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- Page 1 USER MANUAL ENGLISH TED Pack, FR output Product code: 50446FR Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
- Page 2 TED Pack, FR output Preface Thank you for purchasing this Showtec product. The purpose of this user manual is to provide instructions for the correct and safe use of this product. Keep the user manual for future reference as it is an integral part of the product. The user manual shall be stored at an easily accessible location.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
FX Mode ...............................20 Auto Mode ..............................20 Control Panel ..............................21 Start-up ................................21 Menu Overview ..............................22 Main Menu Options ............................24 DMX Address ...............................24 DMX Person ..............................24 Information ..............................25 Status ................................25 Dimming Mode ............................25 Minimum Output ............................26 Maximum Output ............................26 Product code: 50446FR... - Page 4 Preventive Maintenance ..........................32 Basic Cleaning Instructions ........................32 Corrective Maintenance ..........................33 Replacing the Fuse .............................33 Deinstallation, Transportation and Storage ....................34 Instructions for Deinstallation ..........................34 Instructions for Transportation ........................34 Storage ................................34 10. Disposal ................................34 11. Approval ................................34 Product code: 50446FR...
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Page 5: Introduction
After unpacking, check the contents of the box. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Highlite International dealer. Your shipment includes: ● Showtec TED Pack, FR output ● Quick lock bracket ● Schuko to Seetronic power cable (1,5 m) ●... -
Page 6: Symbols And Signal Words
This device falls under IEC protection class I. Caution: Risk of electric shock. Do not open. Caution: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 7: Safety
Do not immerse the device in water or other liquids. Do not install the device in a location where flooding may occur. ● Do not use the device during thunderstorms. Disconnect the device from the electrical power supply immediately. Product code: 50446FR... - Page 8 All screws used for installing the device or parts of the device are tightly fastened and are not corroded. ● There are no deformations on housings, fixations and installation points. ● The power cables are not damaged and do not show any material fatigue. Product code: 50446FR...
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Page 9: Requirements For The User
Ordinary persons are all persons other than instructed persons and skilled persons. Ordinary persons include not only users of the product but also any other persons that may have access to the device or who may be in the vicinity of the device. Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 10: Description Of The Device
Pro-power connector IN Pro-power connector OUT Ground (earth) connection Fuse 13 A, 250 V, 6,3 x 30 mm Power switch 3-pin DMX connector IN 5-pin DMX connector IN 5-pin DMX connector OUT 3-pin DMX connector OUT Fig. 03 Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 11: Back View
TED Pack, FR output Back View 2 x Mounting holes for quick lock bracket Fig. 04 Top View 2 x Mounting holes for quick lock bracket Safety eye Fig. 05 Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 12: Product Specifications
5-pin: pin 1 (ground), pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+), pin 4 (N/C), pin 5 (N/C) Construction: Housing: Metal Color: Black IP rating: IP20 Cooling: Natural heat dissipation Thermal: Maximum ambient temperature t 40 °C Minimum ambient temperature: -5 °C Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 13: Dimensions
The device can be be positioned on a flat surface or mounted to a truss or other rigging structure in any orientation. ● The ambient temperature must be in the range -5 and 40 °C. ● The relative humidity must not exceed 50 % with an ambient temperature of 40 °C. Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 14: Rigging
10 times the weight of the device. If possible, the secondary suspension should be attached to a supporting structure independent of the primary suspension. Put the safety cable through the safety eye (17), as shown in Fig. 09. Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 15: Connecting To Power Supply
Do not link more devices on one power link than the maximum recommended number. The maximum recommended number of devices depends on the total load of all connected fixtures and TED Pack, FR output devices. The total load shall not exceed 3500 W. Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 16: Setup
If you use XLR audio cables for DMX data transmission, this may lead to signal degradation and unreliable operation of the DMX network. When you make your own DMX cables, make sure that you connect the pins and wires correctly as shown in Fig. 10. Fig. 10 Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 17: Dmx Linking
Make sure that the total load per output does not exceed the maximum wattage (500 W) and the maximum current (2 A). Connect the fixtures to the sockets (04). Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 18: Setup Example
● The total load per output does not exceed the maximum wattage (500 W) and current (2 A). ● The total load of all connected fixtures and the device does not exceed 3500 W. Fig. 12 Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 19: Operation
Trailing-edge dimmers use MOSFET or IGBT circuits to dim. This technology produces less EMI radiations, current surges and AC distortions. This results in less interference and noise compared to traditional leading-edge dimmers. Trailing-edge dimmers can support also leading-edge dimming. Fig. 14 Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 20: Leading-Edge Dimming
In switch mode you can switch on and off the connected fixtures. You can operate the device in switch mode via the control panel (02) and via DMX. Note: In switch mode you cannot adjust the following parameters: minimum output, maximum output, and dimming curve. Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 21: Fx Mode
In auto mode you can run one of the 17 built-in chases. You can adjust the speed and the fading time of the built-in chase. You can operate the device in auto mode only via the control panel (02). See 6.7.10. Chase on page 27 for more information. Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 22: Control Panel
Press the power switch (10) in OFF position to turn the device off. At start-up the display shows a splash screen with the logo of Showtec followed by the start screen. The start screen provides information about the selected DMX personality and the configuration of the 4 outputs: ●... -
Page 23: Menu Overview
TED Pack, FR output Menu Overview Product code: 50446FR... - Page 24 TED Pack, FR output Product code: 50446FR...
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Page 25: Main Menu Options
In switch mode and in FX mode you cannot adjust the following parameters: minimum output, maximum output, and dimming curve. ● In FX mode the default behaviour of the device in case of a DMX failure is OFF. Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 26: Information
(see 6.2.1. Trailing-edge dimming on page 18 for more information) ● Leading Edge: Forward-phase dimming with a phase-cut at the beginning of each wave’s half cycle (see 6.2.2 Leading-edge dimming on page 19 for more information) Note: It is not recommended to use the leading-edge dimming. Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 27: Minimum Output
03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to set the maximum light output. The selection range is 49–100 %. Note: In switch mode and in FX mode you cannot set the maximum light output of the connected fixtures. Curve In this menu you can set the dimming curve of the connected fixtures. Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 28: Manual
● Fade: Adjust the fading time of the selected chase. The adjustment range is 0–99 02) Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection and open the submenu. 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the value. Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 29: Dmx Fail
In this menu you can restore the default factory settings of the device. Press the ENTER button to confirm the reset of the device. The FX mode LED indicators (01) and (03) will blink once and the reset will be performed. Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 30: Dmx Channels
This device supports RDM. Refer to 6.9.2. Supported RDM PIDs for the Device and 6.9.3. Supported RDM PIDs for the SubDevices for more information. RDM Details ● Responder ID: 29B4:08EXXXXX ● Manufacturer's ID: Showtec (Highlite International B.V.) ● Manufacturer Label: Showtec ● Model Description: TED Pack ●... -
Page 31: Supported Rdm Pids For The Device
0x0342 CURVE 0x0343 CURVE_DESCRIPTION 0x0344 DISPLAY_INVERT 0x0500 IDENTIFY_DEVICE 0x1000 RESET_DEVICE 0x1001 Supported RDM PIDs for the SubDevices Parameter ID Value Required SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS 0x0050 DEVICE_LABEL 0x0082 DMX_PERSONALITY 0x00E0 DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION 0x00E1 DIMMER_INFO 0x0340 MINIMUM_LEVEL 0x0341 MAXIMUM_LEVEL 0x0342 CURVE 0x0343 Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
The fixtures are incompatible The connected compatibility fixtures do not The fixtures are defective ● Try using different fixtures function ● Replace the fuse. See 8.3.1. Replacing One of the fuses is blown the Fuse on page 33 Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 33: Maintenance
Disconnect the device from the electrical power supply. Allow the device to cool down for at least 5 minutes. Clean the device with a soft, lint-free cloth. Attention ● Do not immerse the device in liquid. ● Do not use alcohol or solvents. Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 34: Corrective Maintenance
Insert a new fuse in the fuse holder. Make sure that the type and the rating of the replacement fuse are the same as the ones specified on the information label of the product. Replace the fuse holder in the opening and tighten the fuse cover. Product code: 50446FR... -
Page 35: Deinstallation, Transportation And Storage
For more detailed information about recycling of this product contact the local authorities or the authorized dealer. Approval Check the respective product page on the website of Highlite International (www.highlite.com) for an available declaration of conformity. Product code: 50446FR... - Page 36 ©2022 Showtec...
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