Table of Contents 1 Description....................4 2 Safety conditions..................5 3 Connectors and control elements............6 4 Designation of displayed messages............7 5 Device programming.................9 5.1 Button features......................9 5.2 Group DMX address settings..................9 5.3 Individual DMX address settings................10 5.4 Colour settings mode....................11 5.5 No DMX signal response..................14 5.6 Description of programs..................15 5.7 Master / Slave function...................17 5.8 White balance......................
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Manufacturer reserves the right to make modifications in order to improve device operation. PXM Marek Żupnik sp.k. Podłęże 654 tel. +48 12 385 83 06 32-003 Podłęże mail: info@pxm.pl Rev.1-1 BDO register number 000005972 www.pxm.pl 05.03.2019...
A wide range of supply voltage and a high level of current- carrying capacity enabled activating large quantities of LEDs. PX746 can be controlled by the DMX signal or it can work independently. In this operation mode, the user has access to a fully programmable stage and 18 default sequences for which can be also change the reproduction speed and the smoothness of transition of particular steps.
Safety conditions PX746 is a device powered with safe voltage 12 – 48V DC; however, during its installation and use the following rules must be strictly observed: 1. The device may only be connected to 12 – 48V DC with current- carrying capacity compatible with technical data.
10. Clean with damp duster only. Connectors and control elements power supply 12 – 48V DC NTC 4K7 temperature sensor PX746 3x700 mA/48V display DMX output control outputs programming keys DMX input...
Designation of displayed messages DMX address of a device – a basic item in the MENU setting parameters for all channels simultaneously setting parameters for each channel individually inverting the meter display 180 degrees DMX address setting control method selection (RGB, Lightness / Colour, etc.) no DMX signal response method selection Master / Slave mode settings Lightness / Colour control mode...
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blue balance white colour balance on / off program playback speed level of steps change smoothness in the program red colour during scene programming green colour during scene programming blue colour during scene programming basic frequency of brightness control screen blanking memory error message restore default device settings menu function to limit power...
– enters the next MENU level and confirms changes made 5.2 Group DMX address settings The menu of the PX746 driver allows for setting the DMX address within a range between 1 and 506 – 511 depending on work mode of device.
NEXT 5.3 Individual DMX address settings The PX746 module has an option that allows for changing individual settings. It enables assigning any DMX address to every output channel. The simplest example of implementation of this function is to control the lightness of one-color LEDs connected to all outputs.
ENTER ENTER NEXT ENTER NEXT The PX746 driver can operate in different control modes. Depending on the selected mode, the devices takes up a different NEXT numbers of channels, possible modes: The HSL mode (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) operates on three...
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Description guide of EFF mode settings (table is on the next page): Channel 1 – red colour Channel 2 – green colour Channel 3 – blue colour Channel 4 – operating mode selection Channel 5 – speed settings (higher value – quicker changes) Channel 6 –...
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CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL 8 1 RED 2 GREEN 3 BLUE 5 MODE 6 SPEED 7 FADE BRIGHTNESS <0–7> Program 1 <8–15> Program 2 <16–23> Program 3 <24–31> Program 4 <32–39> Program 5 <40–47> Program 6 <48–55> Program 7 <56–63>...
5.5 No DMX signal response This function is used both to protect the installation against the DMX signal loss and to obtain control over LEDs without connecting an external controller. Once it is activated, if there is no DMX signal the module will realize a desired function independently.
Sc –self-programmed scene in which it possible to set values for RGB colors (rEd, Grn, bLu) in range 0 – 255 for each colour separately. Additionally can set the scene entry time (SPd) after decay DMX signal in range 0,1 – 99,9s. on –...
Step 4 5.7 Master / Slave function The PX746 module has a built-in DMX-512 receiver and can be controlled from any desktop or controller running in this standard. Moreover, it is equipped with a programmable function of response to no DMX signal (noS).
Sometimes, there can be problems with getting white colour on the RGB series LEDs. This may be a result of using diodes with different technical parameters. For this reason, the PX746 module is equipped with a white balance function. This option allows for choosing a correct colour...
ENTER ENTER 4 x NEXT ENTER NEXT NEXT bLr – value for the red colour (0 – 100) bLG – value for the green colour (0 – 100) bLb – value for the blue colour (0 – 100) NEXT bCn – turning on or turning oFF the white balance ENTER NEXT 5.9 Smooth...
ENTER ENTER 5 x NEXT ENTER NEXT NEXT PREV ENTER NEXT 5.10 Light control frequency The Frq function allows for setting the basic control frequency for the LEDs. This function is extremely useful in applications for the television industry. By applying the "flicker free" technology, it is possible to avoid the unpleasant flickering effect which is caused by improper signal synchronization that controls the LEDs.
NEXT 5.12 Temperatures limits and sensor failure PX746 has been equipped with a function that limits the output power depending on the temperature value read using the external sensor mounted in the lamp. This allows for programming a temperature value which, if reached, limits the power or disables the lamp supplied by the driver.
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ENTER The meaning of the statement: tMP – power limitation 4 x NEXT ENTER ENTER management depending on NEXT NEXT temperature read on the external sensor NEXT LiM – powering On and OFF of the power limitation function NEXT Lo – limit activation temperature NEXT value can be set between 30°C and 60°C...
In such a case, try to restore the device to its default settings before sending the PX746 to the service center. If, after restoring to its default settings, the device still does not operate correctly,...
5.14.1 Restore default settings To restore the device to its default settings, press and hold the “previous” key while switching on the device. One of the messages that will be displayed will say dFl, which means successful restoring to default settings (the “previous”...
PX746 have to be connected to DMX line in serial mode, with no branches on DMX control cable. That means that DMX line, from the signal source, must be connected to DMX IN pins of PX746 and later, directly from DMX OUT pins to the next device in DMX chain.
RDM – available parameters The PX746 supports the DMX-RDM protocol. DMX protocol allows only of a one-way data transmission, while its extension the RDM protocol can transmit information in two directions. This makes possible to simultaneously send and receive information, and hence the possibility of monitoring activities of the compatible devices.
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Parameter name Description manufacturer description, MANUFACTURER_LABEL 0x0081 e.g. name inverting the meter display 180 DISPLAY_FLIP * 0x8031 degrees additional device description; It is possible to enter an additional DEVICE_LABEL * 0x0082 device description using up to 32 ASCII characters. DMX_PERSONALITY 0x00E0 DMX operational mode DMX_PERSONALITY_ description of individual...
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No DMX 0x801C OFF_21 * signal settings of red channel value SCENE_RED * 0x801D for scene saved in PX746 settings of green channel value SCENE_GREEN * 0x801E for scene saved in PX746 settings of blue channel value SCENE_BLUE *...
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Connection scheme Power supply and DMX connection diagram controller DMX power supply 12 - 48 V DC PX746 driver DMX receiver, e.g. PxArt lamp RGB lamp connection, Monochrome lamp connection 700mA power supply (one colour), 700mA power supply Number of...
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LED RGB lamps PX746 driver LED lamp LED lamp Example connection the PX746 driver to the LED RGB lamp: • the cables should be connected with the correct order of colors LEDs should be connected only in series •...
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Connection diagram of the RGB lamp with a built-in temperature sensor (NTC 4K7 thermistor) PX746 driver RGB lamp with built-in NTC 4K7 thermistor The connection of the NTC 4K7 thermistor is applicable only when one lamp is connected to the driver. This is due to the fact that the device can read...
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Monochrome lamp in DW mode connection diagram cold white warm white mono PX746 driver...
11 Technical data type PX746 DMX input 1 (512 channels) DMX output 1 (24 – 512 channels) number of current outputs max current consumption 2.1A no-load power consumption 0.5W output load capacity 700mA / channel (+2% ÷ -5%) output sockets PCB terminal block (wire 0.5 –...
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Podłęże, 05.04.2019 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PXM Marek Żupnik spółka komandytowa Podłęże 654, 32-003 Podłęże we declare that our product: Product name: Driver LED 3 x 700mA/48V Product code: PX746 meets the requirements of the following standards, as well as harmonised...
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