V3.1 May 2007
DMXchange Operator Manual
LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty Ltd
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1.0 PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
The
DMXchange
unit is a 6 input, 12 output DMX512 crosspatch unit. It has an integrated
LCD and menu buttons to allow configuration of the entire DMX512 network via the front
panel controls.
The
DMXchange
can be programmed
to patch any one of 6 inputs to any (or all) of 12
outputs. The data may be DMX512 or any other RS485 based protocol. The
DMXchange
will not patch analog multiplexed signals.
Each DMX512 input can be patched to one or more outputs. However if it is required to
merge two or more inputs together, a DMiX Merge unit manufactured by LSC can be easily
integrated into the system. The
DMXchange
routes the inputs to the DMiX, then routes the
DMiX output to the required physical output.
A powerful menu based operating system provides the following features.
•
Naming of all input and output streams. Up to 14 characters per name. This
provides sensible identifiers for each input and output rather than just numbers.
•
Simple patch, unpatch and repatch facilities allow the patch to be quickly built and
maintained.
•
Inputs or outputs can be hidden so they don’t appear in the patch menus if the
stream is unused.
•
32 Preset storage for saving the patch data.
•
Each preset can be named for easy identification.
•
Password protection to prevent unwanted reconfiguration.
•
Battery backed memory for data retention of names, patches and presets.
Screw terminal connections at the back of the
DMXchange
chassis are provided for all DMX
input and output connections. Wiring details for all connections are contained on the label
found at the rear of the chassis. Six DIP switches are provided for DMX512 input
termination when the
DMXchange
is the last device at the end of the DMX cable.
All
DMXchange
DMX
data channels have full input to output isolation, input and output EMI
filtering and over voltage protection.
