Traxon Allegro Dot S Direct View User manual

Allegro Dot S
INSTALLATION GUIDE
V2.2
Cover:
Allegro Dot S Direct View
Allegro Dot S Diffused View

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CONTENT
For your own safety and that of the product, please read this installation guide
carefully before beginning setup and installation.
SAFETY AND OPERATION 3
1. INTRODUCTION 4
2. INSTALLATION 9
3. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 18
4. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 20
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 21
6. TROUBLESHOOTING 22
7. WARRANTY STATEMENT 22

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SAFETY AND OPERATION
1. CAUTION - Unplug the power supply from the mains power before connecting any
cables as this can damage the products.
2. CAUTION - Avoid looking directly into the LED light source at close range for your own
safety.
3. Persons installing this product should make sure:
a. The installation complies with all applicable codes, state and local laws,
ordinances, standards and safety regulations.
b. The installation environment is carefully studied and suitable surge protection
measure(s) is taken.
c. He or she is qualified for the handling of electrical equipment.
4. Do not attempt to install or use the product until installation instructions and safety labels
are fully understood. This product is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
5. Ensure product operates within the specified temperature range. (Refer to 5. TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION for more details.)
6. Do not attempt to open the product. Not user serviceable.
7. Do not use the product if any part of it, or the power cables are damaged.
8. Only use product for specified voltage, do not exceed. (Refer to 5. TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION for more details.)
9. Always maintain connection to ensure waterproofing.
10. If the product has been subjected to drastic temperature variances, for example,
following transportation, do not connect the fixture until it has reached room temperature,
as moisture condensation may cause electric shock and product damages.
11. When installing the products and system power supplies, please ensure they will not
be exposed to moisture and extreme heat (and direct sunlight for outdoor products).
Besides, keep a clean operating environment for the fixtures and system power supplies.
12. Please study this Installation Guide thoroughly and check the latest Technical
Specification Sheets available from the Traxon website www.traxon-ecue.com before
setup.
13. Any non-compliance of the Installation Guide will void the Traxon warranty.
Please read through Safety and Operation before start of the installation.

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
Allegro Dot is the next generation of intelligent media dot family. The dots are constructed on
a flexible cable with customizable pitch. The dots can provide advanced features and flexibility
for lighting design and project execution.
The dots are single dot controllable by DMX, RDM, e:pix or Ethernet making this durable,
scalable solution equally ideal for vivid accent, text, graphics, and video replay in installations
of any size and complexity. Each string is connected via the Allegro Dot Pixel Distributor which
can be easily configurable by RDM to form large installations.
The IP66 and IP67-rated, UV-resistant cover and aluminium casing make the Allegro Dot S
suitable for a variety of outdoor applications..
Features:
• DMX512, RDM, e:pix and Ethernet Control
• Daisy Chain System
• Auto-Addressing
• Smart Junction Technology
• Outdoor Applications (Allegro Dot S IP66 & IP67; Pixel Distributor IP66; LED Engine IP67)
• Suitable for irregular surfaces, planes, and configurations
• Optional Diffuser Dome available

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1.2 Dimensions
FIG.1: Allegro Dot S Direct View
FIG.2: Allegro Dot S Diffused View
Ø53mm/2.1”
35mm/1.4”
Ø4.5mm/0.18” x 3
Mounting Bracket
59.1mm/2.3”
With Mounting Bracket
23mm/1”
42.3mm/1.7”
Without Mounting Bracket
42.3mm/1.7”
18mm/0.7”
WITH MOUNTING BRACKET
WITHOUT MOUNTING BRACKET
Ø53mm/2.1”
35mm/1.4”
Ø4.5mm/0.18” x 3
Mounting Bracket
59.1mm/2.3”
WITH MOUNTING BRACKET
WITHOUT MOUNTING BRACKET
With Mounting Bracket
42.3mm/1.7”
31.5mm/1.2”
Without Mounting Bracket
42.3mm/1.7”
27mm/1.1”

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FIG.3: Allegro Dot S String
240mm/9.4” 160mm/6.3” to first dot
Ø31.3mm/1.2”
Ø31.3mm/1.2”
33mm/1.3”
51mm/2”
25mm/0.98”
97mm/3.8”
100mm/3.9”

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1.3 Pixel Distributor
FIG.4: Allegro Dot S Pixel Distributor
244.2mm/9.6”
224mm/8.8”
20mm/0.79”
9mm/0.35”
Cable length: 300mm/11.8”
Cable length:
300mm/11.8”
Ø6.3mm/0.25” x 4
M4 x 4
68mm/2.7”
50mm/2”
70mm/2.8”
1.4 Smart Junction
FIG.5: Allegro Dot S Smart Junction
51mm/2”
33mm/1.3”
160mm/6.3” to first dot
240mm/9.4”
2 x 4.2 x 8 slots
25mm/0.98”
Ø31.3mm/1.2”
97mm/3.8”

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1.5 Packing Contents
FIG.6: Allegro Dot S Packing Contents
FIG.7: Allegro Dot S Distributor Packing Contents
4 x Screws PSU Mounting
Allegro Dot S Pixel Distributor

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Points To Consider
Plan your installation before mounting any luminaires. The following should be considered for
a successful installation.
• Weather conditions and ambient temperature of installation site.
• Appropriate cable lengths
• Adequate space for better heat dissipation (150mm apart) of LED Engines (see “2.3 On-
Site Installation” on page 15).
• Appropriate anchor bolts where necessary to secure the Allegro Dot S.
• The number of Allegro Dot S and appropriate Pixel Distributors with LED Engines.
• Controller to be used to control the Allegro Dot S.
2.2 Pre-Installation Checks
2.2.1 Installation Checklist
1. Prepare cables and all necessary accessories.
2. Perform functional check of Allegro Dot S.
3. Ensure the DATA OUT connector on all Pixel Distributors are covered by the Waterproof
End Cap after testing (see FIG.8 on page 10). Keep Waterproof End Caps safe for
reuse.
4. Ensure all pre-installation checks laid out below have been followed.
5. Mount the Allegro Dot S on-site. If the installation is to be left uncompleted overnight,
place all non-connected LED Engines, Pixel Distributors and Allegro Dot S in an indoor
environment.
Ensure all the Connection Cables, Allegro Dot S with LED Engines and Pixel Distributors are
initially stored in a dry area to guarantee the complete sealing of the system from water before
installation.

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Connector should be properly connected with cable connectors and the DATA OUT of the
last Pixel Distributor should be covered by its Waterproof End Cap to ensure IP66/67 rating.
FIG.8: Seal last Pixel Distributor with Waterproof End Cap
Waterproof End Cap
Tightening Torque
0.49~0.69Nm (5~7kgfcm)
2.2.2 Handling The Allegro Dot S String
When transporting or preparing the Allegro Dot S string, please handle with care. To reduce
stress on cables, carry by the dots and not the cable during transit.
FIG.9: Correct way of handling Allegro Dot S String
Allow slack on cable to
reduce stress
Allow slack on cable to
reduce stress

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2.2.3 Requirements Of Cable Bending And Twisting
Please take EXTRA precautions before bending or twisting Allegro Dot S cable. Quick Lock
Lead Cable must NOT be bent below the Minimum Bending Radius (4x Cable Diameter)
and the Non-Bendable Length of 50mm near the connector end or near the cable overmold
MUST be adhered to.
FIG.10: Minimum Cable Bending and Non-Bendable Length Requirement
D
Ø9.5mm/0.37”
(Non-Bendable Length)
240mm/9.4”
≥4D
(Minimum Bending Radius)
38mm/1.50”
20mm/0.79”
D
Ø9.5mm/0.37”
50mm/1.97”
(Minimum Bending Radius)
38mm/1.50”
≥4D
The flat Allegro Dot S Cable must NOT be bent/twisted below 20mm (0.79”) from edge of Dot
housing (Non-Bendable/Non-Twistable Length).
Twisting the flat cable is NOT recommended. If twisting is necessary for installation, please
adhere to the above Non-Twistable Length and ensure the mounting pitch is greater than or
equal to 75% of the normal Dot to Dot pitch. The middle part of the cable must be secured to
the mounting fixture with a cable tie (see “2.3 On-Site Installation” on page 15 and FIG.17
on page 17). Ensure no damage is generated on the cable.
FIG.11: Minimum Clearance
20mm/0.79”
Minimum clearance
from dot
Non-Bendable/
Non-Twistable Length
NOTE: Water ingress incurred due to excess cable bending/twisting will not be under warranty
by Traxon Technologies.

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2.2.4 Optional Field-Cut End Cap
End Cap contains the following packing contents:
FIG.12: The packing contents included in End Cap
1 2x End Cover
2 Silicone Sleeve
3 2x Screws (M3*6.0mm)
Allegro Dot S End Cap (AM354990055, AL DOT S FIELD CUT END CAP)

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To prematurely end the length of a string of Dots, the optional Field-Cut End Cap should
be used with DOW CORNING 7091 Silicone Sealant applied on open-ended cable. This
should be done at least 1-2 days at Room Condition (Temperature: 22°C & Relative Humidity:
50%RH) before on-site installation to allow curing of silicone.
FIG.13: Field-Cut Sealing Procedures
Terminate cable with a straight
cut. Apply and fill 7091 silicone (not
included) on open-ended cable
(make the glue is about 1mm higher
than the height of the cable).
1
Insert the flat cable with glue
into the bottom of the silicone
sleeve.
2
3Clean excess silicone from end
cap.
The end edge of the silicone
sleeve should rest against the
inner bottom of the end cover.
4
Fix the flat cable waterproof end
cover with screws (M3*6.0mm), and
electric screwdriver torque required
0.5-0.6N.m.
56
Place on flat surface for the cure
time recommended by 7091
silicone’s instruction.

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2.2.5 Installation Sequence
1. Plan for any possible bending of cables (refer to “2.2.3 Requirements Of Cable Bending
And Twisting” on page 11).
2. Always keep the Waterproof End Cap on the Pixel Distributors or keep them safe in a
container for reuse.
3. Connect Allegro Dot S with LED Engines and Pixel Distributors in the daisy-chain manner
outlined in the System Diagram to form large installations.
4. Perform functional check on all Allegro Dot S and inspect cables for any damage. Check
for any abnormalities with the signal.
5. Report any functional defect found to your nearest Traxon Technologies office. DO NOT
attempt to install Allegro Dot S with functional defects on-site.

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2.3 On-Site Installation
• DO NOT attempt installation in wet or severe weather conditions.
• DO NOT leave and expose any Allegro Dot S, Pixel Distributor or LED
Engine unconnected under wet/raining or snowing environment.
• Ensure all the cable connectors of Allegro Dot S are removed from the
Pixel Distributors before installing.
• DO NOT pull on cable of Allegro Dot S. IP failure induced by stressed/
damaged cables during or after installation will not be under warranty by
Traxon Technologies.
• ALWAYS keep the cables protected from sharp objects and ensure no
damage is generated on the cable.
• Failure to keep Dot S within the operating temperature range of -30°C
to +60°C (+50°C for North America), -22°F to +140°F (+122°F for North
America), and storage temperature range of –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to
158°F) will void the product’s warranty.
2.3.1 Mounting LED Engine
1. Fix LED Engine on top of Pixel Distributor with included M4 screws.
NOTE: Keep adjacent LED Engines and Pixel Distributors a minimum 150mm (5.91”)
apart for better heat dissipation.
FIG.14: Mounting LED Engine on top of Pixel Distributor
LED Engine mounts
on top of the Pixel Distributor
M4 × 8mm × 4
(Included)
(Not included)
M5 anchor bolts
(LED Engine is ordered
separately)
Mount Pixel Distributor
with connectors facing down
≥150mm/5.91”
clearance
≥150mm/5.91”
clearance
≥150mm/5.91”
clearance
≥150mm/5.91”
clearance
≥150mm/5.91”
clearance
≥150mm/5.91”
clearance
2. Mount the Pixel Distributor with 4 × M5 Anchor Bolts (not included). Recommended
orientation is with connectors facing DOWN (see above diagram).

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2.3.2 Mounting Allegro Dot S
1. Allegro Dot S must be mounted without any stress induced at the boundary area of the
cable and Dot.
2. Dots MUST be mounted to the installation surface via the mounting holes, either by
screw or cable tie.
FIG.15: Mounting the Allegro Dot S
(M4 Screws not included)
3. Cable segment must not be bent below 20mm from the housing of the Allegro Dot S and
cable overmold (Minimum Bending Length).
4. Secure the cables between Allegro Dot S (every 500mm, using cable tie) and create a
small clearance beneath the cable (see below diagram). Ensure no damage is generated
on the cable.
FIG.16: Securing the cable
Observe clearance
Cable tie
Mounting surface

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5. If the cable between Allegro Dot S requires twisting due to a change in mounting
direction, ensure the mounting pitch after-twisting is more than or equal to 75% of the
normal Dot to Dot pitch.
FIG.17: Twisting requirements
≥75% L
Non-Twistable Length
20mm/0.79”
L = Length of cable
Secure center of
cable with cable tie
≥75% L
Non-Twistable Length
20mm/0.79”
L = Length of cable Non-Twistable Length
Secure center of
cable with cable tie
6. For the interconnection among Allegro Dot by the Quick Lock Connectors, please refer to
the following picture:
FIG.18: Requirement for Mating and Un-mating of Quick Lock Connectors
1
2
“click”

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3. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
FIG.19: System Diagram – e:net connection
Installation engineer should use appropriate plugs for outdoor connection.
Allegro Dot Pixel Distributor
End cap
Ethernet Switch
SYMPL Core S
Mains AC ~
Indoor Outdoor
Cable C
Cable B
Cable A
RJ45 Male Connector Housing IP67
To other distributor chain
To construct a longer data cable, use outdoor data cable with RJ45 housing. Smart
Junction
LED Engine 240W/185W/100W 30V Outdoor
e:net connection
DMX/e:pix connection
Last dot of string
Quick Lock Lead Cable (5m/10m)
Cable A Cable B
TX Connect Data Bridge Indoor/Outdoor Cable (5m) Maximum: 50m
TX Connect Data Outdoor Cable 0.6m/2ft or 3m/10ft available
Cable C
Outdoor cable specification: CAT-5e UTP/FTP PVC jacket; UV resistant Outer diameter 6mm/0.24” Filled type (The warranty will void if in use cable is not follow the specification of outdoor cable)

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FIG.20: System Diagram – SYMPL DMX/e:pix node
Installation engineer should use appropriate plugs for outdoor connection.
End cap
Ethernet Switch
SYMPL Core S
Mains AC ~
Last dot of string
Indoor Outdoor
Cable C
Cable B
Cable A
RJ45 Male Connector Housing IP67
To construct a longer data cable, use outdoor data cable with RJ45 housing. Smart
Junction
SYMPL DMX Node
e:net connection
DMX/e:pix connection
To other DMX Nodes
DMX/e:pix connection
Pin 3: GND
RJ45 Plug
Pin 2: DMX+ Pin 1: DMX–
Allegro Dot Pixel Distributor
LED Engine 240W/185W/100W 30V Outdoor
Quick Lock Lead Cable (5m/10m)
Cable A Cable B
TX Connect Data Bridge Indoor/Outdoor Cable (5m) Maximum: 50m
TX Connect Data Outdoor Cable 0.6m/2ft or 3m/10ft available
Cable C
Outdoor cable specification: CAT-5e UTP/FTP PVC jacket; UV resistant Outer diameter 6mm/0.24” Filled type (The warranty will void if in use cable is not follow the specification of outdoor cable)

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4. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Traxon™ products are of superior design and quality and should be treated with care. The
recommendations below will help fulfill any warranty obligations and gain good use and
longevity from the products.
• Do not attempt or use the product(s) until you read and understand the installation
instructions. Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in serious injury or property
damage.
• Do not use product(s) if cables are damaged.
• Do not connect cables and connectors when wet or in wet area. Moisture on bare
connectors can cause electric shock and damage to product(s).
• Do not use product(s) in extreme heat environment. Ensure there is sufficient airflow and
use cool air circulation if required.
• Do not drop, knock, or shake product(s). Rough handling can damage the electronics and
void the warranty.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean products.
Wipe with a damp cloth on housings and a dry cloth on electronics to remove dirt or dust.
• Do not attempt to service or repair the product(s) unless done by an authorized service
personnel. Contact your local Traxon office or distributor for details.
• If the product is not working as specified, please contact your nearest authorized service
center or Traxon Technologies office for assistance.