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- Page 1 FIRELINX MANUAL Generation 3 (833) FIRELNX (833) 347-3569...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 Table of Contents 64-Channel Command Module (CM64) Section 1: Panel Diagram Power Button ARM Key Command Module Illustration Fire Button Battery Charging Indicator + Battery Power Indicator Navigation Buttons Control Buttons Timing Controls Open Pyro Network (OPN) Button 10-Key Number Pad (Numpad) Channel Selection Buttons Mini USB Input... - Page 3 10/01/2021 Rev. 02 3. Join 4. File 5. SMPTE 6. Edit 7. Update 8. Reset 9. Stealth Mode 10. Clear Guns Section 5: Continuity Testing Section 6: Wireless Wizard (WW) Button Section 7: Module Status Link Quality (LQ) Section 8: Operator Presence Device (OPD) – Optional Equipment Section 9: Open Pyro Network (OPN) –...
- Page 4 10/01/2021 Rev. 02 Section 4: Menu & Buttons 1. Name 2. RF (Radio Frequency) Channel 3. Join 4. OPN 5. Repeater 6. Continuity General Troubleshooting and Maintenance How to Replace Spring Terminals How to Clean Modules Battery Specifications Replace/Add additional battery Installing/Replacing Components Module Graphics Installing an OPN Expansion Card...
- Page 5 • May explode if damaged or disposed in fire Please make sure to read this manual carefully, and thoroughly before using Firelinx to ensure its safe and proper use. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if...
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Page 6: 64-Channel Command Module (Cm64)
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 64-Channel Command Module (CM64) Section 1: Panel Diagram Reference Figure 1 for the following page. Power Button Press and hold the power button for approximately 3 to 5 seconds to power on the Command Module (CM). If the CM does not power on, plug the charging cord into the power input and wait one minute before trying again. -
Page 7: Command Module Illustration
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Page 8: Fire Button
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 Reference Figure 1 for the following page. Fire Button When in manual show mode, the fire button will fire the next channel on the selected module. When in SMPTE mode or Internal clock, the FIRE button will begin firing the uploaded script. Battery Charging Indicator + Battery Power Indicator Charge LEDs indicate the power status of the CM. -
Page 9: Channel Selection Buttons
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 Channel Selection Buttons (figure 1) When firing a manual show, these buttons are used to select which firing pin will fire next. These buttons only select the channel, they do not fire the channel. The fire button must be pushed to fire the selected channel. -
Page 10: Power Input
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 Figure 3 Power Input The power port is used to charge the CM. (figure 3) SMPTE Input The SMPTE port is used to run SMPTE timecode to the CM via an RCA cable. SMPTE is then automatically distributed to the FMs on the network. (figure 3) Operator Presence Device (OPD) Input The Operator Presence Device (OPD) port is used to connect the OPD cable to the CM. -
Page 11: Section 2: Basic Setup
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 The circled number icons on the MENU screen shown in (figure 4) each represent a button on the Numpad. Pressing any number on the Numpad will bring up a small entry box (figure 5). Fill in the number of the desired selection and press ENTER. -
Page 12: Load Show File
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 4. Load show file - In some cases, certain USB drives are not recognized by the Firelinx Command Module. If you place the USB drive into the Command Module and cannot load files from it, we suggest trying a lower storage device such as 1 or 2GB drivers. -
Page 13: Perform Continuity Test
If the FM’s LEDs turn yellow, contact Firelinx support at www.firelinx.com. If you press the up arrow once, it will bring you to the page that shows the icon descriptions for the CT check results. -
Page 14: Arm System
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 6. Arm system – – You cannot Arm while in Continuity Test and you cannot NOTICE run CT while Armed. To arm the system, turn the ARM key clockwise to the ARM position, then press the ARM/SAFE button. FMs will blink yellow and red for three seconds as the capacitor bank charges. -
Page 15: Smpte
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 • SMPTE – Before firing a SMPTE show, test the SMPTE timecode in the MENU > SMPTE page. Use a four-channel portable recorder like a Roland R-4 loaded with a SMPTE file. Once testing is complete, navigate to the SMPTE FIRING page using the arrow keys. -
Page 16: Section 3: Home Page
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 Section 3: Home Page Reference Figure 14 for Section 3. Figure 14 1. File Icon – The file icon and file name, shown above in Figure 11, are displayed once a show file has been successfully uploaded to the CM. If there is no file icon and no file name, and only the word MANUAL, then no show file has been uploaded. -
Page 17: Section 4: Menu
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 Section 4: Menu Navigate to different functions/pages by entering a circled number icon (as shown in Figure 15) on the Numpad. Figure 15 1. Caliber - Calibers are used to disable one or more specific sets of shots. When creating a show file, a caliber is assigned to the shot;... -
Page 18: Join
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 Figure 17 3. Join - The join process is used to protect your system from outside interference by encrypting all communications. Every FM must be joined with a single CM. Once an FM is joined, any other CM in the surrounding area cannot connect to that particular Figure 18 To begin the join process, go to the JOIN MODE menu screen the CM. -
Page 19: File
CM and for the CM and FM to display the disconnection. 4. File - Firelinx can accept Finale Generic .csv files, Firelinx LT .csv files, or Firelinx generic show file formats. (To view a sample of what the Firelinx generic show file looks like, see “Simple File Format”... -
Page 20: Edit
USB storage device. Insert the USB storage device containing the updated files into the CM. Only one update should be on the USB device at a time. The MENU screen will display whether the update is a CM or FM update as well as the update’s version number. -
Page 21: Clear Guns
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 the modules are visible to the audience. To reach the stealth mode setting press MENU, then press the down arrow/NO key. (figure 22) Figure 22 Modules should stay illuminated during system setup, wiring, and continuity testing. Once system is armed, modules will remain illuminated until stealth mode is enabled. -
Page 22: Section 5: Continuity Testing
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 Section 5: Continuity Testing Figure 25 You cannot ARM while in Continuity Test (CT) Mode and you cannot run CT CAUTION - while Armed. They are mutually exclusive for safety reasons. Please be advised that the FM screen will display the results from the last continuity check when CT Mode is NOT active on the CM. -
Page 23: Section 6: Wireless Wizard (Ww) Button
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 Section 6: Wireless Wizard (WW) Figure 26 The Wireless Wizard (WW) is used to scan the surrounding area and automatically determine the best RF channel. While a certain RF channel may be best at the beginning of the day, the RF environment may change over the course of several hours. -
Page 24: Link Quality (Lq)
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 menu displays the number of modules currently connected. Use the navigation buttons and Numpad to view and select individual modules. The second page of the MODULE STATUS menu (see Figure 27) shows (1) the module ID number, (2) if the module is getting and responding to heartbeats, (3), if the CM is synchronized with the module (4) if the module is armed (5) if the module is currently firing or has fired (6) if the module is connected (7), the module’s battery level (8), the module’s current Link Quality (LQ), and (9) the choreography show file. -
Page 25: 24-Channel Firing Module (Fm24)
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 24-Channel Firing Module (FM24) Section 1: Panel Diagram Reference Figure 29 for the following page. Power Button Press and hold the power button for approximately 3 to 5 seconds to power on the Firing Module (FM). If the FM does not power on, plug the charging cord into the barrel jack power input and wait one minute before trying again. -
Page 26: Firing Module Illustration
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Page 27: Firing Pins
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 You cannot ARM while in Continuity Test (CT) Mode and you cannot run CT CAUTION – while Armed. They are mutually exclusive for safety reasons. Please be advised that the FM screen will display the results from the last continuity check when CT Mode is NOT active on the CM. -
Page 28: 2Wire Input/Output
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 Figure 31 2Wire Input/Output (Figure 31) The three 2Wire ports are used for 2Wire communications between the CM and all FMs. The color of each terminal is not important. The polarity of the two wires (when plugged into the next unit) is not important. -
Page 29: Wire Fm(S)
If the FM’s LEDs turn yellow, contact Firelinx support at www.firelinx.com. If you press the up arrow (2) two times, it will bring you to the page that shows the icon... -
Page 30: Arm System
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 descriptions for the CT check results. When you are done with the continuity check make sure to press OK on the CM to turn the test off. The FM will display the following symbols to indicate the status of each channel: Symbol Meaning There is a loaded shot currently in the choreography. -
Page 31: File Icon
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 2. File Icon – The file icon indicates if a show file is downloaded on the FM. An “X” over the file icon indicates there is no file downloaded. If no file is downloaded, the name ID will read MANUAL. 3. -
Page 32: Join
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 to select the channel, then press ENTER. Doing so will only change the RF channel of that FM. (figure 35) Figure 36 3. Join - is used for joining the FM to the CM. When the CM’s ID number is displayed on the FM (see Figure 36) press YES to join. -
Page 33: Continuity
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 6. Continuity - – You cannot ARM while in Continuity Test (CT) Mode and CAUTION you cannot run CT while Armed. They are mutually exclusive for safety reasons. Please be advised that the FM screen will display the results from the last continuity check when CT Mode is NOT active on the CM. -
Page 34: General Troubleshooting And Maintenance
OPEN, then there is a problem with the wiring terminal block. Remove the two screws on either side of the wiring terminal block and pull the block and gasket upwards. (See figure 38) Replace with a Firelinx-approved Spring Terminals (go to www.firelinx.com to purchase replacements/spares). -
Page 35: Battery Specifications
60 degrees Celsius or 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The Lithium-Polymer internal batteries (7.4V 5200mAH) should be replaced every five years with a Firelinx-approved battery (go to www.firelinx.comto purchase). With normal use, batteries should last 8-12 hours. For best battery performance, store at 40% to 50% battery capacity. - Page 36 10/01/2021 Rev. 02 Figure 39 2. Remove the (6) outer enclosure screws (see figure 40) 3. Carefully remove the top of the enclosure by slowly opening it to the left side (as you would open a book). 4. Remove the (11) screws holding the FM PC Board. (See figure 41) 5.
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Page 37: Module Graphics
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Page 38: Installing An Opn Expansion Card
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 Installing an OPN Expansion Card Follow steps 1-6 listed above, assemble (4) 9594A5090 M3 X11 female standoffs to the back of the FM PC board using (4) 95000A113 M3x4 screws and (4) 90295A332 M3 nylon washers. see yellow circles in figure 43 for location. Tighten until snug. Line up the three connectors on the OPN card shown below with the three connectors on the bottom of the FM PC board. -
Page 39: Simple File Format
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 Simple File Format SHOT TIME MODULE CALIBER DESCRIPTION 2” Shot 2” 2” 2” 4” Duel Fire Start 4” 4” 4” 4” 4” 6” Ripple Fire Start 6” 17.1 6” 17.2 6” 17.3 6”... -
Page 40: Glossary
10/01/2021 Rev. 02 Glossary • Caliber – The diameter of a shell of fireworks. Used in a Firelinx system to disable certain- sized shells from the CM. • Choreography – Data included in a show file of what time which show cues will fire. This data must be created on a computer and uploaded to the CM via a USB storage device.
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