DMX-4 LED User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................................................................................................................... 3 WHAT IS INCLUDED ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included 1 x DMX-4 LED 1 x Power Cord 1 x Warranty Card 1 x User Manual Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials.
Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully. It includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance of this product. 1. Before You Begin Please keep this User Manual for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet.
2. INTRODUCTION Product Overview Channel Outputs (1~4) LED Channel Indicators LED Display Control Buttons Power In Fuseholders Power Switch DMX Out DMX In 2.
3. SETUP AC Power This fixture accepts an input of 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Before powering on the unit, make sure the line voltage to which you are connecting it is within the range of accepted voltages. Also make sure that the fixtures you are plugging into the DMX-4 LED match the input voltage. Input voltage equals output voltage. To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart.
Mounting Orientation The DMX-4 LED may be mounted in any position, provided there is adequate room for ventilation. Rigging Be sure that the structure can support the weight of the fixture. Please see the “Technical Specifications” section of this manual for a detailed weight listing. Mount the fixture securely. This may be done with a screw, nut and bolt, or a hanging clamp. The hole in each bracket is 13 mm in size. When rigging consider routine maintenance and control panel access.
Rigging The DMX-4 LED ships ready to mount a standard clamp directly to the mounting bracket. However, if you are using this product with truss or a lighting stand, then there is an alternate rigging configuration available. This option is ideal for hanging the product without using a hanging clamp. Please see the steps below for further details. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Unplug power from the product. On the back of the product, locate the six (6) Edison #2 screws. Using a screwdriver, remove these.
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Configuring the Starting Address The DMX-4 LED fixture uses up to four DMX channels. The highest channel that the fixture may be set to in order to function properly is 509. Any address higher than this will prevent access to all of the channels. If this is your first time using DMX, we recommend reading the “DMX Primer” section in the “Appendix”. DMX Mode This is the operating mode which will allow for control with an external DMX controller.
DMX Channel Values 4-Channel Personality In this DMX personality, the four channels will be controlled by separate DMX channels. CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION 1 000 255 Dimmer 0%~100% 2 000 255 Dimmer 0%~100% 3 000 255 Dimmer 0%~100% 4 000 255 Dimmer 0%~100% 2-Channel Personality In this DMX personality, the four channels will be grouped into pairs. Channels 1+2 will be controlled by DMX channel 1, while channels 3 + 4 will be controlled by DMX channel 2.
5. APPENDIX General Troubleshooting SYMPTOM Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing Device does not power up POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) Excessive circuit load Check total load placed on the electrical circuit. Short circuit along the power wires Check for a short in the electrical wiring (internal and/or external). No power Loose power cord Check for power on Mains.
DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX connection. A fixture capable of receiving DMX will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should never overlap.
Cable Connectors Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end and a female XLR connector on the other end. DMX connector configuration COMMON INPUT 1 3 2 DMX + DMX - 1 3 2 OUTPUT Terminator To avoid signal transmission problems and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator. 1 3 2 120 ohm ¼ W resistor between pin 2 (DMX -) and pin 3 (DMX +) on the output of the last fixture Do not allow contact between the common and the fixture’s chassis ground.
3-Pin to 5-Pin Conversion Chart If you use a controller with a 5-pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. The chart below details a proper cable conversion: 3-PIN TO 5-PIN CONVERSION CHART Conductor 3-Pin Female (Output) 5-Pin Male (Input) Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Data ( - ) signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Data ( + ) signal Pin 3 Pin 3 Not used Pin 4 Not used Pin 5 Setting up a DMX Daisy Chain 1.
General Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build up reduces light output performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced lamp life and increased mechanical wear. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance. Unplug fixture from power.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length.......................................................................................................... 8.3 in (210 mm) Width ........................................................................................................... 7.7 in (194 mm) Height ............................................................................................................ 2.8 in (70 mm) Weight ......................................................................
