This DMX interface is used to easily control effect devices with a DMX-512 input with a PFE Advanced receiver and to integrate these devices in the system. Typical applications are the control of smoke machines and flame projectors.
It is required that the receiver is equipped with the Terminal function. This enables the user to program several firing cues to each output and to determine the duration how long the outputs should be active.
The interface comes with a safety input and five control inputs and is powered from the receiver. In general the safety input is used for the power supply. As soon as voltage is present on the safety input a DMX signal is being generated with DMX channel 1 on 100%. The inputs 1-5 are translated to the DMX channels 2-6 (0% or 100%).
Even though DMX is considered to be an unsafe protocol (no checksums or other safety measures are implemented) the usage of this interface is rather safe, because the DMX signal is only generated if the interface is powered from the receiver’s output.
Customer-specific solutions like e.g. different channel assignments are easily possible. Interface with isolated switching outputs: (Low Voltage Switching Interface) This interface has two channels and it can be used whenever a device to be controlled requires a potential-free electrical contact. The outputs are optically isolated from the inputs. The typical application for this interface is the control of film and photo cameras, high speed cameras and also smoke machines or all kinds of effect devices. Normally it is used together with a receiver PFE Advanced 10 Outputs with Terminal function so that the duration how long the contacts will be closed can be programmed in the receiver’s menu. In addition several cues can be programmed to each output of the receiver.
Switching Interface for 230 Volts AC:
By connecting this interface to a receiver PFE Profi 3/10 Outputs or PFE Advanced 10 Outputs all kinds of devices that are powered with 230V mains supply can be controlled, i.e. switched on and off. This interface acts like a switch in the power cable. Especially the usage of an Advanced receiver is meaningful together with the Terminal function, because this way several firing cues can be programmed to each output and in addition the duration how long the output should be active can be determined. Typical applications are the control of wind machines, electromagnetic valves, electric motors and effect devices of all kinds.
Customized solutions with different kinds of connectors are available upon request.
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| Lines | 5 |
| Connection | XLR 3 pins |
| External power supply to charge
the capacitors of the ‘Magic Effects Shooters’ |
Yes, 8-24V DC |
| Autarkic operation with
PFE Profi 3/10 Ouptuts or PFE Advanced 10 Outputs (It is possible to charge the capacitors of the ‘Magic Effects Shooters’ by repetitively firing the same output.) |
Yes |
| Autarkic operation with
PFE Advanced 10 Outputs and the Terminal function of the receiver (The capacitors in the ‘Magic Effects Shooters’ are charged by an output of the receiver which is continuously.) |
Yes |
| Status indicators display if the
charging level of the capacitors in the ‘Magic Effects Shooters’ is sufficient. |
Yes, one for each line |
| Mounting possibility for truss clamps and couplers with M10 screw thread | Yes, twice |
| Mounting possibility for safety rope | Yes, M10 screw threat |
| Possibility to control the
‘Magic Effects Interface’ LS2.030 etc. |
Yes, XLR 7 pins |
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DMX Interface
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Interface with isolated
switching outputs |
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Magic Effects Interface
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Switching Interface for 230 Volts AC
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