User Manual for DMX4ALL models including: DMX Simple Switch, DMX, Simple Switch, Switch
Simple DMX Switch 3 Trainee project The Simple DMX Switch is a trainee project and was created during the apprenticeship as an electronics technician for devices and systems. Connection Simple DMX Switch 12V GND SW DMX DMX- GND GND DMX- DMX GND DMX- DMX
Simple DMX Switch User manual Simple DMX Switch 2 For your own safety, please read this user manual and warnings carefully before installation. Description The Simple DMX Switch is an easy to configure DMX switch that can be used to switch between two connected DMX input sources. The Simple DMX Switch has two DMX inputs and one DMX output. In addition, the Simple DMX Switch has one button input. This input can be used to control the Simple DMX Switch. A switch or push button can be connected to the button input. In sum the Simple DMX Switch has three operating modes. It is also possible to control several Simple DMX Switches with only one switch. This makes it doable to switch several DMX universes at the same time with only one switch. Two status LEDs indicate which DMX signal is currently active. The top-hat rail housing 350flat for the Simple DMX Switch is available as accessory. Data sheet Power supply: Entry: Operation mode settings: Input: Output: Protocol: Status LED display: Connection: Dimension: 12V DC / 30 mA Button input (SW) 2x Jumper field 2x DMX IN 1x DMX OUT DMX512 LED green (DMX IN 1) LED yellow (DMX IN 2) Screw terminals 29,2mm x 82mm Simple DMX Switch 3 Trainee project The Simple DMX Switch is a trainee project and was created during the apprenticeship as an electronics technician for devices and systems. Connection POWER 12V DMX OUT 12V GND SW DMX+ DMX- GND Simple DMX Switch GND DMXDMX+ GND DMXDMX+ DMX IN 1 DMX IN 2 Simple DMX Switch 4 Status LEDs The two status LEDs show which DMX signal is currently being output. If status LED for DMX IN 1 (green) lights up, DMX signal 1 is output. If status LED for DMX IN 2 (yellow) lights up, DMX signal 2 is output. If no status LEDs is on, check the applied voltage. Operation modes The Simple DMX Switch can be operated via 3 operating modes. These are adjustable via 2 jumper fields. Operation modes: · Auto Mode · Toggle Mode · Switch Mode On the back of the board are small drawings of the jumper settings. So the Simple DMX Switch can be configured without a manual. In the delivery condition, the Simple DMX Switch is configured within the Auto Mode. Simple DMX Switch 5 Auto Mode In the Auto Mode, a DMX signal is outputted preferentially at DMX IN 2. As long as a DMX signal is present at DMX IN 2, it will be output. If there is no DMX signal at DMX IN 2, DMX IN 1 is switched automatically and the DMX signal of DMX IN 1 is output. This mode is suitable for a backup system. As soon as the DMX signal fails at the preferential input, the other input is active immediately. Jumper settings J1 J2 1 23 1 23 Operation Mode Auto Mode Jumper 1: 1 and 2 Jumper 2: free Jumper J2 can also be plugged. The position of jumper J2 has no influence. Toggle Mode With the Toggle Mode, an external button is used to switch between the input signals DMX IN 1 and DMX IN 2. Pressing the external button switches from DMX IN 1 to DMX IN 2, or rather from DMX IN 2 to DMX IN 1. Jumper settings J1 J2 1 23 1 23 Operation Mode Toggle Mode J1: 2 and 3 J2: 2 and 3 Simple DMX Switch 6 Switch Mode In the Switch Mode an external switch is used to switch between the input signals DMX IN 1 and DMX IN 2. If the external switch is open, DMX IN 1 is output. If the switch is closed, DMX IN 2 is output. Jumper settings J1 J2 1 23 1 23 Operation Mode Switch Mode J1: 2 and 3 J2: 1 and 2 Simple DMX Switch 7 Scaling multiple Simple DMX Switches The application allows to switch multiple DMX universes / DMX signals with only one switch simultaneously. To switch two or more Simple DMX Switches simultaneously, all Simple DMX Switches must be connected to the same power supply and to the same switch. All Simple DMX Switches must also be in the Switch Mode. Make sure that all Simple DMX Switch devices are operated on the same power supply, switch and in Switch Mode. Now with the switch it is possible to switch between DMX IN A and DMX IN B. Example application: POWER 12V DMX OUT 1 DMX OUT 2 12V GND SW DMX+ DMX- GND 12V GND SW DMX+ DMXGND Simple DMX Switch Simple DMX Switch GND DMXDMX+ GND DMXDMX+ GND DMXDMX+ GND DMXDMX+ DMX IN 1A DMX IN 1B DMX IN 2A DMX IN 2B Simple DMX Switch 8 Dimension all details in mm Simple DMX Switch 9 Accessories Top hat rail housing 350flat Netzteil 12V Simple DMX Switch 10 CE-Conformity This assembly (board) is controlled by a microprocessor and uses high frequency. In order to maintain the properties of the module with regard to CE conformity, installation into a closed metal housing in accordance with the EMC directive 2014/30/EU is necessary. Disposal Electronical and electronic products must not be disposed in domestic waste. Dispose the product at the end of its service life in accordance with applicable legal regulations. Information on this can be obtained from your local waste disposal company. Warning This device is no toy. Keep out of the reach of children. Parents are liable for consequential damages caused by nonobservance for their children. Simple DMX Switch 11 Risk-Notes You purchased a technical product. Conformable to the best available technology the following risks should not excluded: Failure risk: The device can drop out partially or completely at any time without warning. To reduce the probability of a failure a redundant system structure is necessary. Initiation risk: For the installation of the board, the board must be connected and adjusted to foreign components according to the device paperwork. This work can only be done by qualified personnel, which read the full device paperwork and understand it. Operating risk: The Change or the operation under special conditions of the installed systems/components could as well as hidden defects cause to breakdown within the running time. Misusage risk: Any nonstandard use could cause incalculable risks and is not allowed. Waning: It is not allowed to use the device in an operation, where the safety of persons depend on this device. DMX4ALL GmbH Reiterweg 2A D-44869 Bochum Germany Last changes: 22.12.2021 © Copyright DMX4ALL GmbH All rights reserve. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form (photocopy, pressure, microfilm or in another procedure) without written permission or processed, multiplied or spread using electronic systems. All information contained in this manual was arranged with largest care and after best knowledge. Nevertheless errors are to be excluded not completely. For this reason I see myself compelled to point out that I can take over neither a warranty nor the legal responsibility or any adhesion for consequences, which decrease/go back to incorrect data. This document does not contain assured characteristics. 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