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CONNECTION

There are several ways the unit can be installed. 

Example 1

 shows the unit installed as the final device before

the data is sent to the DMX dimmers and fixtures. In this configuration the final DMX signal that feeds the dimmers
and/or lights, loops through the DSC5 wall switch unit, allowing the switches to control the dimmers and/or lights.

Example 2

 (see EXAMPLE 2 below) shows the unit installed as part of the DMX source by merging the DSC5 units’

DMX with any other DMX generating device(s). In this configuration the DSC5 generates a DMX signal and then is
merged with several merge options using our DMG Merger products.  

In either configuration, once the DSC5 wall switch unit has the scenes recorded, the DMX input could be

removed and the unit simply generates a DMX signal to control the dimmers and/or lights in a standalone DMX
controller.

  EXAMPLE 1

 

DMX from Switch

DMX to Switch

1, 2, 3, or 4

Gang/Switch

User DMX Lighting Console or

any DMX Generating Device

+9VDC

DMX OUTPUT: To 
DMX Dimmers, 
Fixtures, etc.

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS:

DO NOT connect 120V to any of the switches or 
the circuit board. 

DO NOT connect 120V to any pairs of the data 
input/output cable/wire.

DMX data length is limited to 3000' depending on 
type of wire used.

Depending on type of wire used ensure there is a 
minimum of 8VDC present at the PCB with the unit 
powered.

Switch wiring gang boxes, and installation, 
are user (or electrician) required

3 Pairs needed:
(1) DMX Input Pair (optional 
for normal operation)
(1) +9VDC Power Wire
(1) DMX Output Pair

Recommended Wire: 
24 - 22 AWG or larger 
shielded with twisted pairs

 

 

 

 

Record Scene Button

Status & Record

Scene Indicator LED

Very soft brightness for 

undisturbed performances

1, 2, 3, or 4 Switch Options

9V

Power 

Supply

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable or Wire 

Installed as needed: 

DMX to Switch, Power, and 

DMX from switch

400' or more depending on cable

- Belden 1420A or equivalent

  

 

DSC5 - DMX Standard Wall Switch Controller User Guide

 

          

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Technology

DSC5-dmx-standard-wall-switch-controller-user-guide.lwp 

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