Iluminarc ILUMIPANEL 24g2 IP User manual

User Manual

Edition Notes
Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP User Manual Rev. 3
Edition Notes
The Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP User Manual Rev. 3 covers the description, safety precautions,
installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of the Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP
.
ILUMINARC® released this edition of the Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP User Manual Rev. 3
in
October 2015. Read the guide that shipped with the Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP
and this User
Manual before installing, operating, or maintaining this product.
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The Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP User Manual Rev. 3
supersedes all previous versions of this
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Electronically published by ILUMINARC® in the United States of America.
Author
Date
Editor
Date
R. Isenstadt
10/30/15
D. Couppe
5/5/15

Table of Contents
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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
Options .....................................................................................................................................................3
Product Overview...............................................................................................................................4
Product Dimensions ...........................................................................................................................5
3. Installation ............................................................................................................................6
Mounting............................................................................................................................................6
Orientation.................................................................................................................................................6
Installation.................................................................................................................................................6
AC Power...........................................................................................................................................7
Power Consumption ..................................................................................................................................7
AC Plug.....................................................................................................................................................7
Power Wiring.............................................................................................................................................7
DMX Linking.......................................................................................................................................8
DMX Modes ..............................................................................................................................................8
Signal Wiring.............................................................................................................................................8
Protocol Connectivity.................................................................................................................................8
Controllers..........................................................................................................................................9
DMX Controller..........................................................................................................................................9
Ilumicode addresser ................................................................................................................................10
4. Operation ............................................................................................................................11
ILUMICODE ADDRESSER...............................................................................................................11
Ilumicode Panel Description.....................................................................................................................11
Control Options ................................................................................................................................11
Programming....................................................................................................................................11
DMX Personality......................................................................................................................................11
DMX Starting Address .............................................................................................................................11
Static Colors............................................................................................................................................12
Dimmer ...................................................................................................................................................12
Color.......................................................................................................................................................12
Whites Setting.........................................................................................................................................12
Reset to Factory Settings.........................................................................................................................12
Menu Map........................................................................................................................................13
DMX Values.....................................................................................................................................14
ARC FULL...............................................................................................................................................14
ARC 1.....................................................................................................................................................14
ARC 1 + D...............................................................................................................................................14
SOLID.....................................................................................................................................................14

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5. Technical Information ........................................................................................................15
Product Maintenance........................................................................................................................15
Product Repairs................................................................................................................................15
Photometrics....................................................................................................................................16
LED Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................17
LED Life..................................................................................................................................................17
LED Binning ............................................................................................................................................17
Color Rendering Index (CRI)....................................................................................................................17
Return Procedure.............................................................................................................................18
Contact Us .....................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................19

Introduction
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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
•Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP
•Power Input Cord
•Data Input/Output Cord
•Warranty Card
•Quick Reference 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
Ilumipanel™
24g2 IP 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.
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.
•Do not touch this product’s housing when operating because it may be very hot.
Mounting and Installation
•This product is for outdoor use and can be submerged (IP67) at a depth of 1 m or less
and for 30 minutes or less. Do not submerge deeper than 1 m for more than 30 minutes.
•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.
•Make sure there are no flammable materials close to this product while it is operating.
•When hanging this product, always secure it to a fastening device using a safety cable.
Power and Wiring
•Always make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as per the
specifications in this manual or on the product’s sticker.
•Never connect this product to a dimmer pack.
•Make sure that the power input cable is not cracked, crimped, or damaged.
•Never disconnect this product by pulling on the power input cable.
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
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2. Product Description
The Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP is a flat panel wash product that may be used to light a variety of
both indoor and outdoor applications. The product consists of the main housing and a steel
yoke. The DMX input and output is located on the rear of the product near the bottom.
Features
•1, 3, 4 or 7-channel RGB LED wash product
•Operating modes:
1-channel: Dimmer control
3-channel: RGB control
4-channel: RGB, dimmer
7-channel: RGB, dimmer, color macro, strobe, dimmer speed
•Five distinct dimming curves
•Built in color temperature presets
•RGB color mixing with or without a DMX controller
•High-power, 3 W LEDs (8 red, 8 green, and 8 blue)
•Pre-programmed color macros
•Cast aluminum, IP67 housing
•Impact-resistant lens cover
•IP67 stainless steel gland nuts for cable entry
•Adjustable bracket
•Humidity-controlling GORE® valve
Options
•Ilumicode controller (for product configuration)
•The RDM2go, which includes a built in ilumicode addresser along with many other
useful features is now available.
•The Ilumicoode addresser is required for product configuration (sold separately).

Product Description
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Product Overview
Data In/Out
Power In
GORE® Valve
Rear View
Side View
Adjustment
Knob
3 W LEDs
Front View

Product Description
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Product Dimensions
12.07 in
306 mm
11.85 in
301 mm
4.08 in
104 mm

Installation
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3. Installation
Make sure to mount
this product away
from any flammable
material as indicated in the
Safety Notes.
Mounting
Before mounting this product, read and follow the safety recommendations indic
ated in the
Safety Notes.
Orientation
Always mount this product in a safe position, making
sure there is adequate room for ventilation,
configuration, and maintenance.
Installation
The Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP
has 3 mounting points on the mounting bracket to secure it to almost
any surface provided that it can support the product’s weight. ILUMINARC®
recommends
following the general guidelines below when mounting the Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP.
•When selecting an installation location, consider ease of access to the product for
operation, programming adjustments and routine maintenance.
•Make sure the product’s mounting location can support its weight. See the Technical
Specifications for the weight requirement(s) of this product.
M12 Size
Mounting Bolt

Installation
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Always connect
the Ilumipanel™
24g2 IP to a
protected circuit with an
appropriate electrical
ground to avoid the risk of
electrocution or fire.
Never connect
the Ilumipanel™
24g2 IP to a
rheostat (variable resistor)
or dimmer circuit, even if
the rheostat or dimmer
channel serves only as a
0–100% switch.
Make sure to
connect the
Ilumipanel™
24g2 IPto a power line
with the proper voltage
and frequency, as per the
specifications in this
manual or on the product’s
sticker.
Make sure to
disconnect the
product’s power
cord before replacing a
blown fuse, and always
replace it with a fuse of the
same type and rating.
AC Power
The Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage
range of 100–277 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Make sure that you are connecting this product to the proper voltage, as per the specifications
in this User Manual or on the product’s sticker.
Power Consumption
To determine the power requirements for the Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP, refer to the label affixed
to the side of the product. Alternatively, you may refer to the Technical Specifications.
The listed current rating indicates the maximum current draw during normal operation.
AC Plug
The Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP comes with a bare-ended power input cord for hardwire installation.
Use the table and the illustration below to wire a plug.
Connection
Wire (U.S.)
Screw Color (U.S.)
Wire (Europe)
IP67 Pin
AC Live
Black
Yellow or Brass
Brown
1
AC Neutral
White
Silver or Gray
Blue
2
AC Ground
Green/Yellow
Green
Green/Yellow
3
Power Wiring
You can connect the bare-ended, IP67-rated AC power cable from the product to an IP67-rated
power connector or IP67-rated junction box.
If using junction boxes, make sure to use IP67-rated conduit for surface installations.
The listed current
rating indicates
the maximum
current draw
during normal operation.
If you choose to
bury the power or
signal distribution
boxes, make sure that
they are IP67-rated or
greater.

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The Ilumipanel™
24g2 IP must be
linked using DMX
cable in a daisy
chain (serial) fashion. To
comply with the EIA-485
standard, no more than
32 products should be
connected on one daisy
chain without using a
DMX optically isolated
splitter. Doing otherwise
may result in deterioration
of the digital DMX signal.
USITT
recommends
limiting the total
length of the DMX cable
(from the first
product/controller to the
last product) to 300–455
m (985–1,500 ft).
Disconnect the
product from the
AC power before
opening it.
The signal cable
must match or
exceed the
electrical characteristics
of the Belden® 9841
cable for EIA RS-485
applications. You may
also use CAT5, 5e, or
CAT6 LAN cable.
DMX Linking
You may link the Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP to a DMX controller using a standard DMX serial
connection. If using other DMX products compatible with the Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP, you can
control each individually with a single DMX controller.
If you are not familiar with the DMX standard, or if you need information about the DMX
cables needed to link the Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP to a DMX controller, you may download the
DMX Primer from the ILUMINARC® website at http://www.iluminarc.com/reports/dmx-
primer.
DMX Modes
The Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP uses the standard DMX data connection for its ARC1,ARC1+D,
ARC FULL,and SOLID modes. Refer to the Introduction chapter for a brief description of
this (these) mode(s). Refer to the Operation chapter to learn how to configure the Ilumipanel™
24g2 IP to work in these modes. The DMX Values section provides detailed information
regarding the DMX modes.
DMX Mode
DMX Address
DMX Mode
DMX Address
ARC FULL
506
ARC1+D
509
ARC1
510
SOLID
512
Signal Wiring
To provide signal for the Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP, you can connect the bare-ended,
IP67-rated signal cable from the product to two IP67-rated signal connectors (DMX In/DMX
Out) or use an IP67-rated junction box. In this case, make sure to use
IP67-rated conduit.
Protocol Connectivity
The Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP uses the USITT DMX 512 protocol. The procedure below illustrates
the recommended connection method.

Installation
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If you have not
configured the
DMX starting
address and
DMX mode for each
product, they will all use
their default values. This
means that all products
will operate in unison.
Controllers
The Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP can operate with a standard DMX controller, the ILUMICON
controller, or the ILUMICODE addresser. The sections below provide information on how to
connect these products to the corresponding controllers. The instructions to operate these
products with each of the above controllers are in the Operation section of this manual.
DMX Controller
The Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP can work with a standard DMX controller. The channel assignments
will depend on the chosen personality (see the corresponding Menu Map section) and the
DMX address assigned to each product (see the Programming section).
The figure below illustrates how to connect the DMX controller to the Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP.

Installation
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To assign individual
DMX addresses to
each product, you
must connect the
Ilumicode addresser to each
product, individually.
ILUMINARC®
suggests that you
connect no more
than 20 products in
this mode and keep the total
distance to less than 60 m
(197 ft). Otherwise, you
might need to use an
optically isolated signal
amplifier.
The RDM2go, which
includes a built in
ilumicode addresser
along with many other useful
features is now available.
Ilumicode addresser
The Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP uses the Ilumicode addresser (Ilumicode)
for configuration purposes.
The diagram below shows how to connect the Ilumicode
to this product. This connection will
control multiple products at the same time, all having the same DMX address.
Important: The Ilumicode must be used to configure this
product. The Ilumicode can be
purchased separately through your ILUMINARC® sales representative.

Operation
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4. Operation
When you scroll
through the
menu options,
you will see
many of them that do not
correspond with the menu
map. Skip them, as they
do not work with the RGB
only output products.
ILUMICODE ADDRESSER
The Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP needs an external controller, the Ilumicode addresser
(“Ilumicode”), to change its configuration.
Ilumicode Panel Description
Button
Function
<MENU>
Exits from the current menu or function.
<ENTER>
Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the
currently selected value into the selected
function.
<UP>
Navigates upwards through the menu list and
increases the numeric value when in a function.
<DOWN>
Navigates downwards through the menu list and
decreases the numeric value when in a function.
<POWER>
Turns the unit on. The unit will turn off
automatically after 30 seconds of inactivity.
Control Options
You can set the Ilumipanel™ 24g2 IP start address in the 001–512 DMX range. This allows
for the control of up to 73 products in the 7-channel ARC FULL personality.
Programming
Carry out all the programming procedures indicated below from the control panel. Refer to
the Menu Map section to learn how the menu options relate to each other.
Use <ENTER> and <MENU> to change levels in the Menu Map, moving right and left
respectively. Use <UP> and <DOWN> to move vertically within the Menu Map.
DMX Personality
1. Go to PERS and select any DMX personality.
2. Make sure to rearrange the DMX addresses of all products in the current DMX
universe to avoid address overlapping.
DMX Starting Address
1. Go to DMX.
2. Select a starting DMX address (001–512).

Operation
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DIM1 is the
fastest dimming
curve and DIM4
is the slowest.
Static Colors
1. Go to STATIC.
2. Select a color or effect (Red, Green, Blue, or Strobe).
3. Select a color value (000–255) or a strobe frequency (0–20).
Dimmer
This setting gives the user four different options to simulate the dimming curve of an
incandescent lighting product.
1. Go to DIMMER.
2. Select a dimming curve (OFF or DIM1–4).
Procedure:
DIMMER
Description
OFF
Dimmer curve is linear with fader
DIM1
Non-linear (fastest)
DIM2
Non-linear (fast)
DIM3
Non-linear (slow)
DIM4
Non-linear (slowest)
Color
1. Go to SETTINGS > COLOR.
2. Select the color method (OFF, RGBTOW, or UC).
Details:
OFF
When the RGB faders are all set to 255, the output is maximum.
RGB TO W
When the RGB faders are all set to 255, the output is the selected White color (see Whites
Setting).
UC
When the RGB faders are all set to 255, the output matches the same color output of previous
versions of this product.
Whites Setting
1. Go to CALIB.
2. Select a white color (WHITE 1–11 or RGBTOW).
3. Select an RGB color (Red, Green, or Blue).
4. Configure the color value (0–255).
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other RGB colors to obtain a white color.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the other white colors.
Reset to Factory Settings
1. Go to SETTINGS > RESET.
2. Select an option (YES/NO).

Operation
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Menu Map
Main Level
Programming Levels
Description
DMX 001–512 Sets the DMX starting address
PERSON
ARC 1 3-channel: RGB control
ARC 1 + D 4-channel: RGB control + dimmer
ARC FULL
7-channel: RGB control, dimmer, color macro, strobe,
dimmer speed
SOLID 1-channel: Dimmer
CALIB
WHITE (1–11) RED
GREN
BLUE
0–255
Determines the white balance for the color macros
RGBTOW Determines the white balance when RGBTOW is active
DIMMER
OFF Dimmer works in linear mode
DIM 1
Dimmer works in non-linear mode, from fast to slow
DIM 2
DIM 3
DIM 4
STATIC
RED
0–255 Configures the static color and effects
GREN
BLUE
STRB
SETTINGS COLOR
OFF Maximum output, unbalanced white
RGBTOW White output is as per CALIB > RGBTOW settings
UC Output matches that of product’s previous versions
RESET NO/YES Resets unit to factory default settings

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DMX Values
ARC FULL
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000 ó255
0–100%
2
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
3
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
4
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
5 Color Macros + White Balance
000
ó
010
011 ó030
031 ó050
051 ó070
071 ó090
091 ó110
111 ó130
131 ó150
151 ó170
171 ó200
201 ó205
206 ó210
211 ó215
216 ó220
221 ó225
226 ó230
231 ó235
236 ó240
241 ó245
246 ó250
251
ó
255
No function
R: 100% G: 0–100% B: 0
R: 100%–0 G: 100% B: 0
R: 0 G: 100% B: 0–100%
R: 0 G: 100%–0 B: 100%
R: 0–100% G: 0 B: 100%
R: 100% G: 0 B: 100%–0
R: 100% G: 0–100% B: 0–100%
R: 100%–0 G: 100%–0 B: 100%
R: 100% G: 100% B: 100%
White 1
White 2
White 3
White 4
White 5
White 6
White 7
White 8
White 9
White 10
White 11
6 Strobe
000 ó005
006 ó255
No function
Slow–Fast
7 Dimmer Speed
000 ó009
010 ó029
030 ó069
070 ó129
130 ó189
190
ó
255
Preset dimmer speed from display menu
Linear dimmer
Nonlinear dimming curve 1 (fastest)
Nonlinear dimming curve 2
Nonlinear dimming curve 3
Nonlinear dimming curve 4 (slowest)
ARC 1
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
2
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
3
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
ARC 1 + D
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000 ó255
0–100%
2
Red
000 ó255
0–100%
3
Green
000 ó255
0–100%
4
Blue
000 ó255
0–100%
SOLID
Channel
Function
Value
Percent/Setting
1
Dimmer
000 ó255
0–100%

Technical Information
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5. Technical Information
Always dry the
external optics
and glass
surfaces carefully
after cleaning them.
Product Maintenance
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, clean the products frequently. Usage
and environment are contributing factors in determining the cleaning frequency. As a general
guideline, products should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build-up reduces light
output, performance, and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced light source life and
increased mechanical wear.
For products containing external optical lenses, clean them periodically to optimize light
output. The cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the product operates.
Damp, smoky, or particularly dirty surrounding can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the
product’s optics, requiring more frequent cleaning.
To clean a product:
1. Unplug the product from power.
2. Wait until the product is at room temperature.
3. Use a vacuum (or dry compressed air) and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the
external vents and reachable internal components.
4. Clean all external glass optics and glass surfaces with a mild solution of glass cleaner
or isopropyl alcohol, and a soft, lint-free cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue.
5. Apply the solution directly to the cloth or tissue and wipe any dirt and grime to the
outside edge of the lens.
6. Gently polish the external glass surfaces until they are free of haze and lint.
Product Repairs
ILUMINARC® strongly advises you against attempting any repairs to this product unless you
are an authorized ILUMINARC® technician.

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Photometrics