INVENTRONICS CNV-DMXR2 LED Driver Tool User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- INVENTRONICS
Table of Contents
INVENTRONICS CNV-DMXR2 LED Driver Tool
Product Information
| Product Name | CNV-DMXR2 Tool |
|---|---|
| Version | 3.0 |
| Website | www.inventronics-co.com |
Product Usage Instructions
- Connect the CNV-DMXR2 to the UTEK UT890 as follows:
- CNV-DMXR2 Data+ to UT890 T/R+
- CNV-DMXR2 Data- to UT890 T/R-
- Note: Only one set of the CNV-DMXR2 DMX leads needs to be connected to the UT890. Either set can be used.
- Connect the CNV-DMXR2 to a 12 VDC power source as follows:
- Dim- to 12VDC- of DC source or Inventronics Controls Ready driver
- Vaux to 12VDC+ of DC source or Inventronics Controls Ready driver
- Note: CNV-DMXR2 will not consume more than 200mA
- Open the DMXR2 Tool software.
- Follow the software installation instructions below:
Software Installation:
- Extract the file “USB_MCom.rar”.
- Run “USB_MCom.exe”.
- Enter the installation interface, click on the next step, and
then click Finish.
User Interface:
The CNV-DMXR2 Tool user interface includes the following:
- Port Selection: The tool will automatically detect if a UT890 is connected to the PC via USB on program startup. The port being used will be displayed in the upper right corner.
- Indicator Box: The indicator will show as either Red or Green. Red means that a read or write was not successful, and Green indicates a successful read or write.
Purpose
- To allow users to set the DMX address, and change the dimming curve of the CNV-DMXR2 without the use of a DMX RDM master.
Required Materials
- UTEK UT890
- CNV-DMXR2
- PC (win XP, win 7 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0)with CNV-DMXR2 Tool installed
Wiring Diagram
- A wiring diagram for connections required to program the CNV-DMXR2 can be seen below in Figure 1.
Instructions
- Connect CNV-DMXR2 to the UTEK UT890
- CNV-DMXR2 Data+ to UT890 T/R+
- CNV-DMXR2 Data- to UT890 T/R-
- Note: Only one set of the CNV-DMXR2 DMX leads needs to be connected to the UT890. Either set can be used.
2. Connect CNV-DMXR2 to 12 VDC
- Dim- to 12VDC- of DC source or Inventronics Controls Ready driver
- Vaux to 12VDC+ of DC source or Inventronics Controls Ready driver Note: CNV-DMXR2 will not consume more than 200mA
- Open DMXR2 Tool
Software Installation
Install the USB driver and serial port driver library
- extract the file USB_MCom.rar
- run USB_MCom.exe
- Enter the installation interface, click on the next step, and then click Finish
User Interface
Port Selection
The CNV-DMXR2 Tool will automatically detect if a UT890 is connected to the
PC via USB on program startup. The port being used will be displayed in the
upper right corner. If no port is shown, see the Troubleshooting section
below. The port selection portion can be seen in Figure 2 below.
Indicator Box
The indicator will either show as “Red” or “Green.” “Red” means that a read or
write was not successful, and “Green” indicates a successful read or write.
When the software is opened, the indicator box will show as “Green.”
The indicator box can be seen highlighted in Figure 3.
DMX512 Address
To view the current programmed address of the CNV-DMXR2, press the “Read
Address” button. If the read address function is successful, the indicator
will turn green, and the address will change. The default address of the CNV-
DMXR2 is “2.”
To write a new address to the CNV-DMXR2, type in the desired address in the
text box, and click “Write Address.” DMX address must be in the range of 1 to
512.
The DMX512 Address programming box can be seen below in Figure 4.
Parameters Setting
The programming interface for overall parameters setting are illustrated as
below
- Enter dimming curve setting by clicking “Curve Settings” button The CNV-DMXR2 allows for two different dimming curves to be selected. These dimming curves are “Linear” and “Logarithmic” modes. There are more detailed parameters can be setting as shown in figure 6, which include output range ,dimming range and physical value for more flexible in real application.
Only one dimming curve can be selected at a time with default “Linear” mode.
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After an external power cycle, the CNV-DMXR2 shall activate the power on level (range of validity : 0 – 255 ) , if the Power On Level function is enabled, the default level is 0. If it is not enabled, the default level is 254.
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When encountering a loss of data condition and under Loss of Data function enabled, the CNV- DMXR2 shall remain in an operating condition for setting duration time(range of validity :2 –240s), awaiting resumption of the DMX512 signal, after that, if devices are still in the loss signal condition, then activate the loss of data level (range of validity : 0 – 255 ) . If it is not enabled, the CNV-DMXR2 remain in the previous level after signal loss conditions.
To view the current parameters settings, click on “Read Settings.” To change the parameters settings, select the desired parameters, and then click “Write Settings.” A successful read or write to the parameters settings will result in a green light. If an issue is present, the indicator box will show red.
Dimming Value Test
The dimming value test allows for quick testing of DMX networks. To use this
function, put the desired test address in the address box, and then select the
desired dimming value. To send the dimming value, click on the “Dimming”
button. The “Dimming Value Test” function is meant for troubleshooting and
development. Inventronics also recommends testing with a standard DMX
controller, as the CNV-DMXR2 tool only broadcast one command at a time, while
standard DMX controllers are constantly broadcasting data. The Dimming Value
Test box can be seen in Figure 6 below.
Troubleshooting
No Port Shown
If no port is shown, the UT890 has not been detected. Follow the steps listed below:
- Exit the CNV-DMXR2 Software
- Check the USB connection from the PC to the UT890
- If no port is still detected after the software is restarted and connections are checked, ensure that the UT890 device driver has installed correctly.
Programming Error
If the programming is successful, the indicator box will change to green.
If there is an issue, it will turn red. If programming is not successful,
check the following
- Connection between CNV-DMXR2 and the UT890 (See Figure 1)
- Ensure that the CNV-DMXR2 is powered (12VDC, 200mA max)
- Check that the port field is populated