POWER IN
Blue
. Glowing steadily indicates power supply OK;
off indicates no power.
PROCESSOR
Green
. Glowing steadily indicates processor is
OK; off when POWER IN is lit indicates processor
failure.
DMX INPUT
Amber
. Glowing steadily indicates data signal
received; off indicates no signal present.
MENU
FUNCTION
Amber.
Indicates which function is active on the
numeric display.
ISO INPUT
Red
. Steady glow indicates isolated 5V supply is
OK. Off indicates no power.
OUTPUT
Amber
. Glow approximates output level.
DMX Interface - PWINF DIN PWM4A / PWM6A
6-Channel PWM DC Dimmer
Manual
08/31/21
The Pathway eDIN LED Dimmer/DC Driver provides DMX512
control over LEDs and other DC devices. Each module
provides 6 channels of control. When controlling LEDs, the
module acts as a dimming interface only. The LED fixture
will require a separate regulated DC power supply, as
recommended by its manufacturer.
These instructions apply to REV 2 hardware running
firmware 1.6.2 or higher.
The PWINF DIN PWM features terminal strips that can be removed
from the card to facilitate easy wiring installation or replacement. Make
the following connections,
WITH THE POWER TURNED OFF
, and
observe ESD precautions by ensuring the installer is properly grounded
before handling the device.
POWER
The DMX/RDM Splitter is designed to run on a range of voltages from
9-30 volts DC. Each PWM DC Dimmer requires 5 watts. Observe the
correct polarity when connecting to V+ and V-.
A second set of terminals are provided as a DC power-through
connection to other DIN devices. The EARTH GND terminal may be
connected to the enclosure’s chassis or electrical ground terminal to
improve EMC compliance.
DMX512
DMX connections consist of a shield wire and one or two data pairs.
DMX IN is wired from the control console, or other source. DMX THRU
may be daisy-chained to the DMX IN of other eDIN cards, or to other
DMX equipment.
Connect DATA+ and DATA– wires to D1+ and D1- respectively. The
optional data pair may be connected to D2+ and D2-. Observe the same
polarity convention throughout the system. Connect the shield wire to
the SHLD/COM terminal.
DC/PWM OUTPUTS
The LED Dimmer/DC Driver interface provides six (6) outputs that will
each handle up to 4 amps at voltages up to 30VDC. The outputs are
of the current-sinking type. A separate DC power supply is required,
OVERVIEW
CONNECTIONS
STATUS INDICATORS
appropriately sized for the connected load, as recommended by the
connected equipment’s manufacturer.
Each output is fully opto-isolated from the other outputs, from the
DMX signal and from the eDIN board power supply. Multiple pins
are provided to allow for load spreading. Outputs are connected
as follows:
LOAD-
(Terminals 1 & 2): Connects to the negative terminal of
the load, or the LED Cathode.
V-
(Terminals 3 & 4): Connects to
the negative or common terminal
of the load power supply.
V+
(Terminals 5 & 6): Connects
to the positive terminal of the load
power supply and to the positive
terminal of the load, or the LED
Anode.
OUTPUT 1
TERMINA
TE
LOAD-
V-
IN
OFF
IN
V+
DMX THRU
ISO 5V
DMX
DMX IN
D2-
D2+
D1-
D1+
D2+
SHLD
ON
COM
D2-
D1+
COM SHLD
D1-
POWER IN
PROCESSOR
DMX INPUT
TEST
ADDRESS
UTIL
MODE
LED/DC DRIVER eDIN 6 CHANNEL
ENTER
V-
V+
V-
GROUND EAR
TH
V+
1
5
3
2
4
1
5
3
2
4
1
5
3
2
4
1
5
3
2
4
6
IN
V+
V+
IN
V+
IN
IN
V-
LOAD-
OUTPUT 2
6
4
2
3
5
1
V+
IN
V+
IN
IN
V-
LOAD-
OUTPUT 3
6
4
2
3
5
1
V+
IN
V+
IN
IN
V-
LOAD-
OUTPUT 4
6
4
2
3
5
1
V+
IN
V+
IN
IN
V-
LOAD-
OUTPUT 5
6
4
2
3
5
1
V+
IN
V+
IN
IN
V-
LOAD-
OUTPUT 6
6
4
2
3
5
1
6
4
2
3
5
1
RNC
RNO
IN-GND
CCL
1
5
3
2
4
RCOM
AIN1
AIN2
AIN3
AIN4
AIN5
AIN6
OUTPUT RATING
5-30vdc @ 96w MAX
Internally Fused @ 4A/Output
(2 Spare Fuses Inside)
POWER IN
9-30VDC
Max 4 Watts
DMX In from
Control System
Analog Inputs
(x6)
DMX Thru to
other DIN devices
Contact Closure
“Panic” Input
Status LEDs
Analog /
Contact
Input
Common
DMX Present
Relay
(Normally-open,
Normally-closed,
and Relay
common)
Menu
Function LEDs
Power In:
9-30VDC, 5W Supply required.
Use PWPWR DIN TERM [xxxx]
NOT FOR LED LOADS. Use separate
power supply for LEDs.
Connect Earth ground to improve
EMC compliance
End of line
DMX512
termination switch
Isolated Solid-state switch outputs (x6)
5-30VDC (External Supply Required)
4A or 6A @ 30VDC Max
4.07”
[103.4mm]
8.0”
[203mm]
1.85”
[47mm]
LED numeric
display
Program
pushbuttons
Fastening mechanism
designed for 35 X 7.5mm
DIN rail
DIN rail release lever
Use large flat-head screwdriver or
similar tool to gently pry lever
away from DIN rail to release