Technoflex ERDMX-E User manual

ERDMX-E
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ERDMX-E
Install Guide
This guide covers models ERDMX-EU-LV which has a 902MHz radio.
The Echoex Soluons DMX Scene Controller (ERDMX-E) controls DMX512
compable lighng by recalling user recorded lighng presets. The ERDMX-E
supports up to eight presets of 48 channels.
As a lighng controller, the UADMX controls lights based on switch acons from
a linked Echoex wireless switch.

Controller Operaon
The DMX Scene Controller allows for wireless dual switches to recall
pre-recorded scenes, controlling DMX xtures and dimmers. Each DMX
Scene Controller supports DMX channels 1-48, with storage capabilies
for up to eight scenes.
Conguraon of the DMX Scene Controller requires no soware, instead
wireless dual switches are used for scene programming and assignment
of which scene is recalled for each switch acon.
To record DMX scenes into the controller, you will temporarily need a
DMX control source (such as a control console; SmartFade, Ion, etc.).
Aer inial power-up, all 48 DMX channels will output values of 0%,
and the “Status LED” will blink at a rate of approximately two mes per
second which indicates the controller is in scene playback mode.
During normal operaon, if power is lost and returns, the controller will
resume its previous output.
At least one dual switch is required to be linked to the DMX Scene
Controller before DMX scenes can be recorded and played back.
Preparing to Install the Controller
The controller is mounted to an electrical juncon box or panel with a
½” threaded nipple. The controller must be mounted on the outside of a
juncon box either directly at the electrical load or before the load in the
circuit. The controller is for indoor use only. You will require hand tools
to gain access to the juncon box and remove any cover plates or other
hardware.
Installing the Controller
Review these instrucons completely before installing the controller.
1. Locate the circuit breaker panel and turn o the power to the
circuit.
2. Remove all face plates and other hardware from the juncon box
so you can access to the wiring compartment.
3. The controller is mounted to the exterior of the juncon box or
panel with the ½” (13mm) threaded nipple.
4. The ERDMX controller is provided with a wire harness that serves
12 - 24VDC power requirements. Refer to the wiring diagram below
to connect power to the controller.
a: Connect the black wire to the incoming negave AC or DC
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Follow all local code requirements for terminang
wiring. Noce the harness wires on the controller unit
are pre-stripped for your installaon convenience.

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power.
b: Connect the red wire to the incoming posive AC or DC power
5. Connect the DMX output wiring.
a: Using the included solder splices, connect the DMX wiring harness as
follows:
• D- to black
• D+ to red
• Shield/drain to green
• The controller has an orange or blue external antenna. Do not cut,
cap or connect this wire.
6. Replace the juncon box faceplate.
7. Restore power to the circuit.
Linking Wireless Dual Switches
The process of linking an Echoex Dual Switch to a DMX Scene Controller also
determines which of the DMX scenes each buon on the staon will recall.
Step 1: Perform a “Clear” funcon.
a: Press the Clear buon on the DMX Scene Controller unl the “CLEAR”
LED lights momentarily, and then goes out indicang that a clear has been
performed.
Step 2: Link a staon to the controller.
a: Press and hold the DMX Scene Controller Learn buon unl the “LEARN” LED
BLACK (D-)
RED (D+)
GREEN (SHIELD)
5-PIN XLR
(DMX INPUT)
ORANGE (ANTENNA)
12-24 VDC+ (RED)
12-24 VDC- (BLACK)
WIRELESS TO
OTHER
DEVICES DMX SCENE CONTROLLER
(ERDMX)
DMX
CONTROLLER
(TEMPORARY)
DMX DEVICE
(BY OTHERS)
NOTE: You cannot program more than four scenes to
any one Dual Switch staon.

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lights to indicate the controller is in “Learn Mode”.
b: Press and release the staon toggle switch based on the graphic below that
will determine which scenes the DMX controller will recall.
The LEARN LED will go out acknowledging a successful Link operaon.
Switch / Scenario One
• Press and release the top le buon toggle of the dual switch to link scenes
one and two to the le toggle switch on the staon.
• Press and release the top right buon on the toggle staon to link scenes
three and four to the right toggle switch on the staon.
Switch / Scenario Two
• Press and release the boom le buon on the toggle staon to link scenes
ve and six to the le toggle switch on the staon.
• Press and release the boom right buon on the toggle staon to link
scenes seven and eight to the right toggle switch on the staon.
CAUTION: DO NOT link both the top and the boom of the same toggle switch
on the dual switch as this will cause the DMX Scene Controller to malfuncon. If
you have mistakenly done this, you must clear the controller of all staons and
begin the process of linking again. Reference Step 1 for instrucon:
If this is the very rst me linking switches to the DMX Scene controller, the
scenes will be preset to the factory default values. All 48 DMX channels will be
set to the same level, with scene 1 being the brightest and scene 8 being the
dimmest.
SCENARIO #1 SCENARIO #2
Press and
release here to
assign scene 1
and scene 2 to
buttons one and
two
Press and
release here to
assign scene 3
and scene 4 to
buttons three
and four
Press and
release here to
assign scene 5
and scene 6 to
buttons one and
two
Press and
release here to
assign scene 7
and scene 8 to
buttons seven
and eight
two four
or
one three
two four
threeone
NOTE: You must re-enter “Learn Mode” aer linking
each toggle switch.

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User dened scenes can be recorded to the DMX Scene Controller using the
DMX snapshot mode.
Scene Recall
Scene recall is dependent on how you have linked your dual switches as
described in the graphic below and in the previous secon: Linking Wireless
Dual Switches.
Snapshot DMX Scenes to the Controller
When switches have been linked to the controller and the scenes assigned, the
DMX Scene Controller provides the ability to record (snapshot) user dened
scenes and store them in the controller to be recalled by the linked staons.
Snapshot a Scene
To accomplish a DMX snapshot, you will need a DMX control source, like a
lighng console, that is temporarily connected to the DMX input of the DMX
Scene Controller. In addion, you will need access to the linked dual switches.
Step 1: Place the controller in DMX Snapshot Mode by following the sequence
below.
step 1.a
SCENARIO #1 SCENARIO #2
two four
or
Scene 5
Scene 8
Scene 7
Scene 6
Scene 1
Scene 4
Scene 3
Scene 2
threeone one three
two four
1 3
2 4 2 4
1 3
step 1.a step 1.b step 1.c

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a: Press and release buons 1 and 3 (at the same me) on the
linked Dual Switch.
b: Press and release buons 2 and 4 (at the same me), twice.
c: Press and release buons 1 and 3 (at the same me).
The Status LED on the DMX Scene Controller will stop ashing and the current
DMX output will stop. This indicates that the controller is now in DMX Snapshot
Mode.
S t e p
2: Connect your DMX control source to the 5-pin DMX input
connector on the DMX Scene Controller. When DMX is acve
on the input, the DMX “Status LED” will ash at a fast rate that
is in concert with trac on the DMX bus.
Step 3: Output the desired DMX levels from the DMX control source.
When the DMX Scene Controller is in Snapshot mode, the DMX
levels will pass through to the DMX output; meaning you
should see the lighng levels change in live output.
Step 4: Snapshot the current “live output” by pressing the toggle
switch on the dual switch you wish to store
the scene to.
Step 5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each scene you wish to snapshot.
Step 6: Disconnect the DMX control cable between the control source
and the DMX Scene Controller. The “Status LED” will stop
ashing.
NOTE: If you have any issues entering snapshot mode,
press any toggle on the switch one me, then restart
the above sequence.
1 3
2 4 2 4
1 3
step 7.a step 7.b step 7.c

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Step 7: Return to Scene Recall Mode.
a: Press and release buons 1 and 3 (at the same me) on the linked
Dual Switch
b: Press and release buons 2 and 4 (at the same me), twice.
c: Press and release buons 1 and 3 (at the same me). The “Status
LED” will begin to ash once every two seconds
to indicate normal scene recall operaon.
Playback DMX Scenes from the Controller
Playback of stored scenes is accomplished by simply pressing the switch on a
linked Dual Switch Staon for the scene you want to recall. All scenes will be
recalled using a pre-programmed two second fade me.
Pressing the switch again for the currently acve scene will fade all levels to 0%
using a preprogrammed two second fade.
NOTE: The DMX Scene controller is either transming stored DMX
levels or receiving input with pass-through for the recording process.
In “Scene Recall Mode”, any DMX input that is connected to the
controller will be ignored. Connecng DMX to the controller input
while not in “Snapshot Mode” may result in inconsistent operaon of
the DMX Scene Controller.

Echoex Soluons, Inc.
#1, 38924 Queens Way | Squamish | BC | Canada | V8B 0K8
Toll Free: 888-324-6359 | Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
Email: info@echoexsoluons.com | www.echoexsoluons.com
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Regulatory Statements
FCC Part 15.231
Contains FCC ID: SZV-TCM320U
The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operaon is subject to the following two condions:
(I.) this device may not cause harmful interference and
(ii.)this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operaon.
IC RSS-210
Contains IC: 5713A-TCM320U
Specicaons subject to change without noce. | Copyright 2015, EchoFlex Soluons, Inc.
Document 8DC-5353 | Rev 2.1 |8189M21-5353 Rev B
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