SKYDANCE D4-P 4 Channel Constant Voltage DMX512 & RDM Decoder Instruction Manual

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Comply with the DMX512 standard protocols.
Digital numeric display, set DMX decode start address by buttons.
RDM function can realize intercommunication between DMX master and decoder. For example, DMX decoder address can be set by DMX master console.
1/2/4 DMX channel output selectable.
16bit (65536 levels) /8bit (256 levels) grey level selectable.
PWM frequency 250/500/1000/2000/4000/8000/16000Hz selectable.
Logarithmic or linear dimming curve selectable.
Over-heat / Over-load / Short circuit protection, recover automatically.
D4-P have Green terminal DMX signal ports, D4-E have RJ-45 DMX signal ports.

Input and Output

Input voltage| 12-48VDC
Input current| 32.5A
Output voltage| 4 x (12-48)VDC
Output current| 4×8A@12/24V

4×6A@36/48V

Output power

| 4×96W @12V 4×192W@24V

4×216W@36V 4×288W@48V

EMC standard (EMC)| ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3

ETSI EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4

Operation temperature| Ta: -30 OC ~ +55 OC
Case temperature (Max.)| T c: +75OC
IP rating| IP20

Warranty| 5 years

Protection

| Reverse polarity

Over-heat Over-load Short circuit

Weight|
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Net weight| 276g
Gross weight| 295g

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Note:

An DMX signal amplifier is needed if more than 32 decoders are connected, or use overlong signal line, signal amplification should not be more than 5 times continuously.
If the recoil effect occurs because of longer signal line or bad line quality, please try to connect 0.25W 90- 120Ω terminal resistor at the end of each DMX signal line.

System parameter setting

Long press M and ◀ key in the same time for 2s, prepare for setup system parameter: decode mode, grey level, output PWM frequence, output brightness curve, default output level, automatic blank screen. short press M key to switch six item.
Decode mode: short press ◀ or ▶ key to switch 1/2/4 channel decode mode(“d-1″,”d-2” or “d-4”). When set as 1 channel decode, the decoder occupy only 1 DMX address, and four channel output the same brightness of this DMX address.
Grey level: short press ◀ or ▶ key to switch 8bit(“b08”) or 16 bit(“b16”). choose 16 bit if the DMX master support 16 bit.
Output PWM frequency: short press ◀ or ▶ key to switch 250Hz(“F02”), 500Hz(“F05”), 1000Hz(“F10”), 2000Hz(“F20”), 4000Hz(“F40”), 8000Hz(“F80”) or 16000Hz(“F16”).
Higher PWM frequency, will cause lower output current, higher power noise, but more suitable for camera(No ickers for video).
Output brightness curve: short press ◀ or ▶ key to switch linear curve(“C-L”) or logarithmic curve(“C-E”).
Default output level: press ◀ or ▶ key to change default 0-100% level (“d00” to “dFF” ) when no DMX input signal.
Automatic blank screen: short press ◀ or ▶ key to switch enable (“bon”) or disable(“boF”) automatic blank screen.
Long press M key for 2s or timeout 10s, quit system parameter setting.

Short press M key, when display 001~512, enter DMX mode.
Press ◀ or ▶ key to change DMX decode start address(001~512), long press for fast adjustment.
If there is a DMX signal input, will enter DMX mode automatically.
DMX Dimming: Each D4-P/D4-E DMX decoder occupy 4 DMX address when connecting the DMX console. For example, the defaulted start address is 1, their corresponding relationship in the form: