DTS DRIVENET RACK Series User manual

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Table of Contents
1Symbols........................................................................................................................................................ 5
2General Warning .......................................................................................................................................... 5
3Important Safety Information........................................................................................................................ 6
3.1 Fire prevention: .................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Prevention from electric shock:............................................................................................................ 6
3.3 Level of Protection IP........................................................................................................................... 6
3.4 Safety:.................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.5 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive ............................................................ 7
4General Warranty Conditions ....................................................................................................................... 7
5Dimensions................................................................................................................................................... 8
6Technical Specifications............................................................................................................................... 9
7Accessories.................................................................................................................................................. 9
7.1 Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 10
8Connection Panel....................................................................................................................................... 12
8.1 DMX Signal Connection..................................................................................................................... 14
8.2 DMX Modes ....................................................................................................................................... 15
8.3 Setting Up the DMX Address ............................................................................................................. 16
9RDM Functions........................................................................................................................................... 17
9.1 Updating the Firmware....................................................................................................................... 17
10 DALI Signal Connection (only for DRIVENET 28 EZ) ................................................................................ 18
10.1 DALI Functions .................................................................................................................................. 18
11 Display Functions....................................................................................................................................... 20
11.1 LCD Display functions........................................................................................................................ 20
11.2 Display Functions for DRIVENET 28 EZ............................................................................................ 25
12 DMX Protocol ............................................................................................................................................. 27
12.1 DMX Personality 1 ............................................................................................................................. 27
12.1.1 DMX Personality 1 for DRIVENET 416 ..................................................................................... 27
12.1.2 DMX Personality 1 for DRIVENET 832, 832 POWER............................................................... 27
12.1.3 DMX Personality 1 for DRIVENET 1664 ................................................................................... 28
12.2 DMX Personality 2 ............................................................................................................................. 33
12.3 DMX Personality 1 for DRIVENET 28 EZ .......................................................................................... 35
12.4 DMX Personality 2 for DRIVENET 28 EZ .......................................................................................... 36
12.5 DMX Personality 3 for DRIVENET 28 EZ .......................................................................................... 37
12.6 DMX Personality 4 for DRIVENET 28 EZ .......................................................................................... 37
12.7 DMX Personality 5 for DRIVENET 28 EZ .......................................................................................... 37
12.8 DMX Personality 6 for DRIVENET 28 EZ .......................................................................................... 38
12.9 DMX Personality 7 for DRIVENET 28 EZ .......................................................................................... 39
12.10 DMX Personality 8 for DRIVENET 28 EZ ...................................................................................... 39
12.11 DMX Personality 9 for DRIVENET 28 EZ ...................................................................................... 40
13 Product Disposal ........................................................................................................................................ 40
14 Maintenance............................................................................................................................................... 41

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14.1 Fans and Air Passages ...................................................................................................................... 41
14.2 Electrical Components ....................................................................................................................... 41
15 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 42
NOTES................................................................................................................................................................ 43

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1 Symbols
General risk
Electric shock risk
Burn risk – hot surface
T40°C
a
Maximum operating ambient temperature
Suitable for indoor use only.
Never throw with regular waste
2 General Warning
Carefully read the instruction contained in this User Manual, as they give important information regarding your
safety and others during installation, use, and maintenance of the product.
The unit is not suitable for domestic use and must be installed by qualified personnel only.
The device must always be equipped with an efficient ground connection.

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3 Important Safety Information
3.1 Fire prevention:
•It is permissible to place the unit on normally flammable surfaces.
•
Suitable for mounting on normally flammable materials surfaces greater than
200°C with some combustion time lag.
3.2 Prevention from electric shock:
•DRIVENET do not have parts that can be repaired by the user.
•Do not try to open the product. Do not use the product if any part of it, or its
cables, is damaged.
•Use the product within the specified voltage and current ranges
•The use of a thermal magnetic circuit breaker is recommended for each
DRIVENET 28 EZ / 416 / 416 POWER / 832 / 832 24 Vdc / 832 POWER / 832
POWER 24Vdc / 1664 / 1664 24Vdc
•Use only AC supplies:
100-240 V 50-60 Hz for DRIVENET 28 EZ / 416 / 416 POWER / 832 / 832
24Vdc / 832 POWER 24Vdc / 1664 24Vdc;
180-240 V 50-60 Hz for DRIVENET 832 POWER/ DRIVENET 1664
The unit should never be located in position exposed to rain or in areas of extreme humidity.
A good air ventilation is essential for proper equipment work.
3.3 Level of Protection IP
•The IP rating is guaranteed for new products.
Any tampering of the device, like its opening or a cable substitution, or the
improper use, shall cancel the warranty
•The device contains electric and electronic components which should under no
circumstances come into contact with oil, water, or any other liquid. The proper
functioning of the unit would be compromised should this occur.
•Suitable for indoor use only.

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3.4 Safety:
•These products must be installed by qualified personnel only, following national laws
and local regulation regarding construction and electrical systems.
This product can only be installed by personnel qualified for the installation of
electrical appliances. They must ensure that:
•Do not exceed the specified input voltage and current.Do not drop, hit, or shake the
product. Strong accelerations can damage the device and cancel its warranty.
•The installation must be compliant with all relevant regulations, local and national
laws, bills, norms, and safety regulations;
•The setting must be thoroughly analyzed and one or more preemptive measures
must be taken in order to ensure adequate protection from overvoltage and
overcurrent, direct or inducted.
•The external surface of the unit may exceed 50°C; never handle the unit until at
least 5 minutes have elapsed since the unit was turned off.
Never install the unit in an enclosed area lacking sufficient air flow.
T40°C
a
•The ambient temperature should not exceed 40°C and should not be lower
than -10°C.
If the product has been subjected to drastic temperature variances, for example,
following transportation, do not connect the fixture until it has reached ambient
temperature, as moisture condensation may cause electric shock and product
damages
3.5 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
•The device, the accessories, and the packaging should be sorted for environmental-
friendly recycling.
For EC countries: according to the European Directive 2012/19/EU for Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national right,
DRIVENET that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of
in an environmentally correct manner.
4 General Warranty Conditions
The unit is guaranteed for 36 months from the date of purchase against manufacturing material defects.
The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty is not appliable where a defect is
caused by misuse or unauthorized repair of the product.
Any functional or/and physical modification of the product is not allowed.

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5 Dimensions
DRIVENET 28 EZ
DRIVENET 2U RACK
DRIVENET 416 / DRIVENET 416 POWER / DRIVENET 832 / DRIVENET 832 24Vdc
DRIVENET 3U RACK
DRIVENET 832 POWER / DRIVENET 832 POWER 24Vdc / DRIVENET 1664 / DRIVENET 1664 24Vdc
A B C
Model mm in mm in mm in
DRIVENET
28EZ 87 3.4 111,8 4.4 294,6 11.6
DRIVENET
2U RACK 87,5 3.5 480 18.9 497 19.5
DRIVENET
3U RACK 131 5.2 480 18.9 497 19.5

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6 Technical Specifications
7 Accessories
Three different accessories, which can be mounted during installation of the device are designed for
DRIVENET.
The accessories can be ordered separately from the product with the following codes
•1 x XLR 5 pins female cable connector (code 0508B065);
•1 x XLR 5 pins male cable connector (code 0508B066);
•1 x PowerCON female cable connector (code 0520P014);
•DTS Dongle Firmware Uploader (code 03.LA.206) (OPTIONAL, ON REQUEST)
OPTIONAL for DRIVENET 28 EZ, ON REQUEST:
•ALISCAF CLAMP D=48-51 MM (Max Load 220 Kg) (code 0521A033) (OPTIONAL, ON REQUEST);
•Safety cable 5 mm x 60 cm, max capacity load 60 Kg (code 0521A038) (OPTIONAL, ON REQUEST);
MODEL 28 EZ 416 416
POWER 832 832
24Vdc
832
POWER
832
POWER
24Vdc
1664 1664
24Vdc
OUTPUT
CHANNELS
(Channel x
group)
8
(4chx2)
16
(4chx4)
32
(4chx8)
64
(4chx16)
MAX INPUT 250 W 600 W 1200 W 1200 W 600 W 2400 W 1200 W 2200 W 1100 W
INPUT
VOLTAGE /
FREQUENCY
RANGE
100-240Vac 50-60 Hz
180-
240Vac
50-60 Hz
100-
240Vac
50-60 Hz
180-
240Vac
50-60 Hz
100-
240Vac
50-60 Hz
MAX OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
42Vdc 48Vdc 24Vdc 48Vdc 24Vdc 48Vdc 24Vdc
MAX OUTPUT
CURRENT
700 mA (per channel) 1600 mA (per channel) 700 mA (per channel)
POWER
FACTOR
PF>0.95
Operating
temperature
-10°C ÷ 40°C / 14°F ÷ 104°F
Storage
temperature
-20°C ÷ 60°C / -4°F ÷ 140°F
OUTPUT
Connections Screw terminal connectors
MAINS
Connections PowerCON male panel connector
DMX/RDM Available
DMX
Connections XLR 5-pole In/Out panel connectors
DISPLAY
4-digit 7-
segment
LED
Touch-screen color display
DALI
2-pole
In/Out
screw term.
Not available
ART-NET
Not
available
Optional
WEIGHT 2.5 Kg
(5.5 lbs)
7.9 Kg
(17.4 lbs)
9.3 Kg
(20.5 lbs)
9.5 Kg
(20.9 lbs)
9.1 Kg
(20.1 lbs)
13.2 Kg
(29.1 lbs)
13.15 Kg
(29 lbs)
14.1 Kg
(31.1 lbs)
13.9 Kg
(30.7 lbs)

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7.1 Installation
Before the installation
• Prepare all cables and necessary accessories
• Pay attention not to damage cables/connectors during check-up.
• Ensure that all check-ups described within this document are thoroughly followed.
• Report any operational defects to D.T.S. Illuminazione Srl or their official distributor or dealer.
• Do not install any DRIVENET that presents any operational defect
• DRIVENET 28 EZ can be installed on a wall or on a truss thanks to the two mounting brackets
included.
• For wall mounting installation, brackets can be mounted on short or long sides of the unit.
• For truss mounting installation, it is recommended the use of appropriate clamps to fix the unit to the
mounting surface. Suitable fixing clamps are available on demand.
• Please make sure that all devices and cables are kept in a dry place. This will avoid humidity to be
retained inside them, avoiding failure of the products.
Wall mounting with two brackets on short sides:

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Wall mounting with two brackets on long sides:
Truss mounting installation

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8 Connection Panel
•DRIVENET 28 EZ:
•DRIVENET 416 and 416 POWER:

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•DRIVENET 832 and 832 24Vdc:
•DRIVENET 832 POWER and 832 POWER 24Vd
•DIVENET 1664 and 1664 24Vdc:

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8.1 DMX Signal Connection
The unit operates using a digital DMX 512 signal.
Connection between the controller and the unit or between units must be carried out using a two pair screened
∅0.5 mm cable and a XLR 5 pins connector.
Ensure that the conductors do not touch each other.
Do not connect the cable ground to the XLR chassis. The plug housing must be isolated.
Connect the mixer signal to the DMX IN of the DRIVENET plug and connect it to the next unit by connecting
the DMX OUT plug on the first DRIVENET to the DMX IN plug of the second one.
This way, all the device are cascade connected.
DRIVENET 28 EZ:
DRIVENET 2U RACK:
DRIVENET 3U RACK:
PS. If the display showing the DMX address flashes, then one of the following errors has occurred:
- DMX signal not present
- DMX reception problem

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For installations where long distance DMX cable connections are needed, we suggest to use a DMX
terminator.
The DMX terminator is a male XLR 5-pins connector with a 120 Ω resistor between pin 2 and pin 3.
The DMX terminator must be plugged in into the last unit’s DMX OUT panel connector of the DMX line.
Place a 120 Ω resistor between pin 2 and 3 of a male XRL
connector;
Plug the resistor into the DMX OUT panel connector of the last unit
connected to the DMX line.
8.2 DMX Modes
DRIVENET 28 EZ can be used in nine different DMX modes: 8 ch (default), 10 ch, 4 ch, 2 ch, 1 ch, 8 ch +
Dimmer, 4 ch + Dimmer, 2 ch + Dimmer or Custom 8 ch.
If you to use the DRIVENET 28 EZ in 8 DMX channels mode, set the following addresses on the mixer:
Device 1 A001
Device 2 A009 If you want to select the next device, just add “8” to the former DMX address
Device 3 A017
….. A….
Device 6 A041
DRIVENET 416 and 416 POWER can be used in eight different DMX modes: 16 ch (default), 32 ch, 10 ch, 14
ch, 40 ch, 56 ch, 24 ch or 1 ch mode.
If you want to use the DRIVENET 416 / 416 POWER in 16 channels mode, select the “Full type – 8 bit 16ch”
mode from the DMX MODE menu, under DMX SETUP, and set the following addresses on the mixer:
Device 1 A001
Device 2 A017 If you want to select the next device, just add “16” to the former DMX address
Device 3 A033
….. A….
Device 6 A081
DRIVENET 832 / 832 24Vdc / 832 POWER /832 POWER 24Vdc can be used in eight different DMX modes:
32 ch (default), 64 ch, 10 ch, 14 ch, 112 ch, 80 ch, 48 ch or 1 ch mode.
If you want to use the DRIVENET 832 / 832 24Vdc / 832 POWER / 832 POWER 24Vdc in 32 channels mode,
select the “Full type – 8 bit 32ch” mode from the DMX MODE menu, under DMX SETUP, and set the
following addresses on the mixer:
Device 1 A001
Device 2 A033 If you want to select the next device, just add “32” to the former DMX address
Device 3 A065
….. A….
Device 6 A161

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DRIVENET 1664 and 1664 24Vdc can be used in eight different DMX modes: 64 ch (default), 128 ch, 10 ch,
14 ch, 160 ch, 224 ch, 96 ch or 1 ch mode.
If you want to use the DRIVENET 1664 / 1664 24Vdc in 64 channels mode, select the “Full type – 8 bit 64ch”
mode from the DMX MODE menu, under DMX SETUP, and set the following addresses on the mixer:
Device 1 A001
Device 2 A065 If you want to select the next device, just add “64” to the former DMX address
Device 3 A0129
….. A….
Device 6 A321
If you want to use the DRIVENET 416 / 416 POWER / 832 / 832 24Vdc / 832 POWER / 832 POWER 24Vdc /
1664 / 1664 24Vdc in 10 channels mode, select the “Z1 type – 8 bit 10ch” mode from the DMX MODE menu,
under DMX SETUP, and set the following addresses on the mixer:
Device 1 A001
Device 2 A011 If you want to select the next device, just add “10” to the former DMX address
Device 3 A021
….. A….
Device 6 A051
8.3 Setting Up the DMX Address
1 Press the UP and DOWN key until you reach the desired DMX address. The numbers on the display will
start flashing (new DMX address hasn't yet been set).
2 Press ENTER to confirm your selection. The numbers on the display will stop flashing; the device is now
set to the new DMX address.
TIP: if you keep pressed down the UP or DOWN keys, address scrolling will be quicker allowing thus for a
faster selection.

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9 RDM Functions
By using a RDM controller, it is possible to read/set DMX addresses, DMX modes and other parameters. All
DRIVENETs accept the following RDM commands:
DEVICE_INFO
To read the following info:
•RDM protocol version
•Device Model ID
•Fixture type
•Firmware release
•DMX address
•DMX mode
•DMX channels
•Total sub-devices
•Total sensors
IDENTIFY_DEVICE LED ON at max power to identify the fixture
DMX_START_ADDRESS
To read / set the DMX address
SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL LED Driver firmware release
SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS
List of all supported parameters
PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION Description / details of Manufacturer specific PIDs
DMX_PERSONALITY
To set the DMX mode
DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION Description / details of the DMX mode
DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION
Fixture type
MANUFACTURER_LABEL Manufacturer
SENSOR_DEFINITION/SENSOR_VALUE List of sensors/To read the value of each sensor
RDM MANUFACTURER SPECIFIC PIDs
NO_DMX_ACTION
To set the desired fixture’s behavior in case DMX
signal is missing or not available.
1 = Black-out
2 = All channels @ 60%
3 = All channels @100 %
4 = CUSTOM: RED NO DMX 0-250 (Default = 0)
GREEN NO DMX 0-255 (Default = 0)
BLUE NO DMX 0-255 (Default = 0)
WHITE NO DMX 0-255 (Default = 0)
5 = Keep last valid DMX signal (Default)
9.1 Updating the Firmware
In order to update the latest firmware release of each DRIVENET, you will need:
•DTS firmware uploader dongle (code 03.LA.206)
•“DTS Firmware Upgrade Utility v.20.02” program installed on PC (Windows OS)
•Latest firmware release available for the DRIVENET unit.
Updating to the latest firmware release:
To perform the update, please follow the procedure as described below:
1 Connect the DTS Firmware Uploader Dongle to a spare USB port on the PC.
2 Connect the unit’s DMX IN to the DTS Firmware Uploader Dongle’s DMX OUT with a standard DMX cable
and turn on the fixture.
3 Send the new firmware release into the unit by using “DTS Firmware Upgrade Utility v.2.02” program. At
the end of the procedure, the unit will commence a reset.
For more information, please refer to an authorized DTS service center.

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10 DALI Signal Connection (only for DRIVENET 28 EZ)
The unit operates using a digital DALI signal.
Connection between the controller and the unit or between units can be made by using any standard cable
minimum ∅0.5 mm.
Connect the mixer signal to the DALI 2-pole In/Out screw terminals panel connector and re-send it to the next
units. In this way, all the units are cascade connected.
10.1 DALI Functions
By using a DALI controller it is possible to set independently the value of the 8 output channels only if DMX
signal is disabled (DMX signal has priority on DALI signal).
Searching, addressing and report commands are accepted also if DMX signal is enabled. DRIVENET 28 EZ
accepts the following DALI commands:
COMMAND NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
0
OFF
1
Up (Fade Rate)
2
Down (Fade Rate)
3
Step Up (Increment Arc Power Level)
4
Step Down (Decrement Arc Power Level)
5
Recall Max Level
6
Recall Min Level
7
Step Down and Off (Decrement Arc Power Level if at min level turn Off)
8
On and Step Up (Increment Arc Power Level if at min level turn Off)
16-31
Go to Scene [0-15]
32
Reset (DALI factory default parameters)
33
Store Actual Level in the DTR
42
Store DTR as Max Level
43
Store DTR as Min Level
46
Store DTR as Fade Time
47
Store DTR as Fade Rate
64-79
Store DTR as Scene [0-15]
80-95
Remove from Scene [0-15]
96-111
Add to Group [0-15]
112-127
Remove from Group [0-15]
128
Store DTR as Short Address
144
Query Status
145
Query Ballast
151
Query Version Number