PXM PX863 User manual

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  • What is the maximum number of channels this driver can control?
    What kind of power supply is needed for this device?
    What is the maximum current output per channel?
    What is the purpose of the RDM protocol in this device?
    What is the ‘flicker-free’ feature for?
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User manual
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1 Description...................................................................................................3
2 Safety conditions........................................................................................4
3 Connectors and control elements...........................................................5
4 DMX signal connection.............................................................................6
5 Meaning of displayed messages.............................................................6
6 Device programming.................................................................................9
6.1 Button features............................................................................................................ 9
6.2 DMX addressing..........................................................................................................9
6.3 Operation mode........................................................................................................ 11
6.4 Response to the lack of DMX signal.....................................................................13
6.5 The smoothing function..........................................................................................15
6.6 Frequency of PWM signals.....................................................................................16
6.7 Minimum level of brightness..................................................................................17
6.8 White balance............................................................................................................18
6.9 Screen saving............................................................................................................19
6.10 Temperature............................................................................................................19
6.11 Default settings and memory error.....................................................................20
6.12 Software version.....................................................................................................21
6.13 Rotation of the display..........................................................................................21
6.14 Service mode.......................................................................................................... 22
7 RDM description of available parameters...........................................23
8 Programming............................................................................................28
9 Connection scheme.................................................................................29
10 Dimensions.............................................................................................30
11 Technical data........................................................................................31
Manufacturer reserves the right to make modications in order to improve device
operation.
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1 Description
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2 Safety conditions
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3 Connectors and control elements
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
K7% ;ODMX+O%ODMX-O#
$%%577+2*-7
DMX IN DMX OUT
- -
+ +
GND GND
CORRECT
DMX-512 input DMX-512 output
DMX IN DMX OUT
- -
+ +
GND GND
WRONG
DMX-512 line
DMX IN DMX OUT
- -
+ +
GND GND
TERMINATOR CONNECTION
DMX-512 input 120 Ohm
5 Meaning of displayed messages
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$.20
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D#:9 .
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7:.
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0
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6 Device programming
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6.1 Button features
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$Q#
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6.2 DMX addressing
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##:%7%%7%diMA B
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6.4 Response to the lack of DMX signal
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6.6 Frequency of PWM signals
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6.7 Minimum level of brightness
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6.9 Screen saving
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