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System Components, Connections and Controls
Components
All Lightblade Edge configurations feature these characteristics:
The Lightblade Edge system essentially includes four different components that can be combined or
used individually to create optimized lighting fixtures and systems. These are:
1. Lightblade Lampheads
Linear LED soft light sources, supporting five LED channels: R, G, B, 2700K, 6500K. They are available in
both 24” (61 cm) and 48” (122 cm) lengths. Lightblade lampheads connect exclusively to Lightblade
Controllers via 10-wire RJ50 cables.
2. Lightblade Controllers
Lightblade Controllers are designed to provide both power and control to their attached Lightblade
lamphead. Each Lightblade Controller connects to a single Lightblade lamphead. Connections include
AC power and DMX/RDM. Local control is also provided. A secure 3/8-16 threaded mounting hole is
provided for attaching to standard grip equipment.
3. Power Chassis
The Lightblade Power Chassis is a convenient way to mount, power and control banks of Lightblades.
These come in two configurations: 2-Blade and 4-Blade. Power Chassis can accommodate both 2’ or 4’
Blades. The Power Chassis provides a power switch for the entire fixture, AC distribution to all attached
Lightblades and a RJ45-to-5-pin XLR passive adapter for DMX. For convenience, the Power Chassis also
includes carrying handles and additional mounting options.
4. Additional mounting equipment
In addition to mounting a Lighblade fixture with the included 5/8” baby pin, a QuikClik mounting clip
is available for mounting individual blades separate from the controller. The Power Chassis can be
mounted with the included baby pin, or can be used with a twist-on Omnimount plate.
Power Connections
The individual Lightblade Edge units are powered by a 110 – 240VAC power supply, internal to the
controller. Typical power connection is via the attached IEC pigtail. Alternatively, the controller can be
hard-wired using the power bus connectors, which are accessed by removing the safety power cover.
The Lightblade Edge fixtures can be configured into multi-blade fixtures using the Lightblade Power
Chassis, which are available in 2-Blade and 4-Blade configurations. These power chassis provide mounting
support, AC power distribution and switching, as well as convenient DMX connections in standard 5-pin
XLR connectors.
NOTES:
1. Ensure the power cable is disconnected before servicing.
2. Do not connect to a variable supply, such as a dimmer rack.
3. A self-resetting thermal breaker is located within the individual Lightblade controllers. The Power
Chassis also includes a fuse in the switch/IEC connector module.