Quasar Science R2 User manual

R2
LED Linear Light
Quick Start Guide
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What’s in the Box
1 - R2 LED Linear Light
with Ossium Rail
(Q25R2 shown)
1 - QS Dual Screw
Baby Pin 1 - QS Slider
2 - Q-Boot Silicon Bumpers
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1 - Quick Start Guide
1 - 8ft AC Power Cable
1 - Short Cut Guide
1 - 8ft DC Power Cable:
P-TAP to 2.1mm Barrel
1 - 3/16 Hex Wrench

R2 Overview
*Q25R2 shown as reference
Slim Diffuser Heat SinkOssium Rail Control Side
End Cap
Power Side
End Cap
1/4-20 Threaded
Mounting Holes
Lens Hatch
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Ossium Mounting
Points
(White Hexagons)

Control SidePower Side
R2 Interface Layout
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AC IN Port
“Output” Button
“Enter / Set” Button
“Link” Button “Wireless” Status Light
“Left / -” Button
LED Screen
“Data” Status Light
“Right / +” Button
USB-C Update Port
DMX OUT
DC IN Port:
2.1mm x 5.5mm
LAN1 / DMX IN
Power On / Off

Mounting R2
Mount Rotator* using 5/32 hex
wrench to Ossium Rail Slider
for added convenience and
versatility.
Mount Dual Screw Baby Pin
directly to the light using 3/16
Hex wrench.
Mount Dual Screw Baby Pin
to Ossium Rail Slider using
3/16 Hex wrench for added
convenience and versatility.
Mount Rotator* using
5/32 hex wrench
directly to the light.
*Rotators and other Ossium Mounting accessories sold separately. 4

•To set the Intensity, Color Temp, +/- Green, Saturation and Hue:
•When connected wirelessly to a DMX transmitter or Leader, the Wireless
signal
Getting Started
2. The selection carets “> <” will move from the “>Function<” to the “>Value<”.
4. The selection carets “> <” will move from the “>Value<” back to the “>Function<”.
> <
Intensity
100%
> <
Intensity
87%
> <
Intensity
87%
> <
Intensity
100%
1. 2.
3. 4.
DMX
001
•To link an RR or R2 light to a CRMX /Wireless DMX transmitter:
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1. Press or until desired function is shown on screen, and press to select.
3. Press or to set the value. Press to save.
1. Double tap . Go to Wireless Mode->Wireless DMX.
2. If the “Wireless” Status Light is flashing, press and hold to unpair.
3. On the DMX transmitter, tap the link button to pair.
4. The “Wireless” Status Light will start to flash and turn solid green once paired.

Key Interface
Power Button: Light On: Press and hold for 1 second. Light Off: Press and hold for 2 seconds. Double Tap: Go to Status Screen.
Output Button: Toggle the button to enable/disable light output for manual mode operation. Change the color/intensity
without the change affecting the environment.
Link Button: On CRMX: For RX, press and hold to unlink light. For TX, Single tap to send pairing signal.
Double Tap to bring up Wireless Menu (Pg 13.)
Left / Minus Button: Decrease a value or navigate Left.
Right / Plus Button: Increase a value or navigate Right.
Enter / Save Button: Enter selection, Save Value.
Upgrade Port: USB-C Port for performing software updates with a USB-C Thumb Drive. 6
Control Address
Output Mode
Profile and Number of Channels
Number of Pixels Configured
Control Status
Control Mode (DMX, Art-Net, sACN,
CRMX, Bluetooth, WiFi)
“Output” Button Toggle Sign

Status Lights
The Data and Wireless Status Lights can be various colors based on the connection type and status. Check that the light is in the
correct wired and wireless modes and that Status lights are enabled in the config. See Page 8 for color combinations.
*Check the website for the most up-to-date Status Light information.
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Data LED
Solid LED – Data Received.
No Light – No Data Received or
Status Lights turned off.
Wireless LED
Solid LED – Connected to Wireless Device.
Slow Flashing – Light is paired with Wireless Device and
connected, but Transmitter is not receving data.
Fast Flashing – Light is connecting to Wireless Device
or Lamp is paired with Wireless Device but device not found.
No Light – Light is Not Paired with Wireless Device,
Wireless Mode -> Off or Status Lights turned off.
Data
Data

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*Check Status Lights are enabled in Config **For Blink Pattern definition, view the full manual
Wireless DMX
Data:Red / Wireless: Green (Or Universe Color)
WiFi Mode (Art-Net over WiFi)
Data: Yellow / Wireless: Magenta
Data
Data
WiFi Access Point Mode (Art-Net over WiFi)
Data: Yellow / Wireless: Orange
Bluetooth Mode
Data: Blue / Wireless: Blue
Data
Data
Wireless Leader
Data: Green / Wireless: Purple
Wireless Follower
Data: Cyan / Wireless: Purple
Data
Data
Manual Mode
Data: Off / Wireless: Off
Data DMX Mode / Data Received
Data: Red / Wireless: Off
Ethernet Mode / Data Received
Data: Yellow / Wireless: Off
Data
Data
Wired Leader
Data: Green / Wireless: Off
Wired Follower
Data: Cyan / Wireless: Off
Data
Data
Wired
Lead/Follow - Wired
Wireless
Lead/Follow - Wireless
Local
Status Lights
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Button Shortcuts
Min / Max Value Jump: On parameter menus such as Intensity, Color Temperature, Saturation, Hue, and Effects Parameters,
While pressing and holding to increase the value, tapping will jump to the next value or max value.
While pressing and holding to decrease the value, tapping will jump to the next value or minimum value.
Enable/Disable Status Lights: Press and hold for 5 seconds to disable the status lights. Press again for 5 seconds to enable.
Enable/Disable RDM: Press and hold for 2 seconds to disable RDM. Press again for 2 seconds to enable.
Enable/Disable Wireless: Press and hold for 2 seconds to disable all Wireless Functions. Press again for 2 seconds to enable.
Reset to Default:
Press and hold for 3 seconds to reset the light to Default settings.
Link Button: RX Mode - Press and hold to unpair the light. TX Mode - Tap to send pairing signal.
Wireless Menu: Double press to open the Wireless Menu.
Status Screen: Double press to return to the Status Screen. When on the Status Screen, Single press to display additional info.
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> Intensity
> Color Temp
> +/- Green
> Saturation
> Hue
> CT Preset
> Color Preset
> Effects
> Config
0 to 100% by 1%
1,750K to 10,000K by 1 Just Notable Difference
-G 100 to G 0 to +100 G -- Ex. +G 25 = 1/4 +Green, -G 50 = 1/2 -Green (Magenta),
0 to 100% by 1%
0° to 360°
3,200K - 4,300K - 5,600K - 6,500K(D65) - 7,500K(D75) - 10,000K - 2,000K - 2,500K - 3,000K
Red - Orange - Yellow - Green - Cyan - Blue - Violet - Magenta
Rainbow - Short Circuit - Paparazzi - Strobe - Fire - Emergency Lights - Demo* (See Page 17-18)
Light Settings (See Page 11)
*Check the website for newly added effects
Main Menu -Manual Mode
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Config Menu
> DMX Channel
> Number of Pixels
> Profile
> Wired Settings
> Wireless Settings
> Lead / Follow
> Output Mode
> Power On Mode
> Status Lights
> Languages
> Lamp Hours
> Update Firmware
> Firmware
> Reset to Default
Set the DMX Channel.
Set the number of pixel groups in the light to control in groups. (See Page 12)
Set the DMX profile for the light. (See Page 18-23)
Select the Wired data options to control the light. (DMX, Art-Net, sACN) (See Page 13)
Select the Wireless data options. (CRMX, Bluetooth, WiFi) (See Page 14)
Set Lead/Follow mode for the light. (See Page 15)
Set the light to Normal Output, High Output, or Low Output Mode. (See Page 16)
With Button, turns on with Power Button. With Input, turns on when power is connected. (See Page 16)
Turns the status lights on/off for use on camera.
English (Check the website for additional languages.)
Displays the total hours the light has been powered on. Press Enter to See LED Hours.
Set the light into Update mode.
Displays the firmware version on the light.
Sets the light back to all its default values.
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Pixel Selection & Layout
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> Number of Pixels 1, 2, 5,10 - Available grouping options for the Q25R2’s 10 individually controllable pixels.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 - Available grouping options for the Q50R2’s 24 individually controllable pixels.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48 - Available grouping options for the Q100R2’s 48 individually controllable pixels.
•When choosing DMX profiles, each
Parameter Channel Group are repeated per pixel.
-When a Q100R2 is set to 1 Pixel for an example, it will control the entire light as 1 pixel and require 1 set of DMX Data to control it.
-When a Q100R2 is set to 48 Pixels for an example, it will control the light as 48 pixels and require 48 sets of DMX Data to control it.
•The Layout of the pixels start from the “Gaffer’s Left” when looking at the light projected towards the Gaffer, with the controls on the right side.
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> Wired Mode
> DMX
> Ethernet
> DMX Settings
> DMX Channel
> Terminate
> Ethernet Settings
> View IP Address
> IP Address Mode
> DHCP (Auto)
> Static
> Save DHCP as Static
> IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway
> Universe
> DMX Channel
> Ethernet Mode
Wired Control Menu
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Choose DMX512 or Ethernet Mode to Wire Control the light.
Control the light with DMX512.
Control the light with sACN or Art-Net.
Set the DMX Channel 001 to 512.
Terminate the DMX Signal when last in line.
Show the IP address automatically received through DHCP or the Static IP address set.
Set the IP Address Mode.
Allow the light to obtain the IP address from the router automatically.
Allow the light to set the IP address manually.
Save the info received from the DHCP Router and save as a Static IP, changing Mode to Static.
Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway.
Set the Universe for the light.
Set the DMX Channel 001 to 512.
Choose the Ethernet protocol: sACN/Art-Net, sACN Only, Art-Net Only.

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Wireless Control Menu
> Wireless Mode
> Wireless DMX
> Bluetooth
> WiFi
> Off
> Wireless DMX Settings*
> WiFi Settings*
> Status Lights On/Off
> Reset Wireless Settings to Default
Lumen Radio CRMX wireless DMX. Press and hold to Clear. Tap transmitter to pair.
Enable the light to connect over Bluetooth.
Enable the light to connect to a wireless network to receive Art-Net over WiFi.
Turns off all Wireless functionality.
Shows the Hardware and Firmware of the CRMX TimoTwo.
Connect to a Wireless Network to receive Art-Net over WiFi. Turn the light into a
wireless access point to allow mobile device to set up wireless settings.
Turns off status lights for use when light is seen on camera.
Reset All Wireless Settings to factory default.
Tip: Double Tap to bring up the Wireless Control menu.
*See the full Manual for Detailed Descriptions of the Wireless DMX Settings and WiFi Settings.

Lead/Follow Mode
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•Lead/Follow mode allows one light to control many lights at once. The Lead transmits color and intensity data, wired or wirelessly, to the
Follows. When the Lead changes levels, the Follows will change as well. This applies to on board FX as well.
•To use Lead/Follow mode, go to Config -> Lead/Follow. Set the leader to Lead and set all of the followers to Follow 1 to match the leader.
Follow 2-8 are used with effects to do the same effect with different timings. This will run the same effects, intensities and levels but not in sync.
•To use Lead/Follow wired, plug a Cat5 cable into the DMX OUT port of the leader into the In of the followers. Repeat out of the followers
and into the next. The Data light should be illuminated on all the followers.
•To use Lead/Follow wirelessly, after setting to Lead or Follow 1-8, set Wireless Mode to “CRMX”. Then on the follows, press and hold
to unpair the light. Next tap on the leader. On all of the followers, the Wireless signal light should begin flashing and then remain
solid. See page 8 for Lead/Follow status light color combinations.
NOTE: Lead/Follow is for manual operation only and cannot be used with DMX.
Lead Follow 1
=
Follow 1Follow 1 Lead Follow 2
=
Follow 4Follow 3
+ x sec. + y sec. + z sec.

Output Mode
Power On Mode
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> Output Mode
Output Mode is shown in the bottom right of the Status Screen - HO = High Output, LO = Low Output, None = Normal
•Power On mode is used to define how to turn on the light.
Normal Output: Normal operating temperature, standard light output.
High Output: High operating temperature, maximum light output.
Low Output: Gives maximum resolution in the low dimming section of
the light. Maximum power is about 25% of High Output.
> Power On with Button: Uses the Power button to turn on after connecting power. Normal Operation.
with Input: Turns on when power is applied, bypassing the power button. Useful when rigged into a set or out of reach.
•There are 3 different Output Modes, which are used to increase the light output or the resolution in different areas of the dimming range.
Output Mode

Effects (Manual)
Main Menu
Effect
Rainbow
Short Circuit
Paparazzi
Strobe
Fire
Emergency Lights
Demo
Result
Scroll through the hue from 0° at full saturation
Light is on with random bursts of turning off
Light is off with random flashes of turning on
Rhythmic flashes on
A fire flicker effect
Flashing lights of various colors
Scrolls through the Hue Wheel and all Effects
Effects Parameters
Item
Effect
Intensity
Color
Temp
+/- Green
Saturation
Hue
Rate
Result
Choose effect
Set Intensity of effect
Set base color temp
Set +/- green of the color temp
Saturate the effect
Set the hue
0-200% for the speed of the
effect
100% is normal speed
17 *Check the website for newly added effects.

Effect Controls (Manual)
Weight
Rate
Maximum
Minimum
Weight
Preset
Result
0-200% for the speed of the effect
100% is normal speed
Highest intensity level of effect
Lowest intensity level of effect
Low, Centered, High
+/-400K Color at 2400K, 3200K,4000K, 5600K
Fire Emergency Light Submenu
Item
Pattern
Color Presets
Color 1 & 2
Result
Single, Double, Triple, Quad
R&B, B&B, R&32, R&56, B&32, B&56
R&B&32, R&B&56
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Magenta,
2000K, 3200K, 4000K, 5600K, 6000K
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DMX Profiles (Basic)
DMX Profiles (FX)
P1-8
P13, 14
P9-12
Different DMX channel arrangements to control the Parameters for your light.
Direct control of the 5 available colors channels; Red, Green, Blue, 2000K, 6000K
(See Page 21)
Control the basic parameters of the lamp and allow control of the built-in effects
of the light. (See Page 23)
DMX Profiles for the lights come in 2 types. Basic DMX Profiles that include HSIC, RGB, CCT modes and FX Profiles that have
additional channels to trigger the built in FX.
DMX Profiles & Pixel Patching
When programming the light pixels, each Pixel acts as its own single “light” unit, ie, a Parameter Channel Group (PCG). Each PCG
contains a set of DMX channels defined by the selected DMX Profile, to control a given pixel.
The FX Profiles are built upon the same profiles as the Basic Profiles. For example. Profile 9 is Profile 1 + FX Channels.
When using DMX profiles with built in FX, an FX Channel Group (FCG) is added at the end of the patch. Changes in the FCG
applies to the entire light.