User manual

Hour: The fixture shows how much hours it has been active. This is very practical for rental companies
which need to perform service intervals on all fixtures after several hours of performing, to maintain optimal
shape.
UERS: Displays the software version which is installed on the main PCB.
The TDC Power Derby is equipped with several working modes, each with its own advantages. For simple
events there are stand-alone modes, for advanced situations there are options to create synchronized
lightshows, or controlled with a DMX-512 controller. A short description for each mode can be found below:
Auto:
Automatic lightshow with a pre-programmed internal show, on a pre-defined speed.
Sound:
Automatic lightshow with a pre-programmed internal show, on the beat of the music, thanks to an internal
microphone which senses the beat of the music and will change a step every time a beat is detected.
Slave:
In master/slave mode, it is possible to link several TDC Power Derby fixtures together, to create
synchronized lightshows in the Auto or Sound mode. The first fixture in the chain needs to be set in the Auto
or Music mode. All the next fixtures need to be set to Slave and will mimic the behavior of the first fixture.
The master/slave function requires XLR – XLR cables (not included).
DMX:
The TDC Power Derby can be connected to a DMX-controller with standard XLR – XLR cable. While doing
so, a DMX-terminator must be connected to the last fixture, at the end of the DMX-chain. This prevents
reflections in the DMX-signal, which could cause flickering and unwanted behavior from your intelligent
fixtures.
A DMX terminator is a XLR connector with a resistor of 120 Ohm, placed between pin 2 and 3 as a bridge.
With the following channel assignment, it is possible to control the TDC Power Derby:
1CH mode:
Channel Mode Value Function
CH1
Chase effect
000-029
030-255
Black out
RGBW color mix and auto run, Motor run
slowly when no sound.
3CH Mode:
Channel Mode Value Function
CH1 Function 000
001-199
200-247
248-255
Black out
Dimmer
Strobe
Full bright
CH2 Color 000-255 RGBW mix color and auto run
CH3 Motor 000-009
010-120
121-134
135-245
246-255
Motor Stop
Motor turn left, speed from fast to slow
Motor stop
Motor turn right, speed from slow to fast
Motor stop
10CH mode:
Channel Mode Value Function
CH1 Function 000
001-199
200-247
248-255
Black out
Dimmer
Strobe
Full bright
CH2 Color 000-255 The first red dimmer