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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents I Introduction II Installing the USB drivers III Role played by the Leds IV Memory capacity in stand alone mode V External power VI HE10 connector VII Changing the DMX chipset VIII XLR choice : 3 or 5 pins IX Hints X Troubleshooting XI Other connections... - Page 3 8. Touch screen XII What is the minimum configuration required for your computer?
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Page 4: I Introduction
USB port as well the simultaneous use of several devices at once. Plug and play is also made possible. The USB-DMX interface is a world's first innovation. It thoroughly respects the USB protocol specification and DMX512 for output. It is directly powered via the USB port and controls all 512 potential channels of a DMX line. -
Page 5: Installing The Usb Drivers
Hardware II Installing the USB drivers II Installing the USB drivers Although Microsoft does not numerically register this driver, there is no risk of incompatibility. Click "Next" and carry on the driver installation. That's it, you are away ! Your USB-DMX is now operational ! The USB interface is set and ready to use. -
Page 6: Ii Installing The Usb Drivers
Hardware II Installing the USB drivers Then insert the CDrom into your PC and click on Next. Windows will find the appropriate driver. Page 3... -
Page 7: Role Played By The Leds
Hardware III Role played by the Leds III Role played by the Leds Role played by the 3 Leds on the interface · The yellow Led (in the middle) indicate that the interface is properly-powered. · The red Led situated by the "DMX" connector blinks to indicate that the DMX signal is being sent. No blinking corresponds to interface-failure. -
Page 8: Memory Capacity In Stand Alone Mode
Hardware IV Memory capacity in stand alone mode IV Memory capacity in stand alone mode The stand alone memory capacity depends on the number of channels. More channels you use, less steps are available. See the following table to know the number of steps available. USB version 20 channels 2386 5629 100 channels 549 1297... -
Page 9: External Power
Hardware V External power V External power Here are the characteristics of the external power supply for the "stand alone" interfaces: Voltage: between 9V and 12V DC Intensity: 300mA or more Polarity: + in the centre We advise a power supply respecting the CE and UL norms. Page 6... -
Page 10: He10 Connector
Hardware VI HE10 connector VI HE10 connector It enables to connect 8 ports. No power is needed, you only have to make a temporary contact between the ground (pin 2) and one of the 8 ports (pins 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9). If 8 contacts are not enough, you can use several ports simultaneously to get up to 255 possibilities by using binary combination. -
Page 11: Vi He10 Connector
Hardware VI HE10 connector Page 8... -
Page 12: Changing The Dmx Chipset
Hardware VII Changing the DMX chipset VII Changing the DMX chipset your interface is recognized by the software but you have no DMX signal on the output, may be the DMX chip need to be replaced and you can do this easely by yourself. -
Page 13: Vii Changing The Dmx Chipset
Hardware VII Changing the DMX chipset Pin 7 DMX – OUTPUT Pin 8 3,3V or 5V there is a correct signal on pins 7 and 8 but nothing on the XLR connector, please check the 4 resistors (see the XLR chapter). if there is not signal on pin 4, the interface has another problem. -
Page 14: Xlr Choice : 3 Or 5 Pins
Hardware VIII XLR choice : 3 or 5 pins VIII XLR choice : 3 or 5 pins The "DMX" norm imposes 5-pin XLR but the use of 3-pin XLR is very widespread because of their cost. Our interfaces are available either in 3-pin or 5-pin. You can change the XLR connector if you want. To do so, there are 4 resistors that must be removed or not. - Page 15 Hardware VIII XLR choice : 3 or 5 pins SIUDI6 Page 12...
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Page 17: Hints
Hardware IX Hints IX Hints Please read carefully the following preventive measures: 1. Place a DMX insulator between interface and DMX fixtures (e.g. Botex DD2, Elation DMX Branch/4) in order to protect them both from any interference and from overvoltage. 2. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Software cannot found USB USB cable is not connected properly Check cable connection interface or USB port is faulty "Intelligent USB or use another USB port DMX Interface" is not mentioned in See section "How to list of devices : driver is not installed... -
Page 19: Dmx Controllers
Hardware XI Other connections XI Other connections In this manual, you will find informations and hints about the several possible connections. However, some features may not be available with the product you have purchased. 1. DMX controllers DMX controllers for "Club" or "DJ" applications: For "Live"... -
Page 20: Contacts (Input)
Hardware XI Other connections 2. Contacts (input) Most of our electronic interfaces have an HE10 connector to connect up to 8 contacts. The standard application is the connection of a panel with 8 (or less) buttons to trigger the differents "lighting shows". It is very useful for achitectural installations. - Page 21 Hardware XI Other connections Components to buy to Pictures Ref. Farnell Ref. Radiospares make the cable HE10 Connector female 249040 454-2362 10 pins (quantity 2) Ribbon cable (Quantity 148011 246-8133 1m or +) Connection to keypad 4 buttons Here is the description of the Connection to DMX connection.
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Page 22: 10V Relay (Output)
Hardware XI Other connections Storm Interface - Keymat 14 Bentinck Court, Bentinck Road, West Drayton, UB7 7RQ, England Tel: +44 (0)1895 431421 Fax: +44 (0)1895 431132 Email: sales@keymat.com Storm Interface USA 364 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 202, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, 60137, USA Tel: 630 469 2981 Fax: 630 469 2975 Email: sales.usa@storm-keypads.com www.storm-keypads.com... - Page 23 Hardware XI Other connections lighting. DMX - Relays - 0-10V interfaces: Page 20...
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Page 24: Midi Controllers
Hardware XI Other connections 4. MIDI controllers For "Live" applications, the use of MIDI controller can be very useful. The faders and buttons of MIDI controllers can give direct access to some features of your software. Remarks: · requires MIDI functions in your software ·... -
Page 25: Audio Input/Output
Hardware XI Other connections 5. Audio Input/Output All computers now have high quality AUDIO intput and output. You can play an audio signal (music, voice message...) by starting WAV or MP3 files. The audio input enables to connect a mircrophone or a mixer in order to trigger your lights with an audio signal. -
Page 26: Special Keyboards
Hardware XI Other connections 6. Special keyboards The computer keyboard is very important to use your software. Read the software manual to know how to use your keyboard to trigger your software. You can also purchase customized keyboards. The manufacturer VKS SYSTEM www.vks.fr, knows our products and has already made keyboards adapted to our software. - Page 27 Hardware XI Other connections 8. Touch screen Touch screens enable not to use your mouse and keyboard anymore. You only have to touch the screen with your fingers what simulates a mouse click. These screens are compatible with all our softwares. Page 24...
- Page 28 Hardware XI Other connections However, it is better to have big buttons on the user-screen in oder to push the right button. This is why, we advise you to create your own screen using a web page. To do so, we have made a "kit"...
- Page 29 Hardware XII What is the minimum configuration required for your computer? I What is the minimum configuration required for your compute Systemaforderungen - Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2K, XP - Microsoft DIRECT X 9 - 500 Mhz Prozessor (1,5 Ghz) - 256 MB RAM (512 MB) - 100 MB freier Festplattenspeicher - CD-ROM-Laufwerk...
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