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Installation\Setup
Power Supply
Requirements
The TLC 16 Lighting Console requires a source of 15 volts DC (at least 250 MA) to operate
satisfactorily. When used with NSI dimming equipment, power is provided through the
Micro-Plex microphone cord connection system when connected to the dimmers.
If the console is equipped with the DMX-512 output and used with DMX-512 controlled
dimmers or if the microphone cable length exceeds 100 feet, the external power supply jack
can be used to apply power to the console. Use the optional power supply available from
the factory (OPT-00015-0) or call your dealer for assistance in obtaining a proper supply.
Make sure that the plug on any power supply not supplied through NSI is configured
so that the center connector is positive.
Dimmer
Equipment
Connection
Connecting the TLC 16 Lighting Console to NSI dimming equipment is very simple. You
need only connect a single 3 conductor audio cable (standard microphone cable equipped
with a 3-pin XLR type connector) to either of the jacks marked MICRO-PLEX on the rear
apron of the console. It doesn’t matter which jack is used, two jacks are provided for
convenience. Connect the other end of the cable to the NSI dimming equipment.
The console is also equipped with a DMX-512 output. Connection to the dimming equipment
can be provided through the 5 pin XLR type connector located on the rear apron of the
console. This connector adheres to the USITT standard on DMX-512 and will support the
16 dimmer channels with one 3 wire cable. Since remote power is not provided on this
connector, an optional power supply (OPT-00015-0) must be used when DMX is used as the
only output signal.
Fig. 1 Dimmer Output Connectors
Installation\Setup
TLC 16
Power Supply Requirements
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