Manual / UK 1 DMXPEN ControlBox
INDEX Introduction .................................................................. page 3 Warnings ...................................................................... page 4 Description ................................................................... page 5 SetUp / Connections ...................................................... page 6 Technical Specification ................................................... page 7 Input Circuit .......................................................
INTRODUCTION Thanks to buy this DMXPEN series products. A correct use of this product, will ensure a correct functionality, a long life and at the same time will avoid product failure. Please read this manual carefully and be sure to understand the information provide to ensure a safe and reliable application, to learn a suitable knowledge of the product and his necessary precaution before using it.
WARNINGS 1. This manual describes the DMXPEN ControlBOX operating functions. The user must operate the product according to the performance specifications described in the operation manuals. 2. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information on this manual is accurate and complete, we would appreciate any errors or omissions submitted to our attention. 3. Maintenance, inspection, and replacement of parts must be performed only by authorized personnel. 4.
DESCRIPTION DMXPen ControlBOX device as the following features: – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DMX512 Signal Recording and Playback ArtNet Signal Recording and Playback ArtNet - DMX Conversion DMX - ArtNet Conversion Recording and Playback remote control through ethrnet port Playback remote control through MIDI port Recording and Playback control through touch panel user interface On board ROTARY SWITCH and graphic display allow system control and set up 8 digital / analog input 4 digital output 2 analog outp
SET UP/CONNECTION Wire the needed line and the power supply on the provided removable connector (be sure that the screw up is correct). Be sure to have the microSD card inserted on the socket (the product is supplied with the microSD card inserted on the socket). Note: the device do not has a main ON/OFF switch and is necessary remove power supply to make maintenance.
Technical Specification Dimension ( L x W x H ) 200 x 160 x 88 mm Weight 260 gr. Material / finishing Aluminium / Black Oxide Degree protection IP 30 Operating Relative Humidity : from 30% to 85% without condensation Operating Temperature -5°C + 50°C DMX IN Connector 5 pole XLR Neutrik male DMX OUT Connector X5 pole XLR Neutrik female Ethernet Connector RJ45 Neutrik Power Supply 12-24 VDC – 500 mA DIGITAL INPUT - NPN/PNP configurable - 24 VDC INPUT max.
1 2 8 9 3 11 12 13 14 7 6 5 10 1. Rotary Switch 2. RS232 3. Ethernet 4. Slot for MicroSD card 5. DMX IN/OUT 6. MIDI IN/OUT 7. POWER IN 8. DIGITAL/ANALOG INPUT 9. I OUT MEASURE ENBLE 10. DAC 11. DIGITAL OUTPUT 12. INPUT CONFIG 13. 2° RS485 14.
INPUT CIRCUIT The analog/digital inputs can be configured as NPN type or PNP type through the on board Input Configuration Jumper.
OUPUT CIRCUIT The digital outputs are open drain mosfet and the equivalent output circuits for all 4 output are: Figure 3: Equivalent Digital Output circuit A clamp diode for inductive load is internally provided and we suggest to connect the positive load to the +V OUT COM as indicated in the figure above. Maximum positive load voltage is 24VDC.
DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL / ANALOG INPUT Pin Description Pin Description 1 GND 1 +V IN COM 2 OUTPUT 1 2 INPUT 1 3 OUTPUT 2 3 INPUT 2 4 OUTPUT 3 4 INPUT 3 5 OUTPUT 4 5 INPUT 4 6 +V OUT COM 6 INPUT 5 7 INPUT 6 8 INPUT 7 9 INPUT 8 10 GND ANALOG OUTPUT RS232 Pin Description Pin Description 1 GND 1 +5VDC 2 ANALOG OUTPUT 1 2 RS232-TX1 3 ANALOG OUTPUT 2 3 RS232-RX1 4 +12VDC 4 5 GND 6 7 8 RS232-TX2 9 RS232-RX2 XLR DMX INPUT XLR DMX OUTPUT Pin Description P
DEVICE CONFIGURATION DMXPen Control Box has an on board user interface provided to configure the device. This user interface consist in a main page and a configuration menu. Main Page Display device activity that can be: 1. ArtNet - DMX Conversion, where the ArtNet frame rate is also indicated (the arrow indicates data flow from ETH port to DMX port) Figure 4: ArtNet to DMX data direction 2.
default show number configured on “P.ON SHOW 1” menu option) 4. SELECTED SHOW 1+2 (at power on ControlBOX starts once the default show number configured on “P.ON SHOW 1” menu option and when completed execute on loop the show number configured on “P.ON SHOW 2”) RECORDING POWER ON SHOW 1 Allow to setup the power on show number 1 POWER ON SHOW 2 Allow to setup the power on show number 2 DMX RECORD Select DMX port as record source, ask for the show number selection and starts recording.
input 3 rising edge SHOW INPUT 3 Allow to configure the show playback loop behaviour between these 2 options: LOOP ENABLE 1. LOOP ENABLE (with these configuration, each time the last recorded frame is transmitted, the show playback restart from the first one) 2. LOOP DISABLE (with these configuration, when the last frame recorded is transmitted, the playback stops and ControlBOX transmit the last frame up to any new user or I/O event) TRIGGER MODE Allows for digital input priority and show triggering 1.
input 6 rising edge SHOW INPUT 6 Allow to configure the show playback loop behaviour between these 2 options: LOOP ENABLE 1. LOOP ENABLE (with these configuration, each time the last recorded frame is transmitted, the show playback restart from the first one) 2. LOOP DISABLE (with these configuration, when the last frame recorded is transmitted, the playback stops and ControlBOX transmit the last frame up to any new user or I/O event) TRIGGER MODE Allows for digital input priority and show triggering 1.
Manual / UK OUT 1 duty cycle of the digital output 1 from the current DMX frame (DMX Input port, ArtNet port or show playback source independently) DMXADR OUT 2 Allow to configure the source channel address for the PWM duty cycle of the digital output 2 from the current DMX frame (DMX Input port, ArtNet port or show playback source independently) DMXADR OUT 3 Allow to configure the source channel address for the PWM duty cycle of the digital output 3 from the current DMX frame (DMX Input port, ArtNet
REMOTE CONTROL DMXPen ControlBOX is provided with the standard DMXPen engine that allow remote control through MIDI interface or PenSuite software tools (PenSuite is a free software tools available on the device micorSD card or on www.dmxpen.com web site in both PC and MAC OS version).
WARRANTY 12 month (according to D.L. n.24 2 february2002, directive 1999/44/CE of European Parliament) MAINTENANCE / CLEANING No special maintenance operation are required for DMXPEN ControlBOX. Anyway remember to unplug the device from the power supply during maintenance and cleaning operation. Moreover we suggest to make a backup copy of the show file stored on the microSD card using a PC connected or other card reader device. Use only dry cleaning cloth to clean DMXPen ControlBOX.
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