Doug Fleenor Design Preset 10 Architectural Two User manual

PRESET TEN ARCHITECTURAL TWO
OWNERS MANUAL
model: PRE10-A2
Doug Fleenor Design
396 Corbett Canyon Road
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
[phone]
Software Version 1.8
Manual revision
July 2020

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Preset 10 Architectural Two is a further development of our popular Preset 10 Architectural controller. The Preset 10
Architectural Two (PRE10A2) offers new features and different wiring options. The new features of the PRE10A2 include a
grand master, pile on mode (input + preset), jumper selectable button modes (radio or push on/push off), and a two gang form
factor that allows PRE10A2 to fit in all two gang back boxes. The PRE10A2 has separate input and output ports allowing
merging incoming levels with the local preset. This cascading of inputs allows creation of systems where multiple PRE10A2
stations and a live theatrical console can share control. Additionally, systems can be created where multi-room control is
required by a single dimming system.
The Preset 10 Architectural Two 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 two gang electrical box.Connections to the Preset 10 Architectural Two 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 Two system can work in conjunction with a lighting console, automatically switching between
preset and console control or by combining the console’s levels with the active preset. In switch over mode when the console
generates DMX the Preset 10 Architectural Two goes off-line. The console then operates normally. Upon loss of DMX from
the console, the Preset 10 Architectural Two either returns to its pervious preset or holds the last look (jumper selectable).
In combining mode the Preset 10 Architectural Two merges the levels from the console with the levels of the currently active
preset.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Connector: Phoenix Contact MSTB series 3 position two part terminal block
Model: MSTB MSTB 2,5/3-ST-5,08 Order Number: 17 57 02 2
Phoenix Contact MSTB series 5 position two part terminal block
Model: MSTB 2,5/5-ST-5,08 Order Number: 17 57 04 8
Connector pin out: 1 (C) DMX512 common
2 ( -) DMX512 data - (input)
3 (+) DMX512 data + (input)
1 (C) DMX512 common
2 ( -) DMX512 data - (output)
3 (+) DMX512 data + (output)
4 (C) Supply common (internally tied to pin1)
5 (V) Supply voltage “hot”
Input/Output Circuit: ESD protected EIA-485 transceiver (LT1785)
Indicators: Ten green preset indicator LEDs
One yellow “Grand Master 100%” indicator LED
One yellow “Grand Master 0%” indicator LED
One yellow Fade Time LED
One red Signal / Record LED
User controls: Ten preset push buttons
One “Grand Master Up” push button
One “Grand Master Down” push button
One recessed record push button
One recessed fade time push button
Option Jumpers: For a single station installation all jumpers should be installed.
INSTALLED REMOVED
JP1 Recording Enabled Recording Disabled
JP2 Main Station Remote Station
JP3 Fade to last active preset Hold Last Look
JP4 Single Station Mode Station Mode Multi Station Mode
JP5 Switch Over Mode Highest Takes Precedence (HTP) Mode
JP6 Radio Button Mode Push On Push Off Mode
Power input: 9-15 volts AC or DC, 200mA per station
(A 10 volt class 2 “doorbell” transformer is recommended for fixed installations)
Color: Black anodized with laser engraved nomenclature
Size : Faceplate: 4.5"H x 0.2"D x 4.6"W
Faceplate rear inset: 4.15"H x 0.1"D x 4.25"W
Electrical box minimum inside dimensions: 2.9"H x 1.26"D x 3.6"W

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Preset 10 Architectural Two - INSTALLATION
WIRING INFORMATION
Preset 10 Architectural Two is designed to use daisy-chain wiring topology. Unlike its predecessor the Preset 10
Architectural, the Preset 10 Architectural Two has an input (TB2) and output (TB1) connector. 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.
POWER SUPPLY
The voltage provided to the Preset 10 Architectural Two must be between 9-15 volts AC or DC. The Preset 10 Architectural
Two has been designed to operate on a standard class 2 “doorbell” transformer. For example Ace Hardware’s model#
ACE36483 10 volt 5 watt transformer.
Single Main Installation
Note: All jumpers installed
CABLE COLOR FROM TO USE
1
120 Ohm Data Cable
Belden 9829 or
Equivalent
Shield
5 Pin XLR Plate
Pin 1
PRE10-A2 Main
TB2-1 Common
White/Blue Stripe Pin 2 TB2-2 Data -
Blue/White Stripe Pin 3 TB2-3 Data +
2(2) #16 AWG
Stranded Wires
Black Power Supply Common TB1-4 Supply
Red Power TB1-5 Supply “hot”
3
120 Ohm Data Cable
Belden 9829 or
Equivalent
Shield
PRE10-A2 Main
TB1-1
Dimmer Cabinet
?Common
White/Blue TB1-2 ?Data -
Blue/White Stripe TB1-3 ?Data +
Multi-Main Installation
Note: Remove JP5
CABLE COLOR FROM TO USE
1
120 Ohm Data Cable
Belden 9829 or
Equivalent
Shield
5 Pin XLR Plate
Pin 1
PRE10-A2 Main
Room 1
TB2-1 Common
White/Blue Stripe Pin 2 TB2-2 Data -
Blue/White Stripe Pin 3 TB2-3 Data +
2(2) #16 AWG
Stranded Wires
Black Power Supply Common TB1-4 Supply
Red Power TB1-5 Supply “hot”
3
120 Ohm Data Cable
Belden 9829 or
Equivalent
Shield
PRE10-A2 Main
Room 1
TB1-1
PRE10-A2 Main
Room 2
TB2-1 Common
White/Blue Stripe TB1-2 TB2-2 Data -
Blue/White Stripe TB1-3 TB2-3 Data +
4(2) #16 AWG
Stranded Wires
Black TB1-4 TB1-4 Supply
Red TB1-5 TB1-5 Supply “hot”
5
120 Ohm Data Cable
Belden 9829 or
Equivalent
Shield PRE10-A2 Main
Room 2
TB1-1
Dimmer Cabinet
?Common
White/Blue TB1-2 ?Data -
Blue/White Stripe TB1-3 ?Data +

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Preset 10 Architectural Two - INSTALLATION (continued)
Upstream Remote Installation
Note: Main - Remove JP4
Remote - Remove JP2 & JP4
CABLE COLOR FROM TO USE
1
120 Ohm Data Cable
Belden 9829 or
Equivalent
Shield
5 Pin XLR Plate
Pin 1
PRE10-A2
Remote
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
Red Power TB1-5 Supply “hot”
3
120 Ohm Data Cable
Belden 9829 or
Equivalent
Shield
PRE10-A2
Remote
TB1-1
PRE10-A2 Main
TB2-1 Common
White/Blue Stripe TB1-2 TB2-2 Data -
Blue/White Stripe TB1-3 TB2-3 Data +
4(2) #16 AWG
Stranded Wires
Black TB1-4 TB1-4 Supply
Red TB1-5 TB1-5 Supply “hot”
5
120 Ohm Data Cable
Belden 9829 or
Equivalent
Shield
PRE10-A2 Main
TB1-1
Dimmer Cabinet
?Common
White/Blue TB1-2 ?Data -
Blue/White Stripe TB1-3 ?Data +
Downstream Remote Installation
Note: Main - Remove JP4
Remote - Remove JP2 & JP4
CABLE COLOR FROM TO USE
1
120 Ohm Data Cable
Belden 9829 or
Equivalent
Shield
5 Pin XLR Plate
Pin 1
PRE10-A2 Main
TB2-1 Common
White/Blue Pin 2 TB2-2 Data -
Blue/White Pin 3 TB2-3 Data +
2(2) #16 AWG
Stranded Wires
Black Power Supply Common TB1-4 Supply
Red Power TB1-5 Supply “hot”
3
120 Ohm Data Cable
Belden 9829 or
Equivalent
Shield
PRE10-A2 Main
TB1-1
PRE10-A2
Remote
TB1-1 Common
White/Blue TB1-2 TB1-2 Data -
Blue/White TB1-3 TB1-3 Data +
4(2) #16 AWG
Stranded Wires
Black TB1-4 TB1-4 Supply
Red TB1-5 TB1-5 Supply “hot”
5
120 Ohm Data Cable
Belden 9829 or
Equivalent
Shield PRE10-A2
Remote
TB1-1
Dimmer Cabinet
?Common
White/Blue TB1-2 ?Data -
Blue/White TB1-3 ?Data +

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Preset 10 Architectural Two - SETUP
FACEPLATE CONFIGURATION
Each Preset 10 Architectural Two has six jumpers, JP1 through JP6, that 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 affect.
JP2 When this jumper is installed the faceplate takes on the MAIN duty. The MAIN faceplate is responsible for transmitting
and receiving DMX, 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
MAIN faceplate.
JP3 When this jumper is removed the Preset 10 Architectural Two will hold its last look upon loss of DMX input.
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
Architectural Two, there is no need to remove the jumper.
JP5 When this jumper is removed the DMX input is merged with the output of the active preset. The merge is Highest
Takes Precedence (HTP), where the output for each DMX channel is the highest level on any input for that channel.
When using this feature, remote stations must be installed downstream from the Main Preset 10-A2.
JP6 When this jumper is installed the preset buttons act like “radio buttons”. Selecting a different preset releases the current
active preset. W hen this jumper is removed the preset buttons act in a push on, push off manner. All the presets pile
on to each other in Highest Takes Precedence (HTP). The OFF preset is an exception. See the details in the section
on POPO operation.
MAIN SELECTION
A typical system consists of a single MAIN faceplate. Shunt JP4 should be installed (default condition) for normal MAIN
operation. In a systems that contain remote stations, the shunt at JP4 should be removed. For safe keeping place the shunt
over only one of the pins at JP4.
REMOTE SELECTION
To modify a faceplate to become a REMOTE 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 Two - OPERATION
INDICATORS
GREEN LED
ON = CURRENTLY SELECTED PRESET
FLASHING = TIME SETTING MODE SELECTED FOR THIS PRESET
YELLOW TIME LED
ON = PRESET FADE IS IN PROGRESS
FLASHING = TIME SETTING MODE SELECTED
YELLOW GRAND MASTER 100% LED
ON=GRAND MASTER AT 100%
OFF=GRAND MASTER LESS THAN 100%
YELLOW GRAND MASTER 0% LED
ON=GRAND MASTER AT 0%
OFF=GRAND MASTER GREATER THAN 0%
RED LED
ON = STATION LOCKED OUT / RECEIVING DMX512 FROM EXTERNAL CONSOLE
FLASHING = RECORD MODE ACTIVE
GREEN LED YELLOW
TIME 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

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RECORDING PRESETS
In order to set the individual dimmer levels recorded to a preset, the Preset 10 Architectural Two 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 DMX 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. No changes will have been made.
3. Depress the PRESET SELECT button adjacent to the preset number you wish to record. (Example: press the upper
most left button to store preset 1)
4. Upon pressing 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.
PRESET NUMBER 10 (OFF) - SPECIAL FUNCTION
W hen the levels stored in preset number 10(OFF) are all zeros a special function is enabled. W hen preset 10(OFF) is
selected and the crossfade is completed the Preset 10 Architectural Two will stop sending DMX. By going off-line, many
moving lights and dimming systems will detect the loss of DMX512 and begin their shut down routine.
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 second to as maximum of 999 seconds (16 Min., 39 Sec.).
!Crossfade times cannot be set while the Preset 10 Architectural Two is locked out (red LED is illuminated).
To enter a different crossfade time:
1. Disconnect the Preset 10 Architectural Two 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 indicator LED, adjacent to the preset you selected to edit and yellow time 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 10 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 OFF). 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 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 LED will go off indicating success.

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PLAYBACK OF PRESETS
Presets can be played back in one of two ways by “radio button” or “push on, push off” (POPO) mode. Selection of the preset
button mode is made via JP6. In “radio button” mode selecting a different preset releases the current active preset. The result
is a crossfade 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 at that current preset (static) until
another preset is selected. In “push on, push off” mode the presets pile on to each other in Highest Takes Precedence (HTP).
Each preset will fade in or fade out in the time assigned to the activated or deactivated preset.
In “push on, push off” mode pressing preset number 10(OFF) will release presets 1 through 9. Preset 10(OFF) is just like
presets 1 through 9 in that it can store a preset and have a fade time.
In “radio button” mode is possible to create an autofollow of all ten presets or less. 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 Preset 10 Architectural Two will return to that preset when power
is restored. The fade will begin with all 512 channels at 0% and fade up in the time recorded to that preset.
!If the Preset 10 Architectural Two was in autofollow playback at the time power was lost, the Preset 10 Architectural
Two will resume autofollow playback beginning with preset number 1.
!To bypass unused presets In autofollow enter the time as 999 seconds. This means the longest autofollow fade
time is 998 seconds.
GRAND MASTER
The grand master up and down buttons allow proportional control of the currently active preset. W hen the grand master is
at full (100%) the yellow LED adjacent to the GRAND MASTER UP button is illuminated. When the grand master is down (0%)
the yellow LED adjacent to the GRAND MASTER DOWN button is illuminated. Pressing the GRAND MASTER UP or GRAND
MASTER DOWN button once makes the grand master take one step. The grand master has a range of 254 steps. Pressing
and holding the GRAND MASTER UP or GRAND MASTER DOWN button will result in a continuous fade. It takes 5 seconds
to fade the grand master fully up or down.
The grand master remains at its set level as long as the Preset 10 Architectural Two remains powered.
The grand master only affects the levels of the active preset and not the levels from the console.
FACE PANEL LOCKOUT
An optional face panel lockout feature can be enabled in the factory prior to shipment. This feature is not enabled by default.
If the feature has been enabled, it operates as described below:
To prevent misuse of the Preset 10 Architectural Two it can be locked out from accepting any button pushes. To lock the face
panel press the currently active preset button three times within one second. At the end of the third press all the green preset
LEDs will flash once to confirm the lock. The Preset 10 Architectural Two is now locked from accepting any button pushes.
To unlock the face panel press the currently active preset button three times within one second. At the end of the third press
there will be no confirming flash of the green preset LEDs.

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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.
Doug Fleenor Design, Inc.
396 Corbett Canyon Road
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
[phone] voice and FAX
(888) 4-DMX512 toll free [phone]
web site: http://www.dfd.com
e-mail: [e-mail]