XC-40 COMPACT PORTABLE DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL Revision 0.3 02/21/2008 www.lightronics.com Lightronics Inc.
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Page 3 of 16 Version 0.3 XC-40 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL XC-40 UNIT DESCRIPTION 02/21/2008 LIGHTING LOAD CONNECTIONS The XC-40 is a four circuit compact dimmer with a load capacity of 600 Watts per circuit. Each circuit is protected by a 5 Amp fuse. It can be controlled in several ways - the most common being DMX-512. Other control modes are also provided for stand alone operations. These include individual channel control and chaser functions.
Page 4 of 16 XC-40 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.3 02/21/2008 OPERATION MENU ACCESS AND USE SETUP AND OPERATING CONFIGURATION Hold the MENU/NEXT button down for aprox. 5 seconds to gain access to the complete menu system. All operating functions and settings for the XC-40 are menu controlled using the LED Display and the 4 buttons located near it on the back surface of the unit.
Page 5 of 16 Version 0.3 XC-40 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL The channel levels will remain when you set them. The control console can turn off the test setting by raising the applicable channel fader to full then back down. The channel test feature operates much like the LOCAL mode. The difference is that local mode LOCKS OUT all other control sources.
Page 6 of 16 Version 0.3 XC-40 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL Push MENU/NEXT to advance to the next channel or hold down MENU/NEXT for aprox. 5 seconds to. exit back to the display (PACA). CHASE OPERATION The XC-40 can run one of 16 chase patterns which can be selected from the CHAS menus. The rate, fade time, and brightness of these patterns may be controlled by the user. These settings apply to ALL chase patterns.
Page 7 of 16 XC-40 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.3 02/21/2008 DMX: When selected, the dimmer pack responds to OTHER SYSTEM SUB MENUS USITT DMX-512 signals received on the male 5 pin XLR connector in one end of the unit. The female 5 pin XLR connector is used to pass the DMX signal on to another DMX dimmer pack. The wireless logoff menu (Log-) will function only if the optional wireless hardware is installed in the XC-40. Otherwise it is ignored.
Page 8 of 16 Version 0.3 XC-40 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL 02/21/2008 XC-40 WIRELESS OPTION LINKING TO A WIRELESS EQUIPPED CONSOLE DESCRIPTION A link between an XC-40 dimmer and console is performed by using a button on the console. This causes the console to search out and link all wireless dimmers within its range which are not already linked to another wireless control source.
Page 9 of 16 Version 0.3 XC-40 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL UNLINKING AN XC-40 FROM A CONSOLE 02/21/2008 3. Push SELECT. The display will toggle between CnFG and the currently selected control source. An unlink operation can be done either at the dimmer or at the console. If done from the dimmer then only that specific XC-40 will be released from the link and it can then be linked by another compatible wireless controller or relinked to the same one.
Page 10 of 16 Version 0.3 XC-40 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL 02/21/2008 WALL STATION REMOTE CONTROL The XC-40 can be controlled using Lightronics architectural smart remote wall stations. This is done using a NON-DMX wiring bus to connect the units. Multiple XC-40's and/or multiple smart remote wall stations may be connected together. The XC-40 can store 64 preset scenes which can be activated by the smart remotes. These scenes are grouped according to which type of smart remote can access them.
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Page 12 of 16 XC-40 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.3 XC-40 AND SMART REMOTES CONNECTORS CAUTION REMOVE ALL POWER FROM THE XC-40 BEFORE MAKING OR CHANGING SMART REMOTE CONNECTIONS. SMART REMOTES CONNECTOR DETAILS The diagram below shows the signals for the 4 Pin, smart remotes connector. REMOTE V+ REMOTE DATA + 3 4 2 REMOTE DATA - 02/21/2008 UNIT ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT The smart remote connection bus used with XC-40s must have a single controlling (master) unit on it.
Page 13 of 16 Version 0.3 XC-40 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL 02/21/2008 A universal BLACKOUT scene (all channels OFF) is also available. It appears as scene number 00 in the menus. The blackout scene has a user settable fade time. TO RECORD A SCENE Set the intensity for each channel in the unit to the desired brightness. Hold MENU/NEXT for aprox. 5 seconds to access the menus. The display will show dSET. Push MENU/NEXT until the display shows SYSt. Push SELECT.
Page 14 of 16 XC-40 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.3 02/21/2008 MENU AND DISPLAY OPERATION Set Pack Address P000 - P512 PACA MENU NEXT MENU NEXT 5 SEC.
Page 15 of 16 Version 0.3 XC-40 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES TROUBLESHOOTING • • • • • 02/21/2008 Check that you have power applied to the dimmer. Check that all light fixtures are functional. Check the fuses. Check the DMX cable. Check the console setup for correct patching. REPAIR FUSE REPLACEMENT The only user serviceable parts are externally accessible fuses. Replace fuses ONLY with 5 Amp, 250VAC, fast blow fuses.
WARRANTY All Lightronics products are warranted for a period of TWO/FIVE YEARS from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is subject to the following restrictions and conditions: A) If service is required, you may be asked to provide proof of purchase from an authorized Lightronics dealer.
