DMX4ALL DMX Simple Switch User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- DMX4ALL
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DMX4ALL DMX Simple Switch
Product Information
The Simple DMX Switch is an easy-to-configure DMX switch that allows you to switch between two connected DMX input sources. It has two DMX inputs and one DMX output. Additionally, it features a button input that can be used to control the switch. The switch supports three operating modes and can be used to control multiple DMX universes simultaneously with just one switch. The status LEDs indicate which DMX signal is currently active.
The Simple DMX Switch is powered by a 12V DC power supply and consumes 30 mA. It has screw terminals for easy connection and is compatible with the DMX512 protocol. The switch measures 29.2mm x 82mm and can be mounted on a top-hat rail housing (available as an accessory).
Product Usage Instructions
Connection:
Connect the Simple DMX Switch as follows:
- Connect the 12V DC power supply to the POWER terminal.
- Connect the DMX output device to the DMX OUT terminal.
- Connect the SW (switch or push button) to the button input terminal.
- Connect the DMX input devices to the DMX IN 1 and DMX IN 2 terminals.
- Ensure proper grounding by connecting GND terminals accordingly.
Status LED Display:
The two status LEDs indicate the currently active DMX signal:
- If the green LED (DMX IN 1) lights up, DMX signal 1 is being output.
- If the yellow LED (DMX IN 2) lights up, DMX signal 2 is being output.
- If no status LED is lit, check the applied voltage.
Operation Modes:
The Simple DMX Switch supports three operating modes:
- Auto Mode:
In this mode, a DMX signal is preferentially outputted from DMX IN 2. If there is no signal at DMX IN 2, the switch automatically switches to DMX IN 1. This mode is suitable for backup systems.
- Toggle Mode:
In this mode, an external button is used to toggle between DMX IN 1 and DMX IN 2.
- Switch Mode:
In this mode, an external switch is used to toggle between DMX IN 1 and DMX IN 2.
To configure the operating modes:
- Refer to the jumper settings on the back of the board.
- For Auto Mode, set Jumper 1 to positions 1 and 2, and Jumper 2 to free.
- For Toggle Mode, set Jumper 1 to positions 2 and 3, and Jumper 2 to positions 2 and 3.
- For Switch Mode, no jumper settings are required.
Simple DMX Switch
For your own safety, please read this user manual and warnings carefully
before installation.
Description
- The Simple DMX Switch is an easy to configure DMX switch that can be used to switch between two connected DMX input sources.
- The Simple DMX Switch has two DMX inputs and one DMX output.
- In addition, the Simple DMX Switch has one button input. This input can be used to control the Simple DMX Switch. A switch or push button can be connected to the button input.
- In sum the Simple DMX Switch has three operating modes.
- It is also possible to control several Simple DMX Switches with only one switch. This makes it doable to switch several DMX universes at the same time with only one switch.
- Two status LEDs indicate which DMX signal is currently active.
- The top-hat rail housing 350flat for the Simple DMX Switch is available as accessory.
Data sheet
- Power supply: 12V DC / 30 mA
- Entry: Button input (SW)
- Operation mode settings: 2x Jumper field
- Input: 2x DMX IN
- Output: 1x DMX OUT
- Protocol: DMX512
- Status LED display: LED green (DMX IN 1)
- LED yellow (DMX IN 2)
- Connection: Screw terminals
- Dimension: 29,2mm x 82mm
Trainee project
The Simple DMX Switch is a trainee project and was created during the
apprenticeship as an electronics technician for devices and systems.
Connection
Status LEDs
- The two status LEDs show which DMX signal is currently being output.
- If status LED for DMX IN 1 (green) lights up, DMX signal 1 is output.
- If status LED for DMX IN 2 (yellow) lights up, DMX signal 2 is output.
- If no status LEDs is on, check the applied voltage.
Operation modes
The Simple DMX Switch can be operated via 3 operating modes.
These are adjustable via 2 jumper fields.
Operation modes:
- Auto Mode
- Toggle Mode
- Switch Mode
On the back of the board are small drawings of the jumper settings. So the
Simple DMX Switch can be configured without a manual.
In the delivery condition, the Simple DMX Switch is configured within the Auto
Mode.
Auto Mode
- In the Auto Mode, a DMX signal is outputted preferentially at DMX IN 2.
- As long as a DMX signal is present at DMX IN 2, it will be output.
- If there is no DMX signal at DMX IN 2, DMX IN 1 is switched automatically and the DMX signal of DMX IN 1 is output.
- This mode is suitable for a backup system.
- As soon as the DMX signal fails at the preferential input,the other input is active immediately.
Jumper J2 can also be plugged.
The position of jumper J2 has no influence.
Toggle Mode
- With the Toggle Mode, an external button is used to switch between the input signals DMX IN 1 and DMX IN 2.
- Pressing the external button switches from DMX IN 1 to DMX IN 2, or rather from DMX IN 2 to DMX IN 1.
Switch Mode
- In the Switch Mode an external switch is used to switch between the input signals
- DMX IN 1 and DMX IN 2.
- If the external switch is open, DMX IN 1 is output.
- If the switch is closed, DMX IN 2 is output.
Scaling multiple Simple DMX Switches
- The application allows to switch multiple DMX universes / DMX signals with only one switch simultaneously.
- To switch two or more Simple DMX Switches simultaneously, all Simple DMX
- Switches must be connected to the same power supply and to the same switch.
- All Simple DMX Switches must also be in the Switch Mode.
- Make sure that all Simple DMX Switch devices are operated on the same power supply, switch and in Switch Mode.
- Now with the switch it is possible to switch between DMX IN A and DMX IN B.
Example application
Dimension
all details in mm
Accessories
Top hat rail housing 350flat
Netzteil 12V
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.
Waning:
It is not allowed to use the device in an operation, where the safety of
persons depend on this device.
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Last changes: 22.12.2021
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