Luminex LumiCore User manual

USER MANUAL
LUMICORE PRODUCT FAMILY
THANKS FOR CHOOSING LUMINEX
Description: User Manual LumiCore.
REVISION: 20201027-REV 2.2.1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. APPLICATIONS .................................................................. 5
2. INSTALLATION.................................................................... 6
2.1 Mounting the device........................................... 6
Rack mount...................................................................................6
Rack mount - two devices...................................................6
Truss Mount – LumiCore .....................................................7
2.2 Power up the device............................................ 8
2.3 Connection............................................................ 9
Connection to the network................................................9
2.4 LED indicators....................................................... 9
2.5 Connection to the web interface ...................... 9
2.6 Reset ..................................................................... 9
3. CONFIGURATION .............................................................10
3.1 Web Interface Presentation .............................10
Node page..................................................................................10
How to reset a process engine......................................11
How to configure a Process engine............................12
Play page.....................................................................................12
Show..............................................................................12
Record Trigger..........................................................12
Toolbox page............................................................................ 13
Profile Manager ....................................................... 13
Firmware...................................................................... 13
Reset...............................................................................14
4. GLOBAL SETTINGS ..........................................................15
Control Source.........................................................15
IP Settings ...................................................................15
Device Settings........................................................15
Contact Closure.......................................................15
Miscellaneous...........................................................16
5. LCD DISPLAY ...................................................................17
6. WEB API ............................................................................18
7. LumiCore IN DETAIL........................................................18
7.1 What is a Process engine? ................................18
INPUT .............................................................................................19
ArtNet............................................................................ 19
sACN...............................................................................19
RTTrPL............................................................................19
Internal..........................................................................20
Play.................................................................................. 20
OUTPUT........................................................................................20
ArtNet............................................................................ 20
sACN...............................................................................20
Mode definition.......................................................................21
FORWARD ...................................................................................21
LTP MERGE..................................................................................21
HTP MERGE.................................................................................21
BACKUP.........................................................................................21
X-FADE...........................................................................................21
SWITCH .........................................................................................22
CUSTOM.......................................................................................22
PATCH OPTION.........................................................................23
MASTER OPTION .....................................................................23
Master / Limit explained....................................23
8. TECHNICAL SUPPORT....................................................25
9. APPENDIX.........................................................................25
9.1 Technical data........................................................................ 25
10. CREDITS ...................................................................25
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1. APPLICATIONS
A few examples of applications where the LumiNode can be used:
Theme parks
Theaters, operas
Festivals, tours
TV studio’s
Typical Application for a TV studio setup:
WELCOME TO YOUR
LUMICORE
Assign all your lighting protocols to different colour groups and
send them over the same network. Luminex takes care of the rest
and makes sure every device receives the right signal.
STUDIO 1 STUDIO 2 STUDIO 3
LOCAL STUDIO CONTROL LOCAL STUDIO CONTROL LOCAL STUDIO CONTROL
GALLERY
CONTROL (ROOM) 1
CONTROL (ROOM) 2
CONTROL (ROOM) 3
CONTROL (ROOM) 4
IT INFRASTURCTURE
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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Mounting the device
LumiCore is a device that can be mounted in a truss as well as
in a rack. Please read the following instructions to make sure the
device is mounted and secured correctly.
RACK MOUNT  LumiCore
In case you want to mount your LumiCore in a standard 19-inch
rack, you must attach the included mounting ears. Connect the
longest ear (A) to the right-hand side of the device with 4 screws,
re-used from the device. Attach the shorter ear (B) to the left-hand
side again with the 4 screws.
RACK MOUNT  TWO DEVICES
In case you want to mount two LumiCore devices or a LumiCore
and a LumiNode 4 in a standard 19-inch rack you can mount the
two devices together. A space saving way as the two devices will
only consume a single row in your 19-inch rack.
First you attach the shortest mounting ears. Connect the short-
est ear (C) to the left-hand side of the first device with 4 screws,
re-used from the device. Attach the other shortest ear (D),
delivered with the second device, to the right-hand side of the
second device, again with 4 screws. Use a pair of mounting brack-
ets (E) to connect the two devices in the middle on the frontside.
Use a second pair of mounting brackets (E), delivered with the sec-
ond device, to connect the devices at the rear. Each pair of brack-
ets musts be mounted with 2 screws.
AB
C
E
E
D
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M10 x 30
To combine a LumiCore device with a Luminex half 19” device,
style GigaCore 10, the mounting procedure differs a little.
The bolt (F), not included, replaces the couplers at the rear side of
the device. Use the correct bold, M10x20 socket headcap screw,
with a screw wire no longer than 20mm. You can order this part
from Luminex (Part Number: R 90 01042).
Screw the bolt, through the LumiCore back ear, into the side M10
insert and tighten it. The rest of the mounting procedure remains
the same.
TRUSS MOUNT  LumiCore
To mount a LumiCore in a truss, you must attach a M10 clamp (G)
to the M10 insert (H). After that, you can mount the clamp to the
truss bars. Please also secure the device by attaching a safety line
directly to the truss bars as well (I).
F
G
I
H
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2.2 Power up the device
There are several ways to power your device:
Power-up the device with a power cable fitted with a Neutrik
PowerCON TRUE1 connector (M) (please contact your local dealer
if you do not have a suitable power cable at hand). The device will
automatically switch on. To shut it down after use, just un-plug the
power cable again. LumiCore can also be powered with PoE (N).
The LumiCore requires standard AC power distribution from 100-
240VAC, 50/60Hz.
The mating Neutrik® powerCON® TRUE1 connector is supplied;
however, you will need to purchase or construct a cable appropriate
for your application. When installing a new connector please refer to
the following wire colour code reference:
WIRE* CONNECTION
Green/Yellow AC Ground
Blue AC Neutral
Brown AC Line
* International (Harmonised) Standard
Alternatively, the LumiCore is 802.3af compliant (PoE), so that each
LumiCore will act as a PD (Powered Device) and can be powered by
any compliant PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) such as Ethernet
switch, midspan and PoE injector. Powering the device with PoE
can only be done via Eth2!
If both AC power and PoE are used the AC power supply will be
prioritized but the PoE will seamlessly take over if the AC power
fails.
MN
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2.3 Connection
CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK
To get the LumiCore online in your system, connect either the Ethernet
1 or Ethernet 2 port to a computer, or to a port of an Ethernet switch.
Only Ethernet 2 port on the rear of the unit can be used to power the
unit through PoE. Check the port labelling for a better identification.
2.4 LED indicators
There are various LEDs on the LumiCore. Here is a list of the LEDs, the
possible colours, and the meaning of each colour:
NETWORK PORT
Left LED (Link) Green Gigabit connection
Blinking: Ethernet Traffic
Orange 100Mbit connection
Right LED (Mode) Blue Default color
Green
flashing
Device booting
Orange
blinking
Firmware upgrade in
progress
Green
blinking
Identify in progress
2.5 Connection to the web interface
The LumiCore IP address can be found at the rear of the unit or on
the LCD display. Set your computer with a compliant IP address
(do not use the same IP address!).
Connect your computer to the LumiCore with a network cable.
Launch your favourite web browser.
Type the IP address of the LumiCore in the address field followed
by enter.
2.6 Reset
When the device is powered up, the LCD display shows by de-
fault the status screen with the status of the first 4 process en-
gines. To reset the device please follow the following steps:
Press the jog wheel once to enter the Main menu.
Scroll down until you see Toolbox.
Press the jog wheel once to enter the toolbox.
Scroll down until you see Reset.
Press the jog wheel once to enter the reset menu.
A pop-up window opens giving you the option to Preserve IP
settings and Preserve user profiles.
Choose which option you want by using the jog wheel to
scroll between the two options and press the jog wheel to
confirm.
At the bottom of the pop-up window you have the option to
Reset or Cancel.
If you choose Cancel you get a message that the reset has
been cancelled.
If you choose Reset, you get a new screen asking to confirm
the reset command. Once‘Yes’is selected the LumiCore will
reset.
How to reset LumiCore through Luminet Monitor:
With a computer connected to the device, open Luminet
Monitor.
Under “Tools”in the menu bar you find “Reset LumiNode”.
Enter the mac address of the device you want to reset. This
can be found on the label with the IP address.
Choose if you want to keep the IP settings.
Choose if you want to keep the profiles.
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2 | INSTALLATION / 2.3 CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK

3. CONFIGURATION
3.1 Web Interface Presentation
Launch your favourite web browser and type the IP address of
your LumiCore. Press enter to validate.
NODE PAGE
B
A
D
C
E F
G
H
I
J
K
(A) Identify: Clicking on the LumiCore logo will identify your
LumiCore in the network. The LCD display will turn GREEN and the
Mode LED will flash GREEN for 5sec. In the web-UI you get the text
“Identified” under the Logo and the LCD area will change colour.
(B) Image of your LumiCore: A graphic representation of the
LumiCore.
(C) Navigation menu
(D) Input: According to the mode set on the process engine, the
input block will display all relevant information, such as the type
of incoming protocol, the universe number, and the source IP ad-
dress.
(E) Process engine: By default, the LumiCore comes with Forward
mode to sACN activated on all process engines. The block displays
the mode currently set on the process engine; you can change
the name. On the left and on the right-hand side of the process
engine, are respectively the patch and Master / Limit icons. The
colour of the icon will change if any parameters of these menus
are modified. For more details about the process engines and how
to configure them please see chapter 6 of this manual.
(F) Output: The output block will display all relevant information,
such as the type of outgoing protocol, the universe number, and
the destination IP address.
(G) Increment / Decrement: Use these shortcuts to quickly in-
crease or decrease the value of a universe. Select the process en-
gine first, after which the increment / decrement tool becomes
available.
(H) Reset tool and padlock: Use this tool to reset one or several
process engines. First select the process engine(s) by clicking on
the top left corner of the input block followed by the trash can
icon. The padlock allows you to lock the LumiCore configuration
page to prevent unsolicited action on the web page only. This is
an ideal tool for show time.
(I) Active Prole: In this area the current active profile of the
LumiCore is being displayed.
(J) Theme and language: Select here if you want to use the dark
theme or light theme. Interface supported languages are English
and Japanese for now.
(K) Help: In case you need help, here you find an onboard helpfile.
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