MBM40D DMX mirror ball motor 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. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is designed as a drive motor for mirror balls. 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 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. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician.
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.
Features 3 Features n n n n n Drive motor for mirror balls Maximum load: 35 kg Operating modes: Master / slave, automatic, DMX Rotational direction selectable Rotating speed adjustable MBM40D DMX 13
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.
Installation and starting up Ceiling installation WARNING! Risk of injury caused by falling objects Make sure that the ceiling installation of the motor is carried out properly, profes‐ sionally and according to the standards and rules that apply in your country. Use appropriate mounting hardware to attach the motor to the ceiling. The designated fas‐ tening area must be sufficiently stable for the load, level and vibration-free.
Installation and starting up The following figure shows the drilling template for the ceiling mounting of the device.
Installation and starting up For information and instructions for installing the mirror ball, in particular the applicable safety instructions, please refer to the enclosed manufacturer's guide. NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables. Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. Create all connections while the device is off.
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 Top view ö MBM40D Mirror Ball Motor DMX 1 Motor axis.
Connections and controls Front and rear side #$ % POWER INPUT 230V~50Hz & ' FUSE F2AL250V DMX INPUT mirror ball motor 20 DMX OUTPUT
Connections and controls 2 [POWER INPUT] Mains cable for power supply. 3 Power indicator. This LED lights up as soon as power is applied to the device. 4 [FUSE] Fuse holder. 5 [DMX INPUT] DMX input. 6 [DMX OUTPUT] DMX output.
Connections and controls Control panel and display ( MENU ENTER UP DOWN ) mirror ball motor 22
Connections and controls 7 Display. 8 [Mode] Activates the main menu and toggles between menu items. Closes an opened submenu. [Setup] Selects an option of the respective operating mode, confirms the set value. [Up] Increases the displayed value by one. [Down] Decreases the displayed value by one.
Operating 6 Operating Before switching on A suitable safety bolt is part of the delivery and is used to attach a safety chain, which must secure the attached mirror ball against falling. Attach the safety bolt to the motor axis before turning on. When mounting the mirror ball, follow all manufacturer's advice and instructions and, in particular the applicable safety regula‐ tions. # ö 1 Mirror ball motor 2 Safety bolt. 3 Hanging chain of the mirror ball. $ 4 Safety chain of the mirror ball.
Operating Turning the unit on To start up the device, connect it to the mains. The device is immediately ready for operation. Operating mode ‘Master / Salve’ This setting is only relevant if the device is working as Slave in a Master / Slave configuration and is not controlled via DMX. In this operating mode, the device responds to the control sig‐ nals of the master device. 1. Establish all necessary cable connections. 2.
Operating Operating mode ‘DMX’ This setting is only relevant when the device is controlled via DMX. 1. Use [Menu] to open the main menu and use [Up] or [Down] to select the option ‘DMX’ . 2. Confirm with [Enter] and use [Up] or [Down] to assign a DMX address in a range from ‘A001’ … ‘A512’ .
Operating Operating mode ‘Automatic’ This setting is only relevant if the device is working in Stand Alone mode and is not controlled via DMX. In this operating mode, the device responds to the ‘Auto’ menu settings. 1. Use [Menu] to open the main menu and use [Up] or [Down] to select the option ‘Auto’ . 2. Confirm with [Enter] and use [Up] or [Down] to select one of the following options: n n ‘direction’ ‘speed’ 3.
Operating Menu overview Slave DMX Auto d001 Direction d1 d512 d3 Speed SP01 SP64 mirror ball motor 28
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Number of DMX channels 1 Rotational speed adjustable from 0.
Plug and connection assignments 8 Plug and connection assignments 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.
Cleaning 9 Cleaning Components Clean the externally accessible device parts regularly. The frequency of cleaning depends on the operating environment: wet, smoky or particularly dirty surroundings can cause more accumulation of dirt on the device parts. n Clean with a soft dry cloth. n Stubborn stains may be removed with a slightly damp cloth. n Never use cleaners containing alcohol or thinner.
Protecting the environment 10 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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