[Sidus Link Bridge] FAQ

Control Option FAQ of Sidus Link Bridge

How many fixtures can the Sidus Link Bridge control?

For stable usage, the Sidus Link team suggests placing a maximum of 20 fixtures into a channel & group pairing (e.g., 1A), with a maximum of 60 fixtures controlled by the Bridge in total. You can exceed this number in certain scenarios. The Sidus Link Bridge is not directly connecting to each of these fixtures and is actually sending out a broad range 2.4G signal, so the legacy fixtures will work with the Bridge as long as they are within range and can receive the signal.

What fixtures are compatible with the Sidus Link Bridge?

The Sidus Link Bridge is compatible with all legacy Aputure fixtures that use the 2.4GHz remote, such as the HR672 series, the Tri-8, LS C120d, LS C120d II, and LS C300d.

What FX can the Sidus Link Bridge activate?

The Sidus Link Bridge can activate Lightning, Strobe, Pulsing, Fire, Candle, Fireworks, Paparazzi, Faulty Bulb, and Cop Car effects. Sidus Link Bridge also tailors its effects control parameters to the legacy devices, with different parameters for each effect, rather than standard frequency and speed settings.

Why can some effects only control 1 channel, while others can control 3 channels?

The Sidus Link Bridge activates lighting effects on legacy Aputure fixtures by continually sending out RF signals to the lights. Some effects are more complex and can only support 1 channel & group pairing at a time. Other effects support continually alternating between 3 different channel & group pairings, like with the Fire and Cop Car effects. This is particularly useful if you can gel each of those lights differently or set them to different CCT values to create a more realistic effect.

Can the Sidus Link Bridge use SidusPro FX?

The Sidus Link Bridge has access to the Picker FX function from the SidusPro FX family. This means users can scan CCT Based effects using their smartphone or tablet camera and upload up to 4 different lighting effects patterns to the Sidus Link Bridge. The Bridge can then send those effects commands to one channel and group pairing at a time.

Why don't the settings in the app always match the settings on the fixture?

The Sidus Link Bridge uses two-way Bluetooth communication to synchronize itself with the Sidus Link app. However, the 2.4GHz legacy protocol does not have this ability, so the 2.4G legacy lights can only receive commands and not talk back to the Sidus Link Bridge. In some cases, this may cause the legacy lights to be set to a slightly different intensity or CCT than displayed in the app.

Can the Sidus Link Bridge control multiple groups at once?

In White Light Control mode, the Sidus Link Bridge can control only one pairing of channels (1/2/3) and groups (A/B/C/D) at a time. In Console Mode, you can create multiple sliders for different channel and group pairings and then use the All Fixtures slider to adjust the intensity of multiple pairings at once. You can also select different channel and group pairings in the Settings Menu, which can also be adjusted using the All Fixtures slider.

Can I replace the SMA antennas on the Sidus Link Bridge?

The SMA antennas on the Sidus Link Bridge are standard and easily replaceable if necessary. You can order spare parts from Aputure directly. Other SMA compatible antennas should also work. However, keep in mind that both antennas need to be active for the Sidus Link Bridge to work, as one antenna communicates via Bluetooth Mesh, and the other antenna communicates via Aputure's 2.4GHz RF Protocol.

What are the important button combinations to know for the Sidus Link Bridge?

Power On: Press the Power Button for 1 second
Power Off: Press the Power Button for 3 seconds
Bluetooth Reset: Press the Power Button 5 times consecutively