DMX to Analog Interfaces

 
 
 

MTX-DE8-WM

8 Channel DMX to Analog Interface

The MTX-DE8-WM decodes signals from DMX control desks to analog dimmers, LED, and fluorescent lighting fixtures whose drivers / ballasts accept 0 to +10VDC dimming control. It is used to integrate controllers into theatrical or television lighting systems. The decoder is mounted on a wall, and each driver is connected to one of eight channels on the internal terminal strip. Up to 64 decoders may be chained together for systems of up to 512 fixtures. A thumbwheel switch on the front panel selects the starting channel, and an LED indicates presence of the DMX signal.

For drivers that don’t dim all the way to off, there are on/off options to enable switching power to the drivers. Outputs can be configured for all analog or 1, 2, or 4 on/off outputs. All controlling analog channels must be set to zero for the on/off output to be 0 instead of 10 Volts.

Also available as the MTX-DE8-WMH, the Highest Takes Precedence (HTP) Output version has source-only outputs allowing multiple 0-10V outputs (like our HLC line of House Light Controls) to be wired together controlling 0-10V devices. This enables system configurations that allow for basic light control without booting up the DMX control console.

The MTX-DE8-WM+ (HTP w/ HTL) integrates our MTX-HTL signal converter providing both Architectural 0-10V sink-only outputs and Theatrical 0-10V source-only outputs. This is ideal for popular LED High Bay lights.

Features

  • Compatible with USITT DMX-512

  • Standard 0 to +10VDC output

  • HTP Output option available

  • Architectural 0-10V Output option available

  • Eight channels, 20mA per channel

  • Terminal strip outputs

  • 0.4 second turn-off delay for on/off outputs protects power switch and load

  • Thumbwheel starting channel select switch

  • DMX in and out

  • DMX termination switch

  • Local Control without DMX

  • Wall mount (screws not included)

  • 100-277VAC 50/60Hz 25mA power input

  • Dim. 9.25" X 3.20" X 3.00"

  • Wt. 1.5 pounds

  • One year warranty

 
 
 
 
 

MTX-DE48

48 Channel DMX to Analog Interface

The MTX-DE48 decodes signals from DMX control desks to analog dimmers. It is used to integrate DMX controllers into existing analog installations. Use in combination with the MTX-HTL for architectural 0 to 10V LED drivers. Output may be adjusted up to 28V for use with some older dimmer systems. A negative output voltage option is also available.

Features

  • Compatible with USITT DMX-512

  • Standard theatrical 0 to +10VDC output

  • Great for LED Drivers with 0-10V control input

  • Converts serial multiplex signal to analog DC 48 channels

  • Adjustable up to 0 to +28V

  • Switchable for 2 to 7.6V (EDI) output

  • Negative voltage option, 0 to -28V, available

  • DMX termination switch

  • Front panel starting channel select switch start on channels 1 - 512

  • Load test function

  • Emergency all-on (to 20%) function

  • Diode protected outputs

  • Internal terminal outputs, use small screwdriver

  • 19” rack mountable

  • Dim. 19" X 12.75" X 1.75"

  • Wt. 9 pounds

  • One year warranty

 
 
 
 
 
 

SCDFD

Single Channel DMX to Analog Interface

The SCDFD (Single Chanel DMX Fluorescent Decoder) is a board level product intended for Lighting OEMs. It decodes signals from DMX control desks to LED and fluorescent lighting fixtures whose drivers / ballasts accept 0 to +10VDC dimming control. A thumbwheel switch selects the starting channel, and a status LED indicates presence of the DMX signal. We produce a few customized variants of this board for different clients. Contact us to see if we have a solution for your application.

Features

  • Compatible with USITT DMX-512

  • Local potentiometer control capable

  • Standard 0 to +10VDC, 20mA output

  • LED PWM output option

  • Integrated 5A AC Power Switch

  • Terminal strip outputs

  • Thumbwheel starting channel select switch

  • DMX in and out

  • DMX termination switch

  • Load test function

  • 120/240VAC 50/60Hz power input

  • One year warranty

 

 0-10V Signal Conversion

 

MTX-HTL

8 Channel, 0-10V Theatrical to Architectural Converter

The MTX-HTL converts between two 0-10V lighting control standards that are not as compatible as their identical names imply. While both standards use the same voltage range to convey the same brightness information, the flow of current between inputs and outputs is reversed. In the theatrical standard (ESTA E1.3, Entertainment Technology - Lighting Control system - 0 to 10V Analog Control Protocol), controllers source current to the devices. This can allow simply wiring multiple outputs together resulting in a highest-takes-precedence function. However, the IEC Standard 60929 Annex E typically used in architectural lighting is common in most LED drivers and fixtures. This standard has the controls sink current from the devices to control brightness which would result in a lowest-takes-precedence situation if multiple controllers were wired together.

Since theatrical controls have very limited or no current sinking capability, they will not be able to adequacy pull down the 0-10V signal especially in cases where multiple lights are controlled in parallel. Our “Highest-takes-precedence To Lowest-takes-precedence” (HTL) converter with powerful output drivers can be used to drive many architectural devices in parallel from multiple theatrical standards based controllers.

Features

  • 8 Inputs compatible with ESTA E1.3

  • 8 Outputs compatible with IEC Standard 60929 Annex E

  • Terminal strip inputs and outputs for 12AWG to 24AWG wires

  • Power from 12VDC screw terminals or 2.1mm center positive jack

  • LED Power Indicator

  • Dim. 3” x 3” x 0.75”

  • Mounting flanges

  • One year warranty

 
 
 

Note that this MTX-HTL feature set can be integrated with any new House Light Controler or the MTX-DE8-WM+. Follow the links for details.

 
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