Art Lighting Production ASTERION II Series User manual

ASTERION
USER MANUAL
LED BATTEN
DMX 512 sACN CRMX ArtNet
ENGLISH / VERSION 09.2016

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INTRODUCTION
Dear customer,
after the great success of the LED luminaire ASTERION II, we are introducing a
new range of this fitting. The luminaire ASTERION II is a giant technological leap
forward. It has all the modern technologies, including wireless DMX with the
support of RDM from the Swedish company Lumen Radio.
The luminaire ASTERION II builds on the successful concept of the previous
optical type with an approx. 40% increase in light output at a slight increase in
power consumption from 280W to 300W. The light homogenity is increased by
using a large number of LEDs (360 pieces) in one narrow line.
The luminaire ASTERION II has only passive cooling, therefore the operation of
the fixture is totally silent. The well-arranged graphic OLED display allows quick
setting of all functions and parameters of the fixture.
We wish you a lot of pleasant working experiences with the ASTERION II prod-
uct.
The team of the firm
Art Lighting Production, s.r.o.

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TECHNICAL DATA
FIXTURE PARAMETERS
Napájení 230V 50/50 Hz
Electric output (W) Max. 310W
Light output (lx) max. 2 600lx / 2m / 4400 K
Chromaticity 3200 K, 4400 K, 5600 K
Max. fixture temperature 70°C
Min. distance from the surrounding objects 0,5 m
Dimensions 1065 x 162 x 120 mm
Degree of protection IP 20
Weight 14,7 kg
PRODUCT VARIANTS
ASTERION II NET ArteNet / sACN module, Web server
ASTERION II WIRELESS Wireless DMX
ASTERION II NET/WIRELESS ArteNet / sACN module, Web server, Wireless DMX
Supported control protocols (in case of the presence of the NET / WIRELESS modules):
The product has a certificate
of the TÜV SÜD No. 08.855.299
Technical support of the product ASTERION II:
Tel: [phone]
Web: http://www.artlighting.cz/asterion-2/
DMX 512 sACN CRMX ArtNet
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CHAPTER PAGE
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT 5
2. DMX ADDRESS AND MENU 6
2.1 Initial MENU 6
2.2 Quick setup of the DMX address 6
2.3 Working with MENU 6
3. DMX MODE 7
3.1 3 Channels - MIS 7
3.2 6 Channel Mode – RGBWIS 8
3.3 9 Channel Mode 8
3.4 3 Channel Mode ICS 10
4. FIXTURE MODE 11
4.1 Worklight Enable 11
4.2 Frequency 11
4.3 Chromacity (temperature of white colour) 11
4.4 Hold Last 12
5. INPUT CONTROL (NET/Wireless version) 12
5.1 The status icons and settings of the CRMX 12
5.2 The status icons and settings of the LAN 13
6. DMX STATUS 15
6.1 DMX Input Status 1/3 XLR DMX-512 In/Out 15
6.2 DMX Input Status 2/3 CRMX wireless Input 15
6.3 DMX Input Status 3/3 Ethernet Input 16
7. STAND ALONE MODE 16
7.1 Stored Memory 16
7.2 Manual Otput 16
7.3 Set Manual Otput 17
7.4 Play Sequence 17
8. RECORD MEMORY 17
9. SERVICE MENU 18
9.1 Raw DMX Values 18
9.2 Fixture 18
9.3 Plug In Modules 18
9.4 Chromacity Calibration 20
9.5 About Asterion II 20
10. ETHERNET CONNECTION 20
10.1 Web-server 20
11. PROBLEM SOLVING 22
12. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 23
13. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 24
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. Disc / flange for installing fastening elements
2. Protecting light diffusion plate
3. Powercon input for power supply 230V
7. ETHERNET (sACN, ArtNet)*
9. - 12. Control buttons
4. Powercon output for power supply 230V
13. Status led DMX – LINK
6. DMX OUTPUT5. DMX INPUT
8. OLED display

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT 01
1. Disc / flange for installing fastening elements - the arresting disc
of the luminaire, which is always its part, is used for installing the fasten-
ing elements. The fastening elements can be selected by the customer
and are not part of the basic delivery. You may select the individual fas-
tening elements in the chapter II. Optional accessories. All elements for
assembly of the optional accessories are part of it.
2. Protecting light diffusion plate - The protecting light diffusion plate
is always part of the basic delivery!
3. Powercon input for power supply 230V - The power supply of the
luminaire is made with a special cable with Powercon terminal on one
side and Schuko plug connector on the other. The Powercon connector
must be, after inserting in the luminaire, turned around until its locking.
For disconnecting of the power supply cable the slider of the safety lock
must be moved away from the luminaire and then you can turn the con-
nector and pull it out.
4. Powercon output for power supply 230V - If you want to connect
several floodlight battens then you shall use Powercon interconnecting
cable The Powercon is designed for a load of 10A. You shall not connect
in series more than 8 ASTERION luminaires!
5. DMX INPUT / 6. DMX OUTPUT.
7. ETHERNET - Fixture control through the sACN and ArtNet*.
8. OLED display - Modern oLED display shows clearly all activated fea-
tures on the main screen. After a selectable time of inactivity when set-
ting up, the display turns itself off. This setting is used to ensure that the
illuminated display do not disturb the viewers. By pressing any button
the display lights up again. The automatic switching off function of the
display can be turned off.
9. - 12. Control buttons - 9. Button CANCELLATION - RETURN / 10. But-
ton UP / 11. Button DOWN / 12. Button for confirmation ENTER
13. DMX - LINK indicator light - If the indicator light is lit, the DMX signal
should be okay. If the indicator light is not lighting then the DMX signal is
not correct or the signal is interrupted.
* Only in the case of the model ASTERION II NET
1. Disc / flange for installing fastening elements
3. Powercon input for power supply 230V
7. ETHERNET (sACN, ArtNet)*

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02 DMX ADDRESS AND MENU
2.2 Quick setup of the DMX address
We can change the DMX address by pressing
the UP or DOWN button and the selection is
confirmed with the ENTER button. If you do
not confirm the changed number of the DMX
address, the change is not saved and the dis-
play returns to the default settings!
2.3 Working with MENU
To enter the main menu, press ENTER. The
display will show the menu items. To move
to the individual folders of the menu press
the buttons UP / DOWN, to select the item
for setting press the button ENTER. To return
press X.
2.1 Initial MENU
After connecting ASTERIONU II to power supply the welcome logo of the company Art
Lighting Production will be shown for a short time and the display will run on the initial
status. In the basic display we can see all the active functions of the ASTERION fixture
and the large digits indicate the currently selected starting DMX fixture address.
Active WORKLIGHT function
Num. of the selected memory
Temperature of white CCT
Presence of DMX signal
CRMX status (WiFi DMX) Ethernet module (ArtNet) status DMX (XLR) cable status
DMX mode
DMX address

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When selecting the function DMX Mode the display will show 4 DMX Modes, which will
be subsequently described.
3.1 3 Channels - MIS
To help you remember the function of each
channel next behind the number of chan-
nels of the mode the initials of the func-
tions of each channel are shown: Memory /
Intensity / Strobo in the order in which they
are arranged consecutively.
MEMORY - is the internal memory of the luminaire, which holds 30 cues. We will explain
the principle of saving cues later. This channel is used as so called virtual colour changer.
It is used in case of pre-defined colors that you upload into the luminaire a) in order to
save the number of DMX channels, or b) in Stand Alone and Work light mode.
DMX table of the channel MEMORY (virtual colour changer)
MEMORY DMX CHANNEL MEMORY DMX CHANNEL MEMORY DMX CHANNEL
1 16 - 23 11 96 - 103 21 176 - 183
2 24 - 31 12 104 - 111 22 184 - 191
3 32 - 39 13 112 - 119 23 192- 199
4 40 - 47 14 120 - 127 24 200 - 207
5 48 - 55 15 128 - 135 25 208 - 215
6 56 - 63 16 136 - 143 26 216 - 223
7 64 -71 17 144 - 151 27 224 - 231
8 72 - 79 18 152 - 159 28 232 - 239
9 80 - 87 19 160 - 167 29 240 - 247
10 88 - 95 20 168 - 175 30 248 - 255
INTENSITY - is a channel for the light intensity control (dimmer). In the personalities
should be assigned to the wheel for controlling light intensity, as all of the conventional
luminaires.
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STROBO – the Strobo channel has two functions. A) control of the Strobo frequency
(speed) B) switching on and off of the halogen performance function. By the luminaires
with conventional or halogen bulbs the switching off or switching on is delayed. This
effect is caused by the filament of the bulbs, which need some time to warm up and to
cool down again.
The LEDs do not have this characteristic. They respond immediately to the current val-
ue, which is sent to them. Even if these steps are synchronized in 16 bit DMX the dim-
ming will never be continuous. Therefore the dimming process is controlled by software.
Between the individual steps the time slips are programmed, which are smoothing the
step course of the LED dimming.
DMX VALUE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
0 The function of the halogen performance of the luminaire is active.
1 - 254 The function of the halogen performance is switched off and the Strobo is active with
an adjustable speed in the range of DMX value of 1 - 254
255 The function of the halogen performance is switched off and the dimming responds
erratically to an immediate change of the intensities. The Strobo can be programmed
on the control console.
3.2 6 Channel Mode – RGBWIS
The six-channel mode is the most widely used mode. There are controlled the RGBW
values, Intensity and Strobo, which for most projects is enough.
DMX VALUE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
1 Red (R)
2 Green (G)
3 Blue (B)
4 White (W)
5 Total intensity of the mixed color
6 Strobo

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3.3 9 Channel Mode
The nine-channel mode is for the most demanding users. To the six-channel version
were added three more channels. These additional channels allows you to store the
color, that you have mixed from an external controller, in the internal memory of the
fixture. The procedure of the remote colors storing is as follows:
With the channel number 7 you can select the memory number, according to the DMX
table of the three-channel MIS mode. If the personality of the luminaire is in the li-
brary of the control console, then on the parameter of the channel number seven will
appear directly the numbers of the memory. The channel number 8 is used as the
RECORD button. When regulating the channel 9 from 0% to 100% the current values will
be stored in the internal memory of the fixture (i.e. in the memory that we have selected
in the previous step on the channel 7). As a confirmation of storing the cue in the inter-
nal memory the fixture flashes 3x.
The channel 9 is used only to change the status of the previous two channels. When
it is on zero, then the channel number 7 is only used for finding the memory number
(recording mode - we can not see the color saved under that number). Setting the value
of the channel number 9 to 50% will disable the confirmation flashing when recording
to the internal memory of the fixture (if this flashing will be disturbing). When setting
the channel number nine to 100% then the channel number seven will switch to the
playback mode and we can visually check what we have saved into the each memory.
ATTENTION! DURING THE PLAYBACK MODE (CHANNEL 9 ON 100%)
THE COLOR MIXING RGBW IS NOT FUNCTIONAL!
DMX VALUE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
1 Red (R)
2 Green (G)
3 Blue (B)
4 White (W)
5 Total intensity of the mixed color
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7 Selection of the memory number
8 With jumping from 0% to 100% it replaces the RECORD button
9 It changes the function of the channel number 7.
0% - selection of the memory for recording with confirmation of the saving in the
memory by flashing of the fixture.
1% - 99% - switching off of the record confirmation by flashing but we are still in the
recording mode.
100% - the channel number 7 mode is changed only for playback.
3.4 3 Channel Mode ICS
This mode works only in the white spectrum and in the mode is changed only the color
temperature. The three-channel mode is therefore particularly suitable for working in
the studio or on film projects. The abbreviation ICS stands for Intensity / Chromaticity
/ Strobo. With the channel number 2 can be adjusted continuously color temperature
ranging from 3200 to 5600 K. Even after switching to Stand Alone you can only control
the temperature of the white color and its intensity.
Note to the channel 6:
By the luminaires with conventional or hal-
ogen bulbs the switching off or switching on
is delayed. This effect is caused by the fila-
ment of the bulbs, which need some time to
warm up and to cool down again. The LEDs
do not have this characteristic. They respond immediately to the current value, which is
sent to them. Even if these steps are synchronized in 16 bit DMX the dimming will never
be continuous. Therefore the dimming process is controlled by software. Between the
individual steps the time slips are programmed, which are smoothing the step course
of the LED dimming. However if you do not want to use the Asterion as the ordinary
luminaire but as stroboscopic effect then it is necessary to switch off this function. The
whole process of the switched on smoothened dimming (halogen performance), stro-
boscopic effect (Strobo) and switched off smoothened dimming is controlled just by the
DMX channel 6.
IF THE DMX CHANNEL 6 IS ON THE ZERO VALUE, THEN THE
LUMINAIRE BEHAVES AS A HALOGEN LAMP, I.E. SMOOTHING
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The function Fixture Mode enable us to set in which basic mode shall the fixture work.
4.1 Worklight Enable
The function of the working light (worklight)
offers the possibility to use the stage/stu-
dio floodlight as a simple working light. The
fixture in this mode behaves so that upon
connection of to the power supply comes on
and goes off when disconnected. But if the
fixture identifies the control protocol of the DMX 512 then the fixture will submit to the
control protocol and will work again as a stage/studio floodlight. If the DMX 512 control
protocol will be lost, so the fixture will be lighted up again according to the memory as-
signed to this function. This function can be activated by confirmation of the line Work-
light Enabled using the button ENTER. If there is no DMX control signal then the fix-
ture will be light up according to the memory selected on the line below the Worklight
Memory. To this function can be assigned one of the 30 preset memories.
IF AFTER SELECTING THE MEMORY THE FIXTURE IS NOT LIGHTING, THEN UNDER
THE SELECTED MEMORY ARE PROBABLY STORED ZERO VALUES! SELECT ANOTHER
MEMORY!
4.2 Frequency
After selecting the function Frequency on the right side of the display will appear the
window with the current frequency. You can change the frequency by using the arrows
UP / DOWN. There are available three different frequencies: 400, 800 and 1200 Hz. In
the basic setting is stored the frequency 400 Hz. In most cases it is not necessary to
increase this frequency. The frequency shall be increased only in cases when by the im-
age recording of the lighted scene interference appears with a camera.
4.3 Chromacity (temperature of white color)
After selecting the function Chromaticity on the right side of the display will appear the
Basic settings of the fixture
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Control / Signal inputs
INPUT CONTROL (NET/WIRELESS VERSION)
window with the current chromacity value. You can change the color temperature with
the arrow keys UP / DOWN. There are available three different temperatures: 3200,
4400 and 5600 K. By adjusting the values we will determine in what color temperature
will light the white color, after setting all RGBW channels to 100%.
4.4 Hold Last
This function is similar to that one we know for example from dimmers. If the function
is activated, then in case of failure of the DMX signal the last known DMX value will
remain lit.
In the menu INPUT CONTROL are set (enabled/disabled) the various DMX signal sourc-
es. The classic DMX input via cable (XLR) is always enabled and can not be disabled. It
can only be switched over for the output function of the DMX signals.
DMX Input Control
The basic setting of the
DMX inputs. The actual
state of the input sig-
nals from wireless and
Ethernet module can be
viewed via the service
menu.
5.1 The status icons and settings of the CRMX
The fixture Asterion enables to receive DMX signal in addition to the classic DMX-512
via cable as well as the signal from the wireless interface CRMX (Lumen Radio) and from
the Ethernet interface the protocols ACN (sACN) and ArtNet. Therefore, in order to re-
ceive these signals, it is necessary to have these modules fitted in the fixture at the fac-
tory. However, setting of the parameters of the modules can be done without the pres-
ence of these modules. We can learn more about the presence and the status of these
modules in the SERVICE MENU. In addition, it is needed to pair the wireless module
Activation of CDMX
Activation of sACN
Activation of ArtNet
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with the transmitter. It is also done in the service menu. If the wireless module is paired
with the transmitter then it is enough that receiving of a signal is allowed (see Figure
above) - menu item CRMX WIRELESS DMX. When this item is enabled, the main screen
displays the CRMX status (bottom left). The following figures explain in detail what each
icon means for the wireless DMX signal receiving. We can see that although the module
can receive a signal from the transmitter, but in the signal may not be present the DMX.
This means that the transmitter may have interrupted the input of the DMX signal (dis-
connected or interrupted DMX cable from the control console, etc.).
Not present the
CRMX wireless
module.
The wireless CRMX
module has no
connection to the
transmitter or it is
not paired.
Connection with
the transmitter is
minimal. But the
DMX signal is not
present.
The connection is
excellent, but the
transmitter does
not have a DMX
signal.
The connection
is sufficient,
including DMX
signal.
5.2 The status icons and settings of the LAN
The Ethernet module has the ability to receive both the protocol ArtNet and the sACN.
Only one of the possibilities can be activated. If one of the protocols is activated then on
the main screen (bottom middle) will be displayed the status. The Ethernet connection
status again has multiple possible states, which are described in the following table.
Again, similarly as by the interface CRMX, also here it is possible that, although the
connection is good, this does not imply the presence of DMX signal (respectively the
required protocol). The title sACN or ArtNet indicates the active protocol. The icons next
to the title indicate the connection and signal status.
ArtNet is turned
on, but the
Ethernet module is
not inserted.
sACN is turned on.
The module is
present, but the
Ethernet cable is
not connected.
The Ethernet cable
is connected, but
the protocol is not
present.
sACN protocol
is present, but it
does not contain
the required
Universe.
Everything is
in good order,
connection and
protocol, including
the Universe.
Further possibilities how to find out the details of the Ethernet module is in the menu
DMX STATUS > DMX INPUT STATUS 3/3 ETHERNET INPUT and in the service menu
SERVICE MENU > PLUG-IN MODULES > ETHERNET MODULE. Both screens are de-
scribed in the subsequent chapters. An important setting of the Ethernet protocols is
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because the logic of the both settings is different. While in the sACN is possible to set
the number of the Universe in the ranging from 1 to 63999, in the ArtNet are set three
items according to the specifications: Network, Sub-Net and Universe. In the table be-
low are described the screens for setting of the Universes.
DMX Input Control
On the screen are set the following values:
CRM module activated
Universe sACN = 204
ArtNet protocol activated
ArtNet = 127:15:15 (Net/Subnet/Universe)
DMX Source Control – sACN Universe
Because the input range is up to 63999, for
faster and more comfortable entering of the
Universe, the user can use separate settings
of hundreds and units. The entered Universe is
then sum of both – the lowest item.
DMX Source Control – ArtNet Universe
The Universe consists of three items listed
in the picture (Net / Subnet / Universe). You
can enter a total of 32768 combinations (so-
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DMX STATUS
This menu contains three screens, each showing the status of one of the three DMX
inputs: XLR, wireless module CRMX and Ethernet module (sACN or ArtNet). You can
switch between the individual screens with the ENTER button or arrow keys UP /
DOWN. The description of the individual items.
DMX Input Status 1/3
XLR DMX-512 In/Out
Setting of the properties of the classical
cable DMX-512 input (XLR connector). The
connector can also serve as DMX OUT.
Signal is Present - the item displays the status of the signal presence. Received cha-
nnels 512 - displaying the number of received DMX channels. RDM is Present - displays
the presence of the RDM protocol in the DMX signal. XLR as DMX Output - the item
displays whether the XLR is used for the output of the DMX signal.
DMX Input Status 2/3
CRMX wireless Input
Setting of the wireless DMX of the CRMX
module. Take care of the pairing to the
transmitter. Not paired module will receive
nothing! Pairing is made with the transmit-
ter the module must however be unpaired. The status of the first item CRMX is Enabled
only copies the settings of the CRMX in the menu Input Control.
Module is Present - it displays the status of the presence of the CRMX module. Linked
to transc. - activation of pairing with transmitter. Signal is OK - it displays the presence
of the wireless signal. Protocol is active - it displays the presence of the proper control
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The function Stand Alone Mode allows an easy programming of the luminaire without
the use of an external control device (control console, controller, etc.).
7.1 Stored Memory
If you choose this mode then the luminaire
will be light up in the memory (cue), which
we can change in the line below in the
Stored Memory Number.
7.2 Manual Otput
After activating this mode, the luminaire
will light up according to the current values
set in the line below in the item Set Manual
Output.
STAND ALONE MODE
DMX Input Status 3/3
Ethernet Input
Setting options of the Ethernet module. The
status of the first item Ethernet is Enabled
only copies the settings of the Ethernet
module in the menu Input Control.
Module is Present - it displays the status of the presence of the Ethernet module.
Network Connection - it displays the status of the connection to the network (router,
switch, etc.). Signal is Present - it displays the presence of the control signal in the
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RECORD MEMORY
7.3 Set Manual Otput
When the function is active, we can see the
direct light changes on the individual color
components of the RGBW. Manually is po-
ssible to mix any color without the use of
external equipment. This color can also be
saved subsequently in any of the optional 30 memories.
7.4 Play Sequence
After activating this mode the luminaire tri-
ggers automatic crossfading of cues selec-
ted in the line below in the item Set Sequen-
ce. The crossfade takes place in time which
can be set in the function Record Sequence.
The memory selection is made by using the
UP / DOWN buttons and the confirmation is made by pressing the button ENTER.
The selected memories shine more intensely.
This function is used to store the current output (color) into one of the 30 internal mem-
ories. So if you have mixed in the manual mode Manual Output any color you want to
use in the future, then select the line Record Memory and confirm by pressing the but-
ton ENTER. This opens a window with the number of the memory. The memory number
can be changed according to the needs with UP / DOWN buttons and confirmed with
the button ENTER. The actual light output is stored in the selected memory.
The item Fade Time is the crossfading time
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Service Menu serves as the diagnostics of
the actual parameters of the fixture. And it
is also used for customization of certain pa-
rameters (IP address for ArtNet, etc.).
9.1 Raw DMX Values
In this table we can see the DMX values of
the first 10 channels. The Channel 1 is al-
ways the channel selected when addressing
the DMX of the fixture. This table allows a
quick check of the receiving DMX protocol,
or you can detect an error when setting the starting DMX address.
9.2 Fixture
In the item Display off-time we can set the
time after which the display lighting will be
switched off. Using the Factory Settings is
activated the factory settings. And the item
CBTech. is used to activate or deactivate the
Color Booster Technology (maximum capacity utilization of the source).
9.3 Plug In Modules
It displays detailed information on wireless CRMX module and the Ethernet module.
On the screen Plug-in Module CRMX can be performed the unpairing of the module
(unlink). If the module is unpaired, the pairing can be done only by the transmitter. The
pairing status can be seen on the screen. To view other offers of the Ethernet Module
press the key ENTER.
SERVICE MENU