Limbic Media Aurora SE Manuale utente
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NOV 2019 v3
USER MANUAL
For Software Version 1.9.0
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Introduction 4
Guide Overview 5
About Aurora SE 6
Features 5
LED Fixture Types Supported 6
Maximum Lights Supported 6
Aurora SE Connector Interface 7
Prepare for an Installation 8
Power Aurora SE ON/OFF 8
NDB Basics 8
LED Pixel Constraints 9
NDB Data Limitations 9
NDB Port Limits 9
Voltage Drop 9
Power Supply 10
Reset and NDB 10
Installing Aurora SE 11
Install Aurora SE with a Single NDB 11
Install Aurora SE with Multiple NDBs 12
Install Aurora SE with NDBs and Power Top-Ups 13
Connect and Calibrate Audio Inputs 14
Connect Aurora SE to a Consumer Audio Device 14
Using DMX 512 With Aurora 16
Set Up DMX IN 16
Set Up DMX OUT 17
Upgrade Aurora SE software 18
Appendices 19
Troubleshooting 20
Aurora DXM 512 Specification 21
Extended Modes of Interaction 22
Aurora SE Specifications 23
Outdoor Enclosure Measurements 24
SE Measuremnts 25
Aurora SE Power Best Practices 26
Electrical Safety 29
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
Aurora SE is a plug-and-play sound reactive lighting controller. Aurora analyzes
audio in real-time to generate dynamic lighting designs.
Innovate in your industry. Public spaces are seeking new ways to connect people
in an increasingly digital world. Choose sophisticated interactive lighting that
engages audiences and positions you as an innovator.
Connect people. Spark deeper connections with a “heads-up” social platform.
Encourage audiences to create lasting memories with their voices, motions, and
social media interactions. Increase visitor turnout and keep audiences coming back
for more.
Avoid unnecessary costs and steep learning curves. Nobody should have to hire
programming experts to create memorable experiences. Aurora creates interactive
lighting out-of-the-box. Easily customize lighting eects using the Aurora Mobile
App. Reconfigure the platform to reinvent displays year after year.
The Aurora SE Manual is designed for non-technical users installing interactive
lighting for the first time, as well as experienced technicians integrating Aurora SE
with protocols like DMX 512, KiNET or Art-Net.
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GUIDE OVERVIEW
The Aurora SE Manual describes:
• How to navigate the Aurora SE connector interface
• Basic installation preparations
• How to set up typical Aurora SE lighting configurations
• How to upgrade Aurora SE software
• Aurora SE Specifications, best practices, and troubleshooting
Pro-Tip:
Reading the Aurora SE Quick Start Guide is highly recommended before
reading this manual.
Questions?
Additional support for Aurora SE is available at support.limbicmedia.ca
View other documents at support.limbicmedia.ca/guidesmanuals/
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ABOUT AURORA SE
Features
• Portable lighting controller
• Uses patented sound-responsive algorithms
• Creates 2D and 3D-mapped patterns
• Oers easy pattern and palette based customization from the free Aurora
Mobile App or using DMX control
• Available line-in and mic level audio input devices
• Controls up to 25,000 LED pixels
LED Fixture Types Supported
Aurora SE primarily uses NDBs (Network Distribution Boxes) to control LED pixel
strands. Installers can take advantage of our extensive catalog of LED fixtures and
accessories to scale up installation. Refer to the Aurora Product Guide for a detailed
list.
Aurora SE supports other lighting equipment using industry standard protocols such
as DMX512, ArtNet1 , sACN1 , or KiNet1 LED fixtures. These can be used alone or in
conjunction with natively supported LED fixtures.
Maximum Lights Supported
Control up to 25,000 LED pixels using NDBs and natively supported LED fixtures.
Refer to Aurora SE Power Best Practices Appendix to troubleshoot LED pixel
constraints.
1 Contact Limbic Media for details.
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AURORA SE CONNECTOR INTERFACE
The Aurora SE connector interface allows for the connection of power, sound
interfaces, and lighting control interfaces.
1. Power connector
The Power Connector is used to connect Aurora SE to its 19V power supply.
2. USB Connectors
Aurora SE has four USB Ports, two on the back and two on the front. The USB ports
are used to connect Aurora SE to external sound interfaces, and external lighting
interfaces. They can also be used to charge a mobile device in a pinch.
3. Ethernet Connector
The Ethernet Connector is used to connect Aurora SE to NDBs in order to control
LED pixels.
4. Unused
2 THRU is labeled OUT on older models of Aurora
19V
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PREPARE FOR AN INSTALLATION
It is important to plan your lighting configuration before installing Aurora
SE. Ensure all fixtures are accounted for prior to installing. Connecting and
testing configurations in an accessible area prior to final installation is highly
recommended.
Included Components
• Aurora SE
• 120VAC to 19VDC Power adapter
• Aurora SE Quick Start Guide
Power Aurora SE ON/OFF
Required Components
• Aurora SE
• 120 VAC to 19 VDC Power adapter
Method
1. Connect the included 19 VDC power supply to Aurora SE’s Power Connector
2. Plug the 19 VDC power supply into a 120 VAC power source
3. Wait 60s for Aurora SE to power ON
4. Disconnect the 19 VDC power supply from AC power to power Aurora SE OFF
NDB Basics
NDBs (Network Distribution Boxes) allow Aurora SE to control LED pixels. Most
Aurora SE Installations will primarily use NDBs to drive their LED pixels, so
understanding how they work is an important first step to setting up your Aurora SE
installation.
NDBs accept lighting data from Aurora, and power from a 12VDC or 24VDC power
supply. They distribute power and data across their 16 ports in order to provide
power and a control signal to each LED pixel strand. NDBs can be used with or
without power top ups or smart Ts to achieve a variety of configurations that can be
tailored to any environment.
Caution:
Do not connect LED pixels while the NDB is connected to power.
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LED Pixel Constraints
NDBs can drive a limited number of LED pixels. This limitation depends on a
number of factors. Be aware of your system’s limitations while you install.
NDB Data Limitations
Due to data limitations, NDBs can control an absolute maximum of 1000 LED pixels.
NDB Port Limits
NDP Ports have a maximum number of lights that they can support. If your NDB is in
16-Port mode, as it comes from the factory, it can support a maximum of 230 pixels
per port. If it is in 8-port mode, it can support a maximum of 460 LED pixels per port.
Voltage Drop
Due to the voltage drop along a strand of LED pixels, the maximum length of a run
of LED pixels is governed by its length, or by its number of LED pixels, whichever
comes first. The maximum number of LED pixels is 80 pixels / 80ft for Triklit style
fixtures, or 100 pixels / 100ft for all other fixtures. These runs can be extended
using Power Top-Ups to achieve the maximum lights per port specified under the
previous heading. Keep in mind that if you are installing a leader cable run longer
than 15’, you will need to make use of a send/receive pair and a 4-pin leader cable
to avoid data degradation.
Caution:
Make sure your power supply output voltage matches the voltage required by
your LED pixels.
1. Ethernet Port
2. Power supply terminals
3. LED Ports
4. Reset button
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Power Supply
When installed correctly, each NDB is paired with a power supply and a set of LED
pixels. The Power Supply should always be able to supply more power than the
LED pixels draw. For most 12 V systems, each LED pixel will draw 30 mA or 0.03 A.
Here’s an example calculation that shows how many LED pixels you can run using a
16 A Power Supply.
So, for this example, our 16 A Power Supply can drive up to 533 pixels, however,
it’s important to leave yourself some wiggle room to account for unforeseen
circumstances. We suggest leaving a 25% safety margin, therefore, we would
suggest loading your 16A power supply with no more than 400 LED pixels. Refer to
the Aurora SE Power Best Practices section of this manual for more information.
Reset an NDB
NDBs have a reset button which is accessible using a paperclip or other thin
cylindrical tool. It is located in the center of the face opposite to the 16 RGB
connectors. Pressing this button for dierent amounts of time will have dierent
eects.
• Reboot:
0 - 1 second. This may be required to make NDBs discoverable on a network, or
to lock in configuration changes.
• Network configuration reset:
1 - 5 seconds. This resets the NDB’s network settings, including the IP address
which gets reset to 10.0.0.100.
• Network and lighting config reset:
5+ seconds. The network settings are reset as in the last point, and the lights
per node and number of smart-Ts are reset to factory settings.
Convert amps to milliamps >
Calculate max pixel count >
Calculate safety margin >
16 A = 16000 mA
16000 mA / 30 mA/pixel = 533.3
533 pixels - 25% = 400 pixels
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