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  • Page 1 Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 20.02.2018, ID: 421279...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 6 1.1 Further information........................... 7 1.2 Notational conventions........................8 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 9 Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 13 Installation and starting up........................ 14 Connections and controls........................15 Operating..............................18 6.1 Main menu............................19 6.2 DMX 512 test............................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Technical specifications........................73 Plug and connection assignment....................74 Protecting the environment......................76 Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 5 Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...

  • Page 6: General Notes

    General notes General notes This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.

  • Page 7: Further Information

    General notes 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.

  • Page 8: Notational Conventions

    General notes 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...

  • Page 9: Symbols And Signal Words

    General notes Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
  • Page 10 General notes Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos- sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is for testing devices that are controlled via DMX, RDM or MIDI or output these sig- nals. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or prop- erty damage.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions NOTICE! External power supply The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur- rent circuit breaker.

  • Page 13: Features

    Features Features Universal test device for DMX, RDM and MIDI networks 5-pin DMX in and output Plug-in power supply and adapter for 3-pin DMX plug included Operating via buttons and display on the unit Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...

  • Page 14: Installation And Starting Up

    Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.

  • Page 15: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 16 Connections and controls 1 Jog Wheel for control and menu selection 2 Display The display is turned off after an adjustable period of time without keystroke. Press the jog wheel to reactivate the display. 3 [DMX/RDM OUT] 5-pin DMX / RDM output 4 [DMX/RDM IN] 5-pin DMX / RDM input 5 [MIDI IN]...
  • Page 17 Connections and controls 7 [PWR] The LED indicates that the device is switched on. 8 [Program Update] Micro SD slot 9 [Under Voltage] This LED lights up when the supply voltage is too low. 10 [Normal] The LED indicates that the supply voltage is within the permissible range. 11 [DC INPUT] Connector for the supplied power supply adapter.

  • Page 18: Operating

    Operating Operating Connect the supplied mains adapter to the power supply input of the device and then plug the adapter into an AC outlet. Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...

  • Page 19: Main Menu

    Operating 6.1 Main menu Selection in main menu Turn the jog wheel to highlight a menu item. Press the jog wheel to select the highlighted menu item. Press the jog wheel again to open the associated submenu. The display shows the available elements of the submenu. Select the menu item ‘EXIT’...

  • Page 20: Dmx 512 Test

    Operating 6.2 DMX 512 test This menu allows you to monitor the data packets being received by DMX-controlled devices or sending test data to the devices. Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 21 Operating Select the item ‘DMX-512 TEST’ from the main menu. Press the jog wheel to open the respective submenu. ð The display shows: Select one of the submenus ‘DMX Packet Test’ , ‘DMX Data Receive’ or ‘DMX Data Send’ . Dr.
  • Page 22 Operating DMX packet test Select the item ‘DMX Packet Test’ from the submenu ‘DMX-512 Test’ . Press the jog wheel to open the respective submenu. ð If the wiring is correct and a DMX signal is received, the display shows the following values: If no signal is received, the display shows: Dr.
  • Page 23 Operating In this case, check the wiring and the correct fit of the connectors. To return to the parent menu, select ‘EXIT’ and press the jog wheel to confirm. Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 24 Operating Analysis of received DMX data Select the item ‘DMX Data Receive’ from the submenu ‘DMX-512 Test’ . Press the jog wheel to open the respective submenu. ð The display shows: It will display the received DMX value ( ‘000’ … ‘255’ ) for every 25 channels. To change the first displayed channel, use the jog wheel to select ‘Start’...
  • Page 25 Operating To change the display format, use the jog wheel to select ‘Format’ and press the jog wheel. Turn the jog wheel to select one of the following formats. ‘DEC’ : Decimal values ‘PER’ : Percentage values ‘BAR’ : Bars of squares ‘RGB’...
  • Page 26 Operating Analysis of transmitted DMX data Select the item ‘DMX Data Send’ from the submenu ‘DMX-512 TEST’ . Press the jog wheel to open the respective submenu. ð The display shows: Select the item ‘Single Channel Mode’ from the submenu ‘DMX-512 SEND’ . Press the jog wheel to open the respective submenu.
  • Page 27 Operating To select the channel on which the data should be sent, select the item ‘Channel’ . Press the jog wheel. Use the jog wheel to set a value between 1 and 512 – or ‘All’ for transmis- sion on all channels. To select an operating mode, select ‘Mode’...
  • Page 28 Operating ‘Stop’ : The transmitted DMX value can not be changed To select the value range of the data transmitted, select the item ‘Channel Level’ . Press the jog wheel. Use the jog wheel to set a value between 0 and 255. To set the rate of change, select ‘Speed’...
  • Page 29 Operating To change the first channel for which DMX values are to be sent, use the jog wheel to select ‘Start/Channel’ and press the jog wheel. Turn the jog wheel until the number of the desired channel appears at ‘Start’ . Press the jog wheel to confirm. To set the transmitted DMX value in the range 0 to 255, first select the value with the jog wheel.
  • Page 30 Operating ‘BAR’ : Bars of squares ‘HEX’ : Hexadecimal values Press the jog wheel. To reset the transmitted DMX value, use the jog wheel to select the item ‘All Reset’ and press the jog wheel. To return to the parent menu, select ‘EXIT’ and press the jog wheel to confirm. Select the item ‘Color Demo Mode’...
  • Page 31 Operating Use the jog wheel to select the setting to be changed and press the jog wheel. Turn the jog wheel to select or adjust a value. The following table shows the menu items and choices. Menu item Choices Meaning ‘Pixel Type’...
  • Page 32 Operating Menu item Choices Meaning ‘Speed’ ‘Level0’ … ‘Level10’ Running speed ‘Fade Time’ ‘0 %’ … ‘100 %’ Fade time To return to the parent menu, select ‘EXIT’ and press the jog wheel to confirm. Select the item ‘Chase Demo Mode’ from the submenu ‘DMX-512 SEND’ . Press the jog wheel to open the respective submenu.
  • Page 33 Operating Use the jog wheel to select the setting to be changed and press the jog wheel. Turn the jog wheel to select or adjust a value. The following table shows the menu items and choices. Menu item Choices Meaning ‘Start Chan.’...

  • Page 34: Rdm Test

    Operating To return to the main menu, select ‘EXIT’ again and press the jog wheel to confirm. 6.3 RDM test This menu allows you to retrieve information about the connected RDM-controlled devices or send test data to the devices. Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 35 Operating Select the item ‘RDM DATA TEST’ from the main menu. Press the jog wheel to open the respective submenu. ð The display shows: Select one of the submenus ‘Get&Set RDM Parameter’ or ‘Update RDM Device’ . Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 36 Operating Retrieve RDM parameters - Iden- tify Device Select the item ‘Get&Set RDM Parameter’ from the submenu ‘RDM DATA TEST’ . Press the jog wheel to open the respective submenu. ð The display shows: If the wiring is correct and an RDM-controlled device is found, the display shows real-time information about the device: Dr.
  • Page 37 Operating If no signal is received, the display shows: Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 38 Operating In this case, check the wiring and the correct fit of the connectors. For more detailed information, use the jog wheel to select ‘Para’ . Press the jog wheel. ð The display shows: Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 39 Operating The selectable parameters depend on the respective device, examples: ‘Identify Device’ , ‘Device Info’ , ‘DMX Start Address’ . To retrieve a parameter, select it with the jog wheel and press the jog wheel. Select ‘Get Parameter’ and press the jog wheel. ð...
  • Page 40 Operating Use the jog wheel to select ‘Fresh’ to refresh the displayed information, or ‘EXIT’ to return to the parent menu. Press the jog wheel. Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 41 Operating Retrieve RDM Device Informa- tion - Device Info Select the item ‘Get&Set RDM Parameter’ from the submenu ‘RDM DATA TEST’ . Press the jog wheel to open the respective submenu. ð The display shows: If the wiring is correct and an RDM-controlled device is found, the display shows real-time information about the device: Dr.
  • Page 42 Operating If no signal is received, the display shows: Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 43 Operating In this case, check the wiring and the correct fit of the connectors. For more detailed information, use the jog wheel to select ‘Para’ . Press the jog wheel. ð The display shows: Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 44 Operating The selectable parameters depend on the respective device, examples: ‘Identify Device’ , ‘Device Info’ , ‘DMX Start Address’ . To retrieve a parameter, select it with the jog wheel and press the jog wheel. Select ‘Get Parameter’ and press the jog wheel. ð...
  • Page 45 Operating Use the jog wheel to select ‘More Info’ to access further parameters. Use the jog wheel to select ‘Fresh’ to refresh the displayed information, or ‘EXIT’ to return to the parent menu. Press the jog wheel. Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 46 Operating Changing RDM parameters Select the item ‘Get&Set RDM Parameter’ from the submenu ‘RDM DATA TEST’ . Press the jog wheel to open the respective submenu. ð The display shows: If the wiring is correct and an RDM-controlled device is found, the display shows real-time information about the device: Dr.
  • Page 47 Operating If no signal is received, the display shows: Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 48 Operating In this case, check the wiring and the correct fit of the connectors. To change individual parameters, use the jog wheel to select ‘Para’ . Press the jog wheel. ð The display shows: Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 49 Operating The selectable parameters depend on the respective device, examples: ‘Identify Device’ , ‘Device Info’ , ‘DMX Start Address’ . To retrieve a parameter, select it with the jog wheel and press the jog wheel. Select ‘Set Parameter’ and press the jog wheel. ð...
  • Page 50 Operating Use the jog wheel to select ‘Start Identify’ to start or ‘Stop Identify’ to stop the identifica- tion. Press the jog wheel. To select which devices should be affected by the change, use the Jog Wheel to select ‘Only self’ and press the jog wheel. Turn the jog wheel to select one of the following for- mats.
  • Page 51 Operating Press the jog wheel. Use the jog wheel to select ‘Ok&Save’ and press the jog wheel to save the change. Use the jog wheel to select ‘EXIT’ to return to the parent menu. Press the jog wheel. Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 52 Operating Display or change of the DMX address of an RDM-controlled device Select the item ‘Get&Set RDM Parameter’ from the submenu ‘RDM DATA TEST’ . Press the jog wheel to open the respective submenu. ð The display shows: If the wiring is correct and an RDM-controlled device is found, the display shows real-time information about the device: Dr.
  • Page 53 Operating If no signal is received, the display shows: Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 54 Operating In this case, check the wiring and the correct fit of the connectors. To change individual parameters, use the jog wheel to select ‘Para’ . Press the jog wheel. ð The display shows: Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 55 Operating Use the jog wheel to select ‘Para: DMX Start Address’ and press the jog wheel. To display the current DMX address, select ‘Get Parameter’ and press the jog wheel. ð The display shows, for example: Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 56 Operating Use the jog wheel to select ‘Fresh’ to refresh the displayed information, or ‘EXIT’ to return to the parent menu. Press the jog wheel. To change the DMX address, use the jog wheel to select ‘Set Parameter’ and press the jog wheel.
  • Page 57 Operating Use the jog wheel to select ‘Channel:’ and press the jog wheel. Set the desired value with the jog wheel. Press the jog wheel to confirm. To select which devices should be affected by the change, use the Jog Wheel to select ‘Only self’...
  • Page 58 Operating Press the jog wheel. Use the jog wheel to select ‘Ok&Save’ and press the jog wheel to save the change. Use the jog wheel to select ‘EXIT’ to return to the parent menu. Press the jog wheel. Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 59 Operating Software update of an RDM-con- trolled device Select the item ‘Update RMD device’ from the submenu ‘RDM DATA TEST’ . Press the jog wheel to open the respective submenu. ð The display shows: If the wiring is correct and an RDM-controlled device is found, the display shows real-time information about the device: Dr.
  • Page 60 Operating If no signal is received, the display shows: Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 61 Operating In this case, check the wiring and the correct fit of the connectors. Insert a micro SD card with the required software into the micro SD slot of the device. Use the jog wheel to select ‘Send: Single device’ . Press the jog wheel. ð...
  • Page 62 Operating To retrieve a parameter, select it with the jog wheel and press the jog wheel. Select ‘Single device’ (transmission to one device) or ‘All devices’ (transmission to all devices) and press the jog wheel. ð The software is transferred to the devices. Use the jog wheel to select ‘EXIT’...

  • Page 63: Midi Test

    Operating 6.4 MIDI test This menu allows you to test the data of a MIDI-controlled device. Connect a MIDI device to the MIDI input. Select the item ‘MIDI Receive’ from the main menu. Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 64 Operating Press the jog wheel to open the respective submenu. ð The display shows: Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...

  • Page 65: Cable Test

    Operating After a few seconds, the ‘ACT’ indicator appears in the lower left corner of the dis- play. Once the data has been received from a MIDI device, the display shows: To return to the parent menu, select ‘EXIT’ and press the jog wheel to confirm. 6.5 Cable test This menu allows you to test a DMX cable.
  • Page 66 Operating Connect the cable to be tested to the DMX input and the DMX output. Select the item ‘CABLE TEST’ from the main menu. Press the jog wheel to open the respective submenu. ð The display shows: Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 67 Operating Use the jog wheel to select ‘Test’ and press the jog wheel. ð After a few seconds, the display shows the test result. If all wires are correctly con- nected, the display shows: To repeat the test, select ‘Try Again’ and press the jog wheel to confirm. To return to the parent menu, select ‘EXIT’...

  • Page 68: System Settings

    Operating 6.6 System settings In this menu, you can adjust device settings. Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 69 Operating Select the item ‘SYSTEM Setup’ from the main menu. Press the jog wheel to open the respective submenu. ð The display shows: Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 70 Operating Turn the jog wheel to scroll down the list: Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 71 Operating Use the jog wheel to select the setting to be changed and press the jog wheel. Turn the jog wheel to select or adjust a value. The following table shows the menu items and choices. Menu item Choices Meaning ‘TX Start Code’...
  • Page 72 Operating Menu item Choices Meaning ‘Backlight Off’ ‘30 sec’ , ‘1 min’ , ‘5 min’ , ‘10 Setting the time after which the display turns off automatically. min’ , ‘30 min’ ‘Auto Mask Device’ ‘ON’ A connected RDM-controlled device does not appear in the overview.

  • Page 73: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Voltage supply Plug-in power supply (9 V / 500 mA ), positive pole via inner contact Dimensions (W × H × D) 170 mm × 100 mm × 40 mm (15.35in. × 15.55in. × 5.31in.) Weight 0.28 kg Dr.

  • Page 74: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip- ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...
  • Page 75 Plug and connection assignment DMX connections A five-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a five-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling. Assignment Ground (shielding) Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’) unused / second connection (DMX–) unused / second connection (DMX+)

  • Page 76: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate- rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 77 Notes Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 78 Notes Dr. RDM I DMX RDM Tester controller...
  • Page 80 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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