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LITEDIMMER PLus
AC400
DMX 4X8
v3.141592
TM

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  • Page 1 LITEDIMMER PLus AC400 DMX 4X8 v3.141592...
  • Page 2: Controls And Connections

    ABOUT The AC400 DMX 4x8 is the ideal companion for powering LiteMat+ Plus and LiteTile+ Plus units up to 400 watts. Its rugged housing includes several mounting options along with four ¼-20 (SAE) threads for attaching clamps, making it suitable for over- head setups.
  • Page 3: How To Install

    POWERING THE AC400 DMX 4X8 The AC400 DMX 4x8 runs off of AC voltage (90VAC to 305VAC; 50/60 Hz). Additionally, the AC400 DMX 4x8 comes equipped with a 12VDC convenience outlet for powering ancillary devices, such as a LiteDimmer Wireless TRX unit (sold separately). HOW TO INSTALL To install the AC400 DMX 4x8, complete the following: 1) Position the power switch (located above the AC power input) to off.
  • Page 4: Dmx Mode

    DMX MODE The default operating mode for the AC400 DMX 4x8 is DMX Mode, in which the AC400 DMX 4x8 is always checking for and responding to an active DMX signal. • There are several settings that can be adjusted during DMX operation (see “Settings”...
  • Page 5 New Addr SETTINGS (cont’d) To change any of the DMX settings, complete the following steps: 1) Navigate to the Settings Screen from the Mstr Home Screen by pressing the right button ( ▶). 2600k 2) Press the center button (Edit) from the Settings Screen to begin editing the settings.
  • Page 6 Edit Next New Addr New Addr CHECKING SETTINGS To check the AC400 DMX 4x8 for both DMX Mode and/or Local Mode parameters, complete any one of the following steps: Next Addr Mstr Mode 2600k Bitrate Mstr DMX Hz 2600k Home Screen Addr Mode Bitrate...
  • Page 7 Addr Smooth Mode Bitrate Bitrate Curve UNDERSTANDING YOUR DMX MODE SCREENS DMX Hz Next DMX Mode Screen Mode Smooth H = Hybrid (Single Circuit*) Bitrate Curve 8 = DMX Bit Rate (8 = 8-bit, 16 = 16-bit) Next Edit s = Smoothing (s = ON, <blank> = OFF) DMX Mode Screen DMX Settings Screen Smooth...
  • Page 8 New Addr DMX Addr New Addr CHECKING DMX START ADDRESS To quickly check the current DMX start address for the AC400 DMX 4x8, complete the following steps: Edit Next 1) From the Home Screen, press the center Mstr ↵ button( ).
  • Page 9: Local Mode

    New Addr LOCAL MODE To control the AC400 DMX 4x8 locally without a DMX signal, complete the following steps: 1) Navigate to the Local Mode Screen from the Mstr Home Screen by pressing the right button ( ▶). Mstr Mstr 2600k 2600k 2600k...
  • Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING LiteGear If the AC400 DMX 4x8 is experiencing irregular operation, checking the following may be able to help identify the problem(s): L-20 R-33 • DMX Frequency (DMX Hz) • With low DMX refresh rates (less than 20 Hz), steppiness (especially on the low end of the dimming range) is possible.
  • Page 11: Factory Reset

    • Input Control Values(Ch1, Ch2, Ch3, Ch4) — For internal purposes only. You may be asked by a LiteGear Service Technician to refer to this screen. • If the AC400 DMX 4x8 is experiencing irregular operation, verify DMX channel output. Valid DMX channel output values range from 0 to 255.
  • Page 12 SOFTWARE VERSION LiteGear L-20 R-33 Splash Screen 1 SOFTWARE VERSION: v3.141592 Note: Software v3.141592 is beta software. Numbers that appear in the lower left and lower right corners correspond to the software version and are for internal puposes only. Mstr...
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