DIODE LED DI-1810 User manual
DRY LOCATION
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DMX DECODER INSTALLATION GUIDE
®
DIMMABLE
12VDC
INSTALLATION GUIDE
DMX 4-CHANNEL DECODER
24VDC
1. Install in accordance with naonal and local electrical code
regulaons.
2. This product is intended to be installed and serviced by a qualied,
licensed electrician.
3. DO NOT connect directly to high voltage power. Install with a
compable Class 2 constant voltage LED driver (power supply).
4. This product is rated for indoor installaon and is not protected
against moisture.
5. Install appropriately rated wire between driver, decoder, and xture.
When choosing wire, factor in voltage drop, amperage rang, and
type (in-wall rated, etc.) Inadequate wire installaon may cause re.
6. Do not modify or disassemble product beyond instrucons or
warranty will be void.
SAFETY & WARNINGS
QUICK SPECS / MODELS
INSTALLATION
1
TURN POWER OFF AT CIRCUIT BREAKER
2
Input Output Max Load
DI-1810
(also DI-1918) 12 - 24VDC 12 - 24VDC
4CH x 5A
4CH x 96W (12V)
4CH x 192W (24V)
SHOCK HAZARD! May result in serious injury or death.
Turn power OFF at circuit breaker prior to installalaon.
DETERMINE LOCATION TO INSTALL COMPONENTS
V+
V-
V+
CH1 - R
CH2 - G
CH3 - B
CH4 - W
0-5 0-9 0-9
Data IN
Data OUT
1) Driver 2) DMX
Controller
3) DMX
Decoder
4) Fixture(s)
CONNECT DECODER TO DRIVER. ATTACH LED
FIXTURE. ONLY USE COPPER WIRING.
Reference SYSTEM DIAGRAM located further in guide for
visual.
CONNECT DECODER TO MASTER DMX
CONTROLLER.
3
INSTALL ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS, VERIFY
CONNECTIONS, TURN MAIN POWER ON AT
BREAKER.
4
5
MAXIMUM DAISY-CHAIN DMX DECODERS
A maximum of 10x DMX Decoders may be connected together via
RJ45 DMX Connecon Ports. DMX signal may be extended further
by installing a DMX 8-Way Splier (DI-1804) aer the 10th DMX
Decoder.
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a. To set the DMX address, press and hold ‘buon 1’ for 2 seconds
unl numbers on display ash.
b. Select an address based on the funconality of the Master DMX
Controller (see controller installaon guide). Once an address is
selected, the remaining 3 channels will be ulized digitally. For
example, if the decoder is addressed to 001 on the display then
CH1 – 001, CH2 – 002, CH3 – 003, CH4 – 004.
c. Once display stops ashing, DMX address is set.
DMX START CHANNEL DISPLAY
0-5 0-9 0-9
1 2 3
OPERATION
SETTING THE DMX ADDRESS
SETTING DMX CHANNELS
The DMX channels can be adjusted, which allows the user to conserve
DMX addresses that may be wasted when programming a large DMX
universe.
The factory default is 4cH: 4 channels (address 001 - 004) as
highlighted in the chart below. Charts have also been provided for
1cH, 2cH, and 3cH sengs.
Diode LED strongly recommends only professional DMX installers
ulize the following sengs. All standard DMX applicaons specied
by Diode LED do not require these sengs to be adjusted.
Channel Address
CH1 001
CH2 002
CH3 003
CH4 004
Channel Address
CH1 001
CH2 001
CH3 001
CH4 001
Channel Address
CH1 001
CH2 002
CH3 001
CH4 002
Channel Address
CH1 001
CH2 002
CH3 003
CH4 001
SETTING PWM FREQUENCY & DIMMING TYPE
The PWM frequency & dimming type can be adjusted for special
applicaons.
0-5 0-9 0-9
1 2 3
0-5 0-9 0-9
1 2 3
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
0-5 0-9 0-9
1 2 3
Adjust the following sengs with the DMX
Start Channel Display
(Fig. 1.):
a. DMX Address
b. Output Channels (professional use only)
c. PWM Frequency (professional use only)
a. Press and hold ‘buon 2 and 3’ simultaneously for 2 seconds unl
‘cH’ ashes on display (Fig. 2).
b. Press ‘buon 1’ to choose 1, 2, 3, or 4 channel outputs (Fig. 3).
c. Press and hold any buon for >2 seconds to set channel output.
1 = 1500Hz 1 = Logarithmic Dimming
2 = 200 Hz 2 = Linear Dimming
a. Press and hold ‘buon 1 and 3’ simultaneously for 2 seconds unl
‘P_c’ ashes on display (Fig. 4).
b. Press ‘buon 1’ to choose PWM output type.
c. Press ‘buon 3’ to choose Dimming type.
d. Once display stops ashing, PWM & DIM is set.
Fig. 4
RGB & RGBW SETTINGS
RGB & RGBW installaons will only operate correctly with
consistent color output when programmed to P1 (1500Hz PWM
OUTPUT) and c2 (LINEAR DIMMING).
0-5 0-9 0-9
1 2 3
RGB/RGBW
REQUIRED SETTING
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SYSTEM DIAGRAM
V+
V-
V+
CH1 - R
CH2 - G
CH3 - B
CH4 - W
0-5 0-9 0-9
Data IN
Data OUT
V+
V-
V+
CH1 - R
CH2 - G
CH3 - B
CH4 - W
0-5 0-9 0-9
Data IN
Data OUT
G
+
-
DMX Data
Output
Power
Input
AC Power
50/60Hz
L
N
Class 2 Low Voltage Driver**
Installed in Junction Box‡
G*
N
L
Input
Output
V+
V-
DMX Controller
Installed in Wall Box‡
CAT5 / Ethernet Cable (RJ45 Connections)
Power input of DMX controllers may vary.
See DMX controller specifications to ensure
appropriate high or low voltage power input.
DMX Decoder
DMX Decoder
V- V+
V- V+
RGBW Tape Light / Fixture‡‡
RJ45 Coupler
RJ45 Splice Cable
V+ V+
CH1 R
CH2 G
CH3 B
CH4 W
V+ V+
CH1 R
CH2 G
CH3 B
Install applicable wire gauge / type
CH4 - W connection only utilized for RGBW / RGB(X) installation.
Wall Washer / DMX-512 Fixture‡‡
AC Power
50/60Hz
RJ45 / XLR-3
Adapter Connector
RGB Tape Light / Fixture‡‡
RJ45 Splice Cable
Wiring Connections
Brown Ground
White/Orange Data +
Orange Data -
White/Brown wire may be used as
an additional ground.
* Driver may not require a fault ground connecon. Refer to driver
specicaons for addional informaon.
** Install a compable Class 2 constant voltage driver. It is recommended
to load the driver no more than 80% its labeled rang for maximum
longevity.
‡ Refer to driver specicaons for a compable juncon box.
‡‡ See xture specicaons for maximum series run limits.
The following diagram is provided as an example system design. CAT5 (RJ45 connecons) data cables are the most cost-eecve soluon for
transming DMX-512 signals. XLR-3 cables may also be installed but require an addional adapter for connecng to DMX decoders.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Common Cause
Fixture responding
incorrectly and/or
ickering
• Incorrect wiring. Reversing Data + and Data -
will cause lights to icker.
• Incorrect voltage pairing of driver and
xture. (12V & 12V, or 24V and 24V)
• Ensure compable constant voltage driver is
installed.
• Check connecons of additIonal
components.
Cannot change
DMX address
• Hold in buon ‘0-5’ for 3 seconds unl display
ashes connuously, then set address.
MAXIMUM DAISY-CHAIN DMX DECODERS
A maximum of 10x DMX Decoders may be connected together via
RJ45 DMX Connecon Ports. DMX signal may be extended further
by installing a DMX 8-Way Splier (DI-1804) aer the 10th DMX
Decoder.
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Wire
.83 A
3.3 A
134 . 68 . 45 . 33 . 27 . 22 . 19 . 17 . 14 .
215 . 109 . 72 . 54 . 43 . 36 . 31 . 27 . 22 .
345 . 174 . 115 . 86 . 69 . 57 . 49 . 43 . 36 .
539 . 272 . 181 . 135 . 108 . 90 . 77 . 68 . 56 .
784 . 397 . 263 . 197 . 158 . 131 . 112 . 98 . 82 .
Wire
.83 A
3.3 A
34 . 17 . 11 . 8 . 6 . 5 .
54 . 27 . 18 . 13 . 10 . 9 .
86 . 43 . 29 . 21 . 17 . 14 .
134 . 68 . 45 . 34 . 27 . 22 .
199 . 99 . 66 . 49 . 39 . 33 .
Wire
.83 A
3.3 A
34 . 17 . 11 . 8 . 6 . 5 .
54 . 27 . 18 . 13 . 10 . 9 .
86 . 43 . 29 . 21 . 17 . 14 .
134 . 68 . 45 . 34 . 27 . 22 .
199 . 99 . 66 . 49 . 39 . 33 .
Determine load size. Let’s assume load
is 55 W. Round up to nearest load.
1
Determine distance from driver to load.
Let’s assume the distance is 20 .
2
It’s recommended to install 12 AWG to
eliminate excess voltage drop.
3
VOLTAGE DROP CHARTS
For best performance and lumen output, ensure proper wire gauge is installed to compensate for voltage drop of low voltage circuits.
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