TFX-D6 Stage Dimmer™ 6 USER MANUAL th Chauvet, 3000 N 29 Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A (800) 762-1084 – (954) 929-1115 FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.
TABLE OF CONTENT TABLE OF CONTENT ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 WHAT IS INCLUDED .......................................................................................................................
BEFORE YOU BEGIN What is included 1 x Stage Dimmer™ 6 (TFX-D6) Manual Warranty Card Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials.
Introduction Product Overview Forced air cooling Not visible LCD Display 10A Circuit breaker DMX Signal Indicator MENU Button UP Button Standard 19” EIA rack mountable DOWN Button ESC Button Rear cover panel TFX-D6 Front panel I/O Panel TFX-D6 User Manual 4 BUTTON FUNCTION MENU Access the set-up and menu functions UP Scroll menu functions or increase values DOWN Scroll menu functions or decrease values ESC Go back one menu or leave menu system 2005-04-20/11:20
INSTALLATION Mounting The TFX-D6 dimmer packs are designed to be mounted in a standard 19” EIA rack using the two mounting holes on each flange/(ears). The two mounting flanges are designed for securing the dimmer pack to the front rack mounting rails. It is highly recommended that you add support to the rear of the dimmer pack, especially in touring or road case environments. The TFX-D6 depends on forced air cooling and the following guidelines should be applied during installation: 1.
Operating Instructions Power Connections Warning! Make certain that power is removed from the circuits before you begin installation of the dimmer. Consult your local electrical codes to determine the proper wire type and wiring methods for your regional installation.
Output Power Control Wiring AN AL O G 0-10VDC Input: 8-pin DIN Output: 8-pin DIN Pin Signal Ch1 Signal ( - ) Ch2 Signal ( - ) Ch3 Signal ( - ) GND Ground Ch4 Signal ( - ) Ch5 Signal ( - ) Ch6 Signal ( - ) +DC 20V Signal ( + ) GND GND DMX512 Input: 3-pin XLR (male) Output: 3-pin XLR (female) Pin Signal 1 DGND 2 DATA ( - ) 3 DATA ( + ) TFX-D6 User Manual 7 2005-04-20/11:20
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Start Menu Upon powering the dimmer, the LCD panel will display the software version presently installed and shortly after, will enter standby mode. First line displays dimming levels of each channel. 1 Second line displays the channel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Channel buttons Menu Navigation 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Dmx fail Curve Preheat DMX addr Pha corr TFX-D6 User Manual 8 Hold Analog Prog.
Appendix Temporary Intensity Per Channel Action 1) Press a channel button to select desired channel output. Every press will change intensity once. 2) Hold the button for 2 seconds to change channel intensity rapidly. 3) Press the ESC button to switch between increasing or decreasing channel intensity. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Channel buttons Temporary Intensity All Channels Action Setup Menu 1) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to set desired intensity for all channel outputs.
Appendix DMX Fail [Dmx fail] The DMX Fail feature allows the user to select how the dimmer will behave if you were to loose the DMX controller’s signal to the dimmer. Action 1) Press the MENU button to enter the setup menu. 2) Press the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll menu items until you reach [Dmx fail]. 3) Press MENU to enter the sub-menu. 4) If it were running the built-in scene 08 it would display as per the illustration on the right.
Appendix DMX Address [Dmx addr] Action 1) 2) 3) Press the MENU button to enter the setup menu. Dmx addr (Block) or (Single) Press UP/DOWN buttons to choose between [Block] and [Single] configuration. Block – Block addressing refers to 6 consecutive channels using only one starting address. Single – Allows the user to select a starting address for each individual channel. Press MENU button to enter the sub-menu.
Appendix Preheat [Preheat] Enabling the preheat function will protect your lamps against cold starts. Upon powering the dimmer a trickle voltage will be output to the lamps, not enough for the lamp to be visible by the human eye, but enough to warm up the filament. This will help increase the life of your lamps. Usually 6% of 100% output is sufficient. Action 1) Press the MENU button to enter the setup menu. 2) Press the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll menu items until you reach [Preheat].
Dimmer Curve [Curve] Action 1) Press the MENU button to enter the setup menu. 2) Press the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll menu items until you reach [Curve]. 3) Press the MENU button to enter the submenu. 4) Press UP/DOWN buttons to select from Single or All. Press MENU to confirm. 5) If choosing Single read next step, other wise skip to step 7. 6) Single: You can change the dimmer curve of each channel 7) a. Press UP/DOWN buttons to select a channel Chan[ 1 ] ~ Chan[ 6 ], Press MENU b.
APPENDIX DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller. There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance.
Appendix Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build can cause overheating. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance. Unplug fixture from power. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents and internal components.
Appendix Technical Specifications WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Length .............................................................................................................................. 452 mm (17.8 in) Width ................................................................................................................................... 483 mm (19 in) Height ................................................................................................................................... 89 mm (3.
