The D3 Dimmer
DMX Termination Switch
Figure 2, the D3 Dimmer
The D3 Dimmer was designed to provide exceptional power and flexibility in a low
voltage DC control unit. The D3 Dimmer can be configured as three separate 10A
dimmers, two 15A dimmers, or one 30A dimmer. It will operate with any DC voltage
between 9-12VDC. Each dimmer channel can be separately configured with any of four
different output profiles, including ICS curve dimming (for incandescent loads), linear
dimming, LED dimming, or Non-Dim operation. The unit may be configured either
locally via the Button pad and LCD user interface, or via RDM.
Controls, Connections and Features
Front Panel
LCD Display: This 2 line by 16 character display shows all of the Menu titles, command
options, configuration data, and other text and graphic data. The backlight turns on
whenever a button is pushed and turns off automatically after a preset time-out. The
backlight off time-out is adjustable via the Misc. Menu (see below).
Control Button Pad: This five-button pad is the main control interface
for the D3 Dimmer. The button functions are UP, DOWN, LEFT/BACK,
RIGHT/FORWARD, and ENTER.
During normal operation (default configuration), the Left, Down and Right Buttons serve
as Bump Buttons for the three dimmers in the unit.
Back Panel
Anderson 45A Power Pole DC Power Input Connectors (Red +/Black -): This is the
+VDC power input for the D3 Dimmer, and mates directly with the 30A and 45A
Anderson Power Pole connectors on the CTI # 5540 12V 12AH Batteries, CTI Anderson
Twofers, cable assemblies, and other devices. The D3 Dimmer is capable of drawing up
to 30 amps of DC power, so be sure that the connected input power wiring is up to the
task!
Be sure the power connection is polarized correctly
before
connecting an
alternative supply.
5PXLRF for DMX/RDM Pass Thru
5PXLRM for DMX/RDM Input
1x2 45A Anderson PowerPole
for DCV Input
3x2 45A Anderson PowerPole
for Dimmer Outputs
Reset Switch
Control Button Pad
LCD Display
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3 Channel DImm
Front View
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Back View
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Back View
D3 Dimmer
Front View
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