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D I S T R I B U T I O N

ProPlex FloppyDrive Digital
PortableMount
USER MANUALTABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... 3
PRODUCT OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................................................... 3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 3
POWER REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................................. 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 4
FUSE REPLACEMENT ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
PANEL FRONT/REAR 24V ............................................................................................................................................. 5
LINKING............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
LED STRIP PIN OUT ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

OPERATION ........................................................................................................................ 7
NAVIGATING THE CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................................................................... 7
MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 8
MENU TREE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
DMX ADDRESS ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
CONTROL ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
DEMO ................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
CONFIG .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
DMX HOLD .......................................................................................................................................................................14
BACKLIGHT........................................................................................................................................................................14

INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................... 15
MOUNTING / RIGGING .................................................................................................................................................... 15
RACKMOUNT KIT ............................................................................................................................................................. 15

APPENDIX.......................................................................................................................... 17
RDM FUNCTIONALITY .................................................................................................................................................... 17
LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
RETURN PROCEDURE ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 19
CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................... 20

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1. INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT OVERVIEWThe ProPlex FloppyDrive Digital is a 24V DMX controller for Floppy Flex Digital LED neon.
Features include:
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Rugged, tour-ready ProPlex “Blue Box” PortableMount chassis. Packaged for extreme
Conditions. Shock-mounted circuitry. Advanced thermal management
Many onboard preprogrammed “looks” with RGB presets
Perfect for Firefly FloppyFlex Digital RGB LED neon. Connect 1 x 15-meter run.
Color LCD Display with easy function control buttons for easy setup and configuration
Heavy-duty yoke for truss mounting. Optional RackMount Kit available.
One 24VDC, Floppy Flex Digital RGB output
RDM functionality for complete system monitoring and addressing via RDM
Self-healing overcurrent / short circuit protection
Neutrik connectors throughout

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Upon receipt of the unit, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that allparts are in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for
inspection if any parts appear to be damaged from shipping or if the carton itself shows signs ofmishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. If a unit must be returned to the factory,
it is important that it unit be returned in the original factory box and packing.

POWER REQUIREMENTS
Before powering the unit, make sure the line voltage is within the range of accepted voltages.
This unit accommodates 90-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. All units must be powered directly from aswitched circuit and cannot be operated with a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit,even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0-100% switch.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully. This user manualcontains important information about the installation, usage
and maintenance of this product.
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Keep this user manual for future reference. If unit is sold to another user, make sure they also
receive this instruction booklet.
Ensure the unit is connected to proper voltage, and that line voltage is not higher than thatstated on the device.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
Always disconnect from the power source before servicing or fuse replacement. Always use
the fuse specified in this manual.
Always use a safety cable when hanging unit overhead.
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 40 °C (104 °F). Do not operate unit at temperatures
above this rating.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Repairs must
be carried out by trained, authroized personnel. Conact the nearest authorized technicalassistance center. Only OEM spare parts should be used.
Do not connect the device to a dimmer pack.
Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing
or attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,please contact your distributor.
Disconnect the power cord before replacing afuse and always replace with the appropriate
fuse.

FUSE REPLACEMENTThe FloppyDrive Digital uses a 6.0A, 250V barrel fuse, 5x20mm (0.2x0.8 in.).
To replace fuse:
1. With a screwdriver turn the fuse cap counter-clockwise to remove fuse cap with fuse.
2. Replace fuse attached to fuse cap.
3. Reinsert fuse cap with new fuse and tighten clockwise

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PANEL FRONT: FLOPPYDRIVE DIGITAL 24V

PANEL REAR: FLOPPYDRIVE DIGITAL 24V

FEATURES

1 LED strip output for use with FloppyFlex Digital
24V DC output
Maximum 180 W total power
Power input- 90-240 VAC, 50/60Hz

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LINKING
1) Connect the male 5-pin XLR connector of the DMX cable to the output (female) 5pin XLR connector of the DMX console.
2) From the DMX console, connect the female 5-pin XLR connector of the DMX cableto the input connector (male) of the ProPlex RGB Drive.
3) Connect from the fixture output as stated above to the input of the following
FloppyDrive and so on.
4) Continue the link until last FloppyDrive Digital is connected in your DMX signal
data chain.
5) Attach LED strips to each ProPlex FloppyDrive as planned.

LED STRIP PIN OUT
RGB LED strip connection pin out.
Note: NC Connector does not get connected

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2. OPERATIONNAVIGATING THE CONTROL PANEL

Access control panel functions using the four control panel buttons surrounding the LCD
display.

Press and hold the <MENU> button to scroll through the top level menu items. This is the
top of the menu map. Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons, located right from LCD screen,
to navigate the menu map and menu options.
Press the <SELECT> button to access the menu function currently displayed or to enable amenu option. To return to the top of the menu map or menu without changing the value,press the <EXIT> button.

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Main Menu Functions:
DMX Address
PresetDemo
Config– DMX address selection– Standalone mode with intensity of each color– Pre-programmed test modes– Change fixture parameters

During normal operation of the ProPlex FloppyDrive Digital, the LCD of the control
panel displays the current DMX address. If the unit is not receiving a DMX signal, theaddress blinks in RED color.

MENU TREE
Level 1DMX
Address
PresetLevel 2 Level 3

RED

DEMO

000 ↔
255
GREEN 000 ↔
255
BLUE
000 ↔
255
Demo 1
Demo 2
Demo 3
Demo 4
Demo 5
Demo 6
Demo 7
Demo 8
Demo 9Demo 10
Demo 11
Demo 12
Demo 13
Demo 14
Demo 15
Demo 16
Demo 17

Config
DMX
hold

ON
OFF

Backlight
AlwaysON
OFF in10sFunctionSet the DMX start addressThis mode is made for stand-alone DMX
Set the DMX value from 0-100% for RED color
Set the DMX value from 0-100% for GREEN color
Set the DMX value from 0-100% for BLUE color
Pre-programmed fixture tests.
Red color test
Green color test
Blue color test
White color test
Yellow color test
Cyan color test
Magenta color test
RGBW Full test
Rainbow Long test
Rainbow short test
Rainbow + Run Soft test
Rainbow + Run Hard test
White + Run hard test
Strobe Red test
Strobe Green test
Strobe Blue test
Strobe White test
Configuration menu
Select what will happen after fixture loses its DMX signal
Holds the last received DMX values when DMX signal is lost
Does not hold the last received DMX values when DMX signal is lost and stops light
outputScreen backlight setting
Backlight is always ON
Backlight will turn OFF in 10s of idle

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DMX ADDRESS – To set the required DMX address, you must:
1) Press and hold <MENU> button to open the Main Menu.
2) Use <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to find the ”DMX Address” submenu.

3) Press <Select> button to access the DMX address value change submenu.
4) Use <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to set necessary DMX address value (forexample: “DMX Addr: 1”).

5) Use <SELECT> button to confirm the new DMX address.
6) When the new DMX address is confirmed, Main Menu appears. Press<EXIT> button to return the working state.
7) Working state control panel display shows current DMX address, in thiscase it is 1.
Furthermore, the current power usage can be seen there (in this case it is 5
W).

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ONTROL – The FloppyDrive Digital LED neon strip controller has one default 3-channel
controlling mode which can’t be changed.
ChannelValue

Function

Pixel numb.

RED intensity 0% - 100%1

2000 ↔ 255

GREEN intensity 0% - 100%1

3000 ↔ 255

BLUE intensity 0% - 100%1

4000 ↔ 255

RED intensity 0% - 100%2

5000 ↔ 255

GREEN intensity 0% - 100%2

6000 ↔ 255

BLUE intensity 0% - 100%

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000 ↔ 255

RED intensity 0% - 100%

120

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000 ↔ 255

GREEN intensity 0% - 100%

120

360

000 ↔ 255

BLUE intensity 0% - 100%120

1000 ↔ 255...
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Each meter of FloppyFlex Digital consists of 8 pixels. Each meter of FloppyFlex Digitaltakes 24 DMX channels (8 pixels x 3 RGB channels).
Preset – This is a manual stand-alone mode where you can set your LED strips as a static
RGB wash. Even if the fixture is turned off and on, the preset mode values will be saved.
To work with preset mode, there are 3 settings:•••

RED (000 ↔ 255) – intensity of RED color
GREEN (000 ↔ 255) – intensity of GREEN color
BLUE (000 ↔ 255) – intensity of BLUE color

1) Press and hold <MENU> button to open the Main Menu.
2) Use <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to find the Preset submenu and press <Select> button.

3) Manual mode submenu will open.
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RED – color intensity (000 ↔ 255)
GREEN – color intensity (000 ↔ 255)
BLUE – color intensity (000 ↔ 255)

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4) To change values of preset mode, you use the <+> and < - > buttons. After selecting thedesired value of the first color (RED), press the <SELECT> button to edit the next value inthe list (BLUE). When all values have been set as desired, select "Save". It will flash“Saved”.

5) Now the device should have a LED output.
6) Press <EXIT> button. All settings will be saved.

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DEMO– in this menu, select the following demo scenes:
Demo 1Demo 2Demo 3Demo 4Demo 5Demo 6Demo 7Demo 8Demo 9Demo 10Demo 11Demo 12Demo 13Demo 14Demo 15Demo 16Demo 17-

Red color test
Green color test
Blue color test
White color test
Yellow color test
Cyan color test
Magenta color test
RGBW Full test
Rainbow Long test
Rainbow short test
Rainbow + Run Soft test
Rainbow + Run Hard test
White + Run hard test
Strobe Red test
Strobe Green test
Strobe Blue test
Strobe White test

1) Press and hold <MENU> button to open the Main Menu.
2) Use <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to find the Demo submenu and press select button.

3) Choose the desired demo using <UP> and <DOWN> buttons.
4) After the demo has completed playback, press <SELECT> or <EXIT> button to returnto the main menu.

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CONFIG – Under this menu, change the devices configuration settings.

1) Press and hold <MENU> button to open the Main Menu.
2) Use <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to find the Demo submenu and press selectbutton.

3) Another submenu will open:

4) Using <UP> and <DOWN> buttons choose the setting to be modified and press the<SELECT> key.

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DMX HOLD - Set the FloppyDrive’s reaction to lost DMX signal.
HOLD – Holds the last received DMX values when DMX signal is lost
OFF – Doesn’t hold the last received DMX values when DMX signal is lost; stops light
output.

Use <UP> and <DOWN> keys to find the desired option and press <SELECT> button. After
selecting correct setting, press <EXIT> key to exit this submenu.

BACKLIGHT - Display backlight settings

Always ON – Backlight is always turned on
OFF in 10s – Backlight is turned off after 10 seconds of idle.

Use <UP> and <DOWN> keys to find the desired option and press <SELECT> button. After
selecting correct setting, press <EXIT> key to exit this submenu.

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3. INSTALLATIONMOUNTING / RIGGING
Orientation – ProPlex Mini units may be mounted in any position, using thestandard yoke. Always make sure there is adequate room for ventilation.
Rigging – Always consult a certified rigging specialist before suspending any
device overhead.
Use ProBurger® couplers or equivalent C- or O-type clamps for attaching totruss. After establishing the desired position, tighten all appropriate bolts.
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Always use safety cables!
When selecting installation location, consider routine maintenance.
Never mount Mini enclosure where it will be exposed to moisture, highhumidity, extreme temperatures, or restricted ventilation.

RACKMOUNT KIT
Optional RackMount Kits are available for mounting a ProPlex PortableMount enclosure ina 19” EIA rack.
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ProPlex PortableMount enclosures include a yoke for truss mounting. Before attaching
any RackMount Kit, remove the yoke by unscrewing the four Phillips-head screws which
fasten the yoke to the chassis.

Important: Regardless of the configuration of the specific RackMount Kit being installed,
all original yoke screws must be installed back into the ProPlex PortableMount device.
2) The 2U RackMount Kit Single is comprised of two rack ears, one long and one short. To
fasten the ears to the ProPlex PortableMount chassis, remove the three chassis screws
that align with the rack ear mounting holes at the front of the chassis. Then use the samescrews to securely fasten the ears to the chassis, per below illustrations. The short andlong ears included in the RackMount Kit can be mounted to either side of the chassis.

Removable Yoke

Yoke fastener screws(4x ea. side)

Front of unit

Rack ear screws(3x ea. side(

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3) The drawing below depicts the 2U Large Single RackMount Kit attached to a FloppyDrive
PortableMount.

4) Caution: Rack-Mounting ProPlex FloppyDrives. ProPlex LED Drives must haveadequate airflow. When installing multiple units, they must be mounted on alternatingsides of the rack, so one is NOT located directly above another, with at least one-half 1U
space between each assembly, per below illustration.
Warning: Placing two FloppyDrives directly next to each other – vertically or horizontally– in a rack or enclosed space will prevent adequate air circulation and may result inoverheating of the device. Misapplication will void the warranty of the ProPlex device.

Allow minimum ½ U
rack space between
assemblies

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4. Appendix
RDM FUNCTIONALITY
ProPlex FloppyDrive Digital PortableMount devices have RDM Functionality. Below are the RDM
functions available in these devices. TMB has many options for RDM control of your devices:
ProPlex RDMigo and ProPlex Software; ProPlex Striker; and ProPlex MasterFade. Additionally,
ProPlex RDM Opto-Splitters and the ProPlex IQ product range offer many means of RDM over
DMX data distribution.
Main
Mode
DMX address
RDM version
Software version

Display
Display invert
Display level

Temperature
Lowest value

LIMITED WARRANTY
ProPlex Data Distribution Devices are warranted by TMB against defective materials orworkmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original sale by TMB.
TMB’s warranty shall be restricted to the repair or replacement of any part that proves to be
defective and for which a claim is submitted to TMB before the expiration of the applicablewarranty periods.
This Limited Warranty is void if the defects of the Product are the result of:• Opening the casing, repair, or adjustment by anyone other than TMB or persons specificallyauthorized by TMB.
• Accident, physical abuse, mishandling, or misapplication of the product.
• Damage due to lightning, earthquake, flood, terrorism, war, or act of God.
TMB will not assume responsibility for any labor expended, or materials used, to replace and/or
repair the Product without TMB’s prior written authorization. Any repair of the Product in thefield, and any associated labor charges, must be authorized in advance by TMB. Freight costs on
warranty repairs are split 50/50: Customer pays to ship defective product to TMB; TMB pays toship repaired product, ground freight, back to Customer.
This warranty does not cover consequential damages or costs of any kind.
A Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Number must be obtained from TMB prior to returnof any defective merchandise for warranty or non-warranty repair. For all repairs please contact
TMB Tech Support Repair using the contact information below or email
TechSupportRepairNA@tmb.com.
US527 Park Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
Tel: +1 818.899.8818
Fax: +1 818.899.8813
tmb-info@tmb.com
www.tmb.com

UK
21 Armstrong Way
Southall, UB2 4SD England
Tel: +44 (0)20.8574.9700
Fax: +44 (0)20.8574.9701
tmb-info@tmb.com
www.tmb.com

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RETURN PROCEDURE
Please send returned merchandise prepaid and in the original packing. Freight call tags will not
be issued for shipping the product to TMB, but TMB will pay the freight for return to thecustomer. Clearly label package with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #).
Products returned without an RMA # will delay service. Please contact TMB and request an RMA# prior to shipping the unit. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and abrief description of the cause for the return. Be sure to properly pack the unit; any shipping
damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer’s responsibility. TMB reserves theright to use its own discretion to repair or replace product(s). Proper UPS packing or doubleboxing will better ensure product integrity when shipped.

Note: If you are given an RMA #, please include the following information on a piece of paper
inside the box:
1) Your name2) Your address3) Your phone number
4) The RMA #5) A brief description of the symptoms

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – FLOPPYDRIVE DIGITAL 24V
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS (W/YOKE)WIDTH .............................................................................................................. 8 IN / 202 MM
DEPTH ......................................................................................................... 10.7 IN / 272 MM
HEIGHT.......................................................................................................... 7.3 IN / 186 MM
WEIGHT ...................................................................................................... 8.75 LB / 3.98 KG
POWER
AC POWER ......................................................................................... 90-240VAC, 50-60Hz
DC POWER............................................................................... 24VCD, max. 6A per output
POWER CONSUMPTION....................................................................................... Up to 400W
CONTROLAC POWER ..................................................................................... 100s-240VAC, 50-60Hz
DC POWER............................................................................... 24VCD, max. 6A per output
THERMALOPERATING TEMPERATURE ............................................................................... -20 TO +40 °C
COOLING .................................................................................................... Passive / Active
CONTROL / PROGRAMMINGDMX IN / OUT ....................................................................................................... XLR 5-PIN
DMX CHANNELS ........................................................................................................... 3-12
WARRANTY INFORMATIONWARRANTY ................................................................................... 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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CONTACT INFORMATIONLOS ANGELES HEADQUARTERS
527 Park Avenue | San Fernando, CA 91340, USA
Tel: +1 818.899.8818 | Fax: +1 818.899.8813
sales@tmb.com

TMB 24/7 TECH SUPPORTUS/Canada: +1.818.794.1286
Toll Free: 1.877.862.3833 (1.877.TMB.DUDE)
UK: +44 (0)20.8574.9739
Toll Free: 0800.652.5418
techsupport@tmb.com

LOS ANGELES +1 818.899.8818
LONDON +44 (0)20.8574.9700
NEW YORK +1 201.896.8600
BEIJING +86 10.8492.1587
CANADA +1 519.538.0888

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