MDP-1012 Instruction Manual
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1. Change back again into the memory menu by pressing the MENU key twice Select a desired memory to save 1 Only if you use an external lighting desk Put on a scene Press both lt P keys to save this memory 4 Indicates contents of the MEMORY which can be worked on at present 5 Indicates content of the actual Memory or Chaser on the output 6 Fadetime of the actual selected Hold the 4 key and adjust the Fadetime Memory Chaser Fade in time for a Memory or fade out time for a with the ENCODER 6a If a Chaser 2 is selected the field Press the lt key to enter the Chase Edit shows the notice EDIT submenu Press the GO key P to save the settings Channel number of the selected Memory Chaser Channel number of the Memory Chaser which can be worked on at present 3 3 4 The Chase Edit Menu 3 1 Menu In this submenu of the Memory menu the Chaser with its parameters can be edited You l reach it as described under point 6a see above by selection the Chasers and following pressures of the Edit key 4 By turning the ENCODER you jump up down For the data input the lt 4 key keep pressed and enter the value with the ENCODER GLP German Light Production amp SAVE 1881 8 b d V1 2 9 elp MDP 1012 Nr Function Operating 1 Number of steps up to 12 E g STEP 7 means that the Memory consists of the Memories 1 8 The2. This menu appears after the channel menu if the menu button is pressed provided that the Supervisor mode is activated In this menu 12 real level memories can be stored and recalled Furthermore a chase can be started containing the internal stored memo ries The running speed fadetime and the number of steps can be pro grammed xe MEN ORIES PH e amp P 888 8 T 60 O i h The attitudes made here are always stored by pressing the GO gt or STORE P key Nr Function Operating 1 Chaser or Memory switch off Select line with the ENCODER and confirm with GO P 2 Chaser select or start Will also indicated in the Main Menu 4 Select line with the ENCODER and confirm with GO P 3 Memory select or start Will also indicated in the Main Menu 4 Select line with the ENCODER Hold the 4 key and select the desired memory by turning the ENCODER Start the memory by pressing the GO key GLP German Light Production V1 2 8 alp MDP 1012 Prepare Memories You can either transfer the actual scene of an external lighting desk or make your own manual settings in the main menu If you use an external lighting desk the points 2 5 can be dropped 1 Select the memory as described in 3 a new or existing one oon A Cc Inm Change into the main menu by pressing the MENU key once Set the channel setting as described
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4. The standard settings after DELETE ALL procedure are DMX Address 001 BLOCK Mode activated Limit 100 GLP German Light Production V1 2 Preheat 0 14 y MDP 1012 3 4 13 Software Version Shows the actual software version of the dimmer software only display 4 Quick Set up DMX Patch Before switching the dimmer on connect the load control cables and the lamps Switch on the power now you are in the MAIN menu Enter the CHANNEL menu by pressing the MENU key the middle one once Now you see al list of the 12 channels Use the ENCODER wheel to scroll up down the channels vertical Hold the left button 4 an use the ENCODER wheel at a time to scroll from DMX to CUR Curve to PRE Preheat and so on horizontal Hold the right button f an use the ENCODER wheel at a time to increase or change the settings of the desired channel Make all your settings Press the MENU key two times to save the settings and to return to the MAIN menu Ho DMX CUR PRELIM LO Pegs jisal n 2 2iCull fPiaoaibm S S3iCuzi fPinaibxan 4 4f Swij fia ibxa ra gi gt S pinni po amp 6f iianiigabznp T Ti P15 71ibelxo x Sj iggi sg 9 ap figa jso let ify j 3B Exo li 11 e2 xa 12 12 E Ak ELI CHR F i GLP German Light Production V1 2 15 alp MDP 1012 5 Connections and Initiation On the backside of the dimmer you ll find all usual standard
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6. 9 guarantee the reliable use of the unit and protect it against overheating Don t install the unit into a frame unless sufficient aeration is guaranteed The unit is provided with a safety plug This plug can only be used with safety sockets These safety measures should by all means be followed In case the plug doesn t fit into the socket e g with old sockets the socket should be replaced by an electrician Don t put any objects on the wire and make sure nobody steps on it 10 In case you use an extension wire make sure the sum of the power consumption of the connected units does not exceed the maximum power of the wire 11 Don t spill any liquid over the unit Don t put any objects through the slots of the unit as these might get in contact with parts that are live or might cause short circuits This may cause fires and shocks 12 Don t service the unit yourself as parts that are live might be exposed when you open the case you run the risk of getting shocked All services should only be carried out by a specialist 13 If one of the following conditions occurs please pull the plug out and call the service A Wire or plug is damaged or worn B Liquid got into the unit C The unit was exposed to rain or got damp D The unit doesn t work properly even if you follow the instructions of the user s manual E The unit fell down and the case was damaged 14 Only use wires which are marked safety proof 15 Do
7. Every data input will be fed in with the encoder wheel and the two soft keys The following menu tree shows the available menus After switch on the dimmer or after a reset LIIS LASTEST Main Menu Hold the MENU key for min 5 sec MIDI DMX Setup Menu MIDI CHANNEL E R Eae RE HASTER Se Dies Hi AR CURUES DELETE ALL DELETE Uer 1 0 4 mewu o Channel Menu 900 eect Mo QWDIHUAUIN o FEE OMDONE 9G 94 mitre CURVE USER 1 2 m z am Curve Menu Memory Menu INPUT 4s 7 ee lt q MENU Chaser Edit Menu GLP German Light Production V1 2 ar E MDP 1012 3 The Menus In the following chapters you ll find explained every menu To navigate through the menus and for the data input please use the two soft keys and the encoder wheel By pressing the MENU key you ll reach one after the other menu After switching on the dimmer the Top Menu is shown in the display General informations the read the following chapters The symbolic icon for the left soft key under the display is amp The symbolic icon for the right soft key under the display is gt The symbolic icon for the middle soft key MENU under the display is MENU For the data input you ll have to turn the encoder wheel wile simultaneous pressing one of the soft keys Nr Function Operation 1 LCD Display Shows the different menus 2 Left soft key lt 4 E g hold pressed for the da
8. Hold the gt key and turn the encoder wheel changes the selected value CHA qa CUR PRELIM LC i o 2iCuld ji pn S i3ifCuzi ji fo 4 4i Swij ficaibea 5 91 S P1ibG is o amp Bi fiBiiaoaixu T TE jiSjiaoBixn 2B of J i o a 3j 188 xxu ia 18 328 xa 111 1111 i 6z x 12 id I HI xL F gt E Nr Function Operating 1 Channel number and selection Turn Encoder to scroll up down 2 DMX Address Enter the DMX address for the respective channel patch 3 Dimmer curve selection linear see also Setup Menu Cu1 predefined curve No 1 Cu2 predefined curve No 2 Swi Switch Mode dimmer only on off 4 Preheat of the channels Each channel can be preheated individually from 096 1596 5 Channel limitation Each channel can be individually limited on a maximum value from 30 100 GLP German Light Production V1 2 ol MDP 1012 6 Loadcheck Switch on off the loadcheck control O Loadcheck ON s Loadcheck OFF 7 Entered value 8 Selected channel Note By pressing the key in the left key appears SET ALL not at DMX Address 2 By pressing both buttons lt gt simultaneously all channels will be set to the same value Attention These settings will be stored permanently when a new channel is selected or the menu is changed 3 3 The Memory Menu 3 Menu
9. MDP 1012 Instruction Manual LO m LT n ER RE RIEN PA 3 ied A Er dp b a P Pas x from software version 1 0 6hP PRODUCTS email service glp de Internet http www GLP de g p an pum pum 42 1 2 3 N Oo A Gl MDP 1012 Table of contents General OVEMVICW e 3 THE Men Structure 4 The Meus ias cavi Era crea CERE TEL CU dud SU DCR a aV EXE CRT EE AVR du i 5 Sal The MaltiMIGHI iocos boxe erbe xerox occisos esu back ds 6 3 2 The Channel Menu 2 Menu sssssettttt tete 7 3 3 The Memory Menu 3 Menu 8 3 3 1 The Chase Edit Menu 3 1 Menu sess 9 3 4 The Setup Menu iesu teilte co et den dou Lael acti cerae re 10 3 4 1 DMX FAIL reaction when DMX signal fails to come 11 3 4 2 DMX MODE different DMX operating modes uuus 11 3 4 8 DMX MIDI switch between DMX and MIDI input 12 3 4 4 MIDI CHANNEL set the MIDI channels eeeeeessssssss 12 3 4 5 PHASE Correction activate phase angle correction 12 3 4 6 USER MODE restrict the operation of the dimmer 12 3 4 7 MASTER SLAVE coupling of dimmers seeeesesssususs 13 3 4 8 UNIT NO cannot be Used yel ett tt tre td 13 3 4 9 und 3 4 10 CURVE USER 1 2 User def
10. at in the Channel Menu only the DMX address can be programmed The Memory Menu is switched off This mode should be used when the dimmer must be protected but the test function must remain usable and the DMX address must be programmable Quick Rental Tour LOCK The dimmer is completely locked and can not be operated with the buttons or Encoder The middle button is an exception because it allows the entry into the Setup Menu by pressing it for 5 seconds Comment The DMX as well as the analogue input works normally as before GLP German Light Production V1 2 12 lP MDP 1012 3 4 7 MASTER SLAVE coupling of dimmers Function for coupling several dimmers One dimmer can be defined as the MASTER all other are SLAVE E g The MASTER can define the DMX start address an the SLAVES follow this setting Attention For this function a 5 wire DIN cable must be used MIDI cables often have only 3 wires 3 4 8 UNIT NO cannot be used yet This parameter makes it possible to send out DMX data of the dimmer and read them externally via the DMX interface This function will only be usable when the new DMX norm is finished Every dimmer will then need to have its own address unit number 3 4 9 und 3 4 10 CURVE USER 1 2 User definable control curves Here the setup menu for the control curve 1 and 2 can be activated Individual brightness curves can be programmed just as necessary for a lamp Later on these curves can be assign
11. connectors Nr Function Operation 1 DMX OUT DMX out to looping through the signal to a further DMX unit PIN 1 Ground PIN 2 Data DMX IN Connect the DMX light con troller here PIN 3 Data MS ee LI 4 2 Date rd Fastening screws Open these screws to change the input module Attention Dimmer must be disconnected from the mains MIDI OUT MIDI THRU MIDI IN o Oc A Analog signal input Signal input for O 10 V older controllers Nr Function Operation l DMX input module N Channel Output e g Harting Channel out connection 1 12 Clamped connection phase Clamped connection neutral Clamped connection earth Cable connector bushing Fan 8temperature controlled oo Oo OC Channel dimmer slots 1 12 DMX module GLP German Light Production V1 2 16 Po Gee Jo e sh MDP 1012 Safety Instructions Read all the instructions in the user s manual Keep the user s manual for later use Follow all the instructions on the unit Pull all plugs before cleaning the unit don t use any liquid or spray cleaner Clean with a damp cloth Don t use the unit near water 6 Don t put the unit on unstable tables etc It might fall down and get damaged 7 There are slots in the case for aeration don t cover these slots up because they
12. eaches the dimmer OFF Holds the last received DMX signal for 1 second and then switches off CHA 1s Starts the internal chase after waiting for 1 second Must be prepared M1 1s Calls the internal memory no 1 after waiting for 1 second See above M2 1s Calls the internal memory no 2 after waiting for 1 second See above M3 1s Calls the internal memory no 3 after waiting for 1 second See above M4 M12 andsoon CHA 9s Starts the internal chase after waiting for 9 second See above M1 9s Calls the internal memory no 1 after waiting for 9 second See above M2 9s Calls the internal memory no 2 after waiting for 9 second See above M3 9s Calls the internal memory no 3 after waiting for 9 second See above M4 M12 and soon The actual status will be displayed in the Top Menu message NO DMX M01 3 4 2 DMX MODE different DMX operating modes Settings Function SINGLE Means that every dimmer channel can be patched to a freely selectable DMX address Single Mode free patching BLOCK Means that the complete dimmer 12 channels has only one start address Block Mode Starting with the first dimmer channel every next channel has a DMX address which is one number higher The Block mode is the standard mode default 2 CHA Means that the 2 channel switch mode is active This mode is necessary if only 2 single DMX channels control all 12 dimmer channels switch on a
13. ed to the dimmer channels In the curve menu the Encoder changes the position of the cursor in the x axis input when the right key is pressed the y axis output can be modified with the Encoder GLP German Light Production V1 2 13 alp MDP 1012 Nr Function Operation 1 Value of the dimmer output Only display 2 _ Individual dimmer curve Curve Only display 3 Tosave the settings Push the lt 4 key to save the settings 4 Actual position of the setting You can adjust the DMX input by steps of 6 Hold the gt key additionally to adjust now the corresponding dimmer output value 5 Value of the DMX input Only display You reaches the Main Menu again by pressing the MENU key once Examples Dirnmerausgang 50 96 100 96 0 96 o ae 50 Pultausgang 100 Dirnmerausgang 50 96 100 96 0 96 o al 50 Pultausgang 100 Dirmmerausgang 50 100 0 o ae 50 96 Pultausgang 100 Standard Linear Lamp does not react till input is at 50 Logarithmic behaviour 3 4 11 CLEAR CURVES Attention Deletes both user defined Curves at one time Hold the key and turn the Encoder to confirm 3 4 12 DELETE ALL Delete All deletes all memories chases DMX addresses curves etc Attention All data will be deleted Be careful in using this function because it may be hard work to reprogram all functions
14. inable control curves 13 34 UCL EAR CUR VES otov v REDEEM MATA 14 Oe PIIM IPLE M HP 14 dtd DOOUW ACV CNS OM ser eR rii eve Rer an VR ERR RE YR Eai 15 Quick Set up DMX Patch eeeeeeeeeeeee esee eese eene enn nennen nennen annnm 15 Connections and Initiation ascen aed ne caccia e re ck d coh nl sa e nad dada 16 Safely IMStruCuonS e M PR 17 ApPpendiX dnm PPP daian 18 GLP German Light Production V1 2 2 yy MDP 1012 1 General Overview Illustration 1 1 The GLP MDP 1012 is a high performance 12 channel digital dimmer with a big graphic display in a very solid housing Each of the 12 channels is good up to 2 3 kW 104 The dimmer can be controlled either via DMX 512 analog 0 10 volt or MIDI signals The new outstanding technology offers some very interesting possibilities e Temperature controlled fan e Big LCD graphical display with clear menus e Easy operating of all functions e Modular design of the dimmer channels e Also modular design of the DMX input module backside and the LCD graphical display data input e Easy service by changing the modules But now enjoy working with the GLP MDP 1012 GLP German Light Production V1 2 3 e MDP 1012 2 The Menu Structure The operating menu architecture is build up like a tree structure You reach each next menu level by pressing the MENU key
15. n t use any high power walkie talkies near the unit GLP German Light Production V1 2 17 ol 7 Appendix MDP 1012 Table for the DMX Mode 2Cha binary principle Channel 1 6 DMX value in 96 Channel 1 6 DMX value in 96 000000 0 96 0 0000 1 5625 95 100000 2 96 1 5625 96 3 1250 95 010000 4 3 1250 96 4 6875 95 110000 5 96 4 6875 96 6 2500 001000 7 96 6 2500 7 8125 95 101000 8 96 7 8125 96 9 3750 95 011000 10 96 9 3750 96 10 9375 111000 12 96 10 9375 96 12 5000 95 000100 13 96 12 5000 96 14 0625 100100 15 96 14 0625 96 15 6250 95 010100 16 96 15 6250 96 17 1875 110100 18 96 17 1875 96 18 7500 95 001100 20 96 18 7500 20 3125 101100 21 96 20 3125 96 21 8750 95 011100 23 96 21 8750 23 4375 111100 24 96 23 4375 96 25 0000 95 000010 26 96 25 0000 26 5625 100010 27 96 26 5625 96 28 1250 95 010010 29 96 28 1250 29 6875 110010 30 96 29 6875 31 2500 95 001010 32 96 31 2500 32 8125 101010 34 96 32 8125 34 3750 95 011010 35 96 34 3750 35 9375 96 111010 37 9
16. nd off This method economizes a lot of DMX channels Mode of operation The first DMX channel switches exactly 64 different combinations of dimmer no 1 6 on and off depending on its value The Binary principle is used The 2nd DMX channel controls the dimmer channels 6 12 Examples and a table can be found in the appendix of this manual GLP German Light Production 11 V1 2 Gl MDP 1012 3 4 3 DMX MIDI switch between DMX and MIDI input Here the digital serial input can be selected DMX512 or MIDI MIDI accepts program change commands 0 13 e g used for a MIDI footswitch The program change commands call up the internal memories chase or OFF 3 4 4 MIDI CHANNEL set the MIDI channels The MIDI channel can be selected between 1 16 3 4 5 PHASE Correction activate phase angle correction Usually this control parameter is set to ON It makes a brightness linear light control possible The normal non linearity produced by the SRC s phase angle control is thereby compensated This function works in addition to the User Curves This function should only be deactivated NO when this correction is made internally by the control desk and cannot be switched off 3 4 6 USER MODE restrict the operation of the dimmer With this function the dimmer function can be restricted in 3 steps Settings Function SUPER SUPERUSER means that all functions can be used NORM NORMAL USER means th
17. sing again will switch it off Additionally in the left soft key appears CLEAR ALL 6 By pressing both buttons lt gt all channels are set to 0 9o Attention The settings of the channels cancelled when the dimmer is restarted power down Please use e g for booth lightning on a fair the internal Memories because these are stored permanently and will be recalled after power off Do also not realize the Preheat with this function will not be stored permanently and will be 8 Latest arriving DMX value of an external source e g a light desk 9 Latest arriving DMX channel of an external source e g a light desk If no DMX signal lies close this announcement is missing completely GLP German Light Production V1 2 6 ol MDP 1012 Y connected X loadcheck no message 10 Loadcheck message load activated but no load connected or failure loadcheck deactivated 11 Channel numbers of the dimmer 3 2 The Channel Menu 27 Menu Outgoing from the main menu you reaches the channel menu by pressing the MENU key once Each horizontal row represents a channel of the dimmer In the columns the different functions are located The actual selected value is black deposited represented Navigation by the menu Turning the Encoder wheel moves the cursor up down vertically Hold the lt key and turn the encoder wheel moves the cursor left right horizon tal
18. ta input 3 MENU key Press to reach the next menu level 4 Right soft key gt E g hold pressed for the data input 5 ENCODER wheel For the navigation through the menus and for the data input 6 Fastening screws Open these screws to change the display module Dimmer must be disconnected from the mains GLP German Light Production V1 2 5 eh 3 1 The Main Menu After switching on the dimmer the main menu appears on the display This menu is the standard menu during normal use Here the status and error messages and the input monitors of the chan nels are displayed MDP 1012 ui E v x Nr Function Operating Voltage measurements of the three phases L1 L2 and L3 Input level of the individual channels of external place e g light desk Input level of the individual channels of internal place e g manual Chaser Preheat Internal procedure A Memory or a Chaser is activated Announcement of the internal modulation of the respective channel see 6 Selected channel channel modu lation see 5 Select a channel with the encoder wheel Than hold the 4 key an fed in the data again with the encoder wheel Preselection of the channel modu lation Hold the f key and enter the desired value with the encoder wheel A short press on the 9 key will set the selected channel 6 to the predefined value Pres
19. y must be prepared first 2 Fadetime of the steps 0 100 Fadetime in 96 of the prepared speed look at point 3 3 Speed 0 1 999s Time between the steps Valid for all steps 4 To save the setting please press the SAVE key lt 4 5 Input by turning the ENCODER You reaches the Main menu again by pressing the MENU key 3 4 The Setup Menu This menu can be reached only by pressing the MENU key middle button for a minimum of 5 seconds In this menu very important parameters can be controlled Attention In this menu drastic changes can be made which can alter the function of the dimmer considerably e g delete all Controlling this menu Turning the ENCODER selects the line pressing the right button gt and simultaneously turning the ENCODER selects different functions or starts them All functions are permanently stored when the menu is left mE i Um NE Y P m O MIDI CHANNEL ai gt PHASE CORR YES QO siet Eae RASTER Bi UNIT No 0 e CURVE USER 1 EDIT 2 CLEAR CURVES CLEAR 2 DELETE ALL DELETE Uer nB OFF GLP German Light Production V1 2 10 ol MDP 1012 3 4 4 DMX FAIL reaction when DMX signal fails to come Here the reaction to failing DMX signal can be programmed e g cable failure Adjustment Function HOLD Holds the last received DMX signal until a new DMX signal r
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