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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
OceanConnect
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OceanLED MAN-000055 / OCEANCONNECT JUNCTION BOX / REVISION 2.0

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL OceanConnect L I G H T. Y E A R S A H E A D . WWW.OCEANLED.COM OceanLED MAN-000055 / OCEANCONNECT JUNCTION BOX / REVISION 2.0...
  • Page 2: Preface

    Additionally, when installing it is important that cable glands are sealed correctly. OceanLED will not warranty products if the cause of failure is greater than the requirements of IP66 or leakage due to incorrectly sealed cable glands.
  • Page 3: Technical Accuracy

    To the best of our knowledge, the information in this document was correct at the time it was produced. However, OceanLED cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. Please check the OceanLED website (www.oceanled.com) to ensure you have the most up-to-date version(s) of the documentation for your product.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2.1 Finding The Mounting Location ..........................5 2.2 Mounting the OceanConnect ..........................5 3 Electrical Installation ............................... 6 3.1 Example System Connection Diagram ........................6 3.2 Installation of the OceanConnect ..........................7 3.3 System Connection Examples ..........................9 4 Configuration ................................12 4.1 Overview ................................12 4.2 Setting Output Mode..............................
  • Page 5: Overview

    The OceanConnect is a waterproof (IP66) DMX controlled, low voltage DC (9-32V) junction box. The OceanConnect provides for one power input, and four individually switched fused power outputs (6 Amps max per output) to allow connection of DC powered lights or other DC switched units. The unit also provides support for powering and individual addressing of up to four DMX controlled OceanLED X-Series lights.
  • Page 6: Mounting

    The distance to the lights*. 2. Select flat surface in a dry location away from sources of heat. *Please note X-Series DMX light’s cables are limited to 3m and cannot be extended. Additional OceanConnect junction boxes may be required depending on the light’s positions.
  • Page 7: Electrical Installation

    OceanConnect INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Electrical Installation 3.1 Example System Connection Diagram...
  • Page 8: Installation Of The Oceanconnect

    OceanConnect INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 3.2 Installation of the OceanConnect 1. Remove the lid of the OceanConnect. ① ⑨ ⑦ ⑥ ② ⑤ ⑧ ④ ③ ⑩ 2. Loosen the M20 cable gland cap ① and feed the main power wires through the power input cable gland.
  • Page 9 Not Connected 7. If only one OceanConnect is being used, or the unit is at the end of the DMX chain, switch on the DMX terminator ⑦ and seal the Control Out cable gland with one of the supplied blanking plugs. Proceed to step 8.
  • Page 10: System Connection Examples

    OceanConnect INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 3.3 System Connection Examples 3.3.1 OceanBridge and OceanConnect with X-Series Colours DMX Lights...
  • Page 11 OceanConnect INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 3.3.2 OceanBridge and multiple OceanConnect units with Sport Dual Blue/White and Switched Third Party Lights...
  • Page 12 OceanConnect INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 3.3.3 OceanBridge and OceanConnect with Switched Third Party and Explore E6/E7 Lights...
  • Page 13: Configuration

    4.1 Overview Ⓑ Ⓐ Ⓓ Ⓒ The OceanConnect is set up for operation using the DIP switches located on the PCB. The base DMX address is Ⓐ Ⓑ labelled “DMX Address”. The 5-way DIP switch labelled “Option” selected using the 9-way DIP switch...
  • Page 14: Setting Output Mode

    OceanConnect INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 4.2 Setting Output Mode Ⓒ Ⓓ Each output is configured individually using the three-position slide switch located alongside the screw terminal Refer to the table below for the function of each switch position: Mode Functional Description...
  • Page 15: Use With Oceanbridge Or Rdm Compatible Controller

    Note: The Option Switch settings (B / switches 3–5) apply only to Mode Switch (C) P settings (i.e Power Switch mode). It is therefore possible to mix DMX mode and Power Switch mode within one OceanConnect JB. It is not possible to...
  • Page 16: Use With A Standard Dmx Controller

    OceanConnect INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 4.4 Use with a standard DMX controller When using a standard DMX controller (without RDM capability), the unit can be addressed manually by setting the DMX base address to a non-zero value, see example below.
  • Page 17 Note: The Option Switch settings (B / switches 3–5) apply only to Mode Switch (C) P settings (i.e Power Switch mode). It is therefore possible to mix DMX mode and Power Switch mode within one OceanConnect JB. It is not possible to mix different types of power toggle devices in one box.
  • Page 18: Operation

    OceanConnect INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Operation 5.1 Test Mode Ⓑ Ⓐ Ⓕ Ⓔ Ⓖ Ⓓ Ⓒ Ⓔ The test mode on the unit is enabled by short pressing the Test button once and then pressing once again to exit. The operation of the test mode is dependent on the output mode selected:...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    OceanConnect INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Troubleshooting OCEANCONNECT JUNCTION BOX Problem Check Cause Solution Check main supply fuse / breaker Check power input to No power Junction Box. Check Power Input Connections Replace fuse. If fuse keeps blowing, then there is a short...
  • Page 20: Appendix

    OceanConnect INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Appendix 7.1 Cable Gauge Chart 12V Supply & Return Cable Conductor Size Chart 3% drop for when using 12V DC supply Cable Cable Circuit Current length length (feet)* (m)** 2 Amp 4 Amp 6 Amp...
  • Page 21: Cable Gauge Chart 24V

    OceanConnect INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 7.2 Cable Gauge Chart 24V Supply & Return Cable Conductor Size Chart 3% drop for when using 24V DC supply Cable Cable Circuit Current length length (feet)* (m)** 2 Amp 4 Amp 6 Amp 8 Amp...
  • Page 22: Single/Dual/Colour Scroll Toggle Functionality

    OceanConnect INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL 7.3 Single/Dual/Colour Scroll Toggle Functionality The toggle functionality is dependent on the light type and DMX value according to the ranges given in the tables below: DMX Value Range Single Colour Toggle Operating Modes Output On...
  • Page 23 OceanConnect INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 24: Warranty

    OceanConnect INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL Warranty For technical assistance: Europe: service@oceanled.com The Americas: warranty@oceanledusa.com Warranty Serial Code(s): © 2023 Ocean LED Marine LTD Ocean LED Marine LTD Ocean LED USA LLC All Rights Reserved Unit 1 Jacknell Road 778 South Military Trail...

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