Guest guest Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I am interested in purchasing the CMB16D (Deluxe DC Controller) and have a few questions. I wanted to ask the questions here instead of email mailing LOR directly in case someone else has the same questions. I want to run the board in standalone mode powered by a 12-volt DC deep cycle battery. (my train)1. The specifications say, “Two logic level digital inputs.” What does this mean and how would these be used? Do these apply while in standalone mode?2. It also says, “Can monitor an input to start the internal standalone sequence.” Is this input one of the two stated above or is it separate? 3. Can electric DC motors be run from this controller as long as the motor amp draw does not exceed the channel capacity?Thanks,Bryce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Also does it run an AC/DC conversion? can i plug it into an ac outlet .or do I need a ac/dc power supply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 The inputs can be used in standalone mode and in future Software release they can be used to activate things at the PC as well. One of the inputs is what optionally starts the standalone sequence.DC motors can be run from the controller.The controller must have DC supplied to it. It cannot be AC! You need to supply the DC via a power supply/battery/wall transformer... etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 LightORama wrote: The inputs can be used in standalone mode and in future Software release they can be used to activate things at the PC as well. One of the inputs is what optionally starts the standalone sequence.OK, so one input could be used to start the standalone sequence but what can the second input currently do in standalone mode? Stop/pause a sequence? Or is it just there for future use like you stated?Thanks,Bryce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 DanDo you supply an ac/dc power supply for the board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 The voltage of the transformer depends on what you are going to control with the card. If you are going to control 12 spots then you need a 12 volt transfomer....We will be selling a transformer that can be used for the logic side of the card. This is only necessary if you are using volages less than 12 VDC. IF you are using voltages of 12VDC or higher then the logic in the card can be powered by the main power soruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Danhow much $$ will the 12vdc power supply be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Scot Meyers wrote: Danhow much $$ will the 12vdc power supply be?Not sure but it will be less than $10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 This is just a question for curiosity but, how does the logic part of the board have the ability to accecpt a range of voltage from 12-60 VDC. Also what is being used to do the actual switching of the channels since you cant use TRIACs. Just curious:D thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Dan,Thanks in advance for releasing a DC controller and also the DMX512 interface. I just can't wait till August comes around hahahaDoes the CMB-16D controller come with Heatsinks installed or are these an optional extra?Is the CMB-16D designed to fit inside your plastic enclosures?Cheers,davidt - Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 My guess is each question is1) onboard regulator 2) MosFET's instead of triacs.smarts53 wrote: This is just a question for curiosity but, how does the logic part of the board have the ability to accecpt a range of voltage from 12-60 VDC. Also what is being used to do the actual switching of the channels since you cant use TRIACs. Just curious:D thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 kb9nvh wrote: My guess is each question is1) onboard regulator 2) MosFET's instead of triacs.smarts53 wrote: This is just a question for curiosity but, how does the logic part of the board have the ability to accecpt a range of voltage from 12-60 VDC. Also what is being used to do the actual switching of the channels since you cant use TRIACs. Just curious:D thanks!kb9nvh is correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 davidt wrote: Dan,Thanks in advance for releasing a DC controller and also the DMX512 interface. I just can't wait till August comes around hahahaDoes the CMB-16D controller come with Heatsinks installed or are these an optional extra?Is the CMB-16D designed to fit inside your plastic enclosures?Cheers,davidt - AustraliaHi,The DMB-16D does not come with heatsinks installed. It can fit in our enclosures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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