VERITAS Constellation series Setup Manual

Constellation Access Point

Setup Guide

Constellation Access Point

AC Power Cable WiFi Antenna SMA Adapter Antenna

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Features

- 8 channels (4 independent pairs)

- Modular: Constellation 60/120 modules

- Integrated WiFi, LAN, USB interfaces

- Internal Timing Hub

- Integrated GPS Receiver

- Direct Interface or Computer/Mobile Device Control

- Internal Power Supply

Specifications

Channels 8 (4 independent pairs)
Modularity Yes
Interfaces Ethernet, WiFi, USB 2.0
Timing Hub Internal
GPS receiver Internal with active antenna (3.3VDC)
Power supply Internal
Input Power 100 VAC to 240 VAC (1200 W max power)
Output Power / Channel 48 VDC 2.5 A
Sync In Level 3.3V to 5V
Sync Out Level 5V

Compatibility

Your Constellation Access Point is compatible with the following products and software:

Products: Constellation 60
Constellation 120

For more information on these products, please visit us online at www.veritaslight.com

Software: LED Control (Available for download from the links below)

Win: http://www.veritaslight.com/downloads/led_ctrl_win.exe

Mac: http://www.veritaslight.com/downloads/led_ctrl_mac.dmg

For more information on the LED Control Software package, download the Manual here:

http://www.veritaslight.com/manuals/led_ctrl_man.pdf

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Getting Started

8x 6-pin LEMO
Connectors

FRONT

On / Pulse Switch

ON LED Indicator

Sync-in
SMA Connector

USB 2.0 Connector

WiFi SMA Connector

STATUS LED

Pulse LED Indicator

Sync-out
SMA Connector

Power Switch

GPS SMA Connector

RJ45 Ethernet Connector

Connecting your Constellation Access Point

Important Turn the power switch off before connecting or disconnecting the AC Power Cable

Step 1 Connect one end of a 6-pin LEMO cable to either a Constellation 60 or Constella-

tion 120 LED

Step 2 Connect the other end of the 6-pin LEMO cable to any of the 6-pin LEMO connec-

tors found on the front of the Constellation Access Point

Step 3 If using Sync-in and Sync-out, connect Sync-in and Sync-out SMA cables to their

respective SMA connectors located on the front of the Constellation Access Point

Step 4 Make sure the power switch is in the “OFF” position and connect the included AC

Power Cable first to the Constellation Access Point and then the other end to a

wall outlet.

Step 5 Turn the power switch to the “ON” position

Controlling your Constellation Access Point without a computer

Your Constellation Access Point can be controlled without the use of a computer. Simply follow
the steps in the “Connecting your Constellation Access Point” section above. You can then place
the Constellation 60 or Constellation 120 LEDs in to continuous mode (Switch set to “ON”),
pulse mode (Switch set to “Pulse”) using a sync signal from an external sync source using the
Constellation Access Point’s onboard “SYNC IN” SMA connector.

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Controlling your Constellation Access Point with a computer

Your Constellation Access Point can be controlled through Veritas LED Control software via three
methods; WiFi, Ethernet, and USB. A brief description of each method is described below:

WiFi If using WiFi, connect the included WiFi antenna to the WiFi Antenna SMA Adapter

and then to the WiFi SMA connector on the front of the Constellation Access Point.

Ethernet If using Ethernet, connect one end of an Ethernet Cable to the RJ45 Ethernet

Connector located on the front of the Constellation Access Point and the other end
of the Ethernet Cable to the RJ45 Ethernet Connector on your computer or router.

USB If using USB, connect the USB-B end of the USB A to B cable to the Constellation

Access Point and the USB-A end of the USB cable to your computer.

Note Refer to the LED Control software manual for proper configuration and operation settings.

Constellation Access Point LED Definitions

There are a total of 9 LEDs on the Constellation Access Point. This section defines the meaning

for each of these LEDs. (Please refer to the illustration below for their location)

ON LED Indicator

FRONT

Pulse LED Indicator

STATUS LED

ON The “ON” LED Indicator will illuminate when the switch is moved to the “ON”

position

PULSE The “PULSE” LED Indicator will illuminate when the switch is placed in this position

and the LED head will run via a pulse which is generated either from the Constella­ tion Access Point’s internal timing hub or an external pulse coming from the “SYNC
IN” SMA connector.

STATUS The “STATUS” LED Indicator has three modes:

Flashing Red: The Constellation Access Point is booting up - please wait.
Flashing Blue at 1 PPS: The Constellation Access Point is in GPS mode and GPS
access is available, or, a 1 PPS signal is present on the Sync-in SMA connector.
Solid Green: The Constellation Access Point is ready.

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Dimensions & Illustrations

Isometric view

WIFI ANTENNA SMA ADAPTER

Top View

Unit of measurement:

mm

in

WIFI ANTENNA

286.36

11.274

228.60

9.000

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Dimensions & Illustrations (Continued)

Front View

216.20

8.512

42.85

1.687

31.75

1.250
3X

Unit of measurement:

mm

in

29.37

1.156
5X

Right Side View

15.11

.595

Unit of measurement:

mm

in

199.94

7.872

173.52

6.832

151.64

5.970

113.58

4.472

57.15

2.250

8.89
.350

39.62

2X

Ă 1.560

AIR EXHAUST

DO NOT BLOCK

AC IEC320 TYPE MALE JACK

INPUT: 100V-240V AC

MATING CONNECTOR:
IEC320 TYPE FEMALE PLUG RATED 13A

25.08
.988

2X

12.70
.500

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