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USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon
General Instruction Manual
Notice to customer
Thank you very much for your purchase of the PATLITE product.
To ensure correct use of the product, read this manual carefully before use.
Be sure to read this manual again before you perform maintenance, inspection or repair. If you
have any questions, contact our technical/repair service helpdesk shown in the back of this
manual.
To installers or Contractors
Read this manual thoroughly before using this product to ensure correct use.
If you have any questions, contact our technical/repair service helpdesk shown in the back of this
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USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual
NE-USB
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［WEB version］
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GA0007806_03
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Page 1: Notice To Customer
General Instruction Manual ［WEB version］ Notice to customer Thank you very much for your purchase of the PATLITE product. To ensure correct use of the product, read this manual carefully before use. Be sure to read this manual again before you perform maintenance, inspection or repair. If you have any questions, contact our technical/repair service helpdesk shown in the back of this manual. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual ■ Contents Notice to customer ..........................1 To installers or Contractors ........................1 Getting started ............................4 Safety signs ............................ 4 Safety precautions .......................... 5 Model Number Configuration ......................... 8 About model labeling ........................8 Package contents .......................... - Page 3 USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual Error ............................37 Controlling According to Protocol Specifications ................38 Overview ........................... 38 USB Communication Settings ....................38 USB Communication Protocol ....................39 Replacement and Optional Parts ......................43 Specifications ............................44 ◇ About Trademarks and Registered Trademarks ...
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Page 4: Getting Started
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 1 Getting started 1.1 Safety signs Be sure to follow the instructions below that are provided to prevent injury to you and others or property damage. ◇ The following signs are used to classify and explain the degrees of possible harm and damage that may occur if the product is used incorrectly by the neglect of given signs and instructions. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 1.2 Safety precautions Warning ◇ To prevent electric shock, short circuit or damage, follow the instructions below. ◇ Be sure to turn off the USB power feed before you perform cabling, assembly or removal. - Page 6 USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual Caution ◇ Do not allow the alarm to sound unreasonably close to you. Failure to follow this instruction may damage your hearing. ◇ Do not operate this product without the O-ring. Failure to comply will result in lower waterproofing performance, possibly causing failure.
- Page 7 For repair parts, be sure to use only those specified in this manual. PATLITE cannot be held responsible for any damages caused from misuse of this product in a way that violates the warnings and instructions noted on this manual. Do not use this product in a way that is not outlined in this manual.
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Page 8: Model Number Configuration
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 2 Model Number Configuration 2.1 About model labeling N E － S T － Touch Sensor T ： With Touch Sensor N ： No Touch Sensor Installation S ： Direct, magnetic or inch-screw mounting W ：... -
Page 9: Package Contents
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 3 Package contents 3.1 About package contents NE-SN-USB/NE-ST-USB Product : 1 Instruction Manual : 2 Slip-proof sheet : 1 NE-WN-USB/NE-WT-USB Product : 1 Instruction Manual : 2 Waterproof sheet : 1 *USB cable not included, please prepare your own. -
Page 10: Part Names And Outer Appearance
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 4 Part Names and Outer Appearance 4.1 Part Names and Outer Appearance NE-SN-USB/NE-ST-USB (Unit：mm) Touch Sensor NE-ST-USB only Front view Back view (Unit：mm) Bottom view Bottom view (Slip-proof sheet removed) Name Material Name Material ①... -
Page 11: Ne-Wn-Usb/Ne-Wt-Usb
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual NE-WN-USB/NE-WT-USB (Unit：mm) Touch Sensor NE-WT-USB only Front view Back view (Unit：mm) Bottom view Bottom view(Waterproof sheet removed) Name Material Name Material ① ⑤ Globe Waterproof sheet silicon ② ⑥ － O-ring silicon Positioning Mark ③... -
Page 12: Operation Overview
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 5 Operation Overview 5.1 What is a USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon? It is a signal beacon that can be controlled from a host PC via a USB connection. 5.2 Device Configuration Glossary of Key Terms Term Description USB Controlled Multicolor... -
Page 13: Function List
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 5.3 Function List Function Overview Function Description Detail A function for connecting and communicating with the － USB communication host PC via USB cable. A function to control multicolor LEDs from a host PC via USB communication. -
Page 14: Function Details
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual Function details ① LED Control Function ◇LED Color Control LED Colors to Control Red / Amber / Green / Blue / Cyan / Purple / White ① －１ LED Control Items Control item Description Turn LEDs off. - Page 15 USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual ② Alarm Control Function ② －１ Alarm Control Item Control Item Description Stop Turns alarm off. Initial state after startup. Specify one of seven alarm patterns to sound. Select either continuous operation or specified number of times (1-14). Sound Pattern One operation is one cycle.
- Page 16 USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual ③ Touch Sensor Input Function (NE-ST-USB and NE-WT-USB only) ◇ Touch Sensor To turn the touch sensor to ON, touch the following symbol on the top of the globe with the middle of your fi nger or palm of your hand.
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Page 17: Control Method
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 5.4 Control method There are two ways to control this product. Please select according to your equipment configuration and development environment. Description Detail “☞ 7.3“ Control using DLL software library. “☞ 7.4“ Control using specific protocols. -
Page 18: Device Setup And Installation
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 6 Device setup and installation 6.1 Installation Warning ◇ Be sure to turn off the USB power supply before performing any installation or maintenance work. Failure to follow this instruction may result in electric shock or burning of the internal circuit. -
Page 19: Ne-Sn-Usb/Ne-St-Usb（Direct Mount / Magnetic Mount
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual NE-SN-USB/NE-ST-USB（direct mount / magnetic mount） Process Attach the slip-proof sheet to the product. When installing the product, make sure to align the ▲ mark on the product and the non-slip sheet. Attach the product to the mounting surface. -
Page 20: Ne-Wn-Usb/Ne-Wt-Usb
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual NE-WN-USB/NE-WT-USB Process Check the positioning mark on the main unit and the globe, and remove the globe from the main unit by rotating it so that it is in the unlocked position. Place the waterproof sheet between this product and the mounting surface. -
Page 21: Mounting Surface Dimensions
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 6.2 Mounting Surface Dimensions Process If mounting the NE-WN-USB and NE-WT-USB, prepare the mounting surface according to the below diagram. *If mounting the NE-SN-USB and NE-ST-USB, you do not need to be followed. -
Page 22: Usb Connection
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 6.3 USB Connection Note ◇ Reconnect or disconnect process may be performed on rare occasions depending on the settings of the connected PC. Disabling the "USB Selective Suspend Settings" in the "Power Options" settings on a Windows PC may improve this behavior. -
Page 23: How To Control The Usb Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 7 How to Control the USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon 7.1 Purpose and Precautions Purpose This section describes the software library(DLL) and USB communication protocol for controlling this product. Precautions CAUTION ◇ Only the information necessary for control is described in this manual. This manual does not contain all the information about this product. -
Page 24: Before Design
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 7.2 Before Design ◇ The following control methods are available for this product, Select and design the appropriate control method according to the customer's usage environment. Control using software library(DLL) Control that conforms with protocol specification Control Method Features ... -
Page 25: Control Using Software Library (Dll)
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 7.3 Control Using Software Library (DLL) Overview This section describes the method of controlling this product with a software library (DLL). ◇Download the software library (DLL) from our website. ◇Check the content before creating the program. Sample code can also be downloaded from our website. -
Page 26: Api List
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual API List Function Overview NE_OpenDevice Starts USB communication. NE_CloseDevice Ends USB communication. NE_SetLight Control the multicolor LED with the specified color and pattern. NE_SetBuz Control alarm with the specified pattern, volume, and number of times. Simultaneously control the LED and alarm with the specified color, NE_SetLightBuz pattern, volume, and number of times. -
Page 27: Api Details
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual API Details ① NE_OpenDevice Item Description Name int NE_OpenDevice() Overview Connects to this product via USB communication. Argument None If successful, returns 0. If an error occurs, a value less than 0 is returned. Return Value Refer to “☞... - Page 28 USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual ③ NE_SetLight Item Description Name int NE_SetLight(LEDColors color, LEDPatterns ledPattern) Specify the LED color and LED pattern and turn on this product. Overview The alarm maintains its current state. color： Specifies the LED color to control. For details, refer to “☞...
- Page 29 USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual ④ NE_SetBuz Item Description Name int NE_SetBuz(BuzzerPatterns buzPattern, int volume, int count) Specify the alarm pattern, volume, and number of times to make this product sound the alarm. Overview The LED unit maintains its current state. buzPattern：...
- Page 30 USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual ⑤ NE_SetLightBuz Item Description int NE_SetLightBuz (LEDColors? color, LEDPatterns? ledPattern, BuzzerPatterns? Name buzPattern, int? volume, int? count) Specify the LED color, LED pattern, alarm pattern, volume, and number of times Overview to controlled the LED and alarm of this product at the same time. color, ledPattern, buzPattern, volume, count：...
- Page 31 USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual ⑥ NE_Reset Item Description Name int NE_Reset() Overview Turns off the LED and stops the alarm. Argument None If successful, returns 0. If an error occurs, a value less than 0 is returned. Return Value Refer to “☞...
- Page 32 USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual ⑦ NE_GetDeviceState Item Description Name byte[] NE_GetDeviceState () Overview Acquires the LED and alarm status of the connected this product. Argument None byte：LED / alarm status bit：Alarm status 0：Stopped 1：Sounding bit：LED status 0：Off 1：On byte：Error status, input status to touch sensor bit：Error status 0：No error 1：Error occurred...
- Page 33 USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual ⑧ NE_GetFirmVer Item Description Name byte[] NE_GetFirmVer() Get the firmware version of the connected USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Overview Beacon. Argument None byte：Product model / major version First 4bits： 0b00：NE-SN-USB 0b01：NE-WN-USB 0b10：NE-ST-USB 0b11：NE-WT-USB Last 4bits：...
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Page 34: Parameters
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual Parameters (5-1) LED Color Control Use the following parameters to specify the LED color to be controlled. Control Item Input LED Color Control Parameters Value OFF(Off) R（Red） G（Green） Green Y（Amber） Amber B（Blue） Blue P（Purple）... - Page 35 USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual (5-2) LED Pattern Use the following parameters to specify the LED pattern to be controlled. Control Item Input LED Pattern Parameters Value Continuous LED Pattern 1 Pattern1 LED Pattern 2 Pattern2 LED Pattern 3 Pattern3 LED Pattern 4 Pattern4...
- Page 36 USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual (5-3) Alarm Pattern Use the following parameters to specify the alarm patterns to be controlled. Control Item Input Alarm Pattern Parameters Value Continuous Continuous Sweep Pattern1 Call Sign Pattern2 Low Urgency Pattern3 High Urgency Pattern4 Twinkle Star (Melody)
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Page 37: Error
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual Error (6-1) Error List Parameter Description Value The USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon could not NoExist be detected. Check connection. The USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon was DeviceLocked detected, but it was occupied by another program and communication could not be established. -
Page 38: Controlling According To Protocol Specifications
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 7.4 Controlling According to Protocol Specifications Overview This section describes details on USB communication with this product. ◇Check content before creating the program. USB Communication Settings ◇Communication settings for controlling the LEDs and alarms are as follows. Item Description Uses the HID class so that a device is recognized as a standard HID... -
Page 39: Usb Communication Protocol
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual USB Communication Protocol (3-1) Protocol Data Area ◇The control protocol is as follows. 8 bytes in length. byte byte byte byte byte byte byte byte Command ID Alarm Alarm 0x00 Control Volume Control Command Open Version... - Page 40 USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual ③ Alarm Control (when the command ID is 0x00) byte 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0 bit Continuous operation / Number of operations Alarm Pattern ...
- Page 41 USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual ④ Alarm Volume byte 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0 bit Open Volume 0x0：Silent 0x1～0x9：Stepped volume from maximum to silent 0x0：Fixed 0xA：Maximum volume ...
- Page 42 USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual (3-2) Protocol Example ◇Red light on, continuous sound (volume 6). byte byte byte byte byte byte byte byte Command Command Alarm Alarm Open Version Control Volume Control 0x00 0x00 0x01 0x06 0x11 0x00 0x00 0x00 ◇Amber light on (LED pattern 4), intermittent call sign (volume 8) sounds (4 times).
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Page 43: Replacement And Optional Parts
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 8 Replacement and Optional Parts To be used by the customer for repair or replacement. O-ring 60 Slip-proof sheet *1 Waterproof sheet *2 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece There are no optional parts for this product. *1 For NE-SN-USB and NE-ST-USB only. -
Page 44: Specifications
USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual 9 Specifications Product Name USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon Model NE-SN-USB NE-ST-USB NE-WN-USB NE-WT-USB Rated Voltage DC5V (USB Bus Power) Operating Voltage Range Rated Voltage±5%(Compliant with USB 2.0 standard) Rated 205mA 215mA 170mA 180mA Current Environmental... - Page 45 USB Controlled Multicolor Signal Beacon User Manual REACH Regulation, CE RoHS Directive (EN IEC 63000) KC (KS C 9832, KS C 9835) Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (BS EN 55032, BS EN 55035) The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (BS EN IEC 63000) Due to the characteristics of the LED elements, a variation in difference of the color Remarks...
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