HomLiCon LC12R 12 Channel PWM LED Light Show Controller
Aplikazioa
The LC12R is designed for controlling dynamic illuminated installations such as:
- Advertising signs
- Light walls
- Podium and stagargiztapena
- Illuminated staircases
- Christmas lighting displays
- Other decorative or dynamic light effects
- It supports controlling groups of LEDs, LED strips, or LED modules with 6 to 12 active channels.
Zehaztapenak
- Number of active channels: 6 – 12
- Hornidura bolumenatage: 12 V DC (9 – 16 V DC) (by an ext. PSU)
- Maximum output current per channel: 2 A
- Maximum total output current: 24 A
- Number of PWM levels per channel: 110
- Controller supply current (no load): 40 mA
- Giro-tenperatura: 5 – 40 °C
- Dimensions LC12R: 100 × 49 × 20 mm
- Dimensions Remote: 85 × 40 × 7 mm
Ezaugarri nagusiak
The LC12R controller is primarily designed for controlling advertising signs. The number of channels used can be adjusted from 6 to 12.
For each possible number of active channels (from 6 to 12) up to 16 programs can be used, divided into two groups:
- 8 programs with smooth light transition (PWM)
- 8 programs with quick ON/OFF transitions
Each of the 16 programs can be disabled, allowing users to select only the desired programs.
15 of the programs have three phases:
- Filling (channels are switched ON in a specific order)
- Hold (channels remain ON for 0 to 7 seconds)
- Turn OFF (channels are turned OFF in a specific order)
All settings can be configured using the remote control from up to 8 meters away, simplifying adjustments for larger lighting installations.
Settings options for all programs:
- Number of active channels: 6 – 12
- Backlight – light level of the channels that are turned OFF
- External illumination threshold for controller ON/OFF (via phototransistor)
Settings options for individual programs:
- Speed of channel switching: 0.04 – 1.2 seconds
- Number of repetitions for each program: 1 – 8
- Hold time (channels remain ON): 0 – 7 seconds
Wiring Diagram and Description
Kableatzeko jarraibideak
- Connect the 12 V DC power supply to the controller’s terminals marked “+” and “−”.
- Connect each negative (−) terminal of the LED strips or modules to the controller’s output terminals labeled 1, 2, 3, …, 12.
- The controller provides three separate +LED connection points:
- Channels 1–4 share one +LED terminal
- Channels 5–8 share one +LED terminal
- Channels 9–12 share one +LED terminal
For each group, connect the positive (+) terminals of the LED strips or modules to a common external terminal block (connector for combining wires). From this terminal block, run a single wire to the corresponding +LED terminal on the controller.
NOTE: The +LED terminals on the controller are internally common with the + supply input. They are provided only as convenient connection points for grouping LED strips or modules.
Connecting the wires to the spring terminal blocks:
- strip 8 – 10 mm from the end of the wires
- press and hold the button on the terminal with a screwdriver and insert the stripped wire
Notе: First, install spacers in the mounting holes on the board to protect the installed components.
WARNING – RISK OF PERMANENT DAMAGE
- No Output Protection: The controller outputs are not protected against short circuits, overloads, or reverse polarity. → Always double-check all wiring before powering ON.
- Pre-Test All Loads: Verify that each LED strip, module, or lamp operates correctly before connecting it to the controller.
- Current Limiting Required: For individual LEDs or high-power LEDs, use appropriate series resistors to limit current to their nominal value. LED strips and modules typically have built-in resistors.
- Prohibited Connections: Do not connect high-power LEDs or LED COBs that are powered by a driver or inverter (small electronic board).
Ezarpenak amaituview
- All settings are made using the supplied remote control.
- There are seven setting groups. The main group selects the number of active channels; the other groups can be adjusted only when necessary.
- Access each group by pressing and releasing two buttons within 2 seconds, preventing accidental changes.
Set Number of Active Channels (MENU, 1)
- Press and release MENU , then press and release 1 within 2 seconds to enter channel selection mode. After this sequence, the active channels turn ON and the last channel flashes every 0.5 seconds.
- Press + or – to select the number of active channels (6 – 12). The last channel flashes to indicate the selected number.
- Sakatu
to save and restart, or 
to restart without saving.
Smooth Light Transition Programs (MENU, 2)
- Enter Smooth Transition Program Settings
Press and release MENU , then press and release 2 within 2 seconds to access the group of 8 programs with smooth light transition (PWM). After this sequence, the first active program in this group is displayed (Program 1 by default). - Hautatu Programa
Sakatu
to switch to the next active program (up to 8 by default) or 
to switch to the previous active program (Program 1 by default). Settings apply only to the current program and can differ for each program, except for the backlight level, which is shared. - Deactivate Programs
Press C to deactivate the current program and display the next active one (or the previous one if no next program exists). You cannot activate a single deactivated program — press TEST to enable the entire group of 8 programs (Program 1 is displayed). If all 8 programs in this group are deactivated, channels 2 and 4 turn ON. This is possible only if at least one program in the other group is active. - Adjust Backlight Level
Press 6 to increase backlight or 9 to decrease it. Backlight settings apply to all 16 programs and affect how smooth transitions are perceived and may influence the apparent speed. Recommended: Adjust backlight first. After each change, the current program restarts from the beginning. - Adjust Program Speed
Press + or – to change the speed for the current program. - Adjust Number of Repetitions
Press 4 or 7 to set repetitions (1 – 8). Channels 1 – 8 are used for visualization. Press once to preview (visualize), press again to adjust. After visualization, the current program restarts from the beginning. - Adjust Hold Time
Press 5 or 8 to set the hold time (0 – 7 seconds) during which channels remain ON after the filling phase. Channels 1 – 8 are used for visualization. Press once to preview (visualize), press again to adjust. After visualization, the current program restarts from the beginning. - Save or Restart Without Saving
Sakatu to save and restart, or to restart without saving.
Quick ON/OFF Transition Programs (MENU, 3)
- Enter Quick ON/OFF Transition Program Settings
Press and release MENU , then press and release 3 within 2 seconds to access the group of 8 quick ON/OFF transition programs. After this sequence, the first active program in this group is displayed (Program 1 by default). - Hautatu Programa
Sakatu to switch to the next active program (up to 8 by default) or to switch to the previous active program (Program 1 by default). Settings apply only to the current program and can differ for each program, except for the backlight level, which is shared. - Deactivate Programs
Press C to deactivate the current program and display the next active one (or the previous one if no next program exists). You cannot activate a single deactivated program — press TEST to enable the entire group of 8 programs (Program 1 is displayed). If all 8 programs in this group are deactivated, channels 2 and 4 turn ON. This is possible only if at least one program in the other group is active. - Adjust Backlight Level
Press 6 to increase backlight or 9 to decrease it. Backlight settings apply to all 16 programs and affect how smooth transitions are perceived and may influence the apparent speed. Recommended: Adjust backlight first. - Adjust Program Speed
Press + or – to change the speed for the current program. - Adjust Number of Repetitions
Press 4 or 7 to set repetitions (1 – 8). Channels 1 – 8 are used for visualization. Press once to preview (visualize), press again to adjust. After visualization, the current program restarts from the beginning. - Adjust Hold Time
Press 5 or 8 to set the hold time (0 – 7 seconds) during which channels remain ON after the filling phase. Channels 1 – 8 are used for visualization. Press once to preview (visualize), press again to adjust. After visualization, the current program restarts from the beginning. - Save or Restart Without Saving
Sakatuto save and restart, or to restart without saving.
Startup Group Selection (MENU, 4) (Indication: channel 4 ON)
- Sartu Ezarpenak
Press and release MENU, then press and release 4 within 2 seconds to access this settings group. After this sequence, channel 4 turns ON. - Select Startup Group of Programs
Select which group of programs to run first after a restart:
Sakatu to set the Smooth Light Transition Program group (PWM). (Indication: channel 1 ON)
Sakatu to set the Quick ON/OFF Transition Program group. (Indication: channel 2 ON) - Save or Restart Without Saving
Sakatuto save and restart, or to restart without saving.
Mode Selection (MENU, 5) (Indication: channel 5 ON)
- Press and release MENU , then press and release 5 within 2 seconds to access this settings group. After this sequence, channel 5 turns ON.
- Press TEST to turn ON all active channels. (Indication: channel 8 ON)
Sakatu
to activate Light Show mode. (Programs run according to current settings) (Indication: channel 8 OFF) - Sakatu to save and restart, or to restart without saving.
Reset to Factory Settings (MENU, 6) (Indication: channel 6 ON)
- Press and release MENU, then press and release 6 within 2 seconds to access this settings group. After this sequence, channel 6 turns ON.
- Press 0 to select reset. The indication changes to channels 6 and 8 ON. If the reset is not saved within 3 seconds, it is canceled.
- Sakatu to save and restart, or to restart without saving.
ON/STANDBY Threshold Setting Based on Light Level (MENU, 7) (Indication: channel 7 ON)
- Press and release MENU, then press and release 7 within 2 seconds to access this settings group. After this sequence, channel 7 turns ON.
- Press + or – to set the light level threshold (1 – 6) for switching the controller between ON and STANDBY, based on the light detected by the phototransistor mounted on the board. Channels 1–6 indicate the selected threshold:
- Level 1 – Switches ON in low light (evening ON / early morning OFF)
- Level 5 – Switches ON in daylight (early evening ON / late morning OFF)
- Level 6 – Controller always ON (default setting)
Oharra:
- Channel 8 indicates whether the controller is ON or OFF according to the set threshold and the current light conditions.
- Changes to the light level or threshold take 6 seconds to take effect, due to data averaging that prevents activation by accidentally directed light.
- Default setting: Level 6 – controller always ON. (Indication: channels 6, 7, 8 ON)
- Sakatu to save and restart, or to restart without saving.
Argi Ikuskizuna
After the power supply is switched ON, the controller runs the programs according to their settings. First, the active programs from the Smooth Light Transition Program group run in sequence, followed by the active programs from the Quick ON/OFF Transition Program group, and then the cycle repeats. (The startup group can be changed.)
In Light Show mode, the following commands are available:
- PROBA, – to toggle between ON and STANDBY.
- PROBA, skip the current group of programs (PWM or ON/OFF) and display the first active program from the other group.
Egoera LED-adierazpena
The STATUS LED indicates received infrared pulses and the current state of selected functions.
| EGOERA LED | EGUNGO EGOERA |
| Distira | Infrared pulses received |
| Flashes for 2 seconds (on/off every 0.1 sec.) | sakatuz MENUA botoia |
| Flashes with short pulse (0.01s) and a long pause (1s) | STANDBY mode activated by phototransistor |
| ON | STANDBY mode activated by the PROBA, key sequence |
After pressing MENU, the STATUS LED stays active for 2 seconds (ON/OFF every 0.1 s) to indicate the controller is waiting for the next button press.
Urruneko kontrola
Urruneko kontrolaren botoiaren funtzioak
| Enter Settings Buttons | Egokitu | Botoiak | Funtzioa | atala | |
| MENUA, | 1 | + | – | Set Number of Active Channels | 2.1 |
| Programaren ezarpenak: | 2.2 / 2.3 | ||||
| MENUA, 2 |  |
Hautatu Programa | 2.2.2 / 3.2.2 | ||
| Smooth Light Transition Programs | C TEST | Deactivate program/ Activate full group | 2.2.3 / 3.2.3 | ||
| 6 9 | Doitu atzeko argia | 2.2.4 / 3.2.4 | |||
| MENUA, 3Quick ON/OFF | + – | Abiadura egokitu | 2.2.5 / 3.2.5 | ||
| Transition Programs | 4 7 | Adjust repetitions | 2.2.6 / 3.2.6 | ||
| 5 8 | Adjust hold time | 2.2.7 / 3.2.7 | |||
| MENUA, | 4 | |
Startup Group Selection | 2.4.2 | |
| MENUA, | 5 | PROBA |
Turn ON all active channels Argi ikuskizuna modua | 2.5 | |
| MENUA, | 6 | 0 | Reset User Settings to Factory Defaults | 2.6 | |
| MENUA, | 7 | + | – | ON/STANDBY Threshold Setting Based on Light Level | 2.7 |
| Ezarpen GUZTIAK | |
Save and restart Restart with out saving |
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Urruneko kontrola view:
Battery CR2025 (not included in the kit)
Ohiko galderak
What should I do if the LEDs do not light up after wiring?
Verify correct wiring connections and ensure that the LEDs are operational before connecting them to the controller.
Can I connect high-power LEDs directly to the controller?
No, high-power LEDs or LED COBs powered by a driver or inverter should not be connected to the controller.
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