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PRODUCT USER GUIDE Nova Mini Illuminator Rev: C7 PLEASE READ THIS USER GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLING OPERATING OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE ILLUMINATOR UNIT E357731...
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Warning: The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the luminaire at a distance closer than 2.7 metres is not expected. UFO will accept no liability for damage, or associated claims, caused by not following the installation and safety instructions contained within this user guide.
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS The Nova Mini illuminator 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. UFO LIGHTING...
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INSTALLATION CONNECTIONS There are 3 connections required – the fiber port, the mains supply cable and, optionally, the DMX control cable. The fiber port should be connected first. Connect and secure the fiber 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 illuminator, and connect the IEC plug to the PSU.
DMX cables. The Master color sequences are controlled by a RF remote control and again the Slave will mimic the Master illuminator. DMX MODE In this mode the illuminator (set to DMX) can be controlled either by another Nova Mini in Master mode or by a DMX controller. UFO LIGHTING...
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OPERATION NOVA MINI 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 illuminator powered up as described above, remove the rear cover on the remote control...
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Illuminator will “blink” 9 times indicating that the Remote Con- troller is unmatched from the Illuminator. Note: More than one Illuminator controlled by one Remote Controller will eventually run out of sync with each other (color cycle mismatch) UFO LIGHTING...
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OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL MODES AND FUNCTIONS Mode Brightness Speed Comment Touch color ring then Static white Adjustable Non adjustable mode + to enter this mode at any time Color ring control. Touch White and col Adjustable Non adjustable color ring to enter this ors mixed mode at any time All colors fade...
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Note: Where a illuminator 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 PROGRAMMING NOVA MINI USER GUIDE...
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PROGRAMMING NOTE TWINKLE EFFECTS The Nova Mini does not have the option of having a twinkle wheel installed. Selecting any option in the control menu that is for a twinkle feature will have no effect on this illuminator. UFO LIGHTING...
OPERATION STANDALONE OPERATION Prog Function Effect Color 1 White Color 2 Color 3 Green Color 4 Blue Color 5 Yellow Color 6 Cyan Color 7 Magenta Snap color change between Display color for adjustable time (display colors 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 timer) and then snap to next color Snap color change between Display color for adjustable time (display colors 2,3,4,5,6,7...
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05 off / 6255 min to max Not Used — LED and Fan 0250 on / 251255 off Note: the fan is controlled by a temperature circuit on the LED driver PCB – switching the fan on and off to optimise LED Junction temperature. UFO LIGHTING...
MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY GUIDANCE MAINTENANCE To ensure a long working life and the safe, reliable operation of the illuminator, it is very important to maintain it properly and ensure it is installed in an appropriate and safe location. Before performing any maintenance on the illuminator it should be disconnected from the power supply and allowed to cool down.
LCD display PSU faulty Check PSU output / replace PSU on illuminator not il Light source faulty Contact UFO luminated If programme Mode is set to “REMO”, illu Light source no light minator may have been switched off using...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Port connector size 30mm diameter Fiber type Glass / PMMA Material/Finish Aluminium, powdercoated grey (RAL9006) Dimensions (L x W x H) 183mm (7.2”) x 122mm (4.8”) x 100mm (3.9”) Weight 1.1kg Operating Environment Indoor use IP20 Min Ambient Temp. 10°C Max Ambient Temp.
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