ROMPA 24513 Multifinity Explorer Panel Instruction Manual

ROMPA 24513 Multifinity Explorer Panel

Specifications

• Weight: 14kg
• Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz
• Output: 5V DC 10A
• Material: ABS (Phthalate-Free)

Product Information

The Multifinity ExplorerTM is a sensory panel that allows users to create visually stunning infinity effects by selecting from a variety of shapes, colors, patterns, and speeds. It is designed to provide a multi-sensory experience with sound effects and music, encouraging interaction, visual tracking, hand-eye coordination, and an understanding of cause and effect.

Dimensions

All dimensions are in mm.

Contents

• 1x Multifinity ExplorerTM
• 2x Wall Mounting Bracket
• 4x M4 Screws (screwed on sides)
• 1x UK Mains Lead
• 1x US Mains Lead
• 1x EU Mains Lead

Product Usage Instructions

Modes of Operation

Mode 1: Interactive

The panel remains static unless changed using the illuminated push buttons.

Mode 2: Relax (Passive)

The panel automatically cycles through shapes, patterns, and colors. It changes state after 1 minute of inactivity.

Mode 3: Music and Sound Effects

Music and sound effects are synchronized with patterns for a more engaging experience. The panel operates as in Mode 1: Interactive.

Microphone Mode

The panel’s brightness is adjusted by sound volume. The built-in microphone detects sounds for interactive play.

Touch Screen

The touch screen allows supervisors to control panel behavior and view usage statistics. It resets to default settings upon booting up.

Operation Controls

• Mode: Press the light blue mode button to switch between modes.
• Media: Use play/pause and skip buttons for music control (requires SD card).
• Volume: Adjust volume with +/- buttons.
• Sound Effects: Toggle sound effects on/off with the light green button.
• Touch Screen Brightness: Adjust brightness levels with the yellow button.

FAQ

• Q: Can multiple users interact with the panel simultaneously?
  • A: Yes, the panel can detect sounds from multiple users via its microphone for interactive play.
• Q: How do I reset the panel to default settings?
  • A: The panel will reset to default settings upon booting up. You can also access the touch screen to reset settings manually.

Panel Overview

Panel Overview (Front)

Panel Overview (Back)

The Panel is available in 7 colours: Black, White, Blue, Red, Green, Lilac, & Ice Blue.

Description

Create visually stunning infinity effects by selecting from a number of shapes, colours, patterns and speeds. The panel is packed with sound effects and music which makes for a truly exciting multi-sensory experience. With a huge range of effects to choose from! Allows supervisors to match activity to need. Encourages interaction, visual tracking, hand-eye coordination and an understanding of cause and effect.

Technical Specification

• Weight: 14kg
• Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz
• Output: 5V DC 10A
• Material: ABS (Phthalate-Free)

Dimensions

(All dimensions in mm)

Contents

• 1x Multifinity Explorer™
• 2x Wall Mounting Bracket
• 4x M4 Screws (screwed on sides)
• 1x UK Mains Lead
• 1x US Mains Lead
• 1x EU Mains Lead

Compatible Rompa® Products

• 20848 Sensory Magic®
• 21098 Sensory Magic Portable®
• 19847 Deluxe 8 Colour Wirefree Controller
• 21006 8 Colour Wirefree Switch
• 19939 WiFi Interactive Carpet Switch Set
• 18870 Talking Cube
• 20402 Mini Talking Cube
• 21917 WiFi Microphone
• 24515 Colour Command Centre™
• 21918 WiFi Override Transmitter
• 21728 WiFi App Control Box
• 22867 Wireless Colour Controller Cushion Wall Mat

Operation

Modes

The mode dictates how the panel behaves. The Multifinity Explorer™ has 3 modes which can be selected via the touchscreen and an additional mode when one microphone is plugged into the ¼”/6.35mm microphone input:

• Mode 1: Interactive The panel does not change current shape, pattern, colour or speed unless told to do so via the illuminated push buttons.
• Mode 2: Relax (Passive) The panel scrolls through shapes, patterns and colours. The panel changes state after 1 minute of inactivity. The panel can be used as normal in this mode.
• Mode 3: Music and Sound Effects Music and sound effects are paired with each pattern for a more stimulating multisensory experience. The panel works as Mode 1: Interactive.

Microphone Mode

This mode cannot be accessed via the touch screen. To access this mode plug a microphone into the ¼”/6.35mm microphone input. The panel will automatically change to microphone mode once a microphone has been detected. The mode and brightness of the panel cannot be adjusted via the touchscreen whilst a microphone is plugged in. The brightness of the panel is controlled by the volume of sounds made. The louder the sound the brighter the panel will go. The panel also detects sounds via its on-board microphone so sounds do not have to be made directly into the microphone. This allows multiple users to play simultaneously.

Touch Screen

The touch screen is intended for the supervisor of the session not the primary user of the panel. The touch screen allows you to control in detail how the panel behaves as well as view statistics of panel usage. Upon booting the panel up it will revert to its default settings:

• Mode 1: Interactive
• Volume: 2
• Screen Brightness: 100%
• Panel Brightness: 100%
• Sound Effects: On
• WiFi: On
• Lock: Off

Mode

• Press the light blue mode button to cycle through the modes of the panel.
• Press the Red forward or back buttons to cycle through the other menu options.

**Media***

• Press the ‘play/ pause’ button to play or pause music. Press the ‘skip forward’ to play the next track or ‘skip back’ to play the previous.
• Press the Red forward or back buttons to cycle through the other menu options.
• This functionality may only be available when an SD card has been inserted.

Volume

• Pressing the ‘+’ will increase the volume and pressing ‘-‘ will reduce the volume.
• Press the Red forward or back buttons to cycle through the other menu options.

Sound Effects

• Pressing the light green sound effect button will cycle the sound effects on or off. Sound effect refers to the sounds made when the user activates the illuminated push buttons.
• Press the Red forward or back buttons to cycle through the other menu options.

Touch Screen Brightness

• Pressing the yellow screen brightness button will cycle the panel through 6 levels of brightness to 100%.
• Press the red forward or back buttons to cycle through the other menu options.

Panel Brightness

• Pressing the turquoise screen brightness button will cycle the touch screen through 3 levels of brightness to 100%.
• Press the red forward or back buttons to cycle through the other menu options.

Lock

• Pressing the red lock button will lock and unlock the illuminated push buttons. When locked the push buttons will dim and be unresponsive.
• Press the red forward or back buttons to cycle through the other menu options.

Wireless

• Pressing the purple Wireless button will turn the panel Wireless on or off.
• With Wireless turned on the panel will respond to other Rompa® compatible wireless products.
• With wireless turned off it will ignore Rompa® compatible wireless products. (see page 6)
• Press the red forward or back buttons to cycle through the other menu options.

Stats

• Pressing the blue stats button will open the stats screen.
• From the stats screen you can see in real time the amount of button presses that have been made on the panel and the duration the panel has been used for.
• To return to the main menu, press the red backward button.
• Press the red forward or back buttons to cycle through the other menu options.

Illuminated Push Buttons

The Multifinity Explorer™ has 5 illuminated push buttons so the user can control the visual and audio effects the panel produces. When pressed each button will flash and a unique sound effect will be triggered. Sound effects can be turned off via the touch screen. Illuminated buttons can also be locked via the touch screen if required. The brightness of the illuminated buttons is reduced and the buttons are unresponsive when locked.

• Shape
  • The panel has 8 shapes which can be selected via the ‘Shape’ illuminated push button or an external switch plugged into the ‘Shape’ ¼”/6.35mm input jack.
• Pattern
  • The panel has 6 patterns which can be selected via the ‘Pattern’ illuminated push button or an external switch plugged into the ‘Pattern’ ¼”/6.35mm input jack.
• Colour
  • The panel has 11 colours which can be selected via the ‘Colour’ illuminated push button or an external switch plugged into the ‘Colour’ ¼”/6.35mm input jack.
• Play/ Pause
  • The panel has can be paused or resumed via the ‘Play/ Pause’ illuminated push button or an external switch plugged into the ‘Play/ Pause’ ¼”/6.35mm input jack. A different sound effect is associated with play and pause.
• Speed
  • The panel has 3 speeds which can be selected via the ‘Speed’ illuminated push button or an external switch plugged into the ‘Speed’ ¼”/6.35mm input jack. A different sound effect is associated with slow, medium and fast.

External Switches

The panel has 5 external switch inputs each located underneath their associated illuminated push button. To connect the external switch simply plug into the ¼”/6.35mm jack and remove when finished (external switches without a ¼”/6.35mm jack may need an adapter fitting).

Microphone Input

The panel has 1 microphone input. To use a microphone with the panel simply plug a microphone into the ¼”/6.35mm jack located in the bottom right of the panel. When the microphone is inserted the panel will automatically detect its presence and turn to ‘Microphone Mode’. The panel also acts as a karaoke and sounds spoken through the microphone can be heard through the integrated speaker. Simply remove the microphone from the panel when finished and the panel will automatically revert back to its previous mode.

Shapes, Patterns and Colours

Shape

The panel has 8 shapes which can be selected via the ‘Shape’ illuminated push button or an external switch plugged into the ‘Shape’ input jack:

• Infinity

Patterns

1. No Pattern All LEDs are illuminated with no change. *When ‘Scattered’ shape is selected panel will hard transition through random arrays.
2. Slow Fade All LEDs will fade in and out. *When the ‘Scattered’ shape is selected panel will fade out and then fade in through random arrays.
3. Sparkling Random pixels fade in and out to create a magical sparkling effect.
4. Looping 6 LEDs loop around the selected shape. 3 LEDs travel clockwise and 3 LEDs travel counterclockwise. * When ‘Scattered’ shape is selected panel LEDs will illuminate from the centre of the panel until all LEDs are illuminated. Once complete LEDs will extinguish from the centre until all LEDs are extinguished.
5. Rotating Shapes appear to be rotating by alternate LEDs travelling around the shape’s circumference. * When ‘Scattered’ shape is selected panel LEDs will illuminate from the outside of the panel to the centre of the panel until all LEDs are illuminated. Once complete LEDs will extinguish from the outside until all LEDs are extinguished.
6. Snake LEDs (or a snake) loop around the selected shape ‘eating’ other LEDs along the way. Each LED ‘eaten’ make the snake longer. This continues until the shape is filled. Once shape is filled all the LEDs extinguish one at a time. * When ‘Scattered’ shape is selected a multi-direction falling stars pattern can be seen instead. LEDs appear to shoot across the panel in multiple directions.

Color

1. Multi-Coloured (LEDs are multi-coloured)
2. All Colours Soft Fade (LEDs transition through colours)
3. All Colours Hard Fade (LEDs hard transition through colours)
4. Red
5. Green
6. Blue
7. Yellow
8. Orange
9. Pink
10. Purple
11. White

Rompa® Wireless Operation

The Multifinity Explorer™ is compatible with a range of Rompa® wireless products (see Compatible Rompa® Products):

8 Colour Wirefree Controller: Simple and Deluxe

Pressing the color buttons turns the all the LEDs in array the corresponding colour selected. The panel will remain this colour unless a new colour is selected via the panel or a Rompa® wireless controller or the panel is in a passive mode where it continue cycling through colours and patterns after 60 seconds. Pressing the central ‘function button’ acts as pressing the pattern button on the panel. Pressing the function button multiple times allows the user to cycle through all 6 of the panel’s patterns.

Other Wireless Products

Selecting a colour turns all the LEDs in array to the corresponding colour selected. The panel will remain this colour unless a new colour is selected via the panel or a Rompa® wireless controller or the panel is in a passive mode where it continue cycling through colours and patterns after 60 seconds.

Installation

Installing Wall Mount Brackets & Panel

Ensure that, after installation, the mains plug and/or power switch for the Panel is easily accessible to facilitate removal of power.Due to the size of the product it is recommended that two people are required to install the product.

Recommended Tools

• Drill
• Spirit Level
• Pencil
• Tape Measure
• Appropriate Fixings (e.g. Wall plugs, etc)

(All dimensions in mm)

1. Unscrew the 4x M4 screws which secure the 2x brackets to the panels. The brackets are secured to avoid any damage during transit. Be sure to place the 4x M4 screws in a safe place as they will be required later.
2.  Remove the brackets from the panel by sliding the bracket down and then lift them out of panel. Place the brackets safely to one side as they will be required later.
3. Hold the panel where you would like it to be mounted ensuring it is level. Whilst in position mark where the centre of the bracket mounting holes are on the wall. Do this for all 4x bracket mounting holes. Place the panel safely to the side.
4. Secure both brackets to the wall ensuring the centre of the bracket mounting holes line up with the marks just made to ensure the bracket it level when mounting it to the wall. The top bracket mounting holes should line up with the top 2x marks and the bottom bracket mounting holes should line up with the bottom 2x marks. Fasteners are not supplied and must be purchased separately. Please ensure the correct fasteners are used dependant on the construction of wall in question.
5. Clean the wall and brackets of any dust and debris which may have been created whilst mounting the brackets. Place the panel on the brackets. To do this have the panel slightly higher than its final resting position. When you feel the panel has slotted into the bracket gradually lower the panel into position. Reinstall the 4x M4 screws into the mounting bracket holes.

Safety

Installation

• Panel must be installed indoors in a dry environment. Do not install the panel where it may be subject to excessive heat or moisture as this may damage the product or reduce the product’s lifespan.
• Ensure any packaging is disposed of correctly. Plastic bags can be a suffocation risk.
• Ensure the panel is mounted by suitably competent or qualified people. Improper mounting could result in injury. Care should be taken to the type of wall you are mounting the panel to and the appropriate fixings which should be used.
• Consider the height at which you are mounting the panel. The age of the primary user and whether they should be seated or standing should dictate the height at which the panel is mounted.

Operation

• Panel must always be used under supervision.
• Do not strike the panel. The panel is built robustly but intentional misuse will shorten the product’s lifespan.
• Do not open or attempt to repair the panel yourself as this may cause injury and invalidate the warranty.
• Disconnect any cables when installing or moving the product. Pulling of the cables can cause premature wear or damage to the product and/ or accessories.
• If the product generates abnormal sounds, a burning smell or smoke disconnect immediately and contact Rompa® customer services.
• Do not press and hold the panel push buttons for durations of longer than a minute. Over time this may reduce the life expectancy of the product.

Care and Maintenance

To prolong its product life, please read the following instructions when installing and operating this panel:

• When installing please ensure to keep the layer of protective film on the screen on until the whole panel is fully mounted and is ready for use.
• Ensure no sharp tools or objects are near to the screen.
• Rompa® recommends to use a soft microfibre cloth for cleaning and dusting. It optimises the finish and will prevent scratches onto the screen.
• Slightly dampening the cloth or use of isopropyl alcohol is recommended for more stubborn stains. Ensure the panel does not become wet.
• Particular care should be taken around apertures in the chassis and any electronics (touch screen, power button, illuminated push buttons, external switch jacks and microphone input jack).
• Avoid food or drinks near this panel.
• Do not attempt to physically damage the product including the electronics, screen and buttons.
• Ensure loose wires are out of sight.

At the end of the product’s life please dispose of the product ethically:

• Product can be taken to local recycling centre. Visit RecycleNow.com to find your local recycling centre.
• Some councils offer a household recycling collection service. Contact your local authority for more details.

Troubleshooting

No Sound| Ensure volume is on and turned up to a sufficient level via the touch screen.
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 | Turn the panel off and wait 10 seconds. Turn the panel back on. This will reset the panel settings and revert the sound to volume 2 and

Sound Effects set to on.

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If troubleshooting does not solve the issue please contact Rompa® Customer Services
Frozen or Unresponsive| Turn the panel off and wait 10 seconds. Turn the panel back on. This

will reset the panel and revert the 1st mode shown on Touch Screen.

If troubleshooting does not solve the issue please contact Rompa®

Customer Services

Push Button(s) Unresponsive| Ensure panel buttons are not locked via the touch screen.
Turn the panel off and wait 10 seconds. Turn the panel back on. This will reset the panel settings and revert the panel buttons to unlock.
If troubleshooting does not solve the issue please contact Rompa® Customer Services
External Switch Unresponsive| Ensure the switch inlet is clear of any dust or debris.
Ensure the switch is fully inserted into the inlet.
Ensure panel buttons are not locked via the touch screen.
Turn the panel off and wait 10 seconds. Turn the panel back on. This

will reset the panel settings and revert the panel buttons to unlock.

If troubleshooting does not solve the issue please contact Rompa® Customer Services
No Power| Ensure the mains is off before checking the power cable is fully inserted into the panel and then turn the mains back on.
Check the power lead’s fuse.
If troubleshooting does not solve the issue please contact Rompa® Customer Services

References

• Recycle Now

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