Lightolier ILSDMX45ES, ILSDMX85ES, ILSDMX125ES, ILSDMX165ES User Manual
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Version as of: February 2007
Document: 85-6347A0
Lytemode DMX Master Station User’s Guide
© 2007 Philips Controls. All Rights Reserved.
LYTEMODE® DMX MASTER STATION USER’S GUIDE
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Table of Contents
Customer Service .............................................................................................................................................2
LYTEmode® System Overview ......................................................................................................................3
Quick Start .......................................................................................................................................................3
DMX Master Station Overview .......................................................................................................................4
About DMX512 ...............................................................................................................................................5
What is DMX512? ....................................................................................................................................5
What Electrical Signals are Used with DMX512? ...................................................................................5
What Kind of Cables are Used in a DMX512 System? ...........................................................................6
How are Cable Runs Laid Out? ................................................................................................................8
Installation .......................................................................................................................................................9
Connections Overview .............................................................................................................................9
Example Applications ............................................................................................................................10
Installation Procedure .............................................................................................................................11
ILS Network ID .............................................................................................................................................12
Guidelines ...............................................................................................................................................12
Binary Numbering ..................................................................................................................................13
Setting ILS Network ID ..........................................................................................................................14
Setting Sub-ID ........................................................................................................................................14
Channel Expansion ........................................................................................................................................15
DMX Modes and Options ..............................................................................................................................16
LYTEmode® DMX Mode .....................................................................................................................16
Color FX™ Controller Mode .................................................................................................................16
DMX Scene Capture Mode ....................................................................................................................16
DMX Submaster Capture Mode .............................................................................................................16
DMX Modes and Options Setup ............................................................................................................17
Basic Setup ....................................................................................................................................................19
LED Intensity .........................................................................................................................................19
Display Version ......................................................................................................................................19
Basic Operations ............................................................................................................................................20
Selecting a Scene ....................................................................................................................................20
Changing Lighting Levels ......................................................................................................................21
Storing a Scene .......................................................................................................................................21
Recalling a Scene ...................................................................................................................................22
Skipping the Fade Rate ...........................................................................................................................23
Turning Lights Off .................................................................................................................................23
Locking/Unlocking the Front Panel .............................................................................. .........................24
Setting DMX THRU Mode ....................................................................................................................25
DMX IN Status .......................................................................................................................................25
Capturing a DMX Scene in DMX Scene Capture Mode .......................................................................26
Capturing a DMX Scene in DMX Submaster Capture Mode ................................................................26
Creating a Scene in Color FX™ Mode ..................................................................................................27
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Notes
CUSTOMER SERVICE LYTEMODE® DMX MASTER STATION USER’S GUIDE
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Extended Features .........................................................................................................................................28
Global Remotes .....................................................................................................................................29
Expansion Port Mode ............................................................................................................................30
Panel/Remote Lock ................................................................................................................................30
DMX THRU Remote Lock ...................................................................................................................31
Automatic Cycle Mode ..........................................................................................................................32
Alarm Flash/Full ....................................................................................................................................33
Master Mimic .........................................................................................................................................34
Non-Dim Channels ................................................................................................................................34
Designer Scenes .....................................................................................................................................35
Excluding Channels From a Scene ........................................................................................................36
Factory Defaults and Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................37
Resetting Factory Defaults ....................................................................................................................37
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................................38
Appendix A: Installing Custom Buttons ....................................................................................................... 39
Appendix B: Expansion Port Dry Contact Inputs .........................................................................................40
Terminal Strip Modes ............................................................................................................................ 40
Typical Connections ..............................................................................................................................41
Other Connections .................................................................................................................................41
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................42
Accessories ................................................................................................................................................... 42
Customer Service
Technical and Sales assistance for LYTEmode® products are available worldwide.
Phone: +1-800-526-2731 (In the United States and Canada)
+1-214-647-7880 (Worldwide)
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Notes
LYTEMODE® DMX MASTER STATION USER’S GUIDE LYTEMODE® SYSTEM OVERVIEW
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LYTEmode® System Overview
The LYTEmode® System is designed to control architectural lighting by distributing both power and
intelligence. The system provides processing power and control at each respective Master or Remote
Station, eliminating the need for a central processor. LYTEmode Master Stations provide individual
channel control, 13 scenes plus “Off”, adjustable fade times, and a graphic representation of channel
intensities. Multiple Master Stations may be linked together for control of up to 128 Channels and 13
preset scenes. By combining LYTEmode Master Stations with LYTEmode Remote Stations, the
system provides remote access to scenes, Master Raise/Lower control, Multi-room partition control, or
Master Station Lockout. LYTEmode Master Stations are easily programmed using the front panel
buttons, without removing the Master Station from the wall, and without the need for a computer.
LYTEmode Master Stations are compatible with both Lightolier® Controls Insulated Gate Bipolar
Transistor (IGBT) Dimming Cabinets as well as Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) Dimming Panels.
LYTEmode products are controlled by the Intelligent LYTEmode System (ILS) protocol. All
LYTEmode control devices mu st be connected to the ILS system in order to interact properly, where
they are distinguished by a unique ID (or address). The ID identifies the device on the network and
allows the device to avoid network collisions when transmitting data.
Quick Start
To get the DMX Master Station up and running quickly, use the following checklist:
Step 1. Install unit (refer to "Installation" on page 9).
Step 2. Connect to LYTEmode ILS Network (refer to "ILS Network ID" on page 12).
Step 3. Store a scene (refer to "Storing a Scene" on page 21).
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Specifications
Electrical:
• Input Power: +18-26 VDC (powered from LYTEmode ILS network)
• Current
ILSDMX45ES: 59mA
ILSDMX85ES: 72mA
ILSDMX125ES: 103mA
ILSDMX165ES: 116mA
• Temperature
- Storage: -25° to 85° C
- Operating: 0° to 40° C
- Relative Humidity: 30-90% (non-condensing)
• EMC: Electromagnetic compatibility specifications are met when properly grounded
• ESD: 17 kV per IEC Publication 801-2 (1984)
• EMI/RFI: FCC, Class A
Accessories
* Color Kits available in: AL=Almond, LA=Light Almond, I=Ivory, BR=Brown, GR=Gray, and BL=Black
** Faceplates available in: W=White, AL=Almond, LA=Light Almond, I=Ivory, BR=Brown, GR=Gray, and BL=Black
*** To order custom engraved keypads and faceplates, please visit our website at: www.lolcontrols.com
ILSCL8RES 8-Button Scene Extender
CLB8 Rough-In Box for 4 & 8 Channel Master Stations
CLB16 Rough-In Box for 12 & 16 Channel Master Stations
ILSCKSM__* Color Kit for 4 & 8 Channel Master Stations
ILSCKLM__* Color Kit for 12 & 16 Channel Master Stations
ILSCKSMSD Smoke Tinted Door for 4 & 8 Channel Master Stations
ILSCKLMSD Smoke Tinted Door for 12 & 16 Channel Master Stations
LB-SM 4 & 8 Channel Master Station Locking Security Cover
LB-LG 12 & 16 Channel Master Station Locking Security Cover
CE6BES*** Custom Engraved 6-Button Keypad Membrane
COMFP1__** Compli Screwless Faceplate, 1-Gang
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DMX Master Station Overview
The LYTEmode® DMX Master Station functions and communicates just as any standard LYTEmode
Master Station, providing individual control for up to 16 channels, along with master raise/lower
control for all channels. Up to eight DMX Master Stations may be linked together for control of up to
128 channels. The DMX Master Station can be controlled and configured using the LYTEscene®
Touch Screen or any other device. The DMX512 functions are in parallel to the unit’s LYTEmode
functions, operating in one of four DMX Modes: 1) LYTEmode DMX Mode, 2) Color FX Controller
Mode, 3) DMX Scene Capture Mode, and 4) DMX Submaster Capture Mode. In each mode, the unit
also has the option of receiving a DMX512 signal and adding it to the transmitted DMX512 signal
using Highest Takes Precedence (HTP).
The following diagram provides an overview of the DMX Master Station controls and indicators.
RST PGM
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
SET
ALL FADE
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ON Button - Pressing ON will fade
lights to the stored preset level.
A, B, C and D Scenes - Pressing
any Scene button will fade lights
to the stored preset level.
OFF Button - Pressing
OFF fades lights out.
SET Button - Pressing SET button will cycle Scene
button indicators, asking which scene should be
“stored?” Pressing ON, or any Scene, will store the
current lighting levels and fade rate into the scene.
All Raise/Lower Buttons - Pressing will increase or
decrease all channel levels, respectively. This can be
done at any time and will not affect the stored levels.
FADE Rate Raise/Lower Buttons - Pressing will increase
or decrease the fade rate of a scene before it is stored.
Channel LEDs - Indicators which display the
relative level of each channel. Also used to display
Binary digits when programming network IDs.
Channel Raise/Lower Buttons - Pressing any channel
Raise or Lower button will increase or decrease level of
the corresponding channel. This can be done at any
time and will not affect the stored levels.
Program Button - (Located under faceplate.)
Used to configure the DMX Master Station for
a particular application. Refer to the
EXTENDED FEATURES section of this guide.
Reset Button - (Located under faceplate.)
Used to restore unit to factory default
settings. CAUTION: This action will
remove ALL special programming,
including scenes.
ALL Raise/Lower Buttons - Pressing will increase or
decrease all channel levels, respectively. This can be done
at any time and will not affect the stored levels.
EXAMPLE DMX MASTER
Number of channel buttons
STATION ILLUSTRATION
will vary by model type
2357101530
1 5 15 60 min
Fate Rate LEDs - Indicates stored fade rate.
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Typical Connections
The following diagrams represent the typical configuration for most applications:
Other Connections
Master Station with Remote (ILS-CL-2RES)
and Alarm Input
Master Station
Pin
Mode
Signal
8 Button Common
9 Alarm
10 Cycle
11 Panel Lock
12 Remote Lock
Pin 8 Pins 9-16 Pin 1 Pins 2-7
11
8
9
10
12
ALARM
CINEMA LIKE
CYCLE
PANEL LOCK
REMOTE LOCK
LYTEMODE® DMX MASTER STATION USER’S GUIDE ABOUT DMX512
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About DMX512
What is DMX512?
DMX512 (often shortened to simply "DMX") is a standardized digital communication signal used to
interconnect different kinds of microprocessor-based lighting control equipment. It uses a special data
communication cable to transmit information to the various pieces of lighting equipment (Dimmers,
Color Changers, Remote Controlled Spotlights, etc.). "DMX" stands for Digital MultipleX, a
technique by which information for many devices may be transmitted digitally over one cable.
The messages transmitted in a DMX512 system tell the lighting equipment what to do. For example,
messages might set a lamp dimmer to 80% intensity, tell a color changer to go to a blue color, or direct
a moving spotlight to shine on the lead singer in a band. These messages are sent by the lighting
controller.
To construct a DMX512 control system, a specialized cable must be run from the lighting controller to
every controlled device in the facility. In most cases this cable will connect in a daisy-chain fashion
from one device to the next until it reaches the last device in the system. When properly connected, all
devices in the facility will instantly respond to commands sent from the lighting controller.
What Electrical Signals are Used with DMX512?
DMX512 is based on an electronic signaling standard called EIA-485. Under this standard, signals are
sent down a pair of wires, while an additional single wire provides a common voltage reference for the
system. So, in order to create one message channel, you need three wires: the two wires in the twisted
pair, and the common reference wire. If a second message channel is required, you only need to add a
second twisted pair. The common reference wire can serve both pairs.
DMX512 requires two message channels, so it uses cable which contains two twisted pairs of wire,
and one common wire. The common wire also serves as an electrical shield for the cable. So there are
a total of five wires in a complete DMX512 cable.
Device Device Device Device
LYTEmode® DMX
Master Station Controller
DMX512 Cable
Twisted Pair
Drain (Common Reference)
Twisted Pair
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Appendix B: Expansion Port Dry Contact Inputs
A 16-position terminal strip located on the back of the DMX Master Station unit is used to hardwire
alarms and other remote lock devices into the system. This strip is divided into eight inputs with
common and six LED outputs with drive. The function of these inputs and outputs can be changed by
setting its mode options. Functions include:
• Cinema Cycle - A remote closure causes the unit to cycle through Scenes A, B, C and D. This
closure comes from a projector and can automatically control the lights in a movie theater. The ON
Scene is reserved for ‘clean up/emergency.’
• Alarm - A remote closure comes from the alarm system and causes all the channels to either go to
Full On or cycle between Full Off and Off. Refer to "Alarm Flash/Full" on page33.
Once the terminal strip is wired according to the desired network configuration, the Terminal Strip
Mode must be set for proper operation. This section provides instructions for wiring the various
components and setting the proper mode.
Terminal Strip Modes
Depending on the mode, the terminal strip will read inputs and write outputs differently. To set the
mode, refer to "Expansion Port Mode" on page 30.
Table 2: Terminal Strip Signals by Mode
Pin Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3
1 LED Common LED Common
Not Used Not Used
2 OFF LED OFF LED
3 D LED I LED
4 C LED H LED
5 B LED G LED
6 A LED F LED
7 ON LED E LED
8 Button Common Button Common
Button Common
9 Lower (1) Lower (1)
Alarm
10 Raise (1) Raise (1)
Cycle
11 OFF Button OFF Button
Panel Lock
12 D Button I Button
Remote Lock
13 C Button H Button
n/a
14 B Button G Button
n/a
15 A Button F Button
n/a
16 On Button E Button
n/a
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In order to achieve a high degree of reliability, signals in a DMX512 cable are transmitted in a
"differential" fashion. This simply means that when a signal is being sent down one wire of the twisted
pair, its exact opposite is being sent down the other wire of the pair. So, when one wire of the pair
swings up to +5 volts, the other wire swings down to 0 volts. The circuitry which receives DMX512
messages always looks at the difference between the voltages on these two wires, rather than at their
actual voltages, and so is far less sensitive to electrical noise which might be picked up from the
outside world.
The five signals in a DMX512 system have specific names to help keep them sorted. These names are
descriptive of their function in the DMX512 system.
As you can see, it is very important that all of the signals be correctly hooked up in the DMX512
system. If DMX512 - and DMX512 + get swapped, the DMX512 messages will be transmitted upside
down, so to speak, and the receiving equipment will not know what to do with them!
This is a place where a little extra attention during system installation will pay off in a reliable system
which works perfectly from the beginning. It can be extremely time consuming to track down one
wrong connection after all of your boxes have been closed.
What Kind of Cables are Used in a DMX512 System?
For a variety of reasons, which are too technical to discuss here, DMX512 is very sensitive to the kind
of cable which is used. Not all computer cable is the same and using the wrong kind may cause the
DMX512 system to be unreliable. The key is to find a cable which is rated by its manufacturer for use
in an EIA-485 application. The following table lists some commonly available cables which are
suitable for DMX512. Y ou may also find others, but DON'T USE GENERIC SUBSTITUTIONS; they
will cause trouble!
Signal Name Symbol Function
Common COM The common reference for the DMX512 system. Also the shield
for the cable.
DMX512 - D1 - The inverted copy of the signal on the first twisted pair.
DMX512 + D1 + The non-inverted copy of the signal on the first twisted pair.
TALK - D2 - The inverted copy of the signal on the second twisted pair.
TALK + D2 + The non-inverted copy of the signal on the second twisted pair.
Manufacturer Type
Alpha 3492C
Belden 8132
Belden 9842
Carol/General C0500
Olflex 2318
TMB Proplex
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Appendix A: Installing Custom Buttons
Custom engraved buttons* are available for LYTEmode® products. If you received custom buttons
with your unit or obtain them in the future, use the following procedure for installation.
To install custom buttons:
Step 1. At 6-button unit, remove faceplate.
Step 2. Remove 6-button plate by removing four screws.
Step 3. Remove existing button pad.
Step 4. Insert custom button pad and re-assemble components.
* Custom engraved buttons are available from Lightolier Controls: www.lolcontrols.com
Faceplate
6-Button Plate
Button Pad
PC Board
Master Station Unit
Screw (4)
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