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1. 12345678910 lt 1234667 8 8 10 cous 1234667 8 8 10 S 1234567 8 8 10 2 lt lt 1234667 8 8 10 l DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX 008 004 006 010 014 004 009 019 Elation Professionale www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual 17 Elation Professionals www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 18 Auto Mate DMX DJ Scan Set Up TT T DJ Scan 1 A 1239456789 0 ON Du Scan 2 Du Scan 3 Du Scan 4 DMX DMX DMX DMX 012 004 008 016 Elation Professionale www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 19 Auto Mate DMX DJ Roller Set Up DMX DMX DMX DMX 012 004 008 016 www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual 20 Elation Professionale Auto Mate DMX DMX Channel Setup FIXTURE DMX CH DMX CH DMX CH ACCU spot 250 Ch020 choos choi2 028 SPIRAL SCAN Ch014 Ch004 Ch009 019 Ix CALIBUR Ch012 Ch004 Choos 016 IMIGHTY SCAN Ch017 Choos Ch023 IDJ SCAN Ch012 choo4 choos 016 IRAINBOW 250 choos Ch004 Choos 068 Ch060 016 ACTIVE SCAN250 Ch016 Ch010 Ch022 ACCU SPOT2. User Instructions Elation Professional 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 Rev 10 04 www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX Contents Features 2 Introduction Safety Precaution Connection and DMX Setup Controls and Function Operation PlugandPlay InstallingPrograms Activatethe Record Mode Data Exchange Set Up Procedures MightyScan X Calibur Spiral Scan Rainbow25 DJ Scan DJ Roller DMX Channel Setting Cleaning Warranty Auto Mate DMX 256 DMX Channels 8 Chase Programs 4 2 banks 60 Scenes per a Program Sound Active Blackout Mode Built In Microphone 19 Rackmount Design Capable of Data Exchange Programmable Please Note Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice Elation Professionals www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 2 Features Auto Mate DMX Unpacking Every Auto Mate DMX has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your controller for any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the unit has arrived intact In case damage has been found or parts are miss ing please contact our toll free customer support num
3. Transferring programs between two Auto Mate DMX units This unit allows you to transfer data from Auto Mate DMX to Auto Mate DMX for back up or data swap purposes For this procedure you will need to construct or purchase a male to male 3 pin XLR cable 1 Link your two units together via the XLR connections on the rear of each unit 2 Set both controllers to the Record Mode see page 11 Activating the Record Mode 3 the Master controller the controller that will act as the sending unit press the Function Key 6 until the red function LED indicator begins to glow 4 On the Master controller the sending controller unit press both the Fast and Slow function key at the same time The pro gram LEDs on both units will begin to flash and chase This will indicate programs are being transferred successfully 6 process is completed when all the program LEDs stop chas ing If the data transfer was successful the same program LEDs will be glowing on both units If the same program LED are not on there was an upload error Please repeat this procedure once again Elation Professionale www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 12 SCAN Address MS 1 MS 5 MS 2 MS 6 Aiea MS 3 Ms 7 MS 4 MS 8 When using only four units in your system ignore the set tings and positioning for fixtures 5 6 7 and 8 DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX
4. 040 028 016 004 010 022 034 046 Elation Professionale www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 13 Auto Mate DMX Max Set Up v on RE ER ves ERRATA S A When using only four units in your system ignore the set tings and positioning for fixtures 5 6 7 and 8 1 DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX 100 108 Elation Professionale www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 14 Auto Mate DMX Pocket Scan Set Up Pocker Scan 1 Scan 5 Scan 2 Scan Packer Scan 1 Packer Scan Scan When using only four units in your system ignore the set tings and positioning for fixtures 5 6 7 and 8 DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX DMN DMX 032 oig 025 053 Elation Professionale www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 15 Auto Mate DMX X Calibur Set Up X CALIBUR mem Elation Professionale 4 www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 16 Auto Mate DMX Spiral Scan Set Up Auto Mate DMX Rainbow 250 Set Up DJe A American D Rainbow 250 ou OY 12345678910 12345678910 oe snn y 12346567 88 10
5. 250 Ch020 Ch012 Ch028 Auto Mate DMX Cleaning Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning the unit should be car ried out periodically to optimize light output 1 Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the out side casing 2 Use a cleaner specially designed for electronics to spray in and around the knobs and switch This will reduce small particle built up that can effect the proper operation of the controller Clean should be carried out every 30 60 days 4 Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the unit in gt Cleaning frequency depends the environment which the fixture operates i e smoke fog residue dust dew Elation Professionale www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 21 Auto Mate DMX Warranty 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Elatione hereby warrants to the original purchaser Elatione products to be free of manu facturing defects material and workmanship for a period of 2 Years 730 days from the date of purchase This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories It is the owner s respon sibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought For warranty service send the product only to the Elations factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or ser
6. 512 protocol to oper ate your fixtures If you are constructing your own data cables be sure to use standard two conductor shielded cable This cable may be purchased at almost all professional sound and lighting stores Your cables should be made with 3 male and female XLR connector on either end of the cable Also remember that DMX lines must be daisy chained and can not be split Figure 1 Notice Be sure to follow figures two and three when making your own cables Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector Do not con nect the cable s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conductor to come in contact with the XLR s outer casing Grounding the shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior Socket XLR Pin Configuration game 20 aha Data Compliment Prsa paame Figure 2 SPIN XLR SPIN XLR Figure 3 Elation Professionals www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 5 Auto Mate DMX Set Up Special Note Line Termination When longer runs of cable used you may need to use a terminator on the last unit to avoid erratic behavior A terminator is a 90 120 ohm 1 4 watt resistor which is con nected between pins 2 and 3 of a male XLR connector DATA and DATA This unit is inserted in the fe
7. DMX the LED will come on after 3 sec Switch off the master unit s blackout function 7 Activate the Strobe Function in the same scene Change only the DMX channels that activate the Strobe function 8 Press the Strobe Key at the Auto Mate DMX Controller After three seconds the REC LED will temporarily glow Upload Scenes to the Auto Mate DMX 1 Selected a program 1 through 4 that will hold your scene be sure the function LED is off 2 With the red function indicator on choose either Fast 1 4 second maximum scene hold time or slow 5 8 second maximum scene hold time 3 From your external DMX controller turn on you are going to send to the Auto Mate DMX 4 The default scene hold time is 1 10 of a second You may use DMX channel one on your external controller to change the scene hold time Slider value 10 is equal to one second Slider value 20 is equal to two second Slider value 30 is equal to three second etc gt Elation Professionale www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 11 Auto Mate DMX Transfer Programs 4 Save scene into memory by pressing the Audio Key when the scene has been stored into memory the Rec LED will turn off 5 Repeat step three and four until you have stored all your desired scenes or you have reached the maximum of 60 scenes 6 Once you have completed transferring scenes from the external controller turn the controller off to exit
8. any program stored in the corresponding memory bank A green LED above the selected program will indicate which pro gram is selected When you select a new program the corresponding green LED will begin to glow Function level 2 Red LED On Tapping the Fast or Slow Key more than once will stop the program The fixtures will not blackout but will freeze on a scene Tapping Fast or Slow again will continue the program from that point This function will be indicated when either the Fast or Slow key LED indicator is flashing To exit this function deselect the fast or slow key or begin a new program Blackout The function will stop the running program and will close ined shutters of all fixtures Elation Professionale ywwvwelationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 9 Auto Mate DMX Installing Programs Installing your own Programs second way you can use the Auto Mate DMX is to store your own programs from an external DMX Controller such as the popular Ela tions Show Designer These programs can then be used to automati cally run your unit as the original built in program would This operation allows you to customize your programs to meet your individual needs Procedure First program your desired scenes in any DMX Controller You can create a total of eight programs four programs can be stored on bank one Fast and four can be stored on bank two Slow The programs can not consist of more than 256 D
9. GS FUSE 2 AMP GMA INTERNAL WORKING POSITION ANY SAFE POSITION PROGRAMS 8 TOTAL 2 BANKS 60 SCENES PER A PROGRAM DMX CHANNELS 256 3 CHANNELS USED FOR SYSTEM POWER CONSUMPTION TYPICAL 2 AMPS Elation Professional Elation World Headquarters 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 582 2610 Web www elationlighting com E mail info elationlighting com oElation Professionale www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 23
10. MX channels and 60 scenes or steps When you have created programs upload them Scene by Scene to the Auto Mate DMX When programming the Auto Mate DMX the DMX Information for the time interval between scenes the Strobe function and the Blackout function must be programmed separately When uploading your scenes to the Auto Mate DMX use DMX Chan nel 001 to set the time interval between your scenes use DMX Channel 002 to set the strobe information in your scenes use DMX Channel 003 to set the blackout information Elation Professionale www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 10 Auto Mate DMX Record Mode Activate the Record Mode In order to modify or install programs the unit must be in Record Mode To activate record mode 1 While the unit is turned off press and hold down the Function Button 6 2 Turn the power on while holding down the function button 5 3 After the unit is turned on the power LED will flash 5 times indi cating record mode has been activated Installing the Strobe and Blackout Functions 1 Turn on a scene via DMX with Shutter open 2 the Function Key until the LED goes on 3 store this scene press the Strobe and Blackout Keys at the same time The REC LED will come on after 3 sec 4 Push the Blackout Key at the Master Controller Use the same scene you used for step 1 Shutter 5 Press the Blackout Key at the Auto Mate
11. ber for further instructions please do not return the controller to your dealer Auto Mate DMX Introduction Introduction The Auto Mate DMX is a Plug and Play DMX Con troller with 8 programmed chases 4 slow and 4 fast It has 256 DMX channels and each of the 8 Chases Programs can contain up to 60 steps This unit comes with programmed chases for either the Ameri can Duo Spiral Scan DJ Scan DJ Roller Rainbow 250 Max Mighty Scan Pocket Scan or X Calibur Be sure you have purchased the unit that comes with programs for your specific fixture All the chases are designed to operate in conjunction with the Strobe Fast Slow and Blackout functions You can also store your own chases on any of the 8 program banks by using an External DMX controller such as the Ela Show Designer Storing your own programs however will erase any existing program that is stored in a particular memory bank Customer Support Elation Professions provides a customer support line to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation You may also visit us on the web at www elationlighting com for any comments or suggestions Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9 00 a m to 5 30 p m Pacific Standard Time Voice 323 582 3322 323 582 2610 support elationlighting com ion There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not attempt any repairs yourself
12. ctive mode When the func tion level one is engaged selecting this button will active the program stored in this bank 7 Strobe Prog 2 Button This button serves two functions When the function level two is engaged this button will activate strobe mode Strobe mode will initi ate strobe function to any program running When the function level one is engaged selecting this button will active the program stored in this bank 8 Fast Prog 3 Button This button serves two functions When the function level two is engaged this button will activate the first bank of four programs When the function level two is engaged selecting this button will active the program stored in this bank 9 Slow Prog 4 Button This button serves two functions When the function level two is engaged this button will activate the second bank of four programs When the function level two is engaged selecting this button will acti vate the program stored in this bank 10 Blackout Button This button activates blackout mode In blackout mode all fixture actively will enter into stand by mode No light output No mirror movement 11 DMX Output Jack This jack sends the controllers DMX signal to your fixtures This jack uses standard 3 pin XLR female connector 12 Power Supply Input Jack Only connect a recommended power supply AC 9 12 250mA Use of power supply other than a recommend power supply could damage your unit and will vo
13. doing so will void your manufactures war ranty In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact Elations customer support Do not discard the packing carton in the trash Please recycle when ever possible Elation Professionale www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 3 Auto Mate DMX Safety Warnings Do not spill water or other liquids into or to your unit To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose this unit rain or moisture For adult use only Keep out of the reach of children Always use a power supply that meets the manufactures exact power specifications Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required age for your power supply Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or broken Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection Do not remove the unit covers under any conditions There are user serviceable parts inside Never operate this unit when it s covers are removed Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that will allow proper ventilation The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appli ances including amplifiers that produce heat Do not attempt to operate this unit if it becomes damaged in any way This unit is intended for indoor use only use of this product out d
14. e manu factured after January 1 1990 and bear identifying marks to that effect Elatione reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manu factured No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any acces sory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by Elatione in connection with this product including war ranties of merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchant ability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The consumer s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above and under no circumstances shall be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product 6 This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elatione Products and super sedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions here tofore published Elation Professionale www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 22 IMODEL AUTO MATE DMX SPECIFICATIONS VOLTAGE 9 12 WEIGHT 2 5 LBS 1 5 K
15. id your manufactures warranty Elation Professionals www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 8 Auto Mate DMX Operation Set Up Before attempting any operation be sure you set up your system properly Also be sure all DMX setting are properly adjusted Refer to the last pages of this manual for proper fixture positioning and DMX channel settings that correspond with the fixtures you will be using If you will be customizing the Auto Mate DMX creating your own programs always leave the first 4 DMX Channels 000 003 free Auto Mate DMX needs these channels for internal instructions All fixtures should always start on DMX a address 004 Function Levels The Auto Mate DMX has two different function levels Function level one is the default setting and will be indicated when the red LED above the function key is not glowing A red LED located above the func tion key indicates function two Function level one allows you access to and changes the four available chase programs patterns Function level two allows you to change the different operating modes Operation Plug and Play When switching the Auto Mate DMX on it will immediately enter blackout mode Selecting any of the four program buttons under func tion level one will immediately begin program playback Function level 1 Red LED Off Selecting any of the four PROG keys while the Function LED is not glowing will initiate
16. male XLR connector of the last unit in your daisy chain to terminate the line Using a cable terminator will decrease the possibilities of erratic behavior ation reduces signal er aide signal transmission prot o connect a DMX termi 25 Ohm 1 4 W between PIN PIN 3 OMX of tho last furs Figure 4 and Auto Mate DMX Addressing DMX is short for Digital Multiplex This is a universal binary language used as a form of communication between intelligent fixtures Each dip switch represents a binary value Dip Switch 1 address equals 1 Dip Switch 2 address equals 2 Dip Switch 3 address equals 4 3 Dip Switch 4 address equals 8 Dip Switch 5 address equals 16 Dip Switch 6 address equals 32 Dip Switch 7 address equals 64 Dip Switch 8 address equals 128 2 i 4 6 8 10 Dip Switch 9 address equals 256 Dip Switch 10 address equals 512 1 4 16 65 256 This switch is sometimes used to activate a fixtures special func tions DMX CHANNEL 128 SI DMX value address is set by combining the different dipswitches that will add up to the value you wish to achieve for example Setting DMX address for 21 Set DMX address for 201 Flip switches 1 3 amp 5 to the Flip switches 1 4 7 amp 8 to the ON position ON position 1 1 4 8 Dipswitches 5 _ 4g Value Dipswitches 7 gq 21 8 128 201 Elation Professionale www elationlighting com Auto Ma
17. oors voids all warranties During long periods of non use disconnect the unit s main power Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter Cleaning fixture should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Auto Mate DMX Warranty Card The Auto Mate DMX carries two year limited warranty We rec ommend you fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase All returned service items whether under warranty or not must be freight pre paid and accompany a R A return authorization number If the unit is under warranty you must provide a proof of pur chase invoice You may obtain a R A number by contacting customer support Elation Professionals www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual Page 4 Auto Mate DMX Set Up Power Supply Before plugging your unit in be sure the source volt age in your area matches the required voltage for your Elatione Auto Mate DMX power supply Connect the Auto Mate DMX to a main power supply using the included 12v AC power supply only The Ela tions Auto Mate DMX is available a 120v 220v version Due to variations in line voltage from venue to venue be sure to plug your power supply into a wall outlet with matching power before attempting to operate Data Cable DMX Cable Requirements Connect the Auto Mate DMX and your fixtures together using standard 3 pin DMX cables Figure 1 The Auto Mate DMX uses DMX
18. te DMX User Manual 6 Auto Mate DMX Controls and Functions 11 12 1 Power Switch This switch turns the unit s main power 2 Power Indicator This yellow LED will glow when main power is activated This LED will flash briefly when program mode is activated 3 Microphone The unit comes with a built in microphone designed to pick up on low frequencies The unit then uses this signal to trigger program succes sion 4 Audio Sensitivity Knob This knob is used to adjust the unit s sensitivity to sound When the knob is turned in a clockwise direction the unit becomes more sensi tive to sound when this knob is turned in counter clockwise direction the unit becomes less sensitive to sound Usually the more sensitive to sound the unit is the faster the programs will chase 5 Function Button This button is used to change the functionality of the Audio Prog 1 Strobe Prog 2 Fast Prog 3 and Slow Prog 4 Buttons Engaging the function button will allow the Audio Strobe Fast and Slow modes to operate The red function LED will glow when function level two is active Elation Professionals www elationlighting com Auto Mate DMX User Manual 7 Auto Mate DMX Controls and Functions 6 Audio Prog 1 Button This button serves two functions When the function level two is engaged this button will activate sound a
19. vice including parts replacement are within the terms of this warranty Elationa will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States If the entire instrument is sent it must be shipped its origi package accessories should be shipped with the product if any accessories are shipped with the product Elation shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed if the product is modified in any manner which Elation concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance clean ing or periodic check up During the period specified above Elatione will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of Elatione under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of Elations All products covered by this warranty wer
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