DMX4ALL AuroraDMX Control User manual

AuroraDMX Control
User Manual

AuroraDMX Control 2
For your own safety, please read this user manual and warnings
carefully before installation.
Description
The AuroraDMX Control is designed especially for controlling Nanoleaf Aurora
Panel via DMX. By controlling via DMX up to128 panels can be controlled
individually. It is recommended to operate up to 32 panels on one AuroraDMX
Control.
Automatic Adressing of the panels
The AuroraDMX Control addresses the connected panels automatically.
No additional controller is required.
Up to128 Panels
Up to 128 panels can be run by one AuroraDMX Control.
Easy Configuration
The starting address is to adjust with the 9 switches at the AuroraDMX Control.
TPM2-Protocol
The AuroraDMX Control supports the TPM2-Protocol via the USB interface with a
virtual COM port (VCP).
RDM support
The DMX-Relais 2 INRUSH allows the configuration via RDM or DMX.
Firmware-Update-Function
To use future functions the AuroraDMX Control offers a Firmware-Update-Function.
Suitable aluminium housing
An aluminium housing for mounting is available as accessory.

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Data sheet
Power supply: 24V DC / 100mA
or via USB-Connection
Protocol: DMX512
RDM
TPM2 via VCP
DMX channels: up to 512 DMX-Channels
Output: Digital control signal
Output protocol: Compatible with Nanoleaf Aurora Panel
Color sequence: RGBW
Max. Panel number: 128 (up to 32 recommended)
Dimensions: 80mm x 39mm
(without overhanging connections)
Delivery
1x AuroraDMX Control
1x Connection clamp 3pin
1x Connection clamp 4pin
1x Connection cable for Panel ca. 1m
1x Quick guide german and english

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Connection
View from
Back side !
View from
back side !
View from
front side !
View from
front side !
Plugged
connector
Plugged
connector

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Installation with many Panels
For a lager installation it is necessary to us a power supply with enough power.
According to the manufacturer the power consumption is 2W for each panel.
Systems with 30 panels need a power supply at least with 60W.
The power supply is to implement on a regular basis with additional power supply
lines. So, a steady brightness of the panels is given and the panel-connections are
not overloaded.
We recommend to reconnect the power supply after 20 panels.
The total number of 32 panels should not be exceeded.
additional
power supply
3
1
2
4
56
20 1721
22
23 19 18

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DMX-Addressing
The DMX-Starting address is adjustable via the DIP-Switches 1-9.
Switch 1 has the valency 2
0
(=1), switch 2 has the valency 2
1
(=2) and so on, finally
switch 9 has the valency 2
8
(=256). The sum of the switches showing ON, represents
the start address.
Switch 10 is reserved for demo programs and must show OFF during the DMX-
Operation.
LED-Display-Codes
The integrated LED is a multifunctional display.
In the normal operation mode the LED lights non-stop.
Furthermore the LED signals the operation status. In this case, the LED lights up in
short pitches and then turn into off mode. The number of flashing signals is equal to
the number of the error status:
Error
-
Status
Error
Description
1 No DMX-Signal No DMX signal is detected
2 Addressing error Please check, if a valid DMX-Start address is
adjusted via the DIP-Switches
3 DMX-Signal error An invalid DMX-Input signal is detected.
Swap the signal lines on pin 2 and pin 3 or use
twisted connection cable.
1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128
256

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Ansteuerung per DMX
The AuroraDMX Control controls each RGB-Panel with 4 DMX-Channels.
One DMX-Channel is used for red, one for green, one for blue and one for white.
Starting at the start address the DMX-Channels are assigned automatically:
DMX-Start address
Automatic Addressing of the panels
The panels are addressed automatically by the AuroraDMX Control.
The first panel is that, which is directly connected to the AuroraDMX Control. The
others are addressed one after the other.
DMX IN
DMX OUT
AuroraDMX Control
GND
DMX-
DMX+
4
3
2
1
24V
(…) = Used DMX-Address by start address=1
Panel 1
(1-4)
Panel 2
(5-8)
Panel 4
(13-16)
Panel
6
(21-24)
Panel
3
(9-12)
Panel
5
(17-20)

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If all 3 sides are used at one panel so the addressing is according to the clockwise
direction and all panels addressed in one path.
DMX IN
DMX OUT
AuroraDMX Control
GND
DMX-
DMX+
4
3
2
1
24V
①
②
4
①
②
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

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Extended Settings
For the extended settings an USB-Connection to a PC with the program
DMX-Configurator is needed.
The extended settings allow using further functions of the AuroraDMX Control.
Please proceed as follows to get the extended settings:
-Connect the AuroraDMX Control per USB to the PC
An USB-Cable with MiniB-Male is needed (not included in delivery)
Install USB-Driver, if it is not installed
-Start the program DMX-Configurator
That is available as download on www.dmx4all.de
-Generate a connection between AuroraDMX Control within the DMX-
Configurator
-Call up SettingsHardware Settings
-Here the extended settings can be adjusted
-By clicking OK the settings are transferred and stored to the AuroraDMX
Control

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Demo programs
The demo programs available in the AuroraDMX Control can be called up via the
switches and without DMX.
Switch switch 9 and 10 on ON:
Switches 1 up to 4 the demo programs can be selected:
8-Color Mix
R-G-B
Stars RGB
Stars single color
Wave 1
Wave 2
Snake
Blowing
Running Point 1
Running Point 2
Blink
Color change
Rainbow

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Switches 5, 6 and 7 the color can be selected:
White
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Pink
Cyan
Black
Switches 8 adjust the speed:
Fast
Slow

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RDM (Firmware V1.1 or higher is needed)
RDM is the short form for Remote Device Management.
As soon as the device is within the system, device-dependent settings can be occur
remotely via RDM command due to the uniquely assigned UID. An direct access to
the device is not necessary.
If the DMX start address is set via RDM, all address switches at the
AuroraDMX Control must be set to OFF ! A DMX start address set by the
address switches is always prior !
This device supports the following RDM commands:
Parameter ID
Discovery
Command
SET
Command
GET
Command
ANSI/
PID
DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH

E1.20
DISC_MUTE

E1.20
DISC_UN_MUTE

E1.20
DEVICE_INFO

E1.20
SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS

E1.20
PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION

E1.20
SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL

E1.20
DMX_START_ADDRESS

E1.20
DEVICE_LABEL

E1.20
MANUFACTURER_LABEL

E1.20
DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION

E1.20
IDENTIFY_DEVICE

E1.20
FACTORY_DEFAULTS

E1.20
DMX_PERSONALITY

E1.20
DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION

E1.20
SERIAL_NUMBER
1)

PID:
0xD400
1) Manufacturer depending RDM control commands (MSC - Manufacturer Specific Type)

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Manufacturer depending RDM control commands :
SERIAL_NUMBER
PID: 0xD400
Outputs a text description (ASCII-Text) of the device serial number.
GET Send: PDL=0
Receive: PDL=21 (21 Byte ASCII-Text)

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Controlling via TPM2-Protocol
With the AuroraDMX Control it is possible to use the TPM2 protocol via USB
interface. For this the VCP driver must be installed which creates a virtual COM-Port.
The COM-Port-Number can be identified via the device
manager.
Now, the COM port must be set within the software. The other parameters are
115000Baud, no parity, 1 stop bit (115000 8N1).
The AuroraDMX Control outputs the transmitted data to the connected Panels.
RGBW-Control
Each RGBW-Panel is used with 4 channels. This means that the first panel reserves
channels 1-4, the second panel reserves channels 5-8 etc.
RGB-Control
The AuroraDMX Control offers the option to use RGB-Data for control via Add W-
Channel on RGB TPM2 data .
If this option is activated, each panel is controlled with 3 channels. In this case, the
white value will be always output with the value 0.
This means that the first panel receives channels 1-3, the second panel receives
channels 4-6 etc..

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TPM2 with Jinx!
If the AuroraDMX Control is used with Jinx! so the device setting is as shown as
follows (here COM10 is used):

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Factory Reset
Before running the Factory Reset, read all steps carefully.
To reset the AuroraDMX Control to delivery state, proceed as follows:
-Turn off device (Cut the power supply and USB !)
-Set DIP switch 1 up to 10 to ON
-Turn on the device
-The LED lights up 20x during ca. 3 seconds
While the LED lights up set DIP switch 10 to OFF
-Now, the Factory Reset is executed
The LED lights up with error code 4
-Turn off device (Cut the power supply and USB !)
-Now, the device can be used
If a Factory Reset is needed again, this procedure can be repeated at any
time.

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Firmware Update
The AuroraDMX Control has an Update-Function which allows transferring future
Firmware-Versions.
Please proceed as follows:
-Turn off the AuroraDMX Control (Cut the power supply and USB !)
-Set switch 7-10 as shown:
-Turn on the device
-Generate USB-Connection to PC
-Start update-Software DMX4ALL USB-Updater
-Select AuroraDMX Control from list
-Click Firmware-Update
-Select Firmware-File (.bin) and confirm
-Wait until the update has finished
No program is allowed to access the USB-Connection.
Close the DMX-Configurator and USB-Updater before USB-Cable is
connected to the AuroraDMX Control. Do not start the USB-Updater if the DMX
AuroraDMX Control is in its update-mode.
If an error occurs during the update, you can start from beginning every time.

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Dimensions
All details in mm

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Accessory
Nanoleaf Aurora Panel
Power supply 24V / 2,5A
USB-Cable A-Male / MiniB-Male

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CE-Conformity
This assembly is controlled by a microprocessor and uses high
frequency. In order to maintain the properties of the module with
regard to CE conformity, installation into a closed metal housing
in accordance with the EMC directive 2014/30/EU 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.
Disposal
Electronical and electronic products must not be disposed in domestic
waste. Dispose the product at the end of its service life in accordance
with applicable legal regulations. Information on this can be obtained
from your local waste disposal company.