1, Before you begin 1.1: Safety warnings ..........................2 1.2: What is included ..........................4 1.3: Unpacking instructions .........................4 2, Introduction 2.1: Features ............................4 2.2: General Overview ........................4 2.3: Product Overview (front panel) ....................5 2.4: Product Overview (back panel) ....................5 2.5: Overview Identification .........................6 3, Operating instructions 3.1 Setup 3.1.1: Setting up the System ....................6...
WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! CAUTION! Keep this equipment away from rain, moisture and liquids. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation & maintenance of this equipment should: Be competent Follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT!
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IMPORTANT: The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorised modification to the equipment. • Never let the power-cable come into contact with other cables. Handle the power-cable and all mains voltage connections with particular caution! •...
1.2 What is included: 1) DMX-512 controller 2) DC 9-12V 500mA, 90V~240V Power adaptor 3) Manual 1.3 Unpacking instructions: parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs 2.
2.5 Overview Identification Page A indicator LED Indicates the current selected page Indicates the current selected page Page B indicator LED 3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Setup 3.1.1 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 1) Plug the AC to DC power supply to the system back panel and to the mains outlet. 2) Plug in your DMX cable(s) to your intelligent lighting as described in the fixtures respective manual.
3.1.2 FIXTURE ADDRESSING The Controller is able to control 16 channels of DMX per fixture, therefore the fixtures you wish to control with the corresponding “FIXTURE” buttons on the unit, must be spaced 16 channels apart. Please refer to your individual fixture’s manual for DMX addressing instructions. The table above refers to a standard 9 dipswitch binary configurable fixture.
3.1.4 RESETTING THE SYSTEM Warning: Notes: This will reset the controller to its factory defaults. This will erase all programs and settings. Action: 1) Turn off the unit. 2) Press and hold BANK UP and AUTO/DEL. 3) Turn on power to the unit (while still holding BANK UP and AUTO/DEL).
3.2.2 REVIEW SCENE OR CHASE This instruction assumes that you have already recorded scenes and chases on the controller. Otherwise skip this section and go to programming. Notes: Action: (SCENE Review) Make sure you are still in MANUAL Mode. 1) Select any one of the 23 banks by pressing the BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
3.3.3 RUNNING A PROGRAM Action: Notes: 1) Use BANK UP/DOWN buttons to change Deselect Blackout if LED is lit. Programme banks if necessary. 2) Press the AUTO DEL button repeatedly until the AUTO LED turns on. 3) Adjust the PROGRAM speed via the SPEED fader and the loop rate via the FADE TIME fader.
3.4 Chase Programming A chase is created by using previously created scenes. Scenes become steps in a chase and can be arranged in any order you choose. It is highly recommended that prior to programming chases for the first time; you delete all chases from the memory. See “Delete All Chases” for instructions. 3.4.1 CREATE A CHASE A Chase can contain up to 184 scenes as steps.
3.4.5 EDIT CHASE (COPY SCENE INTO CHASE) Action: 1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button Notes: to enter programming mode. 2) Press the desired CHASE button. 3) Select the BANK that contains the scene to be copied using the BANK UP/DOWN buttons. 4) Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene to be copied.
3.4.9 DELETE ALL CHASE PROGRAMS CAUTION! This procedure will result in irrevocable loss of chase step memory. The individual scenes and programme banks will be preserved. Notes: Action: 1) Turn OFF the controller. 2) Press and hold the BANK DOWN button and the AUTO DEL button while turning ON the controller.
3.5.3 DELETE A SCENE Action: Notes: 1) Press and hold the PROGRAM button to When deleting a scene the physical location is not enter programming mode. removed, however, all 384 DMX channels available 2) Select the BANK that contains the scene to be to the scene will be set to value 0.
4 Appendix 4.1 DMX-512: • DMX (Digital Multiplex) is a universal protocol used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures and controllers. A DMX controller sends DMX data instructions form the controller to the fixture. DMX data is sent as serial data that travels from fixture to fixture via the DATA “IN”...
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Notice: • Be sure to follow figures 2 & 3 when making your own cables. Do not connect the cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behaviour. Special Note: Line termination: •...
4.4 Technical Specifications Maximum ambient temperature ....................45°C Data input ..................locking 3-pin XLR male socket Data output ..................locking 3-pin XLR female socket Data pin configuration .................pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) Protocols ........................DMX-512 USITT Power supply ....................DC 9V-12V 500mA min Dimensions (L x W x H)..................
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