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PRODUCT USER GUIDE Nova Light Source Rev: C3 PLEASE READ THIS USER GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLING OPERATING OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE LIGHT SOURCE UNIT E357731...
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this UFO light source/luminaire. To ensure that the light source is set up optimally and gives a long service life, please read this user guide before installing, operating or performing any maintenance on the unit.
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POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS The Nova light source is powered from a 24V DC desk top power supply unit. This PSU is an IEC input device catering for UK, European and USA mains supplies using the relevant power cord.
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INSTALLATION CONNECTIONS There are 3 connections required – the fibre port, the mains supply cable and, optionally, the DMX control cable. The fibre port should be connected first. Connect and secure the fibre optic connector into the 30mm diameter collar and secure using the M5 locking screw. Connect the PSU to the DC input jack socket on the light source, and connect the IEC plug to the PSU.
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DMX cables. The Master colour sequences are controlled by a RF remote control and again the Slave will mimic the Master light source. DMX MODE In this mode the light source (set to DMX) can be controlled either by another Nova in Master mode or by a DMX controller. UFO LIGHTING...
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OPERATION NOVA REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Description Details Comments Power 2 x AAA batteries Measured in free space, may be attenuated by Range 30 metres obstructions or other RF devices Frequency 2.4GHz Approved for use in UK, USA and Europe BATTERIES With the light source powered up as described above, remove the rear cover on the remote control...
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Light Source will “blink” 9 times indicating that the Remote Controller is unmatched from the Light Source. Note: More than one Light Source controlled by one Remote Controller will eventually run out of sync with each other (colour cycle mismatch) UFO LIGHTING...
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OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL MODES AND FUNCTIONS Mode Brightness Speed Comment Touch colour ring then Static white Adjustable Non adjustable mode + to enter this mode at any time Colour ring control. Touch White and Adjustable Non adjustable colour ring to enter this colours mixed mode at any time All colours fade...
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Note: Where a light source has more than one remote control, reduction in operating range may be experienced when both (or multiple) remote controls are used simultaneously. Description Date Max Range Controller 1 Controller 2 Controller 3 Dead Areas UFO LIGHTING...
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OPERATION STANDALONE OPERATION Prog Function Effect Colour 1 White Colour 2 Colour 3 Green Colour 4 Blue Colour 5 Yellow Colour 6 Cyan Colour 7 Magenta Snap colour change between Display colour for adjustable time (display colours 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 timer) and then snap to next colour Snap colour change between Display colour for adjustable time (display colours 2,3,4,5,6,7...
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LED Junction temperature. MAINTENANCE Date Maintenance Undertaken Note: A record of all maintenance MUST be kept in the table above, indicating what maintenance was undertaken and when. This MUST be dated for warranty purposes. UFO LIGHTING...
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LCD display PSU faulty Check PSU output / replace PSU on light source not Light source faulty Contact UFO illuminated If programme Mode is set to “REMO”, light Light source no light source may have been switched off using RF...
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Mains Voltage VA rating 50VA External PSU Type Meanwell, 24V, 2.5A, 60W Motor Type Rotalink 25C13/YS0LPSL3E 12V 60:1 Fan Type Sunon, 80mm, 22dBA RF Remote Frequency 2.4GHz RF Remote Range 30m, depending on environment RF Remote Power 2 x AAA batteries (supplied) UFO LIGHTING...
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INSTALL United Kingdom • United States • Germany • Europe • Universal Fibre Optics Ltd Universal Fiber Optics USA LLC UFO Licht GmbH Home Place Coldstream 1749 Northgate Blvd Friendsfactory AG Gutenbergstraße 1 TD12 4DT Sarasota FL34234 85737 Munchen Deutschland...
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