Product Description
ETC DEBC-6 Six Output DMX Emergency Bypass Controller
The DMX Emergency Bypass Controller provides a simple and cost-effective solution for control bypass of LED houselight systems in emergency lighting applications. The DMX Emergency Bypass Controller uses a single contact-closure input to bypass the DMX control signal and drive all connected loads to full. Optionally, selected fixtures can be controlled using the snapshot setting.
APPLICATIONS • DMX houselights • Permanently-installed, DMX-controlled LEDs • Theaters • Auditoriums • Houses of worship
FEATURES • DMX control bypass • Wires in-line with DMX to fixtures or other devices • Uses a single maintained contact closure to activate DMX bypass • Drives all 512 channels to full when contact closure is present
GENERAL • UL924 Listed • RoHS compliant • WEEE compliant • 1-output or 6-output models (single universe input)
SPECIFICATIONS
FUNCTIONAL • Overrides a single universe of ANSI E1.11–2008, USITT DMX512-A control signals from “Normal” to “Bypass” when a trigger signal is detected via a two-pin trigger input • Sends DMX signal to a single line or up to six (6) optically isolated lines • Polls the bypass trigger input after a power loss and reacts upon startup • Does not process DMX input in Normal mode (pass-through) • Records a single DMX preset (snapshot) of 512 channels for recall during “Bypass” mode • Recalls default or recorded sequence immediately on restart if the trigger is also applied at restart
MECHANICAL • Enclosure constructed of 18-gauge, formed steel panels with a removable front cover finished in gray, fine-textured powder-coat paint • Designed for wall-mount applications • Internal voltage barrier provides separate wiring compartments for power and control wiring • LED indicator visible from the exterior of the enclosure. - Green: power is present and Controller is functioning in normal state - Red: Controller is functioning in bypass state • Test button accessible from the front of the enclosure without removing any panels • The test button is recessed to prevent accidental triggering • Internally-accessible, labeled DIP switches for configuration of: - DMX Record mode - Contact input type - Wait-time to Restore incoming DMX (bypass trigger removed) • Internally accessible button for DMX Record (snapshot) with an indicator LED for record action
ELECTRICAL • Supports 100V to 277V input power, 50/60Hz, 0.2A maximum current • Power Input terminals accept two 24–10 AWG solid or stranded wires • Grounding Lug accepts 14-2 AWG solid or stranded ground wire • Bypass Contact Input supports two 30-12 AWG low-voltage wires with two modes: - +12VDC sent from the DEBC through a remote contact (dry) - +12VDC to +24VDC sent from the remote device to the DEBC contact (wet) • Bypass input configurable as Maintained Normally Open (default) or Maintained Normally Closed • DEBC-6 model requires normal/emergency power feed • Supports one universe (512 channels) of Digital Multiplexing (DMX) in accordance with ANSI E1.11–2008, USITT DMX512-A - DMX Output and DMX Input terminals for Belden 9729 cable or equivalent - Socketed DMX transceiver chip with onboard spare • Non-volatile memory for storage of a single recorded scene of 512 channels • UL and cUL 924 Listed for emergency lighting applications • DEBC-1 passes RDM data in normal mode • DEBC-6 passes RDM data through a single passthru output in normal mode
THERMAL • Ambient room temperature: 0-40°C / 32-104°F • Ambient humidity: 10-90% non-condensing