Acclaim Lighting Aria User manual

User guide
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................2
Welcome 2
Safety 2
Supplied items 3
Optional extras 3
INSTALLATION.........................................................4
Choosing the right location 4
Objective 1: Extending range 5
Objective 2: Boosting signals in hard to reach areas 6
Using multiple Aria Range Extenders 7
Transmitter must have later firmware 8
High gain antenna 8
Mounting 9
Connections 10
OPERATION ........................................................... 12
The control panel 12
Optimizing signal strength via channel selection 13
Interference created by objects 14
Troubleshooting 14
FCC compliance statement 14
FURTHER INFORMATION ......................................15
Aria Range Extender specifications 15
Notes 15
Dimensions 16
Limited product warranty 17

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INTRODUCTION
WELCOME
Welcome to the Aria Range Extender from Acclaim Lighting. This compact module works
in unison with standard Aria transceivers to greatly increase their coverage area. The Aria
Range Extender receives the original signal, amplifies it and then re-transmits it. A 5dB onmi-
directional antenna is supplied with each Aria unit, together with a 9 feet (3m) extension
plus a male-to-male adapter. Optional high gain 10dB directional antennas are also available.
The Aria Range Extender supports fifteen radio channels and must be set to match the
channel being used by the Aria transceivers with which it is cooperating. All Aria wireless
signals are AES 128 bit encrypted.
The Aria Range Extender can operate from mains inputs ranging from 100 to 277VAC,
50/60Hz (autosensing) and consumes just 3W.
The module housing is a gray power-coated die-cast aluminum enclosure with an IP66
outdoor rating, excluding the mains feed end connections, which must be housed
appropriately. The unit is designed to be wall mounted and includes an antenna that is
similarly intended for wall mounting (or direct attachment to the module using the supplied
adapter).
SAFETY
•Ensure the power input is supplied from a correctly fused, earthed and environmentally
protected location.

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SUPPLIED ITEMS
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Aria Range Extender
Supplied with 4.2’ (1.3m) power cord.
10dB high gain antenna
[ADA10]
Type N male to male
antenna adapter
5dB omni-directional
antenna plus mount
bracket
9’ (2.74m) antenna
extension cable

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INSTALLATION
CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION
Your choice of installation locations for your Aria
transmitter(s) and receiver(s), particularly their
antennas, can have a significant effect
on their range and speed of
communication.
Where possible:
Keep the antenna
at least 3 inches
(75mm) from any
surface such as
walls, poles or the
eves of a building.
Keep the antenna
away from conduit
or metal objects.
Do not install an
antenna inside a
metal box.
Maintain a clear ‘line
of sight’ path between
the transmitter and its
receiver(s).
>3”
(75mm)

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OBJECTIVE 1: EXTENDING RANGE
Position the Aria Range Extender between the Aria Transmitter and the Aria Receiver such
that it is within range of both:
•Line of sight: 2600’ (792m)
•When obstructed: 300’ (91m)
Ensure that the transmitter, receiver and range extender are all set to the same radio
channel. The Aria Range Extender will receive the original signal, amplify it and re-transmit it.
POWER
POWER
DMX IN
DMX OUT
POWER
Aria Transmitter
See page 8
Aria Receiver
Aria Range
Extender
Up to 2600’
(792m)
Up to 2600’
(792m)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
•Aria Transmitter firmware - see page 8.
•Boosting signals in hard to reach areas - see page 6.
•Multiple extender hops - see page 7.
•High gain antenna - see page 8.
Note: The signal can be received by Aria
modules or Aria-equipped lighting fixtures.

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OBJECTIVE 2: BOOSTING SIGNALS IN HARD TO REACH AREAS
The Aria Range Extender has an important role to play in situations where signals are
affected by the hard-to-reach placement of the transmitter and/or receiver, rather than the
excessive distance between them.
Position the Aria Range Extender between the Aria Transmitter and the Aria Receiver such
that it is visible to both. If necessary, use more than one Aria Range Extender (see page
7) to form a reliable chain between the start and end points:
Ensure that the transmitter, receiver and range extender are all set to the same radio
channel. The Aria Range Extender will receive the original signal, amplify it and re-transmit it.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
•Aria Transmitter firmware - see page 8.
•Extending range - see page 5.
•Multiple extender hops - see page 7.
•High gain antenna - see page 8.
Aria
Transmitter
Aria
Receiver
Aria Range
Ex
tender

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EX1
EX3
EX5
EX2
EX4
TX
RX
RX
RX
RX
RX
RX
RX
RX
RX
RX
Aria Transmitter
USING MULTIPLE ARIA RANGE EXTENDERS
Up to five Aria Range Extenders can be used together, with each passing the signal on to
the next. This allows larger distances to be covered and the reliable delivery of the signal to
a wide span of receivers (and/or Aria-equipped fixtures) at every stage.
KEY
TX = Aria Transmitter
EX3 = Aria Range Extenders (1 to 5)
RX = Aria Receivers
= Aria-equipped lighting fixtures
Up to 2600’
(792m)
Ensure that the transmitter, receiver and all range extenders are all set to the same radio
channel. Each Aria Range Extender will receive the original signal, amplify it and re-transmit it.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
•Aria Transmitter firmware - see page 8.
•Extending range - see page 5.
•Boosting signals in hard to reach areas - see page 6.
•High gain antenna - see page 8.

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TRANSMITTER MUST HAVE LATER FIRMWARE
In order to operate, Aria Range Extenders must be given permission, by the Aria Transmitter,
to repeat the signal. This is a function that has been added to the signal output of all
standard Aria modules manufactured since December 2019. On the rear of each Aria
module you will find a label:
If an Aria module has a manufacture date earlier than December 2019 you will need to
either swap it for a later model or return it to Acclaim Lighting for a firmware upgrade before
it can be successfully used to transmit to an Aria Range Extender.
The Aria modules being used as receivers do not require the later firmware.
Model: Aria
Code: ARI771
Voltage: AC100-277V 50/60HZ
Power draw: 2W
Ta=40CTb=70
OO
C
S/N: xxxxxxxx 120419 Date of manufacture, in the format: mmddyy
HIGH GAIN ANTENNA
In locations where you wish to extend the range further or to otherwise strengthen the
signal (eg to counter the threat of interference), Acclaim Lighting provide a directional
antenna with 10dB gain [part #: ADA10].