ELM DX10V Volt Converter User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- ELM
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ELM DX10V Volt Converter
Product Information
Specifications:
- Manufacturer: ELM Video Technology
- Name: DMX 0 to 10 Volt Analog Converter
- Description: Converts a DMX-512 input to a variable 0 to 10 volt analog output
- Model/MPN (base): DX10V
- UL Listings: Power supply and PCB pre-populated
Product Usage Instructions
DMX10V Overview:
The DMX10V is a DMX to 10 Volt Converter / Switch / Solid State Relay Driver
designed to control any 0-10 volt analog equipment with a DMX source.
Variable Mode:
In Variable Mode, the output voltage will vary from 0 to 10V based on the
corresponding DMX level. Each output will source 20mA and sinks 10mA. Ensure
your dimmers work within these specifications.
Connections:
Connect the DMX512 input to the specified pins from the DMX512 input XLR
connector. The input is self-terminating unless a loop-through connection is
provided. Use the terminating switch or jumper on DX10V PCBs if needed.
Error Handling:
If a fast blink occurs, it indicates communication errors with the output
circuits. Resetting should clear this error. If the error persists,
reinitialize the hardware following the provided instructions.
Hardware Initialization:
Set the Hardware Initialize switch to ‘Initialize’ if needed.
Stand Alone Mode can be set to ‘All Off’ or ‘All On’ as required.
Switch Mode can be set to ‘Variable’ or ‘Switch’ based on the application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What should I do if there is a communication error indicated by fast
blinking lights?
A: Fast blinking lights indicate communication errors with the output
circuits. Resetting the device should clear this error. If the error persists,
reinitialize the hardware following the provided instructions.
DX10V User Guide
DMX to 0 ~ 10 Volt Converter
RDM E1.20 Compliant
Hardware Revision 8.x, Software Revision 8.2x
INSTRUCTION
Description
The DMX10V is a DMX to 10 Volt Converter / Switch / Solid State Relay Driver. Control any 0-10 volt analog equipment with a DMX source such as a DMX lighting board or any device that generates a DMX (or DMX512) signal. If solid state relays are being controlled then the “switch mode” can be used for switching the outputs.
In the VARIABLE MODE the output voltage will vary from 0 to 10V in respect to
the corresponding DMX level.
For example if the DMX start channel is assigned to 10, and the level on
channel 10 is 127, then the 1st output will be +5 volts, 0 = 0 volts, 255 = 10
volts etc. Each output will source 20mA (sinks 10mA). Useful for several
applications including converting 10V dimmers (insure your dimmers work within
these specifications).
In the SWITCH MODE the output voltage will either be full ON or full OFF (0V
or 10V) in respect to the corresponding DMX level. Useful for non varying
control voltages or driving Solid State Relays (SSR) for example. The Switch
output function has a threshold of 50% that will cause the outputs to either
be fully on or off. To eliminate unwanted changes at the 50% level, a padded
value has been implemented. To turn ON the respective output, the DMX level
must be 131 or above, to turn OFF, the level must drop to 125 or below.
DMX512 Input connects to the pins shown above from the DMX512 input XLR connector pins 2 and 3 respectively. The input is self terminating unless a loop through connection is provided. If so, terminate the loop through connection is this output is not used. For DX10V PCB’s use the terminating switch or jumper to set.
Stand Alone Mode – If a DMX signal is not present the Stand Alone Mode is active. The outputs can be set to be OFF or full ON.
Dip Switches NOTE – V8.2x no longer requires a power reset for dip switch
setting changes Dip Switch’s 1~9: (Must be in the range of 1-511 to respond to
the DMX input) sets the DMX512 start channel (see the DMX512 Channel
Assignment Document). The 1st 10 volt output is controlled by the assigned DMX
channel, the 2nd output is controlled by the assigned DMX channel +1
(consecutively) and so on.
Dip Switch 10: sets the output mode for all outputs – OFF (down position) =
VARIABLE MODE – the outputs vary with the respective DMX levels, ON (up
position) = SWITCH MODE – outputs either ON or OFF set by the threshold values
mentioned above.
DIP Switch 11: OFF (down position) = In the Stand Alone Mode (no DMX is present on the input terminal) all of the outputs will be OFF, ON (up position) = In the Stand Alone Mode all of the outputs will turn ON.
DIP Switch 12: OFF (down position) = Normal Operation, ON (up position) = Hardware Initialization Mode. This is factory set and not needed unless installing or uninstalling a sub module, the hardware initialize dip switch requires toggling on/off indicated with a rapid yellow LED flash. This will activate or deactivate the specific modules. This sets the internal software settings for the attached hardware.
LED Indicators – POWER LED: Indicates 12VDC is connected.
- DATA LED: ON = indicates DMX data is being received.
- OFF = indicates no DMX data is being received and the unit is in Stand Alone Mode
- SLOW PULSE = DMX receive error – [overrun error] (reset clears)
- RAPID PULSES = RDM Activity for this unit, indications show the DMX line is reversed in response to a request or discovery response
- FAST BLINK = Communications error(s) with the output circuits (reset clears). If this error persists reinitialize the hardware with the instructions above.
RDM
DX10V REVISION 8.2x
The DX10V Revision 8 release (August 2023) is now RDM E1.20 compliant. There
are operational changes compared to prior revisions.
DIP SWITCHES
- The DMX start channel is now from the range of 1-511 and w/ all DMX start channel dip switches down = no response, dip 1 up = start ch 1 etc. A DMX Calculator App can be used to determine the dip switch settings
- No re-power is required for any dip switch settings.
- The latest setting change of: DMX start channel, Variable/Switch Mode, and/or DMX Loss Directive from either the dip switches or RDM sets will take precedence including a re-power. So dips switch settings may not show the actual setting if an RDM set command made the change(s).
DATA LED:
- Data LED will pulse or flicker instead of flash if a DMX error occurred while still showing DMX Data present.
- Data LED will pulse anytime the respective circuit has reversed the DMX line in response to a request or discovery response
DMX VALID INDICATION:
- DMX is valid if received every 1.2 seconds (previously 1 second) per RDM standard
RDM ADDITIONS:
- RDM Type: Responder (E1.20 Compliant)
- DMX LOSS DIRECTIVE [get and set]: (since power up or reset), 00=all off, 01=all on, 010=hold
- LEVEL CAP [get and set]: 0-10V Output limits e.g. the 0-10V max of 90%
- VARIABLE/SWITCH MODE [get and set]: (via RDM and DIP)
- DMX LOSS COUNT [get and set]: up to 256 losses counted then holds at 256. Re-power and reset clears.
- Panic Switch Status [get]: – if equipped with a panic switch status is shown
- Factory Defaults [get and set]: Set level cap to 100%, Dip switches ignored, DMX start channel set to 1, DMX Loss Count cleared, DMX Loss Directive set to off, rename Device Label to ELM Video Technology, Inc.
Specifications
DMX CONTROL WARNING: NEVER use DMX data devices where human safety must be maintained. NEVER use DMX data devices for pyrotechnics or similar controls.
- Manufacturer: ELM Video Technology
- Name: DMX 0 to 10 Volt Analog Converter
- Description: Converts a DMX-512 input to a variable 0 to 10 volt analog output
- Model/MPN (base): DX10V
- UL Listings: Power supply and PCB pre populated
- CHASSIS: Anodized Aluminum .093″ thick RoHS compliant
- Internal Fuse: SMT 1A
- Power Input: +12VDC (apx)
- 4 Channel: no load:64mA full load 145mA
- 8 Channel: no load 70mA full load 230mA
- 16 Channel: no load 82mA full load 402mA
- 24 Channel: no load 94mA full load 574mA
- Voltage Output: 0~10VDC, (500 ohm minimum load)
- Source Output Current: 20mA Max each
- Sink Output Current: 10mA Max each
- DATA TYPE: DMX (250Khz)
- RDM: YES – Responder – E1.20 Compliant [Software V8.20+]
- Data Input: 5 (or 3) pin male XLR
- [Pin 1 Not connected, Pin 2 Data -, Pin 3 Data +]
- Data Loop Output: (If equipped) 5 (or 3) pin female XLR,[Pin 1 Looped from pin 1 of input XLR, Pin 2 Data -, Pin 3 Data +]
- Dimensions: 3.7 x 6.7 x 2.1 inches
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Operating temperature: 32°F to 100°F
- Storage temperature: 0°F to 120°F
- Humidity: Non condensing
- Refresh Rate Per Second:
- Version 7: 4 Ch’s = 3067, 8 Ch’s = 1512, 12 Ch’s = 1022, 16 Ch’s = 746
- Version 8: 8 Ch’s = 1502, 16 Ch’s = 739, 24 Ch’s = 506 (amount of times per second the outputs are updated)
- Output Connections: 9 Pin terminal block
- External Power Supply: +12VDC wall mount
- Voltage Input: 100 ~ 132 (or 240) VAC
- Current Output: 1 Amps
- Power: 12 Watts
- Polarization: Positive Center
- Output Connector: Locking Barrel Plug, 2.1mm I.D. x 5.5mm O.D. x 9.5mm
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