PYROLOGIC 2000 SYSTEM
User Manual
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Warranty
Pyrologic warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period of one (1) year. If Pyrologic
receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, Pyrologic will, at its
option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. Replacement
products may be either new or equivalent in performance to new.
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The FCC Wants You to Know
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, if not 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 determined 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:
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
FCC Warning
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user authority to operate the equipment under FCC Rules.
Instructions concerning human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic fields.
To comply with FCC Section1.307(b)(1) for human exposure to
radio frequency electromagnetic fields, implement the following
instruction:
The equipment user should keep a distance of at least 20 cm.
between the equipment antenna and his body or any other person.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................1
Foreword...................................................................................................................1
General information..................................................................................................1
System Components Definition................................................................................1
Basic System Characteristics....................................................................................2
Safety and Operational Instructions.........................................................................3
Getting started ............................................................................................................4
System Components .................................................................................................4
Terminal Unit .......................................................................................................4
Terminal Unit Master Key....................................................................................5
Remote Controlled Unit .......................................................................................5
Remote Controlled Unit- 16 .................................................................................5
Inserting Batteries.....................................................................................................6
Navigating the System..............................................................................................6
System Layout ..........................................................................................................7
Terminal Unit Menus .................................................................................................8
Main Settings Menu..................................................................................................8
EVENTS CONTROL ...............................................................................................8
SELECT EVENT .................................................................................................8
PROGRAM EVENT ............................................................................................8
CLEAR EVENT.................................................................................................10
CHOOSE EVENT ..............................................................................................10
ADD UNITS...........................................................................................................11
RCU X 1 .............................................................................................................11
RCU X 16 ...........................................................................................................11
Test 1 SEC..........................................................................................................12
SET UNITS ............................................................................................................12
SLEEP ................................................................................................................12
WAKEUP ...........................................................................................................13
SET ALARM TIME...........................................................................................13
TU SETTINGS .......................................................................................................13
INTENSITY .......................................................................................................13
CLOCK...............................................................................................................14
BACKLIGHT .....................................................................................................14
PASSWORDS ....................................................................................................14
Operating the System ...............................................................................................16
System Start-Up......................................................................................................16
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Programming an Event .......................................................................................... 17
Select Event Number ......................................................................................... 17
Select Event Mode ............................................................................................. 17
Add Units........................................................................................................... 19
Test Procedure ....................................................................................................... 20
Firing...................................................................................................................... 21
Firing Preparations............................................................................................. 21
Setting RCUs Sleep State and Alarm ................................................................ 21
Firing Procedure ................................................................................................ 22
Arming the system............................................................................................. 23
Firing in Manual Mode ...................................................................................... 23
Firing In Semi-Automatic Mode........................................................................ 24
Firing In Automatic Mode ................................................................................. 24
Terminal Unit Settings ............................................................................................ 26
Passwords............................................................................................................... 26
Clock...................................................................................................................... 26
Intensity and Backlight .......................................................................................... 26
Index.......................................................................................................................... 27
Quick Reference Guide ........................................................................................... 28
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Introduction
Introduction
Foreword
Congratulations for purchasing the Pyrologic 2000 wireless fireworks shooting
system. We trust you will enjoy the unique features of this unparalleled system. The
following instructions will familiarize you with the features and operation of this
friendly system.
Thank you for choosing Pyrologic.
General information
Pyrologic 2000 is a wireless firework shooting system. Using a central Terminal Unit
(TU), a multitude of Remote Control Units (RCU's) are controlled by a coded Radio
Frequency link in order to fire upon command a firework electrically connected to
each RCU of choice.
The TU, either hand-held or installed into a BU, must be operated at a minimum
height of 0.6 meter from ground. The RCU must be installed at a minimum height of
0.6 meter from ground. Under such conditions the effective range between the TU
and any RCU is maximum 65 meters.
By connecting an Extension Unit (XU) to the BU using a standard telephone cable,
the RCU's can be controlled by the TU via the XU. The XU must be operated at a
minimum height of 0.6 meter from ground. The RCU must be installed at a minimum
height of 0.6 meter from ground. Under such conditions the effective range between
the XU and any RCU is maximum 65 meters.
System Components Definition
• Terminal Unit (TU)
• Terminal Unit Master Key (MK)
• Base Unit (BU)
• Extension Unit (XU)
• External PTT (XPTT)
• Remote Controlled Unit (RCU)
• Remote Controlled Unit for controlling 16 extensions (RCU-16).
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Introduction
Basic System Characteristics
The normal operating range of the Pyrologic-2000 system is 65 meters from TU to
RCU. This range can be extended by connecting an XU to a BU to which a TU is
mounted. When mounting TU to BU, an XPTT can be attached to the BU. The range
extension is in accordance to the length of the extension cable of the XU connecting
between the BU to the XU. The RCUs are assigned to the TU by individual
programming communicated through the one-way RF link between TU and RCU.
Subsequently the operation of the RCUs is controlled by the TU through a one-way
RF link between TU and RCU, or alternatively by a wired link between the BU onto
which the TU is mounted and the XU, continued by a one-way RF link between XU
and RCU.
The system operates at the 418 MHz frequency and has been designed to comply
with the applicable FCC regulations (pending approval).
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Safety and Operational Instructions
Safety and Operational Instructions
The operation of fireworks or pyrotechnics when using the Pyrologic 2000 system is
identical to operation using appropriate wiring instead of the RF command link. All
applicable laws and regulations regarding fireworks operation must be strictly
adhered.
When you purchase the system the RCUs are in generic state. The RCUs have to be
assigned to a specific TU Master Key according to the instructions detailed in this
manual.
When using the system for the first time and until you have learned to operate the
system correctly, please attach LEDs instead of squibs to the RCU squib connections
and otherwise operate the system according to the standard operation instructions, in
order to verify that you have mastered each and every detail of system operation.
Under no circumstances open or tamper the system components. Warranty will void
if any unauthorized attempt will be done to open or tamper system units.
Coping with External Transmission Disturbances: Pyrologic 2000 is a wireless
system that is designed according to the FCC regulations. Please check the system to
verify that there is no external interference. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES THE
SYSTEM WILL FIRE WITHOUT OPERATOR COMMAND.
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Getting started
Getting started
System Components
Terminal Unit
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c Foldable Antenna
d Display
e Terminal Unit PTT Switch
f Master Key
g Base Unit Connector
h Terminal Unit Panel:
i Command Keys with Command Key LEDs
j Activation Keys with Control LEDs
k Programming Keys (including Numeric Keys, Scrolling key, Esc, Enter and
Pwr keys).
The TU operates with four 1.5 Volt AA Alkaline batteries.
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Getting started
WARNING: Do not operate TU with rechargeable batteries.
Terminal Unit Master Key
Remote Controlled Unit
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Front
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c Squib Contacts
d Foldable Antenna
e Green LED
f Red LED
g Test Key
h Power Key
Back
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z Battery Bay with transparent cover
z Battery (9 Volt alkaline battery - Not Included)
z Transparent foldable leg
Remote Controlled Unit- 16
The Remote Controlled Unit - 16 includes the following elements:
Front Panel with Green LED and Red LED and Test and Power Keys
16 Squib Contacts
Foldable Antenna
Battery Bay with transparent cover
Battery (9 Volt alkaline battery - Not Included)
Transparent foldable leg
BASE UNIT, EXTENSION UNIT and EXTERNAL PTT are detailed in a separate
manual.
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Getting started
Inserting Batteries
Please insert batteries in the TU and in the RCU's.
TU: Using screwdriver open master screw to release cover. Insert 4 x 1.5 Volt AA
Alkaline batteries. Re-install cover and tighten master screw using screw-driver.
RCU: Open transparent battery cover. Insert 9 Volt alkaline battery. Re-install
transparent battery cover.
RCU-16: Open transparent battery cover. Insert 9 Volt alkaline battery. Re-install
transparent battery cover.
Navigating the System
When the TU is in the main settings menu screen or the standby screen, pressing Esc
toggles between the two screens.
In any other screen, pressing Esc returns you to the previous screen.
To select a menu item, you can use either the Numeric Keypad or the Scrolling Key.
On the Numeric Keypad, press the number that corresponds to the menu item
number. Or, scroll down or up using the Scrolling Key until the desired menu item
number is highlighted and then press Enter.
To input a value in an entry, you can use either the Numeric Keypad or the
Scrolling Key. On the Numeric Keypad, press the desired number, or use the
Scrolling Key to raise/lower or change the current value. Press Enter to move to the
next entry or Esc to move to the previous entry (if you are in the first entry, pressing
Esc will bring you to the previous screen).
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System Layout
The system has five layout levels:
1. Master Key In each Master Key you can program up-to 8 Events in
Manual, Semi-Automatic and Automatic mode (i.e. a total
of 24 events)
2. Event In each Event you can program up-to 8 Groups
3. Group In each Group you can program up-to 16 Activation Keys
4. Activation Key For each Activation Key you can allocate up-to 128 RCUs
5. RCU Each RCU is specific for a unique combination of Master
Key + Event Number Mode + Group Number + Activation
Key Number. (???)
System Layout Diagram
Event 1 Event 2 ... Event 8
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
...
Group 8
Act. Key 1
Act. Key 2
Act. Key 3
...
Act.Key 16
RCU 2
RCU 5
RCU 3
RCU 4
Master Ke
Act. Key 1
Act. Key 3
...
RCU 1
Group 1
Group 2
...
Act. Key 1
Act. Key 3
...
Act.Key 16
Act.Key 16
RCU 6
Group 8
Act. Key 1
Act. Key 3
...
Act.Key 16
Group 1
Group 2
...
RCU...
Group 8
RCU...
Group 1
Group 2
...
Group 8
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Terminal Unit Menus
Terminal Unit Menus
Note: If the TU is turned off, start-up the system as described
in "System Start-Up" on page 16.
Main Settings Menu
1.EVENTS CONTROL
2.ADD UNITS
3.SET UNITS
4.TU SETTINGS
From this screen, you can access all the menus and functions of the system.
EVENTS CONTROL
On the main settings menu, select EVENTS CONTROL to display the EVENTS
CONTROL screen:
1.SELECT EVENT
2.PROGRAM EVENT
3.CLEAR EVENT
4.CHOOSE EVENT
From this screen you can access all the events related menus and functions.
SELECT EVENT
On the EVENTS CONTROL screen, select SELECT EVENT to display the SELECT
EVENT screen:
SELECT EVENT
Choose event
from 1 to 8
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In this screen you can choose 8 different events for each of the Manual, Semiautomatic and Automatic modes. You can select between 8 events programmable on
the Memory Key by pressing a Numeric Programming Key.
PROGRAM EVENT
On the EVENTS CONTROL screen, select PROGRAM EVENT. If you logged into the
system with Low Level password, you will be prompted to enter the High Level
password.
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Terminal Unit Menus
Note: The factory default setting for High Level Password is
11111111.
After entering high level password the following screen will be displayed:
1.PROGRAM AUTO
2.PROGRAM S-AUTO
3.PROGRAM MANUAL
PROGRAM AUTO
By choosing PROGRAM AUTO, the following screen will be displayed:
GROUP 1 RCU 01 +
OLD NEW
00 -Min- 00
00.0 -Sec- 01.0
Menu Options:
GROUP: 1 to 8
RCU: 01 to 16
Present: + or –
Min: 0 to 99
Sec: 0.0 to 59.8
For each RCU you have to program the minutes, seconds and tens of seconds as
separate values. The new values of the minutes, seconds and tens of seconds are
inputted, while the old values are displayed as reference. For each PRESENT (+)
unit in a given group the appropriate Command Key LED will go on green.
PROGRAM S-AUTO
By choosing PROGRAM S-AUTO The following screen will be displayed:
Menu Options:
GROUP: 1 to 8
RCU: 01 to 16
Present: + or –
NUMBER: 1 to 128
For each PRESENT (+) unit in a given group, the appropriate Command Key LED
will go on green. In Semi-Automatic Operation, the NUMBER in the above screen
stands for the order of activation of each RCU in the semi-automatic sequence.
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GROUP 1
RCU 01
PRESENT +
NUMBER 01
Terminal Unit Menus
MANUAL
By choosing MANUAL The following screen will be displayed:
GROUP 1
RCU 01
PRESENT +
Menu Options:
GROUP: 1 to 8
RCU: 01 to 16
PRESENT: + or –
For each PRESENT (+) unit in a given group the appropriate Command Key LED
will go on green.
CLEAR EVENT
On the EVENTS CONTROL screen, select CLEAR EVENT. If you logged into the
system with Low Level password, you will be prompted to enter the High Level
password.
Note: The factory default setting for High Level Password is
11111111.
After entering high level password, the following screen will be displayed:
Event: 1 MANUAL
ENTER - to clear
ESC - to cancel
Menu Options:
EVENT: 1 to 8; MANUAL, S-AUTO, AUTO
The event can be cleared by pressing ENTER, but this will work only with the high
level password only.
CHOOSE EVENT
On the EVENTS CONTROL screen, select CHOOSE EVENT to display the following
screen:
1.AUTO
2.S-AUTO
3.MANUAL
Select AUTO to start an automatic event, S-AUTO to start a semi-automatic event, or
MANUAL to start a manual event.
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Terminal Unit Menus
ADD UNITS
ADD UNITS will give you the possibility to teach the RCUs their address (Group #,
RCU #). It will also give you the opportunity to check the system for interference
after placing the RCUs at the display location.
On the main settings menu, select ADD UNITS to display the following screen:
1.RCU x 1
2.RCU x 16
3.TEST 1 SEC.
RCU X 1
On the ADD UNITS screen, select RCU X 1 to display the following screen:
GROUP 1 RCU 01
Menu Options:
GROUP: 1 to 8
RCU: 01 to 16
To teach the RCU its address:
On the RCU, press Test and Pwr keys together. Green LED will go on first and then
red LED and both LEDs will blink together.
On the TU, press Enter. RCU LEDs will light together for 1 second and then go off.
RCU address has been assigned. Insert address into the battery bay visible through
transparent battery cover.
RCU X 16
On the ADD UNITS screen, select RCU X 16 to display the following screen:
GROUP 1
METHOD:
ALL TOGETHER
Menu Options:
GROUP: 1 to 8
METHOD: ALL TOGETHER or ONE BY ONE
If you choose ALL TOGETHER, all squibs that are connected to the RCUX16 will
fire simultaneously.
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Terminal Unit Menus
If you choose ONE BY ONE, the RCU X 16 will work as 16 different RCUs in one
group.
To teach the RCU X 16 its address:
On the RCU, press the Test and Pwr keys together. Green LED will go on first and
then red LED and both LED's will blink together.
On the TU, press Enter. RCU LEDs will light together for 1 second and then go off.
RCU address has been assigned. Insert address into the battery bay visible through
transparent battery cover.
Test 1 SEC.
To test the system:
Choose TEST 1 SEC. from the ADD UNITS menu. The following screen will be
displayed:
ONE SECOND TEST
Hit ESC to exit
Press Pwr on RCUs participating in event. RCUs Green and Red LEDs will blink
together synchronized in all RCUs.
SET UNITS
The SET UNITS option gives you the possibility to set the RCUs in the appropriate
mode.
When you choose SET UNITS, the following screen will be displayed:
1.SLEEP
2.WAKEUP
3.SET ALARM TIME
SLEEP
When you choose SLEEP from the SET UNITS menu, The following screen will be
displayed:
RCUs to sleep
ENTER active
ESC Exit
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Terminal Unit Menus
WAKEUP
When you choose WAKEUP from the SET UNITS menu, The following screen will
be displayed:
Wake up RCUs
ENTER active
ESC Exit
SET ALARM TIME
When you choose SET ALARM TIME from the SET UNITS menu, The following
screen will be displayed:
Set Alarm
-Hours- -Min 20 12
Alarm Off
Menu Options:
Hours:
Min:
Alarm: On/Off
TU SETTINGS
When you choose TU SETTINGS the following screen will be displayed:
1. INTENSITY
2. CLOCK
3. BACKLIGHT
4. PASSWORDS
INTENSITY
When you choose INTENSITY from the TU SETTINGS menu The following screen
will be displayed:
Choose Level
From 1 to 9
1
Pressing Enter will return you to the TU SETTINGS menu.
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Terminal Unit Menus
CLOCK
When you choose CLOCK from the TU SETTINGS menu The following screen will
be displayed:
SET CLOCK
-Hours- -Min-
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BACKLIGHT
When you choose BACKLIGHT from the TU SETTINGS menu The following
screen will be displayed:
1.OFF
2.ON PTT OR KEY
3.ALLWAYS
You can make the choice using the Scroll Key and pressing Enter. The screen will
display for 1 second the backlight choice. Pressing ESC will return you to the TU
SETTINGS menu.
PASSWORDS
When you choose PASSWORDS from the TU SETTINGS menu The following
screen will be displayed:
1.HIGH
2.LOW
When you choose HIGH from the PASSWORDS menu The following screen will be
displayed:
HIGH PASSWORD
OLD 11111111
NEW ________
High Password is Level 1 Password. High Password Off Factory is 11111111.
When you choose LOW from the PASSWORDS menu The following screen will be
displayed:
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Terminal Unit Menus
LOW PASSWORD
OLD 00000000
NEW ________
Low Password is Level 2 Password. Low Password Off Factory is 00000000.
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Operating the System
Operating the System
Note: Before operating the system, make sure the TU and
RCUs has batteries. For details, see page 6.
System Start-Up
Insert Master Key into TU and press the Pwr button on the TU.
Command key LEDs will be in the following condition:
Key LED Color
Send Red
Ready Green
Hold Red
Group Green
The start-up screen will be displayed:
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EVENT:1 GROUP:1
MODE: MANUAL
1. To start the system, press Esc. You will be prompted to enter the
password:
ENTER PASSWORD
________
Note: The factory default setting for Low Level password is
00000000 and for High Level password is 11111111. For further
details about passwords, see page 26.
2. Enter the password and press ENTER. The main settings menu will be
displayed:
1.EVENTS CONTROL
2.ADD UNITS
3.SET UNITS
4.TU SETTINGS
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Operating the System
Programming an Event
Note: If the TU is turned off
in "System Start-Up" on page 16. If the TU is turned on, press Esc
until the main settings menu is displayed.
Note: For details about navigating, selecting options and
entering values, see "Navigating the System" on page 6.
Select Event Number
1. In the main settings menu, select EVENTS CONTROL. The EVENTS
CONTROL screen will be displayed:
1.SELECT EVENT
2.PROGRAM EVENT
3.CLEAR EVENT
4.CHOOSE EVENT
, start-up the system as described
2. Select SELECT EVENT. The SELECT EVENT screen will be
displayed:
SELECT EVENT
Choose event
From 1 to 8
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3. Select an event number (from 1 to 8), and press Enter. The EVENTS
CONTROL screen will be displayed again.
Select Event Mode
1. Select PROGRAM EVENT. If you logged into the system with Low Level
password, you will be prompted to enter the High Level password.
Note: The factory default setting for High level password is
11111111. For further details about passwords, see page 26.
After entering high level password, the PROGRAM EVENT screen will
be displayed:
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1.PROGRAM AUTO
2.PROGRAM S-AUTO
3.PROGRAM MANUAL
2. Select the desired mode you want to program and follow the instructions
below according to your selection.
IMPORTANT: Note that there is no correlation between the events with the same
number belonging to different modes. For example, you might choose to program
RCUs 1, 3, 5 and 8 in Group 1 in Event 1 in Manual mode; RCUs 4, 12 and 15 in
Group 1 in Event 1 in Semi-Automatic mode; and RCUs 4-13, 15 and 16 in Group 1
in Event 1 in Automatic Mode. When performing an event, the TU may send firing
commands only to the RCUs which have been programmed for the specific event.
1. PROGRAM AUTO
If you want to program the automatic mode, select PROGRAM AUTO in the
PROGRAM EVENT screen. The following screen will be displayed:
GROUP 1 RCU 01 +
OLD NEW
00 -MIN- 00
00.0 -SEC- 00.0
Options:
GROUP: 1 to 8
RCU: 01 to 16
PRESENT: + or –
Min: 0 to 99
Choose the desired values for GROUP, RCU and Present (+/–).
For each RCU, input the minutes, seconds and tens of seconds (in intervals of 2) as
separate values. The new values of the minutes, seconds and tens of seconds are
inputted, while the old values are displayed as reference. For each PRESENT (+) unit
in a given group, the appropriate Command Key LED will go on green.
When finished, press Esc twice to return to the EVENTS CONTROL screen.
2. PROGRAM S-AUTO
If you want to program the semi-automatic mode, select PROGRAM S-AUTO in the
PROGRAM EVENT screen. The following screen will be displayed:
Choose the desired values for GROUP, RCU, Present (+/–) and NUMBER.
For each PRESENT (+) unit in a given group, the appropriate Command Key LED
will go on green. In Semi-Automatic Operation, the NUMBER in the above screen
stands for the order of activation of each RCU in the semi-automatic sequence.
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GROUP 1
RCU 01
PRESENT +
NUMBER 01
Options:
GROUP: 1 to 8
RCU: 01 to 16
PRESENT: + or –
umber: 1 to 128
Operating the System
When finished, press Esc twice to return to the EVENTS CONTROL screen.
3. PROGRAM MANUAL
If you want to program the manual mode, select PROGRAM MANUAL in the
PROGRAM EVENT screen. The following screen will be displayed:
GROUP 1
RCU 01
PRESENT +
Options:
GROUP: 1 to 8
RCU: 01 to 16
PRESENT: + or –
Choose the desired values for GROUP, RCU and Present (+/–).
For each PRESENT (+) unit in a given group the appropriate Command Key LED
will go on green.
When finished, press Esc three times to return to the main settings manu.
Add Units
You have to "teach" the RCUs their address (Group Number and RCU Number) and
also check the system for interference, after placing the RCUs at the display location.
1. Select ADD UNITS. The following screen will be displayed:
1.RCU x 1
2.RCU x 16
3.TEST 1 SEC.
2. Select RCU X 1. The following screen will be displayed:
GROUP 1 RCU 01
Options:
GROUP: 1 to 8
RCU: 01 to 16
3. Enter GROUP number between 1-8, press Enter and input an RCU
number between 1 and 16.
Now you can assign an address to an RCU.
Note: Make sure 9 volt battery is in place and Power is OFF.
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Operating the System
4. On the RCU, press and hold the Test button and press the Pwr button.
First, the Green LED will go on, then the Red LED will go on and then both
leds will blink intermittently (this is RCU programming mode).
5. Press Enter on TU. Both RCU LEDs will blink together for 1 second, the
RCU power will go off. The RCU address has been programmed.
6. Write down the address and insert it into RCU battery bay, visible
through transparent cover.
Repeat this procedure for each of the RCUs.
Test Procedure
1. Place RCU in position, normally 60 cm above ground for full range.
2. Press the Pwr button on the RCU – green LED will light indicating that
battery is OK. Green LED will go off automatically. Red light will blink. This
indicates that the RCU is in STANBY state. (In case that red light is going on
at Power On, replace battery, press Pwr button again and repeat procedure).
3. Red light will blink at low frequency. This indicates that the RCU is in
STANBY state.
4. Go to the main settings menu screen in the TU.
Note: If the TU is turned off
, start-up the system as described
in "System Start-Up" on page 16. If the TU is turned on, press Esc
until the main settings menu is displayed.
5. Select ADD UNIT. The following screen will be displayed:
1.RCU x 1
2.RCU x 16
3.TEST 1 SEC.
6. Select Test 1 SEC.
7. Leave TU in place and check each individual RCU. When Red and Green
LED's are blinking together, it indicates that there is communication between
the TU and the RCU.
8. After checking that the communication between the TU and RCUs is
OK, go to the TU and press Esc. RCUs will be in STANDBY state with red
light blinking.
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Operating the System
Firing
Firing Preparations
1. Connect squib/electric match-head to the RCU.
2. Press the Test button on the RCU.
3. If green LED lights, circuit is OK. If Red LED lights, circuit is not
functional – change the squib.
4. Connect the squib to the firework/shell.
Setting RCUs Sleep State and Alarm
This step is optional.
Sleep
If there is time left until the event, you can put the RCUs into sleep state.
1. At the TU main settings menu, select SET UNITS menu.
2. In the SET UNITS menu, select SLEEP.
The TU will send the RCUs a SLEEP command. The RCUs will go into sleep state,
with the green and red LEDs blinking together every 5 seconds.
Wakeup
If you want to wake up the sleeping RCUs, and the TU power is not
turned off:
1. At the TU main settings menu, select SET UNITS menu.
2. In the SET UNITS menu, select WAKE-UP.
The TU will send the RCUs a WAKEUP command. The RCU's will go into Standby
state, with the red LED blinking.
If the TU power has been turned off, you will wake up the sleeping RCUs by turning
the TU power on. The TU will send the RCUs a WAKEUP command. The RCUs
will go into Standby state, with the red LED blinking.
Alarm
You can set an ALARM time.
1. At the TU main settings menu, select SET UNITS menu.
2. In the SET UNITS menu, select SET ALARM TIME. The following
screen will be displayed:
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SET ALARM
-Hours- -Min 00 00
Alarm Off
3. Input the desired alarm time.
Such setting will cause the TU (if power turned off) to wake up at the chosen alarm
time and at that time cause the TU to send the wakeup command to the RCUs. The
RCUs will go into Standby state, with the red LED blinking.
Firing Procedure
Note: If the TU is turned off
, start-up the system as described
in "System Start-Up" on page 16. If the TU is turned on, press Esc
until the main settings menu is displayed.
1. On the main settings menu, select EVENTS CONTROL. The EVENTS
CONTROL screen will be displayed:
1.SELECT EVENT
2.PROGRAM EVENT
3.CLEAR EVENT
4.CHOOSE EVENT
2. Select SELECT EVENT from the EVENTS CONTROL menu. The
SELECT EVENT screen will be displayed:
SELECT EVENT
Choose event
from 1 to 8
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3. Here you can choose 8 different events for each of the Manual, Semiautomatic and Automatic modes. You can select between 8 events
programmable on the Memory Key by pressing a Numeric Programming Key.
4. Press Esc to return to the EVENTS CONTROL menu.
5. From the EVENTS CONTROL menu, select CHOOSE EVENT. The
following screen will be displayed:
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1.AUTO
2.S-AUTO
3.MANUAL
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Now you have chosen the specific event for fireworks display.
Arming the system
Press the READY button. The display will count down 7 seconds. During this time
the command LEDs will be in the following condition:
Key LED Color
Send Red
Ready Red
Hold Green
Group Green
After elapsing of the 7 seconds, the command LEDs will be in the following
condition:
Key LED Color
Send Green
Ready Red
Hold Green
Group Green
This indicates that the TU has sent the arming command to the RCUs. On the RCUs,
the green light will blink. This indicates that the RCUs are in armed state.
WARNING:
The system is in armed state. If the PTT will be pressed and the
SEND button will be pressed when in semi-automatic or automatic mode, the
system will fire. In manual mode, if the PTT will be pressed and any of the
active 1-16 command buttons (as indicated by the command key LED's lighting
green) will be pressed, the system will fire.
Firing in Manual Mode
1. The display will be as follows:
2. Choose the Group according to your preference. You can increment the
group number by 1 by pressing the Group key. When current Group number is
16, pressing on the Group key will bring you to Group 1.
3. Press the PTT and press any of the active command keys. The firework
will fire. Any RCU that has functioned will shut down automatically. The
command key LED of any fired unit will turn from green to red.
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20:17:10
EVENT:1 GROUP:1
MODE: MANUAL
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4. To stop an event press Hold. The TU will send a disarm command to the
RCUs. Any RCU that hasn't received yet a firing command will return to
Standby state with the red light blinking. The command key LEDs will get into
the following condition:
Key LED Color
Send Red
Ready Green
Hold Red
Group Green
Firing In Semi-Automatic Mode
1. The display will be as follows:
20:17:10
EVENT:1 GROUP:1
MODE: S-AUTO
2. Press the PTT and press the Send key. A firework will fire in the preprogrammed order every time you press the Send key. The command key LED
of any fired unit will turn from green to red. Any RCU that has functioned will
shut down automatically. You can increment the group number by 1 by
pressing the Group key. When current Group number is 16, pressing on the
Group key will bring you to Group 1.
3. To stop an event press Hold. The TU will send a disarm command to the
RCUs. Any RCU that hasn't received yet a firing command will return to
Standby state with the red light blinking. The command key LEDs will get into
the following condition:
Key LED Color
Send Red
Ready Green
Hold Red
Group Green
Activation Keys
Firing In Automatic Mode
1. The display will be as follows:
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20:17:10
Time from start Time left
GROUP 1 RCU 01
##:##.# ##:##.#
AVAIL: ##
2. Press the PTT and press the Send key. As long as you hold the PTT, the
fireworks will fire in the pre-programmed order and timing. The command key
LED of any fired unit will turn from green to red. Any RCU that has
functioned will shut down automatically.
3. To stop an event press Hold. The TU will send a disarm command to the
RCUs. Any RCU that hasn't received yet a firing command will return to
Standby state with the red light blinking. The command key LEDs will get into
the following condition:
Key LED Color
Send Red
Ready Green
Hold Red
Group Green
Activation Keys
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Terminal Unit Settings
Terminal Unit Settings
Passwords
Clock
Intensity and Backlight
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Intensity and Backlight
Index
C
Components Definition.....1
D
Disclaimer ........................ ii
E
EVENTS CONTROL .......9
L
LEDs..................................8
M
Main settings menu...........8
Master Key....................5, 8
Menu
EVENTS CONTROL .. 9
PROGRAM EVENT ...9
SELECT EVENT ........9
P
Passwords
factory default settings 8
PROGRAM AUTO ........ 10
PROGRAM EVENT ........ 9
R
RCU...................................5
Remote Controlled Unit....5
S
Screen
EVENTS CONTROL ..9
PROGRAM AUTO....10
PROGRAM EVENT....9
SELECT EVENT.........9
Strart-up........................8
SELECT EVENT..............9
Selecting menu item..........6
Strart-Up............................8
Strart-up screen .................8
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Quick Reference Guide
I plan that this section will summerize the steps to operate the system in one page on
the back cover, with references to the appropriate pages in the manual.
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