ADJ MB DMX II User manual

User Instructions
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Unpacking.....................................................................................3
Introduction..................................................................................3
Customer Support.............................................................................3
Safety Precautions...............................................................................4
Features.........................................................................................5
Product Registration.......................................................................5
DMX Set Up.........................................................................................6
Operation.............................................................................................8
UC IR & Airstream App Control..........................................................10
Mounting............................................................................................12
Breaker Reset.....................................................................................12
DMX Traits..........................................................................................13
Dipswitch Settings............................................................................14
Warranty.........................................................................................15
Specifications..............................................................................16
MB DMX II General Information
DOCUMENT VERSION
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Date Document
Version Notes
12/09/19 1UC IR Control Added

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MB DMX II Safety Precautions
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Safety Issues:
•Toreducetheriskofelectricalshockorre,donotexposethis 
unit rain or moisture
• Donotspillwaterorotherliquidsintoorontoyourunit
• Donotattempttooperatethisunitifthepowercordhasbeen 
 frayedorbroken
• Donotattempttoremoveorbreakothegroundprongfrom 
 theelectricalcord.Thisprongisusedtoreducetheriskof 
 electricalshockandreincaseofaninternalshort
• Disconnectfrommainpowerbeforemakinganytypeofconnection
•Donotremovethecoverunderanyconditions.Therearenouser
 serviceablepartsinside
• Neverplugthisunitintoadimmerpack
• Alwaysbesuretomountthisunitinanareathatwillallowproper
 ventilation.Allowabout6”(15cm)betweenthisdeviceandawall
• Donotattempttooperatethisunit,ifitbecomesdamaged
• Thisunitisintendedforindooruseonly,useofthisproduct 
 outdoorsvoidsallwarranties
• Duringlongperiodsofnon-use,disconnecttheunit’smainpower
• Alwaysmountthisunitinsafeandstablematter
• Powercordsshouldberoutedsotheyarenotlikelytobewalked
 on,pinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainstthem.
• Heat-Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawayfromheatsources
 suchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,orotherappliances 
 (includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
• Thefixtureshouldbeservicedbyqualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
 A.Thepower-supplycordortheplughasbeendamaged.
 B.Objectshavefallen,orliquidhasbeenspilledintotheappliance.
 C.Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorainorwater.
 D.Thefixturedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyorexhibitsa
markedchangeinperformance.
General Instructions: Tooptimizetheperformanceofthisproduct,
pleasereadtheseoperatinginstructionscarefullytofamiliarizeyour-
selfwiththebasicoperationsofthisunit.Theseinstructionscontain
important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of
thisunit.Pleasekeepthismanualwiththeunit,forfuturereference.
Unpacking: ThankyouforpurchasingtheMBDMXIIbyADJProducts,LLC.
EveryMBDMXIIhasbeenthoroughlytestedandhasbeenshipped
inperfectoperatingcondition.Carefullychecktheshippingcartonfor
damagethatmayhaveoccurredduringshipping.Ifthecartonappears
tobedamaged,carefullyinspectyourxtureforanydamageandbe
sureallaccessoriesnecessarytooperatetheunithasarrivedintact.In
thecasedamagehasbeenfoundorpartsaremissing,pleasecontact
ourtollfreecustomersupportnumberforfurtherinstructions.Donot
returnthisunittoyourdealerwithoutrstcontactingcustomersup-
port.
Introduction: The MB DMX II is a unique intelligent mirror ball motor
thatmaybeoperatedinthreemodes;DMX-512,Stand-Alone,orMaster/
Slave. The MB DMX II allows you to control the operation of a mirror
ball motor as well as lights via DMX operation. You may also link sev-
eralMBDMXIImotorstogethertoobtainuniversal speedandrotation.
An optional MINI/C black out controller may be purchased separately.
Customer Support: ADJ Products, LLC provides a toll free cus-
tomersupportline,toprovidesetuphelpandtoansweranyquestion
shouldyouencounterproblemsduringyoursetuporinitialoperation.
Youmayalsovisitusonthewebatwww.adj.comforanycomments
orsuggestions.ServiceHoursareMondaythroughFriday8:00a.m.to
4:30p.m.PacicStandardTime.
 Voice:  (800)322-6337
 Fax:  (323)582-2941
 E-mail: [email protected]
Warning! Topreventorreducetheriskofelectricalshockorre,do
notexposethisunittorainormoisture.
Caution!Therearenouserserviceablepartsinsidethisunit.Donot
attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures
warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please
contactyournearestADJdealer.
MB DMX II General Information

Power Supply:Beforepluggingyourunitin,besurethesourcevolt-
ageinyourareamatchestherequiredvoltageforyourADJMBDMX
II.Becauselinevoltagemayvaryfromvenuetovenue,youshouldbe
sureyourunitvoltagesmatchesthewalloutletvoltagebeforeattempt-
ingtooperateyouxture.
DMX-512: DMXisshortforDigitalMultiplex.Thisisauniversalpro-
tocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures
and controllers. ADMXcontrollersendsDMXdatainstructionsfrom
thecontrollertothefixture.DMXdataissentasserialdatathattrav-
elsfromfixturetofixtureviatheDATA“IN”andDATA“OUT”XLRter-
minalslocatedonallDMXfixtures(mostcontrollersonlyhaveaDATA
“OUT”terminal).
DMX Linking: DMXisalanguageallowingallmakesandmodelsof
dierentmanufacturestobelinkedtogetherandoperatefromasin-
glecontroller,aslongasallxturesandthecontrollerareDMXcom-
pliant.ToensureproperDMXdatatransmission,whenusingseveral
DMX fixtures try to use the shortest cable path possible. The order
inwhichfixturesareconnectedinaDMXlinedoesnotinfluencethe
DMXaddressing.Forexample;afixtureassignedaDMXaddressof1
maybeplacedanywhereinaDMXline,atthebeginning,attheend,
oranywhereinthemiddle.WhenafixtureisassignedaDMXaddress
of1,theDMXcontrollerknowstosendDATAassignedtoaddress1
tothatunit,nomatterwhereitislocatedintheDMXchain.
Data Cable (DMX Cable) Requirements (For DMX and Master/
Slave Operation): The MB DMX II can be controlled via DMX-512
protocol.TheADJMB DMXII isa twochannel DMXunit. TheDMX
addressissetonthesidepanelusingthedipswitches.Yourunitand
yourDMXcontrollerrequireastandard3-pinXLR
connectorfordatainputanddataoutput(Figure
1).Ifyouaremakingyourowncables,besureto
usestandardtwoconductorshieldedcable(This
cablemaybepurchasedatalmostallprosound
andlightingstores).Yourcablesshouldbemade
withamaleandfemaleXLRconnectoroneither
endofthecable.AlsorememberthatDMXcable
mustbedaisychainedandcannotbesplit.
ADJProducts,LLC-www.adj.com-MBDMXII™InstructionManualPage6ADJProducts,LLC-www.adj.com-MBDMXII™InstructionManualPage5
Figure 1
MB DMX II DMX Set Up
• Micro-Stepping Motors for Smooth Rotation
• Uses Two DMX Channels
• DMX-512 Protocol Compatible
• Variable Head Rotation Speed
• Built-In Rigging Point
• Stand-Alone or Master/Slave Operation
• Linkable
• Two Built-In DMX Controlled AC Power Sockets
• Heavy Duty Mirror Ball Motor
• Rated for 20” Mirror Balls
• UC IR & Airstream Control (Sold Separately)
MB DMX II Features
The MB DMX II carries a one year (365 days) limited warranty.
Pleasefillouttheenclosedwarrantycardtovalidateyourpurchase.
All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be
freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) num-
ber. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the
returnpackage.AbriefdescriptionoftheproblemaswellastheR.A.
numbermustalsobewrittendownonapieceofpaperandincluded
intheshippingcontainer.Iftheunitisunderwarranty,youmustpro-
videacopyofyourproofofpurchaseinvoice.YoumayobtainaR.A.
number by contacting our customer support team on our toll free
customer support number at (800) 322-6337. All packages returned
toservicenot displayingaR.A.numberon theoutsideofthepack-
agewillbereturnedtotheshipper.
MB DMX II Product Registration

ADJProducts,LLC-www.adj.com-MBDMXII™InstructionManualPage7 ADJProducts,LLC-www.adj.com-MBDMXII™InstructionManualPage8
Figure 2
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 3
1 Ground 1 Ground
XLR Male Socket XLR Pin Conguration
3 Hot
2 Cold 2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 1 = Ground
Special Note: Line Termination. When longer runs of cable are
used,youmayneedtouseaterminatoronthelastunittoavoiderratic
behavior.Aterminatorisa90-120ohm1/4wattresistorwhichiscon-
nectedbetweenpins2and3ofamaleXLRconnector(DATA+and
DATA-).ThisunitisinsertedinthefemaleXLRconnectorofthelast
unitinyourdaisychaintoterminatetheline.Usingacableterminator
(ADJ part number ZDMX/T) will decrease the possibilities of erratic
behavior.
MB DMX II DMX Set Up
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 4
Notice: Besuretofollowgurethreewhenmakingyourowncables.
DonotusethegroundlugontheXLRconnector.Donotconnectthe
cable’sshieldconductortothegroundlugorallowtheshieldconduc-
tor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the
shieldcouldcauseashortcircuitanderraticbehavior.
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors: Somemanufacturesuse5-pinXLR
connectorsforDATAtransmissioninplaceof3-pin.5-pinXLRxtures
maybeimplementedina3-pinXLRDMXline.Wheninsertingstan-
dard5-pinXLRconnectorsintoa3-pinlineacableadaptormustbe
used,theseadaptorsarereadilyavailableatmostelectricstores.The
chartbelowdetailsapropercableconversion.
Conductor 5-Pin XLR Male (In)3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Pin 1
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Not Used
Not Used
Data True (+ signal)
Data Compliment (- signal)
Ground/Shield
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
MB DMX II™ Operation
Operating Modes: TheMB DMX II maybeoperatedinthreedif-
ferent modes. Always be sure to disconnect the power supply after
changingtheoperatingmode,thisallowstheunittoresettothenew
operatingmode.Failuretodisconnectthepowersupplyafterchang-
ingtheoperatingmodemaycausetheunittofunctionimproperly.
• Stand alone mode - Theunitwillrotatetothepre-definedspeed
set with the dip switches. You can also use the optional UC IR
remote(soldseparately)tocontrolvariousfunctions.
• Master/Slave mode -Youcandaisychainupto16unitstogether
togetsynchronizedmotor rotation. YoucanalsousetheoptionalUC
IRremotetocontrolvariousfunctions.
• DMX control mode - This function willallow you to control each
unit’sindividualtraitswithastandardDMX512controller.
Stand-Alone Mode: This function allows a single unit to operate
to any of the presets using the dipswitches. Only use this function
whenrunningasingleunit,orwhenrunningseveralunitsasindividu-
als.Pleasenotethisfunctiondoesnotallowindividualcontrolofthe
DMX traits.
1. ToactivatetheStand-Alonemode, locatethedipswitchesonthe
 sideoftheunitandflipdipswitch10tothe“on”position.
2.Followthedipswitchchartonpage14toselectapresetspeed
 andtocontrolmirrorballrotationdirection.
3. Attachthemirrorballtothemotorandconnectmainpower.
4. TheoptionalUCIRremote(soldseparately)may alsobeused to
 controlthemotor.Pleaseseepage10forUCIRcontrols.
Master/Slave Mode: This function will allow you to link up to 16
unitstogetherwithouttheuse ofanexternal controller. In a Master/
Slavesetuponeunitwillactasthecontrollingunitandtheotherswill
reacttothecontrollingunitspresets.AnyunitcanactasaMasteror
asaSlave.Pleasenotethisfunctiondoesnotallowindividualcontrol
oftheDMXtraitsandwillonlyruntotheunitsbuilt-inprograms.
1. UsingstandardXLRmicrophonecables,asdescribedonpages
 sixandseven,daisychainyourunitstogetherviatheXLRconnec-
 torsontherearoftheunits.RemembertheMaleXLRconnector
 istheinputandtheFemaleXLRconnectoristheoutput.Therst
 unitinthechain(master)willusethefemaleXLRconnectoronly.

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 ThelastunitinthechainwillusethemaleXLRconnectoronly.
Forlongercablerunswesuggestaterminatoratthelastfixture.
2. SelectaMBDMXIItobethe“master”unit.Locatethedip- 
 switchesonthesideoftheunitandflipdipswitch10tothe“on”
 position.
3. Followthedipswitchchartonpage13toselectadesiredrotation
 speedanddirection.Besuretonotethatthisselectionwillbe
 universalthroughoutallmotorsinthechain.
4. Forallothermotorsinthechain(slaves)locatedthedipswitches
 onthesideoftheunitsandbesuredipswitch10isinthe“off”
 position.
5. Connectmainpowertoallthemotorsandtheywillimmediately
 begintorotatetothepresetsofthe“master”unit.
6. TheoptionalUCIRremote(soldseparately)may alsobeused to
 controlthemotor.Pleaseseepage10forUCIRcontrols.
Universal DMX Control: Thisfunctionallowsyoutouseauniversal
DMX-512 controllertocontrolrotationspeed,rotationdirection,and
thebuilt-inpowersockets(usuallyforpinspots).Operatingthrougha
DMXcontrollerallowsyouthefreedomtocreateuniqueandcustomized
programstailoredtoyourspecificindividualneeds.
1. TheMBDMXIIusestwoDMXchannels.Channelonecontrols
 powersocketslocatedonthesideoftheunit.Channeltwo 
 controlthemotor’srotationspeedanddirection.
2. TocontrolyourmotorinDMXmode,followtheset-upprocedures
 onpages7-9aswellastheset-upspecificationsthatareincluded
 withyourDMXcontroller.
3. UsetheDMXcontroller’sfaderstocontrolthevariousDMXfixture
 traits.AlistoftheDMXtraitsandvaluesislocatedonpage12.
4. Thiswillallowyoutocreateyourownprograms.
5. WhenusingaDMXcontrollerandsettingupforDMXoperation
 followtheDMXaddressingprocedureinyourcontroller’smanual.
 AllfixturesmustfollowaspecificDMXaddressingprotocolfor
 properoperationinDMXmode.
6. ForhelpoperatinginDMXoperationconsultthemanualincluded
 withyourDMXcontroller.
7. Forlongercableruns(morethana100feet)useaterminatoron
 thelastfixture.
MB DMX II™ Operation MB DMX II UC IR & Airstream App Control
The UC IR (sold separately) infrared remote gives you control of
variousfunctions(Seebelow).Tocontrolthefixtureyoumustaimthe
remoteatthefrontofthefixtureandbenomorethan30feetaway.
TousetheADJUCIRyoumustfirstconnecttheincludedIRreceiver
cable.Connectthiscabletotheminiinputjacklocatedonthesideof
theunitnearthedipswitches.
The Airstream IR (sold separately) remote transmitter plugs into
the headphone jack of your iOS phone or tablet. To control your
IR fixture you must raise the volume to the maximum on your iOS
phoneortabletandaimthetransmitteratthefixturesensorandbe
nomorethan15feetaway.AfteryouhavepurchasedtheAirstream
IR transmitters, the app is a free download from the app store for
youriOSphoneortablet.Theappcomeswith3pagesofcontroldepending
onthefixtureyouareusing.PleaseseebelowforIRfunctionsincluding
thecorrespondingapppage.
Works with App page 1.
STAND BY -Pressingthisbuttonwillturntheremotecontroloption
OnandOff.
FULL ON -ThiswillturnaconnectedlightOnandOff.
FADE/GOBO -Thisbuttonisinvalid.
“DIMMER +” and “DIMMER -” - “Dimmer +” will rotate the ball
clockwiseand“Dimmer-”willrotatetheballcounter-clockwise.
STROBE -Pressthisbuttontoactivatestrobing.
COLOR -Thisbuttonisinvalid.
1-9 - Use buttons 1-8 to select your rotation speed. “1” being the
fastestand“8”beingtheslowest.“9”willpause/stopthemotorfrom
rotating.
SOUND ON & OFF & Show 0 -Thesebuttonswillcontrolthestrobe
rate of aconnected pinspot. Sound On is slowest strobe speed,
Show0ismediumspeed,andSoundOffisthefastestspeed.
SoundOn-1Hz
Show0-3.5Hz
SoundOff-7Hz