Metaphase Technologies DDC-3 User manual

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Version 7.X
August 2014
USER MANUAL

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DDC-3 Overview
Metaphase Technologies’ Digital Dimming Controller (DDC-3) provides 0-10V voltage
dimming control of three independent LED loads in increments of 0.1V.
The DDC-3 may be remotely controlled over Ethernet using Metaphase Technologies’ Me-
taBOSS Windows software or by third-party programs using the DDC-3’s Ethernet Com-
mands. Additionally, user-adjustments of the DDC-3 are provided by way of a user-friendly
LCD interface.

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Wiring Connections
Please refer to the diagram below for LED output and trigger input connections.
The DDC-3 is powered by a user-supplied regulated power supply having the following ratings:
• 12 to 24VDC
• 30 mA
DDC-3 Wire Recommendations
• Minimum recommended wire size - 24AWG
• The device being driven by the DDC-3’s 0-10V output should be located close to the DDC-3, ide
ally 10 ft (3 meters) or less. However, the maximum distance is strongly determined by the electri-
cal noise in the operating environment. In general, the 0-10V output wire pair should be twisted
and/or shielded so they do not create an enclosed area in which to pick up magnetic elds from
external sources. The output wire pair should not be located near wires carrying high voltage
(120V or greater) or fast-rising edges (solendoids) which could induce noise into the DDC-3 out-
put. Typical signal noise suppression techniques such as putting yback “snubber” diodes across
inductive loads (solenoid coil) should be utilized.
Ethernet
Input
12-24 VDC
USB
Chan 1 Chan 2 Chan 3
- + - + - +
DDC-3

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Quick Start
Follow the steps below to quickly setup the Metaphase DDC-3 for basic operation using the
DDC-3 keypad:
1. With external loads disconnected, apply power to the unit.
2. After applying power to the device, the boot-up screen will ash and display the current
software versions. At the bottom left you will nd the current Controller Version followed by the
two Driver Versions:
3. When prompted, choose Yes to enter the Setup Menus.
Scroll through the various menus using the button located on the DDC-3 front panel.
*If setup prompt is missed at startup, the unit can be prompted to enter the setup menu at any
time by pressing the and buttons simultaneously.
Light Level Max = 0-100%
0-100% relating to 0-10V
1% = 0.1V
to cycle through the 3 channels
to cycle the settings
On/Off
Menu
On/Off
Menu
C
On/Off
Menu

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• Repeat the above steps for Channel 2 and 3. Scroll through the channels using the button located
on the DDC-3 front panel. Use the button to cycle the menu settings.
• IP Address - To change the IP Address, select IP Addr Octet from the menu. Using the down and
up arrow, scroll through each Octet 1-4 with to change each segment of the IP address.
• Keypad Lock: To prevent changes to the DDC-3 controls, a lock button feature is included
• Keypad Unlock: When locked, press the and buttons similtaneously and select YES
to enter the setup mode. From there, scroll down to the Unlock Menu and select UNLOCK (A locked
controller can also be unlocked via MetaBOSS).
4. Exit the Setup Menus to enter the Runtime Menus.
On/Off
Menu
On/Off
Menu
On/Off
Menu
C

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User-Interface Menus
A. Setup Menus
The setup menus below appear only when the DDC-3 is powered on. Each menu described below ap-
plies to three channels independently. The menus include:
Light Level Max
This menu allows the user to set the light level max for each of the three independent channels.
IP Address
This menu allows you to set the IP address for Octets 1-4. For Octets 1-3, use 0-255. For Octet 4 octet
use, 0-254.
Keypad Status
This menu allows user to lock or unlock the keypad.
Exit Setup
This menu provides the user a way to exit setup menus, and return to the runtime menu.
Restore to Default
This allows for the device to be restored to original factory settings, but does not change the IP ad-
dress. First, reboot the device and wait until the version menu is displayed.
When the above is displayed, hold the Down Arrow button to restore default settings.

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User-Interface Menus
The device should now be restored to the original settings and prompt you to enter setup mode.
Jump to Setup
Hold down the and buttons simultaneously to return to the Setup Menu at any time.
Resetting IP Address
In the unlikely event that, the software is corrupted, preventing IP address changes within the Setup
menu, the IP Address can be reset to 172.16.1.1 by pressing & simultaneously immediately
after power up. Alternatively, for applications where the controller does not have buttons on the front
face, the IP address can be reset to 172.16.1.1 by power cycling the controller four times, leaving it in
powered on for 5 to 6 seconds each time. Exceeding the 6 seconds will reset the counter and subse-
quently require four more power cycles.
Runtime Menus
Runtime Menus allow you to adjust the voltage setting for each channel:
* indicates active channel
Use the button to cycle through the 3 channels
Use the button to cycle through the settings
On/Off
Menu
On/Off
Menu
C
On/Off
Menu

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MetaBOSS Windows Control Software
Metaphase provides Windows software to control DDC-3 controller from a remote PC. Please follow the
instructions below for setting up the MetaBOSS software:
MetaBOSS Installation & Operation
•Go to http://www.metaphase-tech.com/Controllers/Controllers/DDC_3 to download a copy of the latest MetaBOSS
software.
•Unzip the le into a folder of your choosing (typically c:\Metaboss)
•Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0 or later must be installed on the PC. The free upgrade may be found at
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=17851
•The DDC-3 Controller has a default IP address of 172.16.1.1. The PC running MetaBOSS must
be on the same subnet. i.e. – the PC must have an address beginning with 172.16. As required, set the IP address of
the host PC to a 172.16 address (such as 172.16.0.100). The subnet mask should be set to 255.255.0.0 on a 172.16
network and 255.255.255.00 on a 192.168 network.
•Connect the DDC-3 and host PC, using standard CAT-5 patch cables, to an Ethernet switch. Alternatively, connect
the host PC directly to the DDC-3 using a “cross-over” CAT-5 cable.
•Double-click the MetaBOSS.exe application within the installed folder.
•DDC-3 parameters should be displayed automatically upon startup
[APPENDIX A]

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DDC-3 Ethernet Command List
For users that do not want to use the MetaBOSS Software or the DDC-3 keypad, Metaphase provides
an Ethernet command list that can be embedded into users’ custom programs. Use the link below to ac-
cess the complete command list on Metaphase Technologies’ website, located in the “le cabinet” at the
bottom of the page:
http://www.metaphase-tech.com/Controllers/Controllers/DDC_3
The Ethernet commands are of the following format:
Incoming and Outgoing Message Structure:
<2-byte length> <1-byte channel> <1-byte command> <1-byte reserved> <3-bytes of data>
Message Example: 00 08 00 B3 00 00 00 31
all data is in Hex (the space between bytes are added here just for readability
and should not be included in the message)
• Length is 00 08 the length is always 00 08
• Channel is 00 channel is either 00 or 01
• Command is B3 command for setting output level
• Reserved is 00 reserved is always 00
• Data is 00 00 31 Output Level for channel 1 is 4.9V (31 hex is 49 decimal)
[APPENDIX B][APPENDIX B]

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Specications
General
Channels: 3 Channels, Independantly Controllable
Supply Voltage: 12-24VDC regulated supply
Supply Current: 30mA. Power supply capable of approx.1A recommended
Ethernet Control: UDP messaging listening on port 5000 for any incoming
source port
IP Address: User selectable. Defaults to 172.16.1.1
Operating Modes: 0-10 Voltage Control
ROHS Compliance: Yes
Expected Lifetime: 75,000 hours
Mounting: DIN Rail (vertical preferred for maximum power output)
Dimensions: 4.75in x 4.75in x 2.38in
(120.5mm x 120.5mm x 59.75mm)
Weight: 1lb
Operating Ambient Temperature 35C (95F) maximum
Operating Humidity 0% to 90% RH non-condensing
Enclosure IP Rating None
[APPENDIX E]

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Metaphase Technologies, Inc.
DDC-3
Pyramid Imaging
4951 Adamo Dr. Suite 224 Tampa, FL 33605-5919
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.pyramidimaging.com