Infochip User Manual
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1. e Signal termination None required Parts List To order the item below contact your authorized WYBRON dealer e Infochip Model 5090 Infochip User Manual Revised March 2009 Page 13 Warranty Information WYBRON INC warrants to the original owner or retail customer that for a period of one year from date of delivery of a portable system or energization of a permanently installed system up to a maximum of 18 months from delivery its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service Warranty does not cover any product or part of a product subject to accident negligence alteration abuse misuse or any accessories or parts not supplied by WYBRON INC Warranty does not cover consumable parts such as fuses lamps or color media WYBRON INC s warranty does not extend to items not manufactured by us Freight terms on warranty repairs are FOB WYBRON INC factory or designated repair facility Collect shipments or freight allowances will not be accepted WYBRON INC s sole responsibility under this warranty shall be to repair or replace at WYBRON INC s option such parts as shall be determined to be defected on WYBRON INC s inspection WYBRON INC will not assume any responsibility for any labor expended or materials used to repair any equipment without WYBRON INC s prior written authorization WYBRON INC shall not be responsible for any incidental general or consequential d2. Please refer to the Infogate user manual for details on how to program the Infochip Infochip User Manual Revised March 2009 Page 9 4 Set Device DMX Address A Using the device containing Infochip in an Infotrace system When used in an IT system you will first set the dipswitch on the host device as specified below and then set the DMX address of the device remotely via Infogate The formula for calculating the required dipswitch setting for a host device using an Infochip is shown below Please note that this dipswitch setting is required Host dipswitch setting when used in an IT system 512 number of host device channels 1 Example Fogger with Infochip installed uses 3 DMX channels Host dipswitch setting 512 3 1 510 The dipswitch for this fogger MUST be manually set to 510 when used in an IT system Highest starting DMX address in an IT system 512 2 x number of device channels 1 Example Fogger with Infochip installed uses 3 DMX channels Highest starting DMX address 512 2x 3 1 507 In Infogate this 3 DMX channel fogger can now be remotely set to any starting DMX address up to and including 507 It cannot be set to a starting DMX address of 508 through 512 this is called the Keep Out Zone i All foggers in the IT system that have an Infochip installed and also use 3 DMX channels would also require a dipswitch setting of 510 ii Each Infochip d host device w
3. DM equipment can be upgraded with the installation of an Infochip Infochip User Manual Revised March 2009 Page 5 Infotrace Connection Diagram Dimmed AC power DMX ADM ADM ADM RDM RDM RDM Power InfoGate Gateway MX lighting console Lighting Designer s Technician s igi K Diagnostics amp Control Center Control Center Infotrace System Setup The key components provided by Wybron in the above installation include the Infogate software loaded on the operator s computer the Infogate gateway box the Coloram IT color changers and the PS power supply The dimmer pack contains a Wybron Infochip to facilitate RDM communication Infochip User Manual Revised March 2009 Page 6 Setting Up Infochip 1 Install the Infochip A Disconnect the non RDM device from AC power B Open the device to expose the printed circuit board C Locate the 8 pin DMX receiver transceiver integrated chip IC i Note the orientation of Pin 1 on the existing 8 pin DMX IC a You can identify the location of Pin 1 by the dot on the top of the integrated chip PIN1 DOT PIN 1 DOT X PIN 1 PIN 1 DMX Tranceiver IC s Linear Technology LTC485 and National DS75176BN D Replace the DMX receiver transceiver integrated chip with the Infochip making sure that Pin 1 of the Infochip matches the orientation of Pin 1 on the original DMX chip when seated in the receiver transceiver i Pin 1 on the Inf
4. WYBRON Advancing lheArtOfLighting Infochip User Manual 5090 Infochip Software version V1 0 Manual issue date October 30 2006 Manual revision March 2009 CONTENTS Safety Information nenne ee as 3 Introduction Tarcie anne 4 Infotrace System Overview s es 5 Infotrace Connection Diagram eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 Setting UB IHfochipr ana ai 7 Installing the Infochip 2224444444444 HR 7 Connect the Host Device 22222040000nn gt 9 Programming Infochip 2244444444 44H 9 Setting DMX Address 22 22 2424224444040400 10 Table of Number of Host device channels 12 Non RDM Equipment and Infotrace 13 Infochip Equipment and Standard Environments 13 Specifications anreisen 13 Parts ist ra e A E I 13 Warranty Information eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 14 Infochip User Manual Revised March 2009 Page 2 Safety Information SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS This manual gives step by step instructions for the installation and setup of Infochip in anon RDM device There is a potential risk of injury to persons if the product is not used as instructed The Infochip is not intended for residential use WARNING When using electrical appliances use basic precautions including gt Read this manual before connecting power gt Use supervision a
5. amages to property damages for loss of use time profits or income or any other charges The owner s obligations during the warranty period under this warranty are to notify WYBRON INC at WYBRON INC s address within one week of any suspected defect and return the goods prepaid to WYBRON INC at their factory or authorized service center This warranty is contingent on the customer s full and timely compliance with the terms of payment set forth in said purchase order This warranty is expressly in lieu of any and all other warranties expressed or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and of other obligations and liabilities on our part The owner acknowledges that no other representations were made to him or relied upon him with respect to the quality and function of the goods sold This written warranty is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms thereof Prior dealings or trade usage shall not be relevant to modify explain or vary this warranty Acceptance of or acquiescing in a course of performance under this warranty shall not modify the meaning of this agreement even though either party has knowledge of the performance and a chance to object WYBRON INC TEL 719 548 9774 FAX 719 548 0432 Email info wybron com Visit us on the World Wide Web at http www wybron com Infochip User Manual Revised March 2009 Page 14
6. em are NOT compatible with Wybron Coloram Il systems including RAM Power Supplies ONLY connect Infogate to a PS Power Supply do NOT connect it to a RAM Power Supply Damage from such action will not be covered by the product warranties Infochip User Manual Revised March 2009 Page 4 Infotrace System Overview infotracet control amp management system wy This diagram outlines the key components of the Infotrace system Infogate The software and hardware required to facilitate the transfer and display of information Infochip A conversion chip that can be used with non RDM equipment to enable communication with the Infogate software Infostore An Internet based application that aggregates the data captured by Infogate and allows for the accumulation of historical information related to the equipment performance in the installation IT Products Coloram IT CXI IT Eclipse IT Shutter and Eclipse IT Iris all with updated electronics supporting RDM communication in addition to sensors that detect a variety of conditions The heart of the Infotrace system is Infogate specialized software and hardware that uses the industry standard feedback protocol Remote Device Management RDM to facilitate remote addressing and diagnostics for potentially every piece of equipment mounted on a rig Infogate works with all Wybron IT products as well as RDM compatible equipment from other manufacturers Any piece of non R
7. ithin the Infotrace system requires its own calculation for the dipswitch setting Infochip User Manual Revised March 2009 Page 10 a Example A moving light with an Infochip installed uses 7 DMX channels Dipswitch setting 512 7 1 506 The dipswitch for this type of moving light one with 7 channels MUST be manually set to 506 In Infogate this moving light can be remotely set to any starting DMX addresses of 1 through 499 but not 500 through 512 its Keep Out Zone If the foggers with 3 DMX channels from the earlier example are in the same rig as the moving lights the foggers would still use a dipswitch setting of 510 Using the device containing Infochip with a conventional Non IT system When used in a non IT system you will set the device s DMX address by setting the host dipswitch s The formula for calculating the HIGHEST ALLOWED dipswitch setting DMX address for a host device containing an Infochip but used in a non Infotrace system is as follows Highest dipswitch setting in a non IT system 512 2 x number of device channels 1 Example Fogger with Infochip installed uses 3 DMX channels Highest allowed dipswitch setting 512 2x 3 1 507 The dipswitch for the 3 channel fogger containing an Infochip but used in a non IT system can be up to and including 507 but no higher Infochip User Manual Revised March 2009 Page 11 5 Table of number of host device channel
8. ochip is marked by a small white bar next to it on the bottom board ii Pin 1 on the Infochip should also line up on the same side as the notch in the IC socket Infochip User Manual Revised March 2009 Page 7 INFOCHIP PIN 1 PIN4 INDICATOR BAR H Close the device CAUTION If the Infochip is installed in the incorrect orientation on the DMX receiver transceiver significant damage may occur to both the device and the Infochip when power is connected Please confirm that the Infochip is installed in the correct orientation prior to connecting the device to power and DMX Damage from improper installation of the Infochip will not be covered by the product warranties Infochip User Manual Revised March 2009 Page 8 2 Connect the device A Connect the Infochip device to the Infogate gateway box and the network router AC powe PAN omm er pack IntoGate _ IntoGate Gateway cable gt Router Technician s Diagnostics amp Control Center Connecting Infochipped Device i At this point the Infochip device needs to be the only Infochip or Wybron IT device on the link to Infogate This allows the programming sequence to begin 3 Program the Infochip A Each newly installed Infochip needs to be programmed with the personality profile for the specifc model and type of host device in which the Infochip resides This can be done at the Wybron factory or by a qualified technician on site
9. round children gt Only use attachments recommended or sold by Wybron gt Use in a dry location only For questions contact Wybron technical support at 1 800 624 0146 Product Modification Warning Wybron Inc products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of United States and International Safety standards Modifications to the products could affect safety and render the product non compliant to relevant safety standards Infochip User Manual Revised March 2009 Page 3 Introduction Wybron Infochip Infochip gives any DMX512 device the ability to send feedback to its operators using Remote Device Management an industry standard feedback protocol This allows the device to be recognized by and communicate with Infogate the heart of the Infotrace feedback system It s installed in place of the DMX receiver transceiver integrated circuit IC in any non RDM device regardless of manufacturer The primary functions available to a device with Infochip include e Discovery e Identification e Remote DMX address setting e Control of the device e Report host device ON time For any multi channel device Infochip and Infogate will detect the device s footprint its number of DMX addresses and their functions Any host device equipped with Infochip will work in both an Infotrace environment and a standard DMX non RDM environment CAUTION Both the Infochip and the Infotrace feedback syst
10. s vs host dipswitch setting vs Highest starting DMX address in IT or a Non IT system Host Highest starting Number of Dipswitch DMX address host device Setting in in an IT ora Channels IT System Non IT System 1 512 511 2 511 509 3 510 507 4 509 505 5 508 503 6 507 501 7 506 499 8 505 497 9 504 495 10 503 493 11 502 491 12 501 489 13 500 487 14 499 485 15 498 483 16 497 481 17 496 479 18 495 477 19 494 475 20 493 473 21 492 471 22 491 469 23 490 467 24 489 465 25 488 463 and so on Infochip User Manual Revised March 2009 Page 12 Non RDM Equipment and Infotrace A lighting rig can use any combination of non IT non RDM non Infochip equipment along with IT equipment The non IT equipment will work the old fashioned way manual dipswitch setting no status reporting or other features The RDM protocol allows configuration status monitoring and management of RDM devices in such a way that does not disturb the normal operation of the DMX devices that do not recognize the RDM protocol Infochip and Standard Non IT Environments The Coloram IT family of products Coloram IT CXI IT Eclipse IT Shutter and Eclipse IT Iris which all must be connected to PS Power Supplies will work in any standard environment that does not use Infogate Specifications Infochip Technical Information e Compatibility In place of 8 pin DMX transceiver IC e g National DS75176BN and Linear Technology LTC485
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