LUMINELL DL Series User manual

DL A User Manual v1.2
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USER MANUAL
DL A DRONE LIGHT MODULE
Thank you very much for choosing the DL Series drone lights, and congratulations with your new product. We hope that
you will enjoy it and that it will serve you in whatever you use it for. Please feel free to contact us for any types of
feedback.
GENERAL INF ORMATION
The DL Series is created to push limits and maximize the potential in LED
technology and optical performance.
DL A is developed with focus on high light performance, low weight and smart
control functions. The DL A series has two different beam options as standard: 15
and 40 degrees.
SAFETY
-When operating, keep the area in front free for obstacles. Do not
place face down.
-Do not look directly at lamp when switched on.
-Depending upon the ambient temperature and airflow the
housing will become HOT.
-Only for professional use, must be operated by qualified personal.
TECHICAL DATA
Input voltage
11-36 VDC
Current
1,8A @ 11,1 VDC (20W)
Measured lumens
500 –2.000 lm depending on beam
LUX / 1m
2.900 –103.500 cd depending on beam
Weight
125 grams
Dimensions
55x55x55 mm / 2,16x2,16x2,16 Inches
Surface temperature
Maximum 80 degrees C
Control interface (0-100%)
1. Standard RC PWM 3-5V 50-1000Hz
2. Push button.
More technical information in the datasheet: DL Series datasheet
HOT SURFACE

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DISCHARGE PROTECTION FOR 3-CELL LIPO BATTERIES
The DL A has integrated low voltage cut-off to protect your battery from deep discharge. During operation/load, the
battery voltage will decrease. When it has declined to a certain level, the DL A will automatically turn off.
Remember to unplug the power cable when the light is off. Even when off, the light
draws a little power, and will eventually empty the battery completely, and possibly
destroy it.
OVERHEAT PROTECTION
The DL A has integrated an overheat protection system. To prevent excessive temperatures and damage to the LED’s,
the DL A automatically dims down to reduce the temperature to an acceptable level. The DL A make use of relative
wind and propwash for cooling but will not be damaged if cooling is not present.
CONNECTIONS
The DL A is delivered with two connectors
-XT30: Power
-Standard RC PWM connector: RC PWM
Cables
Black –Ground
Red –Plus
Brown –Ground
Yellow –Signal / RC PWM input
LIGHT BEAM ANGLE ALTERNATIVES
Illustration
Light Beam
Spot 15
Medium 40
Diameter @ 30m
Ø8m
Ø22m
Stray light or scattered light will provide illumination also beyond the given light beam angle, which may be helpful to
keep in mind when the beam angle is chosen. The height of the drone can be increased which will cause a “Spot 20” @
60m to illuminate the same ground area as an “Medium 40” @ 30m. Based on this, it is recommended to choose the
narrower beam.

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CONTROL INTERFACE
The DL A can be controlled by RC PWM or by wireless.
RC PWM
A standard RC PWM interface is prepared. PWM frequencies from 50-1000Hz (with 3-5V amplitude) is accepted, hence
the light module can be controlled as a standard RC servo or an electronic speed controller (ESC). The light can be turn
on and off or dimmed continuously from 0-100%.
Wireless
The DL A is a node in Luminell UNITY wireless control system, which means that it can be controlled using Luminell
UNITY. More information about Luminell UNITY on request.
PUSH BUTTON
The push button can be used to switch the light on/off, regulate intensity, switch on strobe effect, to switch on/off the
radio receiver and to set default light intensity.
The light intensity can be regulated in 5 steps, at apx. 10%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. When on maximum, the next
step is strobe and when on strobe the next step is the minimum level.
DEFAULT LIGHT INTENS ITY SETTING
When the DL A is connected to power, the default setting is "off", and it is switched on by pushing the push button or
controlled via RC PWM.
On several drones there are external power outputs (extended power port) that can be controlled from the remote
control. It is possible to program the DL A to start at a certain light intensity when connected to power.
Description to activate this functionality
-At the desired light intensity level, press and hold the push button.
-The light will turn off, and on again at the desired light level, starting with a flash, which confirms the
default "on" light intensity level.
-Disconnect, and reconnect the power source to verify.
This can be done on any light intensity level.
1 short push
When off: Switches light on. When on: switches to next intensity level. When on
max: switches to strobe effect. When on strobe effect: switches to minimum
level
1 longer push
Turns light off
1 extra-long push
Sets the default setting to be at this light intensity level when power is
connected. Please find detailed description below.
3 longer pushes
Turns radio receiver on or off. When on: 10 fast flashes. When off: 5 slow flashes

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In order to set the default back to "off" when connected to power
-Switch off the light by holding the push button for a short time.
-When the light is off, press and hold the push button. The light turns on, and off before giving a short
flash which confirms that the light is off, when connected to power.
-Disconnect, and reconnect the power source to verify.
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WARRANTY
The DL Series has 1 year warranty and is covered by Luminell’s “General terms and conditions for sale, delivery and
mounting”: https://luminell.com/downloads/#general-terms
MAINTENANCE
In event of dirt and debris on the surface and lenses of the DL A, first you may use a moist towel to clean and you can
rinse it in running water.
ATTENTION: Be careful when cleaning lenses, as dents and scratches will decrease light performance.
RESOURCES
Please check our webpage www.luminell.com/products/drone-lights/ for product information, lux calculator, technical
datasheet and much more. Also find us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for updates, pictures, videos and a
glimpse into our everyday life
Never hesitate to contact us. Contact information is found on our web page.
TROUBLESHOOT
Problem
Solution
The DL A does not switch on
-Check battery connection and polarity.
-Check battery voltage.
-Check control interface connection, and verify that the connected channel is
transmitting value 0 (less than 1ms PWM pulse at 50Hz)
The DL A does not dim
-Check control interface connection and verify that correct channel on the RC-
receiver or flight controller is connected.
-Check setup between RC-transceiver and -receiver
Power decreases over time
Overheat protection activated. Increase airflow to decrease the surface
temperature.