Advanced ALS-ELUM-RGB-CNTRL-1 User manual

ALS-ELUM-RGB-CNTRL-1
Model NuMber
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
eLum RGB Controller

1.0 General Information …………………….......…………..
2.0 Connections.....………………..................................…
3.0 Switches ………………..……….........…….............….
4.0 Indicators ……………………......................................
5.0 DMX Operation …......................................................
6.0 RDM Operation…………...................................….….
7.0 Manufacturers Note.....................................................
8.0 Stand Alone Settings ..................................................
9.0 Effects Chart.................................................................
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1.0 General Information
2.0 Connections
Power Cable
eLum Cove RGB
120VAC/24VDC
Transformer
120VAC/9VDC
500ma Sunlite DMX
PC with Windows 98
or better
8 Button Wall Pad
optional
eLum RGB Controller
This controller is designed to receive DMX512 protocol and to drive a number of Advanced
Lighting’s LED strips. They use 24VDC power and three 0.5 - 5V analog control signals to
vary the intensity of the red, green, and blue LED’s. The controller’s DMX input is fully opto-
isolated and is bi-directional thus allowing the implementation of ESTA’s RDM protocol. RDM is
implemented to allow remote setting of the interface’s DMX address and to gain access to the
built-in effects package. The eLum RGB Controller has four outputs to eLum LED strips. Each
output is capable of powering a combined total of 50 feet of eLum LED strips, power cable, and
jumper cables. The maximum amount of eLum Cove RGB that can be powered by each output
junction is 10.3 feet (8-16” RGB Strips). Below a typical eLum RGB system controlled by a
eLum RGB Controller.
J1 is the power input. This connector mates with the existing 24 volt power supply.•
J5, J6, J7, and J8 are the outputs to the LED strips. These mate with existing cables and•
LED strips. Each output connector can have 8 LED strips and 50 feet of cable (the original
design goal). Each output is protected by a 5A self-resetting poly-fuse.
J3 and TB1 are wired in parallel. They are used for DMX/RDM input. Only one of these•
should be used at a time. J3 allows for a plug-in signal connection while TB1 is easy for
contractors to make field terminations.
J4 and TB2 are wired in parallel. They are used for DMX/RDM output or “thru” connections•
to other controllers. Only one of these should be used at a time. J4allows for a plug-in signal
connection while TB2 is easy for contractors to make field terminations. These connections
are only active if the termination switch is off (see details of the termination switch below).

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3.0 Switches
DIP switches 1-9
The first 9 DIP switches are used to select the DMX address or to select one of the stand-alone
special effects. Each switch is assigned a value. By turning on different combinations of switches,
any DMX address or effect number may be selected. The switches have values as shown on the
effects chart.
Using this chart, an example for setting an address of 237 is:
Switches 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 are turned on.
This equals values 1 + 4 + 8 + 32 + 64 + 128 = 237
Switch # Value
1 1
2 2
3 4
4 8
5 16
6 32
7 64
8 128
9 256
DIP switch 10
The tenth DIP switch is used to select the local effects mode.
When it is on, the first 9 DIP switches are used to select the
effect to run. The effect numbers and their functions are shown
at the end of this document.
Termination switch
Slide switch S2 is used to control the DMX termination on the
interface. When in the OFF position, the DMX line is not terminated. The signal is also routed to the
DMX “thru” connections (J4 and TB2). When the switch is in the ON position, the terminator resis-
tor is connected and the signal is removed from the DMX “thru” connectors. This system allows
multiple controllers to be placed on the DMX line without the possibility of over-terminating it.
Note that when the interface is configured as a master, the termination switch should be off,
placed in the “PASS-THRU” position.
Red LED (D1). This is the power indicator. It illuminates when power is on.•
Yellow LED (D2). This indicator illuminates when RDM addressing is active. It shows that the•
DMX address has been set remotely. This mode can only be active if all 10 DIP switches are
off. This LED also blinks slowly while the RDM protocol is identifying the interface.
Green LED (D3). This is the signal indicator. It illuminates when a DMX input signal is present•
or if a master controller is sending special effects data. If the interface is generating special
effects (it is the master), the green LED will blink slowly.
4.0 Indicators

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5.0 DMX Operation
The interface uses 5 DMX channels to control the outputs. The starting address is set on the
DIP switches or via RDM protocol. The first channel controls the red output, the second chan-
nel controls the green output, and the third channel controls the blue output. This is the normal
method for DMX control. Channels 4 and 5 are used to access the special effects system. This
allows the user to set a single channel to a level to trigger a fade, strobe, or to recall a specific
preset color. During normal operation, channels 4 and 5 must be set to 0%. If either of these
channels is above 0%, the levels set by channels 1 - 3 will be ignored. Channel 4 gives access
to effects 4 - 25. Channel 5 gives access to effects 30 - 82. The mapping of specific DMX val-
ues to effect numbers is shown in a chart at the end of this document. Upon loss of the DMX
input signal, the green LED will turn off and the outputs will hold the last levels received.
6.0 RDM Operation
The interface uses ESTA’s RDM protocol to remotely set the start address. In order to enable the
RDM protocol, all 10 DIP switches must be in the OFF (down) position. When this is done, the
yellow RDM ACTIVE LED will turn on. This indicates that the DMX address is set by RDM and can
not be determined by examining the DIP switches. Using a Doug Fleenor Design RAD or similar
device, the interface can be identified, its current DMX address can be found, and its DMX ad-
dress can be changed.
To use a RAD, do the following:
Connect a RAD to the interface (all 10 DIP switches must be OFF).•
Turn on the RAD.•
Push the NEXT button on the RAD. This causes the RAD to attempt to discover an RDM de-•
vice. The interface will identify itself by flashing the yellow RDM indicator and by flashing the
red outputs at the same time. The RAD will display the current DMX address programmed
into the interface. Note that the identify mode times out in about 30 seconds. Any changes
to the address should be made within this time.
Set a new DMX address using the buttons below each digit on the RAD. When the desired•
address is displayed, push the NEXT button on the RAD. The new address will be saved to
the interface and the system will go back to normal operation. If more than one controller is
on the line, pushing the NEXT button will cause the RAD to discover another device. Note
that the discovery process will find devices based on their serial number; not by the order in
which they are wired.
The RAD is normally used to set the DMX address for the interface. It can also access
the special effects if desired. This is done by setting the address to values in the 600
series of addresses. For example, setting the address to 601 will access effect 1 and
setting the address to 630 will access effect 30.

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After initial programming, the interface will be programmed with a default serial number. This
electronic serial number must be changed from the default to a unique number for the interface
to function in an RDM environment. The interface will not operate until this has been done. It will
power up with the red output on at full intensity. No control of any sort is possible until the serial
number is set. Once set (using the ID’ER), the interface will function normally. The serial number
only needs to be set once. The new value is held in the microcontroller’s non-volatile memory.
7.0 Manufacturers Note
Effect # Switch Position Description
1234567
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Static red
2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Static blue
3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Static green
4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Static magenta
5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Static yellow
6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Static cyan
7 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 Static warm white
8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Static cool white
9 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 Static blue magenta
10 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 Static red magenta
11 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 Static turquoise
12 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 Static orange
13 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 Static light blue
14 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 Static light yellow
15 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 Static warm piink
16 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Static light green
17 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 Static light salmon
18 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 Static light amber
19 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 Static light lavender
20 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 Fade red, blue, green 30 sec
21 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 Fade red, blue, green 20 sec
22 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 Fade red, blue, green 15 sec
23 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 Fade red, blue, green 10 sec
24 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Fade red, blue, green 5 sec
25 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 Fade red, blue, green 1 sec
30 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 Fade rmy, 30 sec
31 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 Fade rmy, 20 sec
32 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Fade rmy, 15 sec
33 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 Fade rmy, 10 sec
34 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 Fade rmy, 5 sec
35 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 Fade rmy, 1 sec
40 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 Snap color sequence 10 sec
41 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 Snap color sequence 5 sec
42 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 Snap color sequence 2 sec
43 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 Snap color sequence 1 sec
44 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 Snap color sequence 0.5 sec
45 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 Snap color sequence 0.25 sec
50 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 Strobe red 0.5 sec
51 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 Strobe red 0.25 sec
52 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 Strobe red 0.1 sec
60 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 Strobe blue 0.5 sec
61 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 Strobe blue 0.25 sec
62 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 Strobe green 0.1 sec
70 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 Strobe green 0.5 sec
71 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 Strobe green 0.25 sec
72 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Strobe green 0.1 sec
80 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Strobe white 0.5 sec
81 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 Strobe white 0.25 sec
82 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 Strobe white 0.1 sec
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9.0 Effect Chart
Effect Number Description DMX Channel DMX Level Range RDM Address
1 static red N/A N/A 601
2 static blue N/A N/A 602
3 static green N/A N/A 603
4 static magenta 4 11 - 21 604
5static yellow 4 22 - 32 605
6 static cyan 4 33 - 43 606
7 static warm white 4 44 - 54 607
8 static cool white 4 55 - 65 608
9 static blue magenta 4 66 - 76 609
10 static red magenta 4 77 - 87 610
11 static turquoise 4 88 - 98 611
12 static orange 4 99 - 109 612
13 static light blue 4 110 - 120 613
14 static light yellow 4 121 - 131 614
15 static warm pink 4 132 - 142 615
16 static light green 4 143 - 153 616
17 static light salmon 4 154 - 164 617
18 static light amber 4 165 - 175 618
19 static light lavender 4 176 - 186 619
20 fade red, blue, green 30 sec 4 187 - 197 620
21 fade red, blue, green 20 sec 4 198 - 208 621
22 fade red, blue, green 15 sec 4 209 - 219 622
23 fade red, blue, green 10 sec 4 220 - 230 623
24 fade red, blue, green 5 sec 4 231 - 241 624
25 fade red, blue, green 1 sec 4 242 - 252 625
30 fade rmy, 30 sec 5 10 - 19 630
31 fade rmy, 20 sec 5 20 - 29 631
32 fade rmy, 15 sec 5 30 - 39 632
33 fade rmy, 10 sec 5 40 - 49 633
34 fade rmy, 5 sec 5 50 - 59 634
35 fade rmy, 1 sec 5 60 - 69 635
40 snap color sequence 10 sec 5 70 - 79 640
41 snap color sequence 5 sec 5 80 - 89 641
42 snap color sequence 2 sec 5 90 - 99 642
43 snap color sequence 1 sec 5 100 - 109 643
44 snap color sequence .5 sec 5 110 - 119 644
45 snap color sequence .25 sec 5 120 - 129 645
50 strobe red 0.5 sec 5 130 - 139 650
51 strobe red 0.25 sec 5 140 - 149 651
52 strobe red 0.1 sec 5 150 - 159 652
60 strobe blue 0.5 sec 5 160 - 169 660
61 strobe blue 0.25 sec 5 170 - 179 661
62 strobe green 0.1 sec 5 180 - 189 662
70 strobe green 0.25 sec 5 190 - 199 670
71 strobe green 0.5 sec 5 200 - 209 671
72 strobe green 0.1 sec 5 210 - 219 672
80 strobe white 0.5 sec 5 220 - 229 680
81 strobe white 0.25 sec 5 230 - 239 681
82 strobe white 0.1 sec 5 240 - 249 682

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