DMX2CC 6ch/12ch Device Overview DMX2CC dimmers can control high-power LED fixtures by a DMX signal using linear current dimming. They are designed for use with both high-power 1W and 3W LED fixtures. The two versions 6CH and 12CH provide control over 6 or 12 individual channels, which allows control of 2 or 4 high-power RGB triplets, respectively.
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch • Auto Load Detection - Allows connection of 1 to 12 serial LEDs per channel • Wrong wiring, open/short protection for each output with indication on LCD checked on startup • TP - Thermal Protection of LEDs on each output (on supported LED luminaries) •...
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DMX2CC 6ch/12ch Safety instructions Any usage other than described in this manual is not permitted, can damage the device and lead to associated risks such as short- circuit, fire or electric shock. If not otherwise noted, no part of the product may be modified or rebuilt. DMX2CC 6CH / 12CH ports must not be hot plugged.
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch Delivery content • DMX2CC 6ch or 12ch • 2 x pluggable terminal block connectors (for DMX2CC 6ch) • 4 x pluggable terminal block connectors (for DMX2CC 12ch) • This setup manual Firmware level This setup manual refers to firmware version 1.7. See Firmware update on page 25 how to upgrade the firmware.
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch Hardware installation Mounting The DMX2CC driver is designed to snap onto a standard DIN rail for installation in a wall mount enclosure. LED-wiring connections are made using pluggable screw terminals, the DC Power In connections are made using the captive screws and the RJ-45 DMX512 input/output positioned along the top, clearly accessible from the front for easy installation and servicing.
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch LED Wirings Test The DMX2CC has a unique algorithm for detecting load type and wrong LED connections. It can detect if the LED’s (+) and (-) lines are having a short circuit between them or mixed connection with a neighbour channel inside the terminal plug.
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch PSU Selection Guidelines Please follow the PSU selection guidelines below in order to select the correct power supply. Use at least 15 AWG (1.5mm ) for DC power-in connection. It is highly recommended to connect all four terminals of the power-in captive screw terminal. Maintain correct polarity when connecting the power supply.
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch Cable type and length limitations At driving current 350 mA AWG COPPER Diameter mm Ohms Max amps for Voltage max. LEDs max. LEDs max. LEDs max. LEDs max. LEDs max. LEDs max. LEDs max. LEDs per km power trans- drop 100m 150m...
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch LED output wiring Please refer to the previous cable type/length limitations tables for the selection of the correct cable type. The DMX2CC driver features the TP - Fixture Thermal Protection which protects the LED fixture from overheating while maintaining light output.
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch DMX wiring Pin assignment DMX IN DMX Out Signal Signal Data - Data + N.C. +16 VDC/0.3 A N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. The onboard 16 VDC can be used to supply power to a DMX controller from the DMX IN RJ-45 connector. The DMX2CC has an active DMX signal repeater which eliminates the need of DMX splitter/repeaters when daisy chaining DMX2CCs.
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch Power-up sequence After applying power to the Unit, it will perform a quick self test for correct Output LED wiring and a proper voltage from the DC Power Supply. Each of these tests is followed by corresponding messages on the LCD screen. Power supply test After power-up the following message is displayed on the LCD screen: V1.2-DX...
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch Menu navigation Press ▲ and ▼ to navigate through the options/change DMX-512 setting Preset Press ↲ to enter sub menu/confirm changes Press ESC to go back to the previous menu/discard ▲ ▼ ↵ changes DMX mode This is the mode for standard DMX control. DMX: 1 This mode is for standard DMX512 signal control.
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch Status menu From this menu you can check the system status of the DMX2CC 6/12 driver. • PSU voltage – Power Supply Unit voltage • Driver Temperature – Shows the temperature of the internal PCB of the driver (approx. value and only accurate for temperatures > 40 °C) •...
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch DMX setup Setup of DMX addressing. Address In this menu, you can change the DMX address of the unit Autoaddre and enable / disable the auto-addressing function. Address: • Press ▲ and ▼ to change the DMX address of the unit (hold ▲...
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch To adjust the contrast: • Press ▲ and ▼ to change the contrast level. • Press ↲ to save & exit. • Press ESC to exit without saving. Number of channels You can limit the maximum number of control channels from 1 to 12 (DMX2CC6: 1 - 6, DMX2CC12: 1 - 12).
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch • Press ▲ and ▼ to change the highlighted digit. • Press ↲ to save & exit. • Press ESC to exit without saving. Available options are: • Current rating: Press ▲ and ▼ to change the current rating of the unit (hold ▲...
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch If no LEDs are connected to this output Unplugged is displayed. CHxx:OK indicates that LEDs are connected to this channel. CH1:OK CHxx: Unplugged indicates that no LEDs are connected to CH2:OK that channel. Press ▲ and ▼ to scroll between the tree channels of the selected the outputs. Two bottom statistics are thermal feedbacks (only available on supporting fixtures with thermal sensors on-board) from the fixture connected to the output.
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DMX2CC 6ch/12ch is stabilized within the allowed limitations. If the environment temperature declines, the unit will raise the level of the current passing through the fixture. The changes of current will not affect the color of the light; but only its intensity. It should be noted that the light intensity depends very much on the temperature of the LED.
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch Firmware update Update with a PC A firmware update can be made with a PC and a RS-232 to RS-485 or a USB to RS-485 standard adapter plus a firmware update application. Connect the RS-485 cable to the RJ45 DMX IN of the DMX2CC (see previous chapter for DMX pin-out schema).
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch • Load the firmware update .bin file by pressing Open button. • Press the Connect button to get the application into slave search mode. • Power up the Slave Unit. • Select the Update Firmware option in the Admin Maintenance menu on the DMX2CC.
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DMX2CC 6ch/12ch • Connect the DMX IN of the Master Unit to the DMX IN of the Slave Unit. Use a standard pin-to-pin CAT5 cable (refer to the DMX512 Data wiring section): • Power up the master DMX2CC. • Select the Send Firmware option On the master unit in the Admin Maintenance menu.
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch Master/slave update FAQ Question Answer I disconnected the DMX cable during On the master unit press the ↲ the update by mistake! Now the button. Verify that Waiting master unit displays Update FAIL!, Target is displayed: and the slave unit is stuck at the •...
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DMX2CC 6ch/12ch Technical data Specification DMX2CC6 DMX2CC12 Power supply external Power input 24 - 48 VDC Current consumption max. 4.5 A max. 9 A Power consumption max. 180 W max. 360 W Efficiency up to 95% Heat dissipation < 20 W Max.
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DMX2CC 6ch/12ch Specification DMX2CC6 DMX2CC12 Color grades 256 level (each color), in total 16,770,000 colors Fixture protection Open line, short line and wrong interconnection protection Output protection PTC auto-recovery after fault condition is removed Thermal protection Reduces output current to eliminate unit (unit) overheating DMX connection type...
DMX2CC 6ch/12ch Trouble shooting The following table provides corrective actions for possible trouble situations. Trouble Possible causes Corrections Device does not function DMX2CC 6/12 is not Verify POWER IN receiving power from connections. the external DC power Ensure that the AC supply circuit breaker of the PSU is not tripped.
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IS07237/00 Istruzioni per le operazioni di servizio per l’apparecchio di illuminazione Instructions on luminare service operations Instructions pour les opérations de service du luminaire Wartungsanleitung für die Leuchte Instructies voor de onderhoudsoperaties op de verlichtingsarmatuur Instrucciones para las operaciones de servicio del aparato de alumbrado Anvisninger i serviceindgreb på...
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Istruzioni per la pulizia dell’apparecchio di illuminazione Instructions on luminare cleaning operations Instructions pour le nettoyage du luminaire Anweisungen zur Reinigung der Leuchte Instructies voor de reiniging van de verlichtingsarmatuur Instrucciones para limpiar el aparato de alumbrado Anvisninger i rengøring af belysningsarmaturet Anvisninger for rengjøring av lysapparatet Instruktioner för rengöring av belysningsanordningen Инструкции...
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Istruzioni per il fine vita e lo smaltimento dei componenti Instructions on end-of-life and component disposal Instructions pour la gestion des composants en fin de vie et leur mise au rebut Anweisungen zur Entsorgung der Leuchtenkomponenten Instructies voor het verwijderen van de armatuur en het recyclen van de onderdelen Instrucciones para el final de vida y la eliminación los componentes Anvisninger i udtjent armatur og bortskaffelse af komponenter Anvisninger for endt levetid og avfallsbehandling av delene...