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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Most of these cables have an uninsulated, stranded wire laid in directly underneath the shield. This
wire is called the Drain wire and it simplifies connections to the shield. When stripping the jacketing
off the cable, the shield can be clipped back as well. The Drain wire is then the same length as the
insulated conductors, and can be easily terminated.
Note: Plenum rated wire MUST strictly meet the EIA-485 requirements.
There are several wiring color codes in common use. The following table summarizes those which you
may find:
There are a couple of mistakes which are often made in the field when connecting this type of wire.
These are as follows:
• Some cables which use the Western Electric color code have stripes which are almost the same
width as the base color. If you are using one of these, you may find it dif ficult to distinguish which
color is the stripe. If you can't tell in any other way, look at the actual color values. The base color
is usually a little duller than the stripe because it is dyed into the plastic insulation. The stripe is
usually shiny and more vivid because it is a paint applied to the finished wire.
• If you are using a cable which has a Black & Red pair and a Black & White pair, you must be
extremely careful to distinguish between the two black wires! They CANNOT be interchanged!
DMX512
Signal Name
Symbol
Western Electric
Color Code
ICEA
Color Code
Belden Standard
Color Code
Common COM Drain Drain Drain
DMX512 - D1 - White w/ Blue Stripe Black Black
DMX512 + D1 + Blue w/ White Stripe White Red
TALK - D2 - White w/ Orange Stripe Red Black
TALK + D2 + Orange w/ White Stripe Green White
Drain Wire (Common Reference)
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• I Scene channel levels = 50%
• J Scene channel levels = 37%
• K Scene channel levels = 25%
• L Scene channel levels = 1%
• OFF Scene channel levels = 0% (cannot change)
• All Fade rates = 3 sec
• All Channels = Dim (not Non-Dim)
• Designer Scenes = Disabled
• Panel Lock = Disabled
• Remote Lock = Disabled
• Auto Cycle (ON-A-D) = Disabled
• Auto Cycle (E-L) = Disabled
• I/O Mode = 0
• Alarm Output = Flash (not 100%)
• Return from Alarm = Scene (not 100%)
• Mimic = Off
• Channel Exclusions = Disabled
• All Global IDs = 0 (disabled)
Troubleshooting
In order to determine if all LYTEmode® ILS Network devices are communicating, a network test
signal can be sent from any Master Station to all devices on the network.
To send network test signal:
Step 1. Using stylus, press and hold Program button while pressing OFF.
Network will send out a test signal every two seconds which will cause all
devices to blink. Each device on the network will blink one of its LEDs if it
receives the signal and all of its LEDs if the ID of the transmitting unit matches
its own. This verifies that the devices are online and working.
Step 2. Press Set to return to normal operation.
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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How are Cable Runs Laid Out?
All devices in a DMX512 system must be connected in a daisy chain fashion. This means that one
cable runs from the controller to the first device in the system, another cable runs from the first device
to the second device, and so on until the last device in the system is reached.
It is not permissible to have branching runs, stub runs, or "WYE" cable splitters.
The reasons for this rule are highly technical, but if you ignore it, your system will have mysterious
glitches and unreliable operation.
In addition, all DMX512 systems must be terminated at the far end of the cable run. Terminations are
simply resistors connected across each wire pair which absorb all the energy in the DMX512 signal
and prevent it from reflecting back into the cable. Most products have terminating resistors built in,
along with a switch which may be used to connect them when needed (refer to specific product guides
to verify whether termination is built-in or must be provided). Occasionally, termination will be
permanently installed on a wiring run. This will be discussed a little later.
When a lighting system is completely hooked up with portable cable, the daisy chain configuration is
immediately obvious. You can see the first cable run from the controller to the first device, and the
second cable run from the first device to the second device, etc. The last device on the cable is the one
which terminates the wiring run.
However, when most of the cable is inside conduit, the daisy chain is much harder to see. In this case,
short jumper cables run from each DMX512 device (including the controller) to convenient wall plates
with DMX512 receptacles. Wire inside the conduit runs from plate to plate making the necessary
connections. The end result is that all of the devices are simply connected to the nearest receptacle
plate and the actual layout of the cable is invisible.
CAUTION: Do not install DMX512 wiring in the same conduits or boxes as 120 VAC wiring! If boxes
must be shared, they must have solid compartment barriers which are approved by the local authority.
Correct
Device
Device
Device Device
Device
Device
Incorrect!
Device
Device
Device
Device
Device
Device
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Factory Defaults and Troubleshooting
Resetting Factory Defaults
To return the unit to the factory default settings, the Reset (RST) and Program (PRG) buttons must
be pressed. The buttons are located under the faceplate and require the stylus in order to activate.
To restore factory defaults:
Step 1. Remove faceplate surrounding scene buttons.
Step 2. Using a stylus, press and hold Program button.
Step 3. Using a second stylus, press and release Reset button (ON and OFF buttons will
blink).
Step 4. Press Set button (ON, A, B, C and D will cycle).
Step 5. Press Set button again. Unit is now set to Factory Defaults.
Factory Defaults are as follows:
• Unit Mode = 0 (Remote)
• Unit ID = 0 (Disabled)
• LED intensity = 75%
• IR = Disabled
• ON Scene channel levels = 100%
• A Scene channel levels = 75%
• B Scene channel levels = 50%
• C Scene channel levels = 25%
• D Scene channel levels = 1%
• E Scene channel levels = 100%
• F Scene channel levels = 87%
• G Scene channel levels = 75%
• H Scene channel levels = 62%
RST PGM
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
SET
ALL FADE
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15
15
60 min
Reset
Program
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Installation
Connections Overview
Power
The DMX Master Station can be powered through the AC IN 3-pin connector that mates to a
LYTEmode® CLB8 backbox (ordered separately). When powered through the AC IN connector, the
unit can provide enough power output to its ILS Network 9-pin connector (approximately 18 volts) to
power up to eight LYTEmode Remote Stations.
The DMX Master Station can also be powered from the ILS Network (24V). It represents the same
loading as a standard LYTEmode Master Station.
The DMX Master Station can be connected to both power sources. Because of diode protection, the
24V source will be used to power the unit even if the AC IN source is available.
ILS Network
The LYTEmode ILS Network is connected to the DMX Master Station via the standard ILS 9-pin
connector.
DMX IN
DMX512 IN is received through a 5-pin connector (only pins 1, 2 and 3 are active). DMX IN is
connected to the DMX Master Station through an electrically isolated receiver. DMX IN is capable of
receiving all DMX512 valid timings.
DMX OUT
DMX512 OUT is transmitted through a 5-pin connector (only pins 1, 2 and 3 are active). DMX OUT is
connected to the DMX Master Station through an electrically isolated transmitter. DMX OUT will
transmit 35 to 38 DMX512 packets per second.
Expansion Port
The Expansion Port is a 16-pin connector used for input of AV devices in order to control the DMX
Master Station. Refer to "Appendix B: Expansion Port Dry Contact Inputs" on page 40 for more
information.
DMX Relays
Relays are used to route and terminate the DMX IN and DMX OUT signals. (When the unit is
receiving no power, the relays are off.) The routing is DMX IN to DMX OUT (DMX THRU) with no
terminations. Once the unit powers up and the relays are energized, the DMX IN is electrically isolated
from the DMX OUT signals. Both are terminated with a 120 ohm resister. When energized, pin 1 of
the DMX OUT connector is disconnected from pin 1 of the DMX IN connector and is connected to the
green chassis ground wire. DMX pins 4 and 5 are connected directly to DMX OUT pins 4 and 5 at all
times.
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Excluding Channels From a Scene
Any channel can be excluded from any Scene. If a channel is excluded from a Scene, its level will not
change when that Scene is pressed. This will allow a single unit to control two rooms with some
Scenes in one room, some in the other, and some in both.
To Prog ram:
Step 1. Press and hold Program while pressing ON.
Step 2. Press desired Scene (button will blink).
Step 3. Press Channel Raise to exclude a channel.
Press Channel Lower to include a channel.
(Excluded channels will have all their LEDs turned on.)
Step 4. Press Set to save and exit.
Example: Exclude Channels 1 and 2 from Scene B.
Step 1. Press and hold Program while pressing Scene B.
Step 2. Press Scene B again.
Step 3. Press Channel 1 Raise.
Step 4. Press Channel 2 Raise.
Step 5. Press Set to save and exit.
Note: When the OFF button single blinks, Channel Exclusion for Scenes ON, A, B, C and D can be
set. By pressing the OFF button again (double blinks), the A, B, C and D buttons show the status of
Scenes E, F, G and H. By pressing the OFF button again (triple blinks), the A, B, C and D buttons
show the status of Scenes I, J, K and L.
Indication on Fade
Rate Display
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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Example Applications
The following diagrams illustrate example applications.
LYTEmode® DMX
Master Station Controller
DMX LED Color Changing Fixtures
Terminated
DMX512 Cable
DMX512 Cable
DMX512 Cable
Bak Pak Bak Pak
Optio Dimming Panel
Connect Console or
Computer to create scenes
LYTEmode® DMX
Master Station Controller
DMX LED Color Changing Fixtures
Terminated
DMX
OUT
DMX512 Cable
DMX OUT
LYTEmode® DMX
Master Station Controller
DMX LED Color Changing Fixtures
DMX512 Cable
DMX OUT
DMX IN
Optio Dimming Panel
General Illumination Loads
ILS
Network
Example Application: Using DMX and ILS in Architectural
Example Application: DMX Snapshot Master
Example Application: Stand-Alone DMX Master
(Cove Lighting or Wall Washers)
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Example: Set channels 2 and 4 to be non-dims.
Step 1. Press and hold Program while pressing All Raise.
Step 2. Press Channel 2 Raise.
Step 3. Press Channel 4 Raise.
Step 4. Press Set to save and exit.
Designer Scenes
Any scene can be configured as a "Designer Scene." A Designer Scene will not allow any Channel
Levels or Fade Rates to be changed.
To Prog ram:
Step 1. Press and hold Program while pressing Set.
Step 2. Press any Scene button to lock that Scene. (Locked Scenes will
blink.) Press Scene again to cancel.
Step 3. Press Set to save and exit.
Example: Lock Scenes B and C.
Step 1. Press and hold Program while pressing Set.
Step 2. Press Scene B.
Step 3. Press Scene C.
Step 4. Press Set to save and exit.
Note: When the OFF button single blinks, Designer Scenes ON, A, B, C and D can be set. By pressing
the OFF button again (double blinks), the A, B, C and D buttons show the status of Scenes E, F, G and
H. By pressing the OFF button again (triple blinks), the A, B, C and D buttons show the status of
Scenes I, J, K and L.
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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Indication on Fade
Rate Display
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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Press any
Scene button
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Installation Procedure
The LYTEmode® DMX Master Station shall be installed in the rough-in box (ordered separately).
Instructions for installing the rough-in box are included with that component.
To install:
Step 1. Unpack unit and inspect for any signs of shipping damage.
Step 2. At back of DMX Master Station, connect connect cables labeled ILS Network (9-
pin connector) and DMX IN and OUT (5-pin connectors).
Step 3. Connect AC IN 3-pin connector (refer to "Power" on page 9).
Step 4. Connect Green wire to earth ground.
Step 5. Carefully insert DMX Master Station into rough-in box (not included). Secure
with four supplied mounting screws.
Step 6. Snap faceplate into place.
Note: If you wish to program any special functions (including Non Dim), refer to "Extended Features"
on page 28 before proceeding.
DMX Master Station
Screw (2)
Faceplate
ILS Network
Screw (2)
Connector Pin-Out Chart
Rough-In Box
(not included)
DMX IN
DMX OUT
AC IN
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Master Mimic
When two or more DMX Master Stations are required to Mimic each other, one needs to be set as a
“real Master” and the others set to “Mimic Mode.” A DMX Master Station that is set to Mimic will not
directly control any dimmers. It will send all button presses (Scenes, Raise, Lower, Fade and Set) to
the real Master. The real Master will provide all scene, fade and channel level data.
To prog ram:
Step 1. Press and hold Program while pressing Fade Rate Lower.
Step 2. Press Fade Rate Raise.
Step 3. Press OFF (blinks to indicate Mimic Mode). Press again to
cancel.
Step 4. Press Set to save and exit.
Non-Dim Channels
Any channel can be configured as “Non-Dim.” Channels set as Non-Dim do not fade, but go directly
from Off to Full. This function is useful for inductive loads and conventional fluorescent ballasts.
Note: To indicate when a channel is set to Non-Dim, all LEDs will be on.
To prog ram:
Step 1. Press and hold Program while pressing All Raise.
Step 2. Press Channel Raise to set a channel as Non-Dim.
Press Channel Lower to set a channel as Dimmable.
Step 3. Press Set to save and exit.
Note: ILS Smart Matrix and Capio ILS dimming racks must also configure dimmers as non-dim.
Indication on Fade
Rate Display
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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Indication on Fade
Rate Display
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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ILS Network ID
The following procedures only need to be performed when connecting the LYTEmode DMX Master
Station to a LYTEmode ILS Network or LYTEmode ILS remotes and accessories.
Guidelines
LYTEmode products are controlled by the Intelligent LYTEmode System (ILS) protocol. All
LYTEmode ILS devices must be given an ID (or address), which identifies the device on the network
and allows it to avoid network collisions when transmitting data. Standard IDs are in the range of 1 to
255. An ID of 0 will disable the unit and prevent it from transmitting on the network.
IDs are typically unique. For example, an ILS Master will require a unique ID to allow dimmers to
track its channel levels. However, ILS Remotes should be given the same ID as the ILS Master it
controls. ILS Remotes rely on the fact that they are manually triggered to avoid network collisions
with other ILS Remotes having the same ID.
A Sub-ID is required when adding additional devices in order to expand the channel capacity. (Refer to
"Channel Expansion" on page 15.)
The following table provides guidelines for addressing:
* 1 – Matches ILS Master ID.
2 – ILS Masters must be programmed to accept.
3 – Will respond to Remote Polls, Status Requests and Commands.
4 – Unit uses a self generated ID
Note: Refer to the instructions included with your particular dimmer device(s) in order to set
corresponding dimmer control IDs.
Device ID Sub-ID Devices / ID
Remotely
Polled?
Notes *
Remote 1-255 0 Multiple No 1
Two Button Remote Auto 0 n/a No 4
Global Remote 1-255 0 Multiple No 2
Remote Keypad 1-255 0-7 1 Yes 3
Remote I/O 1-255 0-7 1 Yes 3
Room Combine 1-255 0 1 Yes 3
Mini-Master 1-255 0-7 1 Yes 3
Master 1-255 0-7 1 Yes 3
RS-232 Port Auto 0 n/a No 4
Smart Matrix Dimmer Rack 1-255 n/a 1 Yes 3
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Alarm Flash/Full
A DMX Master Station can be put into an Alarm Mode by setting the Expansion Port to Mode 3 and
shorting Pin 9 to Pin 8 on the 16-position terminal strip. Once in Alarm Mode, the channels will either
go to full On or flash between Off and full On. Upon exiting the Alarm Mode, the Master can either
stay at full On or return to its last Scene. A Master that is in Alarm Mode will also send out a Global
command that will control other Masters to act in the same manner. All Masters that have the same ID
in Global Remote 8 will be linked.
To prog ram:
Step 1. Set Expansion Port Mode to Mode 3 (refer to "Expansion Port
Mode" on page 30).
Step 2. Set Global Remote 8 ID (refer to "Global Remotes" on
page 29).
Step 3. Press and hold Program while pressing Fade Rate Raise.
Step 4. Press Fade Rate Lower.
Step 5. Press Scene C to set Alarm to “Flash” or to go “Full On”
(blinking).
Step 6. Press Scene D to set Return After Alarm to “Last Scene “or “Remain Full On”
(blinking).
Step 7. Press Set to save and exit.
Indication on Fade
Rate Display
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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Binary Numbering
IDs are programmed using the binary (base 2) numbering system. Channels 1-3 LEDs display the
binary value in order to set the ID. The LED’s represent the 100’s, 10’s and 1’s digits respectively, and
are read from bottom to top when facing the unit. For example, an address of 128 would be displayed
as follows:
Because the highest possible address is 255, the 100’s digit will only display a value of either 1 or 2.
The 10’s and 1’s digits will display a value up to 9, incrementing to the next highest place when 9 is
reached. Refer to the follow chart for determining the numerical equivalent of the LED readout:
SET
ALL FADE
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100’s 10’s 1’s
LED OFF
LED ON
LED display for
binary address: 128
The remaining
channels will
show the full
binary pattern
Set
Raise
Lower
123456789
Binary Representation of Numbers 0-9
Numerical Equivalent:
LED Readout:
0
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Automatic Cycle Mode
This feature allows the DMX Master Station to automatically sequence from Scene to Scene. When
Scene A is finished, Scene B will start and so on, fading at the specified rate for each Scene. When the
preset fade is complete, the unit will remain at that Scene for the time set by the Off fade rate. The unit
will then move to the next Scene at the Scene’s fade rate. Automatic cycling can be set for Scenes ON,
A-D and/or E-L.
To Prog ram:
Step 1. Press and hold Program while pressing Fade Rate Lower.
Step 2. Press Scene B to enable/disable ON, A-D cycling. (Scene B
will blink if enabled.)
Step 3. Press Scene C to enable/disable E-L cycling. (Scene C will
blink if enabled.)
Step 4. Press Set to save and exit.
Example: Enable automatic cycling for Scenes E-L.
Step 1. Press and hold Program while pressing Fade Rate Lower.
Step 2. Press Scene C.
Step 3. Press Set to save and exit.
Note: Any Scene that has its fade rate set to “instant” will be skipped when cycling. For units with
version 1.08 or higher, double-tapping any Scene button will cancel cycling and go to selected Scene.
Indication on Fade
Rate Display
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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Setting ILS Network ID
To Set the ID:
Step 1. Remove faceplate surrounding scene buttons. The Program
(PGM) button is located under the faceplate and requires the
stylus in order to activate.
Step 2. Using stylus, press and hold Program button while pressing
OFF. Verify that bottom four lights of Fade Rate Indicator are
on (glowing amber).
Step 3. Use Raise/Lower buttons for first three channels (100’s, 10’s
and 1’s digits respectively) to set ID. Raise button will
increment ID value and Lower will decrement ID value.
Step 4. Press Set button to store ID into memory and exit.
Setting Sub-ID
A Sub-ID is required when adding additional devices in order to expand the channel
capacity. (Refer to "Channel Expansion" on page15.)
To Set Sub-ID:
Step 1. Using stylus, press and hold Program button while pressing
OFF.
Step 2. Press Fade Rate Up button.
Step 3. Use Channel 3 Raise/Lower button to set Sub-ID. Raise
button will increment ID value and Lower will decrement ID
value. (Sub-ID will range from 0 to 7.)
Step 4. Press Set button to store ID into memory and exit.
Indication on Fade
Rate Display
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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Indication on Fade
Rate Display
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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100’s 10’s 1’s
Example of Sub ID 7
LED OFF
LED ON
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DMX THRU Remote Lock
DMX THRU Mode can be set by using an external switch connected to the 16-pin Expansion
Connector on the LYTEmode® DMX Master Station (shorting pins 13 an d 8). Whenever the switch is
closed, the unit will force the relays into DMX THRU mode.
Enable this feature as follows:
Step 1. Press and hold Program while pressing Fade Rate Down.
Step 2. Press Fade Rate Raise.
Step 3. Tap Scenes A and B to set Expansion Port Mode (3). Both A and B LEDs will
blink.
Step 4. Press Set to Save and exit.
Step 5. Connect external switch to pins 8 and 13 of the Expansion Port.
Step 6. Turn switch On to force DMX THRU Mode. While in the DMX THRU Mode,
the OFF button will blink rapidly even if a non-OFF scene is selected.
Step 7. Turn switch Off to release DMX THRU Mode. The next non-OFF scene button
pressed will set relays to exit the DMX THRU Mode.
Note: By wiring pins 13 (DMX THRU LOCK), 12 (Remote Lock), and 11 (Panel Lock) the unit can
be placed in DMX THRU Mode and Locked so scene changes cannot be made either at the panel or
remotely.
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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Channel Expansion
Up to eight DMX Master Stations can be linked together to increase the total number of channels. All
buttons will mimic on both panels, except Channel Raise and Channel Lower. In order to function,
programming must be done at each DMX Master Station. Note: This will not work for Remotes that
have been locked out. Refer to "Panel/Remote Lock" on page 30.
To add channels:
Step 1. Install all units, connecting each to the LYTEmode ILS Network. Refer to
"Installation" on page9.
Step 2. At each Master Station, set Network ID. Refer to "Setting ILS Network ID" on
page 14.
Step 3. At each Master Station, set Sub-ID. Refer to "Setting Sub-ID" on page 14.
Example: Set up two DMX Master Stations for channel expansion.
At first DMX Master Station:
Step 1. Press and hold Program
while pressing OFF.
Step 2. Press Channel 3 Raise one
time (ID = 1).
Step 3. Press Fade Rate Raise.
Step 4. Press Channels 1, 2 and 3
Lower until all LEDs are
out (Sub ID = 0).
Step 5. Press Set to save and exit.
At second DMX Master Station:
Step 1. Press and hold Program
while pressing OFF.
Step 2. Press Channel 3 Raise one
time (ID = 1).
Step 3. Press Fade Rate Raise.
Step 4. Press Channels 1, 2 and 3 Lower until all LEDs are out (Sub ID = 0).
Step 5. Press Channel 3 Raise one time (Sub ID = 1).
Step 6. Press Set to save and exit.
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
ID = 1
Sub ID = 1
ID = 1
Sub ID = 2
ID = 1
Sub ID = 7
ID = 1
Sub ID = 0
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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STEP 2
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Expansion Port Mode
The 16-position terminal strip can be set to one of four modes as follows (refer to "Appendix B:
Expansion Port Dry Contact Inputs" on page 40).
To Prog ram:
Step 1. Press and hold Program while pressing Fade Rate Down.
Step 2. Press Scenes A and B to set Expansion Port Mode:
Step 3. Press Set to save and exit.
Panel/Remote Lock
To prevent unwanted tampering, it is possible to lock the entire control panel and/or remote stations,
including the Scene buttons. If this function is enabled, the panel may then be locked by holding the
Fade Rate Lower button for at least ten seconds during normal operation. If a button is pushed while
the panel is locked, a special warning display will appear on the bar graphs. To unlock, enter the
password code: Scene A, ON, Scene B
To enable/disable panel/remote lock:
Step 1. Press and hold Program while pressing Fade Rate Lower.
Step 2. Press ON to enable/disable panel lock. ON will blink if
enabled.
Step 3. Press Scene A to enable/disable remote lock. Scene A will
blink if enabled.
Step 4. Press Set to save and exit.
A B Mode
On On 0
On Blink 1
Blink On 2
Blink Blink 3
Indication on Fade
Rate Display
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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Indication on Fade
Rate Display
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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DMX Modes and Options
The LYTEmode® DMX Master Station is capable of operating in four different modes. 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).
LYTEmode
® DMX Mode
This mode is used to map the 4, 8, 12, or 16 LYTEmode channels into the DMX transmitted signal.
The Channel to DMX mapping can be anywhere from slot 1 to slot 509/505/501/497 (4/8/12/16
channel). Any slot not linked to an LYTEmode Channel will be set to 0. In this mode, the DMX
dimmers will function the same as LYTEmode or Capio Dimmers.
Color FX Controller Mode
This mode is used to map the 4, 8, 12, or 16 LYTEmode channels into the DMX512 transmitted signal
in a mapping that is compatible with the Color FX fixtures (available from Entertainment Technology).
The Channel to DMX mapping can be anywhere from slot 1 to slot 489/465/441/417 (4/8/12/16
channel). Any slot not linked to Color FX will be set to 0. In this mode, the channels are used to set the
color and intensity of the lamp.
DMX Scene Capture Mode
This mode is used to capture a DMX signal (all 512 levels) and assign it to one of the 13 scenes (ON,
A-L). OFF will always set the DMX transmitted signal to 0. The LYTEmode Channel Levels and Fade
Rates are also recorded when any scene is learned. If no DMX IN signal is present or the unit is not set
to DMX THRU when a Set button is pressed, only the LYTEmode Channel Levels and Fade Rate will
be updated (the last DMX captured scene will not be affected). The Master channel levels (LED bars)
have no relationship to a DMX captured scene. While DMX captured scenes can fade from one scene
to another there is no provision for Master Raise or Lower functions.
DMX Submaster Capture Mode
This mode is used to capture a DMX512 signal (all 512 levels) and assign it to one of the channels (1-
16). The channel level can then be used to layer in its captured look with all other channels to create
the final transmitted DMX512 signal. The OFF scene will always set the DMX Output Buffer to 0's.
The LYTEmode Channe l lev els (Submaster levels) and Fade Rates are recorded for each scene as a
normal LYTEmode Mast er.
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Global Remotes
The DMX Master Station will respond to up to 8 Global Remote Stations by programming their IDs. A
Global Remote Station has the ability to communicate with multiple masters.
To prog ram:
Step 1. Press and hold Program while pressing
Fade Rate Raise.
Step 2. Press Channel Lower on all channels until
all LEDs are off.
Step 3. Press Channel 1 Raise for 100’s.
Step 4. Press Channel 2 Raise for 10’s.
Step 5. Press Channel 3 Raise for 1’s.
Step 6. Press Fade Rate Raise to select next Global
Remote. Indication on Fade Rate Display
will increment by one.
Step 7. Repeat Steps 3-6 for subsequent Remotes.
Step 8. Press Set to save and exit.
Example: Set DMX Master Station to respond to Global Remotes with IDs 4 and 7.
Step 1. Press and hold Program while pressing Fade Rate Raise.
Step 2. Press Channel 3 Raise four times.
Step 3. Press Fade Rate Raise.
Step 4. Press Channel 3 Raise seven times.
Step 5. Press Set to save and exit.
Indications on Fade
Rate Display
Global
Remote 1
Selected
Global
Remote 2
Selected
Global
Remote 8
Selected
...
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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DMX Modes and Options Setup
The DMX Modes and Options can be accessed as follows:
Step 1. Press and hold Program and tap OFF (ILS Address Mode). The bottom four
Fade Rate LEDs will turn On.
Step 2. Press Fade Rate Raise (ILS Sub ID Mode). Top four Fade Rate LEDs will turn
On.
Step 3. Press Fade Rate Raise a second time (DMX Mode and Options). Top three and
bottom three Fade Rate LEDs will turn On.
Step 4. Set DMX Modes, Options, and Channel to DMX Mapping. (Refer to following
sections.)
Step 5. To Exit and Save the Modes and Options, press Set button.
Once in step 4, the DMX parameters can be set as follows:
Note: Button On indicates button LED is on solid (not blinking).
DMX Modes
Press ON and A buttons to select the following DMX Modes:
• LYTEmode® DMX Mode - ON button On, A button On.
The Channel to DMX Mapping is set using Channels 1-3 Raise/Lower buttons.
• Color FX™ Mode - ON button On, A button Blinking.
The Channel to DMX Mapping is set using Channels 1-3 Raise/Lower buttons.
This is a fixed mode and cannot be changed or set.
• DMX Scene Capture Mode - ON button Blinking, A button On.
The unit must be in the DMX THRU Mode to capture a DMX Scene.
• DMX Submaster Capture Mode - ON button Blinking, A button Blinking.
The unit must be in the DMX THRU Mode to capture a DMX Scene to a Submaster.
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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Extended Features
The LYTEmode® DMX Master S tation has the ability to program a variety of special functions, which
allow the unit to perform operations normally reserved for larger, central computer systems. All
programming modes are accessed by holding down the Program (PGM) button while pressing one
additional button, depending on the desired function. The Program button is located under the
faceplate and requires the stylus in order to activate. Refer to the following illustration for button
names and locations used throughout the step instructions.
RST PGM
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
SET
ALL FADE
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All Raise
All Lower
Set
Fade Rate Raise
Fade Rate Lower
Channel LEDs
All Raise
All Lower
Channel
Raise/Lower
Program
(located under
faceplate)
EXAMPLE DMX MASTER
Number of channel buttons
STATION ILLUSTRATION
will vary by model type
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Channel to DMX Mapping
The Channel to DMX Mapping is used to set the slot where the Channel data starts to map into the
DMX512 transmitted signal. To set the DMX Slot Address, do the following:
Step 1. Press Lower buttons on Channels 1, 2, and 3 to turn off all channel LEDs (may
require multiple taps).
Step 2. Press Channel 1 Raise to set the 100's address.
Step 3. Press Channel 2 Raise to set the 10's address.
Step 4. Press Channel 3 Raise to set the 1's address.
Example: Enter address 128.
Step 1. Press Channel 1 Raise one time.
Step 2. Press Channel 2 Raise two times.
Step 3. Press Channel 3 Raise eight times.
If the Channel to DMX Mapping is set to "0", the unit will transmit only 0's on DMX OUT (DMX IN
HTP is still available).
Note: This offset is not used (or displayed) in either DMX Scene Capture or DMX Submaster Capture
Modes.
HTP - Highest Takes Precedence Mode
Press B to toggle the HTP Option between Disabled (B LED On) and Enabled (B LED blinking).
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
SET
ALL FADE
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A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
SET
ALL FADE
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Creating a Scene in Color FX™ Mode
To set a Scene (Intensity and Color) when the unit is set in Color FX Mode:
Step 1. Press All Raise (the S
button located under the Set button) to display channel
intensities. Use Channel Raise/Lower buttons to set desired intensity of each
channel.
Step 2. Press All Lower (the T button located under the Set button) to display channel
colors. Use Channel Raise/Lower buttons to select desired color of each
channel (32 possible -- refer to Table below).
Step 3. Press Fade Rate Raise/Lower buttons to select the desired Fade Rate.
Step 4. Press Set. Scene ON, A, B, C, and D buttons will cycle.
Step 5. Press desired Scene to be learned (or send it from a Remote Station).
Step 6. Tapping either the S or T button will display the intensity or selected color of
each Channel.
Table 1: Color FX™ Color Chart
(Color Select / DMX levels to each color)
Sel / Color Cyan Yellow Magenta Sel / Color Cyan Yellow Magenta
0 – White 0 0 0 16 – Pale-Orange 0 203 123
1 – UV Blue 255 0 255 17 – Pink-Orange 0 219 181
2 – MoonBlue 220 0 220 18 – Apricot 0 203 152
3 – Cyan 255 0 0 19 – Pink 0 177 210
4 – Light Cyan 216 0 0 20 – Magenta 0 0 255
5 – Blue-Green 255 165 0 21 – Red 0 255 255
6 – Green-Blue 255 192 0 22 – Light Magenta 0 0 191
7 – Green 255 255 0 23 – UV Magenta 167 0 255
8 – Light Green 208 208 0 24 – Dark-Magenta 152 0 255
9 – Green-Yellow 194 234 0 25 – Pale Blue 114 0 0
10 – Yellow-Green 171 234 0 26 – Amber 0 76 102
11 – Yellow 0 255 0 27 – Pale Pink 0 0 89
12 – Light Yellow 0 192 0 28 – Pale Yellow 0 50 0
13 – Yellow-Orange 0 241 88 29 – Soft Green 76 50 0
14 – Orange-Yellow 0 255 127 30 – Soft Lavender 76 0 50
15 – Orange 0 223 141 31 – Soft Blue 50 0 0
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
SET
ALL FADE
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Basic Setup
This section describes how to configure basic settings for the DMX Master Station.
LED Intensity
LED intensity (brightness) can be set for the pushbuttons.
To set LED intensity:
Step1. Press and hold B and D for 3 or more seconds. A-B-C-D LEDs display four
levels of intensity. Currently selected intensity will blink.
Step2. Press button for desired intensity.
Step3. Press ON to save and exit.
Display Version
The software version can be displayed as follows:
Step 1. Press and hold Program while pressing Set. (Designer Scene Mode.)
Step 2. Press any Channel Raise.
Step 3. Channels 1, 2, and 3 will display binary equivalent of version. (Refer to "Binary
Numbering" on page 13.)
Channel 1 displays X .- -
Channel 2 displays - .X -
Channel 3 displays -.- X
Step 4. Press Set to exit.
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
ON
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
RST PGM
SET
ALL FADE
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Capturing a DMX Scene in DMX Scene Capture Mode
To capture a DMX Scene when the unit is set as to DMX Scene Capture Mode:
Step 1. Set to DMX THRU Mode. (Refer to "Setting DMX THRU Mode" on page 25.)
Step 2. Using a DMX512 console or other DMX512 transmitting device, set up the
DMX Scene.
Step 3. Press Set. Scene ON, A, B, C, and D buttons will cycle. If a valid DMX512
signal is detected on the DMX IN connector, the Channel LEDs will also blink on
and off.
Step 4. Press desired Scene to be learned (or send it from a Remote Station). If a valid
DMX512 signal is detected, the DMX512 signal will be captured and saved to
the Scene being learned. The Channel levels and Fade Rate will NOT be saved
(they will only be saved when the unit is not in DMX THRU Mode).
Capturing a DMX Scene in DMX Submaster Capture Mode
To capture a DMX Scene to a Channel (Submaster) when the unit is set in DMX Submaster
Capture Mode:
Step 1. Set to DMX THRU Mode. (Refer to "Setting DMX THRU Mode" on page 25.)
Step 2. Using a DMX512 console or other DMX512 transmitting device, set up the
DMX Submaster Scene.
Step 3. Press Set. Scene ON, A, B, C, and D buttons will cycle. If a valid DMX512
signal is detected on the DMX IN connector, the Channel LEDs will also cycle
(scan left to right).
Step 4. Pressing a Scene button will abort the capture process. Channel levels and Fade
Rate will NOT be saved (they will only be saved when the unit is not in DMX
THRU Mode).
Step 5. Channel (Submaster)
Raise button to be learned.
If a valid DMX512 signal
is detected, the DMX512
signal will be captured and
saved to the Channel (Submaster) being learned. The
Channel (Submaster)
levels and Fade Rate will NOT be saved (they will only be saved when the unit is
not in DMX THRU Mode).
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
SET
ALL FADE
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B
D
C
ON
OFF
SET
ALL FADE
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Basic Operations
The following section provides operating instructions for basic DMX Master Station functions. Refer
to the following illustration for button names and locations used throughout the instructions.
Selecting a Scene
A 6-button keypad can select all 14 Scenes (OFF, ON, A-L) by pressing a single button or a button
combination as follows:
When combined with an 8-button keypad*, Scenes E-L can be selected directly at that unit.
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
SET
ALL FADE
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All Raise
All Lower
Set
Fade Rate Raise
Fade Rate Lower
Channel LEDs
All Raise
All Lower
Channel
Raise/Lower
EXAMPLE DMX MASTER
Number of channel buttons
STATION ILLUSTRATION
will vary by model type
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
OFF, ON, A-D Scenes:
press desired button.
E-F-G-H Scenes: press
ON, plus desired button.
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
E
F
H
G
ON
OFF
I-J-K-L Scenes: press
OFF, plus desired button.
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
I
J
L
K
ON
OFF
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
L
G
H
I
J
K
F
E
SET
ALL FADE
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Scenes E-L: desired button.
* ILSCL8RES
8-Button Scene Extender
(sold separately)
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Setting DMX THRU Mode
The DMX Master Station will always transmit a DMX OUT signal unless it is in the DMX THRU
Mode. It will ONLY send a start code of "0." If the HTP Option has been Enabled (refer to "HTP -
Highest Takes Precedence Mode" on page 18), the unit will include the DMX IN signal (start codes of
"0" only) if available. The only time the unit will not transmit a DMX OUT signal is when it is in
DMX THRU Mode. This mode can be used to remove the unit from the DMX path for testing or when
sending special DMX512 commands (non "0" start codes). The unit MUST also be in DMX THRU
Mode when capturing DMX scenes in DMX Scene Capture and DMX Submaster Capture Modes.
To set DMX THRU Mode:
Step 1. When operating normally, press OFF (press again to bypass the fade rate delay).
Step 2. When OFF button has stopped blinking (fading), press and hold OFF again for 3
seconds (OFF button will start to quick blink). The DMX Relays will be turned
off and the DMX IN pins 1-5 will be connected to the DMX OUT pins 1-5.
Note: Whenever a non-OFF scene is selected or any of its channels are set to a non-zero level, the unit
will exit the DMX THRU Mode.
DMX IN Status
When a DMX512 signal is present on the DMX IN connector, the unit will blink the top LED in the
Fade Rate bar. If the LYTEmode® DMX Mode is selected, the Channel bars will display the
LYTEmode Channel levels (bar) and a single LED will turn on to display any DMX IN level greater
then the Channel level.
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
SET
ALL FADE
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A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
SET
ALL FADE
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Fade Rate Bar
Channel Bars
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Changing Lighting Levels
The current lighting level can be changed at any time using the Raise or Lower buttons associated
with each channel. All Raise and All Lower will increase or decrease ALL channels, respectively.
Example: Raise Channel 1 to 50% and Channel 3 to 75%
Step 1. Press and hold Channel 1 Raise. (Notice that the lights connected to Channel 1
and the Channel 1 bar graph increase.)
Step 2. Release button when four marks illuminate on bar graph.
Step 3. Press and hold Channel 3 Raise.
Step 4. Release button when six marks illuminate on bar graph.
Storing a Scene
Up to 13 Scenes can be “stored” (set in memory) using the ON and A-L buttons. After a Scene has
been stored, it can be recalled by pressing the corresponding Scene button.
Before a Scene is stored, the length of the fade must be set (fade rate). The Fade Rate Raise and Fade
Rate Lower buttons are used to set the length of the fade. After the desired fade rate has been reached,
press the Set button. This action will cycle the Scene button LEDs, asking where the scene should
“stored.” Pressing a Scene button will store the current levels and fade rate into that Scene. The
cycling will then stop and the stored Scene button will illuminate.
Fade Rates are marked next to the Fade Rate bar graph. The following fade rates are available:
• Instant, 1s, 2s, 3s, 5s, 7s, 10s, 15s, 30s, 1m, 5m, 15m, 60m
Note: In order to store Scenes E-L, ON or OFF must also be pressed. Refer to "Selecting a Scene" on
page 20 for button combinations.
Example: Store current levels to the ON scene with a 3 second fade rate.
Step 1. Press Fade Rate Raise three times to set fade rate to 3 seconds.
Step 2. Press Set. (Scene indicators will cycle.)
Step 3. Press ON to store current level into ON scene.
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
SET
ALL FADE
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Locking/Unlocking the Front Panel
If the Enable Panel Lock function is turned on (refer to "Panel/Remote Lock" on page 30), all buttons
on the front panel may be locked to avoid tampering. To lock the front panel, press and hold the Fade
Rate Lower button for at least ten seconds. A double bar will appear across all channel bar graphs to
indicate that the panel is locked. After the panel is locked, the buttons will have no control effect until
the password code is entered and the unit is unlocked.
Example: Lock front panel.
Step 1. Ensure Panel Lock has been enabled. (Refer to "Panel/Remote Lock" on
page 30.)
Step 2. Press and hold Fate Rate Down button for at least ten seconds.
Example: Unlock front panel by entering password code.
Step 1. Press Scene A.
Step 2. Press ON.
Step 3. Press Scene B. (The panel is now unlocked.)
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
SET
ALL FADE
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B
D
C
ON
OFF
SET
ALL FADE
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Example: Store current levels to the D scene with a 4 second fade rate.
Step 1. Press Fade Rate Raise four times to set fade rate to 4 seconds.
Step 2. Press Set. (Scene indicators will cycle.)
Step 3. Press D to store current level into D scene.
Example: Store current levels to the G scene with a 3 second fade rate.
Step 1. Press Fade Rate Raise three times to set fade rate to 3 seconds.
Step 2. Press Set. (Scene indicators will cycle.)
Step 3. Press ON plus C (or G on an 8-button keypad) to store current level into G scene.
Recalling a Scene
Pressing any of the Scene buttons (including ON) will cause the lights to fade to the stored levels. The
Scene button will blink during the fade rate. Once the fade is complete, the button will remain lit to
indicate the currently selected scene.
Note: In order to recall Scenes E-L, ON or OFF must also be pressed. Refer to "Selecting a Scene" on
page 20 for button combinations.
Example: Recall the ON scene.
Press ON. (Bar graph levels change and the button blinks during the fade. Once the fade
is complete, the button will remain lit to indicate the currently selected scene.)
Example: Recall the G scene.
Press ON plus C (or G on an 8-button keypad). (Bar graph levels change and the button
blinks during the fade. Once the fade is complete, the button will remain lit to indicate the
currently selected scene.)
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
SET
ALL FADE
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A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
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Skipping the Fade Rate
The fade rate for any scene, including ON and OFF, can be skipped at any time by pressing the Scene
button twice. The lighting scene change will occur instantly.
Example: Turn lights on instantly.
Press ON button twice.
Turning Lights Off
Pressing the OFF button will cause the lights to fade out. The OFF button will blink until the fade is
complete. Pressing the OFF button again will cause the lights to go out instantly.
Note: The OFF button cannot store levels, but can store a fade rate.
Example: Turn lights off in the stored fade rate.
Press OFF.
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
A
B
D
C
ON
OFF
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