DS6 User Manual
June 2019
DS6 User Manual
Table of Content
Safety instructions 3
Intended use 4
1. HARDWARE 5
Parts list: DS6 System 5
DS6 System Specifications 6
Hardware and Firmware Versions 7
What's included 8
PSU interface 10
2.CONTROL 16
Color page 16
Color control 16
Setup Page 20
DS mode ON/DS ADDR 22
DS mode OFF/DS ADDR 23
Various DMX personalities 24
WiFi page 26
Upgrade 30
Bootloader Mode 30
Warning codes (flashing codes) 31
Error codes 32
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DS6 User Manual
Safety instructions
Safety instructions
1. Please read through these instructions carefully before operating the DS LED
Lighting System, and keep these instructions for future reference.
2. There are numerous safety instructions and warnings that must be followed for
your own safety.
3. DS LED Lighting Systems are not intended for residential use. They are intended for
use in a professional studio or film set.
4. Maintenance must be carried out exclusively by an authorized technician.
5. The Systems are not for use in hazardous locations.
6. Maximum ambient temperature for use is 45°C.
6.1 Do not cover cooling slots and/or radiator fins.
6.2 Keep a clear area of 25 cm (10”) from the lit face of the module.
7. The beam intensity is high. Never look directly into the light source.
8. Do not lift or suspend Light module or Power Supply Unit (PSU) by the cables.
9. Do not use any module or cable that has visible damage.
10. Connect the DS PSU unit only to a well grounded power source.
11. Avoid contact with the LED elements, pressure on the lens may damage the LED
element.
12. Connecting any equipment from other manufacturers to the DS LED Lighting
System can damage both the DS system and said equipment. Any such use will void
warranty. Use the DS light modules only with a DS PSU.
13. The System is rated for indoor use only.
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Intended use
Intended use
This product has been designed as a professional illumination tool for dry environments.
Please always follow the safety instructions.
Any usage other than described in this manual is not advised and can damage the
product and lead to risks such as fire, electric shock, etc. You are not allowed to modify
the product.
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DS6 User Manual
1. HARDWARE / DS6 Full System
1. HARDWARE
Parts list
DS6 System
1 Pcs - DS6 Frame
6 Pcs – DS RGBW LED Light Module
1 Pcs – Power Supply Unit (PSU)
1 Pcs – Communication Handle (Wired DMX/RDM or Wireless Art-Net)
1 Pcs – DS6 10m/33ft Cable
1 Pcs – AC Cable IECLock 2m/6ft UE/US
1 Pcs – DS6 Flightcase
2 Pcs - 3x1 Diffuser lens 34/76 with bag.
1 Pcs - Durethan Clip (Set of 18) with Clip bag
1 Pcs- hex key No. 5
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DS6 User Manual
1. HARDWARE / DS6 System Specifications
DS6 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:
Light source: RGBW LED
Beam angle: 20 degrees without diffusion
Maximum LED modules per PSU: 6
Remote control options: Wired (RDM/DMX), Wireless (Art-Net)*
Operating temperature range: 0ºF ~ 115ºF/-20ºC ~ 45ºC
Input power: 90-260 VAC (Worldwide) 50/60 Hz
Cables from PSU to LED module: 32.8' / 10 m
Maximum power draw per DS6 PSU: 600 watts
Dimensions of a single light module: 34" x 22"/87 x 55 cm, 33.5lb/15.2kg
Dimensions of the flightcase (shipping): 45" x 24" x 10"/110 x 60 x 27 cm 99lb/45kg
*Dependant of the communication handle used.
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1. HARDWARE / Hardware and Firmware Versions
Hardware and Firmware Versions
This user manual covers features up to v2.67.5 firmware. Some functionality may not be
available with earlier firmware versions
Firmware updates are released on a semi-regular basis. We recommend updating to the
latest available firmware version so all product features are available.
Each release has substantially different DMX modes. It is strongly recommended to use
the same firmware version within at least a single DMX universe. As of versions v2.xx.x,
gen-1 Wifi modules are not supported.
Overview
• 1.16.7. Last version to support the gen-1 WiFi module
• 2.03.3. DMX changes. Art-Net WiFi gen-2 support.
• 2.67.5. DMX changes.
Conventions to make the following manual simple to follow.
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• LIGHT MODULE - An interchangeable DS RGBW LED light that is the base illumination tool of all DS line products
• FRAME - Frame where light modules are installed.
• PSU - The power supply unit that connects to the frame. It has a control panel through
which light modules can be controlled.
• COMMUNICATION HANDLE - The interchangeable handle on top of the PSU that
enables remote control. Handle types are DMX/RDM, for wired control and ArtNet,
for wireless control.
• FIXTURE - A general term referring to a light source. In this manual it references the
whole of DS6.
What's included:
Frame - The DS6 is a frame fitted with 6
independent RGBW light modules. Cabling
and dimmers are built into the frame to
forestall a tangle of wiring and connections. All modules are ready for individual
control.
• Mount 1 1/8” / 28mm Junior pin
The frame can be inclined frontwards and
backwards. The two vertical beams of light
modules can be individually rotated.
DS6 User Manual
1. HARDWARE / What's included
Light module - has 16 RGBW LEDs
under its collimator lens. Each light module
has been factory calibrated with a specific
profile saved into it. Constant color coordinates are kept through the dimming range
using high-precision, multi-dimensional
LUTs (lookup tables). The Light module
stores DMX Addressing info.
PSU - Can also be referred to as Ballast.
The brain of the operations, gives power
and controls the light modules. The PSU
will accept AC Voltage range of 98v-260v
and will only draw 600 watts at 6 amps
Max for DS6 unit.
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Frame Cable - 32.8 ft or 10 m-long female
to female connector. Allows you to place
your DS 6 frame away from its power supply. This cable will only fit in certain direction to its male counterpart.
Power Cable - Standard 6ft/2m US/EU IEC
Locking power Cable.
Diffuser Lens - A two-sided holographic lens that determines the beam spread
(either 34 or 76°) and softens the light.
Diffusion Clip - Clip designed to hold the
Holographic diffusion lens onto the light
module.
Wired DS DMX/RDM Handle - The DS
Wired DMX/RDM Handle allows wired remote control. Has 1x5pin XLR input and
1x5pin XLR output.
DS Wireless ArtNet Handle - The DS Wireless ArtNet Handle creates a Wi-Fi network
for wireless communication. *
*The DS Wireless ArtNet Handle creates a Wi-Fi network for
wireless communication. *
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1. HARDWARE / PSU interface
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PSU interface
Screen
Gateway to your DS6 system. All color parameters, settings and system information is
presented on here.
Controls
A keypad, and twist knob. Keypad has
up,down,left,right, and center “OK” buttons.
The twist Knob rotates both clockwise and
counterclockwise and also acts as a button
when pushed down.
AC
The back of the PSU houses the AC IEC Socket
rated for 120V - 240V AC power with power
switch. Plugging in a “HOT” AC IEC power cable into the PSU while the power switch is in
the ON position is safe.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Use only approved power
cables. Connect only to an
outlet with protective earth.
Contact pins
Screen
Controls
Status indicator
AC
Power Switch
Frame cable socket
Frame Cable socket
Turn off the PSU before connecting or
removing the frame cable. Frame Cable can
be run both ways but can only be inserted in
a certain position. A metal fastening indicates
the orientation to be inserted. In this process
it is important to NOT TWIST THE HEAD OF
THE CABLE, the cable head should be pushed
straight in when aligned with its fastening.
When pulling out remember to apply pressure on the safety fastening clip as well.
• DO NOT HANG THE FRAME
OR PSU BY THE CABLE
• DO NOT STRAIN THE CABLE
Contact pins
A five pin connector on top of the PSU for
interacting with communication handles.
Status indicator
The status indicator diode on the front
provides the following feedback signals
about the state of the PSU:
• OFF - There is no power being fed to the
PSU.
• GREEN - In the case of being stackedPSU is on the top and controlling other
PSU in the stack.
• AMBER - PSU is controlled by another
PSU.
• RED blinking - There is an error. Information will be displayed in the master PSU.
• GREEN or AMBER blinking - communication activity via DMX 512 or WiFi Art-Net.
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Installing diffusion
1. Start with installing the clips to the
fixture. Install the clips on the sides of
the both light module columns leaving
the middle and top ones empty for the
diffusion to run trough.
Designated slots are marked here.
When installing a Clip, hook the lip on
the middle of the ridge of the light or
wall panel and press down on the arch
of the clip extending it to click onto
the designated slot in the light or wall
panel.
2. When clips have been installed it's time
to slide the diffusion in.
Make sure that the diffusion runs
through the grooves of the clips.
3. Finally install the top clip for both
vcolumns to affirm the diffusion into
place.
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To take off a clip pinch the top and bottom tab
to remove.
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Connecting communication handles
• Connecting and detaching procedures
are the same for both wired DMX/RDM
and wireless ArtNet communication
handles.
• Turn off the PSU before connecting or
removing the communication handles.
• Communication handle does not hold
any DMX Addressing info.
• PSU can operate without communication handle being present.
Communication handle is accessible for both
DS3 and DS6 and can be instantly swapped if
needed across both platforms.
On the back of the PSU is a bolt keeping the
communication handle attached to the PSU.
To dismount, unscrew using hex key No. 5.
For the correct orientation the XLR sockets
or the Antena of the handle should be facing
the back of the PSU.
DMX/RDM
ArtNet
A bolt keeping the communication
handle attached to the PSU.
When mounting handles, make sure you
don’t over-tighten the bolt. Also, keep
contact pins on both ends clean to ensure
good connectivity.
Stacking multiple PSUs
DS6 PSUs can be formed into a stack
(maximum of 2 DS6 PSUs) in order to accommodate larger lighting configurations.
A stack of PSUs is always controlled by the
PSU on top.
The same process when mounting any
Communication Handle also applies to stacking.
Remove the communication handle from
the bottom PSU. Place the top PSU on the
PSU with the removed handle and tighten
the bolt using hex key No.5
A LED light indicator will show what status
the PSU is in. Green LED is for master PSU
and Orange LED is for Slave PSU
The top PSU will control all parameters and
save settings for the whole stack.
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When unstacked, the slave PSU will run on
the settings saved prior to being stacked.
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Junior pin installation
DS6 has two sockets to install the junior pin
to. From the factory it comes with junior pin
installed to the bottom socket of the frame.
Follow these steps when wanting to install
junior pin to the offset front mount.
1. Use HEX key no.3 to loosen the pin and
remove it from the socket.
2. Install the junior pin into the front mount
with the grooved tip forward.
3. Fasten the locking nut.
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2.CONTROL
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Color page
From all menu pages “COLOR” menu will
always be accessible from the bottom of
the screen for quick manual control of the
light modules.
Use the up & down arrow keys to navigate
to “COLOR” menu and press OK when the
page name is highlighted.
Whenever the PSU is controlled remotely
through DMX or Art-Net, and regardless
of the DMX mode used, the color mix is
always expressed in ITSH values (Intensity, Temperature, Saturation, Hue) on the
screen of the PSUs COLOR menu.
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Color control
Turn the rotary knob slowly for precise control. The incremental raise of the value in
influenced by the speed of which the button is turned.
Pressing down on the OK button or the Rotary Knob for 1 second while highlighting
any ITSH parameter will cause it to enter
preset mode.
Use the left and right arrow keys or the rotary knob to navigate between presets.
1. Channel selector - allows the user to
select specific light modules in the case of
disparate DMX addresses. All light modules
can be controlled simultaneously when
cycling the selection to “ALL”.* When all
of the modules are assigned to the same
DMX channel the only selection remaining
is “ALL”. By default it the lowest channel
number present.*
*For more information on DMX addressing please refer to
“DS DMX page”
2. Intensity (INT)- expressed in percentag-
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es from 0 to 100, it serves as a dimmer.
On the intensity parameter, user tuned value is always saved as the starting point for
the presets. The presets alternate between
0%, “user value” and 100%. When no user
preset is defined it will just alter between
0% and 100%.
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Furthermore, holding down the OK button
or Rotary Knob for two seconds on the intensity parameter lets you increase or decrease the intensity by quarter, half or a full
light stops.*
The whole dimming range is flicker free on
all DS systems products.
For ease of access it is also possible to
change the intensity using the rotary knob
when the “COLOR” or “SETUP” page of the
color menu is highlighted.
*Intensity is the only parameter with two sets of presets.
3. Temperature (TEMP) – also known as
white balance, is expressed in KELVIN units
(K). It refers to the color temperature of
the light. The lowest setting will give the
warmest light, which is 1500 Kelvin. The
maximum setting is 10,000 Kelvin, which
will give the coldest light.
Temperature presets, are as follows: 1500,
3200, 5600 and 10000 K. Using the twist
knob will allow increment changes of 100K.
4. Saturation (SAT) - is the amount of col-
or mixed into the white light. It is also expressed in percentages, but it can go from
-120 to 120%.
The SAT parameter has the possibility of
reaching 120% both in the negative and
positive sides. It means an absolute maximum of saturation, but be advised the
area over 100% is outside of the sRGB color
space.
When the saturation is at 120% positive
or negative the HUE color is dominant
and changing the temp of the white color
(TEMP) will show no effect on the light.
Saturation presets are: -120%, -100%,
-50%, 0%, 50%, 100%, 120%.
5. Hue - Is the tint of color you are mixing
into the light. It is expressed in degrees
that refer to the color wheel. The Degree
defines the direction of color on the color
wheel, and SAT defines how much of that
color is being used/mixed with the “white
color” (TEMP), white being in the middle of
the color wheel. The default is 120 degrees,
which means Green on the top end (when
saturation is 100% or higher) and Magenta
at the bottom (when saturation is -100% or
lower).*
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For more on the subject please refer to the next illustration.
Colorwheel
CYAN (180
GREEN (120°)
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1500 K
YELLOW (60°)
100%
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0%
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SATURATION
RED (0°)
MAGENTA (300°)
°)
SATURATION
-100%
BLUE (240°)
WHITE POINT CAN BE CHANGED FROM 1500 K TO 10000 K
GREEN (120°)
SATURATION
-100%
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BLUE (240°)
0%
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YELLOW (60°)
SATURATION
MAGENTA (300°)
100%
RED (0°)
10000 K
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Please note that ITSH settings will be
recorded after 6 seconds after manual
input and after five minutes when consistent DMX values are sent by an external
controller. These will be the starting ITSH
settings after PSU reboot.
When DMX communication is active and
DMX packet values are changing constantly
(light animation) the ITSH values are not
saved.
It is possible to control the PSU manually
form control panel of the PSU while wired
DMX or ArtNet is active but please remember, the control will be transferred back to
the active remote device after 30 seconds,
which means ITSH parameters will change
to those of the remote controller.
• Make sure to switch off the remote
mode under “REMOTE” in the Setup
menu if you intend to control your
lights from the power supply.
6. Fan Mode - You can set the fan mode
to adapt the cooling and noise level to the
environment. The fan mode can be
manually set from the “Color” menu of the
device.
For that, navigate to the “Setup” menu
selection at the bottom. When it is highlighted, press either the left or right keys.
Then, use the knob to scroll through the
listed values.*
The table below shows the available options:
• FLEX: Minimum of approx 1,300 rpm
when below 45 °C. Increases linearly
to approx 2,900 rpm at 58 °C
• FAST: Always at max (approx 2,900
rpm)
• SLOW: Always at min (approx 1,300
rpm)
• OFF: Fan off until 77 °C, then turns on
at minimum speed of approx 1,300
rpm, and turns back off when the
temperature drops below 60 °C
• FLX2: Fan off until 45 °C, turns on and
linearly increases to a maximum of
approx 2,900 rpm at 58 °C **
*It is possible to remotely control the fan speed using
DMX or wireless Art-Net. Check the “DMX manual for DS
systems” for more information.
**Note: Critical temperature for a lamp module is 80 °C,
upon which it is shut off. Covering the lamp unit even
partially is not recommended, as it will increase the chanc-
es of it reaching this critical temperature. Consult with
Digital Sputnik technical support if you have questions
about a custom application in extreme conditions.
Setup Page
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Allows the user to alter specific functionality and check working information about
the PSU and light modules.
To navigate between the DS DMX, SETUP
and WiFi pages, use the left and right arrow keys when the page name is highlighted.
1. Remote - indicates the remote control
mode: It is automatically set to DMX or
ArtNet depending on the communication
handle installed on the PSU.
Select OFF to stop control by an outside
device if you intend to control your lights
from the power supply.
When no handle is present you can cycle
through all of the choices but we recommend leaving the selection to OFF.
2. DS Mode- When turned on, the PSU will
run on DS Mode, which is a subset of the
full mode of operation, which is the DMX
mode used when DS Mode selection is set
to OFF.*
DS mode is a more simplistic approach to
DMX setup, eliminating the need to orientate between DMX modes, universe selection and also making channel numbering
less cumbersome.
• DS mode is primarily meant to use
with DS DMX app for iOS. If using any
other control devices or controller
boards switch DS mode to OFF.
*Please refer to “DS DMX” section for more.
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Setup page
3. Curve - changes the dimming curve of
the value range. It can be set so the value
is increased and decreased linearly(LIN) or
by a square factor(SQR).
Note that when using “LIN” the light output
is brighter on the whole dimming interval
but the maximum output of the module is
not altered with this setting.
4. Module data. It is possible to navigate
right and left through all connected light
modules and get an overview of the data
about each module:
• 00763 Last 5 digits of light
modules serial number
• RGBW Module type whether
RGBW or WHITE
• 24°C Module temperature in
Celsius
• 75°F Module temperature in
Fahrenheit
• 3150rpm Fan RPM (Rotations
per minute)
• 237h Time counter of module
usage
• DMX 100 DMX addressing channel
assigned to the module
5. “Factory RST” - factory reset page
that will show firmware info and allows a
factory reset.*
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*For more information on this topic refer to “Factory reset”
topic of this manual.
Module data
DS mode ON/DS ADDR
“DS mode” “ON” should only be used when
controlling PSU from the “DS DMX” iOS
app. When in need to change DMX universe
or DMX mode set “DS mode” to “OFF”
under “Setup” menu.
DS mode is a more simplistic approach to
DMX setup, eliminating the need to orientate between DMX modes, universe selection and also making channel numbering
less cumbersome.
When the DS Mode is in use, the starting
page will be named as DS ADDR.
The only variable parameter on the DS
ADDR page is the channel number of a light
module.
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DMX addressing info is stored in the light
module. This means that when switching
modules between PSUs the light module
will hold it's address information.
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DS mode ON example
• 00763:0
last 5 digits of light modules serial number
followed by a channel address
When using DS Mode, DMX personality
and universe settings are hidden and not
modifiable.
The light modules connected to the PSU will
be identifiable by the last 5 digits of their serial number. It is followed by light module’s
DMX CHANNEL number.
A DMX channel is the address or identification number assigned to the light module.
It gives a controller an address number to
send DMX packets to when wanting to control the light module. By default it is 0 when
using DS mode.
Channels are modifiable. When using the DS
mode, the channel numbers will go from 0
to 50.
Up to 50 DS light modules can be
independently controlled using DS mode
as the DS mode only listens to communication from one universe (Universe is 0,
Net 0, Subnet 0).
Therefore it is not recommended to use DS
Mode in a configuration with more than 50
light modules.
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If “DS MODE” is ”ON”, the selected PSU (and
the PSU underneath, if stacked) will assume
the standard DMX subset of the “DS16”
personality. (Universe is 0, Net 0, Subnet 0)
If PSUs are stacked all light modules connected to the slaved PSUs will show up on
the DS DMX menu of the master PSU for
addressing purposes.
DS mode OFF/ DMX ADDR
When “DS Mode” is set to “OFF” the basic
DMX Mode is in use. The starting page will
be named DMX ADDR.
This mode enables control in a DMX
addressing system for operating complex lighting configurations through a DMX
controller or the DS DMX app when wanting
to control 3rd party lighting equipment in
conjunction with DS gear.
The DMX ADDR page on the display of the
PSU will have three variables.
DS mode OFF/ DMX mode example
• DS16 -
Default is DS16
• Universe 0 - Defines the DMX universe fo
the PSU. Default is 0
• 00892: 1 - Lamp modules last five serial
number digits followed by
assigned address. In DMX
mode the Default is 1
Personality: There are various personalities to choose from on your PSU. It is upon
this setting that the amount of channels
-or sliders on a DMX board- used to control the light module is determined. The
default personality is DS16, which allocates
10 channels for each light module, thus, if
the first module is assigned to channel 1,
it will effectively occupy channels from 1 to
10 for the control of its parameters. In such
a case, the second light module will start
on channel 11, the third on channel 21, if
going in succession. The number of channels -or sliders on a DMX board- used by a
light module is called footprint.
DMX personality.
Please take a look at the Personality chart
below.
Use the 16 bit modes in combination with
controllers supporting 16 bit resolution to
obtain best results. The high resolution provides smooth dimming and precise color
adjustments. The coarse / fine modes utilize
two channels for most parameters and provide higher resolution compared to the 8 bit
modes.
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Various DMX personalities
Mode Description Number of channels
DS16
DS8 5
ITSH16
ITSH8 5
XFADE16
XFADE8 9
RGB8 (no fan control) Basic RGB + Temperature modes 4
iRGB8 6
ARRI6
ARRI1 9 + 3 unused = 12
*Note: For more information about DMX personalities visit www.digitalsputnik.com.
Standard DS modes.
DS MODE=ON uses DS16 by default.
Similar to DS8/16, with positive
saturation.
Crossfade modes
ARRI RGBW crossfade modes
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10
16
17 + 3 unused = 20
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Universe: Each DMX universe holds 512
channels or addresses.
When using wired DMX 512 the Universe
number in the DS ADDR menu is readonly and corresponds to the last byte of the
full DMX universe (512). This value must
be bound to the universe number in the
transmitter (for example, using a macro or
a script). This can be used to visually identify
the correct DMX daisy-chain.
When using wireless Art-Net the universe
can be changed from the PSU with a turn of
the knob. When the knob is pushed down on
the universe variable, the Net, Subnet and
Universe variables can all be modified.
Channel: This selector is for changing the
DMX address of a light module. The basic
principles are the same as with the DS mode
turned on, although with a few exceptions:
• When the DS mode is turned off, the
default channel for a module will be 1
instead of 0, and channels go from 1 to
512.
• Using the twist knob will result in the
movement of numbers in intervals dependant on the amount of channels your
selected DMX profile uses.
• Using the left or right arrows when highlighted will change the DMX address by
single digit. This is good if there is a need
to dial in an exact DMX channel.
A quick and easy way to address multiple
light modules at once is to highlight any light
modules DMX address and press the “OK”
button on the control pad. This will display
the “ASSIGN ADDRESSES” function where
the user can assign DMX address to “SAME”
to make all light modules DMX addresses
the same to the DMX address highlighted.
This is good for simultaneous control.
The other option is “INC” to incrementally change all light head addresses with
the proper interval dependant on the DMX
profile in use. When wanting independent
control of each light module.*
*This feature is present whether “DS mode” is turned “ON”
or “OFF”.
DMX channels 511 and 512 are used for
the purposes of Port-Address (Universe)
identification, and are ignored if used for
the purposes of channel control. The last
available DMX channel for addressing is
510.
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“Loading DMX” message is continuously
displayed on the DS DMX screen when one
or more modules are not connected to the
frame or there is a connection problem. In
this case they are also not present on the
DMX listing on the DS DMX page.
WiFi page
Network information can be found on the
WiFi page of the menu.
To navigate between the DS DMX page,
SETUP and WiFi pages, use the left and
right arrow keys when the page name is
highlighted.
This page is only visible when the ArtNet
communication handle is installed and
the “REMOTE” mode on the setup page is
set to “WiFi”.
Depending on whether the PSU is set to
Server or Client mode, the information presented on the WiFi page will differ:
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Server mode:
The WLAN Server mode is the default
mode. The created wifi network name is
by default the Serial Number of the WiFi
(ArtNet) handle. This WiFi network is capable of supporting up to 4 other DS PSUs as
clients, plus a controller. Larger networks
require a dedicated router.
Server mode example
• WLAN Server
WIFI module is in the “Server” (Access Point)
mode
• DS016240019
WIFI network name (SSID),
either assigned by the user, or the default S/N as
printed on the side of the handle
• 1.2.3.4
IP address of this WIFI module
Client mode:
Through the DS DMX app for iOS, it is
possible to connect the DS WiFi handle to
another DS WiFi handle, or to an existing
WiFi network (a wireless router).
If possible connect the DS6 to a DHCP
enabled router. This ensures that the IP
address, gateway, DNS1 and DNS2 are
automatically assigned to the fixture by the
network but If needed the IP address of the
handle can be altered using DS DMX app.
DS WiFi Art-Net handle is DHCP enabled.
Client mode example
• WLAN Client
WIFI module is in the “Client” mode. It is
connected to another device or a router.
• Router_X
Name (SSID) of the target network
• DS0162400190172
Hostname of this WIFI module
• 192.168.1.101.
IP address of this WIFI module
Refreshing the WiFi page:
When the “WiFi” page selection is highlighted and the rotary knob is pushed
down, the network information on this
page will be refreshed.
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2. CONTROL / WiFi page
“AWAITING WiFi” is displayed indefinitely
while the WiFi handle is mounted, there
may be issues with communication.
“CAN’T JOIN” / “WRONG PASS”
This is displayed on the bottom of the WiFi
page when the module is unable to connect
to the assigned Access Point either due to
a name mismatch, the Access Point being
unavailable, or a wrong password. The DS
WiFi module will try to periodically reconnect to the appointed Access Point using its
last known settings. If the issue cannot be
rectified, “Reset WiFi” must be performed.
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“AWAITING WIFI”
This text is displayed when the WiFi module
has not yet finished acquiring its settings. It
is also displayed whenever “Remote” is set
to “WiFi”, but no WiFi handle is present. If
Reset WIFI
This setting is used to reset the WiFi module to the default Server (Access Point)
setting with the Serial Number of the WiFi
module as its network name (SSID).
The Serial Number can be checked on the
side of the WiFi handle.
Press OK a total of 3 times to activate this
function. The WiFi reset takes about 15
seconds to perform.
Defaultly there is no password needed to
connect to the WiFi network.
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2. CONTROL / WiFi page
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It is not possible to manually change the IP
address from the control panel of the DS6.
As of this Firmware v2.67.5 RDM management over Art-Net is not supported. RDM
over DMX allows configuration, status
monitoring, and management of the light
from the external controller in a way that
does not disturb normal DMX operation.
Troubleshooting Art-Net, sACN
Firewalls and certain routers can cause
issues with sACN multicast (packets are
sent to every IP address of the router range.)
Some routers are also known to buffer ArtNet broadcast packets more heavily than
unicast packets, leading to slower than
expected framerates. During troubleshooting, it is recommended to try unicast (packets
are sent to one determined IP address) with
the firewalls (temporarily) turned off first to
establish a baseline.
When transmitting data via Art-Net or
sACN protocols to DMX, make sure that
the transmitter is configured to the correct
universe. Note that sACN universe
numbers often start from 1, and Art-Net
universe numbers may start from 0.
In DS firmware release versions up to and
including v2.67.5, Short DMX packets are
not supported, and only full 1+512 DMX
packets must be sent.
Firmware 2.67.5 Wifi communication
handle supports color management over
most common unicast/broadcast Artnet
protocols up to 4.0
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Factory reset
A factory reset can be performed in order to
change PSU settings to their default values.
This option is located on the bottom of the
SETUP page.
The following parameters will be changed:
• Intensity = 0%, Temperature = 5600K, Saturation = 0%; Hue = 120 degrees.
• DMX personality is set to DS 16.
• All cached Lamp Unit Calibration Tables
(LUTs) will be cleared. The next boot-up
will be slower due to the need to reload all
calibration tables for all connected Light
modules.
• The dimming curve will be set to SQR
(Squared).
This reset will not change:
• The DS MODE setting
• WiFi settings (these are stored in the WiFi
module)
• DMX addresses of light modules (these
are not stored in the PSU)
In DS1, there are no user-swappable
modules, and the Remote=DMX and
Remote=WiFi settings can only be manually
changed.
To check if your PSU needs a software update
Bootloader (BL) software version and Main
Program (MP) software version can both be
revised from this page as well.
Upon reboot, Remote=DMX on DS6 will
be automatically changed to WiFi in case a
working WiFi module is positively identified.
Similarly, Remote=WiFi on DS6 will be
automatically changed to Remote=DMX if
a working DMX/RDM module is positively
identified.
2. CONTROL / Upgrade / Bootloader mode /
Upgrade
All Digital Sputnik PSUs are upgradeable by the user. A Windows or macOS
Upgrade Utility can be downloaded from the
Digital Sputnik webpage. The update can be
performed via the DS WiFi module, or
through a wired connection (DMX to USB
cable with FTDi chip).
Bootloader Mode
The PSU must be in bootloader mode when
being upgraded. To enter bootloader mode,
press the left arrow key while you switch
on the PSU.
In some bootloader versions option there
is a choice between All to BL or All to MP.
These options must never be used!
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If there have been firmware updating
issues (for example, due to a bad WiFi
signal), the Windows/macOS DS Upgrade
Utility must be allowed to run again.
Warning codes (flashing codes)
Code Description
ArtDMX
DMX
“DEVICE ID ERROR”
“LOADING WIFI” or
“AWAITING WIFI”
“RESETTING WIFI” WiFi is being manually reset.
EL1 LED power delivery issues.
FW1 Firmware version mismatch in a stack.
OW##
Handle FW!
ArtDmx stream is incoming from the WiFI module.
Works under Remote=WiFi only.
DMX stream is incoming from the XLR-5 pin on the DMX/RDM handle.
Works under Remote=DMX only.
Unable to communicate with DS6 frame or another device in a stack. The
device attempts to perform a new identification sequence.
WiFi settings are being acquired from the WiFi module. If there are
problems with communications this message may stay active in the WiFi
menu indefinitely.
Lamp Unit Communication. Various errors related to the calibration LUT
acquisition failure.
DMX/RDM handle is in Bootloader mode, potentially due to unfinished
flashing sequence in the DS Upgrade Utility.
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3. ERROR CODES
Error codes
Critical/blocking codes; the device attempts to clear these every 30 seconds.
A manual attempt to clear the error can also be made on the DS6 from a single device or
Master (topmost) device in a stack, by pressing OK when the code is on screen. But when
the problem persists the code reappears immediately.
Code On screen message Description
0 ERROR Generic error
1 FAN SLOW Fan fault, fan too slow
2 LAMP HOT Lamp too hot (>= 80 C)
3 PSU HOT Dimmer board too hot (IRQ, over 80...85 C)
4 WRONGLAMP Unsupported lamp type, likely a new release
5 CABLE ERR Cable error
6 ACDC ERR AC/DC error
7 1-WIRE ERR 1-Wire error (unable to communicate with lamp unit)
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