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Milford Instruments

..................PCB Size: 104mm x 79mm

...Transmit Mode
....* PC (RS232) input
....* 4 analogue inputs
....* Base address settable from 1 to 118

...Receive Mode
....* PC (RS232) output stream
....* 4 analogue outputs
....* 4 servo outputs
....* Base address settable from 1 to 127

...............DMX - Document Manual

The DMX board provides the essential interface
between PC and Microcontroller applications
and the industry standard DMX network protocol
as used in many theater lighting and control systems.

This board is designed for connection to a DMX loop, specifically for controlling stage lights, special effects units and servo motors. It can receive or transmit DMX code and translate it from and to a variety of I/O channels. It has been designed as a flexible interface device to the very fast DMX512 network to allow enthusiasts to develop their own computer controller lighting and special effects with the minimum amount of electronics. The DMX board can be configured to act as a transmitter or receiver unit.

The DMX Board has available a Windows demonstration programmed plus some VBASIC code to assist with individuals development projects.

Unit comes with user manual and assembled board.
Tested and ready for use.
Power supply not included. ( 9 Volt dc @ 1 Amp)

..DMX - Converter Overview
..DMX - Document Manual
..Windows Demo Software
..VBASIC Code Software

..Now supported by DMX Freestyler
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..Now supported by Brookshire Software
..

The DMX receiver module is designed to provide 8 consecutive channels of output from a standard DMX protocol input signal. The outputs may be configured to be digital (on-off), drive standard RC type servos, provide triggering outputs suitable for driving Triac lamp dimmer circuits- or a combination of any two of these. The base address of the module may be set from 8 to 248 using the on-board setting jumpers.

DMX Bus
Twin connectors are provided for connecting the module into the DMX signal system. The twin connectors are wired in parallel.
The outputs are each 5V TTL level with a 470 ohm series resistor to limit current draw from the processor. The maximum current rating from the processor chip pins is 20mA sink or source with a total of 60mA.
Unit comes with user manual and assembled board. Tested and ready for use.
Power supply not included. ( 9 Volt dc @ 1 Amp)

8 - Digital relay outputs which may be controlled
from a standard DMX system.
Base address may be set between 1 and 505.

Works with full speed DMX signal stream (44 updates / sec) Assembled board, Tested and ready for use.

On board wire terminals from relays (NO, NC, C contacts)
LED Status indicators for Relays and valid DMX Signal

5 Pin Connectors

Relays rated at 10 Amp @ 240 V AC

Power supply not included. ( 12 Vdc @ 0.5 Amp )

A single channel DMX relay for switching loads up to 10A at 240V AC. The DMX-switch operates on the standard DMX512 bus and requires 1 channel for operation. The address may be set between 1 and 512.

Connections
4 -way wire terminal block connectors. (a) Ground DC power supply connection, (b) +12 DC power supply connection, (c-d) terminal, DMX signal input line connections.
Wire Terminal Block connections on relay output.
( Comm, NO, NC wire connections )
Relay, single pole double throw contacts rated at 10Amp @ 240V AC load
Wire terminal block for DMX signal connection.
LED's - Green LED remains lit when valid DMX signal is being received. Rapid flashes when no signal is being received. Relay ON / OFF Green LED

Power supply not included. (12 Volt dc @ 300 mA)

DMX - Relay Document

DMX Relay Module in Enclosure*
Enclosure Case Rear View *
Enclosure Case Front View *

DMX - SS Relay Board will hold 8 Solid State Relays with DC or AC switched outputs or multiple Relays
( AC / DC ) combination which may be controlled from a DMX system. Board can be powered by12Vdc or 24Vdc power supply.
Base address may be set between 1 and 505.
Board works with full speed DMX signal stream at (44 updates /sec)
Board Size: 125mm x 130 mm ( 5"x5.4" )
On board Wire Terminal Blocks for Relay outputs.

Control Board uses standard Crydom style Solid State Relay modules - Not Included.
Also available optional Cased DMX - Solid State Relay with relay board housed in custom plastic case with 8 rear knock-out holes for cables and 8 relay status LEDs on back.

Power supply not included.
( 12 Vdc @ 0.5 Amp or 24 Vdc @ 250mA )
Solid State Relays, Case not included

The 512 channel serial to DMX transmitter is a full speed serial to DMX transmitter. The module will generate up to 512 DMX channels and accepts serial commands and data via a standard 9600 baud RS232 serial connection - eg PC interface.
The transmitter will also store up to 60 scenes ( at 128 channels per scene ) and scenes may be switched
in by a simple RS-232serial command or for scenes 1 through 8 by manual operated switches or relay closure.

Connections
DMX Out : 5-pin XLR Female connector
Power In : 2.1mm connector, centre positive. Requires 9V Dc at 0.5A
Serial In D-9 connector-Manual
Scene select- D-15 connector, ground pin 1 through 8 for switching scenes.
Power supply, manual switches not included.

Bulk Data loading / editing utility program DMX Grid

Sample Driver Software: Sample
Windows control software: Windows Software

Display: Transmitted channels (1 to 512)...
Display: Data value on the selected channel.
3 - Pin M - XLR Connector on board end
3 - Pin F - XLR Connector on board end..

PCB Size: 115mm x 40mm x 30mm high

DMX - Network Checker Document

Use this handy module to check what's happening
on the DMX network.

Ideal for checking the output from DMX controllers and lights. Works up to the maximum DMX specification speed

Displays the number of transmitted channels (1 to 512) and the data value on the selected channel.
Selected channel may be indexed by push-buttons.
Connection to the DMX network by standard 3-pin connector.

Data displayed on back-lit 2x16 LCD.

( Requires 7.5 to 9V DC supply, not included )

The DMX - Motor (servo) controller allows large DC motors to be controlled over a standard DMX system. The board may be configured to drive the DC motor simply as a variable speed, reversible motor or with the addition of a position feedback potentiometer, to create a powerful servo motor controller for accurate positioning purposes.

The DMX Motor controller will drive DC motors rated at up to 24 Vdc at 5A continuous current.
(shipped as standard with a 10A fuse)

The module requires 2 - DMX consecutive channels which may be set using on-board address switches. The module incorporates a 'local' control option for setting up and the ability to include end travel limit switches. DMX signal and connection points for limit switches.

Base address may be set from 1 to 512
Requires 2 DMX channels" position / speed byte and power amplifier enabled byte.

Motor and motor power supply not included

A DMX single channel R/C type servo motor controller for standard hobby servos. drawing up to 600mA.

Requires one DMX channel and generates servo control pulses between 1msec and 2msec giving a standard servo arm range of 90 degrees rotation.

Base address may be set between 1 and 511. Works with full speed DMX signal stream (44 updates /sec).
LEDS indicate relay and valid DMX signal status.
Wire terminal block for DMX signal connection

Requires 7.5 to 9V DC supply

R/C Servo and power supply not included

DMX - PWM and stepper driver board may be configured to provide either 4 channels of 8-bit PWM suitable for driving LED (eg RGB) displays or with the flick of the on-board DIP switch, to generate full wave signals to drive standard unipolar stepper motors.

PWM update rate is 2kHz on all 4- channels at 8-bit resolution

Stepping speed adjustable between 0.5msecs and 128msecs per step.

Base address settable between 1 and 509

MOSFET output drivers

PCB Size: 97x72mm

DMX - Voltage Converter Document

A four channel DMX to Voltage ( 0-10V DC ) converter with base address selectable between 1 and 512 for use on standard DMX512 networks

Connections
DMX In-Out: 5pin XLR connectors
Power Supply: +12V DC via either 2-way terminal block or 2.1mm connector (centre+)
Outputs: 0-10V DC @ up to 20mA per channel via 2-way screw terminals (output use LM358 op amps)
Settings
Set the required base address using the DIP switches 1 through 9 (10 is not used). Add-up the values where the switch is set to ON to obtain the base address. The base address is only read at power up.
DMX Led: Remains lit when valid DMX signal is being received. Rapid flashes when no signal is being received.
PCB Size: 97x72mm
Unit comes with user manual and assembled board. Tested and ready for use.
Power supply not included. ( 12 Volt dc @ 1 Amp)

The DMX video switch board will switch up to 4 composite video inputs to a single video output.

The incoming DMX data value determines which video input is routed to the output. Requires 1 channel of DMX data.

The board requires a single DMX channel and is addressable in the range 1 to 512.

DMX Values
Values 0 to 63, switch input ch-1 to the output video 1.
Values 64 to 127, input ch-2 to the output video 1.
Values 128 to 191, input ch-3 to the output video 1.
Values 192 to 255, input ch-4 to the output video 1.

Control all your sound effects and musical tracks from the DMX network with this MP3 standard player.
The DMX-MP3 Player simply connects to your existing DMX network to allow the central lighting desk full control over the playing and volume of all required sound effects and
musical tracks.
The DMX-MP3 Player requires 4 DMX channels and the base address may be set anywhere between channels 1 and 509 by setting the front panel selector switches.
The MP3 player provides quality stereo audio at line output levels for further amplification in your existing sound system. The audio volume and balance can be fully controlled via the
DMX network. The DMX MP3 Player takes standard Compact Flash cards and uses Windows software for loading and arranging tracks onto CF cards.

Connections: DMX. Dual 5-pin XLR connections.
Power: 2.1mm socket, centre positive.
Power requirements: 9V DC at 0.5 Amps
Line Outputs: Dual BNC connectors.

Compact Flash: The system is a digital sound output module utilizing the MPEG 1, Layer III (MP3) coding algorithm. The memory is a Compact Flash module with standard DOS / Windows formatting. The system algorithm is designed to handle FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 volumes, although the FAT32 functions have not yet been verified. The Compact Flash must be programmed using a standard Compact Flash reader / writer.

System requires 4 - DMX Channels
Power supply not included.
Standard Compact Flash reader / writer not included
Standard Compact Flash card not included

Display: Transmitted channels (1 to 512)...
Display: Data value on the selected channel.
5 - Pin M - XLR Connector on board end
5 - Pin F - XLR Connector on board end..

Size: 90 mm x 66mm x 40mm high.
approx: 3.5" x 2.5" x 1.57"

DMX - Pro Network Checker Document

Handy DMX test module for test or set-up purposes can be used to either transmit the full 512 DMX channels or in receive mode, to display the current data value on any DMX channel. Transmit data may be entered via the up / down buttons or via an optional potentiometer input.

DMX IN and Out via 5-pin XLR connectors
Power supply - 7.5V at 500ma via 2.1mm socket (centre positive)

On-OFF switch
Transmit / Receive mode.
Data value scroll up / down buttons
Channel value scroll up / down buttons
2x16 Red backlit supertwist LCD

( Requires 7.5 DC supply, not included )

A duo channel DMX relay for switching loads up to 10A at 240V AC. The DMX-switch operates on the standard DMX512 bus and requires 2 channel for operation. The address may be set between 1 and 512.

DMX Data Value	Relay 1 Status	Relay 2 Status
Less than 80	ON	OFF
Between 80 and 160	OFF	OFF
Greater than 160	OFF	ON

Connections
DMX: 5 Pin XLR Connections for input and feed-through 12 Vdc @ 500mA via 2.1 mm Power Jack (Center Positive)
Wire Terminal Block connections on relay output.
( NO and COM wire connections )
SS Relay contacts rated at 5Amp @ 120V AC load

LED's - Green LED remains lit when valid DMX signal is being received. Rapid flashes when no signal is being received.
Relay ON / OFF Red LED

Power supply not included. (12 Volt dc @ 500 mA)

Relay Module Size
135mm x 70mm x 30mm high

DMX - 2-CH Relay Document

A single channel DMX relay interfaced to a RF remote transmitter.
When the DMX Relay is activated the RF transmitter sends a signal to the RF receiver, where a remote relay is activated. The RF remote relay is activated on as long as the RF transmitter sends a signal (LED status indicators built on board) and then turns off when no RF signal is received.

Multiple RF Receiver relays can be used to allow switching several devices remotely from a single DMX and RF Transmitter signal.
RF Transmitter and Receiver address can be set by on board 8 position DIP switches with 256 different addresses possibilities. (256 pairs of RF Transmitters and RF Receivers operating simultaneously connected to different devices)

The DMX-relay switch operates on the standard DMX512 bus and requires 1 channel for operation. The address may be set between 1 and 512.

Aprox 50 feet wireless RF transmission range.
434 mHz RF technology RF Transmitter and RF Receiver operate from 7.5 to 24 Vdc range. RF Receiver relay rated at 500 mA, but can be connected to SS relays for large loads.
System includes DMX relay, RF Transmitter and RF receiver

Power supply for RF modules not included
Power supply for DMX relay not included.
(12 Volt dc @ 300 mA)

This servo-analog converter board provides a two channel capability of converting standard R/C servo PWM pulses to 0-10 Vdc and/or 0-5 Vdc outputs suitable for driving standard lighting dimmer packs or any device that requires a 0-5 and/or 0-10 Vdc variable controlled analog signal input. Module easily connects to DMX Protocol Converter servo output channels to form 0 -10 controller for analog input devices. (Old analog dimmers, sound systems, lighting modules)

Specifications:
Servo input pin headers from R/C unit.
2 - Channel Analog 0-5 and/or 0-10 Vdc DC output is available from the 4 way terminal block for wire connection.
No external power supply is required, the module takes it's supply from the incoming servo drive connections.
Servo inputs: 1 to 2msec pulses.
1-msecs servo pulse gives 0 V DC output.
2-msecs servo pulse gives 5 and/or10 V DC output.
0-5 and/or 0-10 Vdc DC Analog outputs in 80mV increments.
125 steps between 0-5 and/or 0-10 Vdc available.
Maximum drive current -10mA.

DMX Audio Potentiometer. Four channel volume control unit for use over the DMX network.

Features logarithmic taper tracks with zero crossing feature to minimise any wiper noise. Select either 4 x mono channels (requires 4 DMX channels) or 2 x stereo operation (requires 2 DMX channels).

Front panel features individual channel leds that indicate the current level of attenuation on a particular track.
5-pin XLR DMX connectors, 1/4" jack audio in/out sockets.

Requires 9V DC at 500mA. Cased.

( Requires 9 DC supply, DMX, Audio Cables not included )

A single channel DMX Lightning Wire controller.
The DMX-Lightning Wire Controllers operates on the standard DMX 512 bus and requires 1 channel for operation. The address may be set between 1 and 512. The controller will power On and Off the Lightning wire under DMX control.

Connections
Wire terminal block for DMX signal connection.
LED's - Green LED remains lit when valid DMX signal is being received. Rapid flashes when no signal is being received.

Controller will operate 1 - 50 feet of Lightning Wire

Power supply not included. (12 Volt dc @ 300 mA)

Note:
Lightning Wire sold separately from DMX controller.
Select Lightning Wire Color, Size when ordering controller.

Complete DMX Animatronic Show System designed to control animatronic characters or puppet shows. System includes DMX-Servo Driver boards, Solid State Relays, Sound System, Lighting FX Boards, DMX Control Software and interface hardware.

Through control software and hardware you will be able to design and setup a complete show, that includes adding sounds, lighting, special effects and motion control for any number of animatronic characters or Puppets. By adding additional DMX controller boards as you need, you can expand the number of characters and effects to include an entire haunted house, or full show production.

System connects to standard Laptop Computers.

(Laptop computer not included)