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- Page 1 Explore E6/E7 USB DMX Configuration Interface Explore Weld-In USB Configuration Interface P/N: 019909 P/N: 023108 L I G H T. Y E A R S A H E A D . WWW.OCEANLED.COM OceanLED MANUAL / EXPLORE SERIES / EXPLORE CONFIGURATION TOOL / REVISION 2...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
EXPLORE Configuration Tool OPERATION MANUAL Preface READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL Contents Preface ....................................2 Contents .................................... 2 1 Overview ..................................3 1.1 Description ................................3 1.2 Product Identification ............................... 3 2 Software Installation ............................... 4 2.1 System Requirements ............................. 4 2.2 Software Download .............................. -
Page 3: Overview
1.1 Description The Explore Configuration Tool is a USB interface to allow remote configuration of the Explore E6/E7 & E8/E9 lights using a Windows PC. It allows the setting of base DMX address, change of operating modes and readback of stored parameters. -
Page 4: Software Installation
3. Follow the installation process. 4. Once installed, the ‘Explore Config Tool’ application should be available in the Windows ‘Start’ menu under ‘OceanLED Marine Ltd’. 5. Remove the USB memory stick containing the ‘Explore Config Tool’ installation file, as it is no longer needed. -
Page 5: Connecting
Configuration Tool OPERATION MANUAL Connecting Please follow the directions given below to connect the Explore Configuration Tool (ECT) depending on the Explore Tool install type. 3.1 Explore E6 / E7 – Making the Connection The interface tool is connected to the lighting system via the DMX network. To connect, please follow the procedure below. -
Page 6: Explore E8 / E9 - Making The Connection
EXPLORE Configuration Tool OPERATION MANUAL 3.2 Explore E8 / E9 – Making the Connection 1. Ensure that the power to the lights/junction boxes and the DMX controller is off. 2. Depending on the network configuration, and location and/or access to wiring, the connection can be made in a number of ways: •... - Page 7 EXPLORE Configuration Tool OPERATION MANUAL E8 / E9 Explore Config Tool connection directly inside the junction box...
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Page 8: Operation
EXPLORE Configuration Tool OPERATION MANUAL Operation To start the configuration operation, the devices must first be ‘discovered’ by the program. The program will carry out a binary search across the network to detect all the available devices connected. Once completed a list of all the identified devices is displayed. - Page 9 EXPLORE Configuration Tool OPERATION MANUAL 3. After the Com Port has been successfully selected, turn on power to the lights. Click on the ‘Discover Devices’ button as circled above. There will then be a pop-up dialogue displayed asking if you would wish to keep the lights on after discovery: By default, E6/E7 lights illuminate as soon as power is applied, E8 &...
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Page 10: Identifying The Lights
EXPLORE Configuration Tool OPERATION MANUAL 5. The discovery process is now complete. If no lights are discovered: a. Check that the selected Com Port is correct, that the connections to the DMX network are correct, and that the lights have power. b. -
Page 11: Setting Dmx Address
DMX addresses per light), and 254 for Dual colour lights (two DMX addresses per light): Note that if an OceanLED DMX Touch Panel Controller, Wifi DMX Touch Panel Controller, or OceanDMX controller is being used these will only control the lights set to DMX address 1. -
Page 12: Set Factory Default
EXPLORE Configuration Tool OPERATION MANUAL 4.5 Set Factory Default This resets the light unit back to the factory default. It will reset the DMX address back to address 1, and remove any stored data in the Device Label field, unless the option to retain this is taken. It will also set the start colour, and control mode back to the original settings as shipped. -
Page 13: Read Device Info / Configure Device Modes
EXPLORE Configuration Tool OPERATION MANUAL 4.7 Read Device Info / Configure Device Modes This function provides more information about the selected device than that shown in the Device Summary table. It also allows the control mode to be changed, enabling/disabling strobe mode, and setting the default start up colour (for non-DMX systems). - Page 14 EXPLORE Configuration Tool OPERATION MANUAL The information shown is as follows: • UID – the light unique identifier number this information relates to. • Control Modes - The following options are available: SWITCH/DMX (default for E6 & E7) ▪ The light will auto-switch between normal switch control mode and DMX mode (if a DMX signal is detected this will override the switch control mode functionality of the light).
- Page 15 EXPLORE Configuration Tool OPERATION MANUAL • An option will then be displayed if you wish to set this same selected colour to all the lights: • If ‘Yes’ is selected all the lights will be set to the same ‘CUSTOM’ mode and selected colour. The colour selector will then be displayed: •...
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
EXPLORE Configuration Tool OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting 5.1 Com Port Not Found • Ensure that the USB device is plugged in fully, and that the drivers are installed and working correctly. To do this: Open the Device Manager in windows (go to the search bar any type in Device Manager). Click on Universal Serial Bus controllers, and confirm that ‘USB Serial Converter’... -
Page 17: Discovery Issues
EXPLORE Configuration Tool OPERATION MANUAL 5.2 Discovery Issues If some, or all of the lights are not found during the discovery procedure, please check the following: • Check that the lights are powered during the discovery procedure. • Check that the light(s) that can’t be discovered are working correctly. •... -
Page 18: Warranty
EXPLORE Configuration Tool OPERATION MANUAL Warranty For technical assistance: Europe: service@oceanled.com The Americas: warranty@oceanledusa.com Warranty Serial Code(s): 2020 Ocean LED Marine LTD Ocean LED Marine LTD Ocean LED USA LLC All Rights Reserved Unit 1 Jacknell Road 778 South Military Trail... - Page 19 EXPLORE Configuration Tool OPERATION MANUAL...
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