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1.

 

File Icon - 

This icon displays when there is a file loaded on the CM, with the file name next to 

it. If there is no folder and MANUAL is displayed, there is no show file loaded. You can fire 
manually at any time with or without a show loaded. If a file has been loaded and you wish to 
return to Manual-only mode, see MENU-->FILE section below.

 

2.

 

Link Quality Icon - 

This icon displays the worst connection to any connected FMs.

 

3.

 

Battery Level Icon - 

This icon displays the current battery level of the CM.

 

4.

 

Connected Module Status - 

This displays the number of FMs connected to the CM and how 

many are defined in the choreography file for the show. The first number is how many FMs 
are connected to the CM, the second number is how many FMs are defined to be in the show. 
If there is no show file loaded, they will always be the same number.

 

5.

 

Messages - 

This area will display the most recent messages that the CM received (i.e. the 

names of active or offline FMs).

 

6.

 

Software Version - 

This is a scroll down indicator. Pressing the down arrow will display the 

current software version installed on the CM or FM.

 

 

Menu 

To navigate to the desired function, press the icon number and Enter on the Numpad

. 

 

Figure 9

 

Figure 8

 

Summary of Contents for CM-64

Page 1: ...WWW F I R E L I NX COM U S E RMA N U A L 833 FIRELNX 347 3569 ...

Page 2: ...ort 2 USB Input 2 2 Wire Ports 3 Power Input 3 SMPTE Input 3 OPD Input 3 Antenna Input 3 User Interface 3 Basic Setup 4 Home Page 7 Menu 7 1 Caliber Disables 8 2 RF Channel 8 3 Join Process 8 4 File 9 5 SMPTE 9 6 Edit 9 7 Update 9 8 Reset 10 9 Stealth Mode 10 Continuity Test 10 Wireless Wizard 11 Module Status 11 OPD Operator Presence Device 11 OPN Open Pyro Network 12 FM 24 13 ...

Page 3: ...ins 13 Power Input 14 Antenna Input 14 2 Wire 14 Firing Module Basic Setup 14 Home Page 15 Menu 16 Name 16 RF Channel 16 Join Mode 16 Repeater 16 Continuity 16 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 17 Changing a wiring terminal block 17 Cleaning the FM 17 Batteries 17 Opening the Case 18 Appendix 19 Glossary 19 ...

Page 4: ...the ARM state The key cannot be removed when in the ARM position Fire Button In Manual Channel Fire mode pressing the fire button will fire the next firing channel on the selected module The fire button can also be used to start the time code in an Internal clock show It is also used to enable the firing of a SMPTE show See the details below on each show type for details Charge LEDs These LEDs ind...

Page 5: ...ct the channel The FIRE button is then pushed to actually fire the selection Once fired the selected channel will automatically advance to the next available shot so that it does not have to be selected before firing When firing a scripted show these buttons will activate the caliber disable functions if they are written into the show file If a continuity test has been performed the LEDs under the...

Page 6: ... Input For shows running on SMPTE this port is used to input SMPTE to the CM via RCA cable SMPTE is then automatically distributed to the other modules on the show network OPD Input For shows where an Operator Presence Device OPD is required this port is used to connect the OPD to the CM Antenna Input For shows that desire wireless communication screw in the N style 3dB radio antenna here We recom...

Page 7: ... Radio Channel be checked and tested if used in the show and the module Joined to the Command Module CM before sending it to the field see further instructions below It is however perfectly acceptable to do all of this at show setup If CrewSafe local continuity testing will be used the show file should be loaded into the CM and given time to download to all the FMs before continuity testing is per...

Page 8: ...or to check for continuity while pinning It can also be checked at the Firing Module by pressing the CT button means that there is a loaded shot that is currently in the choreography on that pin The shot is identified continuity is good and the shot is ready means that there is a loaded shot that is currently NOT in the choreography on that pin It can still be fired manually X means that there is ...

Page 9: ... will advance automatically for each button press Once SMPTE has been connected and is playing the SMPTE time should begin to roll on the CM If a valid show file has been loaded pressing the FIRE button will allow the show to fire The show will not fire unless the FIRE button has been pressed It is recommended to have at least 30 seconds of pre roll before the first cue to ensure that the SMPTE ti...

Page 10: ...el of the CM 4 Connected Module Status This displays the number of FMs connected to the CM and how many are defined in the choreography file for the show The first number is how many FMs are connected to the CM the second number is how many FMs are defined to be in the show If there is no show file loaded they will always be the same number 5 Messages This area will display the most recent message...

Page 11: ...changes See the Wireless Wizard WW function to have the system determine the best channel automatically 3 Join Process The JOIN process is used to protect the system from outside interference by encrypting all communications Every FM must be Joined with a single CM in order to decrypt the messages Once an FM is Joined even another Firelinx CM in the same area cannot connect to that FM When in the ...

Page 12: ... the timing If the clock icon is displayed next to the time the SMPTE is currently detected by the module If there is no clock icon the SMPTE is not currently running to the module but it will continue its count of time The firing system will continue to operate even if the SMPTE signal is temporarily corrupted or the wire is broken If when monitoring the incoming SMPTE signal the clock icon flick...

Page 13: ...d because in all previous firing systems it was dangerous to turn on testing Often only a single component failure is the difference between testing an E match and firing an E match CrewSafe is possible because Firelinx takes a Nine Zeroes Safe approach to continuity testing That means the probability of accidentally firing a shell is very low Use this feature only if the pyrotechnician in charge ...

Page 14: ...ng the Numpad or the direction buttons The display will show the module name 1 if the module is ok 2 if the CM is synchronized with the module 3 if the module is armed 4 if the module is firing has fired 5 if the module is connected 6 and the module s battery status 7 The current Link Quality LQ is shown lower left 8 The link quality is simply the percentage of RF messages that are making it throu...

Page 15: ...ing the CM to send and receive signals via DMX and ethernet The FM can receive DMX Ethernet and 32 pin expansion cards allowing DMX and ethernet communication through the FM as well as the ability for 32 additional firing pins to be added to the FM The OPN 32 card has an industry standard Centronics 36 D style connector that comes out the front side of the module and attaches to a standard 32 shot...

Page 16: ...ne FM be enabled as a repeater This provides the maximum signal strength and more robust timing of the firing signals If too many modules are designated repeaters however the LQ of the system can actually go down Only the minimum number of repeaters necessary to bridge the gaps between positions should be used Navigation Buttons These buttons are used to navigate menus on the FM Continuity Test Th...

Page 17: ... to check for mis wired connections connect the incoming wire to the single terminal pair and then connect one or two outgoing wires to the other terminal pairs Daisy Chain wiring would be one wire in and one wire out where Star configuration is one wire in and two wires out Any combination of Daisy chain and Star is allowed Firing Module Basic Setup 1 Turn on the System Press and hold the power b...

Page 18: ... choreography on that pin means that there is a loaded shot that is currently NOT in the choreography on that pin X means that there is not a shot loaded but is currently in the choreography on that pin means that there is more resistance than expected on the pin there might not be enough energy to reliably fire every shot on that line 5 Armed If the module s backlight LEDs are RED the module is a...

Page 19: ...messages to other modules Repeaters help modules that are not within the range of the CM receive a CM message The more repeaters there are in a network the more messages there will be in the airwaves so if manual firing is to be used check that only the minimum number of repeaters to cover the area are on Note If using manual firing it is recommended that ONE module be turned to Repeater status so...

Page 20: ...ght alignment of the pads and connector pins are correct and hold the connector block straight up from the board 90 degrees and then slowly seat the pins If there is resistance it s probably not aligned correctly Tighten the screws We advise that a continuity test be performed on the block channels to ensure that it was seated correctly Cleaning the FM The modules often will come back from the fie...

Page 21: ...to the left side 3 Next unscrew the 11 outer screws holding the board to the case and carefully remove the ribbon cables 4 Open the board a For OPN line up the pins of the OPN board with the install location on the FM board install the included standoffs and insert and screw in the OPN board b To change the battery unplug the battery from the connector and then install the new battery 5 Carefully ...

Page 22: ...Reference to the radio frequency channel that the message is broadcasted on The radio channel within the firing modules and the CM need to match when using wireless communication Choreography Show data about what time certain cues fire This show data needs to be created on a computer and loaded into the CM by the USB port CM The command module for the Firelinx system Continuity A check to make sur...

Page 23: ...ed person is presently operating the show and can be used to ensure that if a safety issue occurs the operator can quickly stop the show Open In reference to a circuit it means that two components are not connected The electronic circuit is not complete and current cannot flow through OPN Open Pyro Network Used to allow the Firelinx system to use ethernet or DMX protocols of communication as well ...

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