BOTEX DPX-620 III 6 Channel Dimmer S Pack User Manual

BOTEX DPX-620 III 6 Channel Dimmer S Pack

Specifications

• Model: DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S
• Type: Dimmer Pack
• Date: 11.01.2024
• ID: 186689 (V3)

Product Information
The DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S is a professional dimmer pack designed to control the brightness of connected spotlights.
For the latest version of the documentation and updates, visit www.thomann.de.

Product Usage Instructions

Intended Use
This dimmer pack is intended for professional use only to control spotlight brightness. Use the device strictly as described in the user manual to avoid personal injury or property damage.

Safety Instructions
Danger: Risk of injury and choking hazard for children! Danger to life due to electric current!
Do not remove any covers on the device as high voltages may be present inside. Do not use the device if safety equipment is missing or damaged.
Danger: A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death. Do not modify the mains cable or plug. In case of isolation damage, disconnect the power supply immediately and seek repair from a qualified electrician. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Can this dimmer pack be used for home applications?
  A: No, this dimmer pack is designed for professional use only.

• Q: What should I do if I notice any damage to the device?
  A: If any damage is noticed, stop using the device immediately and seek repair from a qualified electrician.

• Q: How can I access the latest documentation updates?
  A: Visit www.thomann.de for the latest version of the documentation.

General information

This document contains important instructions for the safe operation of the product. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the document for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the product. If you sell the product to another user, be sure that they also receive this document. Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.

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 document.

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 possible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.

Safety instructions

Intended use
This appliance is designed for professional use only and is intended to be used to control the brightness of connected spotlights. 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. 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.

Safety

DANGER!
Risk of injury and choking hazard for children!

• Children can suffocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can injure themselves when handling the device. Never allow children to play with the packaging material and the device. Always store packaging material out of the reach of babies and small children. Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervision. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such knobs) that children could play with.

DANGER!
Danger to life due to electric current!

• 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 when covers, safety equipment or optical components are missing or damaged.

DANGER!
Danger to life due to electric current!

• A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug! In case of isolation damage, disconnect immediately the power supply and arrange repair. If in doubt, seek advice from a qualified electrician.

DANGER!
Risk of death from electrical current!

• Hazardous voltage may be present at cable ends and screw terminals. The connection of screw terminals and all maintenance and repair work on the electrical installation of the device may only be performed by a qualified electrician. Always perform maintenance and repair work when the device is free from voltage. Failure to comply may result in electric shock and risk of fire and loss of life. Always observe all electrical safety instructions applicable in the country of operation.

NOTICE!
Risk of fire due to covered vents and neighboring heat sources!

• If the vents of the device are covered or the device is operated near other heat sources, the device can overheat and burst into flames. Never cover the device or the vents. Do not install the device near other heat sources. Never operate the device near naked flames.

NOTICE!
Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions!

• The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specified in the “Technical specifications” chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Avoid operating it in environments with strong temperature fluctuations. If temperature fluctuations cannot be avoided (for example after transport in low outside temperatures), do not switch on the device immediately. Never subject the device to liquids or moisture. Never move the device to another location while it is in operation. In environments with increased dirt levels (for example due to dust, smoke, nicotine, or mist): Have the device cleaned by qualified specialists at regular intervals to prevent damage due to overheating and other malfunctions.

NOTICE!
Damage to the device due to high voltages!

• The device can be damaged if it is operated with the incorrect voltage or if high voltage peaks occur. In the worst case, excess voltages can also cause a risk of injury and fires. Make sure that the voltage specification on the device matches the local power grid before plugging in the device. Only operate the device from professionally installed mains sockets that are protected by a residual current circuit breaker (FI). As a precaution, disconnect the device from the power grid when storms are approaching or it the device will not be used for a longer period.

Features

• Six dimmer channels
• Output: 6 shockproof sockets
• Digital control system
• Control via DMX 512
• Single channel fuse (each 16 A)
• Phase correction for linear dimming
• Individually adjustable dimmer curve
• Power supply via 5-pin mains connection cable for CEE plug

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.
• Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.
• The device is designed for mounting in 19-inch racks, it occupies two rack units (RU).
• If necessary, install a CEE plug on the power cord of the device.
• First, connect the loads to the terminals on the back of the device. Establish the DMX link to the controller. Finally, connect the CEE plug of the device to a CEE socket.

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 series connection. Make sure that the output of the last DMX device in the chain is terminated by a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).

Connections and controls

Front panel

1| [DMX] | The control LED lights when a DMX signal is received.
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2| [1] … [6] | Voltage indicators of channels 1…6.The LEDs of active channels light solid green during operation.
3| Display
4| [CH 1] … [CH 6] | Buttons for direct control of channels 1…6
5| [ESC] | Closes an opened menu
6| [UP] / [DOWN] | Navigates within a menu, increases or decreases the displayed value
7| [MENU] | Opens the main menu
8| [1] … [6] | Circuit breakers for channels 1…6, arranged in three blocks. With the circuit breakers, the desired channels are being activated ( [I – ON] ) or deactivated ( [O – OFF] ).

Rear panel

1| [DMX IN] | DMX input
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2| [ANALOG] | Connections to control the device by a voltage in the range 0 V … 10 V
3| Power cord for 5-pin CEE plug (40 A/phase, 3 × 230 V)
4| Dimmer outlets, designed as safety sockets
5| [DMX OUT] | DMX output

Operating

Turning the device on / off

• As soon as you connect the device to the power supply, the display shows the current software version, then a bar graph with the brightness set for each channel.
• Turn on the required channels via the associated circuit breakers (LEDs of active channels light up green).
• Disconnect the device from the power supply to turn it off.

Adjusting the brightness of an individual channel

• Press one of the channel buttons [CH 1] … [CH 6] to change the brightness. Pressing briefly results in changes with small increments, press longer for changes with larger increments.
• Press [ESC] to reverse the direction of change.

Setting the brightness for all channels

• Press one of the channel buttons [UP] or [DOWN] to increase or decrease the brightness of all channels together. Pressing briefly results in changes with small increments, press longer for changes with larger increments.

Assigning a DMX address (patching)
Proceed as follows to assign DMX addresses to the dimmer channels:

• Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘Patching’ menu.

• Confirm with [MENU].
  ð The display shows ‘Patching Start’

• Use [UP] or [DOWN] to choose between assignment mode ‘Start’ (channels are automatically addressed consecutively) and ‘Independent’ (DMX addresses are independently of each other).
  Confirm with [MENU].

• In ‘Start’ mode: Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the DMX address of channel 1 to between 1 … 512.
  Confirm with [MENU].

• In ‘Independent’ mode: Use [UP] or [DOWN] to choose between ‘All’ (all channels get the same DMX address) and ‘Single’ (each channel can get an individual DMX address).
  In ‘Independent – All’ mode: Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the DMX address to between 1 …512 for all channels. Confirm with [MENU].
  In ‘Independent – Single’ mode: Use [UP] or [DOWN] to first select the channel whose DMX address is to be set. Confirm with ‘MENU’ . Then set a DMX address between 1 …512 for this channel. Confirm with [MENU] and repeat the procedure for all channels.

• Press [ESC] to return to the main menu.

Device behavior if DMX signal fails
Proceed as follows to specify how the device behaves when the DMX signal fails:

• Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘DMX Fail’ menu.

• Confirm with [MENU].
  ð The display shows ‘Dmx fail’

• Use [UP] or [DOWN] to switch between the following options

  • ‘LastHold’ : The most recent setting is retained
  • ‘Analog’: The analog control signal (input [ANALOG]) is analyzed
  • ‘Progr:01-12’ : The built-in automatic programs are executed
    Confirm with [MENU].

• In ‘Progr:01-12’ mode: Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the duration of each step (and thus the program speed) to between 0.005 s … 30.0 s.

• Press [ESC] to return to the main menu.

Setting maximum brightness
Proceed as follows to set the maximum brightness for the dimmer channels:

• Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘MaxLevel’ menu.

• Confirm with [MENU].
  ð The display shows ‘MaxLevel’ .

• Use [UP] or [DOWN] to choose between ‘All’ (all channels get the same maximum brightness) and ‘Single’ (each channel can get an individual maximum brightness).
  Confirm with [MENU].

• In ‘All’ mode: Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the maximum brightness for all channels to between 70% … 100%. Confirm with [MENU].
  In ‘Independent – Single’ mode: Use [UP] or [DOWN] to first select the channel whose maximum brightness is to be set. Confirm with ‘MENU’ . Then set the maximum brightness for this channel to between 70% … 100%. Confirm with [MENU] and repeat the procedure for all channels.

• Press [ESC] to return to the main menu.

Setting minimum brightness
Proceed as follows to set the minimum brightness for the dimmer channels:

• Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘MinLevel’ menu.

• Confirm with [MENU].
  ð The display shows ‘MinLevel’ .

• Use [UP] or [DOWN] to choose between ‘All’ (all channels get the same minimum brightness) and ‘Single’ (each channel can get an individual minimum brightness).
  Confirm with [MENU].

• In ‘All’ mode: Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the minimum brightness for all channels to between 0% … 30%. Confirm with [MENU].
  In ‘Single’ mode: Use [UP] or [DOWN] to first select the channel whose minimum brightness is to be set. Confirm with ‘MENU’ . Then set the minimum brightness for this channel to between 0% … 30%. Confirm with [MENU] and repeat the procedure for all channels.

• Press [ESC] to return to the main menu.

Setting the dimmer curve
Proceed as follows to adjust the dimmer curve of the dimmer channels:

• Press [MENU] to open the main menu. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the ‘Curve’ menu.

• Confirm with [MENU].
  ð The display shows ‘Curve’ .

• Use [UP] or [DOWN] to choose between ‘All’ (all channels get the same dimmer curve) and ‘Single’ (each channel can get an individual dimmer curve).
  Confirm with [MENU].

• In ‘All’ mode: Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the dimmer curve from the options:

  • ‘Linear’

  • ‘S-Curve’

  • ‘Non Dim’

  • ‘Square’
    Confirm with [MENU].
    In ‘Single’ mode: Use [UP] or [DOWN] to first select the channel whose dimmer curve is to be set. Confirm with ‘MENU’ . Then select the dimmer curve for this channel from the options:

  • Linear’

  • ‘S-Curve’

  • Non Dim’

  • ‘Square’
    Confirm with [MENU] and repeat the procedure for all channels.

• Press [ESC] to return to the main menu.

Menu overview

Technical specifications

Plug and connection assignments

Introduction

• This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equipment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
• Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’ a not working light show!

DMX connections

• The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug.

Protecting the environment

Disposal of the packing material

• Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly.
• Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging.
• Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France.

Disposal of your old device

• This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) as amended.
• Do not dispose of your old device with your normal household waste; instead, deliver it for controlled disposal by an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste management facility. Proper disposal protects the environment as well as the health of your fellow human beings.
• Also, note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protection. Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal.
• You can return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de.
• If your old device contains personal data, delete that data before disposing of it.

References

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