DimMaster
ORDERCODE 50378
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Page 3: ...ng Determinations Description Backside Harting Connector Pin Connection Installation Installing DimMaster Set Up and Operation Menu System Set DMX Address Set Channel Set Scenes Test Channels Set Inputs Unit Set Up Set Text Software Rev Read Info Additional Information Maintenance Replacing the Fuse Troubleshooting Product Specifications ...
Page 4: ...her cables Handle the power cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution Provide occasional ventilation during use Place this unit in a stable location away from humidity vibration or bumps Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit Do not insert objects into air vents Do not switch the device on and off in short intervals as this would reduce the system s life Do ...
Page 5: ...n it to your Showtec dealer for service For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only This device falls under protection class I Therefore it is essential to connect the yellow green conductor to earth Repairs servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician WARRANTY Till one year after date of purchase OPERATING DETERMINATIONS If this device is operated in ...
Page 6: ...utput and fade time 24 map in DMX channels can be preset mapped to any of 10 scenes 10 shows and 90 chase programs DMX only and Map only can be selectable Several units can be linked in Master Slave mode Switch off protection in the event of over temperature LCD display Power failure memory Overview Fig 1 1 Circuit Breaker 16A 2 LCD Display Shows the current activities or adjustments of menus 3 UP...
Page 7: ... 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 multiconnectors Ordercode 50378 M Dim Master 6 6 x Schuko connectors Ordercode 50378 S Fig 3 ...
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Page 9: ...eutral 2 Channel 2 Phase 10 Channel 2 Neutral 3 Channel 3 Phase 11 Channel 3 Neutral 4 Channel 4 Phase 12 Channel 4 Neutral 5 Channel 5 Phase 13 Channel 5 Neutral 6 Channel 6 Phase 14 Channel 6 Neutral 7 Not Connected 15 Not Connected 8 Not Connected 16 Not Connected ...
Page 10: ...roduct specification voltage Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power or vice versa When power is applied to your dimmer a self test is performed as indicated by its LCD The LCD reads DMX ABSENT DMX RECEIVED OK DMX SIGNAL ERROR or OVER TEMPERATURE After these initial test a text message begins to scroll through the LCD By default these messages are DIGITAL DIM PACK You ...
Page 11: ... to scroll to the sub menu 11 START ADDR the LCD shows 2 Press YES the LCD shows 3 Tap the UP DOWN buttons to select desired DMX address 1 512 for the start channel its default address is 1 4 Press YES to store your setting the LCD shows Patch Address 1 Tap the UP DOWN buttons to scroll to the sub menu 12 PATCH ADDR the LCD shows 2 Press YES the LCD shows You may select the desired channel by usin...
Page 12: ...oll to the sub menu 21 SET PREHEAT the LCD shows 2 Press YES the LCD shows You may select all or channel 1 6 using the UP DOWN buttons default A all channels 3 Press YES again the LCD shows You may select desired value using the UP DOWN buttons default 0 4 Press YES to store your setting the LCD shows SET MAXIMUM OUTPUT 1 Tap the UP DOWN buttons to scroll to the sub menu 22 SET MAX OUT the LCD sho...
Page 13: ... 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 4 Press YES to store your setting the LCD shows SET FADE 1 Tap the UP DOWN buttons to scroll to the sub menu 24 SET FADE the LCD shows 2 Press YES the LCD shows You may select all or...
Page 14: ...ing UP DOWN PLAY SHOW 1 Tap the UP DOWN buttons to scroll to the sub menu 31 PLAY SHOW the LCD shows 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 3 Press YES to store your setting the LCD shows RECORD 1 Tap the UP DOWN buttons to scroll to the sub menu 32 RECORD the LCD shows 2 Press YES the LCD shows You may select Get sce...
Page 15: ...ived 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 GO MAP map in signal is held in the outputs 3 Press YES to store your setting the LCD shows PRESET MAP 1 Tap the UP DOWN buttons to scroll to the sub menu 34 PRESET MAP the LCD shows 2 Press YES the LCD shows You may select channel 1 24using the UP DOWN buttons de...
Page 16: ...LCD shows You may select all or scene 1 24 using the UP DOWN buttons default A all scenes 3 Press YES again the LCD shows You may select fade time 0 0s 999s using UP DOWN default 0 0s 4 Press YES to store your setting the LCD shows NO DMX SCENE 1 Tap the UP DOWN buttons to scroll to the sub menu 36 NO DMX SCN the LCD shows 2 Press YES the LCD shows You may select scene 1 24 show 1 10 program 1 90 ...
Page 17: ...UTS 2 Press YES the LCD shows You may select DMX ONLY MAP ONLY using the UP DOWN buttons default DMX ONLY 3 Press YES to store your setting the LCD shows 6 UNIT SETUP 1 Tap the UP DOWN buttons to scroll to 6 UNIT SETUP 2 Press YES the LCD shows You may select MASTER SLAVE using the UP DOWN buttons default SLAVE 3 Press YES to store your setting the LCD shows 7 SET TEXT 1 Tap the UP DOWN buttons to...
Page 18: ...TEMPERATURE 93 DMX LEVEL 94 MENU ACCESS 95 SET DEFAULT using UP DOWN HOUR USED 1 Tap the UP DOWN buttons to scroll to the sub menu 91 HOUR USED the LCD shows 2 Press YES the LCD shows total hours used TEMPERATURE 1 Tap the UP DOWN buttons to scroll to the sub menu 92 TEMPERATURE the LCD shows 2 Press YES the LCD shows You may select MAX MIN NOW temperature or RESET using the UP DOWN buttons 3 When...
Page 19: ...WN buttons 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 5 When the LCD shows If you want to unlock the menu tap the UP DOWN buttons the LCD shows Keep pressing UP for 5 seconds tap DOWN once the LCD shows 6 Use the UP DOWN buttons to scroll to UNLOCK press YES the LCD shows 7 Press YES ...
Page 20: ...can set up communications between several units using Master Slave link up the first unit serves as the Master and the others are Slaves See menu 6 UNIT SETUP B The Master unit transfers the DMX signal and Map input signal to the Slave unit using DMX cables the Slave transfers the DMX input signal only but not the Map input signal LOCK THE BUTTONS After power on the LCD shows general status and te...
Page 21: ...lip the switch on the back and the strobe will function as before You may want to check why the problem occurred so you can prevent this in the future Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems If a problem occurs carry out the steps below in sequence until a solution is found Once the unit operates properly do not carry out following steps If the DimMaster d...
Page 22: ... 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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