DimMaster ORDERCODE 50378
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Showtec Showtec DimMaster™ Product Guide Warning..…...................................................................................…………………………………………. 2 Safety-instructions………………………………………………………………………………………….…. 2 Operating Determinations……………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Description..…..............................................................................……….………………………………… Backside…….……………………………………………………………………………………….……...…. 4 5 Harting Connector – Pin Connection………………………………………………….……………………..
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this device away from rain and moisture! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
• • • • • • • If device is dropped or struck, disconnect mains power supply immediately. Have a qualified engineer inspect for safety before operating. If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately.
Description of the device Features • 6 Channel DMX 512 Dimmingpack, 6x16A • Inductive and resistant load • DMX connector by 3p XLR • 6 DMX channels, 24 map in DMX channels • 24 programmable scenes • 10 shows from 24 programmed scenes • 90 built-in chase programs • Each channel can be programmed with preheat level(0-20%), maximum output level(30-100%), control curve(linear, square and switch) and fade time(0.0s-999s).
There are 3 versions from the DimMaster: Standard version ordercode 50378 Ilme 16 Pole Multipin-version ordercode 50378M Schuko-version ordercode 50378S Rear Panel Fig. 2 7) DMX In: 3-pin XLR male, used to receive DMX data. 8) Analog Din 9) DMX Out: 3-pin XLR female, used to transmit DMX data. 10) Terminal Outputs 11) Power Input: Single phase input or three-phase input (For details, please refer to the wiring diagram printed on the top cover (also see Page 6). Dim-Master 6 (2 x 16 p.
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Harting Connector – Pin Connection 1) Channel 1 Phase 2) Channel 2 Phase 3) Channel 3 Phase 4) Channel 4 Phase 5) Channel 5 Phase 6) Channel 6 Phase 7) Not Connected 8) Not Connected 9) Channel 1 Neutral 10) Channel 2 Neutral 11) Channel 3 Neutral 12) Channel 4 Neutral 13) Channel 5 Neutral 14) Channel 6 Neutral 15) Not Connected 16) Not Connected 7
Installation Remove all packing materials from the DimMaster. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Screw the equipment onto the wall. Connect all cables. Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing. Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty. Set Up and Operation Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage.
1. SET DMX ADDRESS ? 1. Tap the UP/DOWN button to scroll to "1 SET DMX ADDR?". 1 SET DMX ADDR ? 2. Press YES to enter next menu level, Start Address and Patch Address are selectable using the UP/DOWN buttons. Start Address 1. Tap the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll to the sub-menu "11 START ADDR?", the LCD shows 2. Press YES, the LCD shows 1 SET DMX ADDR ? 11 START ADDR ? 1 SET DMX ADDR ? 111 START [ 1] 3.
2. SET CHANNEL ? 1. Tap the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll to "2 SET CHANNELS?" 2. Press YES to enter next menu level, you may select 21 SET PREHEAT / 22 SET MAX OUT/ 23 SET CURVES/ 24 SET FADE TIME using UP/DOWN. Set Preheat 1. Tap the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll to the sub-menu "21 SET PREHEAT?', the LCD shows 2 SET CHANNELS? 21 SET PREHEAT? 2. Press YES, the LCD shows You may select all or channel 1-6 using the UP/DOWN buttons, default=A(all channels). 2 SET CHANNELS? 211 CHANNEL [ A] 3.
SET CURVES 1. Tap UP/DOWN to scroll to the sub-menu "23 SET CURVES?", the LCD shows 2 SET CHANNELS? 23 SET CURVES? 2. Press YES, the LCD shows You may select all or channel 1-6 using the UP/DOWN buttons, default=A(all channels). 2 SET CHANNELS? 231 CHANNEL [ A] 3. Press YES again, the LCD shows You may select desired curve mode using the UP/DOWN buttons, default=Linear. Use linear for normal dimming, square for greater subtlety at the lower end and switch for ON/OFF applications.
3. SET SCENES? 1. Tap the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll to "3 SET SCENES?" 3 SET SCENES? 2. Press YES to enter next menu level, you may select 31 PLAY SHOW/ 32 RECORD/ 33 DMX FAIL/ 34 PRESET MAP/ 35 FADE TIMES/ 36 NO DMX SCENE using UP/DOWN. PLAY SHOW 1. Tap the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll to the sub-menu "31 PLAY SHOW?", the LCD shows 3 SET SCENES? 31 PLAY SHOW? 2. Press YES, the LCD shows You may select scene 1-24/ show 1-10/ program 1-90 using UP/DOWN, default=GO [SCEN 1](play scene 1).
DMX FAIL 1. Tap the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll to the sub-menu "33 DMX FAIL", the LCD shows 2. Press YES, the LCD shows You may select LAST HELD/ ALL OFF/ SCENE 24/ GO NO DMX/ GO MAP Using the UP/DOWN buttons, default=LAST HELD. 3 SET SCENES? 33 DMX FAIL? 3 SET SCENES? 331 [LAST HELD] [LAST HELD]: the last signal received is held in the outputs. [ALL OFF]: all channels go to zero output. [SCENE 24]: scene 24 is output. [GO NO DMX]: menu 36 "NO DMX SCN" is recalled..
SET FADE TIME 1. Tap the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll to the sub-menu "35 FADE TIME?", the LCD shows 3 SET SCENES? 35 FADE FAIL? 2. Press YES, the LCD shows You may select all or scene 1-24 using the UP/DOWN buttons, default=A(all scenes). 3 SET SCENES? 351 SCEN [A] 3. Press YES again, the LCD shows You may select fade time(0.0s~999s) using UP/DOWN, default=0.0s. 3 SET SCENES? 3511 TIME [0.0s] 4. Press YES to store your setting, the LCD shows 3 SET SCENES? STORED OK NO DMX SCENE 1.
4. TEST CHANNELS ? 1. Tap the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll to "4 TEST CHANLS?" 4 TEST CHANNELS? 2. Press YES, the LCD shows You may select all or channel 1-6 using the UP/DOWN buttons, default=A(all channels). 4 TEST CHANNELS? 41 CH [A] 3. Press YES once, the appropriate channel(s) will be fully on; Press YES twice, the appropriate channel(s) will be half on; Press YES three times, the appropriate channel(s) will go out. 5. SET INPUTS ? 1.
8. SOFTWARE REV ? 1. Tap the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll to "8 SOFTWARE REV?". 8 SOFTWARE REV? 2. Press YES, the LCD shows the software revision. 8 SOFTWARE REV? REV 1.0 05-26-01 9. READ INFO ? 1. Tap the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll to "9 READ INFO?". 9 READ INFO? 2. Press YES to enter next menu level, you may select 91 HOUR USED/ 92 TEMPERATURE/ 93 DMX LEVEL/ 94 MENU ACCESS/ 95 SET DEFAULT using UP/DOWN. HOUR USED 1.
MENU ACCESS 1. Tap the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll to the sub-menu "94 MENU ACCESS?", the LCD shows 9 READ INFO? 94 MENU ACCESS? 2. Press YES, the LCD shows the default setting "UNLOCKED". You may select UNLOCK/LOCK using the UP/DOWN buttons. 9 READ INFO? 941 [UNLOCKED] ARE YOU SURE WANT TO LOCK ? 3. When you select LOCK, press YES, the LCD shows 4. If you want to unlock the menu, tap the UP/DOWN buttons, the LCD shows If you are not sure, press NO to go back. 9 READ INFO? LOCK STORED OK 5.
Additional Information FAN COOLING The unit's fan is controlled by built-in temperature sensor. When the temperature(NOW TEMPERATURE) detected by the sensor is less than 40 Celsius, the fan will switch on discontinuously. When the temperature exceeds 40 Celsius, the fan will switch on continuously. OVER TEMPERATURE SOLVING A. When the recorded maximum temperature exceeds 70 Celsius and the ambient temperature is below 70 Celsius, the LCD shows "OVER TEMPERATURE" and only 50% of output remains.
Maintenance The Showtec DimMaster requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the audio connections with a damp cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power. Replacing a Fuse You don’t have to replace a fuse on this device.
Product Specification Model: Showtec DimMaster Voltage: AC 230V-50Hz (CE) Channel Output (Single Phase): 10A/CH., Total 60A (CE) Channel Output (Three Phases): 10A/CH., Total 20A (CE) DMX OUT: 3-pin XLR Female DMX IN: 3-pin XLR Male MAP Input: 3-pin XLR Male No Midi Option Channel Fuse: 10A Dimensions: 482x380 (incl. Bracket+Harting Connector 450) x90mm (LxWxH) Weight: 9 kg Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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