Connection and control options for mains voltage lights

Mains voltage options

All the mains voltage lights above (Single HaloLight, Twin HaloLight, Mains voltage LEDlight) can be plugged directly into the mains sockets in the venue, and dimmed by dimming the mains supply. Opera stand lights are fitted as standard with coiled cable reaching to floor level, and 3m of further straight cable terminating in a standard mains plug. Clip-on lights (see lights) are fitted with a total of 3m of straight cable terminating in a standard mains plug.

IEC Daisychaining System

As an option, any of these lights can be ordered with the IEC daisychaining system. It connects adjacent stands using standard IEC extension cables. The IEC junction box locks rigidly to the base of the stem, and is easily removed when the stand is required without the light. The hook at the base of the stem of the Opera stand secures the cables thereby ensuring that the plugs cannot be accidentally pulled out by tripping over the flex.

Connection and control options for 24V LEDlights

The 24V LEDlight has the following advantages over the mains version:

Inherent safety of a low voltage supply
The great flexibility offered by a mixture of different power supplies; for example using battery power for outdoor events, and connected supply for indoor events
It is possible to control each stand individually by DMX without having to have different electrical circuits

The 24V LEDlight is fitted with a coiled cable descending to ground level where it terminates in a 3 pin XLR plug. All of the following options are available for connecting and controlling 24V LEDlights.

1) If you already have a 24V supply

Direct connection to 24V supply

Brightness of the light can be controlled by dimming the 24V supply.
Alternatively the DMX Radio Control System can be fitted to each light giving independent dimming control of every light.

Connection to 24V supply through XLR Daisychaining System

An XLR junction box locks rigidly to the base of the stem, and incorporates 2m of cable with an XLR plug for connection to the adjacent stand
Compatible with radio control (see DMX page) giving independent dimming control of every light.

2) If you already have a combined 24V supply with DMX on 4 pin XLR connectors

Connection to 24V supply through XLR Daisychaining System
with DMX control

An XLR junction box locks rigidly to the base of the stem, and incorporates a dimmer which is controlled by DMX signals transmitted along the same 4 wire cable as the 24V supply
The junction box has a male and a female XLR socket so that separate extension cables can be used
Each light can be controlled individually, or as a member of a group
Each light is set up using the RDM protocol.

3) If you want to connect to the mains supply

Plug top mains adaptor

A low cost solution for small numbers of stands
One adaptor is required for each light. Each adaptor plugs straight into the mains supply. and comes with 2m of cable terminating in an XLR socket.
Cannot be dimmed by dimming the mains supply.
Compatible with radio control (see Radio DMX page) giving independent dimming control of every light.

PSU and distribution box

A tidier and more rugged solution than the plug top adaptor.
The PSU connects to the mains supply by an IEC cable.
Up to 6 LEDlights can be plugged into the PSU using XLR extension leads.
Cannot be dimmed by dimming the mains supply A dimmable version is controlled by DMX in which case all lights attached to one PSU are dimmed together.
The non dimmable version is compatible with radio control (see Radio DMX page) giving independent dimming control of every light.

PSU for use with XLR Daisychaining System

The neatest and most rugged mains powered solution.
The PSU connects to the mains supply by an IEC cable.
Up to 17 daisychained LEDlights can be plugged into one PSU.
Cannot be dimmed by dimming the mains supply A dimmable version is controlled by DMX in which case all lights attached to one PSU are dimmed together.
The non dimmable version is compatible with radio control (see Radio DMX page) giving independent dimming control of every light.

Dimmable power supply with IDS

Can be dimmed by dimming the mains supply exactly like an incandescent lamp.
One PSU required for each light
The PSU locks quickly and rigidly to the stem of the stand
IEC inlet and outlet sockets enable each stand to be connected to the previous one in a daisychain
Pigtail ensures that the power cords leave the stand at ground level, and that pulling on a power cord cannot pull it from its socket.

Connection and control options for mains voltage lights

4) If you want cordless operation

Rechargeable batteries

Choice of removable battery packs giving 5 or 9 hours of continuous light between charges. Higher capacity batteries can be made to order
The NiMh batteries have higher capacity and longer life than NiCad batteries.
Batteries can be recharged using the single fast charger, or the charging station which charges up to 10 batteries simultaneously.
Batteries are recharged in less than half the time for which they have been used.
Compatible with radio control (see Radio DMX page) giving independent control of every light.