600-904 - 240V
CHAPTER IV: UNIVERSAL CONTROL MODULE, MODEL NO. 600-902 - 120V
The purpose of the Universal Control Module is to control the TOPAZ 12 Pack when a digital or analog multiplexed
control signal and/or standard analog control signals are used. When in the digital multiplex mode, the Universal control
module automatically detects whether the control signal is DMX512 or CMX (Colortran’s version of DMX) protocol upon
power-up, reset or first appearance of a valid control signal. If multiplex and analog signals are both present, the signals
will be "piled onto" each other in a highest takes precedence action.
There are numerous switches on or in the Universal Control Module that provide a large range of configurations in which
the module can operate. The operation of each switch will be explained. It should be noted that the functions of all
switches may be combined as desired in order to tailor the equipment for the desired application. Refer to Fig. # 7, 8 and
9 for the physical location of each switch.
IMPORTANT:
The module must be configured before it is installed to conform to your application.
Please read carefully and make all necessary switch settings to your control module.
1.
THUMBWHEEL SWITCH (Front Panel, Figure 7)
This switch selects which dimmers the module will control from the incoming control signal. In this 12 dimmer pack,
position "0" represents dimmers 1 thru 12, position "1" represents dimmers 13 thru 24, etc. As the digital cable is routed
from pack to pack ("daisy chained"), the packs do not need to be sequentially assigned. Dimmer numbering is
determined only by the "Thumbwheel” setting and not by the sequence of the control cable daisy chain. It is also possible
to set two thumbwheels to the same number if it is desired to have two dimmers (one per pack) respond to the same
control channel.
Thumbwheel Switch Test Switch Signal Indicator Power Indicator Phase Trim
Adjustments
Reset Switch Airflow Indicator
Analog Input
Trim Adjustment
AMX/DMX
Selector Switch
Status/Other Console
Selector Switch
Analog Control
Input Connector
Figure 7 - Universal Control Module Front Panel
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