Auto:
In automatic mode, choose one of the operating modes where the device is not dependent on external
factors (such as a sound-controlled signals or the presence of noise). Choose one of the basic programs and
set the options such as the switching speed or the intensity correction, if desired.
Sound:
When in Sound-controlled mode, the device's internal microphone detects the music and reacts to the beat.
The device will move in sync with the music and provide an automated light show.
When there is no music for the device to detect or when only high frequencies are audible, the device will
continue its program at a slower pace, so the light show will not stop abruptly. As soon as the microphone
detects music again, it will resume the automated program and follow the beat.
Slave
In Slave mode, you can daisy-chain multiple devices of the same type so they all function a specific way.
This way you can coordinate your light show by having multiple separate devices moving the same way
instead of all different directions, which can be chaotic. Basically, you can connect an unlimited number of
slave devices to a master device, but a DMX booster is required in between. Generally speaking, you can
connect up to four armatures together without the need for a DMX booster.
Be aware that when you attempt to connect devices of different types and brands, they may behave
strangely and you may not get the desired effect because certain functions are linked to the wrong channels.
This is true of DMX lighting of all brands and types.
DMX
The DMX mode is the most comprehensive way to maintain ultimate control over all the functions this device
has to offer. It enables you to determine exactly how many functions you want to control via the DMX
controller or DMX software.
This device can be set to various channel modes so the channel layout, which is shown below, corresponds
perfectly with your DMX circle layout, as well as with the functions you will be using.
7CH mode:
CH
Function
Value
1
Multi-mode
000-200 dimmer 0-100%
201-247 strobe slow – fast
248-255 sound mode
2
Dimmer red
000-255 dimmer 0-100%
3
Dimmer green
000-255 dimmer 0-100%
4
Dimmer blue
000-255 dimmer 0-100%
5
Dimmer white
000-255 dimmer 0-100%
7
Motor position
000-255 rotation (counter-clockwise)
Power supply
The TDC 180 Derby is equipped with a power input to supply the device with power, but also an output to
supply power to other devices, which means you won't need power strips or other power distributors.
The power connectors for the TDC 180 Derby have a power capacity of 10 A each, subtracted by the
maximum power consumption of the device. With a built-in safety margin the output on the TDC 180 Derby
should be fed with a maximum of 9 A.
This is more than enough to supply power to multiple devices of the same type via a single power line.
Bear in mind that the installed fuse in the TDC 180 Derby is designed to only protect the device itself. The
power output is not protected.
The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice.
Version: 1.0
Date of creation and author's initials:18-02-2017 RV
Revision date and author's initials: -
