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OPERATING MANUAL DMX / 1-10V Decoder 3044BH Mk1 (C) SOUNDLIGHT 1996-2006 * ALL RIGHTS RESERVED * NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED, DUPLICATED OR USED COMMERCIALLY WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE OWNER * ALL STATEMENTS WITHIN THIS MANUAL HAVE BEEN CHECKED CAREFULLY AND ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE, HOWEVER SOUNDLIGHT DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS.
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Thank you for choosing a SOUNDLIGHT device. The SOUNDLIGHT DMX to 1...10V Converter 3044B-H is an intelligent DMX converter decoding digital data complying with standard USITT DMX512 and DIN 56930-2 to analog output to drive analog dimmable ballasts for flourescent tubes. The card can be used with all standard light control systems.
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CONNECTORS The decoder 3044BH consists of these connectors: POWER SUPPLY 230V AC black L 230V AC LIVE 230V AC blue N 230V AC NEUTRAL 230V AC DMX DATA grey GND, Screen -> refers to Pin 1 XLR blue control signal DMX - ->...
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Connectpr Layout pictured: layout of connectors 3044B-H Signal Indicators Status signalling is with LED indicators: green: DMX data reception OK red: ERROR normally off blinks at transmission errors or at loss of signal Start address It is a commonly used scheme for building automation devices to avoid configuration switches. All settings are stored permanently in non-volatile memory.
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Decoder Options NOTE: Using the new address setting board (order code: 3000P) will allow to set to set additional parameters of the 3044B-H decoder. These functions include: SWITCH #1 factory use only SWITCH #2 OFF:Output to full ON when no DMX signal present ON: Output to full OFF when no DMX sihnal present SWITCH #3 OFF:4-channel operation...
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Power Supply of Ballasts Electronic ballasts with 1-10V control input usually cannot be shut down via conrol voltage. To power off the ballasts, the 3044B-H features four switched power outputs (connectors CN8-CN11). Power will be cut of when the associated DMX control input is driven with 000 control value. The output will be activated for DMX data 001 thru 255 (01 hex to FF hex).
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The warranty is limited to repair or exchange of the hardware product; no further liability is assumed. SOUNDLIGHT is not responsible for damages or for loss of data, sales or profit which arise from usage or breakdown of the hardware product. In...
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Internet-Hotline Please check our internet domain http://www.soundlight.de for new versions, updates etc. If you have any comments which may be worth considering, please send a message to support@soundlight.de. We will check your message and reply accordingly. End-of-Liftetime Procedures Electronic devices are not domestic waste and must be disposed of properly. If the end of lifetime of this device has been reached, it must be recycled by the public electronic devices recycling system.
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