ColorSource Relay Wired DMX
General Information
The ColorSource Relay combines power sequencing and data distribution in a portable plug-and-play format. The ColorSource Relay comes in wireless- and wired-DMX input. Upon receiving data from the console, its internal sequencing routine automates the process of staggering turn-on times across relays while it provides hardline DMX to connected fixtures.
Applications
Applications requiring distributed dimming and position flexibility:
- Schools
- Houses of worship
- Small theaters
- Event lighting
- Automated lighting systems
- Industrial productions
- Rentals
- Conference and exhibition centers
- Multi-use venues such as schools and meeting rooms
Features
- Input voltage: 90-250V; 47-63Hz
- Portable two-pole air-gap relay
- Auto sequencing: turn-on delay in each relay ensures that no two relays turn on at the same time across a system
- Data input options (choice per model): Wireless: T he relay receives wireless DMX for relay activation with RDM feedback on choice of five wireless IDs selected by thumbwheel and transmits DMX output on hardline connection. DMX (har dwire): Receives hardwire DMX (input) for relay activation with RDM feedback and configuration while passing through DMX/RDM on the five-pin XLR (output) connector
- USB master: Connect USB drive for software upgrades
- Integral Safety Connection
- Three mounting options: ETC LED yoke (included), universal yoke, or for use on desktop wall-mount
Specifications
General
- CE Compliant; FCC approved
- RoHS compliant
- DMX512A compatible
- RDM compatible
- Wireless DMX broadcasts on 2.4GHz range using spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping (SSFH)
Mechanical
- Case manufactured of molded black textured plastic
- Multiple yoke-fixing hole combinations for flexible mounting to the fixture
- Convection-cooled; operates without cooling fans
- Molded safety connection point
- Power-input and -output connectors arranged at 45-degree angle to the pipe for ease of tie-off
- Wireless model includes thumbwheel for selection of six wireless IDs or custom
- Wireless model includes 2dBA gain omnidirectional antennae
- Specialized directional and high-gain antennas are sold separately
Environmental
- Operating temperatures: 0-40°C; 32-104°F
- Humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing
- Rated for Indoor use
Electrical
- Input power: Max breaker sizing: 20A, Voltage ranges: 90-250V, Frequency range: 47-63Hz
- Consumes .25W during sleep mode (.6W for wireless)
- PowerCon compatible input and output connectors
- Relay cuts both poles for support of two pole 208V and Delta applications
- 2500V isolation between control and power components
- Wired DMX* In and Thru on five-pin XLR
- DMX thru is not self-terminating
*Represents 1/4 unit device load for purpose of calculating DMX daisy-chain device count (max 32 unit devices per DMX chain)
Relay Specifications
- Switching current: 16A max at 40°C ambient
- Mechanical Endurance: 1,000,000 cycles
- Quiessent load: less than .65 Watts during sleep mode
- Electrical endurance: Resistive 100,000 cycles @16A, 250V; Inductive 100,000 cycles @6A; 250V; Ballast 20,000 cycles @1500W. 250V ;Electronic 20,000 cycles @3300W; 250V
Wiresless DMX Specifications
- Range: 100 meters
- Max recievers per transmitter: 32
- Band: 2.4GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
- Power: up to 72mW ETSI broadcast power
- Third-party compatibility: City Theatrical Show DMX
- Wireless ID #6 operates outside of the Wifi bands for areas of strong wifi usage
- Wireless DMX Latency can occur during fade chase
Control Features
- DMX512A In and Thru via five-pin XLR connectors
- Supports up to 32 units on one DMX line
- Choice of relay mode: Automatic, DMX level, System Power Command
- RDM (Remote Device Management) allows remote configuration of the following properties of the device, you can use any RDM controller such as ETC’s Concert or Eos®software to configure these options. Read-only RDM items: RDM Device Count; Type Description; Product Details list; Manufacturer; Defaults; Software Version Sensors list and values; Output Power (Instantaneous Voltage and Current w/min/max record). Editable RDM items: Name; RDM Enable; DMX Address; Threshold; DMX Loss Time; Max Turn-On Delay; Relay Personality/Mode; Wireless ID; Identify
