D1210T, D1210H dimmer pack user manual
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ .
General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. 3. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This appliance is designed for professional use only and is intended to be used to control the brightness of connected spotlights. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices. DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present.
Safety instructions DANGER! Hazardous voltage Hazardous voltage may be present at cable ends and screw terminals. The connection of screw terminals as well as all maintenance and repair work on the electrical installation of the device must only be performed by qualified elec‐ trical personnel in volt-free condition. Failure to do so may result in electric shock and risk of fire and loss of life. By all means you have to observe all electrical safety instructions applicable at the place of operation.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user. Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
Features 3 Features General features n 12 dimmer channels n Outputs D1210T (item 327878): 4 × screw terminal blocks Outputs D1210H (item 153386): 2 × Harting, 16 Pole n Digital control system n Control via DMX 512 n Preheat, dimmer curve and maximum voltage can be adjusted individually n Indicators for temperature and operation n Test function n Intelligent cooling control, large cooling ribs n Single channel fuse (10 A) n Voltage supply via three-phase screw terminal block (32 A) n Made in Europe dimm
Installation and starting up 4 Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections.
Installation and starting up The device is designed for mounting in 19" racks, it occupies two rack units (RU). First, connect the loads to the terminals on the back of the device. Establish the DMX link to the controller. D1210T (item 327878): Finally, connect the device via the 3-phase screw terminal block to the power supply D1210H (item 153386): Finally, connect the power plug of the device to a 32 A CEE socket.
Installation and starting up Connections in ‘DMX’ mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or other DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one and so on, to form a series connection. Make sure that the output of the last DMX device in the chain is terminated by a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls Front panel D1210T (item 327885): dimmer pack 18
Connections and controls Front panel D1210H (item 153386): D1210T, D1210H 19
Connections and controls 1 [Ch1]…[Ch12] Circuit breakers for channels 1…12, arranged in three blocks (L1…L3). With the circuit breakers, the desired channels are being activated ([I - ON]) or deactivated ([O - OFF]). 2 [L1]…[L3] Voltage indicators of blocks L1…L3 The LEDs of the connected blocks light red as soon as mains power is applied to the device. 3 [1]…[12] Voltage indicators of channels 1…12 The LEDs of active channels light solid green during operation.
Connections and controls 6 [Menu] Button to open the main menu and confirm display values 7 Navigation buttons Buttons to navigate the device menu Rear panel D1210T (item 327885) D1210T, D1210H 21
Connections and controls Rear panel D1210H (item 153386) dimmer pack 22
Connections and controls D1210T (item 327885) D1210H (item 153386) 8 Dimmer outputs, 4 × screw terminal blocks (note the device Dimmer outputs, 2 × 16-pin Harting industrial connectors label when connecting the cables). (note the device label when connecting the cables).
Operating 6 Operating Turning on and off Once you connect the device to the power supply, the LEDs of the connected blocks light red. Turn on the required channels via the associated circuit breakers (LEDs of active channels light up green). To switch off, disconnect the power plug from the 32-A-CEE outlet. DANGER! Hazardous voltage Hazardous voltage may be present at cable ends and screw terminals.
Operating Menu overview D1210T, D1210H 25
Operating Setting the dimmer curve The device can be operated in dimmer mode (Linear, Sqrt, Exp1, Exp2) or in Switch mode ( ‘Off’ to DMX 80, ‘On’ from DMX 160). Proceed as follows to adjust the dimmer curve: 1. Open the menu ‘Unit Setup’ , ‘Ch Curve’ (see menu overview). 2. Confirm with the [Menu] button. ð The channel number display flashes. 3. Select the desired channel with the navigation buttons 4. Use the navigation button or . to change to the curve value. ð The displayed value flashes. 5.
Operating Setting the maximum voltage The device offers the possibility to limit the maximum voltage for each channel, for example, to extend the life of the illuminants used. Proceed as follows to adjust the maximum voltage: 1. Open the menu ‘Unit Setup’ , ‘Limit Ch 1=100’ (see menu overview). 2. Confirm with the [Menu] button. ð The channel number display flashes. 3. Select the desired channel with the navigation buttons 4. Use the navigation button or . to change to the voltage value.
Operating Setting the preheat The preheat can be adjusted in a range from 0…50, where a value of 50 corresponds to approx. 20 %. In Switch mode ( ‘Off’ to DMX 80, ‘On’ from DMX 160), this function is not available. Proceed as follows to adjust the preheat: 1. Open the menu ‘Unit Setup’ , ‘Preheat Ch1 = 0’ (see menu overview). 2. Confirm with the [Menu] button. ð The channel number display flashes. 3. Select the desired channel with the navigation buttons 4. Use the navigation button or .
Operating Setting the DMX address Proceed as follows to set the DMX address: 1. Open the menu ‘Unit Setup’ , ‘DMX Addr Ch 1 =01’ (see menu overview). 2. Confirm with the [Menu] button. ð The channel number display flashes. 3. Select the desired channel with the navigation buttons 4. Use the navigation button or . to change to the set DMX address. ð The displayed value flashes. 5. Adjust the value using the navigation buttons 6. Press the [Menu] button. or .
Operating When setting channel 1, the following channels are automatically addressed consec‐ utively. This addressing may be adjusted as described above. Test mode In Test mode, you can check the individual channels. 1. Open the menu ‘Test Ch 1= 0’ (see menu overview). 2. Confirm with the [Menu] button. ð The channel number display flashes. 3. Select the desired channel with the navigation buttons 4. Change with the navigation buttons value. 5. Press the [Menu] button to exit Test mode.
Operating Channel value display Proceed as follows to display the channel values: 1. Open the menu ‘Unit Setup’ , ‘Channel 1= 68’ (see menu overview). 2. Confirm with the [Menu] button. ð The channel number display flashes. Block temperature display 3. Select the desired channel with the navigation buttons 4. Press the [Menu] button to exit the menu. or . Open the menu ‘Unit Status’ , ‘Unit Temp=34Deg’ to display the temperature of the individual blocks (see menu overview).
Operating Checking DMX status To retrieve the DMX status, open the menu ‘Unit Status’ , ‘DMX Signal’ (see menu overview). When the signal is received correctly, the display will show ‘DMX Signal OK’ . On a faulty signal, ‘No DMX Signal’ appears. In this case, check the connecting cables and DMX settings on the device.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications D1210T (item 327878) Control principle Input connections D1210H (item 153386) Leading edge phase control Voltage supply Three-phase connection, max.
Technical specifications D1210T (item 327878) Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing D1210H (item 153386) Further information D1210T (item 327878) D1210H (item 153386) Dimmer channels 12 12 Output Terminal 16-pin multi-pin dimmer pack 34
Plug and connection assignment 8 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Protecting the environment 9 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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