W-DIM4 and W-DIMm3
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3. this Connect your battery or power supply ONLY to the Vin terminals Each RC4 dimmer has an output indicator so you don t need to connect anything more to see things work right away Page 4 RC4 Series 3 Quick Start Guide W DIM4 and W DIMm3 Pairing Receivers with Transmitters RC4 W DIM devices must be paired with a Wireless Solution or compatible W DMX transmitter before they can be used wirelessly RC4 Series 3 dimmers use small recessed pushbuttons that cannot be accidentally pressed when the device is inside a prop set piece or costume You will need a bent paperclip or other small tool to operate these buttons Buttons are behind short slotted openings LEDs are behind small round holes not slots Do not poke anything into the round holes Only insert your tool into slotted openings Follow these simple steps Ensure that the transmitter and the W DIM device are powered on and near each other Ifthe W DIM was previously paired to a different transmitter press and hold the recessed RF Connect button on the dimmer for at least 5 seconds The blue RF Connect indicator should go off not on and not blinking Press the Link button on the transmitter depending on the make and model this transmitter button might be marked as Function or Connect An indicator on the transmitter will start flashing The blue RF Connect indicator on the W DIM will also start flashing While indicators are flashin
4. 4 Wireless products must be installed and operated only by qualified technicians as outlined in the manufacturer s documentation and should be inspected and tested on a regular basis to ensure proper and safe operation Not for Control of Pyrotechnical Devices RC4 Wireless products should not be used to control pyrotechnics of any kind A brief output surge on dimmer outputs during power up could trigger these devices RC4 Wireless accepts no liability if RC4 equipment is used for this or any other purpose Product Safety RC4 receiver dimmers are capable of controlling very large currents at up to 35VDC Dimmers should not be allowed to operate at dangerous temperatures Appropriately sized wire and connectors must be used along with suitable ventilation to dissipate heat and external fuses rated for the load being operated This guide is not intended to provide comprehensive electrical safety instructions RC4 devices should be used only by qualified personnel Page 2 RC4 Series 3 Quick Start Guide W DIM4 and W DIMm3 RC4 Wireless Dimming If you are unsure about what wireless dimming is used for explore expert examples with pictures and information at www wirelessdimming com Highlights include The Rockettes Katy Perry Wicked The Musical The Who s Tommy and much more Tutorial videos to help you use and understand RC4 technology are available at http www theatrewireless com category support video Seeing the pro
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6. ata indicator on the W DIM must be on If it is not on then DMX data is not present at your transmitter or you have not properly paired your devices Start by clearing all your DMX channels to zero on your controller Be sure this includes any special channels like house lights and work lights and be sure you are not using fixture profiles that home some channels at levels other than zero For example some moving light fixture profiles will send X and Y motion to a midpoint when the console is cleared That midpoint is not zero for our purposes you need actual zero If you are unsure if all channels are really at zero check your DMX line with a tester like a Goddard DMXter or a Fleenor Gizmo These are very handy devices to have around for all kinds of reasons Put this on your wish list Now bring up the level of one DMX channel any channel you like to 30 if you can t decide on what channel to try use channel 92 If you re using a simple fader put it about 1 3 of the way up If you can type in a channel level use 30 Now go to your W DIM and press the SetA button You ll see the DimA indicator come on at about 30 brightness When you let go of the button the dimmer should stay on It is now assigned to the channel you have up Fade the channel up and down from your DMX controller The wireless dimmer will track it exactly It will remember your channel assignment after you cycle the power It rem
7. cess is sometimes easier than reading a manual The most important thing is this wireless dimming with professional and reliable results is easy it s easier than you think The RC4 Series 3 User Interface The RC4 Series 3 User Interface consists of numerous LEDs and recessed pushbuttons All LED are behind small round holes All buttons are behind small slotted openings A small tool like a bent paperclip is required to press the recessed buttons Never insert a tool into a round hole buttons are only behind slotted holes Never insert a tool into a round hole buttons are only behind slotted holes Poking tools into round holes may void the product warranty Restore Defaults If you are unsure of the settings in an RC4 Series 3 device or if it is not responding as expected you can restore default settings to a power device at any time Hold the recessed Func button while you press and release the SetA recessed button The DimA indicator will blink and most settings will be cleared to defaults Some firmware versions leave the PWM frequency and RC4 Digital Persistence setting unchanged after loading defaults To restore original factory settings including PWM frequency and Digital Persistence Hold both the Func and the SetA buttons while powering on the device and hold them for more than 5 seconds The COP indicator will light for 5 seconds in bootloader mode before reverting to normal operation Hold the two b
8. embers forever until you change it Page 6 RC4 Series 3 Quick Start Guide W DIM4 and W DIMm3 If the dimmer came on brightly when you pressed the button and did not stay on after you released the button the data connection to the transmitter is not working Go back to the previous steps and get it working with default settings for wireless control on DMX channels 1 2 3 etc Setting the channel to 30 tells the dimmer to use a combination of options that make LEDs look great ideal for viewing the little indicator on the dimmer device itself You can set the channel to levels other than 30 to select configurations that are optimized for other kinds of loads Each dimmer can be set to a channel curve PWM frequency and RC4 Digital Persistence level accommodating the different needs of multiple loads connected to the same device Did we mention easy Page 7 RC4 Series 3 Quick Start Guide W DIM4 and W DIMm3 RC4 OneTouch for Channel Curve and Digital Persistence Assignment When an RC4 Series 3 device is connected to an active transmitter with DMX data streaming in the Set buttons provide RC4 OneTouch dimmer configuration Press a dimmer Set button to assign it to the first DMX channel that is at a level of 20 or higher The level of the DMX channel determines the dimmer curve and RC4 Digital Persistence time Dimmer Curves Using RC4 OneTouch three different dimmer curves can be selected
9. g briefly press the RF Connect button on the W DIM When the transmitter stops flashing the blue RF Connect indicator on the W DIM will remain lit indicating that pairing is completed If DMX data is supplied to the W DMxX transmitter the yellow DMX indicator on the W DIM will be on When the yellow DMX data indicator is on you have DMX control of your wireless dimmers The W DIM will remain paired to the same transmitter until it is changed using the same procedure with a different transmitter Consult Wireless Solution W DMX documentation or documentation for the transmitter you are using for additional information Page 5 RC4 Series 3 Quick Start Guide W DIM4 and W DIMm3 Make Something Light Up On your DMX controller fade DMX channels 1 2 and 3 up and down You will see the DimA DimB and DimC indicators on your W DIM device fading up and down on command in real time If you are using a W DIM4 DMX channel 4 will control the DimD indicator Wireless dimming really IS easy Assign DMX Channels You probably don t want to run all your wireless dimmers on DMX channels 1 through 4 RC4 OneTouch makes it easy to assign any DMX channel and dimmer curve to any dimmer with a single press of a single button You need a working DMX controller and transmitter a W DIM that has been paired to your transmitter and a bent paperclip or other small tool for pressing small recessed buttons The yellow DMX D
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11. uttons for this entire time Restoring defaults is easiest with two bent paperclips one for each button Page 3 RC4 Series 3 Quick Start Guide W DIM4 and W DIMm3 DMX Controller and Transmitter RC4 Wireless devices are DMX controlled You need a DMX controller sometimes called a DMX Console or a DMX Desk to get started If you re setting up in a theatre space you probably have a DMX controller in the lighting booth Next you need a W DMxX transmitter It doesn t have to be a Wireless Solution transmitter but it must transmit the W DMX wireless protocol A list of compatible brands and there are many can be found at http wirelessdmx com oem partner Be sure your transmitter sends W DMX data Make the DMX Connection Connect a DMX data output from your DMX controller to the DMX data input on your wireless DMX transmitter Be sure your transmitter is powered on and operating In most cases that s all you need to do Your DMX universe will now be out on the airwaves Battery and Dimmer RC4 Series 3 dimmers have a wide voltage input range 6V 35VDC Connect a battery or DC power supply within this range to the Vin terminals and the device will power on All RC4 Wireless DC power inputs are protected against reverse polarity If you connect the battery backwards nothing bad will happen It is difficult to protect dimmer circuits from power connected to the output terminals Do NOT do
12. vel 0 100 Level Dec 0 255 Level Hex 0 FF Non Dim Off no Digital Persistence No Modulation 100 80 or higher 255 205 or higher OxFF OxCD or higher Linear 70 180 OxB4 Off no Digital Persistence 60 79 154 204 Ox9A OxCC 77Hz PWM ISL Fast 50 128 0x80 Off no Digital Persistence 40 59 103 153 O0x67 0x99 Default is 615Hz PWM ISL Slow 30 77 0x4D Default DP is Fast Medium 20 39 52 102 0x34 0x66 Default is 615Hz PWM 2 Channel Ignored No change to current settings Less than 20 Less than 52 Less than 0x34 1 If you are unsure about which curve to use try the ISL Slow curve If your load is drawing a lot of power and the dimmer is getting too hot use the Linear curve 2 Default PWM frequency and RC4 Digital Persistence time are user adjustable See the complete RC4 Series 3 User Manual for details Download the complete RC4 Series 3 User Manual for complete details about all Series 3 features and functions at http www theatrewireless com support manuals Numerous tutorial and demonstration videos are also available at http www theatrewireless com category support video Page 9 RC4 Series 3 Quick Start Guide W DIM4 and W DIMm3 How to Reach RC4 Wireless Physical Address RC4 Wireless is a registered trade name of Soundsculpture Incorporated of North Carolina Soundsculp
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