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Media Tube

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HO

INSTALLATION GUIDE

V1.3

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Media Tube

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 HO RGBW/RGB/White Direct View

Media Tube

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 HO RGBW/RGB/White Diffused

Summary of Contents for Media Tube HO

Page 1: ...Media Tube HO INSTALLATION GUIDE V1 3 Cover Media Tube HO RGBW RGB White Direct View Media Tube HO RGBW RGB White Diffused ...

Page 2: ...CIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Installation Guide 02 22 V1 3 2 of 23 CONTENT 1 INTRODUCTION 3 2 INSTALLATION 6 3 SAFETY AND OPERATION 13 4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 14 5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 17 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 19 8 WARRANTY STATEMENT 19 For your own safety and that of the product please read this installation guide carefully before beginning setup and in...

Page 3: ...496 60 Media Tube HO is an IP66 rated slim LED tube for any wall or façade media lighting Available in 296mm 596mm 896mm 1196mm and 1496mm lengths the simple but robust construction allows 18 3m of tubes to be daisy chained on a single power run The Media Tube HO is controllable by DMX512 e pix DVI capable with auto addressing to the next tube in the daisy chain The Media Tube HO is housed in alum...

Page 4: ...ble With Mounting Bracket FIG 2 Media Tube HO Diffused View 296mm 596mm 896mm 1196mm 1496mm 11 7 23 5 35 3 47 1 58 9 69mm 2 7 109mm 4 3 81mm 3 2 25mm 1 1 2 Quick Lock Input Cable Quick Lock Output Cable 29mm 1 14 With Mounting Bracket 81mm 3 2 29mm 1 14 54mm 2 1 296mm 596mm 896mm 1196mm 1496mm 11 7 23 5 35 3 47 1 58 9 69mm 2 7 109mm 4 3 81mm 3 2 With Mounting Bracket 25mm 1 30mm 1 2 33mm 1 3 Quick...

Page 5: ...HNOLOGIES U S PATENTS E U PATENTS JAPAN PATENTS OTHER PATENTS PENDING SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Installation Guide 02 22 V1 3 5 of 23 1 3 Packing Contents FIG 3 Packing Contents Media Tube HO Direct View or Diffused 2 x Mounting Bracket 4x screws pre installed 2 x Screws 2 x Bolts Assortment of nuts and washers ...

Page 6: ...fice or authorized agent for necessary aid The number of Media Tubes HO and appropriate LED Engines DMX512 e pix controller to be used to control the Media Tubes HO Distance between each Tube for thermal expansion and maintaining pixel pitch There are two mounting methods to consider plan mounting distances accordingly for whichever method is required Proper surge protection Number of standard LED...

Page 7: ...t the Media Tubes HO on site If the installation is to be left uncompleted overnight place all non connected LED Engines and Media Tubes HO in an indoor environment Ensure all the Interconnection Cables Media Tubes HO and LED Engines are initially stored in a dry area to guarantee the complete sealing of the system from water before installation 2 2 2 Cable Bending To reduce stress induced on Medi...

Page 8: ...ecured to the bracket FIG 6 Media Tube HO Mounting Bracket 30mm 1 2 33mm 1 3 25mm 1 2 2 4 Installation Sequence 1 Plan for any possible bending of cables see Section 2 2 2 2 Measure the correct distances for Mounting Brackets 3 Connect Media Tubes HO with LED Engines in the daisy chain manner outlined in the System Diagram to form large installations 4 Perform functional check on all Media Tubes H...

Page 9: ...not be under warranty by Traxon Technologies ALWAYS keep the cables protected from sharp objects and ensure no damage is generated on the cable Failure to keep Media Tube HO within the operating temperature range of 30 C to 55 C 22 F to 131 F and storage temperature range of 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F will void the product s warranty 2 3 1 On Site Installation 1 Fix Mounting Bracket to installatio...

Page 10: ... last tube Starter Cable NOTE Any water ingress incurred due to improper installation of cable connectors or Waterproof Quick Lock End Caps will not be under warranty by Traxon Technologies 4 Be sure not to compress the IN OUT cables see Requirements Of Cable Bending NOTE To keep LED pitch consistent and allow for thermal expansion be sure to keep a minimum distance of 4mm 0 16 between consecutive...

Page 11: ...ot mated well push both connectors inwards and manually rotate spring head of male connector in the locking direction 4 3M Scotch Rubber Splicing Tape 23 should be applied in successive half lapped level wound layers until desired buildup is reached Connect 1 By pushing the cable connectors inwards quick lock connectors shall be mated and locked automatically 2 Locking requirement of the quick loc...

Page 12: ...ICE Installation Guide 02 22 V1 3 12 of 23 7 Starter cables Data and Power cables and video fiber optic cables have to be installed through conduits trunking FIG 11 Bad vs Good trunking It is recommended to follow the example on the right BAD TRUNKING WILL VOID WARRANTY GOOD TRUNKING RECOMMENDED 8 Set up the control system indoors as detailed in the System Diagram and connect to the Media Tubes HO...

Page 13: ...product is designed for indoor and outdoor use Ensure product operates within the specified temperature range Refer to 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION for more details Do not attempt to open the product Not user serviceable Do not use the product if any part of it or the power cables are damaged Only use product for specified voltage do not exceed Refer to 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION for more details Alwa...

Page 14: ...ustom Length also available Quick Lock Interconnection Cable Standard Length TU AC 0600500 140mm TU AC 0600600 1 5m TU AC 0600700 4m Custom Length also available LED Engine 1000W 48V single terminal PS IE 0011100 PSU Rack for LED Engine 1000W 48V Houses 3 x PS IE 0011100 PS AC 0500100 Quick Lock Connector End Cap TU AC 0600000 Quick Lock Power Data Injector Cable TU AC 0600800 1939460000 Weidmülle...

Page 15: ... The LEDs on the Media Tube HO are controlled by DMX512 e pix Each pixel on the Tube uses four 4 channels for R G B and W Pixel number 1 begin on the IN connector side and it uses the first four channels Pixel 1 Pixel 2 W BGR RGB Pixel n Control Channel Number R 4 n 1 1 G 4 n 1 2 B 4 n 1 3 W 4 n 1 4 Where n is pixel number along the Tube Pixel 1 is located near the IN connector NOTE This is applic...

Page 16: ...ble This wiring diagram shows only typical connections Actual wiring depends on LED Tube configuration and installation Max no fixtures is 96 for DMX signal 32 for e pix signal Actual no vary according to cable lengths and signal source Please consult your local Traxon office for aid Meanwell Power Supply Unit 3x 48V DC 1kW LED Engine 1000W 48V single terminal PSU Rack for LED Engine 1000W 48V Hou...

Page 17: ...e Interconnection cable This wiring diagram shows only typical connections Actual wiring depends on LED Tube configuration and installation Max no fixtures is 96 for DMX signal 32 for e pix signal Actual no vary according to cable lengths and signal source Please consult your local Traxon office for aid Meanwell Power Supply Unit 3x 48V DC 1kW LED Engine 1000W 48V single terminal PSU Rack for LED ...

Page 18: ... INJECTION RJ45 Power to Quick Lock Injector Cable Kit TU AC 0600400 AC In Daisy chained LED Tubes Max 396 LED clusters e g 6 x 1 5m tubes and 1 x 0 9m tubes Total 1584 DMX512 channels 4 channels pixel Data Injector is needed when connection has more than 1 universe TUBE INTERCONNECTION Starter Cable End Cap This wiring diagram shows only typical connections Actual wiring depends on LED Tube confi...

Page 19: ...A INJECTION AC In Daisy chained LED Tubes Max 156 LED clusters e g 2 x 1 5m tubes and 1 x 0 9m tube Total 624 DMX512 channels 4 channels pixel Data Injector is needed when connection has more than 1 universe TUBE INTERCONNECTION Starter Cable End Cap This wiring diagram shows only typical connections Actual wiring depends on LED Tube configuration and installation Max no fixtures is 96 for DMX sig...

Page 20: ...property damage Do not use product s if cables are damaged Do not connect cables and connectors when wet or in wet area Moisture on bare connectors can cause electric shock and damage to product s Do not use product s in extreme heat environment Ensure there is sufficient airflow and use cool air circulation if required Do not drop knock or shake product s Rough handling can damage the electronics...

Page 21: ...er supply leads and wire connections Ensure output wires are connected with proper polarity Check if LED Engine s secondary output is working as specified Shadowing Light source covered Check for cables wires or unwanted debris covering LED light source Modules are dim Excess products connected Ensure the power supplies are not overloaded due to an excess of products connected Flickering Incorrect...

Page 22: ...o expect photometric performances of two LED products with different service life spans to be the same The rate of LED degradation is a complex function of many factors such as operating efficiency duration of continuous operation and operating conditions e g ambient temperature Because LEDs are semiconductor devices their performances are subject to inherent variability commonly found in semicond...

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