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FB4 SE Manual
In this manual, menu option of the FB4 are enclosed in square brackets ([ ]) (e.g. Set [Operation Mode]
to [BEYOND/QS], Change [Artnet Settings] » [Timeout] to 3.0).
Features
100Mbit Ethernet Port
SDXC card reader which supports up to 1TB SDXC card
12-bit color lines (up to 6 colors)
12-bit X and Y axes control for up to 80K scan speeds
Direct connection for shutters
Rotary encoder for 1 hand operation
Full Color OLED Display
Stand Alone operation
Controllable through DMX and Artnet
Options
ILDA daughterboard for ILDA in and through.
DMX daughterboard for XLR in and through.
EtherCON daughterboard for network connection.
FB4 Operation Mode
The FB4 has various operation modes. These operation modes determine which functions the FB4 will
perform. Operation modes are explained below, however it’s important to know when the FB4 stores
settings and what will happen after a power failure or power cycle.
When starting up the FB4 the first time, the default [Operation Mode] is [BEYOND/QS]. Once you
change the [Operation Mode] of the FB4, the FB4 will store this change after two seconds of inactivity.
The new settings will directly become the new default and will stay active, even after a power cycle.
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Settings are stored / saved on the SD card. Settings are stored when performing a “clean“ [exit menu]
through the main menu or two seconds of inactivity after making a change.
BEYOND/QS
In operation mode [BEYOND/QS], Pangolin’s QuickShow and BEYOND software platforms are able to
connect to the FB4 and control these directly through an ethernet network. For more information how to
setup the FB4 through QuickShow or BEYOND.
During this operation mode, the following menu options will be available:
[Master settings]
[Geo Correction]
[Color Settings]
[Scan Guard]
[Network Setup]
[FB4 Device Info]
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DMX-512
[DMX 512] is only available when the DMX daughter board is connected. This daughterboard has two
XLR-5 connectors for DMX in and through. The XLR 5 ports are meant to control the laser as “DMX
fixture”. Laser frames can be stored on the SD card and playback can be controlled by DMX. Laser
frames can be uploaded by Pangolin’s QuickShow or BEYOND its FB4 Export wizard through an ethernet
connection.
The FB4 has two separate fixture profiles. A 16-channel and a 39-channel fixture profile.
During this operation mode, the following menu options will be available.
[DMX settings]
[Master settings]
[Geo Correction]
[Color Settings]
[Scan Guard]
[Network Setup]
[FB4 Device Info]
Note: The XLR 5 ports can not be used to generate DMX output.
Note: It is not possible to send content from QuickShow or BEYOND through the XLR cables connections.
Artnet
Artnet mode provides you access to the FB4’s fixture profile by DMX over ethernet.
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The FB4 can be controlled by two separate fixture profiles. A 16-channel and a 39-channel fixture profile.
As soon as the laser is being controlled through DMX, Content that is stored on the SD card of the FB4
can be played, limited by the functionality of the fixture profiles.
During this operation mode, the following menu options will be available.
[Artnet Settings]
[Master settings]
[Geo Correction]
[Color Settings]
[Scan Guard]
[Network Setup]
Autoplay
The Autoplay mode allows one or more lasers to start and play content at specific predefined times or
when the power of the laser is turned on. Autoplay requires that content is prepared through the FB4
export Utility inside QuickShow or BEYOND. This wizard will also allow you to schedule the shows that are
stored on the SD card. Preparing content for automatic playback requires an ethernet connection with
QuickShow or BEYOND. The actual playback does not require any cable connection.
During this operation mode, the following menu options will be available.
[Autoplay Setup]
[Master Settings]
[Geo Correction]
[Color Settings]
[Scan Guard]
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When scheduled content needs to be played on specific date and times, installation of a battery is
needed. As deliverd, FB4 comes without battery. A battery can be installed to enable the real-time clock.
Date and time can be setup through the QuickShow or BEYOND FB4 Export utility. The battery type
required for this purpose is “CR1220”. The battery can be installed by pointing the negative side of the
battery towards the circuit board.
Slave Mode
[Autoplay] allows for scheduling shows across multiple projectors. When setting up a show which uses
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multi FB4’s, one laser will need to act as master. This laser will need to be set in operational mode
[Autoplay]. Other FB4’s that need to perform in the same show, must be placed in operation mode
[Slave mode] so that they will follow the master FB4.
For the master/slave functionality to work, all FB4’s need to be connected to the same ethernet network.
During this operation mode, the following menu options will be available.
[Master Settings]
[Geo Correction]
[Color Settings]
[Scan Guard]
[FB4 Device Info]
Time Code
The [Time code] mode allows you to start the FB4 to play based on an incoming Artnet Time code signal
(ATC for short). The content that will be played, will need to be prepared through QuickShow or BEYOND.
This requires an ethernet connection.
During this operation mode, the following menu options will be available.
[Operation Mode]
[Time Code Setup]
[Master Settings]
[Geo Correction]
[Color Settings]
[Scan Guard]
[FB4 Device Info]
ILDA Mode
The ILDA mode menu option will only become available when an ILDA daughterboard is connected to the
FB4. ILDA mode allows you to connect an ILDA cable from another controller. The ILDA daughter board
support ILDA in and Through.
During this operation mode, the following menu options will be available:
[Operation mode]
[Master settings]
[Color Settings]
[Scan Guard]
[Network Setup]
[FB4 Device Info]
<WRAP center round important> The ILDA daughterboard can NOT send out ILDA signals from
QuickShow or BEYOND. </WRAP>
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Test Mode
The [test mode] has been created to give you the ability to open up a test frame without the need to
connect other equipment. Test frames will need to be prepared and uploaded through Pangolin’s
QuickShow or BEYOND its FB4 Export Utility. During preparation of the test frames an ethernet cable is
required. Once the test frames are located on the SD card of the FB4, there is no cable connection
needed to activate [test mode].
During this operation mode, the following menu options can be controlled.
[Operation Mode]
[Master Settings]
[Test mode Setup]
[Geo Correction]
[Color Settings]
[Scan Guard]
[FB4 Device Info]
[Exit Menu]
FB4 Settings
Menu options will become available depending on the operation mode the FB4 is working on. E.g. in
[BEYOND/QS] mode, [Geo correction] is not available.
Master Settings
The [master settings] determine the range and the limits of the FB4 scan angle. It determines where
the projector may send laser light. Adjustments made below influence the Maximum scannable region,
limited by the scanner performance inside the laser projector. All master settings are applied before
software or DMX fixture modifications take place. The alterations of the master settings do not affect the
output resolution of the software applications. [Master settings] will be saved when powering down the
laser.
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[Brightness] Determines the maximum output brightness of the laser.
[Master size] Determines the overall size of the projection area.
[X Scale] Determines the horizontal size of the projection image.
[Y Scale] Determines the vertical size of the projection image.
[Invert X] Inverts the complete output area on the X ax.
[Invert Y] Inverts the complete output area on the Y ax.
[Swap XY] Inverts the complete output area on the X and Y axes.
[Rescan time] Allows you to raise the error threshold by allowing the FB4 to repeat the last part of
a frame when it expects a frame and does not receive one. This can happen when experiencing
bad network conditions. The default value is 500.
<WRAP center round tip> Note: Changing sizing inside QuickShow or BEYOND, modifies the resolution of
the output image. When using master size on FB4 (ether through the QuickShow or Beyond FB4 settings
editor or on the back of the FB4) the image will always maintain the highest resolution. </WRAP>
Artnet settings
The Artnet protocol allows you to control the FB4 as DMX fixture over ethernet directly from a console or
other application using a network cable. When the FB4 is in operation mode [Artnet], the [Artnet
Settings] menu allow you to adjust the fixture presets. The FB4 offers two Fixture profile layouts. A 16-
channel and a 39-channel layout. Artnet settings will be saved when powering down the FB4.
[Universe] Determines the universe the FB4 fixture is operating on.
[Start Address] Determines the start address of the FB4 Fixture.
[Profile] Determines which Fixture profile is active.
[FB3] 16-channel DMX/Artnet fixture profile is active
[FB4] 39 channel DMX/Artnet fixture profile is active
[Timeout] The FB4 has an adjustable timeout period for Artnet. If no
Artnet frames where received within the specified period, output will stop. This value should be adjusted
so that output does not stop too early, when the ArtNet framerate is low, but still in a timely manner
when the ArtNet source disappears. (the default value is 3.0).
DMX settings
The DMX settings menu allows you to control the FB4 as DMX fixture over XLR DMX Cables directly from
a console or other DMX equipment. When the FB4 Is on operation mode [DMX-512], the menu [DMX-
settings] becomes available and allows you to adjust the fixture presets. The FB4 offers two different
fixture profile layouts. A 16-channel and a 39-channel layout. DMX settings will be saved when powering
down the FB4.
[Start Address] Determines the DMX start address of the FB4 Fixture.
[Termination] Determines if the FB4 will terminate the DMX cable after the DMX signal comes in.
Termination is done at 120Ω
[Auto] The FB4 determines itself if termination is needed
[On] Termination is always enabled
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[Off] Termination is always disabled.
[Profile] Determines which Fixture profile is active.
[FB3] 16 channel DMX/Artnet fixture profile is active
[FB4] 39 channel DMX/Artnet fixture profile is active
[Timeout] The FB4 has an adjustable timeout period for DMX. If no
DMX frames where received within the specified period, output will stop. This value should be adjusted so
that output does not stop too early, when the DMX framerate is low, but still in a timely manner when the
DMX source disappears. (the default value is 3.0)
Timecode Setup
[Time code setup] offers the ability to start a show based on an incoming Artnet timecode signal. The
FB4 will execute the file once the offset time mark has been received. The file that is executed needs to
be prepared through Laser Show Designer QuickShow or BEYOND it's FB4 export utility.
[TC Type] ATC
[File Index] The actual file that will be executed as soon as the offset has been reached.
[Offset Hrs] The hour mark the FB4 should respond on.
[Offset Min] The minute mark the FB4 should respond on.
[Offset Sec] The second the FB4 should respond on.
[Offset mS] The millisecond the FB4 should respond on.
Test mode Setup
Test mode setup lets you test and setup your laser without the need to connect additional
equipment. Once operation mode [test mode] has been enabled, the [test mode setup]
becomes available. Test frames need to be uploaded through Laser Show Designer
QuickShow or BEYOND its FB4 Export Utility.
[Enable laser] Enables laser output
[Test pattern] Determines which test frame will be displayed
[Brightness] Determines the maximum brightness used during display of the test frames
[Master size] Determines the X and Y size of the projection output. 1)
Geo Correction
Geometric correction allows you to apply corrections on the output of the FB4 scannable
regions with the purpose to give you exact control. Master settings take precedence, so
the settings below will be “stacked” on top of the master settings. Geometric corrections
are saved when powering down the FB4. Settings are saved on the SD card.
[X Scale] Adjusts the horizontal size of the output area from 100% to -100%
[Y Scale] Adjusts the vertical size of the output area from 100% to -100%
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[X Position] Adjusts the horizontal position of the output once the scale is below 100%
[Y position] Adjusts the vertical position of the output once the scale is below 100%
[Z Rotation] Adjusts the Rotation of the output area from 0 to 360 degrees seen from the center
of the frame
[X Shear] Allows horizontal adjustments of the output area without losing any surface area
[Y Shear] Allows vertical adjustments of the output area without losing any surface area
Color settings
Color settings allow you to limit the maximum output range of the colors. Color settings are saved when
powering down the FB4. Settings are saved on the SD card.
[Color shift] Allows adjustment of the overlay of end points of colors for optimal line results.
[Red] Allows you to adjust the maximum voltage output
[Green] Allows you to adjust the maximum voltage output
[Blue] Allows you to adjust the maximum voltage output
[Deep Blue] Allows you to adjust the maximum voltage output
[Yellow] Allows you to adjust the maximum voltage output
[Cyan] Allows you to adjust the maximum voltage output
Scan Guard
[Scan guard] provides an additional method of safety so that static beams will be blanked as soon as
the output meets the defined settings below. The Scan guard is available in all operation modes. Settings
are saved on the SD card.
[Enable Guard] Enables and disables the Scan Guard function
[Horizon level] Determines the horizon level from where the scan guard will be active
[Horizon Angle] Allows you to change the angle of the horizon in case the fb4 output area under
an angle.
[Min. Velocity] Defines how slow a beam may move before it will trigger the scanguard system.
[Dwell Time] Defines how long a beam may be on when the beam speed is below [Min.
Velocity].
[Invert Y] Easily invert the area where the scan guard is active.
Network Setup
[Network setup] allows you to change the IP configuration of the FB4. The IP address is the address
where the FB4 can be found on an ethernet network. An IP address can be predefined in the
configuration of the FB4, it can be received from the DHCP server or generate a APIPA IP address on its
own.
The FB4 can operate with and without a DHCP server on the network. If no DHCP server is detected, the
FB4 will generate an IP address on its own witch will allow the FB4 to operate with QuickShow or
BEYOND.
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