DMX DSC5 User Manual

DMX Standard Wall Switch Controller User Guide

DSC5

1-4 Gang Options

DSC5 OVERVIEW

The DSC5V DMX controller uses a standard wall switch available with 1 - 4 switch(es) to
control a standard DMX lighting systems. Store up to 4 static scenes and then recall just by turning
on the respective switch. Easily turn on DMX controlled lights without having to turn on or use a
DMX lighting board or controller. For example switch 1 could be "Band Practice", switch 2 "Stage
Lights", switch 3 "Audience Lights", switch 4 "Balcony". Simply turn on any of the switches and the
pre recorded scene will turn on the DMX lights, with an optional 5 second fade. If the "Merge"
function is turned off then any DMX input will override the switches and take control allowing a
DMX controller to control the lights. Turn off the DMX controller and the switches again are
operable. The switch/scenes are HTP (highest takes precedence) merged with each other allowing
any or all switches to turn on it's respective scene. DMX scenes are easily recorded to any of the
switches from the front of the unit.

 Record up to 4 DMX scenes
 Optional 5 second fade up/down

 Optional Merge/Override DMX input function

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CONNECTION

There are several ways the unit can be installed. Example 1 shows the unit installed as the final device before
the data is sent to the DMX dimmers and fixtures. In this configuration the final DMX signal that feeds the dimmers
and/or lights, loops through the DSC5 wall switch unit, allowing the switches to control the dimmers and/or lights.
Example 2 (see EXAMPLE 2 below) shows the unit installed as part of the DMX source by merging the DSC5 units’
DMX with any other DMX generating device(s). In this configuration the DSC5 generates a DMX signal and then is
merged with several merge options using our DMG Merger products.

In either configuration, once the DSC5 wall switch unit has the scenes recorded, the DMX input could be
removed and the unit simply generates a DMX signal to control the dimmers and/or lights in a standalone DMX
controller.

EXAMPLE 1

1, 2, 3, or 4

Gang/Switch

Record Scene Button

Cable or Wire

Status & Record

Scene Indicator LED

Very soft brightness for

undisturbed performances

DMX to Switch

Installed as needed:

DMX to Switch, Power, and

DMX from switch

- 400' or more depending on cable

- Belden 1420A or equivalent

User DMX Lighting Console or

any DMX Generating Device

9V

Power

Supply

+9VDC

DMX OUTPUT: To

DMX from Switch

3 Pairs needed:
(1) DMX Input Pair (optional
for normal operation)
(1) +9VDC Power Wire
(1) DMX Output Pair

Recommended Wire:
24 - 22 AWG or larger
shielded with twisted pairs

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS:

DO NOT connect 120V to any of the switches or
the circuit board.

DO NOT connect 120V to any pairs of the data
input/output cable/wire.

DMX Dimmers,
Fixtures, etc.

1, 2, 3, or 4 Switch Options

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DMX data length is limited to 3000' depending on
type of wire used.

Depending on type of wire used ensure there is a
minimum of 8VDC present at the PCB with the unit
powered.

Switch wiring gang boxes, and installation,
are user (or electrician) required

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