City Theatrical Multiverse 5907 User manual

Multiverse Receiver Card, 900MHz

P/N 5907

User’s Manual

Rev 1.0

Multiverse®Transceivers are covered by U.S. Patent # 7,432,803 and other U.S and foreign patents pending.

Made in USA

5907 Multiverse Receiver Card, 900MHz

Table of Contents

Foreword .......................................................................................................................3

Introduction....................................................................................................................3

Specifications.................................................................................................................5

Configuration for Wireless DMX (Basic Mode)...............................................................6

Configuration for 0-10V or PWM (Advanced Mode).....................................................11

Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................17

Compliance Requirements...........................................................................................19

List of Tables

Table 1: Part Numbers .........................................................................................................3

Table 2: Physical Characteristics..........................................................................................5

Table 3: Band LED Colors....................................................................................................7

Table 4: SHoW ID Colors .....................................................................................................7

Table 5: Pinout Descriptions in Basic Mode .........................................................................8

Table 6: SHoW IDs and SHoW Keys..................................................................................10

Table 7: Pinout Descriptions in Advanced Mode ................................................................11

Table 8: DMX Address Map................................................................................................14

Table 9: Absolute Maximum Ratings..................................................................................14

Table 10: Physical Characteristics (in Advanced Mode).....................................................15

Table 11: Recommended Operating Conditions.................................................................15

Table 12: Power Consumption Summary...........................................................................15

Table 13: RF Characteristics..............................................................................................15

Table 14: Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................................17

Table 15: FCC ID Label Requirement ................................................................................20

Table 16: IC ID Label Requirement ....................................................................................20

Table 17: Approved Antennas............................................................................................21

List of Figures

Figure 1: Top and Bottom Detail with Basic Signal Pinout....................................................4

Figure 2: Multiverse SHoW ID..............................................................................................9

Figure 3: 590X Dimensions ................................................................................................16

5907 Multiverse Receiver Card, 900MHz

Foreword

1.1

Safety Notice

This product is designed for use in dry locations only. Exposure to rain or moisture may

cause damage to the transceiver and increase risk of electrical shock.

Check all external wiring before applying power.

Introduction

While Multiverse Modules are circuit board mounted devices used by professional lighting

manufacturers, City Theatrical’s Multiverse Receiver Card, 900MHz (P/N 5907, licensed for use

in North America) can be used by anyone to implement wireless DMX/RDM into their projects or

equipment in a simple way. 5907 Multiverse Receiver Cards are full Multiverse receivers for the

900MHz band (P/N 5906 is for the 2.4GHz band) without the housing, XLR connectors, and user

interface as used in wireless DMX receiving products like Multiverse Node and Multiverse SHoW

Baby. Multiverse Receiver Cards include an internal antenna and a U.FL connection to an

optional external antenna. Configuration is done via City Theatrical’s USB Configuration program

for PC/MAC. This product is designed and built in the USA by City Theatrical.

2.1

Features

□

Supports ANSI E1.11 DMX512-A and E1.20 RDM

□

DMX RS-485 driver on board with ±60V protection

□

Signal Quality LEDs on board and external connections

□

SHoW ID RGB LED on board and external connections

□

Multiverse Band LED on board and external connections

□

Wide input voltage range, 5V to 30Vdc

□

Footprint 50mm(2”) x 38mm(1.5”)

□

+3.3Vdc output to power low current hosts

□

Configurable over USB Micro-B connector

□

Firmware updatable over USB Micro-B connector

□

Advanced Mode features:

0-10V output

Four PWM control outputs

2.2

Part Numbers

Table 1: Part Numbers

Part #

Description

5907

Multiverse Receiver Card, 900MHz

5907 Multiverse Receiver Card, 900MHz

2.3 Product Detail

Product is shown larger than actual size.

Figure 1: Top and Bottom Detail with Basic Signal Pinout for Wireless DMX*

See Table 7 on page 11 for full list of Pinout descriptions in Advanced Mode.

I/O

Connection

points

Band

Indicator

Light

SHoW ID

Selector

Switch

SHoW ID/

Status

Indicator

Light

Signal

Quality

Indicator

Lights

Multiverse

Radio,

900MHz

(P/N 5990)

Bottom:

Top:

Dimensions (with internal antenna)*:

2.0" (50mm) L x 1.5" (38mm) W x

0.25" (6.4mm) H

*Shown here larger than actual size.

Signal

Ground

DMX

Data +

DMX

Common

Power

+5-30 VDC

Input

DMX

Data -

Basic Signal

Pinout for

Wireless DMX:

5907 Multiverse Receiver Card, 900MHz

Specifications

Table 2: Physical Characteristics

Specifications

Description

Frequency

900MHz

Universe(s)

Size (with internal antenna)

2.0" (50mm) L x 1.5" (38mm) W x 0.25" (6.4mm) H

Antenna

Internal/External

Construction

PCB assembly

Power/Data Connector

20-Pin 2x10 0.100-inch header, male

Radio Information

Voltage Range

5-30VDC

Broadcast Power

Antenna dependent; 100mW EIRP

Broadcast Modes

Adaptive, Full, Low, Mid, High, Max

Ethernet Protocols

N/A

SHoW IDs

Multiverse: 130

Latency

4ms average

RF Sensitivity

-95dBm

RDM Features

RDM Proxy, RDM

Product Information

Configuration

City Theatrical USB Configuration program PC/MAC

Use Environment

Indoor

Warranty

One year

Compliance

Pre compliance reports available for integrators

5907 Multiverse Receiver Card, 900MHz

Configuration for Wireless DMX (Basic Mode)

Basic Mode will describe wireless DMX reception with wired DMX output. In its simplest form,

the receiver card receives multiverse wireless DMX/RDM and outputs DMX/RDM as a

differential pair on pins 11 thru 13 of the interface connector. For Advanced Mode (see page

11), users can optionally turn on a 0-10V output and/or PWM outputs and set starting DMX

addresses for them. In all cases, the user interface presented is the same.

The Multiverse receiver card can be configured with RDM through a Multiverse Transmitter,

Multiverse Node, or Multiverse SHoW Baby, or with the USB connector using the free City

Theatrical USB Configurator program. All settings can be changed via the USB connection.

RDM settings are only appropriate to what an end user will need to adjust. Feature settings

are set by the integrator via the USB connector only.

An easy way to apply power to the Multiverse Receiver Card for configuration (before any

connections are wired to the card) is through the USB Micro-B connection.

4.1 Configuring Using RDM

To configure using RDM such as with a City Theatrical DMXcat®, a City Theatrical Multiverse

Transmitter, Multiverse Node, or Multiverse SHoW Baby must be used to broadcast to your

Multiverse Receiver card, and RDM configuration is performed through the Transmitter with

the Multiverse Receiver Card as a connected wireless device. See Resetting Factory Defaults

below.

4.2 Configuring Using City Theatrical USB Configurator for PC/Mac

When connecting the USB Micro-B connector to a PC or MAC, the receiver card will act as a

virtual serial port. Use the City theatrical USB Configurator program, downloadable from the CTI

website, to configure the card. Using the USB Configurator program you can easily set the SHoW

ID, optional SHoW KEY, output power, and make the selection of an external antenna if you are

using one. Other settings not related to basic wireless DMX will be described in the Advanced

Features section of this manual.

4.3 Resetting Factory Defaults

Factory defaults may be manually reset by holding the SHoW ID Selector Switch for five seconds.

The four signal quality lights will flash in unison to show the completion of the reset. Factory

defaults as seen on the City Theatrical USB Configurator program are seen below. These settings

are found on the Basic Info tab and Manufacturer’s Settings tab in RDM.

□

DMX tab

▪RDM traffic disabled

▪DMX port label: Default Port Label

▪Universe: 1

□

Multiverse tab

▪SHoW ID: 9250

▪Antenna Selection: Internal

▪Output Power: Max

5907 Multiverse Receiver Card, 900MHz

▪SHoW Key (0-500): 0

□

Info tab

▪Device Label: Device Label

▪DMX Fail Mode

•Hold last look before bumping to level: infinite

•Hold level before bumping to black: infinite

□

Advanced tab

▪PWM Output: Disabled

▪0-10V Output: Disabled

4.4 Band LED/SHoW ID Selector Switch

The 5907 can receive in 900MHz Multiverse mode (for 2.4GHz Multiverse or SHoW DMX Neo mode,

use P/N 5906). See Table 3 below.

Pressing the SHoW ID Selector Switch button will cycle through five Multiverse SHoW IDs. If you

continue pressing the SHoW ID Selector Switch, you will continue to cycle through the five

Multiverse SHoW IDs.

Table 3: Band LED Colors

Color

Band

None

Multiverse 900MHz

4.5 ID/Status LED

When the ID/Status light is blinking, no DMX is being received. It turns solid when receiving DMX.

Table 4: SHoW ID Colors

ID Color

SHoW ID

Band (no color)

Broadcast

Location

Green

9250

Adaptive hopping

Cyan

9102

Full bandwidth hopping

Magenta

9112

Low band hopping

White

9122

Mid band hopping

Red

9132

High band hopping

Blue

RDM

SHoW ID set via RDM

5907 Multiverse Receiver Card, 900MHz

4.6 Rx Quality LEDs

There are four LEDs in this group that represent the quality of the wireless signal received. All

four LEDs will be lit when the receive quality is at is maximum. Orient the antenna of the device to

produce as many lit LEDs as possible. For best performance, at least two LEDs should be lit.

Table 5: Pinout Descriptions for Wireless DMX (Basic Mode)

Type

Signal Name

Function

Notes

GND

DMX_C

DMX Common

DMX_DM

DMX Data Minus

DMX_DP

DMX Data Plus

GND

Signal Ground

PWR

Vin

+5-30V DC input

5907 Multiverse Receiver Card, 900MHz

Multiverse SHoW ID Example: 9

Prefix

Data Rate

Band

Hop Pattern

9 900MHz Multiverse

Faster data rates provide more

DMX universes. Slower data

rates travel longer distances and

provide more immunity to

interference.

900MHz:

Universes

Range

2000’ Outdoor

300’ Indoor

2000’ Outdoor

300’ Indoor

500’ Outdoor

300’ Indoor

Specifies which sections

of the wireless band the

frequency hopping

utilizes.

Use full range of

900MHz band.

Use only lowband

channels.

Use only mid band

channels (availablefor

Data Rate 1 only).

Use only highband

channels.

Adaptive hopping.

Avoids busy channels

by analyzing

spectrum.

If multiple wireless

systems need to operate

with the same data rate

and band this value will

change the hopping

pattern to minimize

overlapping between the

two systems. Can be any

number from 0 –9 (not all

bands have all Hop

Patterns).

Note: Not all combinations of digits are possible and unused numbers are reserved for future use.

Note: SHoW ID, SHoW Key (if used) and Universe must match between Transmitter and Receiver Cards.

Figure 2: Multiverse SHoW ID

5907 Multiverse Receiver Card, 900MHz

4.7 SHoW Key

The

SHoW Key setting allows a user to enter a key to privatize their SHoW ID from another

system on the same SHoW ID. SHoW IDs and SHoW Keys need to match in order for

receivers and transmitters to talk to each other. Keeping your SHoW Key private will provide

a level of security to your Multiverse system from un-authorized use. It is not recommended

to use different SHoW Keys in a system that uses multiple Multiverse Nodes as Transmitters

on the same SHoW ID. The range is 0 (Default) to 500.

Table 6: SHoW IDs and SHoW Keys

Situation

Condition

Outcome

Same SHoW Key

with

Different SHoW IDs

Different SHoW Keys

with

Same SHoW IDs

Not OK

Different SHoW Keys

with

Different SHoW IDs

4.8 Output Power

Output power may be user selected as Low, Med, Hi, or Max. It is a best practice to use the

least amount of output power to achieve a successful show. You can monitor signal quality

on the receiver’s user interface screen LED bargraph, or via RDM. Default is Max. Note:

Output power on a receiver refers to RDM transmission.

4.9 Antenna Selection

This

value sets the onboard Multiverse Radio configuration to optimize for the antenna being

used. In most situations the Multiverse Receiver Card, 900MHz will use the internal antenna.

Only change this value if an external antenna is connected.

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