Doepfer Dial Electronic User Manual
DIAL
ELECTRONIC
Universal Midi Control Electronics for rotary encoders
Installation and User's Guide
© 2005 by Doepfer Musikelektronik
Electrical safety / EMC compatibility
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(OEM original equipment manufacturer) that cannot be used independently but has to
be combined with additional electrical or electronical equipment to become a working
device (e.g. rotary encoders, switches, LEDs, power supply, case/housing). The
manufacturer of DE does not know the final assembly of the complete device in
which the
regard to
is assembling the complete device.
Electronic basic knowledge is required to install DE and to connect the rotary
encoders, switches and LEDs.
sufficient please consult an expert. We cannot take back modules that became
defective because of wrong installation or wrong connection of the controls.
Please pay attention to the following items:
The
power supply
Germany a power supply with VDE approval is required). Normally an AC adapter
with plastic case is used. It is not allowed to use
mains voltage
On the DE
filters at the power supply input and the Midi lines). But it is impossible to estimate to
what extend the
complete assembly. Therefore the
electromagnetic radiation
met by a closed metal case that covers the complete assembly. The metal case
should be connected to GND of the DE.
is used as a part of the complete device. The final responsibility with
DE
electrical safety
preventing measures
(abbreviated "DE" in the following) is a so-called
and
electromagnetic compatibility
If you are not sure whether your knowledge is
used in combination with the DE has to be a closed type (in
open power supplies
access (e.g. via mains lead, pcb tracks, electronic parts).
against
components added by the user
complete device
(incoming and outgoing). These demands are normally
electromagnetic radiation
affect the
has to be
is up to the user who
EMC properties
shielded
OEM product
are taken (RF
whith open
of the
against
Warranty
Do not solder directly to any of the pin headers but use female connectors to
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make the connections between DE and the rotary encoders, switches and LEDs.
A cable set that contains all required connectors and cables is included with DE.
Carry out all connections in the off-state of DE (i.e. when powered-off only) !
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Do not connect any voltage to the pin headers but only the encoders, switches
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and LEDs as described in this manual.
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electronics is an electrostatic sensitive device. Avoid any electrostatic charges
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Avoid short circuits !
Ignoring any of these items will cause warranty loss !
Return of the DE within the 2 weeks return time limit (valid only in Germany) is
only possible if all these items have been met. Return of used cable sets is not
possible. We also cannot take back modules that have been soldered by the user.
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Table of contents
Electrical safety / EMC compatibility ........................................................................................2
Warranty...................................................................................................................................2
Table of contents......................................................................................................................3
Introduction...............................................................................................................................4
Connections .............................................................................................................................5
Power Supply (1) ..................................................................................................................6
Midi Out Socket (2) ...............................................................................................................6
Midi In Socket (3)..................................................................................................................6
Connectors for the 16 rotary encoders (4)............................................................................7
Connector for 6 control switches (5) .....................................................................................8
Connector for 4 LEDs (6)......................................................................................................8
DIP Switches (7) ...................................................................................................................9
Check list................................................................................................................................10
Mounting.................................................................................................................................10
Extent of delivery....................................................................................................................11
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Introduction
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DIY kit to built your own MIDI control box with 16 rotary encoders (even called
alpha dials, endless potentiometers or similar).
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generates 16 different MIDI messages on different (or even the same) MIDI
channels. The available Midi messages are described in the Pocket Dial manual.
The most important messages are probably the Midi Control Change messages –
often simply called "Midi controllers". In the following we are sometimes talking
about Midi controllers though other Midi messages are possible.
can be combined with the MKE, Pocket Electronic, CTM64 or MTC64 to
obtain a unique controller that fits exactly to the user's requirements.
essentially contains the same electronics as
rotary encoders, switches and LEDs. Concerning the Midi functions
identical to Pocket Dial. Therefore the user's manual of Pocket Dial is part of the
delivery. The basic functions of DE and the programming of the Midi functions
DE
is described in the Pocket Dial manual.
This manual describes only the connections of the controls (rotary encoders,
switches, LEDs) to DE.
The controls (rotary encoders, switches, LEDs) are not included but have to be
added by the customer. We offer a suitable control set (16 encoders with black
knobs, 6 buttons, 4 LEDs, cables) that has to be purchased separately.
The 16 rotary encoders are connected to 16 single row pin headers with 3 pins
each. The switches are connected to a double row pinheader with 16 pins. The
LEDs are connected to a double row pinheader with 10 pins. To these headers
suitable ribbon cables (with 3/10/16 pins) are put up. The terminals of the
encoders, switches and LEDs are soldered to the free ends of the ribbon cables.
In this way the controls might be disconnected from the electronics very easily.
is equipped with Midi In and Midi Out. The incoming Midi messages are
merged to the data generated by DE. In this way several DE can be linked
together to obtain larger controller arrays with more than 16 controls or can be
combined with other OEM products like Pocket Electronic, CTM64, MKE and
similar.
The DE configuration (i.e. the assignment of Midi messages and channels to the
controls in the 128 presets) is made with an editor program (PC version, free
download from our web site www.doepfer.com). It enables the user to program his
own 128 presets. The OEM version of Emagic's Sounddiver is available too (extra
charge).
The factory presets are described in the the Pocket Dial manual. These can be
changed with the editor program.
An external power supply (7-12VDC@min. 100mA) is required for the DE. It is
included for all shipments within Germany (230V version with European mains
plug). For shipments outside Germany please ask your local representative or
dealer.
We do not offer a suitable housing as this would have to be completely different
for various combinations of controls.
is available only as an assembled and tested pc board (about 125 x 70 x 25
mm). Six mounting holes with 3 mm diameter are available for mounting the pc
board to a suitable base e.g. with distance sleeves or spacers and screws.
(abbreviation: "DE" in the following) is an universal electronics
Pocket Dial
but without the 16
is 100%
DE
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