TRAXON Media Dot Go RGBW Light Installation Guide

: June 15, 2024
: traxon

Table of Contents

TRAXON Media Dot Go RGBW Light
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Safety And Operation
Introduction
Dimensions
Packing Contents
Installation
System Configuration
Care and Maintenance
Technical Specification
Troubleshooting
Warranty Statement
References
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TRAXON Media Dot Go RGBW Light

Product Information

The Media Dot is a versatile product that allows you to create pixel- controlled full-color effects on walls, buildings, monuments, and more. With individually controlled dots, you can create bright color-changing effects, display messages, or even play videos. The Media Dot comes in three sizes (Dot S, Dot M, and Dot L) with customizable pixel pitch ranging from 70mm to 2000mm. It offers both diffused view and direct view options, allowing for flexibility in installation. The product is equipped with DMX512 compatibility, a daisy chain system with quick lock connectors, and manual addressing with the TX Smart Addresser. It has an IP67 rating, making it suitable for coastal environments, and is IK06and 3G vibration resistant.

Features:

Customizable pixel pitch
Diffused view and direct view options
DMX512 compatibility
Daisy chain system with quick lock connectors
Manual addressing with TX Smart Addresser
IP67 rating
IK06 and 3G vibration resistant

Dimensions:

Please refer to the CAD files for additional dimensional data.

Product Usage Instructions

Safety and Operation

Before starting the installation, please read through the safety and operation instructions. Follow these guidelines:

CAUTION: Unplug the power supply from the mains power before connecting any cables to prevent damage to the product.
CAUTION: Avoid looking directly into the LED light source at closer range for your own safety.
Persons installing this product should ensure:
- The installation complies with all applicable codes, state andlocal laws, ordinances, standards, and safety regulations.
- The installation environment is carefully studied and suitablesurge protection measure(s) is taken.
- He or she is qualified for the handling of electrical equipment.
Do not attempt to install or use the product until installation instructions and safety labels are fully understood. This product is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
Ensure the product operates within the specified temperature range. Refer to the Technical Specification on page 18 for more details.
Do not attempt to open the product. It is not userserviceable.
Do not use the product if any part of it or the power cables are damaged.
Only use the product for the specified voltage. Do not exceed the recommended voltage. Refer to the Technical Specification on page 18 for more details.
Always maintain connection to ensure waterproofing.
If the product has been subjected to drastic temperature variances, allow it to reach the operating temperature before use.

For your own safety and that of the product, please read this installation guide carefully before beginning setup and installation.

Safety And Operation

Please read through Safety and Operation before starting of the installation.

CAUTION – Unplug the power supply from the mains power before connecting any cables as this can damage the products.
CAUTION – Avoid looking directly into the LED light source at close range for your own safety.
Persons installing this product should make sure:
- The installation complies with all applicable codes, state and local laws, ordinances, standards and safety regulations.
- The installation environment is carefully studied and suitable surge protection measure(s) is taken.
- He or she is qualified for the handling of electrical equipment.
Do not attempt to install or use the product until installation instructions and safety labels are fully understood. This product is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
Ensure product operates within the specified temperature range. (Refer to “6. Technical Specification” on page 18 for more details.)
Do not attempt to open the product. Not user serviceable.
Do not use the product if any part of it, or the power cables are damaged.
Only use product for specified voltage, do not exceed. (Refer to “6. Technical Specification” on page 18 for more details.)
Always maintain connection to ensure waterproofing.
If the product has been subjected to drastic temperature variances, for example, following transportation, do not connect the fixture until it has reached room temperature, as moisture condensation may cause electric shock and product damages.
When installing the products and system power supplies, please ensure they will not be exposed to moisture and extreme heat (and direct sunlight for outdoor products). Besides, keep a clean operating environment for the fixtures and system power supplies.
Please study this Installation Guide thoroughly and check the latest Technical Specification Sheets available from the Traxon website www.traxon-ecue.com before setup.
Any non-compliance of the Installation Guide will void the Traxon warranty.

Introduction

General

Media Dot Go is an easy, affordable way to create pixel controlled full-color effects on walls, buildings, monuments—anywhere you can imagine. Long strings of individually controlled Dots produce bright color-changing effects, messages, or even video! 3 Dot sizes mean you control the impact: long- distance viewing, creating a digital sign, or backlighting a wall can be done indoors or outdoors. Mounting ease & flexibility is guaranteed, whether directly to surface by screws, cable ties, clips or with Traxon’s Mesh Mounting System.

Features:

Customizable Pixel Pitch from 70mm / 2.75” to 2000mm / 78.75” (Dot S), 80mm / 3.15” to 2000mm / 78.75” (Dot M), 100mm / 4” to 2000mm / 78.75” (Dot L)
Diffused View and Direct View
DMX512
Daisy Chain System with quick lock connectors
Manual-Addressing with TX Smart Addresser (Addressing IC: SM19522SK)
IP67, Suitable for Coastal Environment, IK06 and 3G Vibration Resistant

Dimensions

FIG.4: Media Dot Go Accessories

FIG.5: Media Dot Go String

Packing Contents

Installation

Points To Consider
Plan your installation before mounting the Media Dot Go. The following should be considered for a
successful installation.

Appropriate cable lengths (cable gauges described in system diagram). Please consult your local
Traxon office or authorized agent for necessary aid.
The number of the Media Dot Go and an appropriate power supply.
Mounting distances should be considered.
Proper surge protection.
Weather conditions and ambient temperature of installation site.
Adequate space for better heat dissipation (see “3.3 On-Site Installation” on page 12).Appropriate anchor bolts where necessary to secure the Media Dot Go.
Controller to be used to control the Media Dot Go.

Pre-Installation Checks

Installation Checklist

Prepare cables and all necessary accessories.
Perform functional check of the Media Dot Go. Take care not to damage cables/connectors during pre-installation checks.
Ensure all pre-installation checks laid out below have been followed.
Mount the Media Dot Go on-site. If the installation is to be left uncompleted overnight, place all non-connected power supply and the Media Dot Go in an indoor environment.
All units must be connected or utilize end caps to protect from water ingress.
Ensure all the Interconnection Cables, Media Dot Go and power supply are initially stored in a dry area to guarantee the complete sealing of the system from water before installation.

Handling The Media Dot Go String

Please take care when transporting or preparing the Media Dot Go string. Carry the Media Dot Go rather than the cable during transport to reduce stress on the cable.

Requirements Of Cable Bending And Twisting

Please take EXTRA precautions before bending or twisting Media Dot Go cable. Quick Lock Lead Cable must NOT be bent below the Minimum Bending Radius (4 x Cable Diameter) and the Non- Bendable Length of 50mm / 2” near the connector end or near the cable over mold MUST be adhered to.

The flat Media Dot Go Cable must NOT be bent / twisted below 20mm (0.79”) from edge of Media Dot Go housing (Non-Bendable / Non-Twistable Length). Twisting the flat cable is NOT recommended. If twisting is necessary for installation, please adhere to the above Non-Twistable Length and ensure the mounting pitch is greater than or equal to 75% of the normal Media Dot Go to Media Dot Go pitch. The middle part of the cable must be secured to the mounting fixture with a cable tie (see “3.3 On-Site Installation” on page 12 ). Ensure no damage is generated on the cable.

Optional Field-Cut End Cap
To prematurely end the length of a string of Dots, the optional Field-Cut End Cap should be used with DOW CORNING 7091 Silicone Sealant applied on open- ended cable. This should be done at least 1-2 days at Room Condition (Temperature: 22°C & Relative Humidity: 50%RH) before on-site installation to allow curing of silicone.

FIG.11: Field-Cut Sealing Procedures

Installation Sequence

Plan for any possible bending of cables (refer to “3.2.3 Requirements Of Cable Bending And
Twisting” on page 9).
Always keep the Waterproof End Cap on the chain end or keep them safe in a container for reuse.
Connect Media Dot Go manner outlined in the System Diagram to form large installations.
Perform functional check on all Media Dot Go and inspect cables for any damage. Check for any
abnormalities with the signal.
Report any functional defect found to your nearest local Traxon office. DO NOT attempt to install the Media Dot Go with functional defects on-site.

On-Site Installation

DO NOT attempt installation in wet or severe weather conditions.
DO NOT leave and expose any Media Dot Go or power supply unconnected under wet/raining or snowing environment.
IP failure induced by stressed/damaged cables during or after installation will not be under warranty.
ALWAYS keep the cables protected from sharp objects and ensure no damage is generated on the cable.
Failure to keep Media Dot Go within the operating temperature range of -30°C to +50°C (-22°F to +122°F) and storage temperature range of -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F) will void the product’s warranty.

Mounting Media Dot Go

Media Dot Go must be mounted without any stress induced at the boundary area of the cable and Media Dot Go.
Media Dot Go MUST be mounted to the installation surface via the mounting holes, either by 3mm or 1/8” screws or cable tie.

FIG.12: Mounting the Media Dot Go

Cable segment must not be bent below 20mm / 0.79” from the housing of the Media Dot Go and cable over mold (Minimum Bending Length).

Secure the cables between Media Dot Go (every 500mm / 20”, using cable tie) and create a small clearance beneath the cable (see below diagram). Ensure no damage is generated on the cable.

If the cable between Media Dot Go requires twisting due to a change in mounting direction, ensure the mounting pitch after-twisting is more than or equal to 75% of the normal Dot to Dot pitch.

FIG.14: Twisting requirements

For the interconnection among Media Dot Go by the Quick Lock Connectors, please refer to the following picture.

FIG.15: Requirement for Mating and Un-mating of Quick Lock Connectors .

System Configuration

System Diagram

FIG.16: System Diagram of Media Dot Go S

FIG.17: System Diagram of Media Dot Go M The Address wire only need to be connected during address conﬁguration, it is not needed during operation. This wiring diagram shows only typical connections. Actual wiring depends on Media Dot Go conﬁguration and installation. Actual no. vary according to cable lengths and signal source. Please consult your local Traxon ofﬁce for aid.

FIG.18: System Diagram of Media Dot Go L

Care and Maintenance

Traxon products are of superior design and quality and should be treated with care. The recommendations below will help fulfill any warranty obligations and gain good use and longevity from the products.

Do not attempt or use the product(s) until you read and understand the installation instructions.
Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in serious injury or property damage.
Do not use product(s) if cables are damaged.
Do not connect cables and connectors when wet or in wet area. Moisture on bare connectors can cause electric shock and damage to product(s).
Do not use product(s) in extreme heat environment. Ensure there is sufficient airflow and use cool air circulation if required.
Do not drop, knock, or shake product(s). Rough handling can damage the electronics and void the warranty.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean products. Wipe with a damp cloth on housings and a dry cloth on electronics to remove dirt or dust.
Do not attempt to service or repair the product(s) unless done by an authorized service personnel. Contact your local Traxon office or distributor for details.
If the product is not working as specified, please contact your nearest authorized service center or Traxon Technologies office for assistance.
The light source of this luminaire is not replaceable; when the light source reaches its end of life the whole luminaire shall be replaced.

Technical Specification

Media Dot Go S| | | | | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
| Direct View| | | Diffused View| |
| RGBW| RGB| DW| RGBW| RGB| DW
Color Range:| 16.7 Million additive RGB colors, White 6500K| | |

Light Source:

|

3 RGB + 1 White

|

4 RGB

| 2 2700K + 2

6500K

|

3 RGB + 1 White

|

4 RGB

|

2 2700K + 2 6500K

Beam Angle:| 110°| | | 150°| |
Power Input:| 12V / 24V DC| 24V DC| 24V DC| 12V / 24V DC*| 24V DC| 24V DC
Power Consumption (typ).:| 1W| |
Weight:| 13.5g| |
Operating Temperature:| -30°C to +50°C (-22°F to +122°F)| |
Storage Temperature:| -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)| |
Addressing Options| Manual-Addressing with TX Smart Addresser (Addressing IC: SM19522SK)| |
Media Dot Go M| | | | | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
| Direct View| | | Diffused View| |
| RGBW| RGB| DW| RGBW| RGB| DW
Color Range:| 16.7 Million additive RGB colors, White 6500K| | |

Light Source:

|

6 RGB + 3 White

|

6 RGB

| 3 2700K + 3

6500K

|

6 RGB + 3 White

|

6 RGB

|

3 2700K + 3 6500K

Beam Angle:| 110°| | | 150°| |
Power Input:| 24V DC| | | | |
Power Consumption (typ).:| 1.8W| 1.5W| 2.0W| 1.8W| 1.5W| 2.0W
Weight:| 18.5g| |
Operating Temperature:| -30°C to +50°C (-22°F to +122°F)| |
Storage Temperature:| -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)| |
Addressing Options| Manual-Addressing with TX Smart Addresser (Addressing IC: SM19522SK)| |
Media Dot Go L| | | | | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
| Direct View| | | Diffused View| |
| RGBW| RGB| DW| RGBW| RGB| DW
Color Range:| 16.7 Million additive RGB colors, White 6500K| | |

Light Source:

|

12 RGB + 3 White

|

12 RGB

| 6 2700K + 6

6500K

|

12 RGB + 3 White

|

12 RGB

|

6 2700K + 6 6500K

As with all electronic devices, LED output degrades over time – a term called lumen depreciation. This also explains why it is nearly impossible to expect photometric performances of two LED products with different service life spans to be the same. The rate of LED degradation is a complex function of many factors such as operating efficiency, duration of continuous operation, and operating conditions (e.g. ambient temperature). Because LEDs are semiconductor devices their performances are subject to inherent variability commonly found in sem icon ductor industry. To improve consistency in performance across the same product, LED manufacturers “sort” LEDs into bins according to different preset parameters, such as forward driving voltage, illumination, etc. Whereas binning is a sorting function, it is not a correction process. Inherent variability in the manufacturing process always results in different binning distributions according to different production lots. Traxon uses automatically binned LEDs on its products, thereby minimizing output variations within the model range.

Troubleshooting

CAUTION: Ensure power supply is OFF when disconnecting/connecting cables.

Problem	Cause	Possible Solutions
Product does NOT light up after installation	Incorrect power connection	—

Check Mains Power

— Check power supply leads and wire connections

— Ensure output wires are connected with proper polarity

— Check if power supply’s secondary output is

working as specified.

Shadowing| Light source covered| — Check for cables, wires or unwanted debris

covering LED light source

Modules are dim| Excess products connected| — Ensure the power supplies are not overloaded due to an excess of products connected
Flickering| Incorrect power input/Excess products connected| — Ensure the input voltage is correct

— Ensure the power supplies are not overloaded due to an excess of products connected

If problems persist or the product is not working as specified, please contact your Traxon Technologies office for assistance.Warranty Statement

Warranty Statement

Traxon Technologies warrants its Products against material or workmanship defects for a period of five (5) years from date of invoicing, provided that the purchased items are used under the conditions stated in this user manual.Please refer www.traxon-ecue.com for all warranty terms and conditions.