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SPECIFICATIONS:
POWER INPUT: +5VDC regulated, 5.5 x 2.1 x 9.5 connector - center positive. If a regulator option is
installed +7VDC ~ +15VDC
FUSE: .7 ~ 1 Amp Fast Acting 5 X 20 mm
POWER USE: Approx: 42mA back light=0, 73mA back light=5, 62mA back light=0 & B circuit installed,
140mA back light=25, 160mA back light=25 & B circuit installed. (Auto Dim option available)
DATA TYPE: DMX512 (250Khz)
DATA INPUT:
DMX512 - 5 (or 3) pin male XLR, Pin 1 - (Shield) Not connected, Pin 2 Data - , Pin 3 Data +
DATA OUTPUT:
DMX512 outputs - 5 (or 3) pin female XLR's, Pin 1 - Power supply common, Pin 2 Data -, Pin 3 Data +
DIMENSIONS Approx:
PCB’s: CPU and LCD boards: 3.6” W x 1.75” L x 1.63” H (including standoffs)
CPU and LCD boards with Button board attached: 5.04” W
Button board: 1.7” W x 1.13” L x .95” H
FEATURES INCLUDE:
Bar Graph Display (Displays 24 Channels at a Time)
Decimal Display, Hexadecimal Display, Percentage Display, Bar Graph Display, and Statistics Display
Auto Dim (User Set Timer)
Dual Input Option
Fully assembled printed circuit board. The PCB assembly consists of 3 boards, the 16 x 2 back lit
display, detachable 4 button and contrast board, and the control board. The PCB includes a clear LCD
cover that mounts with adhesive strips on your custom enclosure. +5VDC input or with the onboard
+5V regulator, the Analyzer has a +7V ~ +15VDC input voltage range.
Design your own enclosure with an analyzer / tester
display or add to your existing equipment or system.
The DMX Analyzer is a 16 x 2 DMX512 / DMX LCD
back lit data analyzer display unit. The DMX Analyze
displays any 4 of 512 channels at a time, and showing
the numeric levels currently on those channels in
The 4 on-board buttons [ +, - , 10, 100 ] will scroll thru the DMX channels for viewing, by holding
down the ' - ' button and pressing 10 or 100 will subtract by 10 or 100. The Stats display shows the
packet size, start code, and rate or (frequency). Board also features a dual input selection in
programming, if your installation needs a front and rear connection, the user can easily change from the
'A' to 'B' input simply by making a front selection change. The LCD's backlight is easily adjusted with
front access software setting for easy changes in those dark control room environments. The auto dim
feature allows the user to set the time and dim to value. This is useful if your using battery power.
DMX Analyzer - Tester PC Board
Back Side View
Front Side View Side View Mount XLR connector as desired.
Recommended wire: 24 AWG stranded & twisted together. Analyzer Board DMX
Wire Analyzer Board
FRONT BACK
several display formats. Decimal, Hexadecimal, Percentage, or Bar Graph
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Components Handle the PCB with static electricity precautions - touch a
grounded source to discharge static electricity before touching
the PCB anytime.
CAUTION
Display
Panel Mounting Stands
Button Board
Back Side View
Front Side View Side View
Power Wire Connections
LC Display
Button Board
Optional
LED (B) Input ON
LCD Contrast
XLR Connections ( Pin 2,3) of A and B Input
Power Configuration Jumpers
Power
Regulator
Note - Take care not to touch the
component pins or the inner pins of the
connectors. Electrostatic discharge may
cause permanent damage to the unit.
Mount XLR connector as desired. Recommended wire: 24 AWG stranded & twisted together. Analyzer Board DMX
Wire Analyzer Board
FRONT BACK

9 VDC 1A power
supply (regulated)
with a 5.5 x 2.1 x 9.5
center positive
connector
Back Side View
Front Side View Side View Mount XLR connector as desired.
Recommended wire: 24 AWG stranded & twisted together. Analyzer Board DMX
Wire Analyzer Board
FRONT BACK
Set the Voltage Regulator Jumpers according to the voltage input
that will be used. If +5VDC is to be connected set the jumpers to
the OFF position. This will disable the regulator and the connected
power source will power the PCB directly. If a power source is
connected that is in the range of +7VDC ~ +15VDC then set the
jumpers to the ON position. For example, use this setting for a 6
cell battery pack with 1.5V batteries totaling 9V.
REGULATOR
POWER
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Fuse
Power
Connection
+ -
DMX Data Analyzer Board - Setup
POWER INPUT SETTINGS AND CONNECTIONS
Assemble the power setup harness or power connection cable
and attach to PCB (Optional kit- not included) Suggested Battery Schematic
7V - 15VDC Power Harness
Switch
Power
Connection Battery
Pack
+VDC to
Circuit
GND to
Circuit
SC1047 1
3
2
1
3
2 1
3
2
SC1047
Bottom
View
Note:
Ground is switched by inserting a connector
5-15 VDC POWER
HARNESS
REGULATOR
OFF ON
5VDC 7V to 15V
InputInput
NOTE - If a voltage source greater than 12VDC is used it is
recommended to remove and mount the regulator to the
metal chassis or a heat sink to dissipate excessive heat.
NOTE:
DO NOT EXCEED THE VOLTAGE RANGE.
DO NOT SOURCE OTHER DEVICES FROM THIS PC BOARD.
INSURE THAT THE VOLTAGE SOURCE IS A REGULATED DC VOLTAGE
Power Jack
GND
+
-
2.1 x 5 x 9 mm

Back Side View
Front Side View Side View
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3R1
R1 = 120
1/2 Watt
Electronic Schematic
Ω
Mount XLR connector as desired. Recommended wire: 24 AWG stranded & twisted together.
XLR
M
LAYOUT & WIRING DIAGRAM - 1
DMX Input A and Input B with NO Optional Loop Output
120 Ohm
Resistor
1
2
3
4
5
XLR Connector
5-PIN (M)
1
2
3
4
5
XLR Connector
5-PIN (M)
XLR
M
Panel
Mounted Panel
Mounted
Brown
Red
Brown
Gold
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Twisted pair
Wire 24 AWG
Analyzer Board
Brown
Red
Brown
Gold
120 Ohm
Resistor
Input A Input B
White Wire = 3
Black Wire = 2
DMX
Wire
Data- (2)
Data+ (3)
22- 24 AWG Twisted Pair
Termination
Resistor
DMX
Input A- B
Note - Electrostatic discharge
may cause permanent
damage to the module.
Handle the PCB with static
electricity precautions.
DMX Data Analyzer Board - Setup 1
Analyzer Board
FRONT BACK
Determine the Hardware / Enclosure Box layout if needed and assemble the DMX connectors to the Box
and PCB. (See optional enclosure setup and layout drawing overviews for possible configurations)
INPUT Only
5 Pin
Neutrik

Back Side View
Front Side View Side View Mount XLR connector as desired.
Recommended wire: 24 AWG stranded & twisted together. Analyzer Board DMX
Wire
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Mount XLR connector as desired.
Recommended wire: 24 AWG
stranded & twisted together.
Input A
XLR
M
Input B
LAYOUT & WIRING DIAGRAM - 2
DMX Input A and Input B and Optional Loop Output
Shield Wire = Pin 1
Black Wire = Pin 2
White Wire = Pin 3
Green Wire = Pin 4
Red Wire = Pin 5
Pin-2
Pin-3
Pin-1 Shield
Pin-4
Pin-5
Brown
Red
Brown
Gold
120 Ohm
Resistor
5
1
2
34
XLR Connector
5-PIN (F)
1
2
3
4
5
XLR Connector
5-PIN (M)
1
2
3
4
5
XLR Connector
5-PIN (M)
Optional
Loop Output
XLR
M
XLR
F
Panel
Mounted
Panel
Mounted Panel
Mounted
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Twisted pair
Wire 24 AWG
Analyzer Board
Optional Enclosure
Layout Example
Note - Electrostatic discharge may
cause permanent damage to the
module.Handle the PCB with
static electricity precautions.
FRONT BACK
INPUT- OUTPUT
5 Pin
Neutrik

Back Side View
Front Side View Side View Mount XLR connector as desired.
Recommended wire: 24 AWG stranded & twisted together. Analyzer Board DMX
Wire Analyzer Board
Any 5 pin XLR connector manufacture can be
used; chassis mount or inline.
Optional - Example LAYOUT
Configuration
Examples
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Male
XLR
5 Pin
(x2)
Female
XLR
5 Pin
(x1)
Switch
Board
Mounting
Hardware
XLR's
Power
Connector
Add clear plastic LCD screen cover
between enclosure and LCD module
Port B LED
FRONT BACK
B Input Output A Input
DMX Data Analyzer Board - Setup
DMX512 INPUT B DMX512 INPUT A
Optional Loop Out
Lighting
Console
Alternative
DMX 512
Device
Analyzer
DMX512 Devices - moving heads, LED's,
Pars, Relays, Motors, Dimmers, etc.
Terminator
A Loop
Out
BA
PCB BLOCK DIAGRAM
LCD
DISPLAY
CPU
PROCESSOR
INPUT
A
INPUT
B
Pin 1- open
(Do not connect)
Pin 2 - Data -
Pin 3 - Data +
Pin 1- open
Pin 2 - Data -
Pin 3 - Data +
(Do not connect)
Analyzer
XLR Connectors Analyzer PCB
5 Pin
Neutrik
5 Pin
Neutrik

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Mount the +5V Power
Connector using a
washer and nut
OPTIONAL B input (LED will light
when XLR 'B' Port is selected)
5 Pin
Male XLR
Connectors
(x2)
Front
Back
Top
View
Front
Electronics Enclosure Box
Front
View
Back
Back
Panel Mounted
XLR Connectors
(2- 5 Pin M)
(1- 5 Pin F)
Power Jack
( Center Positive )
Optional
Enclosure
Setup
Mounting
Hardware
Mounting
Hardware
Labels
Mounting
Hardware Mounting
Hardware
Mounting
Hardware
Box
Hardware
EXAMPLE
5 Pin
Female XLR
Connector
(x1)
+10
-Stats Setup
100
Input B
Cnt
Labels
+Label
C+
-
J4 Optional hardware Component Setup
(Shown Not-Installed)
DMX
Wire
Analyzer Board

J4 Optional hardware Component Setup
(Shown Not-Installed)
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(F) XLR -Female
Connector
5 Pin
SEND
Switchcraft
XLR- Connectors
Power
Connection
OUTPUT
FRONT
BACK
IMPORTANT NOTE - TERMINATE ALL NON
LOOP THRU INPUT CONNECTOR(S) BY
SOLDERING A 120 OHM RESISTOR
ACROSS XLR PINS 2 AND 3.
5 Pin
RECEIVE
INPUT - A
5 Pin
RECEIVEINPUT- B
(M) XLR- Male
Connector
RECEIVE
Optional Setup
DMX Data Analyzer Board - Optional Setup
White Wire = 3
Black Wire = 2
DMX
Wire
Data- (2)
Data+ (3)
22- 24 AWG Twisted Pair
with shielded and rubber cover jacket
Belden
DMX Cable
Belden
DMX Cable
(M) XLR- Male
Connector
RECEIVE
SEND
Analyzer Board

J4 Optional hardware Component Setup
(Shown Not-Installed)
DMX
Wire
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Mount XLR connector as desired.
Recommended wire: 24 AWG
stranded & twisted together.
Input A Input B
LAYOUT & WIRING DIAGRAM - 3
DMX Input A and Input B and Optional Loop Output
Shield Wire = Pin 1
Black Wire = Pin 2
White Wire = Pin 3
Green Wire = Pin 4
Red Wire = Pin 5
Pin-2
Pin-3
Pin-1 Shield
Pin-4
Pin-5
Brown
Red
Brown
Gold
120 Ohm
Resistor
5
1
2
34
XLR Connector
5-PIN (F)
1
2
3
4
5
XLR Connector
5-PIN (M)
1
2
3
4
5
XLR Connector
5-PIN (M)
Optional
Loop Output
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Twisted pair
Wire 24 AWG
Analyzer Board
Note - Electrostatic discharge may
cause permanent damage to the
module.Handle the PCB with
static electricity precautions.
NO ENCLOSURE
120 Ohm -Terminate
if not Used
RECEIVE
RECEIVE
SEND

Decimal Display
Hexadecimal Display
Percentage Display
Bar Graph Display
Statistics Display
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CONNECTION
Connect a power supply into the power input connector. Connect a DMX512 source into the A or B
input. If a loop through connector is installed either terminate with a 120 ohm terminator or loop to other
devices. Insure that input A or B is selected in the menu (see operation instructions below), the LCD will
display the channels and data on the respective input or “no signal” if a valid DMX signal is not present.
The Analyzer can be connected or inserted anywhere on the DMX512 daisy chain.
OPERATION
Once a DMX512 signal is established, any of the 512 channels and levels can be displayed. To
display the desired channel press the ‘+’ to scroll to a higher channel one channel at a time or ‘-’ to scroll
one lower channel one at a time. Press the ‘10’ or ‘100’ button to scroll in addition to the left most channel
in the display by 10 or 100 respectively. By holding the ‘-’ button and pressing 10 or 100, the display
will scroll in subtraction to the left most channel.
The levels of each channel are updated several times per second and will display the latest value. To
enter the stats menu press the Stats buttons (‘+’ and ‘-’ ) simultaneously. To escape and return to the
DMX512 channel display, press the ‘Esc (10) button. To enter the setup menu press the Setup
buttons (10’ and ‘100’) simultaneously. On each menu use the ‘+’ or ‘-’ button to change the values.
Press Next (100) to go to the next menu setting, or press Esc (10) to return exit the setup menu.
Note - Esc and Next will permanently store the value set until changed.
( See the Analyzer Menu Flow Charts for setup menu options.)
Button Board
DIsplay
SW1
SW2
SW3
SW4
Esc
Next
+
Stats
-
Stats menu press
Stats buttons (‘+’ and ‘-’ ) simultaneously
To display the desired channel press
the ‘+’ to scroll to a higher channel one
channel at a time or ‘-’ to scroll
one lower channel one at a time
Press the ‘10’ or ‘100’ button to scroll in
addition to the left most channel in the display
by 10 or 100 respectively. By holding the ‘-’
button and pressing 10 or 100, the display
will scroll in subtraction to the left most
channel.
10
100
Setup
Display
Modes
Channels
Values
Channels
Values
DMX Packet - Start - Rate
J4 Optional hardware Component Setup
(Shown Not-Installed)
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OPTIONAL HARDWARE SETUP ( Auto / Voltage Monitor Hardware - AVMH)
If the analyzer PC board is equipped with optional Dual Input =(DMX A-B Input) Auto Off, and / or
optional Voltage Monitor hardware, these settings are software activated by the Hardware Equipped
settings. The Dual Input option (Input A-B) is determined by the hardware mounted on the main PCB
labeled “A in” and “B in”, if both IC chips are installed then this is a dual input unit. (2 Inputs canbe
monitored, A-B)
The optional Battery Auto Off and Voltage Monitor setup is determined by hardware connected to the
main PCB’J4 connector. If any of these other optional features are installed, update these optional settings
by entering the Setup Hardware Equipped Menu by holding the “+” button and power the unit on. On
each menu use the ‘+’ or ‘-’ button to change the values. Press Next (100) to go to the next menu setting,
or press Esc (10) exit the setup menu. Note - Esc and Next will permanently store the value set until
changed. The Voltage Threshold setting is a numeric value indicating the voltage level and lower value that
will cause the ‘low battery’ or ‘b’ to be displayed. This value is factory preset (813) and should stay in a
range of 800 (approx. 6.83 Battery Volts). to 1071 (approx. 9 Battery Volts).
Formula: [ (A * 15.25%) / .00122 = X ] or [ (X * .00122) / 15.25%) = A ] Where A is the threshold
voltage and X is the numeric value. (5/4096=.00122V per step) (.43V drop across auto switch) .
NOTE- ACTIVATING SOFTWARE FEATURES WITHOUT THE HARDWARE ATTACHED MAY
CAUSE ERRATIC BEHAVIOR OF THE BOARD.
Connect any 2- DMX512 source and display any of the DMX512 channels and the levels currently on
those channels, allowing the user to scroll to any channel to view the levels on the respective channels. The
(4) buttons: +, - , 10, & 100, allows the user to scroll through the DMX channels for viewing, and displays in
either decimal, hex, percentage, or bar graph value. The stats menu displays the packet size, start code,
and rate (amount of packets per second) of the selected input. The user can easily select the 'A' or 'B' input
simply by a front menu / buttons selection. The LCD's back light setting is also a menu selection and easily
adjusted (no tweeker required) in dark control room environments. The Auto Dim feature will automatically
change the LCD back light to a user preset value after a user preset timer elapses.
Using Dual Input DMX512 Data Analyzer Board Features
IC Chip -1 IC Chip -2
Optional Setup
J4 Optional hardware Component Setup
(Shown Not-Installed)
DMX Data Analyzer Board - OPERATION
OPTIONAL HARDWARE
DMX
Wire
Analyzer Board

J4 Optional hardware Component Setup
(Shown Not-Installed)
Dual Input
Hardware
Equipped?
YES / NO
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DMX ANALYZER MENU FLOW CHARTS
Dual Input
Hardware
Equipped?
YES
NO
Setup Menu
(press “10” & “100“)
Select Input A or B
Set LCD Back
Light Value (0 – 25)
Set Display Type:
• Decimal
• Hex
• Percent
• Graph
Set Auto Dim
ON / OFF
LCD Auto
Dim On? OFF
ON
Set Auto Off Timer
(1 second to 60
minutes)
Set Auto Dim
Value
(0 – 25)
Auto Off
Hardware
Equipped?
YES
NO
Set Auto Off
Feature ON / OFF
Auto Off
ON / OFF
ON
OFF
Set Auto Off Timer
(1 second to 60
minutes)
Voltage
Monitor
Equipped?
YES
NO
Set Battery
Indicator Feature
ON / OFF
Display Software
Version
Exit
Auto Off
Hardware
Equipped?
YES / NO
Voltage Monitor
Equipped?
YES / NO
Input Voltage
Threshold
[+/- Value]
Setup Hardware
Equipped Menu
(press & hold “ + “power on)
Setup
DMX Data Analyzer Board - MENU OPERATION
Exit
10
100
+
and POWER ON
-
DMX
Wire
Analyzer Board