Iluminarc Ilumicode V 2.21 User manual

Ilumicode V 2.21
User Manual

Edition Notes
Ilumicode V 2.21 User Manual Rev. 3
Edition Notes
The Ilumicode V 2.21 User Manual Rev. 3 covers the description, safety precautions,
installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the Ilumicode V 2.21
.
ILUMINARC® released this edition of the Ilumicode V 2.21 User Manual Rev. 3 in May
2015. Read the guide that shipped with the Ilumicode V 2.21
and this User Manual before
installing, operating, or maintaining this product.
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Document Revision
The Ilumicode V 2.21 User Manual Rev. 3 supersedes all previous versions of this manual.
Discard any older versions of this manual you may have and replace with this version.
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issolely owned byILUMINARC®, a wholly owned trademark ofChauvet &Sons, LLC.
©Copyright 2015 ILUMINARC®.
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Electronically published byILUMINARC® inthe United States ofAmerica.
Author
Date
Editor
Date
D. Couppe
5/4/15

Table of Contents
Ilumicode V 2.21 User Manual Rev. 3 i
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................................1
What Is In The Box .................................................................................................................................. 1
Unpacking Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 1
Claims..............................................................................................................................................................1
Text Conventions..................................................................................................................................... 1
Safety Notes ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Personal Safety................................................................................................................................................2
Mounting and Installation.................................................................................................................................2
Power and Wiring.............................................................................................................................................2
Operation.........................................................................................................................................................2
2. Product Description.............................................................................................................3
Features................................................................................................................................................... 3
Additional Features..........................................................................................................................................3
Overview.................................................................................................................................................. 4
Dimensions.............................................................................................................................................. 5
3. Installation............................................................................................................................6
Mounting.................................................................................................................................................. 6
Power....................................................................................................................................................... 6
DMX Linking ............................................................................................................................................ 6
4. Operation ..............................................................................................................................7
Ilumicode Panel Description.............................................................................................................................7
Product Compatibility............................................................................................................................... 7
Programming........................................................................................................................................... 7
DMX Personality ..............................................................................................................................................7
DMX Starting Address......................................................................................................................................7
Dmx Values......................................................................................................................................................7
Static Colors.....................................................................................................................................................8
Dimmer ............................................................................................................................................................8
Color (Full Color Products)...............................................................................................................................8
Whites Setting (Full Color Products)................................................................................................................8
Reset to Factory Settings.................................................................................................................................8
Menu Map................................................................................................................................................ 9
5. Technical Information ........................................................................................................10
Product Maintenance............................................................................................................................. 10
Product Repairs..................................................................................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................................................................... 11
LED Disclaimer...................................................................................................................................... 12
LED Life.........................................................................................................................................................12
LED Binning...................................................................................................................................................12
Color Rendering Index (CRI)..........................................................................................................................12
Return Procedure .................................................................................................................................. 13
Contact Us..............................................................................................................................13
Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................ 14

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Notes

Introduction
Ilumicode V 2.21 User Manual Rev. 3 1
1. Introduction
Critical
installation,
configuration, or
operation information.
Failure to comply with this
information may render the
product partially or
completely inoperative,
damage third-party
equipment, or cause harm
to the user
Important
installation or
configuration
information. Failure to
comply with this
information may prevent
the product from
functioning correctly.
Useful
information.
The term “DMX”
used throughout
this document
refers to the USITT
DMX512-A transmission
protocol.
What Is In The Box
•Ilumicode V 2.21
•One signal connector (XLR to clips)
•Two AA batteries
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference/Start Guide
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a product from ILUMINARC®, carefully unpack the carton.
Check the contents of the box to ensure that all parts are present and that they are in good
condition.
Claims
The carrier is responsible for any damage incurred during shipping. Therefore, if the received
merchandise appears to have been damaged during shipping, the customer must submit the
damage report and any related claims to the carrier, not ILUMINARC®. The customer must
submit the report upon receipt of the damaged merchandise. Failure to do so in a timely
manner may invalidate the customer’s claim with the carrier.
For other issues such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or
concealed damage, the customer must make claims to ILUMINARC® within 7 days of
receiving the merchandise.
Text Conventions
Convention
Meaning
1~512
A range of values in the text
50/60
A set of mutually exclusive values in the text
“ILUMICON UM”
The name of another publication or manual
<SET>
A button on the product’s control panel
Settings
A product function or a menu option
MENU > Settings
A sequence of menu options
1~10
A range of menu values from which to choose in a menu
Yes/No
A set of two mutually exclusive menu options in a menu
ON
A unique value to enter or select in a menu

Introduction
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There are no
user-serviceable
parts inside this
product. Any reference to
servicing you may find in
this User Manual will only
apply to properly certified
ILUMINARC® technicians.
Do not open the housing
or attempt any repairs
unless you are certified to
do so.
Please refer to all
applicable local
codes and
regulations for the proper
installation of this product.
Keep this manual
for future
consultation. If
you sell this
product to another user,
make sure that they also
receive this manual.
In the unlikely
event that your
Ilumicode V 2.21
may require service,
please contact
ILUMINARC® Technical
Support.
Safety Notes
Please read all the following Safety Notes carefully because they include important
information on how to install, use, and maintain this product safely or any Iluminarc product
connected to it.
Personal Safety
•Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
•Always disconnect this product from its power source before servicing.
•Always connect this product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Mounting and Installation
•This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating.
•CAUTION: When transferring product from extreme temperature environments,
(e.g. cold truck to warm humid ballroom) condensation may form on the internal
electronics of the product. To avoid causing a failure, allow product to fully acclimate
to the surrounding environment before connecting it to power.
Power and Wiring
•Always make sure that you are connecting the products associated to the Ilumicode
V 2.21 to the proper voltage, as per the specifications in the product’s manual or on the
product’s sticker.
•Never connect this product to a dimmer pack.
Operation
•The maximum ambient temperature is 113° F (45° C). Do not operate this product at a
higher temperature.
•In case of a serious operating problem, stop using this product immediately!

Product Description
Ilumicode V 2.21 User Manual Rev. 3 3
2. Product Description
The Ilumicode V 2.21 is the configuration module for ILUMINARC® products that do not
have a control panel. This product is the only way of changing their DMX address and
personality from their default values. The Ilumicode V 2.21 can also be used to configure and
control its associated products in the absence of a DMX controller.
The Ilumicode V 2.21 consists of a single hand-held instrument with a pig tale cable
terminated on a 3-pin XLR connector. It comes with a short adapter cable to connect the
Ilumicode V 2.21 to the signal wires using color-coded alligator clips.
Features
•External control panel for ILUMINARC® IP rated products
•Configures products to operate on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7-channel DMX modes
•Operating modes:
1-channel: SOLID
2-channel: VW
3-channel: VW + D
3-channel: ARC1
4-channel: ARC1 + D
4-channel: ARC2
5-channel: ARC2 + D
5-channel: ARC3
6-channel: ARC3 + D
7-channel: ARC FULL
Additional Features
SPECIAL1: Refer to lighting product’s user manual
SPECIAL2: Refer to lighting product’s user manual

Product Description
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Overview
LCD
Display
Power On
Button
MENU
UP
DOWN
ENTER

Product Description
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Dimensions

Installation
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3. Installation
Always connect
ILUMINARC®
products to
protected AC circuits with an
appropriate electrical ground
to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire
Never connect an
ILUMINARC®
product
to a rheostat
(variable resistor) or dimmer
circuit, even if the rheostat or
dimmer channel serves only
as a 0 to 100% switch.
ILUMINARC®
recommends not
connecting more
than 20 products in
this mode, while keeping the
total distance from the
Ilumicode controller to less
than 60 m (197 ft). Otherwise,
you might need to use an
optically isolated signal
amplifier.
Mounting
The Ilumicode V 2.21
is strictly a handheld unit. Therefore, ILUMINARC® does not provide any
mounting harness or mounting instructions for it. Refer to the corresponding product
manual for
instructions on how to mount the compatible ILUMINARC® products.
Power
The Ilumicode V 2.21 uses two (2) AA batteries (included).
DMX Linking
The diagram below shows how to connect the Ilumicode DMX output to any compatible
ILUMINARC® product.
Note that this connection will control multiple products at the sa
me time, all having the same
DMX address. To assign individual DMX addresses to each product
, you must connect the
Ilumicode unit to each product
, individually. This means that you will also have to disconnect the
DMX output of the product under configuration if there are other products connected to it.
1: Gnd (Black Clip)
2: Data – (Green Clip)
3: Data + (Red Clip)
1: Gnd
2: Data –
3: Data +
Power
Signal
Ilumicode
Addresser
DMX Output
Signal Connector
To
Other
Products