PAL Lighting Controllers: Control Board Updates V3

Switch Mode / Cloner Controllers

Affected part numbers: 64-PCR-1Z-SM

The switch mode V3 control board is "[DMX Ready]", designed for future-proofing installations and accommodating upgrades. For switch mode controllers, ignore DMX terminology and configurations. "[Cloner]" refers to mimicking competitor light functions.

Cloner Dip Switches

The cloner dip switches are dipswitch #1, #2, and #3.

"Long Strip" Mode

Dipswitch #9 toggles "[Long Strip]" mode, used for long LED strips in applications like pool perimeters or long hardscape runs.

This mode lowers overall brightness to better suit longer strip runs. The effective length depends on the strip, but 30+ feet is a general guideline.

Trigger Source

If using AstralPool Automation Systems, move the jumper bridge at "[Trigger Source]" (J4) to connect pins #1 and #2. Otherwise, keep the jumper bridge connecting pins #2 and #3.

Diagram shows J4 jumper. Position 1-2 for Astral Systems, 2-3 for standard operation. A note warns: "NEVER move the bridge jumper unless specifically using Astral Pool Automation systems."

The RJ12 connection is live and can connect an additional Astral Pool system PCB/module.

Software Information

The [CPU LED] typically shows red and provides software information during bootup/restart.

[CPU LED]: Uses short pulses to indicate numbers (e.g., 2 short pulses indicate the number 2).

[Other LED]: Uses a long pulse to indicate a decimal.

Example: 2 short pulses on [CPU LED] followed by 1 long pulse on [Other LED] followed by 1 short pulse on [CPU LED] indicates 2.1.

2DMX (Non-High Powered) Controllers

Affected part numbers: 64-PCR-2DMX

The 2DMX V3 control board is similar to the switch mode board but includes additional components for DMX connectivity.

DMX Connection

Connect DMX output wires to the lighting controller using the "[In]" terminals.

For connecting to another lighting controller or device in the same DMX universe, use the "[Thru]" terminals to route wires to the next device.

If no additional devices are connected, the jumper bridge/shunt MUST be on the "[DMX Term]" (J3) pins.

[DMX Term] Jumper (J3):

• When on "[DMX Term]" pins: Creates a "closed" universe, preventing loss of DMX signal.
• When removed: Allows DMX signal to pass to the next connected device.

3 Channel or 4 Channel DMX Addressability

Dipswitch #7 toggles between 3-channel and 4-channel addressability. This accommodates different DMX universe addresses and DMX controllers with 4-channel libraries.

• 3 Channel: Allows addresses 1 - 379 (Dipswitch #7 is Off).
• 4 Channel: Allows addresses 1 - 505 (Dipswitch #7 is On).

Refer to the tables below for specific dipswitch configurations.

"Long Strip" Mode

Dipswitch #9 toggles "[Long Strip]" mode, used for long LED strips in applications like pool perimeters or long hardscape runs.

This mode lowers overall brightness to better suit longer strip runs. The effective length depends on the strip, but 30+ feet is a general guideline.

Software Information

The [CPU LED] typically shows red and provides software information during bootup/restart.

[CPU LED]: Uses short pulses to indicate numbers (e.g., 2 short pulses indicate the number 2).

[Other LED]: Uses a long pulse to indicate a decimal.

Example: 2 short pulses on [CPU LED] followed by 1 long pulse on [Other LED] followed by 1 short pulse on [CPU LED] indicates 2.1.

2DMX Controllers - 3 Channel Addresses (Dipswitch #7 is Off)

2DMX Controllers - 4 Channel Addresses (Dipswitch #7 is On)