will need to be set in operational mode [Autoplay]. Other FB4’s that need to perform in the same show, must be placed in operation mode [Slave mode] so that they will follow the master FB4.
  • Page 7: Test Mode

    The [test mode] has been created to give you the ability to open up a test frame without the need to connect other equipment. Test frames will need to be prepared and uploaded through Pangolin’s QuickShow or BEYOND its FB4 Export Utility. During preparation of the test frames an ethernet cable is required.
  • Page 8: Artnet Settings

    Last update: 2020/06/11 19:20 hardware:fb4:manual https://wiki.pangolin.com/doku.php?id=hardware:fb4:manual [Brightness] Determines the maximum output brightness of the laser. [Master size] Determines the overall size of the projection area. [X Scale] Determines the horizontal size of the projection image. [Y Scale] Determines the vertical size of the projection image.
  • Page 9: Timecode Setup

    FB4. Settings are saved on the SD card. [X Scale] Adjusts the horizontal size of the output area from 100% to -100% [Y Scale] Adjusts the vertical size of the output area from 100% to -100% Complete Help Docs - https://wiki.pangolin.com/...
  • Page 10: Color Settings

    Last update: 2020/06/11 19:20 hardware:fb4:manual https://wiki.pangolin.com/doku.php?id=hardware:fb4:manual [X Position] Adjusts the horizontal position of the output once the scale is below 100% [Y position] Adjusts the vertical position of the output once the scale is below 100% [Z Rotation] Adjusts the Rotation of the output area from 0 to 360 degrees seen from the center...
  • Page 11 The Exit menu allows you to close the menu, turning the display off again. This is also the moment that all settings and values are saved on the SD card. Especially handy when replacing an SD card. FB4 status indicator leds Complete Help Docs - https://wiki.pangolin.com/...
  • Page 12 Last update: 2020/06/11 19:20 hardware:fb4:manual https://wiki.pangolin.com/doku.php?id=hardware:fb4:manual Power & SD card status (Green) Off - Device is not powered Steady pulse - No SD Card Solid on - SD Card Present Network status (Yellow) Off - Network is not detected Double pulse every second - Obtaining IP Address...
  • Page 13 DMX signal. Note, if no additional DMX output is required, use mode “BEYOND FB4 stream” mode to enable DMX output through the serial port on the FB4 as shown in the image below. Complete Help Docs - https://wiki.pangolin.com/...
  • Page 14 Last update: 2020/06/11 19:20 hardware:fb4:manual https://wiki.pangolin.com/doku.php?id=hardware:fb4:manual How-to Enabling Onboard DMX out Click the “Enable routing…” checkbox to enable output of DMX through the FB4. https://wiki.pangolin.com/ Printed on 2021/05/05 22:11...
  • Page 15: Hardware Connections

    The power requirement is a single +5 to +30 volts DC, at 2 watt. This may be sourced from the same power supply that feeds the scanners or laser diode drivers. Axis (X and Y scanner) Outputs Complete Help Docs - https://wiki.pangolin.com/...
  • Page 16 Last update: 2020/06/11 19:20 hardware:fb4:manual https://wiki.pangolin.com/doku.php?id=hardware:fb4:manual Pin Signal name Voltage level Y Positive + -5V to +5V Y Negative - -5V to +5V X Negative - -5V to +5V X Positive + -5V to +5V X-Y Scanner Position (feedback input) The FB4 can optionally monitor the X-Y scanner's position signals and provide additional safety-related functions.
  • Page 17 Pin Signal name Ground PWM Voltage Output As a shutter actuator, we recommend ScannerMAX. (Visit ScannerMAX for more information) Ethercon input FB4 allows you to connect an optional Ether-con connection port. Complete Help Docs - https://wiki.pangolin.com/...
  • Page 18 Last update: 2020/06/11 19:20 hardware:fb4:manual https://wiki.pangolin.com/doku.php?id=hardware:fb4:manual Note that you can only use one ethernet port at the same time. I the Ethercon port is connected; the onboard port cannot be used. If the Onboard ethernet port is in use, the Ether-con cannot be used.
  • Page 19 The FB4 allows you to utilize the FB4’s onboard Serial port as DMX output for, for example gratings. This connection is not meant to control external DMX fixtures as this is not a standard DMX signal. Please contact us for more information. Complete Help Docs - https://wiki.pangolin.com/...
  • Page 20 Last update: 2020/06/11 19:20 hardware:fb4:manual https://wiki.pangolin.com/doku.php?id=hardware:fb4:manual Pin Signal name Voltage Level Ground Serial Port TX 3.3V TTL Serial Port RX 3.3V TTL FB4 ILDA Daughterboard FB4 may be connected to an optional daughterboard which provides ILDA-Input and ILDA-Through capability. When this daughterboard is used, FB4 can direct the ILDA Input through FB4 circuitry for signal modification, before forwarding those signals to the Axis and Color outputs on the FB4.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Full content pack 800Mb Simples content pack 68Mb Ultra Simples pack Changing this value also changes [master size] in menu [master settings] From: https://wiki.pangolin.com/ - Complete Help Docs Permanent link: https://wiki.pangolin.com/doku.php?id=hardware:fb4:manual Last update: 2020/06/11 19:20 Complete Help Docs - https://wiki.pangolin.com/...

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