Techni-Lux UltraLED Series User manual

Information specifically for:
DL-ULEDDRIVER12R

Table of Contents
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION................................................................................
UNPACKING..........................................................................................................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................
FEATURES............................................................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................
PRODUCT VIEW....................................................................................................
SETUP...................................................................................................................
Installation.......................................................................................................
Unit Linking.................................................................................................
DMX Background............................................................................................
Adapter 5-to-3pin.............................................................................................
AC Power........................................................................................................
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................
Menu Map.......................................................................................................
System Setup...................................................................................................
System mode.................................................................................................
DMX mode.............................................................................................
Auto mode.............................................................................................
Sound mode..........................................................................................
Master/Slave..........................................................................................
Fuse Replacement.................................................................................................
Specifications........................................................................................................
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DL-ULEDDRIVER12R

Immediately upon receipt, carefully unpack and inspect the unit to verify that all parts are
present and have been received in good condition. If any parts appear damaged from shipping
or the shipping carton shows signs of mishandling, retain all packing material for inspection and
notify the shipper immediately. Save all original packing and carton. In the event that the
merchandise is to be returned, the original carton and packing must be used. The customer will
be billed for a new carton and packing if merchandise is received without the original carton and
packing. The plastic bag shipped with the unit can be used to keep the unit clean if stored or
installed in a temporarily dusty environment. Do not operate unit with plastic bag in place.
The packing and carton are designed to provide the unit with protection during
shipping. Save original packing and documentation for warranty, service and return
issues. Additional charges will be applied to return items not received in original or
incomplete packing.
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid, in the original packing with a Return
Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) clearly listed on the shipping label. Items
sent by Freight Collect or without a RMA number will be refused. Call your sales
person and request a RMA prior to shipping. Be prepared to provide the model number,
serial number and a brief description of the nature of the return. Shipping damage
resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer’s responsibility. Customer will be
charged additional shipping charges to return products received in non original packing
and or cartons.
Physical damage must be reported to the Freight Carrier or Shipping Company upon
receipt of merchandise. Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the Freight
Carrier or Shipping Company. It is the customer's obligation in the event that
merchandise is received damaged caused by shipping to notify the Freight Carrier or
Shipping Company immediately. All other claims not related to damage incurred during
shipping must be made to the Dealer or Distributor within 7 (seven) days of receiving
merchandise.
UNPACKING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Save shipping materials
Claims
Returns
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!
WARNING!!! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, follow these important safety instructions:
▪This product is intended for indoor use only!
▪Always turn off, unplug power and allow unit to cool before servicing.

▪4 working modes: Auto, Sound, DMX, Master/Slave
▪DMX control using 6 channels per port
▪12 output ports and each port can be addressed individually
▪18 preset colors + 6 built-in programs with variable dimmer and speed
▪Software updateable via USB port
▪LCD digital display menu for all settings
▪Sound activation accessible via DMX
▪Linkable via Master/Slave
▪Both 3 and 5 pin XLRs In/Out for DMX control
▪Rack mounted
DL-ULEDDRIVER12R is a 12 output power and control unit for the UltraLED series range of
products. It is compact and and easy to use. Please read this user guide thoroughly before
operation. Proper use and care of this product will prolong the life of this device.
INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT VIEW
FEATURES
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▪Ensure that unit is properly grounded.
▪Please keep this User Guide for future consultation.
▪Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you
are connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the unit.
▪To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose unit to rain or moisture.
▪The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 5cm from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure no ventilation slots are blocked.
▪Always disconnect from power before servicing or replacing fuse.
▪Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
On/Off USBControl Display Port: 1-8 Port: 9-12 DMX In/Out
Power Fuse
Voltage
Selector
SETUP
Installation
Always consult a qualified professional when installing. This unit is designed for rack mount. Do
not install the unit in a place where the unit will be exposed to rain, high humidity or extreme
temperature changes. This unit is for dry / indoor use only.
The unit must be installed in a well ventilated rack leaving the vents free of any air flow obstructions

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Unit Linking
DL-ULEDDRIVER12R is designed for the UltraLED series range of products. To run your light
shows of one or more units using a DMX-512 controller or to run synchronized shows on two
or more units in master/slave operating mode, you need DMX cables to link the units from DMX
IN to DMX OUT.
0
1
DL-ULEDMR16TC9
DL-ULEDMR16INS
DL-ULEDMR16LSS
DL-ULEDMR16TC3
DL-ULEDMR16WW3
DL-ULEDMR16CW3
DL-ULEDFLEX/TC
DL-ULEDBAR3TC6
IMPORTANT!
1) The units are linked in serial. Open circuit will cause malfunction.
2) Always connect OUT-1 of Splitter with a ULED unit and OUT-2 to the next Splitter.
SPLITTER

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AC Power
The unit is designed to either work on 120vAC/60hz or 240vAC/50hz. However, the input
voltage MUST be selected on the back of the unit, prior to applying power to the mains.
Warning: The unit must be connected to a circuit with a suitable Earth Ground.
Caution:
Wrong voltage will cause permanent damage to the unit which is not covered in warranty.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This Driver offers 4 working modes: Auto, Sound, DMX and Master/Slave mode
1. Connect the unit to mains supply.
2. Turn on power switch and and wait a few seconds until LCD display reads:
3. Use buttons on Control Panel to set up and operate. UltraLED
System Ready
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Up
Down
Down
Use Enter to switch between
Port and DMX_addr
Use Up/Down to select port number
and set DMX address
to set unit in Slave mode
to update software
Enter
Enter Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
Menu System Mode
[xxx]
System Mode
[ DMX ]
Port1 DMX_addr
[ 1 ] 001
System Mode
[ Slave ]
System Mode
[ Auto ]
Prog 01
Red
Prog01 Dimmer
000 - 255
Prog18 Dimmer
000 - 255
Prog 18
Gold
Prog 19
step change
Prog19 speed
01 - 10
Prog19 Dimmer
001 - 255
Prog 20
cross fade
Prog 21
strobe
Prog 22
chasing
System Mode
[ Sound ]
Sound Program
[ 01 ]
Sensitivity
[ 01 ]
Enter Sensitivity
[ 01 ]
Sound Program
[ 02 ]
Enter Sensitivity
[ 01 ]
Sound Program
[ 03 ]
System Setup
[ new software ]
Down
Up
Menu Map
Power Menu Enter Up Down DMX
Control Panel
When navigating the menu:
Use “UP” button to move up.
Use “DOWN” button to move down.
Use “Enter” button to move right.
Use “MENU” button to move left.
Enter Prog22 speed
01 - 10
Prog22 Dimmer
001 - 255
Enter
Prog 23
pattern + color
Prog 24
pattern + color
Prog23 speed
01 - 10
Prog23 pattern
01 - 16
Prog23 color
01 - 18
Prog22 Dimmer
001 - 255
▪Power indicator is lit up when unit is
powered on.
▪DMX indicator is blinking when unit is
receiving DMX signal.

CH1
select of
18 colors or
2 programs
speed
slow to fast
Value:0-150
Color mixing
Value:151-230
Color Macro &
Auto programs
Value:231-255
Sound Activation
Red Intensity
0-100%
Green Intensity
0-100%
Blue Intensity
0-100%
Strobe:
21-255 slow to fast
0-20 no function
Strobe:
21-255 slow to fast
0-20 no function
Dimming
0-255 Intensity 100%
to 0
Dimming
0-255 Intensity 100%
to 0
CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6
DMX Channels
Notes: When ch. 1 value is from 151 - 230, DMX value and functions of ch. 2 as below
Port1 DMX_addr
[ 1 ] 001
1. Press Menu button until display reads “System Mode [ xxx ] ”, then use Up/Down button to
select [DMX] and press Enter button. LCD display reads:
2. Use Enter to switch between Port and DMX_addr.
3. Use Up/Down to select port number and set DMX address.
►System Setup [new software]
This mode is designed for factory to upload software through USB port. Your product has been
tested before shipment. Check with local distributor or dealer’s web site if updated software is
available.
►System Mode [ xxx ]
Press MENU button until display reads “System Mode [XXX]”, then use UP/DOWN button to
scroll through” DMX, Slave, Auto, Sound.
►DMX Mode
In DMX mode, each output port takes up 6 DMX channels. You can address all ports at the
same starting channel to control the whole system simultaneously. Or you can address each
port individually.
When addressing each port individually, choose the start channel for each port and avoid
overlapped channels. Unexpected error may occur when channels are overlapped.
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red
1 - 12 13 - 25 26 - 38 39 - 51 52- 64 65 - 77 78 - 91 92 - 103 104 - 116 117- 129
130 - 142 143 - 155 156 - 168 169 - 181 182- 194 195 - 207 208 - 220 221 - 233 234- 246 247- 255
green
chocolate
pale-
green
blue yellow magenta cyan white orange
orange-
red
purple
pink
yellow
green
sky-
blue
light-
blue voilet gold step change
cross
fade

Prog xx
[ xxx ]
Sensitivity
[ 01 ]
Sensitivity
[ 99 ]
sp.1 sp.2 sp.3 sp.4 sp.5 sp.6 sp.7 sp.8 sp.9 sp.10
30s 20s 0.5s1s2s3s4s5s7s10s
►Auto Mode
In this mode, you can select one of 18 preset static colors or 6 color-changing/cross
fade/chasing programs to run the whole system.
1. Press Menu button until display reads “System Mode [ xxx ]”, use Up/Down button to select
System Mode [Auto] and press Enter button. Display reads:
2. Use Up/Down button to select program.
3. When color-changing/cross fade/chasing programs (prog19-24) are selected, press Enter
button to access speed, effect, color and dimmer.
Speed (1-10) goes from slow to fast as below:
►Sound Activation Mode
In this mode, the system runs built-in program to the beat of music. Step color changing and
color chasing are available in Sound mode.
1. Press Menu button until display reads “System Mode [ xxx ]”, use Up/Down button to select
sound program:
2. Press Enter button to reach Sensitivity and use Up/Down to adjust sensitivity level.
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►Master/Slave Mode
For large venue, multiple systems can be run in sync as Master/Slave. Use DMX cables to link
the Drivers together.
1. One of DL-ULEDDRIVER12R in the daisy chain is to be set as Master and this Master must
work under Auto or Sound mode.
2. Other drivers are to be set in Slave mode.
3. Operate the Master Driver in Auto and Sound mode to run the whole system.
Sound Prog 01: color step changing to sound
Sound Prog 02: color cross fade to sound
Sound Prog 03: color strobing to sound
Up
Down
Lowest Highest
Fuse Replacement
Remove the damaged fuse from its holder and
replace with exact same type fuse.
Fuse

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
In order to optimize the recovery and recycling of the materials
that old appliances contain and reduce the impact on human
health and the environment, ensure that this product is recycled
at the end of its life.
SPECIFICATIONS
▪Output
Port 1-8: 48V DC 350mA, 36W / Port Max.
Port 9-12: 48V DC, 144W / Port Max.
▪Total load (12 ports): 450W Max.
▪Power Input: AC 120 60Hz / 240V 50Hz switchable
▪Size: 19" x 9.9" x 3.46" (2U Rack)
482mm x 252mm x 88mm
▪Weight: 6.0kgs/13.20lbs

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