superbrightleds DS-DMX36 User manual

3-Channel DMX/RDM Decoder
Important: Read all instructions prior to installation. DS-DMX36
4400 Earth City Expy, St. Louis, MO 63045 866-590-3533 superbrightleds.com
Rev Date: V3 09/10/2020
5yr
User Manual
System Settings
DMX Mode
Safety and Notes
• Product should be installed and serviced in accordance with
applicable national, state, and local building and electrical codes.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure that the main power
source and circuit breakers are switched o󰀨 before performing
any installation or wiring procedures.
Check product label for specific electrical
specifications related to installation.
Improper installation will void warranty.
DS-DMX36
1. Hold M and ◄ at the same time for 2 seconds. Press M to cycle between settings.
2. To set “output PWM frequency” press ◄ or ► button to switch between 500 Hz (“F-L”)
or 2 kHz (“F-H”).
Note: Higher PWM frequency will cause lower output current and higher noise, but is
more suitable for cameras (less flicker for video).
3. To set “output brightness curve” press ◄ or ► button to switch between linear curve
(“C-L”) or logarithmic curve (“C-E”).
4. To set “automatic blank screen” press ◄ or ► button to switch between enable
(“bon”) or disable (“boF”) automatic blank screen.
5. Hold M for 2 seconds to exit settings. If no input is detected for 10 seconds, the
decoder will automatically exit settings.
• If there is a DMX signal input, decoder will enter DMX mode automatically. To manually enter DMX mode,
press M button. Display will show 001-999.
• Press ◄ or ► button to switch between DMX decode start address (001-999). Hold ◄ or ► button to
change the address faster.
• Each DMX decoder occupies four DMX addresses. The default start address is 1. See the table below for
the corresponding relationships.
DMX Console DMX Decoder Output
CH1 0–255 CH1 PWM 0–100% (LED R)
CH2 0–255 CH2 PWM 0–100% (LED G)
CH3 0–255 CH3 PWM 0–100% (LED B)

3-Channel DMX/RDM Decoder
Important: Read all instructions prior to installation. DS-DMX36
4400 Earth City Expy, St. Louis, MO 63045 866-590-3533 superbrightleds.com
Rev Date: V3 09/10/2020
5yr
User Manual
Standalone RGB Mode
Standalone Dimmer Mode
Dimming Curve Setting
RGB Modes
• To enter standalone RGB/RGBW mode, press M button until screen displays a value between P01 and P30.
Note: DMX signal must be disconnected when entering standalone RGB/RGBW mode.
• Press ◄ or ► button to change dynamic mode number (P01–P30).
• To adjust speed and brightness, hold M button. Press ◄ or ► button to change the speed (S-1 through S-F)
and the RGB brightness (b-1 through b-F). Pressing M will cycle between the settings.
• Hold M for 2 seconds to exit settings. If no input is detected for 10 seconds, the decoder will automatically
exit settings.
• Press M button until screen displays a value between L-1 and L-8.
Note: DMX signal must be disconnected when entering standalone dimmer mode.
• Press ◄ or ► button to change dimmer mode value (L-1 through L-8)
• Hold M button to enter channel selection and press M to cycle between channels.
• Hold M for 2 seconds after channel brightness is selected to exit settings. If no input
is detected for 10 seconds, the decoder will automatically exit settings.
• When in standalone dimmer mode, hold M button
to enter dimmer settings.
NOTE: DMX signal must be disconnected before
entering standalone dimmer mode.
• Press ◄ or ► button to change dimmer mode
(L-1 through L-8)
• Press M to cycle between channels.
• Press ◄ or ► button to adjust values (100–1FF,
200–2FF, 300–3FF).
• Hold M for 2 seconds to exit settings. If no input is
detected for 10 seconds, the decoder will
automatically exit settings.
No. Name No. Name No. Name
P01 Static Red P11 Green Strobe P21 Red/Yellow Smooth
P02 Static Green P12 Blue Strobe P22 Green/Cyan Smooth
P03 Static Blue P13 White Strobe P23 Blue/Purple Smooth
P04 Static Yellow P14 RGB Strobe P24 Blue/White Smooth
P05 Static Cyan P15 7-color Strobe P25 RGB + W Smooth
P06 Static Purple P16 Red Fade In and Out P26 RGBW Smooth
P07 Static White P17 Green Fade In and Out P27 RGBY Smooth
P08 RGB Jump P18 Blue Fade In and Out P28 Yellow/Cyan/Purple Smooth
P09 7 Color Jump P19 White Fade In and Out P29 RGB Smooth
P10 Red Strobe P20 RGBW Fade In and Out P30 6 Color Smooth
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3-Channel DMX/RDM Decoder
Important: Read all instructions prior to installation. DS-DMX36
4400 Earth City Expy, St. Louis, MO 63045 866-590-3533 superbrightleds.com
Rev Date: V3 09/10/2020
5yr
User Manual
DMX Wiring Diagrams
3
OUTPUT
D+ D+D- D- GND 12-24VDC
INPUT
21
M◄ ►
D+ D+D- D- GND 12-24VDC
INPUT
RED GREEN BLUE
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OUTPUT
21
DS-DMX36
Troubleshooting
Malfunctions Causes Troubleshooting
No light 1. No power
2. Incorrect or loose connection
1. Check power
2. Check the connection
Wrong color 1. Incorrect wiring
2. DMX decode address error
1. Check wiring
2. Set correct decode address
Uneven intensity
between front and rear,
with voltage drop
1. Output cable is too long
2. Wire diameter is too small
3. Overload beyond power supply capability
1. Reduce cable length
2. Change to higher gauge wire
3. Replace with a higher wattage power supply
Restore Factory Default Parameter
• Hold ◄ and ► button simultaneously for 2 seconds to display “RES”.