DMX Coder

USER MANUAL

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ARC3+D

CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION

ABLE OF CONTENTS MASTER DIMMER

PART 1 PRODUCT (GENERAL)....................................................1.

1.1--PRODUCT INTRODUCTION..........................................................1 .
GREEN
1.2--PRODUCT FEATURES.................................................................1.
1.3--TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................1.
1.4--SAFETY WARNING......................................................................2. BLUE

5 WHITE
PART 2 INSTALLATION...............................................................3.
2.1--SETTING PARAMETERS..............................................................3.
6 AMBER
PART 3 OPERATION.................................................................... 4.
3.1--BASIC.........................................................................................4.
3.2--SETTING UP...............................................................................4.
3.3--DMX ADDRESS...........................................................................5. ARC FULL
3.4--PERSONALITY............................................................................ 5 .
3.5--CALIBRATION............................................................................ 5. CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
3.6--DIMMER.....................................................................................6.
3.7--STATIC.......................................................................................6. VARIATION PLEASE REFER TO THE SPECIFIC FIXTURE
3.8-- SETTINGS ..................................................................................6.

PART 4 USING A DMX512 CONTROLLER.................................... 7.

SOLID

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MASTER DIMMER

SPECIAL1

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VARIATION PLEASE REFER TO THE SPECIFIC FIXTURE

SPECIAL2

CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION

VARIATION PLEASE REFER TO THE SPECIFIC FIXTURE

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1 PRODUCT (GENERAL)
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1.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
RED
This product is designed as an exterior display for the outdoor architectural fixtures.
GREEN The DMX Coder is a multi-purpose controller, which can control our entire range of outdoor
lighting fixture. Because of the different characteristics of each fixture, please select
corresponding light source and DMX channels on the DMX Coder according to the fixture
BLUE you use.....

WHITE 1.2 PRODUCT FEATURES

DMX CODER

ARC2+D * Dimmer 0-100%

* Calibration
CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION * Strobe
* Dimmer speed control
* Static Function
MASTER DIMMER * DMX512
* Lightweight plastic casing
RED

GREEN 1.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DMX CODER:
BLUE
Battery 2 X 1.5V DC

5 WHITE Dimensions 110 x 70 x 28mm

Weight 0.2Kg

ARC3

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RED

GREEN

BLUE

WHIITE

5 AMBER

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1.4 SAFETY WARNING 4 USING A DMX512 CONTROLLER
IMPORTANT Note: This product has twelve DMX512 channel configurations: VW , VW+D ,
ARC1 ... SPECIAL1 and SPECIAL 2 .

ALWAYS READ THE USER MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION.

VW
Always operate the equipment as described in the user manual.
The product must always be placed in a well ventilated area. CHANNEL VALUE FUNCTION
Always make sure that the equipment is installed securely.
Do not touch the power cables if your hands are wet. WARM
Remove the batteries if long time without operation.

COOL/ AMBER
ATTENTION

VW+D

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This product left the place of manufacture in perfect condition. In order to maintain this
condition and for safe operation, the user must always follow the instructions and safety
warnings described in this user manual. MASTER DIMMER
Avoid shaking or strong impacts to any part of the equipment.
Make sure that all parts of the equipment are kept clean and free of dust. WARM
Always make sure that the power connections are connected correct and secure.
If there is any malfunction of the equipment, contact your distributor immediately.
When transferring the product, it is advisable to use the original packaging in which the COOL/ AMBER
product left the factory.

ARC1

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GREEN

BLUE

ARC1+D

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MASTER DIMMER

GREEN

BLUE

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3.6 DIMMER 2 INSTALLATION
MENU DIMMER OFF
DIM1 2.1 SETTING PARAMETERS
DIM2
DIM3 Connect the DMX Coder to the units in series
DIM4 Select corresponding functions of fixtures through the DMX Coder according to the
fixture you use...
DIMMER A maximum of 20 units in series can be set by the DMX Coder at the same time
All connected units will be set with the same information
Enter the DIMMER to select the dimmer work mode, press Enter
When Dimmer is set to OFF , the Dimmer is linear,
When selecting DIM1 , DIM2 , DIM3 , or DIM4 ,the Dimmer is nonlinear.
These 4 dimming modes have different nonlinear dimming effects. Each of them has a
soft and smooth dimming effect

Power

3.7 STATIC
DMX-OUTPUT
MENU STATIC RED (0~255)
GREN (0~255)
BLUE (0~255) 1 - GND
COOL (0~255) 2 - Data -
3 - Data +
WARM (0~255)
AMBE (0~255)
STRB (0~20) 1 .GND Black
2. Data- Green
STATIC 3. Data+ Red
Signal Connector
Enter the STATIC mode to create the programs
Combine RED , Gren , Blue , Cool , Warm or Ambe
to create an infinite range of colors
Set the value of the STROBE 0-20Hz
Please select corresponding colors according to the requested fixture.
The static setting will be valid when the fixture is powered again

For the outdoor series, please refer to the DMX information as the following:
Pins Functions
3.8 SETTINGS Pin1Shield Gnd/0
Pin2 black Data input -
Pin3 white Data input +
MENU SETTINGS COLOR OFF Pin4 green
Pin5 red
Data output -
Data output +
RGBTOW
UC
RESET NO
YES

COLOR
When RGB TO W is set to YES , the color is perfect white
as the actual RGB values are adjusted to make white. When it is set to OFF ,
the RGB values are not adjusted and the output is most powerful. The
RGB TO W s parameter can be adjusted in CALIB .
UC Fuction c an c ompatible
with the older version RGB to make color consistency.

RESET
Enter the RESET , pass YES to reset all setting to the original factory setting

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3 OPERATION 3.3 DMX ADDRESS

3.1 BASIC MENU DMX (1~512)

POWER Power on DMX

MENU Scroll through the main menu or exit from the Enter the DMX mode to set the DMX address, press Enter
current sub-menu (press and hold to turn off power) On successful setting, the fixtures will display Green and turn off after ten seconds
ENTER Enter the currently selected menu or confirm If an error occurs when setting, the fixtures will display Red or no response
the current function value POWER

UP
DOWN Scroll 'DOWN' through the menu list or decrease
the value of the current function MENU ENTER

UP Scroll 'UP' through the menu list or increase the DOWN 3.4 PERSONALITY
value of the current function
MENU PERSON VW ARC3+D
VW+D ARC FULL
Note: The DMX Coder will automatically power off after extended periods of being idle
ARC1 REMOTE
(1 minute)
ARC1+D SOLID
ARC2 SPECIAL1
3.2 MENU ARC2+D SPECIAL2
PERSON ARC3
MENU DMX (1~512)
Enter PERSON and select VW / VW+D / ARC 1 / ARC1+D ...
PERSON VW ARC3+D
SPECIAL1 / SPECIAL2 mode, press Enter
VW+D ARC FULL When selecting REMOTE , the fixture is ready to receive signals from the PiX Controller
ARC1 REMOTE When selecting the others and the fixture is under the DMX work mode.
ARC1+D SOLID Please select corresponding working mode according to the requested fixture.
ARC2 SPECIAL1
ARC2+D SPECIAL2
ARC3
3.5 CALIBRATION
CALIB WHITE1 RED (0~255)
WHITE2 GREN (0~255) MENU CALIB WHITE1 RED (0~255)
BLUE (0~255) WHITE2 GREN (0~255)
COOL (0~255) BLUE (0~255)
WHITE11 WARM (0~255) COOL (0~255)
RGBTOW AMBE (0~255) WHITE11 WARM (0~255)
RGBTOW AMBE (0~255)
DIMMER OFF
DIM1 CALIB
DIM2
DIM3 Enter the CALIB to select white colors of different color temperature
DIM4 There are 11 pre-programed white colors plus RGB and can be edited by using Red ,
Gren , Blue , Cool , Warm or Ambe ,press Sending to set the values
STATIC RED (0~255) While working under ARC FULL , WHITE1-9 means the different color
GREN (0~255) temperature white 1 to white 9 of CH5
BLUE (0~255) Select RGB TOW to set the ratio of Red , Gren , Blue , Cool ,
Warm or Ambe on DMX channels, achieving different white colors
COOL (0~255)
Please select corresponding colors according to the requested fixture.
WARM (0~255)
AMBE (0~255)
STRB (0~20)

SETTINGS COLOR OFF

RGBTOW
UC
RESET NO
YES

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