Instruction Manual LightBox Sr
Dear PowerBox customer, we are delighted that you have selected the LightBox SR from our range of products. We wish you many hours of pleasure and success with the LightBox SR! PRODUCT DESCRIPTION More and more pilots are keen to produce models which are not only 100 % true to scale visually, but also lack nothing in terms of working systems. Naturally these functions include a fully controllable lighting system which simulates every function of the full-size machine.
FEATURES Four outputs, separately user-variable Landing light, flasher, beacon and afterburner functions Can be controlled via PWM or serial signal Following serial systems are supported: PowerBUS, Futaba S-BUS, Multiplex M-Link, Jeti EX and UDI, Graupner SUMD, Spektrum SRXL, JR X-BUS User-variable switching thresholds Fully configurable lighting functions Simple PC interface Many currently available USB adapters can be used for programming, e.g.
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2. FIRST STEPS Connect the LightBox SR to the receiver, and connect the LEDs to the unit. Take care to maintain correct polarity, as shown in the diagram above. Connecting the LEDs incorrectly will do no harm, but the LEDs will not light up. Caution: most LEDs require a series resistor in the circuit; if you are not sure about this, ask the light manufacturer for information. If you intend to use an external battery for the lighting system, simply connect it to the socket marked ext.
With these standard settings, a single conventional servo output at the receiver and a three-position switch operate the unit as follows: the first position switches 2x flashing light and 1x beacon; at the second position an additional landing light can be activated. The low-voltage cut-off threshold for the lighting system is set at 2.5 V; the unit switches itself off at this point. 3.
Select LightBox at the top of the window, and click on Continue. You will now see the following screen display: www.powerbox-systems.
Explanation of functions: Solid Light: Switchable continuous light, typically used for landing lights or cockpit illumination Flash Light: Flashing light, typically used for navigation lights or stroboscopic effects Beacon Light: Rotating light function, simulating a rotary beacon Afterburner: Simulated afterburner Various settings are available, depending on the function you select: ON/OFF Setpoint: the switching point is set here.
4. FUSED OUTPUTS All four LED outputs are fitted with integral fuses. If an output is overloaded, or a short-circuit occurs in the wiring system, that output is switched off. This ensures that the receiving system is not affected if an error occurs, even when the lighting system draws its power through the receiver. The maximum current per output is 1.2 A at the maximum voltage of 13 V. The maximum permissible current load on all outputs is 4 A.
Note: if the receiver is powered by a stabilised voltage (e.g. from a PowerBox battery backer), the Cut Off Voltage is set at a point about 0.3 V – 0.4 V below the stabilised voltage. For 5.9 V this would be a Cut Off Voltage of 5.6 V. However, a long power cable to the LightBox SR may necessitate a lower cut-off threshold. 6. TECHNICAL DATA Operating voltage RC- Input: Power supply ext.
7. SPECIFICATION 8. SET CONTENTS - LightBox SR - Patch-lead 24 cm - 4 x LED connecting lead - Self-adhesive pad - Operation instruction in German and English 9. SERVICE NOTE We make every effort to provide a good service to our customers, and have now established a Support Forum which covers all queries relating to our products. This helps us considerably, as we no longer have to answer frequently asked questions again and again.
Please use the Support Forum before you contact us by telephone. You will find the forum at the following address: www.forum.powerbox-systems.com 10. GUARANTEE CONDITIONS At PowerBox-Systems we insist on the highest possible quality standards in the development and manufacture of our products. They are guaranteed “Made in Germany”! That is why we are able to grant a 24 month guarantee on our LightBox SR from the initial date of purchase.
We accept no liability for transit damage or loss of your shipment. If you wish to make a claim under guarantee, please send the device to the following address, together with proof of purchase and a description of the defect: 11.
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