Doug Fleenor Design DMX6REL1A - Manual

SIX CHANNEL DMX512 RELAY PACK
model dmx6rel1a
Description:
This DMX512 Relay Pack receives DMX512 and uses the dim m er levels to open or close dry contact relays. The relay
is closed when the level exceeds 60% . The relay is opened when the level falls below 40% .
Connections:
Line Cord. The line cord is fitted with a parallel blade with ground (PBG) plug. If a different plug is required, cut
off the parallel blade connector and wire on the desired plug using the following color code: Green = Ground,
Black = Hot, W hite = Neutral.
DM X Input. The DMX signal is applied to the m ale five-pin XLR connector.
DM X Output. The DM X signal is looped through to the fem ale XLR connector to continue the signal run to other
devices. (All five pins are looped through).
Relay Outputs. Three relay s are c onnec t ed t o eac h m ale 6 -pin X LR st y le c onnec t or. Not e: t hese c onnec t ors
are t he in t ern at ionally acc ept ed 6 pin. Sw it c hc raf t c onnect ors w ill not m at e w it h t hese connec t ors. The
out side connec t or c arries t he cont ac t s f or t he f irst t hree relay s. The inside connec t or carries t he cont ac t s f or
t he sec ond t hree relay s.
The pin out s are:
Outside Connector Inside Connector
Pins 1 / 2 Relay 1 norm ally open Relay 4 norm ally open
Pins 3 / 4 Relay 2 norm ally open Relay 5 norm ally open
Pins 5 / 6 Relay 3 norm ally open Relay 6 norm ally open
Only t he norm ally open c ont ac t s are brought out t o t he c onnec t or. The norm ally c losed c ont ac t s are
av ailable on t erm inal block s inside t he unit . A sk illed t ec hnic ian can easily m ov e t he w ires t o bring out t he
norm ally c losed c ont ac t s. To do t his, unplug t he unit , rem ov e t he rear panel, and slide of f t he c ov er.
Controls:
Starting Address. The starting address (the dim m er num ber that will control the first relay) is set using the three
switches on the front panel. Set the num ber to the starting address. A test m ode is provided that closes the
relays regardless of the DM X input. Setting the address switch to 601 closes relay #1. Setting the address switch
to 602 closes relay #2.
Indicators:
Pow er Indicator. The red power indicator should illum inate whenever power is applied. If it fails to light, first
check that your outlet is good. If the unit is receiving power, the internal fuse m ay be blown. To check the fuse,
unplug the unit, rem ove the top cover. The line fuse is a 1/2 Am p fast blow.
Signal Indicator. The green signal indicator will illum inate when a DMX512 signal is received. The indicator will
flash when the unit is in test m ode (address switch settings of 600- 696).
Relay 1 Indicator. The green relay 1 indicator will illum inate when the first relay is closed.
Specifications:
Power: 120 VAC 50/60 Hz 12 W atts (230 VAC optional)
Size: 6.5" wide, 1.7" high, 6.5" deep
W eight: 2.5 pounds
Contact ratings: 1 Am p
Isolation: 1000 volts DMX line to relay contacts
750 volts relay contact to relay contact
Color: Black front, back, top, and sides.
Clear iridite alum inum bottom chassis.