Exalux Control Sky User Guide

CONTROLSKY

USER MANUAL

CONTROLSKY

Getting started...

EXALUX™ CONTROL SKY is a 5-in-1 wireless DMX controller
especially designed to control up to 20 SkyPanels® with sense
and simplicity.
CONTROL SKY works perfectly with all CRMX by LumenRadio™
receivers.

Hold 3s to unlink all CRMX devices

Push 1s to link a CRMX device

Turn to set, push to valid

Push = previous fader

SET KNOB

CRMXCRMX LINK/UNLINK

Push 1s to enable/disable the CRMX transmitter

LOCKBLACK OUT

Push to enter/exit black out

Select «screen off» position to turn off the display and save battery

Use your finger or stylus to launch and control applications

INPUT

OFF/ON/SCREEN OFF

DMX data is still sent to the equipment

TOUCH SCREEN

DC 5V

INPUT

DMX

DC 10-24V

Hold to lock/unlock the controls

OUTPUT

INPUT

DMX

MASTER KNOB

Turn to set, push to valid
Push = next fader

Always deploy the antenna for optimal range transmission

ANTENNA

MEMORIES

8 memories for each app

Push <1s to restore

Push >2s to save

Push >4s to erase

HOME

PLAYER APP allows you to

play the DMX memories that

have been recorded with

the FADER, RECORDER and

FADER APP works the exact

same way than your hardware

DMX controller you used for

years. Every fader is linked to a

Operation modes are : CCT+GM, HSI,

RGBW, [X,Y], Effects, Source Matching

DMX address.

SKY APP allows to control up to

20 SkyPanels® in DMX P30 mode.

SKY apps.

and Filters.

FADER

PLAYER

SKY

Choose app using the touch screen

or the knobs

RECORDER

TX

RECORDER APP allows to

record 512 DMX channels in
real time.
8 memories | 80s recording
@44Hz max

SYSTEM

SYSTEM APP allows you to

reset the memories, adjust
the display brightness and
set a pin code.

TX APP turns the CONTROL SKY
into a CRMX transmitter.
The DMX received on the DMX
input is wirelessly transmitted by
the integrated CRMX transmitter.

Open the SUPPORT page for general

information and firmware version.

SKY

SKY APP allows to control up to 20 SkyPanels® in DMX P30 mode. Operation

modes are : CCT+GM, HSI, RGBW, [X,Y], Effects, Source Matching and Filters.

ADJUST CHANNEL LEVEL

CHANNEL SELECTION

SKYPANEL SELECTION

Up to 20

RESTORE MEMORY

SAVE MEMORY

ERASE MEMORY

BACK TO HOME

SKYPANEL SETTINGS

<1’’

>2’’

>4’’

ADJUST INTENSITY LEVEL

CHANNEL SELECTION

CHOOSE THE CONTROL
MODE

NAVIGATE BETWEEN
SETTINGS PAGES:
GENERAL, COLOUR 1 &
COLOUR 2

SET THE DMX ADDRESS
OF THE FIXTURE

SKY

FIXTURE SETUP

Selection of the fixture to control

ENABLE / DISABLE

THE FIXTURE

The SkyPanel must be set in
DMX mode Ultimate 8 bits
P30 when using the SKY app.
Please, read the SkyPanel
manual before using the SKY
app.

VALIDATION

> BACK TO SKY APP

CHOOSE THE DESIRED

CONTROL MODE

COLOUR 1 / COLOUR 2
SELECTION TABS

The P30 consists of two individual
colour modes, crossfaded with a
dedicated slider.
The crossfade slider is located
on the GENERAL page of the SKY
app.

COLOUR 2 UNUSED

If the second colour is not
needed, keep colour 2
as unused. The crossfade
channel will automatically
be disabled.

FADER

FADER APP works the exact same way than your hardware DMX

console you used for years. Every fader is linked to a DMX address.

SET CHANNEL LEVEL

PREVIOUS FADER

FADER SCROLLING

SHORTCUTS TO

DMX PAGES

RESTORE MEMORY

SAVE MEMORY

ERASE MEMORY

BACK TO HOME

PREVIOUS FADERS

<1’’

>1’’

<1’’

>2’’

>4’’

SET MASTER LEVEL

<1’’

PREVIOUS FADER

>1’’

FADER SCROLLING

FULL ON

SET MASTER LEVEL

MASTERIZE
ALL CHANNELS

SET CHANNEL LEVEL

MASTERIZE CHANNEL

RECORDER

RECORDER APP allows to record all DMX frames received on the DMX input.

Record sequences up to 80 seconds at 44 Hz on each of the 8 memories.

SELECT A MEMORY

TO RECORD DMX IN

EMPTY MEMORY

> Ready to use

FILLED MEMORY

BACK TO HOME

DMX INPUT STATUS

GREEN: DMX OK

RED: NO DMX

START RECORDING

Recording stops automatically
when memory is full (80
seconds @ 44Hz)

The recorded sequences can
only be played back in the
PLAYER app.

ERASE THE CONTENT OF
THE SELECTED MEMORY

STOP RECORDING

PLAYER

PLAYER APP allows you to play the DMX memories that have been

recorded with the FADER, RECORDER and SKY apps.

CHOOSE THE

MEMORY TO USE

EMPTY MEMORY

FILLED MEMORY

CHANGE THE

MEMORY NAME

BACK TO HOME

SELECT SOURCE

SET MASTER
LEVEL

SET CROSSFADE
DURATION

TX APP turns the CONTROL SKY into a CRMX transmitter. The DMX received on

the DMX input is wirelessly transmitted by the integrated CRMX transmitter.

DMX INPUT STATUS

GREEN: DMX OK

RED: NO DMX

BACK TO HOME

TX

The CRMX transmitter is
automatically switched
on when the TX app is
running.

WIRELESS OUTPUT STATUS

CONNECT EXTERNAL

DMX CONSOLE

DMX OUTPUT
(THROUGH)

SYSTEM APP allows you to reset the memories, adjust the display

SCREEN BRIGHTNESS

ADJUSTMENT

SYSTEM

brightness and set a pin code.

RESET MEMORIES

OF SKY APP

RESET MEMORIES

OF FADER APP

BACK TO HOME

3 ’’

3 ’’

3 ’’

RESET MEMORIES
OF RECORDER APP

3 ’’

RESET CONTROL SKY

PIN CODE SETUP

When activated, the PIN code
is requested to allow the user to
exit the PLAYER app.
Default PIN : 0000

CONTROLSKY

ECO-SYSTEM

iOS/Android

DEVICES

ONE

DMX

CONTROL SKY

OR

CONNECTONE

CONNECTRX100

RX100S

RECEIVER

DMX

RX200N

RECEIVER

DMX

CONNECTRX100s

EXORAA

CONNECTRX200N

LEDMASTER NEO

DIMMER

CONNECT ONE

DMX CONSOLE

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES

1 DMX universe
8 tact switches to save/reload memories
Black out function
Lock / unlock function
Runs up to 11h with 10Ah/36Wh PowerBank
Fully compatible with EXALUX™ CONNECT

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2,4GHz CRMX by LumenRadio™
TFT 5.0’’ capacitive touch super bright display
Link range : up to 1000 meters line-of-sight*
5VDC (USB) | 10-24VDC (XLR4) Input / 4W max
XLR5 DMX input (M) & output (F)
180x154x50 mm | 700g

* depending on the receiver

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

CONTROL SKY

GENERAL

Power supply input Micro USB or XLR4 Male
Power consumption 4W Max (Screen Off: 2.2W)
Standby consumption 25mW
DMX In / Out XLR 5 pins Male / Female (Neutrik®)
Display TFT 5’’, 800x400, Capacitive touch
Housing / construction Aluminium
IP Rating IP30

Weight 700g

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Input voltage (USB)
Input voltage (XLR4)
Storage temperature
Operating temperature

RADIO INTERFACE

Standard / technology
Frequency range

Antenna

RF output

RF modulation

Range

CE

Minimum

+ 4.50 Vdc

+ 10 Vdc

- 30˚C

- 20˚C

CRMX by LumenRadio™
2,402 ~ 2,480 GHz

Panel mount (not removable)

-90˚ / +90˚ swivelable

20dBm /100mW

(ETSI compliant)

GFSK Cognitive coexistence

(dynamically avoids occupied frequencies)

Maximum

+ 5.50 Vdc

+ 24 Vdc

+ 80˚C
+ 60˚C

GENERAL INFORMATION

This instruction manual contains important notifica­tions regarding the safe use of the CONTROL SKY.
Please take the time to read this manual carefully
and thoroughly before installing and operating the
system.
We recommend you keep a copy for future use and
you transfer it to the buyer if you resell the system.
EXALUX reserves the right to modify and upgrade its
range of products, with no obligation to integrate
these changes into products already sold. Therefore,
all the information found in this manual is subject to
change without notice.

WARRANTY

EXALUX cannot be responsible for material or perso­nal damage resulting from improper use of the pro­duct or non-compliance to the instructions. The war­ranty will not be applied in these cases.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Proper use:

This unit is designed to control lighting sources using
DMX commands. Use the device only in its intended
use as described in this manual. Any other use, as
well as use in other conditions, will be considered
non-compliant and can cause injury and damage.
No liability will be assumed for damages resulting
from improper use.
The device should only be used by people in full pos­session of their physical, sensory and mental abilities
who must have the knowledge and experience requi­red. All the other persons are only allowed to use the
device under the supervision or direction of a person
responsible for their safety.

Risk of electric shock:

This system requires DC voltage, which can result in
an electrical shock. Never remove covers. The parts
inside the device are maintenance free.

Dangers for children:

Ensure a proper disposal of plastic envelopes and
packaging. They should not be near babies nor

young children: suffocation danger. Make sure that
children do not remove small parts of the unit (e.g.
knobs, screws or similar). Children could swallow the
pieces and choke. Never leave unattended children
use electrical devices.

Electric shock caused by a short circuit:

Do not modify the power cord nor the plug. In case of
non-compliance, there is a risk of electric shock and
fire hazard and death. If in doubt, contact a certified
technician.

Risk of fire:

Never cover the device. Do not install the device
close to a source of heat. Keep the device away from
flames.

Terms of use:

The device is designed for indoor use. To prevent
damage, do not expose the product to liquid or
moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, clogging and strong
vibrations.

Power supply:

Check the operation of the power supply before
connecting to the system.
Before connecting the appliance, check if the vol­tage indicated on the device matches the voltage
on the local supply network and if the socket is fitted
with a differential circuit breaker. In case of non-com­pliance, the device could be damaged and the user
might be injured.
When a storm is announced or the unit must not be
used for an long time, unplug it to reduce the risk of
electric shock or fire.

CARE

– Unplug the unit when cleaning it and during all
maintenance operations.
– Do not remove the serial number sticker.
– Do not use cleaning product: use a dry cloth and
rub gently.
– Store the device in a clean, dry place, away from
direct exposure from sunlight and dust.

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