ELM Video DX10V DMX to 0 – 10 Volt Converter User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- ELM Video
Table of Contents
ELM Video DX10V DMX to 0 – 10 Volt Converter
OVERVIEW
Description
The DMX10V is a DMX to 10 Volt Converter / Switch / Solid State Relay Driver. Control any 0-10 volt analog equipment with a DMX source such as a DMX lighting board or any device that generates a DMX (or DMX512) signal. If solid state relays are being controlled then the “switch mode” can be used for switching the outputs. In the VARIABLE MODE the output voltage will vary from 0 to 10V in respect to the corresponding DMX level. For example if the DMX start channel is assigned to 10, and the level on channel 10 is 127, then the 1st output will be +5 volts, 0 = 0 volts, 255 = 10 volts etc. Each output will source 20mA (sinks 10mA). Useful for several applications including converting 10V dimmers (insure your dimmers work within these specifications). In the SWITCH MODE the output voltage will either be full ON or full OFF (0V or 10V) in respect to the corresponding DMX level. Useful for non varying control voltages or driving Solid State Relays (SSR) for example. The Switch output function has a threshold of 50% that will cause the outputs to either be fully on or off. To eliminate unwanted changes at the 50% level, a padded value has been implemented. To turn ON the respective output, the DMX level must be 131 or above, to turn OFF, the level must drop to 125 or below. In the stand alone Pot mode insure the potentiometer is either fully clockwise or fully counterclockwise to prevent intermittent or unwanted changes.
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DMX512 Input connects to the pins shown above from the DMX512 input XLR connector pins 2 and 3 respectively. Set the terminating switch to “ON” if the DMX signal ends at the DMX input terminal. If the DMX input terminal is looped to another DMX device (limit 32) then set the terminating switch to “OFF”.
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Stand Alone Mode – If a DMX signal is not present the Stand Alone Mode is active. The outputs can be set to be OFF or Variable via the potentiometer.
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Dip Switches NOTE – A RESET/REPOWER IS REQUIRED FOR ANY DIP SWITCH SETTING CHANGES
Dip Switch’s 1~9 : sets the DMX512 start channel (see the DMX512 Channel Assignment Document). The 1st 10 volt output is controlled by the assigned DMX channel, the 2nd output is controlled by the assigned DMX channel +1 (consecutively) and so on.- Dip Switch 10: sets the output mode for all outputs – OFF (down position) = VARIABLE MODE – the outputs vary with the respective DMX levels, ON (up position) = SWITCH MODE – outputs either ON or OFF set by the threshold values mentioned above.
- DIP Switch 11: OFF (down position) = In the Stand Alone Mode (no DMX is present on the input terminal) all of the outputs will be OFF, ON (up position) = In the Stand Alone Mode all of the outputs will turn ON.
- DIP Switch 12: OFF (down position) = Normal Operation, ON (up position) = Hardware Initialization Mode. When installing or uninstalling a sub module, repower with this switch ON and the yellow LED will flash. Turn OFF and repower. This will activate or deactivate the specific modules. This sets the internal software settings for the attached hardware.
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LED Indicators – LED’s to indicate the status of the DMX10V. The power LED will illuminate indicating power is applied.
- DATA LED:
- ON = indicates DMX data is being received.
- OFF = indicates no DMX data is being received and the unit is in Stand Alone Mode
- SLOW BLINK = DMX receive error – [overrun error] (reset clears)
- FAST BLINK = Communications error(s) with the output circuits (reset clears).
If error continues reinitialize the hardware with the instructions above.
Specifications
DMX CONTROL WARNING: NEVER use DMX data devices where human safety must be maintained. NEVER use DMX data devices for pyrotechnics or similar controls.
- Manufacturer: ELM Video Technology
- Name: DMX 0 to 10 Volt Analog Converter
- Description: Converts a DMX-512 input to a variable 0 to 10 volt analog output
- MPN: DX10V-4-DC3P
- Model: DX10V
- CHASSIS: Anodized Aluminum .093″ thick RoHS compliant
- Internal Fuse: SMT 750mA
- Power Input:
- +12VDC apx 400mA (values apx, some circuits may vary)
- 4 Channel: no load:64mA full load 145mA
- 8 Channel: no load 70mA full load 230mA
- 16 Channel: no load 82mA full load 402mA
- Voltage Output: 0~10VDC, (500 ohm minimum load)
- Source Output Current: 20mA Max each
- Sink Output Current: 10mA Max each
- DATA TYPE: DMX (250Khz)
- Data Input: 5 (or 3) pin male XLR [Pin 1 Not connected, Pin 2Data -, Pin 3 Data +]
- Data Loop Output: (If equipped) 5 (or 3) pin female XLR, [Pin 1 Looped from pin 1 of input XLR, Pin 2Data -, Pin 3 Data +]
- Dimensions: 3.7 x 6.7 x 2.1 inches
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Operating temperature: 32°F to 100°F
- Storage temperature: 0°F to 120°F
- Humidity: Non condensing
- Refresh Rate Per Second:
- Version 7: 4 Ch’s = 3067, 8 Ch’s = 1512, 12 Ch’s = 1022, 16 Ch’s = 746
- Version 8: 8 Ch’s = 1502, 16 Ch’s = 739, 24 Ch’s = 506
- Output Connections: 9 Pin terminal block
- External Power Supply: +12VDC wall mount
- Voltage Input: 100 ~ 132 (or 240) VAC
- Current Output (Min): 1 Amps
- Power (Min): 12 Watts
- Polarization: Positive Center
- Output Connector: Locking Barrel Plug, 2.1mm I.D. x 5.5mm O.D. x 9.5mm
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