User Manual SDC-24 DMX Desk DMX controller
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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.....
SDC-24 DMX Desk DMX controller
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 Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. 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. 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.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is used to control spotlights, dimmers, lighting effects equipment or other DMXcontrolled devices. 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 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.
Features 3 Features Special features of the device: n n n n n n n 10 SDC-24 DMX Desk DMX controller 24 channel faders 2 displays to display channel values Start address selectable via DIP switches Linking of up to 4 desks to control up to 96 channels Simple operation Ideal for testing DMX devices or simple applications 16 coloured fader caps included
Starting up 4 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.
Starting up Connections in DMX mode 12 SDC-24 DMX Desk DMX controller Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls Front panel # $ SDC -2 4 DMX De sk CH DMX ö SDC-24 DMX Desk DMX controller 13
Connections and controls 1 Channel faders [1] … [24] Individual control of up to 24 DMX channels 2 [CH] Display of the values set with the faders 3 [DMX] Display of assigned DMX channels 14 SDC-24 DMX Desk DMX controller
Connections and controls Rear panel PUSH ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DIP SWITCH DMX OUT % & ' 100-230V~50/60Hz F1AL250V DMX IN ( ) SDC-24 DMX Desk DMX controller 15
Connections and controls 4 DIP switch for setting the DMX address 0: DIP switch is in ‘[OFF]’ position. 1: DIP switch is in ‘[ON]’ position. The value of the DIP switches 1-9 is binary coded. DIP switch 10 is without function. To set the desired DMX address, set the DIP switches so that the sum of the resulting numbers yields the desired DMX address.
Connections and controls 6 DMX input [DMX IN] An additional DMX controller can be connected via [DMX IN] to control more than 24 channels. Up to four controllers can be linked to control up to 96 channels. When the first device outputs the addresses [1] … [24] and a second device out‐ puts the addresses [25] … [48], for example, the signal is executed without change. If the DMX ranges of both controllers overlap, e.g.
Technical specifications 6 Technical specifications Control protocols DMX512 Input connections Power supply IEC chassis plug C14 DMX control XLR chassis plug, 3-pin Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power consumption 4W Supply voltage 100 - 240 V Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, fast-acting Installation 19", 2 RU Dimensions (W × H × D) 482 mm × 82 mm × 125 mm Weight 2.
Technical specifications Further information Preset function no External storage option no DMX universes 1 max.
Plug and connection assignment 7 Plug and connection assignment 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.
Protecting the environment 8 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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