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  • Page 1 Manual / UK DMXPEN ControlBox...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SetUp / Connections ............page Technical Specification ........... page Input Circuit ..............page Output Circuit ............... page PIN Assignment ............page Device Configuration ............. page Remote Control ............page Warranty ..............page Maintenance / Cleaning ..........page Manual / UK DMXPEN ControlBox...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thanks to buy this DMXPEN series products. A correct use of this product, will ensure a correct functionality, a long life and at the same time will avoid product failure. Please read this manual carefully and be sure to understand the information provide to ensure a safe and reliable application, to learn a suitable knowledge of the product and his necessary precaution before using it.

  • Page 4: Warnings

    We reserve the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manuals at any time and without prior notice. Do not use DMXPEN ControlBOX with wet finger and do not place water on the touch panel.

  • Page 5: Description

    – 2 RS232 port – 1 MicroSD card Briefly the DMXPen products mission is record and carry easily: “Design your show, record and bring with you”. Why recording? The first goal of a professional light programmer is to select a light desk and learn to use it in the best way, because this means freedom of expression and productivity.

  • Page 6: Setup / Connections

    8 digital/analog INPUT – 4 digital OUTPUT – 2 analog OUTPUT – 2 RS485 – 1 MIDI IN Features – 1 MIDI OUT – 2 RS232 – 1 micro SD Card – 1 Ethernet Port – Manual / UK DMXPEN ControlBox...
  • Page 7 Ethernet - IEEE 802.3 10Base – T Ethernet interface - 12-24 VDC Power supply - 200-500 mA EN 55022, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, standard reference EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-11, EMC 89/336/CEE, BT 73/23/CEE Manual / UK DMXPEN ControlBox...
  • Page 8 4. Slot for MicroSD card 5. DMX IN/OUT 6. MIDI IN/OUT 7. POWER IN 8. DIGITAL/ANALOG INPUT 9. I OUT MEASURE ENBLE 10. DAC 11. DIGITAL OUTPUT 12. INPUT CONFIG 13. 2° RS485 14. COM1 - COM2 Manual / UK DMXPEN ControlBox...

  • Page 9: Input Circuit

    The analog/digital inputs can be configured as NPN type or PNP type through the on board Input Configuration Jumper. The equivalent input circuits for all 8 input are: Figure 1: Equivalent Input Circuit with Input Configuration = NPN Figure 2: Equivalent Input Circuit with Input Configuration = Manual / UK DMXPEN ControlBox...

  • Page 10: Pin Assignment

    +V OUT COM as indicated in the figure above. Maximum positive load voltage is 24VDC. PIN ASSIGNMENT Power Supply MIDI Pin Description Pin Description MIDI IN+ 12-24VDC MIDI IN- MIDI OUT- MIDI OUT+ DMX – SCREW PLUG RS485 Pin Description Pin Description DMX+ RS485+ DMX- RS485- Manual / UK DMXPEN ControlBox...
  • Page 11 INPUT 8 ANALOG OUTPUT RS232 Pin Description Pin Description +5VDC ANALOG OUTPUT 1 RS232-TX1 ANALOG OUTPUT 2 RS232-RX1 +12VDC RS232-TX2 RS232-RX2 XLR DMX INPUT XLR DMX OUTPUT Pin Description Pin Description DMX- DMX- DMX+ DMX+ Manual / UK DMXPEN ControlBox...

  • Page 12: Device Configuration

    DEVICE CONFIGURATION DMXPen Control Box has an on board user interface provided to configure the device. This user interface consist in a main page and a configuration menu. Main Page Display device activity that can be: ArtNet - DMX Conversion, where the ArtNet frame rate is also indicated (the arrow indicates...
  • Page 13 2. END SHOW trigger mode causes the show playback firing on digital input activation, only if the current show playback is ended SET SHOW N. Allow to configure the show number to playback on each digital Manual / UK DMXPEN ControlBox...
  • Page 14 2. END SHOW trigger mode causes the show playback firing on digital input activation, only if the current show playback is ended SET SHOW N. Allow to configure the show number to playback on each digital Manual / UK DMXPEN ControlBox...
  • Page 15 2. END SHOW trigger mode causes the show playback firing on digital input activation, only if the current show playback is ended DMXADR Allow to configure the source channel address for the PWM Manual / UK DMXPEN ControlBox...
  • Page 16 Allow to configure the source channel address for the serial STR 8 string command 8 from the current DMX frame (DMX Input port, ArtNet port or show playback source independently) INPUT Display the current digital input status STATUS SOFTWARE Display the current software version Manual / UK DMXPEN ControlBox...

  • Page 17: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL DMXPen ControlBOX is provided with the standard DMXPen engine that allow remote control through MIDI interface or PenSuite software tools (PenSuite is a free software tools available on the device micorSD card or on www.dmxpen.com web site in both PC and MAC OS version).

  • Page 18: Warranty

    Moreover we suggest to make a backup copy of the show file stored on the microSD card using a PC connected or other card reader device. Use only dry cleaning cloth to clean DMXPen ControlBOX. Do not use cleaning solvent or washing powder.
  • Page 19 Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence (UK) Ltd. Manual / UK DMXPEN ControlBox...

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