Kessil AP9X LED Panel User Manual

: October 26, 2023
: Kessil

Table of Contents

Kessil AP9X LED Panel
INSTALLATION
CONNECTION
Connection **
TOUCH PANEL
**Turn On Wi-Fi for App Connection
MODE INDICATOR STATES
MOUNTING
- CONTROLLING MULTIPLE K-LINK & 0-10V FIXTURES
- AP9X DAISY-CHAIN SCENARIO
CONTROLLED BY SPECTRAL CONTROLLER X
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FCC STATEMENT
- SPECIFICATIONS
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Kessil AP9X LED Panel

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Mode Indicator
Wi-Fi Indicator
Touch Panel – Touch once to activate D Power – Turn the AP9X on or off.
Intensity – Adjust the intensity of the light. F Color – Adjust the color of the light.
Wi-Fi – Turn on/off the Wi-Fi signal.
Fan (Air Inlet)
Screw Holes – For AP9X Mounting Arm / Hanging Kit / Brackets
K-Link Ports
0-10V Output Ports
LED Arrays + Reflectors M Vents (Air Outlet)
Power Cord

INSTALLATION

Power
Connect the AP9X to the Power Adapter and plug it into a wall outlet. The Wi-Fi Indicator (B) will be solid purple to indicate booting mode (it may take up to 40 seconds).
Booting
The AP9X requires up to 40 seconds to boot. The Wi-Fi Indicator (B) will first show solid purple light, and then disappear. The Mode Indicator (A) will then show solid green light.
- The light will be turned on automatically. DO NOT place the AP9X on any object.
Turn On Wi-Fi for App Connection
Touch and hold the Wi-Fi (G) button for 3 seconds to turn on Wi-Fi signal. Do the same to turn off Wi-Fi signal.
NOTE Control Buttons Disabled
When the Wi-Fi of AP9X is turned on (Wi-Fi indicator is ON), control buttons are disabled. Turn off Wi-Fi (press “Wi-Fi” (G) button for 3 seconds) for manual control on touch panel.

CONNECTION

Download “Kassel Wi-Fi” App
Download the “Kassel Wi-Fi” app* in App Store or Google Play Store.
- Only supports iOS 10.0 or above and Android 5.0 or above

Connection **

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Open the “Kassel WIFI” app and follow the instructions in the app to connect to AP9X. You will need the QR Code Sticker provided in the package. If you wish to enter the password manually, the password is reverse of the S/N of the AP9X (capital letter matters).

Set up More AP9X
If you have more AP9Xs, choose “Set up Additional AP9X”. Choose “Done” if you complete the setup.

TOUCH PANEL

Touch the Touch Panel (C) once to activate

Turn On/Off the AP9X
Touch the Power (D) button to turn on/off the AP9X. When the AP9X is off, the Power (D), Intensity (E), or Color (F) buttons can be used to turn on the AP9X.
Manual Control
Touch the Intensity (E) button and Color (F) button to adjust the intensity and color of the AP9X. Intensity levels and color modes are in cycles.

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**Turn On Wi-Fi for App Connection

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Touch and hold the Wi-Fi (G) button for 3 seconds to turn on Wi-Fi signal. Do the same to turn off Wi-Fi signal.

Reset the AP9X Wi-Fi Configuration
Touch and hold the Intensity (E) & Wi-Fi (G) buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to reset the Wi-Fi configuration (i.e. to reconnect). The Mode indicator (A) will first disappear and then blink red at 3 seconds. User’s settings will not be deleted. The Wi-Fi Indicator (B) will change to solid orange.
Factory Reset the AP9X
Touch and hold the Intensity (E), Color (F) & Wi-Fi (G) buttons simultaneously for more than 10 seconds to reset the AP9X. The Mode indicator (A) will first disappear and then blink red at 10 seconds. User’s settings will be deleted. The Wi-Fi indicator (B) will be solid purple to indicate booting mode (may take up to 40 seconds) – See INSTALLATION Step 2.

WI-FI INDICATOR STATES

| Wi-Fi_ AP Mode
(Allow other Wi-Fi devices to connect to itself)| Wi-Fi_ STA Mode
(To connect to a wireless router or master Kessil Wi-Fi enabled products)
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Wi-Fi ON| Booting| Solid Purple| Solid Purple
Standby / No Connection| Solid Orange| Solid Red
Connected| Solid Blue| Solid Green
Wi-Fi OFF| No Light| No Light

Solid Purple
The AP9X requires up to 40 seconds to boot. The AP9X Wi-Fi Indicator (B) will show solid purple light.
Solid Orange
Standby mode, ready to be connected.
Solid Blue
AP mode. Successfully connected to mobile device and act as the master (through “Connect Directly Via Wi-Fi”).
Solid Red
Attempting to connect. If it stays for more than 3 minutes, reset AP9X’s Wi-Fi configuration (Touch and hold the Intensity (E) & Wi-Fi (G) buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds) and add the AP9X in the app again.
Solid Green
STA mode. Successfully connected to wireless router or to a master Kessil Wi- Fi enabled product as slave.
Blinking Green
When updating the AP9X’s firmware through Kessil Wi-Fi app, the Wi-Fi Indicator (B) will blink green light.

MODE INDICATOR STATES

| Mode
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Booting| Solid Red
Control buttons enabled| Solid Green
Control buttons disabled| Solid Blue

Solid Green
Control buttons enabled. Able to control other K-Link daisy-chained fixtures.
Solid Blue
Control buttons disabled when the Wi-Fi of AP9X is turned on or when there is a K-Link signal input (e.g. Spectral Controller X).
Solid Red
The AP9X requires up to 40 seconds to boot. The AP9X Mode Indicator (A) will show solid red light.
Blinking Red
Error mode. One of the main causes is signal collision, touch and hold the Wi- Fi (G) button for 3 seconds to turn off Wi-Fi signal.

MOUNTING

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Hang the light with the four Screw Hooks and the four Hanging Brackets.
To install the Hanging Brackets, remove the screws on the AP9X, use the same screws to secure the fasteners with triangular rings (Hanging Brackets) onto the light ﬁxture.

CONTROLLING MULTIPLE K-LINK & 0-10V FIXTURES

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Two K-Link ports (J): Connect and control multiple X-series K-Link ﬁxtures using “Kessil Wi-Fi” app and K-Link Cables. When connecting Kessil Wi-Fi enabled products, make sure to turn off the Wi-Fi signal of the slave ﬁxtures. When controlling them (Tuna Blue only) manually, tuning controls on any light control all other lights in chain.
Two 0-10V Output ports (K): Connect and control multiple 0-10V ﬁxtures using “Kessil Wi-Fi” app.

AP9X DAISY-CHAIN SCENARIO

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Multiple AP9X (up to 32 K-Link ﬁxtures) can be connected using “Kessil Wi-Fi” app and K-Link Cables. Only the master AP9X should have Wi-Fi signal turned on (Wi-Fi indicator (B) is ON), Wi-Fi signal on the other ﬁxtures should be OFF.
Mode Indicator (A) will be solid blue and control buttons are disabled.

CONTROLLED BY SPECTRAL CONTROLLER X

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AP9X can be connected and controlled through Kessil Spectral Controller X with a K-Link Cable.
The AP9X control buttons will be disabled.

MAINTENANCE

Keep the Fan (Air Inlet) (H) and Vents (Air Outlet) (M) clear of dust. To clean the fan, unplug the unit and insert the tip of a CO2 dust blower (or similar dust blower) in one of the venting holes for the Fan (Air Inlet) (H). Hold and spray. You can also gently vacuum out the dusts through the venting holes.
Keep the LED Arrays + Reﬂectors (L) clean. If the array lenses and reﬂectors become contaminated with water, dust, or other particles, unplug the unit and clean them with isopropyl alcohol. Wet a cotton swab or a napkin in isopropyl alcohol, gently wipe the surface, and let it dry.
Keep plastic covers for K-Link Ports (J) and 0-10V Output Ports (K) plugged in when the ports are not in use. Keep the ports clean all-time.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Please make sure to perform maintenance before doing any troubleshooting

Problem	Cause / Solution

Light doesn’t turn ON

| Make sure the unit is connected to the power adapter and the power adapter is plugged into an outlet with the correct specifications.
Make sure the power adapter has the right specifications.
Make sure electrical power is available to the AC outlet being used.
Make sure the device is operating within the specified operating temperature range. If unit overheats, it will automatically shut down.

Unit is flickering

| Make sure the power adapter has the right specifications.
Make sure the unit has not overheated by operating at a room temperature above 100°F/40°C.
Make sure the fan is operating properly.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Caution: Misuse of this device contrary to these instructions may result in physical injury or damage to the product.
DO NOT use a power adapter outside of the specifications. This is a fire hazard and may lead to unit failure.
DO NOT use outdoors. This unit is intended for indoor use only.
DO NOT expose unit to an extremely humid environment or submerse unit in water. This may lead to unit failure.
DO NOT place working illuminator in close contact with any objects. This may cause objects to heat up and the unit to overheat.
KEEP LED Arrays + Reflectors (L) away from sharp objects. Sharp objects may break the array lens and lead to unit failure.
DO NOT cover or place objects on the power adapter. Power adapter should not be contained in an airtight space.
DO NOT block or cover the Fan (Air Inlet) (H) or Vent (Air Outlet) (M). This may cause the device to overheat and lead to failure.
ENSURE that the light is correct and securely mounted..

FCC STATEMENT

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. 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 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.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 8 inches (20cm) between the radiator & your body.