City Theatrical 5906 User manual

Multiverse Receiver Card, 2.4GHz
P/N 5906
User’s Manual
Rev 1.1
© 2022 City Theatrical, Inc.
Multiverse®Transceivers are covered by U.S. Patent # 7,432,803 and other U.S and foreign patents pending.
Made in USA

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Table of Contents
1 Foreword .......................................................................................................................3
2 Introduction....................................................................................................................3
3 Specifications.................................................................................................................5
4 Configuration for Wireless DMX (Basic Mode)...............................................................6
5 Configuration for 0-10V or PWM (Advanced Mode).....................................................11
6 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................17
7 Compliance Requirements...........................................................................................19
List of Tables
Table 1: Part Numbers .........................................................................................................3
Table 2: Physical Characteristics..........................................................................................5
Table 3: Band LED Colors....................................................................................................7
Table 4: SHoW ID Colors .....................................................................................................7
Table 5: Pinout Descriptions in Basic Mode .........................................................................8
Table 6: SHoW IDs and SHoW Keys..................................................................................10
Table 7: Pinout Descriptions in Advanced Mode ................................................................11
Table 8: DMX Address Map................................................................................................14
Table 9: Absolute Maximum Ratings..................................................................................14
Table 10: Physical Characteristics (in Advanced Mode).....................................................15
Table 11: Recommended Operating Conditions.................................................................15
Table 12: Power Consumption Summary...........................................................................15
Table 13: RF Characteristics..............................................................................................15
Table 14: Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................................17
Table 15: FCC ID Label Requirement ................................................................................21
Table 16: IC ID Label Requirement ....................................................................................21
Table 17: Approved Antennas............................................................................................22
List of Figures
Figure 1: Top and Bottom Detail with Basic Signal Pinout....................................................4
Figure 2: Multiverse SHoW ID..............................................................................................9
Figure 3: 590X Dimensions ................................................................................................16

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1 Foreword
1.1 Safety Notice
This product is designed for use in dry locations only. Exposure to rain or moisture may
cause damage to the transceiver and increase risk of electrical shock.
Check all external wiring before applying power.
2 Introduction
While Multiverse Modules are circuit board mounted devices used by professional lighting
manufacturers, City Theatrical’s Multiverse Receiver Card, 2.4GHz (P/N 5906) can be used by
anyone to implement wireless DMX/RDM into their projects or equipment in a simple way. 5906
Multiverse Receiver Cards are full Multiverse receivers for the 2.4GHz band (P/N 5907 is for the
900MHz band) without the housing, XLR connectors, and user interface as used in wireless DMX
receiving products like Multiverse Node and Multiverse SHoW Baby. Multiverse Receiver Cards
include an internal antenna and a U.FL connection to an optional external antenna. Configuration
is done via City Theatrical’s USB Configuration program for PC/MAC. This product is designed
and built in the USA by City Theatrical.
2.1 Features
□ Supports ANSI E1.11 DMX512-A and E1.20 RDM
□ DMX RS-485 driver on board with ±60V protection
□ Signal Quality LEDs on board and external connections
□ SHoW ID RGB LED on board and external connections
□ Multiverse Band LED on board and external connections
□ Wide input voltage range, 5V to 30Vdc
□ Footprint 50mm(2”) x 38mm(1.5”)
□ +3.3Vdc output to power low current hosts
□ Configurable over USB Micro-B connector
□ Firmware updatable over USB Micro-B connector
□ Advanced Mode features:
1. 0-10V output
2. Four PWM control outputs
2.2
Part Numbers
Table 1: Part Numbers
Part #
Description
5906
Multiverse Receiver Card, 2.4GHz

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2.3 Product Detail
Product is shown larger than actual size.
Figure 1: Top and Bottom Detail with Basic Signal Pinout for Wireless DMX*
See Table 7 on page 11 for full list of Pinout descriptions in Advanced Mode.
I/O
Connection
points
Band
Indicator
Light
SHoW ID
Selector
Switch
SHoW ID/
Status
Indicator
Light
Signal
Quality
Indicator
Lights
Multiverse
Radio,
2.4GHz
(P/N 5994)
Bottom:
Top:
Dimensions (with internal antenna)*:
2.0" (50mm) L x 1.5" (38mm) W x
0.25" (6.4mm) H
*Shown here larger than actual size.
Signal
Ground
DMX
Data +
DMX
Common
Power
+5-30 VDC
Input
DMX
Data -
Basic Signal
Pinout for
Wireless DMX:

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3 Specifications
Table 2: Physical Characteristics
Specifications
Description
Frequency
2.4GHz
Universe(s)
1
Size (with internal antenna)
2.0" (50mm) L x 1.5" (38mm) W x 0.25" (6.4mm) H
Antenna
Internal/External
Construction
PCB assembly
Power/Data Connector
20-Pin 2x10 0.100-inch header, male
Radio Information
Voltage Range
5-30VDC
Broadcast Power
Antenna dependent; 100mW EIRP
Broadcast Modes
Adaptive, Full, Low, Mid, High, Max
Ethernet Protocols
N/A
SHoW IDs
Multiverse: 147; Neo: 70
Latency
4ms average
RF Sensitivity
-95dBm
RDM Features
RDM Proxy, RDM
Product Information
Configuration
City Theatrical USB Configuration program PC/MAC
Use Environment
Indoor
Warranty
One year
Compliance
Pre compliance reports available for integrators