CITY THEATRICAL 5907 Multiverse Receiver Card 900MHz User Manual

Multiverse Receiver Card, 900MHz
P/N 5907
User’s Manual
Rev 1.1

Foreword

1.1 Safety Notice
This product is designed for use in dry locations only. Exposure to rain or moisture may cause damage to the transceiver and increase the risk of electrical shock.
Check all external wiring before applying power.

Introduction

While Multiverse Modules are circuit board mounted devices used by professional lighting manufacturers, City Theatrical’s Multiverse Receiver Card, 900MHz (P/N 5907, licensed for use in North America) can be used by anyone to implement wireless DMX/RDM into their projects or equipment in a simple way. 5907 Multiverse Receiver Cards are full Multiverse receivers for the 900MHz band (P/N 5906 is for the 2.4GHz band) without the housing, XLR connectors, and user interface as used in wireless DMX receiving products like Multiverse Node and Multiverse SHoW Baby. Multiverse Receiver Cards include an internal antenna and a U.FL connection to an optional external antenna. Configuration is done via City Theatrical’s USB Configuration program for PC/MAC. This product is designed and built in the USA by City Theatrical.

2.1 Features

• Supports ANSI E1.11 DMX512-A and E1.20 RDM
• DMX RS-485 driver on board with ±60V protection
• Signal Quality LEDs on board and external connections
• Show ID RGB LED on board and external connections
• Multiverse Band LED on board and external connections
• Wide input voltage range, 5V to 30Vdc
• Footprint 50mm(2”) x 38mm(1.5”)
• +3.3Vdc output to power low current hosts
• Configurable over USB Micro-B connector
• Firmware updatable over USB Micro-B connector
• Advanced Mode features:
  1. 0-10V output
  2. Four PWM control outputs

2.2 Part Numbers

Table 1: Part Numbers

2.3 Product Detail
The product is shown as larger than the actual size.

See Table 7 on page 11 for a full list of Pinout descriptions in Advanced Mode.

Specifications

Table 2: Physical Characteristics

Radio Information

Product Information

Configuration for Wireless DMX (Basic Mode)

Basic Mode will describe wireless DMX reception with wired DMX output. In its simplest form, the receiver card receives multiverse wireless DMX/RDM and outputs DMX/RDM as a differential pair on pins 11 thru 13 of the interface connector. For Advanced Mode (see page 11), users can optionally turn on a 0-10V output and/or PWM outputs and set starting DMX addresses for them. In all cases, the user interface presented is the same.
The Multiverse receiver card can be configured with RDM through a Multiverse Transmitter, Multiverse Node, or Multiverse SHoW Baby, or with the USB connector using the free City Theatrical USB Configurator program. All settings can be changed via the USB connection. RDM settings are only appropriate to what an end user will need to adjust. Feature settings are set by the integrator via the USB connector only.
An easy way to apply power to the Multiverse Receiver Card for configuration (before any connections are wired to the card) is through the USB Micro-B connection.

4.1 Configuring Using RDM
To configure using RDM such as with a City Theatrical DMXcat®, a City Theatrical Multiverse
Transmitter, Multiverse Node, or Multiverse SHoW Baby must be used to broadcast to your Multiverse Receiver card, and RDM configuration is performed through the Transmitter with the Multiverse Receiver Card as a connected wireless device. See Resetting Factory Defaults below.
4.2 Configuring Using City Theatrical USB Configurator for PC/Mac
When connecting the USB Micro-B connector to a PC or MAC, the receiver card will act as a virtual serial port. Use the City theatrical USB Configurator program, downloadable from the CTI website, to configure the card. Using the USB Configurator program you can easily set the SHoW ID, optional SHoW KEY, output power, and make the selection of an external antenna if you are using one. Other settings not related to basic wireless DMX will be described in the Advanced Features section of this manual.
4.3 Resetting Factory Defaults
Factory defaults may be manually reset by holding the SHoW ID Selector Switch for five seconds.
The four signal quality lights will flash in unison to show the completion of the reset. Factory defaults as seen on the City Theatrical USB Configurator program are seen below. These settings are found on the Basic Info tab and Manufacturer’s Settings tab in RDM.

DMX tab

• RDM traffic disabled
• DMX port label: Default Port Label
• Universe: 1

Multiverse tab

• Show ID: 9250
• Antenna Selection: Internal
• Output Power: Max
• Show Key (0-500): 0

Info tab

• Device Label: Device Label
• DMX Fail Mode
• Hold the last look before bumping to level: infinite
• Hold level before bumping to block: infinite

Advanced tab

• PWM Output: Disabled
• 0-10V Output: Disabled

Table 3: Band LED Colors

4.5 ID/Status LED
When the ID/Status light is blinking, no DMX is being received. It turns solid when receiving DMX.

Table 4: SHoW ID Colors

4.6 Rx Quality LEDs
There are four LEDs in this group that represent the quality of the wireless signal received. All four LEDs will be lit when the reception quality is at its maximum. Orient the antenna of the device to produce as many lit LEDs as possible. For best performance, at least two LEDs should be lit.

Table 5: Pinout Descriptions for Wireless DMX (Basic Mode)

Multiverse SHoW ID Example:

Note: Not all combinations of digits are possible and unused numbers are reserved for future use.
Note: SHoW ID, SHoW Key (if used) and Universe must match between Transmitter and Receiver Cards.
Figure 2: Multiverse SHoW ID

4.7 SHoW Key
The SHoW Key setting allows a user to enter a key to privatize their SHoW ID from another system on the same show ID. Show IDs and SHoW Keys need to match in order for receivers and transmitters to talk to each other. Keeping your SHoW Key private will provide a level of security to your Multiverse system from unauthorized use. It is not recommended to use different SHoW Keys in a system that uses multiple Multiverse Nodes as Transmitters on the same show ID. The range is 0 (Default) to 500.

Table 6: SHoW IDs and SHoW Keys

4.8 Output Power
Output power may be user selected as Low, Med, Hi, or Max. It is a best practice to use the least amount of output power to achieve a successful show. You can monitor signal quality on the receiver’s user interface screen LED bar graph, or via RDM. Default is Max.
Note: Output power on a receiver refers to RDM transmission.
4.9 Antenna Selection
This value sets the onboard Multiverse Radio configuration to optimize for the antenna being used. In most situations the Multiverse Receiver Card, 900MHz will use the internal antenna.
Only change this value if an external antenna is connected.

Configuration for 0-10V or PWM Output (Advanced Mode)

Advanced mode allows the use of 0-10V and PWM outputs, setting the starting DMX addresses for those outputs, as well as relocating LED indicators in remote positions.
5.1 0-10V Feature
The 0-10V feature provides one 0-10V control signal output for controlling architectural lighting devices. This feature can either sink or source control voltages without the need to configure sink/source.
5.2 PWM Feature
The PWM feature repurposes the receive quality LEDs into PWM outputs. These are low current control outputs and are not intended to drive lighting loads. The feature provides four PWM outputs. The PWM output is linear in respect to the DMX control input and has a resolution of 8 bits, using one DMX slot per output. Refer to Table 8 for DMX addressing.

Table 7: Pinout Descriptions in Advanced Mode

5.3 Signal Descriptions
Below each pin is described in detail.

Pin 1 – LED_RXQ2
This pin operates in one of two modes. When the PWM feature is disabled, this pin is the medium receive quality LED control line. When the PWM feature is enabled, this pin is PWM output two.
To connect an external LED to this pin, remove R18 from the card and connect this pin to the cathode of the external LED. The sink current for the external LED should not exceed 10mA.
To use the pin as a PWM control output, use the USB configurator to enable the feature and connect the pin to the control input of the host product. See Table 8 for channel assignments. The DMX address is changed using RDM or the City Theatrical USB Configurator program.
The PWM feature is configurable using the USB configurator only.
Pin 2 – LED_ID_R
This pin is the red color of the RGB SHoW ID LED. To connect an external RGB LED, remove R15 from the card and connect this pin to the red cathode of a common anode RGB led. The sink current for the external LED should not exceed 10mA.
Pin 3 – LED_RXQ3
This pin operates in one of two modes. When the PWM feature is disabled, this pin is the high receive quality LED control line. When the PWM feature is enabled, this pin is PWM output three.
To connect an external LED to this pin, remove R19 from the card and connect this pin to the cathode of the external LED. The sink current for the external LED should not exceed 10mA.
To use the pin as a PWM control output, use the USB configurator to enable the feature and connect the pin to the control input of the host product. See Table 8 for channel assignments. The DMX address is changed using RDM or the City Theatrical USB Configurator program.
The PWM feature is configurable using the USB Configurator program only.
Pin 4 – LED_ID_G
This pin is the green color of the RGB SHoW ID LED. To connect an external RGB LED, remove R14 from the card and connect this pin to the green cathode of a common anode RGB led. The sink current for the external LED should not exceed 10mA.
Pin 5 – LED_RXQ4
This pin operates in one of two modes. When the PWM feature is disabled, this pin is the max receive quality LED control line. When the PWM feature is enabled, this pin is PWM output four.
To connect an external LED to this pin, remove R20 from the card and connect this pin to the cathode of the external LED. The sink current for the external LED should not exceed 10mA.
To use the pin as a PWM control output, use the USB configurator to enable the feature and connect the pin to the control input of the host product. See Table 8 for channel assignments. The DMX address is changed using RDM or the City Theatrical USB Configurator program.
The PWM feature is configurable using the USB Configurator Program only.
Pin 6 – LED_ID_B
This pin is the blue color of the RGB SHoW ID LED. To connect an external RGB LED, remove R21 from the card and connect this pin to the blue cathode of a common anode RGB led. The sink current for the external LED should not exceed 10mA.
Pin 7 – LED_BAND
This pin is part of a two-pin connection to a bi-color LED (Green/Yellow). The pin connects to the anode of yellow and the cathode of green. For more information about how this LED is used, refer to Table 3.
Pin 8 – +3.3V
This pin provides 3.3Vdc to the host PCB. It is also tied to pin 10.
Pin 9 – GND
This pin is a circuit common for the receiver card.
Pin 10 – +3.3V
This pin provides 3.3Vdc to the host PCB. It is also tied to pin 8.
Pin 11 – DMX_C
This is the DMX common pin. It usually connects to pin 1 of a 5-pin XLR. It connects to a circuit common thru a ferrite bead. Do not use this as the only ground for the card.
Pin 12 – DMX_DM
This is the DMX data minus pin. It usually connects to pin 2 of a 5-pin XLR. The pin is protected from overvoltage line faults to ±60V and has an extra common mode of ±25V.
Pin 13 – DMX_DP
This is the DMX data plus pin. It usually connects to pin 3 of a 5-pin XLR. The pin is protected from overvoltage line faults to ±60V and has an extra common mode of ±25V.
Pin 14 – Button
This pin, when temporarily shorted to circuit common, will advance the SHoW ID as described in the Band LED/ SHoW ID Selector Switch section on page 7.
Pin 15 – LED_RXQ1
This pin operates in one of two modes. When the PWM feature is disabled, this pin is the low receive quality LED control line. When the PWM feature is enabled, this pin is PWM output one.
To connect an external LED to this pin, remove R16 from the card and connect this pin to the cathode of the external LED. The sink current for the external LED should not exceed 10mA.
To use the pin as a PWM control output, use the City Theatrical USB Configurator program to enable the feature and connect the pin to the control input of the host product. See Table 8 for channel assignments. The DMX address is changed using RDM, or the City Theatrical USB Configurator program.
The PWM feature is configurable using the USB Configurator program only.
Pin 16 – Vin
This is the supply pin for the receiver card. It has an input range of 5V to 30V DC. A minimum of +11V is required to use the 0-10V feature, as this voltage is the supply for the 0-10V op-amp.
This pin is also tied to pin 18.
Pin 17 – GND
This pin is a circuit common for the receiver card.
Pin 18 – Vin
This is the supply pin for the receiver card. It has an input range of 5V to 30V DC. A minimum of +11V is required to use the 0-10V feature, as this voltage is the supply for the 0-10V op-amp.
This pin is also tied to pin 16.
Pin 19 – ZERO_TEN
This is the 0-10V output when enabled. See Table 8 for channel assignments. The DMX address is changed using RDM or the City Theatrical Configurator program. This output can sink or source current, thus it can be used in both theatrical and architectural installations. The maximum current should not exceed 15mA.
Pin 20 – LED_BAND_PWM
This pin is part of a two-pin connection to a bi-color LED (Green/Yellow). The pin connects to the cathode of the yellow and the anode of the green. For more information about what the LED is used for refer to the PWM Feature section on page 11.
To connect an external LED to this pin, remove R17 and R22. The drive current for this pin should not exceed 10mA.

5.4 DMX Addressing
The receiver card can operate as a DMX output only receiver (Basic Mode); a DMX output receiver with one 0-10 output, a DMX output receiver with four PWM outputs, or a DMX output receiver with one 0-10 output and four PWM outputs (Advanced Mode). Refer to Table 8 for addressing information.

Table 8: DMX Address Map

0-10 Enabled| PWM Enabled| 0-10 Offset| PWM 1 Offset| PWM 2 Offset| PWM 3 Offset| PWM 4 Offset
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No| No| | | | |
Yes| No| Start + 0| | | |
No| Yes| | Start + 0| Start + 1| Start + 2| Start + 3
Yes| Yes| Start + 0| Start + 1| Start + 2| Start + 3| Start + 4

5.5 Specifications

Table 9: Absolute Maximum Ratings¹

| MIN| MAX| UNIT
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Supply Voltage| 5| 30| V
The voltage on any pin| -0.3| 3.3V + 0.3| V
Storage Temperature| -40| 150| °C

¹Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the module. There are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended Operating Conditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

Table 10: Physical Characteristics

| | UNIT
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Size| 50 x 38| mm
I/O Interface| 2×10 0.100” PCB land pattern|
Antenna Connector| U.FL/IPEX|
Packaging| Individual Anti-Static bag|

Table 11: Recommended Operating Conditions

| MIN| MAX| UNIT
---|---|---|---
Ambient Temperature| 0| 40| °C
0-10V Sink/Source Current| 0| 15| mA
External LED pins| 0| 10| mA
Supply Voltage| 5| 30| V

Table 12: Power Consumption Summary
Transmit and receive measurements made with maximum power settings.

Table 13: RF Characteristics

5.5 Physical Drawing
All dimensions are in mm.

Figure 3: 590X Dimensions

Troubleshooting

Table 14: Troubleshooting Guide

Use a multimeter to check for short circuits or voltage issues in the power line.
Confirm input voltage meets required specification.
Disconnect power and check if the module turns on from the USB port.
Unit Powers up but I have no
control| Check the status indicators and signal lights to confirm that a Multiverse transmitting device is in range and data is being sent.
Reset factory defaults to return the card to a known state and
use the USB Configurator to set up the addressing, wireless, and other configuration options you need.
Confirm that Antenna Mode is set correctly.
Double check DMX wiring pinout. On a 5-pin XLR connector pin
1 is the signal ground, pin 2 is the Data -, and pin 3 is the Data +.
DMX devices are moving unreliably, flashing, or only partially working| Confirm both data + and data — lines are connected correctly and any solder joints are firm.
Make sure the last unit in the DMX chain is properly terminated with a % watt 1200 resistor across the data + and data — lines as per the DMX512-A specification.
If downstream DMX units are constantly flashing or moving there is likely either a bad cable in the line or a fixture with a failing DMX processing circuit. Try isolating cables and fixtures to locate the issue. Check for data corruption using the Flicker Finder function with a DMXcat at the end of the line.
DMX devices are flashing or moving every 3 to 5 seconds.| This is typically caused by fixtures or devices that have a software issue that causes them to mistake RDM data for DMX. Turn off RDM traffic on the dimmer card.
DMX Device flashes unpredictably with times between 10 seconds and| This is often caused when a device can’t handle DMX at full speed. Try slowing down the DMX port at the DMX port your Multiverse transmitting device is plugged into.
several minutes between flashes| Try turning on “Hold last look” on the fixture if the option is available.
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The 0-10v output isn’t working| Check that 0-10V mode is enabled with the USB configurator.
Double check console patch and park functions. Try controlling directly by address.
Confirm the Receiver Card’s DMX address.
Check for short circuits between the 0-10 volt line and the power and ground lines.
Confirm correct connections to 0-10v and ground lines. Don’t use the DMX ground line for this function.
Use a multimeter to check for 0-10v after disconnecting the 010v pin from other devices.
The PWM outputs aren’t working| Double-check that PWM output is enabled with the USB configurator.
Double check console patch and park. Confirm addressing with DMX map in manual.
Double check the DMX Address set in the card with the USB configurator.
Try metering the voltage on the PWM pins without any other devices connected while the control channel is at full.
If the PWM pins were shorted or an LED or other load larger than the amount specified in the manual was attempted to be driven then the port may be permanently damaged. If you need to drive large loads reach out to City Theatrical for example setups.
Unit powers up but can’t be controlled through USB
Configurator| Try additional USB cables. Some USB micro cables are only built for power delivery.
Check the status light to confirm that card is in its normal operating mode. If it is in bootloader mode for firmware updates it will not be available to the Configurator.
Check-in your OS that the device is recognized as a communication device. Email supporta.citytheatrical.com for help.

Compliance Requirements

The Receiver Card is limited to installation in mobile or fixed applications, according to FCC Part 2.1091(b) and IC RSP-100.
Separate approval is required for all other operating configurations, including portable configurations and different antenna configurations with respect to FCC Part 2.1093 and IC RSP100.

7.1 Document Requirements
User manuals for license-exempt radio apparatus shall contain the text in sections 7.4 and 7.5 or an equivalent notice that shall be displayed in a conspicuous location, either in the user manual or on the device, or both.

7.2 FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

7.3 FCC Notification
RF Radiation: The Product is an intentional radiator of Radio Frequency (RF) energy. In order to limit RF exposure to personnel in the immediate area, the Product should be located and installed such that a separation of at least 20 centimeters is maintained between the Product’s antenna and personnel in the vicinity of the device. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co- located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Modification warning: Caution – changes or modifications to this equipment, not expressly approved by City Theatrical, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

7.4 FCC Compliance Statement (United States)
This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

7.5 IC Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSS. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

7.6 ID Label Requirements
The OEM integrator is required to have the following labeling visible through a window on the end product. If not, a second label must be placed on the outside of the end product that contains the text in Table 15 and Table 16.

Table 15: FCC ID Label Requirement

Table 16: IC ID Label Requirement

7.7 Approved Antennas
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that required for successful communication. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below. Antennas not included in this list are strictly prohibited from use with this device.
The antenna impedance is 50 ohms. The integrator must provide the ability to select an antenna in the end product and provide the following antenna information as to its use in the product’s user manual. The cards can be configured ONLY with any one of the approved antennas below for a fixed, point-to-point (one transmitter and one receiver) configuration.
When the card is configured for point-to-multipoint (one transmitter and multiple receivers, receivers talk to transmitter only one at a time) configuration, the card as a receiver can use any of the approved antennas.
When antennas ID2 is used, the user must select the antenna type “Panel” using RDM. When antennas ID3 is used, the user must select the antenna type “Yagi” using RDM. The integrator must include instructions in the product’s user manual as to the setting of this RDM parameter. For example: “When using a panel antenna, you must select ‘Panel Antenna’ in the antenna options using RDM.”

Table 17: Approved Antennas

7.9 Firmware Updates
City Theatrical issues firmware updates occasionally to add features or to fix bugs.
The firmware version is found in the Info section of the 5907. Firmware updates are found on the CTI website on the 5907 Downloads tab. Update instructions and the firmware files themselves are found in that download.

7.10 Customer Service

City Theatrical, Inc.
475 Barell Avenue
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
USA
Phone: 800-230-9497 or 201-549-1160
Fax: 201-549-1161
support@citytheatrical.com| City Theatrical Ltd.
Office 31, Units 1-3, Wyvern Estate, Beverley
Way
New Malden, Surrey KT3 4PH
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 20 8949 5051
support@citytheatrical.com
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