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City Theatrical PDS-375 TRX User Manual

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The PDS-375 TRX™
Power/Data Supply
User's Manual
Rev 6
© 2010 City Theatrical, Inc.
®
SHoW DMX
Transceivers are covered by U.S. Patent # 7,432,803 and other patents pending.

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  • Page 1 The PDS-375 TRX™ Power/Data Supply User’s Manual Rev 6 © 2010 City Theatrical, Inc. ® SHoW DMX Transceivers are covered by U.S. Patent # 7,432,803 and other patents pending.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Color Kinetics CKDMX Output Pinout ..................9  Installation and Setup ....................... 10  Proper installation for convection cooling ................10  Mounting the PDS-375 TRX with hanging hardware ............10  OPERATING THE PDS-375 TRX ....................10  User Interface ........................10  Configuring the PDS-375 TRX ..................... 11 ...

  • Page 3: Figures

    The CTI PDS-375 TRX is intended for use only by qualified professionals. Connection, installation and hanging of this equipment must be performed in accordance with all pertinent local, regional and national safety codes and regulations.
  • Page 4 With convection cooling: Maximum current at 32 °C (operating temperature of PDS-375 TRX) = 100 % = 14 Ampere load Maximum current at 40 °C (operating temperature of PDS-375 TRX) = 60 % of 14 A = 8.4 Ampere load There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    City Theatrical. The PDS-375 TRX is a Power/Data Supply (PDS) for CKDMX fixtures; it can be used with a controller or in stand-alone mode to power and control up to six 50W CKDMX fixtures, and offers control, configuration, and feedback options that have never been available before in a single unit.

  • Page 6: Pds-375 Trx Features And Connections

    PDS-375 TRX Features and Connections Figure 1, PDS-375 TRX, Front View Front View On the front of the PDS-375 TRX you will find the User Interface. The User Interface incorporates 5 pushbuttons and a 2x16 Character LCD Screen. Page 6 of 31...

  • Page 7: Rear View

    Figure 2, PDS-375 TRX Rear View Rear View The power supply area is on the back of the unit and is covered by the Ventilation Grille. The Grille is an active part of the cooling system and must not be obstructed.

  • Page 8: Top View, Connections

    Top View, Connections All of the input and output connections are located on the top of the PDS-375 TRX, including: • DMX-512 Input, 5PXLRM • DMX-512 Output, 5PXLRF • USB A Port (for firmware changes and upgrades) • 2 Ethernet Ports, RJ 45 compatible EtherCON •...

  • Page 9: Right Side View, Mains Power

    Figure 5, Right Side View Right Side View, Mains Power The PDS-375 TRX is provided with a universal input power supply and will operate on any mains power source 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz. Each PDS-375 TRX is provided with a powerCON to NEMA 5-15P power cable. For use outside of North America, the NEMA 5-15P can be removed and replaced with the correct local connector.

  • Page 10: Installation And Setup

    The PDS-375 TRX is provided with a supplemental fan (located on the bottom of the unit) which will turn on automatically if the unit is operated in a position other than the normal upright position.

  • Page 11: Configuring The Pds-375 Trx

    Left button. Configuring the PDS-375 TRX Before you can use the PDS-375 TRX, you will need to configure it by selecting the input options and output options you wish to use. You can perform a basic configuration quickly using the Setup Wizard, or fine tune any input or output configuration settings by going directly to the menu for that option.

  • Page 12: The Menus

    PDS-375 TRX. If you have a problem, please contact City Theatrical for help. The Menus The PDS-375 TRX will power up in the configuration it was last set to. On power up, the unit will be in the Main Menu and the display will show:...
  • Page 13 SHoW DMX Configuration Options, page 20 and Appendix D: SHoW DMX Neo Compatibility) o SHoW ID (select SHoW ID) 1-64, 101-164, 201-204 o SHoW Power (select SHoW DMX broadcast power for RDM responses) Classic: 5mW-100mW (ETSI) Page 13 of 31 6550 PDS-375 TRX Manual R6.docxx...

  • Page 14: Port Setup

    – All Personality – Port 1 Personality – Port 2 Personality – Port 6 Personality Fixture Personalities: PASS-THRU iW 8-bit RGBAW 16-bit RGBAW 8-bit RGB5 16-bit RGB5 8-bit RGB3 16-bit RGB3 8-bit Page 14 of 31 6550 PDS-375 TRX Manual R6.docxx...

  • Page 15: Minizapi

    Time sets the time the Scene will play before the unit moves to the next assigned Scene. An internal Grand Master setting is also applied when running the PDS-375 TRX in this mode. Up to 6 Scenes can be configured and any unused Scenes can be disabled. Use the > Menu settings to set the Grandmaster level, fade time and follow time for each Scene.

  • Page 16: Rdm Setup

    To clear Panel Lockout, press and hold the Right and Left Buttons at the same time Backlight T-out: • Always on • Always off • 1-240 Seconds Firmware [firmware version] Restore Default? Page 16 of 31 6550 PDS-375 TRX Manual R6.docxx...

  • Page 17: Stand-Alone Routines

    Stand-Alone Routines The PDS-375 TRX contains eight stand-alone routines, which can be assigned to the six preset Scenes. In the stand-alone routines, the PDS-375 TRX outputs the selected routine as a DMX signal from its 5PXLR wired DMX output port.

  • Page 18: Color Wash

    Adjust the fade time by pressing the Up and Down buttons. Fade time is adjustable between .2 Seconds and 2 hours. PDS-375 TRX will continually broadcast this 3 color routine via its DMX512 Output configured as RGBAW 8-bit personality.

  • Page 19: Random Color

    Enter. A blinking cursor will appear under the change time. Adjust the time by pressing the Up and Down buttons. Change time is adjustable between .2 Seconds and 2 hours. PDS-375 TRX will continually broadcast this 3 color routine via its DMX512 Output configured as RGBAW 8-bit personality.

  • Page 20: Appendix A: Show Dmx Configuration Options

    Full Classic Full Classic Full Classic Full Classic Full Classic Full Classic Full Classic Full Classic Full Classic Full Classic Full Classic Full Classic Full             Page 20 of 31 6550 PDS-375 TRX Manual R6.docxx...
  • Page 21 Limited Mid, Wi Fi 5-9 Classic Limited Mid, Wi Fi 5-9 Classic Limited Mid, Wi Fi 5-9 Classic Limited Mid, Wi Fi 5-9 Classic Limited Mid, Wi Fi 5-9 Classic Limited Mid, Wi Fi 5-9 Page 21 of 31 6550 PDS-375 TRX Manual R6.docxx...

  • Page 22: Neo Mode Operation

    64 new SHoW IDs, providing 16 hopping patterns in each Bandwidth setting. Table 2: Neo SHoW ID Tables Hopping SHoW ID Mode Bandwidth Pattern Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Page 22 of 31 6550 PDS-375 TRX Manual R6.docxx...
  • Page 23 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Limited Mid, Wi-Fi 5-9 Page 23 of 31 6550 PDS-375 TRX Manual R6.docxx...

  • Page 24: Neo Adaptive Mode Operation

    SHoW IDs. Latency is also reduced to ~7mS max in Adaptive Mode. Table 3: Neo Adaptive SHoW ID Table SHoW ID Mode Universe Bandwidth Neo Adaptive Full Neo Adaptive Full Neo Adaptive Full Neo Adaptive Full Page 24 of 31 6550 PDS-375 TRX Manual R6.docxx...

  • Page 25: Power

    Unique ID: The RDM unique ID is factory set and unique for each RDM responder. PDS-375 TRX is a fully compliant RDM Receive Responder and can be monitored and configured via wireless RDM using the SHoW DMX RDM Monitor (embedded in the SHoW DMX Transmitter).

  • Page 26: Appendix B: Compliance Information

    Product Conforms to CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC The City Theatrical 6500 PDS-375 TRX is RoHS compliant The City Theatrical 6500 PDS-375 TRX is ETL and cETL Listed and conforms to UL STD 508A and is certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 NO. 14-95...
  • Page 27 2.5dBi CE Mark Conformity City Theatrical Inc. declares that this product conforms to the specifications listed in this manual, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC: City Theatrical Inc. vakuuttaa täten että dieses produkt tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä...
  • Page 28 Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Product Installation and Configuration Guide © City Theatrical Inc. 2011 Q52 Regulatory information Radio Frequency Notifications Belgique Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à...
  • Page 29 5792 SHoW DMX Neo Radio CE Declaration of Conformity Page 29 of 31 6550 PDS-375 TRX Manual R6.docxx...

  • Page 30: Appendix C: Philips Colorblast 12 Trx Control Flow Chart

    PROF DFLT RESTORE DEFAULTS? saved profiles Reapply saved profile 1 LOAD Reapply saved profile 2 Save current settings as profile 1 SAVE Save current settings as profile 2 Page 30 of 31 6550 PDS-375 TRX Manual R6.docxx...

  • Page 31: Appendix D: Show Dmx Neo Compatibility

    USB drive with the latest firmware along with new labels for your power supply. If you prefer to not install the kit yourself, you can call City Theatrical for a RMA and send the power supply back to City Theatrical for installation at an additional charge. If your power supply has any of the below characteristics, you need Cat # 6599 PDS TRX Neo Upgrade Kit.

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