Lightronics SR517D User manual

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SR517D/SR517W
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROLLER
Version: 1.0
Date: 10/3/2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION 3
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SR517D INSTALLATION 3
CONNECTIONS 3
POWER CONNECTIONS 3
DMX CONNECTIONS 3
REMOTE CONNECTIONS 3
PUSHBUTTON SMART REMOTE CONNECTIONS 3
SIMPLE SWITCH REMOTE STATIONS 4
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SR517W INSTALLATION 4
CONNECTIONS 4
POWER CONNECTIONS 5
DMX CONNECTIONS 5
REMOTE CONNECTIONS 5
PUSHBUTTON SMART REMOTE CONNECTIONS 5
SIMPLE SWITCH REMOTE STATIONS 5
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SR517 CONFIGURATION SETUP 5
RECORD BUTTON 6
ACCESSING AND SETTING FUNCTIONS 6
SETTING FADE TIMES 6
SIMPLE REMOTE SWITCH BEHAVIOR 6
SETTING SIMPLE SWITCH INPUT OPTIONS 7
SETTING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OPTIONS 1 7
SETTING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OPTIONS 2 7
CONTROLLING EXCLUSIVE SCENE ACTIVATION 8
SETTING SCENES TO BE PART OF A MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE GROUP 8
DMX FIXED CHANNELS (PARKING) 8
SETTING DMX FIXED CHANNELS (PARKING) 8
FACTORY RESET 8
TO PERFORM A FACTORY RESET 8
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OPERATION 9
DMX INDICATOR LIGHT 9
SCENE BANKS 9
TO RECORD A SCENE 9
SCENE ACTIVATION 9
TO ACTIVATE A SCENE 9
THE OFF BUTTON 9
RECALL LAST SCENE 9
BUTTON SCENES OFF 9
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 10
TROUBLESHOOTING 10
OWNER MAINTENANCE 10
CLEANING 10
REPAIRS 10
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE 10
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WARRANTY 10
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DESCRIPTION
The SR517 provides simplified remote control for
DMX lighting systems. The unit can store up to 16
lighting scenes and activate them with the push of a
button. Scenes are organized in two banks of eight
scenes each. Scenes in the SR517 can operate in
either an “exclusive” mode (one scene active at a
time) or in a “pile-on” mode which enables multiple
scenes to be added together. Active scenes “pile-on”
to any DMX input signal.
The unit can operate in conjunction with Lightronics
smart remotes and simple remote switches for control
at multiple locations. These remotes are wall mount
units and connect to the SR517 via low voltage wiring
and can turn SR517 scenes on and off.
This unit can be used for lighting system operation
without the use of a DMX controller once scenes are
recorded. The SR517 retains stored scenes when
powered off.
The SR517 has a different programming menu from
the previous SR models. There are also new features
including button scene deactivation, once DMX is
applied, and DMX address parking.
SR517D INSTALLATION
The SR517D is portable and is intended to be used on
a desktop or other suitable horizontal surface.
CONNECTIONS
TURN OFF ALL CONSOLES, DIMMER PACKS AND
POWER SOURCES BEFORE MAKING EXTERNAL
CONNECTIONS TO THE SR517D.
The SR517D is provided with connectors on the rear
edge of the unit for power, DMX input, DMX output,
and remote stations. Tables and diagrams for
connections are included in this manual.
POWER CONNECTION
The external power connector on the rear of the unit is
a 2.1mm plug. The center pin is the positive (+) side of
the connector. The provided 12VDC, 2 amp power
supply requires a 120vac outlet.
DMX CONNECTIONS
A five pin MALE XLR connector is used to connect a
DMX lighting controller (needed to create scenes). A
five pin FEMALE XLR connector is used to connect to
other DMX devices.
DMX signals should be carried by a shielded, twisted
pair, low capacitance (25 pF/foot or less) cable.
DMX signal identification is shown in the table below.
It applies to both the MALE and FEMALE connectors.
Pin numbers are visible on the connector.
Connector Pin #
Signal Name
1
DMX Common
2
DMX DATA -
3
DMX DATA +
4
Not Used
5
Not Used
REMOTE CONNECTIONS
The SR517D can operate with two types of remote
wall stations. The first type is Lightronics pushbutton
smart remote stations. These remotes include the
Lightronics line of AC, AK, and AI remote stations.
Multiple pushbutton remotes of mixed models can be
connected on this bus. The other type is simple
momentary switch closures. Both remote types
connect to the SR517D via a 9 pin (DB9) connector
on the rear edge of the unit. The DB9 connector pin
assignments are shown in the table below. Pin
numbers are visible on the connector face.
Connector Pin #
Signal Name
1
Simple Switch Common
2
Simple Switch #1
3
Simple Switch #2
4
Simple Switch #3
5
Simple Switch Common
6
Smart Remote Common
7
Smart Remote DATA -
8
Smart Remote DATA +
9
Smart Remote Voltage +
Refer to the wall remote owner’s manuals for specific
wiring instructions for connections at the remote.
PUSHBUTTON SMART REMOTE CONNECTIONS
Communication with these stations is over a four wire
daisy chain bus which consists of a dual twisted pair
data cable(s). One pair carries the data (Remote
DATA - and Remote DATA +). These connect to pin 7
& 8 of the DB9 connector. The other pair supplies
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Voltage +). These connect to pin 6 & 9 of the DB9
connector.
An example using two Lightronics AC1109 smart
remote wall stations is shown below.
SIMPLE SWITCH REMOTE STATIONS
The first five pins of the DB9 connector are used to
connect simple switch remote signals. They are COM,
SWITCH 1, SWITCH 2, SWITCH 3, COM. The two
SIMPLE COM terminals are connected to each other
internally.
The following diagram shows an example using two
simple switches. The example uses a Lightronics
APP01 switch station and an APP11 momentary
pushbutton switch. Several other user designed
schemes could be used to wire these switches.
If the simple switch functions are set to factory default
operation, the switches will operate as follows for the
connection example shown above.
1. Scene #1 will be turned ON when the toggle
switch is pushed up.
2. Scene #1 will be turned OFF when the toggle
switch is pushed down.
3. Scene #2 will be turned ON or OFF each time the
momentary pushbutton switch is pushed.
SR517W INSTALLATION
The SR517W installs in a standard double gang wall
switch box. A trim plate is supplied.
CONNECTIONS
TURN OFF ALL CONSOLES, DIMMER PACKS AND
POWER SOURCES BEFORE MAKING EXTERNAL
CONNECTIONS TO THE SR517W.
The SR517W is provided with plug-in screw terminal
connectors on the rear of the unit for power, DMX
input, DMX output, and remote stations. Connection
terminals are marked as to their function or signal.
The connectors can be removed by carefully pulling
them away from the circuit board.
SR517D SMART REMOTE EXAMPLE
SR517D SIMPLE SWITCH REMOTE EXAMPLE
SR517W EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS

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POWER CONNECTIONS
A two pin connector is provided for power. The
connector terminals are marked on the circuit card to
indicate the required polarity. Correct polarity MUST
BE OBSERVED AND MAINTAINED. The provided
12VDC, 2 amp power supply requires a 120vac outlet.
DMX CONNECTIONS
Three terminals are used to connect a DMX lighting
controller (needed to create scenes). They are
marked as COM, DMX IN -, and DMX IN +. There are
similar connections for DMX output to the rest of the
DMX system. They are marked as COM, DMX OUT -,
and DMX OUT +.
The DMX signal should be transmitted over a twisted
pair, shielded, low capacitance (25 pF/foot or less)
cable.
REMOTE CONNECTIONS
The SR517W can operate with two types of remote
wall stations. The first type is Lightronics pushbutton
smart remote stations. These remotes include the
Lightronics line of AC, AK, and AI remote stations.
Multiple pushbutton smart remotes of mixed types can
be connected on this bus. The other type is simple
momentary switch closures.
PUSHBUTTON SMART REMOTE CONNECTIONS
Communication with these stations is over a four wire
daisy chain bus which consists of a dual twisted pair
data cable(s). One pair carries the data (REM - and
REM +). The other pair supplies power to the stations
(COM and +12V).
Refer to the smart remote station owner’s manuals for
specific wiring instructions at the remote.
SIMPLE SWITCH REMOTE STATIONS
Five terminals are used to connect simple switch
remote signals. They are marked as COM, SWITCH
1, SWITCH 2, SWITCH 3, COM. The simple remote
COM terminals are connected to each other on the
printed circuit board.
An example with two switch remotes is shown below.
The example uses a Lightronics APP01 switch station
and an APP11 momentary pushbutton switch. If the
SR517W simple switch functions are set to factory
default operation, the switches will operate as follows.
1. Scene #1 will be turned ON when the toggle
switch is pushed up.
2. Scene #1 will be turned OFF when the toggle
switch is pushed in the down.
3. Scene #2 will be toggled on or off each time the
momentary pushbutton switch is pushed.
SR517 CONFIGURATION SETUP
The behavior of the SR517 is controlled by a set of
function codes and their associated values. A full list
of these codes and a brief description is shown below.
Specific instructions for each function are provided in
this manual. A diagram at the back of this manual
gives a quick guide to programming the unit.
11 Bank A, Scene 1 Fade Time
12 Bank A, Scene 2 Fade Time
13 Bank A, Scene 3 Fade Time
14 Bank A, Scene 4 Fade Time
15 Bank A, Scene 5 Fade Time
16 Bank A, Scene 6 Fade Time
SR517W SMART REMOTE EXAMPLE
SIMPLE SWITCH REMOTE CONNECTIONS

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17 Bank A, Scene 7 Fade Time
18 Bank A, Scene 8 Fade Time
21 Bank B, Scene 1 Fade Time
22 Bank B, Scene 2 Fade Time
23 Bank B, Scene 3 Fade Time
24 Bank B, Scene 4 Fade Time
25 Bank B, Scene 5 Fade Time
26 Bank B, Scene 6 Fade Time
27 Bank B, Scene 7 Fade Time
28 Bank B, Scene 8 Fade Time
31 Blackout (OFF) Fade Time
32 ALL Scenes and Blackout Fade Time
33 Simple Switch Input #1 Options
34 Simple Switch Input #2 Options
35 Simple Switch Input #3 Options
36 Not Used
37 System Configuration Options 1
38 System Configuration Options 2
41 Mutually Exclusive Group #1 Scenes
42 Mutually Exclusive Group #2 Scenes
43 Mutually Exclusive Group #3 Scenes
44 Mutually Exclusive Group #4 Scenes
88 DMX Fixed Channel Recording (Parking)
and Factory Reset
RECORD BUTTON
This is a small recessed pushbutton in a small hole in
the faceplate. It is just below the RECORD LED
(labeled REC). You will need a small rod (such as a
pen or paper clip) to push it.
ACCESSING AND SETTING FUNCTIONS
1. Hold down REC for more than 3 seconds. The
REC light will begin blinking. The unit will return to
its normal operating mode after about 20 seconds
if step 2 is not performed.
2. Push RECALL. The RECALL and REC lights will
blink alternately.
3. Enter a 2 digit function code using the scene
buttons (1 - 8). The scene lights will flash a
repeating pattern of the code entered. The unit
will return to its normal operating mode after about
20 seconds if no code is entered. The unit will
return to its normal operating mode after about
60 seconds if a code is entered but step 4 is not
performed.
4. Push RECALL. Both the RECALL and REC lights
will be ON. The scene lights (in some cases
including the OFF (0) and BANK (9) lights) will
show the current function setting or value.
Your action now depends on which function was
entered. Refer to the instructions for that function.
You can enter new values and push REC to save
them or push RECALL to exit without changing the
values.
SETTING FADE TIMES (Function Codes 11 - 32)
The fade time is the minutes or seconds to move
between scenes or for scenes to go ON or OFF. The
fade time for each scene can be individually set. The
allowable range is from 0 seconds to 99 minutes.
Fade time is entered as 4 digits and can be either
minutes or seconds.
Numbers entered from 0000 - 0099 will be recorded
as seconds.
Numbers 0100 and larger will be recorded as even
minutes and the last two digits will not be used. In
other words, seconds will be ignored.
After accessing a function (11 - 32) as described in
ACCESSING AND SETTING FUNCTIONS:
1. The scene lights + OFF (0) and BANK (9) lights will
be flashing a repeating pattern of the current fade
time setting.
2. Use the scene buttons to enter a new fade time (4
digits). Use OFF for (0) and BANK for (9) if
needed.
3. Push REC to save the new function setting.
Function Code 32 is a master fade time function which
will set ALL fade times to the value entered. You can
use this for a base setting for fade times and then set
individual scenes to other times as needed.
SIMPLE REMOTE SWITCH BEHAVIOR
The SR517 is very versatile in how it can respond to
the simple remote switch inputs. Each switch input
can be set to operate according to its own settings.
Most settings pertain to momentary switch closures.
The MAINTAIN setting allows the use of a regular
ON/OFF switch. When used this way, the applicable
scene(s) will be ON while the switch is closed and
OFF when the switch is open.
Other scenes can still be activated and the
OFF/Blackout function button will turn the MAINTAIN
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SETTING SIMPLE SWITCH INPUT OPTIONS
(Function Codes 33 - 35)
After accessing a function as described in
ACCESSING AND SETTING FUNCTIONS:
1. The scene lights, including OFF (0) and BANK (9),
and will flash a repeating pattern of the current
setting.
2. Use the scene buttons to enter a value (4 digits).
Use OFF for (0) and BANK A/B for (9) if needed.
3. Push REC to save the new function value.
The function values and description are as follows:
SCENE ON/OFF CONTROL
0101 - 0116 Turn ON Scene (1-16)
0201 - 0216 Turn OFF Scene (1-16)
0301 - 0316 Toggle ON/OFF Scene (1-16)
0401 - 0416 MAINTAIN Scene (1-16)
OTHER SCENE CONTROLS
0001 Ignore this switch input
0002 Blackout - turn off all scenes
0003 Recall last scene(s)
SETTING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OPTIONS 1
(Function Code 37)
The system configuration options are specific
behaviors which can be turned ON or OFF.
After accessing a function code (37) as described in
ACCESSING AND SETTING FUNCTIONS:
1. The scene lights (1 - 8) will show which options
are on. An ON light means the option is active.
2. Use the scene buttons to toggle the associated
option ON and OFF.
3. Push REC to save the new function setting.
The configuration options are as follows:
SCENE 1 REMOTE BUTTON STATION LOCKOUT
Disables smart remote pushbutton stations if a DMX
input signal is present.
SCENE 2 NOT APPLICABLE TO SR517
SCENE 3 SIMPLE REMOTE INPUT LOCKOUT
Disables simple remote inputs if a DMX input signal is
present.
SCENE 4 LOCAL BUTTON LOCKOUT
Disables SR517 pushbuttons if a DMX input signal is
present.
SCENE 5 SAVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
SCENE 6 BUTTON SCENES OFF
Turns off button scenes once a DMX input signal is
initially applied from a no DMX input status.
SCENE 7 SAVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
SCENE 8 ALL SCENES RECORD LOCKOUT
Disables scene recording. Applies to all scenes.
SETTING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OPTIONS 2
(Function Code 38)
The system configuration options are specific
behaviors which can be turned ON or OFF.
After accessing a function code (38) as described in
ACCESSING AND SETTING FUNCTIONS:
1. The scene lights (1 - 8) will show which options
are on. An ON light means the option is active.
2. Use the scene buttons to toggle the associated
option ON and OFF.
3. Push REC to save the new function setting.
SCENE 1 SAVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
SCENE 2 MASTER/SLAVE MODE
Changes the SR517 from transmit mode to receive
mode when a master dimmer (ID 00) or another
SC/SR unit is already in the system.
SCENE 3 SAVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION
SCENE 4 CONTINUOUS DMX TRANSMISSION
SR517 will continue to send DMX data at 0 values
with no DMX input or no scenes active rather than no
DMX signal output.
SCENE 5 RETAIN PREVIOUS SCENE(S) FROM
POWER OFF
If a scene was active when the SR517 was powered
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SCENE 6 MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE GROUP - ONE
ON REQUIREMENT
Disables the ability to turn off all scenes in a mutually
exclusive group. It forces the last live scene in the
group to stay on, unless you push OFF/Blackout.
SCENE 7 DISABLE FADE INDICATION
Prevents the scene lights from blinking during scene
fade time.
SCENE 8 DMX FAST TRANSMIT
Reduces the DMX interslot time from 3µsec to 0µsec
to reduce the overall DMX frame to 41µsec.
CONTROLLING EXCLUSIVE SCENE ACTIVATION
During normal operation, multiple scenes can be
active at the same time. Channel intensities for
multiple scenes will combine in a "greatest of"
manner.
You can cause a scene, or multiple scenes, to operate
in an exclusive manner by making them part of a
mutually exclusive group.
There are four groups which can be set. If scenes are
part of a group, then only one scene in the group can
be active at any given time.
Other scenes (not part of that group) can be on at the
same time as scenes in a group.
Unless you are going to set one or two simple groups
of non-overlapping scenes, you may want to
experiment with the settings to get different effects.
SETTING SCENES TO BE PART OF A MUTUALLY
EXCLUSIVE GROUP (Function Codes 41 - 44)
After accessing a function (41 - 44) as described in
ACCESSING AND SETTING FUNCTIONS:
1. The scene lights will show which scenes are part of
the group. Use the BANK A/B button as needed to
check both banks.
2. Use the scene buttons to toggle scenes on/off for
the group.
3. Push REC to save the new group set.
FIXED DMX CHANNELS (PARKING)
DMX channels can be assigned a fixed output level or
be “parked” at any value above 1%. When a DMX
channel is assigned a fixed value, the output will
remain at that value and cannot be overridden by
scene recalls or by independent DMX control.
SETTING DMX FIXED CHANNELS (PARKING)
(FUNCTION 88)
To record a DMX channel to a FIXED output:
1. Set the values associated with the DMX channel to
the level(s) desired on your DMX controller.
2. Press the REC button for 3 seconds until the REC
and 1-8 LEDs begin to flash.
3. Press the RECALL button (begins to flash) and
press 88.
4. Press RECALL. The RECALL and REC LEDs are
now on solid.
5. Press 3327, then wait for the LEDs to flash
acknowledging your entry.
6. Press the REC button to record the change.
Note: To erase a fixed channel output, follow the
steps above setting the level for each of the DMX
channels to regain normal operation to a value of 0.
Note: Document which channels have been parked,
for reference, and so they can be changed later if
needed.
FACTORY RESET (Function Code 88)
A Factory Reset will invoke the following conditions:
1. All scenes will be erased.
2. All fade times will be set to two seconds.
3. Simple switch functions will be set as follows:
Input #1 Turn ON Scene 1
Input #2 Turn OFF Scene 1
Input #3 Toggle Scene 2 ON and OFF
4. All System Configuration Options (Function
Codes 37 and 38) will be turned OFF.
5. Mutually Exclusive groups will be cleared (no
scenes in the groups).
6. DMX Fixed Channel settings will be cleared.
TO PERFORM A FACTORY RESET:
After accessing a function (88) as described in
ACCESSING AND SETTING FUNCTIONS:
1. The OFF (0) light will repeat a pattern of 4
flashes.

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2. Enter 0517(the model number of the product).
3. Push REC. The scene lights will flash briefly and
the unit will return to its operating mode.
OPERATION
The SR517 turns on automatically when power is
applied from the external power supply. There is no
ON/OFF switch or button.
When an SR517 is not powered, a DMX signal fed to
the DMX IN connector (if connected) is directly routed
to the DMX OUT connector.
DMX INDICATOR LIGHT
This indicator conveys the following information about
the DMX input and DMX output signals.
1. OFF DMX is NOT being received.
DMX is NOT being transmitted.
(No scenes are active).
2. BLINKING DMX is NOT being received.
DMX IS being transmitted.
(One or more scenes are active).
3. ON DMX is being received.
DMX is being transmitted.
SCENE BANKS
The SR517 can store 16 operator created scenes and
activate them with the push of a button. Scenes are
organized in two banks (A and B). A bank switch
button and indicator are provided for switching
between banks. Bank "B" is active when the BANK
A/B light is on.
TO RECORD A SCENE
A DMX control device must be connected and used to
create the scene to be stored in the SR517.
Check that Scene Record Lockout is OFF.
(Function 37.8)
1. Create a scene using the control console faders to
set dimmer channels to the desired levels.
2. Select the bank where you want to store the scene.
3. Hold down REC on the SR517 until the REC LED
and the scene lights begin to flash (about 3 sec.).
4. Push the button for the scene you want recorded.
The REC and scene lights will go OFF which
shows that recording was completed.
The REC and scene lights will stop flashing after
about 20 seconds if you do not select a scene.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to record other scenes.
SCENE ACTIVATION
Playback of scenes stored in the SR517 will occur
regardless of control console operation or status. This
means that scenes activated from the unit will add to
or “pile on” to the channel data from a DMX console.
TO ACTIVATE A SCENE
1. Set the SR517 to the desired scene bank.
2. Push the button associated with the desired scene.
The scene will fade in according to the fade time
function settings.
The scene light will blink until the scene reaches its
full level. It will then be ON. The blink action can
be disabled by a configuration option.
The scene activation buttons are toggles. To turn off
an active scene –push its associated button.
Scene activation can be either "exclusive" (only one
scene may be active at a time) or "pile on" (multiple
scenes on at the same time) depending on setup
function selections. During "pile on" operation -
multiple active scenes will combine in a "greatest of"
fashion with respect to channel intensity.
THE OFF BUTTON
The OFF button blacks out or turns off all active
scenes. Its indicator is on when active.
RECALL LAST SCENE
The RECALL button can be used to reactivate the
scene or scenes which were on prior to an OFF
condition. The RECALL indicator will light when a
recall is in effect. It will not step back through a series
of previous scenes.
BUTTON SCENES OFF (Function 37.6)
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turn off all active button scenes when a DMX input is
initially received after a no DMX input status. There is
no automatic scene activation once DMX is no longer
applied to the SR517.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. A valid DMX control signal must be present to
record a scene.
2. If a scene does not activate correctly –it may have
been overwritten without your knowledge.
3. If you cannot record scenes –check that the
record lockout option is not on. See Function 37.8.
4. Check that the DMX cables and/or remote wiring
are not defective. A MOST COMMON
PROBLEM SOURCE.
5. To simplify troubleshooting - set the unit to known
set of conditions. A factory reset can be
performed. See Function 88.
6. Make sure the fixture or dimmer addresses are set
to the desired channels.
7. Check that the controller softpatch (if applicable)
is set correctly.
8. If DMX devices are operating unexpectedly,
determine if Fixed DMX addresses are
programmed in the SR517. See Function 88.
OWNER MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
The best way to prolong the life of your SR517 is to
keep it dry, cool, and clean.
COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THE UNIT BEFORE
CLEANING AND MAKE SURE IT IS COMPLETELY
DRY BEFORE RECONNECTING.
The unit exterior may be cleaned using a soft cloth
dampened with a mild detergent/water mixture or a
mild spray-on type cleaner. DO NOT SPRAY ANY
AEROSOL OR LIQUID directly on the unit. DO NOT
IMMERSE the unit in any liquid or allow liquid to get
into the controls. DO NOT USE any solvent based or
abrasive cleaners on the unit.
REPAIRS
There are no user serviceable parts in the unit.
Service by other than Lightronics authorized agents
will void your warranty.
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE
Dealer and Lightronics technical support personnel
can help you with operation or maintenance problems.
Please read the applicable parts of this manual before
calling for assistance.
If service is required - contact the dealer from whom
you purchased the unit or contact Lightronics, Service
Dept., 509 Central Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
TEL: [phone].
WARRANTY INFORMATION AND
REGISTRATION –CLICK LINK BELOW
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