Firefly 2.0 User manual

FIREFLY 2.0
Wireless Firing Module
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User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read first!
Whenever used, the following items identify safety and property
damage messages and designate a level of hazard seriousness
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL –Alerts potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
WARNING –Indicates potentially hazardous situations, which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION –Indicates potentially hazardous situations, which, if
not avoided, may result in minor/moderate injury.
NOTICE –Addresses practices not related to personal injury, as
well as device and/or property damage.
Read this manual carefully before using the device
to ensure its safe and proper use.
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WARNING - to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or serious personal injury:
•Keep your device at least 1 meter away from fireworks/crackers.
•Keep the device out of reach of children and pets. Do not leave it unattended
while the power is on.
•Do not immerse the device in water or other liquids.
•Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION - to reduce the risk of personal injury:
•Always ensure the device is OFF while connecting it to fireworks/crackers.
•Always ensure the device is lying on a flat, solid surface (ground).
•In cold weather (e.g. below 0°C/32°F), insert a wooden board under the de-
vice to isolate it from the cold. Failure to do so may cause low power output.
•Do NOT touch the FireFly Clip heating coil after ignition, as the high
tempera-ture will cause injury.
•Do not allow the connection cables to hang over the edge of a table or
counter to avoid accidental pushing or pulling of device.
•Do not use ascending fireworks, e.g. rockets! The ignition cables would stop
the ascent; hence, fireworks would explode on the ground.
Battery handling and usage:
•Keep batteries away from children and pets. Only adults should handle
batter-ies. Ensure Battery Compartment Cover is securely attached to the
Battery Compartment in accordance with all device usage instructions.
•Follow the battery manufacturer’s safety and usage instructions.
•Do not mix used and new batteries or different chemistries of batteries. Use
only 1.5 V Alkaline Battery LR20 Type D (Duracell recommended) or the
FireFly Power Plate accumulator in this device.
•Never throw batteries into a fire or expose them to fire or other heat sources.
•Insert the batteries into the device observing the proper polarity (+/-) as in-
dicated inside the Battery Compartment. See the “Battery Installation” sub-
section for detailed instructions.
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•Remove spent or discharged batteries from the Battery Compartment.
•Remove batteries when not using the device for an extended period.
•Dispose or recycle spent/discharged batteries in compliance with all applicable
laws. For detailed information, contact your local solid waste authority.
NOTICE - to reduce the risk of device and/or property dam-
age:
•This device is intended for non-commercial and non-industrial use only.
•Always switch off device after use.
•Do not subject the device to excessive force, violent shocks, extreme
temper-atures, high humidity levels, or lengthy periods of direct sunlight.
•Do not use ascending fireworks (e.g. rockets). The ascent may lift the device.
•Do not attempt to repair the device. If the unit stops operating, please refer
to our customer service. The device is to be fixed by skilled expert staff
exclu-sively.
•Use the device away from other electronic devices to reduce possible
interfer-ence.
•Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean the device. Use a soft, damp
cloth.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
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INTRODUCTION
The FireFly Plus wireless firing module has an action scope of up to 100 meters with
Wi-Fi®. FireFly Plus is compatible with all Wi-Fi devices supporting the App Store or
Play Store, e. g. Apple®or Android™operating systems (check your mobile devices
hardware specifications). To make best use of FireFly Plus, please read this manual
entirely. Please be aware that these posted distances are in ideal conditions with new
generation mobile devices. These ranges can vary based on weather conditions,
mobile device age, and mobile device battery condition.
Features and instructional updates will come as the system continues to
progress and improve. This manual is focused on the hardware of the
FireFly Plus system. Your experience in –application may vary.
Box Contents
•FireFly Plus Wi-Fi Wireless Firing
Module (“module” below)
•1x Antenna
•8x Connection Cable 1 meter
•7x Connection Cable 3 meter
•15x FireFly Clip
•User Manual
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Controls and Features
1. Casing
2. Connectivity status indicators for the cues
3. Wi-Fi antenna port
4. Power button with red LED indicator
5. Reset button
6. Wi-Fi/Mesh-/Update switch
7. Input ports for connection cables
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Battery Installation
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1. Locate the Battery Compartment Cover at the bottom of the module.
2. Loosen the screws in the Battery Compartment Cover with a Philips-head
screwdriver.
3. Insert eight 1.5 V Alkaline Battery LR20 Type D (Duracell recommended) or
a FireFly Power Plate accumulator, observing the proper polarity (+/-) as
indicated inside the Battery Compartment.
4. Refit the Battery Compartment Cover and tighten the screws.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn the module off when not in use
and remove batteries.
•Alternatively, you may consider purchasing the FireFly Power Plate which is
a rechargeable lithium ion pack specifically designed for the firing device.
Powering On/Off
•To turn the module on, push the power button (3) at the front of the module.
The red Connectivity Status Indicator lights up, indicating the unit is ON.
•To turn the module off, push the power button (3) at the front of the module.
The red Connectivity Status Indicator goes off, indicating the unit is OFF.
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Pairing User Portable Device
1. Please download the FireFly App on your portable device.
2. Attach the antenna by screwing it on clock wise.
3. For Wi-Fi operation make sure the Wi-Fi feature of your portable wireless
device is active (refer to the instruction guide of portable device for
operation).
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Modern mobile devices will now “signal hop” to-
wards stronger signals. Please ensure your mobile data is switched off
to prevent your mobile device from “signal hopping” to mobile data
therefore breaking the connection between your firing device and
your mobile device (e.g. turn off cellular data or switch your Mobile
device to Airplane mode).
4. Turn on FireFly Plus wireless firing module (refer to “Powering On/Off” sec-
tion of this manual).
5. Please select TitanFire from your Wi-Fi list in your mobile device settings
after pressing the Wi-Fi-switch to illuminate red. Note: if you do not immedi-
ately see the Wi-Fi name TitanFire please restart your mobile devices Wi-Fi
reader with password 66886688.
6. Open the FireFly Application on your portable device.
7. First time users will be asked to register by entering an e-mail address or log-
ging in via Facebook or Google and to select their country or region (you
may change your country or region later). The user then receives an e-mail
from the system. Please also check your spam folder. Click the link in the e-
mail to complete the activation process.
8. Push the “Wi-Fi / Bluetooth” button and then “Wi-Fi” to enter the FireFly
menu.
9. To connect additional modules, set the Mesh switch to blue.
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10. It is highly recommended that you rename and password your device(s) from
the settings tab on the application.
11. Proceed to the “manual fire” or “show design” page.
12. For firmware updates set the update switch to red-blue.
Change Device Name and Color
In the show menu of the FireFly app, you have an option to rename your module
and customize its color individually via Settings. This is useful especially when
sev-eral modules are used simultaneously, since it simplifies the differentiation of
the modules and therefore planning shows with several devices significantly. This
color is reflected in the front LED on your unit.
Tap top right in the display and choose “settings”. Now you find a selection of
different colors and a text line for renaming the device.
NOTE: Every new module is named “GT2404-A1”. The new name (e.g.
module 1) as well as the selected color (e.g. orange) are saved on your
portable device and will be maintained.
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Plug Connection Cable
The module is equipped with 15 specially designed connection cables with FireFly
Clip, which enable you to connect up to 15 fireworks at the same time. Do NOT
modify or attempt to strip these wires. Doing so may short circuit the module.
•Plug in the connection cable into any one of the input ports on the module.
•If the connection cable is fully connected to the module, both red and green
connectivity status indicators will illuminate.
•If for any reason the connection cable is not properly connected to the module
or the FireFly Clip heating coil is burned out or broken, the connectivity status
indicators will not illuminate. In the case of non-continuity, replace connection
cables. Do not attempt to repair them.
Setup Fireworks
Make sure the fireworks being set off with this device belong to consumer
fireworks category defined by your country. Additionally, make sure to follow the
instructions provided on each individual firework product package.
1. Please ensure the FireFly Plus module is powered off.
2. Connect the FireFly Clip to the connection cable and then the connection cable
with the FireFly Plus module.
3. Make sure the primary fireworks ignition fuse is a “safety” type (normally
green in color).
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4. Carefully place the ignition fuse so that the tip of the fuse is positioned at the
center of the FireFly Clip heating coil.
5. Close and lock the FireFly Clip accordingly.
6. Ready for firing.
WARNING
If you wish to utilize the electrical firing ports please do so at your own
risk. These ports are designed for advanced users and pyrotechnicians.
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Layout of the FireFly Clips
1. Heating coil
2. Port for safety fuse (green)
3. Lock
4. Electrical firing ports (for pyrotechnicians)
ATTENTION
After each ignition, carbon residue may build up on the heating coil af-
fecting the next ignition. If subsequent carbon residue accumulates on
the coil, the fireworks may not ignite/set off. It is recommended to
clean the coil after each ignition with a soft brush (with module switch
off only) and to ignite the coil without a fuse as the heat alone will help
burn off any remaining residue.
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Using the Module
In the show menu, there are three main features:
•Manual Firing
•Create Show
•Import/Export Show
Manual Firing
This feature enables you to manually set off fireworks.
1. Tap “Manual firing” to enter.
2. Plug the connection cables into the module as described in the “Plug Connec-
tion Cable” section above.
NOTE: In this mode you can plug the cable into any jack of the module.
3. The color dot next to the cue number turns green, indicating the cable has
been plugged in at the respective position of the module successfully.
4. Tap the required cue, then on the right under “Select product” tap and select
the product (fireworks) from the catalogue.
5. Please ensure you are at a safe distance prior to firing.
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6. Press and hold “Fire” until the red circle has fully charged. Then press again
to fire.
Create Show
This feature enables you to design your own entertainment shows and lets the
module set off the fireworks at your designated timing.
1. Press “Create show” button to enter.
2. Press to rename the show.
3. Press to select music for your show. The corresponding audio file must
be available on the local storage of your portable device and can be imported
into the app by pressing “+” top right in the screen.
NOTE: The FireFly App exclusively supports mp3 files. Currently it is
NOT possible to use DRM protected ("Digital Rights Management", e.g.
audio files from iTunes, Spotify, Deezer, etc.) music files.
4. To add Fireworks to your show, select the module (on the right next to “All
devices”) and open the cue overview by tapping (Android) or << (iOS),
then press and select the corresponding product from the catalogue. The
effect time of the product will show automatically.
5. For adding a cue to your show, tap any position in the waveform of the audio
file or tap “Cue + ”. A small flag with the corresponding cue number appears
in the display.
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6. If needed, press and hold the flag to move it to the designated time of firing.
7. For removing a certain cue from the show, swipe the corresponding flag to
the top. For removing the latest cue, press “Cue – ”. For removing all cues
and starting over, press “123” and tap “Clear all” on the right.
8. Save the show by tapping .
Igniting a Show
1. Switch on the module, pair it with your portable device and plug the cables
into the sides of the module.
NOTE: In this mode, the order of cues MUST be respected. Start with
Cue number 1. The cables have to be plugged in gapless one by one.
2. The colored bars next to the cue number shine green indicating successful
connection with the corresponding position on the module.
3. After completing the show and plugging the cables into the module, press
“Fin-ish editing”. Now the following steps are available for selection:
a) Fire now
b) Countdown Timer
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Fire now
It is the actual firing feature to allow the module to set off the fireworks automat-
ically. Please make sure you are of a safety distance away from the fireworks be-
fore you press the “Fire now” button. Swipe the green button to the right. It will
then shine red and with another tap triggers the ignition.
Countdown Timer
Press and choose between a 15 and a 30 second delay. Swipe the green
button to the right. The button turns red and another tap triggers the timer and
afterwards the ignition of the show. You can view the counter in the lower left
side of the display.
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Emergency Stop
For any emergency requiring an instant stop of the ignition process, press “Emer-
gency stop”. Make sure the show has been stopped successfully before switching
off the module.
NOTE:
Emergency Stop only stops the automatic ignition process of the
module. Already ignited fireworks continue firing! For switching the
module off, press On/Off (see “Powering On/Off” section above).
The show can NOT be continued. After emergency stopping the show,
leave the ignition screen by tapping the arrow top left. You are now in
the edit mode again.
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Import/Export Show
Press “Import show”. The camera of your portable device is activated automatically
for adding the desired show by scanning the corresponding QR code.
NOTE: Before importing, make sure you already have the related audio
file on your portable device’s local storage. Music can NOT be imported
with the QR code.
Exporting a show can be processed in two ways:
•In “Create show“ mode by tapping
•In Show overview by tapping
Now the QR code for exporting the show to another portable device appears.
Beyond that, you can also transfer QR codes via common applications with the
sharing feature.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Reason
Solution
Slow
The module is placed too far
Shorten the distance between
response
from the portable device. The
the portable device and the
effective distance is approx. 100
module.
meters on Wi-Fi.
Low battery power could seri-
Replace batteries.
ously affect module’s response.
Low power level of portable de-
Charge your portable device.
vice could affect the transmis-
sion signal to the module.
In extreme cold, the batteries
Put a flat, wooden board under
and electronic components may
the module to isolate it from the
respond slowly.
cold ground.
Surrounding devices interfere
Keep a distance from other peo-
with the transmission of the
ple who are using any electronic
module.
devices with 2.4 GHz radio fre-
quency.
No ignition
The connection cable is not
Check whether the red and
completely plugged into the
green status indicators at the in-
module.
put port both light up.
The heating coil is dirty.
Clean the heating coil after each
ignition by carefully brushing off
the carbon residues.
Pairing lost
Wi-Fi on the portable device
Within the settings of your porta-
may not be turned on or may
ble device, make sure Wi-Fi is
have disconnected.
turned on. It may be necessary
to repeat the pairing steps again.
All lights
System overloaded.
Restart system and set cues
flashing
again with longer time gaps in
between.
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Specifications
Operating time
up to 300 ignitions
Standby mode
up to 150 hours
Wi-Fi Version
Mesh
Model# Titan-1
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Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
Wi-Fi®is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
For further information, questions or customer service regarding FireFly
Plus wireless firing module, please refer to: [e-mail]
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