Model Rectifier 02400 Light Genie User Manual
Model Rectifier Corporation Light Genie
User Manual
How it works Before Starting Do not tamper or modify any of the Light Genie™ components. Keep instructions for later use. Light Genie™ Includes a Transmitter and 12 output Receiver. The Receiver operates with 5 zones of control. Each Zone has the ability to be remotely turned on or off, adjusted for brightness, and set to one of over 20 different lighting effects. (Fig 1.) Lighting effects to select from: Constant on, flashing, strobe effect, sequential lighting, flickering, and more.. There are more than 20 lighting effects to choose from. See enclosed chart. ZONES Zone 1 controls outputs 1 and 2 - (2 Outputs) Zone 2 controls outputs 3 and 4 - (2 Outputs) Zone 3 controls outputs 5 and 6 - (2 Outputs) Zone 4 controls outputs 7, 8 and 9 - (3 Outputs) Zone 5 controls outputs 10, 11 and 12 - (3 Outputs) Get Started Light Genie™ includes the following; Genie Receiver Board, Lighting Plugs, Power Plug, and Wireless Transmitter. Combined with any light on your project, wireless radio control and lighting effects are easily commanded. Connect Lights to the Genie Receiver Before starting, make sure all power is off to your project and the Genie receiver is unplugged. Use the Light Genie™ plugs provided and connect with any desired LED/Bulb fixture you wish to use with your project. LED’s are directional. Please be sure the positive leg is connected to the blue wire (common wire). (Fig 1) Plug the Light Genie™ Plugs into the Genie Receiver. (Fig 2) (Fig 2) Light Genie™ Supplemental Products No. 025001 – Multi-Action Transmitter w/LCD (Control 4 Receivers) No. 025201 – 1 Amp AC Power Supply No. 025300 – LED Red (4 Pack) No. 025301 – LED Bright White (4 Pack) No. 025302 – LED Golden White (4 Pack) No. 025303 – LED Amber (4 Pack) No. 025320 – LED Mini White (4 Pack) No. 025321 – LED Mini Red (4 Pack) No. 025322 – LED Mini Amber (4 Pack) No. 025323 – LED Mini Green (4 Pack) No. 025100 – 3 Pin Connectors w/ 10” Leads (6 Pack) No. 025101 – 4 Pin Connectors w/ 10” Leads (2 Pack) To Lighting Output Shared Common Wire To Lighting Output To Lighting Output To Lighting Output Shared Common Wire To Lighting Output 80 Newfield Avenue Edison, NJ 08837-3817 www.modelrectifier.com If your project requires parallel wiring, visit our website or contact MRC for more information. WARNING: PARALLEL WIRING SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED. Light Genie™ surfaced mounted LED’s come with a built in resistor, but can easily be configured to operate without, so that they may be used in a series. DCC Notes Light Genie™ is DCC equipped, and does not need an additional decoder purchase. See our website for more information about DCC usage and additional features. Simply take the lead wires from the Light Genie™ plug and leads from your lighted accessory, twist the leads together. Make sure the copper strands have a solid interlocking twist. Wrap the connection in electrical tape for insulation & to prevent a short circuit. Soldering may be used for a more permanent connection. Light Genie™ Contents 1 – Genie Receiver 1 – Genie Transmitter Remote 1 – 2-Pin Power Connector w/Leads 3 – 3-Pin Connectors w/Leads 2 – 4-Pin Connectors w/Leads 2 – Mounting Screws 1 – Velcro Strip 2 – AAA Batteries 12 – Resistors for LEDs and 3.5v Bulbs PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USE Some LED’s come with a resistor pre-wired. Using multiple LEDs in a series will result in dimmer lighting. To increase brightness, remove their respective resistor(s) to make them brighter. Keep in mind, one is still required as mentioned previously. A combination of bulbs and LED’s may be used. Performance may vary based on project configurations. Resistor Usage for LED’s and 3.5v Incandescent Bulbs One to Three LEDs/3.5v Bulb in a Series (per Output) – One Resistor Required Four LEDs/3.5v Bulb in a Series (per Output) – NO Resistor Required Incandescent Bulb Specifications & LED Specifications Up to 24 Bulbs with Series wiring (12-14v – 30 mA) Up to 48 LEDs/3.5v Bulbs with Series wiring (20 mA) Remote Transmitter = 90' Operational Range * Light Genie™ is equipped with a power regulator to protect your lights. Using a higher voltage power supply (beyond 13v), will NOT increase the brightness of any lights. Supplied Resistors = 470 ohm each Light Genie™ Receiver Maximum Output = 1 Amp/Light Genie™ Receiver Input = 12v/Maximum = 18v Maximum 100mA per Output Channel/12v per Output WARNING: Only Use 12-16V (30mA) Incandescent Bulbs Technical Specifications/Notes Patent Pending No. 025000 Powering Light Genie™ Wireless Receiver & Control Set After connecting all the desired lighted accessories to the Light Genie™ receiver, supplying power to the receiver and project lights is easy. Check to make sure all the power is off on your project Using the supplied Genie 2-Pin Power Plug (note larger plug size), connect the lead wires to the optional Light Genie™ 1-amp AC Wall Adaptor (#025201); existing DC power terminals, AC power terminals, or DCC power source. (Fig 3). Plug the terminal into the power plug port. Make sure to use proper connection technique to avoid accidental electrical shorts from cross wiring. Command Light Genie™ Wireless Transmitter Time for Light Genie™ to grant your wishes. Use the 2.4ghz remote to control each of the 5 zones on a single Light Genie™. Turn each lighting output On/Off, Brighten/Dim, Flash, Strobe…whatever lighting effect you can think, Light Genie can grant. Follow the chart provided in this instruction booklet. Operation To turn on or off a zone, simply press the desired zone #. To control dimming/brightness of the last used zone. Press ▼ to dim the zone. Press ▲ to brighten the zone. (Fig 3) Mounting Light Genie™ Wireless Receiver After all connections are complete. Select the desired mounting location for the Genie Receiver. Apply the VELCRO® strip to the flat side of the board. Affix to mounting area. Use the two screws provided to secure the receiver. Be careful not to tighten the screws all the way. Power Up Light Genie™ Receiver and Transmitter After all plugs are connected, and the receiver is properly mounted. It is safe to power on the Light Genie™ receiver by connecting the power source to an outlet. All lights will turn on once the receiver is powered. Binding The Light Genie™ Receiver & Transmitter The Light Genie™ receiver and transmitter must bind prior to operation. 1. Install two AAA batteries into the transmitter. If batteries are already installed, remove and re-install. The LED on the transmitter will begin to flash. 2. Plug the 12v power supply into Light Genie to ensure power is on. 3. Binding is complete when the LED light has stopped flashing (off). If binding fails, repeat the above procedure. 4. Press any of the zones (utilized). The lighting feature should turn on/off. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Light Genie™ is now operational. The receiver and transmitter will remained bonded until the batteries are removed. If you have multiple Light Genie™ sets, repeat the above steps. RF WARNING STATEMENT: The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction. Changing Light Effects and Light Rates Series Wiring Instructions 1. Press buttons ▲ and ▼ at the same time. All zones will shut off (lights will be out). This indicates you are in light effect mode. 2. Press the zone # once to set its lighting effect. The zone will light up. 3. Cycle through the lighting effects, by pressing the zone # repeatedly. Observe each light effect after pressing the zone number. 4. To change the light rate speed, press ▼ to slow the light rate or press ▲ increase the light rate. 6. Once all zones are set. Press buttons ▲ and ▼ at the same time. All zones will light up. This indicates you are out of light effect mode. On/Off Sequential Flash w/Pause Crossing Signal/Traffic Street Light* Alternating Flash - Always On Simultaneous Flash Sequential Flash Gyra light Gyra light on at the same time Oscillation Oscillation (Simultaneous) Stepped Lighting Stepped Lighting (Parralled) Single Strobe (Varied/Alternating) Single Strobe (Simultaneous) Double Strobe (Varied/Alternating) Double Strobe (Simultaneous) Rotating Beacon Rotating Beacon (Simultaneous) Flicker (Pattern 1) Flicker (Pattern 2) Varied Intensity If your project requires parallel wiring, visit our website or contact MRC for more information. The diagram below (Fig 4.) is an example of various Light Genie™ applications and wiring. (Fig.4) Parallel Wiring w/12v Bulbs Light Effect Chart Light Effect Adding resistors to an LED/3.5v Bulb, protects the lights and receiver. This will properly match the voltage for each Light Genie™ output. 12v - 14v bulbs do not require a resistor when used individually. Please see Fig.4 WARNING: PARALLEL WIRING SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED. 5. To set other zones, simply repeat step 2 and step 3. Effect # 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Using Multiple LEDs/Bulbs per Output Lights may be configured individually or in a series. Most LED’s are low voltage (3v), which require a resistor to be installed with typical 12v power supplies. Depending on the LED product used for your project, there may be pre-installed resistors. If not, Light Genie™ comes with resistors to install with your LED’s. EXAMPLE: Paired Traffic Lights Applications Arrow Lighting Railroad Crossing Signal/Street Traffic Lights Police Car – Head/Tail Lights Warning Lights, Towers, Runway Lights Roadside Flashers Series Wiring w/LEDs EXAMPLE: A Row of Houses Cell Phone Towers/Airplanes Dim-Medium-Bright Lighting Cycle Camp Fire/Fire Place/Furnace/Foundry Gas Lamp/TV Arc Welding Standard Wiring w/12v Bulbs EXAMPLE: Railroad Crossing Signal For more zone application examples using Light Genie™ visit www.modelrectifier.com
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