Transition User Manual
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1. gives the controller a readable description of the Transition Manufacturer label Device label user definable field up to 32 characters allowing the user to give it a meaningful name in the particular application such as Star curtain 2 or Shark display upper right Software version information DMX personality the Transition personalities include DMX control demo mode 1 and demo mode 2 DMX start address this can be set remotely through an RDM system Slot description human readable explanation of the function of each of the Transition s DMX channels Sensor information including operating voltage and voltage history Device operational hours Remote device reset E Transition User Manual WYBRON Revised March 2009 F Page 12 Preparing the Plastic Fiber Bundle The Transition fiber illuminator features a highly efficient optical system producing high intensity visible output at the common end of a fiber bundle Figure 1 shows the spectral energy distribution at the output port of a Transition fiber illuminator Of the total radiated energy 98 27 falls within the visible band 0 95 in UV and 0 78 in IR While virtually all of the radiated energy lies within the visible band care must still be exercised when using plastic fiber because of the high energy area at the fixture s output port This energy must be transmitted through the fiber instead of being converted to heat at the face of t2. TRANSITION CMY Fiber Illuminator User Manual ON AdvancinglheArtOflighting Models 8670 Transition Fiber Optic Illuminator with CMY Color Mixing 8675 Transition Fiber Optic Illuminator with Twinkle Wheel 8677 Transition Fiber Optic Illuminator with Fixed Color Manual last revised June 2009 Table of Contents Declaration of Conformity sas ss sssssccenmsneresesess ss rerermemassssasass sinsssssa eee 3 Safety ND CE Lai ans iais asa asi ai eee 4 Introduction to Transition ssis sa k sa kkas iini austa ais iii a is 5 MAG JE gt Mo 552 ss etd S a ise Sm ass ences is 6 SP CN6AI S js i ia iii mene eee ii i a i rare indi 7 Fixture Setup and Configuration lt lt aaa 8 DMX RDM Setup and Operation cccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 10 Display NIGESAGES sads s k rain ii i iii ai A rh 11 Preparing the Plastic Fiber Bundle 1dd dis 13 SENICE ing added nn N g S 18 Fl sl Reprodfanimifi i s sec uses i 20 Warranty Informatlori ea avses esuiesa anisda i i do u a 21 Transition User Manual WYBRON Revised March 2009 A Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Name Wybron Inc Manufacturer Address 4830 List Drive Colorado Springs CO 80919 Equipment Name Transition Fiber Optic Illuminator Equipment Model 8670 This product is in conformity with the following standards Referenced Safety Standards Referenced EMC Standards EN 60598 1
3. also compatible with the industry standard feedback protocol Remote Device Management or RDM allowing it to work perfectly with Wybron s Infotrace feedback system Page 5 Transition User Manual WYBRON Revised March 2009 M NA Quick Start 1 Connect the Equipment A Connect the fiber bundle common end to the Transition output port B Connect the Transition to a DMX source by using a 5 pin cable C Connect the unit to AC power 110 240 VAC 50 60Hz 2 Control Transition with DMX A With Transition addressed at channel 1 factory default B DMX channel 1 controls Cyan 0 no color 100 full saturation C DMX channel 2 controls Magenta 0 no color 100 full saturation D DMX channel 3 controls Yellow 0 no color 100 full saturation E DMX channel 4 controls Dimmer 0 no output 100 full output Note On the Twinkle Wheel model DMX channel 5 controls the Twinkle Wheel 3 Control Transition using Demo Mode A Press Menu until display reads dEn B Press Enter and display will read OFF C Press or to scroll through demo mode options D Press Enter at the desired demo mode Transition will immediately begin executing the demo loop Page 6 Ee Transition User Manual WYBRON Revised March 2009 M J Specifications Model 8670 Transition CMY Features No lamp optimization required L 1197302 d Rubber feet for cabinet or U Se
4. plate by unscrewing mounting screws and pulling lamp assembly straight back from the illuminator Grasping lamp by the base remove old lamp from the socket Insert new lamp into base Lamp is fully seated when spring clips snap over lamp base o oe CAUTION Touching the glass lamp envelope can reduce lamp life Handle new lamps with a clean cloth Fingerprints can be cleaned off the lamp envelope with alcohol and a clean cloth Locating the Fixture The Transition can be surface mounted located in a cabinet or closet or hung from a mounting pipe with the optional pipe bracket Surface Mounting The Transition may be surface mounted on a hard surface table counter top or floor wood laminate metal tile Do not mount the Transition on soft surfaces such as carpet linoleum cushions or fabric Maximum ambient temperature ta may not exceed 40 C Transition User Manual R WYBRON Revised March 2009 Page 8 104 F Keep objects at least 2 50 mm from the sides of the fixture Keep objects at least 6 from the top of the fixture Cabinet or Closet Mounting The Transition may be mounted in a closet or cabinet on a hard surface such as wood laminate or metal Do not mount the Transition on soft surfaces such as linoleum or fabric Maximum ambient temperature t may not exceed 40 C 104 F Keep objects at least 2 50mm from sides of the fixture Keep objects at least 6 from the top of the fixt
5. 04 A1 EN 61000 6 1 EN 60598 2 17 89 A2 91 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 61000 4 2 EN 61000 4 3 EN 61000 4 4 EN 61000 4 5 EN 61000 4 6 EN 61000 4 11 EN 61000 6 1 Emissions Requirements according to FCC Part 18 ICES 003 Radiated Conducted Emissions FCC Part 18 Following the provisions of the EU LV Directive 73 23 EEC and the EU EMC Directive 89 336 EEC declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive s and Standard s Signature u kilo 2 Printed Name hee Sehlais Title Vier Prcaiclond of Engine ins Date IS 200 Transition User Manual Revised March 2009 Page 3 Safety Notice SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS This manual gives step by step instructions for preparation setup and operation of Wybron s Transition fiber optic illuminator There is a potential risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons if the product is not used as instructed The Transition is to be used in an indoor environment only WARNING When using electrical appliances use basic precautions including Read this manual before connecting power gt Use supervision around children gt Do not touch moving parts gt gt v Only use attachments recommended or sold by Wybron Use in a dry location only Product Modification Warning Wybron Inc products are designed and manufactured to meet the reguirements of United States and International sa
6. BRON Revised March 2009 i Page 19 Flash Reprogramming Transition firmware can be updated through the DMX RDM port as new firmware versions become available The updates are transmitted via the Infogate the RDM gateway at the heart of Wybron s Infotrace feedback system For Transition firmware updates visit www wybron com Specific instructions for upgrading firmware in Transition and other Wybron equipment can be found in the Firmware Upgrades section of the Infogate user manual Page 20 Transition User Manual WYBRON Revised March 2009 M NA Warranty Information WYBRON INC warrants to the original owner or retail customer that for a period of one year from date of delivery of a portable system or energization of a permanently installed system up to a maximum of 18 months from delivery its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service Warranty does not cover any product or part of a product subject to accident negligence alteration abuse misuse or any accessories or parts not supplied by WYBRON INC Warranty does not cover consumable parts such as fuses lamps or color media WYBRON INC s warranty does not extend to items not manufactured by us Freight terms on warranty repairs are FOB WYBRON INC factory or designated repair facility Collect shipments or freight allowances will not be accepted WYBRON INC s sole responsibility under this warranty shal
7. V VV v CAUTION Harsh chemicals and rough cloth can damage the cold mirror coating on the reflector Be sure to replace damaged reflectors Transition User Manual WYBRON Revised March 2009 y j Page 18 Cleaning the Color Filters It is recommended that the color filters only be cleaned with low pressure air without disassembling the color filters from the motor shafts If the color module must be disassembled to clean the dichroic filters take careful note of the location and offset height of the individual color flags Color filters must be reassembled in exactly the same orientation and correct heights to ensure proper operation CAUTION Dichroic filters are easy to break Support the glass from the behind when cleaning the surface Remove cover Remove four screws holding color filter plate into the chassis Holding glass hex rod slide the motor plate back toward the reflector and then up out of the chassis after it is clear of the rod Noting filter location and height loosen hub setscrew and slide filter and hub from motor shaft gt Reverse previous operation to reassemble color module VV V v Cleaning the Hex Integration Rod gt Initialize unit command flags to open white positions and power down Allow unit to cool Disconnect fiber bundle from output port Remove cover Clean rod sides and ends with window cleaner Reassemble cover and fiber bundle VVVVV Transition User Manual WY
8. aned and then pulled back flush with the ferrule without having to re sand or re polish it If the fiber face shows more extensive damage repeat steps two through seven V Transition User Manual Revised March 2009 Page 17 Service Lamp Replacement DANGER Disconnect fixture from line voltage before replacing lamp WARNING Lamp and lamp mounting surfaces are hot Allow lamp to cool before replacing gt Disconnect fixture from AC power gt Remove lamp plate by removing mounting screws and pull lamp assembly straight back from reflector gt Grasping lamp by the base remove the old lamp from the socket CAUTION Touching the glass lamp envelope can reduce lamp life Handle new lamps with a clean cloth Fingerprints can be cleaned off lamp envelope with alcohol and a clean cloth gt Insert new lamp into base Lamp is fully seated when spring clips snap over lamp base Cleaning the Reflector WARNING To avoid burns or damage to the fixture allow fixture to cool before cleaning Remove Transition lid Remove lamp plate by removing mounting screws and pulling lamp assembly straight back from reflector Remove top two reflector mount screws and washers Lift reflector up and back to remove from fixture Use clean pressurized air or a soft cloth with alcohol to clean the reflective surface Reseat the reflector and secure in place by replacing the top screws and washers gt Replace lamp plate and lid VV
9. fety standards Modifications to the products could affect safety and render the product non compliant to relevant safety standards Transition User Manual Ee WYBRON Revised March 2009 Page 4 Introduction Contained within a compact easy to integrate package the ultra bright Transition fiber optic illuminator brings quality durability and exceptional color integration to installations requiring the best in fiber optic lighting The Transition produces a high lumen output with a CRI greater than 85 by using an efficient 150 UHI source The UHI lamp has a rated life span of 10 000 hours minimizing maintenance concerns The precision engineered lamp housing and reflector allow for lamp changes and no in the field lamp optimization With its dichroic coated borosilicate cold mirror reflector and hexagonal color integration element the Transition isolates the fiber bundle from heat and UV radiation The unit is engineered so that it will not burn PMMA fiber when correctly prepared see page 13 The Transition features a color module capable of producing a nearly limitless palette of colors letting users mix the perfect shade or hue with durable dichroic coated borosilicate glass in cyan magenta and yellow The colors won t fade over time and precise DMX control allows for smooth subtle fades or instantaneous jumps to new colors The Transition is controlled by four DMX channels Cyan Magenta Yellow and Dimmer The unit is
10. ff Transition will respond to DMX commands d1 Transition will execute demo loop 1 commands d2 Transition will execute demo loop 2 commands Blank Unit is running no error conditions exist and it has been longer than 60 seconds since the last button press Error Messages Flashing Er1 Indicates motor 1 has encountered an error and stopped moving Er2 Indicates motor 2 has encountered an error and stopped moving Er3 Indicates motor 3 has encountered an error and stopped moving Er4 Indicates motor 4 has encountered an error and stopped moving Lo DC Supply voltage has dropped below 17 volts The unit will stop Transition User Manual A WYBRON Revised March 2009 Page 11 operation at 16 volts EEP Err An attempt to write to non volatile memory has failed The unit will continue to respond to commands SEr Err The RDM unique ID has been corrupted The unit will operate normally but should not be used in an RDM environment Contact dealer or factory for assistance RDM Functionality Transition is compliant with the RDM v1 0 standard and can be used with the Wybron Infotrace system or other RDM systems By definition all required RDM parameters are supported including discovery device info DMX start address identify device etc Additional RDM functions supported include Status and queued messages this allows the device to let the controller know it has something to say Device model description
11. he fiber bundle Transition Spectrum 4000 1 3500 3000 ity 2500 N o o m 500 MU 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 Wavelength nm Relative Intensi Intensity UV border IR border Figure 1 Light energy turns into heat in the fiber bundle when it s absorbed by contaminants on and around the fibers or when the fiber material absorbs scattered light Contaminants could be powders used to minimize friction between individual fibers within a jacketed bundle dirt particles accumulated dust from a cooling fan and more Unpolished fiber causes light to scatter at the input side of the fiber bundle The scattered light refracts and reflects in the vicinity of the common end until the fiber or the common end ferrule absorbs it Both contaminants and fiber end surface roughness must be minimized before using the fiber with a high intensity fiber illuminator The following procedure details the steps necessary to prepare a fiber bundle for use with the Transition If you are starting with a bundle that appears to be finished as well as the one shown in Figure 7 you can begin at the Testing section Transition User Manual WYBRON Revised March 2009 P j Page 13 Procedure 1 Begin with the raw common end Figure 2 h to allow better access for cleaning 2 Pull the fiber
12. j countertop installation i E Durable all metal construction Output supports fiber bundles ranging from 17mm to 30 mm diameter High output 150W UHI compact arc source Dimensions Height 7 750 Width 5 625 Length including fiber port 13 500 Weight 8 75 pounds Electrical Specifications CAUTION RISK OF FIRE Use MAX 150 watt type M142 lamp Power 4A 110 120V 50 60Hz or 2A 220 240V 50 60Hz Isolate electrically before re lamping Environmental Specifications Maximum Ambient Temperature 40 C 104 F Maximum Exterior Surface Temperature 90 C 194 F Minimum Air Space Sides 2 Minimum Air Space Top 6 CAUTION Risk of exposure to ultraviolet UV radiation Do not operate without complete lamp enclosure in place Page 7 E Transition User Manual WYBRON Revised March 2009 M NA Fixture Setup and Configuration Installing the Lamp DANGER Disconnect fixture from line voltage before replacing lamp CAUTION Lamp and lamp mounting surfaces are hot Allow lamp to cool 10 minutes before replacing Lamp Specifications Lamp socket base G22 Part Number UHI S150DW A UVP Lamp Eurospot UHI Series 3000K 150W UHI S150DM A UVP Lamp Eurospot UHI Series 4200K 150W CDM150 T6 830 Lamp CDM 150W with UV Fade Block 3000K CDM150 T6 942 Lamp CDM 150W with UV Fade Block 4200K t gt Disconnect fixture from AC power Remove lamp
13. l be to repair or replace at WYBRON INC s option such parts as shall be determined to be defected on WYBRON INC s inspection WYBRON INC will not assume any responsibility for any labor expended or materials used to repair any equipment without WYBRON INC s prior written authorization WYBRON INC shall not be responsible for any incidental general or consequential damages to property damages for loss of use time profits or income or any other charges The owner s obligations during the warranty period under this warranty are to notify WYBRON INC at WYBRON INC s address within one week of any suspected defect and return the goods prepaid to WYBRON INC at their factory or authorized service center This warranty is contingent on the customer s full and timely compliance with the terms of payment set forth in said purchase order This warranty is expressly in lieu of any and all other warranties expressed or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and of other obligations and liabilities on our part The owner acknowledges that no other representations were made to him or relied upon him with respect to the quality and function of the goods sold This written warranty is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms thereof Prior dealings or trade usage shall not be relevant to modify explain or vary this warranty Acceptance of or acquiescing in a course of perfor
14. mance under this warranty shall not modify the meaning of this agreement even though either party has knowledge of the performance and a chance to object Transition User Manual gt WYBRON Revised March 2009 Ar j Page 21
15. rror messages that are covered in the service section of the manual The Menu button allows you to switch between address and demo mode selection The button allows you to increment Transition s DMX address when in the address mode or select between Demo 1 d1 Demo 2 d2 and Demo Off DMX control OFF in demo mode selection The button allows you to decrement Transition s DMX address when in address mode or select between Demo 1 d1 Demo 2 d2 and Demo Off DMX control OFF in demo mode selection The Enter button allows you to accept the mode or address currently displayed Changes are saved in non volatile memory when the Enter button is pressed The red power indicator LED remains lit when the device is powered The green signal indicator LED flashes when a DMX or DMX RDM signal is present It turns off 60 seconds after the last button press Transition User Manual N WYBRON Revised March 2009 A r Page 10 Display Messages Normal Messages 680 Displayed for 1 second after power is applied This is the RDM manufacturer device identification number Ini Indicates that the unit is initializing the dichroic filters 001 508 The first DMX address to which Transition will respond Adr Top menu item Pressing Enter here will allow the current DMX address to be changed DEn Top menu item Pressing Enter here will allow the current DMX control demo control state to be changed OFF Demo modes are o
16. throu GS Figure 3 Transition User Manual ve 0 Revised March 2009 m p AS Page 14 3 Using water rinse any dirt or particles from the extended fiber then allow the bundle to air dry or use compressed air Figure 4 4 Pull the fiber bundle back into the ferrule to minimize waste and trim it with a hot knife Figure 5 Transition User Manual Revised March 2009 Page 15 150 or 220 grit sandpaper 5 Sand the fibers flush with the ferrule using Figure 6 6 Sand the face with 400 and 1000 grit sandpaper and finish with 3um polishing film or rubbing compound The face must have a glass like finish Figure 7 I Transition User Manual V N VR RON Revised March 2009 44714 Page 16 Testing Following Table 1 insert the finished fiber bundle into the Transition output port Ferrule I D mm Insertion depth in 0 75 0 85 0 96 1 06 1 17 1 27 18 or smaller Fully inserted Table 1 Start the Transition and allow it to run for 15 minutes Then remove the fiber and check for deformation on the input face of the bundle If there is no damage repeat the test in one hour and four hour increments A bundle that shows no sign of deformation after the four hour test will perform well indefinitely If the fiber face shows only slight damage the fiber can usually be pushed back through the front of the common end ferrule cle
17. ure Pipe mounting The Transition may be pipe mounted using the optional pipe mount bracket See diagram for acceptable pipe mounting orientations Connecting Fiber Common End Connecting fiber to the illuminator is as simple as inserting the fiber bundle common end into the mounting port and tightening the set screw The Transition works with fiber common end bundles with clear apertures ranging from 17mm to 32mm in diameter The mounting port is can be changed to match the type of fiber bundle ferrule being used Consult the factory regarding the correct mounting port to be used in your application Connecting AC Power CAUTION Be sure the fixture is properly grounded The user should ensure that a good source of AC power is available that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and ground fault protection Use only 18 3 type IEC power cord Input power must be 110 240VAC 50 60Hz Transition User Manual A WYBRON Revised March 2009 Page 9 DMX RDM Setup and Operation Controls and Indicators Transition controls and indicators are as follows Signal indicator Display oy HE gt Men l m R indicator gt k o Athree character seven segment display o Four push buttons Menu and Enter o Power red and signal green indicator LEDs The seven segment display shows the address number 1 508 and the Demo mode OFF d1 d2 It also displays any e
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