Lightronics RD-122 Owner's Manual

Lightronics RD-122 Owner's Manual

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RD - 122
RACK MOUNT DIMMER
OWNERS MANUAL
VERSION 1.3
03/09/2011
www.lightronics.com
Lightronics Inc.
509 Central Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 486-3588

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  • Page 1 RD - 122 RACK MOUNT DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL VERSION 1.3 03/09/2011 www.lightronics.com Lightronics Inc. 509 Central Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (757) 486-3588...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CREATING YOUR OWN CUSTOM CHASE PATTERN TO SAVE A CHASE STEP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR TROUBLESHOOTING OWNER MAINTENANCE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE CONTROL SIGNAL CONNECTIONS DIAGRAMS PIN ASSIGNMENTS OF CONTROL SIGNAL CONNECTORS WARRANTY www.lightronics.com Lightronics Inc. 509 Central Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (757) 486-3588...
  • Page 3: Unit Description And Functions

    Power enters the RD-122 through a knockout sized hole at the rear of the unit. Remove the top cover and install an appropriate cable clamp in the knockout hole. Pass the power cables through the hole. Behind the hole is a terminal block with three lugs.
  • Page 4: Output Channel Connections

    ("LMX" or compatible), plug the control cable into the 3 pin "XLR" connector. If you are using the DMX- 512 protocol, plug your 5 pin DMX control cable into the 5 pin to 9 pin adapter supplied with the RD-122 and plug the 9 pin connector into the upper 9 pin connector on the rear of the dimmer.
  • Page 5: Resetting The Unit

    RESETTING THE UNIT The RD-122 may be reset to a "factory provided" configuration by holding down the MENU button on the front panel for about 5 seconds. A message "SYSTEM RESET" will appear on the front panel LCD display. Release the MENU button when you see the message.
  • Page 6: Normal Operation

    TO ACTIVATE A STORED SCENE: A scene previously stored in the RD-122 is activated by connecting together pins 5 and 9 of either DB9 connector. The DB9 connectors are on the rear of the dimmer. This may be done via a remotely located switch. The activated scene will remain active as long as pins 5 and 9 on the DB9 connectors remain connected together.
  • Page 7: Notes About Internal Scene

    5 and 9 on the DB9 connectors remain connected together. In addition to activating a chase, the RD-122 can be set to ignore the remote switch or use it to activate a scene.
  • Page 8: Controlling Chaser Characteristics

    ** Overrides remote switch setting The default setting is the factory set value. All of these characteristics can be set via the RD-122 menu system. See the diagram STRUCTURE OF MENU SYSTEM for a complete layout of menu system operation.
  • Page 9: Structure Of The Menu System

    = Set Chase run Normal/Single (Normal = Continuous) SELECT = Exit Normal MENU ChsPwr = Set Chase at Power Up (Normal = OFF, PwrUp - ON) SELECT = Exit Normal MENU www.lightronics.com Lightronics Inc. 509 Central Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (757) 486-3588...
  • Page 10: Creating Your Own Custom Chase Pattern

    The chase step is then recorded. This action is then repeated for each additional step to be recorded. The channel intensities can be set either from the RD-122 front panel as in manual operation or by using a control console.
  • Page 11: Maintenance And Repair

    Service by other than Lightronics authorized agents may void your warranty. OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE If service is required, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or contact Lightronics, Service Department, 509 Central Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 TEL 757 486 3588.
  • Page 12: Control Signal Connections Diagrams

    Page 12 of 14 RD - 122 RACK MOUNT DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL Version 1.3 03/09/2011 CONTROL SIGNAL CONNECTIONS FOR LMX PROTOCOL CONTROL SIGNAL CONNECTIONS FOR DMX 512 PROTOCOL www.lightronics.com Lightronics Inc. 509 Central Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (757) 486-3588...
  • Page 13: Pin Assignments Of Control Signal Connectors

    Page 13 of 14 RD - 122 RACK MOUNT DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL Version 1.3 03/09/2011 PIN ASSIGNMENTS OF CONTROL SIGNAL CONNECTORS USED ON THE RD-122 DMX-512 CONNECTOR MULTIPLEX ( LMX) CONNECTOR 5 PIN MALE XLR 3 PIN MALE XLR Used on adapter cable...
  • Page 14: Warranty

    A) If service is required, you may be asked to provide proof of purchase from an authorized Lightronics dealer. B) The FIVE YEAR WARRANTY is only valid if the warranty card is returned to Lightronics accompanied with a copy of the original receipt of purchase within 30 DAYS of the purchase date, if not then the TWO YEAR WARRANTY applies.

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