Lowel Light IR DMX Controller User's Manual
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1. of the fixture from 0 100 E The level can be increased one percent at a time by clicking the but ton singly Holding the button down will gradually increase the fixture to 100 E The longer the Level button is held the faster dimming will occur Note Due to the nature of dimmable ballast the Lowel Fluo Tec dimmable studio fixtures begin their dimming lev els at 1 to prevent flicker at lower levels You can set the fixture to dim all the way to 0 but that will then require lamps to start up before full dimming up can occur Level will decrease the dimming level of the fixture from 100 0 E The level can be decreased e percent at a time by clicking the button singly Holding the button down will gradually decrease the fixture to 0 W The longer the Level button is held the faster dimming will occur Address will change the address of the fixture that is being accessed descending from 512 1 o he Address button advances at a time by clicking the tton singly gt O m Holding the button down will gradually scroll through the addresses E The longer the button is held the faster it will scroll W After unit 512 is reached the remote control will return to unit 1 j gt m The Address button advances one at a time by clicking the button singly Address will change the address of the fixture that2. will revert to the intensity levels previously stored in memory m When pressed the IR DMX Controller updates retransmits all 512 channel levels to their previously set levels as saved in the remote s internal non volatile memory SET a multifunction button Transmitting Pre stored Levels the IR Sensor did not receive any part of the infrared beam while ansmitting dimming commands ex something blocking the line of sight between the Controller and the R Sensor unit the dimmable fixture will be set to a different level than is displayed in the IR DMX Controller LCD By pressing the SET button all values will be retransmitted re synchronizing the dimming evels of the fixtures to the displayed evel in the IR DMX Controller Note Pressing SET while sending val ues will interrupt transmission If one or more dimmable fixtures were turned off i e at night or for lamp change their dimming levels will be different than what has been saved in the IR DMX Controller s memory Pressing the SET button updates all the fixtures to their desired levels simultaneously Saving Scenes m A secondary function of the SET button is to save Scenes See pg 7 for more information Shutting Down m To turn the IR DMX Controller OFF hold the SET button for 2 seconds Buttons Arrows Level will increase the dim ming level
3. EL lReDMAXCONTROLLER LCD Liquid Crystal Display Level Will increase the dimming level of the fixture from 0 100 Address Will change the address of the fixture that is being accessed from 1 512 Address Will change the address of the fixture that is being accessed descending from 512 1 SET Level This is a multifunction button Will decrease the dimming level of the fixture from 100 0 ON ie 3 Quickly press to turn the unit ON ALL This is a toggle function MODE This is a multifunction button www lowel com Setting amp Recalling Scenes The IR DMX Controller can store up to 10 different scenes with each scene containing dimming levels for up to 512 Lowel Fluo Tec dimmable fixtures All scenes are saved in non volatile memory Note see Replacing Batteries pg 7 for important information To set and store scenes Select any addressed channels from 1 512 and set levels for them m When you have set all selected ixtures to desired levels hold down the MODE button for two seconds The LCD display will show a Scene number from 1 10 m Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons to move between scenes m Once the desired scene is selected pressing the SET button to store the evels for that scene in the IR DMX Controllers memory m Press the MODE button again to exit To recall a stored scene m Press the MODE button fo 2 seconds the LCD s
4. IR DMX Controller Instructions Overview 2 Buttons Arrows 5 IR Sensor 2 3 Using The IR DMX Controller 6 Software 2 Replacing Batteries 7 Setting amp Recalling Scenes 3 Preparing for Use 7 Buttons 4 5 Warranty Problems Repairs amp Info Back Cover For use with Lowel Fluo Tec Studio Fluorescent System The Lowel IR DMX Controller amp IR Sensor are designed to allow wireless handheld control of 1 512 Lowel Fluo Tec dimmable studio fluorescent fixtures They also allow communication with other DMX controllable fixtures amp dimmers added to the DMX chain The Fluo Tec studio fixtures connect to each other via DMX in out cables with the IR Sensor being connected to the first fixture The IR Sensor receives infrared signals from the IR DMX Controller and sends hem to the first DMX 512 dimmable fixture in the chain through the telephone style cable This allows he IR DMX Controller to address each fixture via its separate DMX 512 address and send dimming commands 0 it either separately or as part of a larger group The fixtures can be dimmed throughout their entire range from maximum 100 light intensity 0 minimum 0 or 1 depending on how you have the fixtures set The IR DMX Controller can also control other DMX 512 dimmable fixtures in this configuration such as fresnels color scrollers or any other DMX 512 compatible f
5. creen display Scene Mode m Press the MODE button once more quickly m Find the desired scene using the UP DOWN arrow buttons and press the MODE button once to transmit those dimming values and eturn to normal operation will To save a variation of a stored scene as a different scene m Hold down the MODE button or two seconds The LCD display will show Scene Mode Press the ODE button again to nter The display will show the Scene mber from 1 10 e the UP DOWN arrow buttons to move between scenes m Once the scene you want to create a variation of is selected press the ODE button again to exit The display will show Sending Values as the fixtures are set to the values of the scene m You may now adjust the dimming evels of any fixture you want to vary in that scene m When you have set all selected ixtures to their desired levels hold down the MODE button again for two seconds and then use the UP DOWN arrow buttons to select the number or the new scene to be stored in m Pressing the SET button stores the levels for that scene in the IR DMX Controllers memory is E 2 F Note the SET button will refresh re send the values of all 512 channels corresponding to the values stored in the current chosen scene The display again will show Sending Values as it update
6. d ontroller ure that the to the con mode to bypass the 5 2x OO e DMX cha mode where res the IR DMX Controller he MODE button again for several sec e maximum channels the controller is set buttons to select total number amp exit mode to enter a of the software stored in the IR DMX Co case technical support is needed ntroller It is important information in ALL a toggle function ALL vs Single Fixture Command E Pressing this button allows the IR DMX Controller to send DMX 512 dimming commands to ALL fixtures connected in the Circuit simultaneously m The Address field of the LCD display will read ALL meaning that ALL 512 channels will receive the same level dimming level indicated in the Level field m Clicking toggles i with a si channel the ALL button again back to communicating ngle chosen addressed Note When in ALL mode the ADDRESS and ADDRESS buttons are not active It is important to understand that once the ALL mode is turned off all channels but the one indicated in the adaress field will revert back to their previously set dimming levels Example if channel 15 is set to a level of 38 selecting the ALL mode will take all fixtures in the DMX 512 line go to 38 intensity Once this mode is reverted back to single channel operation ONLY address 15 will be set to 38 The rest of the remaining channels
7. f the IR DMX Controller It is important information in case technical support is needed Fluo Tec Studio Fixtures all dimmable fixtures should have soft ware Revision 2 3 or later installed in order to work with the IR DMX Controller To check the software ver sion of your fixture disconnect it from the DMX 512 circuit and power it up The LED on the fixture back will display the model of the fixture and its software version If it is not Revision 2 3 or later contact Lowel 800 334 3426 f IR Sensor Installation Perform the installation with the fixture power OFF Attach the IR Sensor with the sensing element to a lighting truss fixture yoke ceiling etc using enclosed velcro in such a way that there will always be a line of sight between the IR DMX Controller and the IR Sensor from every point of the studio where remote operation is likely to be needed Use only the supplied telephone style interconnecting cable and plug into both sensor and light Locate the IR Sensor away from light sources that may compete with the signal from the IR DMX Controller and therefore blind or desensitize the IR Sensor The IR Sensor is designed to be used at an maximum range of 45 ft between the IR DMX Controller and itself If using the controller at a distance closer than 6 ft you may need to slightly weaken the sensor s eye with a piece of diffusio
8. icking on it once an aste wi of the be displayed in the center units LCD display er this if the LEVEL button is pressed the level will be increased quickly to 100 instant ON E f the LEVEL is pressed the level be quickly decreased to 0 instant OFF zy m Clicking singly on any other button will cancel the instant ON mode Entering Sub Menu Mode Pressing the MODE button for several seconds yields 5 sub menu choices see below chart MODE Sub Menu List scroll through sub menus using Level Level buttons 1 Scene Mode This selection gives the To enter Scene Mode press the MODE button See pg 7 for instructions Setting amp Rec 2 Enable IR DMX Press SET button in DMX console and enable Controller 3 Disable IR DMX Press SET button in this and enable a con IR Sensor is con nected console 4 Set DMX Channels This selection gives the optio ne the number of DMX channels fixt you can determi will communicate with To enter press t onds and the LCD screen will display th to control min 10 max 512 number Press MODE again to store thal 5 Software Version Number This selection gives the revision number nected DMX console Note Powering down the ected to will also restore control of th Use Address or Address option of entering the Scene Mode again for several seconds alling Scenes this mode to bypass a connecte
9. is being accessed from 1 512 Holding the button down will gradually scroll downward through the addresses E The longer the button is held the faster it will scroll W After unit 1 is reached the remote control will return to unit 512 Note See MODE sub menu 5 pg 4 for more information on setting the number of channels to be controlled Using The IR DMX Controller Important To use the IR DMX Controller fluorescent fixtures must first be enabled See Sub Menu Mode pg 4 Addr Lil 4 15 LCD 2 line 8 character Liquid Crystal Display Once turned ON the Left side displays the DMX 512 Address channel being accessed 1 512 or ALL in which case up to 512 fixtures will be accessed simultaneously The Right side displays the dimming level 0 100 of the un to that address it corresponding In addition an asterisk will also be displayed in the cen when the MODE but er of the lower line on has been pressed to indicate an instant ON level of 100 or a level of 0 capabi instant OFF ity upon pressing the LEVEL or LEVEL Otherwise Note a flashing dot in place of the asterisk low battery the unit will dim up or down when the LEVEL buttons are pushed Buttons Familiarize yourself with the location of the control buttons Some buttons control more than one function Read pages 4 5 for more information LOW
10. ixtures that are connected to the same DMX 512 circuit path as the Lowel Fluo Tec studio fixtures In addition the Controller will allow storage of up to 10 scenes with each scene containing dimming levels for up to 512 DMX 512 dimmable fixtures This allows preset storage of 10 different looks for the set that is being lit The IR DMX Controller keeps all address and dimming information in an internal non volatile memory which is retained even if the controller has been shut off Important To use the IR DMX Controller Lowel Fluo Tec fluorescent fix tures must first be enabled See Sub Menu Mode pg 4 Note If DMX chain is being controlled by IR DMX Controller powering down st fixture in chain will restore control to attached DMX console when fixture is powered back up To return control to IR DMX Controller it must be enabled see pg 4 Note When batteries are removed for longer than 15 seconds all stored information will be lost and the unit will default all stored information to a level of 0 See Changing Batteries for more information Software revision updates IR DMX Controller To find the software version installed on your Controller power it up and press he MODE button for a few seconds The words Scene Mode will be displayed on the LCD screen Pressing he LEVEL button once will scroll to he installed software version number o
11. ming addressing amp scene information will be lost reverting to a default value of 0 Note Remove the batteries from the compartment if you plan on not using the IR DMX Controller for an extended period of time Read battery manufacturers warnings for safe use Dispose of batteries safely per state and federal guidelines Warranty Problems Repairs amp Info Lowel equipment and kits are sold through authorized Lowel Dealers and in some countries Authorized Lowel Distributors Repairs problems suggestions and requests for brochures instructions parts lists may be handled by your authorized Lowel Dealer Distributor or directly through Lowel Electrical repairs should be made only by Lowel or a qualified electrician Lowel Light Manufacturing Inc 140 58th Street Brooklyn NY 11220 Call 800 334 3426 or 718 921 0600 Fax 718 921 0303 e mail info lowel com www lowel com lowe Lowel IR DMX Controller Lowel IR Sensor IR DMX Translator and Lowel Fluo Tec Studio Fluorescents are trademarks of Lowel Light Manufacturing Inc Patent Pending version 3 1 Lowel Light Mfg Inc 2006 325
12. n gel to cut down the strength of the incoming signal Ambient light levels may affect m aximum operating distance Experiment to find the placement and distance that works best for you IR Sensor Preparing for Use After the installation Preparing for DMX 512 4 After selecting the desired make sure hat the LED flashes steadily control using the pied i ne ah hee ven opetng te emote conta R DMX Controller andthe address wil be saved inthe i by REAR the IR Ean and IR Sensor fixture even when it is turned off and unplugged until it is reset again as a as ed ee see body Whether you intend to control single cet above 3 y fine tuning its location using this or multiple Lowel Fluo Tec dimmable l T a eve tie maximu fixtures or other DMX 512 dimmable Note While being controlled by DMX fixtures with the IR DMX Controller 512 console or IR DMX 512 Controller you must first assign DMX addresses the only button in the rear control panel aea E a ai to them using the following procedure of the Lowel Fluo Tec fixture that is level or level differences between the 4 Power up the Lowel Fluo Tec sila A the e ae a indi imming change o 512 address manean RoTa Tmo ate suetan ngaing laus inp in of the fixture rie A non steadily nected to a DMX 512 console and memory save recall functions are i inthe pj disabled during these two modes of ashing LED in the pickzup IR Sensor 2 Press the fi
13. ngt DMX 512 connections to multiple pressing the ON button i ixtures must be daisy chained from Pressing the MODE button Noteri eases whsrero DIRCRAISAIE i ae a nee for lke yields is connected attaching the Sensor DINE CI INUTES 5 sub menu choices connector then from the 2nd fixture s automatically gives control of the DMX chain to the IR DMX Controller provid ee e Choose 2 Enable IR DMX ed the Controller has bee enabled Press SET button in this mode see pg 4 If a DMX console is con i 3 0 bypass a connecte nected to the start of the DMX chain For proper DMX 512 operation to byp ted DMX and a Sensor has also been connected e m r ie e a t console and enable Controller o the first fixture the chain can be con EIS P uggea Into iS i R rolled by either source but the console conngcior Read Instruction book has default control when fixture is completely before using powered up Controller ON Quickly press to turn the Controller ON a t or retur e ON bu To sta press th to active operation ton Shutdown m To turn the IR D hold the SET bu X Controller OFF ton for 2 seconds Auto Shutdown W To extend the life of the batteries the unit will shut down automatically after 5 minutes of no operation if no button is pressed MODE a multifunction button Instant 100 ON Instant OFF isk m By cl
14. s itself Replacing Batteries A flashing dot in place of the asterisk low battery In order to replace batteries and keep stored address dimming level amp scene information Note Be careful to properly install the batteries Battery reversal may cause a permanent damage to the remote con trol 1 Press the SET button for 2 seconds to turn the unit off or wait until the IR DMX Controller shuts down on its own after 5 minutes of no activity 2 Remove the 2 AA alkaline batteries and quickly insert a new set within 15 seconds of the removal making sure to properly orient the battery contacts as shown on the bottom of the battery compartment 3 Close the battery compartment 4 After turning the IR DMX Controller back ON point it at the IR Sensor and press the SET button a few times This will guarantee that the dimmable ixtures are set to the same levels that were previously saved in the IR DMX Controller When powering the IR DMX Controller up for the first time after a battery change the Controller s LCD will show its installed software version Make note of this number in case it is needed for technical assistance Note Be careful to properly install the batteries Battery reversal may cause a permanent damage to the remote control If the IR DMX Controller is left without batteries for a period longer than 15 seconds all the previously stored dim
15. xture MODE button operation As AA a A aL ea repeatedly to scroll the LED is detected by the attached IR Sensor Deirg receryed properly to DMX Address the rear LED display of the fixture i Testing the 3 Hold down the fixture MODE will show its DMX 512 address Configuration button for 4 seconds The DMX address will flash and you can then et or change that address by using he Up Down arrows to select x For adding other DMX 512 dimmable fixtures to the chain n Power up the Studio fixture and make sure that it operates properly by watch ing the scrolling model name of the fix an address for 1 64 fixtures see mir s instructions for DMX ture in the rear LED display Addresses must be from 1 64 addressing Care must be taken in properly If it does not operate properly addressing the fixtures in multiple Important Notice turn the unit off immediately and unit configurations disconnect the IR Sensor To use this device It is also recommended to set with Lowel Fluo Tec Check that the fixture operates the sensing or master fixture fixtures in a DMX to address 1 and the rest i ascending order 2 3 etc as they are physically positioned in the DMX 512 daisy chain circuit the first fixture must be Enabled properly in a stand alone Manual mode If the problem appears to be the IR Sensor call Lowel Technical e Turn on the Controller by X 34 Panes ed
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