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UPGRADE AURORA SE SOFTWARE

Update Aurora SE’s software with an Aurora Package to Unlock new patterns,

palettes, and other functionality. Check your current software version in the Mobile

App’s Device Information page to see if it is up to date.

Required Components

•  Aurora SE
•  Computer
•  USB drive
•  Aurora Package file

Method

1.  Ensure your USB Drive is formatted Fat32
2.  Go to support.limbicmedia.ca and navigate to Software Updates SE.
3.  Select Aurora Package to download the update

4.  Put the .aur2 file on the USB drive.
5.  Power Aurora SE OFF.
6.  Insert the USB Drive into any of Aurora SE’s USB Ports.
7.  Power Aurora SE ON.
8.  Wait until Aurora resumes normal operation. This can take up to two minutes.
9.  Remove the USB Drive.

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Summary of Contents for Aurora SE

Page 1: ...1 NOV 2019 v3 USER MANUAL For Software Version 1 9 0 ...

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Page 3: ...Install Aurora SE with a Single NDB 11 Install Aurora SE with Multiple NDBs 12 Install Aurora SE with NDBs and Power Top Ups 13 Connect and Calibrate Audio Inputs 14 Connect Aurora SE to a Consumer Audio Device 14 Using DMX 512 With Aurora 16 Set Up DMX IN 16 Set Up DMX OUT 17 Upgrade Aurora SE software 18 Appendices 19 Troubleshooting 20 Aurora DXM 512 Specification 21 Extended Modes of Interacti...

Page 4: ...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 Reconfigure t...

Page 5: ...gurations How to upgrade Aurora SE software Aurora SE Specifications best practices and troubleshooting Pro Tip Reading the Aurora SE Quick Start Guide is highly recommended before reading this manual Questions Additional support for Aurora SE is available at support limbicmedia ca or contact support limbicmedia ca View other documents at support limbicmedia ca guidesmanuals ...

Page 6: ... LED pixel strands Installers can take advantage of our extensive catalog of LED fixtures and accessories to scale up installation Refer to the Aurora Product Guide for a detailed list Aurora SE supports other lighting equipment using industry standard protocols such as DMX512 ArtNet1 sACN1 or KiNet1 LED fixtures These can be used alone or in conjunction with natively supported LED fixtures Maximu...

Page 7: ...supply 2 USB Connectors Aurora SE has four USB Ports two on the back and two on the front The USB ports are used to connect Aurora SE to external sound interfaces and external lighting interfaces They can also be used to charge a mobile device in a pinch 3 Ethernet Connector The Ethernet Connector is used to connect Aurora SE to NDBs in order to control LED pixels 4 Unused 2 THRU is labeled OUT on...

Page 8: ...ce 3 Wait 60s for Aurora SE to power ON 4 Disconnect the 19 VDC power supply from AC power to power Aurora SE OFF NDB Basics NDBs Network Distribution Boxes allow Aurora SE to control LED pixels Most Aurora SE Installations will primarily use NDBs to drive their LED pixels so understanding how they work is an important first step to setting up your Aurora SE installation NDBs accept lighting data ...

Page 9: ...he voltage drop along a strand of LED pixels the maximum length of a run of LED pixels is governed by its length or by its number of LED pixels whichever comes first The maximum number of LED pixels is 80 pixels 80ft for Triklit style fixtures or 100 pixels 100ft for all other fixtures These runs can be extended using Power Top Ups to achieve the maximum lights per port specified under the previou...

Page 10: ...t Practices section of this manual for more information Reset an NDB NDBs have a reset button which is accessible using a paperclip or other thin cylindrical tool It is located in the center of the face opposite to the 16 RGB connectors Pressing this button for different amounts of time will have different effects Reboot 0 1 second This may be required to make NDBs discoverable on a network or to ...

Page 11: ...et Cable NDB 12V or 24V Power Supply Method 1 Connect the NDB to an NDB power supply 2 Connect the NDB to Aurora SE using an Ethernet Cable 3 Connect leader cables to each NDB port optional 4 Connect LED pixel strands to each leader cable or to each NDB port if leader cables are not used 5 In the Aurora Mobile App navigate to device settings protocols NDB and refresh the NDB list to gain access to...

Page 12: ...This will change its IP address to the factory setting 10 0 0 100 Refer to Reset an NDB for more details 7 On your mobile device connect the Aurora mobile App to your Aurora and enable Auto IP Configuration in the NDB protocol menu Refer to the Aurora Mobile App Manual for more details 8 Connect one NDB to the Network Switch using an Ethernet Cable 9 Wait until the Aurora Mobile App displays an IP...

Page 13: ... 4 Connect the Power Ts and Power Top Up s to the end of each LED pixel strand installed in step 1 5 Connect additional LED pixel strands to the Power Ts installed in the last step 6 Connect additional Power Ts Power Top Ups and LED pixel strands as required Make sure not to exceed 80 100 LED pixels per Power Top Up 7 Power Aurora SE and all Power Supplies ON 8 Configure NDBs audio settings and cu...

Page 14: ...er Audio Cable Method 1 Connect the External Line in Audio Device to one of Aurora SE s USB Ports 2 Connect the to RCA Adapter to the External Line in Device s RCA input ports 3 Connect your Audio device to the to RCA Adapter using an Audio Cable 4 Calibrate audio settings using the Aurora Mobile App Refer to the Aurora Mobile App Manual for more details ...

Page 15: ...io Device to one of Aurora SE s USB Ports For use in tight spaces make use of the External Mic Audio Device s included USB extender to place the mic in a more convenient location 2 Connect the Indoor or Outdoor Mic to the External Mic Audio Device 3 Calibrate audio settings using the Aurora Mobile App Refer to the Aurora Mobile App Manual for more details ...

Page 16: ...Controller 5 pin XLR Cable USB A to USB Micro B Cable Method 1 Connect the EntTec Device to Aurora SE using the USB A to USB Micro B Cable 2 Connect the DMX Controller to the EntTec Device DMX 1 using the 5 pin XLR Cable If your DMX Controller only has a three pin XLR output you will need to use a 3 pin to 5 pin adapter to make this connection 3 Use the Aurora Mobile App to enable DMX IN and to se...

Page 17: ...lly controlled Required Components Aurora SE EntTec Device DMX USB Mk 2 DMX Fixtures with RGB Addresses 5 pin XLR Cable USB A to USB Micro B Cable Method 1 Connect the EntTec Device to Aurora SE using the USB A to USB Micro B cable 2 Configure your DMX fixtures so they have sequential addresses that don t overlap For example if you have generic RGB fixtures 3 addresses per fixture set the first fi...

Page 18: ...ponents Aurora SE Computer USB drive Aurora Package file Method 1 Ensure your USB Drive is formatted Fat32 2 Go to support limbicmedia ca and navigate to Software Updates SE 3 Select Aurora Package to download the update 4 Put the aur2 file on the USB drive 5 Power Aurora SE OFF 6 Insert the USB Drive into any of Aurora SE s USB Ports 7 Power Aurora SE ON 8 Wait until Aurora resumes normal operati...

Page 19: ...e incoming audio data and map the data into specific lighting behavior Each 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 pr...

Page 20: ...er Turn Aurora SE ON OFF Check if audio reactive mode is ON OFF on Aurora Mobile App or DMX 512 console controller Check if audio is connected to IN 1 or IN 2 Check audio input level on the Audio Control page Give Aurora SE 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 th...

Page 21: ...tte values refer to latest DMX 512 specification13 Pattern Select For an up to date list of patterns refer to latest DMX 512 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 22: ...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 SE 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 SE s possibilities in yo...

Page 23: ...USB DMX interface 19 VDC 10 A 115 x 111 x 51 mm 4 53 x 4 37 x 2 01 Diagrams are on the next page Indoor dry location Outdoor cases available for outdoor deployment See the Aurora SEduct Guide for details 12 V 35 mA 250 mA depending on fixture 5 V UCS8903 16 bits per channel addressing 5 V WS2811x chip family 20 50 C 4 122 F IP 65 66 67 Polycarbonate Lighting Housing Other light fixtures are compat...

Page 24: ...24 Enclosure Measurements ...

Page 25: ...25 Aurora SE Measurements ...

Page 26: ... 80 LED pixels for Triklit style lights whichever comes first At 2 5 A a 10 leader cable drop approximately 0 5V Power Top Ups must be used with Power Ts to isolate power in each direction Cable runs greater than 15 must use a Smart Extender Receiver to maintain control signal integrity Use a voltmeter to measure the voltage at the end of each light run see voltage thresholds below End of Line Vol...

Page 27: ...e the measured voltage is greater than the thresholds listed above 5 Remove the last section of lights if the voltage is too low 6 Add a power Top Up and reconnect lights 7 Retest the end 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 SE wit...

Page 28: ... 360 Light Tube 5 360 Light Tube 250 mm Globes 300 mm Globes 350 mm 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 W...

Page 29: ...t be disconnected before installing Aurora SE or connecting light strands WARNING Aurora SE must be installed in accordance with relevant local electrical codes by certified professionals WARNING Aurora SE requires that ventilation openings are not obstructed or covered WARNING Aurora SE is for indoor use only Outdoor enclosures are available WARNING Read and fully understand installation instruct...

Page 30: ...ter Aurora SE in any way NOTE The instructions and precautions set forth in this user manual are not fully inclusive or pertinent to all installations as Limbic Media cannot anticipate all possible situations Owner User Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the contractor installer purchaser owner and user to install maintain and operate Aurora SE in compliance with all state and local laws...

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