user manual DMX-TX modue MKII for the LFXHub - movie
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1. TX module against humidity and rain before and during operation This optional available DMX transmitter DMX TX module MKII is ex clusively engineered to be operated with the LFXHub movie intercom LightingFX Tools is not responsible for any damages or injury may caused by a malfunction over voltage injected by the con nected DMX line at the output of the DMX TX module The safety instructions for operation with DMX 512 based equipment must be observed Keep the rubber lid closed when the unit is not used edition 2010 1410V2 www movie inter com user manual DMX TX module MKII for the LFXHub page 5 of 17 2 Quick Start connect the DMX TX module MKII at the LFXHub s socket DMX IN OUT L DMXINOUT a analog IN LFXHub user manual turn rotary switch EFFECT to position DMX address at the receiver device must DMX IN OUT match to at least one DMX channel within all connected lamps are OFF the selected range of the DMX module read DMX address range of each LFXHub S connect DMX cable between socket DMX output channel or modify the DMX addres OUT of the DMX module and the receiving Ses device gt turn rotary switch EFFECT to position Dimmer horizontal position gt use knob Dimmer max at LFXHub to test dimming lf available at the receiving device there is a DMX receiving indicator DMX OUT DMX line socket of a DMX IN socket of device DMX TX mod2. not work than a single DMX channel the LED device or modify the DMX addresses at the LFXHub DMX dimmer works but the dimmer curve of the dimmer set dimmer curve to linear at effect looks bad too soft pack is not set correct the dimmer pack a connected lamp at the Due to DMX 512 specificati Reconnect the DMX module at dimmer pack is still on when ons a receiver holds the last the LFXHub including the com the DMX TX module is un state when the DMX signal plete DMX line turn EFFECT plugged is lost to position OFF unplug DMX cable the unit does not work alt Humidity might be too strong Leave both LFX Tool dehumi hough all settings are cor inside the DMX module or dify ata warm and dry place for rect LFXHub at least one hour edition 2010 1410V2 www movie inter com user manual DMX TX module MKII for the LFXHub page 15 of 17 12 specifications general operation voltage 5 VDC powered by the LFXHub temperature range 20 C 50 C 4 F 140 F dimensions x w x h without cable 125 x 61 x 26 mm 5 x 2 4 x 1 weight 220 grams 0 6 Ibs 5 pin XLR female DMX output socket Pin 1 ground Pin 2 DMX Pin 3 DMX Pins 4 and 5 not connected DMX protocol USITT DMX 512 1990 DIN 56930 2 max 192 DMX channels number of DMX channels max 64 LEXHub channel DMX channel selection range 001 to 512 cleaning the unit ONLY clean the unit when disconnected completely from all cables Use a clean sl
3. User manual DMX 1X module MKII for the LFXHub movie intercom LightingFX Tools www movie inter com copyright movie intercom 2010 edition 2010 1410V2 This user manual ts valid for the DMX TX module MKII for the LFXHub download the latest user manual http www movie inter com en support downloads This user manual is also available in German language www movie inter com de support downloads movie intercom und LFXHub are registered trademarks of Olaf Michalke movie intercom LightingFX Tools use or dispersal of the trademarks shown above is strictly vorbidden The features described in this manual are published with reservation to modifications user manual DMX TX module MKII for the LFXHub table of content chapter Safety first PLEASE READ THIS Quick Start Key features of the DMX TX module indicators and interfaces connect DMX TX module to LFXHub menu structure for DMX set up of menu language set up of DMX channels resetting to factory settings upgrading LFXHub s software trouble shooting specifications cleaning disposal address amp support index a co a l t b i O ot IS eS edition 2010 1410V2 page 3 of 17 page CON O1 Ff 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 www movie inter com user manual DMX TX module MKII for the LFXHub page 4 of 17 1 Safety first PLEASE READ THIS Please read this user manual before the first operation Please protect the DMX
4. edition 2010 1410V2 www movie inter com user manual DMX TX module MKII for the LFXHub 14 C TI mM gt POO gZr e I Index channel set up gt page 11 connection to the LFXHub gt page 8 contact movie intercom gt page 16 cleaning the unit gt page 15 dimmer pack gt page 5 display of DMX channels gt page 9 disposal gt page 15 DMX address range set up gt page 11 DMX address reset gt page 12 DMX socket gt page 7 default DMX addresses gt page 12 EFFECT switch LFXHub gt page 9 factory reset gt page 12 function overview gt page 6 help gt page 14 included to delivery gt page 6 JOG gt page 9 language selection gt page 10 maintanance gt page 6 menu structure gt page 9 output channel configuration gt page 9 quick start gt page 5 rain operation with gt page 4 rotary switch EFFECT gt page 9 safety instructions gt page 4 serial number gt page 7 software update gt page 13 support gt page 16 specifications gt page 15 trouble shooting gt page 14 edition 2010 1410V2 page 17 of 17 www movie inter com
5. enu structure This menu ts visible when the DMX TX module is connected to DMX IN OUT and the rotary switch EFFECT is in position DMX IN OUT rotary switch LCD EFFECT connect DMX module here JOG eg connection status LED N DMX IN OUT is connected at DMX IN OUT p green LED at LFXHub is flashing te g 2 external DMX TX module is connected navigation green LED at LFXHub is steadily on with the JOG 4 no external LFX Tool DMX IN OUT t display alternates every 5 sec t alert displays If chosen DMX ID is not in a valid range bet ween 001and 512 If chosen address range is too large If incremental address range rule is not valid Red digits are variables and might show different values depending on your settings edition 2010 1410V2 www movie inter com user manual DMX TX module MKII for the LFXHub 7 Menu language The menu language of the DMX module can be changed within the menu of the LFXHub LFXHub s display gt turn EFFECT to position off set up gt with JOG navigate to basic settings gt language selection Hint A reset to factory settings of the LFXHub will not reset the selected language edition 2010 1410V2 page 10 of 17 www movie inter com user manual DMX TX module MKII for the LFXHub page 11 of 17 8 setting up DMX channels For each channel of the LFXHub there is a maximum range of 64 DMX cha
6. for operation 1 The DMX TX module and the LFXHub especially the power cord have no damages 2 The operation voltage of the LFXHub is 200 240 VAC 50 Hz 3 The built in main fuse is turned on 4 The DMX TX module is properly connected to the socket DMX IN OUT of the LFXHub In case of a malfunction of the LFXHub the internal fuse of the power supply could have been triggered This internal fuse is self resetting Please power off and wait 10 minutes and try again Do not open the the LFXHub it is not necessary symptom possible reason solution DMX module is not identi software of the LFXHub is load latest software for the fied by the LFXHub not upgraded to DMX LFXHub plug of DMX module is not unplug and reinsert the plug of properly connected the DMX module with an audib le click a connected lamp of a DMX DMX dimmer pack is not po power up the DMX dimmer dimmer pack will not come wered up has no mains on connected lamp is switched switch on lamp off connected lamp is broken replace lamp value of Dimmer max is increase Dimmer max too low at the LFXHub DMX ID of the transmitter set up DMX ID LFXHub does not match to at the LFXHub or the receiver at the receiver a connected lamp of a DMX There are dimmer packs or use a dimmer pack instead of a device can be switched but switch packs both use switch pack not dimmed DMX a connected LED lamp does some LED lamps need more please read the user manual of
7. ightly wet cloth disposal In order to avoid any possible effects resulting from the disposal of electrical an electronic equipment containing substances damaging the environment and human health the Euro pean Parliament and Council directives 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and 2002 95 EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment ROHS have been transferred into natio nal law in all EU member states The product you have purchased was developed in line with the current state of the art in an environmentally friendly manner and with the view of recycling The product is labelled with the symbol shown to the right If you wish to dispo se this product this symbol obliges you to do so separately from industrial sor ted waste a Waste equipment should be shipped to movie intercom We will dispose the waste for you Electrical equipment does not belong in regular waste edition 2010 1410V2 www movie inter com user manual DMX TX module MKII for the LFXHub page 16 of 17 13 address amp support Do not hesitate to contat movie intercom We are looking forward to answer your questions postal address movie intercom Urbanstr 171B 10961 Berlin Germany phone 24h 7 days 49 0 30 2232 0575 49 0 30 2232 0571 support movie inter com call back service http www movie inter com call back service http www movie inter com
8. lease read the safety instructions of the LFXHub included in delivery DMX TX module user manual eventually a CD containing DMX software for the LFXHub depending on the version of the LFXHub s software edition 2010 1410V2 www movie inter com user manual DMX TX module MKII for the LFXHub page 7 of 17 4 Indicators and interfaces output for connector DMX 512 receiver 5 pin XLR female plug into DMX IN OUT of the LFXHub hi a ii status indicator DMX e is flashing during transmission of a DMX signal e steadily on during DMX channel set up The serial number label is located on the bottom of the module edition 2010 1410V2 www movie inter com user manual DMX TX module MKII for the LFXHub page 8 of 17 5 connect DMX TX module at the LFXHub The plug of the DMX TX module is self locking Insert the plug with an audible click Arrows mark the insertion angle To unlock the plug please pull the centre ring of the plug as marked below The external DMX module is powered by the LFXHub Please make sure after insertion the green indicator at the LFXHub s control panel is steadily on If not please reinsert the plug of the DMX module mS both arrows should DMX IN OUT ow face to each other AN it P MAE i gt D zA ji i Veet e f a Tanne a eo analog IN edition 2010 1410V2 www movie inter com user manual DMX TX module MKII for the LFXHub page 9 of 17 6 m
9. nnels A maximum of 192 DMX channels can be controlled with a single LFXHub with the DMX TX module MKII Application example Control a 12 channel DMX dimmer pack Each of the four blocks would use three lamps for fire effects with flicke ring shadows This dimmer pack uses a single DMX start address Smart set up procedure Always start the configuration of the DMX channels with LFXHub chan F nel 1 then LFXHub channel 2 then 3 in the DMX set up menu oe The DMX module automatically subsequences the probably required values Simply set the start address range of LFXHub channel 1 Then the other channels are set automatically Always use this configuration order channel 1 gt channel 2 channel 3 The DMX address range of each LFXHub channel is arbitrary During DMX channel set up position of rotary switch EFFECT is DMX IN OUT all connected lamps are OFF gt turn EFFECT to DMX IN OUT gt push JOG 7 DML select a digit with the JOG push JOG select the gt turn JOG gt turn JOG underlined digit change digit between the flashing arrows Range of CH2 and CH3 push JOG are set automatically Z confirm new vY due to range of CH1 address range Please feel free to allocate e g CH1 001 to 012 CH2 023 to 023 and CH3 024 to 074 edition 2010 1410V2 www movie inter com user manual DMX TX module MKII for the LFXHub page 12 of 17 9 resetting to factory settings The DMX TX module
10. stores all set up DMX addresses without any time limit There is no battery neither in the LFXHub nor in the DMX module Please consider The DMX IDs are stored in the DMX module not in the LFXHub oO We do recommend resetting to factory settings if the LFXHub l and the DMX module is returned to the rental house for rental houses Every lighting crew starts so with same conditions The DMX channels can be reset with the LFXHub 1 turn EFFECT to position OFF set up 2 choose menu item basic settings gt factory reset 3 confirm with yes The default settings of the DMX channels are CH1 001 to 002 CH2 003 to 004 CH3 005 to 006 edition 2010 1410V2 www movie inter com user manual DMX TX module MKII for the LFXHub 10 upgrading LFXHub s software Because of the software based design of the LFXHub the LightingFX Tools are always up to date with the newest effects and features A detailed guide is shipped with the new software by e mail or postal mail on a CD A software update or upgrade is accomplished using the optional available PC data cable order code pcda linking the LFXHub and a computer PC data cable aunor 7T Q DMXiINoOUT analog IN edition 2010 1410V2 page 13 of 17 www movie inter com user manual DMX TX module MKII for the LFXHub page 14 of 17 11 trouble shooting Possible problems using the LFXHub might be solved here Basic conditions
11. ule edition 2010 1410V2 www movie inter com user manual DMX TX module MKII for the LFXHub page 6 of 17 3 Key features of the DMX TX module Key features gt control DMX 512 based devices USITT DMX 512 1990 DIN 56930 2 control up to 192 DMX channels maximum is 64 DMX channels for each LFXHub channel self locking plug at socket DMX IN OUT of the LFXHub plug amp play maintenance free ESD protected output multilingual display English French Spanish German gt configuration of DMX IDs via the display of the LFXHub Minimum requirements of the LFXHub for operation with the DMX TX module The operation of the DMX TX module MKII requires the latest DMX soft ware in the LFXHub Because of the software based engineering of the LFXHub the required software can be installed later either Q 0000o LF XHubs delivered after May 1 2006 are already equipped with DMX software In this case there is no software upgrade necessary How to find out whether the LFXHub is equipped with DMX software turn EFFECT to position off set up gt with JOG navigate to basic settings gt identity gt software versions The version for CHP must be at least version 1 15 lf the software version of CHP is smaller than 1 15 please read amp upgrading the software of the LFXHub chapter 11 or contact us gt page 16 Please read the safety instructions before the DMX module will be used for the first time As well p
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