Dts Z1 DMX-512 User Manual

Z1 DMX-512 LED

CONTROLLER

User’s Manual Rel 1.6

D.T.S. Illuminazione srl - ITALY
http://www.dts-lighting.it

GB

Code 03.LA.009

Made in Italy

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Z1 LED Controller

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Z1 LED Controller

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Fire prevention:

Never locate the fixture on any flammable surface.
Minimum distance from flammable materials: 10 cm
Replace any blown or damaged fuses only with those of identical value

Prevention from electric shock:

High voltage is present inside the unit.
Unplug the unit prior to performing any operation which involves touching the inside of the unit.
This equipment must be grounded, do not connect to non-grounded supplies.

The use of a thermal magnetic circuit breaker is recommended for each Z1.

Use only AC supplies 90-260V, 50-60Hz
The unit should never be located in position exposed to rain or in areas of extreme humidity.
A good air ventilation is essential for proper equipment work.

Safety:

The external surface of the unit may exeed 50°C; never handle the unit until at least 5 minutes have
elapsed since the unit was turned off.
Never install the unit in an enclosed area lacking sufficient air flow.
The ambient temperature should not exeed 40°C and should not be lower than -10°C

DESCRIPTION:

Z1 / DMX-512 LED controller is a unit dedicated to the following LED products by D.T.S.:
MR16 RGB LED lamp; MR16 full color LED lamp; FOCUS LED projectors; HELIOS LED projectors; FOS
led bar.
4 channels output DMX-512 Power interface, able to drive RGB+AMBER LED units (Max 100W per
output, 25W per channel: 25W red, 25W green, 25W blue, 25W amber ).
4 x 350mA electronically dimmable led control outputs.
Main Input voltage range is 90V - 260V, 50 - 60 HZ
It is possible to use this item through every DMX-512 mixer or by using the DTS InfraRed control

MAIN ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Input Voltage Range : Vin 90 - 260 Vac
Frequency : 50 - 60 HZ
Power Consumption Range : 8 - 100 W
Power Factor ( Pf) : 0.95 electronic PFC controller
Efficiency : 90% typical

IP protection grade: IP 20

Output:
Power Output Range : 6 - 100W per output, 1,5 - 25W per channel
Output Current : 350 mA @ 100% per channel (500mA @ 100% per channel in BOOST Mode)
Output Voltage : Vout 48V
Max Load (output) : 15 x MR16 RGB LED lamp or 15 x FOCUS RGB LED projector or 5 x MR16 full

color LED lamp or 5 x FOCUS full color LED projector or 1 x HELIOS full color LED projector or 1 x FOS
RGBA led bar.

Min Load (output) : 1 x MR16 RGB LED lamp

Control Input:
Control Signal : DMX 512
Dimming System :Constant Current PWM
Address Range : DMX 512 channels addressable by display

APPLICATIONS:
Cinemas - Restaurants and pubs - Discoteques - Architectural - Interior and Exterior.

INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

DMX IN-OUT connectors

S TA N D A R D
DM X 5 1 2
CONTROLLER

4

Z1 LED Controller

5

4 2

Mains 90-260 Vac
50-60 Hz

1

1=GND
2=DATA­3=DATA+

3

Display

Infrared sensor input
connector

RGB output

8-pin Female (RJ45)

Pin 1 = RED +
Pin 2 = RED ­Pin 3 = GREEN +
Pin 4 = GREEN ­Pin 5 = BLUE +
Pin 6 = BLUE ­Pin 7 = AMBER +
Pin 8 = AMBER -

8

1

8-pin Female (RJ45)

RJ45 : 8P8C

8P8C indicates 8 positions 8 cables

LEDs cabling connection can be done with a standard UTP category 3 cable.
The maximum distance between power supply and the last LED lamp in the line should not
exceed 100 meters.

1

1

TIA/EIA 568-A

8

8-pin Male (RJ45)

8

Modular Plug

5

Z1 LED Controller

DMX SIGNAL CONNECTION:

The unit operates using a digital DMX 512 signal. Connection between the controller and the unit or
between units must be carried out using a two pair screened ø0.5 mm cable and a CANNON XLR 5 or 3
pole connector.

Ensure that the conductors do not touch each other. Do not connect the cable ground to the XLR
chassis. The plug housing must be isolated. Connect the mixer signal to the DMX IN projector plug and
connect it to the next projector by connecting the DMX OUT plug on the first unit to the DMX IN plug of
the second one.
In this way, all the projectors are cascade connected.

CONTROLLER
S TA N D A R D
DM X 5 1 2

5

4 2

3

1

1=GND
2=DATA­3=DATA+

P.S:
If the display showing the DMX address flashes, then one of the following errors has occurred:

- DMX signal not present

- DMX reception problem

For Installations where long distance DMX cable connections are needed,we suggest to use a DMX
terminator.
The DMX terminator is a male XLR 3-5 pins connector with a 120 ohm resistor Between pin 2 and 3.
The DMX terminator must be plugged into the last unit (DMX out panel connector) of the DMX line.

5

4

120 ohm

1

2

3

OUT

PLACE A 120 OHM RESISTOR BETWEEN PIN 2

AND 3 OF A MALE XRL CONNECTOR AND PLUG IT

INTO THE DMX OUT PANEL CONNECTOR OF THE

LAST UNIT CONNECTED TO THE DMX LINE

PIN 3

PIN 2

The standard configuration of the Z1 is with XLR 5 pins connectors.

DMX ADDRESS

6

Z1 LED Controller

Z1 can be set at 3 (RGB) or 4 (RGBA) leds channels output .
Z1 RGB can be used in five different modes: 6 DMX channels, 9 DMX channels (default), 1 DMX
channel, RGB mode (3 channels) or CUSTOM DMX mode.
Z1 RGBA can be used in five different modes: 6 DMX channels, 10 DMX channels (default), 1
DMX channel, RGBA mode (4 channels) or CUSTOM DMX mode.

If you want to use the Z1 RGB in 6 channels mode, select the 6 CH mode from the MODE menu
and set the following addresses on the mixer: (To be used only with DTS Wall mounted

DMX controller 0514L007)

Projector 1 A001
Projector 2 A009
Projector 3 A017
….. A….
projector 6 A041

If you want to use the Z1 RGB in 9 channels mode, select the 9 CH mode from the MODE menu
and set the following addresses on the mixer:

Projector 1 A001
Projector 2 A010 If you want to select the next projector, just add “9”
Projector 3 A019
….. A….
projector 6 A046

If you want to select the next projector, just add “8”

DTS Wall mounted DMX controller 0514L007 assign 8 DMX
channels per unit also if some channels are not used

(please refer to page 14 for details)

If you want to use the Z1 RGB in CUSTOM DMX channels mode, select the CUSTOM mode from
the MODE menu and set the parameters for Shutter, Dimmer, Red, Green, Blue, Ctc, Macro and
Function to the desired DMX channels and confirm the settings with DONE

If you want to use the Z1 RGBA in 10 channels mode, select the 10 CH mode from the MODE
menu and set the following addresses on the mixer:

Projector 1 A001
Projector 2 A011 If you want to select the next projector, just add “10”
Projector 3 A021
….. A….
projector 6 A051

If you want to use the Z1 RGBA in CUSTOM DMX channels mode, select the CUSTOM mode
from the MODE menu and set the parameters for Shutter, Dimmer, Red, Green, Blue, Amber, Ctc,
Macro and Function to the desired DMX channels and confirm the settings with DONE

Selelcting the DMX address

1) Press the UP-DOWN key until you reach the required DMX address. The numbers on the
display will start to flash (but the new DMX address hasn't yet been set).

2) Press ENTER to confirm your selection. The numbers on the display will stop flashing and the
projector is now controlled by the new DMX address.

TIPS: if you keep pushed the UP or DOWN keys, the channels are calculated more quickly and
you get a faster selection.

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

Z1 RGB

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Z1 LED Controller

MENU

ENTER

DOWN

UP

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

The Z1 display panel shows all the available functions . Using these functions, it is possible to
change some of the parameters and add some functions. Changing the D.T.S. setting can vary the
functions of the unit so that it does not respond to the DMX 512 signal used to control it. Carefully
follow the instructions below before carrying out any variations or selections.
NOTE: the symbol shows which key has to be pushed to obtain the desired function.

Z1 RGB (3 leds channels output) Software version 2.70

MENU

REVERSE DISPLAY
Reverses display's reading depending on
the mounting position
(On the ground or suspended).

DISPLAY STAND BY
To turn off the display (after 5 seconds)
Or leave it always on.

ENTERUp-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-DownENTER

position

Suspension

position

Floor

Up-DownENTER

Display OFF

Display

always ON

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Up-Down

DMX MODE
To select DMX mode : 9 ch (default) - 6
ch - RGB (3ch) - 1 ch - AUX - CUSTOM

AUX mode let you activate an external
ON -OFF control on IR connector.

CUSTOM DMX mode let you set the
parameters for Shutter, Dimmer, Red,
Green, Blue, Ctc, Macro and Function to
the desired DMX channels.

Up-Down

BOOST DRIVING
This menu allow to increase the LED’s
current from 350mA to 500 mA

Up-DownMENU ENTER

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-DownMENU ENTER

Up-Down

9 CHANNELS

6 CHANNELS

1 CHANNEL

RGB (3 CHANNELS)

AUX MODE

Up-DownENTER

Boost mode activated

Boost mode deactivated

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Default DMX Mode = 10 CH

External ON - OFF control on
IR connector

Custom mode enabled

ENTER

Show Custom settings

ENTER

Setting the parameters
on Custom Mode

ENTER

Whit BOOST active,the LED’s
current is setted to 500mA
(30%more gain).
Default = Disable

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Z1 LED Controller

Up-Down

MENU

ENTERUp-Down

LED
RGB Min/Max, Smooth and Compression
level values settings

Up-Down

RGB MINIMUM VALUES
This menu allow to select the
minimum levels for Red,Green and
blue

RGB MAXIMUM VALUES
This menu allow to select the

Up-Down

maximum levels for Red,Green and
blue

These settings have priority on Master
Dimmer (DMX channel 2)

SMOOTH VALUE
This menu allow to select the value
of the delay( in millisecons) for RGB
and Dimmer channels reaction to
DMX or Program variation.
Off=25 ms delay (Fast response)
20=250 ms delay (Slow response)

Up-Down

Up-DownENTER

Default = 0

Default = 255

Up-DownENTER

Default = 0

Default = 255

Up-DownENTER

Default = 0

Default = 255

Up-DownENTER

Range = Off-20
Default = 4

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Off = 25 ms
Istant responce to DMX variation

20 = 250 ms
Smooth response to DMX variation

COMPRESSION
This menu allow to select between
Linear courrent output or
Quadratic courrent output for LEDs
Default = Linear

SYNC
This menu allow to adjust the PWM
frequency value (Hz) in order to
reduce flickering in the process of
your camera recordings

Up-Down

MENU

AUTOMATIC MODE
Automatic demo game without
DMX controller

ChPr
Chase with 16 steps previously
created in REC MODE
Speed and Wait time selectable
by user

CUPr
RGB values selectable by user

ENTER

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-DownENTER

courrent output

ENTER

Quadratic =

Linear = Linear

Linear light

ENTER

output

Up-DownENTER

Up-DownENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Range = 610 Hz -10 KHz
Default = 610 Hz

Up-Down

Up-Down

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Rainbow (rAIn)
Rainbow colours effect.
Speed time selectable by user

CU01-CU16
Color Macros as on DMX channel
8 (Macro)

ENTER

Up-DownENTER ENTER

Up-Down

ENTER

Up-Down

MENU

AUTOMATIC MODE
Automatic demo game without
DMX controller

WHITE MACROS
16 macros for White color from
2000 to 7200 ° K

DIMMER
Dimmer level selectable by user
as on DMX channel 2 (Dimmer)
Dimmer level is active for all the
programs and macros

SHUTTER
Shutter level selectable by user
as on DMX channel 1 (Shutter)
Shutter level is active only for

CU01/CU16 and Wh01/Wh16
macros

ENTER

9

Z1 LED Controller

Up-DownENTER

Up-DownENTER ENTER

ESC
Esc from Automatic Mode Menu

Up-DownENTER

Up-DownENTER

Up-Down

MENU

ENTER

ENTER

REC MODE

In DMX Recorder Mode,it is
possible to create and store the
scenes of the ChPr by using an
external DMX controller.
The unit must be setted to 9
channels MODE

DMX Recorder Mode
For the programming of ChPr by using a DMX controller, besides the 9 channels necessary to control the unit a further 3 DMX
channels are needed.
So that in RECORDER mode ( via DMX) the unit will need 12 channels to be correctly programmed.
The three new DMX channels are:

ENTER

ENTER

DMX channel 10 = SCENES channel
From 0-10 = no function ( r001)
From 11-255 are displayed the programmable scenes (max 16 scenes from M001 to M0016 )

DMX channel 11 = EDIT channel:

-From 0-19 = no function

-From 20-234 the unit runs the configuration given by the received input DMX values.
With the channel SCENES it is possible to pass from one step to the next while with REC it is possible to record the selected scene.

-From 235-255 the unit runs the configuration given by the received input DMX values closing the sequence as last scene.
With the channel REC it is possible to record the selected scene as last scene.

DMX channel 12 = RECORDING channel
Records the set scene with a variation between 0 to 255 (the display flashes indicating that the scene has been recorded).It is
advised that you keep the REC channel set to 0 and to run through the 255 only once you have decided to save the scene. If ChPr is
not closed, by indicating the last scene ( Edit channel between 235-255), in playback mode all 16 scenes will be played through even
if not programmed

Up-Down

MENU

SLAVE MODE
Slave mode for ChPr program.
All slave units will be
synchronised with master unit,
running their own Chpr program.

Up-Down

MENU

ENTER

10

Z1 LED Controller

Up-DownENTER

Up-DownENTER

ENTER

ENTER

INFRARED MODE
Infrared remote control.
By activating Ir MODE, it will be
possible to navigate trought the
unit functions by using the D.T.S.
infrared remote control.
D.T.S. Code :0514L008

Up-Down

MENU

EMERGENCY
Emergency operating mode.
By setting Emergency mode, it
will be possible to select one of
the 16 preprogrammed WHITE
cues that will then ran if DMX
signal is missing or not available.
Usefull for Emergency EXIT
ilumination on public areas.

Up-Down

MENU

DEFAULT
To restore default settings

ENTER

NOTE:
External infrared remote sensor
needed.
D.T.S. Code :03.LA.016

Up-DownENTER

Up-DownENTER

ENTER

Default = OFF

ENTER

Default = White 1

Default = 255

ENTER

ENTER

Up-Down

MENU

LIFE TIME
This menu show the total UNIT life tine
and the RGB life time

Up-Down

MENU

TEST MODE
RGB colours test with rainbow

Up-Down

MENU

SOFTWARE
Software version

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Up-Down

ENTER

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

Z1 RGBA

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Z1 LED Controller

MENU

ENTER

DOWN

UP

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

The Z1 display panel shows all the available functions . Using these functions, it is possible to
change some of the parameters and add some functions. Changing the D.T.S. setting can vary the
functions of the unit so that it does not respond to the DMX 512 signal used to control it. Carefully
follow the instructions below before carrying out any variations or selections.
NOTE: the symbol shows which key has to be pushed to obtain the desired function.

Z1 RGBA (4 leds channels output) Software version 2.70

MENU

REVERSE DISPLAY
Reverses display's reading depending on
the mounting position
(On the ground or suspended).

DISPLAY STAND BY
To turn off the display (after 5 seconds)
Or leave it always on.

ENTERUp-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-DownENTER

position

Suspension

position

Floor

Up-DownENTER

Display OFF

Display

always ON

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Up-Down

DMX MODE
To select DMX mode : 10 ch (default) - 6
ch - RGBA - 1 ch - AUX - CUSTOM

AUX mode let you activate an external
ON -OFF control on IR connector.

CUSTOM DMX mode let you set the
parameters for Shutter, Dimmer, Red,
Green, Blue, Amber, Ctc, Macro and
Function to the desired DMX channels.

Up-Down

BOOST DRIVING
This menu allow to increase the LED’s
current from 350mA to 500 mA

Up-DownMENU ENTER

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-DownMENU ENTER

Up-Down

10 CHANNELS

6 CHANNELS

1 CHANNEL

RGBA (4 CHANNELS)

AUX MODE

Up-DownENTER

Boost mode activated

Boost mode deactivated

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Default DMX Mode = 10 CH

External ON - OFF control on
IR connector

Custom mode enabled

ENTER

Show Custom settings

ENTER

Setting the parameters
on Custom Mode

ENTER

Whit BOOST active,the LED’s
current is setted to 500mA
(30%more gain).
Default = Disable

12

Z1 LED Controller

MENU

ENTERUp-Down

LED
RGBA Min/Max, Smooth and Compression
level values settings

RGBA MINIMUM VALUES
This menu allow to select the
minimum levels for Red, Green,
Blue and Amber

RGBA MAXIMUM VALUES
This menu allow to select the
maximum levels for Red, Green,
Blue and Amber

These settings have priority on
Master Dimmer (DMX channel 2)

SMOOTH VALUE
This menu allow to select the value
of the delay ( in millisecons) for
RGBA and Dimmer channels
reaction to DMX or Program
variation.
Off = 25 ms delay (Fast response)
20 = 250 ms delay (Slow response)

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-DownENTER

Default = 0

Default = 255

Up-DownENTER

Default = 0

Default = 255

Up-DownENTER

Default = 0

Default = 255

Up-DownENTER

Default = 0

Default = 255

Up-DownENTER

Range = Off - 20
Default = 4

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Off = 25 ms
Istant responce to DMX variation

20 = 250 ms
Smooth response to DMX variation

COMPRESSION
This menu allow to select between
Linear current output or Quadratic
current output for LEDs
Default = Linear

SYNC
This menu allow to adjust the PWM
frequency value (Hz) in order to
reduce flickering in the process of
your camera recordings

Up-Down

MENU

AUTOMATIC MODE
Automatic demo game without
DMX controller

ChPr
Chase with 16 steps previously
created in REC MODE
Speed and Wait time selectable
by user

CUPr
RGB values selectable by user

ENTER

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-DownENTER

courrent output

ENTER

Quadratic =

Linear = Linear

Linear light

ENTER

output

Up-DownENTER

Up-DownENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Range = 610 Hz -10 KHz
Default = 610 Hz

Up-Down

Up-Down

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Rainbow (rAIn)
Rainbow colours effect.
Speed time selectable by user

CU01-CU16
Color Macros as on DMX channel
8 (Macro)

ENTER

Up-DownENTER ENTER

Up-Down

ENTER

Up-Down

MENU

AUTOMATIC MODE
Automatic demo game without
DMX controller

WHITE MACROS
16 macros for White color from
2000 to 7200 ° K

DIMMER
Dimmer level selectable by user
as on DMX channel 2 (Dimmer)
Dimmer level is active for all the
programs and macros

SHUTTER
Shutter level selectable by user
as on DMX channel 1 (Shutter)
Shutter level is active only for

CU01/CU16 and Wh01/Wh16
macros

ENTER

13

Z1 LED Controller

Up-DownENTER

Up-DownENTER ENTER

ESC
Esc from Automatic Mode Menu

Up-DownENTER

Up-DownENTER

Up-Down

MENU

ENTER

ENTER

REC MODE

In DMX Recorder Mode,it is
possible to create and store the
scenes of the ChPr by using an
external DMX controller.
The unit must be setted to 10
channels MODE

DMX Recorder Mode
For the programming of ChPr by using a DMX controller, besides the 10 channels necessary to control the unit a further 3 DMX
channels are needed.
So that in RECORDER mode ( via DMX) the unit will need 13 channels to be correctly programmed.
The three new DMX channels are:

ENTER

ENTER

DMX channel 11 = SCENES channel
From 0-10 = no function ( r001)
From 11-255 are displayed the programmable scenes (max 16 scenes from M001 to M0016 )

DMX channel 12 = EDIT channel:

-From 0-19 = no function

-From 20-234 the unit runs the configuration given by the received input DMX values.
With the channel SCENES it is possible to pass from one step to the next while with REC it is possible to record the selected scene.

-From 235-255 the unit runs the configuration given by the received input DMX values closing the sequence as last scene.
With the channel REC it is possible to record the selected scene as last scene.

DMX channel 13 = RECORDING channel
Records the set scene with a variation between 0 to 255 (the display flashes indicating that the scene has been recorded).It is
advised that you keep the REC channel set to 0 and to run through the 255 only once you have decided to save the scene. If ChPr is
not closed, by indicating the last scene ( Edit channel between 235-255), in playback mode all 16 scenes will be played through even
if not programmed

Up-Down

MENU

SLAVE MODE
Slave mode for ChPr program.
All slave units will be
synchronised with master unit,
running their own Chpr program.

Up-Down

MENU

ENTER

14

Z1 LED Controller

Up-DownENTER

Up-DownENTER

ENTER

ENTER

INFRARED MODE
Infrared remote control.
By activating Ir MODE, it will be
possible to navigate trought the
unit functions by using the D.T.S.
infrared remote control.
D.T.S. Code :0514L008

Up-Down

MENU

EMERGENCY
Emergency operating mode.
By setting Emergency mode, it
will be possible to select one of
the 16 preprogrammed WHITE
cues that will then ran if DMX
signal is missing or not available.
Usefull for Emergency EXIT
ilumination on public areas.

Up-Down

MENU

DEFAULT
To restore default settings

NOTE:
External infrared remote sensor
needed.
D.T.S. Code :03.LA.016

Up-DownENTER

Up-DownENTER

ENTER

Default = OFF

ENTER

Default = White 1

Default = 255

ENTER

ENTERENTER

Up-Down

MENU

LIFE TIME
This menu show the total UNIT life time
and the RGBA life time

Up-Down

MENU

TEST MODE
RGBA colours test with rainbow

Up-Down

MENU

SOFTWARE
Software version

ENTER

ENTER

Up-DownENTER

ENTER

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Z1 LED Controller

HIDDEN MENU

For technical personnel only

To operate this menu:

-Connect the unit to the main

-While reset is running, press the MENU and ENTER keys at the same time.

Reset EEPROM (Reset all settings)
ATTENTION: by pressing this key you must repeat all previous
calibrations

UPLOAD
This menu allow to upgrade the unit’s software by computer

DOWNLOAD
This menu allow to save unit’s programs into computer

CHANNELS
This menu allow to set 3 channels or 4 channels LEDs output mode
3 LEDs channels output mode = Z1 RGB
4 LEDs channels output mode = Z1 RGBA

MAXIMUM LEDs OUTPUT POWER
This menu allow to set the maximum power available on LEDs (1-100 %)

EXIT
Exit from hidden menu.

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Z1 LED Controller

AUTOMATIC OPERATION (AUTO):

Z1 can work in automatic mode without a DMX controller. First of all connect the projectors with a DMX
cable (picture below). A maximum quantity of 32 slave units can be connected to the same Master unit.

MASTER SLAVE 1 SLAVE 2 SLAVE 3 SLAVE 32

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

To activate Auto mode on the first unit, use the menu to run through the different modes until AUTO
appears on the display, at this point press enter.
Now it is possible to choose between the different pre-programmed games (CUPr-RAIn-CU01/CU16­Wh01/Wh16) or ChPr which is user programmable through REC mode. To confirm game activation press
ENTER on the selected GAME.

CUPr-RAIn-CU01/CU16-Wh01/Wh16

The first unit that will work as a Master should be placed in Automatic mode (AUTO), the other units
have to be placed in 9 channels DMX mode (MODE 9CH) for Z1 RGB or in 10 channels DMX mode
(MODE 10 CH) for Z1 RGBA and the DMX address should be set at A001. For RaIn (rainbow) game it is
possible to select the speed for the colour changhing (SPEE).
DIMMER function (in AUTOMATIC MODE) is active for all the programs.
SHUTTER function (in AUTOMATIC MODE) is active only for CU01/CU16 and Wh01/Wh16 macros.

ChPr MASTER/SLAVE

The first unit that will function as a Master must be set to Automatic mode (AUTO), the other units must
be set to Slave mode (SLAV), selectable through the menu. In this way all the Slave units will be
synchronised with the master and running their own ChPr game.
On the master unit it is possible to vary the Speed time (SPEE) for the colour changhing and the Wait
time (UAIt) between the steps.
Speed time and Wait time on the Master, have priority on the slave units.
NB: It is possible to run GA.Pr on the other units even though these do not have GA.Pr programmed.
You can do this by setting the units to 9 ch DMX MODE for Z1 RGB or 10 channels DMX mode for Z1
RGBA and selecting DMX address A001.

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Z1 LED Controller

Rec mode

It is possible to program your own game on the Z1 unit that will then run it in AUTO mode (ChPr).
Each unit can have its own programmed game.
In REC mode the unit must be set to 9 channels mode for Z1 RGB and 10 channels mode for Z1 RGBA.

To program the ChPr by using a DMX controller, you need 3 more channels in addition to the 9/10
channels necessary to control the unit.
So that in RECORDER mode (via DMX) the unit will need 12/13 DMX channels to be correctly
programmed.
The three new DMX channels are:
Z1 IN RGB MODE (3 CHANNELS LED OUTPUT)
DMX channel 10 = SCENES channel
From 0-10 = no function ( r001)
From 11-255 are displayed the programmable scenes (max 16 scenes from M001 to M0016 )

DMX channel 11 = EDIT channel:

-From 0-19 = no function

-From 20-234 the unit runs the configuration given by the received input DMX values.
With the channel SCENES it is possible to pass from one step to the next while with REC it is possible to
record the selected scene.

-From 235-255 the unit runs the configuration given by the received input DMX values closing the
sequence as last scene.
With the channel REC it is possible to record the selected scene as last scene.

DMX channel 12 = RECORDING channel
Records the set scene with a variation between 0 to 255 (the display flashes indicating that the scene
has been recorded).It is advised that you keep the REC channel set to 0 and to run through the 255 only
once you have decided to save the scene. If ChPr is not closed, by indicating the last scene ( Edit channel
between 235-255), in playback mode all 16 scenes will be played through even if not programmed

Z1 IN RGBA MODE (4 CHANNELS LED OUTPUT)
DMX channel 11 = SCENES channel
From 0-10 = no function ( r001)
From 11-255 are displayed the programmable scenes (max 16 scenes from M001 to M0016 )

DMX channel 12 = EDIT channel:

-From 0-19 = no function

-From 20-234 the unit runs the configuration given by the received input DMX values.
With the channel SCENES it is possible to pass from one step to the next while with REC it is possible to
record the selected scene.

-From 235-255 the unit runs the configuration given by the received input DMX values closing the
sequence as last scene.
With the channel REC it is possible to record the selected scene as last scene.

DMX channel 13 = RECORDING channel
Records the set scene with a variation between 0 to 255 (the display flashes indicating that the scene
has been recorded).It is advised that you keep the REC channel set to 0 and to run through the 255 only
once you have decided to save the scene. If ChPr is not closed, by indicating the last scene ( Edit channel
between 235-255), in playback mode all 16 scenes will be played through even if not programmed

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Z1 LED Controller

INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL

By activating Ir MODE on Z1 Menu it will be possible to navigate
trought the unit functions by using the D.T.S. infrared remote
control (D.T.S. Code :0514L008).
Please note that external infrared remote sensor is also needed.
(D.T.S. Code :03.LA.016)

Infrared remote control functions:

ON/OFF and MUTE buttons

In Automatic mode let you stop the games running.
Master and slaves will go in Stand-by mode

1-9 buttons

In Automatic mode let you select the colour macros 1/9

1-/.. Button

In Automatic mode let you select the colour macros 10-16

VOL +/-

In Automatic mode let you select the desired value for DIMMER

PROG +/-

In Automatic mode let you scroll between the selectable games

RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE buttons

Direct acces to Automatic mode for Red/Green/Blue/Yellow colour
macros.
Red=CU01 / Green=CU07 / Yellow=CU04 / Blue=CU13

Navigation buttons

Same as UP/DOWN on unit display

OK button

Same as ENTER on unit display

MENU button

1-/..
Button

VOL +/­Buttons

NAVIGATION
Buttons

OK
Button

ON/OFF
Button

1-9
Buttons

PROG +/­Buttons

R-G-Y-B
Buttons

MENU
Button

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Z1 LED Controller

DMX PROTOCOL

Z1 RGB (3 CHANNELS LED OUTPUT)

9 CHANNELS MODE (Default)

1 SHUTTER
2 DIMMER
3 RED
4 GREEN
5 BLUE
6 WHITE (Pre-programmed whites at different color temperatures)
7 CTC
8 COLOURS MACRO
9 FUNCTIONS

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-9
10-19
20-29
30-119

120-149
150-179
180-204
205-229

230-255

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-255

1

Mid point

DMX value

5
14
24

192
218

240

2

Mid point

DMX value

Parameter: SHUTTER

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: DIMMER

Strobe at variable speed from slow to fast (3400ms-20ms)

Pulse open at variable speed from slow to fast (43s-100ms)
Pulse close at variable speed from slow to fast (43s-100ms)

Move

range

Mode Option Function

Mode Option Function

(degrees)

Black-out

Open

Black-out

Random Strobe (Master and RGB active)

Random Strobe (Full)

Open

Proportional dimmer

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-255 Proportional colour

Mid point

DMX value

Parameter: RED

3

(degrees)

Move

range

Mode Option Function

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Z1 LED Controller

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-255 Proportional colour

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-255 Proportional colour

DMX CHANNEL

Mid point

DMX value

Mid point

DMX value

DMX range Mid point

Value DMX value

0-55 23

56-105

106-155

Parameter: GREEN

4

Move

range

Mode Option Function

(degrees)

Parameter: BLUE

5

Move

range

Mode Option Function

(degrees)

6

Parameter: WHITE (Pre-programmed White at diff. color temperature)

Move

Mode Option Function

No Function

Full (Red-Green-Blue at Full)

White DTS

80
130

range

(degrees)

IF CHANNEL 9 (FUNCTIONS) = CUSTOM WHITE RECALL (Dmx range value 0 - 79)

156-205

206-255

180

225

White CTC (Channel 7 CTC enabled
43 color temp. Correction Macros: 2000°K-7200°K)

Custom White Recall

IF CHANNEL 9 (FUNCTIONS) = CUSTOM WHITE CREATE (Dmx range value 80 - 160)

156-205

206-255

180

225

Custom White Create (RGB levels selectable by DMX)

White CTC (Channel 7 CTC enabled
43 color temp. Correction Macros: 2000°K-7200°K)

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range Mid point

Value DMX value

7

Parameter: CTC (Color temperature correction)

Move

range

(degrees)

Mode Option Function

IF CHANNEL 6 (White) = WHITE CTC (Dmx range value 206 - 255)

0-255

43 color temp. Correction Macros: 0 = 2000°K / 128 = 5500°K / 255 = 7200°K

IF CHANNEL 6 (White) = NO FUNCTION (Dmx range value 0 - 43)

0-255

Smooth RGB linear Hue correction

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-14
15-29
30-44
45-59
60-74
75-89
90-104

105-119
120-134
135-149
150-164
165-179
180-194

195-209
210-225

226-239
240-255

8

Parameter: COLOUR MACROS

Mid point

DMX value

Move

range

(degrees)

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Z1 LED Controller

Mode Option Function

No Function
Macro 1
Macro 2
Macro 3

Macro

Macro 4
Macro

Macro 5
Macro

Macro 6
Macro

Macro 7
Macro

Macro 8
Macro

Macro 9

Macro

Macro 10
Macro

Macro 11
Macro

Macro 12

Macro

Macro 13
Macro

Macro 14
Macro

Macro 15
Macro 16

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-79

80-160

161-255

Mid point

DMX value

9

Parameter: FUNCTIONS (Recall,Create and Store the Custom white)

Move

range

(degrees)

Custom White Recall (Enable CH 6 for Custom white Recall)

Mode Option Function

Custom White Create (Enable CH 6 for Custom white Creation)

Custom White Store (Store the Custom White created )

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Z1 LED Controller

6 CHANNELS MODE (For use with DTS Wall mounted DMX controller 0514L007)

1 GREEN
2 RED
3 BLUE
4 DIMMER
5 NOT USED
6 SHUTTER

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-255 Proportional colour

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-255 Proportional colour

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

1

Parameter: GREEN

Mid point

DMX value

2

Parameter: RED

Mid point

DMX value

3

Parameter: BLUE

Mid point

DMX value

Move

range

Mode Option Function

(degrees)

Move

range

Mode Option Function

(degrees)

Move

range

Mode Option Function

(degrees)

0-255 Proportional colour

DMX CHANNEL

4

Parameter: DIMMER

DMX range

Value

0-255

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-255

Mid point

DMX value

5

Parameter: NOT USED

Mid point

DMX value

Move

range

Mode Option Function

(degrees)

Move

range

Mode Option Function

(degrees)

Proportional dimmer

No Function

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-9
10-19
20-29
30-119

120-149
150-179
180-204
205-229
230-255

6

Parameter: SHUTTER

Mid point

DMX value

5
14
24

192
218

240

Move

(degrees)

range

Mode Option Function

Strobe at variable speed from slow to fast (3400ms-20ms)

Pulse open at variable speed from slow to fast (43s-100ms)
Pulse close at variable speed from slow to fast (43s-100ms)

Black-out

Open

Black-out

Random Strobe (Master and RGB active)

Random Strobe (Full)

Open

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Z1 LED Controller

DMX PROTOCOL

Z1 RGBA (4 CHANNELS LED OUTPUT)

10 CHANNELS MODE (Default)

1 SHUTTER
2 DIMMER
3 RED
4 GREEN
5 BLUE
6 AMBER
7 WHITE (Pre-programmed whites at different colour temperatures)
8 CTC
9 COLOURS MACRO
10 FUNCTIONS

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-9
10-19
20-29
30-119

120-149
150-179
180-204
205-229

230-255

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-255

1

Mid point

DMX value

5
14
24

192
218

240

2

Mid point

DMX value

Parameter: SHUTTER

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: DIMMER

Strobe at variable speed from slow to fast (3400ms-20ms)

Pulse open at variable speed from slow to fast (43s-100ms)
Pulse close at variable speed from slow to fast (43s-100ms)

Move

range

Mode Option Function

Mode Option Function

(degrees)

Black-out

Open

Black-out

Random Strobe (Master and RGBA active)

Random Strobe (Full)

Open

Proportional dimmer

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-255 Proportional colour

Mid point

DMX value

Parameter: RED

3

(degrees)

Move

range

Mode Option Function

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Z1 LED Controller

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-255 Proportional colour

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-255 Proportional colour

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-255 Proportional colour

Mid point

DMX value

Mid point

DMX value

Mid point

DMX value

Parameter: GREEN

4

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: BLUE

5

Move

range

(degrees)

Parameter: AMBER

6

Move

range

(degrees)

Mode Option Function

Mode Option Function

Mode Option Function

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range Mid point

Value DMX value

0-55 23

56-105

106-155

7

80
130

Parameter: WHITE (Pre-programmed White at diff. color temperature)

Move

range

(degrees)

Mode Option Function

No Function

Full (Red-Green-Blue at Full)

White DTS

IF CHANNEL 10 (FUNCTIONS) = CUSTOM WHITE RECALL (Dmx range value 0 - 79)

156-205

206-255

180

225

White CTC (Channel 8 CTC enabled
43 color temp. Correction Macros: 2000°K-7200°K)

Custom White Recall

IF CHANNEL 10 (FUNCTIONS) = CUSTOM WHITE CREATE (Dmx range value 80 - 160)

156-205

206-255

180

225

Custom White Create (RGB levels selectable by DMX)

White CTC (Channel 8 CTC enabled
43 color temp. Correction Macros: 2000°K-7200°K)

25

Z1 LED Controller

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range Mid point

Value DMX value

8

Parameter: CTC (Color temperature correction)

Move

range

(degrees)

Mode Option Function

IF CHANNEL 7 (White) = WHITE CTC (Dmx range value 206 - 255)

0-255

43 color temp. Correction Macros: 0 = 2000°K / 128 = 5500°K / 255 = 7200°K

IF CHANNEL 7 (White) = NO FUNCTION (Dmx range value 0 - 43)

0-255

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

9

Parameter: COLOUR MACROS

Mid point

DMX value

Smooth RGB linear Hue correction

Move

range

(degrees)

Mode Option Function

0-14
15-29
30-44
45-59
60-74
75-89
90-104

105-119
120-134
135-149
150-164
165-179
180-194

195-209
210-225

226-239
240-255

No Function
Macro 1
Macro 2
Macro 3

Macro

Macro 4
Macro

Macro 5
Macro

Macro 6
Macro

Macro 7
Macro

Macro 8
Macro

Macro 9

Macro

Macro 10
Macro

Macro 11
Macro

Macro 12

Macro

Macro 13
Macro

Macro 14
Macro

Macro 15
Macro 16

DMX CHANNEL

DMX range

Value

0-79

80-160

161-255

Mid point

DMX value

10

Parameter: FUNCTIONS (Recall,Create and Store the Custom white)

Move

range

(degrees)

Custom White Recall (Enable CH 7 for Custom white Recall)

Mode Option Function

Custom White Create (Enable CH 7 for Custom white Creation)

Custom White Store (Store the Custom White created )

WIRING DIAGRAM

Z1 is provided with an RJ45 female panel connector.

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Z1 LED Controller

RJ45 LED output
female panel connector
on board :
Z1 controller

8

8-pin Female (RJ45)

M12 LED input
Male cable connector
on board:
FOS 100 all models

3

4

2

1

M12 LED output
Female panel connector
on board :
Z10 / Z1 outdoor
led controller

3

2

4

LEDS

CONNECTOR PINOUT

Pin 1 = RED +
Pin 2 = RED ­Pin 3 = GREEN +
Pin 4 = GREEN ­Pin 5 = BLUE +
Pin 6 = BLUE ­Pin 7 = AMBER +
Pin 8 = AMBER -

CONNECTOR PINOUT

1-RED +

1-RED + (FC / RGBA / WHITE)
2-RED -

2-RED - (FC / RGBA / WHITE)
3-GREEN +

3-GREEN + (FC / RGBA / WHITE)

4-GREEN -

4-GREEN - (FC / RGBA / WHITE)

LEDS

5

6

7

8

Pin1

RJ12 LED input
male cable connector
on board :
Focus, Helios, MR16 led lamps

8

Pin1

6

7

5-BLUE +

5

CONNECTOR PINOUT

5-BLUE + (FC / RGBA / WHITE)
6-BLUE -

6-BLUE - (FC / RGBA / WHITE)

7-AMBER - (RGBA / WHITE)

7-

8-AMBER + (RGBA / WHITE)

LEDS

1-RED +

1-RED +
2-RED -

2-RED -

3-GREEN +

3-GREEN +

4-GREEN -

4-GREEN -
5-BLUE +

5-BLUE +
6-BLUE -

6-BLUE -

1 2 3 4 5 6

Z1 - LED UNITS WIRING CONNECTIONS

8

1

8-pin Female (RJ45)

6

1

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Z1 LED Controller

D.T.S. INFRARED
REMOTE SENSOR

CODE 03.LA.016

6-pin Female (RJ12)

1

G

R

B

MR16 RGB

2

G

R

B

MR16 RGB

INPUT

OUT 1

T BOX

OUT 2

INPUT

D.T.S. T-BOX

CODE 03.LA.001

OUT 2

OUT 1

IMPORTANT:

INPUT

OUT 1

T BOX

The maximum number of MR16 / FOCUS 3W LED

OUT 2

lamps connectable to the Z1 Power supply is 15 pcs.

Never plug the cable coming from the Power supply
into OUT 1 or OUT 2 of the T-BOX when other MR16
lamps are connected, because a wrong connection
can seriously damage the lamps.

3

G

R

B

MR16 RGB

Pin 1

6

1

6-pin Female (RJ12)

Never plug in a new MR16 lamp when the power

INPUT

OUT 1

T BOX

OUT 2

supply is turned on.

B

15

R

G

MR16 RGB

8

1

8-pin Female (RJ45)

6

1

6-pin Female (RJ12)

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Z1 LED Controller

D.T.S. INFRARED
REMOTE SENSOR

CODE 03.LA.016

FOCUS FULL COLOUR

6-pin Male (RJ12)

FOCUS FULL COLOUR

1

Modular Plug

2

INPUT

OUT 1

T BOX

OUT 2

INPUT

D.T.S. T-BOX

CODE 03.LA.001

OUT 2

OUT 1

IMPORTANT:

INPUT

OUT 1

T BOX

The maximum number of MR16 / FOCUS FULL

OUT 2

COLOUR LED lamps connectable to the Z1 Power
supply is 5 pcs.

Never plug the cable coming from the Power supply
into OUT 1 or OUT 2 of the T-BOX when other MR16
lamps are connected, because a wrong connection
can seriously damage the lamps.

FOCUS FULL COLOUR

6-pin Female (RJ12)

3

INPUT

OUT 1

T BOX

OUT 2

Never plug in a new Mr16 / FOCUS lamp when the
power supply is turned on.

5

6

1

FOCUS FULL COLOUR

8

1

8-pin Female (RJ45)

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Z1 LED Controller

RJ45 MALE TO M12 FEMALE
CABLE CONVERTER
D.T.S. CODE: 03.LA.061

M12 LED input
Male cable connector
on board:
FOS 100 all models

3

4

5

6

2

8

Pin1

7

M12 MALE - FEMALE CABLE
CONNECTOR PINOUT

1-RED +

1-RED + (FC / RGBA / WHITE)
2-RED -

2-RED - (FC / RGBA / WHITE)
3-GREEN +

3-GREEN + (FC / RGBA / WHITE)

4-GREEN -

4-GREEN - (FC / RGBA / WHITE)
5-BLUE +

5-BLUE + (FC / RGBA / WHITE)
6-BLUE -

6-BLUE - (FC / RGBA / WHITE)

7-AMBER - (RGBA / WHITE)

7-

8-AMBER + (RGBA / WHITE)

FOS 100 ALL MODELS

IMPORTANT:

The maximum number of FOS 100 connectable to the Z1 Power supply is 1 pcs.

Never plug in a FOS 100 unit when the power supply is turned on.

8

1

8-pin Female (RJ45)

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Z1 LED Controller

M12 FEMALE

RJ45 MALE TO M12 FEMALE
CABLE CONVERTER
D.T.S. CODE: 03.LA.061

FOS 33 all models

3

2

4

5

Pin1

M12 MALE

M12 FEMALE

5

Pin1

M12 MALE

5

4

6

2

4

6

6

7

3

M12 MALE - FEMALE CABLE
CONNECTOR PINOUT

2

1-RED +

1-RED + (FC / RGBA / WHITE)
2-RED -

2-RED - (FC / RGBA / WHITE)
3-GREEN +

Pin1

7

3

4

5

6

7

3-GREEN + (FC / RGBA / WHITE)

4-GREEN -

4-GREEN - (FC / RGBA / WHITE)
5-BLUE +

5-BLUE + (FC / RGBA / WHITE)
6-BLUE -

6-BLUE - (FC / RGBA / WHITE)

7-AMBER - (RGBA / WHITE)

7-

8-AMBER + (RGBA / WHITE)

3

2

Pin1

7

IMPORTANT:

The maximum number of FOS 33 FULL COLOUR / RGBA / WHITE+AMBER Led projector
connectable to the Z1 power supply is 3 pcs.

Never plug in a new UNIT when the power supply is turned on.

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Z1 LED Controller

8

1

8-pin Female (RJ45)

HELIOS all models

IMPORTANT:

8

1

8-pin Female (RJ45)

The maximum number of HELIOS LED PROJECTOR
connectable to the Z1 Power supply is 1 pcs.

Never plug in a HELIOS unit when the power supply
is turned on.

The information contained in this publication has been carefully prepared and checked.
However, no responsibility will be taken for any errors. All rights are reserved and this document
cannot be copied, photocopied or reproduced, in part or completely, without prior written consent
from D.T.S.
D.T.S. reserves the right to make any aesthetic, functional or design modifications to any of its
products without prior notice. D.T.S. assumes no responsibility for the use or application of the
products or circuits described herein.

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