APUTURE SIDUS FOUR (01) PDF Document

The APUTURE SIDUS FOUR automatically powers on whenever a power source is provided.

To power off the APUTURE SIDUS FOUR, enter the Main Settings menu and select the Power icon.

It is recommended to power on and power off the APUTURE SIDUS FOUR with the antennas connected.

The APUTURE SIDUS FOUR comes with an internal 3.7V / 1500mAh lithium battery which is activated when the external power source is disconnected.

When the external power supply is connected again, input power will return to the power source and charging the backup battery if needed.

Connect to external power supply as soon as possible.

Connect the external V-Mount Battery or DC power supply port, please connect the external power supply as soon as possible.

The Control Method Status Bar displays the current data source.

Orange = sACN

Yellow = Art-Net

Gray = No Control Source

If the control source is over ethernet, “ETH” is indicated. For example, a Yellow background with “Art-Net over ETH” indicates the control protocol is Art-Net and the connection is via wired ethernet.

If the control source is from Wi-Fi, “Wi-Fi” is indicated. For example, an Orange background with “sACN over WiFi” indicates the control protocol is sACN and the connection is via Wi-Fi.

Good: Device connection and data are normal.

Linking: Ports are initiating CRMX connections.

Port No Data: Port No Data, Check Port Universe Settings or Check if Data Source Connection is Working.

No Wi-Fi Data: No Wi-Fi data is received, please check the control device is normal.

Ethernet No Data: No Ethernet Data Received, Please Check Control Device Is Working.

Wi-Fi signal is unstable: check if the Sidus Four antenna is installed properly, or check if there is occlusion or distance between the Sidus Four and the AP node.

Universe Error: Port Universe settings are out of protocol range, refer to protocol range settings: Art-Net is 0-32767, sACN is 1-63999.

The built-in spare battery life is very low. Connect to external power supply as soon as possible.

CRMX Enabled/Data is present: GREEN

CRMX Enabled/Data is not present: RED

Scroll the wheel to select the Output and Click to open the Output Settings.

In the Output Settings menu, set the Universe for the Port is set and where CRMX Linking options are available. Enabling or disabling the port and specifying the Linking Key for the Output Port is also set here.

For devices that allow for linking via Linking Key, set their Linking Key to match the port to listen for. Put the device in “CRMX” Mode. If the device offers a “Port” or “Universe” selection, then select “A” or “1” to listen to the matching Output Port of Sidus Four.

When using Ethernet or Wi-Fi as the data source of Sidus Four, the E-H port can output 1 Universe of data each. The Universe chosen in the Port Settings is displayed in the Main Display.

When using DMX INPUT Ports as the data source for the Sidus Four, the E-H Ports automatically connect to the corresponding CRMX Ports above the port in the Main Display.

In Ethernet Settings, select the Ethernet Protocol, IP mode, and set the Sidus Four network IP’s. The MAC address of the Sidus Four is also displayed here.

Best practice does not recommend using sACN and Art-Net on the same unmanaged network.

In IP Mode Settings, choose how the Sidus Four’s IP is to be determined. Choose “Auto(DHCP)” to allow the network DHCP Server to automatically populate Sidus Four’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP. Choose “Static” to enter the information manually.

In Wi-Fi Settings, turn Wi-Fi ON or OFF, select the Control Protocol Wi-Fi should use, the Wi-Fi Mode (AP or STA), enter SSID and password and choose Wi-Fi IP settings. The Wi-Fi MAC Address and Wi-Fi Module Firmware Version are also listed.

AP Mode: When set to AP mode, the Sidus Four’s Wi-Fi will act as a wireless access point and acts as the DHCP Server in the network.

STA Mode: When set to STA mode, the Sidus Four will act as a workstation to communicate with other devices, such as a network router or a Sidus Four in AP mode.

When Wi-Fi is in AP Mode, then the SSID and Password refer to the wireless network other devices need to connect to in order to communicate with this Sidus Four in AP Mode. Both the SSID and Password are editable in the WiFi Settings interface.

When Wi-Fi is in STA Mode, the SSID (wireless network name) refers to the network for the Sidus Four to join. Under Password, Enter in the network password of the router.

The APUTURE SIDUS FOUR can be updated using Sidus Link Pro, Sidus Link, or via a file on the root drive of a USB-C flash drive.

Step 1. Insert the USB stick with the latest firmware of the Aputure fixture into the Type-C USB port of the Sidus Four.

Step 2. Use the XLR-DMX port or wireless CRMX to connect to the lamp that needs to be updated. Please note that the lamp needs to support batch updates.

Step 3. Select Firmware Update.

Step 4. Choose whether to perform a Factory Reset after the Firmware Update is complete.

Step 5. Choose the firmware to use for the update and wait for the update to complete. If the fixture fails to upgrade, it will blink slowly and will need to be upgraded again. In addition, choose whether to restore the factory settings after the batch upgrade interface is completed.

Step 1. Before upgrading, connect the iPad to a Wi-Fi network with Internet access and open the Sidus Link Pro app.

Step 2. “Exit” the Scene to enter the Sidus Link Pro settings interface. Note: Exiting a Scene will stop DMX output to the lighting fixtures from Sidus Four.

Step 3. Click on the Library.

Step 4. Click on Firmware.

Step 5. Find Sidus Four and click to download the firmware.

Step 6. After downloading, switch the iPad’s Wi-Fi network to the Wi-Fi network of the Sidus Four that needs to be upgraded.

Step 7. Return to the Connection Management interface.

Step 8. Click on Wireless Transceiver, then click Firmware Upgrade and Wi-Fi Upgrade in the top right corner.

Step 1. Download the latest firmware for Sidus Four from the Aputure.com to a USB-C flash drive.

Step 2. Ensure that the file is on the root level of the flash drive.

Step 3. Insert the flash drive into the USB-C port of Sidus Four.

Step 4. Select “Update” from the Main Settings menu and then select “Update”.

Step 5. Check that the update file is detected and then select “Yes.”

Step 6. Wait for the upgrade to complete.

The APUTURE SIDUS FOUR supports both English and Chinese.

To reset the unit to Factory settings, select Factory Reset from the Settings Menu. In the Factory Reset interface, change Sidus Four’s Factory Reset default language and select whether to Unlink all connected CRMX devices. Choosing the “Unlink All CRMX: OFF” option allows for a Factory Reset while maintaining the Sidus Four output CMRX links and Linking Keys.

A 3 second press of the Select Wheel is a shortcut to a factory reset of Sidus Four. There is a 3-second countdown with the option to cancel the factory reset.

A maximum of (4) CRMX and (4) DMX outputs can be utilized.

Connect the control device to Sidus Four with a network cable. When the connection is complete, it is possible to connect properly on the Sidus Four and the control device.

The Sidus Four feature bar in the upper right corner of the screen shows the red Ethernet Network icon, and the feature bar in the middle of the screen shows “Ethernet has no data.”

Step 1. Setting the universe of the output on the control device and initiating the multicast output.

Step 2. Set the universe value of the port that needs to be used on the Sidus Four. Set the Sidus Four universe to the same as the control device. When returning to the main interface, the red Ethernet icon in the top right corner of the screen turns white, and the error report in the product status bar in the middle of the screen no longer contains the error of port A. At the same time, port A turns green, indicating that the data connection is normal.

Step 3. Set the CRMX menu on the lamp;

Step 4. If the fixture has previously been connected to another CRMX emitter, select “Unconnect.”

Step 5. On the Sidus Four go to the settings screen for port A, select and click “Connect.” At this point, the Sidus Four display bar says “A- is connecting.”

Step 6. This completes the process of connecting the Sidus Four to the control device and the luminaire, and the remaining ports can be matched by the universe on the control device and the Sidus Four in the same way, and then connected to the luminaire.

The use of unicast control requires the Sidus Four to be in the same network segment as the IP address of the control device, and the IP address of the Sidus Four that needs to send data is input on the control device.

Step 1. First, query the IP address and submask of the current control device on the control device.

Step 2. Check IP address and submask at network connection when using computer control.

Step 3. After querying or setting the IP address and submask of the control device, the next step is to set the IP address of the Sidus Four on the Sidus Four. Open the Ethernet settings interface of Sidus Four, because the control device does not support DHCP function, so under DHCP Sidus Four can not get to the IP address, enter the IP settings to change the automatic IP to manual IP, and then manually set the IP.

Step 4. Note: the IP address of the Sidus Four cannot be set to be exactly the same as the control device.

Step 5. Finally, the universe of the port that needs to be used is set to the same as the control device in the Sidus Four; After the setup is complete, we can see that the red Ethernet icon in the upper right corner of the Sidus Four screen turns white, the error report in the product status bar in the middle of the screen no longer contains the error of port A, and port A turns green, indicating that the data connection is normal.

Step 6. Set the CRMX menu on the lamp;

Step 7. If the fixture has previously been connected to another CRMX emitter, select “Unconnect.”

Step 8. On the Sidus Four go to the settings screen for port A, select and click “Connect.” At this point, the Sidus Four display bar says “A- is connecting.”

Step 9. This completes the process of connecting the Sidus Four to the control device and the luminaire, and the remaining ports can be matched by the universe on the control device and the Sidus Four in the same way, and then connected to the luminaire.

Using broadcast control requires the Sidus Four to be in the same network segment as the IP address of the control device.

Finally, the universe of the port that needs to be used is set to the same as the control device in Sidus Four; After setting up, we can see that the state of port A turns green, indicating that the data connection is normal.

Step 1. It is necessary to control the device and Sidus Four in the same network segment, and set the target IP address on the control device, that is, the IP address of the target Sidus Four, and finally match the universe of the port with the universe of the control device to achieve communication. Similarly, first of all, we need to set the IP address of Sidus Four to the same network segment.

Step 2. After the IP address is set up, we need to set the target address of unicast in the control device, which is the IP address we set on the Sidus Four.

Step 3. After completing the setting of the IP network segment and the target address, it is finally necessary to match the universe and control device of Sidus Four and connect the lamp through CRMX.

Sidus Four acts as a wireless access point (AP mode), and the Sidus Link Pro App directly connects to Sidus Four’s Wi-Fi network.

Turn on the Wi-Fi network on Sidus Four, set the Wi-Fi mode to AP mode, and configure a name and password for the Wi-Fi network.

Sidus Four’s E-H port supports DMX input or output. The DMX ports are XLR-5 Pin female.

Included with Sidus Four, are (4) male to male DMX adapters (turnarounds). When E-H are used as DMX inputs, the male to male turnarounds may be required.

One cable corresponds to one universe. Each DMX port and CRMX port correspond one-to-one: E → A, F → B, G → C, H → D; there is no need to set the port universe on Sidus Four in this scenario except as a label for user reference.

When the Lighting Console sends DMX data into Port E, the Main Display shows Port E as “DMX-IN”, and an arrow from Port E points to Port A. Port A shows a green CRMX background indicating that data is present.

If the fixture was previously linked to another transmitter, unlink the fixture.

Click “Link” in Output Port A to initiate the CRMX Linking Signal for that port.

After initiating the Link Signal, it will display “A-Linking…” in the status bar on the Main Display.

Since CRMX and Bluetooth both operate on the 2.4GHz band, interference may occur. Therefore, Sidus Four only supports connecting to one CRMX Bluetooth at a time. When using CRMX Bluetooth control, the other three CRMX ports must be disabled.

Sidus Four CRMX BT IN supports 1 CRMX output and 1 wired DMX output.

In the Main Settings, enter the Update Interface and ensure that Sidus BT is OFF.

Connect to the Wi-Fi network of Sidus Four and enter the password found in the WiFi Settings.

The prefix of the 4 CRMX names of Sidus Four will be the same as the Wi-Fi name, differentiated by port numbers A-D (e.g., Sidus Four-1112DB_A).

After connecting, click the right “>” to enter the settings.

A, B, C, and D correspond to Universe 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively if using Sidus Link Pro as the control device.

The chosen port is connected on the Main Display of Sidus Four.

The Sidus Four has a 3/8 ” threaded mount on the bottom of the unit and a 3/8 ” Anti Twist Screw Baby Pin Adapter is included.

Screw the adapter into the bottom of the Sidus Four.

Raising Sidus Four above people and other obstructions can greatly improve wireless performance.

Read and understand all instructions before using.

Please keep MT Pro away from diskette, credit cards, monitors, mechanical watches, mobile phones, medical devices (pacemakers), etc.

Close supervision is necessary when any fixture is used by or near children. Do not leave the fixture unattended while in use.

Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot surfaces.

Do not operate the fixture if a cord is damaged, or if the fixture has been dropped or damaged, until it has been examined by qualified service personnel.

Position any power cables such that they will not be tripped over, pulled, or put into contact with

If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with an amperage rating at least equal to that of the fixture should be used. Cords rated for less amperage than the fixture may overheat.

Always unplug the lighting fixture from the electrical outlet before cleaning and servicing, or when not in use. Never yank the cord to remove the plug from the outlet.

Let the lighting fixture cool completely before storing. Unplug the power cable from lighting fixture before storing and store the cable at assigned space of the carrying case.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this fixture in water or any other liquids.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble this fixture. Contact cs@aputure.com or take the lighting fixture to qualified service personnel when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may cause electric shock when the lighting fixture is in use.

The use of any accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may increase the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to any persons operating the fixture.

Please power this fixture by connecting it to a grounded outlet.

Please do not block the ventilation or do not look at the LED light source directly when it is powered on. Please do not touch the LED light source in any condition.

Please do not place the LED lighting fixture near any flammable object.

Only use a dry microfiber cloth to clean the product.

Please do not use the light fixture in wet condition on account of electric shock may be caused.

When hanging the product overhead, always ensure an extra safety measure has been attached – such as a safety chain- that is certied for the weight of the product.

Any malfunctions caused by unauthorized disassembly are not covered by the warranty. The user may pay for maintenance.

Please note that any malfunctions caused by using unauthorized accessories are not covered by the warranty. The user may pay for maintenance.

Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The user is encouraged to try reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the receiver is connected to.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.