UFO Vega Specification sheet

PRODUCT USER GUIDE
Vega Decorative Illuminator
PLEASE READ THIS USER GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING
OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE ILLUMINATOR UNIT
E357731
Rev: C1

Thank you for purchasing this UFO illuminator.
To ensure that the illuminator 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.
This illuminator is suitable for indoor use only unless it is situated in a weatherproof enclosure.
MODELS COVERED BY THIS USER GUIDE
UFO Vega CM / UFO Vega TM
UFO Vega MCM / UFO Vega MTM
UFO Vega CDMX / UFO Vega TDMX
UFO Vega C 0-10V / UFO Vega T 0-10V
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 illuminators are not mains dimmable.
The LED array in this illuminator is not replaceable. When it reaches end of life the whole unit
must be replaced.
Type Y Attachment: If the external flexible cable or cord of this luminaire or associated
PSU/driver is damaged, it shall be exclusively replaced by the manufacturer or his service agent
or a similar qualified person to avoid a hazard.
Location: Do not locate this illuminator closer than 200mm from any flammable surface.
Clearance / Ventilation: It is imperative that a gap of 200mm is le around the unit. This is to
allow air to circulate and prevent overheating. The location must have free ventilation and must
not have an ambient temperature higher than that specified for the luminaire.
Mounting: This is a fixed luminaire. See mounting plate instruction on Page 3 for
fixing to surface.
Warning: Never look directly into the luminaire LED illuminator.
Warning: The luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into the
luminaire at a distance closer than 0.33m is not expected.
INTRODUCTION
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ATTACH THE ILLUMINATOR TO ITS MOUNTING PLATE
Fit the metal mounting plate to the base of the illuminator before making electrical
connections.
Remove the mounting plate and the four M3 10mm screws from the box. Invert the illuminator
and remove the four screws securing the rubber feet.
Leaving the rubber feet in place, align the plate against the feet and secure the plate to the illu-
minator with the four M3 10mm screws using an M3 pozidrive screwdriver.
Do not overtighten. The illuminator can now be fixed securely to the mounting surface.
The illuminator is powered from a 24V DC PSU/Constant Voltage SELV LED driver.
The driver caters for UK/European/other mains supplies using the relevant power cord
supplied.
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
There are 2 connections required – the fiber port and the mains supply cable. The fiber port
should be connected first. Connect and secure the fiber optic connector into the collar and
secure using the M5 locking screw.
Connect the PSU to the DC input jack socket on the illuminator, and connect the IEC plug to the
PSU. Plug the mains plug into the electrical supply socket. Switch on power – the red LED
Indicator will illuminate and the illuminator is ready for use. If no light is produced consult the
TROUBLESHOOTING section of this user guide.
CONNECTION - VEGA CM, MCM, TM AND MTM MODELS ONLY
VEGA DMX / 0-10V VEGA MCM /MTM VEGA CM /TM
INSTALLATION
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There are 3 connections required – the fiber port, the mains supply cable and the DMX control
cable. The fiber port should be connected first. Connect and secure the fiber optic connector
into the collar and secure using the M5 locking screw.
Connect the PSU to the DC input jack socket on the illuminator, and connect the IEC plug to the
PSU. Plug the mains plug into the electrical supply socket. Switch on power – the red LED
Indicator will illuminate and the illuminator is ready for use. If no light is produced consult the
TROUBLESHOOTING section of this user guide.
Connect the DMX control cable(s) to the Mini-XLR socket(s) on the rear of the illuminator. The
recommended plugs for these sockets are Multicomp SVP556-TA (female) or Multicomp SVP555-
TA (male). The pin out details for the plugs are shown below.
Either socket may be used as DMX in or DMX out.
CONNECTION - VEGA CDMX AND TDMX MODELS ONLY
Note: UFO can supply converters for these illuminators to allow them to be interfaced to
standard 3 pin XLR connectors or RJ45 connectors.
INSTALLATION
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The 0-10V control type needed in the Vega illuminator is current source, not current sink. The
unit relies on the control unit to supply the 0-10V control voltage.
There are three connections required - the fiber port, the mains supply cable and the 0-10V
control cable. The fiber port should be connected first. Connect and secure the fiber optic
connector into the collar and secure using the M5 locking screw.
Connect the PSU to the DC input jack socket on the illuminator, and connect the IEC plug to the
PSU. Plug the mains plug into the electrical supply socket. Switch on power – the red LED
Indicator will illuminate and the illuminator is ready for use. If no light is produced consult the
TROUBLESHOOTING section of this user guide.
THE LIGHT SOURCE WILL NOT ILLUMINATE UNLESS DIP SWITCH 10 IS ON AND A 0-10V
SIGNAL IS PRESENT
Connect the 0-10V control cable(s) to the Mini-XLR socket(s) on the rear of the illuminator. The
recommended plugs for these sockets are Multicomp SVP556-TA (female) or Multicomp SVP555-
TA (male). The pin out details for these plugs are shown below.
Either socket may be used as 0-10V IN or 0-10V OUT
CONNECTION - VEGA C0-10VAND T0-10VMODELS ONLY
Note: UFO can supply converters for these illuminators to allow them to be interfaced to
standard 3 pin XLR connectors or RJ45 connectors.
INSTALLATION
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OPERATING THE ILLUMINATOR - VEGA CM, MCM, TM AND MTM MODELS ONLY
The Vega CM (color wheel) & Vega TM (twinkle wheel) have manual speed control on the
decorative motor. On these versions the light output is set to maximum and cannot be dimmed.
The Vega MCM & Vega MTM have manual speed control on the decorative motor and also
manual dimming control of the LED. The light output can be adjusted manually using the control
on the rear of the unit from no light output to maximum light output.
Under normal operation the decorative wheel motor speed can be adjusted manually using the
control on the rear of the unit. Motor speed can be adjusted from STOP to approximately 4 RPM.
OPERATING THE ILLUMINATOR - VEGA CDMX AND TDMX MODELS ONLY
To set the DMX address, switch o power to the illuminator and remove the top cover to access
the dip switch on the PCB as shown below. Set the address as detailed below and replace the
top cover. Connect up the illuminators with the PSU & remote DMX controller using the Mini XLR
sockets provided on the back of the illuminator - it doesn’t matter which socket is used.
SETTING THE DMX ADDRESS
DMX B
Start
Ch #
Dip
Switches
On
DMX B
Start
Ch #
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
Switch 10 must be switched
o for DMX operation. Set the
DMX address using switches
1 - 9.
OPERATION
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VEGA CDMX COLOR WHEEL
Channel Funcon Value Descripon
1 Dimming 0255 From offat 0 to brightest at 255
2Color wheel
variable 059 0 Color 1 (white)
2Color wheel
variable 059 10 Color 2 (yellow)
2Color wheel
variable 059 20 Color 3 (green)
2Color wheel
variable 059 30 Color 4 (orange)
2Color wheel
variable 059 40 Color 5 (magenta)
2Color wheel
variable 059 50 Color 6 (blue)
2Color wheel
variable 059 59 Color 1 (white)
2Color wheel
snap 60129 60 Color 6 (blue)
2Color wheel
snap 60129 75 Color 5 (magenta)
2Color wheel
snap 60129 85 Color 4 (orange)
2Color wheel
snap 60129 95 Color 3 (green)
2Color wheel
snap 60129 105 Color 2 (yellow)
2Color wheel
snap 60129 115 Color 1 (white)
2Color wheel
speed clockwise 130189 Slow to fast rotaon clockwise (approx 0.3 rpm slowest to 7.5 rpm fastest)
2Color wheel
speed ctr clkwse 190255 Fast to slow rotaon counter clockwise (approx 0.3 rpm slowest to 7.5 rpm fastest)
OPERATION
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NOTES ON POWERING UP THE VEGA CDMX ILLUMINATOR
1. If internal DIP switch 10 is OFF, the wheel will find its reference point and stop on color 1
(white).
2. If internal DIP switch 10 is ON, the wheel will find its reference point then rotate continuously
counter clockwise at 7.5 rpm. If internal DIP switch 10 is then switched OFF without powering
down the wheel will continue rotating until power is recycled. The wheel will then revert to the
status detailed in 1. above.
VEGA TDMX TWINKLE WHEEL
Channel Funcon Value Descripon
1 Dimming 0255 From offat 0 to brightest at 255
2 Motor control 0255 From stop at 0 to fastest at 255 (34 rpm)
To revert a DMX only illuminator to normal manual operation of the wheel and the light output,
remove top cover to access the dip switch on the PCB. Set switches 1 to 9 o and switch 10 on, as
detailed below. You must also ensure that the wire links are fitted as detailed below.
REVERTING ADMX ILLUMINATOR TO MANUAL OPERATION MODE
Dip switch 10 must be on
for manual operation
For manual operation to work there
must be wire links fitted to the screw
terminals on the PCB between 10V &
DM and 10V and SPD as detailed,
le.
Switch 10 must be switched
o for DMX operation. Set the
DMX address using switches
1 - 9.
OPERATION
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OPERATING THE ILLUMINATOR - VEGA 0-10VMODELS ONLY
0-10V Control is available to either control a color wheel (Vega C 0-10V) or control a twinkle wheel
(Vega T 0-10V).
The values table for 0-10V control is shown below:
Funcon Value Descripon
Color wheel 0V Color 1 (white)
Color wheel 0.4V Color 2 (yellow)
Color wheel 0.8V Color 3 (green)
Color wheel 1.2V Color 4 (orange)
Color wheel 1.6V Color 5 (magenta)
Color wheel 2V Color 6 (blue)
Color wheel 2.3V Color 1 (white)
Color wheel 2.6V Color 6 (blue)
Color wheel 3V Color 5 (magenta)
Color wheel 3.6V Color 4 (orange)
Color wheel 4V Color 3 (green)
Color wheel 4.4V Color 2 (yellow)
Color wheel 4.6V Color 1 (white)
Color wheel 5.4V to 9.2V Slow to fast clockwise*
Color wheel 9.3V to 10V Fast counter clockwise*
Note: For twinkle wheel control use the values marked *
OPERATION
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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.
MAINTENANCE
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PROCEDURES FOR ALL MODEL TYPES
Problem Possible Cause(s) Remedy
Unit is dead –
no light output
and LED power
indicator on
PSU is not
illuminated
Mains supply offCheck supply & reinstate
Loose mains plugs Check plugs
Plug fuse blown (UK) Check fuse. If blown, replace
PSU failed Replace PSU
Unit is dead –
no light output
and LED power
indicator on
PSU is illumi
nated, but LED
indicator on Illu
minator not
illuminated
PSU failed Replace PSU
Note: Please complete relevant troubleshooting procedures before returning the unit to us for
further investigation.
Problem Possible Cause(s) Remedy
Unit is dead –
no light output
but LED power
indicator is
illuminated
Dimming control at minimum
adjust
Adjust brightness on dimmer
control at rear
Dip switch no. 10 not switched
on
Remove cover and switch dip
switch no. 10 to on
LED array or drive failure Replace illuminator
ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES FOR MANUAL DIMMING MODELS
Poor light
output on fiber
Illuminator dimmed either
manually or by DMX or 010V
control
Check and increase dimmer
sengs as appropriate
LED driver failure Replace illuminator
TROUBLESHOOTING
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ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES FOR DECORATIVE MANUAL MOTOR MODELS
Note: please complete relevant troubleshooting procedures before returning the unit to us for
further investigation.
Problem Possible Cause(s) Remedy
Decorave
wheel not
turning
Motor control at minimum Adjust motor control at rear
Dip switch no. 10 not switched
on
Remove cover and switch dip
switch no. 10 to on
Driver circuit or motor failure Replace illuminator
Problem Possible Cause(s) Remedy
Not responding
to DMX control
Dip switch no. 10 is switched on Remove cover and set dip switch no. 10
to off
DMX address not correctly set Remove cover and set correct address
No DMX signal from controller Check DMX controller for correct seng
Wiring fault on DMX cables Check cables and repair as required
Driver circuit failure Replace Light Source
ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES FOR DECORATIVE DMX MODELS
Problem Possible Cause(s) Remedy
No 010V signal
present
Dip switch no. 10 is switched
off
Remove cover and switch dip
switch no. 10 to on
No 010v signal at illuminator
due to cable or controller fault
Check input to illuminator using
a DMM set to correct range 
recfy cable / controller fault
ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES FOR DECORATIVE 0-10VMODELS
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Descripon Details
Port connector size 30mm diameter
Fiber type Glass / PMMA
Mains Supply Voltage 100240V AC, 4763Hz
PSU Output 24V DC, 0.75A, 60W max.
LED Power Max. 20W
Min Ambient Temperature 10°C
Max Ambient Temperature +45°C
Fan 80mm crossflow, 12V
Led Type White light
DMX [specific models only] User addressable
010V [specific models only] 010V receiving
LED Life 50,000 hours typical
CRI 3000°K 82 (typical) / 4000°K 82 (typical)
Color Temperature 3000°K or 4000°K
Material Aluminium
Finish Grey
Dimensions (L x W x H) / Weight 160mm x 157mm x 120mm / 1.35kg
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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NOTES
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NOTES
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