How It Works

The most frequently asked question is how a Lumina system is installed. The following diagram gives an overview:

 A   Response Pads: These are built of 100% plastic and fiber optics. They are totally inert and safe.

 B   OTEC Unit: Converts electricity to light and is connected to the pads via protected fiber optic cables.

 C   Shielded Cable: Connects the OTEC unit to the penetration panel. Uses wires and connectors of the highest quality.

 D   RF Filter: Optionally installed if the penetration panel does not have a built-in filter.

 E   Shielded Cable: Connects the penetration panel to the controller.

 F   Controller: Detects key presses, times them, performs TTL I/O, and connects to the host computer. See Controller Features for all the features built into this versatile device.

 G   Serial Cable: Connects the controller to the host computer.

There are two other optional connections not shown on the diagram:

• Scanner Trigger Input: The Lumina controller can detect the scanner triggers and pass them through to the serial port.

• Accessory Connector: Provides a highly configurable TTL input/output link. 

See Specifications for detailed information about the different components.