DMX4ALL XS3 DMX LED Dimmer User Manual

DMX4ALL XS3 DMX LED Dimmer

Product Information

The DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3 is a device designed to control RGB or single-color LED Stripes with 12V or 24V. It has three outputs that can drive a current up to 2A, allowing for a maximum load of 72W (12V) or 144W (24V). The connected LEDs can be dimmed from 0% to 100% using PWM. The device runs with a power supply from 12V up to 24V and has an adjustable DMX-FAIL function in case of lost DMX signal. It also supports RDM configuration via DMX and has a user-programmable Stand-Alone function. The DMX receiving is indicated via the LED status display.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Safety Precautions: Before installation, read the user manual and warnings carefully. Soldering work should only be carried out by a certified specialist to prevent damage to the product and injury to people.
2. Connection: Connect the DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3 as follows:
3. Cable Length: Use the shortest possible cable lengths when running the DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3. Choose a larger wire cross section to minimize voltage drop, especially as the distance and load increase. Do not exceed a cable length of 10m from the power supply to the DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3.
4. DMX Addressing: Set the DMX start address via the RDM-Parameter DMX_START_ADDRESS to determine from which DMX channel the DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3 starts processing the DMX data.
5. Color Sequence: Configure the color assignment to the outputs on the DMX LED Dimmer XS3 to match the used LED stripe. This allows the device to be mounted directly in front of the LED stripe.

For your own safety, please read this user manual and warnings carefully before installation.
Soldering work may only be carried out by a certified specialist in order to prevent damage to the product and injury to people.
If acidic or leaded solder, soldering grease or acidic flux etc. has been used for soldering and/or if the board has been improperly soldered, all warranty claims will be voided and no repair will be carried out.

Description

The DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3 is designed to control RGB or single-colour LED-Stripes with 12V or 24V.

• 3 Outputs
  The DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3 has three outputs to connect LEDs. All outputs are designed at the same, so single-colour or RGB LEDs can be connected.

• High Power Outputs
  The outputs can drive a current up to 2A.
  So it is possible to connect a maximum load of 72W (12V) / 144W (24V).

• 0% up to 100% dimmable
  The connected LEDs are dimmed via PWM from 0% up to 100%.

• For voltages from 12V up to 24V
  The DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3 runs with a power supply from 12V up to 24V.

• DMX-FAIL Function
  An adjustable DMX-FAIL Function offers the option to get, in case of lost DMX signal, the current state (HOLD) or assuming a preset value.

• DMX-Master dimmer
  Optionally, another DMX channel can be activated as master dimmer (all outputs).

• RDM support
  The DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3 allows configuration by RDM via DMX.
  All parameters can be set with the RDM Configurator.

• Stand-Alone-Function
  The DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3 has a user-programmable Stand-Alone-Function, to replay an internal program.

• LED-Status-Display
  The DMX receiving is indicated via the LED status display.

Data Sheet

• Power Supply: 12-24V DC 50mA without load
• LED Voltage: 12-24V DC corresponds to power supply (no AC voltage !)
• Protocol: DMX512 RDM
• DMX Channels: 3 / 4 / 5 channels depend on Personality
• DMX-FAIL: Hold / 0%-100% / StandAlone
• Output: 3 PWM-Signals with 8 Bit resolution Common power supply
• Output Current: max. 2A per output max. 6A in sum for all outputs
• Output Power : 3x 24W (12V) / 3x 48W (24V)
• PWM-Frequency: 244 Hz
• StandAlone-Function: User-defined light program
• Dimension: 12mm x 40mm

Content

• 1x DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3
• 1x Quick guide german and english

Connection

Cable Length

• The DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3 should be run with shortest possible cable lengths.
• Because of the low operation voltage in LED installation the cable cross section is to choose as large as possible to keep the voltage drop as low as possible on the cable.
• The wire cross section should be all the larger as the distance increases and the load increases.
• The following cable lengths should not be exceeded:
  From power supply to DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3 - > 10m

DMX-Addressing

The DMX start address defines from which DMX channel the DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3 starts processing the DMX data.
The DMX start address is to set via the RDM-Parameter DMX_START_ADDRESS.

Color Sequence

The colour assignment to the outputs can be set on the DMX LED Dimmer XS3.
Thus, the DMX LED dimmer XS3 can be mounted directly in front of the LED stripe and the outputs can be configured to correspond with the used LED stripe.
The colour sequence is to set via the RDM-Parameter COLOR_SEQUENCE.

LED-Display

The integrated blue LED is a single-color multi-functional-display.
During the DMX operation the LED lights up nonstop. In this case the device is working.
Also the LED signalled the error status. In this case the LED lights up in short pitches and then and then turns into off modus. The Number of flashing signals is equal to the Number of the error status:

Error-

Number

| Name| Description
---|---|---
1| No DMX| No DMX signal at the dimmer
3| Data error| The saved data are incorrect.

Operation Modes

The DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3 has several operation modes (Personality).

• Personality 1: 3Ch. Dimmer
• Personality 2: 3Ch. Dimmer + Master
• Personality 3: 3Ch. Dimmer + Master + Strobe

Personality 1: 3Ch. Dimmer

Personality 2: 3Ch. Dimmer + Master

Personality 3: 3Ch. Dimmer + Master + Strobe

DMX FAIL Action

• In case of DMX lost (DMX-Fail) the DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3 is able to hold the LED outputs on the last value, to use a predefined DMX value or to execute a userdefined program.
• The DMX Fail action is to set via the RDM-Parameter DMX_FAIL_MODE.
• After voltage drop the held values are not restored by the HOLD function.
• In this case, the values are set to 0 (OFF) or a user-defined program is executed.

RDM

RDM is the short form for Remote Device Management.
As soon as the device is within the system, device-dependent settings occur remotely via RDM command due to the uniquely assigned UID. A direct access to the device is not necessary.
This device supports the following RDM commands:

Parameter ID| Discovery Command| SET

Command

| GET

Command

| ANSI/ PID
---|---|---|---|---
DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH| |  |  | E1.20
DISC_MUTE|       |  |  | E1.20
DISC_UN_MUTE| |  |  | E1.20
DEVICE_INFO|  |  | | E1.20
SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS|  |  | | E1.20
PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION|  |  | | E1.20
SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL|  |  | | E1.20
DMX_START_ADDRESS|  | | | E1.20
DEVICE_LABEL|  | | | E1.20
MANUFACTURER_LABEL|  |  | | E1.20
DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION|  |  | | E1.20
IDENTIFY_DEVICE|  | | | E1.20
FACTORY_DEFAULTS|  | | | E1.20
DMX_PERSONALITY|  | | | E1.20
DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION|  |  | | E1.20
DISPLAY_LEVEL|  | | | E1.20
Parameter ID| Discovery Command| SET

Command

| GET

Command

| ANSI/ PID
---|---|---|---|---
SERIAL_NUMBER1)|  |  | | PID: 0xD400
DISPLAY_AUTO_OFF1)|  | | | PID: 0xD401
IDENTIFY_MODE1)|  | | | PID: 0xD402
DMX_FAIL_MODE1)|  | | | PID: 0xD403
UPLOAD_PROGRAM1)|  | | | PID: 0xD409
COLOR_SEQUENCE1)|  | | | PID: 0xD413

1. Manufacturer depending RDM control commands (MSC – Manufacturer Specific Type)

Manufacturer depending RDM control commands:

SERIAL_NUMBER
PID: 0xD400

Outputs a text description (ASCII-Text) of the device serial number.

GET Send: PDL=0
Receive: PDL=21 (21 Byte ASCII-Text)

DISPLAY_AUTO_OFF
PID : 0xD401
Sets the time after which the display is switched off (DISPLAY_LEVEL = 0).

IDENTIFY_MODE
PID: 0xD402
Sets the mode that is executed with IDENTIFY_DEVICE.

DMX_FAIL_MODE
PID: 0xD403
Sets behavior in case of DMX fail.

UPLOAD_PROGRAM
PID: 0xD409
Saves the user-defined program.

COLOR_SEQUENCE
PID: 0xD413
Sets the used color sequence.

Create / Use user-defined light programs

• The DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3 has a user-programmable Stand-Alone-Function, to replay an internal program.
• The user-defined program can be executed after power-on of the device and in case of DMX signal lost (DMX Fail).
• The program can be created with the free DMX Configurator software and then transferred with the free software RDM-Configurator.
• Both are available for free on our homepage.

Use only the latest version of the software DMX-Configurator software (at least V2.3.17) and RDM-Configurator software (at least V1.5) !

The program created in the DMX Configurator software must be saved in prg format (Project→Save as):

Then the created program is ready to trans to the DMX LED Dimmer XS3 with the RDM Configurator via the UPLOAD_PROGRAM parameter.

Factory Reset
To reset the DMX-LED-Dimmer XS3 to the factory settings, use the RDM parameter FACTORY_DEFAULTS.

Dimension

Accessories

CE-Conformity

• This assembly (board) is controlled by a microprocessor and uses high frequency. In order to maintain the properties of the module with regard to CE conformity, installation into a closed metal housing in accordance with the EMC directive 2014/30/EU is necessary.

Disposal

Electronical and electronic products must not be disposed in domestic waste. Dispose the product at the end of its service life in accordance with applicable legal regulations. Information on this can be obtained from your local waste disposal company.

Warning

This device is no toy. Keep out of the reach of children. Parents are liable for consequential damages caused by nonobservance for their children.

Risk-Notes

You purchased a technical product. Conformable to the best available technology the following risks should not excluded:

Failure risk:
The device can drop out partially or completely at any time without warning. To reduce the probability of a failure a redundant system structure is necessary.

Initiation risk:
For the installation of the board, the board must be connected and adjusted to foreign components according to the device paperwork. This work can only be done by qualified personnel, which read the full device paperwork and understand it.

Operating risk:
The Change or the operation under special conditions of the installed
systems/components could as well as hidden defects cause to breakdown within the running time.

Misusage risk:
Any nonstandard use could cause incalculable risks and is not allowed.
Warning: It is not allowed to use the device in an operation, where the safety of persons depend on this device.

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