Pathway #1006 eDIN Analog-to-DMX Interface - Manual (Page 2)

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Operating modes can be edited in the same way as the
DMX address. The eDIN Analog-to-DMX Interface has
several operating modes.
Mode 1: HTP (Highest Takes Precedence)
between
Analog and DMX Inputs
The highest level present on the analog input or the DMX
input for a given control channel is the level that will be
present on the DMX output.
Mode 2: Analog Takes Precedence (Analog Priority)
If a given analog input’s level is 4% or greater, the DMX
output for that channel will be the analog input level and
the corresponding DMX input value will be ignored. If the
analog input’s level is below 4%, the DMX input’s level
will determine the output level for that channel.
Mode 3: DMX Takes Precedence (DMX Priority)
When a DMX input data stream is present, the DMX input
levels will determine the DMX output levels and all analog
input levels will be ignored.
Mode 4: Contact Input Mode
When a given contact input is closed (input channel
shorted to COM), the corresponding DMX output channel
level will be 100% (hex FF, decimal 255). When the
contact input is open, the corresponding DMX output
channel level will be determined by the DMX input level, if
present.
Mode 5: Preset Recall Mode
When a given contact input is closed momentarily (input
channel shorted to COM), the corresponding stored
preset will be activated at a fade rate of 5 seconds. All
512 possible DMX channel values can be stored for each
preset. The highest level present on the stored preset or
the DMX input for a given control channel is the level that
will be present on the DMX output.
Mode 6: DMX Takes Precedence Over Presets
When a DMX input data stream is present, the DMX input
levels will determine the DMX output levels and all stored
preset levels will be ignored.
UTIL Function:
The display will indicate the active preset when in Preset
Recall mode.
TEST Function
The test function will test the correct operation of the
analog/contact inputs. In analog input mode, changing
the value (range 1 to 24), then pressing ENTER, will
display the selected input’s present control level (range 0
to 100%). In contact input mode, the display will show the
state of the selected input (0 or 100). The TEST function
is Operating Mode dependent and will "ignore" DMX
control while in edit mode.
RECORD Mode
To record presets, press the ▲ or ▼ button until REC is
displayed, then press ENTER. Press the ▲ or ▼ button
to select the desired preset number. Verify that the
SET OPERATING MODE
SPECIFICATIONS
Analog-to-DMX Configuration
DMX TERMINATE
DMX rules require that devices terminate the DMX line
unless daisy-chained. If there is no connection to the
DMX THRU terminals, the DMX Terminate switch should
be ON. If there are other devices connected to the DMX
THRU terminals, the DMX Terminate switch should be
OFF on all devices except the last device in the daisy
chain, which should have its terminate switch ON.
POWER IN Blue . Glowing steadily indicates power
supply OK; off indicates no power.
PROCESSOR Green . Glowing steadily indicates proc-
essor is OK; off when POWER IN is lit
indicates processor failure.
DMX
INPUT
Amber . Glowing steadily indicates data
signal received; off indicates no signal
present.
CCI MODE Red . Glowing steadily indicates contact
closure input mode is in effect.
MENU
FUNCTION Amber . Indicates the function associ-
ated with the numeric display,
e.g. ADDRESS.
RDM SUPPORT
This eDIN Interface supports ESTA 1.27 RDM (Remote
Device Management) via the DMX INPUT port on the
module. RDM functionality allows the user to remotely
“discover” the module and set its DMX address and oper-
ating modes, as well as to upload newer firmware ver-
sions. Refer to the Pathway website for detailed, up-to-
date information on RDM support for eDIN products.
P OWER S UPPLY : 9-30V, AC or DC, 500mA
I NPUT S IGNAL :
O UTPUT S IGNAL :
USITT DMX512A, RDM
USITT DMX512A
A NALOG I NPUTS : 24 normally open or normally closed,
isolated contacts
C ONTACT I NPUTS : Dry contact closure between COM and
Input terminal(s).
DO NOT CONNECT VOLTAGE
SOURCES TO CONTACT INPUTS!
E XCEEDING THESE RATINGS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL IN-
JURY OR DAMAGE TO THIS AND OTHER CONNECTED DEVICES .
C ONNECTIONS : Two piece compression screw termi-
nals, accepts AWG 24 to 14
incoming DMX stream is what you want saved, then press
ENTER to record the look. Repeat the process for each
additional preset to be stored.