DMX4ALL DMX-LED-Dimmer 4 User manual

DMX-LED-Dimmer 4
User Manual

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Description
The DMX-LED-Dimmer 4 is designed to control RGB, RGBW or SINGLE COLOR
LED-Stripes with 12V, 24V or 48V.
It has 4 PWM-Outputs, which are controllable independently via DMX.
Alternatively internal color gradients can be called up without any external control.
Data sheet
Power supply: 12-48V DC / 50mA without load
LED-Power supply: 12-48V DC according to the supply voltage
(no AC voltage !)
DMX-IN: 4 Channels
+ optional Master-Dimmer-Channel
DMX-Fail: Hold / Off / On
Output: 4 PWM-Signal with 16 Bit resolution
common power supply voltage
Output current: max. 10A per output at 12V or 24V
max. 5A per output at 48V
max. 10A in sum through all outputs
Output power: 120W (12V) / 240W (24V) / 240W (48V)
PWM-Frequency: 244 Hz / 4kHz
Master-Dimmer: None / Masterdimmer / System-Masterdimmer
StandAlone-Function: 9 internal StandAlone-Programs
Dimensions: 80mm x 50,5mm

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Connection
With RGBW LED-Stripe:
With separate RGB and WHITE LED-Stripe:

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Addressing
The DMX-Start address is adjustable via switches 1 up to 9.
Switch 1 has the valence 2
0
(=1), switch 2 the valence 2
1
(=2) etc. until switch 9 has
the valence 2
8
(=256). In total switches showing ON correlate with the starting
address.
Switch 10 is reserved for the StandAlone-Function and must show OFF during the
DMX-Operation.
LED-Display
The integrated LED is a multifunctional-display.
During the normal DMX-Operation the LED flashes permanent. In this case the
device is working.
Furthermore the LED shows the event. In this case the LED lights in short pitches
and then turns into the off mode for a longer period. The number of flashing impulses
corresponds with the error status:
Error
-
Status
Erro
r
Description
1 No DMX There is no DMX-Signal at the dimmer
2 Address error Check if a valid DMX starting address is adjusted via
switches 1-9
3 DMX-Signal error An invalid DMX-Entry signal is detected. Invert the
signal lines at pin 2 and 3 or use a twisted pair wire.
1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128
256

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Behavior at DMX-Fail
If a DMX fail (DMX-Fail) occurs the DMX-LED-Dimmer 4 is able to hold the LED-
Outputs on the last value or can shut off or turn on all LED-Outputs.
The behavior in case of a DMX-Fail is adjustable via jumper:
ALL ON: ALL OFF: HOLD:

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DMX-Master-Dimmer
The DMX-LED-Dimmer 4 has several Master-Dimmer. These can be activated via
jumper 1 and 2 as following:
Master dimmer
That DMX-Channel which is set with the start address is used for the master dimmer
for all 4 outputs. The DMX-Address assignment is as follows:
System-Masterdimmer
The Master-Dimmers value is according to DMX-Channel 1, which is used as Master-
Dimmer for all 4 outputs. The DMX-Start address shows the DMX-Channel on which
the DMX-Values start. The assignment is as follows:
Master
OUT 1 (R) OUT 2 (G) OUT 3 (B)
OUT 4 (W)
Master
OUT 1 (R) OUT 1 (fine) OUT 2 (G)
OUT 2 (fine)
OUT 3 (B)
OUT 3 (fine) OUT 4 (W)
OUT 4 (fine)
No Master-Dimmer
Master-Dimmer
System-Master-Dimmer
Start address Start address
Start address Start addressChannel 1 Channel 1

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Set operation modes
The DMX-LED-Dimmer 4 has several operation modes adjustable via
jumper 3 and 4:
8-Bit with LookUp-Tables
Each output is controlled with one DMX-Channel (8-Bit).
Thereby the configured LookUp-Tables are considered.
4KHz HighFrequency
The DMX-LED-Dimmer 4 uses in this operation mode a 4kHz PWM- Output
frequency.
This mode is for usage in accordance with video recording useful, e.g. in TV-Studios.
16-Bit
Each output is controlled with two DMX-Channel (2x8Bit = 16-Bit).
The second DMX-Channel is for fine-tuning.
The several operation modes can’t be combined !
The Masterdimmer-Option can be set independently of the selected operating
mode.
8-Bit with LookUp-Tables
4KHz HighFrequency
16-Bit

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Call internal color changes
The internal color changes can be called by change switch 10 on ON.
The DMX-LED-Dimmer 4 provides a slow mode for slow color changes. This mode
can be activated by change switch 8 on ON.
Now, you can select the color change programs via switches 1, 2 and 3.
The following color changes are selectable:
Color changes 1: R
G
B
Color changes 2: R
G
B
Color changes 3: R
G
B
Color changes 4: R
G
B
Color changes 5: R
G
B
Color changes 6: R
G
B
Color changes 7: R
G
B
Color changes 8: R
G
B
Switch 8 = ON = slow color changes

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Configuration the LookUp-Table
The DMX-LED-Dimmer 4 has one LookUp-Table per output.
The received DMX-Channel has values from 0 up to 255. However the DMX-LED-
Dimmer 4 output driver provides 65536 steps (16 Bit) which will be assigned to the
DMX-Values via the LookUp-Table.
So it‘s possible to effect in the lower brightness range little brightness changes with
small steps. However in the upper brightness range it’s possible to program bigger
steps.
A Standard USB-Mini-B Connection cable is necessary to transfer the Look-Up
Table to the DMX-LED-Dimmer 4 as well as a USB-Connection to the PC.
Via the DMX-Configurator the LookUp-Tables can be defined. The DMX-Configurator
is available for free as download.
- Connect the DMX-LED-Dimmer 4 with a
standard USB-Mini-B connection cable to PC. As
shown in the picture on the right site, plug the
cable on the USB-Connection of the DMX-LED-
Dimmer 4.
- Install the USB-Driver if it is not available.
- Start the DMX-Configurator Software
(V2.3.9 or higher is needed)
- Generate a connection to DMX-LED-Dimmer 4
If no LookUp-Table is configured (delivery status) the output control occurs in-
line.

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- Open Hardware-Settings (menu HardwareHardware Settings)
For each output (OUT1-OUT4) a table with DMX-Values in the range of 0-
255 and the according output values (OUTPUT) is available.
A graphic presentation illustrates the output line.
- Configure the output line
- Check the output line by selecting the LookUp Test and move the slider.
The connected LED behaves according to the output line.
- Select WRITE TO DEVICE to transfer the table to the DMX-LED-Dimmer 4.

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Execute Firmware-Update
The DMX-LED-Dimmer 4 has an update-function which enables transferring
prospective firmware-versions.
Proceed as follows:
-Turn off the device (separate power supply and USB!)
-Plug jumper as shown
-Generate connection with USB-Connection to PC
-Start Update-Software DMX4ALL USB-Updater
-Select DMX-LED-Dimmer 4 from list
-Click Firmware-Update
-Select and confirm Firmware-File (.bin)
-Please wait until the update has finished
It is not allowed that a program accesses to the USB-Connection.
Close DMX-Configurator and USB-Updater before connecting the USB-Cable
to DMX-LED-Dimmer 4. Do not start the USB-Updater before the DMX-LED-
Dimmer 4 is within Update-Mode.
If am error occurs during the update you can begin from the start anytime.

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Factory Reset
To reset the DMX-LED-Dimmer 4 into the delivery status, please proceed as follows:
-Turn off the device (Separate power supply and USB!)
-Adjust address switches 1 up to 10 on ON
-Turn on the device (Power supply or USB)
-The Factory Reset was carried out
-Now the address switches can be used for the start address again

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Dimensions
All details in mm
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Accessories
RGB-LED-Stripe 5m
LED-Stripe white
Power supply
Aluminium-Housing 1455C801
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.

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Last changes: 25.10.2018
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