POWERdrive 50W DESIGN GUIDE
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July 30, 2020
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What function each channel controls (i.e. downlight, uplight, red, etc.)
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Default dimming curve of the driver
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RDM compatibility
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# of unit loads per fixture (typ. 1 per eldoLED driver)
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DMX run termination
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Provided by others/installer?
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Provided in the fixture?
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DMX connection type (wire colors, connector types, etc.)
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Pigtail, RJ45, XLR, others?
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Mapping between wire color and function
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Default power-on operation without DMX input (i.e. full on, off, 50%)
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DMX fault mode (i.e. maintain current setting, full on, off, etc.)
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Wiring diagram
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Tunable White/ Dim-to-warm: does the controller need to ensure that total power rating of the fixture is not
surpassed or is protection inherent in the driver configuration?
Figure 12 shows an example of notes that are affixed to a luminaire or installation sheet to communicate the relevant
DMX configuration to the installers.
Troubleshooting
If you don
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t already have a handheld DMX/RDM device for troubleshooting, we recommend that you get one. These are
indispensable for testing, validating, and troubleshooting a DMX luminaire during development and in the field.
The process of troubleshooting a DMX driver is similar to that used when troubleshooting a complete DMX system.
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Isolate the driver/fixture from the network.
Figure 12: Example of Installation notes