User manual MPX-4LED Multipack digital dimmer and switcher
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
MPX-4LED Multipack digital dimmer and switcher
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This appliance is designed for professional use only and is intended to be used to control the brightness of connected spotlights. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices. DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present.
Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Features 3 Features n n n n n n 14 MPX-4LED Multipack digital dimmer and switcher 4 dimmer channels, 5 A per channel, 16 A max.
Installation and starting up 4 Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls Front panel 16 MPX-4LED Multipack digital dimmer and switcher
Connections and controls 1 [CHANNEL OUTPUT] 4 × socket as dimmer output for connecting the spotlight to be controlled, loadable with 5 A per channel, total up to max. 16 A. 2 [1]…[4] Channel indicator light: Shows in all operating modes which channels are currently being used by the running pro‐ gramme (LEDs light up). 3 Display [DMX signal] DMX indicator light: lights up when the unit is turned on and receives a DMX signal. [Receive] The [Receive] indicator lights up, when the ‘Receive’ mode is active.
Connections and controls [MENU] Button to open the main menu and confirm display values Button to increase the displayed value. Button to decrease the displayed value.
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Connections and controls 5 [FUSE] Fuse holder 6 [DMX OUT] DMX output 7 [DMX IN] DMX input 8 [POWER INPUT] Power cord 9 [POWER] Main switch. Turns the device on and off.
Operating 6 Operating Starting the device Connect the device to the power grid. ð The unit starts with the last settings. The display shows the last set DMX address. Selecting the operating mode With [MODE] to select the desired operating mode. Here you have the choice between the modes: n Chase: Chase mode is used when the device is used without a DMX controller. n Receive: Receive mode is used when the device is used without a DMX controller. Selecting chase programme 1.
Operating 3. Use or to select a value between 1 and 16 (display shows ‘P:01’ … ‘P:16’ ), to select the chase programme you want to activate. 16 programmes and the sequential run of the 16 programmes are available. The setting is instantly applied. 1. Press [MODE] to enable ‘Chase’ mode. Setting programme speed ð The [Chase] indicator lights up. 2. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘SP:XX’ . 3.
Operating 3. Use or to select a value between 0 and 100 (display shows ‘d:000’ … ‘d:100’ ) to set the dimmer intensity. The setting is instantly applied. 1. Press [MODE] to enable ‘Receive’ mode. Setting the DMX address ð The [Receive] indicator lights up. Selecting the number of DMX channels 2. Press [MENU] repeatedly until the display shows ‘A:XXX’ . 3. Use or to select a value between 1 and 512 (display shows ‘A:001’ … ‘A:512’ ) as start address for channel 1. The setting is instantly applied.
Operating 3. Use or to select the desired DMX channel mode. The setting is instantly applied. Display Function CH:01 1-channel DMX mode All four channels of the device are controlled via one DMX channel. CH:02 2-channel DMX mode Each two channels of the device are controlled via each one DMX channel. CH:04 4-channel DMX mode Each channel of the device is controlled via its own DMX channel. Switch mode Switch mode can be selected both in ‘Chase’ mode and in ‘Receive’ mode.
Operating 1. Press [MODE] to activate ‘Chase’ mode or ‘Receive’ mode. ð The [Chase] indicator lights up, when the ‘Chase’ mode is active. The [Receive] indi‐ cator lights up, when the ‘Receive’ mode is active. 2. Press [MENU] to select the output channel of the device (display shows ‘C1-d’ … ‘C4-d’ ). 3. Use or to select ‘-S’ for enabling Switch mode. The setting is instantly applied. ð Switch mode is activated.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Control principle Leading edge phase control Control protocol DMX512 Input connections Signal input XLR chassis plug, 3-pin Output connections Signal output XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Channel fuse 4 × 5 mm × 20 mm, 6,3 A, 250 V, fast-acting Operating supply voltage 230 V Protection class IP20 Dimensions (W × H × D) 260 mm × 210 mm × 53 mm Weight 2.
Plug and connection assignments 8 Plug and connection assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Cleaning 9 Cleaning Device components Clean the device components that are accessible from the outside regularly. The cleaning fre‐ quency depends on the operating environment: damp, smoky or particularly dirty environ‐ ments can cause greater accumulation of dirt on the device components. n Clean with a dry soft cloth. n Stubborn dirt can be removed with a slightly dampened cloth. n Never use solvents or alcohol for cleaning.
Protecting the environment 10 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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