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PXM PX257 User manual

  • Hello! I've studied the user manual for the PXM PX257-OC and PX257-RE DMX/Relay Interfaces. This manual covers two versions of 8-channel lighting controllers with a DMX-512 interface, one using relays and the other being an OC switch. The document explains about how to configure each device, addressing and special features like complementary outputs for controlling electric motors. I'm ready to answer your questions about the devices, their functions and setup process.
  • What is the power supply voltage for the PX257?
    How can I set a DMX address for all output channels?
    What is the maximum single circuit switching load for PX257 OC version?
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1 Description...................................................................................................3
2 Safety condition..........................................................................................4
3 Connectors and control elements...........................................................5
4 Device programming.................................................................................7
4.1 Button features............................................................................................................ 7
4.2 DMX channel value for the output turning on and off..........................................7
4.3 DMX address............................................................................................................... 8
4.4 Reaction of the device to DMX signal interruption...............................................9
4.5 Complementary outputs.........................................................................................12
4.6 Hysteresis thresholds..............................................................................................15
4.7 Default settings and memory errors.....................................................................16
5 DMX signal connection...........................................................................18
6 Programming scheme............................................................................19
7 Connection scheme.................................................................................21
8 Dimension.................................................................................................25
9 Technical data..........................................................................................26
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