DMX4ALL DMX-LED-DIMMER X9 HR User manual

DMX-LED-DIMMER X9 HR
User Manual

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 2
For your own safety, please read this user manual and warnings
carefully before installation.
Description
The DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR is especially designed for controlling RGB LED-
Stripes. The dimmer has 9 High-Resolution PWM-Outputs (3xRGB) independently
controllable via DMX.
9 Outputs
The DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR has 9 outputs to which LEDs can be connected. All
outputs are designed in the same way so single color, RGB or RGBW LEDs can be
connected.
High Power Outputs
The outputs can drive a current up to 10A.
So it is possible to connect a maximum load of 120W (12V) / 240W (24V).
0% bis 100% dimmable
The connected LEDs are dimmed by PWM from 0% to 100%.
For voltagesfrom 12V up to 24V
The DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR operates with supply voltages from 12V up to 24V.
The LED voltage can be different per output so that one X9HR DMX-LED-Dimmer
can control different LED systems.
DMX-FAIL Function
An adjustable DMX FAIL function offers the option to get in case of lost DMX signal
the current state (HOLD) or assuming a preset value.
DMX-Master Dimmer
Optionally, another DMX channel can be activated as Master Dimmer (all outputs) or
one master dimmer per RGB group. The global master dimmer is fixed at DMX
address 1 and can be used as system master dimmer.
Adjustable dimming curve
The dimming curves can be configured individually for each output.
RDM support
The DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR allows configuration by RDM via DMX.
LED-State Display
The DMX state is indicated via the LED status.
Firmware-Update-Function
To use future functions, the DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR offers a firmware update
function.
Top hat rail housing available
The top-hat rail housing 1050 is available as accessory for the DMX-LED-Dimmer
X9HR.

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 3
Data sheet
Power supply: 7-24V DC
80mA@12V / 100mA@24V (without connected LED load)
LED voltage: 7-24V DC
(no AC voltage !)
Protocol: DMX512
RDM
DMX channels: 9 channels with 8Bit-controlling and LookUp-Table
18 channels with 16Bit-controlling
+ optional Master-Dimmer-Channels
DMX-FAIL: Hold / 0%-100%
Output: 9 PWM-signal with 16Bit-resolution
Common supply voltage
Output current: max. 10A each output
In sum 90A with all GND connections (direct from power
supply)
Output power: 9x 120W (12V) / 9x 240W (24V)
Masterdimmer: None / Global / RGB / System
PWM-frequency: 244 Hz / 2kHz / 4kHz
Energy-Save output: Control output for switching off the load power supply units
StandAlone function: 9 internal StandAlone programs
Connections: Screw terminals
Dimensions: 99mm x 82 mm

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 4
Connection with one power supply
DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR
RGB-LED-Stripe (12V)
POWER 12V
GND
V+
GND
OUT1
GND
OUT2
GND
OUT3
GND
OUT4
GND
OUT5
GND
OUT6
RGB-LED-Stripe (12V)
RGB-LED-Stripe (12V)
V+
DMX+
DMX-
GND
ADDRESS
GND GND
GND
OUT7 OUT8 OUT9
DMX IN
DMX OUT
CFG
Must be connected direct
from the power supply !
Use at least one GND
connection per 10A.

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 5
Connection with several power supplies
DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR
RGB-LED-Stripe (12V)
POWER 12V
GND
V+
GND
OUT1
GND
OUT2
GND
OUT3
GND
OUT4
GND
OUT5
GND
OUT6
RGB-LED-Stripe (24V)
RGB-LED-Stripe (12V)
V+
DMX+
DMX-
GND
ADDRESS
GND GND
GND
OUT7 OUT8 OUT9
DMX IN
DMX OUT
POWER 12V
POWER 24V
POWER 12V
CFG
Must be connected direct
from the power supply !
Use at least one GND
connection per 10A.

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 6
Connection with single color and multi color stripes
DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR
RGB-LED-Stripe (12V)
POWER 12V
GND
V+
GND
OUT1
GND
OUT2
GND
OUT3
GND
OUT4
GND
OUT5
GND
OUT6
LED-Stripe WEIß (12V)
LED-Stripe WEIß (12V)
V+
DMX+
DMX-
GND
ADDRESS
GND GND
GND
OUT7 OUT8 OUT9
DMX IN
DMX OUT
CFG
Must be connected direct
from the power supply !
Use at least one GND
connection per 10A.

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 7
Cable lengths
The DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR should be run with shortest possible cable lengths.
Because of the low operation voltage in LED installation the cable cross section is to
choose as large as possible to keep the voltage drop as low as possible on the cable.
The cable cross section should be all the larger as the distance increases and the
load increases.
The following cable lengths should not be exceeded:
From power supply to DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR 1m
From DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR to LEDs 10m

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 8
DMX-Addressing
The starting address is adjustable with the switches 1 to up 9.
Switch 1 has the valency 2
0
(=1), switch 2 the valency 2
1
(=2) etc. until switch 9 has
the valency 2
8
(=256). In total the switches showing ON correlate with the starting
address.
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
Error
Description
1 No DMX There is no DMX-Signal reaching the dimmer
2 Address error Check if a valid DMX starting address is adjusted at
the DIP-switch
3 DMX-signal error An invalid DMX input signal is detected, invert the
signal line by changing switch 2 and 3 or use a
twisted pair wire.
1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 OFF

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 9
Behavior in case of DMX signal fail
From 06/2013 (Version 2)
The DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 can hold the last value, switch on or switch off the LED
outputs on DMX fail.
This DMX-Fail option is selectable with the
Jumper.
HOLD: Hold last value
ALL ON: Turn on all outputs (100%)
ALL OFF: Turn off all outputs (0%)
After voltage drop the held values are not restored by the HOLD function.
In thiscasethevaluesaresetto 0 (OFF).
Via the RDM parameter DMX_FAIL_MODE the level can be adjusted
also.

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 10
Energy-Save Output (CTRL)
From 06/2014 (Version 2.1)
TheDMX-LED-Dimmer X9HRhas an Energy-Save control output (CTRL) which is
able to tun off the Load Power Supply of the LEDs.
If none of the outputs is activated for a period of 5 minutes or all DMX values are set
to 0 for 5 minutes, the control output is switched off.
So, the power loss for power supply units that are not needed for a longer period of
time can be avoided.
Exampleinstallation:

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 11
Set operation modes
The DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR has 2 operation modes adjustable via the
configuration switch 4:
Switch 4 OFF: Controlling the outputs via one DMXchannel
In this operation mode each output has a LookUp-Table.
This displays the outputs 16Bit-resolution for the available 256 values of
the DMXchannels. The LookUp-Tables are linear programmable ex ante
and freely programmable.
Switch 4 ON: Controlling the outputs via two DMXchannels
Each output has a 16Bit resolution. For a direct calling via DMX, 2
DMXchannels are used per output. The 2 DMX-Channels are for the
subtle settings.

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 12
Configure the LookUp-Table
The DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR has aLookUp-Table per output.
The received DMX-Channel has values from 0 up to 255. The DMX-LED-Dimmer X9
HR output driver provides 65536 steps (16 Bit) which are assigned to the
DMXvalues.
So, it is possible to effect with small steps little brightness changings in the lower
brightness range. However, in the upper brightness range it’s possible to program
bigger steps.
If no LookUp-Table is configured (delivery status) the output control is linear.
Set LookUptables via RDM
The RDM parameter CURVE_DEFINITION is used to set the lookup tables.
For this parameter, the Program RDM Configurator offers the following interface
for editing the dimming curve:
A detailed description of the functions can be found in the RDM Configurator
manual.

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 13
Set LookUp tables via USB
From Hardware V2.2 (Delivery 2017 or later)
To transfer the Look-Up Table to the DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR a PC-
Connection cable and a USB-Connection at the PC is necessary.
Via the software DMX-Configurator the LookUp-Tables can be defined. The DMX-
Configurator is available for free as download.
- Connect the DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR 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 X9HR.
- 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 X9HR
- Open Hardware-Settings (menu HardwareHardware Settings)
For each output (OUT1-OUT9) 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 curve
- Check the output curve 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
X9HR.

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DMX-Master-Dimmer
The DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR has several Master Dimmer. These will be activated
as follows:
Master Dimmer for all channels
The DMX channel which is adjusted as starting address will be used as master
dimmer for all 9 outputs. The DMX-addresses assignment is as follows:
Master Dimmer per RGBgroup
Per RGB-Group one master dimmer is used. The DMX addresses assignment is as
follows:
System-Master Dimmer for all channels
The value for the master dimmer corresponds with the DMX channel 1 used as
Master Dimmer for all 9 outputs. The DMX start address represents the DMX channel
on which the DMX values for the outputs begin. The DMX addresses assignment is
as follows:
Master
OUT 1 (R1)
OUT 2 (G1)
OUT 3 (B1)
OUT 4 (R2)
OUT 9 (B4)
Master
OUT 1 (R1)
OUT 1 (fine) OUT 2 (G1)
OUT 2 (fine)
OUT 9 (B4) OUT 9 (fine) OUT 3 (B1)
OUT 3 (fine) OUT 4 (R2)
OUT 4 (fine)
Master 1
OUT 1 (R1)
OUT 2 (G1)
OUT 3 (B1)
OUT 4 (R2)
OUT 9 (B4)
Master 1
OUT 1 (R1)
OUT 1 (fine) OUT 2 (G1)
OUT 2 (fine)
OUT 9 (B4) OUT 9 (fine) OUT 3 (B1)
OUT 3 (fine)
OUT 4 (R2)
OUT 4 (fine)
Master 2
Master 2
Master
OUT 1 (R1)
OUT 2 (G1)
OUT 3 (B1)
OUT 4 (R2)
OUT 9 (B4)
Master
OUT 1 (R1)
OUT 1 (fine) OUT 2 (G1)
OUT 2 (fine)
OUT 9 (B4)
OUT 9 (fine)
OUT 3 (B1)
OUT 3 (fine) OUT 4 (R2)
OUT 4 (fine)
No Master Dimmer
Master Dimmer for all channels
Master Dimmer per RGB-group
System Master Dimmer for all channels
Startaddress Start address
Start address Startaddress
Start address Start address
Channel 1 Channel 1

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High Frequency Mode
(from FW V1.1)
The DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR has a High Frequency Mode. This mode is optimized
for using in correlation with video recording e.g. in the TV-studio.
This will be activated as follows:
In this mode a DMX-Channel (256 steps) will be used for the brightness settings. The
master dimmer options are combinable.
In this mode is a fixed LookUp-Table used which can’t be changed.
High Frequency Mode 2kHz
High Frequency Mode 4kHz

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 16
RDM (from hardware V2.3)
RDM is the short form for Remote Device Management.
As soon as the device is within the system, device-dependent settings occur remotely
via RDM command due to the uniquely assigned UID. A direct access to the device is
not necessary.
If the DMX start address is set via RDM, all address switches at the DMX-LED-
Dimmer X9 HR 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
DMX_FAIL_MODE

E1.37

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 17
Parameter ID
Discovery
Command
SET
Command
GET
Command
ANSI/
PID
SERIAL_NUMBER
1)

PID:
0xD400
CURVE_DEFINITION
1)

PID:
0xD430
SOFT_DIMMING
1)

PID:
0xD431
1) Manufacturer depending RDM control commands(MSC - Manufacturer Specific Type)
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=33 (33 Byte ASCII-Text)
CURVE_DEFINITION
PID: 0xD430
Sets the devices LookUp tables.
SOFT_DIMMING
PID: 0xD431
Sets the soft dimming behavior of the device.
GET Send: PDL=0
Receive: PDL=1 (1 Byte SoftDimm parameter)
SET Send: PDL=1 (1 Byte SoftDimm parameter)
Receive: PDL=0
Parameter
Fun
c
tion
0 Soft-Dimm OFF
1-255 Soft-Dimm up to the given value

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 18
Execute firmwareUpdate
TheDMXLED-Dimmer X9 HRhas Update-Function, which allows transferring future
Firmware-Versions.
Please proceed as follows:
-Turn off the device (Cut the power supply and USB!)
-Set switch 7, 8and 10 onON
-Set switch 9 on OFF
-Generate USB connection to PC
-Install the USB driver if necessary (check in the device manager)
-Start the Update-Software DMX4ALL USB-Updater
-Select DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR from list
-ClickFirmware-Update
-Select Firmware file (.bin) and confirm
-Wait until update has finished
No program is allowed to access the USB-Connection.
Close theDMX-Configurator and USB-Updater before USB-Cable is connected
to the DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR. Do not start the USB-Updater if the DMX-
LED-Dimmer X9 HR is in its update-mode.
If an error occurs during the update, you can start from beginning every time.

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 19
Factory Reset
Before running the Factory Reset, read all steps carefully.
To reset the DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HRto delivery state, proceed as follows:
-Turn off device (disconnect power supply !)
-Set DIP switch 1 up to 10 to ON
-Turn on device (connect power supply)
-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 (disconnect power supply !)
-Now, the device can be used
If a Factory Reset is needed again, this procedure can be repeated
at any time.

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9 HR 20
Equipment
DIN-Rail housing 1050
USB-Kabel A →Mini B 5pol.