1. DOUG FLEENOR DESIGN 805 481 9599 SIX CHANNEL DMX512 RELAY PACK model dmx6rel1a Description This DMX512 Relay Pack receives DMX512 and uses the dimmer levels to open or close dry contact relays The relay is closed when the level exceeds 60 The relay is opened when the level falls below 40 Connections Line Cord The line cord is fitted with a parallel blade with ground PBG plug If a different plug is required cut off the parallel blade connector and wire on the desired plug using the following color code Green Ground Black Hot White Neutral DMX Input The DMX signal is applied to the male five pin XLR connector DMX Output The DMX signal is looped through to the female XLR connector to continue the signal run to other devices All five pins are looped through Relay Outputs Three relays are connected to each male 6 pin XLR style connector Note these connectors are the internationally accepted 6 pin Switchcraft connectors will not mate with these connectors The outside connector carries the contacts for the first three relays The inside connector carries the contacts for the second three relays The pin outs are Outside Connector Inside Connector Pins 1 2 Relay 1 normally open Relay 4 normally open Pins 3 4 Relay 2 normally open Relay 5 normally open Pins 5 6 Relay 3 normally open Relay 6 normally open Only the normally open contacts are brought out to the connector The normally closed con 2. top and sides Clear iridite aluminum bottom chassis 3. tacts are available on terminal blocks inside the unit A skilled technician can easily move the wires to bring out the normally closed contacts To do this unplug the unit remove the rear panel and slide off the cover Controls Starting Address The starting address the dimmer number that will control the first relay is set using the three switches on the front panel Set the number to the starting address A test mode is provided that closes the relays regardless of the DMX input Setting the address switch to 601 closes relay 1 Setting the address switch to 602 closes relay 2 Indicators Power Indicator The red power indicator should illuminate whenever power is applied If it fails to light first check that your outlet is good If the unit is receiving power the internal fuse may be blown To check the fuse unplug the unit remove the top cover The line fuse is a 1 2 Amp fast blow Signal Indicator The green signal indicator will illuminate when a DMX512 signal is received The indicator will flash when the unit is in test mode address switch settings of 600 696 Relay 1 Indicator The green relay 1 indicator will illuminate when the first relay is closed Specifications Power 120 VAC 50 60 Hz 12 Watts 230 VAC optional Size 6 5 wide 1 7 high 6 5 deep W eight 2 5 pounds Contact ratings 1 Amp Isolation 1000 volts DMX line to relay contacts 750 volts relay contact to relay contact Color Black front back