Limit the power draw of Vortex fixtures to use with smaller capacity batteries or limited AC circuits.
To control the amount of power consumed by the fixture, you can set a limit in watts. This limit can be adjusted in increments of 5W. By doing so, the brightness level of the unit will be automatically adjusted to stay within the set power limit.
Note - the power limit setting is approximate, and should be used as a guide
Please note that the Battery Power Limit only affects the DC power input while the AC Power Limit only affects the AC power input.
If battery power is detected, the Battery Power Limit will be applied regardless of whether AC power is also simultaneously connected or not.
- To set the Battery Power Limit, navigate to MENU > Fixture Settings > Battery Power Limit.
- To set the AC Power Limit, navigate to MENU > Fixture Settings > AC Power Limit.
The following icons are displayed in the status area at the top of the screen:
This icon indicates the unit is being powered via a battery source, and the power limit has been set but not yet reached.
The icon will turn yellow if the battery power limit has been exceeded. The unit will dim to keep within the set power limit.
This icon indicates the AC power limit has been set, but not yet reached.
The icon will turn yellow if the AC power limit has been exceeded. The unit will dim to keep within the set power limit.
The table below shows power requirements when running at maximum brightness. Battery Amp-Hour ratings should be chosen accordingly.
|
Product |
Selectable Wattage Range |
Max Current Draw @ 48V |
|
Vortex8, 8S |
100 - 650W |
13.5A |
|
Vortex4, 4S |
50 - 325W |
6.8A |
|
Vortex 24 |
500 - 1950W |
N/A |
Note - AC power limit was introduced in CreamOS V3.0, and will not appear in earlier firmware versions.