UFO Sirius UFOSIRCW User manual

Illuminator User Guide
Sirius I uminator Range
Models covered by this manual:
UFOSIRCW | UFOSIRCW-C | UFOSIRCW-T | UFOSIRCW-Cs | UFOSIRCW-Ts
UFOSIRSW | UFOSIRSW-C | UFOSIRSW-T | UFOSIRSW-Cs | UFOSIRSW-Cs
UFOSIRNW | UFOSIRNW-C | UFOSIRNW-T | UFOSIRNW-Cs | UFOSIRNW-Ts
UFOSIRWW | UFOSIRWW-C | UFOSIRWW-T| UFOSIRWW-Cs | UFOSIRWW-Cs
Please read this manual ully be ore installing, operating or per orming
maintenance on the illuminator unit.
Issue 4 | Revised: 141217
Universal Fiber Optic Lighting LLC
6119A Clark Center Avenue | Sarasota | FL34238
Tel: [phone]
www. iberopticlighting.com

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you or purchasing this UFO illuminator.
Please read these instructions ully be ore connecting your unit to the
electrical supply, and keep them or uture re erence.
The UFO Sirius range o illuminators are suitable or use with either glass or
PMMA iber-optic harnesses.
The Sirius 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. WHEN IT
REACHES END OF LIFE THE WHOLE UNIT MUST BE REPLACED.
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MODEL TYPES
The Sirius LED illuminator incorporates a range o LED arrays ocussed
through a series o static lenses to provide optimum display and illumination
within the ollowing optical range.
Mode Description CRI Co or Temperature Lumen Output
SIRCW Cool White 75 5500K 5700
SIRSW Studio White 88 5300K 4650
SIRNW Neutral White 82 4000K 5300
SIRWW Warm White 83 3000K 4650
SIRGW Gallery White 98 3000K 3450

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CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
Mode Description
UFOSIRCW White light LED - cool white output - manual, DMX or 0-10V dimming
UFOSIRSW White light LED - studio white output - manual, DMX or 0-10V dimming
UFOSIRNW White light LED - neutral white output - manual, DMX or 0-10V dimming
UFOSIRWW White light LED - warm white output - manual, DMX or 0-10V dimming
UFOSIRGW White light LED - gallery white output - manual, DMX or 0-10V dimming
UFOSIRCW-C White light LED with 6 segment decorative colorwheel- cool white output - manual, DMX or
0-10V dimming and wheel control
UFOSIRSW-C White light LED with 6 segment decorative colorwheel- studio white output - manual, DMX
or 0-10V dimming and wheel control
UFOSIRNW-C White light LED with 6 segment decorative colorwheel- studio white output - manual, DMX
or 0-10V dimming and wheel control
UFOSIRWW-C White light LED with 6 segment decorative colorwheel- warm white output - manual, DMX or
0-10V dimming and wheel control
UFOSIRGW-C White light LED with 6 segment decorative colorwheel- gallery white output - manual, DMX
or 0-10V dimming and wheel control
UFOSIRCW-Cs White light LED with 6 segment decorative colorwheel- cool white output - manual, DMX or
0-10V dimming and wheel control with sensor
UFOSIRSW-Cs White light LED with 6 segment decorative colorwheel- studio white output - manual, DMX
or 0-10V dimming and wheel control with sensor
UFOSIRNW-Cs White light LED with 6 segment decorative colorwheel- studio white output - manual, DMX
or 0-10V dimming and wheel control with sensor
UFOSIRWW-Cs White light LED with 6 segment decorative colorwheel- warm white output - manual, DMX or
0-10V dimming and wheel control with sensor
UFOSIRGW-Cs White light LED with 6 segment decorative colorwheel- gallery white output - manual, DMX
or 0-10V dimming and wheel control with sensor
UFOSIRCW-T White light LED with metal decorative twinkle wheel- cool white output - manual, DMX or 0-
10V dimming and wheel control
UFOSIRSW-T White light LED with metal decorative twinkle wheel - studio white output - manual, DMX or
0-10V dimming and wheel control
UFOSIRNW-T White light LED with metal decorative twinkle wheel- neutral white output - manual, DMX or
0-10V dimming and wheel control
UFOSIRWW-T White light LED with metal decorative twinkle wheel- warm white output - manual, DMX or
0-10V dimming and wheel control
UFOSIRGW-T White light LED with metal decorative twinkle wheel- gallery white output - manual, DMX or
0-10V dimming and wheel control
UFOSIRCW-Ts White light LED with metal decorative twinkle wheel- cool white output - manual, DMX or 0-
10V dimming and wheel control with sensor
UFOSIRSW-Ts White light LED with metal decorative twinkle wheel - studio white output - manual, DMX or
0-10V dimming and wheel control with sensor
UFOSIRNW-Ts White light LED with metal decorative twinkle wheel- neutral white output - manual, DMX or
0-10V dimming and wheel control with sensor
UFOSIRWW-Ts White light LED with metal decorative twinkle wheel- warm white output - manual, DMX or
0-10V dimming and wheel control with sensor
UFOSIRGW-Ts White light LED with metal decorative twinkle wheel- gallery white output - manual, DMX or
0-10V dimming and wheel control with sensor

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POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
The LED Light source is powered rom a multi unction, multi-voltage, desk
top Power Supply Unit. Remove the 24V 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.
The SIRIUS LED illuminator must be powered by the supplied 24V 3.75A Desk
Top LPS/Class 2 power supply.

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GENERAL
The SIRIUS is a 90W White Light LED Light source with optional decorative
wheel capability. The SIRIUS LED Light source driver PCB has all the control
unctionality itted as standard. The ollowing control unctionality is
available (see ollowing image) and con igurations are available.
1. Manual dimming
2. No sensor, manual decorative wheel control (wheel speeds 0.5rpm,
1.2rpm, 2.4rpm, 4rpm, 7.5rpm and stop), stop on random color
3. Sensor, manual decorative wheel control (wheel speeds 1.6rpm, 2.6rpm,
3.75rpm, 5.5rpm and stop), stop on 1 color
4. DMX dimming
5. No sensor - DMX decorative wheel control, adjustable speed rom stop up
to 7.5rpm + LED and an on/off
6. Sensor - DMX decorative wheel control, snap colors and adjustable speed
rom stop up to 7.5rpmv + LED and an on/off
7. No sensor - 0-10v decorative wheel control, adjustable speed rom stop up
to 7.5rpm - channel 1 (receiving)
8. Sensor - 0-10v decorative wheel control, snap colors and adjustable speed
rom stop up to 7.5rpm - channel 1 (receiving)
9. 0-10V dimming – channel 2 (receiving) - two versions, standard and
emergency light

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DMX ADDRESS AND
MANUAL DIP SWITCH
MANUAL DIMMING
MANUAL MOTOR
CONTROL
24V DC INPUT
0-10V
DIMMING
0-10V MOTOR
CONTROL DMX
DIP Switch 10 ON (down) or
manual or 0-10V
DIP Switch 10 OFF (up) or
DMX operation

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CONNECTION – MANUAL OPERATION
There are 2 connections required – the iber port and the mains supply cable.
The iber port should be connected irst. Connect and secure the iber optic
connector into the green 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 illuminator is ready or use. I no light is produced consult
the TROUBLESHOOTING section.
NOTE: THESE LIGHT SOURCES ARE NOT MAINS DIMMABLE
All Sirius models in the range can be manually controlled as detailed in the
ollowing sections.
NORMAL MANUAL OPERATION – STANDARD WHITE LIGHT DIMMING
For normal manual operation DIP switch 10 must be ON
During normal manual white light operation the Illuminator can be dimmed
rom 0 to 100% using the Manual Dimming Control on the side panel.
NORMAL OPERATION – EMERGENCY LIGHT WHITE LIGHT DIMMING
For normal manual operation DIP switch 10 must be ON
During normal manual white light operation the Emergency Light con igured
Illuminator can be dimmed rom maximum light at 0%, to no light at 10%
then again up to maximum light at 100% using the Manual Dimming Control
on the side panel.
NORMAL MANUAL OPERATION – DECORATIVE COLOR/TWINKLE WHEEL
CONTROL NO SENSOR
For normal manual operation DIP switch 10 must be ON
During normal manual decorative operation the Illuminator can be dimmed
rom 0 to 100% using the Manual Dimming Control and the motor can be
controlled rom stop to 5 speeds (see table below) using the push button
Manual Motor Control on the side panel. NOTE: When manually selecting
stop (switch position 6) the decorative wheel will stop instantly on a random
color (color wheel) or a random section o the twinkle wheel

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MANUAL OPERATION
NORMAL MANUAL OPERATION – DECORATIVE COLOR WHEEL CONTROL
WITH SENSOR
For normal manual operation DIP switch 10 must be ON
During normal manual decorative operation the Illuminator can be dimmed
rom 0 to 100% using the Manual Dimming Control and the motor can be
controlled rom stop to 4 speeds (see table below) using the push button
Manual Motor Control on the side panel. NOTE: When manually selecting
stop (switch position 5) the decorative wheel will automatically return to
color 1 (normally white)
NORMAL MANUAL OPERATION – DECORATIVE TWINKLE WHEEL CONTROL
WITH SENSOR
For normal manual operation DIP switch 10 must be ON
During normal manual decorative operation the Illuminator can be dimmed
rom 0 to 100% using the Manual Dimming Control and the motor can be
controlled with stop + 5 speeds ranging rom very slow to ast using the push
button Manual Motor Control on the side panel. NOTE: or this con iguration
o a twinkle wheel with sensor, the wheel is supplied with a cut out segment.
The wheel in motion will give an uninterrupted twinkle by rotating
backwards and orwards either side o the segment. When stop is selected
the wheel will come to rest at the segment giving unobstructed white light
output.
Switch Position 1 2 3 4 5 6
Speed (RPM) 0.5 1.2 2.4 4 7.5 Stop
Switch Position 12345
Speed (RPM) 1.6 2.6 3.75 5.5 Stop

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CONNECTION – 0-10V OPERATION
There are 3 connections required – the iber port, the mains supply cable and
the 0-10V cable. The iber port should be connected irst. Connect and secure
the iber optic connector into the aluminium 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 illuminator is ready or use. In no light is produced consult
the TROUBLESHOOTING section.
Connect the 0-10V RJ45 as detailed below using CAT5 cable.
NOTE: or Emergency Light unctionality, the mains supply or the illuminator
must be maintained so that ailure o the mains supply to the 0-10V controller
will result in the illuminator lighting at maximum output.
0-10V RJ45 Connections:
-VE RJ45 Brown/White (Pin 7)
+VE RJ45 Blue/White (Pin 5)

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0-10V OPERATION - STANDARD WHITE LIGHT DIMMING
For 0-10v dimming operation DIP switch 10 must be ON, the Manual Dimming
Control on the side panel must be turned to minimum ( ully counter
clockwise), and the RJ45 plug must be plugged into the right hand RJ45
socket on the side panel.
The illuminator can be dimmed rom 0 (0 Volts DC) to 100% (10V DC) with a
receiving 0-10V signal.
0-10V OPERATION - EMERGENCY WHITE LIGHT DIMMING
For 0-10v dimming operation DIP switch 10 must be ON, the Manual Dimming
Control on the side panel must be turned to minimum ( ully counter
clockwise), and the RJ45 plug must be plugged into the right hand RJ45
socket on the side panel.
The Illuminator can be dimmed with a receiving 0-10V signal as detailed in
the table below.
Function Va ue DC Description
Maximum Light 0V Maximum light output - de ault control Emergency Mains Failue
Minimum Light 1V Minimum light output - normal dimming control
Maximum Light 10V Maximum light output - normal dimming control
NOTE: in this con iguration when the mains supply to the 0-10V controller
ails, the illuminator will illuminate ully as an emergency light.
0-10V OPERATION – DECORATIVE COLOR/TWINKLE WHEEL CONTROL NO
SENSOR
For 0-10v wheel control DIP switch 10 must be ON, and the RJ45 plug must be
plugged into the le hand RJ45 socket on the side panel.
The Illuminator decorative wheel can be controlled with a receiving 0-10V
signal rom stop at 0V to 7.5rpm at 10V
NOTE: or this con iguration o a twinkle wheel without sensor, the wheel is
solid without a cut out segment.

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Function Va ue Description
Color Wheel 0V White (Color 1)
Color Wheel 0.7V Yellow (Color 2)
Color Wheel 1.0V Green (Color 3)
Color Wheel 1.4V Orange (Color 4)
Color Wheel 1.8V Magenta (Color 5)
Color Wheel 2.3V Blue (Color 6)
Color Wheel 3V Magenta (Color 5)
Color Wheel 3.4V Orange (Color 4)
Color Wheel 3.7V Green (Color 3)
Color Wheel 4.1V Yellow (Color 2)
Color Wheel 4.6V White (Color 1)
Color Wheel 5.0V to 7.3V Slow to ast clockwise
Color Wheel 7.4V to 10V Fast counter clockwise
0-10V OPERATION – DECORATIVE COLOR/TWINKLE WHEEL CONTROL
SENSOR
For 0-10v wheel control DIP switch 10 must be ON, and the RJ45 plug must be
plugged into the le hand RJ45 socket on the side panel.
The Illuminator decorative wheel can be controlled with a receiving 0-10V
signal as detailed in the ollowing table.
NOTE: or available wheel types see DECORATIVE WHEEL section

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0-10V OPERATION – DECORATIVE TWINKLE WHEEL CONTROL SENSOR
For 0-10v wheel control DIP switch 10 must be ON, and the RJ45 plug must be
plugged into the le hand RJ45 socket on the side panel.
NOTE: or this con iguration o a twinkle wheel with sensor, the wheel is
supplied with a cut out segment
The Illuminator decorative twinkle wheel can be controlled with a receiving
0-10V signal to give stop (0V DC) to varying speeds (0.5 to 10V DC) ranging
rom very slow to ast. NOTE: or this con iguration o a twinkle wheel with
sensor, the wheel is supplied with a cut out segment. The wheel in motion
will give an uninterrupted twinkle by rotating backwards and orwards either
side o the segment. When 0V is selected the wheel will come to rest at the
segment giving unobstructed white light output.

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CONNECTION – DMX OPERATION
There are 3 connections required – the iber port, the mains supply cable and
the DMX cables. The iber port should be connected irst. Connect and secure
the iber optic connector into the aluminium 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 illuminator is ready or use. In no light is produced consult
the TROUBLESHOOTING section.
Connect to the 3 pin XLR sockets on the side panel as detailed below using an
approved DMX cable.
NOTE:
Only approved DMX cables should be used.
Always “daisy chain” a DMX universe. Never use a T joint in a DMX universe
unless using an approved inter ace.
It is always recommended that the last illuminator output in the DMX universe
or cable run, be terminated with a 120 ohm resistor across data+ and data-.

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DMX CHANNELS
Each Sirius occupies 3 DMX channels as detailed in the ollowing tables. When
selecting DMX addresses 3 channels must be available, or example i the irst
Sirius is addressed to 009, the next must be 012, the next must be 015 and so
on.
SETTING THE DMX ADDRESS
The DMX address o each illuminator is set manually using the DIP switch
accessible on the side panel as shown below. Each switch number 1-9
indicates a binary number which added together make up the DMX address.
Alernatively use the on line calculator rom link below:
http://www.sabretechnology.co.uk/calc.asp
Switch Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Function
DMX ADDRESS
DMX ADDRESS
DMX ADDRESS DMX ADDRESS DMX ADDRESS DMX ADDRESS DMX ADDRESS DMX ADDRESS
DMX ADDRESS
Function select
ON - manual or 0-10V
OFF - DMX
Address Va ue 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256
Addresses are additive - for examp e, switches 2,5,7 on = address 082
DMX OPERATION - WHITE LIGHT DIMMING
For DMX dimming operation DIP switch 10 must be OFF and the XLR plug(s)
must be plugged into the XLR sockets on the side panel.
The illuminator can be dimmed on DMX channel 1 as shown in the DMX table
overlea .

DMX OPERATION - DECORATIVE COLOR/TWINKLE WHEEL CONTROL NO
SENSOR
NOTE: or this con iguration o a twinkle wheel without sensor, the wheel is
solid without a cut out segment.
For DMX wheel control DIP switch 10 must be OFF and the XLR plug(s) must
be plugged into the XLR sockets on the side panel.
The Illuminator decorative wheel can be controlled on DMX channel 2 as
shown in the ollowing DMX table.
DMX OPERATION - LED / FAN CONTROL
For DMX LED and an control, switch 10 must be OFF and the XLR plug(s) must
be plugged into the XLR sockets on the side panel.
The Illuminator LED and Fan can be controlled on DMX channel 3 as shown in
the ollowing DMX table.
Channe Function Va ue Description
1 Dimming 0-255 From off at 0 to brightest at 255
2Color /
twinkle wheel 0 Wheel at stop
2Color /
twinkle wheel 1-255 Varying rotating speeds rom very slow to 7.5rpm at maximum
3 LED & an 0-250 LED & an on
3 LED & an 251-255 LED & an off
SIRIUS DMX CHANNELS - TABLE 1
Each Sirius occupies 3 DMX channels as detailed below.
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DMX OPERATION – DECORATIVE COLOR WHEEL CONTROL SENSOR
For DMX wheel control DIP switch 10 must be OFF and the XLR plug(s) must
be plugged into the XLR sockets on the side panel.
The Illuminator decorative wheel can be controlled on DMX channel 2 as
shown in the ollowing DMX table.
DMX OPERATION – LED / FAN CONTROL
For DMX LED and an control, switch 10 must be OFF and the XLR plug(s) must
be plugged into the XLR sockets on the side panel.
The Illuminator LED and Fan can be controlled on DMX channel 3 as shown in
the ollowing DMX table.
SIRIUS DMX CHANNELS - TABLE 2
Each Sirius occupies 3 DMX channels as detailed below.
Channe Function Va ue Description
1 Dimming 0-255 From off at 0 to brightest at 255
2 Color wheel 0-10 White - snap to color (color 1)
2 Color wheel 11 Yellow - snap to color (color 2)
2 Color wheel 21 Green - snap to color (color 3)
2 Color wheel 31 Orange - snap to color (color 4)
2 Color wheel 41 Magenta - snap to color (color 5)
2 Color wheel 51-70 Blue - snap to color (color 6)
2 Color wheel 71 Magenta - snap to color (color 5)
2 Color wheel 81 Orange - snap to color (color 4)
2 Color wheel 91 Green- snap to color (color 3)
2 Color wheel 101 Yellow - snap to color (color 2)
2 Color wheel 111 White - snap to color (color 1)
2 Color wheel 128-188 Slow to ast rotation clockwise
2 Color wheel 189-255 Fast to slow rotation counter clockwise
3 Color wheel 0-250 LED and an on
3 Color wheel 251-255 LED and an off

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DECORATIVE WHEELS
The ollowing decorative wheels are available.
Co or Whee
The standard decorative color wheel has 6 glass segments as ollows:-
White (Clear), Yellow, Green, Orange, Magenta, Blue
Alternatively, a 6 segment or 4 segment vari-color wheel can e fitted providing
the following color segment options:-
FIRE
O08
Oran e
O18
Golden Amber
O59
Apricot
O14
Canary
Y89
Green
G78
Jade
G96
Turquoise
C47
Italian Blue
C45
Brilliant Blue
B06
Bri ht Blue
B28
Con o
B93
Violet
V43
Ma enta
M56
Pink
M63
Clear - Outputs white
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DMX OPERATION – DECORATIVE TWINKLE WHEEL CONTROL SENSOR
For DMX wheel control DIP switch 10 must be OFF and the XLR plug(s) must
be plugged into the XLR sockets on the side panel.
The Illuminator decorative wheel can be controlled on DMX channel 2 as
shown in the ollowing DMX table.
NOTE: or this con iguration o a twinkle wheel with sensor, the wheel is
supplied with a cut out segment. The wheel in motion will give an
uninterrupted twinkle by rotating backwards and orwards either side o the
segment. When 0V is selected the wheel will come to rest at the segment
giving unobstructed white light output.
DMX OPERATION – LED / FAN CONTROL
For DMX LED and an control, switch 10 must be OFF and the XLR plug(s) must
be plugged into the XLR sockets on the side panel.
The Illuminator LED and Fan can be controlled on DMX channel 3 as shown in
the ollowing DMX table.
Channe Function Va ue Description
1 Dimming 0-255 From off at 0 to brightest at 255
2 Twinkle wheel 0 Wheel at stop at cut out segment giving
ull white light
2 Twinkle wheel 1-255 Varying baxkwards and orward rotation
rom very slow to 7.5rpm at maximum
3 LED & an 0-250 LED & an on
3 LED & an 251-255 LED & an off
SIRIUS DMX CHANNELS - TABLE 3
Each Sirius occupies 3 DMX channels as detailed below.

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MAINTENANCE
Date Maintenance Undertaken
Please Note that a record o all maintenance MUST be kept in the table
below, indicating what maintenance was undertaken and when. This MUST
be dated or warranty purposes.