Patlite NE-USB Series User manual

USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual
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USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon
TYPE：NE-USB
General Instruction Manual
［WEB version］
Notice to customer
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■Contents
Notice to customer.................................................................................................................................1
To installers or Contractors....................................................................................................................1
1Getting started.......................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Safety signs ....................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Safety precautions ..........................................................................................................................5
2Model Number Configuration.................................................................................................................8
2.1 About model labeling.......................................................................................................................8
3Package contents..................................................................................................................................9
3.1 About package contents..................................................................................................................9
(1) NE-SN-USB/NE-ST-USB.............................................................................................................9
(2) NE-WN-USB/NE-WT-USB...........................................................................................................9
4Part Names and Outer Appearance.....................................................................................................10
4.1 Part Names and Outer Appearance ..............................................................................................10
(1) NE-SN-USB/NE-ST-USB...........................................................................................................10
(2) NE-WN-USB/NE-WT-USB.........................................................................................................11
5Operation Overview.............................................................................................................................12
5.1 What is a USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon?....................................................................12
5.2 Device Configuration.....................................................................................................................12
(1) Glossary of Key Terms...............................................................................................................12
(2) Device Configuration .................................................................................................................12
5.3 Function List..................................................................................................................................13
(1) Function Overview.....................................................................................................................13
(2) Function details .........................................................................................................................14
5.4 Control method .............................................................................................................................17
6Device setup and installation...............................................................................................................18
6.1 Installation.....................................................................................................................................18
(1) NE-SN-USB/NE-ST-USB（direct mount / magnetic mount）....................................................19
(2) NE-SN-USB/NE-ST-USB（screw mounting）...........................................................................19
(3) NE-WN-USB/NE-WT-USB.........................................................................................................20
6.2 Mounting Surface Dimensions ......................................................................................................21
6.3 USB Connection ...........................................................................................................................22
7How to Control the USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon..............................................................23
7.1 Purpose and Precautions..............................................................................................................23
(1) Purpose.....................................................................................................................................23
(2) Precautions................................................................................................................................23
7.2 Before Design...............................................................................................................................24
7.3 Control Using Software Library (DLL)............................................................................................25
(1) Overview ...................................................................................................................................25
(2) Development Environment.........................................................................................................25
(3) API List......................................................................................................................................26
(4) API Details.................................................................................................................................27
(5) Parameters................................................................................................................................34

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(6) Error ..........................................................................................................................................37
7.4 Controlling According to Protocol Specifications............................................................................38
(1) Overview ...................................................................................................................................38
(2) USB Communication Settings....................................................................................................38
(3) USB Communication Protocol ...................................................................................................39
8Replacement and Optional Parts.........................................................................................................43
9Specifications ......................................................................................................................................44
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1Getting started
1.1 Safety signs
Be sure to follow the instructions below that are provided to prevent injury to you and others or property
damage.
◇The following signs are used to classify and explain the degrees of possible harm and damage that may
occur if the product is used incorrectly by the neglect of given signs and instructions.
Warning
Indicates a “hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.”
Caution
Indicates a “hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury or property damage.”
◇The safety instructions are classified with the following pictograms.
This pictogram is used for “don’ts” that you must not do.
This pictogram is used for “do’s” that you must do.
This pictogram is used for general cautions that is not specific.

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1.2 Safety precautions
Warning
◇To prevent electric shock, short circuit or damage, follow the instructions below.
◇Be sure to turn off the USB power feed before you perform cabling, assembly or
removal. Failure to follow this instruction may cause a short resulting in a burn on
the internal circuit or electric shock injury.
◇Use the product in the appropriate condition.
◇Be sure to ask a specialist to install the product if construction is required. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in electric shock, fire, falling, etc.
◇Do not use or get near the product if you have an implanted medical electronic
device such as a cardiac pacemaker. Failure to follow this instruction may affect the
device by the magnetic force of the product.
◇To prevent lethal or serious property effects caused by the breakdown or
malfunction of the product, secure sufficient safety by the combined use of other
devices.

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Caution
◇Do not allow the alarm to sound unreasonably close to you. Failure to follow this
instruction may damage your hearing.
◇Do not operate this product without the O-ring. Failure to comply will result in lower
waterproofing performance, possibly causing failure.
◇Do not use the product near a flame or in a hot and humid or a corrosive or
flammable atmosphere. Failure to follow this instruction may cause a breakdown or
malfunction.
◇When you attach/detach the globe, do not touch the internal connector terminal.
Failure to follow this instruction may cause a breakdown.
◇After the product has been mounted on a device, do not grab it to climb up on top of
the device. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to the product and
result in toppling or fall accidents.
◇Do not use this product near equipment that generates strong electrical or magnetic
fields (such as magnetic cards, medical equipment, electric devices, speakers).
Failure to follow this instruction could result in product damage and product
malfunctions such as data loss.
◇When using a tripod with this product, do not try to move or transport the product
with the tripod attached. Failure to follow this instruction could result in equipment
damage if the product falls over.
◇Do not hit or press the touch sensor with excessive force. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in product damage or having it fall off or topple over.
◇In order to maintain protection against dust and waterproofing performance for this
product, be sure to use the globe in the condition that it was originally attached.
◇When you remove packing or wrapping materials from the device on which the
product is mounted, take care not to get the materials snagged on the product.
Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to the product.
◇Ensure that the product is securely installed, making sure that the product does not
lost balance or fall over from the weight of the USB cable. Also, install so that there
are no risks of people tripping over the USB cable. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in injury or product damage.
◇Install the product on a stable, flat surface free from vibration or impact. Note that
the sufficient force to hold the product may not be obtained depending on the
conditions of the mounting surface (material, environment, steel plate thickness,
coating thickness, etc,).
◇Before installing the product, clean any dust, stains, oil or iron leavings off the
mounting surface and the product’s bottom. Failure to follow this instruction may
scratch the mounting surface or lose the force to hold the product.
◇When removing the product from a tripod, be sure to unscrew from the screws of the
tripod, instead of trying to unscrew the product off directly from the tripod. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in injury or product damage.

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Note
◇Where the product is used for the primary purpose of safety maintenance, be sure to perform
daily maintenance.
◇Before handing the product, remove static buildup from your body to prevent damage by
electrostatic discharge (To remove static charges, touch other grounded metallic area with
your bare hands).
◇For the handling of the parts of the product, follow the instructions below.
Do not disassemble the parts that are not designed as removable.
Do not add any modification to the product.
For repair parts, be sure to use only those specified in this manual.
PATLITE cannot be held responsible for any damages caused from misuse of this product in a way
that violates the warnings and instructions noted on this manual. Do not use this product in a way that
is not outlined in this manual. Additionally, PATLITE also cannot be held responsible for any damages
caused from careless or improper use and maintenance of this product.

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2Model Number Configuration
2.1 About model labeling
Installation
Touch Sensor
T
：
N
：
With Touch Sensor
No Touch Sensor
W
：
Two-hole screw mounting
N
E
－
S
T
B
U
S
S
：
Direct, magnetic or inch-screw mounting
－

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3Package contents
3.1 About package contents
(1) NE-SN-USB/NE-ST-USB
Product : 1
Instruction Manual : 2
Slip-proof sheet : 1
(2) NE-WN-USB/NE-WT-USB
Product : 1
Instruction Manual : 2
Waterproof sheet : 1
*USB cable not included, please prepare your own.

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4Part Names and Outer Appearance
4.1 Part Names and Outer Appearance
(1) NE-SN-USB/NE-ST-USB
Front view
Back view
Bottom view
Bottom view (Slip-proof sheet removed)
No.
Name
Material
No.
Name
Material
①
Globe
PC
⑤
Slip-proof sheet
silicon
②
O-ring
silicon
⑥
Positioning Mark
－
③
Nameplate
－
⑦
USB 2.0 Connector
(Type-C)
－
④
Case
PC
⑧
Tripod screw hole
(1/4-20UNC)
－
Touch Sensor
(NE-ST-USB only)
(Unit：mm)
(Unit：mm)

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(2) NE-WN-USB/NE-WT-USB
Front view
Back view
Bottom view
Bottom view(Waterproof sheet removed)
No.
Name
Material
No.
Name
Material
①
Globe
PC
⑤
Waterproof sheet
silicon
②
O-ring
silicon
⑥
Positioning Mark
－
③
Nameplate
－
⑦
Mounting hole(two)
－
④
Case
PC
⑧
USB2.0
Connector(Type-C）
－
Touch Sensor
(NE-WT-USB only)
(Unit：mm)
(Unit：mm)

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5Operation Overview
5.1 What is a USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon?
It is a signal beacon that can be controlled from a host PC via a USB connection.
5.2 Device Configuration
(1) Glossary of Key Terms
Term
Description
USB Controlled Multicolor
Signal Beacon
Refers to this product.
HID Class
Refers to the device class of this product.
（HID : Human Interface Device）
Host PC
Refers to the computer that will be used to control this product.
Control Application Software
Application software that will be installed on the host PC and used to
control this product. You will need to create your own software.
Software Library（DLL）
A software library for Windows that can be integrated and used with
your control application software. Downloadable from our website.
(DLL : Dynamic Link Library)
(2) Device Configuration
Configuration Diagram
USB Cable
Host PC
Software Library
(DLL)
Control
Application
Software
+
USB Controlled
Multicolor Signal
Beacon

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5.3 Function List
(1) Function Overview
Function
Description
Detail
USB communication
Afunction for connecting and communicating with the
host PC via USB cable.
－
LED control
A function to control multicolor LEDs from a host PC
via USB communication.
Control Items：ON / OFF / Flash Pattern ON
“☞5.3(2)①”
Alarm control
A function for the host PC to control the alarm via
USB communication.
Control Items：Sound ON / Sound OFF / Sound
Pattern
“☞5.3(2)②”
Touch Sensor Input※
A function for input status to touch sensor.
Touch status：Touching input / No input
“☞5.3(2)③”
※NE-ST-USB and NE-WT-USB only

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(2) Function details
①LED Control Function
◇LED Color Control
LED Colors to Control
Red / Amber / Green / Blue / Cyan / Purple / White
①－１ LED Control Items
Control item
Description
Off
Turn LEDs off. Initial state after startup.
On
Turn LEDs on and keeps them on.
Flashing Pattern
Specify one of six types of LED patterns to illuminate the Multicolor LED.
Operation of LED patterns for one cycle is shown in the timing chart below.
Pattern 1
ON
(250ms)
OFF
(250ms)
ON
(250ms)
OFF
(250ms)
Pattern 2
ON
(500ms)
OFF
(500ms)
Pattern 3
ON
(80ms)
OFF
(170ms)
ON
(80ms)
OFF
(670ms)
Pattern 4
ON
(100ms)
OFF
(400ms)
ON
(100ms)
OFF
(400ms)
Pattern 5
ON
(120ms)
OFF
(880ms)
Pattern 6

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②Alarm Control Function
②－１ Alarm Control Item
Control Item
Description
Stop
Turns alarm off. Initial state after startup.
Sound Pattern
Specify one of seven alarm patterns to sound.
Select either continuous operation or specified number of times (1-14).
One operation is one cycle.
The operation of each alarm pattern is shown in the table below.
Pattern 1
Continuous
Pattern 2
Sweep
Pattern 3
Call Sign
Pattern 4
Low Urgency
※The sound complies with ISO 24501 (JIS S 0014)
Pattern 5
High Urgency
※The sound complies with ISO 24501 (JIS S 0014)
Pattern 6
Twinkle Star (melody)
Pattern 7
London Bridge (melody)

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③Touch Sensor Input Function
(NE-ST-USB and NE-WT-USB only)
◇Touch Sensor
To turn the touch sensor to ON, touch the following symbol on the top of the globe with the middle of
your fi nger or palm of your hand. The response time of the touch sensor is 100 ms.
Note
◇The touch sensor may not respond if you touch the sensor too slowly.
◇Touching continuously for 60 seconds is considered an incorrect operation, and the condition
when touched is forcibly canceled. The light will respond by releasing your hand from the globe
and touching it again.

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5.4 Control method
There are two ways to control this product. Please select according to your equipment configuration and
development environment.
Description
Detail
Control using DLL software library.
“☞7.3“
Control using specific protocols.
“☞7.4“

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6Device setup and installation
6.1 Installation
Warning
◇Be sure to turn off the USB power supply before performing any installation or
maintenance work. Failure to follow this instruction may result in electric shock or
burning of the internal circuit.
Caution
◇Do not touch the connector of the USB and the internal LED. Failure to follow this
instruction may damage the product.
◇Do not apply excessive force on the connector while connected to a USB cable.
Doing so may damage the product.
◇Do not apply excessive force on the product. Doing so may damage the product.
◇When connecting the product to a PC, be sure to connect the product directly to the
PC without the use of USB hubs, Using USB hubs may cause unstable connection
and improper operation of the product.
◇Remove water and dirt from the main unit before starting work. Do not work with wet
hands. If water or dirt gets inside the product, it may cause a malfunction.
◇Check the contact surface between the globe, case, and the O-rings for foreign
matter such as dust and sand, and if there is foreign matter, wipe it off with a soft, dry
cloth. Waterproof performance may deteriorate due to adhesion of foreign matter.
◇To ensure waterproof performance, check that there are no cracks or scratches on
the O-ring.
Note
◇Use a USB cable that is 3m or shorter.
◇The Type-C Connector of the USB cable you are connecting should follow the specifications
noted on the right diagram.

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(1) NE-SN-USB/NE-ST-USB（direct mount / magnetic mount）
No.
Process
1
Attach the slip-proof sheet to the product.
When installing the product, make sure to
align the ▲ mark on the product and the
non-slip sheet.
2
Attach the product to the mounting
surface.
*When mounting the NE-SN-USB and
NE-ST-USB magnetically, it should be
placed on a flat metal surface that has
magnetic properties. It is also
recommended to install it at a height of
2m or less.
(2) NE-SN-USB/NE-ST-USB（screw mounting）
No.
Process
1
Remove the non-slip sheet from the product.
*When the non-slip sheet is installed, the screw holes are hidden and cannot be used.
2
Attach this product to a tripod.
*Do not use screws with a length of 5.5mm or longer. Do not use a screw with a length of
5.5mm or longer, as this will not secure the product firmly to the tripod and may damage the
product.
*The mounting method varies depending on the tripod. Refer to the instruction manual of the
tripod to be used.

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(3) NE-WN-USB/NE-WT-USB
No.
Process
1
Check the positioning mark on
the main unit and the globe, and
remove the globe from the main
unit by rotating it so that it is in
the unlocked position.
2
Place the waterproof sheet
between this product and the
mounting surface.
3
Attach the M4 screw to the
product.
(Installation screws and nuts are
not included with this product.
Be careful not to hit the drill
against the touch sensor.)
*Screws with a screw head
diameter of 6 mm to 8.5 mm can
be used.
4
Fix this product in two places.
(Recommended tightening
torque: 0.6 N・m)
5
Attach the globe to the main unit
so that the positioning mark is
aligned with the unlocked
position, and rotate the globe
until it is aligned with the
unlocked to locked position.