Ambient ACN-CL User Manual

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ACN-CL

ACN

SYNC

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Handbook

Safety Instructions

- READ CAREFULLY -

For your own safety and trouble-free use please observe the instructions below.
Always keep a copy and hand them out with the unit to other users.

This unit is exclusively intended for indoor use. Keep it safe and away from water, rain,

humidity and dry under all circumstances also when powered off . Never let water,

detergents or liquids of any kind get into the unit as this will cause risk of short circuits
and electrical hazard.

Keep distant from sources of heat and never expose to direct sunlight. Admissible
ambience temperature is from +5° to +50° Celsius.

Do not throw or expose to mechanical impact and keep it safe from hard vibrations.

Only use genuine accessories supplied by an authorized dealer. Always observe
integrity and the pertinent compatibility with all units connected to.

Do not perform software updates in situations the integrity of power supply cannot
be granted such as thunderstorms and remove connections to all devices directly or
indirectly connected to mains.

Only use certifi ed power sources compliant with Battery Charging 1.2 of the USB
standard to charge or power. On mains adapter, pay attention to the use of LPS
sources only in compliance to EN 62368-1. Disregard may cause battery damage and
risk of fi re.

When using the wireless connection place it centrally and keep it distant from sources
of possible interference such as microwaves or electrical devices with large metal
surfaces.

Never open the unit. Inappropriate and unauthorized access will void the warranty

and imply possible risk of harm to the user.

Dispose the unit following the legal requirements for recycling electronic equipment.

Knowing Your Lockit

1. ACN antenna, SMA RP 2.4GHz, keep attached to unit

2. RGB Status LED

3. OLED Display

4. TC & ACN Socket

5. TC & Sync Socket

6. Power Button

7. Red Button

8. Green Button

9. Battery Door, NP-50 Li-Ion type batteries only

10. USB-C socket

Powering Your Lockit

Only use certifi ed NP-50 compatible Li-Ion batteries
and power sources in compliance with USB BC1.2 and
EN 62368-1 for external power and charging.

Insert battery with key on lower side.

Connected to a USB source the internal NP-50 battery will
be charged in the unit while switched off and in operation.

Socket on Your Lockit

ACN

SYNC (yellow cable)

1

GND

GND

2

TC In

TC In

3

ACN TX

PPF Out

4

ACN RX

Sync Out

5

TC Out

TC Out

Connectors carry TC in and out as per industry standard,

plus sync on one and ACN metadata on the

other.

Accept Lemo FGG.0B.305 and compatible

push-pull plugs

Getting Started with Your Lockit

Although not necessary, it is recommended to download

LockitToolbox from ambient.de/en/downloads for Mac or

PC and make initial adjustments. Connect via the supplied

USB-C to A cable and click on “connect”.
Select the desired project frame rate, set the internal
RTC* to local time and load current date formatted either
DD.MM.YY.ED or MM/DD/YY.AD into userbits.

LNA** enhances reception at the cost of battery life.
You can also select to Auto Power on the unit with USB

power applied. Once on, you must power down manually.

Adjust LED brightness and TC Level (ACN port only).

* Real Time Clock, keeps approximate time of day (ToD) and date
** Low Noise Amplifi er