operating instructions LeD system power suppLy 4e
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1. January 2nd 2008 al Place Date of issue Signature Dipl Ing FH Erhard Lehmann Name in block letters www schnickschnacksystems com2. by pressing the QUIT button again Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired mode Confirm selection by pressing the ENTER button or press the QUIT button to return to the most recently used mode 5 2 1 Info This mode displays the unit type and installed software version 5 2 2 Manual Patch When changing from the Quick Patch mode into the Manual Patch mode the following display is shown This mode offers the user the opportunity to overwrite the DMX channels set by the Quick Patch mode with channels of their own choice Please note that as this operation is irreversible SHIFT and ENTER must be pushed together in order to confirm the channel selection otherwise press QUIT to exit the mode Setting values in Manual Patch mode Use the OUT field to select the output to be patched 1 4 Use the CH filed to assign a DMX start address to the selected In the TYPE field select INT to allow an output level to be set manually Select DMX to allow control of the output via DMX SCHNIC K SCHNACK SYSTEMS Change Mode Quit Enter Welcome to Systemnetzteil 4E IP_X XXX XX XX Overwrite Patch with Quick Patch Quit Shift Enter Out C Universe Ch BEI Type FIX Val Cu www schnickschnacksystems com 5 2 3 Quick Patch ArtNet For each output two data fields are shown on the Out py Out pe Ou u display The uppermost field displays the ArtNet 0 universe as a decimal number Start Ch The low
3. SCHNICK SCHNAC K SYSTEMS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LED SYSTEM POWER SUPPLY 4E Version 2 5 english Content 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 4 1 5 0 5 1 5 2 5 2 1 9 2 2 5 2 3 5 2 4 5 2 5 5 2 6 5 2 7 5 2 8 6 0 7 0 7 1 7 2 8 0 SCHNIC K SCHNACK SYSTEMS Overview Connectivity Installation System Cabling Cabling Examples Menus Menu Order Menu Selection Info Manual Patch Quick Patch ArtNet Quick Patch DMX Setup Menu Test Menu Factory Defaults Error Messages Updating the Software Technical Data Pin Connections Contact Information Declaration of EU conformity www schnickschnacksystems com 1 0 Overview The LED System Power Supply 4E SPS4E supplies Schnick Schnack Systems Series B and Series C products with power and data The SPS4E has four independent 4 pin XLR outputs each of which can supply up to 10 x LED Tiles C 17 x LED Strips C25 250 or 17x LED Strips C50 500 In Series C products the LEDs can be individually controlled Each output can supply 1 x LED Panel C60 or 100 2 x LED Band units or up to 8 m of LED Line 2 0 Connectivity The following connectors are located at the rear of the Fan Inlet DO NOT COVER Clean regularly SD MMC Ethernet Fuse 4 DMX In and Out ArtNet Input Mini USB Input 2 x USB Output SD Card Slot LED Output 1 4 Power Connector Fuse 3 Once again with these products each LED can be indiv
4. e is interconnected R 3 each third plate is interconnected R 4 each fourth plate is interconnected R 5 each fifth plate is interconnected R 6 each sixth plate is interconnected R 7 each seventh plate is interconnected R 8 each eighth plate is interconnected R 9 each ninth plate is interconnected R 10 each tenth plate is interconnected www schnickschnacksystems com 5 2 5 Setup Menu Setup Menu Output 5 2 5 1 Output Type Output Type DMX 512 Switch between standard DMX 512 or S3 DMX for the enterprise of the LED tiles C25 or LED panels C60 25 Output Type Colour Gain off 255 34 255 RCH 255 BER 255 5 2 5 2 Colour Gain With this function the colors red green and blue can be made darker With 255 this function is deactivated 5 2 6 Test Menu Test Menu Manual RGB Test Menu ArtNet Monitor Test Menu ArtNet Test TX Test Menu Test Menu SCHNIC K SCHNACK SYSTEMS 5 2 6 1 Manual RGB This mode allows a static single colour to be set M Color Mod across all connected illuminants without the need anual Lolor MOGE for an incoming DMX signal en Om 0 As with the other modes use the EDIT button to select the required field and the UP and DOWN buttons to set the required values 5 2 6 2 ArtNet Monitor Universes indicates the first and last sent ArtNet aN et Montor universe Universes 0 0 Monitor OWL Monitor indicates with which freque
5. er field displays the DMX start address for the universe in the data field above it a universe may need to be patched across more than one output A control check mark in a square by each output number denotes the presence of valid ArtNet data at that output Out Universe 5 2 4 Quick Patch DMX For each output two data fields are shown on the DMX NONE ot g BS u display The upper field shows the DMX start channel Sorte WE 1 start CH for that output The lower field offers the Odia opportunity to combine subsequent channels into regularly repeating groups Use the EDIT button to select the required field The DMX field shows the status of the incoming DMX signal NONE shows that no DMX signal is being received GOOD shows that a valid DMX signal is being received The table on the following page shows the various repeat and combine options available via the menu system lt U T YW un SCHNACK SYSTEMS Combine and Repeat Modes OFF no combine ALL all LED boards are steered by 3 DMX channels C 2 always 2 plates are interconnected C 3 always 3 plates are interconnected C 4 always 4 plates are interconnected C 5 always 5 plates are interconnected C 6 always 6 plates are interconnected C 7 always 7 plates are interconnected C8 always 8 plates are interconnected C 9 always 9 plates are interconnected C 10 always 10 plates are interconnected R 2 each second plat
6. idually controlled The SPS 4E can also supply all Series B products by Schnick Schnack Systems Up to 20 x LED Tiles B or 8 m of LED Strips B25 250 can be connected to each output The SPS 4E can be controlled by either ArtNet or DMX 512 data and is therefore compatible with most lighting consoles and media servers The control signal can be freely patched across the four outputs It is also possible to use the SPS 4E as a stand alone unit without a DMX or ArtNet control signal unit Fan Inlet DO NOT COVER Clean regularly DMX OUT DMX IN Power connector Fuse 2 Fuse 1 100 250V AC Neutrik 5 pin XLR Neutrik Ethercon Reserved for future use Reserved for future use Used for software updates Neutrik 4 pin XLR Neutrik Powercon 100 250 V AC 3 0 Installation Examine the SPS 4E immediately after unpacking for any damage which may have occurred during transit A damaged unit should not be used under any circumstances If the SPS 4E is moved from a cold to a warm environment then a period of three hours should be allowed to pass before use to allow for the evaporation of any condensation which may have formed as a result of the temperature change If the SPS 4E is to be installed in a rack care must be taken to ensure that there is sufficient airflow around both the front and back of the unit The temperature of the surrounding air should not exceed 35 C 4 0 System Cabling Cabling of the system is very
7. ncy the adjusted universe sends 5 2 6 3 ArtNet Test Mode i this mode the SPS 4E will function as an ArtNet ArtNet Test Mode ata transmitter Ton Toff uni State 0 50 1 00 255 Off This function was implemented as a means of testing the cables and Ethernet switches used in a system without the need for an external ArtNet data source While in this mode the SPS 4E will perform no other functions and no control over LEDs will be possible In this mode the SPS 4E sends a strobe signal over ArtNet switching all channels on and off simultaneously The following parameters can be adjusted Ton The duration of the On pulse of the strobe impulse in seconds Toff The duration of the Off pulse of the strobe impulse in seconds uni The number of the ArtNet universe over which data is being sent In this mode the SPS 4E will default to the last used universe The STATE field display in real time wheter an ON or OFF pulse is being sent www schnickschnacksystems com 5 2 6 4 Demo Mode Fast Slow In this mode all connected LEDs will run a preset sequence at one of two speeds selected by the user Please note that separate SPS 4E units running this mode will not run synchronization with each other Demo Mode Slow DY aatom 010 2H misi 5 2 7 Factory Defaults The equipment puts back to factory settings Restore Factory Defaults Quit Shift Enter 5 2 8 Error Message If one of the fuses protecti
8. ng the outputs should fail the display will flash and show the following type of Output Error sm sn n message Fuse 6 0 Updating the Software The SPS 4E system software can be updated easily to be uploaded into the SC Card slot on the rear of with the latest version using an SD Card the unit New software versions keep products up to date with the latest features and are available for download 3 Turn the SPS 4E back on bye reconnecting the from our website at www schnickschnacksystems power cable com Please read the readme txt file for details of how to format the software correctly onto an 4 The SPS 4E automatically detects and loads the SD Card new software version The software is loading the display will show a message saying Please wait To update the software version 5 When the installation is complete the display 1 Turn off the SPS 4E by disconnecting the shows the welcome message and the new software power cable version number 2 Insert the SD Card carrying the software version 6 The SPS 4E is now ready to use again SCHNIC K SCHNAC K SYSTEMS a oe oe oe e 7 0 Technical Data Housing 19 2 U rack mounted casing Dimensions mm 48 3x88x430 WxHxD Input voltage 100 250 V AC 50 60 Hz Power comsumption 700 VA Current output 6 A per output maximum Main connector Neutrik Powercon Data protocol DMX 512 A 1990 USITT isolated and protected DMX in Neutrik XLR 5 pin DMX
9. simple although the following points should be considered Schnick Schnack Systems LED illuminants connect to each another using 4 pin PCB connectors which are small lightweight and ideal for this purpose Cabling from the SPS 4E outputs makes use of XLR 4 pin cables of the type commonly used in colour scroller systems with two wires for power and a shielded pair for data SCHNICK SCHNACK SYSTEMS The use of rails is recommended for rack mounting to relieve strain on the front panel Connect the DMX In and if necessary Out cables followed by the LED outputs Power up the SPS 4E by connecting the Neutrik Powercon plug After approximately one second the unit is ready for use Do not operate the SPS 4E in direct sunlight Do not use water or aggressive solvents to clean the SPS 4E wiping with a damp cloth should be sufficient Heavy soiling may be removed using a mild detergent The interface between the two types of cable is the XLR 4 Adapterboard a small PCB which carries both 4 pin XLR and PCB connectors It is designed to be fitted to stage and set elements and provide a rugged point of connection which will withstand repeated use Each output of the SPS 4E will drive up to 512 channels of DMX i e 10 x LED Tiles C or 17 x LED Strips C25 250 or 32 x LED Strips with Intelligenz or 1 x LED Panel C60 or 2 x LED Band C100 Please note The length of the 4 pin XLR cable between the SPS 4E and the Adap
10. torboard should not exceed 20 m Each output of the Adaptorboard will drive up to 3 A power i e 10 x LED Tiles B or 10 x LED Tiles C or 16 x LED Strips B25 250 with Intelligenz Please note The total length of PCB cable connected to an Adaptorboard output should not exceed 6 m including the loopback www schnickschnacksystems com 4 1 Cabling Example The following diagram offers an overview of various connection options using the SPS 4E Pixel Gate Ethernet Switch Business Class gt e System Power Supply 4E Artnet Converter DMX Router and Power Supply DI Alternativ DMX Source CAT 6 Cable DMX XLR 5 Pol Cable Power and DMX XLR 4 Pol Cable Power and DMX PCB Link Cable SCHNIC K SCHNACK SYSTEMS No 7 No 8 No 9 No 10 Third exit just as with maximally 6 A and or 512 DMX channels provably Fourth exit just as with maximally 6 A and or 512 DMX channels provably www schnickschnacksystems com 5 0 Menus Shift Edit Down Up Quit Enter 5 1 Menu Order Welcome to Systemnetzteil 4E IP_X XXX XX XX in Menu Main Menu Quickpatch ArtNet Main Menu Quickpatch DMX Main Menu Setup Menu 2 5 Ma in Menu Main Menu Factory Defaults 5 2 Menu Selection To change mode press the QUIT button the display will show Change Mode Confirm the action by pressing the ENTER button or cancel
11. trough Neutrik XLR 5 pin ArtNet Neutrik Ethercon LED outputs 1 4 4 x Neutrik XLR 4 pin Weight 1 8 kg 7 1 Pin Connection MX Data GND Data pata ne XLR 4 Pol Ausgang 8 0 Contact Details nic Head Office UK Office Schnick Schnack Systems GmbH Schnick Schnack Systems GmbH Mathias Br ggen Stra e 79 8 11 Willow Walk Orpington 50829 Cologne Kent BR6 7AA UK Phone 0221 99 2019 0 Phone 0844 4395 UK Fax 0221 99 2019 22 Fax 0844 43 96 UK Mail info schnickschnacksystems com Phone 44 1689 853 749 Outside UK Web www schnickschnacksystems com Fax 44 5601 525798 Outside UK www schnickschnacksystems com 8 0 EC Declaration of conformity SCHNICK SCHNACK SYSTEMS EC Declaration of conformity hereby declare that the product LED Beleuchtungssystem bestehend aus LED Systemnetzteil 4E LED Kachel C LED Streifen C25 LED Pnael C60 LED Band C100 LED Streifen B mit Intelli genz und Verkabelung nach Bedienungsanleitung Name of product type or model batch or serial number meets the essential requirements referred to in Article 3 of the Council Directive 99 5 EC The following harmonized standards have been applied EN 60950 1 2003 EN 55015 2000 MANUFACTURER or AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Schnick Schnack Systems GmbH Heinrich Pesch Strasse 14 50739 Koeln Germany Tel 49 221 992019 0 Fax 49 221 992019 22 Koeln
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