Digital Lighting Systems, Inc. OPTIMA-DS Series DMX CHASER/CROSS-FADER Controllers MODEL NUMBERS OPTIMA-DS Lighting Animation Controller MODE FADE DIM1 RUN RATE AUTO DIM2 MAX. LEVEL STOP DIM3 MIN. LEVEL BLK. OUT DIM4 ! OPTIMA-DS ! OPTIMA-DS2 ! OPTIMA-DS2C Digital Lighting Systems Miami, Fl. USA digitallighting.com USER MANUAL OSUM Rev.
OPTIMA-DS Digital Lighting Systems DMX 3 - 8 Channel Controllers User's Manual - Page 1 Double-Gang Models Single-Gang Models W W Maximum Outside Dimensions H MODEL OPTIMA-DS2 OPTIMA-DS2-C OPTIMA-DS D OPTIMA-DS2 OPTIMA-DS2-C H WIDTH HEIGHT DEPTH GANG 2.700” 067 mm 4.600" 117 mm 4.600" 117 mm 4.600" 117 mm 1.650" 042 mm 1.
Digital Lighting Systems OPTIMA-DS Deep Metal Masonry Box (by others) User's Manual - Page 2 Screws (2) 6-32 x 1" 1.400" 36 mm Typical Cover 2-15/16" 75 mm Masonry Box Must Be Properly Grounded Circuit Height DMX 3 - 8 Channel Controllers Network Bus J8FXLR5-L Pigtail DMX-512 Adapter Mounting requirements Wiring Notes ! The OPTIMA DS mounts in doublegang deep masonry box or may be ordered in a table top aluminum enclosure. The Female XLR connector comes mounted on the side of the enclosure.
Digital Lighting Systems OPTIMA-DS DMX 3 - 8 Channel Controllers User's Manual - Page 3 A - General Information The OPTIMA Series controllers use low-power electronic components and do not not directly connect to high voltage supply or electric loads. They are powered by an external low-voltage transformer. The loads connect to a separate DMX-512 compatible dimmer pack(s). The OPTIMA controls the outputs of the dimmer pack(s) by sending a series of digital dimming levels over a low voltage cable.
Digital Lighting Systems OPTIMA-DS DMX 3 - 8 Channel Controllers User's Manual - Page 4 D - Installation Instructions ( See Figs. 4 & 5 below). 1. Install the OPTIMA in a convenient location. Fig. 4 shows an OPTIMA-DS which has a female XLR connector mounted on the side of its aluminium enclosure. OPTIMA-DS2 models are mounted in deep single gang masonry boxes and have a female XLR connector mounted externally (See Fig. 5 below). 2.
Digital Lighting Systems OPTIMA-DS DMX 3 - 8 Channel Controllers User's Manual - Page 5 OPTIMA-DS Operating Instructions I. Introduction UP The OPTIMA-DS is a 16-pattern, DMX-512 chaser/cross-fader logic controller. The number of channels can be set to any value from 3 to 8 using a rotary slector on the back of the unit. Maximum and minimum level adjustment masters are provided with individual control for the first 4 channels.
Digital Lighting Systems OPTIMA-DS DMX 3 - 8 Channel Controllers User's Manual - Page 6 OPTIMA-DS2/DS2-C Operating Instructions III. Introduction The number of channels on both models can be set to any value between 3 to 8 usaing rotary selector S1 on the back of the unit. Refer to Fig. 8 to the right. Using a small tip screw driver, rotate the shaft and position the arrow at the desired number. Valid range: from 3 to 8 Channels.
OPTIMA-DS Digital Lighting Systems DMX 3 - 8 Channel Controllers User's Manual - Page 7 OPTIMA Patterns - 4 channel mode 1 Channels 2 3 4 3 2 1 Light Chase 5 4 Light Chase Back Fill & Swipe Forward Fill & Swipe Back 1 Channels 2 3 4 1 Channels 2 3 4 1 Light Bounce Channels 2 3 4 1 Channels 2 3 4 Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Step 8: 6 7 8 9 Dark Bounce Dark Chase Dark Chase Back Flip-Flop Channels 1 2 3 4 Channels 1 2 3 4 Channels 1 2 3 4 10 Flash Al
OPTIMA-DS Digital Lighting Systems DMX 3 - 8 Channel Controllers User's Manual - Page 8 OPTIMA Patterns - 8 channel mode (cont’d next page) 2 3 Channels 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 Channels 4 5 6 7 4 Fill & Swipe Forward Light Chase Back Light Chase 1 3 2 1 8 1 2 3 Channels 4 5 6 7 8 Fill & Swipe Back 1 2 3 Channels 4 5 6 7 8 Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Step 8: Step 9: Step 10: Step 11: Step 12: Step 13: Step 14: Step 15: Step 16: 1 2 5 6 7 8 Light B
OPTIMA-DS Digital Lighting Systems DMX 3 - 8 Channel Controllers User's Manual - Page 9 OPTIMA Patterns - 8 channel mode 1 2 Flip-Flop Flash All Channels 3 4 5 6 Channels 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 12 11 10 9 Flash Light Chase 7 8 1 2 Channels 3 4 5 6 7 Spring Forward 8 1 2 3 Channels 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Step 8: Step 9: Step 10: Step 11: Step 12: Step 13: Step 14: Step 15: Step 16: Flash Dark Chase Spring Back 1 2 3 Channels 4 5 6
LIMITED WARRANTY Digital Lighting Systems, warrants to the purchaser that its products have been carefully manufactured and inspected and are warranted to be free from defects of workmanship and materials when used as intended. Any abuse or misuse contrary to normal operation shall void this warranty. Upon request, replacement unit(s) will be shipped as soon as available.
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