MiBOXER DMX512 3 Channel Constant Voltage and RDM Decoder Owner's Manual

RDM function can realize intercommunication between the DMX master and decoder. For example, the DMX decoder address can be set by the DMX master console.
PWM frequency 250/500/1000/2000/4000/8000/16000/32000Hz selectable.
Logarithmic or linear dimming curve selectable.
Stand-alone RGB mode and 3-channel dimmer mode are selectable, which can be controlled by buttons with built-in programs, instead of a DMX signal.

Green terminal, XLR5 and RJ45 port DMX signal input.
Over-heat / Short circuit protection, recovers automatically.

Technical Parameters

Mechanical Structures and Installations

Wiring Diagram

Note

A DMX signal amplifier is needed if more than 32 decoders are connected, oif r use longer signal line is used, signal amplification should not be more than 5 times continuously.
If the recoil effect occurs because of a longer signal line or bad line quality, please try to connect a 0.25W 90-120Ω terminal resistor at the end of each DMX signal line.

Operation

System parameter setting

Long-press M and the ◀ key at the same time for 2s, prepare for the setup system parameter: grey level, output PWM frequency, output brightness curve, default output level, and automatic blank screen. Press the M key to switch to have item.
Grey level: short press ◀ or ▶ key to switch 8bit(”b08”) or 16 bit(”b16”). Choose 16-bit if the DMX master supports 16-bit.

Output PWM frequency: short press ◀ or ▶ key to switch 2250Hz(“F02”), 500Hz(“F05”), 1000Hz(“F10”), 2000Hz(“F20”), 4000Hz(“F40”), 8000Hz(“F80”), 16000Hz(“F16”) or 32000Hz(“F32”). Higher PWM frequency will cause lower output current, higher power noise, but more suitable for camera(No sicker for video).
When PWM frequency > 8000Hz, it is necessary to reduce the output current per channel (3x6A@12-24V and 3x5A@36-48V at 16000Hz; 3x4A@12-24V and 3x3A@36-48V at 32000Hz).
Output brightness curve: short-press press ◀ or ▶ key to switch linear curve(”C-L”) and the logarithmic curve(”C-E”).

Default output level: set the output level when no DMX input signal. Short-press the ◀ or ▶ key to switch between maintaining DMX output(”d–”) or output default level(“d00” to “dFF”, 0-100%), long-press the ◀ or ▶ key to change output default level.
Automatic blank screen: short-press the ◀ or ▶ key to switch enable (”bon”) or disable(”boF”) automatic blank screen.

Long-press press M key for 2s or timeout 10s, quit system parameter setting.
Note: In addition to manual button operation settings, the above system parameters can also be set by the RDM function.

DMX mode

Press the M key when the display shows 001~512, enter DMX mode.

Press the ◀ or ▶ key to change the DMX decode start address(001~512), long-press for fast adjustment.
If there is a DMX signal input, it will enter DMX mode automatically.

DMX Dimming: Each D3-XE DMX decoder occupies 3 DMX addresses when connecting to the DMX console. For example, the default start address is 1, and its corresponding relationship in the form

DMX Console	DMX Decoder Output
CH1 0-255	CH1 PWM 0-100% (LED R)
CH2 0-255	CH2 PWM 0-100% (LED G)
CH3 0-255	CH3 PWM 0-100% (LED B)

Stand-alone RGB mode

Enter stand-alone RGB mode only when the DMX signal is disconnected or lost.

Press the M key short when the display shows P01~P30, enter stand-alone RGB mode.
Press the ◀ or ▶ key to change the dynamic mode number(P01~P30).

Each mode can adjust speed and brightness.
Long-press press M key for 2s, prepare for setup mode speed and brightness. Press the M key to switch two items.
Press the ◀ or ▶ key to setthe value of each item.

Mode speed: 1-10 level speed(S-1, S-9, S-F).
Mode brightness: 1-10 level brightness(b-1, b-9, b-F).
Long-press press M key for 2s, or timeout 10s, quit setting.

Stand-alone dimmer mode

Enter stand-alone dimmer mode only when the DMX signal is disconnected or lost.

Press the M key when dthe display shows L-1~L-8, enter stand-alone dimmer mode.
Press ◀the or ▶ key to change the summer mode number(L-1~L-8).

Each dimmer mode can adjust each channel’s brightness independently.
Long-press press M key for 2s, prepare for setting up the three-channel brightness.
Press the M key to switch three channels (100~1FF, 200~2FF, 300~3FF). Pressthe ◀ or ▶ key to set the brightness value of each channel.

Long-press press M key for 2s, or timeout 10s, quit setting.

Restore the factory default parameter. Long-press press ◀ and ▶ keys for 2s, restore the factory default parameters, and display” RES”.

Factory default parameter: DMX decode mode, DMX decode start address is 1, 8-bit grey level, 2000Hz PWM frequency output, logarithmic brightness curve, output 100% level when no DMX input, RGB mode number is 1, dimmer mode number is 1, disable automatic blank screen.

Dimming Curve Setting

RGB Change Mode List

No.	Name	No.	Name	No.	Name
P01	Static red	P11	Green strobe	P21	Red yellow smooth
P02	Static green	P12	Blue strobe	P22	Green cyan smooth
P03	Static blue	P13	White strobe	P23	Blue purple smooth
P04	Static yellow	P14	RGB strobe	P24	Blue white smooth
P05	Static cyan	P15	7 color strobe	P25	RGB+W smooth
P06	Static purple	P16	Red fades in and out	P26	RGBW smooth
P07	Static white	P17	Green fades in and out	P27	RGBY smooth
P08	RGB jump	P18	Blue fades in and out	P28	Yellow cyan purple smooth
P09	7 color jump	P19	White fades in and out	P29	RGB smooth
P10	Red strobe	P20	RGBW fade in and out	P30	6 color smooth

Malfunctions Analysis & Troubleshooting

Malfunctions	Causes	Troubleshooting
No light	1. No power. 2. Wrong connection or insecure.	1. Check the power. 2. Check the connection.
Wrong color	1. Wrong connection of R/G/B wires. 2. DMX decode address error.	1. Reconnect R/G/B wires. 2. Set the correct decode address.
Uneven intensity between front and rear, with a voltage drop	1. The output cable is too long. 2. Wire diameter is too small. 3. Overload beyond power supply capability. 4. Overload beyond controller capability.	1. Reduce cable or loop supply. 2. Change wider wire. 3. Replace the higher power supply. 4. Add power repeater.

FAQs

Do I need a DMX signal amplifier when connecting more than 32 decoders?

Yes, a DMX signal amplifier is required if more than 32 decoders are connected or if using an overlong signal line. Signal amplification should not exceed 5 times continuously.

How can I address recoil effects due to long signal lines or bad quality?

Connect a 0.25W 90-120 terminal resistor at the end of each DMX signal line to address recoil effects caused by long signal lines or poor quality.

Documents / Resources

MiBOXER DMX512 3 Channel Constant Voltage and RDM Decoder [pdf] Owner's Manual
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References

User Manual

MiBOXER DMX512 3 Channel Constant Voltage and RDM Decoder\

Specifications

Key Features