Twinkly Pro TWPRO1000ETHP User manual

USERGUIDE
TWPRO1000ETHP
REV 1.200402

Table of content
INTRODUCTION
PACKAGE CONTENT
INSTALLATION PROCESS
CONNECT LIGHTS STRINGS
POWERING UP THE CONTROLLER
CONNECT TO YOUR NETWORK
ETHERNET CABLE SETUP
MULTI-CONTROLLER SETUP
NETWORKING LAYOUT FOR MULTIPLE CONTROLLERS
APPLICATION SETUP
TROUBLESHOOTING
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
13
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Twinkly Pro for your lighting needs.
This manual will provide detailed instructions, guide you through the entire setup process, and assist
you with the recommended installation procedure for your device(s).
By reading this step-by-step guide you will:
- Avoid making common installation mistakes;
- Learn the technical and practical knowledge needed to operate and manage your device(s) properly;
- Minimize the need for Technical Support;
- Help create the best experience possible for you and your customers.
At the end of this manual, complete the ‘pre-ight’ checklist and be ready to decorate like a boss!
Sincerely,
THE TWINKLY PRO TEAM
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Package
Content
1x Power Adapter
1x Ethernet Controller TWPRO1000ETHP
1x Ethernet Cable Gland
Equipment
Description
4CAT 5 Ethernet Cable
5Controller
6Light Strings
1AC/DC Power Adapter
2Ethernet Cable Gland
3Router
1
5
32
4
6
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MODEL
TWPRO1000ETHP
Installation
Process
5

STEP 1
Connect
Lights Strings
NOTE
We recommend installing lights strings before
connecting them to the controller(s).
1 2
INSTALLATION PROCESS
6

STEP 2
Powering up the
Controller
Connect power cable to the controller Connect the power adapter to a power socket
If no CAT 5 cable is connected make
sure cap is closed tight to prevent
water inltration
1 2
3
INSTALLATION PROCESS
Your controller is now powered up.
DC CABLE
AC CABLE
AC CABLE
DC CABLE
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STEP 3
Connect to your
Network Use Network Switch for installations requiring
more controllers
Connect to WAN port for installations to be controlled remotely and to have full access to all the Twinkly app features during
conguration and devices control.
TIP
NOTE
For multiple controller installations see page 12
for recommended networking method.
INSTALLATION PROCESS
Connect CAT 5 cable to an open port on router
(not WAN)
Connect the other end of CAT 5 cable to the
controller
1 2
3You are connected!
DC CABLE
ETH CABLE
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STEP 4
Make IP65the
Ethernet Cable
INSTALLATION PROCESS
Materials and tools
needed
1
Use the crimping tool
to cut one end of the
ethernet cable
2
Cut the end of the
cable
3
Insert the ethernet
cable gland provided
with the Twinkly Pro
Kit
4
Remove the sheath
5
The wires are grouped
two-by-two
6
Unroll the groups of
wires till you have 8
single wires
7
Sort the wires in the
order indicated by the
graphic in the image
above
8
Flatten the wires - the
connector must have
the clip at the bottom
and the sheath must
touch the edge
9
Insert the connector
in the crimping tool
and crimp to hold the
wires in place
10
Insert the connector
in the ethernet cable
gland
11
The cable is ready to
be connected to the
controller
12
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VERTIGO
Multi-controller
Setup
Twinkly App functions for
multi-controller installations:
- Grouping (*)
- Join
- Sync
- Scenes
- Mapping
* see page 25
for more details
4,000 BULB
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION PROCESS
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LEVEL TWO
LEVEL THREE
LEVEL ONE
LEVEL TWO
LEVEL ONE
CORRECT
Networking
layout for multiple
controllers
FOR 1 - 3*
CONTROLLERS
FOR 3* OR MORE CONTROLLER
OPTION A OPTION B
NOTE
*The maximum number is delimited by the number of available ethernet ports in your router.
INSTALLATION PROCESS
SWITCH
ROUTERROUTER ROUTER
SWITCH
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INCORRECT
Networking
layout for multiple
controllers
NOTE
Networking controllers beyond three levels deep may
result in loss of data transfer.
NETWORKING BEYOND THIS POINT NOT RECOMMENDED
LEVEL TWO
LEVEL THREE
LEVEL ONE
LEVEL FOUR
INSTALLATION PROCESS
ROUTER
SWITCH
SWITCH
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Application
Setup
RAINBOW
SNOW
VERTIGO
HEARTBEAT
13

STEP 1
Onboarding
APPLICATION SETUP
Create an account
Welcome to the
World of Twinkly!
Sign in with Facebook
LOG IN SIGN UP
Twinkly
Download the Twinkly app
If you already have the Twinkly app,
make sure you have the latest update
Available for iOS 11 +
Power-up controller
1. Press the SIGN UP button and
follow the instructions to create an
account
2. If you already have a Twinkly
account, just press LOG IN
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STEP 2
Add Controller to Device list
APPLICATION SETUP
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
YourNetwork
NETWORKS
BROCO-WRS-1
CBCI-D9A7-2.4
CBCI-D9A7-5
CBCI-E6AD-2.4
Settings
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Connect to Wi-Fi
Make sure smartphone
and ethernet controller
are connected to the
same network
Twinkly
Open Twinkly
Twinkly device detected
Model: TWPRO1000ETH
Name: Twinkly. 1
IP address: 192.168.15.107
FW version: 0.0.0/0.9.14
Do you want to add it in your device list?
SKIP THIS DEVICE
ADD TO DEVICE LIST
Press
ADD TO DEVICE LIST
And, we are done!
Now you can enjoy your Twinkly
lights at their full capabilities. Go
ADD ANOTHER DEVICE
START USING APP
Press
START USING APP
or move on to add more
devices, see page 16
RAINBOW
SNOW
VERTIGO
HEARTBEAT
If you don’t need to add
more devices, verify that
the rmware is up to date,
if not, proceed to page 17
to update the controller’s
rmware
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
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STEP 3
Connect more Devices
APPLICATION SETUP
Effects Gallery
Layout
Devices
Settings
Account
Help
Credits
Twinkly device detected
Model: TWPRO1000ETH
Name: Twinkly. 2
IP address: 192.168.15.107
FW version: 0.0.0/0.9.14
Do you want to add it in your device list?
SKIP THIS DEVICE
ADD TO DEVICE LIST
DEVICES
Twinkly. 1
1.000 LEDs RGB
Add another device
Twinkly. 2
1.000 LEDs RGB
Press
ADD TO DEVICE LIST In order to add more
devices repeat steps
3.2 to 3.4
If you don’t need to add
more devices, verify that
the rmware is up to date,
if not, proceed to page 17
to update the controller’s
rmware
Select Devices
DEVICES
Twinkly. 1
1.000 LEDs RGB
Add another device
Press
DEVICES
Twinkly. 1
1.000 LEDs RGB
Add another device
Twinkly. 2
1.000 LEDs RGB
3.2 3.3 3.43.1
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STEP 4
Update Controller’s rmware
DEVICES
Twinkly. 1
1.000 LEDs RGB
Add another device
Twinkly. 2
1.000 LEDs RGB
Twinkly. 1
Name
Active LEDs
Model
LED Profile
MAC Address
Firmware
IP Address
Last discovered via
Network
Firmware needs to be updated!
Twinkly. 1 >
1.000
TWP1000ETHP
RGB
5c:cf:7f:61:10:4f
1.99.31 !
192.168.4.1
N / A
>
UPDATE FIRMWARE
Twinkly. 1
Name
Active LEDs
Model
LED Profile
MAC Address
Firmware
IP Address
Last discovered via
Network
Firmware needs to be updated!
Twinkly. 1 >
1.000
TWP1000ETHP
RGB
5c:cf:7f:61:10:4f
1.99.31 !
192.168.4.1
N / A
>
UPDATE FIRMWARE
Firmware Update Available
This device (Twinkly. 1) has an
outdated firmware.
Update the firmware now?
Not Now Update
(Gear symbol on the right)
Press
If latest rmware is installed
this button will NOT appear
UPDATE FIRMWARE
Press Update
APPLICATION SETUP
4.2 4.3 4.44.1
Twinkly. 1
Name
Active LEDs
Model
LED Profile
MAC Address
Firmware
IP Address
Last discovered via
Network
Twinkly. 1 >
1.000
TWP-S-CA-1x250STP-B
RGB
5c:cf:7f:61:10:4f
1.99.31 !
192.168.4.1
N / A
>
Firmware Update
To perform the Firmware Update,
switch to the WiFi interface.
CANCEL OK
Press Ok
4.5
Switch to the device’s
Wi-Fi to proceed with
the rmware update
In Devices
(refer to step 3.1)
Press on
Twinkly Settings
Open Settings
Make sure to switch back
to your local network to
use your devices
Do NOT skip nor select NOT NOW for Firmware Updates as your device(s) may not perform correctly without the update.
This process requiring the Wi-Fi connection is necessary for rmware updates up to version 2.0, you can update via ethernet
for future releases.
TIP 17

STEP 4 - UPDATE CONTROLLER’S FIRMWARE
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
YourNetwork
NETWORKS
Twinkly_XXXXXX
BROCO-WRS-1
CBCI-D9A7-2.4
CBCI-D9A7-5
CBCI-E6AD-2.4
Settings
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DEVICES
Twinkly. 1
1.000 LEDs RGB
Add another device
Twinkly. 2
1.000 LEDs RGB
Firmware Update Available
This device (Twinkly. 1) has an
outdated firmware.
Update the firmware now?
Not Now Update
Do NOT skip nor select NOT NOW for Firmware Updates as your device(s) may not perform correctly without the update.
This process requiring the Wi-Fi connection is necessary for rmware updates up to version 2.0, you can update via ethernet
for future releases.
TIP
Wait for the pop-up
(step 4.8)
Press Update
APPLICATION SETUP
4.7 4.8 4.94.6
DEVICES
Twinkly. 1
1.000 LEDs RGB
Add another device
Twinkly. 2
1.000 LEDs RGB
Firmware Update
Update Completed.
Switch back to your local network to
start using Twinkly.
CANCEL OK
Press Ok
4.10
This process might take
up to 1 minute to complete
(step 4.9)
Make sure to switch back
to your local network to
start using Twinkly
Connect to your
Twinkly_xxxxxx
device
using the default
password:
Installer
Return to the
Twinkly app and
press
DEVICES
Twinkly. 1
1.000 LEDs RGB
Add another device
Twinkly. 2
1.000 LEDs RGB
Wait for the process to
end, do NOT close the
Twinkly app during this
process
DEVICES
Twinkly. 1
1.000 LEDs RGB
Add another device
Twinkly. 2
1.000 LEDs RGB
Updating Firmware...
It can take up to 1 min to complete.
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STEP 5
Group Devices
DEVICES
Twinkly. 1
1.000 LEDs RGB
Add another device
Twinkly. 2
1.000 LEDs RGB
CREATE GROUP NEXT
Join
Join multiple Twinklys into one big virtually
connected Twinkly, ideal for decorating a
large object.
Sync
Synchronize multiple similar Twinklys and
play the same effect on each at the same
time.
Scene
Create a large scene consisting of various
Twinkly devices.
TWINKLY 03
TWINKLY 02
TWINKLY 01
CREATE GROUP
CREATE
Twinkly. 1
1.000 LEDs RGB
Twinkly. 2
1.000 LEDs RGB
Select devices to join group:
CREATE GROUP CREATE GROUP
Group name
Give a name to the group
for example, Big Tree
CANCEL SAVE
Name your Group
APPLICATION SETUP
Select the devices to
add to the group and
press
CREATE
In Devices
CREATE GROUP
Devices with green
dots are connected
and able to be
grouped
Choose your
grouping type and
press
NEXT
DEVICES
MyGroup
2.000 LEDs RGB - Join
Twinkly. 1
1.000 LEDs RGB
Add another device
Twinkly. 2
1.000 LEDs RGB
Press SAVE Your group will now
appear in DEVICES list
Use the icon to
show the dropdown
menu to manage the
devices within the
group.
5.2 5.3 5.45.1 5.5
(refer to step 3.1)
Press
Refer to page 25 to
nd out more about
the dierent grouping
types
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STEP 6
Mapping - 2D
Select Layout Select
2D MAPPING
Frame your
installation and
press
Once you start mapping,
LEDs turn dierent RGB
colors during the process
MAPPING
Complete!
Your setup is now
complete, go back to the
Eect Gallery and enjoy
advanced eects
APPLICATION SETUP
Effects Gallery
Layout
Devices
Settings
Account
Help
Credits
MAP LIGHTS
MAP LIGHTS
Mapping
Choose a mapping type
2D mapping
3D mapping
Cancel
MAPPING
RAINBOW
SNOW
VERTIGO
HEARTBEAT
Press Map Lights
6.2 6.3 6.46.1 6.5
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