HQ Power VDP1500ASM, User Manual

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VDP1500ASM_v2 HQPOWER
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e. DMX
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DMX512 Connection
Connect the provided XLR cable to the female 3-pin XLR output of your controller and the other side to the
male 3-pin XLR input of the VDP1500ASM . Multiple VDP1500ASM s can be linked through serial linking.
The linking cable should be a two-core screened cable with XLR input and output connectors.
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DMX512 Chain with Termination
A DMX terminator is recommended for installations where the DMX cable has to run a
long distance or is in an electrically noisy environment (e.g. discos). The terminator
prevents corruption of the digital control signal by electrical noise. The DMX terminator is
simply an XLR plug with a 120
Ω
resistor between pins 2 and 3, which is then plugged into
the XLR output socket of the last device in the chain.
Please see illustrations.
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Start Address Setting
All DMX-controlled devices need a digital start address so that the correct device responds to the signals.
This start address is the channel number from which the device starts to “listen” to the DMX controller.
Enter the correct number and read it from the display located on the base of the VDP1500ASM .
You can use the same starting address for a whole group of devices or enter an individual one for every
device.
When all devices have the same address, all the VDP1500ASM s will “listen” to the control signal on one
particular channel. In other words: changing the settings of one channel will affect all devices
simultaneously. If you set different addresses, each device will “listen” to a separate channel number.
Changing the settings of one channel will only affect the device in question.
In the case of the 1-channel VDP1500ASM , you will have to set the start address of the first VDP1500ASM
to 1, the second VDP1500ASM to 2 (1 + 1), the third to 3 (2 + 1) and so on.
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DMX512 Setting
This smoke machine is controlled via 1 DMX channel. Set the DMX address
using the DIP switches. The example shows a smoke machine with its DMX
address set as 19.
6. Cleaning and Maintenance
1. All screws should be tightened and free of corrosion.
2. The housing, visible parts, mounting supports and the installation location (e.g. ceiling, suspension, trussing)
should not be deformed, modified or tampered with e.g. do not drill extra holes in mounting supports, do not
change the location of the connections.
3. Moving mechanic parts must not show any signs of wear and tear.
4. The electric power supply cables must not show any damage. Have a qualified technician maintain the device.
5. Disconnect the device from the mains prior to maintenance activities.
6. Wipe the device regularly with a moist, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
7. There are no user-serviceable parts apart from the fuse.
8. Contact your dealer for spare parts if necessary.