AMERICAN LIGHTING Trulux DMX-3Z Touch Control Controller Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- American Lighting
Table of Contents
AMERICAN LIGHTING Trulux DMX-3Z Touch Control Controller
WARNING
These products may represent a possible shock or fire hazard if improperly
installed or attached in any way. Products should be installed in accordance
with these instructions, current electrical codes, and/or the current National
Electric Code (NEC).
WARNING
This controller requires a 12-24V DC power supply (LED-DR series driver sold
separately). Disconnect supply power at the source prior to installation.
SAFETY INFORMATION
- Read all instructions before beginning; Save these instructions for future use.
- To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, pay close attention to this manual and stay within its guidelines when using this product.
- This controller is rated IP20; avoid the sun and moisture.
- Avoid using controllers in areas where extreme hot, cold, dust, or humidity exist.
- This controller is suitable for indoor, dry locations only.
- Always be sure to mount this controller in an area with proper ventilation to avoid overheating.
INSTALLING CONTROLLER (SEE FIGURES 1 & 2)
This controller requires a 12-24V DC power supply (LED-DR series driver sold separately). This controller requires a DMX512 Signal receiver for operation (REC-DMX-5A-4Z or REC-DMX-5A-4Z-PLUS sold separately).
- Determine the desired location of the controller. Cut a hole approximately 1-3/4 wide x 2-5/8 high.
- At the base of the controller, there is a slot where the faceplate meets the mounting plate. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the slot to pop the two pieces apart.
- Bring 12-24V DC supply power to the controller, matching polarity (See Figure 2).
- Connect the controller to the DMX512 receiver, matching inputs and outputs: Ground to Ground, D- to D-, D+ to D+ (See Figure 2).
- Set the mounting plate into the 1-3/4 x 2-5/8 cut hole.
- Secure the mounting plate to the mounting surface with appropriate screws on both the top and bottom of the controller. (Controller includes two #8-32 screws for optional single-gang switch j-box mounting; j-box not included)
- Set the faceplate cover over the installed mounting plate and snap it into place.
OPERATING CONTROLLER (SEE FIGURE 4)
This controller requires a 12-24V DC power supply (LED-DR series driver sold separately). This controller has the capability to control three zones of RGB tape light. DMX addresses for each zone should be set as follows (see Figure 4):
- Zone 1 – RGBW Control – DMX Address 001
- Zone 2 – RGBW Control – DMX Address 005
- Zone 3 – RGBW Control – DMX Address 009
- Touch the power icon for On/Off power control.
- To select a zone, touch the zone icon once.
- To turn a zone On or Off, touch and hold the zone icon for
- seconds. The zone icon will turn Blue when ON and Yellow when OFF.
- To select an individual RGB+WW color, touch one of the pre-set color icons for Red, Blue, Green, or White.
- To manually adjust the color setting, touch and slide the color wheel for RGB+WW control.
- To adjust brightness, touch and hold the brightness icon.
- To utilize dynamic white, touch the dynamic white icon to toggle through Warm White, Bright White, and Cool white built from RGB+WW
- To utilize the color run auto effect, touch the color run auto effect icon to start or pause the effect; press and hold to adjust speed.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
For cleaning, use a soft, dry, or damp cloth. Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasives.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING
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:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
2019 American Lighting, Inc. REV1913 www.AmericanLighting.com 11775 E. 45th Ave. Denver, CO 80239 Ph: 1-800-880-1180 Fax: 303-695-7633
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