Lightronics DMX-24 Owner's Manual

Dmx to analog translator

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DMX – 24 DMX to ANALOG TRANSLATOR

OWNERS MANUAL

Revision 1.0

03/02/2005

DESCRIPTION

The DMX-24 is a very compact lighting protocol translator which receives a USITT DMX-512 signal from a typical

DMX lighting console, reformats the information, and transmits it as 24 channels of 0–10 volt analog signals. A

"passthru" DMX connector is provided. The unit is powered by 120 VAC.

FACTORY CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

The unit can be supplied to operate on 220 VAC power. The unit can also be supplied to output 0 – 15 VDC

analog or 0 – 20 VDC analog.

CONNECTIONS

Connect the output of the console to the 5 pin male XLR connector on the rear of the DMX-24. The female 5 pin

XLR connector on the rear of the unit is a "passthru" connector to connect the DMX signal to other equipment.

The 25 pin (DB-25) D connector on the rear of the unit is for the analog output signals which are to be connected

to the analog dimmers or other analog compatible lighting devices. Pin 1 of the DB-25 connector is the channel 1

output signal. Channels 2 through 24 follow in sequence (pin # = channel). Pin 25 is the common or signal

ground. Plug the power cord into any convenient 120VAC outlet. It draws very little power.

Analog Output Connector

Pin Locations

OPERATION

The red LED indicator on the front panel lights when power is applied to the unit. The green LED is lighted when

a valid DMX signal is present. The unit may be set to operate any range of 24 channels up to 512 by setting the

DIP switches on the front of the unit. A partial table of switch settings is on the bottom of the unit. The left DIP

switch operates a hold function. If this switch is set to UP and the DMX signal is removed – the unit will continue

to send the last valid channel information to the dimmers.

MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

ü Check the connections and integrity of the associated cables (a very common source of problems).

ü Ensure that the dimmers are on and operating. Verify that the dimmers addressing is correctly set.

ü Check the address settings on the DMX-24.

REPAIR

There are no user servicable parts in the unit. Service by other than Lightronics authorized agents will void the

warranty. If service is required, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or contact Lightronics.

www.lightronics.com

Lightronics Inc

509 Central Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23454

757 486 3588

Page 1 CONNECTIONS Connect the output of the console to the 5 pin male XLR connector on the rear of the DMX-24. The female 5 pin XLR connector on the rear of the unit is a “passthru” connector to connect the DMX signal to other equipment.
Page 2 All Lightronics products using DIP switches for address assignments conform to this table. Some dimmers cannot be set to all 512 channels and will have fewer switches than are shown in the table. If this is the case then match the right end switches in the table to your dimmer switches.
Page 3 A) If service is required, you may be asked to provide proof of purchase from an authorized Lightronics dealer. B) The FIVE YEAR WARRANTY is only valid if the warranty card is returned to Lightronics accompanied with a copy of the original receipt of purchase within 30 DAYS of the purchase date, if not then the TWO YEAR WARRANTY applies.