LiveSpark FirePixel & Controller
Installation & Troubleshooting Guide
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LiveSpark Controller Feature Summary
Action
Function
Steps
Power On
Boots up the LiveSpark
Controller and FirePixels
into a Standby state.
1. Connect LiveSpark Controller Power Adapter to the Controller
2. Lift E-Stop switch cover
3. Flip Ignition Switch into the ON position
4. Wait 15-20 seconds for LED light to indicate Controller is in
Standby
Power Off
Cut off power to LiveSpark
Controller and FirePixels
1. Flip E-Stop to OFF position or
2. Turn off Controller or
3. De-activated Operator Presence Controller
Ignite FirePixels
Ignites FirePixels, calibrates
to minimum flame height,
FirePixels ready to receive
data.
1. Ensure the LiveSpark Controller is powered on.
2. Turn Key Lock Switch into the Unlock position.
3. Ensure OPC or OPC Bypass is connected.
4. Wait for IGNITE button to illuminate.
5. Press the IGNITE button.
6. Wait 10-30 seconds to complete calibration (minimum flame height)
Off Button
Extinguishes all flame on
FirePixel. Locks functionality
to other buttons on the
Controller
1. Press the OFF button. FirePixels extinguish.
Play / Stop
Demo Mode
Initializes onboard Demo
sequence
1. Ignite FirePixels
2. Press the PLAY button. Ensure it is lit
3. Demo plays for 2-3 minutes or until Demo button is pressed again
Max
Overrides existing
DMX/MIDI/Ethernet data
stream and raises flame
height to 100%
1. Press and hold the MAX button to set all FirePixels to 100%
2. Release the blast button to return flame to 0% or previous control
state.
DMX Control
Any standard DMX equipment such as a DMX light board, console, or other
device
that complies with the DMX protocol may be
used with the LiveSpark Controller to author and control a FirePixel flame performan
ce.
A single DMX channel controls one FirePixel.
