DMX4ALL WirelessDMX RX board User manual

WirelessDMX
RX/TX board
User Manual

WirelessDMX RX/TX board 2
Specifications
The WirelessDMX installation board is designed for operation with XBee-wireless
modules. Each WirelessDMX installation board can be configured as a transmitter
or receiver unit.
Technical Data
Power supply: 7-15V DC / 500mA
Transferred DMX channel: 512
DMX-Connection: 3-pin XLR
5-pin XLR as special design possibly
Wireless module: XB24-AWI-001 / 1mW; 2,4GHz; with antenna
(not included in delivery) XB24-ACI-001 / 1mW; 2,4GHz; with chip- antenna
XB24-AUI-001 / 1mW; 2,4GHz; with UFL connector
Transmission route: Dependent on the wireless module and local
conditions
Board dimensions: 50mm x 100mm
LED-Display
The red and green LED signalises the current status of the WirelessDMX system
as follows:
Red LED Green LED
Transmitting
mode
Data are transferred by
HF
Permanent flashing:
DMX-signal is received
1x flashing:
no DMX-signal at the access
3x flashing:
invalid DMX-signal was identified
Receiving mode Data are received by HF Permanent flashing:
DMX-signal is outputted
1x flashing:
no DMX-output due to the
missing HF-signal
2x flashing:
invalid DMX-channel setting

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Connection of the Interfaces
DMX IN
1 – GND
2 – DATA-
3 – DATA+
Jumper J1
-
J3
J1 - open: Transmitting mode
closed: Reception mode
J2 - reserved
J3 - open: Normal mode
closed: Wireless module configuration
Power supply
Orange – 9-15V
Blue – GND
DMX OUT
1 – GND
2 – DATA-
3 – DATA+
Wireless module
Attention: Please observe the
installation direction and obey
the instruction steps absolutely

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Start-up
One-of configuration of the wireless module
For each wireless module a configuration is necessary. You must it carry out one-
of. Please follow in addition the single steps:
- Put the wireless module on the board. Pay attention to the installation
direction, absolutely!
- Close Jumper J3
- Now, connect the power supply
- Please wait till the wireless module-configuration is finished. This will be
signalled by flashing of the green LED
- Turn off the power supply
Now the one-of configuration is completed. This must be repeated only if a new
wireless module is used which is not yet configured for the WirelessDMX.
During the configuration there must be no transmit module being in operation !
Configuration for transmit or receive mode
The WirelessDMX-installation board can be used as transmit or receive unity. You
can configure it about the Jumper J1 as follows:
J1 open: transmit mode
J1 closed: receive mode

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Dimensions
Board mounting
4
96
100
23
46
4x
d=3,2
50
330,5 7,5 17,78 23
Front-panel-cut
30,5
38
45,88
10
2,54
7,62
2x
d=3,2
55,78
65,68
68,88
78,78
88,68
2,6
12,5
22,4
22
4x
d=3,2
3
(all dimensions in mm)

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Accessoires
Wireless module XB24
-
AWI
-
001
2,4GHz; 1mW
with antenna
Wireless module XB24
-
AUI
-
001
2,4GHz; 1mW
with UFL connector
Wireless module XB
P
24
-
AUI
-
001
J
2,4GHz; 10mW
with UFL connector

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CE-conformity
This assembly (board) is controlled by a microprocessor and
uses high frequency (8MHz). To get the characteristics of the
assembly in relation to the CE-conformity, an installation in a
compact metal casing is necessary.
Risk-Notes
You purchased a technical product. Conformable to the best available technology the
following risks should not excluded:
Failure risk: The device can drop out partially or completely at any time without
warning. To reduce the probability of a failure a redundant system structure is
necessary.
Initiation risk: For the installation of the board, the board must be connected and
adjusted to foreign components according to the device paperwork. This work can
only be done by qualified personnel, which read the full device paperwork and
understand it.
Operating risk: The Change or the operation under special conditions of the
installed systems/components could as well as hidden defects cause to breakdown
within the running time.
Misusage risk: Any nonstandard use could cause incalculable risks and is not
allowed.
Warning: It is not allowed to use the device in an operation, where the safety of
persons depend on this device.

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