Isgm Lp-700 User manual

LP-700

LED PIXEL

LP-700 LED PIXEL

USER MANUAL REV. 1

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Contents

Dimensions.............................................................................................................. 4

Safety information.................................................................................................... 5

Overview.................................................................................................................. 6

Installing an LP-700 LED Pixel strip ...................................................................... 10

DMX control .......................................................................................................... 12

Service................................................................................................................... 13

Specications ........................................................................................................ 14

Dimensions

Measurements in millimeters

and inches (in brackets).

Drawings not to scale.

Safety information

The LP-700 LED Pixel system is intended for professional use only. It is not suitable for household use.

Review the following safety precautions carefully before installing or operating the device.

• Do not open the device; there are no user-serviceable parts inside.

• Ensure that power is cut off when connecting the device and its power supply unit to the AC mains supply.

• Ensure that the power supply units are electrically connected to earth (ground).

• Do not apply power if the device or mains cable is in any way damaged.

• Do not immerse the xtures in water or liquid.

• Install only in accordance with applicable building codes.

• Do not paint, cover, or modify the device, and do not lter or mask the light.

• Installation must be performed by a qualied electrician.

• Use only IP65-rated connectors for outdoor installations.

WARNING! Read the safety precautions in this section before

installing, powering or operating this product.

Overview

The LP-700 LED Pixel system is a rail-mounted, DMX-controllable, pixel-effect light strip incorporating pixels

with red, green & blue (RGB) color mixing. These strips are IP65-rated and are designed for permanent indoor

or outdoor installation. LED Pixels are ideal for pixel arrays or similar daisy-chained arrays of multiple DMX

controllable effect xtures. LP-700 LED Pixels have an LED life expectancy of 50,000 hours.

Each strip contains 56 LP-700 LED Pixels, but can be cut or spliced to the appropriate length. When installed

on the supplied rails, a pixel array can be installed with a pitch of 60, 80, 100 or 120 mm (2.4, 3.1, 3.9 or 4.7 in.).

(Pitch is the distance from the center of one pixel to the center of the next pixel.) LP-700 LED Pixels are DMX-

controllable and self-addressing, with up to 168 individual pixels being able to be controlled using a single DMX

universe.

Preparing for installation

Each LP-700 LED Pixel strip—or any length of up to 56 pixels—must be connected to an LP-700 power supply

unit (P/N 83061701). The rst strip, or up to 56 pixels, is connected to mains supply and a DMX-compatible control

device (not supplied) using an LP-700 Injector (P/N 83062007). After 56 pixels, the power supply must be boosted

by connecting an additional power supply unit (P/N 83061701) that is connected to mains supply, using an LP-700

Power Injector (P/N 83062008); DMX control is passed from one strip to the next, via the Power Injector.

The maximum cabled-distance between a power supply unit and the rst LP-700 LED Pixel that it supplies power

to is 3 metres (10 feet).

The maximum number of LP-700 pixels in a controllable daisy chain is 168 (on a single DMX universe). Additional LED

Pixels can be controlled in an installation using multiple DMX universes and separate daisy chains, each chain with its

own Power Injector and up to 168 pixels. Each pixel uses three DMX control channels, and the maximum number of

channels in a DMX universe is 512 (3 x 168=504 channels). Use only IP65-rated connectors for outdoor installations.

Power supply unit

The LP-700 power supply unit (transformer) can operate on any 100–240 V, 50/60

Hz AC mains power supply and supplies 18 V DC to LP-700 LED Pixels via an

Injector (for the rst power supply in a daisy chain of LED Pixels - P/N 83062007)

or power injector (for subsequent booster power supplies in a daisy chain of LED

Pixels - P/N 83062008). Splicing or connecting a power supply unit to mains supply,

or to an injector or power injector, must carried out by a qualied electrician.

Power supply units must be grounded/earthed and be able to be isolated from

AC power. The AC power supply must incorporate a fuse or circuit breaker for fault

protection.

Do not open a power supply unit to replace the supplied power cable, or connect the

device to an electrical dimmer system, as this can damage it.

Injector (power & DMX)

Power Injector

(power & DMX-through)

Boosting power using an additional power supply unit and a power injector

Always ensure that power is boosted after every 56 pixels in a daisy-

chain. An LP-700 Power Injector (P/N 83062008) can be used to

supply boost power from an additional power supply unit (PSU - P/N

83061701) and connect two LP-700 LED Pixel strips without splicing

or crimping; the DMX control signal continues unbroken to each xture

in a daisy chain. A 3-metre (10 ft) maximum cabled-distance between

the power supply and the rst LED PIxel it supplies power to applies.

Cutting or splicing strips

Strips can be cut to the required length, but if the system

is installed outdoors, ensure that any exposed cable ends

are sealed using a hot glue gun, or similar IP65-rated

cable sealing method. Splicing strips of LP-700 LED Pixels

together must be carried out by a qualied electrician. The arrow

on the back of each LP-700 LED Pixel indicates the direction

away from the power supply unit.

When and patching, splicing or crimping power and control

cables it is important to note that the LP-700 LED Pixel uses

unbalanced DMX. DMX control only uses pins 1 and 3 of the XLR

connectors. The pinout of the male connectors on the LP-700

LED Pixel strips are shown here in the illustration.

Installing an LP-700 LED Pixel strip

The LP-700 system can be installed in any orientation.

1. Afx each rail to a at surface using 4 mm (0.2 in.) countersunk screws.

The distance between the center of parallel rails is the pitch distance.

The distance between pixels (pitch) on a single strip is also

determined by the width (L) of cover that is inserted between each

pixel on the strip. Covers are available in four lengths:

Width (L) Pitch

20 mm (0.8 in.) 60 mm (2.4 in.)

40 mm (1.6 in.) 80 mm (3.1 in.)

60 mm (2.4 in.) 100 mm (3.9 in.)

80 mm (3.1 in.) 120 mm (4.7 in.)

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PITCH

2. Place the LP-700 LED Pixel strip on the rail. Note that the arrow on the

back of each pixel indicates the direction away from the power supply.

3. Afx the LED Pixel strip by placing a cover over the cable between two

pixels on the rail and pressing until you hear an audible “click”. Any

excess cable can be folded under the pixel.

4. Place a cover between each pixel on the rail to ensure that the pitch is

maintained and to hold the LP-700 LED PIxel strip in place.

5. Place end caps at each end of the rail. Two types are available: the rst

is secured using a 4 mm (0.2 in.) countersunk screw, while the second

type can be secured using a contact adhesive.

6. Ensure that any wires from the power supply are threaded through the

holes provided. Any extra cable at the end of a rail can be folded back

under the last LED Pixel.

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DMX control

LP-700 LED Pixels can be controlled using any DMX512-compatible DMX controller that supports the size of your

installation. We recommend the use of a controller that has pixel mapping functionality.

About DMX

Each individual LP-700 LED Pixel can be controlled

using signals sent by a DMX controller over three

channels The rst channel used to receive data from a DMX control device is known as the DMX address. Each

LP-700 LED Pixel sets its own DMX address automatically. The rst LP-700 LED Pixel is set to DMX address ‘1’, and

the next pixel sets itself to ‘4’, and so on in increments of three channels per pixel. For example, if an LP-700 LED

Pixel has a DMX address of 7, then it uses channels 7, 8 and 9. The following pixel in the DMX chain will have a DMX

address of 10. It is not possible to otherwise manually set or force the DMX address of an individual LP-700 LED

Pixel.

DMX protocol

LP-700 LED Pixel - 3 channel DMX - RGB

Channel Value Percent Function

1 0-255 0-100 Red 0-100%

2 0-255 0-100 Green 0-100%

3 0-255 0-100 Blue 0-100%

Service

There are no user-serviceable components in these devices.

Do not open any of the parts in the LP-700 system, as doing so is likely to cause damage.

Consult your SGM dealer if the device operates abnormally, is defective or otherwise in need of service or repair. Visit

http://www.sgmlight.com for contact information.

Specications

PHYSICAL - LP-700 LED PIXEL

LED Pixel length x depth x height...................................................................... 40 x 40 x 16.5 mm (1.6 x 1.6 x 0.7 in.)

Number of pixels per LED pixel strip ..........................................................................................................................56

LED Pixel strip length .............................................................................................................................. 6.8 m (21.1 ft)

PHYSICAL - LP-700 LED PIXEL RAIL

Length x depth x height ................................................................................. 1080 x 7 x 31.5 mm (42.5 x 0.3 x 1.2 in.)

Mounting holes .....................................................................................................................................Ø 4 mm (0.2 in.)

PHYSICAL - LP-700 LED PIXEL COVERS

Width ........................................................................................ Option of 20, 40, 60 or 80 mm (0.8, 1.6, 2.4 or 3.1 in.)

PHYSICAL - LP-700 POWER SUPPLY

Length x width x height......................................................................................185 x 62.5 x 40.5 mm (7.3 x 2.5 x 1.6)

LIGHT SOURCE

Pixel illumination source..................................................................................................................4 x RGB SMD LED

Expected LED lifetime (at 70% luminous output) ..................................................................................... 50,000 hours

* Specications subject to change without notice

CONNECTIONS - LP-700 INJECTOR

DMX control..................................................................................................................................5-pin XLR male input

INSTALLATION

Orientation............................................................................................................................................................... Any

Pixel pitch .............................................................................................60, 80, 100 or 120 mm (2.4, 3.1, 3.9 or 4.7 in.)

Maximum cabled-distance from power supply unit to rst LP-700 LED Pixel ................................... 3 metres (10 feet)

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Ambient temperature range (Ta)..................................................................................... -40° to 50° C (-40° to 122° F)

Maximum relative humidity .................................................................................................................................. 100%

IP-rating................................................................................................................................................................. IP 65

PROGRAMMING AND CONTROL

Control interface ..........................................................................................................Unbalanced USITT DMX 512-A

DMX channel requirements ......................................................... 3 channels per LP-700 LED Pixel (self-addressing)

LP-700 POWER SUPPLY ELECTRICAL

DC power out............................................................................................................................................... 18 V, 75 W

AC mains power in ......................................................................................................................100-240 VAC nominal

Output current.......................................................................................................................................................3.75 A

ORDERING INFORMATION

LP-700 Power Supply Unit ......................................................................................................................P/N 83061701

LP-700 Injector (DMX & power)...............................................................................................................P/N 83062007

LP-700 Power Injector.............................................................................................................................P/N 83062008