DMX4ALL X9HR User manual

DMX-LED-DIMMER X9HR
User Manual

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR 2
For your own safety, please read this user manual and warnings carefully
before installation.
Contents
Description.................................................................................................................. 3
Data sheet .................................................................................................................. 4
Connection with one power supply ............................................................................. 5
Connection with several power supplies..................................................................... 6
Connection with single color and multi color stripes ................................................... 7
Cable lengths.............................................................................................................. 8
DMX-Addressing ........................................................................................................ 9
LED-Display................................................................................................................ 9
DMX FAIL action ...................................................................................................... 10
CTRL-Output (Energy-Save) .................................................................................... 11
Operation modes ...................................................................................................... 12
9Ch. Dimmer 8Bit with dimming curve .................................................................. 12
9Ch. Dimmer 16Bit................................................................................................ 12
9Ch. Dimmer 8Bit 2kHz (linear) ............................................................................ 13
9Ch. Dimmer 8Bit 4kHz (linear) ............................................................................ 13
Configuration of the dimming curve (Curve definition).............................................. 14
DMX-Master-Dimmer................................................................................................ 16
RDM ......................................................................................................................... 17
SubDevice-Mode ...................................................................................................... 21
Execute firmware Update ......................................................................................... 23
Factory Reset ........................................................................................................... 24
Equipment ................................................................................................................ 25
CE-Conformity .......................................................................................................... 26
Disposal.................................................................................................................... 26
Risk-Notes ................................................................................................................ 27

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR 3
Description
The DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR 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% to 100% dimmable
The connected LEDs are dimmed by PWM from 0% to 100%.
For voltages from 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.
SubDevice-Mode
In SubDevice mode, each output is assigned its own DMX address and DMX FAIL
behavior via RDM.
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 X9HR 4
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: 488 Hz / 2kHz / 4kHz
CTRL output: Control output for switching off the load power supply units
(Energy-Save)
StandAlone function: 9 internal StandAlone programs
Connections: Screw terminals
Dimensions: 99mm x 82 mm

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR 5
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 X9HR 6
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 X9HR 7
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 X9HR 8
Cable lengths
The DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR 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 X9HR 9
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
4 Factory Reset A Factory-Reset was executed
1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 OFF

DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR 10
DMX FAIL action
(from 06/2013 / Version 2)
The DMX-LED-Dimmer X9HR 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 this case the values are set to 0 (OFF).
Via the RDM parameter DMX_FAIL_MODE the level can be adjusted
also.