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- Page 1 USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ENGLISH SWITCHPACK. ® PART01245 CONTROL GEAR rev 01-00...
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Page 2: Disclaimer
Should you detect any errors or inaccuracies in the manual, we would be grateful if you would inform us. This helps us to further improve our documentation. MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK — User and Installation Manual ®... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
General safety rules Rigging Connecting FX-machines Precautions for operation Let’s switch! Install the MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK ® Connect the MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK ® Switch with DMX Clean up Maintenance Troubleshooting Correct disposal EC Declaration of Conformity MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK — User and Installation Manual ®... -
Page 4: Foreword
This document contains the original instructions in English. In case you require other languages please contact MAGIX FX. REVISION TABLE Document nr Revision Date Description Authored by Checked by PART01245 01-00 14-11-2017 Initail release MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK — User and Installation Manual ®... -
Page 5: Meet The Magicfx ® Fx-Switchpack
MEET THE MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK! ® The MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK is a DMX switch system for safely switching on and off multiple ® electronic special effects machines. The MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK is designed with unique safety features, including a DMX safety ® channel which keeps all other channels disabled untill you set it to a specific value. -
Page 6: Technical Data
Control Options Control Protocols DMX512-A (ANSI E1.11) / RDM (ANSI E1.20) Control Connectors Neutrik 5 pole male/ female XLR ® Configuring Configure Options On Device & RDM Technical data PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Type plate MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK — User and Installation Manual ®... -
Page 7: Accessories
MFX3103 M10 twenty clamp for truss mounting Accessories DISPLAY PANEL The display panel is located on the front of the MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK. Check the ® following menu structure for all options in the menu. Use the buttons for navigation and selection. - Page 8 MERGED MODE In merged mode, the ouputs are controlled together as one. In merged mode the MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK works with 1 safety address and 1 operational ® address. The Safety address cannot be the same as one of the operational addresses.
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Page 9: Sequence Mode
SEQUENCE MODE In sequence mode, the ouputs are controlled individually. In sequence mode the MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK works with 1 safety address and 4 sequential ® addresses. The Safety address cannot be the same as one of the sequential addresses. Operating the addresses in sequence mode results in the following:... -
Page 10: Rdm Capability
For RDM you will need a RDM compatible controller, cables and a RDM responder like the MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK. You can activate or deactivate RDM in the menu, see Section 1.5. ® The following RDM parameters are supported by the MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK. -
Page 11: Switch Safely
Please follow the national and/or international guidelines for safe rigging and trussing. CONNECTING FX-MACHINES The voltage and frequency connected to the power input of the FX-SWITCHPACK are also the voltage and frequency of the switchable power outputs. With a maximum electric current per switchable output (see Chapter 1.2 Technical Data), a deviant input voltage or frequency may... -
Page 12: Let's Switch
FX-SWITCHPACK in a suitable area. ® This may either be on a stable surface or on a truss. To mount the MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK on a truss follow the instructuons below: ® Screw two clamps into the holes. Use two M10 twenty clamps for truss mounting (product code MFX3103). -
Page 13: Connect The Magicfx
Secure the MAGICFX SWITCHPACK onto ® the truss with use of the safety eye. Inspect if the MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK is mounted firmly and secured correctly. ® CONNECT THE MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK ® Do not connect FX-machines to the switchable power output(s) when the output CAUTION cannot deliver sufficient power to the FX-machine. - Page 14 Use the display and buttons to set the machine into SEQUENCE or MERGED mode and to assign DMX addresses, see chapter 1. Always plug in a DMX Terminator into the DMX output. Using a DMX CAUTION Terminator improves signal reliability. MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK — User and Installation Manual ®...
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Page 15: Switch With Dmx
2. Make sure all outputs are deactivated. 3. Activate the Safety address. The FX LED indicator on the FX-SWITCHPACK lights up. 4. When it’s time to switch, activate the necessary operational channel(s), see Chapter 1. 5. When you are done with switching, deactivate the operational addresses. -
Page 16: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Translation of the original declaration of conformity Name manufacturer : MAGIC FX BV Address : Schouwrooij 27, 5281 RE BOXTEL Country : The Netherlands : B. Veroude Date : 6-10-2017 Signature MAGICFX FX-SWITCHPACK — User and Installation Manual ®... - Page 17 WWW.MAGICFX.EU...
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