UFO NOVA DMX User manual

Li ht Source User Guide
Nova Light Source Range
Models covered by this manual:
UFO NOVA DMX
UFO NOVA DMX-R
UFO NOVA DMX-T
UFO NOVA DMX-TR
Please read this manual fully before installin , operatin or performin
maintenance on the li ht source unit.
Issue 6 | Revised: 300517
Universal Fibre Optics
Home Place | Coldstream | TD12 4DT | United Kin dom
Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
www.fibreopticli htin .com

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasin this UFO Li ht source.
Please read these instructions fully before connectin your unit to the
electrical supply, and keep them for future reference.
The UFO Nova ran e of li ht sources are suitable for use with either lass or
polymer fibre-optic harness
The Nova is powered by a 100-240 VAC remote desktop power supply unit.
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. HEN IT
REACHES END OF LIFE THE HOLE UNIT MUST BE REPLACED.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
The LED Li ht Source is powered from a multifunction, multi-volta e, desk
top Power Supply Unit. Remove the 24V Desk Top PSU from its box. This PSU
is an IEC input device caterin for UK, European and USA mains supplies
usin the relevant power cord.

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CONNECTIONS
There are 3 connections required – the fibre port, the mains supply cable and
the DMX control cable. The fibre port should be connected first. Connect and
secure the fibre optic connector into the reen collar and secure usin the M5
lockin screw.
Connect the IEC power cord into the Desk Top PSU and plu the mains plu
into the electrical supply socket. Switch on power. The LED Indicator will
illuminate and the li ht source is ready for use. If no li ht is produced consult
the TROUBLESHOOTING section.
For DMX control connect up the DMX control cables to the XLR sockets on the
rear of the Li ht Source. The pin out details for the plu s are shown below.
RJ45 CONNECTIONS
Note:
It is recommended that a 120ohm terminatin resistor be
connected across DMX+ and DMX- on the last li ht source
on the DMX universe or cable run
Pin No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Colour White
Oran e Oran e White Green Blue White Blue Green White Brown Brown
Function DMX+
(HOT)
DMX-
(COLD) Spare Spare Spare Spare Ground Ground
DMX-XLR
equivalent Pin 3 Pin 2 Pin 1 Pin 1

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OPERATION
Rear Panel Controls
The le hand display shows a rotatin line when DMX data is received.
Standalone Master Mode
In this mode the li ht source (set to Master) can be used in two ways – either
as a sin le independent li ht source or in a Master/Slave confi uration with
several li ht sources connected to ether usin DMX cables. The Slave (set to
DMX) will mimic whatever standalone pro ramme the Master Li ht 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
A ain in this mode the li ht source (set to Remote) can be used in two ways –
either as a sin le independent li ht source or in a Master/Slave confi uration
with several li ht sources connected to ether usin DMX cables. The Master
colour sequences are controlled by a RF remote control and a ain the Slave
will mimic the Master Li ht Source

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OPERATION
DMX Mode
In this mode the Li ht Source (set to DMX) can be controlled either by another
NOVA in Master mode or by a DMX controller.
Nova Remote Controller
Description Details Co ents
Power 2 X AAA batteries
Range 30 metres Measured in free space, may be attenuated by
obstructions or other RF devices
Frequency 2.4GHz Approved for use in UK, Europe and USA
Batteries – With The LED Li ht Source powered up as described above, remove the rear
cover on Remote Controller. Ta ing care not to touch any of the front cover buttons,
insert the batteries. If you touch the remote control buttons when insertin 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 a ain.Once the batteries are inserted do not use the
Remote Control for 3 seconds.
Test remote control as detailed on the followin pa e. The Remote Controller is “matched”
to the Li ht Source at the factory. If the Remote Controller is not matched or and additional
or replacement Remote Controller is required carry out the “Matchin Remote to Li ht
Source” instructions in the followin text. If a Remote Controller is to be removed from
control of a Li ht Source carry out the “Unmatchin Remote to Li ht Source” instructions in
the followin text.
DO NOT TOUCH THE
BUTTONS WHILST
INSERTING
BATTERIES

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OPERATION
Remote Operation
No Description Function
01 Button Power ON
02 Button Power OFF
03 Colour Ring Touch control all colours (White not available)
04 Indicator Indicates Controller active when buttons pressed
05 Button Increase colour cycle speed
06 Button Increase Brightness
07 Button Decrease Brightness
08 Button Decrease Colour cycle speed
09 Button Mode + Step up through Colour cycle programmes
10 Button Mode - Step down through Colour cycle programmes
2. OFF
3. Colour Ring
9. Mode +
10. Mode -
1. ON
4. Indicator Light
5. Speed +
6. Brightness +
7. Brightness -
8. Speed -
REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION
Matching Remote to Light Source – Remove the power plu from the rear of the Li ht
Source, then replace and once the Indicator Li ht (4.) li hts, touch button 5 within 3
seconds, the Li ht Source will “blink” twice slowly indicatin that the Remote Controller is
matched to the Li ht Source.
Once the remote is matched, follow the procedure on pa e 10 to put the li ht source into
remote pro ramme mode. The li ht source should then respond to remote commands.
Unmatching Remote from Light Source - Remove the power plu from the rear of the
Li ht Source, then replace and once the Indicator Li ht (4.) li hts, touch and hold button 5
within 3 seconds and the Li ht Source will “blink” 9 times indicatin that the Remote
Controller is unmatched from the Li ht Source.

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OPERATION
Remote Controller Modes and Functions
No Mode Brightness Speed Co ent
1Static White Ad ustable Not Ad ustable To revert to 1 (Static White) at any
time touch Colour Ring then Mode+
2White and Colours
mixed Ad ustable Not Ad ustable
Colour Ring control – brightness
ad ust Colour only, not White. To
revert to 2 (Colour Ring) at any time
touch colour ring
3All Colours fade
change Ad ustable Ad ustable No White
4RGBW fade
change Ad ustable Ad ustable Red, Green, Blue & White
5RGBW snap
change Ad ustable Ad ustable Red, Green, Blue & White
67 Colours snap
change Ad ustable Ad ustable White and Colours mixed
72 Colours snap
change Ad ustable Ad ustable Red & White
82 Colours snap
change Ad ustable Ad ustable Blue & White
92 Colours snap
change Ad ustable Ad ustable Green & White
10 1 Colour Flash Ad ustable Ad ustable Red
11 1 Colour Flash Ad ustable Ad ustable Blue
12 1 Colour Flash Ad ustable Ad ustable Green
13 1 Colour Flash Ad ustable Ad ustable White
14 All Colours snap &
fade Ad ustable Ad ustable Random
Mode Buttons – This is not a loop, i.e. touchin the Mode+ button will not eventually brin
you back to Mode 1. To revert to Mode 1, either touch Mode – button repeatedly to step back
up throu h the Mode numbers, or touch Colour Ring then Mode+
Colour Ring –The Colour Rin can be used to select individual colours by touchin the rin
and slidin your fin er around the rin ,
Brightness – bri htness can be increased or reduced in any mode usin buttons 6 & 7
Cycle Speed – speed of colour cyclin in Modes 3 to 14 can be adjusted usin buttons 5 & 8

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OPERATION
Remote Range Wal Test
Once the Li ht Source is fully installed carry out a complete ran e walk test and record the ran e in the
table below. This information is essential for maintenance purposes to determine if the
ran e/sensitivity is reducin and also to record dead areas within the Remote Controller’s ran e due to
RF obstructions and/or RF interference.
NOTE: Where a Li ht Source has more than one Remote Control, reduction in operatin ran e may be
experienced when both (or multiple) Remote Controls are used simultaneously.
Description Date Max Range
Controller 1
Controller 2
Controller 3
Dead Areas

PROGRAMMING
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PROGRAMMING

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STANDALONE OPERATION
Prog. Function Effect
P01 Display Colour 1 White
P02 Display Colour 2 Red
P03 Display Colour 3 Green
P04 Display Colour 4 Blue
P05 Display Colour 5 Yellow
P06 Display Colour 6 Cyan
P07 Display Colour 7 Magenta
P08 Snap colour change between
colours 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Display colour for ad ustable time (display
timer) and then snap to next colour
P09 Snap colour change between
colours 2,3,4,5,6,7
Display colour for ad ustable time (display
timer) and then snap to next colour
P10 Snap colour change between
colours 1,2,3,4
Display colour for ad ustable time (display
timer) and then snap to next colour
P11 Fade colour change between
colours 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Display colour for ad ustable time (display
timer) and then fade slowly to next colour
P12 Fade colour change between
colours 2,3,4,5,6,7
Display colour for ad ustable time (display
timer) and then fade slowly to next colour
P13 Fade colour change between
colours 1,2,3,4
Display colour for ad ustable time (display
timer) and then fade slowly to next colour
In standalone operation – the twinkle wheel speed can be set usin the menu/mode controls. The
twinkle wheel has two type options (pro rammed in the factory)
1.Un-se mented random holed wheel rotatin continuously in one direction. When stopped the wheel
will still obscure the fibre optic common end.
2.Se mented random holed wheel rotatin in twinkle mode either side of a clear se ment. When
stopped the wheel se ment will ali n with the fibre optic common end ensurin maximum li ht output

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MAINTENANCE
Date Maintenance Underta en
Please Note that a record of all maintenance MUST be ept in the table
below, indicating what maintenance was underta en and when. This
MUST be dated for warranty purposes.
DMX OPERATION
DMX Channel Operation
The Nova DMX occupies 6 DMX channels as detailed below.
Channel Function Values
1Red 0-5 off / 6-255 min to max
2Green 0-5 off / 6-255 min to max
3Blue 0-5 off / 6-255 min to max
4White 0-5 off / 6-255 min to max
5Twinkle wheel 0-5 off / 6-255 slow to fasr
6LED and fan 0-250 On, 251-255 Off
Note: the fan is controlled by a temperature circuit on the LED driver PCB – switchin the fan ON and
OFF to optimise LED Junction temperature.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Proble Probable Causes Re edy
Li ht Source dead – LED
indicator on desk top PSU
not illuminated
Mains supply off Check supply and reinstate
Loose mains plu Check plu s
PSU faulty Replace PSU
Li ht Source dead – LED
indicator on desk top PSU
illuminated, but LCD
display on Li ht Source
not illuminated
Loose DC plu Check plu
PSU faulty Check PSU output – Replace PSU
Li ht Source Faulty Replace Li ht Source
Li ht Source no li ht
output – LED, but LCD
display on Li ht Source is
illuminated
If pro ramme Mode is set to “REMO”, li ht source may
have been switched off usin RF remote control Switch array on usin RF remote control
LED array/driver faulty Replace Li ht Source
RF remote controller
ran e reduced
Remote batteries failin Replace batteries as per User Guide
Another RF device causin interference Check for another RF device in same area
RF remote control needs resettin Remove and reinsert batteries as per User Guide
RF remote failin Replace remote
Li ht source receiver failin Replace Li ht Source
Li ht source won’t
respond to RF remote
controller
Li ht source not in Remote mode Check mode pro rammin and set to “REMO”
Remote batteries failed Replace batteries as per User Guide
RF remote control needs resettin Remove and reinsert batteries as per User Guide
RF remote failed Replace remote
Li ht source receiver failed Replace Li ht Source
Not respondin to DMX –
no rotatin symbol on
LCD display
Li ht source not in “DMX”mode Check mode pro rammin and set to “DMX”
DMX address incorrectly set Chan e address on li ht source or DMX controller
No DMX si nal from controller Check DMX controller for correct settin
Wirin fault on DMX cables/connections Check cable connections and repair as necessary
DMX driver failure Chan e Li ht Source
Not fully respondin to
DMX – some but not all
colours controllable, no
rotatin symbol on LCD
display
Li ht source address out of ran e – not 5 available
channels on DMX controller
Chan e address on li ht source or DMX controller to make 6
channels available
Not respondin to DMX –
no li ht output, rotatin
symbol on LCD display
Incorrect address set on li ht source or controller Check addresses
No values set in DMX channel Check DMX controller channel values
Channel 6 value hi h (251-255) switchin off the array Reduce channel 6 value to <251
LED array/driver failed Chan e li ht source
Unit in Master mode but
Twinkle wheel not movin
Twinkle Motor switched off Check “TWNK” mode settin
Internal component/motor failure Replace Li ht source
Poor li ht output on fibre
Unit needs cleanin Carefully clean the LED lens with a dry cloth
Clean fibre common end
Fibre port connector not plu ed in correctly Ensure plu ed in correctly and secured with lockin screw

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Description Details
Port connector size 30mm Diameter
Fibre type Glass/Polymer
Mains Supply Voltage 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz.1.8A
Input fro ains 0.4A max
PSU Output 24V 2.5A
LED Power 46W
Power Connection 2.1 X 5.5 X 12mm
Min A bient Te perature -10⁰C
Max A bient Te perature +45⁰C
Operating Environ ent Indoor/Dry
Fan 80mm 12V Crossflow
LED Type/Model RGBW
LED Life 40,000 hours
White Lu ens 1435
Blue Lu ens 315
Green Lu ens 1160
Red Lu ens 700
Control Functionality Manual, RF Remote & DMX
DMX User Addressable 6 channels (0-255)
RF Re ote Frequency 2.4GHz
RF Re ote Range 30m (dependin on environment)
RF Re ote Power 2 X AAA batteries
Motor Type Rotalink 25C13/YSOLPSL3E 12V 60:1
PSU Type Desk top with standard IEC power cord
Material Aluminium
Colour Grey
Size (L) 180mm (W) 180mm (H) 130mm
Weight 1.5k

Universal Fibre Optics
Home Place | Coldstream | TD12 4DT | United Kin dom
Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
www.fibreopticli htin .com