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DDC-3 Ethernet Command List

For users that do not want to use the MetaBOSS Software or the DDC-3 keypad, Metaphase provides 
an Ethernet command list that can be embedded into users’ custom programs.  Use the link below to ac-

cess the complete command list on Metaphase Technologies’ website, located in the “file cabinet” at the 

bottom of the page:

http://www.metaphase-tech.com/Controllers/Controllers/DDC_3

The Ethernet commands are of the following format:

 

 
 

Incoming and Outgoing Message Structure:

  

<2-byte length> <1-byte channel> <1-byte command> <1-byte reserved> <3-bytes of data>

 
  
 

Message Example:

  00 08 00 B3 00 00 00 31 

all data is in Hex (the space between bytes are added here just for readability 
and should not be included in the message) 

  
 

• Length is   

00 08   

the length is always 00 08

 
 

• Channel is   

00 

 

channel is either 00 or 01

 
 

• Command is 

B3 

 

command for setting output level

 
 

• Reserved is   

00 

 

reserved is always 00

 
 

• Data is  

 

00 00 31 

Output Level for channel 1 is 4.9V (31 hex is 49 decimal)

[APPENDIX B]

[APPENDIX B]

Summary of Contents for DDC-3

Page 1: ...metaphase tech com Metaphase Technologies DDC 3 pg 1 Version 7 X August 2014 USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...oltage dimming control of three independent LED loads in increments of 0 1V The DDC 3 may be remotely controlled over Ethernet using Metaphase Technologies Me taBOSS Windows software or by third party programs using the DDC 3 s Ethernet Com mands Additionally user adjustments of the DDC 3 are provided by way of a user friendly LCD interface ...

Page 3: ...ss However the maximum distance is strongly determined by the electri cal noise in the operating environment In general the 0 10V output wire pair should be twisted and or shielded so they do not create an enclosed area in which to pick up magnetic fields from external sources The output wire pair should not be located near wires carrying high voltage 120V or greater or fast rising edges solendoid...

Page 4: ...versions At the bottom left you will find the current Controller Version followed by the two Driver Versions 3 When prompted choose Yes to enter the Setup Menus Scroll through the various menus using the button located on the DDC 3 front panel If setup prompt is missed at startup the unit can be prompted to enter the setup menu at any time by pressing the and buttons simultaneously Light Level Max...

Page 5: ...ng the down and up arrow scroll through each Octet 1 4 with to change each segment of the IP address Keypad Lock To prevent changes to the DDC 3 controls a lock button feature is included Keypad Unlock When locked press the and buttons similtaneously and select YES to enter the setup mode From there scroll down to the Unlock Menu and select UNLOCK A locked controller can also be unlocked via MetaB...

Page 6: ...dress This menu allows you to set the IP address for Octets 1 4 For Octets 1 3 use 0 255 For Octet 4 octet use 0 254 Keypad Status This menu allows user to lock or unlock the keypad Exit Setup This menu provides the user a way to exit setup menus and return to the runtime menu Restore to Default This allows for the device to be restored to original factory settings but does not change the IP ad dr...

Page 7: ...6 1 1 by pressing simultaneously immediately after power up Alternatively for applications where the controller does not have buttons on the front face the IP address can be reset to 172 16 1 1 by power cycling the controller four times leaving it in powered on for 5 to 6 seconds each time Exceeding the 6 seconds will reset the counter and subse quently require four more power cycles Runtime Menus...

Page 8: ...be found at http www microsoft com download en details aspx id 17851 The DDC 3 Controller has a default IP address of 172 16 1 1 The PC running MetaBOSS must be on the same subnet i e the PC must have an address beginning with 172 16 As required set the IP address of the host PC to a 172 16 address such as 172 16 0 100 The subnet mask should be set to 255 255 0 0 on a 172 16 network and 255 255 25...

Page 9: ...m Controllers Controllers DDC_3 The Ethernet commands are of the following format Incoming and Outgoing Message Structure 2 byte length 1 byte channel 1 byte command 1 byte reserved 3 bytes of data Message Example 00 08 00 B3 00 00 00 31 all data is in Hex the space between bytes are added here just for readability and should not be included in the message Length is 00 08 the length is always 00 0...

Page 10: ...ging listening on port 5000 for any incoming source port IP Address User selectable Defaults to 172 16 1 1 Operating Modes 0 10 Voltage Control ROHS Compliance Yes Expected Lifetime 75 000 hours Mounting DIN Rail vertical preferred for maximum power output Dimensions 4 75in x 4 75in x 2 38in 120 5mm x 120 5mm x 59 75mm Weight 1lb Operating Ambient Temperature 35C 95F maximum Operating Humidity 0 t...

Page 11: ...taphase tech com Metaphase Technologies DDC 3 pg 11 Metaphase Technologies Inc DDC 3 Pyramid Imaging 4951 Adamo Dr Suite 224 Tampa FL 33605 5919 Phone 813 984 0125 Fax 866 874 9521 www pyramidimaging com ...

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