Table of Contents
Advertisement
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for SGM Powerlight 1212D
Summary of Contents for SGM Powerlight 1212D
- Page 1 www.audiovias.com...
-
Page 2: General Instructions
• In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the unit immediately and either contact the nearest SGM sales point for a check or contact the manufacturer directly. • Do not open the unit - there are no user serviceable parts inside •... -
Page 3: General Warranty Conditions
• Transport costs and related risks are borne by the unit's owner. • The guarantee is valid to all effects only on presentation of the guarantee certificate to the manufacturer or the nearest SGM technical assistance centre. Always quote the unit's serial number and model when contacting your reseller for information or assistance. - Page 4 Index General Instructions General guarantee conditions How to contact SGM Elettronica Index changes to this manual 1 - Main features 1.1 - Technical specifications 1.2 - Installation 1.2.1 - Packaging 1.2.2 - Contents 1.2.3 - Before installation 1.3 - P612 connections 1.3.1 - Connecting to the mains supply...
-
Page 5: Changes To This Manual
Changes to this manual SGM has an on-going product development policy, so the information printed in this manual may not be completely up to date. If any doubts arise regarding the topics covered in this manual or should any further help be required, our online services (internet-server www.sgm.it ) are available 24 hours a day. -
Page 6: Main Features
19" rack units (L x H x D): 442 x 113 x 400 mm Weight 18 kg. SGM Elettronica reserves the right to improve or modify their products at any time without prior notice. Always consult the handbook of the unit being used to avoid errors and differences between the actual functions and those shown in the manual. -
Page 7: Before Installation
If in doubt, do not use the unit and contact an authorized SGM Technical Assistance Centre and the transport company. In fact, only the consignee can claim for any damage sustained by the unit during transport •... -
Page 8: Connecting The Power Supply
1.3 Connection the P1212 1.3.1 Connecting the power supply • It must be connected to a circuit with a thermal-magnetic cut-off switch.(see appendix page 1, 2, 3) • Make certain that the cross-section of the socket's cables is sufficient for the power absorbed by the unit. -
Page 9: Rear Panels
1.3.2 Rear panels cod 004-1052 SOCAPEX apparecchio non per uso domestico CH7-CH12 CH1-CH6 fixture not for domestic use MAX 12A/CH 110/220V MAIN 3/N/PE 380V 50/60HZ -32Kw Max LINE NEUTRAL GROUND CH10 CH11 CH12 CHASSIS DMX 512 Disconnect fixture before opening CONSULTARE IL MANUALE PRIMA DI OGNI OPERAZIONE Non aprire prima di avere tolto la tensione TO CONSULT THE MANUAL BEFORE EVERY OPERATION... - Page 10 1.3.3 DMX signal cable construction Power Light P1212 has a DMX 512 input that uses standard XLR 5-pin connectors. When connecting, screened cable in compliance with EIA RS-485 specifications and with the following characteristics must be used: - 2 conductors plus screen - 120 Ohm impedance - low capacity - maximum transmission rate 250Kbaud.
- Page 11 1.3.5 DMX termination construction The termination avoids the possibility of the DMX 512 signal being sent back along the cable once it reaches the end: under certain conditions and with certain lengths, this could cause it to over-ride the original signal and cancel it. The termination is made by soldering a 120 1/4 W resistor across pins 2 and 3 of the 5-pole male XLR connector (see diagram).
- Page 12 1.3.7 Switching on As soon as it's switched on, the Power Light P1212 display the SGM logo with the software version, after which it begins an autotest (self test) routine to check for any irregularities in the power supply and on the output.
-
Page 13: Display View
1.3.9 Display view Initial message: SGM Electronics P1212 ver. 1.00 Normal operation: Fixture name DMX signal Warning messages (blinking writing): Fixture name signal error NO SIGNAL MISSING R PHASE MISSING S PHASE MISSING T PHASE Dangerous message (writing and display blinking at the same time):... - Page 14 [Channel Test LEVEL LEV% [ 80] [Brightness < BRIGHT > [100%] [Signal Monitor] LEVEL LEV% [ 1] [Version SGM Electronics P1212 ver. 1.00 [Run Autotest < AUTOTEST > RS232 Signal DMX SIGNAL NO SIGNAL SIGNAL ERROR OVERVOLTAGE FANS FAILURE NO OVERVOLTAGE...
-
Page 15: Menu Descriptions
2 - Menu descriptions 2.1 Soft Patch In this Menu, it's possible to assign the POWER LIGHT's physical channels (CHN) to the digital channels available (ADDR). This creates a correspondence between the Dimmer output channel and the channel that has to be controlled. There are 512 channels available for use, i.e., those provided for by DMX standard, and they don't necessarily have to be in succession. - Page 16 2. Press Enter to confirm the choice; 3. Move the square brackets to the CHN field and select the channel to which the operating mode has to be assigned;( set all the channels) A A L L L L 4. Now move the square brackets to the MOD field to assign one of the three operating modes available;...
-
Page 17: Channel Test
For a good warm-up, it's sufficient to increase the level until the filament becomes just visible. Standard factory warm-up setting is 4% For access to the Set Pre Heat function, proceed as follows: 1. Select the Set Pre Heat menu from the main menu; <Main Menu >... -
Page 18: Signal Monitor
2.6 Brightness In this Menu, it's possible to vary the brightness of the LCD display on the front panel. This brightness is expressed as a percentage and varies between 0 and 100%. The standard factory setting of the LCD brightness is 75% For access to the Brightness function , proceed as follows: 1. -
Page 19: Run Autotest
[Version 2. Press ENTER to confirm the choice; 3. At this point, the current version of the software will appear on the display. SGM Electronics P1212 ver. 1.00 4. Press ESC to return to the main menu. 2.9 Run Autotest This Menu runs an autotest routine which enables irregularities to be found in some crucial points of the Power Light. -
Page 20: Edit Chase
2.10 Edit Chase The P1212 has been designed and built so that it can also be used as a free-standing unit, without the aid of an external controller. It's possible to create 8 different sequences (Chases) with a maximum of 32 scenes (Steps) each. For access to the programming function of the Edit Chase menu , proceed as follows: 1. -
Page 21: Run Chase
2.11 Run Chase In this menu, it's possible to run the Chase previously programmed with the possibility of adjusting the chase's times and master level. To access the programming function of the Run Chase menu, proceed as follows: 1. Select the RUN CHASE menu from the main menu; <Main Menu >... -
Page 22: Set Default
For access to the Curve Equal function, proceed as follows: 1. Select the Curve Equal menu from the main menu; <Main Menu > [Curve Equaliz] 2. Press ENTER to confirm the choice; 3. Move the square brackets to the CHN field and select the channel whose equalization curve has to be changed (ALL: assigns the same value to all the channels) (ALL: assigns the same value to all the channels) -
Page 23: Resume Default
2.14 Resume default This feature allow to resume the default parameters: To access the programming function of the Resume default menu, proceed as follows: 1. Select the Set default menu from the main menu; <Main Menu > [Resume Default] 2. Press ENTER to confirm the choice; 3. -
Page 24: Error Messages
3 - Protections Particular protections are provided to avoid any faulty operation seriously damaging the Power Light. These protections are: 3.1 - OVER-HEATING PROTECTION: the maximum temperature allowed is 90ºC and is measured on the cooling fin on the power section. If this temperature is exceeded, the output is disabled until temperature returns within the foreseen limits. - Page 25 www.audiovias.com...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Powerlight 1212D and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers