Rompa 20127 User manual

1. Product Name
ROMPA® Interactive Lighting System
2. Product Code
20127, 20128
3. Colour
Not applicable
4. Brief Description
Music through movement! A whole new meaning to air-guitar and pretend drums!
Interact with beams of coloured light by passing a hand, foot or reflective bat
through them.
Trigger sounds at the wave of an arm … Activate chords at the sweep of a bat … Play
interactive music games whilst setting off images, videos and graphics.

5. Contents
PC or Laptop - - i3 4gb minimum (Windows OS 10)
Interactive light units with long-life low voltage bulbs, all cables and accessories
(latest model OB5)
Control Box (brain of the system)
Button Box (to scroll through settings)
1x PSU 15V–MAINS ADAPTER UNIT –NPE-90-15
Software with license (OMPC1 Interactive Software -latest version)
Reflective foam bats
Reflective floor pads (for floors and other surfaces)
Manuals –technical and programming
Ready Made Content: Over 75 Interactive settings and games with a large library of
Music, Sound effects and Images
6. Snoezelen® Stimulations
Sight
Sound
Movement
Control
7. Best Use
Install indoors. Place the beams in a configuration to suit your room –in a line, wave or
a circle.
USB Adapter
Button Box
OB5
15V Mains Adapter Unit
Power Distribution Module

8. Compatible ROMPA® Products
17032 Spare Paddle (Single)
17029 Spare Halogen Light
21033 Sensory Magic Connected to 4 Beam
21461 Link Box
20849 4 Beam system Plus Link Box (no PC)
9. Starting Up
Installation: Choose a suitable location where the item can be used and interacted
with safely. Decide on the layout of your beams and the plan of the equipment in your
space (ROMPA® can install this system –please enquire with our installations team on
01246 211777 for details).
Design overview:
The most popular configurations comprise of 8, 12, or 16 light modules hanging from the
ceiling shining the light downward (90 degrees) creating colourful “pools” of light on the
floor. The beams are normally positioned in a circle or semi circles shape, but any other
shapes like snake, zig zag, random etc. will also work very well. A good gap between the
beams is desired approx. 90cm -100cm, but smaller gaps are also practical subject to the
size of the room. The design should facilitate enough space for small group interaction,
drama, movement, dance, wheelchairs, interactive games and more.
The control box, PC, amp etc. are normally housed in a control cabinet. The PC connects
to the system’s USB adapter, projector and sound system.
See drawing below showing location of the system components with peripheral equipment.
DRAWING OF TYPICAL SYSTEM DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT LOCATION

Additional peripheral equipment required to suit room conditions but not supplied include:
Projector/s or *TV screen/s to provide a large image/ s
Sound system (amplifier and speakers or power speakers)
*When using a TV screen via HDMI the audio can be derived from the TV speakers
See Installation section below
Use of System:
Licensing your software
Once the OMPC1 software has been installed –ICON OMPC1 will appear on the PC’s desktop.
When you click on the OMPC1 icon for the first time a window with your key
code will open:
E-mail your 9-digit Key Code with your details to: inf[email protected] . Once received an E-
mail with your Activation Code will be sent for you to enter and confirm. If urgent call +44 20
8441 8080.
Unauthorised copying of this software is illegal!
This product is licensed as a single product –its components may not be separated for use
on more than one computer. All rights for educational material and media files are
reserved to OptiMusic.
How Does it Work?
In its simplest form, the ROMPA® Interactive Lighting System is a ‘virtual light switch’.
Coloured light beams shine down acting as clear visual reference points for the user. When a
beam is ‘broken’ or interrupted, a signal is created which activates previously selected events.

The beams can be played in two
modes: Normal and Inverse:
Normal mode uses hand held
reflective bat to trigger the
beams.
Inverse mode uses floor/surface
mat reflectors so the beams can
be triggered by hands and/or
body movement.
The OMPC1 software can control from 1 - 32 Light modules or other types of sensors.
A PC mouse is required for the majority of the functions, from choosing settings to editing
beam sequences. The computer keyboard is mainly used when typing in the names of new
projects, settings or beams.
Setting
The name given to a group of beams programmed with events of interactive content.
Project
The name given to a group of settings.
Important note: Navigation in the software is done by left and right mouse clicks on the +/-
feature:
In Order to be familiar with this function, we recommend to click on all the +/-
Boxes (in both Play and Edit pages) to see the effect and to understand what
these boxes control.
To create new and modify existing content, the edit page (see below) allows the user to
save beam content as Settings (setting) and Projects. An easy way to understand the OMPC1
Software is to compare it to a PowerPoint presentation where users inserts images and
sounds into SLIDES.
In each project, a maximum of 128 settings (settings) can be saved. And there can be an
unlimited amount of projects. Events are created by loading images and sounds from the
OMPC1 library folders (found on the LOCAL C DRIVE / OMPC1) into the table of events
(TOE).
Always make sure you copy all your Media files (Audio, images and videos) to the correct
folders inside the OMPC1 main folder. The OmPc1 Software comprises of two main pages:

Play Page: allows the user to load project, to observe the system in operation (showing all
the interaction between the 32 beams or input channels) and control the audio output.
Edit Page: allows the user to create new content and projects by loading into the various
beams locations all type of multimedia events. I.e. musical notes, audio files (Wav and Mp3)
image files (Jpeg, bmp) and video files. In this page only 8 beams can be shown at one time
with the media input editors.
Beam programming:
Up to 256 Events of all media type can be programmed
per beam.
Each beam has a TOE (table of events) which is similar to a
playlist in modern digital media players. A playlist can
include all type of events in the following colour-coding.
Blue: keyboard note & MIDI OUT
Green: Audio file

Red: Image File
Pink: Video file
Orange: Relay events (turning beam on/off).
Yellow: DMX events (Lighting)
To programme a beam follow the instructions below: (These are instructions to use the
system in NORMAL MODE)
Using the virtual keyboard: The Note Event Editor
The Note Event Editor is an on-screen musical keyboard. Here you can listen to your notes,
create chords, choose from 127 different instruments, assign channel numbers and decide
on the volume & velocity of each note. The keyboard has a range of eight octaves from C-1
to C8.
Example:
Click on beam 1 (the Red circular spot) to confirm beam choice. Inside the spot, you
will see four dark triangles in an off-axis square.
On the right bottom of the screen click on any note on the keyboard. As you hold the
mouse click and move the cursor left and right, you will hear the notes being played
from the keyboard. (Note: If no sound is heard, check your audio settings).
To input, once the desired note is chosen, left click on it. The name of the note will
appear in the editor box (For example, C3).
Click on the bottom left-pointing red arrow, to the bottom left side of the keyboard.
You will see the chosen note now appear in the TOE as step 001.
To hear your first event programmed, activate beam one with reflective bat or use
the mouse to click on the on-screen beam spots.
This process can be repeated either in beam one or in any other beams.
The virtual keyboard has 127 sounds (GM Midi) which can be accessed by using the
+/- button as mentioned above.

To play the same note programmed but with a different instrument, scroll through
the instrument box to choose your instrument and then trigger the beam to hear the
sound.
Now save your work:
Saving a setting:
Go to Setting drop-down menu
Go to Save As and save your selected name.
This name will appear in Setting name box and will be saved into
the Setting Folder
Saving a project:
Go to Project drop-down menu
Go to Save As and save your selected name.
This name will appear in Project name box and will be saved into
the Project Folder
From now on, you will be prompted to save any changes to your project.
Loading your work:
Loading a Setting:
Go to Setting drop-down menu
Go to Load Setting and load your desired setting
Loading a Project:
Go to Project drop-down menu
Go to Load Project and select desired project
To set this project as the default,
Click Auto Load Project.
This project will now open when OMPC1 software is opened.

Programming using the AUDIO Event Editor:
The AUDIO Event Editor (wav & mp3 files)
We recommend working with .wav files as they respond faster (being non compressed)
The function of the AUDIO
Event Editor is to load and
edit AUDIO files before
they are assigned to the
beams. Audio files include
sound effects, voices and
music samples that are of
the file type .wav or .mp3
The editing processes include: shortening the length of the audio file, adjusting the volume
and the panning (assigning) to Left or Right speakers). You can decide how these files will
play on the beams. There are three main play modes for each wave file:
To play On/Off i.e. directly controlled by beam triggering,
To play once through (To end)
To play continuously and repeatedly (loop)
Wave Files in On/Off mode:
Example:
Click on beam 2 (Green).
Now go to the audio event editor (green) box. Left click on load.
This will open an OMPC1 folder called WAVEFILE.
There you will a see library of audio files supplied, as well as your own.
Click on the folder of choice. i.e. Animals. Locate wav file called cow.wav and open it
(double left click)
Now in the audio editor, you will see the wav file appear in the edit box.
To hear the wav file (audio), hold left click on the Play button to hear the file. You
can change the files duration by adjusting the start and end point. (Screen shot
To input the loaded wav into beam 2, click on beam 2 spot. This time, click on the
top left pointing red arrow to insert the file into the TOE.
Note: the wave file is in On/Off mode
Now trigger the beam. Note: the duration of the played file will depend on the
amount of time the beam is triggered for.
This mode is called ON/OFF (Short segments of the start of the file can be triggered
rapidly).

Important note:
The longer you trigger the beam (staying in the beam) the longer the audio file will be
played.
Wave file in T/E mode:
This time, load the file donkey.wav into the editor
Choose option save in the next location
You will now see the wav file in location 002 in the audio editor
Now, click to change the ON/Off mode to T/E mode
Assign to beam 3(Yellow)
Now trigger the beam.
This time you will see that the wav file plays in its entirety regardless of repeated or
prolonged triggering. i.e a quick trigger will cause the file to play in its entirety.
Wave files in Loop mode:
Load the file Cockerel.wav .
Follow procedures as before.
Now click to change T/E mode to Loop mode
Now assign to beam 4 (purple)
Now activate the beam
If you hold the beam triggered, the audio file will repeat until the beam in no longer
triggered.
Toggling beams (Continuous playing):
This is a special beam state where looped audio events are assigned to.
If you require a wav file to play continuously (I.e. most effective with drums and
percussion loops), click on the Toggle
Select beam 4 and click the Toggle button for this beam - it will be highlighted
Trigger the beam once
The cockerel sound will now repeat
indefinitely.
To turn off, activate the beam once again.
Beams in toggle mode require 2 activations: On and Off

Displaying Images:
Important note: In order to display images a secondary
screen or projector will need to be connected to your PC or
laptop. This will require a dual video output, this secondary
screen will need to be set up in Extended mode and not
mirrored!):
Using the IMAGE EVENT EDITOR:
We recommend working with image file .bmp or .jpeg in resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
Example:
Click load
The IMAGE library (supplied or your own) will open.
Go to the animal 1024x768 folder and select the Donkey.bmp image.
The file will now load into location 001 in the image editor
To preview the image, click and hold on the view button on the image editor
Click on Beam 3 (yellow)
Click on step 002 on the TOE, which at the moment is assigned.
Now click on the top left pointing red arrow to assign the image to beam 3.
Now trigger beam 3.
You will now hear the sound of the donkey played until end
Trigger the beam again
You will see the image of the donkey appear on your PC’s extended monitor.
For enhanced performance for triggering beams, preload images through the
“Preload” button located above the image “Load” button.

Grouping Events:
Important Note: Grouped events will be played simultaneously upon activation.
Please note –Grouping more than ten events is not recommended and may affect PC
performance.
Example:
Look again at the TOE for beam 3.
You will see on the right side of the table,
three letters IND (Individual event)
Observe that both events have IND letters
on the right hand side
Now double click on the bottom event
(Donkey.bmp) on the letters IND
You will see that the word has been replaced by this ^^^.
The donkey.wav file now has the letters GRP (heading a group below it).
Now trigger the beam.
To see the full effect of grouping, do the following:
Load another wav e.g. Cat Meowing.
Ensure it is set to T/E mode and assign it to step 003 of the TOE for beam 3.
Now load another image e.g Cat.bmp
Now assign this to step 004 the TOE for beam 3.
Group the Cat Meowing.wav and the Cat.bmp
There are now 2 Groups assigned to beam 3
Now trigger the beam, the donkey sound and image will be activated.
Wait for audio file to complete
Now trigger the beam again, the cat sound and image will be activated.
Using the VIDEO EVENT EDITOR:
Loading VIDEO File into the VIDEO EVENT
EDITOR:
To load a Video file (Mpeg .AVI .VOB .WMV) from
the VIDEO folder in OMPC1, follow the exact
procedure as with loading wav and pictures.

Editing a video:
You can edit the length of the video and change the volume of its Audio in a similar fashion
to how you edit Wav files.
Programming the Button Box:
Used for scrolling through the various settings
Most systems are supplied with a Button Box which is “HARD
WIRED” to channels (beams) 25-28
Recommended functions to be programmed for the Button Box:
Red Button (Beam 25) –Next Setting
Green Button (Beam 26) –Previous Setting
Yellow Button (Beam 27) –Reset Setting
Blue Button(Beam 28) –Skip to next bank of settings
The Button Box set up is described below:
Navigation between settings can be achieved in OMPC1 using secondary
control events. These can be programmed onto the Button Box via the
secondary events window. This window is accessed by clicking on the
light blue arrow button left pointing situated to the left of the Note event
editor.

The secondary control events are typically used for
navigation in the project or resetting and muting:
Setting Up: Moves to next setting
Setting Down: Moves to previous setting
Setting Select: Moves to a specific setting
Global Reset: Resets setting
Global Mute: Mutes/stops all activity
These events can also be added to any beam’s TOE,
either on their own or after a series of other events.
Physical connections:
When connecting the Button Box to your USB adapter
box, it should automatically be assigned to beams 25-
28.
To program the Button Box:
1. Select beam 25 from the edit page by using +-
near the beam number
2. Click the light blue arrow button, this brings up
the Secondary Control Events editing window
(pictured above)
3. Select 'Setting Up'
4. Assign this event to beam 25
5. Now press the red button on the Button Box and the programme will “jump” to the
next setting
6. We recommend to investigate how the button box is programmed in the projects we
supply with the system
7. Repeat similar steps for beams 26-28 as per Recommended functions for the Button
Box ( see above)

Edit, Play, Reset and Mute Buttons:
Edit button –This has no function in the Edit Screen.
(Click this in the Play Screen and it takes you to the Edit Screen.)
Play button –Click this in the Edit Screen and it takes you back to the Play Screen.
Reset Beams –This button resets all the beams back to the beginning of their sequence.
Example: If a user “loses” their place in a melody whilst playing a beam, clicking this button
resets all the beams back to event number 001.
Mute –Clicking the Mute button will stop and block any activity in the beams and will also
terminate all audio, video and timer activities. This Button will flash red when the system
and the beams are in Mute Mode. To un-mute the system click this button again.
Creating Inverse Beams
To programme a beam to play in Inverse mode simply select a beam, click on the inverse
button which is near the toggle button and place a reflector in that beam (on the floor, on a
tray of a wheelchair etc.) The beams that are programmed to play in Inverse mode will
display a white circle in the coloured beam spots on the PC screen. This is a useful reminder
to place your reflector.
The image on the right shows Beam number 1 is in
INVERSE MODE
If you select a setting that has some beams programmed in Inverse mode and there are no
floor reflectors put down inside the beams, the beams will become Active and will play the
events programmed.
To stop this from happening, ensure a reflector is placed in the light beams.

Remember:
When playing in inverse mode (reflectors on the floor) any movement in the beams will
trigger the sounds.
Working in normal mode means only those participants holding or wearing reflective bats /
gloves can actually trigger and play the beams.
ANY BEAM PLAY FUNCTION (ABP):
When you are creating a setting where you wish for many beams to trigger the same
sequence of events.
For example, playing a melody or telling a story with many users participating.
In order to avoid “cacophony” using the ANY BEAM PLAY function will simplify things. APB
is a very effective way to interact with the system.
The idea behind is very simple:
One beam is chosen and programmed to become ANY BEAM MASTER i.e. the beam with all
the events we wish to trigger
Some beams can be chosen to become ANY BEAM SLAVE i.e. their function is just to
“activate” the master beam, no events can be programmed into the slave beams and their
TOE is greyed out.
There can only be one MASTER BEAM in a setting!
Example -follow the instructions below:
In ABP mode we normally select beam 31 as the ANY BEAM MASTER and we assign all the
events to its TOE. Here we will choose beams 1-8 as the SLAVES BEAMS
1. Scroll and select beam 31 when in the edit page
2. Click on 'Beams' in the menu bar.
3. Click 'Configure Setting and Beam Settings'
4. In the Beam Select heading click on beam 31
5. Under the 'Beam Type' heading, select the check
box next to 'Any Beam Master' (see red arrow in
the image on the right)
6. Now In the Beam Select heading click on beam 1
7. Under the 'Beam Type' heading, select the check
box next to 'Any Beam Slave' (see green arrow in
the image on the right)
8. Do the same to all remaining beams 2-8
9. To exit and confirm click the Set button.
10. Now go to the Play Page and you will see that
beam 31 has changed its shape to a “diamond”
shape - which indicates this is a Master beam
11. Now trigger beams 1-8 and you will see that they
all activate beam number 31
The OMPC1 software programme is a culmination of continuous development and
innovation over many years. It is hugely diverse and packed with many interactive
features listed below.

The OMPC1 software receives Real-Time inputs from up-to 32 sensor units via USB data
communication hardware and is processing pre-programmed events.
Channels input: OptiBeams / IR / switches / sonic / Laser / pressure - or any 5V input, can be
connected to one computer.
Windows OS based application for Windows OS (Win 7, 8, 8.1)
The system triggers file formats for Audio: .WAV .MP3 .WMA, MIDI
The system triggers file formats for Image/Video: .JPEG .BMP .MPEG .VOB .WMV.AVI .MP4
The system controls DMX (Lighting) and MIDI (Music) events
On board a Built–in DMX 512 channel virtual mixer
Main features:
Processing up-to 32 inputs
Real-time triggering
2 triggering modes - Normal and Inverse
Outputs up-to 256 events per beam
128 settings per Auto Load project
Event sequencing per beam in any
conceivable order
Outputs: MIDI or use internal audio card
Outputs: DMX for Lighting control and
stage effects
Trigger: WAV .MP3 .WMA, MIDI
Outputs: Jpeg, BMP, Mpeg2 Avi, WMA, VOB
Virtual MIDI keyboard for note editing and assignment
Record notes from any external MIDI source (keyboard)
Wave / Mp3 file editor and assignment
3 Wave file play modes: On/Off, Play to End and Loop
Shutter / Relay control output up-to 32 channels
4 modes for on/off Shutter / Relay
Event Toggle
Remote control navigation from any channel input
Sensitivity input control per beam –Analogue input with thrash hold control
Global Mute mode
Global reset
Using Quad graphic card - Videos & Images can be projected from 4 different
projectors or monitors
ASIO drivers built in for Audio Surround system of up to 24 Speakers
Auto “Puzzle” image reveal maker.
Auto-change of settings during the day.
Calculator Engine to play simple Math Games from the inputs
Timer mode per each channel
Global Countdown timer
And more……………………..

10. Detailed Description
Music through movement! A whole new meaning to air-guitar and pretend drums!
Interact with beams of coloured light by passing a hand, foot or reflective bat through them.
Trigger sounds at the wave of an arm … Activate chords at the sweep of a bat … Play
interactive music games whilst setting off images, videos and graphics. ‘Indestructible’
beams act as powerful visual reference points for participants
Turn-key operation
Fits within the Curriculum
Recognizable rhymes, tunes and fun sound effects
Audio-visual effects in real-time
Pre-programmed yet easily updated
Space-saving
Safe, hygienic and effective - nothing to trip over or touch!
Multiple beams can be installed together
Helps understanding of cause and effect and stimulates hand-eye co-ordination, interaction
as well as motor, musical and listening skills.
NO SERVICE REQUIRED!
NO NOISE! NO MOVING PARTS: No Fan, No Shutter,
VERY HIGH LIGHT OUTPUT WITH BRIGHT AND VIVID COLOURS
11. Safety
Please read all the following safety information before each use
ALWAYS SUPERVISE THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT
Remove all packaging and either store this in a safe place out of reach of clients or
dispose of this responsibly. Plastic bags and wrapping can be hazardous to children
and vulnerable people.
Keep away from sources of heat and fire.

12. Technical Specification
Windows 10 Intel core I3 processor, SSD 128G 4gb RAM 2x USB slots
VGA / HDMI connectivity
LOW VOLTAGE: 8 Units are powered by 15V single power adapter (PSU)
ECONOMICAL - LOW POWER CONSUMPTION: 15% from similar Halogen output
SMALL CIRCULAR PROFILE: 29cm x 11cm = 14.5” x 4.3” DIAMETER
LIGHT WEIGHT: Aluminium body, unit weighs approx. 0.95 = KG 1.9 Pounds
NO BULBS TO REPLACE
LONG LIFE: 40,000 –50,000 hours!
13. Installation
Ensure that a risk assessment of the area has been made and the surrounding area is clear
from obstruction and access routes are clear to enable safe use of the product.
Site preparation for installation:
Prior to the installation date, the site preparation for the “ROMPA® Interactive Lighting
System area” will need to completed.
The Site preparation to include:
1. Provision of a cabinet/enclosure with good ventilation for the laptop, control box
and the amplifier.
2. Install all electrical sockets outlets in the various locations with required switches.
3. Provision of a wall switch panel (Optional) assigned as follows:
Switch 1 powering all the equipment in the control cabinet (laptop, amplifier etc..)
Switch 2 powering the socket for the Light modules
Switch 3 powering the socket for AV peripheral equipment
Mains Power supply:
1X 110V / 230V / (US Canada EUROPE) mains switch for the whole system (turn-key
operation
At the ceiling:
Power supply for the PSU
Power supply for the projector –*if large TV is used amp and speakers are optional
At the cabinet
Power supply for the Laptop
*Power supply for the amplifier
Cables run:
*1x Audio cable from PC to the Amplifier or Powered speakers (3.5mm jack plug lead with
two PHONO or XLR)
1x VGA or HDMI Video cable from PC to the projector / TV screen
1x Cat5 cable from the USB control box (at the cabinet) to the Light Modules

1x Cat5 cable to the Button Box
1x standard Ethernet cable for Internet connection –recommended for remote log-in.
Additional installation info:
Running power to the Light modules from the Pc cabinet:
If the installing MAINS power socket in the ceiling is not desired. There is the option of
having the 15v PSU with the Data connector box near the PC inside a cabinet. This will allow
all the required Cat5 Cables to run in a loom to each of the light modules. Max distance is
30m per cable.
Outline of OB5 powered over CAT5 Cable
A single mains adapter supplies 1-8 OB5’s LEDs at 15V via each beam’s CAT5 cable. The
cable also carries PC communications. This only requires a single cable (CAT5) which can be
up to 30m long. A power distribution module distributes power to each OB5 CAT5 cable
and links the beams to the USB adapter & Button Box.
Wiring a CAT5 powered system
Note: The power supplied over the CAT5 cable is not a standard POE configuration and the
CAT5 cables MUST NOT be connected to normal network interfaces.
Each beam is connected to a power distribution module or Power Distribution Module,
pictured below, via a CAT5 cable.