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1. Always put the bottom on the case after connecting the communications cable If you are using the device to connect from an indoor show director PC or MP3 Director to outdoor controllers be aware that the walls the signal must pass through will affect the range If the house is covered in aluminum you may have to place the transmitter in a window NEVER remove the antenna It is sealed to the case with silicone and removing it will break this seal possibly allowing water to enter and destroy the transceiver Page 13 LOR RF V4 V5 Circuit Board ele ead Tet tf ile eb yA E i ate r i dg mM 4 1 Md mangan t A tea 4 Lignht 0 Rama Inc nea ya un i lex TOL Hikikijiii cj i AE im LA BAA BI I A K E sco ha 2 El gt E 20 l Easy Light Linker Open Bottom RF V5 The above pictures show the Easy Light Linkers with the bottom cover removed The RJ45 connectors for power and communication are on the lower left The CPU is above the RJ45 connectors The transceiver Page 14 LOR RF V4 V5 module is the postage stamp sized surface mount board on the upper right The transceiver contains no user serviceable parts Status LEDs There are three labeled LEDs above the RJ45 connectors They are used as follows LED1 This LED pulses approximately once per second when the unit has successful configured itself and is operating It will pulse more slowly if the unit is extremely bus
2. When an ELL is connected to the Hardware Utility LED2 will flash about three times second but dimly This is the heartbeat being sent by the Hardware Utility and transmitted by the ELL If another ELL is plugged into a controller LED1 should be flashing once second and LED2 should mimic the flashing of Page 19 LOR RF V4 V5 LED2 on the ELL connected to the PC If LED2 on the controllers ELL does not mimic LED2 on the PC s RF V4 V5 the two units are not communicating When LED1 and LED2 behave as expected when the ELLs are connected to the PC but LED2 does not flash on the ELL when it is connected to a controller here are some things to consider e There is interference on the frequency they are using Use the Hardware Utility s LOR RF tab select a different freguency and click the Update Configuration button Make sure you change all ELLs to the same freguency Try the extreme ends of Freguency i e 00 or 31 e The devices are too far apart or going through too many walls Although the range is up to 1000 line of sight going through a couple home walls will lower that to about 200 e The devices are in an area of extremely high Radio Frequency Interference RFI This has been known to happen attempting to cross the room in a basement workshop full of electrical electronic equipment Try using the ELLs where you actually intend to deploy them e The dipole antennas broadcast in a plane perpendicular to the ant
3. receivers They automatically switch as necessary by continuously monitoring both the RF Radio Frequency for LOR commands and the RS485 hardwired cable for LOR commands Use a Cat5 cable to connect the Easy Light Linker to either an LOR controller or a PC using an LOR USB485B adapter Please take the time to read through the following dos and don ts 1 The cable between the transceiver and the controller or adapter must be 25 or less The transceiver is powered by the controller s or an LOR USB485B adapter A long cable Causes excessive voltage drop resulting in transceiver failure 2 The antenna should point up be a least a foot away from any vertical surface and about 8 off the ground If possible try to avoid obstructions between transceivers 3 The case is water tight for water falling on top of it antenna pointing up Do not mount the transceiver where water can splash upward or Page 12 LOR RF V4 V5 be forced into the case from below l e avoid mounting it where an irrigation system may force water up into the case Don t use data cables with boots The boot results in too tight a fit against the transceiver case and puts too much stress on the RJ45 jack when the bottom cover is put on After connecting the data cable route the wire though the notch in the bottom panel The notch should be placed on the opposite side of the case from the RJ45 jack to minimize strain on the RJ45 connector
4. to find the ELL at its new speed Page LOR RF V4 V5 Transmit Power You can select the transmitter power output by clicking one of the Power Level buttons After making you selection click the Update Configuration button to change the transceiver s persistent memory Important Notes Transceivers do not automatically detect the network speed If you change the RS485 network speed of a transceiver using the Hardware Utility you must also do this in the Sequence Editor and or Show Player If the PC s or MP3 Director s network speed does not match the transceiver s the transceiver will not recognize and therefore not transmit LOR commands Wireless Network Configurations This section shows a few ways you can use Easy Light Linkers to connect LOR networks The transceivers behave as wire replacements so anything you can do with over a hard wire you can do through the wireless units Page 8 LOR RF V4 V5 Indoor to outdoor link The Easy Light Linkers are used to transfer data from the indoor PC directing the show to the outdoor controllers Aside from the obvious advantage of not requiring a hole in the house for the wire it also completely isolates the PC from the outside world Even if a controller is Knocked over and allowed to fill with water there is no possibility of AC voltage getting into the cable to the PC Page 9 LOR RF V4 V5 Multiple Homes House 1 S p S p p House 2
5. K T LOR LOR LOR p House 3 T LOR LOR LOR p ww ww House 4 K LOR LOR LOR p p p Here we use Easy Light Linkers to provide a coordinated the show for multiple homes House 1 is directing the show for all four houses The effect is dramatic when the homes are adjacent and or across from one another such that the observer is inside the show rather than watching from the outside You can mix cables with Easy Light Linkers as needed Page 10 LOR RF V4 V5 Long Distance Relay Here Easy Light Linkers are used to relay information beyond the range of the first transmitter The Easy Light Linkers on the right are set to one frequency The ones on the left are set to another frequency The PC directing the show transmits the data for the show using the locally connected Easy Light Linker The right Easy Light Linker in the second row of the diagram receives this show data and sends it to the attached controllers and the Easy Light Linker on the left side which re transmits the show data on a different frequency to be received by the Easy Light Linker in the bottom row Page 11 LOR RF V4 V5 Installation Considerations The Easy Light Linker was designed to be a simple replacement for the data cable between LOR controllers and or the controlling PC It requires no change software or hardware in any LOR controller You do not configure Easy Light Linkers as transmitters or
6. Wireless Module Rama Sesama Easy Lighi Linker This dewies complies wah Bwa Sof he POC Rute PEN d juli Io me dee Ba Pam Easy Light Linker RF V4 amp RF V5 Wireless Modules User Manual September 6 2013 V1 06 Copyright O Light O Rama Inc 2006 2013 Table of Contents PECOU CHON AA AA NA AN 4 Wat OX ge si savas ct AA AAA 5 RAY RFV na 5 Transceiver Configuration oooo 6 Persistent MeEMOIY o ooW W W mena 1 Radio Frequency RF channel 7 Network Speed RS485 link speed 7 ANI WA aa aa 8 important NOTES iwa 8 Wireless Network Configurations 8 Indoor to outdoor lINK w mmmmanea 9 Multiple Mon ee 10 Long Distance Relay kasar amdal 11 CIPCUIE BOard ia aa Mg 14 Easy Light Linker Open Bottom RF V4 14 Easy Light Linker Open Bottom RF V5 14 Ne Ma MA 15 FU sl ea 16 PVE STENT AA WA MANA WANA cea WAA 16 Updating the RF V4 V5 Firmware 17 TFOUDICSMOOUNG ii a 19 SPECICATION ui 21 Power Considerations oo 21 Radio Frequency Compliance 22 WA WAA 22 Canada uu an 22 Modifications Warning cccseceseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 22 RF Exposure WAM 23 LOR RF V4 V5 Introduction The Light O Rama LOR Easy Light Linker ELL is a wireless transceiver designed to work with LOR controllers The user can select one of 32 operating freguencie
7. d 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may Cause undesired operation Canada IC 6255A RFO2 This Class A B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada Modifications Warning Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Light O Rama could void the user s authority to operate this device Page 22 LOR RF V4 V5 RF Exposure Warning This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This device s external antenna must be installed in accordance with provided instructions and it must be operated with a minimum 20 cm about 8 inches spacing between antennas and all persons bodies excluding extremities of hands wrists and feet during wireless mode of operation Further this transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Light O Rama Inc Tel 518 539 9000 Fax 518 538 0067 info lightorama com Page 23
8. enna Be sure both the transmitter and receiver are vertical and approximately 8 off the ground When they are too close to the ground the direct and reflected off the ground signal will have approximately the same length causing problems Page 20 LOR RF V4 V5 Specifications Power requirements 9 vdc RF V4 5 vdc RF V5 When receiving 50 ma When transmitting 150 ma Transmit power levels OdBm 1 mw 5dBm 3 2 mw 10 dBm 10 mw 15 dBm 32 mw Frequency range 902 928 MHz ISM Band RF channels RS485 link speeds 19 200 bits second 57 600 bits second 115 200 bits second Power Considerations The RF V4 requires 9vdc accessory power the RF V5 only requires 5vdc Currently only the CB100 and CA100 supply the lower voltage All other controllers supply 9vdc With respect to current requirements any LOR controller can power the RF V4 V5 as a receiver With respect to current requirements any two LOR controllers can power the RF V4 V5 as a transmitter Remember to limit the maximum total length of Cat5 cable between the two nearest controllers and the RF V4 V5 to 25 A single LOR controller released after 2007 can power an RF V4 V5 as a transmitter Page 21 LOR RF V4 V5 Radio Frequency Compliance USA FCC ID TU7 RFO2 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference an
9. er must be the only transceiver unit connected to the PC The transceiver must be connected to the PC with an LOR USB485B adapter unless there is also a LOR controller daisy chained which will supply accessory power Click Get Current Configuration The Hardware Utility will send a request for configuration to the Page 6 LOR RF V4 V5 transceiver and fill in the current configuration buttons The Current Device Parameters window will display this information and more Persistent Memory The transceiver remembers its configuration over power downs by using the microprocessor s EEPROM The transceiver will immediately reboot when you click Update Configuration This reboot causes the transceiver to load the new configuration from the EEPROM Radio Frequency RF channel You can select the frequency by clicking one of the 32 frequency buttons 0 to 31 This is only required if a nearby user has LOR transceivers or some other device operating in the 900 MHz band is interfering with your show After making you selection click the Update Configuration button to change the transceiver s persistent memory Network Speed RS485 link speed You can select the RS485 network speed by clicking one of the 19200 57600 or 115200 buttons After making you selection click the Update Configuration button to change the transceiver s persistent memory Click Get Current Configuration to force the Hardware Utility
10. r will fill from left to right The Status window will change from Loading to Successful when it completes the firmware update 6 The RF V4 will reboot automatically 7 You can use the LOR RF tab to check the firmware version to be sure the RF V4 V5 has been updated Update any others you have using this same procedure Page 18 LOR RF V4 V5 Troubleshooting Use a 10 or less Cat5 cable to attach the ELL toa Light O Rama controller or a USB485B adapter connected to a PC The ELL is powered from the controller or USB485B LED1 should flash approximately once second If this does not happen try another cable and or controller If LED1 does not flash the ELL either does not have power or is broken If LED1 flashes make sure you have the latest Hardware Utility See the section on updating the firmware for instructions on obtaining the latest version Start the Hardware Utility with only a single ELL attached via a USB485B adapter Click the LOR RF tab the Current Device Parameters window will fill in with data The radio buttons will also fill in If this does not happen the PC cannot talk to the ELL Try another USB485B adapter or another Cat5 cable or another ELL to see if anything will affect this problem If the Current Device Parameters window fills in copy the settings for the Freguency and Speed Check that all your ELLs are set to the same Freguency and Speed otherwise they will not be able to communicate
11. rsion next to Light O Rama Hardware you definitely need a new version Go to www lightorama com gt Support gt S3 Download Make sure your license is valid for the version you download Click Download and run this installation program This download will also include the latest Devices file Plug only one RF V4 V5 into the USB485B connected to your PC and nothing else Start the Hardware Utility and click the LOR AF tab The Hardware Utility will fill in the Current Device Parameters window Look for ver n m to determine your current version Go to www lightorama com gt Support gt Firmware Easy Light Linker Click the Firmware button and save the firmware file to C Program Data Light O Rama Firmware The firmware file name contains the version You are up to date if the downloaded firmware file version is less than or equal to the ver n m line from the Current Device Parameters window above To update the firmware in the RF V4 V5 Click the Hardware Utility s LOR Control tab Click the Firmware button on the lower right 1 Under Step 1 Select Unit click the radio button for Wireless Unit Page 17 LOR RF V4 V5 2 Under Step 2 Select firmware file Use the Open button and select the Transceiver firmware file you downloaded 3 Under Step 3 Press Download Button press the button 4 The Download button will change to a Cancel button Don t click it 5 The Update Progress ba
12. s in the 902 to 928 MHz band Ihe user can select one of the following network speeds 19 2Kbps 57 6Kbps or 115 2Kbps The device is powered by the LOR controller to which it is connected or if connected to a PC without an LOR lighting controller by an LOR USB485B adapter The USB485B USB to RS485 adapter has a power supply in it for the transceiver The device automatically operates as a receiver or a transmitter as needed Right out of the box it is configured to operate at 57 6K on frequency 16 If there is no frequency conflict with other devices LOR or other manufacturers no additional configuration is necessary to use the transceivers The frequency range used by Easy Light Linkers is reserved by the FCC for ISM Instrument Scientific amp Medical devices There are 900MHz phones which may share this air space You may have to try other frequencies if you encounter problems The device can be used to connect the indoor PC show director to outdoor controllers The line of sight range is about 1000 feet Range will be affected by the walls the signal must pass through see Installation Considerations Page 4 LOR RF V4 V5 Whats in the Box Your Easy Light Linker wireless module includes the transceiver bottom cover bottom cover screws and users manual This manual is also available at www lightorama com gt Support gt RF V4 Users Manual RF V4 vs RF V5 The RF V4 is the original version of the version of
13. the ELL The RF V5 is an updated version with a faster microprocessor and better RF engine resulting in longer range The RF V4 and RF V5 are fully compatible at all supported network speeds If you are mixing V4s and V5s it is usually best to use the V5s as transmitters because of the better RF engine The RF V5 will run on a much lower accessory power voltage This means that it can be powered by the CCB100 or CA100 controllers which have a ovdc accessory voltage Most LOR controllers supply 9vdc which is required by the RF V4 Page 5 LOR RF V4 V5 Transceiver Configuration The LOR Hardware Utility is used to change the default configuration of the Easy Light Linker transceiver Run the utility and click on the LOR RF tab If your copy of the Hardware Utility does not have the LOR RF tab go to www lightorama com gt Support gt S3 download to get the latest version t Light O Rama Hardware v3 7 1 Advanced LOR Control LOR MP3 LOR RF Digital IO Boards X10 CM11A Console Help Ew LOR RF Options Frequency Speed Power Level C OdBm 1 mw ka C 5dBm 3 2 mw C 115200 C 10dBm 10 mw 15dBm 32 mw Current Device Parameters mfr Light O Rama Inc dev RF V4 sn 8clfaze3 ver 2 10 spd 57 600 chn 16 os 255 pwr 15 dBm 32 a crc 0 cmd Ine O xe 0 rpo 0 tfs 0 rso 0 Stream Data m Send The quick brown fox jumps over a lazy dog Bytes Set Defaults Update Configuration The transceiv
14. y LED2 This LED indicates transmission activity If the device is functioning as a transmitter it is ON when the radio transmitter is active If the device is functioning as a receiver it is ON when data is being transmitted on the RS485 network line LED3 This LED indicates an error usually an overrun Overruns occurs when the show is too complex for the transceiver Meaning that the unit is unable to keep up with the data required to run the show This LED shouldn t light Page 15 LOR RF V4 V5 Pin Headers No connections should be made to the two pin headers on the circuit board One of these headers is used to program the transceiver at the factory The other is reserved for possible future versions of the software to provide a limited number of input output ports Internals The RF V4 is based on a 10 MIP CPU directing a Radiotronix transceiver The RF V5 is based on a 16 MIP CPU directing a LINX transceiver There is a SAW filter between the antenna and the transceiver to provide for rejection of adjacent frequency signals during reception The antenna used is a dipole to concentrate transmit energy and increase receiver sensitivity Every effort has been made to achieve maximum range given the available power Page 16 LOR RF V4 V5 Updating the RF V4 V5 Firmware Make sure you have Hardware Utility version 1 5 10 or later The version appears at the top of the window in the blue title bar If there is no ve

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