Leon Audio Cue Light Master User manual

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16 Channel Cue Light System
Up to 40 programmable Cue Lights
Multiple Cue Lights per channel
2,000m (6500ft) total cable length
Uses a single 1 pair cable
Simultaneous control from two Master Stations
A visual signalling system for theatres that allows
silent cues to be given to actors and technicians
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Power.
36V DC 1.9A
Master Station’s front panel
Master Station’s rear panel
Cue Light Outstation
Quick Start Guide
Using a standard 3 pin XLR microphone cable , c
one or more Outstations to either XLR connector on the
Master Station’s rear panel.
Both XLRs on the Master can be used at the same time.
Both Go and Standby lamps on the Master will light
dimmed once the Outstation has performed a lamp test.
Press a Standby button on the Master Station.
Standby lamps on the Master & Outstation flash.
Press the Outstation’s Acknowledge button
The Standby lamps burn steadily.
Pressing the Acknowledge button when the Standby lamp is
not flashing will light the Call lamp on the Master Station.
Press the Go button
The Go lamps light.
The Standby lamp goes out if it was on.
After 3 seconds the Go lamp flashes.
After a total of 15 seconds, the Go lamp turns itself off.
Trigger cues across multiple channels by the press of a
single Master Group button
Assign channels to Group A or B
When an Outstation is unplugged, the Fault lamp
flashes.
Reset the Fault lamps by pressing both the red and white
buttons on the Master Station.
Or you may prefer to watch the “how to” videos at
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Quick start guide page 2
1: How to dim all channels at the same time - use group buttons
2: How to clear group assignments by pressing 2 buttons
Occasionally asked questions:
A: Wrong address
B: An outstation is not as bright as all the others

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Index Quick start Guide
The Cue Light Components
16 Channel Master Station. QLM16 Mk4
Dual Master Stations
Cue Light Outstation types and configuration
Cue Light Outstations
Standard Outstation. QLS Mk4
eeper. QLS-B Mk4
Small Footprint Cue Light. QLS-SM Mk4
Multiple Outstations per channel
Relay Outstation. QLR Mk4
Sensor Outstation. QTS Mk4
Work-Light Outstation. QWL-xx Mk4
Changing an Outstation’s channel
Outstation Cables
What’s the cable limit?
More than 16 channels
Linking multiple Master Stations
Master Station’s Configuration Editor
Alternate Button Overlays
Starting the Configuration Editor
Opening & closing files
Restoring previously saved files
Cue Light Outstation options
Master Station options
Relay Outstation options
Sensor Outstation Options
PCinterface QL-PCi Mk4
Work-Light Outstation QWL-xx Mk4
Standard Outstation with b
Small Footprint with beeper. QLS-SM Mk4
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Diagnostics
System design suggestions.
Why not use bigger buttons?
Specifications
Warranty
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Cue Light Components
Cue Light Beeper
Model QLS-B Mk4
Outstation with
16 channel digital Cue Light Master can be used with
any number of Cue Light Outstations from 1 to 40.
Any number of Outstations (up to the maximum of 40) can
be connected to any channel.
Up to 6 Master Stations can be linked for larger systems.
Dual Masters can be used on the same wiring universe.
Can be controlled from a PC running show control software.
5 types of Outstation including Relay and Sensor versions.
programmable with up to 17 options.
Outstations can be wired using daisy chain, star and/or loop
wiring topologies on a single circuit using 3 pin XLR
microphone cable.
Total cable length can be greater than 2,000m (6,500 feet).
Powered from a universal 90/264V 50/60Hz external power
supply.
Station
Each individual channel
20mm Go and Standby LED lamps are b
and dimmable.
Standby lamp programmable to red or yellow on a channel
by channel basis.
Non-standard lamp colours available to special order.
Backlit Acknowledge button can also signal the Master
Station.
Eavesdrop mode switch enables the use of multiple
Outstations per channel.
17 programmable options for each individual Outstation.
3/8" microphone stand mount and 10mm mounting hole for
hook clamp.
right, wide angle
Cue Light Master Station.
Standard Cue Light Outstation
Model QLS Mk4
As per the Standard Outstation, but with an inbuilt beeper.
The beeper is triggered by the Beep button on the Master
Station and/or programmable Beep-on-Go option.
It can be used as a Standard Outstation (without beeps) as it
only beeps when specifically commanded to do so.
Cue Light Outstation with Beeper. QLS-B Mk4
Details on page 17
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All Outstations are available individually.
Cue Light Outstation QLS Mk4
Details on page 17
Cue Light Master Station QLM16 Mk4
Details on page 8
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Cue Light Components (continued)
All Outstations are individually.available
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Relay Outstation
This Outstation has two relays with changeover contacts
which allows for direct control of other circuits such as
smoke machines, door bells and stage telephones etc.
The relays are controlled by the Go and Standby buttons on
the Master Station.
Connection to the voltage free relay contacts is via Phoenix
compatible connectors.
There is provision for an external Acknowledge button.
10 programmable options for each individual Outstation.
It can function as a Standard Outstation although the Go
and Standby lamps are only 3mm in diameter.
Cue Light/Latching/Momentary operating modes are
selectable.
Eavesdrop mode switch enables the use of multiple
Outstations per channel.
Relay Outstation QLR Mk4
Details on page 22
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Useful where space is limited such as on lectern tops.
20mm Go and Standby LED lamps are bright, wide angle
and dimmable.
Standby lamp programmable to red or yellow on a channel
by channel basis.
Backlit Acknowledge button can also signal the Master
Station.
16 programmable options for each individual Outstation.
It has no Eavesdrop mode switch.
Permanently attached 1m Canare cable fitted with a 3 pin
male XLR.
Small Footprint Cue Light QLS-SM Mk4
Details on page 17
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Small Footprint Cue Light Beeper
Model QLS-SM-B Mk4
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Small Footprint Cue Light
Model QLS-SM Mk4
As per the Standard Outstation, but with an inbuilt beeper.
The beeper is triggered by the Beep button on the Master
Station and/or programmable Beep-on-Go option.
It can be used as a Standard Outstation (without beeps) as
it only beeps when specifically commanded to do so.
Small Footprint Cue Light with Beeper.
Details on page 17
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Connects between the Master Station and a PC running
party show control software to provide remote control for up
to 6 Master Stations via RS232 or RS485.
Allows control from a touch screen or show control script.
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A separate PDF detailing the PCinterface QL-PCi Mk4 can
be found here www.LeonAudio.com.au/PCinterface.pdf
Contact Sensor
Allows monitoring of remote switch contacts such as used
on a theatrical trap door lock.
Sensor have a dedicated display on the Master
Station.
Normally open or closed single pole contact required.
Selectable End Of Line Resistor detects opens & shorts in
the local switch wiring.
Three programmable options for each individual
Outstations
Sensor
Outstation.
RS232/RS485
Computer interface
Contact Sensor
Details on page 25
PCinterface
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Cue Light Components (continued)
QTS Mk4 QL-PCi Mk4
All Outstations are individually.available

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Ethernet bridge.
Repeater/Splitter with 3 ports.
2,000m of cable on each port. (6,000m in total)
Master Station and Outstations can connect
anywhere on any port.
Supports up to 120 Outstations.
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Cue Light Components (continued)
Work-Light
Powered by the Cue Light system, it connects just like a
standard Cue Light Outstation.
Reduced Work-Light set-up time.
Battery backing the Master Station provides continuous
backstage/understage lighting in case of loss of mains.
The Work-Light can be turned on/off by a channel on the
Master Station or it can be set to be on all the time, saving
resources on the Master.
Independent 10 step dimmer.
Typically 20+ Work-Lights can be connected to a system.
(Dependent on how many Cue Light Outstations are connected)
600mW Work-Light
Details on page 28
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QWL-BL Mk4 (Blue LEDs)
QWL-WH Mk4 (White LEDs)
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16 Channel Master Station QLM16 Mk4
The Cue Light system consists of a Master Station and any
number of Cue Light Outstations from 1 to a maximum of 40.
Cue Light Outstations have an Eavesdrop mode which
allows any number of Outstations to be assigned to the
same channel (up to the system’s maximum of 40).
The Master Station can be at connected at any point in the
wiring universe. This allows the Master Station to be easily
moved from any node to any other node on the wiring such
as from prompt corner to a production desk in the auditorium
during rehearsals.
Two Master Stations can be connected to the same wiring
universe allowing for dual control of 16 channels.
The wiring between a Master Station and its Outstations is
known as a wiring universe. A universe supports a
maximum of 16 channels. With multiple Outstations per
channel, there may be up to 40 Outstations connected to
these 16 channels.
Up to 6 Master Stations can be linked for larger systems.
Each Master Station must have its own wiring universe of
16 channels.
The digitally addressed Cue Light Outstations are
connected using a single circuit of 3 pin XLR microphone
cables although screened data cable is preferable.
CAT5/6 cable may be used.
Outstations may be connected using either daisy chain, star
and/or loop wiring topologies. The Master Station provides
power to all Outstations over this same cable.
Cable faults are reported as soon as they happen as
Outstations are in continuous communication with the
Master Station.
A Short lamp indicates short circuits in the external wiring
to the Outstations. External wiring is protected by an
electronic current limiter which is backed up by a
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A white designation strip runs beneath all channels.
self
resetting fuse
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16 Channel Master Station (continued)
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Go and Standby buttons
The illuminated
This is known as positive
monitoring. It is
Go and Standby buttons on the Master
Station light dim once an Outstation is connected and has
performed a lamp test. These 2 buttons are used to send
cues to the Cue Light Outstations.
The illuminated Go and Standby buttons are driven by data
returned from the Outstations and light brightly in response
to a Go or Standby cue.
not just a local indication that a button has
been pressed.
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Eavesdrop Outstations
On any channel, set only one Outstation to Normal Mode.
This Outstation will send return monitoring to the Master
Station for driving the Go and Standby lamps
All additional Outstations assigned to that same channel
must be set to Eavesdrop Mode.
They can however, send Call signals. (see the following
page)
See the section on Multiple Outstations per channel
(page 21) for more details on Eavesdrop Mode.
These additional Outstations respond to commands from
the Master Station but send no return monitoring.
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The Contact Sensor Outstation QTS Mk4 allows remote
monitoring of voltage free switch contacts such as used on
a theatrical trap door’s lock.
Sensor units 1-4 have a dedicated display on the Master
Station
Sensor units 5-16 use channels 5-16 on the Master Station.
Other Outstations can not share a channel with a Sensor
Outstation.
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Each channel has a blue Call lamp which enables an
Outstation to signal the Master Station.
An Outstation’s Acknowledge button has 2 functions.
If a Standby cue is waiting to be acknowledged (Standby
lamps flashing), pressing the Acknowledge button will cause
the Standby lamps to burn steadily.
Pressing the Acknowledge button at any other time will light
the blue Call lamp on the Master Station.
The Call lamps can be disabled as well as set to flash or
light steadily on a channel by channel basis. These changes
are made via the Master Station’s Configuration Editor.
(see page 41)
While Outstations set to Eavesdrop Mode do not send
return monitoring to the Master, they do send Call signals.
Call lamps
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A red Fault lamp at the top of each channel indicates when
an Outstation is not communicating with the Master Station.
This could be due to an unplugged Outstation or a cable
fault.
The Fault lamp has 3 states. On, Off and Flashing.
The Fault lamp is off when a channel is unused (no
Outstation connected). Go and Standby buttons will also be
off. The Fault lamp is also off when an Outstation is
connected but in this case the Go and Standby buttons will
light dimmed.
The Fault lamp is lit steadily if a channel has an Outstation
connected in Eavesdrop Mode but no Outstation in
Normal Mode.
The Eavesdrop Mode Outstation will still respond to Go
and Standby cues but the Go and Standby buttons on the
Master Station will not light as there is no return monitoring
from Outstations in Eavesdrop Mode.
The Fault lamp flashes when all Outstations on that channel
are unplugged.
Flashing Fault lamps can be reset by pressing both the
white and red buttons on the Master Station.
The Master Station and Outstations are in continuous
communication with each other, enabling prompt detection
of cable faults or disconnected Outstations.
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16 Channel Master Station (continued)