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1. Connect your loads via the connectors The maximum load per channel is 3680W Please note that the maximum current of 189A must never be exceeded Connection with the mains IDANGER TO LIFE The electric connection must only be carried out by a qualified electrician The occupation of the connection cables is as follows Cable Pin International The earth has to be connected If the unit will be directly connected with the local power supply network a disconnection switch with a minimum opening of 3mm at every pole has to be included in the permanent electrical installation The unit must only be connected with an electric installation carried out in compliance with the IEC standards The electric installation must be equipped with a Residual Current Device RCD with a maximum fault current of 30mA Operation Setting into operation After connecting the 12 Channel 19 Dimmer Pack to the mains the unit starts running The POWER indicator lights up Transcension and WELCOME TO USE is displayed on the LCD screen During this indication the unit is conducting a self test and recalls previous memory records afterwards Running Progxx or DMX MODE If the unit receives a DMX signal the DMX indicator lights up You are now in the main menu Navigation through he menu In the following chapters every menu is described in detail Please use the buttons below the LCD to navigate through the menu2. and for data input The underscore on the display indicates your position in the menu By pressing the UP DOWN buttons you can select the individual menus DMX Fail DMX addr Preheat Max level Curve and manual Enter one of the menus by pressing the MENU button You are now in the corresponding sub menu By using the UP DOWN buttons you can set the parameters The values can be increased or decreased by 1 Keep the UP DOWN buttons pressed for two seconds to change the values faster Exit the menu by pressing the BACK button If there are no buttons pressed in the sub menu within 20 seconds the unit will automatically exit to the main menu Button Function MENU Enter the menu confirm Navigate up data input DOWN Navigate down data input BACK Exit the menu DMX Fail reaction when DMX signal fial to come Here you can determine the unit s reaction when the DMX control signal transmission is interrupted Display Function DMX Fail Selects a built in programme 1 12 that is to run when the DMX signal transmission is Prog08 interrupted DMX signal are always prior to built in programmes Speed The speed of the programmes can be set in the sub menu 00 1 20 0S Value 00 4S DMX addr addressing DMX operating modes Depending on the operation mode Block or single you can set one or several DMX addresses for an individual channel or several channels Display Function Button DMX addr Block The entire dimmer operates on
3. falls below 50 the channel is switched off again The preheat and Max level functions cannot be used in switch mode Display Function Curve ALL Define one curve for all channels linear or switch MENU All UP DOWN BACK Curve All Value linear Curve CH 01 SINGLE Adjust transmission curves for each individual channel Linear MENU Value linear or Switch Use the MENU button to navigate from Curve CH XX to UP DOWN Value X MENU Curve CH 01 UP DOWN Value Switch BACK Manual manual light control In manual mode the Dimmer Pack can be used without an external controller and the channels can be adjusted manually via the buttons below the LCD screen Depending on the mode you can adjust a value for all channels or for each channel individually The manual control cannot be used in DMX mode The values set in the menu Manual do not affect the built in programmes DMX Fail function however they must be within the upper limit set in the menu Max level channel limitation Contrary to the DMX mode DMX Fail functions the manual mode has no power failure function Display Function Manual ALL Assign a value to all 12 channels 0 100 MENU All UP DOWN MENU Manual All UP DOWN Value 20 BACK MENU UP DOWN MENU UP DOWN MENU UP DOWN BACK Manual CH 01 N E Assign a value to each of the 12 channels individually 0 Value 23 100 Use the MENU button to navigate from M
4. one DMX start MENU Block address Set an address for the first channel in the sub menu 001 512 UP DOWN Every next channel gates a DMX address which is one number higher BACK Start addr Value 044 MENU UP DOWN BACK MENU UP DOWN BACK DMX addr SINGLE Set a start address in the sub menu for each of the 12 chan Single nels individually 001 512 Two or more channels can share the same address Use the MENU button to DMX addr CH 01 navigate from DMX addr CH XXY to Value XX Value 023 Preheat Here you can determine the preheat value which is then continuously run to the units connected in series e g theatre spots This function results in lower start up current requirement and prolongs the life of the illuminants The preheat value can be assigned to all 12 channels in mode All or to each channel individually in mode Single The preheat function cannot be used in switch mode Display Function Button Preheat All ALL Set the preheat value for all 12 channels 0 50 MENU Value 20 UP DOWN BACK Preheat CH 01 SINGLE Set the Preheat value for each of the 12 channel individually MENU Value 023 0 50 Use the MENU button to navigate from Preheat CH DOT to UP DOWN Value XX BACK MENU UP DOWN BACK Max Level channel limitation Here you can set an upper limit for the control signal of each individual channel The limiter function too prolongs the life of your illuminant
5. Se 12 Channel 19 Dimmer Pack Ss oo wn N a2 Order code BOTE45 WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START UP CAUTION Keep this equipment away from rain moisture and liquids SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation operation amp maintenance of this equipment should Be competent Follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION TAKE CARE USING THIS EQUIPMENT HIGH VOLTAGE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Before your initial start up please make sure that there is no damage caused during transportation Should there be any consult your dealer and do not use the equipment To maintain the equipment in good working condition and to ensure safe operation it is necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual Please note that damages caused by user modifications to this equipment are not subject to warranty Ge ee eee ee ee ee eeeeeeeeeeeeee ee ee eeeee ee ee eeeee SAFETY WARNINGS IMPORTANT The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non observance of this manual or any unauthorised modification to the equipment e Never let the power cable come into contact with other cables Handle the power cable and all mains voltage connections with particular caution e Never remove warning or informative labels from the equipmen
6. TS e WARRANTY One year from date of purchase OPERATING DETERMINATIONS If this equipment is operated in any other way than those described in this manual the product may suffer damage and the warranty becomes void Incorrect operation may lead to danger e g short circuit burns and electric shocks etc Do not endanger your own safety and the safety of others Incorrect installation or use can cause serious damage to people and property Ge ee eeeee ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee eeeee OVERVIEW Overview Performer Series o A G T 1 v E 12 x Dimmer module Dimmer Module overview LOAD AC OUTPUT 16A MAX VAC INPUT N NEUTRAL CONTROL INPUT 4 12V DC GND 1 Module mounting holder 3 TRIG Indicator Pull the holder to change the module 4 Circuit breaker Press to replace The dimmer pack Engages in the event of overload or must be disconnected from the short circuit mains first 5 Ventilation openings 2 AC Indicator Ge ee eee ee ee ee eeeeeeeeeeeeee ee ee eeeee ee ee eeeee OVERVIEW Control module 6 DMX Indicator Performer Series This Lights up when the unit is receiving a DMX signal 7 Power Indicator This lights up as soon as the unit is supplied with power 8 LCD This displays all of the menu functions and values 9 UP Button This button is used for editing through the mode functions 10 Mode Button This button is used for advancing to the next mode 11 Down Button Th
7. anual CH XX to Value XX Ge ee eee ee ee ee eeeeeeeeeeeeee ee ee eeeee ee ee eeeee SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications Geen EE 240V 50Hz Max power GUND seid Eed 43470W Max TEE 189A Max OUNDUT CHANING ccisecdenttecetcacacactcntcsedeectoatedadecasanaieeticiendeeattnaicdcaesdabaiad adnensashancuacacasacadesehasaane 3680W ive Elgg sig Ee EE 20A Number of control Channels cct2c deckcwicd cate sa snc ce cs acest ecncmcdenecretcacaceeubustuctgeencctscacsendennteecmeasececende 12 Jet Reie Eu 12 PU E E E AE ebe 12 x C 20A 240V DMX UMD EE 3 pin female XLR socket K i ie EE 3 pin male XLR socket Outputs EP TT Ka EE Pole connectors DPMX eegen Safety sockets DPMX 1210 O eee oe ee eee ee an ee are eee De aor eer oP E CEE sockets DRS 216 TEE 16 pin sockets DIMENSIONS eee a r Erena i E E EE E A REEERE 482 x 485 x 176mm Minim m mounting depth E 500mm WEINE creec ee SEEP E E E e EE 27Kg
8. is button is used for editing through the mode functions 12 Back Button This button is used to exit from the current chosen mode 13 DMX Out Socket This is a 3 pin XLR output socket and is used for connecting an additional dimmer pack 14 DMX In Socket This is a 3 pin XLR input socket and is used for connecting your DMX controller CDP 405 DMX Dimmer Pack Rear pannel 15 DMX Connectors 16 Outputs You can route the DMX control Cable slot for connecting the lamps signal to additional dimmer packs 17 Power Supply by using the 3 pin DMX OUT This cable slot is used for connecting the XLR connector The 3 pin XLR power supply input is for connecting DMX 512 control signals You can connect your DMX controller here See ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eege Installation Install the unit on a plane surface or alternately install it in a 19 rack Rack Installation This unit is built for 19 racks 483mm The rack you use should be a Double Door Rack where you can open the front panel and the rear panel The rack should be provided with a cooling fan When mounting the controller into the rack please make sure that there is enough space around the unit so that the heated air can be passed on Steady overheating will damage your unit You can fix the controller with four screw M6 in the rack Connecting the lamps CAUTION Unplug the mains lead before connecting the lamps
9. s Limiting the upper range of control voltage protects from voltage oscillations and overdrive Depending on the mode you can set a value for all channels or for each channel individually Max level function cannot be used in switch mode Display Function Button Max level ALL Limits all channels to a maximum level 0 100 MENU All UP DOWN BACK Max level CH 01 SINGLE Each channel can be preheated individually 0 100 Use the MENU Value 023 MENU button to navigate from Max level CH to Value XX UP DOWN BACK MENU UP DOWN BACK Curve transmission characteristic Here you can set up the transmission characteristic of your Dimmer mi Pack You can determine how control voltage fader movement on the d controller is transmitted to the units connected in series Depending on the mode you can adjust a curve for all channels or for each channel individually 100 50 L The default mode is liner Here the ratio of input value and output level is linear i e when the fader on the controller is moved up or down the light intensity of the lamp connected in series changes SS 50 100 directly proportionate to the fader movement 0 S When set to switch mode the respective channel works like an electronic relay This way you can control fog machines motors and other effects units when the control voltage reaches 50 or more of a previously set value the channel is switched on when it
10. t e Do not open the equipment and do not modify the equipment e Do not connect this equipment to a dimmer pack e Do not switch the equipment on and off in short intervals as this will reduce the system s life e Only use the equipment indoors e Do not expose to flammable sources liquids or gases e Always disconnect the power from the mains when equipment is not in use or before cleaning Only handle the power cable by the plug Never pull out the plug by pulling the power cable e Make sure that the available voltage is between 220v 240v e Make sure that the power cable is never crimped or damaged Check the equipment and the power cable periodically e If the equipment is dropped or damaged disconnect the mains power supply immediately Have a qualified engineer inspect the equipment before operating again e If the equipment has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do not switch it on immediately The arising condensation might damage the equipment Leave the equipment switched off until it has reached room temperature e If your product fails to function correctly discontinue use immediately Pack the unit securely preferably in the original packing material and return it to your Prolight dealer for service e Only use fuses of same type and rating e Repairs servicing and power connection must only be carried out by a qualified technician THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PAR
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