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- Page 1 DRAFT DimmerMaster Rack Mount Dimmer Packs User Manual Dove Lighting Systems, Inc. 893 Marsh St #1236 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-541-8292 www.DoveSystems.com RACK MOUNT SHOEBOX - USER MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DRAFT Table of Contents Receiving Your Unit Features Installation Mechanical Installation Electrical Installation Grounding Load Connections Control Connections Control Starting Channel Load Test & Local Control DMX Termination Non-Dim & Emergency On Functions In Case of Trouble Troubleshooting Obtaining Service WARRANTY INFORMATION RACK MOUNT SHOEBOX - USER MANUAL... -
Page 3: Receiving Your Unit
Features This manual covers Dove Lighting Systems, Inc.’s line of rack-mount DimmerMasters based on our proven Shoebox technology: DM224-RM, DM424-RM, DM412-RM, and DM812-RM. The Rack-Mount DimmerMaster Dimmers are standard 19-inch, 2U rack units with 4 or 8 1200W dimmers in the 412 and 812 respectively and 2 or 4 2400W dimmers in the 224 and 424. -
Page 4: Installation
DRAFT The unit accepts both DMX-512 and 0 to +10VDC control signals. The unit will let the higher of the two inputs (highest takes precedence, HTP) set the output level per channel. The starting DMX channel is set on the front panel’s thumbwheel switch, which also provides load testing and local control. - Page 5 DRAFT Model Channels Maximum Power per Required Source Capacity Channel (Watts) (Amps) DM224-RM 2400 DM424-RM 2400 40 x2 DM412-RM 1200 DM812-RM 1200 40 x2 The actual amount of power consumed is determined by the total wattage of the connected loads; the dimmer itself consumes negligible power. It is recommended that no other equipment be connected to the circuit which is used for the pack, including other outlets on the same fuse or circuit breaker.
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Page 6: Grounding
DRAFT Warning: This device is required to be connected to a building electrical circuit with over current protection corresponding to the input current on the equipment label. power from breaker from DMX console HLC-4 DMX Data HLC-0 +12V +12V C - + - + 1 2 3 4 5 Out1 Out2... -
Page 7: Control Connections
DRAFT but the nature of these loads requires specialized circuitry to get full range dimming. Consult the factory if you need to dim such loads. Many dimmable LED bulbs work fine with the Shoeboxes though it’s common for them to only dim to about 10% (which to our eyes looks more like 30% to 40%) before turning completely off which can be disappointing. - Page 8 DRAFT panel. Each terminal is large enough to accommodate multiple signal wires so the control signals can be easily daisy-chained from pack to pack on the DM224 and DM412. However, do not create Ys in the DMX signal path as these can lead to signal integrity issues that result in poor reliability and flickering.
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Page 9: Control
DRAFT Terminals 7 through 10 are 0-10V analog control inputs. The terminals are mapped to the channels in the following table by model. The higher of the analog or DMX for a given channel will take precedence (HTP). Terminal 11 is the common for these analog inputs and therefore must be connected to the analog control source as well. -
Page 10: Load Test & Local Control
DRAFT may be any channel, and dimmers on different packs can overlap some channels, though it is usually preferred to run them one dimmer per channel. Dimmer channels should not overlap channels for other DMX equipment, including strobe lights, & fog machines. It is not necessary to set the starting channels in sequence (ie. -
Page 11: Dmx Termination
DRAFT DMX Termination DMX termination may be made on DIP switch 1 on the circuit board. The DM424-RM and DM812-RM have two circuit boards; DIP1 on the 1st board (DM424 Ch 1-2, DM812 Ch 1-4) should always be off, and DIP1 on the second board (DM424 Ch 3-4, DM812 Ch 5-8) used for termination, see photo. -
Page 12: In Case Of Trouble
DRAFT The Emergency On function, DIP2, forces all outputs on regardless of the control level, this DIP switch is wired in parallel with the Force On switch on the front panel. If the external Force On (Terminal 12 of the control terminal block(s)) is connected to other dimmer packs, they will also be turned on. -
Page 13: Obtaining Service
DRAFT Flickering can be the result of a failing control console. Try an alternate control source or console power supply. Channels which flicker or cut in and out can be victims of an intermittent connection somewhere, including broken slide controls. This can occur if dirt, coffee, or some other liquid is spilled into the slide control slot. -
Page 14: Warranty Information
DRAFT WARRANTY INFORMATION The manufacturer agrees that the DimmerMaster shall be free from defects in material or workmanship from date of shipment over a period of one year. Said warranty will not apply if equipment is used under conditions of service for which it is not specifically intended. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage to its apparatus through improper installation, physical damage, or poor operating practice.
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