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DMX IRIS OPERATIONS MANUAL

One Channel Operation Two Channel Operation

(2nd Ch = speed)

Mode 1: Open to Close (0-255) Mode 3: 

Ch 1 = Open to Close (0-255)

Ch 2 = Speed (0-100%)

Mode 2: Close to Open (0-255) Mode 4: 

Ch 1 = Close to Open (0-255)

Ch 2 = Speed (0-100%)

Setting DMX Address and Operation Mode

On power up, the DMX Iris will restore to the last set mode and dmx address.  

The display will indicate these parameters as in Figure 2.

To change Operation Modes, press and hold button 

B1

 for a few seconds 

until the display changes to 

SET

 .  Press 

B1

 until the Left digit of the display 

display indicates the desired Mode 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Use buttons 

B2

 (100s), 

B3

 (10s), and 

B4

 (1s) to set the 3 digit DMX address of 

the unit.  

Press and hold 

B2

 to SAVE the new settings.  After saving new settings, the 

disply will indicate 

boot

 and then go into the homing sequence.

To run a self-test mode, press and hold 

B4

A switch to the right of the display allows you to adjust the brightness of the 

display.

Modes

DMX Address

Modes

x100

x10

x1

Setup

Save

Test

B1

B2

B3

B4

1. 0 0 1

Installing the DMX Iris in your luminaire

The DMX Iris has been designed to fit into most modern ellipsoidal 

luminaires.  With its thin body design and customized toolings, the list 

of compatible fixtures includes ETC Source Four, ETC Source Four Zoom, 

Selecon Pacific, Altman Shakespeare, Strand SL,  Leviton Leo and many 

Summary of Contents for DMX IRIS

Page 1: ...DMX IRIS Operations Manual ...

Page 2: ...without power or DMX In the Box 1 Rosco DMX Iris unit 1 NEMA IEC power cord with u ground type connector 1 Operations manual Set Up and Installation Power Requirements The Rosco DMX Iris is equipped with an internal auto sensing power supply It will automatically adjust and accept power input from 100 volts to 240 volts at a frequency range of 50 60 hz Connect the included IEC power cord by firmly...

Page 3: ...he unit The DMX Iris is equipped with two DMX ports IN and OUT Figure 1 Connect the 5 pin DMX cable coming from your lighting console to the IN port If your DMX chain continues beyond the DMX Iris plug the next cable section into the OUT port The DMX Iris may require an external DMX terminator to be installed in the OUT port if used at the end of your DMX chain If no DMX signal is present the digi...

Page 4: ...indicates the desired Mode 1 2 3 or 4 Use buttons B2 100s B3 10s and B4 1s to set the 3 digit DMX address of the unit Press and hold B2 to SAVE the new settings After saving new settings the disply will indicate boot and then go into the homing sequence To run a self test mode press and hold B4 A switch to the right of the display allows you to adjust the brightness of the display Modes DMX Addres...

Page 5: ...til it stops The unit will be held securely into the accessory iris slot The Friction Lock is only intended to prevent accidental movement of the DMX Iris within the accessory slot It is highly recommended that you install a safety cable Figure 4 to prevent the DMX Iris from falling out of the fixture and possibly causing harm Caution Make sure to route the power cord and DMX cables to avoid the e...

Page 6: ... Do not connect DMX Iris to a dimming circuit Keep fingers clear of moving iris mechanism The metal case of the DMX Iris may get very hot after continuous use in a luminaire Use caution to avoid burns when handling units that have been in running luminaires Troubleshooting The DMX Iris will not fit into the Iris Slot 1 Make sure the Friction Lock is in the up disengaged position and that the lock ...

Page 7: ...turn when power is present Irregular or failed DMX Control 4 Check that the DMX Address is set properly Check that proper DMX signal is present is the display flashing LOST 512 If the DMX Iris is at the end of the DMX chain connect a proper DMX terminator to the OUT port of the DMX Iris Specifications Power Input 100 240 v 50 60 hz 500 mA power draw Cord 18AWG 3C SJT IEC NEMA Connector Motor 24v 1...

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