ETC DEBC-1 Data Sheet

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DMX Emergency Bypass Controller

Emergency Series

GENERAL INFORMATION

The DMX Emergency Bypass Controller provides a simple and
cost-effective solution for control bypass of LED houselight systems
in emergency lighting applications. The DMX Emergency Bypass
Controller uses a single contact-closure input to bypass the DMX
control signal and drive all connected loads to full. Optionally,
selected fixtures can be controlled using the snapshot setting.

APPLICATIONS

• DMX houselights

• Permanently-installed, DMX-controlled LEDs

• Theaters

• Auditoriums

• Houses of worship

FEATURES

• DMX control bypass

• Wires in-line with DMX to fixtures or other devices

• Uses a single maintained contact closure to activate
DMX bypass

• Drives all 512 channels to full when contact closure
is present

GENERAL

• UL924 Listed

• RoHS compliant

• WEEE compliant

• 1-output or 6-output models (single universe input)

ORDERING INFORMATION

DMX Bypass Kit

MODEL DESCRIPTION

DEBC-1 DMX Emergency Bypass Controller, 1-output

DEBC-6 DMX Emergency Bypass Controller, 6-output

Related Products

MODEL DESCRIPTION

EBDK Emergency Bypass Detection Kit

SC1008 Branch Circuit ELTS (BCELTS)

ELTS2 Emergency Lighting Transfer System

Note: the DMX emergency bypass controller is suitable for use with
UL924 listed fixtures and power panels as part of a control bypass
system for emergency lighting. Appropriate UL1008 listed power
transfer equipment is required to comprise a complete emergency
lighting system.

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ETC

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DMX Emergency Bypass Controller

Emergency Series

SPECIFICATIONS

FUNCTIONAL

• Overrides a single universe of ANSI E1.11–2008, USITT DMX512-A control signals from “Normal” to “Bypass” when a trigger signal is
detected via a two-pin trigger input

• Sends DMX signal to a single line or up to six (6) optically isolated lines

• Polls the bypass trigger input after a power loss and reacts upon startup

• Does not process DMX input in Normal mode (pass-through)

• Records a single DMX preset (snapshot) of 512 channels for recall during “Bypass” mode

• Recalls default or recorded sequence immediately on restart if the trigger is also applied at restart

MECHANICAL

• Enclosure constructed of 18-gauge, formed steel panels with a removable front cover finished in gray, fine-textured powder-coat paint

• Designed for wall-mount applications

• Internal voltage barrier provides separate wiring compartments for power and control wiring

• LED indicator visible from the exterior of the enclosure.

- Green: power is present and Controller is functioning in normal state

- Red: Controller is functioning in bypass state

• Test button accessible from the front of the enclosure without removing any panels

• The test button is recessed to prevent accidental triggering

• Internally-accessible, labeled DIP switches for configuration of:

- DMX Record mode

- Contact input type

- Wait-time to Restore incoming DMX (bypass trigger removed)

• Internally accessible button for DMX Record (snapshot) with an indicator LED for record action

ELECTRICAL

• Supports 100V to 277V input power, 50/60Hz, 0.2A maximum current

• Power Input terminals accept two 24–10 AWG solid or stranded wires

• Grounding Lug accepts 14-2 AWG solid or stranded ground wire

• Bypass Contact Input supports two 30-12 AWG low-voltage wires with two modes:

- +12VDC sent from the DEBC through a remote contact (dry)

- +12VDC to +24VDC sent from the remote device to the DEBC contact (wet)

• Bypass input configurable as Maintained Normally Open (default) or Maintained Normally Closed

• DEBC-6 model requires normal/emergency power feed

• Supports one universe (512 channels) of Digital Multiplexing (DMX) in accordance with ANSI E1.11–2008, USITT DMX512-A

- DMX Output and DMX Input terminals for Belden 9729 cable or equivalent

- Socketed DMX transceiver chip with onboard spare

• Non-volatile memory for storage of a single recorded scene of 512 channels

• UL and cUL 924 Listed for emergency lighting applications

• DEBC-1 passes RDM data in normal mode

• DEBC-6 passes RDM data through a single passthru output in normal mode

THERMAL

• Ambient room temperature: 0-40°C / 32-104°F

• Ambient humidity: 10-90% non-condensing

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