Acolyte DMXCTRL User manual

CONTROLLER INSTALLATION GUIDE
5-ZONE WALL CONTROLLER - DMXCTRL
IMWDDMXCTRL
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LAYOUT AND FEATURES
DIMENSIONS
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Customizable preset
buttons
Dimmer, Speed,
Color Control
Customizable preset
buttons
Increase and
decrease control
values
FRONT VIEW
Width
Height
Depth
5.04” / 128.0 mm
6.61” / 168.0 mm
0.45” / 11.5 mm
BOTTOM VIEW USB USB Switch Mini SD

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NOTE ABOUT CONNECTIONS
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Terminal block
input
LAYOUT AND FEATURES CONTINUED
SIDE VIEW BACK VIEW
All connections (DMX, power, ports...) are made with the rear connectors.
The 9V DC power supply must be connected to the 2 Power pins, and the
1st DMX universe to the 3 DMX pins of the main 9-pin connector block (see
the picture below). This interface has 4 ports (1 to 4) to trigger 4 different
scenes. To use the input ports, you must create a connection between the
Ground pin and the ports (see the picture to the right).
The interface can be powered either with the external power supply or
through USB. You must move the “Power” button (next to the USB port) to
switch from USB to EXT.
It is very important to NEVER move the “USB TO EXT” switch while this
controller is connected to the computer.

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PRODUCT SPECS
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INCLUDED CONTENTS
9 V DC, 0.65 A adapter, included
1st universe 512 channels DMX512
2nd universe 512 channels DMX512, with extension socket
Frame: black or white
Control unit, SD card, data sheet, CD-ROM, USB cable, power supply
Windows XP/Vista/7, 32/64 bits and USB 2.0
ESA, ESA PRO and ESA PRO TOOLS
EC, EMC, ROHS, ETL, UL (some are in process)
14ºF to 122ºF / -10ºC to 50ºC
0.44 lb / 199.6 g
Built-in microphone for sound to light effect
Input power
DMX output #1
DMX output #2
Available colors
Package contents
PC requirement
Software included
Standards
Temperature
Weight
Microphone
Control Unit
9V DC Power Supply
Data sheet
SD Card
USB Cable
CD-ROM

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INSTALLATION
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3
2
Mount an electrical box inside the wall.
The controller can be installed in any
standard electrical gang box. If you use
a double size box, you can insert the
power supply inside.
Mount the back of the controller on the wall using 2 or more
screws.
Plug the green terminal block into the back of the front panel.
Snap the front panel onto the back and lock with a screw into
the bottom of the front panel.
Connect the wires.
DMX: Connect the DMX cable to the
external DMX interface.
Power: Connect the included 9V DC
power supply. The cable with the white
stripe is DC+.

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EXTENSION SOCKET REAR CONNECTORS (OPTIONAL)
RS232 Connections: Make a 3-pin cable
Use TX, RX and G (GND)
Set the RS232 parameters to: 9600 bds
8 bits, no parity, 2 stop bits
RS232 Triggering
To play a scene, send 3 bytes (HEX mode): 1 x 255 (x = scene number)
To stop a scene, send 3 bytes (HEX mode): 2 x 255 (x = scene number)
To pause a scene, send 3 bytes (HEX mode): 3 x 255 (x = scene number)
To release a scene, send 3 bytes (HEX mode): 4 x 255 (x = scene number)
To reset a scene, send 3 bytes (HEX mode): 5 x 255 (x = scene number)
Note: the scene number (x) can be from 1 to 40. For instance, 11 means Page B, Scene #3
Troubleshooting
If the on/off and all 8 LED buttons are ashing, the SD card is missing or damaged
If all 8 LED buttons are ashing, the SD card is empty
If all LEDs are ashing, there is a problem with the rmware
Ports 1-8: Use ports 1 to 8 to make contacts
between G (GND) and P1...P8
Blackout: Connect a relay
Use the 2 pins BK and G (GND)
Example of relay

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DMX 512 OPTI-SPLITTER
AC Input
3-pin XLR
3-pin XLR 3-pin XLR
AC Input AC Input
12 or 24 V DC to LEDs 12 or 24 V DC to LEDs
Back of DMXCTRL
AC Input
12 or 24V DC Output
LED Driver
680 680 680 680
12 or 24V DC Output
LED Driver
9V DC
POWER SUPPLY
680 680 680 680
OUTPUTPOWER
M
POWER INPUT
DC5V-DC24V
OUTPUT
5 Ax4CH
Max20A
DMX OUTDNX IN
MODEL
LT-820-5A
OLED DISPLAY
DMX
DECODER
DMX Addresss:006
CH1: 0 CH2: 0
CH3: 0 CH4: 0
RES:8bit Gamma
OUTPUTPOWER
D+ D- GND D+ GNDD-
DC+ DC-
OUTPUTPOWER
M
POWER INPUT
DC5V-DC24V
OUTPUT
5 Ax4CH
Max20A
DMX OUTDNX IN
MODEL
LT-820-5A
OLED DISPLAY
DMX
DECODER
DMX Addresss:006
CH1: 0 CH2: 0
CH3: 0 CH4: 0
RES:8bit Gamma
OUTPUTPOWER
D+ D- GND D+ GNDD-
DC+ DC-
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WIRING DIAGRAM
WITH DMXOS AND DMXINFLCD5
white
black
white
black
white
black
red
green
black
red
green
black
orange
orange/white
brown
black -
red + black -
red +

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WIRING DIAGRAM
DMX 512 OPTI-SPLITTER
AC Input
3-pin XLR
3-pin XLR 3-pin XLR
AC Input
AC Input
12 or 24 V DC to LEDs 12 or 24 V DC to LEDs
Back of DMXCTRL
XLR RJ45 Wire
XLR RJ45 Wire
or or or or
AC Input
12 or 24V DC Output
LED Driver
680 680 680 680
12 or 24V DC Output
LED Driver
9V DC
POWER SUPPLY
680 680 680 680
WITH DMXOS AND DMXINFADV
green red gray green red gray
orange
orange/white
brown
red
black
green red gray green red gray
red
black
white
black
white
black
white
black

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USING ESA PRO SOFTWARE TO PROGRAM YOUR CONTROLLER
Adding Your DMX Devices
The Fixtures Patch
The editor screen is the place where you will have to patch your xtures. This is the rst thing to do to create
your show.
Click on the “Add xture(s)” button from the toolbar to open the “Patch manager” window.
Here is the procedure to add new xtures:
- select the prole from the left-side manufacturer list
- select the DMX universe
- enter the rst DMX channel (address of the 1st xture)
- enter the number of devices
- validate by clicking on the “patch” button
Note: There is a another method to add a xture. You can directly drag and drop the prole to the grid. Then,
you can right-click on the xture and select “duplicate” from the menu to add more devices (using the same
prole).
Once the patch is ready, you will need to create and setup the zones (areas). The next section shows how to
proceed.
CREATING A NEW SHOW

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CREATING A NEW SHOW
THE ZONES PATCH
You can then decide to setup several zones (areas). Zones are very important for a multi-room installation in
order to be able to play a different scene for each zone.
All xtures are assigned to the “global area” by default. This zone can play a sequence for all xtures and
cannot be removed.
As an example, we can create 2 zones (Room 1 and Room 2). From the “Areas” window, click on the left-side
button “+” to add a new zone. Click on the “Rename” button from the toolbar to call it “Room 1” and repeat the
operation for the second zone.
You will then have to click on the “Areas patch” button from the toolbar to assign your xtures. Remember
they are all assigned to the “Global area” and cannot be removed from it.
You can assign your DMX devices to an area within the Areas tab or the Fixtures tab.
Using the Areas tab, simply select the area on the left (1) then select the devices you wish to include within the
area (2).

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CREATING A NEW SHOW
THE ZONES PATCH
The window (shown below) shows a list of all the DMX devices in the different universes. To assign a DMX
device to a zone, you must select the corresponding check-box on the right side of the list. There is a column
for each zone and you can check their name by moving your mouse on the column header, as shown below.
Note: A DMX device cannot be assigned to several zones (areas). Assigning a xture to a zone will remove its
previous assignment.

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CREATING YOUR SCENES
It is important to select a zone before creating a new scene. There is a list of scenes for every zone (area).
Select a zone from the “Areas” window to display the attached scenes in the “Scenes” window.
Click on the “+” button (left side of the “Scenes” window) to create a new scene. A scene is made with the
timelines but the rst thing to do is to select the xtures you want to use from the “Groups” window.
Selecting the xtures
It is not possible to edit a scene without any xture selected from the “Groups” window. Two modes are
available: Fixtures and Rects.
FIXTURES SELECTION

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CREATING YOUR SCENES
It is important to setup the positions of your xtures in order to visualize them correctly. It is often easier to
build your sequences if you have an idea of your xtures actual positions.
To alter to position of a xture, simply select the xture and drag to the desired location within the group
window. Use the line, circle, square or matrix icons on the group toolbar to quickly arrange your xtures into a
shape.
This section explains how to set up a matrix of xtures, such as a colored wall matrix or an LED dance oor. In
the example below, we will be using the “Matrix” tool to set up a 10x10 matrix.
Procedure to create a 10x10 matrix:
- Select all xtures using your mouse or the “Select all” button from the toolbar
- Click on the “Matrix” button from the toolbar
- Enter 10 x 10 in the Matrix window
- Validate by clicking on “OK”
Imagine your xtures are not individual RGB devices but 2 x 2 matrix of 4 RGB devices (12 DMX addresses),
you can setup an advanced position for your matrix:
- Select all xtures using your mouse or the “Select all” button from the toolbar
- Click on the “Matrix” button from the toolbar
- Enter 10 x 10 in the Matrix window
- Click on Advanced positioning
- Press the “Settings” button from the “Matrix patch” window
- From the “Advanced positioning” window, select 2 x 2 for the “Primary matrix” and press “OK”
SETTING UP THE POSITIONS

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Every xture is represented by a little square. The selection is made with the mouse. You can use the CTRL
key for a multi-selection or the various options from the toolbar (select ALL, HALF, INVERT...)
It is also possible to create groups of xtures. Follow this procedure to create a new one:
- Select the xture to be added to the group
- Click on the “Add” button (left side of the toolbar)
A group can be deleted or renamed using the buttons of the toolbar.
CREATING YOUR SCENES
SELECTING THE FIXTURES
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A rect is a virtual zone where a sequence can be played. You can for instance, play several sequences on the
same LED screen at different positions using several rects.
From the Rects window, click on the “Add rect” button to create a new rect, this will highlight the button and
activate the rect drawing function. Just click on the grid and hold the button to draw a new rect. It is possible
to modify its size and position with the mouse.
Created rects are listed on the left of the window (Rect1, Rect2...) and can be called at any time. Do not forget
that a rect is the property of a specied zone (area).
CREATING YOUR SCENES
THE RECTS MODE
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CREATING YOUR SCENES
SCENES CONSTRUCTION
A scene is built with a timeline. There is a line for every single xture selected or for a group of xtures.
Several options are available (link, compress...).
Adding an effect to the timelines
An effect can be added to the timeline with a simple drag and drop.
An effect can be added to a single xture or a group of xtures. Click on the desired effect from the “Effects”
window and drag it to the timeline as shown below. Once the mouse button is released, the software will open
the effect options window.
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THE EFFECTS
Once the selection is made, you must select an effect from the “Effects” window and drag it to the timeline.
It is not possible to drag an effect if there are no xtures selected. Here is a brief description of the available
effects:
Static level: This effect enables setup of a static level for the selected xture. Once the effect is assigned to
the timeline the following window is opened (if the effect is assigned to a color channel).
3 modes are available to set up a color:
- color picker
- preset colors (red, green, cyan...)
- manual selection of the RGB values
Note: it is possible to set the duration of the effect by clicking on the left-side icon from the toolbar.
Gradient: This effect enables creating a fade between DMX values (color, positions...). In the case of a color
gradient, it is possible to add more points. You must double click on the gradient zone to add a new step.
Then, you can select it and change the color or its position within the gradient.
Phasing: It is possible to add a delay between your xtures using the “Phasing” option. It is very useful to
create a rainbow effect for instance.
Do not forget to use the “Play” button to preview your effect. It is possible to edit an effect by double clicking
on it from the timeline.
Curve (advanced): This tool allows you to have more control over the individual channels of your xtures
and is extremely useful with LEDs. The rst thing to do is to select the channel you want to work with (Red,
Green...) and then select a waveform from the list (Sinus, Square...).
Several options are available like Amplitude and Offset. We advise you to play with these options to see how
they work with your xtures.
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THE EFFECTS
Phasing: It is possible to add a delay between your xtures using the “Phasing” option. It is very useful for
creating a rainbow effect, for instance.
You must click on the “Fixtures order” button (3rd button from the left in the toolbar) to set up a direction
for your phasing. The following window is opened and you can use the UP and DOWN buttons to change the
order or record a completely new direction using the “rec” button.
Color: The color-mixing tool is the easiest way to create complex color effects. First, select an effect from the
drop-down menu and then modify the different options.
You can vary the size, speed and duration of the effect as well as change the colors used by clicking the pallet
icon. You can also change the number of colors used.
It is possible to change the order and direction of the effect by clicking on the “Fixtures order” button from the
toolbar.
Pan/Tilt: Enables you to assign a preset effect (square, circle...) to the selected xtures with moving channels.
Matrix Effect: It is important to know that matrix effects can only be used with Rects. It is not possible to
drag this kind of effect into the regular xtures selection.
Once the matrix effect has been selected and dragged to the timeline, a window is opened and you will have to
select the type of effect (square, circle...).
Several options are available: number of colors, size and speed. It is possible to adjust these settings with the
corresponding rotary buttons. Once the number of colors has been changed, you can select the colors from
the color picker.
Picture: Once the Picture effect has been selected and dragged to the timeline, a window is opened and you
will have to select a picture (BMP, JPG or PNG) le to be displayed on the matrix. This can only be used with
Rects. It is not possible to drag this effect to a regular xtures selection.
It is important to select a picture with the correct dimensions. It is not possible to display a 100x100 picture on
a 5x5 matrix, for example.
GIF: An animated GIF le can be displayed on the matrix. This can only be used with Rects. It is not possible
to drag this effect to a regular xtures selection. Once the GIF effect has been selected and dragged to the
timeline, a window is opened and you will have to select a GIF le to be displayed on the matrix. Then, press
the playback button to visualize the animation.
It is important to select a picture with the correct dimensions. It is not possible to display a 100x100 picture on
a 5x5 matrix, for example.
Video: A video can be displayed on the matrix. The software is able to play .avi les if encoded correctly.
Some compression formats cannot be read. This can only be used with Rects. It is not possible to drag this
effect to a regular xtures selection.
Once the video effect has been selected and dragged to the timeline, a window is opened and you will have to
select a video le to be displayed on the matrix. Then, press the playback button to visualize it.
It is important to select a picture with the correct dimensions. It is not possible to display a 100x100 picture on
a 5x5 matrix, for example.
Text: Enables you to write a text (static or dynamic) on the selected matrix.
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THE EFFECTS
Perhaps you have used all of the effects and combined them in every way possible, but you are still looking for
something different, perhaps you want to create your own effect from scratch. The color manager allows you
to do precisely this.
Draw onto a matrix by selecting a color from the color wheel and clicking the pencil tool. The color manager
tool works in a similar way to your standard painting software package, with the ability to ll, draw lines, draw
squares and insert images.
- Move your image around the matrix here (1).
- Once you are happy with the image, click here (2) to create a new step.
When you create a new step, the previous step is copied. Other steps can be copied and pasted here (3). The
fade and wait time between each step can be changed by double clicking here (4).
COLOR MANAGER
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THE EFFECTS
If you are not familiar with “RECTS”, please refer to the Rects Mode topic.
When creating effects on a rect timeline, it is possible to add several layers and drag different effects onto
each layer.
Click here to add or remove a layer (1)
In the example below, there is a gradient layer with an overlaying text layer. The text is currently blocking the
effect. Colors can be made transparent by right clicking the text layer and selecting properties.
- Click here (1) to enable masking
- Select the color you wish to mask (in the example below it is the text background color, blue)
- Adjust the tolerance here (2)
- The opacity of the layer can also be changed
RECTS MODE
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