Firefly 2.0 User Manual

Firefly 2.0 User Manual

Wireless firing module

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FIREFLY 2.0
Wireless Firing Module
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User Manual

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  • Page 1 FIREFLY 2.0 Wireless Firing Module - patented - User Manual...
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    FireFly Plus Manual 10/2019 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read first! Whenever used, the following items identify safety and property damage messages and designate a level of hazard seriousness SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL – Alerts potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
  • Page 3: Battery Handling And Usage

    In cold weather (e.g. below 0°C/32°F), insert a wooden board under the de- vice to isolate it from the cold. Failure to do so may cause low power output. • Do NOT touch the FireFly Clip heating coil after ignition, as the high tempera-ture will cause injury. •...
  • Page 4 FireFly Plus Manual 10/2019 • Remove spent or discharged batteries from the Battery Compartment. • Remove batteries when not using the device for an extended period. • Dispose or recycle spent/discharged batteries in compliance with all applicable laws. For detailed information, contact your local solid waste authority.
  • Page 5: Box Contents

    FireFly Plus Manual 10/2019 INTRODUCTION The FireFly Plus wireless firing module has an action scope of up to 100 meters with ® Wi-Fi . FireFly Plus is compatible with all Wi-Fi devices supporting the App Store or ® Play Store, e. g. Apple...
  • Page 6: Controls And Features

    FireFly Plus Manual 10/2019 Controls and Features 1. Casing 2. Connectivity status indicators for the cues 3. Wi-Fi antenna port 4. Power button with red LED indicator 5. Reset button 6. Wi-Fi/Mesh-/Update switch 7. Input ports for connection cables...
  • Page 7: Battery Installation

    NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn the module off when not in use and remove batteries. • Alternatively, you may consider purchasing the FireFly Power Plate which is a rechargeable lithium ion pack specifically designed for the firing device. Powering On/Off •...
  • Page 8 Please also check your spam folder. Click the link in the e- mail to complete the activation process. 8. Push the “Wi-Fi / Bluetooth” button and then “Wi-Fi” to enter the FireFly menu. 9. To connect additional modules, set the Mesh switch to blue.
  • Page 9 12. For firmware updates set the update switch to red-blue. Change Device Name and Color In the show menu of the FireFly app, you have an option to rename your module and customize its color individually via Settings. This is useful especially when sev-eral modules are used simultaneously, since it simplifies the differentiation of the modules and therefore planning shows with several devices significantly.
  • Page 10 • If for any reason the connection cable is not properly connected to the module or the FireFly Clip heating coil is burned out or broken, the connectivity status indicators will not illuminate. In the case of non-continuity, replace connection cables.
  • Page 11 FireFly Plus Manual 10/2019 4. Carefully place the ignition fuse so that the tip of the fuse is positioned at the center of the FireFly Clip heating coil. 5. Close and lock the FireFly Clip accordingly. 6. Ready for firing. WARNING If you wish to utilize the electrical firing ports please do so at your own risk.
  • Page 12 FireFly Plus Manual 10/2019 Layout of the FireFly Clips 1. Heating coil 2. Port for safety fuse (green) 3. Lock 4. Electrical firing ports (for pyrotechnicians) ATTENTION After each ignition, carbon residue may build up on the heating coil af- fecting the next ignition.
  • Page 13: Using The Module

    FireFly Plus Manual 10/2019 Using the Module In the show menu, there are three main features: • Manual Firing • Create Show • Import/Export Show Manual Firing This feature enables you to manually set off fireworks. 1. Tap “Manual firing” to enter.
  • Page 14 “+” top right in the screen. NOTE: The FireFly App exclusively supports mp3 files. Currently it is NOT possible to use DRM protected ("Digital Rights Management", e.g.
  • Page 15 FireFly Plus Manual 10/2019 6. If needed, press and hold the flag to move it to the designated time of firing. 7. For removing a certain cue from the show, swipe the corresponding flag to the top. For removing the latest cue, press “Cue – ”. For removing all cues and starting over, press “123”...
  • Page 16: Countdown Timer

    FireFly Plus Manual 10/2019 Fire now It is the actual firing feature to allow the module to set off the fireworks automat- ically. Please make sure you are of a safety distance away from the fireworks be- fore you press the “Fire now” button. Swipe the green button to the right. It will then shine red and with another tap triggers the ignition.
  • Page 17: Emergency Stop

    FireFly Plus Manual 10/2019 Emergency Stop For any emergency requiring an instant stop of the ignition process, press “Emer- gency stop”. Make sure the show has been stopped successfully before switching off the module. NOTE Emergency Stop only stops the automatic ignition process of the module.
  • Page 18 FireFly Plus Manual 10/2019 Import/Export Show Press “Import show”. The camera of your portable device is activated automatically for adding the desired show by scanning the corresponding QR code. NOTE: Before importing, make sure you already have the related audio file on your portable device’s local storage.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    FireFly Plus Manual 10/2019 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Reason Solution Slow The module is placed too far Shorten the distance between response from the portable device. The the portable device and the effective distance is approx. 100 module. meters on Wi-Fi. Low battery power could seri- Replace batteries.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Android™ is a trademark of Google LLC. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. ® Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. For further information, questions or customer service regarding FireFly Plus wireless firing module, please refer to: Kevin@ti-techs.com...
  • Page 21 FireFly Plus Manual 10/2019 NOTES This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with these instructions, may cause harmful interfer-ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause...

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