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  • Page 1 D1210T dimmerpack user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann e. K. Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 24.06.2014, ID: 327878...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 12 Installation and starting up........................ 13 Connections and operating elements................... 16 Operating..............................20 Technical specifications........................31 Plug and connection assignment....................32 Protecting the environment......................33 D1210T...
  • Page 4: General Information

    General information General information This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.
  • Page 5: Further Information

    Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics Online guides and terms. Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the Service customer service will gladly assist you. D1210T...
  • Page 6: Notational Conventions

    General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...
  • Page 7 NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. D1210T...
  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This appliance is designed for professional use only and is intended to be used to control the brightness of connected headlights. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
  • Page 9 Failure to do so may result in electric shock and risk of fire and loss of life. By all means you have to observe all electrical safety instructions applicable at the place of operation. D1210T...
  • Page 10 Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
  • Page 11 Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire. D1210T...
  • Page 12: Features

    Features Features General features 12 dimmer channels Outputs: 4 × screw terminal blocks Digital control system Control via DMX 512 Preheat, dimmer curve and maximum voltage can be adjusted individually Indicators for temperature and operation Test function Intelligent cooling control, large cooling ribs Single channel fuse (10 A) Voltage supply via three-phase screw terminal block (32 A) Made in Europe...
  • Page 13: Installation And Starting Up

    Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high- quality cables for all connections. D1210T...
  • Page 14 Installation and starting up The device is designed for mounting in 19" racks, it occupies two rack units (RU). First, connect the loads to the terminals on the back of the device. Establish the DMX link to the controller. Finally, connect the device via the 3-phase screw terminal block to the power supply Connection options for blocks L1, L2 and L3: one block per phase...
  • Page 15 Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second and so on, to form a series connection. Make sure that the output of the last DMX device in the chain is ter‐ minated by a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). D1210T...
  • Page 16: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel dimmerpack...
  • Page 17 The LEDs of the connected blocks light red as soon as mains power is applied to the device. 3 [1]…[12] Voltage indicators of channels 1…12. The LEDs of active channels light solid green during operation. 4 Display. 5 [DMX IN] | [DMX OUT] DMX input, DMX output. D1210T...
  • Page 18 Connections and operating elements 6 [Menu] Button to open the main menu and confirm display values. 7 Navigation buttons Buttons to navigate the device menu. dimmerpack...
  • Page 19 Connections and operating elements Rear panel 8 Dimmer outputs, 4 × screw terminal blocks (note the device label when connecting the cables). 9 Fan. 10 Power connector (screw terminals), 3-phase (32 A, 3 × 230 V). D1210T...
  • Page 20: Operating

    Operating Operating Turning on and off Once you connect the device to the power supply, it is in standby mode. The LEDs of the con‐ nected blocks light red, the display shows ‘StandBy Mode / Press StandBy’ . Press [Menu] to switch from standby to normal operation. Turn on the required channels via the associated circuit breakers (LEDs of active channels light up green).
  • Page 21 Hence there is danger to life and the risk of damage to property when connecting and disconnecting loads as well as during maintenance. Disconnect the power plug from the CEE mains socket before connecting and dis‐ connecting loads as well as prior to maintenance to turn the unit volt-free. D1210T...
  • Page 22 Operating Menu overview dimmerpack...
  • Page 23 Press the [Menu] button. ð The display shows the confirmation prompt ‘Save Changes?’ . Confirm the prompt with [Menu] to save the new settings. To discard the changes, press the navigation button to return to the previous menu level. D1210T...
  • Page 24 Operating Setting the maximum voltage The device offers the possibility to limit the maximum voltage for each channel, for example, to extend the life of the illuminants used. Proceed as follows to adjust the maximum voltage: Open the menu ‘Unit Setup’ , ‘Limit Ch 1=100’ (see menu overview). Confirm with the [Menu] button.
  • Page 25 Press the [Menu] button. ð The display shows the confirmation prompt ‘Save Changes?’ . Confirm the prompt with [Menu] to save the new settings. To discard the changes, press the navigation button to return to the previous menu level. D1210T...
  • Page 26 Operating Setting the DMX address Proceed as follows to set the DMX address: Open the menu ‘Unit Setup’ , ‘DMX Addr Ch 1 =01’ (see menu overview). Confirm with the [Menu] button. ð The channel number display flashes. Select the desired channel with the navigation buttons or .
  • Page 27 Press the [Menu] button. ð The display shows the confirmation prompt ‘Save Changes?’ . Confirm the prompt with [Menu] to save the new settings. To discard the changes, press the navigation button to return to the previous menu level. D1210T...
  • Page 28 Operating Test mode In Test mode, you can check the individual channels. Open the menu ‘Test Ch 1= 0’ (see menu overview). Confirm with the [Menu] button. ð The channel number display flashes. Select the desired channel with the navigation buttons or .
  • Page 29 100 % to a temperature of 65 °C. Above a temperature of 95 °C, the over-temperature protection responses and turns the corresponding block off. Then the display shows ‘L…Overheat | Unit Overheated’ . Once the temperature has dropped back below 80 °C, the block is automatically reconnected. D1210T...
  • Page 30 Operating Checking DMX status To retrieve the DMX status, open the menu ‘Unit Status’ , ‘DMX Signal’ (see menu overview). When the signal is received correctly, the display will show ‘DMX Signal OK’ . On a faulty signal, ‘No DMX Signal’ appears. In this case, check the connecting cables and DMX settings on the device.
  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    1 × circuit breaker per channel, 10 A, ‘C’ characteristic Signal input DMX 512 via 3-pin XLR socket Outputs 4 × screw terminal blocks Dimensions (W × H × D) 483 mm × 90 mm × 390 mm Weight 14.5 kg D1210T...
  • Page 32: Plug And Connection Assignment

    Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...
  • Page 33: Protecting The Environment

    Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. D1210T...
  • Page 34 Notes dimmerpack...
  • Page 36 Musikhaus Thomann e.K. · Treppendorf 30 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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