[en] Basic Operation
[en] The base unit offers manual control by making use of easy-to-grab Encoders to set the Intensity (DIM %), Color Temperature (Kelvin) plus access to Fixture Settings.
[en] Manual Control
[en] Out of the box the Astra IP is designed to be operational right away through Manual Control. Plug the Astra IP into power and turn it ON-OFF via the rocker switch on the bottom of the unit.
[en] You are greeted with the Main Display which defaults to Manual Control if no Comms Select input is already active.
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[en] DIM Level: Turn the DIM Encoder to your desired Intensity
[en] Color Temperature: Turn the CCT Encoder to your desired Color Temperature (2700K - 6500K)
[en] CCT Presets: Turn the MENU Encoder while in the Main Display and this will pop up CCT Presets for selection of quick CCT Presets.
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[en] Turn the MENU encoder to select the desired CCT Preset then PRESS the MENU encoder to select it.
[en] Menu Settings: PRESS the MENU encoder to ENTER the menu system.
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[en] Your Configurations & Settings can be stored to a thumb drive via the USB-C port. This port is also used for firmware updates. (This port is for data transfer only)
[en] Native WiFi
[en] Wi-Fi connectivity is built into the Astra IP that is 802.11b/g/n compatible. This allows the fixture to be connected to most wireless networks and receive control input such as Art-Net and sACN from a lighting control source over WiFi.
[en] Native Bluetooth
[en] Bluetooth v4 and Bluetooth LE connectivity are built into the Astra IP series of fixtures for use with apps such as Blackout Lighting Console, Stage Lights or Luminair on a compatible tablet or phone device (i.e. Android or iOS).
[en] Comms Module Expansion
[en] The Expansion port is where you can plug in an optional Comms Module to expand your input control options.
[en] The DMX Comms Module provides both RJ45 and 5-pin XLR DMX I/O for wired DMX512-A connections.
[en] The DMX Comms Plus Module provides additional connectivity alongside wired DMX input. This includes Wireless CRMX, Lumenradio BLE and RJ45 Ethernet I/O for sACN and Art-Net over a wired network.