Botex DMD-12-2 User manual

Manual
Dimmer DMD-12-2

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Table of contents
1. Safety instructions............................................................................................................................ 3
1.1. For safe and efficient operation...............................................................................................3
2. Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1. Front view................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2. Rear view................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3. Termination.............................................................................................................................. 6
3. Operating guide................................................................................................................................ 7
3.1. Display and standby mode...................................................................................................... 7
3.2. Menu........................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2.1. DMX Fail.......................................................................................................................... 7
3.2.2. Patching........................................................................................................................... 8
3.2.3. Minimum Level............................................................................................................... 10
3.2.4. Maximum Level.............................................................................................................. 11
3.2.5. Preset ............................................................................................................................ 12
3.2.6. Curve ............................................................................................................................. 13
4. Technical data................................................................................................................................ 14

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1. Safety instructions
•Read the safety instructions and also this manual carefully.
•Keep the manual.
•Observe all red flags.
•Observe the manual.
•To prevent fire or electric shocks, protect the device against rain and
humidity
•Pull the plug before opening the housing.
•To prevent an electric shock you should not remove the cover.
•Do not operate the device in the near of water.
•Use only a dry cloth for cleaning.
1.1.For safe and efficient operation
Be careful with heat and extreme temperature
Avoid exposing it to direct rays of the sun or near a heating appliance.
Not put it in a temperature bellow 32°F /0°C, or exceeding 104°F /40°C.
To avoid placing on un-stable location
Select a level and stable location to avoid vibration.
Do not use chemicals or volatile liquids for cleaning
Use a clean dry cloth to wipe off the dust, or a wet soft cloth for stubborn dirt. Pull the plug before
cleaning.
If out of work, contact sales agency immediately
Any troubles arose, remove the power plug soon, and contact with an engineer for repairing, do not
open the cabinet by yourself, it might result a danger of electric shock.
Take care with the power cable
Never pull the power cable to remove the plug from the receptacle, be sure to hold the plug. When not
using the device for an extended period of time, be sure to disconnect the plug from the receptacle.
Ventilation
It is not allowed cover fans and air in and outlets.

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Safety
Do not remove the grounding. It is for your safety. If you remove the grounding it can cause electric
shocks.
Accessory
Please use only the accessory which is set by the manufacturer.
Important
Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer will not
accept liability for any resulting defects or problems. Make sure the electrical connection is carried out
by qualified personnel. All electrical and mechanical connections have to be carried out according to
the European safety standards.

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2. Overview
2.1.Front view
1. Display
2. DMX LED
This LED light up if there is a DMX signal. .
3. MENU
Press this button to get into the menu.
4. UP/DOWN
With this button you can increase/decrease a value. Pressing and holding the button will
increase/decrease the value quickly.
5. ESC
With this button you can exit the menu.
6. Channel dimmer module
The channel dimmer module is incorporated with a 10A circuit breaker and SCRs (Silicon
Controlled Rectifier) with 1000A peak current capacity.

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2.2.Rear view
1. Analogue input
DC 0-10 V
2. DMX IN
3pol XLR input male.
3. DMX OUT
3pol XLR output female.
2.3.Termination

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3. Operating guide
3.1.Display and standby mode
Power on this unit, the LCD shows the revision of software immediately, then enter standby mode
automatically, the LCD shows the dimming level of each channel as below. The first row indicates the
dimming level, and the second row indicates the channel (1 stands for channel 1, 2 stands for channel
2, and so on. A, B and C stand for channel 10, 11 and 12.).
3.2.Menu
In standby mode tap MENU to enter the menu. There are 6 menus:
DMX Fail, Patching, Minimum Level, Maximum Level, Preset and
Curve, all other menu settings will be stored into a memory.
Tap ESC to leave the menu.
3.2.1. DMX Fail
1. Press UP/DOWN to get to the DMX Fail menu.
2. Press MENU again to get to the submenu. With UP/DOWN you can
choose between Last Hold, Analog and Program01-12.
Last Hold
Last received DMX signal is held.
Analog
The analogue input is activated.
Program
01
-
12
Starts the default programs 01-12.
3. If you select Last Hold or Analog you can tap ESC to exit..

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4. If you select Program01-12 tap ESC. Now you can set the velocity.
5. Using UP/DOWN you can select the velocity from 00,05s to 30.00s.
6. After you have finished your setting, tap ESC button to exit.
3.2.2. Patching
1. Press UP/DOWN to get to the Patching menu.
2. Tap MENU, to enter sub-menu. You can use UP/DOWN to choose
between Start and Independent.
Start address
Complete dimmer (12 channels)
has only one start address.
Independent addr
The DMX address of each
channel is selectable, and all
channel can select the same DMX
addresses.
3. Tap UP/DOWN to scroll to Start address or Independent addr and tap MENU to enter the
submenu.

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4. In Start address you can use UP/DOWN to set the starting address
of all 12 channels from 001-512.
5. If you select Independent addr you can tap UP/DOWN to scroll to All and Single. Tap MENU to
enter the submenu.
6. In All mode tap UP/DOWN to select the DMX address from 001-512.
In All mode, complete dimmer (12 channels) has only one start address.
7. In Single mode tap MENU to select between channel and address.
In Single mode, the DMX address of each channel can be selectable
separately.
8. When channel is activated, tap UP/DOWN to select from 01-12.
When Addr is activated, tap UP/DOWN to select from 001-512.
9. After you have finished your setting, tap ESC button to exit.

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3.2.3. Minimum Level
1. Press UP/DOWN to get to the Minimum Level menu.
2. Tap MENU, to get to the submenu.
3. Tap UP/DOWN to select between All and Single. Tap MENU to get into the menu.
4. In All mode, tap UP/DOWN to select Minimum Level value of all
channels between 00%-30%.
5. In Single mode, tap MENU to select between channel and Minimum
Level value.
6. When Chan is activated, tap UP/DOWN to select from 01-12, when
Minimum Level value is activated tap UP/DOWN to select from 00%-
30%.
7. After you have finished your setting, tap ESC button to exit.

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3.2.4. Maximum Level
1. Press UP/DOWN to get to the Maximum Level menu.
2. Tap MENU, to get to the submenu.
3. Tap UP/DOWN to select between All and Single. Tap MENU to get into the menu.
4. In All mode, tap UP/DOWN to select Maximum Level value of all
channels between 070%-100%.
5. In Single mode, tap MENU to select between channel and Minimum
Level value.
6. When Chan is activated, tap UP/DOWN to select from 01-12, when
Minimum Level value is activated tap UP/DOWN to select from 070%-
100%.
7. After you have finished your setting, tap ESC button to exit.

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3.2.5. Preset
This menu allows you to momentarily adjust of all channels or individual channel and all your settings
in this menu will be lost when power is off.
1. Press UP/DOWN to get to the Preset menu.
2. Tap MENU, to get to the submenu.
3. Tap UP/DOWN to select between All and Single. Tap MENU to get into the menu.
4. In All mode, tap UP/DOWN to select the dimming level value of all channels
between 000%-100%.
5. In Single mode, tap MENU to select between channel and dimming level
value.
6. When Chan is activated, tap UP/DOWN to select from 01-12, when the
dimming level value is activated tap UP/DOWN to select from 000%-100%.
7. After you have finished your setting, tap ESC button to exit.

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3.2.6. Curve
Press UP/DOWN to get to the Curve menu.
2. Tap MENU, to get to the submenu.
3. Tap UP/DOWN to select between All and Single. Tap MENU to get into the menu.
4. In All mode, tap UP/DOWN to select between Linear, S-Curve, Non Dim
and Square.
5. In Single mode, tap MENU to select between Linear, S-Curve, Non Dim
and Square.
6. When Chan is activated, tap UP/DOWN to select from 01-12, when the
dimming level value is activated tap UP/DOWN to select between Linear, S-
Curve, Non Dim and Square.
7. After you have finished your setting, tap ESC button to exit.
8. Tap ESC to get back to standyby mode. .

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4. Technical data
Power supply
Channel Output (3 Phases) 10 A/CH; 3x40 A
Chanel Output 10 A/CH; Total: 120 A
Voltage 32 A. 400 V AC
Connections
Current in Terminal block
Current out Terminal block
XLR in/out 3pol XLR
Controlling
Dimming curve Linear, S-Curve
Switch Switch/Square
Automatic Yes
DMX512 Yes
Number of DMX channels 12
Dimensions 483 x 178 x 436 mm
Weight 31 kg

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B & K Braun GmbH
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D-76307 Karlsbad
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