DDS-405 LC DMX 4 ch.
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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. DDS-405 LC DMX 4 ch.
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. DDS-405 LC DMX 4 ch.
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 dimmer pack 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 controls 5 Connections and controls Front panel DDS-405 LC DMX 4 ch.
Connections and controls 1 [CH1]…[CH4] Dimmer outputs, 4 protective contact sockets. 2 [AUTO] Lights up when the unit is operating in ‘Automatic’ mode 3 Display 4 [DMX] Lights up when the unit is operating in ‘DMX’ mode. 5 [SOUND] Lights up when the unit is operating in ‘Sound control’ mode.
Connections and controls 8 [Setup] Chooses between the options of the selected mode 9 [Mode] Opens the menu and selects a menu item 10 [CH1]…[CH4] Sliders (faders) to set the brightness of each channel 11 [MASTER] Slider (fader) to set the overall brightness 12 Angles to attach the device to a wall or a crossbeam 13 Fuses for the channels 1…4 DDS-405 LC DMX 4 ch.
Connections and controls Rear panel dimmer pack 18
Connections and controls 14 [Power In] Lockable input socket (Power Twist) for the power supply of the connected spotlights and the device itself. 15 [DMX In] DMX input, 3 and 5-pin 16 [DMX Out] DMX output, 3 and 5-pin DDS-405 LC DMX 4 ch.
Operating 6 Operating Starting the device To start operation, connect the device to the mains. The device is immediately operational. Pull the power plug of the unit to turn it completely volt-free.
Operating Main menu Press [Mode] to activate the main menu. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select a submenu. When the display shows the desired submenu press [Setup] to open it up. To close the main menu, press [Mode]. The following table shows the setting options. Main menu Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Meaning ‘AUTO’ Automatic chase, speed and strobe effect as set in the menu item ‘PRO’ . ‘PRO’ Preprogrammed automatic show ‘Pr.01’ ‘-.OFF’ All outputs off ‘-.
Operating Main menu Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 ‘FS.00’ … ‘FS.99’ Strobe effect Meaning ‘Pr.02’ … ‘Pr.10’ Selecting a show ‘SP.01’ … ‘SP.FL’ Running speed ‘FS.00’ … ‘FS.99’ Strobe effect ‘CoLr’ Brightness setting via the faders. The display shows the value last set with a fader. ‘Soud’ Sound control ‘SU.00’ … ‘SU.31’ ‘d.---’ Sensitivity setting of the built-in microphone Assignment of the DMX addresses ‘Addr’ ‘d.001’ … ‘d.
Operating Main menu Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 ‘2,001’ … ‘2,512’ Output 2 ‘3,001’ … ‘3,512’ Output 3 ‘4,001’ … ‘4,512’ Output 4 Meaning ‘SLAV’ Operating mode ‘Slave’ ‘Set’ Special functions ‘rSt’ ‘d-CU’ Reset ‘-yes’ Trigger ‘no’ No trigger Selection of a dimmer curve ‘dCu1’ , ‘dCu2’ , ‘dCu3’ , ‘dCu4’ Dimmer or switch mode selection DDS-405 LC DMX 4 ch.
Operating Main menu Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Meaning ‘FAIL’ Dimmer mode ‘O-on’ Switch mode Behaviour on DMX signal failure ‘OFF’ Blackout ‘HoLd’ The last signal is held. ‘-CoL’ The brightnesses specified under ‘–CoL’ (manual control) are used. ‘-PRO’ The programme is started.
Operating Menu overview DDS-405 LC DMX 4 ch.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Control principle Leading edge phase control Dimmer type Four-channel dimmer Input connections Voltage supply Power Twist, single phase, max. 16 A Signal input DMX 512 via 3- or 5-pin XLR socket Output connections Output power 4 safety panel sockets, max. 5 A per channel max. 1100 W @ 110 V max.
Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 5 °C…35 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing DDS-405 LC DMX 4 ch.
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.
Plug and connection assignment DMX connections A five-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a five-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling. Pin Assignment 1 Ground (shielding) 2 Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’) 3 Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’) 4 unused / second connection (DMX–) 5 unused / second connection (DMX+) DDS-405 LC DMX 4 ch.
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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