DMX-384B DMX Controller

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: DMX – 3 84B
• Product: DMX Controller
• Version: 1.0
• Date: 28 Feb 2009

Introduction

The DMX Controller is a universal intelligent lighting
controller that allows the control of up to 24 fixtures composed of
16 channels each and up to 240 programmable scenes. It follows the
DMX512/1990 standard and supports a total of 384 channels. The
controller features 30 banks, each with 8 scenes, and 6 chases,
each with up to 240 scenes. It also includes 16 sliders for direct
control of channels and MIDI control over banks, chases, and
blackout.

Product Overview

The DMX Controller is designed to provide easy control over
intelligent lights. It features various programming tools,
including 16 universal channel sliders, quick access scanner and
scene buttons, and an LED display indicator for easier navigation
of controls and menu functions.

Front View

Product Usage Instructions

Unpacking Instructions

1. Remove the DMX Controller and its accessories from the
   packaging.

2. Ensure all items are included: DMX Controller, 9-12v 500 mA
   90v~240v power adapter, Manual, LED gooseneck lamp.

Safety Instructions

• Keep this user guide for future reference.

• If selling the unit to another user, make sure they also
  receive this instruction booklet.

• Avoid placing flammable materials close to the unit while
  operating.

• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation, at
  least 50cm from adjacent surfaces. Ensure no ventilation slots are
  blocked.

• Always disconnect from the power source before servicing or
  replacing the lamp or fuse. Replace with the same lamp source.

• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the
  unit immediately. Do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.

Appendix

DMX Primer

The DMX512 standard allows for a total of 512 channels. These
channels can be assigned in any manner to fixtures capable of
receiving DMX512. Each fixture may require one or a number of
sequential channels. The user manual provides a dip switch quick
reference chart to help set the DMX dip switch positions for
different fixtures.

FAQ

Q: How many fixtures does the DMX Controller support?

A: The DMX Controller supports up to 24 fixtures, with each
fixture composed of 16 channels.

Q: How many scenes can be programmed in the DMX

Controller?

A: The DMX Controller can store up to 240 programmable scenes,
divided into 30 banks with 8 scenes each.

DMX – 3 84B
DMX Controller

Version:1.0 28 Feb 2009

USERMANUAL

This product manual contains important information about the safe installation and
use of this projector. Please read and follow these instructions carefully and keep this manual in a safe place for future reference .

Contents
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43 DMX Dip switch Quick Reference chart

Dip switch position

DMX DIP SWITCH SET #9

0= OFF

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X= OFF ON

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DMX Address

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1.1 what are included 1) DMX 51 2 controller 2) 9-12v 500 mA 90v~240 v power Adapter 3) Manua 4) LED gooseneck lamp
1.2 unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving fxture carefully unpack the carton,check the contents to ensure that al parts are present and have been received in good condition Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing materia for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping orthe carton itself shows signs of mishandling. save the carton and al packing materials In the even Tha a fxture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fxture be Returned in the origina factory box and packing
1.3 safety Instructions

• PIease keep this user Guide forfuture consultation. lfyou sel the unit to another user be sure that They also receive this instruction booklet
  connecting to is not higherthan that stated on deca or rear pane ofthe fxture · This product is intended for indoor use only! TO Prevent risk offire or shock donot expose fxture to rain or moisture Make sure there are no
  Flammable materials close to the unit while operating The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation,a least50cm from adiacent
  surfaces.Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked * Always disconnec from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to
  Replace with same lamp source In the event of serious operating problem,stop using the unit immediately Never tryto repai the unit
  By yourself Repairs carried outby unskille people can lead to damage or malfunction. please contact the nearest authorized technica assistance center Always use the same type spare parts Don’t connect the device toa dimmer pack. Makesure powercord isnevercrimpedordamaged. Neverdisconnectpowercord bypullingortuggingonthecord. Donotoperate thisdeviceunder45°Fambient temperatureconditions.
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2 . INTRODUCTION
2. 1 Features

• DMX512/1990 standard controls24 intelligen lights ofup to 16 channels totally 384 channels
  *30 banks,each with 8 scenes .6 chase each with up to 240 scenes
• 16 sliders for direct contro ofchannels * MIDI ControI Over banks, chases and blackout.
• DMX in/out 3 pin xRL LED gooseneck lamp plastic end housing 2.2 General overvlew
  The controller isa universa intelligent lighting controller.It allows the contro of 24 fxtures composed of16 channels each and up to 240 programmable scenes six chase banks can contain up to 240steps composed ofthe saved scenes and *In any orderprograms can be triggere by music,midi,automatically or manually Al chases can be executed at the same time
  on the surface you wil find various programmin tools such as 16 universa channe sliders,quick access scanner and scene buttons,and an led display indicator for Easier navigation of controls and men functions
  2.3 product overview(front)

4 APPENDIX

4. 1 DMX Primer

There are 512 channels in a DMX

may be assigned in any manner A

Fixture capable of receiving DMX512 wil require one ora number of sequentia channels.The user

Must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channe reserved in the controller

there are many differen types of DMx controllable fxtures and they al may vary in the total number

of channels required.choosing start address should be planned in advance channels should

Never overlap If they do. This wil result in erratic operation ofthe fxtures whose starting address is

set incorrectly You can however contro multiple fxtures ofthe same type using the same starting

Address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words.the

Fixtures wil be slaved together and al respon exactly the same

DMx fxtures are designed to receive date through a seria Daisy chain A Daisy chain connection is where the DATA OUT Of one fixture connects to the DATA INof the next fixture The order in which
The ixtures are connected isnot importan and has no effect on how a controller communicates to Each fixture use an order that provides forthe easiest and most direct cabling.connec fxtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors.The shield connection is pin1, while pin2 is data Negative(s-) and pin 3 is Data positive(s+)

4.2 FIXTURE LINKING Occupation of the XLR -connection: DMX-OUTPUT
XLR mountings cket:…

DMX-OUTPUT XLR mounting plug

1 Ground 2 signal (-) 3 – signal (+)

1 – Ground 2 signal (-) 3 – signal (+)

caution:At the lasfxture the DMX-cable has to be terminated with a terminator solder a 12 resistor between signal (- And signal (+) intoa 3-pin xLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output ofthe lasfxture.
In the controller mode, at the las fxture in the chain,the DMX OUTPUT has to be connected with a DMx terminator This prevents electrical noise from disturbing and corrupting the DMx contro signals.the DMx terminator is simply an CLR connector with a 120w(ohm)resistor connected across pins 2 and 3,which is then plugged into the las projector in the chain.The connections are illustrated below
120

Ifyou wish to connec DMX-controllers with other xLR-outputs,yo need to use adapter-cables

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3.6.3 BLACKOUT The Blackou button brings al lighting output too oroff
3. 7 MlDl operation
The controller wil only respon to MIDI Commands on the MIDI Channe which it is set to ful stop .Al MIDI Contro is performed using Note on commands All other MIDI Instructions are ignored .To stop a chase send the blackout on note.
Action
press and hold the MID/ADD buttonfor about3seconds 2) select the MID/contro channel(1~16)via the BANK UP/DOWN buttons toset 3)press and hold theMIN/ADD buttonfor3seconds to save settings 4) To release MlD control press any other button except the BANk buttons during step2.
Notes
This is the channe that the controller wil receive MIDI note commands

16 to 23 24 to 31 32 to39 40 to 47 48 to55
72 to 79 80 to 87

FUNCION (TURN ON/OFF) scenes 1~8 en BANK 1 scenes 1~8 en BANK 2 scenes 1~8 en BANK 3 scenes 1~8 en BANK 4 scenes 1~8 en BANK 5 scenes 1~8 en BANK 6 scenes 1~8 en BANK 7 scenes 1~8 en BANK 8 scenes 1~8 en BANK 9 scenes 1~8 en BANK 10 scenes 1~8 en BANK 11

88to 95

FUNCTION (TURN ON/OFF) scenes 1~8 en BANK 12 scenes 1~8 en BANK 13 scenes 1~8 en BANK 14 scenes 1~8 en BANK 15 chase 1 chase 2 chase 3 chase 4 chase 5 chase 6 BLACKOUT

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Item 1 2 3 4 5
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Button or Fader scanner select buttons
scanner indicator LEDS
scen e select buttons
hannel faders
program button Music/Bank button LED display window

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Bank Down button

Function
Fixture selection Indicates the fxtures currently selected universalbumpbuttons representingscene Location for storage and selection ForadjustingDMxvalues,ch1~16canbeadjusted Immediately after pressing the respective scanner select button used toenter programming mode
used to activate Music mode and as the copy command during programming status window displays pertinent operationa data providesoperatingmodestatus (manual Music or auto)
Function button to traverse scene/steps in Banks or chases

12

Blackout button

output to cease

used to activate Auto mode and as the delete function key during

14

Auto/De button

programming

chase memory 1~6

16

speed fader

This will adjust the hold time ofa scene ora step within a chase

17

Fade- time fader

Also considered a cross-fade,sets the interva Time between two scenes in a chase

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page select button

In manua mode,press to toggle between pages of control

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2.4 product overview(rear panel)

item
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Button or Fade r
MlDl input port DMx outpu connector DC nputjack USB lamp socket ON/OFF Power switch

Function For externa triggering of Banks and chases using a MIDI device DMx con tri lsigna Main power feed
Turns the controiieronand off

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FIXTURE OR SCANNER #

DEFQULT DMX STARTING BINARY DIPSWITCH SETTINGS

ADDRESS

SWITCH TO THE ON POSITION

FIXTURE OR SCANNER #

DEFQULT DMX STARTING ADDRESS

BINARYDIPSWITCH SETTINGS SWITCH TO THE ON POSITION

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