UFO Cube DMX User manual

UFO LIGHTING
FIBRE OPTIC &LED LIGHTING SYSTEMS
REVISION: B1
CUBE DMX LIGHT SOURCE
USER GUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS USER GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE LIGHT SOURCE UNIT
.

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this UFO light source.
To ensure that the light source is set up optimally and gives a long service life, please read this
user guide before installing, operating or performing any maintenance on the unit.
Please keep this user guide for future reference.
MODELS COVERED BY THIS USER GUIDE
UFO Cube DMX
UFO Cube DMX-R
IMPORTANT
This product must be installed in accordance with the applicable installation code, by a person
familiar with the construction and operation of the product, and the hazards involved.
The LED array in this light source is not replaceable. When it reaches end of life the whole unit
must be replaced.
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INSTALLATION
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
The Cube light source is powered from a
multifunction, multi-voltage, desk top
power supply unit. This PSU is an IEC
input device catering for UK, European
and USA mains supplies using the relevant
power cord.

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INSTALLATION
CONNECTIONS
There are 3 connections required – the fibre port, the mains supply cable and, optionally, the
DMX control cable. The fibre port should be connected first. Connect and secure the fibre optic
connector into the 30mm diameter collar and secure using the M5 locking screw.
Connect the IEC power cord into the desktop PSU and plug the mains plug into the electrical
supply socket. Switch on power. The LED Indicator will illuminate and the light source is ready
for use.
If no light is produced consult the troubleshooting section.
As well as the standard XLR connectors for DMX connection, the Cube is also fitted with RJ45
connectors which also offer DMX capability. Details of these are below:
Pin No: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Colour White
Orange Orange White Green Blue White Blue Green White
Brown Brown
Funcon DMX+ DMX- Spare Spare Spare Spare Ground Ground
XLR = Pin 3 Pin 2 - -- - Pin 1 Pin 1
Note:
It is recommended that a 120ohm terminating resistor be
connected across DMX+ and DMX- on the last light source
on the DMX universe or cable run
If DMX control is required, connect up
the DMX control cables to the XLR
sockets on the rear of the light
source. The pin out details for the
plugs are shown right.

OPERATION
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REAR PANEL CONTROLS
The le hand display shows a rotating line when DMX data is received.
STANDALONE MASTER MODE
In this mode the light source (set to Master) can be used in two ways – either as a single
independent light source or in a Master/Slave configuration with several light sources connected
together using DMX cables. The Slave (set to DMX) will mimic whatever standalone
programme the Master light source is set to. All menu functions are available in Master mode.
Note: for Master/Slave to operate, both master & slave units must be set to address 001 only.
STANDALONE REMOTE MODE
Again in this mode the light source (set to Remote) can be used in two ways – either as a single
independent light source or in a Master/Slave configuration with several light sources connected
together using DMX cables. The Master colour sequences are controlled by a RF remote control
and again the Slave will mimic the Master light source.
DMX MODE
In this mode the Light Source (set to DMX) can be controlled either by another Cube in Master
mode or by a DMX controller.

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OPERATION
CUBE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Descripon Details Comments
Power 2 x AAA baeries -
Range 30 metres Measured in free space, may be aenuated by
obstrucons or other RF devices
Frequency 2.4GHz Approved for use in UK, USA and Europe
With The light source powered up as described
above, remove the rear cover on the remote control
unit. Taking care not to touch any of the front
buttons, insert the batteries.
If you touch the remote control buttons when
inserting the batteries it WILL effect the operation of
your remote control. If you do accidentally touch any
of the buttons, remove the batteries and start again.
Once the batteries are inserted do not use the
remote control for 3 seconds.
BATTERIES
The remote control unit is matched with the light source at the factory.
If the remote control is not matched or an additional or replacement remote control is required
carry out the “Matching Remote to Light Source” instructions as detailed later in this guide.
If a remote control is to be removed from control of a light source carry out the “Unmatching
Remote to Light Source” instructions as detailed later in this guide.
FURTHER INFORMATION

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
No. Descripon Funcon
1 Buon Power on
2 Buon Power off
3 Colour Ring Touch control all colours (white not available)
4 Indicator Indicates controller acve when buons pressed
5 Buon Increase colour cycle speed
6 Buon Increase brightness
7 Buon Decrease brightness
8 Buon Decrease colour cycle speed
9 Buon [Mode +] Step up through colour cycle programmes
10 Buon [Mode -] Step down through colour cycle programmes
10
9
8
7
6
5
4 3
2
1
MATCHING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT TO LIGHT SOURCE
Remove the power plug from the rear of the light source, then
replace and once the indicator light (4.) lights, touch button 5
within 3 seconds, the light source will “blink” twice slowly
indicating that the remote control unit is matched to the light
source.
Once the remote is matched, follow the procedure on page 10
to put the light source into remote programme mode. The
light source should then respond to remote commands.
UNMATCHING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FROM LIGHT SOURCE
Remove the power plug from the rear of the light source, then
replace and once the indicator light (4.) lights, touch and hold
button 5 within 3 seconds and the light source will “blink” 9
times indicating that the remote control unit is unmatched
from the light source.

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OPERATION
REMOTE CONTROL MODES AND FUNCTIONS
No. Mode Brightness Speed Comment
1 Stac white Adjustable Non adjustable
Touch colour ring then
mode + to enter this
mode at any me
2White and
colours mixed Adjustable Non adjustable
Colour ring control. Touch
colour ring to enter this
mode at any me
3 All colours fade Adjustable Adjustable No white
4 RGBW fade Adjustable Adjustable Red, green, blue, white
5 RGBW snap Adjustable Adjustable Red, green, blue, white
6 7 colours snap Adjustable Adjustable White and colours mixed
7 2 colours snap Adjustable Adjustable Red and white
8 2 colours snap Adjustable Adjustable Blue and white
9 2 colours snap Adjustable Adjustable Green and white
10 1 colour ash Adjustable Adjustable Red
11 1 colour ash Adjustable Adjustable Green
12 1 colour ash Adjustable Adjustable Blue
13 1 colour ash Adjustable Adjustable White
14 All colors
snap/fade Adjustable Adjustable Random
Mode Butto s – Do not work in a loop, i.e. touching the mode+ button will not eventually bring
you back to mode 1. To revert to mode 1, either touch mode – button repeatedly to step back
up through the mode numbers, or touch colour ring then mode+
Colour Ri g –The colour ring can be used to select individual colours by touching the ring
and sliding your finger around the ring,
Bright ess – brightness can be increased or reduced in any mode using buttons 6 & 7
Cycle Speed – speed of colour cycling in modes 3 to 14 can be ad usted using buttons 5 & 8

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REMOTE RANGE WALK TEST
Once the light source is fully installed carry out a complete range walk test and record the range
in the table below.
This information is essential for maintenance purposes to determine if the range/sensitivity is
reducing and also to record dead areas within the remote control units range due to RF
obstructions and/or RF interference.
Note: where a light source has more than one remote control, reduction in operating range may
be experienced when both (or multiple) remote controls are used simultaneously.
Descripon Date Max Range
Controller 1
Controller 2
Controller 3
Dead Areas

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OPERATION
PROGRAMMING

PROGRAMMING
OPERATION
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