Magicfx FX-SWITCHPACK Operating manual
FX-
SWITCHPACK.
®
USER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
CONTROL GEAR PART01245
rev 01-00
ENGLISH
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Read this manual carefully before installing and/or using this product. Failure to
read the manual and to follow the printed instructions may lead to personal
injury and/or damage to the product.
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Disclaimer 2
Trademarks 2
Liability 2
Foreword 4
Language 4
Revision table 4
1 Meet the MAGICFX®
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This document contains the original instructions in English. In case you require other languages
please contact MAGIX FX.
Date
PART01245 01-00 14-11-2017 Initail release MBO TVA
Congratulations! You have bought a great new product from MAGIC FX.
This manual contains all information required for the intended use of the equipment. Deviation
from the described intended use can result in a hazardous situation and/or property damage.
This manual includes notes and warnings on safe operation of the equipment. These notes and
warnings are accompanied by the following icons. Read them attentively!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related
(e.g. messages relating to property damage).
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1 ®
The MAGICFX® FX-SWITCHPACK is a DMX switch system for safely switching on and o multiple
electronic special eects machines.
The MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK is designed with unique safety features, including a DMX safety
channel which keeps all other channels disabled untill you set it to a specic value.
1.1
4 LED OUTPUT INDICATORS
4 RESETTABLE OUTPUT
FUSES (5A)
SAFETY EYE
DISPLAY AND BUTTONS
LEFT SIDE
DMX INPUT
& OUTPUT
(5-POLE)
FX LED INDICATOR
POWER INPUT
& OUTPUT
(100 - 250 Vac)
4 SWITCHABLE POWER OUTPUTS
(100 - 250 Vac)
Main parts
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1.2
Product Name MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK
Product Code MFX3211
Product Type Control Gear
Main
Length (mm/in.) 140 / 5.5
Width (mm/in.) 305 / 12
Height (mm/in.) 133 / 5.2
Empty weight (kg/lb.) 2.9 / 6.4
Length (mm/in.) 400 / 15.7
Width (mm/in.) 260 / 10.2
Height (mm/in.) 250 / 9.8
Packaged weight (kg/lb.) 4.2 / 9.3
Minimum Temperature (ºC/ºF) -10 / 14
Maximum Temperature (ºC/ºF) 50 / 122
Voltage input (Vac) 100-250Vac
Voltage Frequency 50-60Hz
Power Consumption (Vac) 15W
Power Connector (Vac) Neutrik®powerCON TRUE1 (in & out)
Power Output MAX (Vac) 5A per output with resettable output fuse
(max. 16A in total)
Control Options DMX
Control Protocols DMX512-A (ANSI E1.11) /
RDM (ANSI E1.20)
Control Connectors Neutrik®5 pole male/ female XLR
Congure Options On Device & RDM
Technical data
1.3
Type plate
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1.4
MFX0311 Neutrik®powerCON TRUE1 - Male to Female - Link cable 10m
MFX0312 Neutrik®powerCON TRUE1 - Male to Female - Link cable 20m
MFX0322 Neutrik®powerCON TRUE1 - Male to Female - Link cable 0,5m
MFX0323 Neutrik®powerCON TRUE1 - Male to Female - Link cable 1,5m
MFX0324 Neutrik®powerCON TRUE1 - Male to Female - Link cable 3m
MFX0325 Neutrik®powerCON TRUE1 - Male to Female - Link cable 5m
MFX0326 Neutrik®powerCON TRUE1 - Male to Female - Link cable 15m
MFX0313 Schuko to Neutrik® powerCON TRUE1 - cable 1.5m
MFX3103 M10 twenty clamp for truss mounting
Accessories
The display panel is located on the front of the MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK. Check the
followingmenu structure for all options in the menu. Use the buttons for navigation and selection.
The le-hand LED blinks red when DMX is active. The right-hand LED blinks red when anerror
hasoccurred.
MAIN MENU
DMX/RDM SETTINGS
BACK PREV NEXT
SELECT
Display panel
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Idle Display
Main Menu
DMX Start Address (1-512)
DMX Safety Address (1-512)
Control Mode
(Sequence/Merged)
DMX Footprint
RDM (On/O)
Lock/Unlock Controller
Reset Errors
DMX/RDM Settings
Error History Unique ID (HHHHHHHHHHHH)
Soware Version
Soware CRC
Bootloader CRC
Build Date
Information
Conguration
Display Dimmer (On/O)
Display Flip (On/O)
Factory Defaults (Yes/No)
Menu structure
In merged mode, the ouputs are controlled together as one.
In merged mode the MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK works with 1 safety address and 1 operational
address. The Safety address cannot be the same as one of the operational addresses.
Operating the addresses in merged mode results in the following:
Safety address
0 99 Device disbaled
100 155 Device enabled
156 255 Device disabled
Start address 0 199 All outputs disabled
200 255 All outputs enabled
OPeration Operation of the DMX addresses
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Make sure the outputs are deactivated before activating the safety address. The
safety address cannot be activated when one or more outputs are activated.
When you link multiple machines with DMX, we advise you to use the same Safety address for all
machines.
Always plug in a DMX Terminator into the DMX output of the nal unit in the
control sequence. Using a DMX Terminator improves signal reliability.
In sequence mode, the ouputs are controlled individually.
In sequence mode the MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK works with 1 safety address and 4 sequential
addresses. The Safety address cannot be the same as one of the sequential addresses.
Operating the addresses in sequence mode results in the following:
Safety address
0 99 Device disabled
100 155 Device enabled
156 255 Device disabled
Start address 0 199 Output 1 disabled
200 255 Output 1 enabled
Start address + 1 0 199 Output 2 disabled
200 255 Output 2 enabled
Start address + 2 0 199 Output 3 disabled
200 255 Output 3 enabled
Start address + 3 0 199 Output 4 disabled
200 255 Output 4 enabled
Operation of OPreation of the Operation of the DMX addresses
Make sure the outputs are deactivated before activating the safety address. The
safety address cannot be activated when one or more outputs are activated.
When you link multiple machines with DMX, we advise you to use the same Safety address for all
machines.
Always plug in a DMX Terminator into the DMX output of the nal unit in the
control sequence. Using a DMX Terminator improves signal reliability.
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Remote Device Management Protocol (RDM) is an enhancement of the DMX512 communication
protocol. RDM can be used for conguration and status monitoring while DMX512 takes care of
the default DMX controlling.
For RDM you will need a RDM compatible controller, cables and a RDM responder like the
MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK. You can activate or deactivate RDM in the menu, see Section 1.5.
The following RDM parameters are supported by the MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK.
DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH X
DISC_MUTE X
DISC_UN_MUTE X
DEVICE_INFO X
SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS X
SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL X
DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION X
MANUFACTURER_LABEL X
SLOT_DESCRIPTION X
DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION X
DMX_START_ADDRESS X X
IDENTIFY_DEVICE X X
DEVICE_LABEL X X
FACTORY_DEFAULTS X X
DMX_PERSONALITY X X
DISPLAY_INVERT X X
RESET_DEVICE X
RDM parameters
RDM parameters are subject of change due to soware updates. Contact MAGIC FX for the latest
information and updates.
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The MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK has been designed and constructed in such a manner that it can
be used safely. This applies to the use, the circumstances and the regulations as described in this
documentation. Reading this documentation and following the instructions are therefore
necessary for everyone who is authorised to work with the MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK.
The MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK must be used in surroundings that preferably:
• Have a reasonably stable temperature of between -10 and 50°C.
• Have a relative humidity degree of no more than 75%.
• Are reasonably free of dust, corrosive gases and high concentrations of organic vapours.
• Are not situated in the vicinity of a source of vibration.
2.1
• Only authorised persons may carry out work with the MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK.
• Do not use the MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK if there are people or animals in the direct output
of the connected machines.
• Make sure that children, unauthorised people and animals do not obtain access to the
MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK.
• Make sure there are no freestanding objects or objects that can be damaged by the
connected machines within the output distance.
• Do not remove any safeguards, safety caps and safety symbols.
• All required safety devices must be in good condition and function properly.
• Ensure sucient lighting of the surroundings.
• Keep the workplace clean.
• Refer to the manual(s) of the connected machine(s) for safety instructions concerning the
use of those machines.
2.2
Please follow the national and/or international guidelines for safe rigging and trussing.
2.3
The voltage and frequency connected to the power input of the FX-SWITCHPACK are also the
voltage and frequency of the switchable power outputs. With a maximum electric current per
switchable output (see Chapter 1.2 Technical Data), a deviant input voltage or frequency may
cause connected FX-machines to not work properly. The switchable output cannot deliver the
power the FX-machine might require.
2.4
Using a damaged controller can lead to serious injury and property damage.
Always inspect the controller thoroughly before operation.
Unauthorized operation of the switchpack can lead to death, serious injury or
property damage. Never leave the switchpack unattended when the machine
is ready for use.
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3.1 ®
Place the MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK in a suitable area.
This may either be on a stable surface or on a truss.
To mount the MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK on a truss follow the instructuons below:
1 Screw two clamps into the holes.
Use two M10 twenty clamps for truss
mounting (product code MFX3103).
2 Mount the clamps rmly on a truss.
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3 Secure the MAGICFX®SWITCHPACK onto
the truss with use of the safety eye.
4 Inspect if the MAGICFX® FX-SWITCHPACK is mounted rmly and secured correctly.
3.2 ®
Do not connect FX-machines to the switchable power output(s) when the output
cannot deliver sucient power to the FX-machine. See Chapter 2.
Connect the PowerCon TRUE1 power
cable to the FX-SWITCHPACK.
Connect the other end to a power outlet.
POWER IN POWER OUT
PowerCon TRUE1 female
POWER
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Connect the female connector of a
5-pole DMX cable to the DMX input on
the FX-SWITCHPACK.
Connect the other end to your DMX
controller.
Make sure the resettable output fuses are in position ‘1’.
Check the LED output indicators to see if
the outputs are activated.
If not: Connect the male connector of the
PowerCon TRUE1 link cable(s) to your FX-
machine(s).
Connect the other end(s) to the switched
output(s) on the FX-SWITCHPACK.
Use the display and buttons to set the machine into SEQUENCE or MERGED mode and to
assign DMX addresses, see chapter 1.
Always plug in a DMX Terminator into the DMX output. Using a DMX
Terminator improves signal reliability.
DMX IN DMX OUT
5-pole female
DMX
POWER
PowerCon TRUE1 male
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3.3
1. Before switching, refer to the manual(s) of your connected FX-machine(s) for safety
instructions.
2. Make sure all outputs are deactivated.
3. Activate the Safety address. The FX LED indicator on the FX-SWITCHPACK lights up.
4. When it’s time to switch, activate the necessary operational channel(s), see Chapter 1.
When you are done with switching, deactivate the operational addresses.
Deactivate the Safety address.
3.4
1. Make sure the Safety address is deactivated.
2. First disconnect the power cable from the FX-SWITCHPACK. Then disconnect the link cables
and the DMX cable.
3. Remove the machine.
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To achieve the maximum service life of the MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK you must regularly clean
the MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK and test if it is functioning correctly.
Contact MAGIC FX if the MAGICFX®FX-SWITCHPACK is not functioning correctly.
Do not replace parts yourself; always consult MAGIC FX if necessary.
Always contact MAGIC FX if any malfunctions or errors occur that cannot be solved with the
instructions as described in this manual.
This symbol on the product and / or accompanying documents means that
used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general
household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take this
product to designated collection points where it will be accepted free of
charge.
Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to
your local retailer upon purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative eects on human health and the environment, which could
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with your national
legislation.
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According to Annex III A Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
MAGIC FX B.V. declares as manufacturer and composer of the technical construction file that the
product with the following specifications:
Name machine : FX-SWITCHPACK
Type : MFX3211
Voltage : 100-250Vac 50-60Hz
Serial number : on product
Year of construction : on product
Is in conformity with the minimal safety regulations as stated in the following directive(s):
•EMC (2014/30/EC) ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
•RoHS (2011/65/EU) Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances
•WEEE (2012/19/EU) Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
The following harmonized standards were applied:
•NEN-EN-ISO 12100:2010, Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk
assessment and risk reduction.
•NEN-EN-IEC 60204:2010, Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1:
General requirements.
•NEN-EN-IEC 61000-6-3:2007/A1:2011, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-3:
Generic standards - Emission standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial
environments.
Original declaration of conformity
Translation of the original declaration of conformity
Name manufacturer : MAGIC FX BV
Address : Schouwrooij 27, 5281 RE BOXTEL
Country : The Netherlands
CEO : B. Veroude
Date : 6-10-2017
Signature :
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