user manual lightningFX with trigger module - movie
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1. OFF set up 2 choose menu item basic settings gt factory reset 3 confirm with yes edition 2007 V2 4e http www movie inter com table of content user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub page 15 of 20 Q Upgrading the software of the LFXHub The functionality of the LFXHub is based upon software Additional software can be installed to the LFXHub to extend the functionality with new features e g DMX or lightningFX Shipping the unit is not required The required software will be send via e mail or will be shipped on a CD LF XHubs delivered after May 2006 are already equipped with the DMX software The lightningFX feature is an upgrade and can be purchased at movie intercom system requirements data cable for the LFXHub optional available gt PC with Windows 95 98 2000 XP and serial interface COM port installation procedure 1 remove all external components from the LFXHub and disconnect loads from POWER OUT 2 Plug in the data cable in socket DMX IN OUT and connect the SUB D plug of the data cable to a COM port of the PC 3 Connect the LFXHub with the power plug to a stable 220 240 V 50 Hz power network i 4 turn the rotary switch EFFECT to position radio 5 launch your PC and double click the installer received from movie intercom and follow the instructions Please be aware The power of your PC and the power of the LFXHub must not be interrupted during the i2. 11 specifications 12 address support 13 index page 3 of 20 page 15 16 17 18 19 edition 2007 V2 4e http www movie inter com table of content user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub page 4 of 20 1 Safety instructions PLEASE READ ME FIRST Please read this user manual before the first operation This user manual is alSo available as a downloadable PDF document from the homepage of movie intercom gt http www movie inter com en support downloads index html Before you use the trigger module please be sure people are in formed that a flash will occur Do not use this application if people with epeleptic desease might be exposed to a lighting effect Prevent a shock of persons who might look into the dimmer shutter in the moment of a flash Keep the area clear of persons in front of the dimmer shutter The intensity of the flash depends on the power of the HMIs used with the dimmer shutter movie intercom is not reponsible for injuries or shocks of persons caused by the use of this application Please do not keep the trigger module under water The trigger module is protected against short drops into water IP 67 This trigger module is exclusively engineered to be operated with the LFXHub The safety instructions for the LFXHub and the operation with DMX based equipment especially with a dimmer shutter must be observed use of dimmer shutter Lighting effects generated by t
3. able of content user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub page 11 of 20 8 setting up flash effects A A connecting hardware Please connect the required equipment as shown below 1 plug in trigger module at socket analog IN of the LFXHub 2 plug in DMX module at socket DMX IN OUT of the LFXHub 3 connect dimmer shutter hardware at DMX OUT of the DMX module Dimmer shutters are available for HMIs from 1200 W to 18 kW The example shown below refers to the set up procedure using Dark Cader dimmer shuitters equipment of movie intercom LEXHub DML INFOUT Y trigger module analog IN DMX TX module splitbox power supply DMX cable 5 pin PS104 or PS204 es s mains power ol DMX OUT data power cable 4 pin IN i or _ gt OUT next shutter set dimmer mode P15 to 3 single mode using the menu of the dimmer shutter Dark Vader http www movie inter com edition 2007 V2 4e table of content user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub page 12 of 20 8 setting up fash effects B D B setting up dimmer shutter here type Dark Vader IMPORTANT Set dimmer mode P15 to 3 single mode using the menu of the dimmer shutter Read and note the DMX channels of each connected dimmer shutter Please take advantage of using more than three dimmer shutters within the DMX line by alloca
4. different directions At least three dimmer shutters should be used B lighting effects of explosions blasts from different directions individual settings Additionally the presets lightningX and multi flash can be individually adapted speed adapts the speed of the LFX not available when used with single flash delay via menu Dimmer max Please be aware in case of a change of a preset TV FLICKER P analog the name of the preset will be displayed as Ea amn hare mod xyZ M o fim speed ae Oc a PULS min e oe exem ee Please refer to the next chapter to find out how to DMX 2 9 adjust the settings of delay p oe du ramp Controls for ramp and dimmer min are deactivated for all presets when used with the EFFECT gt x trigger module ipi speed edition 2007 V2 4e http www movie inter com table of content user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub page 14 of 20 8 setting up flash effects F H F setting up delay for multi channel LFX moving strikes The function delay means the output channels are alternating irregular For that reason the preset lightningX provides a moving light effect when three channels three dim mer shutters are used and CH delay is NOT set to sync Please use the menu item CH delay to set up the delay time The default value of CH delay i
5. eed user interface of the n HARRER LFXHub when trigger analog i module and DMX module IN I p Oa oO med are connected y sof EFFECT OFF setup The additional lightningFX software does not have any influence to the functionality of other functions of the LFXHub lightningFX is a software and hardware the trigger module upgrade for the LFXHub included in delivery trigger module incl 3 5 m control cable user manual software upgrade on a CD for the LFXHub unless an new LFXHub is ordered incl the lightningFX upgrade edition 2007 V2 4e http www movie inter com table of content user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub page 7 of 20 4 system requirements Minimum requirements for operation of the trigger module lightningFX app with the LFXHub the latest lightningFX software is installed in the LFXHub trigger module DMX TX module for the LFXHub DMX controllable dimmer shutter incl power supply and 5 pin DMX cable HMI s or tungsten lighting equipment suitable for the dimmer shutter s a ee ae How to find out whether my LFXHub is equipped with lightningFX software gt turn EFFECT to position off set up gt with JOG navigate to basic settings gt identity gt software versions LCD of the LFXHub The version for CHP must be at least version 2 2 The version for FT must be at least version 2 3 The version for MT must be at least v
6. ersion 2 14 If the mentioned software versions are not displayed please read upgrading the software of the LFXHub chapter 9 page 15 Please read the safety instructions this user manual before the DMX module and the dimmer shutter will be used for the first time As well please read the safety instructions of the LFXHub Dimmer shutters are third party products and not included to delivery edition 2007 V2 4e http www movie inter com table of content user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub page 8 of 20 5 trigger module multi functional push button green control indicator if on trigger module is connected succesfully connector plug into analog IN of the LFXHub extend the control cable length The control cable of the trigger module can be extended using the universal cable Use a maximum of two universal cables in order to ensure safe operation extend with a max of two universal cables 3 5 m 4m 4m edition 2007 V2 4e http www movie inter com table of content user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub page 9 of 20 6 connection of trigger module DMX module at the LFXHub The plug of the DMX module is self locking To lock or unlock the plug please exclusively move the centre part of the plug as marked below The external DMX module is powered by the LFXHub The plug of the trigger module is self locking when plugged in To unlock the plug please push the latc
7. h and pull the plug off The external trigger module is powered by the LFXHub gt DMX TX module S both arrows should DMX Ife UT face to each other a ee f F i analog IN a gt trigger module unlock latch ve 2 gt pull off edition 2007 V2 4e http www movie inter com table of content user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub page 10 of 20 T menu structure This menu is visible when the trigger module is connected at the socket analog IN and the rotary switch EFFECT is in position analog IN connection status LED no external LFX Tool is connected at analog IN amber LED at LFXHub is flashing navigation external trigger module is connected with the amber LED at LFXHub is Jogshuttle steadily on display alternates every 5 sec Red italic text is a variable and might show different values depending on your settings Menu language If the menu language of the LFXHub is set to a certain language this language will be displayed in the lightningFX menu either Please refer to the user manual of the LFXHub how to set up the menu language The latest user manual of the LFXHub is available at http www movie inter com en support downloads index htm Hint A reset to factory settings of the LFXHub does not have an influence to the selected lan guage TEL JN edition 2007 V2 4e http www movie inter com t
8. he LFXHub take advantage of the dimmer shutter made by different third party manufacturers Dimmer shutters are available for HMIs from 1200 W up to 18 kW lf you need assistance which sort of dimmer shutter should be used please contact movie intercom Please be aware dimmer shutters are products of a third party manufac turer Movie intercom does not guarantee the functionality of third party products combined with our products main fuse ATTENTION Voltage at power output might be present when main fuse is switched off edition 2007 V2 4e http www movie inter com table of content user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub page 5 of 20 2 quick start The example shown below illustrates the operation of dimmer shutter s type Dark Vader connect the trigger module at the LFXHub s input analog IN equipment of movie intercom connect the DMX TX module at the LFXHub s socket trigger module DMX IN OUT DMX TX module splitbox DMX cable 5 pin power supply a A mains power data power cable 4 pin set dimmer mode P15 to 3 single mode using the menu of the dimmer shutter Dark Vader turn rotary switch resi gt choose preset from preset list r EFFECT to position d analog IN i the trigger module is automatically identified by the LFXHub DMX addresses of the LFXHub must match to the dimmer sh
9. ion requires an optional available PC data cable for the LFXHub Operation requires the trigger module one or more dimmer shutter s third party manufacturer and the op tional DMX TX module for the LFXHub edition 2007 V2 4e http www movie inter com table of content user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub 12 address support Do not hesitate to contat movie intercom We are looking forward to answer your questions page 18 of 20 postal address phone 24h 7 days fax e mail web movie intercom Urbanstr 171B 10961 Berlin Germany 49 0 30 22 32 05 75 49 0 30 22 32 05 71 support movie inter com http www movie inter com C DOCG edition 2007 V2 4e http www movie inter com table of content user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub 13 Index page 19 of 20 A B C D E F G N O P Q R S T A address support gt page 18 connecting hardware gt page 11 O D delay setup gt page 14 dimmer max gt 14 dimmer shutter setup gt page 12 disposal gt page 16 DMX setup gt page 12 F function overview gt page 6 help gt page 16 18 included to delivery gt page 6 individual settings gt page 13 M mains fuse gt page 4 maintenance gt page 16 measure mode gt page 14 menu language gt page 10 menu structure gt page 10 preset list gt page 12 13 quick start gt page 5 resetting to factory setting
10. nstallation process connection of data cable at DMX IN OUT data cable DMX IN OUT by analog IN For detailed installation instructions please refer to the user manual delivered with the software installer on CD or e mail edition 2007 V2 4e http www movie inter com table of content user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub page 16 of 20 10 Trouble shooting Possible problems using the LFXHub might be solved here Basic conditions for operation 1 The trigger module has no damages and is properly connected at analog IN 2 The DMX TX module has no damages and is properly connected at DMX IN OUT 3 The latest lightningFX software is installed 4 The built in main fuse of the LFXHub is turned on 5 The operation voltage of the LFXHub is 220 240 VAC 50 Hz In case of a malfunction of the LFXHub the internal fuse of the power supply could have been triggered This internal fuse is self resetting Please unplug the LFXHub wait at least 10 minutes and try again Do not open the LFXHub RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK symptom possible fault solution trigger module is not recog the software of the LFXHub is not upgraded load latest software for the nized by the LFXHub check if the LFXHubs software is up to date gt LFXHub page 7 gt page 15 dimmer shutter does not dimmer shutter are not connected properly check cabling of the dimmer work shutter gt page 11 power supply of dimmer shu
11. of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and elec tronic equipment ROHS have been transferred into national law in all EU member states The product you have purchased was developed in line with the current state of the art in an environmentally friendly manner and with the view of recycling The product is labelled with the symbol illustrated to the right If you wish to dispose this pro _ duct this symbol obliges you to do so separately from industrial sorted waste Waste equipment should be shipped to movie intercom Electrical equipment does not belong in regular waste We will dispose the waste for you edition 2007 V2 4e http www movie inter com table of content user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub 11 specifications trigger module lightningF X software operation voltage page 17 of 20 10VDC powered by the LFXHub operating temperature range 20 C 60 C dimensions I x b x d 50 x 45 x 50 mm without cable weight 470g output plug 6 pin XLR protection level IP 67 presets single flash multi flash lightningX memory space for individual setting 1 my recent setting duration storage of individual settings without power unlimited resolution of flicker presets 24 25 fps delay between channels 0 300 ms protection class lightningFX upgrade kit consists of software updater and the trigger module Software installat
12. s gt 14 0O JO VU safety instructions gt page 4 specifications gt page 17 support gt page 16 18 system requirements gt page 7 T trigger module gt page 9 U upgrading software gt page 15 edition 2007 V2 4e http www movie inter com www lfxhub com
13. s sync Change the value of delay to get a fast or slowly moving lightningFX delay range 0 300 ms use the JOG to change the value of CH delay push JOG selects e CH delay xyz ms l me change value turn JOG The menu item CH delay is not available when ready push JOG used with presets single flash or mutli flash In order to increase the output power cascade many dimmer shutters within the DMX line and allocate the same DMX ID to the dimmer shutter E g use 10 x 18 ks G measuring upper brightness level steady light If this function is activated all connected dimmer shutter stop moving the maximum brightness level is steadily activated The lighting effect is freezed with its maximum level measurement feature for the maximum brightness level gt calibrate the maximum brightness level according to the desired exposure gt set up the spread of SFX rain effect wet down perfectly fine gt see easily where the cast shadow is If the measure mode is activated return to the preset mode by pushing the button of the trigger module measure mode d or 3064 e H Resetting to factory settings The lightningFX software stores the preset my recent setting without any time limit We do recommend resetting to factory settings if the LFXHub is returned to the rental house So every lighting crew starts under the same conditions 1 turn EFFECT to position
14. t of preset if modified preset name lightningX mod Lix lightningFX of a thunderstorm moving lightningFX if used with sync three channels and CH delay sync lighting effect properties default delay preset name single flash mod sfl a single flash of a photo camera off multi flash mod mfl some journalistst take pictures off my recent setting recently used settings of a modified preset are stored here A selected preset will change its name to mod LiX when e g the speed of preset light ningX has been modified manually It can be recalled using my recent setting range of application preset lightningX A single channel lightningFX effect using one dimmer shuitter all connected dimmer shutters are synchronized with CH delay set to sync by default B A moving lightningFX is achieved by changing the value of CH delay is NOT set to sync using the delay menu item via the LCD in this case there are at least three dimmer shutter recommended preset single flash A a single flash of a photo camera B short circuit flash C flash of a bomb explosion There is at least one frame exposed referred to 25 fps This preset automatically sets all output channels to sync Normally there is only one dimmer shutter required Every push on the button of the trigger module will release one flash preset multi flash A Looks as some journalists would take pictures from
15. tion of the DMX channels twice to the dimmer shutters A user manual for dimmer shutter type Dark Vader is available as a PDF document here http www licht technik com eng html darkvader html C setting up DMX at the LFXHub Plug in the DMX TX module into socket DMX IN OUT gt turn EFFECT to DMX IN OUT allocate the read DMX channels of the dimmer shutter to the DMX channels of the LFXHub within the DMX menu using the JOG DMX IDs must match The user manual of the DMX TX module for the LFXHub is available as a PDF document at http www movie inter com en support downloads index html how to select a preset turn EFFECT to analog IN trigger module should be connected turn Dimmer max to 100 Dimmer min is automatically set to 0 off select a preset using the JOG as shown below Oooo g ly 0 y push JOG EFFECT result dimmer shutter s are inactive white monitor LEDs are off If the preset single flash or multi flash is selected menu item CH delay channel delay is not visible within the menu gt push and hold the button of the trigger module result dimmer shutter s are working as long as the button of the trigger module is pressed release of the button stops the lighting effect R edition 2007 V2 4e http www movie inter com table of content user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub page 13 of 20 8 setting up flash effects E E lis
16. tter is not turned on switch it on connected dimmer shutter is broken exchange dimmer shutter value of Dimmer max is too low increase Dimmer max DMX ID of the transmitter LFXHub is different set up DMX ID to DMX address of the dimmer shutter at the LFXHub or DMX IDs should match at the dimmer shutter dimmer shutter react very operation mode of dimmer shutter is set incor set up P13 to mode 3 of the slowly rectly gt must be set to P13 mode 3 single dimmer shutter gt page 12 mode lightningFX is not value if CH delay is set to sync default set CH delay to at least 25 moving using three channels value ms gt page 14 the unit does not work alt Did you use the device in wet environment Leave the device dehumidify hough all settings are cor Humidity might be too strong inside the dim at a warm and dry place for rect mer shutter at least one hour If you have a problem which can not be solved with this manual please disconnect all cables from the LFXHub and contact movie intercom cleaning the unit ONLY clean the unit when disconnected from LF XHub Use a clean slightly wet cloth disposal In order to avoid any possible effects resulting from the disposal of electrical an electronic equipment con taining substances damaging the environment and human health the European Parliament and Council di rectives 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and 2002 95 EC on the restriction
17. user manual Trigger module ligntningFX for the LFXHub eo movie intercom LightingFX Tools for professional filmmakers www movie inter com copyright movie intercom 2007 edition 200 7 V2 4e This user manual is valid for the trigger module for the LFXHub download the latest user manual http www movie inter com en support downloads index html This user manual is also available in German language http www movie inter com de support downloads index html movie intercom und LFXHub are registered trademarks of Olaf Michalke movie intercom LightingFX Tools use or dispersal of the mentioned trademarks is strictly vorbidden user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub chapter table of content 1 Ay safety first please read me first 2 quick start 3 function overview included in delivery system requirements for operation trigger module connection of trigger module at the LFXHub ie gt menu structure of lightningFX in the LFXHub menu language 8 setting up flash effects A connecting hardware B setting up dimmer shutter C setting up DMX at the LFXHub D how to select a preset E list of presets range of application individual settings F setting up delay for multi channel LFX moving flashes G measuring upper brightness level steady light H resetting to factory settings 9 upgrading the software of the LFXHub 10 trouble shooting maintenance disposal
18. utter adresses _ DMX IN OUT edition 2007 V2 4e http www movie inter com table of content user manual trigger module lightningFX for the LFXHub page 6 of 20 3 function overview The lightningFX module is an optional available plug amp play extension for the LFXHub With the lightningFX application you can gt __ generate realistic looking lighting effects of e a lightningFX effect of a thunderstorm e a moving lightningFX effect of a thunderstorm using three different channels e a single flash of a photo camera e many irregular flashes of photo cameras made by some journalists from different directions using conventional HMI s up to 18 kW with attached DMX controlled dimmer shutter s mounted instead of the barndoor of the lamp cascade a virtually unlimited number of dimmer shutters linked via DMX easily generate lighting effects using the three stored precision presets Lighting effects can be individually changed The stored flicker curves provide a resolution of 24 25 samples per second measure and calibrate the upper brightness limit by a freezed LFX The delay of the output channels is adjustable from 0 to 300 ms for preset lightningFX gt The lightningFX trigger module is automatically identified by the LFXHub s analog input when plugged in Settings are made via the display of the LFXHub with the jog shuttle Dimmer max and sp
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