Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 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 document. MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
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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 – suspended load. Warning – danger zone. MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
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 when covers, safety equipment or optical components are missing or damaged. MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
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Never subject the device to liquids or moisture. Never move the device to another location while it is in operation. In environments with increased dirt levels (for example due to dust, smoke, nicotine or mist): Have the device cleaned by qualified specialists at reg‐ ular intervals to prevent damage due to overheating and other malfunctions. MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
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Only operate the device from professionally installed mains sockets that are protected by a residual current circuit breaker (FI). As a precaution, disconnect the device from the power grid when storms are approaching or it the device will not be used for a longer period. MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
Features Features Drive motor for mirror balls Maximum load: 35 kg Operating modes: Master / slave, automatic, DMX Rotational direction selectable Rotating speed adjustable MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
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Including the device’s own weight, the maximum tensile load is 40 kg for the fastening materials used for ceiling mounting! Always work from a stable platform whenever installing or servicing the unit. While you do this, the area underneath the device must be cordoned off. MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
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Installation and starting up The following figure shows the drilling template for the ceiling mounting of the device. MBM40D Mirror Ball Motor DMX When installed, the motor axis must be exactly perpendicular to the ceiling level! For information and instructions for installing the mirror ball, in particular the applicable safety instructions, please refer to the enclosed manufacturer's guide.
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Use special DMX cables for the wiring instead of normal microphone cables. 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. MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
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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). MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Top view ö MBM40D Mirror Ball Motor DMX 1 Motor axis. MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
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2 [POWER INPUT] | Mains cable for the power supply. 3 Power indicator. This LED lights up as soon as power is applied to the device. 4 [FUSE] | Fuse holder-FUSE. 5 [DMX INPUT] | DMX input. 6 [DMX OUTPUT] | DMX output. MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
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8 [Mode] | Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an open submenu. [Setup] | Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. [Up] | Increases the displayed value by one. [Down] | Decreases the displayed value by one. MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
3 Hanging chain of the mirror ball. 4 Safety chain of the mirror ball. 5 Mirror ball. & Turning the unit on To start up the device, connect it to the mains. The device is immediately ready for operation. MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
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Confirm with [Enter] and use [Up] or [Down] to assign a DMX address in a range from ‘A001’ … ‘A512’ . Channel Value Function no rotary movement 1 … 127 clockwise rotation movement, speed decreasing no rotary movement 129 … 255 counter-clockwise rotation movement, speed increasing MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
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You can specify the rotational direction of the motor in the ‘direction’ menu: ‘d1’ (clock‐ wise) or ‘d3’ (counter clockwise). You can specify the rotational speed of the motor in the ‘speed’ menu: ‘SP01’ … ‘SP64’ (0.5 min … 5 min MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
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Operating Menu overview Slave Auto d001 Direction d512 Speed SP01 SP64 MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
5 mm × 20 mm, 2 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 285 mm × 190 mm × 235 mm Weight 5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
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’) MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
Clean with a soft dry cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a slightly damp cloth. Never use cleaners containing alcohol or thinner. MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
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. MBM40D DMX Mirror Ball Motor...
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