ASTERA FP2-BTB Helios LED Tube User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- ASTERA
Table of Contents
- NOTE
- CONTENTS
- PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- USAGE
- INTRODUCTION / INTENDED USE
- SAFETY INFORMATION
- CLEANING AND MAINTAINING
- SECONDARY SAFETY MOUTING
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- DISPOSAL
- MANUFACTURER DECLARATION
- SPECIFICATIONS – TECHNICAL DATA
- RF CHARACTERISTICS
- References
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ASTERA FP2-BTB Helios LED Tube
NOTE
Bluetooth Bridge built-in with this logo.
CONTENTS
- Helios Tube BTB (FP2-BTB)
- Eye Bolt (FP1-EBLT)
- 2x TubeHolder (AX1-H)
- TubeStand (AX1-STD)
- SiliconCap (FP1-SP)
- Users Manual
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Back
Side view
Top view
USAGE
Integrated control panel
Use the menu buttons to navigate through the main menu.
Settings for color adjustment and brightness / runtime are directly accessible
by two symbol buttons
| Top navigation| Inside Main Menu
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| On/Of
| Main Menu| Back to previous menu
| Reset Settings| Scroll down
| Change Input Select| Scroll up
| Set DMX Address| Choose/Confirm
| Color adjustment
| Brightness and runtime control
More control options
| On/Off, Static Colors, Preprogrammed Effects
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| All settings, Complex effects, Talkback+, Updates
| Control from DMX consoles via CRMX or Wireless DMX
| Control from DMX consoles via Titan Power/Data Combination Cable
Switching On/Off
A new Helios Tube BTB needs a few seconds of charge to disable its shipping mode
Connect BTB
To control your lights with the AsteraApp, first connect a Bluetooth Bridge (BTB). It forwards the AsteraApp signal to paired lights. You may use an AsteraBox as BTB or choose a light with built-in BTB, like AX9, NYX Bulb, PixelBrick, Titan Tube BTB, Helios Tube BTB.
Connect AsteraBox as BTB
Please power on the AsteraBox. Connect the AsteraBox directly from the AsteraApp main menu by following the instructions there.
Connect light as BTB
Please note: This ONLY works for Astera lights with built-in Bluetooth. For all other Astera lights, please use an AsteraBox as BTB.
Please power on the light. Hold down the power button for 3 seconds until the
light flashes blue. Then press OK in the AsteraApp.
The light which is connected as BTB shows a small Bluetooth Icon in the
display.
The lights‘ BTB is connected to the AsteraApp.
The BTB is enabled and waiting for a connection.
To disable the BTB again press UNBOND BLUETOOTH.
Pair with lights
Power on the light. Then hold down the power button for 3 seconds until the
light flashes blue. Go to “Pair with Lights” dialog in the AsteraApp.
Then press OK.
Linking to a CRMX transmitter
Reset
RESET to unlink CRMX and unbond Bluetooth. Sets „Input Select“ to „AUTO“.
Charging
While the power cable is connected, the display shows the charging status.
Charge immediately when the battery is empty. Do not store the unit when the
battery is empty. Charging time is approximately 3 hours.
Rigging
The Helios Tube BTB can be hung via a M5 eyebolt or two TubeHolders.
The TubeHolders have a 1/4“ -20UNC thread for attaching mounting accessories
or SafetyEyebolts. Only use the TubeHolder with the SafetySplint. When hanging
a Helios Tube via its eyebolt, make sure to use a secondary safety spot (e.g.
via AX1-H). Make sure the light cannot drop more than 20cm if primary mounting
fails.
TubeHolder
TubeStand
Optional available mounting accessories
Babypin
HeliosHandle
(FP2-HND)
Use Helios Tube BTB as a handheld light.
Verwenden Sie Helios Tube BTB als Handlampe.
Usa Helios Tube BTB come luce portatile.
WingPlate
A mounting holder for 2 AX1 holders (AX1-H) with backside 1/4”-20 thread for AX1 double-ended spigot (AX1-BLT). Can be used to hang or mount tubes and create shapes such as triangles and squares out of multiple tubes.
CrossPlate
Up to 4 WingPlates can be mounted onto one CrossPlate so Tubes can be mounted
in parallel to create a 4-Bank. To hold the additional weight the Cross Plate
has a 5/8” Babypin welded onto its backside.
NOTE: The CrossPlate needs WingPlates (AX1-WP) that are supplied
separately.
INTRODUCTION / INTENDED USE
The Helios Tube BTB from ASTERA is a LED tubelight for professional use in the
event and film business. The Helios Tube BTB is designed for direct or
indirect illumination of objects or sceneries. Due to its built-in battery it
can be quickly set up at places where traditional lights cannot be mounted
easily. The Helios Tube BTB has the Titan LED Engine and offers excellent
color and light values. The Helios Tube BTB generates white or colored light
and the color temperature can be adjusted in many ways. The Helios Tube BTB
can be controlled with the AsteraApp or with wired DMX or wireless CRMX. The
device can also be controlled by the integrated display or by infrared remote
control. Thanks to its built-in Bluetooth it can be used as BluetoothBridge
(BTB).
The Helios Tube BTB can be used standing or hanging. For this purpose, the
device is equiped with M5 threads on both sides. The Helios Tube
BTB can be used indoors and outdoors and has an IP65 rating (only with
SiliconCap, if not wired).
Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the
device.
When choosing the installation spot, please make sure that the device is not
exposed to extreme heat or dust. Avoid direct sunlight for a longer period of
time
The ambient temperature must be set. Keep away from direct insulation
(particularly in cars) and heaters.
Never use the device during thunderstorms connected to the power mains. Over
voltage could destroy the device. Always disconnect the device during
thunderstorms.
Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging,
derigging or servicing the fixture.
Always fix the fixture with an appropriate safety wire.
Operate the device only after having become familiarized with its functions.
Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden
due to safety reasons! If this device will be operated in any way different to
the one described in this manual, the product may suffer damages and voids the
warranty. The disclaimer includes all damages, liability or injury resulting
from failure to follow the instructions in this manual. Furthermore, any other
operation may lead to dangers like shortcircuit, burns, electric shock, crash
etc. This device is not for household use and is not suitable for permanent
installation.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Before you operate this unit read the manual carefully. Always make sure to
include the manual if you pass/ rent/ sell the unit to another user.
Please use your own caution when operating.
This product is for professional use only. It is not for household use.
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Do not operate the unit in areas of high temperature conditions or under direct sunlight. It will cause abnormal function or damage the product.
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Always use a suitable safety wire when mounting the light overhead.
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Connect the safety wire only to the intended safety mount.
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Always follow local safety requirements.
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Only authorized personal may service the battery.
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Do not place in fire or heat.
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Do not use or charge the light if it is damaged.
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Avoid bumping or plunging, it may cause fire or explosion.
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Never store the battery when fully drained. Always recharge immediately when empty. Please do not charge unattended.
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Make sure to fully charge all units before storing them.
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Partially charged batteries will lose capacity.
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Fully recharge every 6 months if not used.
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The battery may only be replaced with an original spare part from Astera.
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It is recommended to charge at a temperature between 15°C and 35°C.
Warning: In extreme cases, abuse or misuse of standard/rechargeable batteries can lead to: -
Explosion
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Fire development
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Heat generation or smoke and gas development.
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- Do not directly look into the light.
- lt can cause harm to your eyes.
- Do not look at the LEDs with a magnifying glass or any other optical instrument that may concentrate the light output.
- Use only Astera approved accessories to diffuse or modify the light beam.
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- Do not open the product housing.
- Do not apply power if the light is damaged.
- Do not submerge the light into any liquid.
- Do not replace the LED light source.
- Caution, risk of electric shock.
| The Helios Tube BTB shall be installed near the socket-outlet which shall be
easily accessible. Warning: risk of electric shock – Do not open device.
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- The exterior surfaces of the light can become hot, up to 70°C (158°F) during normal operation.
- Ensure that accidental physical contact with the device is impossible.
- lnstall only in ventilated locations.
- Do not cover the light.
- Allow all lights to cool before touching.
- Keep 0.3m (12in) from objects to be illuminated.
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING
| Caution: Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short
circuit and damage the electronics. Do not use any cleaning agents or
solvents.
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SECONDARY SAFETY MOUTING
| The Helios Tube BTB must always be secured by a safety wire when used in a
hanging position. If the primary suspension fails, the device must not fall
more than 20cm.
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Use Eyebolts and M5 threads on the sides.
Please check the safety regulations in your region.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
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The fixture does not turn on | The battery may be empty | Connect it to the AC |
and try again
The fixture turns on and the display is on, but the LEDs do not emit light|
The fixture could be set to BLACKOUT mode| Set to display black color or is
operating in DMX mode and doesn’t receive a valid signal. It is good practice
to do a RESET SETTINGS
The fixture is not working correctly – it does not display the color or effect
chosen| The fixture may still be operating under a previous setting| It is
good practice to do a RESET SETTINGS between setups
The power cable is connected but the fixture is not charging| The battery may
be fully charged| The fixture will only commence charging when its battery has
a temperature of 45° C or less. Turn the fixture off and let it cool down;
once cold enough, it will start charging
DISPOSAL
- The light contains a lithium ion battery.
- Don‘t throw the unit into the garbage at the end of its lifetime.
- Make sure to dispose is according to your local ordinances and/or regulations, to avoid polluting the environment!
- The packaging is recyclable and can be disposed.
MANUFACTURER DECLARATION
Hereby, Astera LED Technology GmbH declares that the type of radio equipment Helios Tube BTB complies with Directive 2014/53 / EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following Internet address: https://astera-led.com/helios.
Astera LED Technology GmbH declares that 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, ifnot 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 deter-mined 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:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
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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.
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.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Caution: To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, place the product at least 20cm from nearby persons.
SPECIFICATIONS – TECHNICAL DATA
Order Code | FP2-BTB |
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LED Engine | Titan LED Engine |
Colors | RGBMintAmber |
Total LED Power | 36W |
LED Power Draw | 24W |
Luminous flux | 1340Lm |
Emittance @1m 4000K* | 393Lx |
CRI(Ra)/TLCI 3200-6500k* | ≥96 |
Beam Angle/ Field Angle | 120°/ 180° |
Strobe | 0 – 25Hz |
Pixel | 8 |
Battery Lifetime | 70 % after 300 cycles |
Battery Runtime | up to 20 hours |
Charging Time (nominal) | 3 hours |
Input Voltage | 24V, 2A |
Wired DMX | Yes |
CRMX Receiver | Built in |
BluetoothBridge BTB | Built in |
Wireless Frequencies | CRMX 2.4GHz, UHF, Bluetooth, WiFi |
Range (m/yds) | 300 / 330 (3/3,3 Bluetooth) |
Housing Material | Polycarbonate, metal end caps |
IP Rating | IP65 (only with FP1-SP) |
Ambient Temperature (°C/°F) | 0° – 40° / 32° – 104° |
Weight (kg/lbs) | 0.765 / 1.68 |
Dimensions (mm/inches) | Ø42 x 550 mm/ Ø1.6” x H21.7” |
*Typical value
RF CHARACTERISTICS
Wireless Modules| Modulation| ERP (Transmitter)| Channel
Count
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EU: UHF***(863-870MHz)| FHSS| <25mW| 47
USA: UHF (917-922.20MHz)| FHSS| <25mW| 53
AUS: UHF (922.30-927.50MHz)| FHSS| <25mW| 53
SGP: UHF (920.50-924.50MHz)| FHSS| <25mW| 41
KOR: UHF (917.9-921.5MHz)| FHSS| <25mW| 10
RUS: UHF (868.75-869.12MHz)| FHSS| <25mW| 6
JPN: UHF (922.80-926.40MHz)| FHSS| <25mW| 19
CRMX (2402-2480MHz)| FHSS| –| 79
Bluetooth 5.0 LE (2402 2480MHz)| FHSS| 10mW (BLE)| 40
WiFi (2412-2472MHz)| DSSS, OFDM| 100mW| 13
**General allocation of frequencies for use by short-range radio applications
Spectrum usage regulations:
Frequency range in MHz 1)
| Maximum equi- valent radiant power (ERP)|
Additional parameters / frequency access and interference mitigation techniques
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865 – 868| 25 mW| Requirements for frequency access and mitigation
techniques3)
Alternatively, a maximum duty cycle2) of 1% can be used.
868,0 – 868,6| 25 mW| Requirements for frequency access and mitigation
techniques3)
Alternatively, a maximum duty cycle2) of 1% can be used.
868,7 – 869,2| 25 mW| Requirements for frequency access and mitigation
techniques3)
Alternatively, a maximum duty cycle2) of 0.1% can be used.
869,40 – 869,65| 500 mW| Requirements for frequency access and mitigation
techniques3)
Alternatively, a maximum duty cycle2) of 10% can be used.
869,7 – 870,0| 25 mW| Requirements for frequency access and mitigation
techniques3)
Alternatively, a maximum duty cycle2) of 1% can be used.
- The use of adjacent frequency bands within this table as a single frequency band is permitted, provided that the specific conditions for each of these adjacent frequency bands are met.
- „duty cycle“ means the ratio of Σ(Ton )/(Tobs ) expressed as a percentage,
where ‚Ton ‘ is the ‚on-time‘ of a single transmitting device and ‚Tobs ‘ is
the observation period Ton is measured in an observation frequency band
(Fobs). Unless otherwise specified in this general allocation, Tobs is a continuous period of one hour and Fobs is the applicable frequency band in this general allocation (table). - Frequency access and interference mitigation techniques shall be used whose
performance level at least meets the essential requirements of Directive
2014/53/EU or the Radio Equipment Act (FuAG). Where relevant techniques are
described in harmonised standards, the references of which have been published
in the Official Journal of the European
Union pursuant to Directive 2014/53/EU, or parts thereof, performance shall be ensured which is at least equivalent to those techniques.
References
- LED Commercial Lighting and Lighting Controls | Current - GLI Brands
- Wireless LED Lighting Film & Event by Astera
- Ultra-portable wireless LED tube by Astera
- Ultra-portable wireless LED tube by Astera
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