Configuration Mode; Dmx Mode - Behringer Eurolight LD6230 User Manual

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EUROLIGHT LD6230 User Manual

2.1 Configuration mode

The important pre adjustments necessary for running the dimmer pack are done
in the configuration mode. Keeping the CONFIG key pressed for roughly two
seconds gets you into the configuration menu. Once you are in the configuration
mode, keep using the CONFIG key to navigate through individual functions,
which are indicated with their respective LEDs located to the right of the display.
To get out of the configuration mode, keep the CONFIG pressed again for roughly
two seconds.
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All adjustments made in configuration mode are automatically stored
when you exit, and remain stored even when you power the LD6230 on
or off.
2.1.1 Address
As soon as you get to the configuration mode, the ADDRESS LED lights up. In this
menu, you assign DMX basic channels (1 to 507) to the six dimmer channels.
This address determines the DMX channel at which control commands are
executed. Since you are dealing with a 6-channel dimmer, a maximum of six
consecutive DMX channels can be interpreted as control signals, depending on
the assignments in the ASSIGN menu (see ch. 2.1.2). If the start address value is
"001", then the dimmer reacts to the first six channels of the DMX data stream.
If you, for example, set the start address value to "024", then the dimmer reacts
to the channels "024" to "029" correspondingly. If several units use the same
DMX address, then they also receive the same control commands.
To select the desired DMX channels, use the UP and DOWN keys. When you keep
one of these keys pressed while tapping the other one simultaneously, this lets
you navigate through the channels in increments of 10 channels at a time.
2.1.2 Assign
When you press the CONFIG key once again, you get to the ASSIGN menu
(ASSIGN LED lights up). In this menu you can make four different input
channel/dimmer channel assignments. Possible configurations:
1-6: All six outputs are dependent on the setting of channel 1.
2-3: Outputs 1-3 are dependent on the setting of channel 1, and outputs 4-6 are
dependent on the setting of channel 2.
3-2: Outputs 1 and 2 are dependent on the setting of channel 1, outputs 3
and 4 are dependent on the setting of channel 2, and outputs 5 and 6 are
dependent on the setting of channel 3.
6-1: All six outputs are separately dependent on the respective six channels (1-6).
If you select one of the first three configuration options, you can for example
form headlight groups that reproduce the same identical program since they are
controlled through just one channel.
After you address DMX channels and assign input and dimmer channels,
you should check if each dimmer circle reacts to the desired DMX control signal
by moving the corresponding faders on the lighting console.
2.1.3 Preheat
When you press the CONFIG key once again, you get to the PREHEAT menu
(the PREHEAT LED lights up). Use the UP and DOWN keys to enter the preheat
value (0 to 15). This preheat value is then continuously run to the headlights,
thus lowering the start-up current requirement and prolonging filament life.
The preheat value you enter is valid for all six channels. However, the PREHEAT
function cannot be used in switch mode (see ch. 2.1.5).
2.1.4 Limiter
When you press the CONFIG key once again, you get to the LIMITER menu
(the LIMITER LED lights up). Use the CONFIG key to navigate through all six
channels. Here you can set the upper limit for the control signal of each individual
channel. Set the threshold value (16 to 99) by using the UP and DOWN keys.
The LIMITER function too prolongs the life of your light equipment. Limiting the
upper range of control voltage protects from voltage oscillations and overdrive.
2.1.5 Curve
When you press the CONFIG key once again, you get to the CURVE menu
(the CURVE LED lights up). There are five possible ways to set up the transmission
characteristic of your dimmer pack. You can determine how control voltage
(i.e. fader movement on the mixing console) is transmitted to the lighting
equipment. Step through the six channels indicated on the left-hand digit on
the display by pressing the CONFIG key. Define the transmission characteristic for
each channel separately by using the UP key.
LINEAR (L):
This transmission characteristic linearly increases or decreases control voltages in
all segments of fader movement. When you move a fader on the lighting console,
the headlight intensity changes directly proportionate to the fader movement.
EXPONENTIAL (o1):
In this case, the transmission curve is irregular. When you move the fader on the
lighting console uniformly upwards, the voltage in the lower third of the fader's
range of movement increases linearly, whereas the transmission characteristic
beyond the first third of the fader's range of motion becomes more pronouncedly
(exponentially) progressive with each increment of fader motion.
LOGARITHMIC (o2):
This transmission characteristic is also irregular. In the upper third of the
fader's range of motion the voltage changes linearly, whereas the transmission
characteristic in the lower two thirds gets more pronouncedly degressive with
each increment of fader motion. The logarithmic transmission curve is the
opposite of the exponential curve.
SWITCH OPERATION (US = Unlimited Switch):
In this mode you can use the dimmer circle as a switch. This way, you can use
your LD6230 to control fog machines, motors and various other effects. When the
control voltage reaches 50% or more of a previously specified value, the channel
is switched on. When the control voltage falls below 50%, the channel is
switched off again. LIMITER and PREHEAT functions cannot be used in
this mode.
SWITCH OPERATION (LS = Limited Switch):
In SWITCH OPERATION (LS) the limiter function can be used.
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Transmission curves can be separately adjusted for each individual
channel on the EUROLIGHT LD6230.

2.2 DMX mode

Your LD6230 is automatically in DMX mode as soon as the power is up (DMX LED
lights up). Navigate through different modes by using the CHANNEL key while
simultaneously pressing the CONFIG key. Your LD6230 receives the DMX signal via
the DMX512 IN connector, and this signal can be forwarded to additional dimmer
packs using the DMX512 OUT connector in order to process additional channels.
DMX512 IN and DMX512 OUT are 5-pole XLR connectors and are located on the
rear panel.