ProPlex Floppy Drive Digital Portable Mount User Manual

June 6, 2024
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ProPlex Floppy Drive Digital Portable Mount

ProPlex Floppy Drive Digital Portable Mount

INTRODUCTION

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The ProPlex FloppyDrive Digital is a 24V DMX controller for Floppy Flex Digital LED neon. Features include:

  • Rugged, tour-ready ProPlex “Blue Box” PortableMount chassis. Packaged for extreme Conditions. Shock-mounted circuitry. Advanced thermal management
  • Many onboard preprogrammed “looks” with RGB presets
  • Perfect for Firefly FloppyFlex Digital RGB LED neon. Connect 1 x 15-meter run.
  • Color LCD Display with easy function control buttons for easy setup and configuration
  • Heavy-duty yoke for truss mounting. Optional RackMount Kit available.
  • One 24VDC, Floppy Flex Digital RGB output
  • RDM functionality for complete system monitoring and addressing via RDM
  • Self-healing overcurrent / short circuit protection
  • Neutrik connectors throughout
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Upon receipt of the unit, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear to be damaged from shipping or if the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. If a unit must be returned to the factory, it is important that it unit be returned in the original factory box and packing.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Before powering the unit, make sure the line voltage is within the range of accepted voltages. This unit accommodates 90-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. All units must be powered directly from a switched circuit and cannot be operated with a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0-100% switch.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Please read these instructions carefully. This user manual contains important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product.

  • Keep this user manual for future reference. If unit is sold to another user, make sure they also receive this instruction booklet.
  • Ensure the unit is connected to proper voltage, and that line voltage is not higher than that stated on the device.
  • Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
  • Always disconnect from the power source before servicing or fuse replacement. Always use the fuse specified in this manual.
  • Always use a safety cable when hanging unit overhead.
  • Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 40 °C (104 °F). Do not operate unit at temperatures above this rating.
  • In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Repairs must be carried out by trained, authroized personnel. Conact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Only OEM spare parts should be used.
  • Do not connect the device to a dimmer pack.
  • Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
  • Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact your distributor.
WARNING: Disconnect the power cord before replacing a fuse and always replace with the appropriate fuse.

FUSE REPLACEMENT
The FloppyDrive Digital uses a 6.0A, 250V barrel fuse, 5x20mm (0.2×0.8 in.). To replace fuse:

  1. With a screwdriver turn the fuse cap counter-clockwise to remove fuse cap with fuse.
  2. Replace fuse attached to fuse cap.
  3. Reinsert fuse cap with new fuse and tighten clockwise

PANEL FRONT: FLOPPYDRIVE DIGITAL 24V

PANEL FRONT

PANEL REAR: FLOPPYDRIVE DIGITAL 24V

PANEL REAR

FEATURES
1 LED strip output for use with FloppyFlex Digital
24V DC output
Maximum 180 W total power
Power input- 90-240 VAC, 50/60Hz

LINKING

LINKING

  1. Connect the male 5-pin XLR connector of the DMX cable to the output (female) 5-pin XLR connector of the DMX console.
  2. From the DMX console, connect the female 5-pin XLR connector of the DMX cable to the input connector (male) of the ProPlex RGB Drive.
  3. Connect from the fixture output as stated above to the input of the following FloppyDrive and so on.
  4. Continue the link until last FloppyDrive Digital is connected in your DMX signal data chain.
  5. Attach LED strips to each ProPlex FloppyDrive as planned.

LED STRIP PIN OUT
RGB LED strip connection pin out.
Note: NC Connector does not get connected

LED STRIP PIN OUT

OPERATION

NAVIGATING THE CONTROL PANEL

OPERATION

Access control panel functions using the four control panel buttons surrounding the LCD display.

OPERATION 1

Press and hold the

button to scroll through the top level menu items. This is the top of the menu map. Use the and buttons, located right from LCD screen,
to navigate the menu map and menu options.
Press the button to access the DMX address value change submenu.
  • Use and buttons to set necessary DMX address value (for example: “DMX Addr: 1”).DMX ADDRESS 1
  • Use button.CONTROL
  • Manual mode submenu will open.
    • RED – color intensity (000 ↔ 255)
    • GREEN – color intensity (000 ↔ 255)
    • BLUE – color intensity (000 ↔ 255)CONTROL 1
  • To change values of preset mode, you use the <+> and < – > buttons. After selecting the desired value of the first color (RED), press the or button to return to the main menu.
  • CONFIG

    Under this menu, change the devices configuration settings.

    1. Press and hold button to open the Main Menu.
    2. Use and buttons to find the Demo submenu and press select button.CONFIG
    3. Another submenu will open:
    4. Using and buttons choose the setting to be modified and press the button. After selecting correct setting, press key to exit this submenu.

      BACKLIGHT – Display backlight settings
      Always ON – Backlight is always turned on
      OFF in 10s – Backlight is turned off after 10 seconds of idle.

      BACKLIGHT

      Use and keys to find the desired option and press