Reality Enhancements PD2DMX-512D User manual

PD2DMX Model 512D
Pyrodigital to DMX Converter
512 Channel Dual Mode
Revision C - 08/22/2017
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Please read this entire guide before using this product. It is the user’s sole
responsibility to follow all of the instructions and safety protocols stated
herein, in addition to all of the safety protocols, warnings, and instructions
provided with the Pyrodigital® Field Controller, and any and all connected
DMX devices. Failure to do so may result in unexpected or undesirable
operation, damage to connected DMX devices, personal injury or property
damage.
This module is to be used only by experienced professionals who have
been fully trained in the operation the Pyrodigital® Field controller, and
any and all connected DMX devices. Do not use this module with any
DMX device(s) that have the potential to cause personal injury or property
damage. If you do, you risk personal injury and property damage. By
proceeding, you assume any and all risks involved in using this module.
Every attempt has been made to design and construct this module to
the highest standards of reliability. However, as with any electronic or
mechanical device, there is always the potential for component failure. As
in any production environment, no authorized or unauthorized personnel
should ever place themselves or be allowed to place themselves in a
position where such a failure would present a risk.
While this module was not designed to control pyrotechnic devices that
the Pyrodigital® field controller was intended for, all safety protocols and
procedures associated with operation of the Pyrodigital® field controller
must nonetheless be followed at all times. It is the sole responsibility
of the user to thoroughly and fully understand the operation and safety
considerations of the Pyrodigital® Field controller and any and all DMX
devices connected to this module.
This module is unable to output DMX data unless it is receiving power from
the Pyrodigital® field controller. Power is only supplied to this module when
the Pyrodigital® field controller key switch is set to the “ARM” position. It
is the sole responsibility of the user to fully understand the behavior of any
and all connected DMX device(s) both when said device(s) ARE receiving
a DMX signal, and when said device(s) ARE NOT receiving a DMX signal.
Do not use this module with any DMX device where the loss of the DMX
data signal during operation may present a hazard.
Warning - Please Read

Module Safety Protocols
Always make certain you read and understand all the operational
procedures and warnings outlined in this guide as well as those provided
with the Pyrodigital® field controller and any and all DMX devices intended
to be controlled with this module BEFORE attempting to use this product.
Always make certain you have direct visual contact (“line-of-sight”) on
any and all DMX devices connected to this module BEFORE turning the
Pyrodigital® field controller key switch to the “ARM” position and at all
times while said key switch remains in the “ARM” position.
Never set the Pyrodigital® field controller key switch to the “ARM” position
unless you are certain that any and all connected DMX devices can be
operated safely.
Always make certain that no persons are in an unsafe proximity to any
DMX device(s) connected to this module PRIOR to setting the Pyrodigital®
field controller key switch to the “ARM” position.
Never attempt to use this module if it is damaged in any way whatsoever.
If damage is found or suspected, please discontinue use of the module
immediately and contact Reality Enhancements Inc. for diagnosis and
service.
Never attempt to repair a module that is damaged or that you suspect to
be damaged. If damage is found or suspected, please discontinue use
of the module immediately and contact Reality Enhancements Inc. for
diagnosis and service.
Never connect this module to any DMX device(s) unless you are certain
that all said connected DMX device(s) are free of damage and/or defects
of any kind and that any and all such connected device(s) are in good
working order and properly maintained.
Reality Enhancements Inc. is not liable for any damages or injuries of any
kind resulting from any use or misuse of this module or of any device(s)
connected to this module. The application of power to this module
constitutes and acknowledges the user’s understanding and acceptance
of each and all of the herein-stated terms.
Do not use this module unless you completely understand and agree with
each and all of the terms stated herein. In the event you do not agree with
one or more of the terms stated herein, you may return the unused module
to Reality Enhancements Inc. for a full refund less any shipping charges.

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 2
SETUP .................................................................................................. 3
Connection ..........................................................……………… 3
Configuration and Controls .................................……………… 4
Setting the PD Address Range .......................……………… 4
Arm / Safe Switch ...........................................…………....... 5
Options Feature Switches ..............................…………....... 5
Fade Time Feature .........................................…………....... 6
Dimming Curve Feature .................................…………....... 6
LED Indicator Behavior ..................................…………....... 6
OPERATION ......................................................................................... 7
Power-Up Self Test ………………….................…………………. 7
LED Indicator During Operation ................................................. 7
Sending DMX Data To Connected DMX Devices ...................... 8
Mode 1 Operation ...........................................…………....... 9
Mode 2 Operation ...........................................…………...... 10
Status Checking ....................................................…………...... 11
Interpreting the Continuity Display ..................………………… 12
Fault Conditions …………………...…....………….........………. 12
APPENDIX A ...................................................................................... 13
Opening Case for Changing Feature Switch Settings ………. 13
APPENDIX B ...................................................................................... 14
Options Switches Location ........................................................ 14
Options 1 Switch ....................................................................... 15
Options 2 Switch ....................................................................... 16
APPENDIX C ...................................................................................... 21
DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 ..…. 21
APPENDIX D ...................................................................................... 38
DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 2 ..…. 38
APPLICATIONS .............................................................................. 40
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 42
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 43
WARRANTY ........................................................................................ 44
Table of Contents

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Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D
Introduction
The PD2DMX Model 512D Pyrodigital® to DMX converter is an intelligent
system module which allows control of industry standard DMX devices
using the Pyrodigital® Field controller rather than a traditional DMX
lighting console. This module is designed to be 100% compatible with the
Pyrodigital® field controller. This manual is intended to serve as a guide
in the setup and operation of this module. It is assumed that the user has
experience with the Pyrodigital® Field controller and its operation will not
be detailed. It is also assumed that the user has experience with DMX
device addressing and operation.
The PD2DMX-512D module allows On/Off control of up to 512 DMX
channels or 16 level control of up to 128 DMX channels. The PD2DMX-
512D is designed to control DMX lighting, lasers, projectors, DMX controlled
mechanical devices (dousers, pan/tilt units, etc.) and relay boxes. It is not
intended to control DMX devices that discharge a consumable product
(such as smoke / fog, cryogenic gas effects (ie, CO2), etc.) or where
having a DMX output remaining on longer than intended due to the Field
Controller not firing a terminal (because of being disabled via the “dead
man” switch, or a data transmission error) would produce an undesirable
effect. (See the PD2DMX Model 8T with Timeout feature for controlling
DMX devices that discharge a product or where unconditionally setting the
DMX output to 0 after initiating an effect is required.)
The PD2DMX-512D provides two modes of operation. The first mode
allows on / off control of up to 512 DMX channels using up to 64 PD
module addresses (00-3F). The second mode of operation provides
proportional control of up to 128 DMX channels, each with 16 discrete
DMX levels per channel.
Both modes include the ability to set a global fade time between DMX
levels, and to select between linear and S-curve dimming curves.
The initials “PD” printed on the panels of the PD2DMX-512D as well as
throughout this guide is abbreviated notation for “Pyrodigital®”. The term
“Field Controller” used in this guide is intended to refer to the Pyrodigital®
or compatible Field Controller.
Introduction

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Setup
Connection
The PD2DMX-512D is connected to a PD network using three conductor
interconnect cables with male and female 3-pin XLR connectors at either
end typically used with PD equipment. PD2DMX-512D and Pyrodigital®
modules are fully compatible and may be used together freely throughout
a PD network.
Connection from the Field Controller or the Output connector of another
module is made via the Data Input connector of the PD2DMX-512D.
The 5-pin XLR connector on the opposite panel of the PD2DMX-512D
labelled DMX Output NO PD connects to the DMX device to be controlled
using a standard DMX cable. The connector labeled Pyrodigital Output
Setup
Figure 1-1 : Input side showing PD XLR connector, Status
LED, Arm/Safe switch, and Maximum Address switches.
Figure 1-2 : Output side showing DMX connector and
PD XLR connector.

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Setup
NO DMX allows connection to additional PD2DMX or PD modules. For
DMX devices with 3-pin XLRs, a 5 to 3 pin XLR adapter may be utilized.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT DMX EQUIPMENT TO THE
PYRODIGITAL OUTPUT CONNECTOR! SEVERE EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
Configuration and Controls
Setting The PD Address Range
The PD2DMX-512D differs from other PD modules in that it emulates
more than one PD module. To a PD Field Controller, the PD2DMX-512D
can appear as many modules. The rotary switches normally used to
set the module address on standard PD modules is instead used to set
the Maximum module address the PD2DMX-512D will respond to. The
Maximum Address switches also control which mode the PD2DMX-512D
will operate in. (See the Operation section for a description of control
modes.)
To select Mode 1, rotate the left selector to the Mode 1 range. In Mode 1,
each PD address controls eight DMX channels. Note that the maximum
controllable module address in Mode 1 is 3F.
To select Mode 2, rotate the left selector to the Mode 2 range. In Mode 2,
each PD address controls one DMX channel. The maximum controllable
module address in Mode 2 is 7F.
In both Modes, the PD2DMX-512D controls all PD addresses from 00
through the Maximum Address set via the rotary switches.
When using the Check Status feature of the Field Controller, the PD2DMX-
512D will respond to all module addresses up to and including the address
set on the Maximum Address rotary switches.
Address Range examples:
Example 1: If you desire on/off control of 32 DMX channels, set the
PD2DMX-512D Maximum Address to Mode 1: 03. This will cause the

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Setup
PD2DMX-512D to ‘encumber’ PD module addresses 00 through 03:
PD module address 00 controls DMX channels 1-8
PD module address 01 controls DMX channels 9-16
PD module address 02 controls DMX channels 17-24
PD module address 03 controls DMX channels 25-32
Example 2: If you desire 16 level control of 20 DMX channels, set the
PD2DMX-512D Maximum Address to Mode 2: 13. This will cause the
PD2DMX-512D to ‘encumber’ PD addresses 00 through 13:
PD module address 00 controls DMX channel 1
PD module address 01 controls DMX channel 2
.
PD module address 0A controls DMX channel 11
.
PD module address 12 controls DMX channel 19
PD module address 13 controls DMX channel 20
Important:
When using the PD2DMX-512D in a network with other PD modules, do
not set any other PD2DMX or PD module addresses to the same or lower
address than the Maximum Address set on the PD2DMX-512D or they will
conflict. The PD2DMX-512D “takes over” all PD addresses from 00 to the
address set via the rotary “Maximum Address” switches.
Arm / Safe Switch
The Arm/Safe switch controls the unit’s ability to react to commands from
the field controller. When the switch is placed in the Safe position, the unit
is disabled and will set all DMX channels to 0%.
Options Feature Switches
The internal circuit board contains configuration ‘DIP’ switches which allow
customization of several feature settings. These include the behavior of the
LED indicator as well the Fade Time feature described in later sections.
To access the Option switches, it is necessary to remove the top cover
of the PD2DMX-512D for access to the internal circuit board. Refer to
Appendix A for instructions on cover removal and Appendix B for Option
Feature switch settings.

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Operation
Fade Time Feature
Because the PD2DMX-512D was primarily designed to operate DMX
lighting and similar devices, the Fade Time feature allows the smooth
fading from one DMX value to another. The fade time is configured via
Options 2 switches and can be set from 0 to 25.5 seconds. Also selectable
via Option switches is whether the fade time applies to Mode 1, Mode 2,
or both. See “Options 1 Switch” in figure B-1 in Appendix B for selecting
Fade options. See the “Fade Time Setting” table shown in figure B-3 in
Appendix B for setting the fade time.
Dimming Curve Feature
Due to their inherent physical characteristics, certain incandescent and
LED lighting fixtures benefit from a logarithmic style “S-curve” dimming
curve which provides a more uniform intensity fade. The dimming curve
is selected via the Options 1 internal feature switches. See the “Options 1
Switch” table shown in figure B-2 in Appendix B for selecting the dimming
curve.
LED Indicator Behavior
The LED is intended to provide a variety of information about the status
and operation of the PD2DMX-512D. However, there may be instances
when the PD2DMX-512D module is visible to an audience and a flickering
or blinking LED may present a visual distraction. In those instances, the
activity of the LED may be set to occur only very infrequently. Options 1
switch #1 controls the LED activity. If switch #1 is set On, the LED activity
will be normal: flashing during power up, when data is received, and when
the Arm/Safe switch is in the Safe position. If Options 1 switch #1 is OFF,
the LED will only flash briefly during power up to indicate it is receiving
power, that it has passed its self test, and when the Arm/Safe switch
is in the Safe position. There is also a faint blue ‘heartbeat’ LED visible
through the front panel LED that flashes about once per second indicating
the module is powered and operating. Options 1 switch #2 enables or
disables this LED indicator.
Consult Appendix A for accessing the internal Option switches, and
Appendix B for their settings.

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Operation
Power-Up Self Test
On power-up, the module illuminates the LED to indicate it is receiving
power, and is performing a self test. (Note: This start up process may
take up to 6 seconds.) If the module finds anything wrong with its basic
functions, it completely ceases operation, leaving the LED lit red solidly.
The module will not respond to a continuity test or any other command
sent by the field controller. This condition should not be confused with
placing the Arm/Safe switch in the Safe position, which solidly lights
the LED green. A Safed module will continue to respond to continuity, and
moving the switch back to Arm will cause the LED to go out. If the module
has failed its self test, moving the Arm/Safe switch will have no effect.
LED Indicator During Operation
The LED provides information about the status of the module as well as
the integrity of the cabling to the field controller. Positioning the modules
so the LEDs are visible allows their status and operation to be viewed from
a significant distance.
The function of the LED is to indicate when the module is receiving
commands from the field controller as well as whether the module is
enabled or disabled.
When the LED is lit solid, the module is disabled. There are two conditions
that will disable the module and cause the LED to remain solidly lit.
The first condition occurs during the module’s power-up self test. The
power-up diagnostics takes approximately 6 seconds. Upon power-up, the
LED will turn on red and then remain green at the successful completion
of its self tests and remainder of the start up process. If the LED stays
solidly lit red (and the Arm/Safe switch is in the Arm position), the unit
has detected an internal problem and disabled itself from further use.
Operation

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Operation
The second condition that can disable the module is the use of the Arm/
Safe switch. Placing the switch into the Safe position disables the
module and illuminates the LED green. It will remain lit until the switch
is placed back into the Arm position. If the switch is in the Safe position
when the module is powered up, the LED will remain lit green even after a
successful self test. Since the modules are powered by the field controller,
the LED only functions when the field controller is powered on and the key
is in the ARM position.
If the module detects a fault during operation, the LED will blink continuously
at a rate of about two flashes per second. Once a fault has been detected,
the module will not respond to fire commands.
The LED also indicates reception of valid data from the controller. The
color of the LED blink indicates the type of data it is receiving. In Mode
1, a fire command (to an odd terminal) to set a DMX channel’s output to
100% (full) will flash the LED red. Receiving a fire command (to an even
terminal) to set a DMX channel to 0% will result in a brief green flash.
In Mode 2, fire commands which increase the DMX output value from its
current value will cause the LED to flash red, while fire commands that
reduce the current DMX value will flash the LED green. During continuity
checking, the LED will flicker red as the field controller constantly polls
the module for its continuity status. The LED will blink regardless of the
position of the Arm/Safe switch when data is received.
Sending DMX Data To Connected DMX Devices
Due to the nature of the DMX protocol and its inherent ability to hold
output values at the same level indefinitely versus the PD protocol which
is intended to cause outputs to remain ‘on’ only for a brief amount of time,
programming the field controller for use with this module is somewhat
different than when using Pyrodigital® modules.
There are two modes of operation which control how the PD2DMX-512D
translates PD “Fire” commands to DMX output levels. The following
are examples of how to program the Field Controller to interact with the
PD2DMX-512D’s two modes.

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Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D
Operation
Mode 1 Operation:
In Mode 1, the PD2DMX-512D allows up to 512 DMX channels to be
set either to 100% (DMX output at full) or 0% (DMX output at 0). This is
achieved by utilizing the 16 output terminals per module address in pairs.
One terminal of each pair for “DMX 100%”, and the second terminal for
“DMX 0%”. Each pair of terminals is associated with one DMX channel.
Firing even numbered terminals (0,2,4,6,8,A,C,E) causes the DMX output
for the corresponding channel to be set to 0% (0).
Firing odd numbered terminals (1,3,5,7,9,B,D,F) causes the DMX output
for the corresponding channel to be set to 100% (255).
Example mapping for PD module addresses 00 and 01. (See Appendix
Cfor the full DMX channel to PD address/terminal pair mapping.)
Figure 2-1 : Example DMX Channel to Terminal Pairs mapping
DMX PD
Chan % Val Addr Term
10% 0 00 0
100% 255 00 1
20% 0 00 2
100% 255 00 3
30% 0 00 4
100% 255 00 5
40% 0 00 6
100% 255 00 7
50% 0 00 8
100% 255 00 9
60% 0 00 A
100% 255 00 B
70% 0 00 C
100% 255 00 D
80% 0 00 E
100% 255 00 F
DMX PD
Chan % Val Addr Term
90% 0 01 0
100% 255 01 1
10 0% 0 01 2
100% 255 01 3
11 0% 0 01 4
100% 255 01 5
12 0% 0 01 6
100% 255 01 7
13 0% 0 01 8
100% 255 01 9
14 0% 0 01 A
100% 255 01 B
15 0% 0 01 C
100% 255 01 D
16 0% 0 01 E
100% 255 01 F

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Operation
Mode 2 Operation:
In Mode 2, the PD2DMX-512D maps each PD module address to one
DMX address (see Appendix D for the Mode 2 DMX channel to PD
address mapping). Each PD terminal corresponds to a particular DMX
output value. Firing one of the 16 terminals at a given module address will
set the DMX output level for that DMX channel to the values given in the
table shown in figure 2-2 below.
PD Terminal to DMX Value mapping
PD
Terminal
DMX Output
%
DMX Value
Linear S-curve
00%00
17%1745
2 13% 34 66
3 20% 51 80
4 27% 68 91
5 33% 85 101
6 40% 102 110
7 46% 119 118
8 53% 136 127
9 60% 153 135
A 66% 170 144
B 73% 187 154
C 80% 204 166
D 86% 221 180
E 93% 238 202
F 100% 255 255
Figure 2-2 : PD Terminal to DMX Value mapping

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Operation
Status Checking
While the Check Status feature of the PD Field Controller does not return
information actually obtained from the DMX hardware being controlled, it
does reflect the DMX values being sent to the connected DMX devices.
Mode 1 Check Status Display
In Mode 1, the terminals 0-F are combined into eight even/odd pairs (0/1,
2/3, 4/5, etc) which correspond to eight DMX channels (see Appendix C
for the full DMX channel to PD address/terminal pair mapping.) Checking
status on a module being controlled by a PD2DMX-512D will show
continuity on either the even or odd pair terminal for each DMX channel to
indicate whether the DMX output is at 0% or 100%.
For example, checking status on module 12 will display the current DMX
output state for DMX channels 145 through 152:
- If the DMX output for channel 145 is currently 0%, then there will be
continuity on Terminal 0 and Terminal 1 will show no continuity.
- If the DMX output for channel 146 is currently greater than 0%, then
Terminal 2 will show no continuity and Terminal 3 will indicate continuity.
- If the DMX output for channel 152 is currently 0%, then there will be
continuity on Terminal E and Terminal F will show no continuity.
To summarize, a DMX channel that is currently at 0% will show continuity
on the corresponding even numbered terminal. A DMX channel that is
greater than 0% will show continuity on the corresponding odd numbered
channel.
Mode 2 Check Status Display
In Mode 2, each DMX channel is mapped to one PD module address. The
sixteen terminals for each PD module corresponds to one of sixteen DMX
channel levels (see figure 2-2). Checking the status of a module being
controlled by PD2DMX-512D operating in Mode 2 will show continuity on
the one terminal that corresponds with the current DMX output level. For
instance, if terminal 6 for a given module address had been fired, then the
DMX output for the DMX channel associated with that PD module address
would be at 40%. Checking status on that module address would show
continuity on Terminal 6. All other terminals would show no continuity.

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Operation
Interpreting the Check Status Display
It is important to remember that if only a few terminals on a particular
module are programmed into the script, then only those positions on
the field controller display will display an Xor an =. For terminals that
have not been used in a script, those positions will be either blank for no
continuity or ?to indicate continuity. The exact display will vary depending
on how many and which terminals are programmed into the script for each
module.
If the Arm/Safe switch is in the Safe position when continuity is checked
on that module, an animated display results on the field controller.
Specifically, four consecutive terminals showing continuity create a “bar”
which bounces back and forth (see figure 2-3). This indicates that the
module is in fact in Safe mode, versus simply showing no continuity on
any terminal.
Fault Conditions
When a fault condition occurs, the unit will no longer respond to firing
commands. If a module detected a fault, a Status Check will display a
specific pattern on terminals 0 through 3 on the Field Controller. This pattern
indicates the nature of the fault and is used by the factory to determine
the cause. In a fault situation, terminals 4 through F will alternate between
continuity and no continuity in a ‘blinking’ fashion to make it very clear that
a fault condition exists. The LED on the module will also blink at the same
rate as the field controller display. It is possible that the fault condition
may be temporary, and powering the module off and back on may reset it.
If power cycling does not clear the fault, replace the module and send the
faulted one back to Reality Enhancements, Inc. for diagnosis.
0X1X2 3 4X5X6 7?8?9=A=B C D E FX
Figure 2-3 : Example of the continuity display of a module with the
Arm/Safe switch set to Safe. A group of four terminals in a row
showing continuity “bounce” back and forth. Only seven terminals in
this example are assigned in the script.

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Appendix A
Appendix A
Opening the Case to Set Feature Switches
There are two “DIP” Switches located on the circuit board which may
be set to configure the User Selectable features of the PD2DMX-512D.
These switches are labeled Options 1 and Options 2. These options are
intended to be set and changed infrequently.
Refer to figure A-1. Remove the two front panel top screws (“A”) and the
two rear panel top screws (“B”). Carefully remove the top case lid. The two
Options switches may now be changed. (See figure B-1 in Appendix B for
switch locations.) To avoid risk of damage, never touch any of the circuit
board components or remove it from the case.
To reassemble, replace the case lid and reinstall the two front panel screws
(“A”) and the two rear panel screws (“B”)
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
Figure A-1 : Screw locations for disassembly
and access to Options switches.

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Appendix B
Appendix B
Options Switches Location
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON
Options 1 Options 2
Figure B-1 : Options Switches location on circuit board.

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Appendix B
Options 1 switch
Switch # Function Setting
1 LED function
On: Full function:
When on, the LED lights at power
up and any time data is received
from the field controller.
Off: Minimal:
The LED will only flash briefly during
power up to indicate it is receiving
power, and that it has passed its
self test, and when the Arm / Safe
switch is in the Safe position.
2Internal Blue
Heartbeat LED
On: Dim blue “Heartbeat” LED
blinks periodically indicating
module is powered and operating.
Off: “Heartbeat” LED disabled.
3 “S” Fade Curve
On: Scales DMX output using
S-curve function.
Off: Linear fade curve used.
4Enable Fade Time for
Mode 1
On: Uses fade time set by Options
2 switch settings.
Off: No fading between values.
5Enable Fade Time for
Mode 2
On: Uses fade time set by
Options 2 switch settings.
Off: No fading between values.
6 Not Used
Figure B-2 : Options 1 Switch DIP switch settings.
*
*
*
*
*
*Denotes factory default setting.

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Appendix B
Options 2 switch
Fade Time Setting
Figure B-3 :Fade time. A “I” indicates switch is on.
*
*
Denotes factory default setting.
Secs I 2345678
2.6 I I I
2.7 II II
2.8 I I I
2.9 I I I I
3 IIII
3.1 IIIII
3.2 I
3.3 I I
3.4 I I
3.5 I I I
3.6 I I
3.7 I I I
3.8 I I I
3.9 I I I I
4II
4.1 I I I
4.2 I I I
4.3 I I I I
4.4 I I I
4.5IIII
4.6 I I I I
4.7 IIII I
4.8 I I
4.9 I I I
5I II
5.1 II II
Secs 12345678
0
0.1 I
0.2 I
0.3 I I
0.4 I
0.5 I I
0.6 I I
0.7 I I I
0.8 I
0.9 I I
1II
1.1 I I I
1.2 I I
1.3 I I I
1.4 I I I
1.5 IIII
1.6 I
1.7 I I
1.8 I I
1.9 I I I
2II
2.1 I I I
2.2 I I I
2.3 I I I I
2.4 I I
2.5 I I I