ambient power AP087 User manual

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LightingController
User Manual
AP087
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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Connections 3
Power Requirements 3
ConfiguringThe Module 3
StoringIn Memory 3
ResettingTo Factory Default 3
Mode Reference Table 4
FixingMethod 4
Specifications 4
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasingyour LightingController. This is
a small board with an integrated full colour LED design
to provide a multitude of lightingeffects suitable for
integration into model displays and other miniature
applications requiringrealistic lighting.
Connections
The board has four connections, with power leads
already fitted to pins 1 and 2.
Pins three and four are used for setup. Push switches can
be temporarily fitted to these pins between the pin input
and ground. Take care not to connect to +12V, the board
will be destroyed if this happens. Once the controller has
been configured, the switches can be removed, the
settingof the controller is retained in non-volatile
memory for subsequent use.
Power Requirements
The module requires 12V DC at around 25mA.
ConfiguringThe Module
Fit momentary push switches between
connection - and 1 and connection - and 2.
These are ‘Button 1’ and ‘Button 2’ respectively.
By pressingButton 1, the mode is selected (see Mode Reference Table in this document). The mode is confirmed
by the colour of light flashingas shown in the table. Press the button repeatedly to step through the modes.
For certain modes, the type of operation can be selected by pressingButton 2. A preview of the lightingfunction
will be seen immediately.
StoringIn Memory
Simply leave the module in the displayed mode for 15 seconds and the mode will be automatically stored. This
is indicated by a colour cycle flash. Removingthe power resets to this previously stored mode, or Mode 0 can be
selected as shown in the reference table.
ResettingTo Factory Default
Press and hold button 1 while switchingon power. The board will reset to Mode 3 (Medium Warm Light). The
colour cycle flash confirms the board reset.
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Connection
Function
Notes
+
+12V DC
Square pad on board / red wire
-
0V
Black wire
1
Button 1
Used for setup
2
Button 2
Used for setup

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Mode Reference Table
FixingMethod
To affix the module into scenery / buildings etc., double sided sticky fixers can be used, epoxy resin, hot glue etc.
Do not use conductive tapes or adhesives. Avoid obscuringthe LED as light output will be reduced, and consider
if access to configuration pins is required.
Specifications
Dimensions - W 11.0mm, H 10.8mm, D 3.0mm
Weight - 5g
Voltage - 12V DC
Current - 25mA
Mode
Mode set type (button 1)
Confirmation
x flash
Button 2 selects
0
Power up
Cancel new setting
Purple x 2
Previous setting
1
Choose light temperature
White x 2
40W tungsten
100W tungsten
Halogen
Carbon arc
Fluorescent
mercury
Sodium
High pressure sodium
Full white
2
Set colour red
Red x 2
Red level low to high
3
Set colour green
Green x 2
Green level low to high
4
Set colour blue
Blue x 2
Blue level low to high
5
Set brightness
Cyan x 2
Brightness low to high
6
Set soft on program
Orange x 2
Instant!
Fast on (0.5s)
Medium on (1s)
Slow on (2s)
7
Set effects program
Yellow x 2
Constant
Light flicker
Dodgy light bulb
TV
Real wood fire
When an effect mode is selected, the LED flashes
green 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 times respectively to confirm
selection.
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