Stairville D1210T User manual

D1210T
dimmerpack
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e. K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
24.06.2014, ID: 327878

Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 8
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 12
4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 13
5 Connections and operating elements........................................................................................... 16
6 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 20
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 31
8 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 32
9 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 33
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1 General information
This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow
the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make
sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that
the buyer also receives this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to
change.
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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.
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the
customer service will gladly assist you.
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1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
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.
Letterings
Displays
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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.
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2 Safety instructions
This appliance is designed for professional use only and is intended to be used to control the
brightness of connected headlights. 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. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
Intended use
Safety
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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.
DANGER!
Hazardous voltage
Hazardous voltage may be present at cable ends and screw terminals.
The connection of screw terminals as well as all maintenance and repair work on
the electrical installation of the device must only be performed by qualified elec‐
trical personnel in volt-free condition. Failure to do so may result in electric shock
and risk of fire and loss of life.
By all means you have to observe all electrical safety instructions applicable at the
place of operation.
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NOTICE!
Risk of fire
Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place 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.
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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.
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3 Features
n12 dimmer channels
nOutputs: 4 × screw terminal blocks
nDigital control system
nControl via DMX 512
nPreheat, dimmer curve and maximum voltage can be adjusted individually
nIndicators for temperature and operation
nTest function
nIntelligent cooling control, large cooling ribs
nSingle channel fuse (10 A)
nVoltage supply via three-phase screw terminal block (32 A)
nMade in Europe
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4 Installation and starting up
Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep
the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture
during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material
suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high-
quality cables for all connections.
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The device is designed for mounting in 19" racks, it occupies two rack units (RU).
First, connect the loads to the terminals on the back of the device. Establish the DMX link to
the controller. Finally, connect the device via the 3-phase screw terminal block to the power
supply
Connection options for blocks L1, L2 and L3:
none block per phase
none block to one phase, two blocks to a second phases
nall blocks to one phase
Regardless of the actual use, all three blocks should always be connected.
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Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or other DMX
device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second and so on, to
form a series connection. Make sure that the output of the last DMX device in the chain is ter‐
minated by a resistor (110 Ω, ¼W).
Connections in ‘DMX’ mode
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5 Connections and operating elements
Front panel
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1[Ch1]…[Ch12]
Circuit breakers for channels 1…12, arranged in three blocks (L1…L3).
With the circuit breakers, the desired channels are being activated ([I - ON]) or deactivated ([O - OFF]).
2[L1]…[L3]
Voltage indicators of blocks L1…L3.
The LEDs of the connected blocks light red as soon as mains power is applied to the device.
3[1]…[12]
Voltage indicators of channels 1…12.
The LEDs of active channels light solid green during operation.
4 Display.
5[DMX IN] | [DMX OUT]
DMX input, DMX output.
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6[Menu]
Button to open the main menu and confirm display values.
7 Navigation buttons
Buttons to navigate the device menu.
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8 Dimmer outputs, 4 × screw terminal blocks (note the device label when connecting the cables).
9 Fan.
10 Power connector (screw terminals), 3-phase (32 A, 3 × 230 V).
Rear panel
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6 Operating
Once you connect the device to the power supply, it is in standby mode. The LEDs of the con‐
nected blocks light red, the display shows ‘StandBy Mode / Press StandBy’ .
Press [Menu] to switch from standby to normal operation.
Turn on the required channels via the associated circuit breakers (LEDs of active channels light
up green).
Use the navigation button to return to standby mode in order to switch off (menu item
‘StandBy Mode / Press StandBy’) and disconnect the power plug from the 32-A-CEE outlet.
Turning on and off
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