SUNLITE SLESA-U10 Easy Stand Alone USB and WiFi DMX Controller User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: sunlite

Table of Contents

Overview
Key Features
Technical Data
CONNECTIVITY
Setting up the Controller
- iPhone/iPad/Android Control
Service
Troubleshooting
SUPPORT
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

SUNLITE SLESA-U10 Easy Stand Alone USB and WiFi DMX Controller User Manual

Overview

The Stand Alone DMX controller can be used to control a wide variety of different DMX systems- from RGB/RGBW to more advanced moving and color mixing luminaires, DMX audio players and fountains.
The controller comes with a variety of features including 512 DMX channels (expandable to 1,024), iPhone/ iPad/Android remote control, WiFi facilities, dry contact port triggering and flash memory.
The lighting levels, colors and effects can be programmed from a PC, Mac, Android, iPad or iPhone using the included software.

Key Features

DMX Stand Alone controller
USB & WiFi connectivity for programming/control
Up to 2 DMX512 universes in live and stand alone
Stand Alone mode with 99 scenes
100KB flash memory for storing stand alone programs
8 dry contact trigger ports via HE10 connector
Network communication. Control lighting remotely
OEM customization
Windows/Mac software to set dynamic colors/effects
iPhone/iPad/Android remote and programming apps
SUT Technology allows the device to be used with other Nicol Audie Group software via an online upgrade.
Note: feature compatibility depends on which application is being used with the controller and which SUT add-ons have been purchased

Technical Data

Input Power: 5-5.5V DC 0.6A
Output Protocol: DMX512 (x2)
Programmability: PC, Mac, Tablet, Smartphone
Connections: USB-C, 2x XLR3, 2x HE10, battery
Memory: 100KB flash
Environment: IP20. 0°C – 50°C
Buttons: 2 buttons to change scene 1 button to change dimmer
Dimensions: 79x92x43mm 120g
Complete Package: 140x135x50mm 340g
OS Requirements: Mac OS X 10.8-10.14 Windows 7/8/10
Standards: Low voltage, EMC, and RoHS

CONNECTIVITY

Live use with a computer

Stand Alone or live use with a smartphone/tablet

External HE10

P1 PORT 1
P2 PORT 2
P3 PORT 3
P4 PORT 4
P5 PORT 5
P6 PORT 6
P7 PORT 7
P8 PORT 8
GND Ground

Internal HE10

Ground
Dimmer
DMX1+
PREVIOUS
DMX1-
NEXT
Zone
LED DMX
VUSB
LED USB

Connectivity

Universe #1

DMX1 ground
DMX1 data
DMX1 data+

Universe #2

DMX2 ground
DMX2 data
DMX2 data+

Setting up the Controller

Network Control
The controller can be connected directly from a computer/smartphone/tablet (Access Point Mode), or it can be connected to an existing local network (Client Mode).
The controller will work in Access Point (AP) Mode by default. See Programming the Controller for further information

In AP Mode, the default network name is Smart DMX Interface XXXXXX where X is the serial number.
For serial numbers below 179001 the default password is 00000000.
For serial numbers above 179000 the default password is smartdmx0000
In Client Mode, the controller is set, by default, to get an IP address from the router via DHCP. If the network is not working with DHCP, a manual IP address and subnet mask can be set.
If the network has a firewall enabled, allow port 2430

Upgrades
The controller can be upgraded at store.dmxsoft.com.
Hardware features may be unlocked and software upgrades may be purchased without the need to return the controller.

Dry Contact Port Triggering
It is possible to start scenes using the input ports (contact closure).
To activate a port, a brief contact of at least 1/25 second must be established between the ports (1…8) and the ground (GND) using the external HE10 connector.
Note: the scene will not be switched off when the switch is released.

iPhone/iPad/Android Control

Easy Remote Pro
Create an entirely customized remote controller for your tablet or smartphone.
Easy Remote is a powerful and intuitive app allowing you to easily add buttons, color wheels (*) and faders.
Connect to a WiFi network and the app will find all compatible devices. Available for iOS and Android.
Note: Color wheel and color selection remote control functions are not supported with this model of controller.

Light Rider
Designed for live use, moving and color effects can be created automatically to create an automated light show.
Light Rider SUT license required.

UDP Triggering
The controller can be connected to an existing automation system over a network and triggered via UDP packets on port 2430.
Refer to the remote protocol document for more information.

Programming the Controller
The controller can be programmed from a PC, Mac, Tablet or Smartphone using the software available on our website.
Refer to the corresponding software manual for more information.
The firmware can be updated using the Hardware Manager which is included with the programming software and also available on the App Store.

ESA2 Software (Windows/Mac) – Single Zone
http://www.nicolaudie.com/esa2.htm

Hardware Manager (Windows/Mac/iPhone/iPad) – Firmware, clock..
https://storage.googleapis.com/nicolaudie-eu- tools/Release/HardwareManager.exe
https://storage.googleapis.com/nicolaudie-eu- tools/Release/HardwareManager.dmg
The iPhone/iPad version can be found on the app store

Service

Servia c able parts include:

DMX Chips – used to drive the DMX (see p2.)

Troubleshooting

‘88’ is showing on the display
The controller is in bootloader mode.
This is a special ‘startup mode’ which is run before the main firmware loads.
Try re-writing the firmware with the latest hardware manager

‘EA’ is displayed
There is no show on the device.

The controller is not detected by the computer

Be sure that the latest software version is installed from our website
Connect by USB and open the Hardware Manager (found in the software directory). If it is detected here, try to update the firmware.
If it is not detected, try the method below.
Bootloader Mode
Sometimes the firmware update may fail and the device may not be recognized by the computer.
Starting the controller in ‘Bootloader’ mode forces to the controller to start at a lower level and in some cases allows the controller to be detected and the firmware to be written.
To force a firmware update in Bootloader Mode:

Power off your interface
Start Hardware Manager on your computer
Press and hold the dimmer button (marked ‘PB_ZONE” on PCB) and connect the USB cable at the same time. If successful, your interface will appear in Hardware Manager with the suffix _BL.
Update your firmware

‘LI’ is showing on the display
This stands for ‘LIVE’ mode and means that the controller is connected and running live with a computer, tablet or smartphone.

The lights are not responding

Check the DMX +, – and GND are connected correctly
Check that the driver or lighting fixture is in DMX mode
Be sure that the DMX address has been set correctly
Check there are no more than 32 devices in the chain
Check that the red DMX LED is flickering. There’s one by each XLR
Connect with the computer and open Hardware Manager (found in the software directory). Open the DMX Input/output tab and move the faders.
If your fixtures respond here, it is possibly a problem with the show file

What do the LED’s on the controller signify?