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- Page 1 ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
- 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 11.03.2020, ID: 477614...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating..............................25 6.1 Turning the device on / off......................25 6.2 Functions in DMX mode........................ 26 6.3 Functions in stand-alone operation..................28 6.3.1 Recording scenes.......................... 28 6.3.2 Setting the Fade time........................30 6.3.3 Playing scenes..........................31 ART-6 Fade DMX controller... - Page 4 Table of contents 6.3.4 Deleting scenes..........................31 6.3.5 Restoring scenes........................... 31 6.3.6 Set the total number of controllable channels..............32 Technical specifications........................34 Troubleshooting............................36 Protecting the environment......................37 ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
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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. ART-6 Fade DMX controller... -
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. ART-6 Fade DMX controller... -
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’ . ART-6 Fade DMX controller... -
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. ART-6 Fade DMX controller... - 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. ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
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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. ART-6 Fade DMX controller... - 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. ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
- Page 12 By all means you have to observe all electrical safety instructions applicable at the place of operation. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
- Page 13 Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction. ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
- 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. ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
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Page 15: Features
Control via 6 channel faders, 1 master fader and infrared remote control DMX input and output for connecting multiple panels DIP switches for setting the DMX start address Valuable aluminium housing with glass surface Power supply not included ART-6 Fade DMX controller... -
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. ART-6 Fade DMX controller... - Page 17 Slide the battery holder back into the remote until it clicks into place. When shipping, the battery is already installed in the remote and protected against discharge by a transparent plastic foil. Remove the plastic foil prior to first use. ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
- Page 18 Connect the loads to the connections on the rear panel of the device. Establish the DMX link to the controller. Connect the mains connection terminals with a mains cable. Finally, connect the power plug of the device to a 32 A CEE socket. ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
- Page 19 Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
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Page 20: Connections And Controls
Connections and controls Connections and controls ART-6 Fade DMX controller... - Page 21 Main switch. Button to enter or exit the scene recording mode 5 Infrared sensor for signals from the remote control. 6 [SC1]…[SC6] Buttons to select the programmed scene for playback 7 Status LEDs The LEDs show the current fader level for the scenes [SC1]…[SC6] ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
- Page 22 DMX input and output for connecting multiple panels, designed as a 3-pin terminal (note the device label when connecting the cables) 10 Mains connection, designed as a 4-pin terminal (note the device label when connecting the cables) ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
- Page 23 Connections and controls Remote control ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
- Page 24 13 [CH.1]…[CH.6] Buttons to select the channel 14 [UP]/[DOWN] Buttons to control the output level of the corresponding channel [CH.1]…[CH.6] / [MASTER] Buttons to control the overall intensity and fade speed of all channels and scenes ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
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Page 25: Operating
Operating Operating 6.1 Turning the device on / off Connect the device to the power supply. Press [Power/Program]. ð The device is now operational. To switch off the device, press [Power/Program] again. ART-6 Fade DMX controller... -
Page 26: Functions In Dmx Mode
The value of the DIP switches 1-9 is binary coded. To set the desired DMX address, set the DIP switches so that the sum of the resulting numbers yields the desired DMX address. Please orient yourself by the following table: DMX address ART-6 Fade DMX controller... - Page 27 Example: To set the DMX address 21 set DIP switches 1, 3 and 5 to ‘ON’, all others to ‘OFF’. The highest possible DMX address is 511 (all DIP switches to ‘ON’). The setting for the DIP switches only takes effect when the device is restarted. ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
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Page 28: Functions In Stand-Alone Operation
Press the button of the desired scene [SC1]…[SC6] to which you want to save the scene. The associated status LED flashes repeatedly. Set the corresponding channel fader [CH1]…[CH6] between 0 and 10 to select the desired level of a single step of the scene. ART-6 Fade DMX controller... - Page 29 ð The status LED flashes blue. The recording mode is deactivated. If two consecutive steps have identical data, they are automatically merged into one step. The fade time is now twice as long as before merging. ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
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Page 30: Setting The Fade Time
ð The status LEDs of the buttons [SC1]…[SC6] flash three times. The fade time has been saved. Repeat steps 1… 3 to save the fade time for further scenes. When you have saved the fade time for all scenes, move [Master/Fade] back to the original position. ART-6 Fade DMX controller... -
Page 31: Playing Scenes
To delete saved scenes, press and hold the button of the desired scene [SC1]…[SC6] for two seconds. ð The status LEDs of the buttons [SC1]…[SC6] flash three times. The scene has been deleted. 6.3.5 Restoring scenes The device allows to restore accidentally deleted scenes. ART-6 Fade DMX controller... -
Page 32: Set The Total Number Of Controllable Channels
[CH1] the total number of controllable channels is 1, when using [CH2], the total number of controllable channels is 2, etc.. You can control a maximum of six channels. Set [Master/Fade] to 600s. Hold down [Power/Program] for three seconds. ð All status LEDs light up. ART-6 Fade DMX controller... - Page 33 Operating Release [Power/Program]. ð All status LEDs flash three times. The total number of controllable channels has been set. ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
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Page 34: Technical Specifications
Voltage supply 12 V – 24 V Dimensions (W × H × D) 85 mm × 85 mm × 15.5 mm Weight 230 g Ambient condi‐ Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C tions Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing ART-6 Fade DMX controller... - Page 35 Technical specifications Further information Preset function External storage option DMX universes max. control channels Ethernet ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
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Page 36: Troubleshooting
2. Check whether the DMX cables are correctly connected to the 3-pin termi‐ nals. Note the device label. 3. Check whether the DMX cables run near or parallel to high-voltage cables that may cause damage or interference to a DMX interface circuit. ART-6 Fade DMX controller... -
Page 37: Protecting The Environment
Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat‐ teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites. ART-6 Fade DMX controller... - Page 38 Dispose 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. ART-6 Fade DMX controller...
- Page 40 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...
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