Enttec MK2 User Manual

CV Driver MK2 Manual

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CV Driver MK2

Specifications

Features

• DMX512 Controllable and RDM Configurable

• Designed for driving LED strips through 6 high

power channels

• 12V and 24V DC output units available

• Easy addressing interface (physical switches and

RDM)

• Isolated DMX input

• 6 x 5 Amps constant voltage controllable outputs

• 250 watts total output power

• Fused outputs with surge protection

• Power, status and output LED indicators

• Stand-alone output sequences (if configured, no

external controllers required)

• Up to 8 units stackable using standard 19” modular

rack accessory (sold separately)

• Ideal for white or RGB LED Tapes

• Standard IEC mains input connector

• Auto-selectable Multi voltage mains input

Safety

• Make all the connections before you plug in the

main power

• Do not expose the ALEPH CV DRIVER to rain or

moisture, doing this will void the warranty

• Do not spill water or other liquids into or onto the

unit

• Check that the local power outlet matches that of

the required voltage (110 → 240V AC)

• Do not remove the cover whilst the unit is powered

• Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack

Item

Value

Input Voltage

110 – 240V AC

Input Frequency

50/60Hz

Max total
Output Power

250 Watts

Max. Current
Per channel

5 Amps
Output Channels

6

Control Input

DMX512 & RDM E1.20

Personalities

3 DMX distributions: 6, 9 and 12
channels

Smart Dimming

14 bit internal dimming mapped to
8 bit S curve

Cooling Method

Forced air (temperature-regulated
for low noise)

Ambient Working
Temperature

5° to 35° C

Connectors

1x 5-Pin Male XLR for DMX input
1x 5-Pin Female XLR for DMX
output
2x 4-Pin Female XLR for channels
output
1x 3-Pin IEC C14 Male Socket
10Amps for mains

DMX Pinout

Pin1: Ground
Pin2: Data –
Pin3: Data +

Protection Rating

IP20

Net Weight

2.4 Kg

Shipping Weight

2.8 Kg

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• Always be sure to mount this unit in an area

that will allow proper ventilation. Allow about 6”

(20 cm) between this device and a wall

• Make sure ventilation holes are clean and unob-

structed

• Do not attempt to operate this unit, if it be-

comes damaged

• This unit is intended for indoor use only

• Always mount this unit in safe and stable man-

ner

• Power-supply cords should be routed so that

they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to the point they exit from
the unit

• The driver should be situated away from heat

sources

• Make sure the unit is dry and there is no fluids

residue before powering the unit after cleaning

Firmware Update

Updating the firmware on ALEPH CV DRIVER requires an
ENTTEC USB Pro or a Pro Mk2 device plugged in to a PC
USB port and to the ALEPH CV unit through a standard 5
pin DMX cable.

Please download and install the latest firmware for
ALEPH CV from www.enttec.com website, connect the de­vice to the unit, power it up and run the application.

To make sure the process has been successful and to

check the firmware version, please look at the “Software
Version ID” field using an RDM tool such us “ENTTEC RDM
Controller” software which can be downloaded for free

from ENTTEC website.

Thermal Management

ALEPH CV DRIVER (RevB onwards) has an in-built thermal

control system. It constantly monitors the hardware’s in-

ternal temperature and acts on the condition of over­heating.

When internal temperature is higher than the limit, the
thermal control system will gradually lower the intensity
of all the connected LED strips or loads to cool down the
driver. Once the internal temperature is within the limit,
the driver will resume its normal operation.

The below graph shows a relationship between ambient
temperature versus output loads:

Surge Protections

ALEPH CV DRIVER has enhanced the surge protections for
all the output channels. This feature is designed to prevent
unexpected high voltages from permanently damaging the
channels. The chart below shows its operating parameters:

Please note: Surges are usually caused by installation is­sues such as unnecessary long cables, short-circuits, and
connecting the 4 pin XLR connector when driver is on etc. It
is highly recommended that users check the connections
before turning on the driver.

LED Status

The CV driver comes with eight LED indicators located in the
front panel. Two set of RGB LEDs on the bottom indicate the
channel activities. The red LED on top section indicates the
internal power supplies are working properly.

The top green LED next to the red LED indicates the driver
status and should be constantly flashing. Please refer to the
following table for information about current operating sta­tus:

Flashing Frequency

Unit Status

0.5 Hz

Idle

2 Hz

DMX/RDM received

8 Hz

Overheating

0

20

40

60

80

100

0 10 20 30 40 50

Load(%)

Amibient Temperature (° C)

Output Derating