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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE INTRODUCTION The I/F 501 interface unit allows a variety of comunication protocals used in NSI and other industrial equipment to be translated between one another. In addition the I/F 501 can serve as an independent, programmable lighting controller.
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A Front Panel DC Power input - Connect 15VDC (+ tip, - ring) 250ma here. (Supplied with unit.) Address - Controls translation of adresses (and other special functions). See individual applications details. Config - Determines the operating mode of the unit. PWR - Indicates presence of +15VDC STAT - Usually indicates presence of input signal.
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A PINOUTS PINOUTS Pinouts of the various connectors NSI CORPORATION...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A MICROPLEX TO DMX 512 In this application, Microplex is converted to DMX-512. The Microplex is then retransmitted. P4 & 5 JP6 & 7 OPEN CLOSED DIPSWITCH POSITIONS CONNECTOR Microplex IN Microplex OUT DMX IN DMX out MIDI / Analog Luma-net...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A MICROPLEX TO AMX 192 In this application, Microplex is converted to AMX-192. The 5 pin XLR may be replaced with a 4 pin XLR (USITT) if desired. P4 & 5 JP6 & 7 OPEN OPEN CONNECTOR...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A DMX 512 TO MICROPLEX In this application, DMX 512 is converted to Microplex.. P4 & 5 JP6 & 7 CLOSED CLOSED *CLOSE TO TERM STARTING DMX CHANNEL FOR MICROPLEX BY 16 INCR. DN:64 CONNECTOR Microplex IN Microplex OUT...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A MIDI TO MICROPLEX and DMX 512 In this application, MIDI note commands are converted to Microplex and DMX 512 dimmer levels. P4 & 5 JP6 & 7 OPEN CLOSED A1-4 SELECTS MIDI CHAN, 5 UP SETS IGNORE NTOFF CONNECTOR Microplex IN Microplex OUT...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A MIDI TO AMX-192 In this application, MIDI is converted to AMX 192. P4 & 5 JP6 & 7 OPEN OPEN A1-4 SELECTS MIDI CHAN, A5 UP SETS IGNORE NTOFF CONNECTOR Microplex IN Microplex OUT DMX IN *DMX out MIDI / Analog...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A RS-232 to MICROPLEX and DMX 512 In this application, a computer may send simple ASCII commands to operate individual dimmer channels. P4 & 5 JP6 & 7 OPEN CLOSED CONNECTOR Microplex IN Microplex OUT DMX IN DMX out MIDI / Analog...
INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A RS-232 TO AMX 192 In this application, a personal computer may send ascii commands to operate individual dimmer channels. P4 & 5 JP6 & 7 OPEN OPEN CONNECTOR Microplex IN Microplex OUT DMX IN *DMX out MIDI / Analog Luma-net...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A LUMA-NET to MICROPLEX In this application, Microplex or DMX is mixed with LUMA-NET and transmitted as Microplex. P4 & 5 JP6 & 7 CLOSED CLOSED *CLOSE TO TERM CLOSE TO TERM CONNECTOR Microplex IN Microplex OUT DMX IN DMX out...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A LUMA-NET to DMX-512 In this application, Microplex or DMX is mixed with LUMA-NET and transmitted as DMX 512. P4 & 5 JP6 & 7 OPEN CLOSE CLOSE TO TERM CONNECTOR Microplex IN Microplex OUT DMX IN DMX out MIDI / Analog...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A LUMA-NET to AMX - 192 In this application, Microplex or DMX is mixed with LUMA-NET and transmitted as AMX-192. P4 & 5 JP6 & 7 OPEN OPEN CLOSE CLS TO TERM LUMA CONNECTOR Microplex IN Microplex OUT DMX IN...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A ANALOG TO / MERGED WITH DMX 512 and MICROPLEX In this application, 0 to 10VDC is converted to Microplex or and DMX 512.. P4 & 5 JP6 & 7 OPEN CLOSED *CLOSE TO TERM STARTING ADDR OF ANALOG CHAN 1 BY 1 INCREMENT DN:64 CONNECTOR Microplex IN...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A ANALOG TO AMX-192 In this application, 0 - 10VDC is converted to AMX 192. P4 & 5 JP6 & 7 OPEN OPEN *CLOSE TO TERM STARTING ADDR OF ANALOG CHAN 1 BY 1 INCREMENT CONNECTOR Microplex IN Microplex OUT...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A AUTOCHASE TO MICROPLEX AND DMX 512. In this application, the unit serves as a stand alone chaser. P4 & 5 JP6 & 7 CLOSED CONNECTOR Microplex IN Microplex OUT DMX IN DMX out MIDI / Analog Luma-net RS-232...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A RS-232 AUTO-CUEING TO MICROPLEX AND DMX. In this application, the unit serves as a stand alone programmable memory lighting controller with precise timed crossfading. Optionally contact closures serve for manual control. P4 & 5 JP6 &...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A LUMA-NET 404CP EMULATION WITH EXTERNAL CONTACTS. In this application, the unit serves as a 404CP panel with external contact closures. P4 & 5 JP6 & 7 OPEN CLS TO TERM LUMA CONNECTOR Microplex IN Microplex OUT DMX IN DMX out...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A LUMA-NET SOFTWARE INTERFACE. This application is for use with the Luma-net Computer Software. This unit serves as the interface between the computer and the network. P4 & 5 JP6 & 7 OPEN CLS TO TERM LUMA CONNECTOR Microplex IN Microplex OUT...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A Lumanet Channel number codes / dipswitch settings. Multiply channel listed by increment required. Subtract one for Luma-net network ID no. 0 - switch down, 1 - switch up. Lumanet Dipswitch Lumanet Channel 1234567 Channel 0000000 1000000...
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A DMX 512 Channel number codes / dipswitch settings. 0 - switch down, 1 - switch up 1st DMX Dipswitch 1st DMX Channel 1234567 Channel 0000000 1000000 0100000 1100000 0010000 1010000 0110000 1110000 NSI CORPORATION DMX 512 Channel number codes / dipswitch settings.
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A ASCII Cues Implementation ASCII Cues Implementation Overview Following are the rules for editing ASCII Cues as implemented on the IF501, software revision 1.00: If you use a word processor for editing ASCII Cues you must set WORD WRAP OFF and the margin should be set to 80 characters per line.
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INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A Keywords Supported. DOWN This keyword specifies the fade down time of the previous cue. This keyword must be followed by a space and the time in the range of ‘ ‘ 0" to ’ ’ 9:59.9". Minutes are optional but must be followed by a colon. In the absence of minutes, seconds may be specified up to ‘...
INTERFACE UNIT Software Revision 1.05, Version A NSI Corporation Limited Warranty WARRANTY NSI Corporation Limited Warranty NSI Corporation warrants new electronics products to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase to the original owner when purchased from an authorized NSI dealer.
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