Botex DPX-620III User Manual

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  • Page 1 DPX-620III 6-Ch. 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 23.06.2020, ID: 107858 (V2)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 8 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 15 Installation and starting up........................ 16 Connections and controls........................19 Operating..............................23 Technical specifications........................33 Plug and connection assignments....................35 Protecting the environment......................36 DPX-620III 6-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 4 DPX-620III 6-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 5: General Information

    Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. DPX-620III 6-Ch. 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-Ch. 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-Ch. 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-Ch. 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-Ch. 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-Ch. 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 12 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 13 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 14 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 15: Features

    Output: 16-pin multi-pin industrial connector Digital control system Control via DMX 512 Single channel fuse (6 A) Phase correction for linear dimming Individually adjustable dimmer curve Power supply via 5-pin mains connection cable for CEE plug DPX-620III 6-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 16: 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 17 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 18 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 19: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel DPX-620III 6-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 20 5 [CH 1] … [CH 6] Buttons for direct control of channels 1…6. 6 Function buttons [MENU]: Opens the main menu. [ESC]: Closes an opened menu. [UP] / [DOWN]: Navigates within a menu, increases or decreases the displayed value. DPX-620III 6-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 21 Connections and controls Rear panel 7 Power cord for 5-pin CEE plug (40 A/Phase, 3 × 230 V). 8 Dimmer outputs, 16-pin multi-pin industrial connector (note the device label when connecting the cables). DPX-620III 6-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 22 Connections and controls 9 [DMX IN] DMX input. 10 [ANALOG] Connections to control the device by a voltage in the range 0 V … 10 V. 11 [DMX OUT] DMX output DPX-620III 6-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 23: 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 24 Setting the brightness for all 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 25 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 26 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 27 Confirm with [MENU]. 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 28 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 29 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 30 Confirm with [MENU]. 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 31 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 32 Operating Menu overview DPX-620III 6-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    Circuit breaker (MCB) per channel Trigger characteristic Rated current 16 A Number of pins 1-pin + N Power consumption 22080 W Supply voltage Single-phase: 230 V 50 Hz Three-phase: 400 V 50 Hz Degree of protection IP20 DPX-620III 6-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 34 Technical specifications Installation 19", 2 RU Dimensions (W × H × D) 482 mm × 325 mm × 88 mm Weight 13.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing DPX-620III 6-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 35: 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 36: 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-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 37 Notes DPX-620III 6-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 38 Notes DPX-620III 6-Ch. dimmer pack...
  • Page 40 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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