Easy Light Linker™ - Light-O-Rama
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1. chained Page 6 LOR RF V4 Click Get Current Configuration The Hardware Utility will send a request for configuration to the 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 either the 19200 button or the 57600 button After making you selection click the Update Configuration button to change the transceiver s persistent memory Page 7 LOR RF V4 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 Notes2. Hardware Utility and transmitted by the RF V4 If another RF V4 is plugged into a controller LED should be flashing once second and LED2 should Page 19 LOR RF V4 mimic the flashing of LED2 on the RF V4 connected to the PC If LED2 on the controllers RF V4 does not mimic LED2 on the PC s RF V4 the two units are not communicating When LED1 and LED2 behave as expected when the RF V4s are connected to the PC but LED2 does not flash on the RF V4 when it is connected to a controller here are some things to consider e here is interference on the Frequency they are using Use the Hardware Utility s LOR RF tab select a different Frequency and click the Update Configuration button Make sure you change all RF V4s to the same frequency Try the extreme ends of Frequency 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 a 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 RF V4s where you actually intend to deploy them e The dipole antennas broadcast in a plane perpendicular to the antenna Be sure both the transmitter and receiver are vertical and approximately 8 off the ground When they are too close to the ground th
3. Light Model Eyal Rue C d Ag wa Li ht Wireless Module ight Q Rama enes Easy Light Linker This deans complies with Pan 15 of ma PCC n D Rama ice i ipa Ope ion ni itgin ps Te fons aah Tii grece TON WE CS p HOME OF OFFICE USE GA Thu Gest Suet de stb R ter i all Bar ube CC ID TUT RFEO2 EIBS5A RFO i Easy Light Linker RF V4 Wireless Module User Manual November 25 2006 V1 05 Copyright Light O Rama Inc 2006 2007 2008 Table of Contents O EIT 4 Val SIN MG BOX serasa ve beuntt v reus vtt cas UP 5 Transceiver Configuration eee e e e e ee ee e 6 Persistent Memory acreano ar aae T Radio Frequency RF channel 7 Network Speed RS485 link speed 7 Transmit s a l T 8 IMPORTANCE o co E 8 Wireless Network Configurations 9 Indoor to outdoor link eeseusesese 9 Multiple Homes eeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeee 10 Long Distance Relay 11 Circuit DOGEG xasacis sbsbst rind nuti a t abi neu E Sv DG ER DERE 14 Easy Light Linker Open Bottom 14 Status LED Sisirain A 15 PIA le T 16 GT 16 Updating the RF V4 Firmware 17 TroubiesnooliQ toot od eae ita oen eoe aedes 19 ODOCIIICdUOF S asssesstsaubi poU SE qENE VETE T UNERURE DUNS UESE RIS USER TEdur 21 Power Considerations sse ee eee eee 21 Radio Frequen
4. 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 The Hardware Utility defaults to operating at 19 2 Kbps when doing firmware downloads If the RF V4 is not set to this speed the default is 56 Kbps and you attempt to update the firmware in Light O Rama controllers the update will fail It always best to update controllers any non RF V4 Light O Rama device with a cable rather than via wireless Page 8 LOR RF V4 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 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 Multiple Homes Hou
5. adio 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 really shouldn t light Page 15 LOR RF V4 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 Easy Light Linker is based on a 10 MIP CPU directing a 900 MHz transceiver There is a SAW filter between the antenna and the transceiver to provide for superior transmission purity and 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 Updating the RF V4 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 version next to Light O Rama Hardware you definitely need a new version Go to www lightorama com gt Support gt bottom of the page Down
6. ally T You can use the LOR RF tab to check the firmware version to be sure the RF V4 has been updated Update any other RF V4s you have using this same procedure Page 18 LOR RF V4 Troubleshooting Use a 10 or less Cat5 cable to attach the RF V4 to a Light O Rama controller or a USB485B adapter connected to a PC The RF V4 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 RF V4 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 otart the Hardware Utility with only a single RF V4 attached via a USBA85B 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 RF V4 Try another USB485B adapter or another Cat5 cable or another RF V4 to see if anything will affect this problem If the Current Device Parameters window fills in copy the settings for the Frequency and Speed Check that all your RF V4s are set to the same Frequency and Speed otherwise they will not be able to communicate When an RF V4 is connected to the Hardware Utility LED2 will flash about three times second but dimly This is the heartbeat being sent by the
7. cy Compliance 22 BI H 22 iae ERE TETTE UU 22 Modifications Warning sess 22 RF Exposure Warning sese eee ee ee ee e ee ee e e 23 LOR RF V4 Introduction The Light O Rama LOR Easy Light Linker is a transceiver designed to work with LOR controllers The user can select one of 32 operating frequencies in the 902 to 928 MHz band The user can select a network speed of either Long range 19 2 Kbps or Average 56 Kbps 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 Right out of the box it is configured to operate at 56K 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 outdoor range is up to 1000 feet But as they say your mileage may vary The device can be used to connect the indoor PC show director to outdoor control
8. e direct and reflected off the ground signal will have approximately the same length causing problems Page 20 LOR RF V4 Specifications Power requirements 9 VDC When receiving 50 ma When transmitting 150 ma Transmit power levels OdBm 1 mw odBm 3 2 mw 10 dBm 10 mw 15 dBm 32 mw Frequency range 902 B MHz ISM Band cL RE channels GRIER p link speeds 19 200 LEM 57 600 bits second Power Considerations 1 Any LOR controller can power the RF V4 as a receiver 2 Any two LOR controllers can power the RF V4 as a transmitter Remember to limit the maximum total length of Cat5 cable between the two nearest controllers and the RF V4 to 29 3 A single CTB16DV3 or later based controller can power the RF V4 as a transmitter V3 version 3 see the silk screening on the circuit board to the right of the transformer Page 21 LOR RF V4 Radio Frequency Compliance USA FCC ID TU7 RF02 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 and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canada IC 6255A RFO02 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 R glement sur l
9. e mat riel 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 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
10. lers Range will be affected by the walls the signal must pass through see Installation Considerations Page 4 LOR RF V4 Whats in the Box Your Easy Light Linker wireless module includes the transceiver bottom cover bottom cover screws and user s manual This manual is also available at www lightorama com Support RF V4 User s Manual Page 5 LOR RF V4 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 Hardware Utility to get the latest version Light O Rama Hardware 1 5 10 LOR RF Options Frequency Speed Power Level C 00 C 08 19200 2 ek Sa Co o 57600 uisus C 10dBm 10mw INDEM E ie G com Ct s 15dBm 32 mw b C C a C ie Current Device Parameters Cop C14 mft Light O Rama lnc dev RF 4 sn 54ff8713 ver 2 8 spd 57 600 C C chn 16 os pwr 15 dBm 32 mw crc2853 cmd 0 mxc 0 xe 0 07 15 rpo D rfs 0 rso 0 Stream Data Send The quick brown fox jumps over a lazy dog Bytes Sent 0 Get Current Configuration Set Defaults Update Configuration The transceiver 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 16 channel controller daisy
11. load Hardware Utility Click Download and run this installation program This download will also include the latest Devices file Plug only one RF V4 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 K Support gt Using the Hardware Documentation and Firmware RF V4 Click the Firmware button and save the firmware file to C Program Files 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 verzn m line from the Current Device Parameters window above To update the firmware in the RF V4 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 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 o The Update Progress bar 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 automatic
12. n on the RJ45 connector 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 Circuit Board 41 LOR RF U4 LEI j bin E jo bial 1 baa U a J 5 di J F 3 a E i t O Easy Light Linker Open Bottom The above picture shows the Easy Light Linker 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 module is the postage stamp sized surface mount board on the upper right The transceiver contains no user serviceable parts Page 14 LOR RF V4 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 may pulse more slowly if the unit is extremely busy LED2 This LED indicates transmission activity If the device is functioning as a transmitter it is ON when the r
13. se 1 S 92 SS p p House 2 T LOR ww LOR ww LOR we House 3 9 ww p p House 4 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 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 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 Ligh
14. t Linkers as transmitters or 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 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 strai
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