The WDS Wireless Data System User Manual
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1. y thee PV l 4 15A DIMMER RECEIVER K 5 Figure 36 Two Battery 12V parallel System For 24V Dimmer operation it is recommended that the associated WDS Receiver be powered with 12V from only one of the batteries in the series array see Figure 37 The WDS Wireless Data System page 31 2 5 LOAD SS N 15A DIMMER RECEIVER Figure 37 Two Battery 24V series System The WDS Wireless Data System page 32 DMX 512 FROM CONSOLE TO TRANSMITTER DMX LIGHTING CONTROL CONSOLE LOAD 9 12V BATTERY LOAD 12 24V BATTERY LOAD 12 24V BATTERY OPTIONAL OTHER DMX DEVICE DMX 512 DATA VIA PASS THRU TO NEXT DEVICE DMX 512 DATA VIA PASS THRU TO NEXT DEVICE Figure 38 Typical WDS System with Personal Dimmer The WDS Wireless Data System page 33 Working in the Wireless World Range The theoretical maximum range for the 200mW system indoor line of sight is 400 600 feet In practice range can vary depending on many environmental features including structural metal in the area ambient electrical activity etc For best results it is recommended that2. buda metes itte ud 12 Figure 9 Radio Selection Chart ciere rhe ee nte Edna 12 Figure 10 15A Dimmer Top and Front Panel i ce edente rre i 14 Figure 11 15A Dimmer LED Key s ecrire prs edens eens Rees 14 Figure 12 Mode Switch Selection nnne 15 Figure 13 Switch DIagnostlos ee 16 Figure 14 WDS Personal 02404 100 nennen enne nnne 17 Figure 15 Radio amp Dip Switch Key s iei aie cee eens Ert Od rebate inem ta Lim stet ied ud 18 Fig re 16 PD Hadio LED Key is ssc co oper o ur te andre edes 18 Figure 17 PD Dimmer LED Key oe e deer ee E eec ub knead apii petes is Ses 18 Figure 18 PD Mode Dip Switch Key terree a T RR e DF SEM Peut 19 Figure 19 XLR Tail Pin Configuration ren wean bae nde pt equ e 19 Figure 20 PD Switch DIAGMOSUCS e pine tton tou Re toU duck TENE enl de eR 20 Figure 21 WDS OEM Receiver Card 21 The WDS Wireless Data System page 3 Figure 22 Hecelvar EED KEY iue nts nee ies wens agatha ian has ees e eee enue 22 Figure 23 Radio Selection Switch 22 Figure 24 Accessories Available for WDS OEM Rx
3. 23 Figure 25 WDS Equipped PDS Products gei Pre ttt 24 Figure 26 WDS PDS Riser Examiple eet ette n PE Ere Quarts 24 Figure 27 WDS Four Sedes ias Sooners dora eed 25 Figure 28 Four Port Opto Receiver Top 25 Figure 29 Four Port Opto Receiver LED 26 Figure 30 Four Port Opto Receiver Rotary DIP Switch Key 26 Figure 31 WDS Candle Adapter sits eec ei ett tiro Po pd o Po Pip o tu bud 27 Figure 32 5580 Candle Adapter Physical 27 Figure 33 CANDLE ADAPTER TYPICAL RISER eunte feces ena 28 Figure 34 Typical Single 12V Battery 08 29 Figure 35 Typical Continuous Battery Life for 12AH 30 Figure 36 Two Battery 12V parallel 30 Figure 37 Two Battery 24V series 31 Figure 38 Typical WDS System with Personal 4000 32 Figure 39 WDS Accessory p Rte oe cem re VIR ERR DERE 33 The WDS Wireless Data System
4. 10 COUNTERSUNK HOLES FOR CONVENIENT MOUNTING DIMMER OUTPUT TO LOAD TRANSMITTER wireless data system receiver 12 24V BATTERY 15A DIMMER RECEIVER 227 DMX 512 FROM CONSOLE TO TRANSMITTER Figure 33 CANDLE ADAPTER TYPICAL RISER User Application Notes The WDS Wireless Data System page 29 LOAD N Y WWW CS lt n 15 DIMMER RECEIVER Figure 34 Typical Single 12V Battery System Batteries and Power Considerations Rechargeable 12V batteries used with this system may not charge readily with modern chargers if they are allowed to discharge past 8 5VDC When allowed to discharge more the battery may load the charger too much causing the charger to shut down to prevent serious damage Furthermore with some loads the current draw will tend to rise as the available voltage drops If the battery is allowed to discharge too far under these conditions the current may exceed the limits of the system and cause overheating and or blow the fuse For all these reasons the WDS Dimmer is designed with a low power sensing system that shuts down the dimmer if the battery gets below a safe voltage limit the standa
5. d OEM Rx ASSEMBLY MOUNTING HOLE Figure 21 WDS OEM Receiver Card Layout The WDS Wireless Data System page 22 Operating the WDS OEM Receiver Rx The WDS OEM Rx receives DMX data as a radio signal and outputs that data as standard DMX 512 via its DMX OUTPUT connector just like other WDS products The only difference is the WDS OEM Rx can be installed in any number of devices not manufactured directly by City Theatrical The OEM Rx is equipped with the following features 1 Antenna The OEM Rx will work with a number of antennas City Theatrical stocks a small flexible Rubber Ducky with integral cable and a longer range 7 adjustable removable unit that uses a separate cable Kits will be equipped based on your specific application and order POWER LED L1 This LED indicates the unit has power and is in range of a Transmitter This LED will light red to indicate power is connected and change to Amber whenever a correctly configured Transmitter is detected RF LED L2 This LED lights red when the unit is receiving RF DMX data and green when outputting standard DMX Since the unit begins outputting DMX as soon as it receives RF this LED normally appears amber when receiving outputting L1 L2 Status Red Power ON No Tx Detected Amber Amber Tx Detected DMX Transmitting Red Red Tx Detected DMX Lost Figure 22 Receiver LED Key RAD
6. 4 8 24 The Four Port Opto Receiver 145514 5 nc 25 The WDS Candle Adapter 45580 rete eee ater dte dea Re e et RE cR 27 M Hm 28 Batteries and Power Considerations 0 22 4 001000 29 Working in the Wireless SR pL e nete a t reet 33 Range fe 33 tirs dizi ONCE wore E 33 PACS SOMOS M CET Ee 33 General Spectator eo or eode dtu beg 34 Unit SpeciliCatllOflS zu ce etu E E nme tu E mI 34 FIGURES Figure 1 Typical WDS System Riser e eoe Ine e up wake 5 Figure 2 WDS Transmitter Front and Back 7 Figure 3 Transmitter LEDUKBY Cis tar core erste rero Sakata eR ueste cds 8 Figure 4 WDS Receiver Top and Back 9 Figure 5 Receiver LED KOy eus edet 10 Figure 6 Radio Selection Cian e ocu manor ne UA eee eee Ge Ud S Sod EE 10 Figure 7 2 Hecelver cde mec lateat eerie eta i Patio E eres Paste 11 FIgureo XZ LED KEY
7. page 4 A WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Agency Identification Numbers US FCC CAN IC EUR EN AC5124C 10 KQL PKLR2400 CAN2268391 158A AC5124C 200 KQL PKLR2400 200 CAN2268391180A Agency Approval Overview US FCC CAN IC EUR EN Portable Mobile Fixed X32cm Does not Include France or Spain Other Countries Some countries not listed accept emissions broadcast radio compliance certifications from the countries listed above Other national compliance certification applications are pending and may be secured in the future For current information about a country not listed above please contact City Theatrical The WDS Wireless Data System page 5 Welcome to the WDS Wireless Data System Thank you for choosing the WDS Wireless Data System The WDS System has been engineered to be reliable roadworthy easy to use and compatible with other standard 2 4GHz wireless data and communications systems Every effort has been made to anticipate your questions in this manual but if you have any questions that are not answered here or you want to discuss a special application please feel free to contact us directly at City Theatrical The WDS Sy
8. DMX LIGHTING CONTROL CONSOLE PDS 375 RUNS 6 FIXTURES PDS 750 WILL RUN 12 FIXTURES Figure 26 WDS PDS Riser Example The WDS Wireless Data System page 25 The Four Port Opto Receiver 5514 A new addition to City Theatrical s WDS line is the CE certified ROHS compliant Four Port Opto Receiver which combines our 2 4GHz Receiver with an optically isolated four port repeater The unit is housed in a rugged aluminum box complete with 1 2 mounting holes for use with C clamps and 10 countersunk screw holes for mounting to scenery Power is supplied to the unit by means of a 12VDC battery or included CTI 5525 100 240VAC 50 60Hz in 12VDC CL 2 power supply Figure 27 WDS Four Port Opto Reciever I N c 752 E 138rd STREET BRONX NY 10454 718 292 7932 800 230 9497 Tora d WDS gt wireless data system four port opto receiver Figure 28 Four Port Opto Receiver Top Panel The WDS Four Port Opto Receiver receives DMX data as a radio signal and outputs that data as standard DMX 512 via its four DMX OUTPUT connectors The Four Port is equipped with the following features see Figure 28 1 Antenna The antenna is multi positional and may easily be removed for shipping or storage unscrew to remove Be sure not to over tighten when attaching the antenna as the internal cabling may break The WDS Wireless Data System page 26 2 POWER IN RANGE LED item 2 This LED indicates the unit has po
9. ___CITy_ sy THEATRICAL personal dimmer RE LE per INTERNALLY FUSED 5 A DMX ADDRESS S Figure 14 WDS Personal Dimmer The WDS Wireless Data System page 18 Personal Dimmer Radio Controls 1 POWER IN RANGE LED D4 This LED indicates the unit has power and is in range of a Transmitter This LED will light green to indicate power is connected and change to amber whenever a correctly configured Transmitter is detected 2 ID DIP switch This 2 position DIP switch works with the radio channel select switch to permit selection of any of the 32 available radio channels as per the following chart Radio Channel Select Switch ID DIP Switch Radio Channels 1 8 OFF OFF 1 8 1 8 ON OFF 9 16 1 8 OFF ON 17 24 1 8 ON ON 25 32 Figure 15 Radio amp Dip Switch Key 3 RADIO CHANNEL select switch Switch positions 1 8 select settings 9 amp 0 are reserved for diagnostics and special functions 4 RF IN DMX OUT LED D3 This LED lights green when the unit is receiving RF DMX data and red when outputting standard DMX Since the unit begins outputting DMX as soon as it receives RF this LED normally appears amber when receiving outputting Radio LED Indicator Color Status Indication Green Power Connected POWERIN RANGE Amber Transmitter Detected Green Receiving RF DMX PANNA ONT Amber Outputting DMX Figure 16 PD Radio LED Key 5 RESET switch Thi
10. after being detected The WDS Wireless Data System page 8 LED Indicator Color Status Indication Momentary Flash Green Red CPUs Communicating RF OUT LED item 2 System Ready Steady Amber Transmitting Steady Amber DMX Data Present DMA els Flashing between Green and Amber Power ON No DMX Figure 3 Transmitter LED Key 4 RADIO ID CHANNEL select switch Switch positions 1 8 select settings 9 amp 0 are reserved for diagnostics and special functions 5 ID DIP switch This 2 position DIP switch works with the Radio Channel select switch to permit selection of any of the 32 available radio channels as per the chart below Note On the Transmitter these switches are OFF when they are UP Radio Channel Select Switch ID DIP Switch Radio Channels 1 8 OFF OFF 1 8 1 8 ON OFF 9 16 1 8 OFF ON 17 24 1 8 25 32 6 RESET switch This switch is recessed to prevent unintentional operation Press with a pen or other similar device to reset the Transmitter s internal processors Back Panel 7 DMX INPUT 5P XLR Male This is a standard DMX 512 input Connect to the desired output port of your console to broadcast that port s DMX 512 data 8 DMX PASS THRU 5P XLR Female This Pass Thru is provided to allow connection of down stream DMX devices The WDS Transmitter DMX output is optically isolated from the input CPU set and other Transmitter c
11. CITY THEATRICAL N c 475 BARELL AVENUE CARLSTADT NJ 07072 800 230 9497 201 549 1160 201 549 1161 FAX www citytheatrical com The WDS Wireless Data System Operator s Manual Rev 1 9 1 2007 City Theatrical Inc CITY THEATRICAL The WDS Wireless Data System page 2 CONTENTS Welcome to the WDS Wireless Data 5 Getting Started with the WDS Wireless Data 5 The WDS Transmitter 5500 200MW or 5501 10 7 The WDS Receiver 715510 ente tectus Date obo Exe Eee se 9 The WDS Rx2 Receiver 5512 eter cusa Mea uio de 11 The T5A Diritier 45520 cueste eset dotted etx e ditch 14 The WDS Personal Dimmer 38515 5 ice rote he eut 17 Personal Dimmer Hadlo GORIFols ee asec be pen 18 Personal Dimmer Operating and Protective 19 Switch DIagnosll6S tie ore hdd exte i b repe been gn dpa Ebo t bo te tabe eR Se 20 The OEM Receiver 5505 MR en 21 Operating the WDS OEM Receiver 4444 0044 00 nnne nne 22 Standard ACCESSOMOS sesh optima dade Gers mda tu 23 Applications in City Theatrical s PDS
12. D indicates the unit has Power and is in range of a Transmitter This LED will light Green to indicate power is connected and change to Amber whenever a correctly configured Transmitter is detected The WDS Wireless Data System page 10 3 RF IN DMX OUT LED 03 This LED lights Green when the unit is receiving RF DMX data and Red when outputting standard DMX Since the unit begins outputting DMX as soon as it receives RF this LED normally appears amber when receiving outputting LED Indicator Color Status Indication Green Power Connected POWERIN RANGE Amber Transmitter Detected Green Receiving RF DMX Outputting DMX Figure 5 Receiver LED Key 4 RADIO CHANNEL select switch Switch positions 1 8 select settings 9 amp 0 are reserved for diagnostics and special functions 5 ID DIP switch This 2 position DIP switch works with the Radio Channel select switch to permit selection of any of the 32 available radio channels as per the following chart Radio Channel Select Switch ID DIP Switch Radio Channels 1 8 OFF OFF 1 8 1 8 ON OFF 9 16 1 8 OFF ON 17 24 1 8 ON ON 25 32 Figure 6 Radio Selection Chart 6 RESET switch This switch is recessed to prevent unintentional operation Press with a pen or other similar device to reset the Receiver s internal processors 7 DMX OUTPUT 5P XLR Female This is a standard DMX 512 output Connect to WDS D
13. I 5545 Power Twofer Battery to Receiver and Dimmer CTI 5550 10 2 12awg Jumper w color coded Anderson Power Pole CTI 5552 Connectors 25 2 12awg Jumper w color coded Anderson Power Pole CTI 5554 Connectors 18 2 14awg Twofer w color coded Anderson Power Pole CTI 5556 Connectors Anderson 30A Power Pole Connector Red w crimp terminal CTI 5560 Anderson 30A Power Pole Connector Black w crimp terminal CTI 5561 WDS Transmitter 1U Rackmount Bracket for 1 or 2 Transmitters CTI 5565 WDS Transmitter Pipe Mount Bracket CTI 5570 WDS Receiver Pipe Mount Bracket CTI 5570 WDS Candle Adapter CTI 5580 Custom Mounting Hardware CTI 5599 Custom Antennas CTI 5599 Figure 39 WDS Accessory List The WDS Wireless Data System page 34 General Specifications RF Broadcast Frequency 2 402 2 478 GHz Compliance e 200 mW Transceiver US FCC15 247 Canada IC e 10 mW Transceiver US FCC15 247 Canada IC Europe EN Does not Include France or Spain System Features e Rugged and compact steel and aluminum cases Standard DMX 512 inputs and outputs via Neutrik XLR connectors Fully opto isolated DMX input Fully isolated DMX pass through outputs on the Transmitter and Dimmer Auto terminated DMX 32 radio channels Internal diagnostics Unit Specifications Transmitter 5500 or 5501 e Dimensions 3 813 x 7 50 x 1 687 Power 12V AC or DC 200mA DMX 512 Input Neutrik NC5MBH 5 pin XLR m
14. IO CHANNEL select switch Switch positions 1 8 select settings 9 amp 0 are reserved for diagnostics and special functions ID DIP switch This 2 position DIP switch works with the radio channel select switch to permit selection of any of the 32 available radio channels as per the following chart Radio Channel Select Switch ID DIP Switch Radio Channels 1 8 OFF OFF 1 8 1 8 ON OFF 9 16 1 8 OFF ON 17 24 1 8 ON ON 25 32 Figure 23 Radio Selection Switch Chart RESET switch This switch is recessed to prevent un intentional operation Press with a pen or other similar device to reset the OEM Rx s internal processors DMX OUTPUT 5P 100 Header This is a standard DMX 512 output Connect to Host equipment DMX input or 5P XLR Female for Standard DMX Output 5VDC power supply connection connect to APS or user provided 5VDC Source The WDS Wireless Data System page 23 In units modified by City Theatrical there will be a mechanical indicator switch wink switch which changes the unit from wired to wireless DMX By engaging this switch the unit can be run with wired DMX or with wireless DMX Standard Accessories A wide range of accessories for implementing a WDS OEM Rx kit to your specific needs is available see below In addition City Theatrical will be happy to develop and provide custom parts interfaces or accessories for any unique WDS requirement WDS OEM Rx Acc
15. POWER LED This single Bi Color LED indicates the status of a number of things including power DMX and output The LED conditions are as follows LED State Color Condition Regular blinking Green Dimmer has power CPU is running Solid Green DMX Present Output OFF Solid Amber DMX Present Output FULL Flashing between Red and Green Amber DMX Lost Dimmer holding Last Level Flashing Red Low Battery Figure 11 15A Dimmer LED Key 2 TEST BUMP Button Press to test fire load the LED will turn amber when the button is pressed 3 RESET switch This switch is recessed to prevent unintentional operation Press with a pen or other similar device to reset the Dimmer s internal processors 4 MODE DIP switch This 2 position DIP switch selects the operation mode as follows The WDS Wireless Data System page 15 Switch Setting Function OFF OFF Normal Dimming ISL Curve ON OFF NON DIM OFF ON Linear Dimming Curve ON ON Reserved Figure 12 Mode Switch Selection Chart DMX ADDRESS BCD Rotary Switches These BCD rotary switches are used to set the unit s specific DMX address to any value from 1 to 512 POWER IN Anderson Power Pole Connector Set Connect to Battery Power Red 12 24VDC Black DC Common DIMMER OUT Anderson Power Pole Connector Set Connect to the load to be dimmed Yellow VDC 0 Full Blue DC DMX INPUT 5P XLR Male This is a stand
16. WDS Dimmers or other DMX devices 12V power supply connection connect the mains power 12V adapter or 12V battery here to power the unit OUTPUT LED Conveys status of DMX output ON ACTIVE OFF FAULT The WDS Wireless Data System page 27 The WDS Candle Adapter 5580 The 5580 WDS Candle Adapter enables wireless operation and battery dimming of City Theatrical Candle Lite Unlimited Flicker Candles or other brand flicker candles using either the 5520 WDS 15A Dimmer or the 5515 WDS Personal Dimmer Candles operated in this manner require the Candle Adapter to optimize the output of the dimmer Otherwise they will not flicker properly or dim reliably Figure 31 WDS Candle Adapter Figure 32 5580 Candle Adapter Physical Layout The Candle Adapter has these key features 1 POWER IN Anderson Power Pole Connector Set Connect to 15A Dimmer Out Yellow VDC 0 Full Blue DC Common 2 CANDLE OUTPUT LEADS bare tinned leads for connecting to candles Clear 1 lead is VDC Black 2 lead is DC Common 3 CANDLE LOAD SWITCH set switch to range of candles being used to achieve desired dimming curve The WDS Wireless Data System page 28 f f f fi f x 1 x x 1 UP TO 15 CANDLES MAY BE OPERATED OFF OF ONE 5580 CANDLE ADAPTER CANDLE l l DMX 512 FROM RECEIVER WDS DIMMER ADAPTER CANDLES ARE HARDWIRED 5580 CANDLE ADAPTER BY THE END USER
17. age 21 The OEM Receiver 5505 The 5505 WDS OEM Wireless DMX 512 Receiver can be built into any DMX device providing instant cable free connectivity with the mission critical reliability of 2 4GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS technology For installation instructions please refer to The WDS OEM Wireless DMX Receiver Installation and User s Guide The WDS OEM Wireless Receiver includes the following features Works with standard WDS Transmitter Miniature size 1 95 x 2 65 PCBA Advanced surface mount technology 4 layer FR4 UL94 VO PC Board Status LEDs for radio functions power and DMX output DMX512 Output via 5 pin 100 Header Reception capability 512 channels of DMX 512 data 1 full universe 32 user selectable FHSS hopping patterns Typical effective range o 400 600 indoors with standard antennas line of sight o 1000 1500 outdoors with standard antennas line of sight o 800 yards several miles with high power directional antennas depending on transmitter power antennas and broadcast environment e Compliance o CE Certified RoHS Compliant o 10 mW Transceiver US FCC15 247 Canada IC Europe EN Does not include France or Spain OEM RADIO TRANSCEIVER RADIO ID BCD SWITCH RESET SWITCH RADIO ID DIP SWITCH L2 LED LED T Rx PCBA 4 40 NYLON TRANSCEIVER MOUNTING HARDWARE
18. ale connector DMX 512 Pass Through Neutrik NC5FBH 5 pin XLR female connector LED pilot light LED data present light LED data transmit light Internal diagnostics Transmission capability 512 channels of DMX 512 data as channels 1 512 Radio channels 32 selectable via rotary BCD switch and 2 pos DIP switch Antenna Removable for packing Receiver 5510 e Dimensions 4 50 x 5 00 x 1 687 Power 12V AC or DC 200mA DMX 512 Output Neutrik NC5FBH 5 pin XLR female connector Output capability 512 channels of DMX 512 data received from Transmitter Radio channels 32 selectable via rotary BCD switch and 2 pos DIP switch LED Pilot light LED Data Receive light LED Data Output Light Internal diagnostics Antenna Removable for packing Rx2 Receiver 5512 e Dimensions 4 x 7 50 x 1 625 without C clamp e Power 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz 250 A DMX 512 Output Neutrik NC5FBH 5 XLR female connector 15A Di e The WDS Wireless Data System page 35 Output capability 512 channels of DMX 512 data received from Transmitter Radio channels 32 selectable via rotary BCD switch and 2 pos DIP switch LED Pilot light LED Data Receive light LED Data Output Light Internal diagnostics Antenna Removable for packing mmer 5520 Dimensions 3 25 x 5 25 x 1 687 Power 12 24V DC 200mA From Load Battery Power DMX 512 Input Neutrik NCBMBH 5 pin XLR male connector DMX 512 Pass Through Neutrik NC5FBH 5 XLR female c
19. ard DMX 512 input Connect to the DMX output port of the Receiver or any standard DMX output device DMX PASS THRU 5P XLR Female This pass thru is provided to allow connection of downstream DMX devices DMX INPUT PASS THRU special features e The DMX INPUT is provided with auto termination so no other end of line termination setting is required e During normal operation the WDS 15 Amp Dimmer re generates the DMX 512 data presented at the Pass Thru output so the output may supply a full compliment of DMX load e If the power supply is removed or other system failure occurs the DMX input will automatically be switched over to a hardwired connection to the pass thru assuring continued delivery of the DMX data to downstream devices Protective Features Low Battery Power If the connected Battery drops below a preset voltage the Dimmer will shut down and will not restart until reset the Low Battery indication will light This feature protects rechargeable batteries from discharging to the point where they cannot be recharged with a standard charger The standard factory set cut off point is 7VDC Other settings are available on a custom basis please consult City Theatrical Internal Watchdog for DMX processor and Dimmer Processor If the DMX processor fails the LED will flash at 1 sec interval red or amber depending on DMX failure mode and the load output will be turned off protecting the battery and load If the Dimmer process
20. ed or amber depending on DMX failure mode and the load output will be turned off protecting the battery and load If the Dimmer processor fails the load output will be turned off protecting the battery and load e Internal reverse power polarity protection The internal power supply circuitry is designed to protect the control electronics from damage if the battery leads are accidentally reversed or plugged into the DIMMER OUTPUT connection e Hold Last valid DMX Level If DMX is lost the WDS PD will hold the last valid level for about 5 minutes and then fade to black Switch Diagnostics Setting the BCDs to the settings shown below and resetting the unit will start the following diagnostic self tests MODE DIP Function BCD Indication Settings Settings Tested LED Will flash 601 Ones 1s BCD to the number the 1s BCD is set to LED Will flash 602 Tens 10s BCD to the number the 10s BCD is set to LED Will flash 603 a 1 to the number the 100s BCD is set to 604 00 DIP Switch No LED Flashes 01 DIP Switch 1 LED Flash 10 DIP Switch 2 LED Flashes DIP Switch Fast Red Green Amber Flashes 605 Manually Set After reset move the tens and ones BCD Output Level switches to manually set the lamp to a level Figure 20 PD Switch Diagnostics The BCD test setting must be set as above either before power is applied or reset is pressed The WDS Wireless Data System p
21. essories City Theatrical Part DC DC APS Card CTI 5506 APS Card CTI 5507 OEM Rx Base Kit CTI 4 5508 Omni Directional Antenna CTI 4 5530 Antenna Cable CTI 5531 Figure 24 Accessories Available for WDS OEM Rx Kit The WDS Wireless Data System page 24 Applications in City Theatrical s PDS Range City Theatrical has incorporated its WDS technology into its PDS products enabling quick and convenient integration of WDS with Color Kinetics ColorBlast ColorBurst and iColor Cove intelligent solid state lighting fixtures Refer to The OEM Receiver 5505 pg 21 for usage of WDS in these products The PDS 375 TRw and PDS 750 TRw utilize a mechanical indicator switch to change the operation of unit between wired and wireless PDS Products Equipped with WDS City Theatrical Part PDS 50 CTI 6255 PDS 375 TRB CTI 6265 PDS 375 TRw CTI 6251 PDS 750 TRB CTI 6260 PDS 750 TRw CTI 6261 Wireless Chromasic PDS CTI 6290 Figure 25 WDS Equipped PDS Products The WDS and PDS products can be used in a variety of ways Below is a simple riser diagram relating one way City Theatrical s WDS system can be incorporated to power a number of Color Kinetic fixtures BATTERY POWERED FIXTURE RECEIVING DATA VIA A PDS 50 DMX BROADCAST AS 2 4GHz RADIO SIGNAL WDS TRANSMITTER CB 12 CB 6 OR I COLORCOVE PDS 375 DMX 512 FROM CONSOLE TO TRANSMITTER
22. immers or other DMX devices 8 12V power supply connection Connect the Mains Power 12V adapter or 12V battery here to power the unit CE Compliance The 5510 Receiver is available in a CE compliant version The WDS Wireless Data System page 11 WDS 2 Receiver 5512 WDS TM wireless data system Rx2 receiver LED SYSTEM STATUS POWER ON NO Tx DETECTED Tx DETECTED DMX OUTPUT Tx DETECTED NO DMX PRESENT 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz Se 25 A Max ETL LISTED RESEW DIP ON ROTARY CONFORMS TO 5 RADIO ID MUST us UL STD 508A 9801635 NOUSERSERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE MATCH TRANSMITTER REFER TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL M Figure 7 Rx2 Receiver The WDS 2 Receiver is a full featured WDS Wireless DMX Receiver for use wherever mains powered wireless DMX Receiver is needed The WDS Rx2 receives DMX data as a radio signal and outputs that data as standard DMX 512 via its DMX OUTPUT The WDS Wireless Data System page 12 connector The Rx2 is ETL Listed to UL 508A and is available in a CE compliant version The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible i e do not run excessively long extensions cords of insufficient gauge to power the unit The Rx2 is equipped with the following features 1 Antenna The antenna is multi positional and may easily be removed for shipping or storage unscrew to remove Be sure not to over tighten when attaching the antenna a
23. ircuitry DMX INPUT PASS THRU special features e he DMX INPUT is provided with auto termination so no other end of line termination setting is required e During normal operation the WDS Transmitter regenerates the DMX 512 DATA presented at the Pass Thru output so the output may supply a full compliment of DMX load e Ifthe power supply is removed or other system failure occurs the DMX input will automatically be switched over to a hardwired connection to the pass thru assuring continued delivery of the DMX data to down stream devices 9 12V power supply connection Connect the Mains Power 12V adapter here to power the unit CE Compliance The 5501 10MW Transmitter is available in a CE compliant version The WDS Wireless Data System page 9 The WDS Receiver 5510 ov UE wae 7 IT T BRONX NY 1 7932 800 230 9497 wireless data system receiver RADIO ID MusT AMBER jamei MATCH TRANSMITTER Figure 4 WDS Receiver Top and Back Panels The WDS Receiver receives DMX data as a radio signal and outputs that data as standard DMX 512 via its DMX OUTPUT connector The Receiver is equipped with the following features see Figure 2 1 Antenna The antenna is multi positional and may easily be removed for shipping or storage unscrew to remove Be sure not to over tighten when attaching the antenna as the internal cabling may break 2 POWER IN RANGE LED D4 This LE
24. onfiguration Flexible antenna Personal Dimmer Operating and Protective Features Class 2 Power Limitation Because the Personal Dimmer is intended for use in installations where actors dancers and technicians may come into regular contact with the unit while it is operating it is pre configured as an NEC 725 Class 2 low power device with a 12V 5A 60W maximum power limitation If control is needed for higher voltage or higher wattage devices the standard 15A Dimmer or 30A Custom Dimmer should be used 9V Battery operation The WDS Personal Dimmer will operate with small loads from a single 9V Battery In a typical application the Personal Dimmer with a 150A load will run for up to two hours on a single 9V Battery Two or more batteries may be connected in parallel for extended operation or higher loads Low Battery Power Sense If the connected Battery drops below a preset voltage the Dimmer will shut down and will not restart until reset the Low Battery indication will light This feature protects rechargeable batteries from discharging to the point where they cannot be recharged with a standard charger The standard factory set cut off point for the Personal Dimmer is 5 5VDC Other settings are available on a custom basis please consult City Theatrical The WDS Wireless Data System page 20 e Internal Watchdog for DMX processor and Dimmer Processor If the DMX processor fails the LED will flash at 1 sec interval r
25. onnector DMX Addressing any DMX address 1 512 configured with 3 standard BCD switches Bump button for load test LED Pilot light LED Data Present indication LED Output indication LED Low Power indication Internal diagnostics Power and Load Connectors Anderson Power 1327 series Max output 24VDC 15A Output PWM Dimming from 00 Off to FF Full Three user selectable output modes two dimmer curves ISL and linear and non dim Personal Dimmer 5515 Integral WDS Receiver and 5A 12V Dimmer Dimensions 3 30 x 4 30 x 8125 Power 9 24V DC 100mA From Load Battery Power Radio channels 32 selectable via rotary BCD switch and 2 pos DIP switch Internal diagnostics DMX Addressing any DMX address 1 512 configured with 3 standard BCD switches Bump button for load test LED Pilot lights LED Data Receive light LED Data Output light LED Data Present indication LED Dimmer Output indication LED Low Power indication Power and Load Connector 4 Pin XLR Cable mount Male Output PWM Dimming from 00 Off to FF Full Max output 12VDC 5A Three user selectable output modes two dimmer curves ISL and linear and non dim The WDS Wireless Data System page 36 OEM Receiver 5505 LED Pilot light LED Data Receive light LED Data Output light Flexible mounting options Easily customized Four Port Opto Receiver 5514 Dimensions 1 5 W x 5 75 H x 11 75 D Power 12VDC 200mA Integral WDS Receive
26. or fails the load output will be turned off protecting the battery and load Internal reverse power polarity protection The internal power supply circuitry is designed to protect the control electronics from damage if the battery leads are accidentally reversed or plugged into the DIMMER OUTPUT connection The WDS Wireless Data System page 16 e Hold Last valid DMX Level If DMX is lost the WDS 15A Dimmer will hold the last valid level for about 5 minutes and then fade to black Switch Diagnostics Setting the BCDs to the settings shown below and resetting the unit will start the following diagnostic self tests BCD MODE DIP Function E Settings Settings Tested LED Will flash 601 Ones 1s BCD to the number the 1s BCD is set to LED Will flash 602 Tens 10s BCD to the number the 10s BCD is set to LED Will flash 603 2 to the number the 100s BCD is set to 604 00 DIP Switch No LED Flashes 01 DIP Switch 1 LED Flash 10 DIP Switch 2 LED Flashes DIP Switch Fast Red Green Amber Flashes 605 Manually Set After reset move the tens and ones BCD Output Level switches to manually set the lamp to a level Figure 13 Switch Diagnostics The BCD test setting must be set as above ether before power is applied or reset is pressed Fuse Replacement The 15A Dimmer contains a replaceable ATO 15A Fuse Refer to qualified service personnel if your unit needs a fu
27. r and Four Port Optical Repeater LED Pilot light LED Data Receive light LED Data Output light Mounting points for C Clamps safety cables or other standard stage hardware Countersunk 10 holes for mounting to scenery Antenna removable for packing Runs on 12VDC battery power or included CTI 5525 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 12VDC CL 2 power supply Compliance CE Certified ROHS Compliant 10 mW Transceiver US FCC15 247 Canada IC Europe EN Does not Include France or Spain Candle Adapter 5580 Dimensions 7 W x 4 25 H x 1 375 D e Capacity Up to 15 candles can be customized specifically to the user s needs e Low profile design e Easily mounts to set pieces with screws or bolts not included
28. rd factory setting is 9VDC custom units may be configured with a different limit voltage if needed consult CTI for details The WDS 15A Dimmer will control a load of up to 15 amps at any voltage within its rated operating range of 12 24VDC At 24V the maximum load is 360 watts while at 12V the maximum load is 180 watts Typical continuous use battery life for the standard 12 Amp Hour CTI 12V rechargeable battery CTI 5535 is shown on the next table If this should happen the charger may be jump started by connecting the too low battery in parallel with a charged battery starting the charger and then removing the full battery once the charging has reached a stable point The WDS Wireless Data System page 30 Number of Load Battery Total Typical Battery Example of Batteries Voltage Wiring watts Life per charge typical load Load types 1 12 n a 150 20 25 minutes 2 x 75W MR 16 lamps 2 24 Series 300 20 25 minutes 24V Lamps 2 12 Parallel 150 40 50 minutes 2x 75 W MR 16 lamps Figure 35 Typical Continuous Battery Life for 12AH Battery For extended 12V operation 2 or more batteries may be connected together in parallel as suggested in the table above see Figure 36 For 24V operation 2 batteries may be connected in series so that the battery voltages add together see Figure 37
29. s Auto ranging Mains Power Connection Connect to 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Although provided with a standard North American NEMA 5 15P Edison power plug the Rx2 will work with any mains power voltage within the 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz range C Clamp Attachment The Rx2 can be fitted with a standard theatrical C Clamp for pipe and truss mounting The WDS Wireless Data System page 13 Fuse Replacement In the event that your Rx2 s fuse has blown it can be replaced by a qualified individual Remove the 4 flat head Philips screws securing the cover locate the fuse on the power supply circuit board and carefully remove Replace with a 25A 250V 2AG 5mm fuse carefully snapping it into place Replace the cover and screws and test the unit to make sure it is working properly The WDS Wireless Data System page 14 The 15A Dimmer 5520 TOP VIEW l FRONT VIEW N lt q DMX ADDRESS N MODE ON Xx ys fL AC DE SWITCH BT 9801635 ETL LISTED CONFORMS TO UL STD 508A 100s 10s 1s MODE OFF MIXED VOLTAGE INTERFACE PANEL 24VDC 15A MAX GRE GRI REI DIMMER OUT DMX OUT wireless data system 15A dimmer iN CITY TEST BUMP l THEATRICAL I N C 752 E 133rd STREET BRONX NY 10454 4 VOICE 718 292 7932 FAX 718 292 7482 NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Figure 10 15A Dimmer Top and Front Panel 1 STATUS
30. s switch will reset the entire Personal Dimmer unit both Radio receiver and Dimmer It is recessed to prevent unintentional operation Press with a pen or other similar device to reset the Personal Dimmer s internal processors 6 STATUS POWER LED This single Bi Color LED indicates the status of a number of things including power DMX and output The LED conditions are as follows Dimmer LED State Color Condition Regular blinking Green Dimmer has power CPU is running Solid Green DMX Present Output OFF Solid Amber DMX Present Output FULL Flashing between Red and Green Amber DMX Lost Dimmer holding Last Level Flashing Red Low Battery Figure 17 PD Dimmer LED Key 10 11 The WDS Wireless Data System page 19 DMX ADDRESS BCD Rotary Switches These BCD rotary switches are used to set the unit s specific DMX address to any value from 1 to 512 TEST BUMP Button Press to test fire load the LED will turn amber when the button is pressed MODE DIP switch This 2 position DIP switch selects the operation mode as follows Switch Setting Function OFF OFF Normal Dimming ISL Curve ON OFF NON DIM OFF ON Linear Dimming Curve ON ON Reserved Figure 18 PD Mode Dip Switch Key 4P XLR Tail for power input and load output connections Pin Function 1 Input DC Common 2 Input 9 12 VDC 3 Output DC Common 4 Output Dimmed VDC Figure 19 XLR Tail Pin C
31. s the internal cabling may break POWER LED L1 This LED indicates the unit has power and is in range of a Transmitter This LED will light red to indicate power is connected and change to amber whenever a correctly configured Transmitter is detected RF LED L2 This LED lights Red when the unit is receiving RF DMX data and green when outputting standard DMX Since the unit begins outputting DMX as soon as it receives RF this LED normally appears amber when receiving outputting L1 L2 Status Red Power ON No Tx Detected Amber Amber Tx Detected DMX Transmitting Red Red Tx Detected DMX Lost Figure 8 Rx2 LED Key RADIO CHANNEL select switch Switch positions 1 8 select settings 9 amp 0 are reserved for diagnostics and special functions ID DIP switch This 2 position DIP switch works with the Radio Channel select switch to permit selection of any of the 32 available radio channels as per the chart below Note ON OFF markings on the DIP switches Radio Channel Select Switch ID DIP Switch Radio Channels 1 8 OFF OFF 1 8 1 8 ON OFF 9 16 1 8 OFF ON 17 24 1 8 ON ON 25 32 Figure 9 Radio Selection Chart RESET switch This switch is recessed to prevent unintentional operation Press with a pen or other similar device to reset the Rx2 s internal processors DMX OUTPUT 5P XLR Female This is a standard DMX 512 output Connect to WDS Dimmers or other DMX device
32. se replacement Wire Gauge When installing this unit in a system City Theatrical recommends 12 gauge wiring between all line and load devices to minimize voltage drop otherwise significant damage could result to the equipment Operating Temperature Maximum ambient operating temperature is 40 C CE Compliance The 5520 15A Dimmer is available in a CE compliant version Look for the CE marking to verify The WDS Wireless Data System page 17 The WDS Personal Dimmer 5515 The WDS Personal Dimmer combines a WDS DC Dimmer with its own dedicated 2 4GHz Receiver to provide wireless dimming in a very small lightweight and concealable package that can be worn with the provided belt clip or hidden in a prop or set piece The Personal Dimmer is internally fused at 5A Features e Integral 32 Channel 2 4GHz WDS Receiver Integral Class 2 power limited 5A Dimmer Operating power range 9 24 VDC Very small size Use with belt clip or mount flat in prop or set piece Works with Standard WDS Transmitter Can be used in any WDS system with all other WDS products RADIO 10 UST MATCH TRANSMITTER x POWER REIN 2 ow OFF radio ra rus is NN be dimmer Status cm aii ix MobEoN y BUMP MODE OFF DIMMER A wireless data system
33. stem includes a wide range of products which you may review at our website www citytheatrical com or in our catalog For basic operation a minimum of one WDS Transmitter and one WDS Receiver is required Getting Started with the WDS Wireless Data System Setting up a WDS system is quite similar to setting up any DMX512 based system The principle thing to remember is that the WDS Transmitter and Receiver s replace DMX cable System Flow DMX 512 control data from any standard DMX 512 console is output to the WDS Transmitter which converts that DMX data to a radio signal and broadcasts it to the WDS Receiver or Receivers The WDS Receiver takes the radio broadcast and converts it back into standard DMX 512 data which can than be connected via standard cables to WDS 15A Dimmers or any other DMX devices such as moving lights effects etc TRANSMITTER 15A DIMMER DMX 512 CONTROL CABLE FROM CONSOLE TO TRANSMITTER LIGHTING CONSOLE RECEIVER Figure 1 Typical WDS System Riser The WDS Wireless Data System page 6 Connection and configuration of a typical WDS System 1 9 10 Install the WDS Transmitter in a convenient location within range of the desired Receiver location s Transmitters should be elevated above the audience or other barriers whenever possible height is good Set the WDS Transmitter s radio channel via the Radio Channel rotary swi
34. tch 1 through 8 and System ID 2 position DIP switch see Figure 2 for details The Transmitter and Receiver radio channel and system ID settings must match for them to communicate Connect the DMX 512 Console s DMX output to the WDS Transmitter via a standard DMX 512 cable and then connect the transmitter power supply After the unit is powered up and initializes itself the status LEDs will read a POWER DMX IN Amber b RF OUT Amber Set the WDS Receiver s radio channel to match the Transmitter via its channel rotary switch and system ID two position DIP switch Connect Receiver power using either a WDS DC power adapter 5525 or 5527 or a WDS Battery Cable 5550 5552 5554 or 5556 After power up and initialization the Receiver status LEDs will read a POWER IN RANGE Amber b RF IN DMX OUT Amber Set the Dimmer s DMX address to any desired value between 1 and 512 using the DMX address switches Connect the Dimmer to battery power via the POWER IN connectors and connect the load via the DIMMER OUT connectors After power up and initialization the Dimmer POWER STATUS LED should be blinking green Connect the Receiver s DMX output to the DMX input of the WDS Dimmer The Dimmer POWER STATUS LED should now be solid green Test the load connection using the TEST bump button When the Dimmer is brought up to a level the POWER STATUS LED will track the level dimming between Green at OFF and Amber at FULL About the LEDs All of
35. the system be tested at the installation site to confirm usable range for that site prior to final location of the equipment The Transmitter and Receiver s should be positioned with a clear line of site between the units and may need to be re positioned for best results particularly in electrically noisy or otherwise harsh environments Interference The WDS system works in the 2 4GHz Broadcast frequency band which is designated for license free operation within regulatory agency limits This band is used by other equipment notably 802 11B wireless Ethernet systems Care should be taken not to place either system s transmitter in the line of sight between the other system s equipment Accessories A full range of accessories is available for the WDS Dimming system see below Many different complete system configurations can be assembled entirely from the City Theatrical catalog In addition City Theatrical will be happy to develop and provide custom parts interfaces or accessories for any unique WDS requirement WDS System Accessory City Theatrical Part Universal Input 90 240VAC 50 60Hz 12VDC CL 2 Power Supply CTI 5525 for Transmitter and Receiver 7 Antenna CTI 5530 12V 12AH Rechargeable Battery with Standard Anderson Power CTI 5535 Pole Connector Tails 12V5A Auto charger with Standard Anderson Power Pole CTI 5540 Connector Tails DMX Cable 18 CT
36. the WDS Status LEDs are bi color meaning they each contain a red and a green LED element When both elements are fired the LED will appear amber see Working in the Wireless World page 33 The WDS Wireless Data System page 7 The WDS Transmitter 5500 200MW or 5501 10MW FRONT VIEW RADIO ID MUST MATCH RECEIVER ROTARY DIPOFF om o AMBER DMX PRESENT TRANSMITTING AMBER D S d p TM wireless data system b A 4 DII N transmitter REAR VIEW Figure 2 WDS Transmitter Front and Back Panels The WDS Transmitter receives standard DMX 512 via its DMX INPUT and broadcasts that DMX data as a radio signal The Transmitter is equipped with the following features see Figure 2 Front Panel 1 Antenna The antenna is multi positional and may easily be removed for shipping or storage unscrew to remove Be sure not to over tighten when attaching the antenna as the internal cabling may break 2 RF OUT LED item 2 This LED indicates inter processor communication and RF broadcast During normal operation the LED will flash green briefly to indicate the internal processors are communicating Once valid DMX is established this LED will go to steady amber to indicate that the Transmitter is broadcasting 3 Power DMX IN LED item 3 This LED will light green to indicate power is connected and change to red amber when ever DMX input is detected It flashes between green and amber if DMX is lost
37. wer and is in range of a Transmitter This LED will light green to indicate power is connected and change to amber whenever a correctly configured Transmitter is detected RF IN DMX OUT LED item 3 This LED lights green when the unit is receiving RF DMX data and red when outputting standard DMX Since the unit begins outputting DMX as soon as it receives RF this LED normally appears amber when receiving outputting LED Indicator Color Status Indication Green Power Connected POWERANRANGE 2 Amber Transmitter Detected Green Receiving RF DMX Br IHE UT Amber Outputting DMX Figure 29 Four Port Opto Receiver LED Key RADIO CHANNEL select switch Switch positions 1 8 select settings 9 amp 0 are reserved for diagnostics and special functions ID DIP switch This 2 position DIP switch works with the Radio Channel select switch to permit selection of any of the 32 available radio channels as per the following chart Radio Channel Select Switch ID DIP Switch Radio Channels 1 8 OFF OFF 1 8 1 8 ON OFF 9 16 1 8 OFF ON 17 24 1 8 ON ON 25 32 Figure 30 Four Port Opto Receiver Rotary and DIP Switch Key RESET switch This switch is recessed to prevent unintentional operation Press with a pen or other similar device to reset the Receiver s internal processors DMX OUTPUTS 5P XLR Female These are 4 standard DMX 512 outputs optically isolated from one another Connect to
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