XC-62 COMPACT PORTABLE DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL Revision 0.2 03/08/2011 www.lightronics.com Lightronics Inc.
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Page 3 of 12 Version 0.2 XC-62 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL 03/08/2011 XC-62 UNIT DESCRIPTION LOADS AND LOAD CONNECTIONS The XC-62 is a six circuit compact dimmer with a load capacity of 1200 Watts per circuit. Each circuit is protected by a 10 Amp fuse. It can be controlled in several ways - the most common being DMX-512. Other control modes are also provided for stand alone operations. These include individual channel control and chaser functions.
Page 4 of 12 XC-62 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.2 XLR PIN # 1 2 3 4 5 SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DMX Common DMX Data DMX Data + Not Used Not Used OPERATION All operating functions and settings for the XC-62 are menu controlled using the LED Display and the 4 buttons located near it on the back surface of the unit. PACA DISPLAY STATUS INDICATORS The LED display shows a dot near the upper left corner when a valid DMX signal is being received.
Page 5 of 12 XC-62 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.2 03/08/2011 CHANNEL TEST CHANNEL LIMITING You can test the operation of each dimmer channel by pushing MENU/NEXT. The display will show the intensity of channel A (00 - 99%) as shown below. Each channel in the XC-62 can be set to limit the maximum power applied to a channel. This feature can lengthen the life of lamps and prevent premature failures from power surges and high line voltage.
Page 6 of 12 Version 0.2 XC-62 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL Push SELECT at the dSEt menu. Then push MENU/NEXT until the display toggles between dC-A and the current curve setting. d C - A D i m Use to set the desired curve for that channel. Push SELECT to save the change. Push MENU/NEXT to advance to the next channel or hold down MENU/NEXT for aprox. 5 seconds to. exit back to the display (PACA). CHASE OPERATION The XC-62 can run one of 16 chase patterns which can be selected from the CHAS menus.
Page 7 of 12 Version 0.2 XC-62 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL CONTROL SOURCE SELECTION (CnFG) The CnFG menu selects what source will control the dimmer pack. The 6 choices are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Push MENU/NEXT until the display shows SYSt. Push SELECT. The display will toggle between CnFG and the currently selected control source.
Page 8 of 12 Version 0.2 XC-62 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL 03/08/2011 XC-62 WIRELESS OPTION LINKING TO A WIRELESS EQUIPPED CONSOLE DESCRIPTION A link between an XC-62 dimmer and console is performed by using a button on the console. This causes the console to search out and link all wireless dimmers within its range which are not already linked to another wireless control source.
Page 9 of 12 XC-62 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.2 03/08/2011 TO RELEASE THE LINK AT THE XC-62 The XC-62 link can be released regardless of whether or not it is in the wireless operation mode (Antd). 1. Hold down MENU/NEXT for about 5 seconds to access the menus. The display will show dSEt. 2. Push MENU/NEXT until SYSt is displayed. 3. Push SELECT. The display will toggle between CnFG and the currently selected control signal source. 4. Push MENU/NEXT.
Page 10 of 12 XC-62 COMPACT DMX DIMMER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.2 03/08/2011 MENU AND DISPLAY OPERATION Set Pack Address P000 - P512 MENU NEXT MENU NEXT 5 SEC.
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WARRANTY All Lightronics products are warranted for a period of TWO/FIVE YEARS from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is subject to the following restrictions and conditions: A) If service is required, you may be asked to provide proof of purchase from an authorized Lightronics dealer.
