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Response 512 Out (AKA Moby DAC)

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The Response 512 was a digital to analog converter (DAC) that converted up to 512 channels of DMX512 to Analog 0-10V control.  This is ideal for large retrofits. Due to its impressive size it was colloquially known as the "Moby DAC". 

  • It has a 19-inch EIA rack mount.
  • Optional high voltages available.
  • Up to 28V

RESPONSE 512 OUT

Pin Function
1 Common
2 Data -
3 Data +

ANALOG OUTPUT PINOUT

Pins Function
1-32 Channels (1-32)
35, 36 Common

JUMPERS

A&B DATA TERMINATION

TRIM POTS

Potentiometer Function
R63 Full Adjust
R62 Zero Adjust

NOTES

  • Address=Dim# -1
  • Trims are interactive
  • 1 mA to 10 mA /output, 12 vdc to 28 vdc max.
  • No self test options
  • There were two different designs of the controller board. The older design did not have a DMX chip and instead had an opto-isolator (U35) and decoded via multiple discrete components. The new design added a DMX chip at U35. There is no easy way to determine design, but most DMX-512 units are likely of the newer design. The DMX chip is not easily user-serviceable, but it can be done

Response 512 Out User Manual 1989.pdf

 

 

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