ColourTheme 3 - RGB DMX Controller
User Manual
7.1 - 17 September 2020
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Installation
Wiring
The Colour Theme has a single 4 way screw terminal
block, as shown in Figure 1. This provides connections
for the power and data. The positive voltage input
should be b12V and +24V. This cable can be
secured to the cable mount point using a cable tie.
If using the serial interface, connect the unit using a
null modem cable (refer to Appendix A. RS232 Null
Modem Cables Using RJ45 Connectors to see how
these cables are constructed) to the chosen host.
Wiring to LDD Controllers
Digilin’s newest range of LDD controllers use RJ45 and cat5 cables for DMX. To connect th
e colour theme
to these drivers follow the instructions in Table 1
T 5 6 8 A
T 5 6 8 B
V+
Blue
Blue
D+
Green/White
Orange/White
D-
Green
Orange
Gnd
Blue/White, Brown, Brown/White
Blue/White, Brown, Brown/White
Table 1 Wiring to Cat5 cables
Mounting
The Colour Theme Controller is housed in a standard Clipsal plate, and as such is compatible with any
standard mounting boxes or clips. There is also a mounting frame (Clipsal Part number 4000VH1) available
in 5 colours that can be used to cover the black base and compliment wall colour.
To install the Colour Theme Controller
1.
Remove the knob by gently pulling it straight back
2.
Remove the fascia by inserting a small flat blade screwdriver into the slots on the top and bottom
of the plate and lever it off.
3.
Mount to wall using appropriate hardware.
4.
Re-attach fascia by pushing it into place at the top then at the bottom.
5.
Re-install the knob by gently sliding it onto the shaft.
Operation
Software Version
On power up, the Colour Theme Controller will briefly display 2 codes. First it will briefly display -3-,
indicating that this is a 3 channel Colour Theme. Next it will display the firmware version.
Selecting Shows
The identifier of the currently running show is displayed on the 3 digit display of the Colour Theme
Controller Panel. To change the show simply turn the knob, clockwise to increase the show and anti-
clockwise to decrease it. The Colour Theme Controller will skip over un-programmed show identifiers, and
will loop between the highest and lowest programmed shows.
V+ D+ D- Gnd
RJ45 serial
interface
connector
Configuration
mode jumper
Cable
Mount
Point
Figure 1 Connections on the Colour Theme Controller
