Botex DPX-620III User Manual

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  • Page 1 DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 26.04.2018, ID: 186689...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 14 Installation and starting up........................ 15 Connections and controls........................18 Operating..............................22 Technical specifications........................32 Plug and connection assignments....................33 Protecting the environment......................34 DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 4 DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 5: General Notes

    If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual. Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to change. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 6: 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 customer service will Service gladly assist you. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 7: Notational Conventions

    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’ , ‘OFF’ . DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 9 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. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 11 Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 12 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. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 13 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. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 14: Features

    Output: 6 shockproof sockets Digital control system Control via DMX 512 Single channel fuse (each 16 A) Phase correction for linear dimming Individually adjustable dimmer curve Power supply via 5-pin mains connection cable for CEE plug DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 15: Installation And Starting Up

    Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 16 If necessary, install a CEE plug on the power cord of the unit. First, connect the loads to the terminals on the back of the device. Establish the DMX link to the controller. Finally, connect the CEE plug of the device to a CEE socket. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 17 Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one and so on, to form a series connection. Make sure that the output of the last DMX device in the chain is terminated by a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 18: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 19 7 [ESC]: Closes an opened menu. 8 [1]…[6] Circuit breakers for channels 1…6, arranged in three blocks. With the circuit breakers, the desired channels are being activated ([I - ON]) or deactivated ([O - OFF]). DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 20 Connections and controls Rear panel DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 21 10 Dimmer outlets, designed as shockproof sockets. 11 [DMX OUT] DMX output 12 [DMX IN] DMX input. 13 [ANALOG] Connections to control the device by a voltage in the range 0 V … 10 V. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 22: Operating

    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. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 23 Press one of the channel buttons [UP] or [DOWN] to increase or decrease the brightness of all channels channels together. Pressing briefly results in changes with small increments, press longer for changes with larger increments. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 24 DMX address) and ‘Single’ (each channel can get an individual DMX address). In ‘Independent – All’ mode: Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the DMX address for all chan- nels in a rage 1 … 512. Confirm with [MENU]. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 25 DMX address is to be set. Confirm with ‘MENU’ . Then select the DMX address for this channel from a range 1 … 512. Confirm with [MENU] and repeat the procedure for all channels. Press [ESC] to return to the main menu. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 26 In ‘Progr:01-12’ mode: Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the duration of each step (and thus the programme speed) in the range 0.005 s … 30.0 s. Press [ESC] to return to the main menu. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 27 Confirm with ‘MENU’ . Then select the maximum brightness for this channel from a range 70 % … 100 %. Confirm with [MENU] and repeat the procedure for all channels. Press [ESC] to return to the main menu. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 28 Confirm with ‘MENU’ . Then select the minimum brightness for this channel from a range 0 % … 30 %. Confirm with [MENU] and repeat the procedure for all channels. Press [ESC] to return to the main menu. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 29 In ‘Single’ mode: Use [UP] or [DOWN] to first select the channel whose dimmer curve is to be set. Confirm with ‘MENU’ . Then select the dimmer curve for this channel from the options: ‘Linear’ DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 30 Operating ‘S Curve’ ‘Non Dim’ ‘Square’ Confirm with [MENU] and repeat the procedure for all channels. Press [ESC] to return to the main menu. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 31 Operating Menu overview DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    1 × circuit breaker per channel, each 16 A Signal input DMX 512 via 3-pin XLR socket Outputs 6 outlets Dimensions (W × H × D) 483 mm × 90 mm × 390 mm Weight 8.6 kg DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 33: Plug And Connection Assignments

    The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug. Configuration Ground, shielding Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’) DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 34: 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. DPX-620III 6 Channel Dimmer S dimmer pack...
  • Page 36 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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