LXU01

DMX512 INTERFACE

Operating Instructions
CONTENTS

Preface ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Features ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Controls and Connectors.................................................................................................................... 4
DMX512 Interface LXU01 ............................................................................................................ 4
Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Set-up................................................................................................................................................. 6
Appearance ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 9
Warranty........................................................................................................................................... 10
Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................................. 11

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PREFACE
PRECAUTIONS
The LXU01 is DMX512 to ASTEL protocol
converter with 1 output to control a groups of • The DMX512 Interface LXU01 has to be
RGB multi-color lights of METEOR series with installed and used in accordance with the
built-in ASTEL protocol. The DMX512 control instructions of this manual only.
of single-color lights METEOR series is • The power supply has to be disconnected
enabled by using the PWM dimmer LDU13 before installation.
with built-in ASTEL protocol or by LXU01 unit • Avoid installing the DMX512 Interface
in PWM mode. LXU01 in extremely hot places and near
appliances generating strong magnetic
fields.
• Do turn power off immediately and refer
FEATURES servicing to qualified service personnel if
the DMX512 Interface LXU01 does not
operate normally following the operating
• 1 Control Output instructions.
• Astel protocol / PWM mode
• DIP-switch Programmable
• Multi - Speed Mode
• Wide Range Power Supply
• Low Power Consumption
• Polarity Protection
• Transient Protection
• Short Circuit Output Protection
• Simple Installation

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CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
DMX512 Interface LXU01

(1) DC IN
Terminal-block connector to connect 12-24Vdc power supply.

(2) OUT
Control output (Astel protocol) to connect the +Control (P) and GND Control (-) wires of multi-color
RGB lights Meteor series or PWM dimmer LDU13.
PWM output for single color Meteor Series.

(3) CONTROL
The 3-pole terminal block connector to connect DMX512 line.

(4) DMX SETTINGS

DIP-switch to set the DMX512 and ASTEL protocol communication parameters.

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INSTALLATION

The DMX512 Interface LXU01 kit consists of the following components:

• DMX512 Interface LXU01
• 3 x terminal-block connectors
• Operating Instructions with Declaration of Conformity and Warranty conditions

The LXU01 has to be installed on a suitable location.

Avoid the installation in extremely hot places and near appliances generating strong magnetic fields.
The installation has to be realized by a qualified personnel.

Note:
• The main DC power supply has to be switched off before installation.

D DMX512
D+
GND LINE

F2A

D M X S E T T IN G S
ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

D C IN
D M X D

ASTEL IN
D
CONTROL
PROTOCOL /
C O U T

GND
PWM
OUTPUT

Power supply connection

The power supply has to be connected through the switch (not included) and protected by a fuse (not
included) to the DC IN terminal-block connector with correct polarity. The power supply voltage has to
be from 10 - 30Vdc.

ASTEL protocol output connection / PWM output connection

The 2 control wires of multi-color RGB lights Meteor series or PWM dimmer LDU13 for single-color
lights control have to be connected to the OUT terminal-block connectors.
PWM output for single color Meteor series lights

DMX512 line connection

The DMX512 control wires have to be connected to the DMX IN terminal-block connector.

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SET-UP

The DMX512 Interface LXU01 set-up is enabled by adjusting the DIP-switch.

DIP-switch VALUE
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9
DIP-switch VALUE OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF 0
1-2-3-4 ON -OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF 1
OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF 0 - -
ON –OFF-OFF-OFF 1 ON –ON -OFF-OFF-ON -OFF-ON –ON -OFF 211
- - - -
OFF-ON –ON –ON 14 OFF-ON –ON –ON –ON –ON –ON –ON -ON 510
ON –ON –ON –ON 15 ON –ON –ON –ON –ON –ON –ON –ON -ON 511

In normal operation the switches 1 - 9 define the DMX address!

Note:
• The switch 12 must be in OFF position for normal operation!

Normal operation – mode selection

(switch 12 must be in OFF)

DIP switch settings for normal operation

DIP-switch Mode
Switch 11
OFF Astel protocol
ON PWM mode

Set-up - mode of operation and programming

(switch 12 must be in ON)

DIP switch settings to set-up the mode of operation and programming

DIP-switch FUNCTION
switches
1-4 Parameter
5-8 Mode of operation
9 -10 Not used
11 Programming trigger / Mode
12 Programming mode

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The set-up procedure:
1. Set the switch 12 to ON position
2. Set the programming mode with the switches 5 – 8 as described below
3. Set the parameter value as described below
4. Set the switch 11 to ON position
5. Wait for 5 seconds
6. Set the switch 11 to OFF position
7. Set the switch 12 to OFF position

DIP-switch DIP-switch SET-UP

5-6-7-8 1-2-3-4
OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF 0-2 Speed mode
ON -OFF-OFF-OFF 0-15 Number of addressable lights
OFF-ON -OFF-OFF 0-3 Data type
ON –ON -OFF-OFF 0-3 PWM frequency
OFF-OFF-ON -OFF 0-15 PWM minimum width
OFF-ON –ON -ON not used Set default
ON– ON –ON -ON 1-15 Programming the light address

Speed mode
Defines the ASTEL protocol communication baud rate.

Value FUNCTION
0 LOW speed – 1200 bps
1 MID speed – 2400 bps
2 HIGH speed – 4800 bps

Number of addressable lights

This defines how the OUT is acting. There are two basic modes:
-non addressable – all the lights on the control OUT light in the same way
-addressable – there can be up to 15 address and each light connected to the OUT can have
the address from 1 to 15 – each light with different address can light different. There can be more
than one light with the same address – the number of the lights with the same address is not limited!

To set-up non addressable mode set the switches 1 - 4 to OFF.

To set-up addressable mode set the switches 1 - 4 to the number of the lights with different
addresses on the control OUT.
Please pay attention the higher number results in lower refresh rate!

Data type
This defines the number of data bytes used for light / the number of DMX channels for each light on
the control OUT.

Value FUNCTION
0 1 byte - not used
1 2 bytes - not used
2 3 bytes - RGB lights
3 4 bytes – RGBW lights

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Non addressable mode:
The number of used DMX channels is same as the defined.

Addressable mode:
The number of used DMX channels used for control OUT is as follows:

DATA TYPE number x number of ADDRESSABLE LIGHTS

Example:
DATA TYPE = 2 – 3 bytes
Number of ADDRESSABLE LIGHTS = 5
DMX channels used = 3 x 5 = 15

PWM frequency
This defines the PWM frequency of the PWM output (PWM mode).

Value FUNCTION
0 LOW
1 MID
2 HIGH
3 ULTRA HIGH

PWM minimum width

This defines the minimum pulse width for the PWM output (PWM mode).
To set-up minimum pulse width set the switches 1 – 4 to select value in range 0 – 15.
Please pay attention the higher number results longer minimum pulse width!

Set default
Sets the parameters to their default values:

Parameter Value
Speed mode 0
Number 0
Data type 3
PWM frequency 1
PWM minimum width 8

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Programming the light address
The set up procedure:
1. Connect the light to the DMX512 interface LXU01
2. Connect the light to the power supply
3. Switch-on the light – the light must light!
4. Switch-off the light – the light must NOT light!
5. Disconnect the light from power supply
6. Connect the DMX interface LXU03 to the power supply
7. Set the switch 12 to ON position
8. Set the programming mode – with the switches 5 – 8 to ON position
9. Set the light new address to 1-15 - with the switches 1 – 4
10. Connect the light to the power supply and IMMEDIATELY continue with step 11!
11. Set the switch 11 to ON position
12. Wait for 5 seconds
13. Set the switch 11 to OFF position
14. Set the switch 12 to OFF position

APPEARANCE

3.16
80 0.83
21

D M X S E T T IN G S
ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

D C IN
2.64

D M X D
IN
D
C O U T

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Input voltage 12-24 Vdc

Consumption max. 50 mAdc
Operating temperature -10°C - +50°C / 14°F - +122°F
Casing ABS
Dimensions max. 67x80x21mm / 2.64’’ x 3.16’’ x 0.83’’
Weight 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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WARRANTY

1. The equipment manufactured by ASTEL d.o.o. is warranted to be free from defects in

workmanship and materials under normal use and service.
2. This Warranty is in effect for of two years from the date of purchase by the user. Proof of purchase
must be included, to establish that it is inside the warranty period.
3. This Warranty is transferrable and covers the product for the specified time period.
4. In case any part od the equipment proves to be defective, other than those parts excluded in
paragraph 5 below, the owner should do the following:
(a) prepare a detailed written statement of the nature and circumstances of the defect, to the best
of the Owner’s knowledge, including the date of purchase, the place of purchase, the name and
adress of the installer, and the Purchaser’s name, adress and telephone number;
(b) the Owner should return the defective part or unit along with the statement referenced in the
preceding paragraph to the warrantor, ASTEL d.o.o., or an authorized distributor,
postage/shipping prepaid and at the expense of the Purchaser;
(c) if upon the Warrantor’s or authorized distributor’s examination, the defect is determined to
result from defective material or workmanship, the equipment will be repaired or replaced at the
Warrantor’s option without charge, and returned to the Purchaser at the Warrantor’s expense;
(d) no refund of the purchase price will be granted to the Purchaser, unless the Warrantor is
unable to remedy the defect after having a reasonable number of opportunities to do so. Prior
to refund of the purchase price, Purchaser must submit a statement in writing from a
professional boating equipment supplier that the installation instructions of the Operating
Instructions manual have been complied with and that the defect remains;
(e) warranty service shall be performed only by the Warrantor, or an authorized distributor, and
any attempt to remedy the defect by anyone else shall render this warranty void.
5. There shall be no warranty for defects or damages coused by faulty installation or hook-up, abuse
or misuse of the equipment including exposure to excessive heat, salt or fresh water spray, or
water immersion except for equipment specially designed as waterproof.
6. There shall be no responsibility or liability whatsoever on the part of the Warrantor or its
employees and representatives for injury to any person or persons, or damage to property, loss of
income or profit, or any other consequential or resulting damage or cost which may be claimed to
have been incurred through the use or sale of the equipment, including any possible failure or
malfunction of the equipment, or part thereof.
7. The Warrantor assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages of any kind including
damages arising from collision with other vessels or objects.

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 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

Manufacturer's Name: ASTEL, Podjetje za projektiranje, proizvodnjo in

trgovino, d.o.o.

Manufacturer's Address: Dutovlje 138

6221 Dutovlje
Slovenija

declares that the products

Item, Product Name and Model Number: 1. DMX512 Interface LXU01

conform to the following Product Specifications:

EMC: EN 55103-1:2009+A1:2012

Safety: EN 62368-1:2014

Supplementary Information:

The products herewith comply with the requirements of the following Directives and carry the CE-
marking accordingly:
-the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
-the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
-the RoHS Directive (EU)2015/863

ASTEL d.o.o.
Dutovlje 138
6221 Dutovlje
Slovenija

Dutovlje, 7th November 2016

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ASTEL d.o.o., Dutovlje 138, 6221 Dutovlje, Slovenia
Tel: +386 5 7310771, +386 5 7310772
Fax:+386 5 7310789
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.astel-lighting.com

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