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USER

MANUAL

LED

VIDEO PIXEL LINEAR

Product Version 1.0 | Document Revision D | Released 2023-01-10

This manual covers installation, use, and maintenance of the SGM LED Video Pixel Linear. A digital version is
available at www.sgmlight.com or upon request via [email protected]. The information in this docu-
ment is subject to change without notice. SGM and all affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury,
damage, direct or indirect loss, consequential or economic loss, or any other loss occasioned by the use of,
inability to use, or reliance on the information contained in this manual. The SGM logo, the SGM name, and
all other trademarks in this document pertaining to SGM services or SGM products are trademarks owned

or licensed by SGM, its affiliates, and subsidiaries. This edition applies to firmware version 2.23 or later.

English edition © 2022 SGM Light A/S®.

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Summary of Contents for VPL Series

Page 1: ...thout notice SGM and all affiliated companies disclaim liability for any injury damage direct or indirect loss consequential or economic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this manual The SGM logo the SGM name and all other trademarks in this document pertaining to SGM services or SGM products are trademarks owned or license...

Page 2: ...m 63 29mm 2 492in 1307 09mm 51 460in 63 15mm 2 49in 623 90mm 24 56in 687 05mm 27 05in 313 90mm 12 36in 63 15mm 2 49in 377 05mm 14 84in 602 40mm 23 72in 570 40mm 22 46in 297 60mm 11 72in 265 60mm 10 46in 38mm 1 496in 51 58mm 2 031in DIMENSIONS All dimensions in millimetres and inches Drawing not to scale ...

Page 3: ...12 Permanently Connecting Power Data 12 VPL Power Data Joiner 13 Connect to AC power 14 Cable lengths 15 VP Connector 15 INSTALLING THE FIXTURES 15 Mounting 17 Replacing a fixture De mounting 18 Replacing 18 VPL NETWORKING GUIDE 19 Network Setup 20 Universal Datagram Packet UDP 20 Network Size 20 FIXTURE PROPERTIES 20 Factory default 21 LENSES AND LENS ACCESSORIES 22 Removing a lens 22 Cutting a V...

Page 4: ...s accidental contact with the device Install only in a well ventilated space Install only in accordance with applicable building codes Do not paint cover or modify the device and do not filter or mask the light Keep all flammable materials well away from the device ALLOW THE DEVICE TO COOL FOR 15 MINUTES AFTER OPERATION BEFORE TOUCHING IT CAUTION EXTERIOR SURFACE TEMPERATURE AFTER 5 MIN OPERATION ...

Page 5: ... power and data cable leads are not intended for installation in permanently installed conduit or containment When installing the fixtures in a permanent installation ensure cable leads are installed as a service loop to an appropriately rated junction box using suitable cable strain reliefs glands All installed fixtures must be securely mounted and service loop appropriately protected for install...

Page 6: ... fixture Has 16 32 or 64 full color LED Quad Pixel clusters Is IK09 rated C 5M CX marine protected UV and corrosion resistant Uses Power and Data in one cable with no need for external power supplies or drivers Is Art Net and sACN compatible Has 16 bit control with real time remote monitoring and auto addressing Is available in different lengths with optional front lenses as and accessories VPL VA...

Page 7: ...or both indoor and outdoor events which completely protects the fixture from Dust to the degree that dust cannot enter the device in sufficient quantities to interfere with its operation High pressure jets of water from any direction When selecting a location for the device ensure that It is situated away from public thoroughfares and protected from contact with people It is not immersed in water ...

Page 8: ...setup Figure 3 Single bracket Figure 4 Dual bracket Figure 2 VPL Touring Bracket The Single Installation Bracket P N 86060634 is intended for single ends of VPLs arranged in a parallel array see figure 3 RIGGING PROCESS USING SGM BRACKETS Single Bracket Dual Bracket The VPL Dual Installation Bracket P O 83060635 is intended for installing the fixtures in a physical series connection see figure 4 T...

Page 9: ...should be installed at the highest point on the VPL to minimize the fall distance When installing VPLs in ceilings or any horizontal plane with people below make sure to install one safety wire in both ends of the VPL see figure 7 If the fixtures are installed as an extension of each other one safety wire can be attached to two adjacent fixtures see figure 6 Attach to suitable truss Figure 7 Attac...

Page 10: ...ndard VPL 1220 20 and 610 20 Note that the VPL 305 20 cannot bend a full 90 degree due to the compactness of the fixture s cable Make sure the installa tion is rigid so that the fixtures cannot move and cause extensive wear on the cables For further information or suggestions about the VLP and their installation please contact your local SGM distributor or SGM support at support sgmlight com Figur...

Page 11: ...s regarding lightning prevention INSTALLING GROUND WIRE The GND Earth Cable kit P N 83062050 contains one ground wire Green and yellow wire with a ring terminal 1 meter and one M3 nut with a star washer which fits on the bolt near the female VP connector on the VPL Remem ber to apply cavity wax after mounting the ground wire to prevent corrosion see figure 9 and 10 Cavity wax Figure 9 Attach cable...

Page 12: ...0 20 VPL 610 20 VPL 305 20 Main Power 200 240 V 50 60 Hz Max 5 m Multicore 8 PIN Connector 1 x Shield 3 x Power 4 x Signal Max 85m 278 8 ft 230V or 60m 196 8ft 200V from the breaker to the last unit VPL Touring bracket For third party clamps VP End cap VPL Dual installation bracket VPL Single installation bracket Power Data VP cable VP Power Data Joiner VPL Power Inserter Installation Connection a...

Page 13: ...or use For permanent installations have a qualified electrician to wire the power cable directly to a suitable branch circuit All cabling and distribution ingress protection IP rating must be suitable for the location CONNECT TO AC POWER WARNING ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE INSTALLATION DOESN T EXCEED THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY IN A DAISY CHAIN Figure 13 Waterproofing an RJ 45 PLEASE NOTE THE BUILT IN PROTECT...

Page 14: ...s 1 Cut the cable in the desired length 2 Disasemble the X lok connector and lead the cable through the seal cap see figure 15 3 Strip the cable with suitable tools The exposed copper wire should be 9 11mm see figure 16 4 Mount the crimping pins and use the VP Crimping tool see figure 17 to securely fasten them The power cables use AWG 16 pins while the data pins use AWG 26 5 Insert the crimped pi...

Page 15: ...nect the white wire to neutral Connect the green yellow wire to ground earth The recommended way to install VPLs and brackets is to install one at the time Although it is possible to mount the brackets first the inherent expansion and contraction of the aluminium profiles from which the VPLs are made can cause complications where temperatures may vary PLEASE NOTE WHENEVER SINGLE AND DUAL BRACKETS ...

Page 16: ...licking it into place Step 3 Click the VPL into the installed bracket Remember to tighten the bolts Step 4 Align the VPL to the guides and adjust the bracket so the bolts are centered in the oblong hole This will prevent thermal expansion difficulties Step 1 Draw the linear path guide lines for the VPLs and install the first bracket ...

Page 17: ...osen the bolts while holding the profile and begin to loosen the single hole side bracket Step 2 Remove the VPL by carefully twisting the profile off the bracket You can get a grip through the hole near the connector 1 2 Step 3 When the profile is free remove the VP cable starting with the lower cable and remove the fixture ...

Page 18: ...ng the SGM Network Admin software available for PC Using the Admin software the VPL system is designed for easy installation and patching For detailed instruc tions and guidance on setup and configuration please refer to the SGM Network Admin The software and manual for the SGM Network Admin is available at www sgmlight com It is recommended that any network design and installation be facilitated ...

Page 19: ...start using a Class A IP address scheme in the 2 x x x range since this allows Art Net products to communicate directly and without the need for a DHCP server to be connected to the network This is also the case of VPLs In large installations especially ones utilizing ACN Architecture for Control Networks it is important to note that Art Net cannot offset DMX512 universes and cannot be put into di...

Page 20: ...o enable IP based flow control if possible NETWORK SIZE SGM does not specify a preferred topology for a network However in large networks the introduction of routers and extra switches can introduce data delays on the signal path It is recommended to incorporate a minimum of devices between the lighting data controller and the VPL installation VPLs can make use of Rapid Spanning Tree if desired Ho...

Page 21: ... Revision D Released 2023 01 10 LENSES AND LENS ACCESSORIES The direct view of the VPLs can be modified with snap on lenses VPL Opal Lens Smoked clear Lens VPL Opal Black Lens Smoked frosted Lens VPL Rounded Smoked Opal lens ...

Page 22: ... can be removed with a sharp edge or knife see figure 23 at least 24 teeths inch Figure 22 Cutting the lens horizontally Figure 23 removing left over shavings Remove residue REMOVING A LENS The best way to remove a VPL lens is to open the hooks at the profile and lift the lens up We strong ly recommend not to use any metal tools in the process as these can damage both the VPL lens the VPL aluminiu...

Page 23: ...requent intervals within the first few weeks of operation to see how often cleaning is necessary PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE S REMEDIES Fixture does not respond or appears to be off No power to the fixture The fixture does not react when touching the soldered terminals with a magnet Confirm that the power is switched on that the cables are plugged in and the power connector is inserted and turned to i...

Page 24: ...tool for VP connector P N 83062301 VP Power Data Joiner P N 83062046 VP Touring Power Data joiner P N 83062049 VPL Dual installation bracket P N 83060635 VPL Single installation bracket P N 83060634 VPL Touring bracket P N 83060633 VP Power inserter P N 83062047 VP Connector End cap P N 83062056 VPL GND Earth wire kit P N 83062050 Waterproof RJ 45 Kit P N 83062057 VPL LENSES VPL Lens Opal 305 P N ...

Page 25: ...c Equipment Safety Regulations 2016 Conforms to UK SI 2016 No 1091 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 Conforms to UK SI 2012 No 3032 Restriction of the Use of CertainHazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 RoHS2 The information in this document is subject to chance without notice For the latest information visit www sgmlight com SUPPORT HOTLINE APPR...

Page 26: ...26 Product Version 1 0 Revision D Released 2023 01 10 USER NOTES ...

Page 27: ...27 Product Version 1 0 Revision A Released 2023 01 10 SGM LIGHT A S Sommervej 23 8210 Aarhus V Denmark Tel 45 70 20 74 00 info sgmlight com www sgmlight com ...

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