Chauvet FlareCON Air User manual

Quick Reference Guide

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About This Guide
The FlareCON™ Air
Quick Reference Guide (QRG) has basic product
information such as mounting and menu options. Download the User Manual
from http://www.chauvetlighting.com/product-manuals-literature/ for more details.
Disclaimer
The information and specifications contained in this QRG are subject to change
without notice.
Safety Notes
The Safety Notes below include important information about
installation, use, and
maintenance.
•Always connect the product to a grounded circuit.
•Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
•Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning it.
•Never disconnect the product from the power source by pulling or tugging on
the cord.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when it is
operating.
•The product is not intended for permanent installation.
•The product is for indoor use only! It is rated at IP20.
•Do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
•Always make sure that the product’s power source voltage is within the range
stated on the sticker or rear panel of the product.
•Never connect the product to a dimmer or rheostat.
•Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, and leave
at least 20 in (50 cm) between the product and adjacent surfaces.
•Always install the product within 600 ft of the D-Fi™ lights.
•
The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) in which the product can be used is
104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate the product at higher temperatures.
•Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product’s housing are blocked.
•In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product
immediately.
•Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by untrained people can
lead to damage or malfunction. For repairs contact the nearest authorized
technical assistance center.
Contact
•From outside the U.S., UK, Ireland, or Mexico, contact the distributor of
record to request support or return a product.
•From inside the U.S., UK, Ireland, or Mexico, use the information in
Contact Us at the end of this QRG.

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What is
Included
•FlareCON™ Air
•External Power Supply
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference Guide
To Begin
Carefully unpack the product and check that all the parts are in the package, and
are in good condition.
If the box, or any of the contents, appear damaged from shipping, or show signs of
mishandling, save all the packaging and file a claim with the carrier immediately.
Do not notify CHAUVET®. Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately,
or failure to have all the packaging available for inspection, could invalidate the
claim.
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to
shipping, or concealed damage, file a claim with CHAUVET®
within 7 days of
delivery. For information on contacting CHAUVET®, see Contact Us at the end of
this document.
Description
The FlareCON™ Air is a wireless transceiver that turns any mobile device into a
lighting controller. The FlareCON™ Air uses Wi-Fi™ to receive signals from any
mobile device and sends D-Fi™ signals to any D-Fi™-ready light or hub
. The
FlareCON™ Air works exclusively with the free FlareCON™ app that is available
for both the Android™ operating system and Mac OS®.
The FlareCON™ Air can connect directly to any DMX controller to receive DMX
signals via a cable and send D-Fi™ signals wirelessly. When the FlareCON™ Air
is connected to a DMX controller via a cable it will both transmit D-Fi™
wirelessly and transmit DMX through the DMX cable from the DMX Out on the
FlareCON™ Air to any DMX product in the chain.
Overview
Side Panel View
DC Power
Input
DMX Out
DMX In
Top View
OLED Display
Control
Buttons
Antennas
Power Indicator
Signal Indicator

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AC Power
FlareCON™ Air has an external auto-
ranging power supply that works with an
input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. It runs on 9 VDC, 500 mA.
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read the Safety Notes.
The FlareCON™ Air can be mounted in four different ways:
•Hung from a pipe with a clamp using the threaded mounting holes
•Placed on a surface using the rubber feet
•Attached to a pipe or stand using the hook and loop fastener strap
•Mounted to a surface using the keyhole mounting holes
Mounting Diagram
Control Panel
Description
Button
Function
<MENU>
Exits from the current menu or function
<UP>
Navigates upwards through the menu list or increases the
numeric value when in a function
<DOWN>
Navigates downwards through the menu list or decreases the
numeric value when in a function
<ENTER>
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently
selected value into the selected function
<AUTO>
Enables a search for available channels on the FlareCON™ Air
Menu Map
Main Function
Programming Levels
Description
Manual Channel
<CH01–16>
Manually selects a channel
Auto Channel
<CH01–16>
Automatically selects an available channel
Input Mode
<WIFI>
To set to Wi-Fi™ signal input
<DMX >
To set to DMX signal input
Information
WIFI SSID
<Wi-Fi™ name>
Displays the name of the current Wi-Fi™ network
WIFI Channel
<01–16>
Displays the number of the current channel
Threaded Mounting Holes
M10 and M12
Rubber Feet
Hook And Loop
Fastener
Keyhole Mounting Holes

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Using
FlareCON™ Air
FlareCON™ Air works with the following:
•Smartphones and tablets (mobile devices) running FlareCON™ app
•D-Fi™-compatible lights
•D-Fi™ Hub
•DMX controllers
•DMX lights (when used with the D-Fi™ Hub)
The FlareCON™ app is free and available from the Google™ Play Store or the
iTunes® Store.
When FlareCON™ Air is used with a mobile device it creates a wireless network
(Wi-Fi™) for receiving the signals from the mobile device, and then it sends
D-Fi™ signals wirelessly to D-Fi™ lights or a D-Fi™ Hub.
When FlareCON™ Air is used with a DMX controller,
it receives signals from
the controller through a DMX cable. It sends D-Fi™ signals
wirelessly to
D-Fi™-compatible lights and DMX signals through a DMX cable conn
ected to
any DMX-compatible product.
When FlareCON™ Air is used with DMX
lights, it must be used in conjunction
with a D-Fi™ Hub. The FlareCON™ Air creates a wireless network (Wi-Fi™)
for receiving the signals from the mobile device, and sends D-Fi™ signals
wirelessly to the D-Fi™ Hub, which
converts those signals to DMX and sends the
signals through a DMX cable to the DMX lights.
For information about configuring a product to receive D-Fi™
or wireless
DMX signals, see the User Manual for that product. User Manuals for
CHAUVET® products are available from the CHAUVET® website:
http://www.chauvetlighting.com/product-manuals-literature/.
The FlareCON™ Air must be no more than 600 ft from the D-
Fi™ lights,
and the distance between it and the lights must be unobstructed.

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Configuring
FlareCON™Air
Configuring FlareCON™ Air involves selecting the operating channel and input
mode—either Wi-Fi™ to operate it from a mobile device, or DMX
to connect it
to a controller.
CHAUVET® recommends using the Manual Channel option for selecting the
FlareCON™ Air channel.
Selecting A Channel
The Wi-Fi™
channel can be selected manually or automatically. Manual selection
is more reliable in areas that may be affected by wireless interference.
To manually select an operating channel, do the following:
1. Make sure the product has power. The red light should be on and the display
should be lit.
2. Press <MENU> until Manual Channel shows in the display.
3. Press <ENTER>. The current channel number becomes highlighted.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to scroll through channel numbers.
5. Press <ENTER> to select the channel number.
To automatically select an operating channel, do the following:
1. Make sure the product has power. The red light should be on and the display
should be lit.
2. Press <MENU> until Auto Channel shows in the display.
3. Press <ENTER>. The current channel number becomes highlighted.
4. Press <AUTO>. The display will flash, and stop. The signal indicator light
will flash, and then stop when it selects a channel.
The channel number shown when the display stops is the Wi-Fi™ channel
selected by the FlairCON™ Air.
Selecting A Signal
Input Mode
Selecting the signal mode input determines how the FlareCON™ Air receives
control signals, either in Wi-Fi™ mode from the FlareCON™ app or in DMX
mode from a DMX controller.
To set the signal input mode, do the following:
1. Make sure the product has power. The red light should be on and the display
should be lit.
2. Press <MENU> until Input Mode shows in the display.
3. Press <ENTER>. The current input mode becomes highlighted.
4. Use <UP> or <DOWN> to select the <WIFI> or <DMX > mode.
5. Press <ENTER> to set the desired mode.
Connecting To A
Mobile Device
Connect to a mobile device
only after the FlareCON™Air has been configured,
and after the FlareCON™ app has been installed on the mobile device.
Use the Google™ Play Store or iTunes® Store to download the CHAUVET®
FlareCON™ app.
Connecting the mobile device to the FlareCON™ Air involves using the device’s
settings manager to connect to the FlareCON™ Air Wi-Fi™, and then setting up
the lights in the FlareCON™ app.
CHAUVET®
recommends having lights configured and ready to respond
before connecting a mobile device.
The name of the current FlareCON™Air Wi-Fi™
network is needed to
connect a mobile device. To find the name of the current Wi-Fi™
, see the
section below.

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Finding The Name
Of The
FlareCON™
Air
Wi-Fi™
To find the name of the FlareCON™ Air Wi-Fi™, do the following:
1. Make sure the product has power. The red light will be on and the display
will be lit.
2. Make sure a channel is selected and the input mode is set to WIFI.
3. Press <MENU> until Information shows in the display.
4. Press <ENTER>. The current Wi-Fi™ name and channel number will show
in the display. Use this Wi-Fi™ name when connecting to mobile devices.
5. Press <MENU> to exit the Information menu function.
Connecting To
The
FlareCON™
Air Wi-Fi™
To connect a mobile device to the FlareCON™ Air Wi-Fi™, do the following:
1. Make sure the FlareCON™ Air has power. The red light will be on and the
display will be lit.
2. Make sure the input mode is set to WIFI.
3. Use the Settings function of the mobile device to connect it to the
FlareCON™ Air Wi-Fi™.
4. Open the FlareCON™ app. The word Online should show in the center of
the screen.
Information about connecting to a wireless network can be found in the
device’s manual.
The name of the FlareCON™ Air Wi-Fi™
can be changed with the
FlareCON™ app. See the FlareCON™ User Manual for more information.
User Manuals are available at http://www.chauvetlighting.com/product-
manuals-literature/.
Connecting To A
DMX Console
Connect a DMX console only after the FlareCON™Air has been configured for
DMX input. See Selecting A Signal Input Mode. Connect a DMX cable from the
DMX Out of the console to the DMX In of the FlareCON™Air.
Operating
DMX consoles is not covered in this document. For
information about operating a DMX console, see the User Manual for that
console. User Manuals are available from the CHAUVET®
web site:
http://www.chauvetlighting.com/product-manuals-literature/.
Controlling DMX
Lights
FlareCON™ Air can wirelessly control DMX lights when it is used with a D-Fi™
Hub. Information about using the D-
Fi™ Hub can be found in the manual on the
CHAUVET® website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com/product-manuals-literature/.
To configure a system that uses ta FlareCON™ Air and a D-
Fi™ Hub to
wirelessly control DMX lights, do the following:
•The FlareCON™ Air can take wireless or DMX input. See SelectingASignal
Input Mode.