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COM
V+
ON
DIM
RST
CS-DMX-12
DC POWER SUPPLY COMMON (V-) INPUT
DC POWER SUPPLY POSITIVE (V+) INPUT
COM
V+
DMX OUT
CS-DMX-12
DMX OUT
DMX IN
COM
V+
ON
DIM
RST
Wiring Two or More Control Stations Together
with “Mimic”
“Mimic” refers to pressing a button (“ON”, “DIM” or “OFF”) on a control station, and the other
control station(s) are automatically triggered into the same “ON”, “DIM” or “OFF” state. The
analog output(s) could be controlling the same device or completely different device. Wiring
between the control stations requires 2 conductors for V+ and common, and 3 conductors
(2 conductors for Part Number: CS-SA-ENT2B) for the switches (ON, DIM and RST), 1 conductor
for each switch function. A DMX cable between the control stations is required, along with a DMX
cable from one of the master control stations to the DMX receiving device.
Mounting the Control Station
The control station can be mounted on/in a gangable (usually masonry) type of back box
with a minimum depth of 2" (50.8mm) and a preferred depth of 3.5" (88.9mm). A #2 Phillips
head screwdriver is required to secure the control station, using the provided black #6-32 x 1"
(25.4mm) mounting screws.
NOTE: Ensure the back box is earth grounded to protect the control station from electrostatic
discharge.
NOTE: Ensure the back box mounting-hole threads are not damaged. Damaged threads on the
back box can damage the threads on the mounting screws and cause stripping. The back
box threads can quickly be cleaned up by running a #6-32 tap through the mounting hole.
Be sure not to over-tighten the mounting screws or this could result in stripping the back
box mounting-hole threads.
Calibrate the DMX Output Range
All CS-DMX Series control stations are factory calibrated for 0-100% DMX control with a 10.6VDC
to 18VDC power supply. If the control station does not have a full range of DMX control, please
consult a factory representative.
Configure the Control Station Using a CS-IPRO
Wireless Hand-Held Programmer
To configure the control station, a Johnson Systems Inc. Model Number: CS-IPRO wireless hand-
held programmer is required. The CS-IPRO is required primarily to configure the DMX channel
patch for each of the sliders, however, it provides several other useful features.
Wireless communication between the CS-IPRO and CS-DMX Series control stations is via
bidirectional infrared LED’s. The control station infrared LED window is located between the
master (M) slider and slider 1. The maximum range for sending and receiving data between the
control station and CS-IPRO is 12" (30cm).
NOTE: Refer to the CS-IPRO user manual for detailed programming information.
