RC4Magic Series 2 User Manual R1.0 – 3 Dimmer
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1. you have a 200 foot wireless DMX link Identifying Transmitters and Receivers If you ve lost track of which DMXio is your transmitter watch the leds during power up An led chase from left to right think signal going out indicates a transmitter A chase from right to left think signal coming in indicates a receiver Wireless Dimming DMX2dim and DMX4dim receiver dimmers are complete standalone wireless dimmers New DMX2dim units are pre assigned to DMX channels 1 and 2 with a linear dimming curve DMX4dim units are pre assigned to DMX channels 1 2 3 and 4 with a linear dimming curve Its easy to change channel and curve assignments later Using a small screwdriver connect a power supply usually a 12V battery to the DC IN screw terminals Connect a load usually an MR16 or MR11 12V lamp to the DimA terminals After power up it can take anywhere from 3 to 15 seconds for the receiver to connect with the transmitter Fade DMX channel 1 up and down See your lamp dim up and down That s it Now it s time to read through this manual to learn how to set dimmer channels change system IDs and more Thank you for choosing RC4Magic Series 2 RC4Magic An Overview nd DMX Cable Replacement DMX Distribution The heart of RC4Magic Series 2 RC4M S2 is the DMXio module A DMXio can act as a wireless transmitter or receiver and any number of receivers can be used in a system A pair of D2. RC4 Magic Series 2 Wireless DMX and Wireless Dimming System User Manual RC4 RC4Magic User Manual Table of Contents Disclaimers Not for Use Where Human Safety May Be At Risk Not for Control of Pyrotechnical Devices Product Safety Statements of RF Conformity United States FCC Canada IC Japan Europe ETSI Other Countries and Jurisdictions RC4Magic Quick Start It s Easy DMX Transmitter DMX Receiver Wireless Dimming RC4Magic An Overview DMX Cable Replacement DMX Distribution Wireless Low Voltage Dimming System ID Numbers Power Up Sequence and Radio Channel Assignments Advanced Settings DMXio Transmitter Setup Mode Selection and Connections LEDs in Transmitter Mode DMXio Receiver Setup Mode Selection and Connections LEDs in Receiver Mode DMXio Internal Dipswitches DMxXio Transmitter Dipswitches DMxXio Receiver Dipswitches DMX2dim Receiver Dimmer Setup Connections Selecting System IDs Assigning DMX Channels to DMX2dim Dimmers Hidden Functions LED Indicators 4 4 4 4 4 4 NNN ODO O o1 01 O1 O1 o oo O 10 10 11 11 11 12 13 DMX4dim Receiver Dimmer Setup Connections Selecting System IDs Assigning DMX Channels to DMX4dim Dimmers Hidden Functions LED Indicators Dimmer Curves and Output Resolution ISL and LEDs Linear and Incandescent Lamps Non Dim Mixing ISL and Linear Outputs A Compromise Optimizing Radio Performance How dol
3. Europe CE ETSI Japan 005NYCA0378 1 RC4Magic radio modules must be configured for 10dBm output in Europe Japan and some other jurisdictions Output power is configurable with an internal dipswitch in the DMXio unit RC4Magic DMX Protocol Compliance DMX inputs and outputs comply with USITT DMX512 1990 4us Packets with non zero start codes are not transmitted RC4Magic cannot transfer proprietary data or RDM packets RDM functionality is expected to be added in future firmware updates DMXio receiver output closely mimics DMXio transmitter input providing the same number of DMX channels and the same number of packets per second pps Minimum number of DMX channels per packet 1 Maximum number of DMX channels per packet 512 Minimum packet per second rate 12pps slow rates used only when incoming dmx is slow Maximum packet per second rate 44pps with 512 channels 10000pps with 1 channel DMXio RF Specifications as indicated above Hidden internal antenna Dimensions 3 4 x 2 2 x 1 6 nominal approx 86mm x 56mm x 40mm Power Input 8VDC 12VDC 500mA standard 2 1mm power receptacle center positive Transmitter Mode Only 1 DMXio transmitter should be operated on each system ID DMX Input meets USITT DMX512 1990 4us with 1 second data hold after dropout NO INTERNAL DMX TERMINATION DMX Output straight thru hardware connection from DMX input to output RC4 Magic Receiver Mode Any number of
4. indicators They appear to dim more smoothly and linearly when using the inverse square law dimming curve this is because leds have a square law response The Data indicator is on whenever data is being received by radio n normal operation this LED appears to blink rapidly and will shimmer or flicker while DMX levels are changing The RF Con indicator will light continuously after power up while radio channels are being scanned When valid data from an associated DMXio transmitter is found this indicator will blink at double the speed of the RF Active LED on the transmitter n normal operation this led should be blinking The RSSI led provides Receiver Signal Strength Indication by blinking faster when the rf signal is stronger With the strongest signal it appears to be almost solidly on with a slight shimmer With no signal at all it blinks with the same pattern as a DMXio transmitter n normal operation this led should be blinking or flickering 13 DMX4dim Receiver Dimmer Setup The DMX4dim is a completely standalone unit A uA that includes a built in RC4Magic Series 2 radio receiver and 4 low voltage pulse width y gt modulation dimmers Any number of DMX4dim receiver dimmers can be used in an RC4Magic Series 2 system The radio operates identically to the DMXio in receiver mode Line of sight is NOT required for RC4Magic but dense objects between RC4Magic units like concrete walls will attenuate
5. DMXio receivers may be used in a system DMX Output meets USITT DMX512 1990 closely mimics DMX data coming into the associated DMXio transmitter providing the same number of DMX channels with the same number of packets per second Power Input 8VDC 12VDC 500mA standard 2 1mm power receptacle center positive 24 DMX2dim Receiver Dimmer RF Specifications as indicated above Hidden internal antenna Any number of DMX2dim receiver dimmers may be used in a system Dimensions 2 4 x 1 4 x 0 8 nominal approx 64mm x 36mm x 20mm Power Input 6VDC 18VDC 12V typical 70mA minimum screw terminal connections Dimmer Outputs 2 individual dimmer channels each with assignable DMX channel and dimmer curve screw terminal connections Dimmer Technology MOSFET PWM pulse width modulation maximum pwm resolution 14 bit 16 384 steps maximum output power per dimmer 10A maximum total device output power 15A MAXIMUM TOTAL OUTPUT POWER IS LIMITED BY CIRCUIT BOARD TRACE SIZE User changeable Bussmann ATC load fuse should not exceed 15A and should be fast blow type DMX4dim Receiver Dimmer RF Specifications as indicated above Hidden internal antenna Any number of DMX4dim receiver dimmers may be used in a system Dimensions 3 15 x 1 55 x 0 8 nominal approx 80mm x 40mm x 20mm Power Input 6VDC 18VDC 12V typical 70mA minimum screw terminal connections Dimmer Outputs 4 individual dimmer channels
6. Once everything is connected position the red circle RF Hotspots on all RC4Magic devices so they are all facing upward If this is difficult face the RF Hotspots towards any common reflective surface like a wall ceiling or open floor area WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES DIMMERS AND LOADS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES Low voltage circuitry CAN be dangerous RC4 Wireless devices and equipment are operated at the user s own risk and RC4 Wireless accepts no liability either direct or consequential as a result of using this equipment Selecting System IDs Each RC4Magic Series 2 DMX4dim has 4 system IDs programmed internally IDs are selected by holding down a recessed pushbutton during power up To select IDO hold down the SetA IDO button while powering on the DMX2dim unit The left most RSSI led will blink 10 times rapidly to confirm the setting Immediately release the button when the blink confirmation appears To select ID1 hold down the SetB ID1 button while powering on the unit The middle Data led will blink 10 times rapidly to confirm the setting Immediately release the button when the blink confirmation appears 14 To select ID2 hold down the SetC ID2 button while powering on the unit The right RF Con led will blink 10 times rapidly to confirm the setting Immediately release the button when the blink confirmation appears To select the public ID ID3 hold down the
7. Select a different ID for a DMXio Select a different ID for a DMX2dim or DMX4dim Program new IDs into a DMXio Program new IDs into a DMX2dim or DMX4dim Combine multiple RC4Magic Series 2 systems for a large project Restore the original factory IDs in my various RC4Magic Series 2 units Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions General Radio Performance Mounting and Positioning Dimmer Drop Outs RC4Magic Specifications RC4Magic RF Technology RC4Magic DMX Protocol Compliance DMXio Transmitter Mode Receiver Mode DMX2dim Receiver Dimmer DMxX4dim Receiver Dimmer Warranty Policy Seven Day Easy Return Thirty Day Replacement or Fast Turn Service Guarantee One Year Parts and Labor General Guarantee Out of Warranty Service Policy Disclaimers We Must Make How to Reach Us Physical Address Telephone Fax Internet Disclaimers WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES DIMMERS AND LOADS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES RC4 Wireless devices and equipment are operated at the user s own risk and RC4 Wireless accepts no liability either direct or consequential as a result of using this equipment Not for Use Where Human Safety May Be At Risk RC4 Wireless accepts no liability for direct indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use of any RC4 Wireless product or group of products RC4 Wireless does not guarantee the suitability of any product for any purpose user assumes all r
8. SetD ID3 button while powering on the unit The three left most leds RSSI Data and RF Con will blink together 10 times rapidly to confirm the setting Immediately release the button when the blink confirmation appears The ID setting is stored in non volatile eeprom memory and will be used for all subsequent operations until the ID is changed using this same procedure Assigning DMX Channels to DMX4dim Dimmers Assigning DMX channels and dimmer curves is easy The process requires a powered and functioning DMXio in transmitter mode a DMX data source and the DMX4dim dimmer It is easiest if you set everything up together near your DMX console If you are not using a console useful alternatives include a DMXter a Pocket Console DMX or any similar DMX tester or controller capable of outputting a DMX level on a specific channel Follow these simple steps 1 Apply power to your DMXio transmitter and DMX4dim dimmer Wait for the scanning process to complete The RF Active indicator on the transmitter and the RF Con indicator on the receiver should both be blinking The indicator on the dimmer blinks faster 2 At your DMX source set all DMX channels to zero 3 Bring up the level of a single channel you wish to assign to a DMX4dim dimmer To assign a non dim curve ideal for relays power inverters and solenoids set the channel level between 75 and 100 To assign a linear dimming curve ideal for incandescent and hal
9. each with assignable DMX channel and dimmer curve screw terminal connections Dimmer Technology MOSFET PWM pulse width modulation maximum pwm resolution 14 bit 16 384 steps maximum output power per dimmer 10A maximum total device output power 15A MAXIMUM TOTAL OUTPUT POWER IS LIMITED BY CIRCUIT BOARD TRACE SIZE User changeable Bussmann ATC load fuse should not exceed 15A and should be fast blow type RC4Magic Series 2 technical specifications are subject to change without notice 25 Warranty Policy Seven Day Easy Return You may return any RC4 Wireless Products delivered to you new within the last seven days for a refund excluding custom engineered and or custom manufactured items We regret that we cannot refund the shipping charges or pay for shipping the item back to us We will not hassle you with mountains of paperwork but we do require that items be returned unused in the original packaging Thirty Day Replacement or Fast Turn Service Guarantee If RC4 Wireless technology delivered new to you during the last thirty days fails to perform to published specifications while being used for its intended application we will ship a replacement unit to you and arrange for pickup of your original unit We will pay all shipping charges using your choice of next day carrier typically Federal Express or UPS You will usually have a functioning unit within two business days including Saturday where delivery services are availa
10. signal If possible build your set pieces out of fibreglass wood and plastic These materials are more transparent to radio than metal is Minimize the use of metal Metal framing is fine but a non metallic covering over the frame is preferred How critical is RF Hotspot positioning At distances under 100 feet RF hotspot positioning is usually not critical at all When trying to operate at the greatest possible distances positioning becomes much more important Performance is usually best when all Hotspots face up but there are some cases where it is better to face them towards a clear nearby surface like the theatre back wall Dimmer Drop Outs One of the dimmers in a pack is occasionally blinking or flickering The other is fine Why 22 This is most likely caused by loose wiring faulty or poorly mated connectors or broken solder joints If everything outside the dimmer seems fine take the dimmer apart and check the screw terminals and solder joints on the circuit board connector pins and solder joints can break under heavy use particularly after over tightening Some users may choose to remove the original screw terminals and solder 16 or 18 gauge wires directly to the circuit board Done neatly and carefully this will not void your product warranty Both of the dimmers on a DMX2dim occasionally shut off by themselves at the same time and stay off for quite a long time Why The radio receiver is resetting and
11. the radio signal and reduce the available range It can take 10 seconds or more for the DMX4dim to connect to the DMXio transmitter and begin powering the dimmer outputs but it will often connect much faster Connections Small screw terminals are provided for connection of the power supply DC IN and load devices DimA DimB DimC DimD The power supply operates both the internal electronics and the connected loads and must be powerful enough to run the load without significant voltage drop The dimmers use high frequency pulse width modulation switching on the negative side of the circuit The most typical power supply is a 12V rechargeable sealed lead acid SLA battery sometimes called a gel cell The maximum voltage for the DMX4dim is 18V 12V nominal An internal self resetting circuit breaker protects the microcontroller radio and dimmer electronics A user accessible blade type automotive fuse Bussmann ATC series protects the connected wiring and loads and is in the positive side of the circuit The maximum fuse size is 15A ATC 15 and should be the fast blow type Always use the smallest possible fuse value for the connected load and be sure the wire gauge you are using is suitable for the fuse rating chosen The internal circuitry of the DMX4dim requires a minimum of 5V to operate efficiently It will run at voltages as low as 3 5V but this is not recommended because the dimmer circuitry may overheat
12. then takes 10 seconds or more to reconnect to the DMxXio transmitter This is usually a power supply or battery problem but could also be an electrical interference problem or a DMX fault before the DMXio transmitter First be sure the DMX data source at the DMXio transmitter is operating properly If DMX input data disappears for more than 1 second dimmer levels will drop to zero and DMXio receivers will stop outputting data Next confirm that 1 The RF Con indicator on the DMX2dim is blinking to indicate it is connected to a transmitter If this indicator stays solidly on the unit may be assigned to the wrong system ID 2 The RSSI led is blinking reasonably fast to indicate adequate rf signal strength 3 The Data indicator is blinking and shimmering with DMX data Be sure the battery is in good condition is fully charged if rechargeable and is large enough to power the connected load Measure the battery voltage with a volt meter while you bring up the dimmer channels If the voltage drops substantially under load the battery is inadequate for the task at hand 23 RC4Magic Specifications RC4Magic RF Technology Indoor Urban Range Up to 300 100 m 200 66 m typical Outdoor Line of Sight Range Up to 1 mile 1 6 km Transmit Power Output Up to 100 mW 20 dBm EIRP Receiver Sensitivity 100dBm Operating Frequency 2 4 GHz ISM band Agency Approvals United States FCC OUR XBEEPRO Canada IC 4214A XBEEPRO
13. 2dim and DMX4dim receiver dimmers decode the rf signal from the DMXio transmitter and send user selected DMX channel levels to built in low voltage dimmers In addition to DMX channel each dimmer can be assigned a linear inverse square law or non dim dimmer curve Any number of DMX2dim and DMX4dim receiver dimmers can be used in an RC4Magic system Note RC4Magic Series 2 modules cannot communicate with original RC4Magic systems System ID Numbers A system ID is a unique code similar to a password or encryption key When multiple RC4Magic Series 2 devices are configured with the same ID they form a Private Area Network PAN Other devices on other IDs can form their own PANs RC4Magic supports over 60 000 unique IDs and up to 15 independent PANs can operate in the same physical space Every RC4Magic Series 2 device is factory programmed with 3 unique private ID numbers and one common public ID All 4 IDs are indicated on the outside of each unit In most cases all the units in a system share the same 4 ID choices but this is not strictly necessary When ordering additional devices for an existing RC4Magic Series 2 system you must specify the ID numbers to be factory programmed which can be any combination of IDs previously assigned to you and or new IDs To ensure the reliability and security of all RC4Magic Series 2 systems for all users every new system is assigned its own set of private IDs Following a special procedur
14. C series protects the connected wiring and loads and is in the positive side of the circuit The maximum fuse size is 15A ATC 15 and should be the fast blow type Always use the smallest possible fuse value for the connected load and be sure the wire gauge you are using is suitable for the fuse rating chosen The internal circuitry of the DMX2dim requires a minimum of 5V to operate efficiently It will run at voltages as low as 3 5V but this is not recommended because the dimmer circuitry may overheat Once everything is connected position the red circle RF Hotspots on all RC4Magic devices so they are all facing upward If this is difficult face the RF Hotspots towards any common reflective surface like a wall ceiling or open floor area WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES DIMMERS AND LOADS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES Low voltage circuitry CAN be dangerous RC4 Wireless devices and equipment are operated at the user s own risk and RC4 Wireless accepts no liability either direct or consequential as a result of using this equipment Selecting System IDs Each RC4Magic Series 2 DMX2dim has 3 system IDs programmed internally IDs are selected by holding down a recessed pushbutton during power up Note Although the associated DMXio transmitter can be set to any of 4 available IDs only 3 are available on the DMX2dim When using DMX2dim dimmers do not use D2 on the DMXio tra
15. Factory IDs 15 are now restored and ID adoption is enabled until power is removed If power is interrupted before new IDs have been received this step must be repeated See the How Do l section of the manual for additional information about changing ID assignments Note When adoption is enabled in the dimmer it immediately restores original factory IDs before waiting for new IDs from the transmitter LED Indicators Seven LED indicators on the narrow front side of the DMX4dim assist with troubleshooting The left most DimA B C D indicators are directly connected to the dimmer outputs after the power fuse Thus a blown fuse will disable these indicators They appear to dim more smoothly and linearly when using the inverse square law dimming curve this is because leds have a square law response The Data indicator is on whenever data is being received by radio In normal operation this LED appears to blink rapidly and will shimmer or flicker while DMX levels are changing The RF Con indicator will light continuously after power up while radio channels are being scanned When valid data from an associated DMXio transmitter is found this indicator will blink at double the speed of the RF Active LED on the transmitter In normal operation this led should be blinking The RSSI led provides Receiver Signal Strength Indication by blinking faster when the rf signal is stronger With the strongest signal it appears t
16. MXio units configured as transmitter and receiver replaces a standard DMX cable RC4Magic modules work reliably to 200 feet or more inside theatres and other performance spaces Any number of receivers can be used in an RC4Magic system taking the place of splitters and distribution boxes and providing a superior level of electrical isolation along with the uncluttered convenience of wireless Configured as a transmitter the DMXio encodes and encrypts the incoming DMX universe and broadcasts it using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS digital radio Unlike wired DMX the broadcast signal includes error checking and correction codes and is not affected by minor interruptions and interference All incoming DMX channels are broadcast with appropriate speed redundancy and accuracy with additional bandwidth dynamically allocated to channels that are changing As a receiver the DMXio decodes the rf signal from the associated transmitter rebuilds the DMX universe and generates a DMX signal with the same number of channels and packet timing as the original input DMX in and out are compliant with the USITT DMX512 1990 standard RC4Magic Series 2 does not transmit DMX messages with start codes other than zero Thus it can only be used for dimmer data It will not work with non zero packets carrying proprietary data or RDM packets RDM functionality will be added to the DMXio in future firmware updates Wireless Low Voltage Dimming The DMX
17. Toll Free Office 1 866 258 4577 North America only Toll Free Fax 1 866 237 6641 North America only Internet Email techsupport theatrewireless com Skype theatrewireless MSN msn theatrewireless com Website www theatrewireless com 27 RC4Magic Series 2 Wireless DMX and Wireless Dimming System User Manual R1 0 Mar 2008 2008 Soundsculpture Incorporated RC4 Wireless 28
18. ble at no charge to you If a replacement unit is not in stock we will service your unit in our shop with 48 hour turnaround One Year Parts and Labor General Guarantee If RC4 Wireless technology you have received during the last twelve months fails to perform to published specifications while being used for its intended application we will service it in our own shop with no charge to you for parts or labor You pay the shipping to return the unit to us We pay the shipping to send it back to you fully repaired Service work is guaranteed for thirty days during which our fast turn policy with free shipping applies Out of Warranty Service Policy If your RC4 Wireless technology requires servicing after the first year our regular shop rate will apply and parts will be billed at nominal costs You pay the shipping charges both ways Service work is guaranteed for thirty days during which our fast turn policy with free shipping applies Disclaimers We Must Make All repair periods are subject to parts availability For critical projects we recommend purchasing spare equipment You cannot use our equipment in a show then try to return it for a refund our warranty is not a free rental program The above warranty policies will not apply if equipment has been abused misused or mishandled We will not be responsible for physical damage failures caused by incorrect wiring electrical overloading and or over voltage overheating caused by i
19. cure since you are using a private ID that only you can access When the project is done it s easy to restore the original IDs to any units that have been reprogrammed Restore the original factory IDs in my various RC4Magic Series 2 units Follow the steps for adopting new IDs outlined above without operating a DMXio transmitter If no new IDs are received the internal IDs are restored to the original factory IDs issued to you at time of purchase Note Your original IDs are private assigned only to you and your system Unless special arrangements have been made no other RC4Magic user has been assigned the same IDs 20 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions General What simple actions can I try if am having performance difficulties with my RC4Magic Series 2 system First turn your DMXio transmitter off and on This will force it to rescan the 2 4GHz radio band and find a new radio channel Receivers that are already running will take approximately 10 seconds to respond to the loss of data and find the transmitter on the new channel The most common cause of problems with DMX2dim dimmers and all other wireless dimmers on the market is weak or dead batteries or batteries that are too small to reliably operate the radio electronics and the external load Replace recharge or upgrade your batteries to resolve the issue Test your batteries and loads by directly connecting them together If they don t work on th
20. e IDs stored in a DMXio transmitter can be adopted by any RC4Magic Series 2 receiver or receiver dimmer Later the originally programmed factory IDs can easily be restored Additional information about ID adoption is provided later in this manual Power Up Sequence and Radio Channel Assignments When an RC4Magic Series 2 DMXio transmitter first powers up it scans the 2 4Ghz radio band which is quite large and supports many radio channels looking for the frequency with the least traffic and lowest pre existing rf power levels It then sets itself to operate on that frequency and begins transmitting DMX packets encoded with a specific system ID number When this power up process is complete and signals are being broadcast the RF Active led blinks steadily at a moderate speed When a DMXio receiver or DMX2dim 4dim receiver dimmer powers up it scans the 2 4GHz band looking for signals from a DMXio transmitter using the selected ID number When it finds valid data the RF Active led blinks steadily at double the speed of the led on the transmitter If a receiver does not receive valid data for 5 seconds the start up scan procedure repeats Thus if the transmitter has been turned off and back on or there has been a power failure and it is now transmitting on a different radio frequency the receiver will reconnect after a brief period of data silence on the original frequency Multiple RC4Magic Series 2 systems using different IDs can operate a
21. e the LEDs will chase left to right when first powered up Simply connect your DMX signal and the supplied power adaptor The DMX input is compliant with USITT DMX512 1990 4us with no internal termination If you are putting the DMXio at the end of a long DMX cable a terminator plug should be inserted in the DMX output jack For short cable runs termination is often but not always unnecessary Power should be 8V 12VDC and can come from the power supply provided wall transformer or batteries A small pack P of 6 AA or AAA batteries can be used for portable operation with for example a battery powered DMXter Pocket Console DMX or other portable DMX signal source The power inlet is a standard 2 1mm receptacle center positive The DMX output jack is ideal for inserting the DMXio in a wired DMX network In many cases it can be used right at the output of your lighting console or other controller before your DMX signal continues to other devices in your system Internally the DMX input connects directly to the DMX output so the data will always pass through even if the DMXio is not powered Once everything is connected position the red circle RF Hotspots on all RC4Magic devices so they are all facing upward If this is difficult face the RF Hotspots towards any common reflective surface like a wall ceiling or open floor area Line of sight is NOT required for RC4Magic but dense objects between units like concrete wa
22. e sections entitled Selecting System IDs for each of the two dimmer models Program new IDs into a DMXio A DMXio in receiver mode can adopt the four system ID codes in a DMXio transmitter These codes remain available when a receiver is switched from transmitter mode to receiver mode allowing transmitters to be cloned ID adoption will occur only when operating on the public system ID ID3 When running on IDS DMxXio transmitters embed system ID codes in the data stream being broadcast DMXio receivers will not adopt and save incoming ID codes unless internal dipswitch 2 is ON To copy system ID settings from one DMXio to another follow these steps 1 Put the DMXio source unit in transmitter mode on public ID3 by setting internal dipswitch 1 OFF and dipswitches 3 and 4 ON 2 Put the destination unit in receiver mode on public ID3 by setting internal dipswitch 1 ON and dipswitches 3 and 4 ON 3 Enable ID adoption on the receiver by setting the adoption enable dipswitch 2 ON All 4 dipswitches are ON 4 Power up the DMXio receiver With dipswitch 2 on the unit immediately restores the internal IDs to original factory settings If this is your goal do not turn on the transmitter go to step 6 5 Turn onthe DMXio transmitter It may take up to 15 seconds for them to connect After they connect a unique up down led chase on the receiver indicates that new IDs have been sent from the transmitter and been adopted and saved in
23. eir own or they don t last very long they will not work any better with the dimmer Radio Performance What is the maximum range of the RC4Magic radio link Under ideal circumstances range exceeds 300 feet More typically it is around 200 feet Depending on your situation range could be less See Optimizing Radio Performance in this manual for additional information Is it possible to extend the range of the RC4Magic radio link Range can be improved by reducing obstructions aiming the RF Hotspots differently eliminating sources of electrical interference and trying other frequencies by turning the DMXio transmitter off and on In particular substantial improvements can be achieved by placing the transmitter high enough to radiate over people s heads It is also possible to use high gain external antennas with the DMXio This requires returning the units to the factory for modifications at nominal additional cost Wireless data can be transmitted over very long distances using precisely aimed directional antennas Contact RC4 Wireless for additional information A high gain version of the DMXio with a whip antenna is now available as a regular item Note however that most users and situations will not benefit from it internal RC4Magic Series 2 antennas are very efficient despite being hidden within the device enclosure How common are radio interference problems Not common at all We give this issue a fair amount of at
24. equency and sometimes by harmonics of lower radio frequencies Sources include other radio devices including WiFi Bluetooth and Zigbee devices and leaky microwave ovens Many radio devices including WiFi Bluetooth and Zigbee only transmit when they need to Thus it is possible that the RC4Magic could find a free channel that is not actually free all the time intermittent interference could occur when the other device occasionally transmits In this case turn the RC4Magic DMXio transmitter off and on forcing it to find a new channel Ideally turn it on when other devices are transmitting Very few rf devices are as accommodating as RC4Magic most are user configured for a particular rf channel and stay there Thus it is often best to turn on your RC4Magic system last after all other systems are up and running Mounting and Positioning Can I put an RC4Magic receiver inside a metal prop practical or wagon If a radio receiver is completely surrounded by metal particularly grounded metal it is unlikely to work well This is why our product cases are made of plastic so radio signals will go through to the antenna inside Some signal will usually get through Openings and wire mesh Note however that mesh does not pass radio at all frequencies this is part of the reason why a glass and mesh window can be used in the door of a microwave oven In general the more open the mesh the better it will pass the RC4Magic radio
25. erformance space In this case aim all the RF Hotspots toward a common reflective surface like a ceiling or wall The high frequency radio signals used by the RC4Magic system tend to reflect more than penetrate This means that more of the signal will bounce around a room rather than radiate through the walls to an adjacent space This helps improve performance between receivers in a performance space even when line of sight between devices is not possible Even so some of the radio signal does penetrate walls and other objects Provided the transmitter is not too far away you can successfully place receivers inside theatrical props and practicals behind flats and under risers In these cases try to place the transmitter as close as possible to these pieces TS N 18 How dol Select a different ID for a DMXio You choose between 4 different IDs IDO ID1 ID2 or ID3 by changing the dipswitch setting inside the DMXio module Remove the 4 screws from the top of the unit Fold open the cover it hinges on the product label A label on the inside of the cover indicates the various dipswitch setting options Dipswitches 3 and 4 select the ID Select a different ID for a DMX2dim or DMX4dim This is done by holding down one or more of the recessed pushbuttons while powering up the unit The DMX2dim can be set to IDO ID1 or ID3 no access to ID2 The DMX4dim provides access to IDO ID3 Further details are provided in th
26. es the compromise frequency and resolution will be used Linear and ISL curves are still provided but they share the base resolution of 2048 steps at 12kHz For optimal performance with different dimmer curves in the same location use multiple DMX2dim and DMX4dim units with all dimmers in a single unit configured for the same dimmer curve 17 Optimizing Radio Performance Under ideal circumstances the range of RC4Magic Series 2 radios exceeds 300 feet but ideal circumstances are rare Our published specification of 200 feet is realistic in most common situations Range is affected by 1 The distance between radios 2 The orientation of the antennas RF Hotspots relative to each other 3 The number of obstructions between radios 4 The density of obstructions between radios 5 Other activity in the 2 4GHz radio band including leaky microwave ovens 6 General electrical interference from ac dimmer racks and other power equipment Each piece of the RC4Magic Series 2 system has a radio antenna inside which must not be obstructed with metal or other dense objects The position of the antenna is indicated with red circles on the device label this is called the RF Hotspot For best performance face all RF Hotspots in the same direction usually upward Often there are numerous obstructions between the transmitter and receivers or there are several receivers positioned in various locations around a room or p
27. hey communicate bidirectionally during system operation 10 DMX2dim Receiver Dimmer Setup The DMX2dim is a completely standalone unit that includes a built in RC4Magic Series 2 radio receiver and 2 low voltage pulse width modulation dimmers Any number of DMX2dim receiver dimmers can be used in an RC4Magic Series 2 system The radio operates identically to the DMXio in receiver mode Line of sight is NOT required for RC4Magic but dense objects between RC4Magic units like concrete walls will attenuate the radio signal and reduce the available range It can take 10 seconds or more for the DMX2dim to connect to the DMXio transmitter and begin powering the dimmer outputs but it will often connect much faster Connections Small screw terminals are provided for connection of the power supply DC IN and load devices DimA and DimB The power supply operates both the internal electronics and the connected loads and must be powerful enough to run the load without significant voltage drop The dimmers use high frequency pulse width modulation switching on the negative side of the circuit The most typical power supply is a 12V rechargeable sealed lead acid SLA battery sometimes called a gel cell The maximum voltage for the DMX2dim is 18V 12V nominal An internal self resetting circuit breaker protects the microcontroller radio and dimmer electronics A user accessible blade type automotive fuse Bussmann AT
28. ios IC 4214A XBEEPRO Japan RC4Magic Series 2 devices contain XBeePro radios ID OOSNYCA0378 Europe ETSI XBeePro radios used in RC4Magic Series 2 devices have been certified for use in several European countries France imposes restrictions on the 2 4 GHz band Norway prohibits operation near Ny Alesund in Svalbard Other restrictions may apply For additional information please contact RC4 Wireless Other Countries and Jurisdictions XBeePro radios used in RC4Magic Series 2 devices have also been issued Declarations of RF Conformity for Australia New Zealand and Korea For additional information please contact RC4 Wireless RC4Magic Quick Start It s Easy RC4Magic Series 2 is truly Plug n Play you can start using it right away DMX Transmitter If your system has just one DMXio module it is configured as a transmitter If you have multiple DMXio modules only one is configured as a transmitter the rest are configured as receivers A temporary label has been provided to identify the transmitter Connect the supplied wall transformer power supply to your DMXio transmitter Plug ina DMX data source and see that the DMX led comes on Thats it you re on the air DMX Receiver Connect a supplied wall transformer power supply to a DMXio receiver It can take anywhere from 3 to 15 seconds for the receiver to connect with the transmitter When the DMX led comes on you have DMX data coming out That s it
29. isk RC4 dimmers must be used strictly in accordance with manufacturer s instructions and cannot be used for unsupervised operation RC4 Wireless products must be installed and operated only by qualified technicians as outlined in the manufacturer s documentation and should be inspected and tested on a regular basis to ensure proper operation Not for Control of Pyrotechnical Devices RC4 Wireless receivers should not be used to control pyrotechnics of any kind A brief output surge on dimmer outputs during power up could trigger these devices RC4 Wireless accepts no liability if RC4 equipment is used for this or any other purpose Product Safety RC4 receiver dimmers are capable of controlling very large currents at up to 30VDC typically 12V Dimmers should not be allowed to operate at dangerous temperatures Appropriately sized wire and connectors must be used along with suitable ventilation and external fuses rated for the load being operated Additional information is provided in this manual Statements of RF Conformity United States FCC RC4Magic Series 2 devices contain XBeePro radios FCC ID OUR XBEEPRO and comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions these devices may not cause harmful interference and ii these devices must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canada IC RC4Magic Series 2 devices contain XBeePro rad
30. itches The DMXio contains 4 internal dipswitches They can be accessed by removing the 4 screws in the corners of the top cover and hinging the cover back on the label Inside the cover is a legend indicating the functions of the switches Make changes with the power removed New settings do not take effect until the next power up DMXio Transmitter Dipswitches Dipswitch 1 Mode OFF for transmitter mode ON for receiver mode Dipswitch 2 RF Output Power OFF for 18dBm North America ON for 10dBm Europe Japan etc Dipswitches 3 and 4 Select system ID both 3 and 4 OFF for private IDO 3 OFF and 4 ON for private ID1 3 ON and 4 OFF for private ID2 Both 3 and 4 ON for the public ID ID3 DMXio Receiver Dipswitches Dipswitch 1 Mode ON for receiver mode OFF for transmitter mode Dipswitch 2 Restore original factory IDs and enable adoption of new IDs ON to restore IDs and enable adoption of new IDs from an associated transmitter OFF to protect internal IDs Public ID3 must be selected while adopting new IDs Dipswitches 3 and 4 Select system ID both 3 and 4 OFF for private IDO 3 OFF and 4 ON for private ID1 3 ON and 4 OFF for private ID2 Both 3 and 4 ON for the public ID ID3 DMXio dipswitch settings are transmitted to all receivers When the transmitter rf power level is changed all receiver power levels change automatically RC4Magic radios are actually transceivers they can both transmit and receive and t
31. leds When the center Data led remains lit while the RSSI and RF Con leds blink alternately release the buttons Internal IDs have now been restored to original factory settings If this is your goal do not turn on the transmitter go to step 6 The dimmer now has adoption enabled until it is powered down Keep the unit powered on lf power is interrupted before new IDs have been received this step must be repeated Power up the DMXio transmitter configured in step 1 It will transmit data with embedded ID data It may take up to 15 seconds for the transmitter and receiver to connect After they connect a unique up down led chase on the receiver indicates that new IDs have been adopted and saved Turn off the DMXio transmitter and change it to IDO by setting dipswitches 3 and 4 OFF Turn off the DMX2dim or DMX4dim dimmer and power it back up with the SetA IDO button held down Release the button while the RSSI led blinks 10 times The unit is now set for IDO Power up the DMXio transmitter If the transmitter and dimmer connect and work normally they now share the same set of IDs Combine multiple RC4Magic Series 2 systems for a large project There are two ways 1 Use the common public ID that all RC4Magic Series 2 devices can access 2 Temporarily use the public ID and set all receivers to adopt private IDs from one transmitter Then switch all units to a common private ID This method is more work but is also more se
32. ling or open floor area Line of sight is NOT required for RC4Magic but dense objects between units like concrete walls will attenuate the radio signal and reduce the available range LEDs in Receiver Mode Four LED indicators assist with troubleshooting On power up an LED chase from right to left indicates receiver mode The DMX indicator is on while a DMX data packet is being output At slow DMX data rates it will appear to flicker rapidly In normal operation this led is continuously on Toll Free mmghes wah Pan 15 of IDO 3o09 Ee ID1 evr ID2 Door ID3 999 The RF Data indicator is on whenever data is being received by radio In normal operation this LED appears to blink rapidly and will shimmer or flicker while DMX levels are changing The RF Active indicator will light continuously after power up while radio channels are being scanned When valid data from an associated DMXio transmitter is found this indicator will blink at double the speed of the RF Active LED on the transmitter In normal operation this led should be blinking The RSSI COP provides Receiver Signal Strength Indication by blinking faster when the rf signal is stronger With the strongest signal it appears to be almost solidly on with a slight shimmer With no signal at all it blinks with the same pattern as a transmitter n normal operation this led should be blinking or flickering DMXio Internal Dipsw
33. lls will attenuate the radio signal and reduce the available range LEDs in Transmitter Mode Four LED indicators assist with troubleshooting On power up an LED chase from left to right indicates transmitter mode The DMX indicator is on when valid DMX data is present at the DMX input It goes out after 1 second r IDO 3ors if valid data is no longer present In normal operation mA with DMX data present this led should be solidly on ID3 999 The RF Data indicator is on whenever data is being sent n normal operation this LED appears to blink rapidly and will shimmer or flicker while DMX levels are changing The RF Active indicator will light continuously after power up while radio channels are being scanned When a clear channel is located and transmission has begun this indicator will blink slowly and steadily n normal operation this led should be blinking The RSSI COP indicator Computer Operating Properly steadily blinks with a short duty cycle more off time than on time to show that the sophisticated software inside the transmitter is running properly During normal transmitter operation this led should be blinking slowly DMXio Receiver Setup Any number of DMXio units in receiver mode can be used in an RC4Magic Series 2 system Mode Selection and Connections To use an RC4Magic DMXio as a receiver internal dipswitch 1 must be in the ON position In this mode the LEDs will chase right to left whe
34. n first powered up Simply connect the supplied power adaptor and connect the DMX output to your DMX devices It can sometimes take 10 seconds or more for DMXio receiver to connect to the DMXio transmitter and begin outputting useful DMX data but it will often connect much faster The DMXio receiver output is compliant with USITT DMX512 1990 and closely mimics the data going into the associated DMXio transmitter It will output the same number of channels and the same timing between packets DMX packets can contain anywhere from 1 to 512 channels with a frame rate of anywhere from 12 packets to thousands of packets per second Of course high frame rates require fewer channels in each packet If you are putting the DMXio receiver at the beginning of a long DMX cable run a terminator should be used at the far end For short cable runs termination is often but not always unnecessary Remember The DMXio receiver is a DMX data source and acts as a controller Power should be 8V 12VDC and can come from the power supply provided wall transformer or batteries A small pack of 6 AA or AAA batteries or a 12V battery can be used for portable operation The power inlet is a standard 2 1mm receptacle center positive Once everything is connected position the red circle RF Hotspots on all RC4Magic devices so they are all facing upward If this is difficult face the RF Hotspots towards any common reflective surface like a wall cei
35. nsmitter 11 To select IDO hold down the SetA IDO button while powering on the DMX2dim unit The left most RSSI led will blink 10 times rapidly to confirm the setting Immediately release the button when the blink confirmation appears To select ID1 hold down the SetB ID1 button while powering on the unit The middle Data led will blink 10 times rapidly to confirm the setting Immediately release the button when the blink confirmation appears To select ID3 the public ID hold down both buttons together while powering on The three left most leds RSSI Data and RF Con will blink together 10 times rapidly to confirm the setting Immediately release the buttons when the blink confirmation appears Note Failure to release buttons before the blinking confirmation completes could invoke other features and functions Due to the small size of the DMX2dim dimmer various functions and operations have been multiplexed onto these two buttons The ID setting is stored in non volatile eeprom memory and will be used for all subsequent operations until the ID is changed using this same procedure Assigning DMX Channels to DMX2dim Dimmers Assigning DMX channels and dimmer curves is easy The process requires a powered and functioning DMXio in transmitter mode a DMX data source and the DMX2dim dimmer It is easiest if you set everything up together near your DMX console If you are not using a console useful alternatives include a DMX
36. nsufficient ventilation or damage caused by insufficient packaging during return shipping We will not be responsible for consequential damages to other equipment or for lost revenues We do not guarantee our equipment to be suitable for applications other than those discussed in our application notes and brochures Published power output ratings of some items are accurate only at specific voltages duty cycles and operating temperatures Some items may require additional cooling and or protection circuitry to operate reliably with certain loads Call RC4 Wireless for advice if you are unsure about any operating characteristics If your account payments are not up to date we reserve the right to withhold service until payment is received RC4 Wireless pricing warranty terms and technical specifications are subject to change without notice We want you to be a happy and satisfied customer Please help us serve you better by letting us know exactly what you need Thank You 26 How to Reach Us Physical Address RC4 Wireless is a registered trade name of Soundsculpture Incorporated Soundsculpture Incorporated Toronto Soundsculpture Incorporated Buffalo 88 St George St 60 Industrial Parkway 580 Near Islington amp Evans Cheektowaga NY Etobicoke ON USA 14227 Canada M8Z 3Y7 warehousing only at this location Telephone Fax Toronto Office 416 259 8499 Emergency Cellular 416 720 5802 New York 646 808 0402 Skypeln
37. o be almost solidly on with a slight shimmer With no signal at all it blinks with the same pattern as a DMXio transmitter n normal operation this led should be blinking or flickering 16 Dimmer Curves and Output Resolution ISL and LEDs DMX2dim and DMX4dim Series 2 pulse width modulation pwm dimmers are capable of very high resolution making them ideal for smoothly dimming LEDs To look smooth to the human eye LEDs must be dimmed with an Inverse Square Law ISL curve demanding very small changes in level at the bottom of the curve At maximum resolution RC4Magic dimmers can deliver 16 384 steps so a single step represents 0 0061 of full power Compare this to standard linear DMX dimmers with 256 steps where each step represents 0 3 of full level At maximum resolution with 16 384 steps the RC4Magic pwm period is 667us microseconds or 1500 updates per second Compare this to the 60 Hz power line timing of conventional ac dimmers The disadvantage of 1500Hz pwm is that it can be audible If an incandescent lamp is used with the highest resolution ISL curve the filament will noticeably sing For the highest possible ISL performance all dimmers in a single DMX2dim or DMX4dim unit must be set for ISL output Linear and Incandescent Lamps When a linear dimming curve is used with an incandescent lamp resolution is less critical and singing filaments are distracting To achieve the lowest lamp noise the frequency of pwm pulse
38. ogen fixtures like MR16s and MR11s set the channel between 50 and 75 To assign an inverse square law dimming curve ideal for LEDs set the channel level between 25 and 50 Channels below 25 are ignored 4 On the DMX4dim use the end of a bent paper clip or other small tool to press and hold the SetA SetB SetC or SetD recessed button until the corresponding dimmer led comes on be sure the load fuse is good or the dimmer leds will not work The selected dimmer will be assigned to the lowest non zero DMX channel currently being broadcast from the associated DMXio transmitter Channel and dimmer curve assignments are stored in non volatile eeprom memory and will be used for all subsequent operations until settings are changed using this same procedure Hidden Functions The small size of the DMX4dim only allows for 4 small recessed buttons Thus various functions have been multiplexed onto them This has been designed to cause the least possible aggravation for everyday users but requires patience and concentration when accessing advanced features To restore original factory IDs and enable adoption of new IDs equivalent to setting dipswitch 2 in a DMXio unit Power up the unit with no buttons down When the power up right to left led chase begins immediately press and hold both SetA and SetD together Watch the leds When the center Data led remains lit while the RSSI and RF Con leds blink alternately release the buttons
39. s must be increased With 1024 steps RC4Magic pwm period is 40us or 25 000 updates per second This is well above human hearing and still provides a resolution that is 4 times higher than conventional 256 step DMX dimming For high frequency silent operation all dimmers in a single DMX2dim or DMX4dim unit must be set for linear output Non Dim Some loads including relays solenoids and power inverters must be provided with simple on off non dim power The non dim output option ensures this will be the case and includes level hysteresis the source DMX level must rise about 53 to turn on and drop below 47 to turn off This ensures that the load will not oscillate if the source DMX signal is jittery or sitting around 50 Mixing ISL and Linear Outputs A Compromise Of course there will be times when a mix of LEDs and incandescent lamps must be operated from a single RC4Magic dimmer Dimmer hardware requires that all 4 outputs share the same base frequency and resolution so a compromise is required when producing different dimming curves for each dimmer output In this case the pwm frequency is dropped to 12kHz which is very high and produces minimal filament ring The resolution for ISL is 2048 steps which is far below the smooth perfection of 16 384 steps but still far better than what would be seen with a traditional 256 step dimmer If any two DMX2dim or DMX4dim dimmers within a single unit are set for different output curv
40. t the same time in the same space and each system will provide a separate wireless DMX universe In a space with little or no other radio activity there is enough bandwidth in the 2 4GHz band to support up to 15 RC4Magic Series 2 systems each with any number of receivers and dimmers Even in more crowded rf environments there will usually be enough bandwidth for 3 or more separate RC4Magic systems Note Only a single ID is used by an RC4Magjic device at any one time supporting one DMX universe with up to 512 channels A separate DMXio transmitter ona separate ID is required for each DMX universe being broadcast Advanced Settings Inside each RC4Magic Series 2 DMXio there are 4 dipswitches Switch 1 selects transmitter or receiver mode OFF for transmit ON for receive Switches 3 and 4 select a system ID DMX2dim and DMX4dim receiver dimmers have recessed pushbuttons Holding these buttons down during power up or pressing them at particular times will select different IDs or invoke advanced features and functions Additional information about device configuration and ID adoption is provided later in this manual DMXio Transmitter Setup Only one DMxXio in transmitter mode should be operated on each system ID Multiple transmitters on the same ID will produce undesirable and unpredictable results Mode Selection and Connections To use an RC4Magic DMXio as a transmitter internal dipswitch 1 must be in the OFF position In this mod
41. tention because users fear radio problems and are very concerned about them In fact RC4Magic radios are among the best available and rarely suffer problems Their ability to automatically seek out and use unoccupied frequencies virtually eliminates radio related issues and makes it very easy to overcome them when they do arise How can tell if a performance problem is related to radio interference or not 21 Watch the LED indicators on the RC4Magic units On the transmitter be sure the RF Active indicator is slowly blinking which means it has found a frequency and is transmitting Then see that the RF Active indicator is blinking twice as fast on the receiver If itis then the receiver has found and connected with the transmitter Now check the receiver RF Data indicator It should blink and shimmer with DMX activity If it occasionally drops out or appears dim then some DMX data packets are getting lost In this case try aiming the RF Hotspot differently and or reducing the distance between the transmitter and receiver Also watch the speed of the receiver RSSI led which indicates the strength of the radio signal The faster the blink the better the signal You can also monitor radio activity in the 2 4GHz rf band with external test equipment The low cost Wi Spy spectrum analyzer from www metageek net is particularly useful What causes radio interference Radio interference is caused by other radio signals on or near the same fr
42. ter a Pocket Console DMX or any similar DMX tester or controller capable of outputting a DMX level on a specific channel aan Re AMAS mma i aPN or nove d KAO m en DMI out Follow these simple steps 1 Apply power to your DMXio transmitter and DMX2dim dimmer Wait for the scanning process to complete The RF Active indicator on the transmitter and the RF Con indicator on the receiver should both be blinking The indicator on the dimmer blinks faster 2 At your DMX source set all DMX channels to zero 3 Bring up the level of a single channel you wish to assign to a DMX2dim dimmer To assign a non dim curve ideal for relays power inverters and solenoids set the channel level between 75 and 100 To assign a linear dimming curve ideal for incandescent and halogen fixtures like MR16s and MR11s set the channel between 50 and 75 To assign an inverse square law dimming curve ideal for LEDs set the channel level between 25 and 50 Channels below 25 are ignored 4 On the DMX2dim use the end of a bent paper clip or other small tool to press and hold the SetA or SetB recessed button until the corresponding dimmer led comes on be sure the load fuse is good or the dimmer leds will not work The selected dimmer will be assigned to the lowest non zero DMX channel currently being broadcast from the associated DMXio transmitter Channel and dimmer curve assignments are stored in non volatile eeprom memor
43. the receiver 6 On the receiver unit turn adoption enable dipswitch 2 OFF 7 Change both units to IDO by setting dipswitches 3 and 4 OFF 8 Turn power off then on on both units If they connect and work normally they now share the same set of IDs Multiple receivers can be set to adopt at the same time it is not necessary to do one ata time Program new IDs into a DMX2dim or DMX4dim ID adoption will occur only when operating on the public system ID ID3 When running on IDS DMxXio transmitters embed system IDs codes in the data stream being broadcast DMX2dim and DMX4dim receiver dimmers will not adopt and save incoming ID codes unless ID adoption is enabled 19 To copy system ID settings from a DMXio to a DMX2dim or DMX4dim dimmer follow these steps 1 Put the DMXio source unit in transmitter mode on public ID3 by setting internal dipswitch 1 OFF and dipswitches 3 and 4 ON Set the destination dimmer unit on public ID3 On a DMX2dim power up with both buttons SetA and SetB held down On a DMX4dim power up with the SetD button held down Release the button s while three leds will blink together in acknowledgement The dimmer is now set to the public ID Enable adoption on the destination dimmer unit Power up the unit with no buttons down When the power up right to left led light chase begins immediately press and hold two buttons together SetA and SetB on the DMX2dim SetA and SetD on the DMX4dim Watch the
44. y and will be used for all subsequent operations until settings are changed using this same procedure 12 Hidden Functions The small size of the DMX2dim only allows for 2 small recessed buttons Thus various functions have been multiplexed onto them This has been designed to cause the least possible aggravation for everyday users but requires patience and concentration when accessing advanced features To restore original factory IDs and enable adoption of new IDs equivalent to setting dipswitch 2 in a DMXio unit Power up the unit with no buttons down When the power up right to left led chase begins immediately press and hold both SetA and SetB together Watch the leds When the center Data led remains lit while the RSSI and RF Con leds blink alternately release the buttons Factory IDs are now restored and ID adoption is enabled until power is removed If power is interrupted before new IDs have been received this step must be repeated See the How Do l section of this manual for additional information about changing ID assignments Note When adoption is enabled in the dimmer it immediately restores original factory IDs before waiting for new IDs from the transmitter LED Indicators Five LED indicators on the narrow front side of the DMX2dim assist with troubleshooting The right most DimA and DimB indicators are directly connected to the dimmer outputs after the power fuse Thus a blown fuse will disable these
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