UFO MicroLED 4000P LED Light Source
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this UFO light source/luminaire.
To ensure that the light source is set up optimally and gives a long service life, please read this user guide before installing, operating or performing any maintenance on the unit.
Please keep this User Guide for future reference. This User Guide is laid out in three sections
- INSTALLATION – details how to connect your luminaire.
- OPERATION – details how to programme and set up your luminaire.
- MAINTENANCE – Maintenance log, Guide, Technical Specification
MODELS COVERED BY THIS USER GUIDE
UFO MIC 4000P
IMPORTANT
- This product must be installed in accordance with the applicable installation code, by a person familiar with the construction and operation of the product, and the hazards involved.
- These light sources are not mains-dimmable.
- The LED array and heatsink in this light source can be replaced when it reaches end of life. Contact UFO for details.
- Type Y Attachment: If the external flexible cable or cord of this luminaire or associated PSU/driver is damaged, it shall be exclusively replaced by the manufacturer or his service agent or a similar qualified person to avoid a hazard.
- Location: Do not locate this light source closer than 200mm from any flammable surface.
- Clearance / Ventilation: It is imperative that a gap of 200mm is left around the unit. This is to allow air to circulate and prevent overheating. The location must have free ventilation and must not have an ambient temperature higher than that specified for the unit.
- Mounting: This luminaire comes with an integral mounting plate for securing the unit to a vertical or horizontal surface. Refer to the instruction sheet supplied with the plate.
- Warning: Never look directly at the luminaire through the fibre port of the light source.
- Warning: The luminaire should be positioned so that staring into the luminaire at a distance closer than 2.7 metres is not expected.
This luminaire is supplied with a separate mounting plate. If using the mounting plate refer to the fitting instructions supplied with it.
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
This luminaire is powered by a 12V Power Supply Unit or 12V Constant Voltage Driver. Remove the PSU/driver from its box. Connect the jack plug into the socket in the back, and the light source is now ready for connection.
CONNECTION
There are 2 connections required – the fibre port and the mains supply. The fibre port should be connected first. Connect and secure the fibre optic connector into the front of the unit and secure using the M5 locking screw.
Plug the mains plug into the electrical supply socket. Switch on the power, the LED indicator will illuminate, and the light source will start up automatically. If no light is produced consult the troubleshooting section.
REMOTE CONTROL
| Description | Details | Comments |
| Power | 2 x AAA batteries | |
|
Range |
30 metres |
Measured in free space, may be attenuated by obstructions or other RF devices |
| Frequency | 2.4GHz | Approved for use in UK, USA and Europe |
BATTERIES
With The light source powered up as described above, remove the rear cover on the remote control unit. Taking care not to touch any of the front buttons, insert the batteries.
If you touch the remote control buttons when inserting the batteries it WILL effect the operation of your remote control. If you do accidentally touch any of the buttons, remove the batteries and start again.
Once the batteries are inserted do not use the remote control for 3 seconds.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The remote control unit is matched with the light source at the factory.
If the remote control is not matched or an additional or replacement remote control is required carry out the “Matching Remote to Light Source” instructions as detailed later in this guide.
If a remote control is to be removed from control of a light source carry out the “Unmatching Remote to Light Source” instructions as detailed later in this guide.
OPERATION
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
| No. | Description | Function |
| 1 | Button | Power on |
| 2 | Button | Power off |
| 3 | Colour Ring | Touch control all colours (white not available) |
| 4 | Indicator | Indicates controller active when buttons pressed |
| 5 | Button | Increase colour cycle speed |
| 6 | Button | Increase brightness |
| 7 | Button | Decrease brightness |
| 8 | Button | Decrease colour cycle speed |
| 9 | Button | [Mode +] Step up through colour cycle programmes |
| 10 | Button | [Mode ] Step down through colour cycle programmes |
MATCHING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT TO LIGHT SOURCE
Remove the power plug from the rear of the Light Source, then replace and touch button 5 within 3 seconds, the Light Source will “blink” twice slowly indicating that the Remote Controller is matched to the Light Source.
UNMATCHING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FROM LIGHT SOURCE
Unmatching Remote from Light Source- Remove the power plug from the rear of the Light Source, then replace and touch and hold button 5 within 3 seconds and the Light Source will “blink” 9 times indicating that the Remote Controller is unmatched from the Light Source.
NOTE: – More than one Light Source controlled by one Remote Controller will eventually run out of sync with each other (colour cycle mismatch)
REMOTE CONTROL MODES AND FUNCTIONS
| No. | Mode | Brightness | Speed | Comment |
|
1 |
Static white |
Adjustable |
Non adjustable |
Touch colour ring then mode + to enter this mode at any time |
|
2 |
White and colours mixed |
Adjustable |
Non adjustable |
Colour ring control. Touch colour ring to enter this mode at any time |
| 3 | All colours fade | Adjustable | Adjustable | No white |
| 4 | RGBW fade | Adjustable | Adjustable | Red, green, blue, white |
| 5 | RGBW snap | Adjustable | Adjustable | Red, green, blue, white |
| 6 | 7 colours snap | Adjustable | Adjustable | White and colours mixed |
| 7 | 2 colours snap | Adjustable | Adjustable | Red and white |
| 8 | 2 colours snap | Adjustable | Adjustable | Blue and white |
| 9 | 2 colours snap | Adjustable | Adjustable | Green and white |
| 10 | 1 colour flash | Adjustable | Adjustable | Red |
| 11 | 1 colour flash | Adjustable | Adjustable | Blue |
| 12 | 1 colour flash | Adjustable | Adjustable | Green |
| 13 | 1 colour flash | Adjustable | Adjustable | White |
| 14 | All colours snap/fade | Adjustable | Adjustable | Random |
- Mode Buttons – Do not work in a loop, i.e. touching the mode+ button will not eventually bring you back to mode 1. To revert to mode 1, either touch mode – button repeatedly to step back up through the mode numbers, or touch colour ring then mode+
- Colour Ring –The colour ring can be used to select individual colours by touching the ring and sliding your finger around the ring,
- Brightness – brightness can be increased or reduced in any mode using buttons 6 & 7
- Cycle Speed – speed of colour cycling in modes 3 to 14 can be adjusted using buttons 5 & 8
REMOTE RANGE WALK TEST
Once the light source is fully installed carry out a complete range walk test and record the range in the table below.
This information is essential for maintenance purposes to determine if the range/sensitivity is reducing and also to record dead areas within the remote control units range due to RF obstructions and/or RF interference.
Note: Where a light source has more than one remote control, reduction in operating range may be experienced when both (or multiple) remote controls are used simultaneously.
| Description | Date | Max Range | |
| Controller 1 | |||
| Controller 2 | |||
| Controller 3 | |||
| Dead Areas | |||
DMX OPERATION
The MicroLED 4000 is programmed as a Master unit and is capable of interlinking to and controlling MicroLED Slave Light Sources using a RJ45 cable linking the two. In this Master
/Slave configuration the Slave Light Source will follow the Master Light Source. The MicroLED 4000 Master Light Source, cannot be controlled by a remote DMX controller.
For the MicroLED 4000, remote DMX slave control can only be achieved with MicroLED 2000 or MicroLED 4000 Slave Light Sources. See MicroLED 2000 or MicroLED 4000 Slave User Guides for DMX wiring connections
STANDALONE OPERATION USING INBUILT BUTTONS
To disable the remote and revert to manual operation press one of the buttons on the rear of the light source. The light source will now respond to manual commands from the 2 control buttons as described below.
The light source has 2 colour cycles, each with 3 different speed settings, the colours are detailed in the table below:
| Cycle | Colour 1 | Colour 2 | Colour 3 | Colour 4 | Colour 5 | Colour 6 | Colour 7 |
| 1 | White | Red | Orange | Jade | Green | Cyan | Blue |
| 2 | Red | Red | Orange | Jade | Green | Cyan | Blue |
The light source is controlled using the 2 push buttons on the rear of the unit.
The lower button stops and starts the colour cycle.
The upper button is used to select the cycle speed as follows:
Push the upper button repeatedly until the colour white is displayed. The light source is now in Cycle 1 Speed A as detailed in the table below. Each push reduces the speed. On the third push, the colour red will be displayed. The light source is now in Cycle 2 Speed A.
| Cycle | Speed A Fastest | Speed B Slower | Speed C Slowest |
| 1 (White Start) | Push once | Push once | Push once |
| 2 (Red Start) | Push once | Push once | Push once |
At any time the cycle can be stopped on a colour and started again using the lower push button.
To disable manual operation and revert to remote control operation, recycle the power to the light source. The remote control unit may need to be matched to the light source.
MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY GUIDANCE
MAINTENANCE
To ensure a long working life and the safe, reliable operation of the light source, it is very important to maintain it properly and ensure it is installed in an appropriate and safe location.
Before performing any maintenance on the light souce it should be disconnected from the power supply and allowed to cool down.
- The light source vents should be blown out with compressed air at least every 12 months, or more often if located in a dusty environment.
- After the light source has been installed, check the vents to ensure they are clear of dust and debris. Blow out with compressed air if required.
- The body of the light source can be cleaned using a soft damp cloth. Do not use any abrasives on the unit.
Note that a record of all maintenance MUST be kept in the table below, indicating what maintenance was undertaken. This must be dated and is required for warranty purposes.
SAFETY GUIDANCE
- A gap of 200mm (8”) MUST be left around the unit. This is to allow air to circulate and prevent overheating. The location must have free ventilation and must not have an ambient temperature higher than that specified for the luminaire.
- The outer body of the light source may become hot – keep away from all combustible materials and DO NOT locate this light source within 200mm (8”) of any flammable surface.
- The light source must not be run without the fibre optic harness fitted.
MAINTENANCE LOG
| Date | Maintenance Undertaken |
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Problem | Possible Cause(s) | Remedy |
| Unit is dead LED power
indicator is not illuminated |
Mains supply off | Check supply and reinstate |
| Loose mains plugs | Check plugs | |
| PSU failed | Replace PSU | |
| Unit is dead no light output but LED power indicator is still illuminated | LED array failure | Contact UFO |
| Switched off via remote control unit | Recycle power to light source or switch on via remote control | |
|
Poor light output on fibre |
Unit needs cleaning |
Carefully clean LED Lens with dry cloth |
| Clean fibre common end | ||
| Fibre port connector not plugged in correctly | Ensure plugged in correctly and secured with locking screw | |
|
Stationary on one colour |
Lower button has been pressed | Press lower button once |
| LED driver has failed | Contact UFO | |
| Colour cycle cannot be stopped | LED driver has failed | Contact UFO |
|
Remote control range reduced or persistently freezing |
Batteries failing | Replace batteries as per user guide and carry out matching if necessary |
| Interference from external source | Check for another device transmitting RF interference | |
| Remote control needs reset | Remove and replace batteries as per user guide | |
| Remote control failing | Replace remote control unit | |
| Light source receiver failing | Contact UFO | |
|
Light source won’t respond to remote control unit |
Batteries failed | Replace batteries as per user guide and carry out matching if necessary |
| Light source in standalone mode | Recycle power to light source | |
| Remote control needs resetting | Remove and replace batteries as per user guide | |
|
Remote control not matched to light source |
Carry out matching procedure as detailed in user guide | |
| Remote control failed | Replace remote control unit | |
| Light source receiver failed | Contact UFO | |
| In master/slave
configuration, slave light source works on standalone but does not respond to DMX from master |
DMX cable disconnected or faulty |
Check DMX link cable connections
repair or replace |
| Master light source not sending DMX signal | Check master light source refer to the relevant user guide troubleshooting section |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
| Port connector size | 30mm diameter |
| Fibre type | Glass / PMMA |
| Material/Finish | ABS (black, silver or white) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 137mm (5.4”) x 114mm (4.5”) x 73mm (2.9”) |
| Weight | 0.4kg |
| Operating Environment | Indoor use IP20 |
| Min Ambient Temp. | 10°C |
| Max Ambient Temp. | +45°C |
| Control Functionality | Remote and push button manual |
| DMX Functionality | Output to MicroLED 4000 Slave units ONLY |
| Colour Change Functionality | Remote and push button manual |
| LED Array Type | RGBW |
| LED Array Power | 1.5 5W |
| LED Array Model | Cree XML Color Gen 2 |
| LED Array Life (L70, B10) | > 50,000 hours @ 25°C |
|
Wavelength and Luminous Flux |
Red: 625nm / 80lm |
| Green: 527nm / 155lm | |
| Blue: 457nm / 23lm | |
| White: 4000K / 145lm | |
| Supply Voltage | 90264Vac |
| Mains Running Current | 0.06A @ 240Vac |
| Mains Voltage VA rating | 14VA |
| External PSU Type | Power Pax, 12V, 2A, 24W |
| RF Remote Frequency | 2.4GHz |
| RF Remote Range | 30m, depending on environment |
| RF Remote Power | 2 x AAA batteries (supplied) |
United Kingdom • United States • Germany • Europe • UAE
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+44 (0)1890 883416 www.ufo.lighting
Universal Fiber Optics USA LLC 1749 Northgate Blvd Sarasota \ FL34234 \ USA
941-343-8115
www.fiberopticlighting.com
UFO Licht GmbH Andreasstraße 20
93059 Regensburg \ Deutschland
+49 (0)9491 955880 www.ufo-licht.de
Documents / Resources
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UFO MicroLED 4000P LED Light Source [pdf] User Guide MicroLED 4000P LED Light Source, MicroLED 4000P, LED Light Source, Light Source |