Illuminator User Guide Compact DMX Illuminator Models covered by this manual: UFO 150 CDMXG-A Glass, DMX - 120V UFO 150 CDMXP-A Plastic, DMX - 120V Universal Fiber Optics LLC, Issue 2 | Revised: 24072013 6119A Clark Center Avenue | Sarasota | Florida 34238 Tel : 1 (800) UFO 5554 | Tel : (941) 343 8115 www.fiberopticlighting.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this UFO illuminator. Please read these instructions fully before connecting your unit to the electrical supply, and keep them for future reference. The UFO Compact DMX are a range of low profile illuminators which use 150W metal halide discharge lamps to give much greater brightness than those powered by halogen lamps.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Lighted Lamp is HOT: WARNING – To reduce the risk of FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS: 1. Unplug and allow to cool before replacing lamp. 2. Lamp gets HOT quickly! Only contact plug when turning on. 3. Do not touch hot lens, guard, or enclosure. 4. Do not remain in light if skin feels warm. 5. Do not look directly at lighted lamp. 6.
ILLUMINATOR LAYOUT 3 Item Description 1 Fibre port connector 2 Control button 3 Control button 4 Display 5 Microphone 6 Cooling fan grille 7 XLR socket 8 XLR socket 9 Lamp holder 10 Mains input socket & fuse holder and power LED 11 Hole with cover to access fibre optic connector retaining screw Compact DMX Illuminator Range
INSTALLATION GUIDE In order for the Compact illuminator to function safely and efficiently it must be installed according to this user manual. Please read all sections thoroughly before switching on the illuminator. POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Before plugging in the unit, please make sure that the supply is correct. Failure to do so could cause the unit to malfunction. The unit requires a 120VAC 60Hz supply and it MUST BE EARTHED.
INSTALLATION GUIDE (Continued) Verify that the supporting structure can safely bear the weight of all installed units, cables and any other equipment. The minimum thickness of the mounting surface must be no less than 19mm. For horizontal mounting, it is recommended that the illuminator is secured to a solid surface using 4 x M4 or M5 screws or bolts and the keyhole slots. This is particularly important if the illuminator location is not at ground floor level.
INSTALLATION GUIDE (Continued) CONNECTION There are 3 main connections required, the fibre port, the mains power and the DMX connections. Connect and secure the fibre optic connector to the fibre port before connecting the electrical supply. Never run the illuminator with the fibre connector unplugged. The fibre optic connector is secured into the port by removing the small cover on the top of the illuminator (see item 11 on page 3), and tightening the retaining screw. The cover should then be replaced.
INSTALLATION GUIDE (Continued) OPERATION (Continued) When the DMX illuminator is powered up the unit will RESET during which, the following flashing message will be displayed on the front panel display (Item 4 Page 1): When the illuminator is RESET the following message will be displayed: This indicates the illuminator has been set to address 001 by default. PROGRAMMING At any stage during programming, when changes are made the DMX may go through the RESET phase as described above – this is normal.
INSTALLATION GUIDE (Continued) PROGRAMMING (Continued) Color Wheel Built in Progams To access the built in programmes as described in the User Guide proceed as follows. Press the 2 buttons to the left of the display (Items 2 & 3 Page 1) simultaneously twice and the following message will be displayed: After a short delay (may RESET) the small indicator will flash confirming programme mode P01 is set as shown below.
BUILT IN PROGRAMS 9 Program number Function P01 White P02 Yellow P03 Green P04 Orange P05 Magenta P06 Blue P07 Cyan P08 Jade P09 W,Y,G,O,M,B,C,J - flash change 2 seconds P10 W,Y,G,O,M,B,C,J - flash change 5 seconds P11 W,Y,G,O,M,B,C,J - flash change 10 seconds P12 W,Y,G,O,M,B,C,J - flash change 30 seconds P13 W,Y,G,O,M,B,C,J - flash change 60 seconds P14 W,Y,G,O,M,B,C,J - flash change 2 seconds P15 W,Y,G,O,M,B,C,J - flash change 5 seconds P16 W,Y,G,O,M,B,C,J - flash change
BUILT IN PROGRAMS Program number Function P23 W,Y,G- flash change 60 seconds P24 W,Y,G,O - flash change 2 seconds P25 W,Y,G,O - flash change 5 seconds P26 W,Y,G,O - flash change 10 seconds P27 W,Y,G,O - flash change 30 seconds P28 W,Y,G,O - flash change 60 seconds P29 8 colors slow change (0.2 RPM) P30 8 colors slow change (0.5 RPM) P31 8 colors slow change (1.0 RPM) P32 8 colors slow change (2.0 RPM) P33 8 colors slow change (3.0 RPM) P34 8 colors slow change (5.
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MAINTENANCE LAMP REPLACEMENT 1) Unplug unit from electrical supply and allow to cool. 2) On the rear of the unit, unscrew the two knurled securing nuts (A) which hold the lamp holder in position. 3) Use the handle (B) to withdraw the lamp holder(C) from the illuminator. 4) Unplug the old lamp from its ceramic holder. 5) Plug the new lamp into the holder, making sure that you use a bulb of the same specification as to that which was removed. Also make sure not to touch the glass part of the lamp.
MAINTENANCE (Continued) CLEANING THE UNIT Disconnect unit from power supply and allow to cool before attempting any cleaning of the unit. The body of the unit can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth - do not use any abrasives on the unit. The fans and vents should be kept clear by periodically blowing them out with compressed air. Non-abrasive glass cleaner can be used to clean the glass lens inside the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Unit is completely dead Lamp and LED power indicator are not illuminated LED power indicator & fan are on, but no light is output Probable cause(s) Remedy Main fuse blown Check and replace fuse. No power to unit Check that power is switched on and power supply is plugged in.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Description 150W DMX Port connector size Fibre type Supply voltage Lamp power Input power Start up current Running current Min. ambient temp. Max. ambient temp. Thermal protection Ballast type Fan tye (polymer fibre) Fan type (glass fibre) Power cord Main fuse Lamp type Lamp model 30mm diameter Glass / polymer 120VAC 60Hz 150W 180VA @ 120VAC 0.3A @ 120VAC 0.
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Universal Fiber Optics LLC, 6119A Clark Center Avenue | Sarasota | Florida 34238 Tel : 1 (800) UFO 5554 | Tel : (941) 343 8115 www.fiberopticlighting.
