SAFE-RAIN F6324265 User manual

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USER MANUAL
LED RGB DRIVER F6324265
PREFACE
Welcome to SAFERAIN S.L. Congratulations on the purchase of the F6324265 RGB LED driver.
We hope not to disappoint the expectations placed on the product and our company.
Carefully read the instructions for use and become familiar with the equipment before using it
for the first time. All work with this equipment should only be carried out in accordance with
tese instructions.
Always take into account the safety instructions in order to guarantee the correct and safe use
of the equipment. Carefully keep these instructions for use.
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Table of Contents
1 General description. ........................................................................................................ 3
2 Safety conditions ............................................................................................................. 3
3 Connector and control elements, .................................................................................... 4
4 Designation of displayed messages. ................................................................................. 5
5 Button features. ............................................................................................................... 6
6 Group DMX address settings. .......................................................................................... 6
7 Individual DMX address settings. ..................................................................................... 7
8 Color settings mode. ........................................................................................................ 8
9 No DMX signal response. ............................................................................................... 10
9.1 Description of programs. ......................................................................................... 11
10 Master / Slave function. ............................................................................................. 12
11 White balance. ............................................................................................................ 13
12 Limiting the output power. ......................................................................................... 14
13 Smooth. ...................................................................................................................... 14
14 Light control frequency. .............................................................................................. 15
15 Screen saving (screen blanking). ................................................................................. 16
16 Default settings and device errors. ............................................................................. 16
16.1 Restore default settings. .......................................................................................... 16
16.2 Error message. ......................................................................................................... 17
17 Display function. ......................................................................................................... 17
18 DMX signal connecting ............................................................................................... 18
19 RDM – available parameters ....................................................................................... 18
20 Programming. ............................................................................................................. 21
21 Connection scheme. ................................................................................................... 22
22 Dimensions. ................................................................................................................ 23
23 Technical data. ............................................................................................................ 24

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1 General description.
F6324265 driver is designed to control the LEDs. Built-in DMX receiver allows to control 3 DMX
channels.
(R, G, B) directly with the DMX protocol. Wide range of power supply voltage and high current
carrying capacity outputs (6A) permit a control of large quantities of LEDs. What is more the
F6324265 has built-in fuses that can be replaced by the user by himself.
F6324265 can be either controlled by DMX, and act independently. In this case, the user is
offered a fully programmable scene and 18 pre-programmed sequences, which can also freely
change the playback speed and fluidity changes in steps. By using 16-bit resolution control of
each channel is completely smooth. Driver F6324265 can operate in different control modes: 2b
– brightness and one of the 256 colors define by the manufacturer, 3b – each color RGB can be
set separately, 3bd – each color RGB can be set separately and dimmer (dimming all outputs),
3bS – each color RGB can be set separately, frequency “strobo” and fill factor, HSL – responsible
for hue, saturation and lightness, dW – dynamic white (tunable white), control channels cold
and warm white, EFF – it is available on 7 DMX channels and control R, G, B, Mode, Speed, Fade
and Brightness.
The driver has a built-in tuning frequency signal system ("flicker free" technology), which makes
it particularly useful in applications for the television industry. The RGB LEDs often differ quite
substantially in parameters, this can cause problems in obtaining a white color (at full power
especially). Therefore F6324265 comes with a very useful function called "white balance".
Thanks to it you can choose color correction for each set of LEDs controlled by the device to
achieve at full power the color white.
2 Safety conditions
F6324265 is a device powered with safe voltage 7 – 24V; however, during its installation and
use the following rules must be strictly observed:
1. The device may only be connected to 7 – 24V DC with current-carrying capacity
compatible with technical data.

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2. All the conductors should be protected against mechanical and thermaldamage.
3. In the event of damaging any conductor, it should be replaced with a conductor of the
same technical data.
4. Connection of power supply can only be made with a conductor of minimum cross-
section area of 2,5mm2 and DMX signal with shielded conductor.
5. All repairs and connections of outputs or DMX signal can only be made with cut off
power supply.
6. F6324265 should be strictly protected against contact with water and other liquids.
7. All sudden shocks, particularly dropping, should be avoided.
8. The device cannot be turned on in places with humidity exceeding 90%.
9. The device cannot be used in places with temperature lower than 2°C or higher than
40°C.
10. Clean with damp duster only.
3 Connector and control elements,

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4 Designation of displayed messages.

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5 Button features.
escape – goes back to the previous MENU level or discards changes made.
previous – scrolls to the previous feature on the same MENU level or decreases the
parameter's value .
next – scrolls to the next feature on the same MENU level or increases the parameter's value
enter – enters the next MENU level and confirms changes made.
6 Group DMX address settings.
The menu of the F6324265 driver allows for setting the DMX address within a range between 1
and 506 – 511 depending on work mode of device.
For example in RGB mode it occupies three consecutive DMX addresses. If start address is set to
510, the last channel is occupied by address 512.

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To set the DMX address:
1. Set the “Adr” function.
2. Use the “next” or “previous” buttons to set the selected DMX address.
3. Push the “enter” button to confirm choose.
ENTER ENTER ENTER
7 Individual DMX address settings.
The F6324265 module has an option that allows for changing individual settings. It enables
assigning any DMX address to every output channel. The simplest example of implementation
of this function is to control the lightness of one-color LEDs connected to all outputs. In such
case, the same address must be assigned to all channels so that all outputs are controlled by
one slider on the control panel.

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8 Color settings mode.
The F6324265 driver can operate in different control modes.
Depending on the selected mode, the devices takes up a
different numbers of channels, possible modes:
The HSL mode (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) operates on three
channels, responsible for hue, saturation and lightness.
The 3bd mode (4-channel, 4-byte) allows for setting each
colour individually: R (red), G (green), B (blue) and on the
fourth channel, the Dimmer function is implemented –
dimming all outputs
The 3bS mode(3 RGB channels + Shutter) 6-channel mode
allows to set each colors separately on channels 1 – 3: R, G, B,
and has an additional Shutter function. Channels 4 and 5 are
responsible for frequency, of which channel 4 is responsible for roughing frequency (MSB) – not
very accurate and channel 5 for accurate (LSB) – for precise setting of the desired frequency
after set roughing frequency. The frequency range is 5 – 365Hz. The channel number 6
corresponds to the fill factor in this mode and can be set in range 0 – 100, where 0 is complete
switching off all outputs, 50 is equal switching on and off times, setting to 100 causes
continuous lighting.
Example:
50 75
1 1 1 1
0 0 0 0
where 1 means the outputs are on and 0 are off
The 3b mode (3-channel, 3-byte) each color (R, G, B) can be set separately
The 2b mode (2-channel, 2-byte) consists in selecting lightness and one of the
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The dW – dynamic white – control of channel: cold white + warm white, by means of two DMX
channels. The first DMX channel is responsible for color temperature and the other channel –
for lightness.
The EFF mode – effects control – it is available on 7 DMX channels and allows to choose the
right effect and parameters (description of the EFF mode is on the next page)
Description guide of EFF mode settings
CHANNEL 1
RED
CHANNEL 2
GREEN
CHANNEL 3
BLUE
CHANNEL 4
MODE
CHANNEL 5
SPEED
CHANNEL 6
FADE
CHANNEL 7
BRIGHTNESS
- - - <0–7> Program 1 x x x
- - - <8–15> Program 2 x x x
- - - <16–23> Program 3 x x x
- - - <24–31> Program 4 x x x
- - - <32–39> Program 5 x x x
- - - <40–47> Program 6 x x x
- - - <48–55> Program 7 x x x
- - - <56–63> Program 8 x x x
- - - <64–71> Program 9 x x x
- - - <72–79> Program 10 x x x
- - - <80–87> Program 11 x x x
- - - <88–95> Program 12 x x x
- - - <96–103> Program 13 x x x
- - - <104–111> Program 14 x x x
- - - <112–119> Program 15 x x x
- - - <120–127> Program 16 x x x
- - - <128–135> Program 17 x x x
- - - <136–143> Program 18 x x x
- - - <144–151> OFF - - -
x x x <152–169> Strobo 10% x - x
x x x <170–199> Strobo 20% x - x
x x x <200–229> Strobo 50% x - x
x x x <230–255> RGBD - - x
Channel 1 – red color
Channel 2 – green color
Channel 3 – blue color
Channel 4 – operating mode selection
Channel 5 – speed settings (higher value – quicker changes)

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Channel 6 – fade settings (higher value – smoother transition) Channel 7 – lightness settings
(higher value – stronger glow).
sign "x” – possibility to control a given parameter of a selected mode sign "-” – no possibility to
control a given parameter of a selected mode.
9 No DMX signal response.
This function is used both to protect the installation against the DMX signal loss and to obtain
control over LEDs without connecting an external controller. Once it is activated, if there is no
DMX signal the module will realize a desired function independently. Reconnecting the DMX
signal will automatically break the realized function and the module will once again follow the
commands transmitted via the DMX line.
P01 – P18 – choosing a ready program provided in the device software. For each program it is
possible to set the speed (SPd) of the effects reproduction on range 0,1 – 99,9s and
smoothness of change of steps (FAd) in range 0 – 100, where 0 is a step transition, and 100
completely smooth.
Sc –self-programmed scene in which it possible to set values for RGB colors (rEd, Grn, bLu) in
range 0 – 255 for each color separa tely. Additionally can set the scene entry time (SPd) after
decay DMX signal in range 0,1 – 99,9s.

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on – activation of all outputs at 100% with the possibility of setting the switch-on time (SPd) all
outputs after decay DMX signal
oFF – disabling all outputs after DMX signal loss
9.1 Description of programs.
The following tables show the values for each output channel (R, G, B) in programs from 1 up
18 (P01 – P18). The value 255 corresponds to the maximum lightness level on a given channel,
127 – 50% of power level, 0 – full channel blanking.
P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09
Step 1
RED 255 0 0 0 255 255 0 255 0
GREEN 0 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 255
BLUE 0 255 0 0 0 0 255 0 0
Step 2
RED 0 0 255 0 255 255 255 0 0
GREEN 255 255 0 0 255 0 0 255 0
BLUE 0 0 0 255 0 255 255 0 255
Step 3
RED 0 255 0 0 0 0 255
GREEN 0 0 0 0 255 0 255
BLUE 255 0 0 0 0 255 0
Step 4
RED 0 0 0 0
GREEN 255 255 255 255
BLUE 0 0 255 255
Step 5
RED 0 0 0 0
GREEN 0 0 0 255
BLUE 0 0 255 0
Step 6
RED 0 255 255 255
GREEN 0 0 0 255
BLUE 255 0 255 0

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P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18
Step
1
RED 255 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0
GREEN 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 127 0
BLUE 0 0 0 0 0 0 255 255 0
Step
2
RED 0 255 0 0 255 127 127 127 255
GREEN 0 0 255 0 127 255 0 255 255
BLUE 255 0 0 255 0 0 255 127 255
Step
3
RED 255 0 0 255
GREEN 0 255 0 127
BLUE 0 0 255 0
Step
4
RED 255 0 0 127
GREEN 0 255 127 0
BLUE 127 127 255 127
10 Master / Slave function.
The F6324265 module has a built-in DMX-512 receiver and can be controlled from any desktop
or controller running in this standard. Moreover, it is equipped with a programmable function
of response to no DMX signal (noS). With 18 built-in default programs, it is possible to obtain
interesting effects without an external controller. However, in larger installations, several
F6324265 drivers implementing the same program cannot provide a full playback
synchronization. Therefore, F6324265 has a Master feature. When it is activated, the module
changes from a DMX receiver into a transmitter of this signal and sends programs to the other
modules (which are set as Slave). If the Master function is active, this is indicated by a fast
flashing of the DMX signaling diode.
With this solution, it is possible to make a precise synchronization even in very large
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11 White balance.
Sometimes, there can be problems with getting white color on the RGB series LEDs. This may be
a result of using diodes with different technical parameters. For this reason, the F6324265
module is equipped with a white balance function. This option allows for choosing a correct
color temperature for full activation of all 3 outputs (white color).

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12 Limiting the output power.
The white balance parameter, apart from its original functionality, can also be used to limiting
the output power of the driver. It works linearly and in a percentage way limits the output
power of a given channel.
For example, if the bLr parameter is set on 50, it means that by the DMX control and no signal
mode this value can not be exceeded. The control will only operate within the range 0 – 50% of
the output value for this channel.
For the activate this function, the bCn parameter must be set to “on”.
Available power limitation values:
bLr – the output power limitation value for the red channel (0 – 100)%
bLG – the output power limitation value for the green channel (0 – 100)%
bLb – the output power limitation value for the blue channel (0 – 100)%
bCn – turning on or turning oFF the limiting the power output
The menu diagram for Limiting the output power is analogous to that in chapter 11 White
balance (previous page).
13 Smooth.
The driver is equipped with a smooth option. Smooth feature allows for smooth changes in
lightness and colour. When it is set to On the transition between successive DMX values sent to
the lamp (e.g. corresponding to changes in lightness) are smooth with no visible twitches,
which prevents the common light “vibrations” effect. Two consecutive DMX values sent to the
DMX
Output
power
0
127
255
% 25
50 %

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lamp are smoothed linearly between the DMX signal packets for the selected option or
the time interval set in the menu in range 10 – 999ms.
The smooth function may slightly slow down the lamp's response rate to changes in the DMX
signal; therefore, it is possible to disable this option. This can be done by checking the
parameter and confirming the selection by pressing “enter”.
14 Light control frequency.
The Frq function allows for setting the basic control frequency for the LEDs. This function is
extremely useful in applications for the television industry. By applying the "flicker free"
technology, it is possible to avoid the unpleasant flickering effect which is caused by improper
signal synchronization that controls the LEDs. The user can choose from the available frequency
range from 366Hz up to 25.0kHz which can be smoothly changed using the “previous” or “next”
buttons and selecting a different value.
The frequency value in the upper range (e.g. 1.50 = 1.5kHz) helps to avoid the flickering effects
that are visible in video cameras.
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15 Screen saving (screen blanking).
The device is equipped with a feature that allows for turning off the backlight. This option is
marked with the SCr sign. With this feature, the display is turned off after about 60s (if the keys
of the device are not pressed). Of course, the device continues its operation without interfering
with other parameters. Press any key to restore the backlight.
16 Default settings and device errors.
If you have any difficulty accessing the device menu, e.g. it is not possible to enter a particular
menu level or it is necessary to restore the device to its default settings, follow the instructions
below.
In the first case, when a particular menu level cannot be accessed or menu items are displayed
incorrectly, this may indicate that a saving-inmemory error has occurred. In such a case, try to
restore the device to its default settings before sending the F6324265 to the service center. If,
after restoring to its default settings, the device still does not operate correctly, please send it
to our service center.
16.1 Restore default settings.
To restore the device to its default settings, press and hold the “previous” key while switching
on the device. One of the messages that will be displayed will say dFl, which means successful
restoring to default settings (the “previous” key has to be held down while powering on the
device, until the dFl message is displayed).
If this message is accepted by pressing “enter”, the default settings will be restored. The user
can also exit this menu level without restoring the default settings. In order to do this, press the
“escape” key.
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Please note that after restoring to default settings, all the operating parameters of the device
will revert to the following ones:
• DMX address: 1
• driver operating mode: RGB (3b – 3 byte)
• master mode: off
• number of sent DMX channels: 128
• white balance: off
• no signal operating mode: scene (all channels controlled at 50%)
• frequency: 366Hz
• smooth function: off
16.2 Error message.
The device is equipped with a built-in memory work control function. If there are problems with
the memory operation on the F6324265 display, the Err message appears – memory error.
In this situation, select the “enter” key. The device will reload the default configuration and
upload it to the memory. If after this operation, the Err message remains on the screen, the
memory is permanently damaged and the unit must be sent to the service point.
17 Display function.
As the driver should be installed (As far as possible) in a small distance from the controlled
LEDs, the lack of space may force the necessity of mounting the device upside-down. In such
case the displayed messages become illegible, that does not have the influence on device
operation, but makes the programming much more difficult.
That is why the F6324265 driver has a display flip feature available. It turns the screen 180°. The
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To activate this both middle buttons (“previous” and “next”) of the driver have to be pressed in
the same time for about 3s. To deactivate function the procedure is the same.
The figure on the next page shows how flip function works.
NOTE: The keys on the reverse of the display are set in the same way as the normal position,
keys are reversed.
18 DMX signal connecting
F6324265 have to be connected to DMX line in serial mode, with no branches on DMX control
cable. That means that DMX line, from the signal source, must be connected to DMX IN pins of
F6324265 and later, directly from DMX OUT pins to the next device in DMX chain.
If the F6324265 is the last DMX chain receiver there should be terminator (resistor 120 Ohm)
mounted between "DMX+" and "DMX-" pins of DMX OUT section.
19 RDM – available parameters
The F6324265 supports the DMX-RDM protocol. DMX protocol allows only of a one-way data
transmission, while its extension the RDM protocol can transmit information in two directions.
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of monitoring activities of the compatible devices. Thanks to RDM some available settings of
compatible devices may be programmed using this protocol.
List of RDM parameters supported by the F6324265 :
Parameter name PiD Description
SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS 0x0050 all supported parameters
PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION 0x0051 description of additional parameters
DEVICE_INFO 0x0060 information concerning the device
SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL 0x00C0 firmware version of the device
DMX_START_ADDRESS * 0x00F0 DMX starting address of the device;
Range 1 – 512
IDENTIFY_DEVICE * 0x1000
device identification; Two states are
possible:
identification is off (0x00 value) and
identification is on (0x01 value).
STATUS_MESSAGES 0x0030 information about device status
DEVICE_MODEL_ DESCRIPTION 0x0080 device description, e.g. name
MANUFACTURER_LABEL 0x0081 manufacturer description, e.g. name
DEVICE_LABEL * 0x0082
additional device description; It is
possible to enter an additional device
description using up to 32 ASCII
characters.
DMX_PERSONALITY 0x00E0 DMX operational mode
DMX_PERSONALITY_
DESCRIPTION 0x00E1 description of individual operational modes
DEVICE_HOURS 0x0400 operating time counted in hours
BALANCE_RED * 0x8011 value of control level of red channel
balance
BALANCE_GREEN * 0x8012 value of control level of green
channel balance
BALANCE_BLUE * 0x8013 value of control level of blue channel
balance
SMOOTH_DIS_0/P2P_1/ TIM_2 * 0x801A value of control level of blue channel
balance
SMOOTH_TIME * 0x801B Smooth time for tiN function chosen
in subsection above
NO_SIG_P1-18|SC_19|ON_20|
OFF_21 * 0x801C choice of work mode for No DMX signal

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Parameter name PiD Description
SCENE_RED * 0x801D settings of red channel value for
scene saved in F6324265
SCENE_GREEN * 0x801E settings of green channel value for
scene saved in F6324265
SCENE_BLUE * 0x801F settings of blue channel value for
scene saved in F6324265
SCREENSAVER_ON/OFF * 0x8022 settings of screensaver (display
backlight in F6324265)
PROGRAM_SPEED * 0x8025 programs playback speed settings
(playing next steps of program)
PROGRAM_FADE * 0x8026
settings of smooth transition
between following steps of a
program
BALANCE ON/OFF * 0x8027 to activate or deactivate the balance
of output channels
PWM_FREQENCY * 0x8028 LEDs refresh frequency
SERIAL_NUMBER * 0x8030 device serial number
DISPLAY_FLIP * 0x8031 inverting the meter display 180
degrees
* - editable parameter