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PATTERN: PLASMA

PATTERN: TWINKLE

PATTERN: SOLID COLOR

Ideal For:

•  Evoking moving shapes
•  Bass
•  Frequencies <2000 Hz

• 2D and 3D fixture

configurations

• Evoking an effect that

disperses from a central

point

• Most music; takes

advantage of the full

frequency range

• Non-audio reactive

environments

• Simple displays with

movement in one color

Audio Reactive

Non-Audio Reactive

Movement speed

Brightness

Shape

Audio input to light mapping

smoothness

N/A

Color and brightness

Brightness variation

Audio input to light mapping

smoothness

N/A

Movement speed

Brightness

Shape

N/A

Twinkle rate

Color and brightness

Brightness variation

Smoothness

Pulse speed

Wave motion

Color (must be in the cur-

rently selected color palette)

Amplitude of pulse

PARAMETER CONTROL EFFECT

Parameter

Speed

Energy

Variance

Decay

PARAMETER CONTROL EFFECT

Parameter

Speed

Energy

Variance

Decay

PARAMETER CONTROL EFFECT

Parameter

Speed

Energy

Variance

Decay

Summary of Contents for Aurora Pro

Page 1: ...1 Oct 2018 v1 USER MANUAL AUR R2 P8D 00 US AUR R2 P8D 00 EU ...

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Page 3: ...t up Aurora Pro with Network Distribution Boxes NDBs and Power Top Ups 24 Connect and Configure the Aurora Mobile App 25 Download or Update the Aurora Mobile App 25 Connect to Aurora Pro in AP Mode 25 Connect to Aurora Pro in Station Mode 26 Configure the Aurora Mobile App 26 Adjust Device Settings 26 Adjust Live Control Mode 29 Adjust Show Mode 29 Connect and Calibrate Audio Inputs 31 Connect Aud...

Page 4: ...re 38 Appendices 39 Aurora Terminology 39 Troubleshooting 40 Aurora Pro Patterns and Lighting Parameter Effects 41 Aurora DMX Specification 45 Extended Modes of Interaction 46 Aurora Pro AUR R2 P8D 00 US AUR R2 P8D 00 EU Specifications 47 Aurora Pro Power Best Practices 49 Electrical Safety 52 ...

Page 5: ...ces 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 effects using the Aurora Mobile App Reconf...

Page 6: ...configure the Aurora Mobile App How to upgrade Aurora Pro firmware and software Aurora Pro specifications best practices and troubleshooting Pro Tip Reading the Aurora Quick Start Guide is highly recommended before reading this manual Questions Additional support for Aurora Pro is available at support limbicmedia ca or contact support limbicmedia ca View other documents at support limbicmedia ca g...

Page 7: ...le up installations Refer to the Aurora Product Guide for a detailed list Aurora Pro supports other lighting equipment using industry standard protocols such as DDP DMX512 Art Net1 sACN1 or KiNET1 LED fixtures These can be used alone or in conjunction with LED fixtures Maximum Lights Supported Control up to 600 LED pixels using built in RGB connectors and Aurora Pro s internal power supply Control...

Page 8: ...D fixtures and accessories 3 Reset button The reset button restores Aurora Pro to its default system settings A paper clip or pin is required to press the button 4 USB A connectors Two USB A connectors connect a USB audio interface USB to Ethernet adapter or USB data stick to Aurora Pro 5 USB micro B connectors The USB micro B connector is used to update Aurora Pro firmware 1 2 4 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 5...

Page 9: ...es in Show Mode The next mode pattern status LED indicates Aurora Pro s mode Refer to Configure the Aurora Mobile App to learn more about performance modes 10 Channel select dip switch CHANNEL SEL The DMX IN channel select dip switch CHANNEL SEL allows you to set the DMX base channel for DMX control 11 DMX IN OUT THRU IN OUT THRU DMX IN OUT THRU IN OUT THRU connects DMX controllers consoles and fi...

Page 10: ...ting brackets 4 Mounting screws 1 Power cable 8 Dust caps 1 Aurora Quick Start Guide Power Aurora Pro ON OFF Required Components Aurora Pro Power cable Method 1 Connect Aurora Pro s power connector to AC power via the included power cable Aurora starts automatically once power is applied 2 Wait 15 seconds for Aurora Pro to power ON 3 Remove the power cable to power Aurora Pro OFF Warning Do not ha...

Page 11: ...ents such as Power Top Ups Required Components Aurora Pro Leader cables optional 4 LED pixel strand s Method 1 Power Aurora Pro OFF 2 Unscrew the dust caps on each built in LED connector 3 If using leader cables connect the male end of each LED pixel strand to the female end of each leader cable Fig 2 Caution Do not connect LED pixels while Aurora Pro is connected to power Pro Tip Any combination ...

Page 12: ... the male connector is present to retain the waterproof seal 5 Hand tighten the locking mechanisms RGB fixtures requires a half turn to tighten Fig 3 Caution To reduce the risk of shock and water corrosion connect dust caps to unused inputs and unused LED pixel strand ends Fig 3 Turning RGB connector locking mechanism ...

Page 13: ...rts a maximum of 75 LED pixels without Power Top Ups Aurora Pro supports up to 4000 LED pixels with Power Top Ups Refer to Set Up Aurora Pro Using Built In RGB connectors with Power Top Ups for details Fig 4 Aurora Pro setup using built in RGB connectors without Power Top Ups Required Components Aurora Pro Leader cables optional 5 LED pixels Audio input if sound reactivity is required Aurora Pro o...

Page 14: ... and calibrate audio using the Aurora Mobile App Audio Settings Refer to Connect and Calibrate Audio Inputs for details 8 Refer to Configure the Aurora Mobile App to begin customizing your light show Set Up Aurora Pro Using Built In RGB connectors with Power Top Ups Aurora Pro supports installations with up to 4000 LED pixels with Power Top Ups Each Aurora Pro built in LED connector supports a max...

Page 15: ...the Aurora Mobile App Refer to Connect to Aurora Pro in AP Mode for details 9 Set the number of LED pixels per port including LED pixels added with Power Top Ups using the Aurora Mobile App Refer to Configure the Aurora Mobile App for details 10 Connect an audio input to Aurora Pro and calibrate audio using the Aurora Mobile App Audio Settings Refer to Connect and Calibrate Audio Inputs for detail...

Page 16: ...ir default IP address should be 10 0 0 100 so setting your computer s IP address to 10 0 0 2 for example should work Set the netmask to 255 255 255 0 and the gateway if present to 10 0 0 1 Fig 6 Pro Tip Users must know how to change the network settings on their computer s operating system before configuring NDBs Refer to this tutorial http bit ly 2Qx0Vai for configuring Windows network settings C...

Page 17: ... Number of LED Pixels Per NDB Port below 7 Select SAVE to make the NDB configuration changes permanent 8 Write the NDB s new IP address on a piece of tape and attach it to the NDB case This is the easiest way to reference each NDB s IP address 9 Press the reset button on the outside of the NDB do not hold with a pin to reboot and apply the changes 10 Repeat this process to change the IP address fo...

Page 18: ... Fig 8 3 Open a web browser and connect to the default NDB IP address http 10 0 0 100 to open the NDB configuration page If the NDB was previously reconfigured to a different IP address connect to that IP address instead NDBs must be powered ON for the NDB configuration page to appear 4 Keep the netmask set to 255 255 255 0 and the gateway to 10 0 0 1 Fig 9 Fig 8 Adjusting network settings on a Ma...

Page 19: ... for support 6 Select the number of NDB ports used under Outputs For example a 16 port NDB can be used in 16 port mode or 8 port mode In 16 port mode an NDB supports 230 LED pixels maximum per port In 8 port mode it supports up to 460 LED pixels maximum per port Fig 10 Fig 9 NDB configuration page Fig 10 NDB configuration page set LED pixels per port ...

Page 20: ...e or to restore its default settings Required Components Network Distribution Box NDB Pin paperclip Method 1 Power the NDB ON 2 Press the reset button on the outside of the NDB do not hold with a pin to reboot the NDB after making any configuration changes 3 Press the reset button for 1 5 seconds to reset the NDB s IP address netmask and gateway back to the factory default Other lighting configura...

Page 21: ...or installations Refer to the Aurora Product Guide for outdoor accessories 2 Connect an NDB to an NDB power supply 3 Configure the NDB See Configure a Network Distribution Box NDB above for details 4 Connect a USB to Ethernet adapter to one of Aurora Pro s USB A ports NDB Cat 5 6 Network Cable Audio Interface NDB Power Supply Leader Cables IN THRU TRS XLR IN THRU USB to Ethernet Adapter Fig 11 Aur...

Page 22: ...re the Aurora Mobile App to begin customizing your light show Set up Aurora Pro with Multiple Network Distribution Boxes NDBs Using multiple Network Distribution Boxes NDBs increases the number of LED pixels supported by Aurora Pro up to 25 000 LED pixels A single NDB supports 1000 LED pixels maximum Each NDB port supports 100 LED pixels or 80 LED pixels of Triklit style fixtures To achieve 25 000...

Page 23: ...DBs cannot be powered ON after Aurora Pro 10 Connect an audio input to Aurora Pro and calibrate audio using the Aurora Mobile App Audio Settings Refer to Connect and Calibrate Audio Inputs for details 11 Refer to Configure the Aurora Mobile App to begin customizing your light show Pro Tip Aurora Pro outdoor enclosures can also house a network switch An NDB outdoor enclosure can house a network swi...

Page 24: ... NDB above for details 3 Power Aurora Pro and any power supply OFF Connect the Power T s to each 5 A Power Top Up 4 Connect the Power T 5 A Power Top Up s to the end of each LED pixel strand installed in step 1 5 Connect additional Power T 5 A Power Top Ups and LED pixel strands not exceeding 80 100 LED pixels per Power Top Up or the LED pixel limit per port specified during NDB configuration 6 Po...

Page 25: ...spot Devices connect to Aurora Pro over its own one to one Wi Fi network Connecting to Aurora Pro in AP Mode disconnects a mobile device from its current network Required Components Smart device with the Aurora Mobile App installed Aurora Pro Method 1 Open the Aurora Mobile App 2 Select WIFI SETTINGS or navigate to your device s Wi Fi settings 3 Connect to the Aurora based Wi Fi network 4 Return t...

Page 26: ...ight shows to match the number of LED pixels connected to each built in LED connector Set the number of LED pixels per port to optimize lighting performance Method 1 Download and install the Aurora Mobile App and connect to Aurora Pro 2 Navigate to Ports in the Device Settings tab 3 Set the number of LED pixels per port Fig 16 4 Select to set the same number of LED pixels across all ports Fig 17 P...

Page 27: ...ings tab 4 Select the audio input source connected to Aurora Pro s connector interface 5 Enable Auto Gain or adjust Gain Boost manually depending on the installation type Refer to Calibrate Auto and Manual Gain for details Fig 18 Audio Control screen Fig 17 Apply LED pixels per port globally Pro Tip You can also cycle through audio inputs on Aurora Pro s connector interface by pressing the audio s...

Page 28: ...vice Information displays information about the Aurora Mobile App and the Aurora Pro software build Refer to Device Information to troubleshoot and determine if they are both up to date Fig 20 Fig 19 Security screen Fig 21 Help and Contact Support screens Fig 20 Device Information screen Access Help Access the Help menu to find support contact info report issues and to get Aurora Mobile App info ...

Page 29: ...io input Brightness Global Adjust overall LED pixel brightness Pro Tip Lighting parameters provide unique characteristics for each pattern Experiment with patterns to optimize lighting effects Adjust Show Mode Show Mode gives users control over multiple cues in a sequence to create a light show Each cue has its own pattern palette lighting parameters play length and transition timing Selecting for...

Page 30: ...ithout audio input Brightness Global Adjust overall LED pixel brightness Advance Cue on Silence Show Mode only Silence triggers the following cue in Show Mode This feature is only available in Aurora App V1 5 or higher Fig 25 Fig 22 Show Screen Fig 24 Show screen with a cue sequence Fig 23 New Cue screen Fig 25 Advance Cue On Silence enabled for Show Mode ...

Page 31: ... separately Existing cues must be deleted to create a new show Pro Tip Only the left channel of a stereo 1 8 audio cable is sent to Aurora s audio analysis system Pro Tip Press the next mode pattern button NXT on Aurora Pro s connector interface to cycle through patterns in Live Control Mode and Show Mode Press and hold the next mode pattern button NXT for 5 seconds to switch Aurora Pro between Li...

Page 32: ... is selected You can also select IN 1 as the audio input source in the Aurora Mobile App Refer to Configure the Aurora Mobile App for details 4 Connect the audio device via stereo or mono cable to the IN audio jack IN 1 5 Connect speakers via stereo or mono cable to THRU audio jack THRU 1 Connect Pro Audio Equipment The TRS XLR combo jack IN THRU connects pro audio equipment like mixers and extern...

Page 33: ...tails Connect a Microphone Aurora Pro has 2 USB A ports to connect a USB audio interface with a microphone Required Components Aurora Pro Microphone with output USB audio interface Method 1 Download and install the Aurora Mobile App and connect to Aurora Pro 2 Connect an audio input source to your Aurora Pro installation Refer to Connect and Calibrate Audio Inputs for details 3 Press the audio sel...

Page 34: ... Pro Audio input Method 1 Download and install the Aurora Mobile App and connect to Aurora Pro 2 Connect an audio input source to your Aurora Pro installation Refer to Connect and Calibrate Audio Inputs for details 3 Press the audio select button SEL until the correct audio input status LED is selected You can also select the audio input source in the Aurora Mobile App Refer to Configure the Auror...

Page 35: ...C input It gives users full control over Aurora Pro s sensitivity to audio input Required Components Aurora Pro Audio input Method 1 Download and install the Aurora Mobile App and connect to Aurora Pro 2 Connect an audio input source to your Aurora Pro installation Refer to Connect and Calibrate Audio Inputs for details 3 Press the audio select button SEL until the correct audio input status LED i...

Page 36: ...try standard lighting protocol for stage lighting and effects This manual assumes previous DMX knowledge to configure Aurora Pro with DMX Set Up DMX IN Aurora Pro s DMX IN function allows Aurora to act as a DMX fixture Aurora Pro has 9 DMX parameter channels Refer to the Aurora DMX Specification Appendix for details on each channels parameter controls Required Components Aurora Pro DMX controller ...

Page 37: ... 34 DMX IN enabled Set Up DMX OUT11 DMX OUT enables Aurora Pro to send its RGB lighting data to DMX compatible fixtures Users can sync a single universe of DMX fixtures in conjunction with connected lights NDBs or other network protocols like KiNET and Art Net Set Up Ethernet Based Protocols11 Aurora Pro is compatible with common Ethernet based lighting protocols via a USB to Ethernet adapter The ...

Page 38: ... palettes and other functionality Check the Aurora Pro version in Device Information before upgrading software Aurora Pro V1 3 or less requires a firmware update before software updates will work Visit Aurora Support for a software version changelog Required Components Aurora Pro PC or Mac computer USB drive Aurora Package file Method 1 Ensure your USB drive is formatted Fat32 and plug into your c...

Page 39: ... pattern also reacts differently to lighting parameters Playing with parameters for each palette is recommended to optimize light shows Performance Modes Performance Modes determine how Aurora lighting data is controlled in real time Live Control Mode through predefined cue lists Show Mode or through third party lighting protocols such as DMX Live Control Mode Live Control Mode allows users to cha...

Page 40: ...h power Turn Aurora Pro ON OFF Check if audio reactive mode is ON OFF on Aurora Mobile App or DMX console controller Check if audio is connected to IN 1 or IN 2 Check audio input level on the Audio Control page Give Aurora Pro 15 seconds of silence to calibrate the Auto Gain algorithm Turn Wi Fi network ON OFF on the mobile device Close and reopen the Aurora Mobile App Forget the Aurora network in...

Page 41: ...tion of LED to fade once activated Parties shows Active lively environments Music with a strong beat Clapping Chasers Parameter Effects on Aurora Patterns The following tables describe how lighting parameters respond to each pattern Use this guide when experimenting with Aurora to optimize lighting design for your installation In many patterns lowering variance adds a baseline light activity with ...

Page 42: ...o Reactive Non Audio Reactive Pixel mapping Color and brightness Brightness variation Duration of LED to fade once activated Pulse speed Color and brightness Brightness variation Duration of LED to fade once activated Waterfall speed Color and brightness Brightness variation Audio input to light mapping smoothness Sweep speed Color and brightness Brightness variation N A Pulse speed Color and brig...

Page 43: ...active Non Audio Reactive Non Audio Reactive Movement speed Brightness Shape Audio input to light mapping smoothness N A Color and brightness Brightness variation Audio input to light mapping smoothness N A N A N A N A Movement speed Brightness Shape N A Twinkle rate Color and brightness Brightness variation Smoothness Pulse speed Wave motion Color must be in the cur rently selected color palette ...

Page 44: ...tion with beat onsets and strength Audio Reactive Audio Reactive Non Audio Reactive Non Audio Reactive N A Color and brightness N A Decay of flashes Movement speed Color and brightness Brightness variation Wavelength Strobe rate Color and brightness N A Decay of flashes Movement speed Color and brightness Brightness variation Wavelength PARAMETER CONTROL EFFECT Parameter Speed Energy Variance Deca...

Page 45: ... For an up to date list of color palette values refer to latest DMX specification13 Pattern Select For an up to date list of patterns refer to latest DMX specification13 4 5 6 7 8 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 0 255 Transition Duration Speed Energy Variance Decay Audio Reactive Toggle 9 Audio Reactive Mode Non Audio Reactive Mode 1 127 128 255 13 https support limbicmedia ca guidesmanuals ...

Page 46: ...l time Voice recognition technology is used in Show Me an interactive content exploration tool ideal for public directories and events Social Media Engagement Integrate an Aurora Pro system with social media interaction Send specifically selected hashtags or tags via Instagram and Twitter and see corresponding light effects in real time User Controlled Tablet App Put Aurora Pro s possibilities in ...

Page 47: ...nput XLR 1 4 combo USB audio interface Mic USB 2 0 connector x 2 micro USB panel mount buttons x 2 recessed button USB 2 0 connector x 2 USB to Ethernet adapter available 1 8 mono THRU XLR 1 4 combo jack THRU DMX OUT THRU 8 built in RGB connectors 120 VAC 60 Hz 6 8 A 240 VAC 50 Hz 3 4 A 348 W 299 x 158 x 85 mm 11 75 x 6 25 x 3 35 2 6 kg 5 7 lb Acrylic PVC blend 25 40 C 13 104 F 20 90 RH non conden...

Page 48: ...50 mA depending on fixture 5 V UCS8903 16 bits per channel addressing 5 V WS2811x chip family Polycarbonate 20 50 C 4 122 F IP 65 66 67 Other light fixtures are compatible using modified versions of the Aurora Pro built in RGB connectors These reflect general specifications Figs 36 38 Aurora Pro housing dimensions ...

Page 49: ...pixels whichever comes first Inject power every 80 or 80 LED pixels for Triklit style lights whichever comes first At 2 5 A a 20 leader cable drops approximately 1 V At 2 5 A 10 leader cable drops approximately 0 5 V Power Top Ups must be used with Power T s to isolate power in each direction Cable runs greater than 15 must have a Smart Extender Receiver adapter and Power Top Up at the end of each...

Page 50: ... of line voltage to ensure it meets the threshold Approved Lamp Types Lamp type LED 5050 Lamp wattage 1 W All RGB LED fixtures use LED 5050 as the lamp type Warning Please contact Limbic Media to use Aurora Pro with fixtures other than those listed in the following table End of Line Voltage Thresholds VEOL 10 V VEOL 9 V VEOL 8 V Globes Triklit style fixtures Bistro Strings Light Strings Pebble Mod...

Page 51: ...m Globes 400 mm Globes 500 mm Globes 1 1 1 1 28 m 1 1 24 50 74 100 124 20 24 28 32 32 65 65 65 65 67 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 0 03 0 112 0 03 0 03 0 03 0 03 0 03 0 02 0 02 0 02 0 02 0 02 0 0075 0 0083 0 0086 0 0094 0 0094 0 36 0 75 1 11 1 5 1 86 0 15 0 20 0 24 0 300 0 300 75 15 75 75 140 5 m 75 75 6 3 2 1 1 16 12 10 8 8 Without power top ups Wiring and Connection Specification Input wir...

Page 52: ...ON A potentially hazardous situation which could result in minor or moderate injury or property damage if not avoided Also alerts against unsafe practices Ignoring a hazard voids any warranty Aurora Pro Safety Hazards WARNING Power must be disconnected before installing Aurora AUR R2 P8D 00 US AUR R2 P8D 00 EU or connecting light strands WARNING Aurora AUR R2 P8D 00 US AUR R2 P8D 00 EU must be ins...

Page 53: ...R R2 P8D 00 EU is mounted correctly using the provided mounting brackets and free of excessive vibrations CAUTION Do not hot swap fixtures Ensure Aurora AUR R2 P8D 00 US AUR R2 P8D 00 EU is disconnected from power before connecting or disconnecting fixtures CAUTION Do not open modify or alter Aurora AUR R2 P8D 00 US AUR R2 P8D 00 EU in any way NOTE The instructions and precautions set forth in thi...

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