DDS 405 digital dimmer and switcher 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’ . 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 intended to be used to control the brightness of connected spotlights. 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. This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience.
Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. 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.
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 4 dimmer channels Outputs: 4 protective contact sockets Control via DMX 512 Individual DMX addressing per channel Channel function selectable per channel Operating modes: – DMX – Automatic – Sound control n Single channel protection n n n n n n digital dimmer and switcher 12
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 Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).
Connections and operating elements 5 Connections and operating elements Front panel DDS 405 15
Connections and operating elements 1 Mounting bracket with two thread holes M10 and to bores for wall or tripod mounting. 2 Dimmer outputs, 4 protective contact sockets. 3 Operating panel.
Connections and operating elements Operating panel 4 Channel indicators [1]…[4]. In all operating modes, the channel indicators show which channels are currently being used by the running pro‐ gramme (LEDs light up green). 5 [DMX] This LED lights up when the unit is operating in ‘DMX’ mode.
Connections and operating elements 6 [Auto] This LED lights up when the unit is operating in ‘Automatic’ mode. 7 [Sound] This LED lights up when the unit is operating in ‘Sound control’ mode. 8 Navigation buttons Buttons to navigate the device menu. 9 [Menu] Button to open the main menu and confirm display values. 10 Display.
Connections and operating elements Bottom 11 Mains cable. 12 [Ch1]…[Ch4] Fuses for channels 1…4. 13 [mic level] Rotary control for adjusting the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for sound control.
Connections and operating elements 14 [DMX In] DMX input. 15 [DMX Out] DMX output.
Operating 6 Operating Turning on and off To start up the device, connect it to the mains. The device is immediately ready for operation. Pull the power plug of the unit to turn it completely volt-free.
Operating Menu overview digital dimmer and switcher 22
Operating Operating mode selection Switch to normal mode and use the navigation buttons mode: n n n or to select the desired operating ‘Sla’ (operating mode: ‘DMX’) ‘Auto’ (automatic mode with preprogrammed chasers) ‘Auto’ (sound controlled mode with preprogrammed chasers) Confirm the selection with [Menu]. The control LED of the enabled operating mode lights in the display.
Operating Operating mode ‘DMX’ In this mode the device is controlled via a connected DMX controller and operates in Slave mode. The control LED [DMX] lights permanently as soon as a DMX signal is present. The four channels can be addressed consecutively or individually. Consecutive addressing: 1. Use the navigation buttons or to select the operating mode ‘Sla’ . ð The control LED [Sla] is flashing. 2. Confirm the selection with [Menu]. ð The display changes to ‘Addr’ . 3.
Operating 1. Use the navigation buttons or to select the operating mode ‘Sla’ . ð The control LED [Sla] is flashing. 2. Confirm the selection with [Menu]. ð The display changes to ‘Addr’ . 3. Use the navigation buttons with [Menu]. or to switch to menu item ‘ChAd’ . Confirm the selection ð The display shows the current setting, e. g. ‘1003’ . 4. The first digit of the displayed value corresponds to the channel.
Operating Automatic and sound-con‐ trolled operation In these operating modes, the device works in Stand Alone mode. After selecting the oper‐ ating mode ‘Auto’ or ‘Snd’ you can enable one of the 20 programmes (Chasers) available. Each programme consists of 32 steps. Depending on the operating mode, the control LED [Auto] or [Sound] lights up. Programme selecting 1. Press the [Menu] button again to select a programme after selecting an operating mode.
Operating Setting dimmer values 1. Select the operating mode ‘Auto’ or ‘Snd’ , press [Menu] and use the navigation buttons or to switch to menu item ‘Ch-d’ . 2. Press [Menu] again. 3. If the dimmer value display (right on the display) is flashing, you can adjust the desired value (in percent) with the navigation keys or . 4. Use [Menu] to toggle between dimmer value and channel number. 5.
Operating Programme progress speed In ‘Auto’ mode you can adjust the programme speed using the ‘SPxx’ menu. 1. Select the operating mode ‘Auto’ , press [Menu] and use the navigation buttons to switch to menu item ‘SPxx’ . 2. Press [Menu] again. 3. If the speed display (right on the display) is flashing, you can adjust the desired pro‐ gramme speed with the navigation keys or . 4. Confirm the selection with [Menu]. 5. Use navigation button to return to the previous menu level.
Operating Channel function Depending on the settings, the channels of the device operate in Dimmer or Switch mode. Proceed as follows to adjust the Channel mode: 1. Open the menu ‘d-Cu’ , (see menu overview). 2. Press [Menu]. 3. If the channel number display (left on the display) is flashing, you can adjust the desired channel with the navigation keys or . 4. Confirm the selection and use [Menu] to toggle between channel number and channel function. 5.
Operating Lamp preheat In dimmer mode, a certain amperage can be set for each channel to preheat the connected lamps. Proceed as follows to adjust the amperage: 1. Open the menu ‘PrEh’ , (see menu overview). 2. Press [Menu]. 3. If the channel number display (left on the display) is flashing, you can adjust the desired channel with the navigation keys or . 4. Confirm the selection and use [Menu] to toggle between channel number and amperage. 5.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Control principle Leading edge phase control Input connections Power supply One-phase connection, max. 16 A Signal input DMX 512 via 3-pin XLR plug Power supply 4 × outlets, 230 V Signal output DMX 512 via 3-pin XLR socket Channel fuse Micro fuse per channel 5 mm × 20 mm, 6.3 A, 250 V, fast-acting Power consumption max. 3680 W Supply voltage 230 V Degree of protection IP54/IP20 Mounting options Thread, M10 × max.
Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 5 °C…35 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing digital dimmer and switcher 32
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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