Product details
Effects with 24 fps presets
Twelve presets
Each modifiable preset has a flicker resolution of 24 fps - with up to three channels.
The multi-tool LFXHub can control virtually every type of lamp
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Quick and easy set-up
1. select an effect category
2. choose preset
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Presets
The different categories "TV", "Fire", "triangle" and "rectangle" provide a quick and intuitive access to presets.
flicker TV:
feature film
news
videoclip
Simulates a projection of a TV set or a movie projector.
flicker Fire:
fireplace, fire storm, flickering shadows when used with three channels
candle flame, lighter, matchshort-circuit effect or a "broken" fluoro
triangle:
sawtooth
symmetric flasher
neon lights
virtually unlimited number of neon sign effects,
dimming up and down threee different channels
rectangle:
construction flasher
turn indicator
neon lights 2
virtually unlimited number of neon sign effects,
switching on and off threee different channels as a sequencer
Effects
A preset automatically configures all necessary settings - ready to shoot.
* with lightning upgrade
Controllable lamps
Control tungsten, LED, fluoros & more - choose the ideal lamp suitable to your demands.
Unlimited output power combined with the adaptation to the filemant size
The optional availabale DMX output module 0-10 VDC outputs
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Because of the interfaces no limit
tungsten lamps (examples)
fluorescent tubes
HMI
LED
* ext. dimmer pack required
KinoFlo
T5 Softlights
Photon Beard
Cotelux, Lupo
Lumapanels
compatible fluoros according to list
Please ask for more information here
balloons
Airstar
Interfaces
controllable lamp
The LFXHub provides a single channel built-in dimmer.
Mutli-channel effects require one or more dimmer packs.
The maximum output power depends on the number and power of the connected dimmer packs.
Create a fire effect with flickering shadows or a sequencer for neon sign effects.
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See the photo gallery
overview interfaces
built-in dimmer
three 0-10V outputs
optional DMX-512
control input
optional wireless DMX & low voltage DC dimming
Interface
connection
internal dimmer pack
3 output channels 0...10 VDC
e.g. KinoFlos´DivaLite (has no DMX, requires KinoFflo control cable
any compliant fluoro ECG with 1...10 VDC interface)
compliant to analog dimmer packs
Please find detailed connectivty manuals at downloads
digital
(with optional DMX-TX module
DMX dimmer packs
dimmer-shutter with DMX interface
fluoros with DMX interface view list of compatible fluoros
LED fixtures with DMX interface
wireless control wireless DMX line to any remote DMX device
control inputaccessories
Every connected accessory is automatically identified by the LFXHub.
Brightness limits
Exactly define the upper and lower brightness limits with your meter .
The measurement feature "freezes" any effect / preset - so a calibration is easy.
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"freeze" any effect calibrate the brightness limits
curve shown here: 24fps preset "candle"
Independent from the measurement feature the dimmer levels can be varied anytime - when the lighting effect is running.
The mesasuremet feature is available for every preset and for every individual setting.
The LFXHub automatically calculates the sum of all three channels
Adapt bulb inertia
The result of an effect would look different with the same signal used at different lamp types/sizes.
The "ramp" - function adapts effects to the duration of persistence of various types of filaments.
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The timing difference between the moment of electrical deactivation and the time of a completely extinguished light depends on the power of the bulb.
Choose the ramp shape depending on the connected type and size of lamp.
Thus any lighting effect looks excellent - with a 20K, a redhead,
a standard 60 W bulb, fluoros or LED.
A preset
Also use "ramp" for different styles of e.g. fire - from aggresive to smooth.
Lightning with HMIs or LED
This is an upgrade option for the LFXHub.
The "lightningFX" upgrade consists of thetrigger module
Create stunning lightning and flash effects controlling one or more dimmer-shutter(s) using HMIs up to 18 kW or any number of LED lamps.
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Link the shutters via DMX
The HMI is steadily on.
The dimmer-shutter controls the brightness.
Create breathtaking "moving" thunderstrorm flashes using three channels.
Lightning / flash effects with the LFXHub
extra power generator not required
spot or flood HMI(s)
daisy-chain a virtually unlimited number of shutters or LED
present equipment can be used
moving flashes
LFXHub
dimmer-shutter
LightningFX
multi-purpose LFX generator
+ HMI
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Application videos
See film samples how an effect has been used.
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flicker fire LFX (multi channel) Feature "Das Ende ist mein Anfang"
Shown here is a realistic looking three channel fire effect of a fire place.
A real fire flame has never been used in this scene.
imdb Italy/Germany 2010, 2,35 : 1, S35 mm
flicker fire LFX (single channel) TV-movie "Der Todestunnel"
Single channel flicker fire effect bounced with a golden colored balloon (actually for kids).
The LFXHub has been premiered here directly after CINEC 2004.
imdb Austria/Italy/Germany 2004, 16:9, 16/35 mm
flicker TV LFX TV-movie "Dresden"
The lighting effect of a movie screen is generated by the LFXHub here using a "TV" preset.
Story:
In the same film the gaffer also used the LFXHub for all fire effects, burning down match effect.
imdb Germany 2006, 16:9, 16 mm
candle effect synchronized by the LightingSensor feature film "The time of the wolf"
Actress Isabelle Huppert turns on and off a lighter in a barn at night.
Electricians used a DV-camera (nightshot mode) with attached LightingSensor for manual bearing to the actress´ lighter.
This (de-) activated the "candle" preset of the LFXHub - actress controlled lighting.
There is a long darkness at the beginning of this scene ;-)
imdb France/Germany 2003, 1:2,35, 35 mm
neon sign LFX TV-movie "Tatort"
simple neon sign effect with practical on facade and its interiour "extension".
"broken" fluoro commercial for DMAX TV
The tube is "broken".
The fluoro with magnetic ballst has been plugged into the power output of the LFXHub. The used preset "welding" with more speed.
2008, 16mm
Photo gallery
Get an impression of the amazing quality of the LFXHub.
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Specifications
The LFXHub is developed based on our many years of experience on location and finest German engineering.
software based operation. Additional functions can be upgraded later. The LFXHub has already grown.
English, French, Spanish and German menu languages
enclosure made of heavy duty aluminum
short-circuit proof interfaces (except power output)
Connected accessories are automatically detected
wide temperature range -20°C to 70°C (-4°F ... 158°F)
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The LFXHub has already grown
Additional functions (software) can be added later.
Suggestion
available menu languages:
order code
lfxhc
lfxhs
lfxhf
lfxhu
Power outlet
CEE 16 Amps
Schuko
CEE 7/V
NEMA
General
operating voltage
200-240 VAC / 50 Hz
100-125 VAC /
60 Hz
operating temperature
-20°C ...70°C (-4°F ... 158°F)
protection level w closed lid
IP22 (control panel IP65)
dimensions (l x w x h)
360 x 170 x 120 mm (14.1" x 6.7" x 4.8")
weight
5,1 kg
5,0 kg
(11 pounds)
LFXHub ID
individual text showing the owners details on the display. find out more
Internal dimmer pack
max. output power
3600 W @ 230VAC
1725 W @ 115VAC
peak output current
250 A for 10ms
upper dimmer level range (max)
0...100%
lower dimmer level range (min)
0...99%
Interfaces
analog OUT three separate sockets: CH 1, CH 2, CH 3
according to industrial standard SL10
0...10V DC each channel, short-circuit proof
output configuration
selection for channel 2 and 3: synchronous, delayed, inverse opposite CH1
analog IN control input connected LFX Tool is automatically identified, short circuit-proof
digital in/output
connection for DMX module and PC-data cable for software updates
DMX OUT requires optional available DMX-TX module MKII
DMX output channels
64 DMX channels for each LFXHub channel = max. of 192 DMX channels
Presets
resolution of every preset
24 samples per second at standard preset
flicker generator
TV category
presets: feature film, news, video clip
fire category
presets: fire, candle, welding
puls generator
triangle category
presets:: sawtooth, sym. flasher, neon lights 1
speed range 0,3...28 seconds for one cycle
rectangle category
presets:: construction flasher, turn indikator, neon lights 2
speed range 67.5 ms...28 seconds for one cycle
symmetry
ti=1...99%
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