UFO GEM SLP-3000M User manual

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Light Source User Guide
Issue 4 | Revised: 04122017
Mod ls cov r d by this manual:
UFO GEM SLP-3000M
UFO GEM SLP-4000M
UFO GEM SLP-3000DMX
UFO GEM SLP-4000DMX
UFO GEM SLP-300010V
UFO GEM SLP-400010V
Pl as r ad this manual fully b for installing, op rating or p rforming
maint nanc on th light sourc unit.
Universal Fibre Optics
Home Place, Coldstream, TD12 4DT, United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
www. ibreopticlighting.com

INTRODUCTION
Thank you or purchasing this UFO light source.
Please read these instructions ully be ore connecting your unit to the electrical
supply, and keep them or uture re erence.
The UFO Gemini range o light sources are suitable or use with either glass or PMMA
ibre-optic harnesses.
The Gemini is powered by a 100-240 VAC remote desktop power supply unit. The
Gemini is available in two color temperatures, 3000°K and 4000°K as denoted on the
rear o the light source.
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 INSTRUCTIONS
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
The LED light source is powered rom a multi unction, multi-voltage, desk top Power
Supply Unit. Remove the 12V Desk Top PSU rom its box. This PSU is an IEC input
device catering or UK, European and USA mains supplies using the relevant power
cord.
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UFO GEM SLP-M
UFO GEM SLP-DMX
UFO GEM SLP-10V

CONNECTION – GEMINI M
There are 2 connections required – the ibre port and the mains supply cable. The
ibre port should be connected irst. Connect and secure the ibre optic connector
into the collar and secure using the M5 locking screw.
Connect the IEC power cord into the Desk Top 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 or use. I no light is produced consult the TROUBLESHOOTING
section.
NOTE: THESE LIGHT SOURCES ARE NOT MAINS DIMMABLE
NORMAL OPERATION – GEMINI M
Under normal operation the GEMINI M light source can be dimmed manually using
the dimmer control on the rear o the unit.
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CONNECTION – GEMINI DMX
There are 3 connections required – the ibre port, the mains supply cable and the
DMX control cable. The ibre port should be connected irst. Connect and secure the
ibre optic connector into the collar and secure using the M5 locking screw.
Connect the IEC power cord into the Desk Top 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 or use. I no light is produced consult the TROUBLESHOOTING
section.
NOTE: THESE LIGHT SOURCES ARE NOT MAINS DIMMABLE
Connect up the DMX control cables to the Mini-XLR sockets on the rear o the
Illuminator. The recommended plug or these sockets is Multicomp SVP556-TA. The
pin out details or the plugs are shown below. Either socket may be used as DMX in
or DMX out.
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NOTE: CONVERTORS ARE AVAILABLE FROM UFO
Mini XLR to RJ45
Mini XLR to normal 3 pin XLR

DMX OPERATION
The DMX light sources can be dimmed remotely, can be switched on/off and can be
addressed manually. See table below.
Channel Function Value Descri tion
1 Dimming 0-255 From off at 0 to bright at 255
2 LED and Fan 0-250 LED and Fan ON
2 LED and Fan 251-255 LED and Fan OFF
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Unless the address is speci ied on the Purchase Order, all light sources will be
de aulted to Address 001. Connect the DMX controller to either o the Mini XLR
sockets, and the light sources can now be dimmed. Additional Slave (same address)
DMX Illuminators can be linked together.
To revert a DMX light source to non DMX control or manual operation:
1. Disconnect the light source rom the mains supply.
2. Tilt the light source on its side and remove the screw rom the base as shown
below.
3. Slide the access cover down to remove and set the cover and screw aside.
4. Switch DIP switch 10 (top) to ON as shown below.
5. Replace access cover and securing screw.

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SETTING THE DMX ADDRESS
1. Disconnect the light source rom the mains supply.
2. Tilt the light source on its side and remove the screw rom the base as shown
below.
3. Slide the access cover down to remove and set the cover and screw aside.
4. Ensure DIP switch 10 (top) is set to OFF as shown below.
5. Set the address required as detailed in the address table, overlea .
6. Replace access cover and securing screw,
Note: or DMX control operation to work, Dip switch 10 must be in the off position.

SETTING THE DMX ADDRESS
DMX B
START
Channel #
DIP
Switches
On
DMX B
START
Channel #
DIP
Switches
On
1 1 11 1,2,4
2 2 12 3,4
3 1,2 13 1,3,4
4 3 14 2,3,4
5 1,3 15 1,2,3,4
6 2,3 16 5
7 1,2,3 :
8 4 :
9 1,4 :
10 2,4 511 1,2,3,4,5,6,
7,8,9
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NOTE:
With DIP switch 10 OFF, the
illuminator will not
illuminate unless a DMX
signal is present.

CONNECTION GEMINI 0-10V
This is external current source dimming - the light source dimming input requires an
external 0-10V source.
There are three connections required - the ibre port, the mains supply cable and the
0-10V control cable. The ibre port should be connected irst. Connect and secure
the ibre optic connector into the collar and secure using the M5 locking screw.
Connect the IEC power cord into the Desk Top 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 or use. I no light is produced consult the TROUBLESHOOTING
section.
NOTE: THESE LIGHT SOURCES ARE NOT MAINS DIMMABLE
Connect up the 0-10V control cable to the mini XLR sockets on the rear o the light
source. The recommended plug or these sockets is the Multicomp SVP556-TA. The
pin out details or these plugs are shown below. Either socket may be used as 0-10V
IN or 0-10V OUT
NOTE: CONVERTORS ARE AVAILABLE FROM UFO
Mini XLR to RJ45
Mini XLR to normal 3 pin XLR
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0-10V SETTINGS
The ollowing table represents light output percentage against approximate control
value input.
NOTE:
THE LIGHT SOURCE WILL NOT ILLUMINATE UNLESS A 0-10V CONTROL VOLTAGE
IS PRESENT.
Light Output Percentage Voltage
100% 7 - 10V
90% 6.2V
80% 5.8V
70% 5.4V
60% 5V
50% 4.5V
40% 3.9V
30% 3.2V
20% 2.3V
10% 1.4V
5% 1.1V
2.5% 0.8V
1.25% 0.4V
0% 0.2V
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