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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 controller 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.

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). 

This controller requires a 12-24V DC power  

supply (LED-DR series driver sold separately).  

Disconnect supply power at the source prior  

to installation.

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).
1.  Determine desired location of controller. Cut a hole approximately 1-3/4” wide x 2-5/8” high.

2.  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.

3.  Bring 12-24V DC supply power to the controller, matching polarity (See Figure 2). 

4.  Connect controller to DMX512 receiver, matching inputs and outputs: Ground to Ground, D- to D-, D+ to D+ (See Figure 2). 

5. Set the mounting plate into the 1-3/4” x 2-5/8” cut hole.

6. Secure mounting plate to 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)

7.  Set faceplate cover over installed mounting plate and snap into place.

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WARNING

WARNING

TRULUX

 DMX 3Z Touch Control

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DMX-3Z

12-24V

Optional Single Gang 

Switch J-Box

(Not included)

Mounting Screws

(Be sure to use 

screws appropriate 

for mounting surface)

Faceplate

Mounting 

Plate

Controllers and receivers may be powered  

by the same driver on the secondary side

to 120V AC

to Tape Light

+

V  in

+

-

-

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

D- D+ GND

GND

GND

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