Before Starting Do not tamper or modify any of the Light Genie components. Keep instructions for later use. Get Started Light Genie includes the following; Genie Receiver Board, Lighting Plugs, Power Plug, and Wireless Transmitter. Combined with any light on your project, wireless radio control and lighting effects are easily commanded. Connect Lights to the Genie Receiver Before starting, make sure all power is off to your project and the Genie receiver is unplugged. Use the Light Genie plugs provided and connect with any desired LED/Bulb fixture you wish to use with your project. LEDs are directional. Please be sure the positive leg is connected to the blue wire (common wire). Simply take the lead wires from the Light Genie plug and leads from your lighted accessory, twist the leads together. Make sure the copper strands have a solid interlocking twist. Wrap the connection in electrical tape for insulation & to prevent a short circuit. Soldering may be used for a more permanent connection. Plug the Light Genie Plugs into the Genie Receiver. (Fig 2)
(Fig 2) To Lighting Output Shared Common Wire To Lighting Output To Lighting Output To Lighting Output To Lighting Output Shared Common Wire How it works Light Genie Includes a Transmitter and 12 output Receiver. The Receiver operates with 5 zones of control. Each Zone has the ability to be remotely turned on or off, adjusted for brightness, and set to one of over 20 different lighting effects. (Fig 1.) Lighting effects to select from: Constant on, flashing, strobe effect, sequential lighting, flickering, and more.. There are more than 20 lighting effects to choose from. See enclosed chart. ZONES Zone 1 controls outputs 1 and 2 - (2 Outputs) Zone 2 controls outputs 3 and 4 - (2 Outputs) Zone 3 controls outputs 5 and 6 - (2 Outputs) Zone 4 controls outputs 7, 8 and 9 - (3 Outputs) Zone 5 controls outputs 10, 11 and 12 - (3 Outputs)
(Fig 1) 2 3 4 5 1 Light Genie Supplemental Products No. 025001 Multi-Action Transmitter w/LCD (Control 4 Receivers) No. 025201 1 Amp AC Power Supply No. 025300 LED Red (4 Pack) No. 025301 LED Bright White (4 Pack) No. 025302 LED Golden White (4 Pack) No. 025303 LED Amber (4 Pack) No. 025320 LED Mini White (4 Pack) No. 025321 LED Mini Red (4 Pack) No. 025322 LED Mini Amber (4 Pack) No. 025323 LED Mini Green (4 Pack) No. 025100 3 Pin Connectors w/ 10 Leads (6 Pack) No. 025101 4 Pin Connectors w/ 10 Leads (2 Pack) 12 Resistors for LEDs and 3.5v Bulbs 2 AAA Batteries 1 Velcro Strip 2 Mounting Screws 2 4-Pin Connectors w/Leads 3 3-Pin Connectors w/Leads 1 2-Pin Power Connector w/Leads 1 Genie Transmitter Remote 1 Genie Receiver Light Genie Contents www.modelrectifier.com Edison, NJ 08837-3817 80 Newfield Avenue website for more information about DCC usage and additional features. Light Genie is DCC equipped, and does not need an additional decoder purchase. See our DCC Notes If your project requires parallel wiring, visit our website or contact MRC for more information. WARNING: PARALLEL WIRING SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED. PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY PRIOR TO USE No. 025000 Patent Pending configured to operate without, so that they may be used in a series. Light Genie surfaced mounted LEDs come with a built in resistor, but can easily be brighter. Keep in mind, one is still required as mentioned previously. dimmer lighting. To increase brightness, remove their respective resistor(s) to make them Some LEDs come with a resistor pre-wired. Using multiple LEDs in a series will result in configurations. A combination of bulbs and LEDs may be used. Performance may vary based on project Four LEDs/3.5v Bulb in a Series (per Output) NO Resistor Required One to Three LEDs/3.5v Bulb in a Series (per Output) One Resistor Required Resistor Usage for LEDs and 3.5v Incandescent Bulbs Up to 48 LEDs/3.5v Bulbs with Series wiring (20 mA) Up to 24 Bulbs with Series wiring (12-14v 30 mA) Incandescent Bulb Specifications & LED Specifications Remote Transmitter = 90' Operational Range supply (beyond 13v), will NOT increase the brightness of any lights.
* Light Genie is equipped with a power regulator to protect your lights. Using a higher voltage power Supplied Resistors = 470 ohm each WARNING: Only Use 12-16V (30mA) Incandescent Bulbs Maximum 100mA per Output Channel/12v per Output Input = 12v/Maximum = 18v Maximum Output = 1 Amp/Light Genie Receiver Light Genie Receiver Technical Specifications/Notes Powering Light Genie Wireless Receiver & Control Set After connecting all the desired lighted accessories to the Light Genie receiver, supplying power to the receiver and project lights is easy. Check to make sure all the power is off on your project Using the supplied Genie 2-Pin Power Plug (note larger plug size), connect the lead wires to the optional Light Genie 1-amp AC Wall Adaptor (#025201); existing DC power terminals, AC power terminals, or DCC power source. (Fig 3). Plug the terminal into the power plug port. Make sure to use proper connection technique to avoid accidental electrical shorts from cross wiring.
(Fig 3) Command Light Genie Wireless Transmitter Time for Light Genie to grant your wishes. Use the 2.4ghz remote to control each of the 5 zones on a single Light Genie. Turn each lighting output On/Off, Brighten/Dim, Flash, Strobewhatever lighting effect you can think, Light Genie can grant. Follow the chart provided in this instruction booklet. Operation To turn on or off a zone, simply press the desired zone #. To control dimming/brightness of the last used zone. Press to dim the zone. Press to brighten the zone. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. RF WARNING STATEMENT:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction. Series Wiring Instructions Using Multiple LEDs/Bulbs per Output Lights may be configured individually or in a series. Most LEDs are low voltage (3v), which require a resistor to be installed with typical 12v power supplies. Depending on the LED product used for your project, there may be pre-installed resistors. If not, Light Genie comes with resistors to install with your LEDs. Adding resistors to an LED/3.5v Bulb, protects the lights and receiver. This will properly match the voltage for each Light Genie output. 12v - 14v bulbs do not require a resistor when used individually. Please see Fig.4 WARNING: PARALLEL WIRING SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED. If your project requires parallel wiring, visit our website or contact MRC for more information. The diagram below (Fig 4.) is an example of various Light Genie applications and wiring.
(Fig.4) Parallel Wiring w/12v Bulbs EXAMPLE: Paired Traffic Lights Series Wiring w/LEDs EXAMPLE: A Row of Houses Mounting Light Genie Wireless Receiver After all connections are complete. Select the desired mounting location for the Genie Receiver. Apply the VELCRO strip to the flat side of the board. Affix to mounting area. Use the two screws provided to secure the receiver. Be careful not to tighten the screws all the way. Power Up Light Genie Receiver and Transmitter After all plugs are connected, and the receiver is properly mounted. It is safe to power on the Light Genie receiver by connecting the power source to an outlet. All lights will turn on once the receiver is powered. Binding The Light Genie Receiver & Transmitter The Light Genie receiver and transmitter must bind prior to operation. 1. Install two AAA batteries into the transmitter. If batteries are already installed, remove and re-install. The LED on the transmitter will begin to flash. Plug the 12v power supply into Light Genie to ensure power is on. Binding is complete when the LED light has stopped flashing (off). If binding fails, repeat the above procedure. Press any of the zones (utilized). The lighting feature should turn on/off. 4. Light Genie is now operational. The receiver and transmitter will remained bonded until the batteries are removed. If you have multiple Light Genie sets, repeat the above steps. 2. 3. Changing Light Effects and Light Rates 1. Press buttons and at the same time. All zones will shut off (lights will be out). This indicates you are in light effect mode. 2. Press the zone # once to set its lighting effect. The zone will light up. 3. Cycle through the lighting effects, by pressing the zone # repeatedly. Observe each light effect after pressing the zone number. 4. To change the light rate speed, press to slow the light rate or press increase the light rate. 5. To set other zones, simply repeat step 2 and step 3. 6. Once all zones are set. Press buttons and at the same time. All zones will light up. This indicates you are out of light effect mode. Effect #
Light Effect Applications Light Effect Chart Arrow Lighting Railroad Crossing Signal/Street Traffic Lights Police Car Head/Tail Lights Warning Lights, Towers, Runway Lights Roadside Flashers Cell Phone Towers/Airplanes Dim-Medium-Bright Lighting Cycle 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 On/Off Sequential Flash w/Pause Crossing Signal/Traffic Street Light*
Alternating Flash - Always On Simultaneous Flash Sequential Flash Gyra light Gyra light on at the same time Oscillation Oscillation (Simultaneous) Stepped Lighting Stepped Lighting (Parralled) Single Strobe (Varied/Alternating) Single Strobe (Simultaneous) Double Strobe (Varied/Alternating) Double Strobe (Simultaneous) Rotating Beacon Rotating Beacon (Simultaneous) Flicker (Pattern 1) Flicker (Pattern 2) Varied Intensity Camp Fire/Fire Place/Furnace/Foundry Gas Lamp/TV Arc Welding For more zone application examples using Light Genie visit www.modelrectifier.com Standard Wiring w/12v Bulbs EXAMPLE: Railroad Crossing Signal