Controller Manual
version 3.0
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Page 3: ...Mode 9 DMX Mode 10 Mixing controllers with different firmware 11 Stand Alone Mode 11 DMX Mode 12 The operator console and the menu structure 13 Flowchart of the menu structure 14 Description of the parameters 16 Graphical presentation of the DMX channel arrangement 19 Tips and tricks 20 FAQ s 20 XLR output detail 20 Troubleshooting 21 Contact Information Support channels 21 Technical data 22 Decla...
Page 4: ...of the controller are accessible though the LCD and menu buttons e g The DMX base address The LED outputs are protected against short circuit The supply voltage can vary between 90 and 260 Vac Uses standard cables Energy efficient New features firmware 1 0 or higher Full range DMX addressing Improved dimmer curve Compatible with the previous version of firmware Notes This manual applies to firmwar...
Page 5: ...d install a mechanical circuit breaker in the supply line going to the device The device has 2 fuses placed inside replace them only with the correct type See next page how to replace them If the controller hangs on a starcloth and is not supported by a floor or a table you must secure it with a mechanical safety The connecting cables are NOT mechanical safeties If you are not familiar with mechan...
Page 6: ...CB as F1 and F2 You can open the fuse holders by turning the caps counter clockwise Determine which fuse is blown If you are not sure replace both Replace the fuse s with the right kind fuse 2 0A slow blow 5x20 mm Replace the caps together with the fuses and lock them by turning clockwise Put the top of the device back into position and fasten the 4 little bolts on the two sides of the device and ...
Page 7: ...ption Operator Console A DMX input 5 pole XLR B DMX output 5 pole XLR C MAINS input IEC power inlet LED Output connectors 2 pairs of 5 pole XLR plugs each pair controls 4 channels A B C Note The pictures are not to scale ...
Page 8: ...th to the controller Connecting two small cloths to the controller Note The connectors with the same colour code are switched in parallel internally channels 1 to 4 channels 5 to 8 XLR plug 5 pole male Starcloth channels 1 to 4 channels 5 to 8 small starcloths ...
Page 9: ...ontrol network further in this manual Setting up the control network The control network is set up with the use of 5 pole XLR cables In the following drawings only the control network is drawn Depending on your application you will choose a configuration Stand Alone Mode No lightboard present The first controller is set to operating mode 0 All other controllers are set to operating mode 1 All para...
Page 10: ... minimum 8 DMX channels You can choose if you want to address the controllers all together or separately By setting all the controllers in this control network on the same DMX base you can address all the controllers together By setting all the controllers in the control network on a different DMX base e g 1 9 17 25 you can address all the controllers separately Note if you want to address all the...
Page 11: ...et to operating mode 2 operating mode 3 All other controllers are set to operating mode 1 Legend V 1 0 firmware version 1 0 or higher V 0 30 firmware version 0 30 Controller 1 V 1 0 DMX DMX in out Controller 2 V 1 0 DMX DMX in out Controller 3 V 0 30 DMX DMX in out Controller 4 V 0 30 DMX DMX in out Controller 5 V 0 30 DMX DMX in out ...
Page 12: ...ion 3 operating operating operating operating mode 12 mode 12 mode 8 mode 8 Legend V 1 0 firmware version 1 0 or higher V 0 30 firmware version 0 30 Lightboard DMX out Lightboard DMX out Controller 1 V 1 0 DMX DMX in out Controller 1 V 1 0 DMX DMX in out Controller 2 V 1 0 DMX DMX in out Controller 2 V 1 0 DMX DMX in out Controller 3 V 0 30 DMX DMX in out Controller 3 V 0 30 DMX DMX in out Control...
Page 13: ...f submenus namely actions set up parameters and operational parameters Actions Exit no changes Escape function the previously saved parameters are restored Return default The parameters are restored to the factory defaults Broadcast parameters Passes the parameters to the other controllers in the DMX chain Exit and save After altering the parameters and the parameters are satisfying you must save ...
Page 14: ...FIRMWARE Vx xx PRG DN UP DN UP DN UP DN UP DN UP PRG PRG PRG PRG PRG Escape no changes are made Returns the device to the default settings Send the parameters to other devices in the chain Exits and saves your changes Escape no changes are made Idle message in this state the LCD backlight is dimmed See next page ...
Page 15: ...N TYPE 000 PATTERN BEHAVIOUR 000 MIN INTENSITY 000 CHASE SPEED 000 MAX INTENSITY 000 DN UP DN UP DN UP DN UP DN UP DN UP PRG PRG PRG PRG PRG PRG PRG Only available when operating mode 0 or 2 is selected Modify values with the UP and DN buttons ...
Page 16: ...er controller in mode 0 Standard 4 reserved 5 reserved 6 reserved 7 reserved 8 8 Dimming function of each output Improved 9 5 Pattern type Pattern behaviour Chase speed Min Intensity Max Intensity By the DMX signal Improved 10 5 Pattern type Pattern behaviour Chase speed Min Intensity Max Intensity solves synchronisation problems By the DMX signal Improved 11 5 Pattern type Pattern behaviour Chase...
Page 17: ...n Description 0 7 All Channels OFF 8 31 Chase Pattern 1 Random min 3 channel on 32 55 Chase Pattern 2 Special 56 79 Chase Pattern 3 Sequence with 4 channels on 80 103 Chase Pattern 4 Sequence with 5 channels on 104 127 Chase Pattern 5 Sequence with 6 channels on 128 151 Chase Pattern 6 Running light 7 channels on 152 175 Chase Pattern 7 Running light 6 channels on 176 199 Chase Pattern 8 Running l...
Page 18: ...imum speed 255 Maximum speed Minimum Intensity Channel offset 3 Limiter function sets the minimum intensity level When set to a value higher than zero the LEDs will not dim completely Maximum Intensity Channel offset 4 Limiter function sets the maximum intensity level When set to a value lower than 255 the LEDs will not light up at full capacity Note the maximum intensity has a higher priority tha...
Page 19: ...rd Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel offset 0 offset 1 offset 2 offset 3 offset 4 This is only valid if pattern 2 is selected Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel offset 0 offset 1 offset 2 offset 3 offset 4 All on Patt10 Patt9 Patt8 Patt7 Patt6 Patt5 Patt4 Patt3 Patt2 Patt1 All off All on Patt2 All off Many stars Few stars Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Soft Chase Hard C...
Page 20: ...y controller has got At the back of the device you ll find a barcode serial number The code is built as follows for example 025608D02000092 These three digits represent the hardware version 020 reads as version 2 0 3 What is the maximum length of the cable between the controller and the cloth You can determine the maximum length of the cable by using the following table Number of LEDs in the cloth...
Page 21: ... in the wiring For all further questions or remarks please visit the support section of our website at www showled com In order to serve you in a better way we invite you to send suggestions and feedback to info showled com Contact Information Support Channels Visit the support section of our website at www showled com Here you will find up to date FAQ s and Tips and Tricks Send your questions to ...
Page 22: ...ting Ambient temperature 5 45 C Relative humidity7 80 Storage8 Ambient temperature 5 35 C Relative humidity 60 Mechanical Dimensions 190 x 112 x 43 mm Weight 1186 g 1 at nominal load 2 start up current only lasts for 2 milliseconds 3 placed inside the device 4 when the outputs are set to maximum and have a nominal load 5 the sum of the 8 outputs 6 every led output is short circuit protected by an ...
Page 23: ...ctive 89 336 EEC and 92 31 EEC EN 55103 1 Electromagnetic compatibility for audio video audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 1 Emission EN 55103 2 Electromagnetic compatibility for audio video audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 2 Immunity EN 55022 Standards of radio disturbance of information technology...
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