UFO MICROLED 2000 User manual

UFO LIGHTING
FIBRE OPTIC &LED LIGHTING SYSTEMS
REVISION: B2
MICROLED 2000 LIGHT SOURCE
USER GUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS USER GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE LIGHT SOURCE UNIT.

INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for purchasing this UFO light source.
Please read these instructions fully before connecting your unit to the electrical
supply, and keep them for future reference.
The UFO MicroLED range of light sources utilises an RGBW LED array and is suitable
for use with either glass or polymer fibre-optic harness
The MicroLED is powered by a 100-240 VAC remote desktop power supply unit.
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.
This light source is suitable for indoor use only unless it is situated in a weatherproof enclosure.
MODELS COVERED BY THIS USER GUIDE
UFO MICROLED 2000
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.
These light sources are not mains dimmable.
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
ATTACH THE LIGHT SOURCE TO ITS MOUNTING PLATE [IF FIXED INSTALLATION]
DO NOT FIT BATTERIES TO THE REMOTE CONTROL UNTIL YOU HAVE
FULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 4
The LED light source is powered from a multi-function, multi-voltage, desk top Power Supply
Unit. Remove the SW4047B desk top PSU from its box. This PSU is a multi-plug device catering
for UK, European and USA plugs.

INSTALLATION
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There are 4 connections required – the 2 fibre ports and the mains supply. The fibre port
should be connected first. Connect and secure the fibre optic connector into the front of the
unit and secure using the M5 locking screw
Plug the mains plug into the electrical supply socket. Switch on power the led Indicator will
illuminate and the light source will start up automatically. If no light is produced consult the
TROUBLESHOOTING section
NOTE: THESE LIGHT SOURCES ARE NOT MAINS DIMMABLE.
Now, connect up the RJ45 cable between the Master Light Source and the Slave or the
Remote Controller and the Slave, using the RJ45 sockets provided on the back of the light
source – it doesn’t matter which socket is used.
There are three modes of Slave operation – Standalone, Master/Slave and Remote DMX.
STANDALONE OPERATION
To use the Slave in manual standalone operation remove the DMX connector from the RJ45
socket at the rear of the Slave and it will now respond to manual commands from the 2
control buttons as detailed below.
OPERATION
The LED Light source has 2 colour cycles each with 3 dierent speed settings as
detailed below:
CONNECTION
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Cycle Colour 1 Colour 2 Colour 3 Colour 4 Colour 5 Colour 6 Colour 7
1 White Red Orange Jade Green Cyan Blue
2 Pink Red Orange Jade Green Cyan Blue
The Light Source is controlled using the 2 push buttons on the rear of the unit.
The Lower button STOPS and STARTS the colour Cycle
The Upper button is used to select the Cycle speed as follows. Push the Lower button
repeatedly until the colour White is displayed. The light source is now in Cycle 1 speed A as
detailed below. Each push reduces the speed. On the third push the colour Red will be
displayed. The light source is now in Cycle 2 speed A.

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OPERATION
Cycle SPEED A Fastest SPEED B Slower SPEED C Slowest
1 (White Start) Push Once Push Once Push Once
2 (Red Start) Push Once Push Once Push Once
At any time the cycle can be stopped on a colour and started again using the Lower push button.
To use the Slave in DMX operation connect a DMX Cat5 cable between one of the RJ45 sockets
at the rear of the Slave Light Source and the DMX Controller- see RJ45 connection details and
drawing 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+
(HOT)
DMX 
(COLD) Spare Spare Spare Spare Ground Ground
DMX XLR
Equivalent Pin 3 Pin 2 Pin 1 Pin 1
DMX OPERATION

OPERATION
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The Light Source is defaulted to address 001 – the address cannot be changed.
Each Light Source occupies 4 DMX channels see Channel Table below:
Channel Funcon Value Descripon
1 Colour RED 0255 From OFF at 0 to BRIGHT AT 255
2 Colour GREEN 0255 From OFF at 0 to BRIGHT at 255
3 Colour BLUE 0255 From OFF at 0 to BRIGHT AT 255
4 Colour WHITE 0255 From OFF at 0 to BRIGHT at 255

Standard Colour Colour Values
RED GREEN BLUE WHITE
Fire (008) 255   
Orange (018) 255 28  
Golden Amber (059) 255 62  
Apricot (014) 207 80 41
Canary (Y89) 255 151  
Green (G78) 255  
Jade (G96) 255 10 
Turquoise (C47) 200 26 47
Italian Blue (C45) 200 72 24
Brilliant Blue (B06)   255 
Bright Blue (B28) 40 255 
Congo (B93) 145 255 20
Violet (V43)   80 80
Magenta (M56) 255 45 10
Pink (M63) 215 20 150
White    255
OPERATION
MODE FUNCTION PROGRAMME LIST
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Please note that Canary (bright yellow) is diicult
to achieve using the composite colours, and as
such is a poor match.

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE LOG
Date Maintenance Undertaken
Note: A record of all maintenance MUST be kept in the table above, indicating what maintenance
was undertaken and when. This MUST be dated for warranty purposes.

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause(s) Remedy
Unit is dead LED
power
indicator is not
illuminated
Mains supply offCheck supply and reinstate
Loose mains plugs Check plugs
PSU failed Replace PSU
Unit is dead no
light output but LED
power
indicator is sll
illuminated
LED array failure Contact UFO
Switched offvia remote control unit Recycle power to light source or switch on
via remote control
Poor light
output on fibre
Unit needs cleaning
Carefully clean LED Lens
with dry cloth
Clean fibre common end
Fibre port connector not
plugged in correctly
Ensure plugged in correctly
and secured with locking
screw
Staonary on one
colour
Lower buon has been
pressed Press lower buon once
LED driver has failed Contact UFO
Colour cycle cannot
be stopped LED driver has failed Contact UFO
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Descripon Details
Port connector size 2 x 30mm diameter
Fibre type Glass / Polymer
Mains Supply Voltage 100240 VAC, 4763Hz, 0.58A
PSU Output 12V DC, 2A, 24W max.
Power Consumpon 2 5W in colour cycle mode
Min Ambient Temperature 10°C
Max Ambient Temperature +45°C
Led Type RGBW
LED Life 50,000 hours in ambient 25ºC
Power Connecon 2.1 x 5.5 x 12mm
Remote Control Range 30m, depending on environment
Remote Control Power 2 x AAA baeries
Material Aluminum
Finish Anodised Silver
Dimensions (L x W x H) / Weight (L) 190mm x (W) 68mm x (H) 75mm

NOTES
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United Kingdom •United States •Germany •Europe •UAE
Universal Fibre Optics Ltd
Home Place
Coldstream, TD12 4DT
United Kingdom
t. [phone]
www.ufo.lighting
Universal Fiber Optic lighting LLC
6119A Clark Center Avenue
Sarasota, FL34238
United States
t. [phone]
www.fiberopticlighting.com
Made in the United Kingdom
UFO Licht GmBH
Das Runde Haue GBR
Gewerbering Ost 5b
93155 Hemau, Deutschland
t. [phone]
www.ufo-licht.de