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SR516 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROLLER
Version 1.00
OWNERS MANUAL
12/16/2020
www.lightronics.com
Lightronics Inc.
509 Central Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
757 486 3588
DESCRIPTION
The SR516 provides simplified remote control for
DMX512 lighting systems. The unit can store up to
16 complete lighting scenes and activate them with
the push of a button. Scenes are organized in two
banks of eight scenes each. Scenes in the SR516 can
operate in either an “exclusive” mode (one scene
active at a time) or in a “pile-on” mode which enables
multiple scenes to be added together.
The unit can operate with other types of Lightronics
smart remotes and simple remote switches for control
at multiple locations. These remotes are wall mount
units and connect to the SR516 via low voltage wiring
and can turn SR516 scenes on and off.
This unit can also be used for lighting system
operation without the use of a trained operator at the
main lighting controller. The SR516 retains stored
scenes when powered off. It can be used continuously
without a DMX lighting controller. The controller is
needed only to record scenes from.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
The SR516 is powered from an external low voltage
power supply which pr12 Volts DC at up to 3
Amps. This is included with the SR516.
SR516D INSTALLATION
The SR516D is portable and is intended to be used on
a desktop or other suitable horizontal surface. A 120
Volt AC power outlet is needed for the power supply
.
CONNECTIONS
TURN OFF ALL CONSOLES, DIMMER PACKS AND
POWER SOURCES BEFORE MAKING EXTERNAL
CONNECTIONS TO THE SR516D.
The SR516D is provided with connectors on the rear
edge of the unit for connection from a DMX controller
to DMX devices, remote stations, and power. Tables
and diagrams for connections are included in this
manual.
POWER CONNECTION
The external power connector on the rear of the unit is
a 2.1mm plug. The center pin is the positive (+) side
of the connector.
DMX CONNECTIONS
A five pin MALE XLR connector is used to connect a
DMX lighting controller (needed to create scenes).
A five pin FEMALE XLR connector is used to
connect to a DMX splitter or chain of DMX devices.
DMX signals should be carried by a twisted pair,
shielded, low capacitance (25pF/ft. or less) cable.
DMX signal identification is shown in the table
below. It applies to both the MALE and FEMALE
connectors. Pin numbers are visible on the connector.
Connector Pin #
Signal Name
1
DMX Common
2
DMX DATA -
3
DMX DATA +
4
Not Used
5
Not Used
REMOTE CONNECTIONS
The SR516D can operate with two types of remote
wall stations. The first type is Lightronics pushbutton
smart remote stations. These remotes include the
Lightronics line of AC, AK, and AI remote stations.
The other type is simple momentary switch closures.
Both remote types connect to the SR516D via a 9 pin
(DB9) connector on the rear edge of the unit. The
DB9 connector pin assignments are shown in the table
below. Pin numbers are visible on the connector face.
Connector Pin #
Signal Name
1
Simple Switch Common
2
Simple Switch #1
3
Simple Switch #2
4
Simple Switch #3
5
Simple Switch Common
6
Smart Remote Common
7
Smart Remote DATA -
8
Smart Remote DATA +
9
Smart Remote V
Refer to the wall remote owner’s manuals for specific
wiring instructions for connections at the remote.
