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Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 10 Installation and startup........................11 Connections and controls........................13 Operating..............................16 Technical specifications........................24 Plug and connection assignment....................26 Protecting the environment......................27 D610S Dimmer Pack...
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Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. 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.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. D610S Dimmer Pack...
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Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This appliance is designed for professional use only and is intended to be used to control the brightness of connected spotlights. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Risk of injury and choking hazard for children! Children can suffocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can injure themselves when handling the device. Never allow children to play with the packaging material and the device. Always store packaging material out of the reach of babies and small children.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug! In case of isolation damage, disconnect immediately the power supply and arrange repair. If in doubt, seek advice from a qualified electrician. NOTICE! Risk of fire due to covered vents and neighbouring heat sources! If the vents of the device are covered or the device is operated in the immediate vicinity of other heat sources, the device can over‐...
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Features Features 6 dimmer channels Outputs: 6 × outlets with hinged lid Power supply via CEE plug (32 A) Digital control system Control via DMX 512 Preheat, dimmer curve and maximum voltage can be adjusted individually Indicators for temperature and operation Test function Intelligent cooling control, large cooling ribs Single channel fuse (10 A)
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Installation and startup Installation and startup 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.
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Installation and startup Connections in “DMX” mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one and so on, to form a series connection.
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Connections and controls Connections and controls Front ö & DMX OUT D610S Menu DMX IN D610S Dimmer Pack...
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Connections and controls 1 [Ch1]…[Ch6] | Circuit breakers for channels 1…6, arranged in three blocks (L1…L3) The circuit breakers are used to activate ([I - ON]) or deactivate ([O - OFF]) the required channels. 2 [L1]…[L3] | Voltage indicators for blocks L1…L3 The LEDs of the connected blocks light red as soon as mains power is applied to the device.
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Connections and controls Back ö & 400 V ~ 50 Hz Max 32 A / Phase Ch1 Out Ch2 Out Ch3 Out Ch4 Out Ch5 Out Ch6 Out 1 Dimmer outputs, 6 × outlets with hinged lid 2 Fan 3 Power cord with 5-pin CEE plug (400 V 3N~/32 A) D610S Dimmer Pack...
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Operating Operating Turning the device on/off Once you connect the device to the power supply, the LEDs of the connected blocks light red. Turn on the required channels via the associated circuit breakers (LEDs of active channels light up green). To switch off, disconnect the power plug from the 32-A-CEE outlet.
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Operating Menu overview Stairville D610S Unit Setup DMX Adr Ch1=0 Menu Menu Digital Dimmer Press -,OK,> Press +,-,OK,< D610S Preheat Ch1=0% Press +,-,OK,< Ch1 Curve=Linear Press +,-,OK,< Ch1 Limit=100% Press +,-,OK,< Save Changes? Unit Status Channel 1=100 Menu Yes=OK/No=< Press -,OK,>...
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Operating Setting the dimmer curve The device can be used in dimmer mode (Linear, Sqrt, Exp1, Exp2) or in switch mode ( ‘Off’ to DMX 80, ‘On’ from DMX 160). Proceed as follows to adjust the dimmer curve: Open the menu ‘Unit Setup’ , ‘Ch Curve’ (see menu overview). Confirm with the [Menu] button.
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Operating Setting the maximum voltage The device offers the possibility to limit the maximum voltage for each channel, for example, to extend the life of the light sources used. Proceed as follows to adjust the maximum voltage: Open the menu ‘Unit Setup’ , ‘Limit Ch 1=100’ (see menu overview). Confirm with the [Menu] button.
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Operating Adjusting the lamp preheating Preheating can be adjusted in a range from 0…50, with a value of 50 corresponding to approx. 20%. This function is not available in switch mode ( ‘Off’ to DMX 80, ‘On’ from DMX 160). Proceed as follows to adjust the preheat: Open the menu ‘Unit Setup’...
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Operating Setting the DMX address Proceed as follows to set the DMX address: Open the menu ‘Unit Setup’ , ‘DMX Addr Ch 1 =01’ (see menu overview). Confirm with the [Menu] button. ð The channel number display flashes. Select the required channel with the navigation buttons or .
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Operating Test mode In Test mode, you can check the individual channels. Open the menu ‘Test Ch 1= 0’ (see menu overview). Confirm with the [Menu] button. ð The channel number display flashes. Select the required channel with the navigation buttons or .
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Operating Block temperature display Open the menu ‘Unit Status’ , ‘Unit Temp=34Deg’ to display the block temperature (see menu overview). The fans are activated when the temperature reaches 45°C. The fan power is increased contin‐ uously up to 100% until a temperature of 65°C is reached. At temperatures above 95°C, the over-temperature protection responses and turns the block off.
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Technical specifications Technical specifications Control principle Leading edge phase control Input connections Power supply Three-phase connection, max. 32 A per phase Signal input DMX 512 via 3-pin XLR plug Output connections Signal output DMX 512 via 3-pin XLR panel socket Dimmer output 6 ×...
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Technical specifications Weight 7.8 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) D610S Dimmer Pack...
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Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...
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Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can also return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de.
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