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LiveSpark FirePixel & Controller

Installation & Troubleshooting Guide

FirePixels may be fueled individually using propane regulators and disposable propane fuel cylinder adapters, or via hose, an

accumulator and manifolds as shown in this diagram.

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Summary of Contents for FirePixel

Page 1: ... e m a i l s u p p o r t l i v e s p a r k f i r e c o m w w w l i v e s p a r k f i r e c o m F i r e P i x e l Installation User Guide FirePixel Flame Effect LiveSpark Controller Stage3D Patents Pending LiveSpark Inc 150 Las Vegas Blvd N 2114 Las Vegas NV 89101 ...

Page 2: ... Fuel Requirements 9 Operating Pressure 9 Fuel Consumption 10 Hardware Setup Instructions 10 FirePixel Operation 14 LiveSpark Controller Feature Summary 16 DMX Control 16 MIDI Control 17 Ethernet Control via Ableton Live 17 Stage3D Setup Instructions 19 Frequently Asked Questions 24 Troubleshooting 26 Plumbing Diagram 28 ...

Page 3: ...nd regulations and consult with relevant local authorities having jurisdiction before use in any private or public environment Possible codes and standards that may apply in your jurisdiction of use include NFPA 160 Standard for Flame Effects Before an Audience NFPA 58 Liquified Petroleum Gas Code or others Prior to installation or use carefully consult the LiveSpark Flame Effect and Operation Doc...

Page 4: ... productions The FirePixel offers precision level control over flame height ranging from one inch candle up to 4 foot flame The FirePixel and Controller are compliant with NFPA 160 and have been permitted for use in many jurisdictions and circumstances The system offers an array of features to ensure performer and audience safety including relight flame sensing water and obstruction detection auto...

Page 5: ...ark Controller Powers and controls FirePixel chain 2 FirePixel Flame effect 3 LiveSpark Cable Delivers power and data to FirePixels Controller 4 Propane Regulator Regulates propane fuel to low pressure Not included Mounting hardware Propane gas canisters iPad PC to access the LiveSpark Stage3D app DMX MIDI cables ...

Page 6: ...5 LiveSpark Controller LiveSpark Cable FirePixel Propane Fuel Regulator ...

Page 7: ...he FirePixel offers several key features to support special effects applications and performances Fuel Efficiency The FirePixel burns fuel at an efficient rate with a maximum fuel flow rate of 50 LPM at full flame height which consumes less than 3G of propane per hour One standard 16 4oz propane gas canister can last 4 6 hours with a FirePixel operating at a typical duty cycle Auto Calibration The...

Page 8: ...rd performance control systems such as DMX light boards MIDI devices and music production software such as Ableton Live The LiveSpark Controller communicates with and receives status from each FirePixel via a dedicated bi directional command protocol To further increase safety the Controller features four levels of shutoff including nominal operation off button data key lock operator presence cont...

Page 9: ...LiveSpark FirePixel Controller Installation Troubleshooting Guide 8 ...

Page 10: ...ulator that can deliver fuel at the correct operating pressure A 3PSI variation of pressure inlet pressure is acceptable WARNING Exceeding regulated fuel supply pressure above 25PSI may cause fuel to leak and damage FirePixel hardware Never SET REGULATED PRESSURE TO exceed 25PSI FirePixels are factory calibrated to operate at 25PSI Exceeding this pressure may cause the FirePixels internal valve to...

Page 11: ...pected to perform for 2 6 hours on a 1LB LPG cylinder Hardware Setup Instructions NOTE The LiveSpark FirePixel and Controller must be installed and operated by experienced and licensed professionals only Improper installation or operation of flame effects can result in property damage physical injury or death Follow all local codes and ordinances Install in a suitable location Identify the locatio...

Page 12: ...e mounted with any clamp capable of attaching to its enclosure FirePixels are designed to be perform optimally at angles of up to 45 from vertical In still air environments the FirePixel may be mounted as low as horizontally but no lower Even though a FirePixel may appear to operate acceptably at lower angles air currents or convection may direct flame into the FirePixel causing overheating or oth...

Page 13: ... supplies Each FirePixel has 2 wire pigtails with one female connector and one male connector attached The male connector on each FirePixel is its data output The female connector is its data input Be sure to plan your FirePixel system layout so that each output connects to the next FirePixel s input forming a daisy chain pattern The order of connection is important since that is the order in whic...

Page 14: ... daisy chain should be connected to the Controller via the remaining adapter cable The male connector on the FirePixel sends its output via the adapter cable to the Controller This connection is important so the Controller can receive the number of FirePixels as well as any errors they may transmit along the chain Without this return connection from the final FirePixel in the chain to the Controll...

Page 15: ...e you must then attach the provided OPC Bypass to the XLR socket FirePixel power flows through the OPC XLR connector via pins 2 and 3 Without this connection your FirePixels will not operate 4 Insert the key provided into the key lock switch on the front panel of the Controller FirePixel Operation Ignition Once the LiveSpark system is properly configured and all local codes and requirements have b...

Page 16: ...urned off by pressing the OFF button Calibration is retained as long as the FirePixels are powered FirePixel Demo After you have installed your hardware and configured Stage3D you can test the FirePixels using the on board Demo Note The on board Demo is a pre programmed flame sequence that demonstrates some of the unique features of the FirePixel flame effect It is 4 minutes long timed to music an...

Page 17: ...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 ...

Page 18: ... than 6 FirePixel values be continuously modified at one time For faster control use the ethernet port as described in the Ethernet Control section below One MIDI pitch corresponds to the address of one FirePixel starting with MIDI not zero which in MIDI terminology is commonly referred to as C 2 or MIDI value 0 the note C 2 octaves below middle C The MIDI velocity controls flame height The MIDI v...

Page 19: ...e LiveSpark Controller and control your FirePixel chain For a demonstration of how to author rich performances using Live download a FirePixel demonstration Live project from http www livesparkfire com downloads AbletonLiveFirePixelDemo zip Similar to MIDI control see MIDI Control section of this Guide note C 2 in the Live MIDI track corresponds to the first FirePixel in your connected FirePixel c...

Page 20: ...n and error monitoring for your connected FirePixel chain Controller Wi Fi Network Setup The LiveSpark Controller broadcasts its own private and secure Wi Fi Network To monitor your FirePixels you first need to connect to this Wi Fi network before launching Stage3D 1 On your iPad navigate to the Settings app 2 On the Settings screen touch the Wi Fi item to setup your Wi Fi Network ...

Page 21: ...troller option that appears in your Wi Fi network list 4 You will be prompted for the password The default password for the Wi Fi network is Livespark123 without the quotation marks 5 Once connected to the network the Wi Fi screen will display a checkmark next to the LiveSparkController network ...

Page 22: ...security purposes To do this navigate to the Safari browser on your iOS device In the address field enter http livesparkcontroller 2 You will then be prompted to enter the default password Livespark123 without quotation marks 3 Enter a new password The password must be exactly 13 characters and must include at least one letter one number and one symbol 4 Enter the new password again to confirm Tou...

Page 23: ... you will an empty stage image Flame height visualization and FirePixel errors will not be displayed until the iPad is connected to the Controller s Wi Fi network and the Controller is broadcasting data while connected to a FirePixel chain 3 If the app is not connected to the LiveSpark Controller you will see a Searching for controller on the network ...

Page 24: ...23 4 Once connected when FirePixels are ignited the correct number will appear in the app and their flame height or error status will be displayed ...

Page 25: ...veSpark FirePixels safe All fire has the potential to create a dangerous condition FirePixels have many built in as well as external system safety features to make them as safe as possible and to comply with safety standards LiveSpark FirePixels undergo rigorous ISO 13485 certified fabrication and testing to ensure the highest levels of safety and quality LiveSpark FirePixels comply with NFPA 160 ...

Page 26: ...veSpark offer FirePixel performance programming as a service Yes Contact LiveSpark and we will help you create the dramatic flame experience customized for your particular application 10 Does LiveSpark rent FirePixels Yes Please inquire for rental rates and availability ...

Page 27: ...TERIAL ON ITS BURNER IF SO REMOVE IT 6 IF EXCESSIVE SOOT OXIDATION OR OTHER DEPOSITION HAS ACCUMULATED ON THE IGNITER WIRE GENTLY CLEAN WITH A SMALL ABRASIVE BRUSH WARNING BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE CERAMIC INSULATOR OR BEND THE BURNER TUBES Failure to Communicate 1 Check the LiveSpark Cables Ensure they are fully engaged 2 It is possible the cable may be defective Swap cables with a known good ...

Page 28: ...art the Stage 3D app 2 Re initialize the LiveSpark FirePixels by Setting the Key Lock Switch into the ON position and pressing the IGNITE button 3 Power down and Restart the LiveSpark Controller 4 Ensure the connection from the final FirePixel in the daisy chain is properly connected to the LiveSpark Controller ...

Page 29: ...nstallation Troubleshooting Guide 28 FirePixels may be fueled individually using propane regulators and disposable propane fuel cylinder adapters or via hose an accumulator and manifolds as shown in this diagram www livesparkfire com ...

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