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- Page 1 2021 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL OceanDMX RC L I G H T. Y E A R S A H E A D . WWW.OCEANLED.COM OceanLED MANUAL / CONTOLLERS / OCEANDMX RC / REVISION 1...
- Page 2 OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Preface READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL WARNINGS Before installing your DMX Controller, read and follow all warning notices and instructions which are included. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in property damage, severe injury or even death.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Contents 1 Overview ..............................4 2 Installation ..............................7 2.1 Finding the Mounting Location ......................7 2.2 Additional Tools and Materials Required .................... 7 2.3 DMX Receiver Installation ........................7 2.4 Electrical Connections ........................9 2.5 Installation E6/E7 .......................... - Page 4 Attention Installer: This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product. This information should be given to the owner and/ or operator of this equipment. WARRANTY COVERAGE Please refer to www.oceanled.com/downloads for full warranty statement.
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Page 5: Overview
Overview Description: The OceanDMX RC allows the user to remotely control the colour or dual colour LED lighting system installed on the vessel via the DMX protocol (the lighting system must be DMX compatible). It consists of two main components: Remote with the waterproof pouch and DMX RF Receiver/ Controller. - Page 6 OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Remote Specifications: Technical info Remote 4.5v DC (3x AAA batteries – not included) Operation Voltage Operation Frequency 869.5 MHz or 916.5 MHz (depending on model) Remarks RF Signal Operating Temp -20°C to 40°C Waterproof grade IP20 Non-Waterproof (with waterproof bag IP66) Physical Specifications Dimensions:...
- Page 7 OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL DMX Receiver Dimensional Drawing: 149mm 125mm [5.866 in] [4.921 in] 175mm 75mm [6.890 in] [2.953 in] Units are not waterproof. You must mount in a dry location. When installing, be sure that the controller fits the area and secures to the mounting location using the appropriate hardware before installing.
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Page 8: Installation
OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Installation To understand the system connections / layout required for the install please refer to the relevant installation sections later in this chapter. These are either sections 2.5, 2.6 or 2.7, depending on the kit purchased. Then follow the sections below to install the applicable units. - Page 9 OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 107mm [4.212 in] 157mm [6.181 in] 4x MOUNTING HOLES ø5mm [0.196 in] 3. The mounting screws that are provided should be suitable for most surfaces (such as wood / fibreglass). Mark out the required mounting hole centres and drill pilot holes as required – being careful to check for obstructions such as cables / pipes behind the area being drilled.
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Page 10: Electrical Connections
OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 2.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Power Control Cable Cable DMX Control Output Power 12/24v DC Learn Switch Learn LED indicator Figure 1: DMX Receiver Overview FUNCTION DESCRIPTION +12V DC POWER +VE POWER -12V DC POWER -VE SHIELD CABLE SHIELD/ SCREEN IF AVAILABLE DMX -... - Page 11 OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL DMX CONTROLLER EXPLORE E6 & E7 PRO SERIES X- SERIES CONTROL OUTPUT (4 CORES ORANGE) (CAT 5) (4 CORES ORANGE) SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD DMX - BROWN ORANGE BROWN DMX + YELLOW ORANGE/WHITE YELLOW BROWN & BROWN/WHITE BLACK BLACK (TWO WIRES)
- Page 12 OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL TWO WIRES TO GND Figure 3: Pro Series Receiver wiring Figure 4: X-Series Receiver wiring 3. Tighten both cable glands. 4. Close the lid of the DMX Receiver box and secure it using the four screws provided. Note: Please double check all wire connections are secure and correct before closing the box.
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Page 13: Installation E6/E7
The DMX standard recommends a maximum of 32 devices to be connected in one chain. If installation requires more lights than this, please contact OceanLED for advice. 1. Connect the DMX control cable to the control input of the first Explore E6/7 light. Then connect a control link cable to the next, and so on up to the last light in the chain. -
Page 14: Installation - Pro-Series
The DMX standard recommends a maximum of 32 devices to be connected in one chain. If installation requires more lights than this, please contact OceanLED for advice. 1. Connect the DMX control cable to the DMX input of the first driver box. The DMX output of this box should be connected to the input of the next, and so on up to the last driver in the chain. -
Page 15: Installation - X-Series Dmx Colours
The DMX standard recommends a maximum of 32 devices to be connected in one chain. If installation requires more lights than this, please contact OceanLED for advice. For the X-Series installation do not extend the 3m cable length to the DMX junction box, for longer connection use of additional DMX junction boxes will be required. - Page 16 OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 2.7.1 DMX JUNCTION BOX INSTALLATION - X-SERIES Mounting the DMX Junction Box Once a suitable location has been found, use the following steps to mount the unit: 1. Unscrew the 4 case screws on the box and remove the lid. 2.
- Page 17 OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL DMX Junction Box Connections NAME FUNCTION CONNECTION DC POWER +VE CONNECT TO A FUSED +12/+24 VDC FROM FUSE PANEL / BATTERY PWR IN DC POWER -VE CONNECT TO BATTERY GND RETURN PWR SW POWER SWITCH CONNECT TO DMX POWER (RED) DMX GND CONNECT TO DMX GND (BLACK)
- Page 18 OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 1. Loosen the cable glands and feed through the DMX cable from the DMX Receiver and the DMX cable to next junction box (optional) and connect as follows: 2. Tighten the cable glands. 3. Loosen the cable glands and feed the light cable ends through and connect as follows: 4.
- Page 19 OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 6. Turn on the terminator switch in the last DMX Junction Box in the chain (the other junction boxes if fitted should have the switch turned off). Figure 5: DMX Terminator switch 7. Connect DC power. See below table for supply requirements The DMX junction box(s) require a 12 / 24v DC supply.
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Page 20: Operation
OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Operation 3.1 POWERING ON THE SYSTEM Before powering up the system, ensure the necessary connections are made and suitable fuses are installed Power on the system Use remote to control the lighting system (follow the instructions in the paragraph 3.3 for the remote functions) 3.2 GENERAL OPERATION When not in use to save power, the system should be turned off (lights and receiver unit), via the system power switch. -
Page 21: Dual-Colour Remote Functions
OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 3.4 DUAL-COLOUR REMOTE FUNCTIONS Indicator: shows the active state of the remote control Press and hold down to Touch colour wheel increase/ decrease light intensity Zone number: Click to choose the zone/zones. (Lights as default will always be on zone 1) 50% brightness 25% brightness... -
Page 22: Recall The Saved Colours / Scenes
OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 3.6 RECALL THE SAVED COLOURS / SCENES STEP 1: Click ON/OFF button to activate the remote. STEP 2: (Optional) Choose and click one or multiple paired zone numbers (Lights as default will always be on zone 1). STEP 2 STEP 3: Click any scene buttons of S1-S3 (e.g. -
Page 23: Paring The Remote
OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 3.8 PARING THE REMOTE Bottom side Fit 3x AAA batteries to the remote (not supplied). 4.5V (3x AAA battery) Pairing additional remote with DMX Receiver STEP 1: Connect and wire up the DMX Receiver according to wiring diagram (Table 2), power on. -
Page 24: Zone Control (Advanced Use)
4.1 OVERVIEW The OceanDMX RC DMX controller has the ability to control up to 4 separate lighting zones, either independently or simultaneously. Each ‘zone’ uses four DMX addresses. For Colours, the Red, Green, Blue, and White channels respectively, and for Dual Colour the Blue, White channels plus two unused addresses. -
Page 25: Changing Dmx Address - Pro-Series
OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL If using a third party RDM controller, please follow the instructions provided with the unit. If using the Explore Configuration interface, follow the instructions provided with the interface to change the DMX base address of the lights as required. 4.3 CHANGING DMX ADDRESS –... -
Page 26: Controlling The Zones
OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 4.4 CONTROLLING THE ZONES The zones can be controlled by either selecting a single zone, or multiple zones if more than one zone is needed to be controlled together. To select a single zone, simply press the required zone number on the remote. To select multiple zones, double click the required zone numbers on the remote one after the other. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting OceanDMX RC Problem Check Cause DMX receiver does not Check Power to No Power Connect Power power on Controller is on Power OK Check Connections Check Connections to Connected incorrectly Correct Connections the push-in connector... -
Page 28: Appendix
OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Appendix 5.1 CABLE GAUGE CHART 12V DC Supply & Return Cable Conductor Size Chart 3% drop for when using 12V DC supply Cable length Circuit Current (feet)* 2 Amp 4 Amp 6 Amp 8 Amp 10 Amp 15 Amp 20 Amp... -
Page 29: Cable Gauge Chart 24V Dc
OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 5.2 CABLE GAUGE CHART 24V DC Supply & Return Cable Conductor Size Chart 3% drop for when using 24V DC supply Cable length Circuit Current (feet)* 2 Amp 4 Amp 6 Amp 8 Amp 10 Amp 15 Amp 20 Amp... -
Page 30: Warranty
OceanDMX 2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Warranty Please remove this page and keep for your files. For technical assistance: Europe: service@oceanled.com The Americas: warranty@oceanledusa.com Warranty Serial Code(s): Ocean LED Marine LTD Ocean LED USA LLC © 2021 Ocean LED Marine LTD...