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Reality Enhancements PD2DMX-512D User Manual

512 channel dual mode pyrodigital to dmx converter
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PD2DMX Model 512D
Pyrodigital to DMX Converter
512 Channel Dual Mode
User's Guide
Revision C - 08/22/2017
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  • Page 1 Reality Reality Enhancements Enha Inc. PD2DMX Model 512D Pyrodigital to DMX Converter ® 512 Channel Dual Mode User’s Guide Revision C - 08/22/2017...
  • Page 2 United States Copyright Act of 1976. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this guide is accurate. Reality Enhancements, Inc. is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. © 2017 Reality Enhancements, Inc.
  • Page 3 Warning - Please Read Please read this entire guide before using this product. It is the user’s sole responsibility to follow all of the instructions and safety protocols stated herein, in addition to all of the safety protocols, warnings, and instructions provided with the Pyrodigital®...
  • Page 4 Reality Enhancements Inc. is not liable for any damages or injuries of any kind resulting from any use or misuse of this module or of any device(s) connected to this module.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .................. 2 SETUP ....................3 Connection ............……………… 3 Configuration and Controls .........……………… 4 Setting the PD Address Range .......……………… 4 Arm / Safe Switch ...........…………..5 Options Feature Switches ......…………..5 Fade Time Feature .........…………..6 Dimming Curve Feature .........…………..

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Both modes include the ability to set a global fade time between DMX levels, and to select between linear and S-curve dimming curves. The initials “PD” printed on the panels of the PD2DMX-512D as well as throughout this guide is abbreviated notation for “Pyrodigital®”. The term “Field Controller”...

  • Page 7: Setup

    Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D Setup Connection The PD2DMX-512D is connected to a PD network using three conductor interconnect cables with male and female 3-pin XLR connectors at either end typically used with PD equipment. PD2DMX-512D and Pyrodigital®...

  • Page 8: Configuration And Controls

    Setting The PD Address Range The PD2DMX-512D differs from other PD modules in that it emulates more than one PD module. To a PD Field Controller, the PD2DMX-512D can appear as many modules. The rotary switches normally used to set the module address on standard PD modules is instead used to set the Maximum module address the PD2DMX-512D will respond to.

  • Page 9: Arm / Safe Switch

    PD module address 13 controls DMX channel 20 Important: When using the PD2DMX-512D in a network with other PD modules, do not set any other PD2DMX or PD module addresses to the same or lower address than the Maximum Address set on the PD2DMX-512D or they will conflict.

  • Page 10: Fade Time Feature

    The LED is intended to provide a variety of information about the status and operation of the PD2DMX-512D. However, there may be instances when the PD2DMX-512D module is visible to an audience and a flickering or blinking LED may present a visual distraction. In those instances, the activity of the LED may be set to occur only very infrequently.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D Operation Power-Up Self Test On power-up, the module illuminates the LED to indicate it is receiving power, and is performing a self test. (Note: This start up process may take up to 6 seconds.) If the module finds anything wrong with its basic functions, it completely ceases operation, leaving the LED lit red solidly.

  • Page 12: Sending Dmx Data To Connected Dmx Devices

    Pyrodigital® modules. There are two modes of operation which control how the PD2DMX-512D translates PD “Fire” commands to DMX output levels. The following are examples of how to program the Field Controller to interact with the PD2DMX-512D’s two modes.

  • Page 13: Mode 1 Operation

    Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D Mode 1 Operation: In Mode 1, the PD2DMX-512D allows up to 512 DMX channels to be set either to 100% (DMX output at full) or 0% (DMX output at 0). This is achieved by utilizing the 16 output terminals per module address in pairs.

  • Page 14: Mode 2 Operation

    Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D Mode 2 Operation: In Mode 2, the PD2DMX-512D maps each PD module address to one DMX address (see Appendix D for the Mode 2 DMX channel to PD address mapping). Each PD terminal corresponds to a particular DMX output value.

  • Page 15: Status Checking

    2/3, 4/5, etc) which correspond to eight DMX channels (see Appendix C for the full DMX channel to PD address/terminal pair mapping.) Checking status on a module being controlled by a PD2DMX-512D will show continuity on either the even or odd pair terminal for each DMX channel to indicate whether the DMX output is at 0% or 100%.

  • Page 16: Interpreting The Continuity Display

    It is possible that the fault condition may be temporary, and powering the module off and back on may reset it. If power cycling does not clear the fault, replace the module and send the faulted one back to Reality Enhancements, Inc. for diagnosis. Operation...

  • Page 17: Opening Case For Changing Feature Switch Settings

    Opening the Case to Set Feature Switches There are two “DIP” Switches located on the circuit board which may be set to configure the User Selectable features of the PD2DMX-512D. These switches are labeled Options 1 and Options 2. These options are intended to be set and changed infrequently.

  • Page 18: Options Switches Location

    Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D Appendix B Options Switches Location Figure B-1 : Options Switches location on circuit board. Appendix B...

  • Page 19: Options 1 Switch

    Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D Options 1 switch Switch # Function Setting On: Full function: When on, the LED lights at power up and any time data is received from the field controller. Off: Minimal: LED function The LED will only flash briefly during...

  • Page 20: Options 2 Switch

    Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D Options 2 switch Fade Time Setting Secs Secs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fade time. A “I” indicates switch is on. Figure B-3 : Denotes factory default setting.
  • Page 21 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D Options 2 switch (cont.) Fade Time Setting Secs Secs 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10.1 10.2 10.3 Fade time. A “I” indicates switch is on.
  • Page 22 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D Options 2 switch (cont.) Fade Time Setting Secs Secs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10.4 13.1 10.5 13.2 10.6 13.3 10.7 13.4 10.8 13.5...
  • Page 23 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D Options 2 switch (cont.) Fade Time Setting Secs Secs 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 I8.2 I5.6 I8.3 15.7 I8.4 15.8 I8.5 15.9 I8.6 I8.7...
  • Page 24 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D Options 2 switch (cont.) Fade Time Setting Secs Secs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 23.4 20.8 23.5 20.9 23.6 23.7 21.1 23.8 21.2...

  • Page 25: Appendix C

    Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D Appendix C DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping Mode 1 Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Mode 1 DMX channel mapping...

  • Page 26: Dmx Channel To Pd Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1

    Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 (cont.) Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%...
  • Page 27 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 (cont.) Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%...
  • Page 28 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 (cont.) Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%...
  • Page 29 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 (cont.) Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%...
  • Page 30 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 (cont.) Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%...
  • Page 31 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 (cont.) Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%...
  • Page 32 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 (cont.) Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%...
  • Page 33 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 (cont.) Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%...
  • Page 34 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 (cont.) Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%...
  • Page 35 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 (cont.) Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%...
  • Page 36 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 (cont.) Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%...
  • Page 37 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 (cont.) Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%...
  • Page 38 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 (cont.) Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%...
  • Page 39 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 (cont.) Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%...
  • Page 40 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 (cont.) Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%...
  • Page 41 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 1 (cont.) Chan Addr Term Chan Addr Term 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Mode 1 DMX channel mapping Figure C-1 (cont.) :...

  • Page 42: Dmx Channel To Pd Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 2

    Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D Appendix D DMX Channel to PD Address Mapping Mode 2 Chan Addr Chan Addr Chan Addr Chan Addr Mode 2 DMX channel mapping Figure D-1 : Appendix D...
  • Page 43 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D DMX Channel to PD Address/Terminal Mapping - Mode 2 (cont.) Chan Addr Chan Addr Chan Addr Chan Addr Mode 2 DMX channel mapping Figure D-1 (cont.) : Appendix D...

  • Page 44: Applications

    The drawing in figure E-3 shows control of a variety of DMX devices which utilize different numbers of DMX channels. In this application, the PD2DMX-512D module is set to Mode 2 which allocates one PD module address per DMX address, and allows 16 level proportional control of the DMX channel levels.
  • Page 45 Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - Model PD2DMX-512D Cable Cable PD2 DMX-512D Pyrodigital Maximum Address DMX Wireless Safe Data Input Transmitter Maximum Address: Field Controller DMX Chan: 1 DMX Chan: 2 DMX Chan: 3 DMX Chan: 4 1 channel 1 channel...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    • Maximum Address not set high enough to include all required module addresses. • Address switches are pointing to a blank space on the dial and not a number. • Other modules are set within the same address range as the PD2DMX-512D. • Cable not connected or faulty cable or splitter.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Pyrodigital® to DMX Converter - PD2DMX Model 512D Specifi cations Compatibility: Pyrodigital® Field Controller w/V3.00 or later firmware DMX Channels Controlled: Up to 512 DMX Channels Per DMX Frame: 512 DMX Refresh Rate: 44Hz DMX Channel Output Values: Mode 1: 0 and 255 Mode 2: 16 levels between 0 and 255 Switches: Arm/Safe toggle switch...

  • Page 48: Warranty

    Purchaser returns the product for repair determined by the price paid by the Purchaser for the Product less a reasonable amount for usage. Reality Enhancements, Inc. shall not be liable for any other losses of damages. These remedies are the Purchaser’s exclusive remedies for breach of warranty.
  • Page 49 Reality Enhancements, Inc., including damage caused by shipping. The Product has been damaged from external causes such as...
  • Page 50 Reality Enhancements, Inc. will repair or authorize the repair of the Product under the limited warranty within 30 days after receipt of the Product by Reality Enhancements, Inc. If Reality Enhancements, Inc. cannot perform repair covered under this limited warranty within 30 days, or after a reasonable number of attempts to repair the same defect, Reality Enhancements, Inc.
  • Page 51 Product Purchaser may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is the entire warranty between Reality Enhancements, Inc. and the Purchaser, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements...
  • Page 52 D0-15512-01-C...

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