iColor Flex LMX · 2019-01-18 · iColor Flex LMX Product Guide 3 Neither Rain Nor Hail Nor Heat of...

iColor Flex LMXFlexible strands of large high-intensity LED nodes with intelligent color light

iColor Flex LMX Product Guide2

iColor Flex LMX Flexible strands of large high-intensity LED nodes with intelligent color lightiColor Flex LMX are flexible strands of large, high-intensity, full-color LED nodes designed for extraordinary effects and expansive installations without the constraints of fixture size, shape, or space. Each iColor Flex LMX strand consists of 50 individually addressable LED nodes, featuring dynamic integration of power, communication, and control. The flexible form factor accommodates two- and three-dimensional configurations, while high light output affords superior long-distance viewing for architectural accent and perimeter lighting, large-scale signage, and building-covering video displays.

• Multiplelensoptions—Clearflatandtranslucentdome lenses are standard. Optional marquee lenses, available in clear, semi-frosted, and translucent,snapontoflat-lensnodestocreatethe appearance of bulbs on a traditional theatre marquee. You can mount marquee lenses in front of a substrate or directly to mounted strands.

• Adaptablemounting—iColorFlexLMXstrandscan be mounted directly to a surface like traditional string lights. Detachable leader cables in multiple lengths allow you to install strings at the appropriate distance from power / data supplies. Optional mounting tracks ensure straight linear runs, while snap-on spacers hide cabling and mounting hardware between nodes for a clean,finishedlook.Singlenodemountscanbepositioned individually to provide anchor points for installations with uneven node spacing or complex geometries.

• Standardandcustomlengthsandnodespacing—Standardon-centernodespacingof4in(102mm)or12in(305mm)andcustomspacingfrom3in(76mm)to24in(610mm)supportvirtuallyanylightingorvideodesign.Standard50-nodestrandscanbefield-shortened.Customlengthsof5to72nodes are also available.

• CustomLeaderCables—CustomLeaderCablelengths are available in addition to standard cables of25ft(7.6m),50ft(15.2m),and100ft(30.5m).

• Industry-leadingcontrols—iColorFlexLMXworks seamlessly with the complete Philips line ofcontrollers,includingVideoSystemManagerPro,LightSystemManager,andiPlayer 3,aswellasthird-party DMX controllers.

• Outdoorrated—FullysealedformaximumfixturelifeandIP66-ratedforoutdoorapplications.

Superior Light OutputiColor Flex LMX strands consist of 50 large, individually controllable, high-intensity LED nodes. Each node produces full-color light output of up to 6.56candela.

iColor Flex LMX Product Guide 3

Neither Rain Nor Hail Nor Heat of Day . . .ArtistsLauraGaranzuayandConnieArismendiachievedtheiraestheticvisionwiththe help of Philips Color Kinetics LED lighting systems and Philips Color Kinetics ApplicationsEngineering(AE)resources.

GaranzuayandArismendiwonastatewidecompetitionconductedbytheFortWorthPublicArtprogramtocreateanartinstallationforaradiotowerthatcarriespublicsafetycommunicationsfortheCityofFortWorth,Texas,USA,andotheragencies.Theirconceptwastoemulatethelookofa1930sRKOradiotowerlogowith rings of light symbolic of radio waves.

The artists soon found that there were many technical, environmental, and physical limitations on their design. The sculpture would have to be placed at intervals so as not interfere with transmissions. The lighting system would have to withstand extremelyharshconditions—seventy-mile-per-hourwinds,lightningstrikes,half-inchradialhail,freezingrain,andtemperaturevariationsfrom110°Ftofreezingwithin the same day. The radio tower was designed to support the light sculpture, but to avoid possible maintenance issues, the lighting system could not make direct contactwiththemetalsurface.ATeflonstripseparatesthemetalstructurefromthelighting system creating an insulating barrier.

ThePhilipsColorKineticsAEteamrecommended31stringsofiColorFlexSLX(nowspecifiedusingiColorFlexLMX)andaLightSystemManagercontrollertocreatethesymbolicradiowaves.TheAEsworkedcloselywithonsiteengineerstoensure compliance with specifications and to solve technical challenges. For example, they recommended the use of fiber optic cabling when the distances between the fixtures, power supplies, and controller proved to be too long for Ethernet cabling.

AnonsiteAEprogrammedthelightingsystemtoachievelightingeffectsandanimationsequencesunderdirectionfromtheartists.“TheAEservicecontributionsarewhatreallybroughtthisprojecttothemodernera.Itwasagreatcollaborationandtooktheaestheticstoanewlevel,beyondourinitialdesign.”saidArismendi.

“We have used Philips Color Kinetics on other projects and they consistently exceed our expectations. Their commitment to service helps us reach new levels in design and go beyond what we could do ourselves. We have confidence in Philips Color Kinetics and in turn our clients have confidence in us. They are a true partner, committed to our success.”

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SpecificationsDue to continuous improvements and innovations, specifications may change without notice.

Item Specification Clear Flat Lens Translucent Dome Lens

Lumen Maintenance* 50,000+ hours L50@50°C(fulloutput)

LED Channels Red/Green/Blue

Electrical

InputVoltage 24VDCviasPDS-480ca,PDS-60ca,andsPDS-60ca

Power Consumption 1Wmax.pernodeatfulloutput,steadystate

Power Factor .995@120VAC

Control

InterfacesPDS-60ca24V(DMX/Ethernet) PDS-60ca24V(Pre-programmed,DMX,orEthernet) PDS-480ca24V(Ethernet)

ControlSystemPhilipsfullrangeofcontrollers,includingVideoSystemManagerPro,LightSystemManager,andiPlayer3,or third-party controllers

Physical

Node Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)

1.2x1.25x.67in (31x32x17mm)

1.2x1.25x1in (31x32x25mm)

Weight 2.2lb(1kg) 50-nodestrand,4inon-centernodespacing

Housing White or black polycarbonate

Lens Clear or translucent plastic

Fixture Connections Integratedwatertight3-pinconnector

TemperatureRanges

-4°–122°F (-20°–50°C)Operating ≥32°F(≥0°C)Handling -4°–122°F (-20°–50°C)Startup -22°–185°F(-30°–85°C)Storage

Humidity 0–95%,non-condensing

Maximum Fixtures Per Power/DataSupply

sPDS-480ca24V:8strands sPDS-60ca24V:1strand PDS-60ca24V:1strand

CertificationandSafety

Certification UL/cUL,FCCClassA,CE

Environment Dry/Damp/WetLocation,IP66

.77 in(20 mm)

.48 in(12 mm)

Screw mount through hole

Node shown in place on Track

Spacer shown in place on Track

Ø1.1 in(29 mm)

.27 in(7 mm)

.4 in(10 mm)

Dome LensFlat Lens

Ø1.1 in(29 mm)

.67 in(17 mm)

1 in(25 mm)

1.25 in(32 mm)

2.05 in(52 mm)

1.6 in(34 mm)

1.4 in(34 mm)

1.4 in(35 mm)

.5 in(13 mm)

1.4 in(35 mm)

1.2 in(31 mm)

2.08 in(53 mm)

48 in(1.2 m)

2.75 in or 10.75 in(70 mm or 273 mm)

(.06 in ±)

1.2 in(31 mm)

* L50=50%lumenmaintenance(whenlightoutputdrops below50%ofinitialoutput).Ambientluminairetemperaturesspecified.Lumenmaintenancecalculationsarebasedonlifetimeprediction graphs supplied by LED source manufacturers. Calculations for white-light LED fixturesarebasedonmeasurementsthatcomplywithIESLM-80-08testingprocedures.Refertowww.philipscolorkinetics.com/support/appnotes/lm-80-08.pdfformoreinformation.

All figures in nits (cd / m2) On-CenterNodeSpacing

Lensing 3in 4in 12in

Clearflatlens 1109 656 105

Translucent dome 196 116 19

Clear marquee lens 874 517 83

Semi-frostedmarqueelens 777 460 74

Translucent marquee lens 105 62 10

Luminanceof1m2 Grid

BrightnessPerNode

Lensing On-AxisCandela ViewingAngle*

Clearflatlens 6.56 105°

Translucent dome 1.16 172°

Clear marquee lens 5.17 105°

Semi-frostedmarqueelens 4.60 92°

Translucent marquee lens 0.62 260°

*Angleto50%visiblebrightness

Photometrics

.77 in(20 mm)

.48 in(12 mm)

Screw mount through hole

Node shown in place on Track

Spacer shown in place on Track

Ø1.1 in(29 mm)

.27 in(7 mm)

.4 in(10 mm)

Dome LensFlat Lens

Ø1.1 in(29 mm)

.67 in(17 mm)

1 in(25 mm)

1.25 in(32 mm)

2.05 in(52 mm)

1.6 in(34 mm)

1.4 in(34 mm)

1.4 in(35 mm)

.5 in(13 mm)

1.4 in(35 mm)

1.2 in(31 mm)

2.08 in(53 mm)

48 in(1.2 m)

2.75 in or 10.75 in(70 mm or 273 mm)

(.06 in ±)

1.2 in(31 mm)

E To calculate the number of strands your specific installation can support, download the Configuration Calculator from www.philipscolorkinetics.com/support/install_tool/


Fixtures and Power / Data SuppliesiColorFlexLMXispartofacompletesystemwhichincludesfixturesand:

• Oneormorepower/datasupplies

• OneLeaderCabletoattacheachstrandofiColorFlexLMXfixturestoapower/data supply port

• Optionalmountingtracks,spacers,orsinglenodemounts

• AnyPhilipscontroller,includingVideoSystemManager,LightSystemManager,andiPlayer3,orthird-partycontroller

Item Type ItemNumber Philips12NC

iColorFlexLMXfixtures

iColor Flex LMX4 in on-center node spacing

Clear Flat LensWhite 101-000067-02 910503700702

Black 101-000067-00 910503700699

Translucent Dome LensWhite 101-000067-06 910503700706

Black 101-000067-04 910503700704

iColor Flex LMX12 in on-center node spacing

Clear Flat LensWhite 101-000067-03 910503700703

Black 101-000067-01 910503700701

Translucent Dome LensWhite 101-000067-07 910503700707

Black 101-000067-05 910503700705

Leader Cable

25ft(7.6m) Black 108-000045-00 910503700696

50ft(15.2m) Black 108-000045-01 910503700697

100ft(30.5m) Black 108-000045-02 910503700698

Power / data supplies

sPDS-480ca24V Ethernet 109-000026-00 910503700110

PDS-60ca24V

Pre-programmed 109-000016-00 910503700095

DMX 109-000016-01 910503700333

Ethernet 109-000016-02 910503700334

sPDS-60ca24V DMX / Ethernet 109-000021-02 910503700106

UseItemNumberwhenorderinginNorthAmerica.

IncludedintheboxiColorFlexLMXstrand(50nodes)Extra termination capInstallationInstructions

Custom Configurations

Component AvailableNon-StandardOptions

NodeSpacing 3in(76mm)–24in(610mm)on-center

StrandLength 5–72nodesNode / Cable Color ClearLens Semi-frostedflat,semi-frosteddome

Inadditiontothestandardconfigurationslistedhere,customconfigurationsarealsoavailable.SeetheiColorFlexLMXOrderingInformationsheetatwww.philiipscolorkinetics.com/ls/rgb/flexlmx/ for complete information.


AccessoriesItem Type ItemNumber Philips12NC

Marquee Lens Kits Qty 50

ClearWhite 999-007997-00 910503702308

Black 999-007997-01 910503702309

Semi-frostedWhite 999-007997-04 910503702312

Black 999-007997-05 910503702313

TranslucentWhite 999-007997-02 910503702310

Black 999-007997-03 910503702311

Mounting Track Qty 1 4ft(1.2m)

White 101-000057-00 910503700044

Black 101-000057-01 910503700045

Spacers Qty 50

4in(102mm)White 101-000059-00 910503700048

Black 101-000061-00 910503700052

12in(305mm)White 101-000059-01 910503700049

Black 101-000061-01 910503700053

Single-NodeMounts Qty 50

White 101-000058-00 910503700046

Black 101-000058-01 910503700047

Marquee Lenses

Clear Semi-Frosted Translucent

Marquee lenses, available in clear, semi-frosted, and translucent, snap onto flat-lens nodes to provide a larger viewing surface or to create the appearance of bulbs on a traditional theatre marquee.

UseItemNumberwhenorderinginNorthAmerica.


InstallationiColor Flex LMX can be used in a wide range of two-dimensional and three-dimensional configurations, including portable video screens and permanent building-covering displays. iColor Flex LMX installations are not constrained by fixture size, shape, or architectural space. For example, iColor Flex LMX strands can be wrapped horizontallyaroundtheexteriorofa45-storyhighriseatintervalstotransformthefaçade into a massive three-dimensional video screen that can be viewed from a distance.

Becauseoftheirpotentialcomplexity,iColorFlexLMXinstallationsrequireupfrontplanning for configuring, positioning, and mounting the fixture strands. Planning includes understanding how to position strands in relation to power / data supplies and the number of strands each power / data supply can support. Planning for video displays involves additional considerations, such as how to space iColor Flex LMX nodes to achieve the desired pixel pitch, minimum and maximum viewing distances, sampling, and display resolution.

Allinstallationsinvolvethreemainsteps:

1. Createalightingdesignplanandlayoutgrid

2. Mountfixturestrands

3. Address,configure,andtestfixtures

Owner / User ResponsibilitiesItistheresponsibilityofthecontractor,installer,purchaser,owner,andusertoinstall, maintain, and operate iColor Flex LMX fixtures in such a manner as to comply with all applicable codes, state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. Consult with the appropriate electrical inspector to ensure compliance.

Installing in Damp or Wet LocationsWhen installing in damp or wet locations, seal all fixture connections, power / data supplies,andjunctionboxeswithelectronics-gradeRTVsiliconesealantsothatwater or moisture cannot enter or accumulate in wiring compartments, cables, or other electrical parts. Use suitable outdoor-rated junction boxes when installing in wetordamplocations.Additionally,usegaskets,clamps,andotherpartsrequiredforinstallation to comply with all applicable local and national codes.

DMX or Ethernet Control?iColor Flex LMX installations can be controlled via either DMX or Ethernet. DMX is appropriate for relatively simple installations, or for installations where all lights operate inunison—forexample,foraccenting,perimeterlighting,orcovelightingapplications.

Each node in a strand of iColor Flex LMX is identified by a light number.Alightnumbercorresponds to three sequential DMX addresses, one for red, one for green, and one forblue.ADMXuniverseconsistsof512addresses,sothemaximumnumberoflightnumbersavailableinaDMXuniverseis170(170x3=510).

BecauseitisnotsubjecttotheDMXaddressinglimitations,Ethernetisthepreferredenvironment for dynamic, color-changing light shows and video displays, both of which requirelargenumbersofuniquelightnumbers.InanEthernetenvironment,eachpower/ data supply effectively acts as its own universe.

DMXinstallationsrequiretheuseofaPDS-60ca24VorsPDS-60ca24Vpower/datasupply,whilethePDS-480ca24Vpower/datasupplyisEthernet-only.

E Refer to the iColor Flex LMX Installation Instructions for specific warning and caution statements.

E Clean lenses with water and mild detergent using a soft cleaning cloth. Wipe lenses dry. Do not use paper towels, abrasive cleaning products, or window cleaners. Abrasive cleaning products will scratch lenses, and window cleaners will soften and mar the polycarbonate. Do not use cleaning solutions that contain ammonia, sodium hydroxide, or isopropyl alcohol, which can scratch, pit, haze, yellow, or crack lenses


Considerations for Video DisplaysInadditiontotheplanningrequiredforalliColorFlexLMXinstallations,planningfor video displays involves special considerations such as pixel pitch, minimum and maximum viewing distances, sampling, and display resolution.

Determining Pixel Pitch and Viewing Distances for Video DisplaysWhen using iColor Flex LMX strands to display video, each node acts as a pixel in thedisplay.ImagesonanLEDvideodisplayappeartobesharpertothehumaneyeas the distance to the display increases. Likewise, images appear less visible as the distance decreases. The spacing between pixels, known as the pixel pitch, determines the minimum and maximum viewing distances for discernible video output. Pixel pitch is measured center-to-center. For an iColor Flex LMX strand, you determine pixel pitch by measuring from the center of one node to the center of the next.

Designing a layout with overlapping strands is a common technique for increasing pixel pitch. For example, to create a dense line of nodes, place multiple runs close to each other vertically, with a slight horizontal offset between the nodes. Philips offers iColor FlexLMXwithboth4in(102mm)and12in(305mm)spacingbetweennodes.Usingstrands with made-to-order node spacing is another method for adjusting pixel pitch.

The following calculations and examples are general guidelines for determining minimum and maximum viewing distances, based on video displays using grids of evenly spacedpixels:

• Todetermineminimumviewingdistance,multiplypixelpitchby100distanceunits. Forexample,ifthepixelpitchis2in(50mm),theminimumviewingdistanceis 16.4ft(5m).

• Todeterminethemaximumviewingdistancefordiscerniblevideo,multiplythescreenheightby20distanceunits.Forexample,ifthescreenheightis65.6ft(20m),thenthemaximumviewingdistanceforrecognizablevideois1312.3ft(400m).

• LEDscreensarevisiblebeyondthemaximumviewingdistancefordiscerniblevideo.To determine the maximum viewing distance that still creates visual impact, multiply thescreenheightby50units.Forexample,ascreen65.6ft(20m)highwillcontinuetocreatevisualimpactat3280.8ft(1000m).

Working with Video Display ResolutionsThe resolution of an LED video display equals the total number of vertical and horizontalpixels—thegreaterthepixelcount,thegreatertheresolution.

• TheresolutionofVSEdigitalvideois1024x768

• TheresolutionofPALvideois704x576

• TheresolutionofNTSCvideois704x480

Measure from the center of one node to the center of an adjacent node to determine pixel pitch

1000

800

600

400

200

00 500 1000

704 X 480

704 X 576

1024 X 768

E VSE Pro, or Video System Engine Pro, is the hardware component of Video System Manager Pro, an integrated video controller from Philips Color Kinetics. Visit www.philipscolorkinetics.com/ls/controllers/vsmpro/ for complete information.


Reproducingavideosignalwith1:1pixelmappingonanLEDdisplayrequiresasubstantialpixelcount.Forexample,trueNTSCvideooutputrequires337,920pixels,PALoutputrequires405,504pixels,anddigitalvideooutputrequires786,432pixels.

However,youcanuseacontrollersuchasPhilipsVideoSystemManagerProtoreducethe required pixel count for any video format by sampling and distributing pixels from the source video to match your installation.

Forexample,ifyouretainthehorizontalresolutionofadigitalvideosource(1024lineswide),butsampleeverytenthlineofpixelsvertically(76lineshighinsteadof768lines),you can retain the correct aspect ratio while exponentially reducing the pixel count. Fromadistance,evenwithonly76linesofverticaloutput,thehumaneyecanstilldiscern video images because the horizontal resolution is dense.

Aninstallationusing1024x76nodeswouldhaveapixelcountof77,824yetstilldisplay high-quality digital video output. This method is especially effective when creating an installation that covers a building which, by necessity, already has spacing between lines of video due to windows and other architectural features.

Create a Lighting Design Plan and Layout GridEven for relatively simple installations, it’s good practice to create a lighting design plan. For complex installations displaying light shows with dynamic effects, and especially forEthernet-basedvideodisplays,suchaplanisessential.Alightingdesignplanistypically an architectural diagram or other diagram that shows the physical layout of the installation, including the appropriate positioning and spacing of all fixtures, power / data supplies, power sources, controllers, cables, and other required hardware. For DMX installations, the plan should record the DMX base number and node count for eachiColorFlexLMXstrand.ForEthernetinstallations,theplanshouldrecordtheIPaddress of each power / data supply and the number of nodes per power / data supply port.

Keep the following considerations in mind when creating a lighting design plan and layoutgrid:

• Determinetheappropriatelocationofeachpower/datasupplyinrelationtothefixtures,andofthefixturesinrelationtoeachother.YouconnectastrandofiColorFlexLMXfixturestoanavailablepower/datasupplyportusingaLeaderCableof25ft(7.6m),50ft(15.2m),or100ft(30.5m).

• iColorFlexLMXLeaderCablescanbeshortened,andstrandscanbecuttoanynodelength.Anextraterminationcapisincludedforsealingthecutendofthestrand.

Do not trim the Leader Cable between the power / data supply connector and thePCAtransmitterjunctionbox.Donottrimstrandsbetweentheconnectorandthefirstnode.

E For designs where the acceptable level of discernible video may be more or less demanding, or for help with your specific installation, contact Philips Color Kinetics Application Engineering Services for assistance.

E Refer to the Installation Instructions or Specification Sheet of your power / data supply for guidelines on configuring and positioning the power / data supply in relation to a controller or Ethernet switch.

C Do not trim

Power / Data Supply iColor Flex LMXLeader Cable1 42 3 50

Terminator


• Onanarchitecturaldiagramorotherdiagramthatshowsthephysicallayoutofthe installation, identify the locations of all switches, controllers, power supplies, andfixtures.

• Nodesineachstrandaresequentiallyaddressedbeginningwiththenodeclosestto the Leader Cable. Orientation of the power / data supply is therefore especially critical when using dynamic effects.

• InEthernetenvironments,eachpower/datasupplyisidentifiedwithauniqueIPaddress.WerecommendrecordingtheIPaddressofeachpower/datasupplyon a layout grid. For complex installations with many power / data supplies, we recommendassigningmeaningfulIPaddressestoeachpower/datasupplysothattheir locations are easy to identify.

Start the Installation1. Installallpower/datasupplies,includinganyinterfaceswithcontrollers.Power/

datasuppliessendpowerandcontrolsignalstofixturesovertheLeaderCable.

2. Verifythatalladditionalsupportingequipment(switches,controllers)isinplace.

3. Ensurethatalladditionalparts(forexample,optionalsinglenodemounts,spacers,mountingtrack,andmountinghardware)andtoolsareavailable.

Cut and Seal iColor Flex LMX Strands (Optional)You can cut iColor Flex LMX strands to any desired node length. We recommend cutting and sealing the strands before mounting them.

1.Usingawirecutter,cutthecabletothedesiredlength,leavingatleast1in(25mm)of cable after the last node. Ensure that the cut is clean and that there are no frayed wires touching other wires.

2. Applyaliberalamountofelectronics-gradeRTVsiliconetothecableendsandtotheopeningoftherubbersealbootincludedwiththeextraterminationcap.Insertthe boot onto the cable.

3. Sitthesealedcablebootintothebaseoftheprovidedterminationcap.

4. Firmlypresstheterminationcapontothebaseuntilthetopsnapsintoplace.Ifusingpliers, be careful not to crack the housing.

E Never reuse a used termination cap.

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E Never cut a strand between the three-pin connector and the first node.


E The optional Marquee Lens Kit includes its own lens holder and threaded lens for mounting strands behind a substrate. See “Install Marquee Lenses” below for details.

Mount the FixturesYou can mount iColor Flex LMX strands directly to a mounting surface, or you can mountthemusingiColorFlexLMXmountingaccessories(availableseparately):

• Optionalmountingtracksensurestraightrunsinlinearapplications.Spacerssnaptothemountingtracksforaclean,finishedlookthathidescablesandmountinghardware between nodes.

• Singlenodemountscanbepositionedindividuallytoprovideanchorpointsfornodes in installations with uneven node spacing or complex geometries.

Make sure the power is OFF before mounting and connecting iColor Flex LMX fixtures.

1. Usingapencilorchalkline,markacenter-linepathforthenodestofollow.

2. (Optional)Toinstallmountingtrack,cutthetracktothedesiredlengthwithasaworsnips.Usingflatheadscrewssuitableforthemountingsurface,drivescrewsthroughtheplastictrackintotheattachingsurface.Recommendedmaximumspacingbetweenscrewsis16in(406mm).Snapoptionalspacersintothetracktohide mounting hardware and wires.

3. (Optional)Ensurethatthespacingbetweensinglenodemountsissufficienttoaccommodate cable length between nodes and to allow for cable bending as necessary.

Using double-sided tape on the base of the mounts, adhere the mounts to the attachingsurface.Reinforceinstallationwith#6flatheadscrewssuitableforthemounting surface.

4. Ifusingmountingtrackorsinglenodemounts,pushthelightnodesintothemounts.

5. Ifmountingdirectlytoamountingsurface,installiColorFlexLMXstrandsusingasuitable mounting method, For example, you can mount strands to a pipe or cable using plastic cable ties.

Mounting track and spacers

Single-node mounts

Do not twist or loop cable

Do not overstretch cable

Do not pull cable away from node

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≤ 0ºc

Use caution when handling cable in sub-freezing temperatures


6.ConnectaLeaderCabletothethree-pinconnectorontheendofeachiColorFlexLMXstrandbyturningthefixturestrand’sgrommetclockwise.Inwetordampenvironments,tightenthegrommetonthemaleconnectorsufficientlytoensure a watertight seal.

Install Marquee Lenses (Optional)Optional marquee lenses clip onto iColor Flex LMX strands with flat lenses to create the appearance of bulbs on a traditional theatre marquee. Marquee Lens Kits are available with clear, semi-frosted, or translucent lenses for a variety of looks and applications. You can mount marquee lenses in front of a substrate, or directly to a mounted strand.

1. Confirmallcomponentsreceived,EachMarqueeLensKitconsistsofalensandlensholder.

2. Ifmountinglensesinfrontofasubstrate,preparethesubstratebycuttingopeningsof the appropriate diameter in the required locations.

To accommodate the threads on the marquee lens holder, the recommended substratethicknessis.0625in(1.6mm),andthemaximumthicknessis.125in (3.2mm).Werecommendusinga13/8indiameterholesawtocutopeningsinthesubstrate.Openingsshouldbeaminimumof1.4in(35.6mm)indiameter,andamaximumof1.5in(38mm)indiameter.

2. Peel the backing from a lens holder to expose the adhesive surface.

3. Insertthelensholderthroughanopeninginthesubstrate,andtemporarilyaffixthelens holder by pressing the adhesive surface to the back of the substrate. Make sure that the lens holder is oriented in the direction of the iColor Flex LMX strand.

2.125inDiameter(54mm)

E You cannot use the marquee lens kit with iColor Flex LMX strands with dome lenses, or with the optional mounting track or single node mounts.

.0625 in (1.6 mm) recommended

.125 in ( 3.2 mm) max

1.4 in diameter (35.6 mm) min1.5 in diameter (38 mm) max1⅜ in diameter hole saw recommended

3.06 in78 mm

.98 in25 mm

.63 in16 mm

3.69 in94 mm

1.1 in28 mm

.25 in6 mm

Leader Cable connector dimensions


4. Screwamarqueelensontothelensholder.Handtightentoapproximately10to 15in-lbs(1.1to1.7Nm).

5. Repeatsteps2–4foreachMarqueeLensKit.

6. Onceallmarqueelensholdersandlensesareinstalledonthesubstrate,mountiColor Flex LMX strands by inserting one node into the back of each lens holder. Pressuntilthenodessnapfirmlyintothelensholders.

Make Power and Data ConnectionsiColorFlexLMXfixturesaredesignedtoworkwith24VDCpower/datasuppliesfrom Philips Color Kinetics. Power / data supplies send power and data to iColor Flex LMXstrandsoveraLeaderCable.sPDS-480ca24Vcanpowerupto8fixturestrandsinEthernetinstallation,whilePDS-60ca24VandsPDS-60ca24Vcanpoweronefixturestrand in either Ethernet or DMX installations.

PDS-60ca24VisanIP66-ratedpower/datasupply,suitableforuseindampandwetlocations.AlthoughsPDS-480ca24VandsPDS-60ca24Vareratedforuseindrylocations only, you can install them in watertight enclosures for outdoor applications.

Make sure the power is OFF before connecting iColor Flex LMX fixtures.

E You can mount marquee lens kits directly to an installed iColor Flex LMX strand by clipping a lens holder over each node and screwing a lens onto each lens holder.

PDS-60ca24V 1

sPDS-60ca24V 1

sPDS-480ca24V 8

Maximum strands per power / data supply


Connecting to the sPDS-60ca 24V and sPDS-480ca 24V Power / Data SuppliesConnect a Leader Cable to an available power port on the back of the power / data supply housing.

Connecting to the PDS-60ca 24V Power / Data SupplyThePDS-60ca24VisanIP66-ratedpower/datasupply,suitableforuseindampandwetlocations.ThefollowingproceduredescribeshowtoconnectandsealaPDS-60ca24Vpower/datasupplyforoutdoorapplications.

1. Removethepower/datasupplycover.

2. RemovethecoverofthetransmitterPCAjunctionboxbyexpandingthefourtabson the side and sliding the cover from the base.

3. Connectline,common,ground,anddatatotheprovidedterminalblock,thenreplacethecoverofthetransmitterPCAjunctionbox.

BlueStripe

Black

BlueRed

+DataData–

Red

BlueBlue/WhiteBlack

Red

BlueBlue/WhiteBlack

sPDS-60ca24V

sPDS-480ca24V

3.06 in77.8 mm

.98 in25 mm

.63 in16 mm

Transmitter PCA junction box dimensions


4. ConnecttheLeaderCableconnectortoanavailableportinsidethepower/datasupply housing.

5. Securethepower/datasupplycover.Ifinstallinginawetordamplocation,sealthepower/datasupplywithelectronics-gradeRTVsiliconesealant.

6.Repeatsteps1–5foreachpower/datasupplyintheinstallation.

Address and Configure the FixturesMake sure the power is ON before addressing and configuring fixtures.

Power / data supplies and controllers work together to stream data to the iColor Flex LMX strands in your installation.

• EachindividualiColorFlexLMXnodeisassignedthreesequentialDMXaddresses,oneforred,oneforgreen,andoneforblue.ADMXuniverseconsistsof512addresses, so the maximum number of iColor Flex LMX nodes that can be individuallyaddressedinaDMXuniverseis170(170x3=510).

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WhenusingansPDS-60ca24Vpower/datasupplywithDMXcontrol,youprogramthe power / data supply rather than addressing the iColor Flex LMX strings directly. YouuseSmartJackPro(oriPlayer3)withQuickPlayProaddressingsoftwaretoseta base DMX address for the power / data supply, and to specify the node quantity of each attached iColor Flex LMX strand.

For lighting designs where nodes work in unison, all nodes should be set to the same DMX addresses. For dynamic light show designs that show different colors on different nodes simultaneously, you must assign unique DMX addresses to eachnode.StartingwithitsbaseDMXaddress,PDS-60caautomaticallyassignsaddressestoeachiColorFlexLMXnodeinsequence,fromthefirstnodeonoutputport1throughthelastnodeonoutputport2.

• Becauseyouarelimitedto170uniquelyaddressednodesperDMXuniverse(lessthanfourstrandsof50nodeseach),Ethernetisthepreferredenvironmentforvideo displays and dynamic light shows with intricate effects.

Each Ethernet-based power / data supply comes pre-programmed with a unique IPaddress,sothepower/datasupplyeffectivelyfunctionsasitsownuniverse.WhencreatingalightmapwithacontrollerormediaserversuchasLightSystemManagerorVideoSystemManagerPro,eachiColorFlexLMXnodeautomaticallyreceives a unique identifier.

Youcandiscoverallpower/datasuppliesbyIPaddressusingQuickPlayPro,LightSystemManager,orVideoSystemManagerPro.Forlargeinstallations,and especially for video displays, we recommend giving power / data supplies meaningfulIPaddressestostreamlineinstallation,mapping,testing,andtroubleshooting. When readdressing power / data supplies, you will need the layoutgridyoucreatedwhenyourecordedeachpower/datasupply’sIPaddressduring installation planning.

For complete details on addressing and configuring fixtures, controllers, and power /data supplies, refer to the Addressing and Configuration GuideortheUserGuideorSpecificationSheetforyourcontrollerorpower/datasupply.

E You can download the QuickPlay Pro software and the Addressing and Configuration Guide from www.philipscolorkinetics.com/support/addressing/.

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