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light-drive elite - Device Overview

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1.  Device Overview

Light-drive

Light-drive is a new e:cue product category of devices that combine a standalone 

DMX controller and a user interface in a single unit. Designed to allow end-users 

to setup custom light scenes and color-changing effects directly on the device, 

light-drives are easy to use and require no software to setup light scenes. By 

outputting directly DMX512 protocol, light-drives can control LED fixtures 

through a single RJ-45 connection for power and data. 

Dear valued customer,

Thank you very much for purchasing 

light-drive elite. 
light-drive elite is a wall-mounted 

standalone DMX controller and 

interactive user interface for dynamic 

lighting. End-users can easily setup 

color changing effects and control 

lighting directly using the device.
The user interface features touch-

sensitive keys and wheel with color 

LEDs for intuitive selection of colors 

and adjustment of intensity and speed. 
Memory function allows end-users to 

define four colors for color-changing 

effects. It can be easily connected to 

LED RGB fixtures through an RJ-45 

connection for power and data.

The interface glassy finish is designed 

for an elegant appearance as well as 

easy maintenance. 

Key features 

•  Standalone DMX controller and 

user interface

•  512 channels DMX output (RGB)
•  4 mode keys to select intensity, 

color, white and memory mode.

•  On/off key and a play/pause key
•  4 user-defined memory slots
•  5 status LEDs
•  Touch wheel with 12 RGB LEDs
•  Built-in IR receiver for remote 

control

•  Glass finish

•  Ultra thin design
•  Available in black or white 

•  Color chase on up to 12 RGB 

fixtures / light-points with spread 

effect

Summary of Contents for light-drive elite

Page 1: ...light drive elite Setup Manual light drive elite Setup Manual e cue control GmbH An OSRAM Company Rev 1_06 2009 www ecue de...

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Page 3: ...elite 9 4 1 Overview 9 4 2 Using light drive elite controls 9 On Off Key 9 Touch Wheel 9 Intensity Mode 10 Color Mode 10 White Mode 11 Memory Mode 11 Configuring the Spread 12 Replay Mode 12 4 3 Clea...

Page 4: ...asily setup color changing effects and control lighting directly using the device The user interface features touch sensitive keys and wheel with color LEDs for intuitive selection of colors and adjus...

Page 5: ...light drive elite Included in the Package 5 2 Included in the Package light drive elite black or white this setup manual micro fiber cloth hex socket screw key power and data merger...

Page 6: ...drive elite Hardware Installation 6 The light drive elite is designed for in wall mounting Mounting the light drive elite 1 Mount the backplate 2 Connect the cable 3 1 Mounting 3 Hardware Installatio...

Page 7: ...t drive elite Hardware Installation 7 3 4 3 Place light drive elite on the backplate 4 Tighten hex screws Side View 13 mm 0 51 inch Hex fixing screw Hex fixing screw Front glass plate Metal backplate...

Page 8: ...ata output pin no signal 1 DMX 2 DMX 3 GND 4 nc 5 VCC in 24V DC 6 GND 7 nc 8 nc For a simple connection to LED fixtures light drive elite package includes a power and data merger which combines power...

Page 9: ...on off key 4 2 Using light drive elite controls The on off key turns the unit on or off Fixtures will fade out when the device is turned off When the device is turned on it will start in the last use...

Page 10: ...on the LED ring For fine adjustment scroll the wheel clockwise to increase the intensity or counterclockwise to decrease the intensity For fine adjustment scroll the touch wheel slowly clockwise or co...

Page 11: ...memory key activates memory mode Memory Mode Selecting saved colors Four saved colors are displayed on four separate areas of the LED ring Touch the wheel next to two color LEDs to select the display...

Page 12: ...er than one then fading between colors is distributed over the number of chosen fixtures As a result all fixtures will have different colors equal to the number of chosen fixtures Press and hold the p...

Page 13: ...in the last used mode 4 3 Cleaning mode Touch and hold the memory key for more than 10 seconds until you hear a beep to reset the device to its default values This includes memory color speed intensi...

Page 14: ...s on off LED will blink when it is receiving IR remote control signals In addition to the four user defined colors you can recall four fixed colors red green blue white via the buttons 5 to 8 on the r...

Page 15: ...x 3 15 x 0 43 in Weight kg lbs 0 3 kg 0 66 lbs Power 24 V DC 100 mA RJ 45 Operating temperature C F 0 40 C 32 104 F Storage temperature C F 20 80 C 4 176 F Operating storage hum 0 80 not condensing En...

Page 16: ...16 light drive elite Technical Data 5 2 Dimensions All dimensions in mm and inch mm inch 160 6 3 80 3 15 13 mm 0 51 inch Power and data merger 24V GND DMX DMX 31 mm 1 22 inch 19 mm 0 74 inch...

Page 17: ...17 A B C light drive elite Technical Data Mounting Plate 120 mm 4 72 inch 155 mm 6 1 inch 60 mm 2 36 inch 83 5 mm 3 29 inch 75 mm 2 95 inch A B C...

Page 18: ...se do all preparation work on a static free surface Please always ensure to wear an antistatic wrist strap Any usage other than described in this manual is not permitted can damage the device and lead...

Page 19: ...bject to change without notice does not grant guarantee on validity for a particular reason the marketability or other properties of the product There is no way to assert a claim to e cue not on the l...

Page 20: ...2009 e cue control GmbH An OSRAM Company Germany www ecue de...

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