COOPER CLS DMX Decoder DMX Light Controller Installation Guide

Risk of Fire, Electrical Shock, Cuts or other Casualty Hazards- Installation and maintenance of this product must be performed by a qualiﬁed electrician. This product must be installed in accordance with the applicable installation code by a person familiar with the construction and operation of the product and hazards involved.
Risk of Fire and Electric Shock- Make certain power is OFF before starting installation or attempting any maintenance. Disconnect power at fuse or circuit breaker.

Risk of Fire- Minimum 90°C supply conductors.
Risk of Burn- Disconnect power and allow ﬁxture to cool before handling or servicing.

Risk of Personal Injury- Due to sharp edges, handle with care.
Risk of Personal Injury- Fixture not intended to be installed in a gymnasium or other space where impacts from objects can occur.

Failure to comply with these instructions may result in death, serious bodily injury and property damage.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: Cooper Lighting Solutions assumes no liability for damages or losses of any kind that may arise from the improper, careless, or negligent installation, handling or use of this product.

IMPORTANT: Read carefully before installing ﬁxture. Retain for future reference.

NOTICE: Green ground screw provided in proper location. Do not relocate.

NOTICE: Fixture may become damaged and/or unstable if not installed properly.

Note: Speciﬁcations and dimensions subject to change without notice.

ATTENTION Receiving Department: Note actual ﬁxture description of any shortage or noticeable damage on delivery receipt. File claim for common carrier (LTL) directly with carrier. Claims for concealed damage must be ﬁled within 15 days of delivery. All damaged material, complete with original packing must be retained.

SAFETY & WARNINGS

Install in accordance with national and local electrical code regulations.

This product is intended to be installed and serviced by a qualified, licensed electrician.
DO NOT connect directly to high voltage power.
Install with a compatible Class 2 constant voltage LED driver (power supply).
This product is rated for indoor installation and is not protected against moisture.
Install appropriately rated wire between driver,decoder, and fixture. When choosing wire, factor in voltage drop, amperage rating, and type (in-wall rated, etc.) Inadequate wire installation may cause fire.
Do not modify or disassemble product beyond instructions or warranty will be void.

MAXIMUM DAISY-CHAIN DMX DECODERS
A maximum of 10x DMX Decoders may be connected together via RJ45 DMX Connection Ports. DMX signal may be extended further by installing a DMX 8-Way Splitter after the 10th DMX Decoder.

QUICK SPECS / MODELS

	Input	Output	Max Load
CLS-DMX-Decoder	12 – 24VDC	12 – 24VDC	4CH x 5A 4CH x 192W (24V)

RDM Support: Yes
Output PWM Frequency: 2KHz
DMX Splitter Compatible: Yes
Environment: Indoor Location

Turn Power Off at Circuit Breaker

Determine Location To Install Components
Refer to SYSTEM DIAGRAMS.

Determine Control Zones
Determine and group fixtures to be controlled together and one (1) decoder per run is necessary.

Connect Decoder To Dmx Controller.
DMX Decoder to DMX Controller (see diagram above and wiring diagram).

Install Additional Components, Verify
Connections, Turn Main Power On At Breaker.

OPERATION

DMX START CHANNEL DISPLAY

SETTING

SETTING THE DMX ADDRESS

USE THE 3 BUTTONS OF THE DMX START CHANNEL TO ADJUST THE VALUES OF THE DMX ADDRESS. THE DECODER WILL CONTROL UP TO 512 CHANNELS.

To set the DMX address, press and hold ‘button 1’ for 2 seconds until numbers on display flash.
Select an address based on the functionality of the primary DMX Controller (see wall / remote control installation guide). Once an address is selected, the remaining 3 channels will be utilized digitally. For example, if the decoder is addressed to 001 on the display then CH1 – 001, CH2 – 002, СН3 – 003, CН4 – 004. (see diagram on page 5 – System Diagram with DMX Wall Controller)
Once display stops flashing, DMX address is set.

Hold ‘button 1″ for 3 seconds to confirm the setting
Indicator light will light red when data signal is confirmed

Cooper Lighting Solutions strongly recommends only professional DMX installers utilize the following settings. All standard DMX applications specified by Cooper Lighting Solutions do not require these settings to be adjusted.

SETTING DMX CHANNELS.
The DMX channels can be adjusted, which allows the user to conserve DMX addresses that may be wasted when programming a large DMX universe!
The factory default is 4 channels and is most commonly used: 4 channels (address 001 – 004) as highlighted in the chart below.

To change channel setting:

Press and hold ‘button 2 and 3’ simultaneously for 2 seconds until ‘cH’ flashes on display (Fig. 2).
Press ‘button 1’ to choose 1, 2, 3, or 4 channel outputs (Fig. 3).
Press and hold any button for >2 seconds to set channel output.

Hold ‘button 1’ for 3 seconds to confirm the setting

PWM FREQUENCY
The Default PWM frequency is PF2 (2KHz)

SETTING DIMMING CURVE GAMMA VALUE
The dimming curve gamma value can be adjusted for special applications. Default dimming curve is g1.0 (Gamma 1.0)

To change channel setting:

Press and hold ‘buttons 1, 2, and 3’ simultaneously for 3 seconds until ‘g1.0’ flashes on display (Fig. 5).
Press ‘button 2’ and ‘button 3’ to change gamma value.

Hold ‘button 1’ for 3 seconds to confirm the setting

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

The following diagram is provided as an example system design. Shielded CAT (RJ45 connections) data cables are the most cost-effective solution for transmitting DMX-512 signals. Shielded XLR-3 cables are recommended for minimal EMI and require an additional adapter for connecting to DMX decoders.

Note: Shielded cables with RJ45 connections are provided by others.

MAXIMUM RUN LENGTHS

MMG	Max Run Length of Luminaries
MMG	STD Driver		ND Driver
W/ft	90W	60W	96W	60W
03W	30ft	20ft	32ft	20ft
05W	18ft	12ft	19ft	12ft
06W	–	–	14ft	9ft
08W	11ft	7ft	12ft	7ft

** Install a compatible Class 2 constant voltage driver. It is recommended to load the driver no more than 80% its labeled rating for maximum longevity.
‡ Refer to driver specifications for a compatible junction box

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Common Cause

Fixture responding incorrectly and/or flickering

• Incorrect wiring. Reversing Data + and Data -will cause lights to flicker.

• Ensure compatible constant voltage driver is installed.

• Check connections of additional components.

Cannot change DMX address

• Hold in button ‘0-5’ for 3 seconds until display flashes continuously, then set address and confirm setting.

MAXIMUM DAISY-CHAIN DMX DECODERS

A maximum of 10x DMX Decoders may be connected together via RJ45 DMX Connection Ports. DMX signal may be extended further by installing a DMX Splitter after the 10th DMX Decoder.
Consult factory for components.

VOLTAGE DROP CHARTS

For best performance and lumen output, ensure proper wire gauge is installed to compensate for voltage drop of low voltage circuits.

Example: 24V Voltage Drop & Wire Length Chart

24V Voltage Drop & Wire Length Chart

Wire Gauge	10 W .42 A	20 W .83 A	30 W 1.3 A	40 W 1.7 A	50 W 2.1 A	60 W 2.5 A	70 W 2.9 A	80 W 3.3 A	100 W 4. 2 A
18 AWG	134 ft.	68 ft.	45 ft.	33 ft.	27 ft.	22 ft.	19 ft.	17 ft.	14 ft.
16 AWG	215 ft.	109 ft.	72 ft.	54 ft.	43 ft.	36 ft.	31 ft.	27 ft.	22 ft.
14 AWG	345 ft.	174 ft.	115 ft.	86 ft.	69 ft.	57 ft.	49 ft.	43 ft.	36 ft.
12 AWG	539 ft.	272 ft.	181 ft.	135 ft.	108 ft.	90 ft.	77 ft.	68 ft.	56 ft.
10 AWG	784 ft.	397 ft.	263 ft.	197 ft.	158 ft.	131 ft.	112 ft.	98 ft.	82 ft.

SEE CLS-DMX-DECODER – DMX 4-CHANNEL DECODER SPECIFICATION SHEET
For full specifications.

Warranties and Limitation of Liability
Please refer to www.cooperlighting.com/Warranty for our terms and conditions.

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: The grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off an on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons.

Cooper Lighting Solutions
18001 East Colfax Ave

Aurora, CO 80011
1-800-760-1317
www.cooperlighting.com

For service or technical assistance:
1-800-553-3879

Canada Sales
281 Hillmount Rd.
Markham, ON L6C 253
1-800-863-1354

FAQ

Q: What should I do if I notice any shortage or damage upon delivery?
A: Note the description of any shortage or noticeable damage on the delivery receipt and file a claim with the carrier. Claims for concealed damage must be filed within 15 days of delivery.

Q: Can the DMX signal be extended further from the RJ45 DMX connection ports?
A: Yes, the DMX signal may be extended further from the RJ45 DMX connection ports.

Q: Is the DMX decoder compatible with DMX splitters?
A: Yes, the DMX decoder is compatible with DMX splitters.

Documents / Resources

COOPER CLS DMX Decoder DMX Light Controller [pdf] Installation Guide
CLS DMX Decoder DMX Light Controller, Decoder DMX Light Controller, DMX Light Controller, Light Controller

References

User Manual

COOPER CLS DMX Decoder DMX Light Controller

Product Usage Instructions