Strand Aurora 12 User manual

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AurorA 12 LED Strip
64508002 rEV A 10/21
Aurora 12 LED Strip 64508-002
POWER CONNECTOR
AurorA 12 LED Strip
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OVERVIEW
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warnings for the following product(s): POWER
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INSTALLATION AND SETUP
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MOUNTING
The unit should be mounted via its screw holes on
the bracket. Always ensure that the unit is firmly
fixed to avoid vibration and slipping while operating.
Always ensure that the structure to which you are
attaching the unit is secure and is able to support
a weight of 10 times of the unit’s weight. Always
use a safety cable that can hold up to 12 times the
weight of the unit when installing the fixture. The
luminaire must be mounted by professionals.
CONTROL PANEL
1 LCD display - shows menu and selected function
2 Buttons:
MENU - to select programming functions
DOWN - to go forward in selected functions
UP - to go backward in selected functions
ENTER - to confirm the selected function
3 DMX IN - 5-pin XLR cable to link the DMX
console
4 DMX OUT - 5-pin XLR cable to link next fixture
5 POWER IN - connects to power supply
6 POWER OUT - connects to next fixture
7 ArtNet/sACN - RJ45 connector to link ArtNet/
sACN from source
QUICK REFERENCE DMX MAPS
The Aurora 12 LED Strip has the following DMX modes:
• SSCC Mode (Default) 1 Zone
• SSCC Mode 4 Cell
• SSCC Mode 12 Cell
• SQCC Mode 1 Zone
• SOCC Mode 1 Zone
• SOCC Mode 4 Cell
• SOCC Mode 12 Cell
Quick reference maps for each mode can be found on the following pages. For full DMX maps, refer to
the user manual.

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AurorA 12 LED Strip
64508002 rEV A 10/21
SSCC MODE (DEFAULT) 1 ZONE
DMX
CHANNEL PARAMETER
1 Intensity (High)
2 Intensity (Low)
3 Strobe
4 Color Preset
5 Control Channel
6 Cyan (High)
7 Cyan (Low)
8 Yellow (High)
9 Yellow (Low)
10 Magenta (High)
11 Magenta (Low
12 CTO
DMX
CHANNEL PARAMETER
1 Intensity 1 (High)
2 Intensity 1 (Low)
3 Strobe
4 Color Preset
5 Control Chanel
6 Cyan (High) 1
7 Cyan (Low) 1
8 Yellow (High) 1
9 Yellow (Low) 1
10 Magenta (High) 1
11 Magenta (Low) 1
12 CTO 1
13 Intensity 2 (High)
14 Intensity 2 (Low)
15 Cyan (High) 2
16 Cyan (Low) 2
17 Yellow (High) 2
18 Yellow (Low) 2
19 Magenta (High) 2
20 Magenta (Low) 2
DMX
CHANNEL PARAMETER
21 CTO 2
22 Intensity 3 (High)
23 Intensity 3 (Low)
24 Cyan (High) 3
25 Cyan (Low) 3
26 Yellow (High) 3
27 Yellow (Low) 3
28 Magenta (High) 3
29 Magenta (Low) 3
30 CTO 3
31 Intensity 4 (High)
32 Intensity 4 (Low)
33 Cyan (High) 4
34 Cyan (Low) 4
35 Yellow (High) 4
36 Yellow (Low) 4
37 Magenta (High) 4
38 Magenta (Low) 4
39 CTO 4
SSCC MODE 4 CELL

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AurorA 12 LED Strip
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DMX
CHANNEL PARAMETER
1 Intensity (High)
2 Intensity (Low)
3 Strobe
4 Color Preset
5 Control Chanel
6 Cyan (High) 1
7 Cyan (Low) 1
8 Yellow (High) 1
9 Yellow (Low) 1
10 Magenta (High) 1
11 Magenta (Low) 1
12 CTO1
13 Intensity 2 (High)
14 Intensity 2 (Low)
15 Cyan (High) 2
16 Cyan (Low) 2
17 Yellow (High) 2
18 Yellow (Low) 2
19 Magenta (High) 2
20 Magenta (Low) 2
21 CTO 2
22 Intensity 3 (High)
23 Intensity 3 (Low)
24 Cyan (High) 3
25 Cyan (Low) 3
26 Yellow (High) 3
27 Yellow (Low) 3
28 Magenta (High) 3
29 Magenta (Low) 3
30 CTO 3
31 Intensity 4 (High)
32 Intensity 4 (Low)
33 Cyan (High) 4
34 Cyan (Low) 4
35 Yellow (High) 4
36 Yellow (Low) 4
37 Magenta (High) 4
SSCC MODE 12 CELL
DMX
CHANNEL PARAMETER
38 Magenta (Low) 4
39 CTO 4
40 Intensity 5 (High)
41 Intensity 5 (Low)
42 Cyan (High) 5
43 Cyan (Low) 5
44 Yellow (High) 5
45 Yellow (Low) 5
46 Magenta (High) 5
47 Magenta (Low) 5
48 CTO 5
49 Intensity 6 (High)
50 Intensity 6 (Low)
51 Cyan (High) 6
52 Cyan (Low) 6
53 Yellow (High) 6
54 Yellow (Low) 6
55 Magenta (High) 6
56 Magenta (Low) 6
57 CTO 6
58 Intensity 7 (High)
59 Intensity 7 (Low)
60 Cyan (High) 7
61 Cyan (Low) 7
62 Yellow (High) 7
63 Yellow (Low) 7
64 Magenta (High) 7
65 Magenta (Low) 7
66 CTO 7
67 Intensity 8 (High)
68 Intensity 8 (Low)
69 Cyan (High) 8
70 Cyan (Low) 8
71 Yellow (High) 8
72 Yellow (Low) 8
73 Magenta (High) 8
74 Magenta (Low) 8
DMX
CHANNEL PARAMETER
75 CTO 8
76 Intensity 9 (High)
77 Intensity 9 (Low)
78 Cyan (High) 9
79 Cyan (Low) 9
80 Yellow (High) 9
81 Yellow (Low) 9
82 Magenta (High) 9
83 Magenta (Low) 9
84 CTO 9
85 Intensity 10 (High)
86 Intensity 10 (Low)
87 Cyan (High) 10
88 Cyan (Low) 10
89 Yellow (High) 10
90 Yellow (Low) 10
91 Magenta (High) 10
92 Magenta (Low) 10
93 CTO 10
94 Intensity 11 (High)
95 Intensity 12 (Low)
96 Cyan (High) 11
97 Cyan (Low) 11
98 Yellow (High) 11
99 Yellow (Low) 11
100 Magenta (High) 11
101 Magenta (Low) 11
102 CTO 11
103 Intensity 12 (High)
104 Intensity 12 (Low)
105 Cyan (High) 12
106 Cyan (Low) 12
107 Yellow (High) 12
108 Yellow (Low) 12
109 Magenta (High) 12
110 Magenta (Low) 12
111 CTO 12

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AurorA 12 LED Strip
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SQCC MODE 1 ZONE
DMX
CHANNEL PARAMETER
1 Intensity (High)
2 Intensity (Low)
3 Strobe
4 Color Preset
SOCC MODE 1 ZONE
DMX
CHANNEL PARAMETER
1 Intensity (High)
2 Intensity (Low)
3 Strobe
4 Color Preset
5 Control Chanel
6 Red (High)
7 Red (Low)
8 Green (High)
9 Green (Low)
10 Blue (High)
11 Blue (Low)
12 Amber (High)
13 Amber (Low)
14 Lime (High)
15 Lime (Low)
16 Cyan (High)
17 Cyan (Low)
DMX
CHANNEL PARAMETER
1 Intensity (High)
2 Intensity (Low)
3 Strobe
4 Color Preset
5 Control Chanel
6 Red (High) 1
7 Red (Low) 1
8 Green (High) 1
9 Green (Low) 1
10 Blue (High) 1
11 Blue (Low) 1
12 Amber (High) 1
13 Amber (Low) 1
14 Lime (High) 1
15 Lime (Low) 1
16 Cyan (High) 1
17 Cyan (Low) 1
18 Red (High) 2
19 Red (Low) 2
20 Green (High) 2
21 Green (Low) 2
22 Blue (High) 2
23 Blue (Low) 2
24 Amber (High) 2
25 Amber (Low) 2
26 Lime (High) 2
27 Lime (Low) 2
DMX
CHANNEL PARAMETER
28 Cyan (High) 2
29 Cyan (Low) 2
30 Red (High) 3
31 Red (Low) 3
32 Green (High) 3
33 Green (Low) 3
34 Blue (High) 3
35 Blue (Low) 3
36 Amber (High) 3
37 Amber (Low) 3
38 Lime (High) 3
39 Lime (Low) 3
40 Cyan (High) 3
41 Cyan (Low) 3
42 Red (High) 4
43 Red (Low) 4
44 Green (High) 4
45 Green (Low) 4
46 Blue (High) 4
47 Blue (Low) 4
48 Amber (High) 4
49 Amber (Low) 4
50 Lime (High) 4
51 Lime (Low) 4
52 Cyan (High) 4
53 Cyan (Low) 4
SOCC MODE 4 CELL

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AurorA 12 LED Strip
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DMX
CHANNEL PARAMETER
1 Intensity (High)
2 Intensity (Low)
3 Strobe
4 Color Preset
5 Control Chanel
6 Red (High) 1
7 Red (Low) 1
8 Green (High) 1
9 Green (Low) 1
10 Blue (High) 1
11 Blue (Low) 1
12 Amber (High) 1
13 Amber (Low) 1
14 Lime (High) 1
15 Lime (Low) 1
16 Cyan (High) 1
17 Cyan (Low) 1
18 Red (High) 2
19 Red (Low) 2
20 Green (High) 2
21 Green (Low) 2
22 Blue (High) 2
23 Blue (Low) 2
24 Amber (High) 2
25 Amber (Low) 2
26 Lime (High) 2
27 Lime (Low) 2
28 Cyan (High) 2
29 Cyan (Low) 2
30 Red (High) 3
31 Red (Low) 3
32 Green (High) 3
33 Green (Low) 3
34 Blue (High) 3
35 Blue (Low) 3
36 Amber (High) 3
37 Amber (Low) 3
SOCC MODE 12 CELL
DMX
CHANNEL PARAMETER
38 Lime (High) 3
39 Lime (Low) 3
40 Cyan (High) 3
41 Cyan (Low) 3
42 Red (High) 4
43 Red (Low) 4
44 Green (High) 4
45 Green (Low) 4
46 Blue (High) 4
47 Blue (Low) 4
48 Amber (High) 4
49 Amber (Low) 4
50 Lime (High) 4
51 Lime (Low) 4
52 Cyan (High) 4
53 Cyan (Low) 4
54 Red (High) 5
55 Red (Low) 5
56 Green (High) 5
57 Green (Low) 5
58 Blue (High) 5
59 Blue (Low) 5
60 Amber (High) 5
61 Amber (Low) 5
62 Lime (High) 5
63 Lime (Low) 5
64 Cyan (High) 5
65 Cyan (Low) 5
66 Red (High) 6
67 Red (Low) 6
68 Green (High) 6
69 Green (Low) 6
70 Blue (High) 6
71 Blue (Low) 6
72 Amber (High) 6
73 Amber (Low) 6
74 Lime (High) 6
DMX
CHANNEL PARAMETER
75 Lime (Low) 6
76 Cyan (High) 6
77 Cyan (Low) 6
78 Red (High) 7
79 Red (Low) 7
80 Green (High) 7
81 Green (Low) 7
82 Blue (High) 7
83 Blue (Low) 7
84 Amber (High) 7
85 Amber (Low) 7
86 Lime (High) 7
87 Lime (Low) 7
88 Cyan (High) 7
89 Cyan (Low) 7
90 Red (High) 8
91 Red (Low) 8
92 Green (High) 8
93 Green (Low) 8
94 Blue (High) 8
95 Blue (Low) 8
96 Amber (High) 8
97 Amber (Low) 8
98 Lime (High) 8
99 Lime (Low) 8
100 Cyan (High) 8
101 Cyan (Low) 8
102 Red (High) 9
103 Red (Low) 9
104 Green (High) 9
105 Green (Low) 9
106 Blue (High) 9
107 Blue (Low) 9
108 Amber (High) 9
109 Amber (Low) 9
110 Lime (High) 9
111 Lime (Low) 9
DMX
CHANNEL PARAMETER
112 Cyan (High) 9
113 Cyan (Low) 9
114 Red (High) 10
115 Red (Low) 10
116 Green (High) 10
117 Green (Low) 10
118 Blue (High) 10
119 Blue (Low) 10
120 Amber (High) 10
121 Amber (Low) 10
122 Lime (High) 10
123 Lime (Low) 10
124 Cyan (High) 10
125 Cyan (Low) 10
126 Red (High) 11
127 Red (Low) 11
128 Green (High) 11
129 Green (Low) 11
130 Blue (High) 11
131 Blue (Low) 11
132 Amber (High) 11
133 Amber (Low) 11
134 Lime (High) 11
135 Lime (Low) 11
136 Cyan (High) 11
137 Cyan (Low) 11
138 Red (High) 12
139 Red (Low) 12
140 Green (High) 12
141 Green (Low) 12
142 Blue (High) 12
143 Blue (Low) 12
144 Amber (High) 12
145 Amber (Low) 12
146 Lime (High) 12

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AurorA 12 LED Strip
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SAFETY WARNINGS AND NOTICES
Read this user manual in full before attempting to install, operate or maintain the fixture to which it relates. This user manual is intended to pro-
vide general guidance to such suitably qualified personnel. Installation and operation of the fixture are to be performed by qualified personnel
only.
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: Refer to National Electrical Code® and local codes for cable specifications. Failure to use proper cable can result in damage to
equipment or danger to personnel.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE
FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Vari-Lite Strand system,
service, and safety guidelines, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
As tested under this standard:
FCC 47CFR 15B clA*CEI
Issued:2009/10/01 Title 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radiators Class A
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his/her own expense.
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Vari-Lite LLC., 10911 Petal Street, Dallas, Texas 75238, declare under our responsibility for the products contained herein are in conformity
with the essential requirements of the following European Directives and harmonized standards:
Low Voltage Director (LVD), 2006/95/EC
EN 60589-2-17:1984+A1:1987+A2:1990 used in conjunction with 60598-1:2008/A11:2009
• For indoor, dry location use only. Do not use outdoors unless fixture
is suitably IP rated.
• Use safety tether when mounting.
• Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where
it will not be readily subjected to tampering by unauthorized
personnel.
• Not for residential use. Do not use this equipment for other than
intended use.
• Note distance requirement(s) from combustible materials or
illuminated objects. Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
• Install only in locations with adequate ventilation. Ensure sure that
ventilation slots are not blocked.
• Ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power supply match
the power requirements of the fixture.
• The fixture must be earthed/grounded to the appropriate conductor.
• Do not operate fixture outside the specified ambient temperature
range.
• Do not connect the fixture to any dimmer pack.
• The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition and void warranty.
• Refer service to qualified personnel. This fixture contains no user
serviceable parts.
• Prior to first use, carefully inspect fixture to ensure no damage has
occurred during shipping.
• Materials used in the manufacturing process can cause strong odors
when the product is new. These odors dissipate over time.Prior to
each use, carefully inspect power cables and replace any damaged
cables.
• Exterior surfaces of the luminaire will be hot during operation. Take
appropriate precautions.
• Continuous use of the fixture may shorten the lifespan. Power down
the fixture when not in use.
• Do not cycle power on and o repeatedly. Disconnect mains power
if the fixture is not used for an extended period.
• Clean fixtures regularly, particularly when working in a dusty
environment.
• Never touch power cables or wires while the fixture is powered on.
• Avoid entangling power wires with other cables.
• In the event of a serious operating problem, immediately
discontinue using the fixture.
• It is hazardous to operate luminaires without lens or shield. Shields,
lenses, or ultraviolet screens shall be changed if they have become
visibly damaged to such an extent that their eectiveness is
impaired, for example, by cracks or deep scratches.
• Original packing materials can be reused for transporting the
fixture.
• Do not look directly at the LED light beam while the fixture is on.
• This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
• The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be replaced by
the manufacturer or service agent or similarly qualified person.
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The information provided herein is subject to change, without notice.
Signify does not give any representation or warranty as to the accuracy
or completeness of the information included herein and shall not be li-
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document is not intended as any commercial oer and does not form
part of any quotation or contract, unless otherwise agreed by Signify.
Data subject to change.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
If you have any questions regarding this product, please con-
tact Customer Service by phone at [phone] or by email
at [e-mail].