Doug Fleenor Design Preset 10 Architectural User manual

PRESET 10 ARCHITECTURAL
OWNERS MANUAL
Doug Fleenor Design
396 Corbett Canyon Road
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
[phone]
Software Version 2.4
Manual Revision
September 2019

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Preset 10 Architectural is a lighting control station capable of storing up to ten presets. These presets
are recorded by capturing the output of a DMX512 console. Each preset can then be assigned a unique
fade time, from 0 to 999 seconds. Presets are recalled by pressing one of the buttons.
Systems can be created by using one or more stations and a power supply. The solid aluminum faceplate
is designed to install over a standard single gang electrical box. Connections to the Preset 10
Architectural are power (2 wires) and DMX512 (3 wires). Power for the Preset 10 can be supplied from a
variety of sources, including a 10V class 2 “doorbell” transformer.
The Preset 10 Architectural system can work in conjunction with another lighting console, automatically
switching between preset and console control. When the console generates a DMX512 signal, the Preset
10 goes offline. The console then operates normally. Upon loss of DMX512 from the console, the Preset
10 Architectural either returns to its previous preset or holds the last look (jumper selectable).
The Preset 10 system also comes in a portable version (model PRE10-P) that acts as a backup station
for any DMX512 lighting console or as a stand-alone DMX512 preset console.

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SPECIFICATIONS:
Connector: Phoenix Contact MSTB series 5 position two part terminal block
Model: MTSB 2,5/5-ST-5,08 Order Number: 17 57 04 8
Connector Pin Out: (V) Supply voltage “hot”
(C) Supply common (internally tied to DMX512 common)
(+) DMX512 data +
(-) DMX512 data –
(C) DMX512 common
Input/Output Circuit: ESD protected EIA-485 transceiver (LT1785)
Indicators: Ten green preset indicator LEDs
One yellow Fade Time LED
One red Signal / Record LED
User Controls: Ten preset push buttons
One recessed Fade Time push button
One recessed Record push button
Option Jumpers: For a single station installation, all jumpers should be installed (see figure 1,
page 5).
INSTALLED
REMOVED
JP1
Recording Enabled
Recording Disabled
JP2
Main Station
Remote Station
JP3
Architectural Mode
Portable Mode
JP4
Single Station Mode
Multi Station Mode
Power Input: 9 to 15 volts AC or DC, 200mA per station
(A 10 volt class 2 “doorbell” transformer is recommended for fixed installations)
Color: Black anodized with silver engraved nomenclature
Size: Faceplate: 4.5”h X 2.75”w X 0.2”d
Faceplate rear insert: 4.05”h X 2.4”w X 0.1”d
Electrical box minimum inside dimensions: 3.5”h X 2.1”w X 1.25”d
Included back box: Raco 670RAC

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PRESET 10 ARCHITECTURAL –INSTALLATION
WIRING INFORMATION
The Preset 10 Architectural is designed to use daisy-chain wiring topology. An alternative to the daisy-
chain topology is the star topology. To create a star, a bidirectional isolated splitter (model 127) is
required. Also note that a system may contain multiple power supplies when voltage drop becomes a
concern. Please give us a call if you have any questions.
CABLE
COLOR
FROM
TO
USE
1
120 Ohm Data Cable
Belden 9829 or
Equivalent
Shield
5 Pin XLR Plate
Pin 1
PRE10 Main
TB1-1
Common
White/Blue
Stripe
Pin 2
TB1-2
Data -
Blue/White
Stripe
Pin 3
TB1-3
Data +
2
(2) #16 AWG
Stranded Wires
Black
Power Supply
Common
TB1-4
Supply
common
Red
Power
TB1-5
Supply “hot”
3
120 Ohm Data Cable
Belden 9829 or
Equivalent
Shield
PRE10 Main
TB1-1
PRE10 Remote
TB1-1
Common
White/Blue
Stripe
TB1-2
TB1-2
Data -
Blue/White
Stripe
TB1-3
TB1-3
Data +
4
(2) #16 AWG
Stranded Wires
Black
TB1-4
TB1-4
Supply
common
Red
TB1-5
TB1-5
Supply “hot”
5
120 Ohm Data Cable
Belden 9829 or
Equivalent
Shield
PRE10 Remote
TB1-1
Dimmer Cabinet
?
Common
White/Blue
TB1-2
?
Data -
Blue/White
Stripe
TB1-3
?
Data +
POWER SUPPLY
The voltage provided to the Preset 10 Architectural must be between 9 and 15 volts AC or DC, 200mA
per station. The Preset 10 Architectural has been designed to operate on a standard class 2 “doorbell”
transformer (e.g. Ace Hardware’s model #ACE36483 10 volt 5 watt transformer).

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PRESET 10 ARCHITECTURAL –SETUP
FACEPLATE CONFIGURATION
Each Preset 10 Architectural has four jumpers, JP1 through JP4, which select different modes of
operation. The factory default is to have all jumpers installed.
JP1 When this jumper is installed on the MAIN faceplate, recording of presets is enabled. When
removed, the TIME and RECORD buttons are disabled. The position of JP1 on a REMOTE
faceplate has no effect.
JP2 When this jumper is installed, the faceplate takes on the MAIN duty. The MAIN faceplate is
responsible for transmitting and receiving DMX512, storing presets, and communicating with
REMOTE faceplates. When removed, the faceplate takes on the REMOTE duty. A REMOTE
faceplate communicates button presses and mimics the state of the LEDs on the master
faceplate.
JP3 When this jumper is installed, the Preset 10 operates as an architectural preset station. When this
jumper is removed, the Preset 10 operates as a console backup/portable station. This jumper
modifies the personality of the Preset 10 software.
JP4 When this jumper is installed, it enables SINGLE STATION MODE. In this mode, the faceplate
will not send any “alternate start code” packets. When this jumper is removed, it enables MULTI
STATION MODE. This allows the alternate start code packets required for main/remote station
operation. If your system contains only one Preset 10, there is no need to remove the jumper.
MAIN AND REMOTE SELECTION
In a system with more than one faceplate, only one MAIN is allowed. To modify a faceplate to become a
MAIN which can support REMOTE stations, the shunt located at JP2 should be installed and the shunt at
JP4 should be removed. For safe keeping, place the shunt over only one of the pins at JP4.
To modify a faceplate to become a REMOTE station, the shunts located at JP2 and JP4 should be
removed. For safe keeping, place the shunt over only one of the pins at JP2 and JP4.

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PRESET 10 ARCHITECTURAL –OPERATION
INDICATORS
GREEN LED
ON = CURRENTLY SELECTED PRESET
FLASHING = TIME SETTING MODE SELECTED FOR THIS PRESET
YELLOW LED
ON = PRESET FADE IS IN PROGRESS
FLASHING = TIME SETTING MODE SELECTED
RED LED
ON = STATION LOCKED OUT / RECEIVING DMX512 FROM EXTERNAL CONSOLE
FLASHING = RECORD MODE ACTIVE
GREEN LED
YELLOW LED
RED LED
STATE
OFF
OFF
OFF
UNIT NOT POWERED
OFF
OFF
ON
RECEIVING DMX512
PRESET 10 IS LOCKED OUT FROM
TRANSMITTING
OFF
OFF
FLASHING
RECORD MODE ACTIVE
CURRENT LOOK WILL BE STORED TO THE NEXT
PRESSED PRESET
FLASHING
FLASHING
OFF
TIME SETTING MODE ACTIVE FOR SELECTED
PRESET
ON
OFF
OFF
PRESET 10 TRANSMITTING DMX512
NO DMX512 INPUT
ON
ON
OFF
PRESET 10 TRANSMITTING DMX512
CURRENTLY FADING FROM PREVIOUS PRESET
RECORDING PRESETS
In order to set the individual dimmer levels recorded to a preset, the Preset 10 must be connected to a
DMX512 source. When less than 512 dimmer levels are received, a level of 0% will be stored for all
channels above those received.
Note:
For predictable results, avoid recording when the DMX512 levels are changing.
Recording of presets must be done from the MAIN faceplate.
1. Using the primary DMX512 console, set a “look” to be recorded.
2. Using a small blunt object (e.g. paper clip), depress the RECORD MODE recessed button located
next to the red LED. The red LED will begin to flash. If you decide after depressing the RECORD
MODE button that you do not wish to make an edit, depress the RECORD MODE button a second
time. The red LED will no longer flash and no changes will have been made.
3. Depress the PRESET SELECT button adjacent to the preset number you wish to record. The
adjacent green LED will illuminate as you depress the button (Example: press the upper most left
button to store preset 1).

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4. Upon releasing the PRESET SELECT button, the red LED will no longer flash. This indicates
recording is complete.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 until you have recorded as many presets as required, up to ten total.
RECORDING PRESET CROSSFADE TIME
A crossfade is a fade where the new preset levels entirely replace the previous levels. Each of the ten
presets can have its own unique crossfade time. Crossfade times default to two seconds.
Note:
Crossfade times range from a minimum of 0 seconds to a maximum of 999 seconds (16 minutes and
39 seconds).
Crossfade times cannot be set while the Preset 10 is locked out (red LED is illuminated).
To enter a crossfade time:
1. Disconnect the Preset 10 from any DMX512 source.
2. Press the button of the preset you wish to edit. The green preset indicator LED will illuminate.
3. Using a small blunt object (e.g. paper clip), depress the TIME SETTING MODE recessed button
located adjacent to the yellow LED indicator. The green LED indicator adjacent to the preset you
selected to edit and the yellow time LED will now flash. You will have ten seconds to set the
crossfade time. If you decide after depressing the TIME SETTING MODE button that you do not
wish to make an edit, simply wait ten seconds or depress the TIME SETTING MODE button a
second time. No changes will have been made.
4. Enter the time in seconds using the PRESET SELECT buttons. Use PRESET SELECT button 10
(OFF) to enter a zero (e.g. 120 seconds is entered by pressing PRESET SELECT button 1
followed by 2 then 0FF). The time setting command is completed by one of three methods:
a. Enter a three-digit time. The TIME SETTING MODE will exit upon the entry of the third
digit. The green preset indicator LED will illuminate steadily and the yellow time LED will
go off, indicating success. A one or two digit time may be entered with leading zeros (e.g.
five seconds as 005 or OFF, OFF, 5).
b. Enter a one or two digit time followed by pressing the TIME SETTING MODE button. The
green preset indicator LED will illuminate steadily and the yellow LED will go off,
indicating success.
c. Enter a one or two digit time and wait for ten seconds for the time setting mode to exit
automatically. The green preset indicator LED will illuminate steadily and the yellow time
LED will go off, indicating success.

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PLAYBACK OF PRESETS
Presets can be played back in one of two ways: a crossfade to a static preset, or an autofollow of all ten
presets. A crossfade is a change from the current preset to the newly selected one. The time taken to
fade from the current preset to the new preset is taken from the newly selected preset. Once the fade has
completed, it will remain in that preset (static) until another preset is selected. When the autofollow
method of playback is used, once the fade time of the currently fading preset is completed, the next
preset is automatically selected.
To begin a crossfade between presets, momentarily press the preset select button of the preset you wish
to play.
To begin autofollow of all ten presets, press and hold the preset select button of preset number 1
(approximately 5 seconds) until all the LEDs flash once. Once the fade time of a preset is complete, the
next preset will be selected automatically. When preset number 10 (OFF) has been reached, the next
preset to be selected will be preset number 1.
To exit autofollow, momentarily press any preset select button.
Note:
If a static preset is playing at the time power is lost, the Preset 10 will return to that preset when
power is restored. The fade time will begin with all 512 channels at 0% and fade up in the time
recorded to that preset.
If the Preset 10 was in autofollow playback at the time power was lost, the Preset 10 will resume
autofollow playback beginning with preset number 1.
To bypass unused presets in autofollow mode, set the crossfade time for those presets to 999
seconds. This means the longest autofollow fade time is 998 seconds.
PRESET NUMBER 10 (OFF) –SPECIAL FUNCTION
When the levels stored in preset number 10 (OFF) are all zeros, a special function is enabled. When preset
number 10 (OFF) is selected and the crossfade has completed, the Preset 10 will stop sending DMX512.
By ending DMX512 transmission, many moving lights and dimming systems will enter their standby mode.
This feature can be disabled by recording any non-zero level on any channel into preset number 10 (OFF).
LIMITED MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
Products manufactured by Doug Fleenor Design (DFD) carry a five-year parts and labor warranty against
manufacturing defects. It is the customer's responsibility to return the product to DFD at the customer's
expense. If covered under warranty, DFD will repair the unit and pay for return ground shipping. If a trip is
necessary to the customer's site to solve a problem, the expenses of the trip must be paid by the
customer.
This warranty covers manufacturing defects. It does not cover damage due to abuse, misuse, negligence,
accident, alteration, or repair by other than by Doug Fleenor Design.
Most non-warranty repairs are made for a fixed $50.00 fee, plus shipping.