LiveSpark FirePixel Manual de operación
FirePixel
| Installation & User Guide |
|FirePixel Flame Effect |
|LiveSpark Controller |
|Stage3D |
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LiveSpark, Inc.
150 Las Vegas Blvd N #2114
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Table&of&Contents!
Safety Information 2
Introduction 3
System Components 4
Description of Components 6
System Diagram 8
Fuel Requirements 9
Operating Pressure 9
Fuel Consumption 10
Hardware Setup Instructions 10
FirePixel Operation 14
LiveSpark Controller Feature Summary 16
DMX Control 16
MIDI Control 17
Ethernet Control via Ableton Live 17
Stage3D Setup Instructions 19
Frequently Asked Questions 24
Troubleshooting 26
Plumbing Diagram 28
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Important)Safety)Information!
The$FirePixel$flame$effect$is$designed$for$operation$by$experienced$special$effect$professionals$
only.$$It$is$required$that$installers$and$operators$follow$all$local$codes,$laws$and$regulations$and$
consult$with$relevant$local$authorities$having$jurisdiction$before$use$in$any$private$or$public$
environment.$$Possible$codes$and$standards$that$may$apply$in$your$jurisdiction$of$use$include$
NFPA$160,$“Standard$for$Flame$Effects$Before$an$Audience,”$NFPA$58,$“Liquified$Petroleum$Gas$
Code,”$or$others.$$$
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Prior$to$installation$or$use,$carefully$consult$the$LiveSpark$Flame$Effect$and$Operation$Document$
for$details$that$will$aid$in$obtaining$operating$permits$in$your$area.$
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Introduction!
Congratulations on purchasing your new LiveSpark FirePixel flame effect system. This guide will introduce you to its safe
operation, the FirePixel’s unique features, and provide pointers on how you can get the most out of your FirePixel for
installations, stage shows, and other productions.
The FirePixel offers precision-level control over flame height: ranging from one-inch candle up to 4 foot flame. The FirePixel and
Controller are compliant with NFPA 160 and have been permitted for use in many jurisdictions and circumstances. The system
offers an array of features to ensure performer and audience safety, including relight, flame sensing, water and obstruction
detection, auto-calibration, a physical shutoff/ignition key, and three layers of emergency stop protection.
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System'Components!
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Purpose"
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LiveSpark!Controller!
Powers!and!controls!FirePixel!chain!
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FirePixel!
Flame!effect!
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LiveSpark!Cable!
Delivers!power!and!data!to!FirePixels!&!Controller!
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Propane!Regulator!
Regulates!propane!fuel!to!low!pressure!
Not included:
- Mounting hardware
- Propane gas canisters
- iPad/PC (to access the LiveSpark Stage3D app)
- DMX/MIDI cables
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LiveSpark Controller
LiveSpark Cable
FirePixel
Propane Fuel Regulator
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Description+of+Components!
1. FirePixel Flame Effect: Propane-fueled, self-igniting, auto-calibrating flame effects that produce a highly luminous,
virtually smoke-free, soot-free and wind resistant flame. The FirePixel’s low latency flame reactivity and variable flame
height can deliver a wide range of visual effects.
The FirePixel is a specialized flame effect that receives data from the LiveSpark Controller and creates a single
column of flame, up to 4 feet in height. Up to twenty-five LiveSpark FirePixels can be daisy-chained together (up to
256 with external power), from the Controller via the LiveSpark Cable, to create a visualization performance.
Fuel is supplied from any propane gas canister (not included) with a compatible disposable propane cylinder adapter,
through propane fuel regulators, and is ignited when signaled. It is also possible to fuel FirePixels via a hose and
manifold system. The FirePixel offers several key features to support special effects applications and performances:
•Fuel Efficiency: The FirePixel burns fuel at an efficient rate with a maximum fuel flow rate of 50 LPM at full
flame height, which consumes less than 3G of propane per hour. One standard, 16.4oz propane gas canister
can last 4-6 hours with a FirePixel operating at a typical duty cycle.
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•Auto-Calibration: The FirePixel automatically calibrates the height of the flame based on the wind conditions
and relights if the wind extinguishes it.
•Rapid Response: The FirePixel responds quickly to commands (eg. ignite, adjust flame height, extinguish)—
within 6 milliseconds.
•Monitor & Control: The FirePixel can be controlled and monitored in conjunction with the LiveSpark Controller
and Stage3D iPad app, indicating ignition, water condition, physical obstruction on the burner, and network
connectivity issues.
2. Stage 3D:A complete visual rendering and monitoring software app that visualizes the expected behavior of a
FirePixel installation. The 3D environment presents a virtual stage to the user, allowing you to accurately position and
identify each FirePixel in your performance system.
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The address and real-time status of each FirePixel is displayed in 3D against the backdrop of any user-created photo.
Nominal performance visualization are represented graphically as 3D blocks, or fire particle system simulation.
Any FirePixel error condition that may occur such as failure to ignite, water condition, obstruction is highlighted
graphically and textually on the display as it occurs. Visual error indication lets you quickly spot which FirePixel is
having a problem, so easily identify where to direct attention.
3. LiveSpark Controller: The Controller is a 2U 19” rack-mount device powered by a standard 110V AC connection.
FirePixels may be directly powered and controlled by the LiveSpark Controller.
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The LiveSpark Controller also accept inputs from other industry standard performance control systems such as DMX
light boards, MIDI devices, and music production software such as Ableton Live.
The LiveSpark Controller communicates with and receives status from each FirePixel via a dedicated bi-directional
command protocol. To further increase safety, the Controller features four levels of shutoff including nominal
operation off button, data key lock, operator presence control, and an emergency stop (E-Stop) switch.
The 3-pin DMX port accepts signals from any standard DMX interface such as a light board or DMX console.
The Midi port accepts signals from any standard MIDI device such as a MIDI controller, keyboard, drum trigger, drum
machine, touch pad, wind controller, MIDI guitar, etc.
An Ethernet port accepts control commands from any external network broadcaster, such as the Ableton Live FirePixel
plugin provided by LiveSpark. Additional application plugins to extend the range of authoring environments is planned
for future release by LiveSpark and partners.
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Fuel%Requirements!
FirePixels are compatible with propane fuel only. Propane may be delivered to the FirePixel from any UL, CSA or other certified
storage tank. Propane supplied may contain some portion of butane and up to 5% propylene, per the ASTM’s and GPA’s HD-5
standard. Most US suppliers provide HD-5 propane under the name “propane,” which is compatible with FirePixels.
FirePixels are not compatible with natural gas, methane, pure butane or any other flammable or non-flammable fuel. FirePixels
are not compatible with any liquid fuel. Using a non-compatible fuel may damage FirePixels and void their warranty. Propane
must be fully vaporized prior to conveyance into the FirePixel fuel inlet. Do not supply FirePixels from a propane tank designed to
distribute propane in liquid form, such as tanks with bottom-or side-outlet valves. Do not supply additional fuel to the FirePixel
flame output.
Operating*Pressure!
FirePixels are designed to operate with propane fuel regulated to a pressure of 25PSI +/-3PSI at the fuel inlet. It is important to
use an appropriate regulator that can deliver fuel at the correct operating pressure. A +/-3PSI variation of pressure inlet pressure
is acceptable.
WARNING! Exceeding regulated fuel supply pressure above 25PSI may cause fuel to leak and damage FirePixel hardware. Never
SET REGULATED PRESSURE TO exceed 25PSI.
FirePixels are factory-calibrated to operate at 25PSI. Exceeding this pressure may cause the FirePixels internal valve to leak and
create a dangerous condition. Supplying FirePixels with fuel at pressures below 25PSI is also not recommended. FirePixels
operated at lower pressures may fail to ignite, and create undesirable flame perceptual effects. Low pressure operation may also
release small amounts of uncombusted fuel to the atmosphere due to repeated ignition attempts, though the FirePixel will enter
the Locked state if ignition fails repeatedly (see Stage3D documentation for monitoring errors).
Because propane cools as it expands from its liquid pressure (120PSI at 72F) to its vaporized usage pressure, it is possible for
the output pressure of the propane supply tank to fall below 25PSI. During this condition FirePixels should be extinguished and
no further fuel should be supplied until a suitable operating pressure can be obtained, either after absorbing sufficient heat from
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