Music & Lights ProLights WDBBOX User manual

USER MANUAL
MANUALE UTENTE
EN - IT
WIRELESS TRANSMITTER
WDBBOX

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REV. 02-12/19

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Packing content • WDBBOX
• External power supply
• USB cable
• 5 pin DMX connector
• User manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety
General instructions
Warnings and installation precautions
1 Introduction
1. 1 Description
1. 2 Technical specications
1. 3 Operating elements and connections
2 Functions and settings
2. 1 Operation
2. 2 Menu structure
2. 3 Recharge process
2. 4 Conguration
2. 5 Operation transmitter with DMX input
2. 6 Operation transmitter with WIFI input
2. 7 Connection of the DMX line
2. 8 Construction of the DMX termination
3 Maintenance
3. 1 Maintenance and cleaning the uni
Guidelines for lithium batteries devices
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WARNING! Before carrying out any operations with the unit, carefully read this instruction
manual and keep it with cure for future reference. It contains important information about
the installation, usage and maintenance of the unit.
SAFETY
General instruction
• The products referred to in this manual conform to the European Community Directives and are there-
fore marked with .
• The unit is supplied with hazardous voltage. Leave servicing to skilled personnel only. Never make any
modications on the unit not described in this instruction manual, otherwise you will risk an electric
shock.
• This device falls under PROTECTION CLASS III. It has to be always operated with an appropriate trans-
former. From time to time check the device, the power cord and transformer. Make sure that the trans-
former is the correct type, the one stated on the rear panel.
• The connection to the main network of electric distribution must be carried out by a qualied electrical
installer. Check that the main frequency and voltage correspond to those for which the unit is designed
as given on the electrical data label.
• This unit is not for home use, only professional applications.
• Never use the xture under the following conditions:
- in places subject to excessive humidity
- in places subject to vibrations or bumps;
- in places with a temperature of over 40°C.
• Make certain that no inammable liquids, water or metal objects enter the xture.
• Do not dismantle or modify the xture.
• All work must always be carried out by qualied technical personnel. Contact the nearest sales point for
an inspection or contact the manufacturer directly.
• If the unit is to be put out of operation denitively, take it to a local recycling
plant for a disposal which is not harmful to the environment.
Warnings and installation precautions
• If this device will be operated in any way dierent to the one described in this manual, it may suer
damage and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like
short circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.
• Before starting any maintenance work or cleaning the device, cut o power from the main supply.
• Always additionally secure the device with the safety rope. When carrying out any work, always comply
scrupulously with all the regulations (particularly regarding safety) currently in force in the country in
which the xture’s being used.
• This product is for indoor use only.
• When selecting installation location, take into consideration access and routine maintenance and pro-
gramming purposes.
• Install the xture in a well ventilated place.
• Keep any inammable material at a safe distance from the xture.
• During periods of non-use completely disconnect the product from power by unplugging it.
• Don’t connect the device to a dimmer pack.

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- 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1 DESCRIPTION
WDBBOX is a new-generation light control system, conceived to obtain an easy and versatile platform for
LED projectors. The signal transmission is managed wired and wireless (through Wi-Fi), both in input, even
allowing to control the Wireless Solution xturesthrough a smartphones applications “Smarcolors”, avail-
able for IOS and Android devices.
1.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Transmitter and receiver in a single compact unit
• Battery life: 8 hours
• Battery charging time. 8 hours
• Compatible with SmartColor App
• Max Unobstructed Distance: 200 m
• Signal Input: XLR 5p, Wi-Fi
• Signal Output: XLR 5p, Wi-Fi
• Power supply (included): Input 100-240V 50/60Hz, Output DC 5V, 1.6 A
• Weight: 0,250 kg
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 85x25x130 mm
Fig.1Technical drawing
130
85
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1.3 OPERATING ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS
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1. WIRELESS RESET BUTTON for wireless device pairing
2. DMX (XLR a 5 poli):
1= mass, 2 = DMX -, 3 = DMX +, 4 N/C, 5 N/C
3. MICRO PORT USB to charge the battery
4. WI-FI PAIRING LED INDICATOR: blinks for 5 seconds after
pressing the WIRELESS RESET button, and then intermit-
tently while connected to the devices.
5. DMX LED SIGNAL
6. WI-FI LED SIGNAL
7. BATTERY LIFE LED INDICATOR
8. POWER BUTTON to turn the device on / o
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Rear panel

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- 2 - FUNCTION AND SETTINGS
2.1 OPERATION
To turn on the WDBBOX press the POWER button (if the battery is low, insert the plug of the power cord
into a 100-240V ~ / 50-60Hz mains socket). The unit is immediately ready for operation.
Switch o the unit using the same switch after use.
2.2 MENU STRUCTURE
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
BUTTONS
1st button
WIRELESS RESET ðPress to initiate pairing with wireless devices.
2nd button
POWER ðPress 3s to turn the power on/o.
1st + 2nd button
WIRELESS
RESET+POWER
ðPress simultaneously to switch between wired DMX andWIFI
modes.
LED SIGNAL
Red/Greeen ð
Green: power is currently 50–100%
Orange: power is currently 25–50%
Red: power is currently less than 20%
Blue ð
Wi-Fi signal
On:wi signal reception
Flashing: no wi signal detected
Red ð
DMX signal:
On: DMX signal reception
Flashing: no DMX signal detected
Orange ð
Wireless pairing:
Press Reset wireless: the indicator blinks 5 seconds during the
association
2.3 RECHARGE PROCESS
To charge the WDBBOX, insert the plug of the power cord into a mains socket (100-240V ~ / 50 - 60Hz). The
LED will light up on the unit to indicate that the battery charging process is in progress.
NOTE
- Recharge the battery within 3 days from the last use;
- Recharge the battery fully before using this product;
- Recharge the battery at a temperature between 0 ° C and 35 ° C;
- During charging, keep away from open ames or heating elements;
- Do not charge the battery for more than 24 hours.
- Perform a complete discharge / recharge cycle every 3 months.

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2.4 CONFIGURATION
The WDBBOX can be used two ways:
• It can be connected to any DMX controller and transmit to compatible lights.
• It can be connected to any DMX lights and receive from compatible controller (g.5).
2.5 OPERATION TRANSMITTER WITH DMX INPUT
To congure the WDBBOX as a transmitting unit so that it can transmit the signal to the connected units,
as shown in gure 5, refer to the following procedure:
• Connect a DMX cable from the DMX output of the controller to the DMX input of the WDBBOX so that
it can transmit the signal to the connected units.
• Turn on all the units.
• Connect the WDBBOX to the power supply (if necessary).
NOTE - All the lights must be set to the channel shown on the unit’s display.
2.6 OPERATION TRANSMITTER WITH WIFI INPUT (SMARTCOLORS APP)
To congure the WDBBOX as a transmitting unit so that it can be connected to the light projectors, as
shown in gure 6, it is necessary to refer to the following procedure:
• Connect the projector to power.
• Turn on the projector.
• Turn on the WDBBOX transmitter.
• Connect the WDBBOX to the power supply (if necessary).
• Press the WDBBOX WIRELESS RESET and POWER buttons simultaneously, which will generate a Wi-Fi
network called “WIFI TEST”.
• Set the channel for wireless data communication with the projector, after which the device will connect
to the WDBBOX network.
Fig.5 - Example conguration
DMX Controller
TRANSMITTER
Example
Device with
Integrated
Receiver
DMX IN

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• Install the SmartColors app on your Android / Apple device.
• Connect your Android / Apple device to the“WIFI-TEST”wireless network
• Launch the installed SmartColors app, for remote control of the projector.
NOTE
• The projector must be equipped with Wi-.
• You can sync an unlimited amount of Receivers to one Transmitter.
• To ensure strong signals, the units should be elevated or higher o the ground and remain in an unob-
structed line of sight of each other.
WDBBOX
TRANSMITTER
Example
Device with
Integrated
Receiver
Fig.6 - Example conguration
Now we try to add an example of projector: the SMARTBATPLUS.

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• From the main screen press“SMARTBATPLUS”, then will appear a new setup screen
• Select the same DMX CHANNEL MODE set on SMARTBATPLUS device, turning the wheel “CHANNEL
MODE”
• Select the same DMX ADDRESS set on SMARTBATPLUS, turning the wheel“DMX ADDRESS”.
• Press (+) to add the SMARTBATPLUS in your controlled device list.