NuDelta Digital DXT User manual

NuDelta Digital
DMX Tester
Model DXT
Instruction
Manual
Copyright 2017
NuDelta Digital LLC
The LogiCue name is a registered trademark of NuDelta Digital
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Tableof Contents
SafetyInstructions----------------------------- 1
Setting up the tester -------------------------- 2
Using the tester -------------------------------- 2
Send Mode ---------------------------------- 3
Receive Mode --------------------------------- 4
Cable Check Mode --------------------------- 4
Regulatory Information ---------------------- 5

1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

2
Setting up the DMX Tester
Thank you for choosing NuDelta Digital’s DMX Tester. This manual and
setup guide will help you to quickly and safely set up your DMX Tester.
Installing the battery:
Install a 9 volt battery by removing the battery cover. Connect a 9 volt battery to
the connector inside of the battery compartment. Be careful not to pull too hard
on the battery connector because the wires could get damaged.
Using the DMX Tester
Turn on the tester by sliding the power switch in the upward direction,
towards the side with the screen. The screen will briefly display the logo, and
then display the menu.
The screen will display the three menu options:
Send: Pressing the number 1 on the keypad will take you to the send mode
where you can transmit a DMX signal to check dimmers, LED fixtures, strobe
lights, fog machines, or other DMX compatible devices.
Recv: Pressing the number 2 on the keypad will put the tester in receive
mode. In this mode you can see the percentage level of the DMX signal on
any of the 512 addresses.
Cable: Pressing the number 3 on the keypad will put the tester in cable test
mode. In this mode you can test continuity of a standard DMX cable.

3
From any of the following modes, you can get back to the main menu by
holding the thru button down for about 4 seconds, or turn the power off and
back on again.
The battery icon on the right side of the LCD screen indicates the
approximate percentage of battery life remaining.
Send mode:
In send mode, the screen starts out displaying this:
To turn on an address at a level, simply type the number of the address
that you wish to turn on (a number between 1 and 512). Then press the
AT/ENTER button. Now type the level of the address (a number between 1
and 100). Then press the AT/ENTER button again. The address will now
be at the level you entered.
Pressing the arrow buttons will decrease or increase the level of the last
address entered.
Pressing the AT/ENTER button a third time will enter dimmer check mode
and display "+-" on the screen. Pressing the arrow buttons will increase or
decrease the address while leaving the level set at the last level entered.
If you wish to bring a level to full or 100 percent, you can simply press the
FULL button after you type in the address number.
If you wish to activate a series of addresses, for example addresses 1
through 24, then press the 1 button, then press the THRU button, then
press 2 and 4, followed by the AT/ENTER button, followed by the level (or
the full button), followed by the AT/ENTER button again.
Pressing the CLEAR button will clear all of the channels and their levels
back to zero.
Pressing the “At/Enter” key while in the main menu will bring up an option screen.
This screen will allow you to choose between displaying the DMX values in
percentage (1 through 100) or DMX value (1 through 255). Once your selection is
made, the mode will stay active until the mode is changed, even if the unit is
powered off and back on again. The display mode is set to percentage at the factory
but can be changed at any time.

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Receive Mode:
In receive mode, you can connect the tester to the output of a light board
and see what the level is on any of the 512 addresses of a standard DMX
signal. This feature is useful for confirming that the signal is making it to
the stage and that the addresses are set to the levels that you intend for
them to be at.
To receive signal, connect a DMX cable from a light board, output node, or
other device that outputs a DMX signal. Turn on the power switch and
press 2 to select the receive mode. If a valid DMX signal is not present, the
words "No Signal" will appear on the screen. If a valid DMX signal is
present, the screen will display "Addr 1" and "Level 0" unless address 1 is
at a higher level, in which the display will show that level. To check the
value of a different address, type in the number of that address. You can
also use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the address that you
are inspecting.
Cable Check Mode:
In cable check mode, you can test the continuity of a DMX cable. Turn the
power switch on. Select the cable check mode by pressing 3 on the
keypad. The display will show this:
Plug the male end of the cable into the female connector on the tester.
Plug the female end of the connector into the male connector on the tester.
The tester will check each pin separately. The tester will show the number
of each pin that is connected. If one of the pins or wires is not conducting,
the number of the pin will not be displayed. For example, if the wire that
connects to pin 2 is not connected but all of the other pins are connected,
then the display will show that pins 1, 3, 4, and 5 are connected and the
space for pin 2 will be blank.
If two pins are wired backwards, then the numbers on the screen will reflect
that condition. For example, if pins 1 and 2 are wired backwards, the
numbers on the second row of the screen will be displayed as 2,1,3,4,5.
If your display shows “RDM Signal Detected”, this means that RDM
(Remote Device Management) packets are present on your DMX
line. After 3 seconds, the tester will return to normal operation. If
your display reads “Non-Zero Start Code Detected”, it means that
the data packets do not meet ESTA/USITT standards for lighting
control data. After 3 seconds, the tester will continue to try and
detect standard data.

5
Regulatory Information:
Disposal of electrical and
electronic
equipment:
(a) All electrical and
electronic equipment
should be disposed
of separately from the
municipal waste
stream via collection
facilities designated
by the government or
local authorities.
(b) By disposing of
electrical and
electronic equipment
correctly, you will
help save valuable
resources and
prevent any potential
negative effects on
human health and the
environment.
(c) Improper disposal of
waste electrical and
electronic equipment
can have serious
effects on the
environment and
human health
because of the
presence of
hazardous
substances in the
equipment.
(d) The Waste Electrical
and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE)
symbol, which shows
a wheeled bin that
has been crossed
out, indicates that
electrical and
electronic equipment
must be collected and
disposed of
separately from
household waste.
(e) Return and collection
systems are available
to end users. For
more detailed
information about the
disposal of old
electrical and
electronic equipment,
please contact your
city office, waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.
Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators
(a) Waste batteries and/or accumulators should be disposed of
separately from the municipal waste stream via collection facilities
designated by the government or local authorities.
(b) By disposing of waste batteries and/or accumulators correctly, you
will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential
negative effects on human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste batteries and/or accumulators can have
serious effects on the environment and human health because of
the presence of hazardous substances in them.
(d) The WEEE symbol, which shows a wheeled bin that has been
crossed out, indicates that batteries and/or accumulators must be
collected and disposed of separately from household waste.
If a battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values
of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) as defined in the
Battery Directive (2006/66/
EC), then the chemical symbols for those elements will be
indicated beneath the WEEE symbol.
(e)
Return and collection systems are available to end users.
For more detailed information about the disposal of waste batteries and/or
accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased them.