OT DMX 6x

350/700 DIM SO
OT DMX 12x
350/700 DIM SO
LED dimmer
Operating instructions
Contents
Safety............................................................................................... 4
General instructions 4
Safety instructions 4
Description....................................................................................... 5
Purpose, function and application 5
Design 5
Installation........................................................................................ 6
Mounting the control unit 6
Connecting the power supply 6
Connecting LED fixtures 7
TP - Fixture Thermal Protection 7
LED Wiring Test 7
Autoload Detection 8
DRTP – Driver Thermal Protection 8
Connecting DMX devices 8
Operation......................................................................................... 9
Function keys 9
Menu map 9
DMX-512 and Manual menu 10
DMX-512 menu 10
Manual menu 10
Status menu 10
Setup menu 10
Output status menu 11
LED status / Thermal status 11
Channel statistics 11
Troubleshooting 12
Technical data 13
Appendix........................................................................................ 14
Dimensions 14
Derating curves 15
Cable type and length limitations 16

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Safety
General instructions
The dimmer must only be installed and put into operation by a qualified electrician.
The applicable safety regulations and accident prevention regulations must be ob-
served.

Safety instructions

WARNING!

Exposed, live cables.

Danger of electric shock!
• Only work on the dimmer when it is de-energized.
• Do not use the dimmer if power cables are damaged.

WARNING!

Hot housing.
Risk of burns!
• Disconnect the power before installing, wiring or servicing the unit.

CAUTION!
Destruction of the dimmer and other devices through incorrect mounting!
• Do not hot-plug ports. Especially in larger LED matrix systems, voltage potential
differences in different parts of the system may damage ports when hot-plugging.
Always turn off fixture supplies before connecting or disconnecting.
• Ensure proper ventilation.
• Avoid areas where corrosion, deteriorating or explosive vapors, fumes or gases
may be present.
• Ensure that the unit is securely attached, properly mounted, and free of
excessive vibration.
• The control unit is designed for cabinet installations only.
• Only use original accessories.
• Adhere to the DMX standard.

CAUTION!
Destruction of the dimmer and other devices through electrostatic discharge (ESD)!
• Do not touch the components.
• Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
• Wear an antistatic wrist strap.

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Description
Purpose, function and application
The LED dimmer controls high-power LED fixtures by a DMX signal using linear cur-
rent dimming. It is designed for use with both high-power 1W and 3W LED fixtures.
The two versions 6CH and 12CH provide control over 6 or 12 individual channels,
which allows control of 2 or 4 highpower RGB triplets, respectively.
The dimmers can be interconnected to control large installations by DMX signal.
Within a DMX network, connected highpower LED fixtures can be controlled by a
central DMX controller (e.g. OSRAM EASY DMX SO).
The dimmer is designed for installation on DIN rail in switch cabinets.

Design
The dimmer is made up of the following components:
• Power In connection (A)
• DMX signal input/output (B)
• LCD screen (C)
• Function keys (D)
• LED outputs 1-4 (E)

A B

Power In DMX In DMX Out

24-48V DC / 9A
A73393800IL
Made in Israel

Output 1 Output 2
Constant Current LED Dimmer 350/700mA
EMI: EN 55022; EN 55024
Safety: EN 60950

Output 3 Output 4
CAUTION
HOT
SURFACE
C
CH1 CH2 CH3 NTC CH4 CH5 CH6 N TC CH7 CH 8 CH9 NTC CH10 CH11 CH12 NTC

E D

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Installation
Mounting the control unit
• Follow the safety instructions.
• The dimmer is designed for installation on DIN rail in switch cabinets.
• The dimmer must be oriented with the power-in terminal block and DMX data con-
nectors towards the top to permit proper heat dissipation.
• Allow for proper distance of unit enclosure and wiring terminals for easy access,
hardware configuration and maintenance.
• When installed in an enclosure utilizing 45 mm cutouts, the front panel LCD of the
dimmer stays visible while the connections are concealed.

Connecting the power supply

CAUTION!
Destruction of the dimmer through incorrect mounting!
• Maintain correct polarity.

The Power In connections are made using a screw terminal block (4 pins, pitch 5 mm).

• Cable type and length limitations: see appendix. .

Use at least 15 AWG (1.5 mm2) for mains connection.
• Connect all 4 terminals of the captive screw terminal.
• Select the correct power supply unit (PSU):.
The PSU must be selected keeping in mind the maximum number of serial LEDs
per channel in the application, output cable type/length, and the power rating
needed to drive the LEDs at the desired current. See the following table:

No. of Total Vf Recom. 6CH Dimmer: 12CH Dimmer:

LEDs in of LEDs PSU Minimal PSU Power Minimal PSU Power
a series (typ.) voltage Rating Rating
@350 mA @700 mA @350 mA @700 mA
1 3.5 V 24 V 10.0 W 20.0 W 20.0 W 40.0 W
2 7.0 V 24 V 18.8 W 37.6 W 37.6 W 75.2 W
3 10.5 V 24 V 26.5 W 53.0 W 53.0 W 106.0 W
6 21.0 V 24 V 50.3 W 100.6 W 100.6 W 201.2 W
9 31.5 V 36 V 72.8 W 145.6 W 145.6 W 291.2 W
12 42.0 V 48 V 92.6 W 185.2 W 185.2 W 370.4 W

After applying power to the unit, the dimmer will perform a quick self-test for proper
voltage from the PSU.

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If the PSU voltage is within normal range, the message PSU OK will be displayed on
the LCD screen. Otherwise, the message PSU FAIL will be displayed and the dimmer
will not operate.

Connecting LED fixtures

LED-wiring connections are made using pluggable terminals blocks (8 pins, pitch 3.5
mm).

Pin 1 Pin 8

• Cable type and length limitations: see appendix and PSU specific limitations.
• NTC = connection for NTC sensor. If the NTC sensor is not connected, Fixture
Thermal Protection (TP) will be disabled for that output.

TP - Fixture Thermal Protection

This feature allows the unit to receive feedback about the temperature of the connect-
ed fixture. If the environment temperature causes the fixture to overheat (max. allowed
LED fixture temperature is 75 °C), the unit will lower the level of the current passing
through the fixture until the temperature of the fixture is stabilized within the allowed
limitations. If the environment temperature declines, the unit will raise the level of the
current passing through the fixture.

Note: .
The changes of current will not affect the color of the light, but only its intensity. The
light intensity depends very much on the temperature of the LED. For example, if
an LED driven at 700 mA reaches a high temperature, its light output may decline
by half. So, if you lower the current passing through this LED, you will in fact get the
same light intensity while the temperature of the LED will be able to stabilize.

The dimmer has been calibrated using the following NTC sensor:
Thinking Electronics Industrial - TSM2A103F3802RZ

LED Wiring Test

This unit has a unique algorithm for the detection of load type and wrong LED con-
nections. It can detect, if there is a short circuit between the LED’s (+) and (-) lines, or
mixed connection with a neighboring channel inside the terminal plug.
If the unit detects incorrect wiring on one of the outputs, that group of channels will
not be operational until the problem is fixed. If during normal operation some of the
LEDs are reconnected, the LED-wiring test will be initiated on that group to which the
disconnected channel belongs.
That way, LEDs can be hot-plugged into the system. However, connecting/disconnect-

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ing LEDs under power is not recommended. It is recommended to make all connec-
tions first and then to turn on the power.

Autoload Detection

Each channel of the dimmer is capable of auto-detecting the LED load type connected
to it, and selecting the appropriate operating mode to control that load.

DRTP – Driver Thermal Protection

The dimmer has an internal temperature sensor allowing it to monitor the temperature
of the internal power circuitry. If, by any reason, the external environment temperature
exceeds the permitted limit, the unit will not permit the internal circuitry to overheat
by reducing the output power. By doing so, it avoids driver malfunction caused by
overheating, while still driving the LEDs even under worst conditions and preserving
the lifetime of the dimmer.

Connecting DMX devices

DMX signal output
The DMX connections are made using the RJ-45 connectors.

Pin DMX In DMX Out

1 DMX –
2 DMX +
3 DMX GND
4 N.C.
5 +16 VDC / 0.3 A N.C.
6-8 N.C.

CAUTION!
Destruction of the dimmer and other devices through incorrect mounting!
• If onboard 16 VDC power output is not used, make sure that this line is
insulated from any other pins!
• Before connecting any DMX controller, refer to the installation guide of the
controller manufacturer.
The dimmer has an active DMX signal level repeater eliminating the need for a DMX
splitter/repeater when daisy-chaining dimmers together.

Note: .
The onboard 16 VDC can be used to supply power to a DMX controller from the DMX
In RJ-45 connector.

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Operation
Function keys
The dimmer is equipped with following function keys:

Key Function
▲/▼ Navigate through the options/change setting.

↲ Enter sub menu/confirm changes..

Hold to enter output status from DMX-512 or manual modes.
ESC Go back to the previous menu/discard changes. .
Hold to return from DMX-512 or manual modes.

Menu map

DMX-512
Output status
Manual

PSU Vdd

Status Driver temp.

Version

Menu Map
Manual edit
Address
DMX setup
Autoaddressing
Setup LCD contrast

Number of Channels

Current Rating
Admin maintenance
(PW protected)
PW change

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DMX-512 and Manual menu

The dimmer can be operated in the following modes:
• DMX-512 mode: Standard DMX-512 signal control.
• Manual mode: Static scene output. The channel values are set manually in the
setup menu.

DMX-512 menu

DMX: 1 1st LCD line: DMX-512 Start address of the dimmer. ADMX means that auto-address-
DMX: 1
IIIIII ing is enabled.
IIIIII
2nd LCD line: Graphic-bar representation of DMX input signal values.

Manual menu
Manual
Manual
IIIIII 2nd LCD line: Graphic-bar representation of channel values which can be set in the
IIIIII setup menu.

Status menu
PSU Vdd
CH1 CH2 CH3
CH1
FL CH2
34 CH3
68
Shows PSU voltage.
FL 34 68
Driver temp.
DMX:
DMX: 1
1 Temperature of the internal PCB of the driver (approx. value, only accurate for tem-
DMX: 1
IIIIII peratures > 40 °C).
IIIIII
IIIIII
Address
Address
Version
Autoaddre
Autoaddre Firmware version and current rating of the driver (also shown after applying power to
the unit).
Manual
Manual
Manual
IIIIII
IIIIII
Setup menu
IIIIII
Contrast
Contrast
Set: 45 Manual edit
Set: 45
Manually edit the values of each channel (Manual mode).
CH1 1st line: Channel number
CH1 CH2
CH2 CH3
CH3
CH1
FL CH2
34 CH3 2nd line: Channel value
FL 34 68
68
Channels
FL 34 68
Channels
No: 6 Press ↲ to highlight the channel number or channel value. The highlighted option
No: 6
flashes.
DMX setup
Address
Address
Address
Autoaddre • Address: Change the DMX address of the dimmer.
Autoaddre
Password:
Autoaddre
Password: • Autoaddressing: Enable/disable the auto-addressing function.
**2
**2 Press ▲ to enable auto-addressing, press ▼ to disable auto-addressing.
LCD contrast
Contrast
Contrast Change the contrast level of the LCD.
Contrast
Set:
Set: 45
45 Number of Channels
Set: 45 R
Current
Current
PasswordR Limit the maximum number of control channels from 1 to 6 (6CH) or 1 to 12 (12CH).
Password This function is designed to allow synchronous operation of several/all channels.
Channels
Channels
Channels
No:
No: 66
No: 6 1
Output
Output
Output 1
2
Output 2
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Password:
Password:
 FLAddress
34 68
Contrast
Address
Address
Autoaddre
OTAutoaddre
DMX
Set: 456CH/12CH Operation
Autoaddre
CH1
AddressCH3
CH2
FLAutoaddre
34 68
Address Examples:
Autoaddre
Channels • If the number of channels is set to 6, the channels 7-12 will be a copy of channels
Contrast 1-6.
No: 6
Contrast
Contrast
Set: 45
Set:
Set: 45
45
Address • If the number of channels is set to 3, the channels 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 will be a copy of
Contrast
Autoaddre channels 1-3.
Set: 45
Contrast Admin maintenance
Set: 45
Channels
Password: Change the current rating. The current rating is the maximum current in [mA] that the
Channels
Channels
No:
**2 6
No:
unit will output at full (FL) channel value.
No: 66
Contrast
Channels Note: .
Set:
No: 45
6
Channels This menu is password-protected in order to prevent accidental change of the cur-
No: 6 rent rating. The default password is: 512. The password can be changed in the
Password:
Current
Password:R Password menu.
Password:
**2
Password
**2
**2
Channels Entering the password:
Password:
No: 6
**2
Password: The highlighted digit will flash. Press ▲ and ▼ to change the highlighted digit. Press ↲
**2 to highlight next digit.
• Current Rating: Set the current rating from 50 to 700 mA.
Output 1
Current R
Output 2
Current
Current R
Password
Password
Password:
Password
R
• Password: Change the password.
**2
Current R
Output
Passwordstatus menu
Current R
Output 1
Password
CH1: OK1
Output Shows information about the status of connected fixtures.
Output 12
CH2: OK2
Output
Output 2 This menu can be accessed by pressing and holding ↲.
Output 1R
Current
Output 2
Password LED status / Thermal status
Output 1
Output 2
Select the desired output and press ↲.
CH1: C
49.9 OK
CH1:
CH1: OK
CH2:
100% OK
Th • CHXX: OK: Indicates that the LEDs connected to the channel operate normally.
CH2:
CH2: OK
• CHXX:
OutputOK1
Output
Unplugged: Indicates that no LEDs are connected to the channel.
CH1: OK2
CH2: OK (XX indicates number of channel, can vary from 1 to 12.)
CH1: OK
CH2: OK Thermal status:
49.9 C
V=36.3V
49.9
49.9 C
100% C
Th Note: .
I=349mA
100% Th
100%
CH1: Th
OK Only available on supported fixtures with thermal sensors on-board.
49.9 C
CH2: OK
100% Th
49.9 C • fixture temperature in [ºC].
100% Th
V=36.3V
• Thermal Dimmer value. Displays the percentage of output current in reference to
V=36.3V
V=36.3V
I=349mA
the nominal current rating value, which is affected by the thermal protection. See
I=349mA
I=349mA
49.9 C “Connecting LED fixtures”.
V=36.3V
100% Th
I=349mA Channel statistics
V=36.3V
I=349mA Select the desired channel and press ↲ to briefly show the channel statistics for a few
seconds.
V=36.3V 1st line: Channel drop voltage.
I=349mA
2nd line: Channel driving current of every channel.

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Troubleshooting
If you cannot remedy the fault, please contact the Customer Service department.

Fault Possible cause Remedy

Device does not function. Dimmer is not receiving Verify Power In connec-
power from the external tions. Ensure that the AC
DC power supply. circuit breaker of the PSU
is not tripped.
Device not responding to Dimmer is not in DMX-512 Set dimmer to DMX-512
DMX-512 input signal. mode. mode.
Bad DMX-512 wiring or Check DMX-512 wiring.
DMX-512 signal is miss- When unit is receiving a
ing. correct DMX-512 signal,
the icon will blink at
the top right of the LCD
display.

Error messages on LCD display:

Message Possible cause Remedy

Output x FAULT!!! Possible wiring problem Enter Output status menu,
output x. select the output x and
review the status mes-
sages.
In the „Output status“ menu:
CHx: Short Short circuit on channel x. Check the output wiring.
circuit!!!
CHx: Wiring Incorrect connection wir- Check the output wiring.
fault!!! ing on channel x.
Hardware fault!!! Internal circuitry malfunc- Contact Customer Service
tion. department.

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Technical data

Operating voltage 24 … 48 VDC

Current consumption 6CH: max. 4.5 A
12CH: max. 9 A
Power consumption 6CH: max. 180 W
12CH: max. 360 W
Efficiency Up to 95 %
Heat dissipation < 20 W

Max. driving current Adjustable (50 … 700 mA per channel)

Output current tolerance <5%
Load regulation 1%
Output voltage Max. 48 VDC
Fixture output Up to 12 LEDs per channel
Protection type IP 40, dry location
Working temperature –10 … +40 °C
Storage temperature –20 … +70 °C
Working humidity 20 … 90 % RH, non-condensing
Storage humidity 10 … 90 % RH, non-condensing
Color grades 256 level (each color), in total 16,770,000 colors
Fixture protection Open line, short line and wrong interconnection pro-
tection
Output protection PTC (positive temperature coefficient) auto-recovery
after fault condition is removed
Thermal protection (unit) Reduces output current to eliminate unit overheating
Standards EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 60950-1, EN 61000-3-2,
EN 61000-3-3

Conformity with the relevant EU directives is confirmed by the CE symbol.

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Appendix

Appendix
Dimensions

272 mm / 10.71“ 142 mm / 5.59“

Power In DMX In DMX Out

24-48V DC / 9A
A73393800IL
Made in Israel

Constant Current LED Dimmer 350/700mA

CAUTION
EMI: EN 55022; EN 55024
HOT Power In DMX In DMX Out
Safety: EN 60950
SURFACE A73392C00IL
Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 24-48V DC / 4.5A Made in Israel
CH1 CH2 CH3 NTC CH4 C H5 CH6 N TC CH7 CH8 CH9 NTC CH10 CH11 CH12 NT C

OT DMX 6x350/700 DIM SO

75,4 mm / 2.97“
Constant Current LED Dimmer 350/700mA
EMI: EN 55022; EN 55024
CAUTION
OT DMX 6CH

Safety: EN 60950
HOT
SURFACE

OT DMX 12CH
Output 1 Output 2
CH1 CH2 CH3 NTC CH4 CH5 CH6 NTC

75,4 mm / 2.97“

75,4 mm / 2.97“
75,4 mm / 2.97“

58,5 mm / 2.3“
58,5 mm / 2.3“
OT DMX 6CH/12CH

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Derating curves

Driver's Efficiency vs LEDs Voltage

100.00%

90.00%

80.00%
Efficiency (%)

70.00%

60.00%

50.00%

40.00%

30.00%
48V PSU
20.00% 36V PSU
10.00% 24V PSU
0.00%
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44

LEDs Vf (V)

24 V PSU Derating Curve 36 V PSU Derating Curve

100.0% 100.0%

90.0% 90.0%
O u t p u t L E D P o w e r (% )

O u tp u t L E D P o w e r (% )

80.0% 80.0%

70.0% 70.0%

60.0% 60.0%

50.0% 50.0%

40.0% 40.0%

30.0% 30.0%

20.0% 20.0%

10.0% 10.0%

0.0% 0.0%
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

Amb i e n t Te mp e r a t u r e (˚C) Ambi ent Temper at ur e (˚C)

48V PSU Derating Curve 1 LED

2 LED

100 .0% 3 LED

Output LED Power (%)

4 LED
90 .0%
5 LED

80 .0% 6 LED
7 LED
70 .0%
8 LED
60 .0% 9 LED
10 LED
50 .0%
11 LED
40 .0% 12 LED

30 .0%

20 .0%

10 .0%

0 .0 %
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

Am bient Tem perature (˚C)

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Appendix

@ 350mA

AWG Diameter Ohms Max amps Voltagedrop max. max. max. max. max. max. max. max.
COPPER mm per for power (100 m, LEDs LEDs LEDs LEDs LEDs LEDs LEDs LEDs
km transmission 350 mA) 50 m 100 m 150 m 200 m 250 m 300 m 400 m 500 m
26 0.40386 134 0.36 (2.2) 4.69 12 10 9 8 7 5 3 X
24 0.51054 85 0.57 (3.5) 2.975 12 12 11 10 9 8 6 5
22 (0.34 mm2) 0.64516 53 0.92 (7) 1.855 12 12 12 11 11 10 9 8
18 (0.75 mm2) 1.02362 21 2.3 (16) 0.735 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11
15 (1.5 mm2) 1.45034 11 4.7 (28) 0.385 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Cable type and length limitations

@ 700 mA

AWG Diameter Ohms Max amps Voltagedrop max. max. max. max. max. max. max. max.
COPPER mm per for power (100 m, LEDs LEDs LEDs LEDs LEDs LEDs LEDs LEDs
km transmission 350 mA) 50 m 100 m 150 m 200 m 250 m 300 m 400 m 500 m
26 0.40386 134 0.36 (2.2) 9.38 12 10 8 5 3 X X X
24 0.51054 85 0.57 (3.5) 5.95 12 11 10 8 7 3 X X
22 (0.34 mm2) 0.64516 53 0.92 (7) 3.71 12 12 11 10 9 7 5 3
18 (0.75 mm2) 1.02362 21 2.3 (16) 1.47 12 12 12 11 11 11 10 10
15 (1.5 mm2) 1.45034 11 4.7 (28) 0.77 12 12 12 12 11 11 10 9

X = specified cable type / length cannot be used

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OSRAM GmbH
Kunden Service Center.
Customer-Service-Center (CSC)
Steinerne Furt 62.
86167 Augsburg.
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 1803 677 - 200 .
(kostenpflichtig / charges apply).
Fax.: +49 (0) 1803 677 - 202
www.osram.com
www.osram.de

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