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TFX-D6
Stage Dimmer
™
6
USER MANUAL
Chauvet, 3000 N 29 th
Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A
(800) 762-1084
–
(954) 929-1115
FAX (954) 929-5560 www.chauvetlighting.com
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B
EFORE
Y
OU
B
EGIN
What is included
1 x Stage Dimmer
™
6 (TFX-D6)
Manual
Warranty Card
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.
Warning
Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance?
Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet.
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 fixture.
This product is intended for indoor use only!
To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from adjacent surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
Because Dimmer packs operate at potentially lethal high voltages, installation wiring should be done by qualified persons only!
Do not connect chassis Ground to Neutral, or operate without chassis ground, otherwise the user could be exposed to potentially lethal voltages.
Features
6-channel DMX-512 dimmer/switch
DMX-512 and Analog 0~10v DC control
Each channel individually DMX addressable
12 built-in beat-activated programs
(stand-alone)
10 Amp magnetic circuit breaker in each channel
Set preheat voltage to individual channel or all
Dimmer curve selection; square, switch or linear
AC phase correction
Power failure memory
Digital display and menu navigation buttons
DMX signal loss failover function
Thermal switch and short circuit protection
Fan cooled
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Product Overview
10A Circuit breaker
DMX Signal
Indicator
Forced air cooling
Not visible LCD Display
Introduction
Rear cover panel
Front panel
I/O Panel
Standard 19
” EIA rack mountable
MENU Button
UP Button
DOWN Button
ESC Button
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BUTTON FUNCTION
MENU Access the set-up and menu functions
UP
DOWN
ESC
Scroll menu functions or increase values
Scroll menu functions or decrease values
Go back one menu or leave menu system
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I
NSTALLATION
Mounting
The TFX-D6 dimmer packs are designed to be mounted in a standard 19
” EIA rack using the two mounting holes on each flange/(ears). The two mounting flanges are designed for securing the dimmer pack to the front rack mounting rails. It is highly recommended that you add support to the rear of the dimmer pack, especially in touring or road case environments.
The TFX-D6 depends on forced air cooling and the following guidelines should be applied during installation:
1. The rack enclosure must maintain a 4 inch minimum clearance on the entire left side of the dimmer rack. The rack enclosure must not be sealed, and must maintain an air exhaust clearance area of at least 20 square inches per installed pack to allow air flow back to the ambient room.
2. The intake manifold on the front of the dimmer pack can never be blocked.
3. Ambient room temperature must never exceed 104
°F/50°C
Failure to adhere to proper and safe installation guidelines may result in a VOID of warranty!
17 8
”
19
“
3
½”
Rack ears
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Operating Instructions
Power Connections
Warning! Make certain that power is removed from the circuits before you begin installation of the dimmer. Consult your local electrical codes to determine the proper wire type and wiring methods for your regional installation.
Input Power
S I NG L E - P HAS E
1 phase, 3 wire 120/240 VAC, 60 Amps, 50~60Hz
L N E
L1 L2 L3 N N N E E
T HRE E - P HAS E
3 phase, 4 wire 120/240 VAC, 20 Amps per phase, 50~60Hz
L1 L2 L3
N E
L1 L2 L3 N N N E E
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Output Power
Control Wiring
AN AL O G 0- 10V DC
Input: 8-pin DIN
Output: 8-pin DIN
Pin
Ch1
Ch2
Ch3
GND
Ch4
Ch5
Ch6
+DC 20V
Signal
Signal ( - )
Signal ( - )
Signal ( - )
Ground
Signal ( - )
Signal ( - )
Signal ( - )
Signal ( + )
DM X 512
Input: 3-pin XLR (male)
Output: 3-pin XLR (female)
Pin
1
2
3
Signal
DGND
DATA ( - )
DATA ( + )
GND GND
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O
PERATING
I
NSTRUCTIONS
Start Menu
Upon powering the dimmer, the LCD panel will display the software version presently installed and shortly after, will enter standby mode.
1 1 2 3 4 5 6
First line displays dimming levels of each channel.
Second line displays the channel.
Channel buttons
Menu Navigation
1 1 2 3 4 5 6
Dmx fail
Curve
Preheat
DMX addr
Pha corr
Hold
Analog
Prog.01-12
Linear
Switch
Square
All
Single Channel
Block
Single Channel
Yes
No
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Temporary Intensity Per Channel
Action
1) Press a channel button to select desired channel output. Every press will change intensity once.
2) Hold the button for 2 seconds to change channel intensity rapidly.
3) Press the ESC button to switch between increasing or decreasing channel intensity.
Temporary Intensity All Channels
Action
1) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to set desired intensity for all channel outputs. Every press will change intensity once.
2) Hold the button for 2 seconds to change channel intensity rapidly.
Setup Menu
Action
1) Press the MENU button to enter the setup menu.
2) There are 5 menu items to choose from;
Dmx fail, Curve, Preheat, Dmx addr, and
Pha corr.
3) Press the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll menu items.
4) Press ESC to exit the setup menu.
Appendix
1 1 2 3 4 5 6
Channel buttons
1 1 2 3 4 5 6
Dmx fail
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Appendix
DMX Fail [Dmx fail]
The DMX Fail feature allows the user to select how the dimmer will behave if you were to loose the
DMX controller
’s signal to the dimmer.
Action
1) Press the MENU button to enter the setup menu.
2) Press the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll menu items until you reach [Dmx fail].
3) Press MENU to enter the sub-menu.
4) If it were running the built-in scene 08 it would display as per the illustration on the right.
5) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the following; [Hold], [Analog],
[Prog.01-12].
Dmx fail
Prog08
Hold
–
The dimmer will hold the last dmx signal received.
Analog
–
The dimmer will revert to the Analog input signal.
ProgXX - Will start internal programs 1-
12.
HO L D, AN AL O G
1) Whether you choose Hold or Analog press the ESC button to confirm and exit.
Dmx fail
(Hold) or (Analog)
P RO G . 01- 12
1) Press the ESC button to confirm.
2) Select a chasing speed from 0.1 to 20 seconds using the UP/DOWN button.
(Hold the UP/DOWN buttons for two seconds to change speed quickly.)
3) Press the ESC button to confirm setting.
Phase Correction [Pha corr]
Action
1) Press the MENU button to enter the setup menu.
2) Press the UP/DOWN buttons until you reach [Pha corr].
3) Press MENU to enter the sub-menu.
4) Press UP/DOWN buttons to choose between [Yes] and [No].
5) Press ESC button to activate.
Speed
00.3s
Pha corr
(Yes) or (No)
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DMX Address [Dmx addr]
Action
1) Press the MENU button to enter the setup menu.
2) Press UP/DOWN buttons to choose between [Block] and [Single] configuration.
3) Press MENU button to enter the sub-menu.
BL O CK
The dimmer will occupy 6 consecutive channels of DMX control.
1) Press the ESC button to confirm.
2) Press UP/DOWN buttons to select the start address between 001 and 512.
S I NG L E
Each channel can have a different DMX starting address.
1) In [Chan[1]]/Single Channel mode press
MENU to change between the dimmer channel and its
’ start address
as noted by the cursor.
2) In [Chan], press UP/DOWN buttons to select dimmer channels 1 thru 6. In [001], press UP/DOWN buttons to select DMX starting address [001 to 512].
3) Repeat steps 1 thru 2 to until you have set all 6 channels.
4) Press the ESC button to exit and confirm.
Dmx addr
(Block) or (Single)
Dmx addr
Block
Chan [1]
[001]
Start
[001]
Chan [1]
[001]
Appendix
Block
–
Block addressing refers to 6 consecutive channels using only one starting address.
Single
–
Allows the user to select a starting address for each individual channel.
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Appendix
Preheat [Preheat]
Enabling the preheat function will protect your lamps against cold starts. Upon powering the dimmer a trickle voltage will be output to the lamps, not enough for the lamp to be visible by the human eye, but enough to warm up the filament. This will help increase the life of your lamps. Usually 6% of 100% output is sufficient.
Action
1) Press the MENU button to enter the setup menu.
2) Press the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll menu items until you reach [Preheat].
3) Press MENU button to enter the sub-menu.
4) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose between [All] and [Chan]/Single Channel mode.
5) Press MENU to select mode.
AL L [ Al l ]
Preheat
All
Chan [1]
[000%]
1) Press UP/DOWN to select the preheat value between [000%]
–
[050%] for all channels.
All
[005%]
S I NG L E CHANNE L [ Ch an [ ? ] ]
1) In [Chan [1]]/Single Channel mode press
MENU to change between the channel and its
’ start address as noted by the cursor.
2) In [Chan], press UP/DOWN buttons to select channels 1~6. In [001], press
UP/DOWN buttons to select percentage
[000%-050%].
3) Repeat steps 1 thru 2 for any additional channel you would like to change.
4) Press the ESC button to exit and confirm.
Chan [1]
[050%]
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Dimmer Curve [Curve]
Action
1) Press the MENU button to enter the setup menu.
2) Press the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll menu items until you reach [Curve].
3) Press the MENU button to enter the submenu.
4) Press UP/DOWN buttons to select from
Single or All. Press MENU to confirm.
5) If choosing Single read next step, other wise skip to step 7.
6) Single: You can change the dimmer curve of each channel a. Press UP/DOWN buttons to select a channel Chan[ 1 ] ~
Chan[ 6 ], Press MENU b. Press UP/DOWN buttons to select Square, Switch &
Linear, Press MENU c. Skip to step 8 to end.
7) All: Applies the dimmer curve to all channels a. Press UP/DOWN buttons to select Square, Switch &
Linear, Press MENU
8) Press ESC button to exit and confirm.
Dimmer Curve Explained
Square Curve: Dimmer scale and output wattage are closer in relationship. It is a more precise method of varying wattage output.
Linear Curve: Preferred method for lighting programmers. See explanation below.
Switch Curve: The dimmer will not dim but simply provide full voltage output when commanded above
50%.
The human eye is most sensitive to the intensity of light at levels below 25% of its 100% brightness.
Using the Linear dimming curve provides lighting designers greater control of light intensity levels that are most visible by everyone by expanding the range of control using the slider.
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Curve
Single / All
Channel [ ? ]
Linear/Square/Switch
Channel [ 2 ]
Switch
Greatest control of levels below 25% using the slider
Least control of levels below 25% using the slider
50%
DIMMER LEVEL
LEGEND
Square law
Linear
100%
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A
PPENDIX
DMX Primer
There are 512 channels in a DMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller.
There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned in advance. Channels should never overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation. In other words, the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same.
Note!
DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain. A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture. The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture. Use an order that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2 is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 is Data positive (S+). CHAUVET carries 3-pin XLR DMX compliant cables, DMX-10 (33
’), DMX
-4.5 (15
’) and DMX
-1.5 (5
’)
F I XT URE LI NKI NG
DMX connector configuration
COMMON
1
3
2
Resistance 120 ohm 1/4w between pin 2 (DMX -) and pin 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
INPUT
1
3
2
DMX +
DMX -
1
3
2
OUTPUT
Termination reduces signal errors and to avoid signal transmission problems and interference, it is always advisable to connect a DMX signal terminator.
If you use a controller with a 5 pin DMX output connector, you will need to use a 5 pin to 3 pin adapter. CHAUVET Model No: DMX5M.
The chart below details a proper cable conversion:
3 P IN TO 5 P IN C ONVERSION C HART
C ONDUCTOR 3 Pin Female (output) 5 Pin Male (Input)
G ROUND /S HIELD
D ATA ( ) SIGNAL
D ATA ( + ) SIGNAL
D O NOT USE
D O NOT USE
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Do not use
Do not use
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Appendix
Maintenance
To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear fixtures should be cleaned frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining frequency. As a general rule, fixtures should be cleaned at least twice a month. Dust build can cause overheating. Be sure to power off fixture before conducting maintenance.
Returns Procedure
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer
’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe method to use.
Claims
Unplug fixture from power. Use a vacuum or air compressor and a soft brush to remove dust collected on external vents and internal components.
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other claim for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage, must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.
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Appendix
Technical Specifications
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Length .............................................................................................................................. 452 mm (17.8 in)
Width ................................................................................................................................... 483 mm (19 in)
Height ................................................................................................................................... 89 mm (3.5 in)
Weight ................................................................................................................................ 9.98 Kg (22 lbs)
INPUT POWER
Switch-selectable power setting (on-board PCB)........................................... 115V 60 Hz or 230V 50 Hz
Single-phase input ...........................................................3 wire + GD, 120/230 VAC, 60 Amps, 50-60Hz
Three-phase input ..........................................................4 wire + GD, 120/230 VAC, 60 Amps, 50-60Hz
OUTPUT CAPACITY
120VAC, 6-channels..........................................................................1200 Watts per channel @ 120VAC
230VAC, 6-channels..........................................................................2300 Watts per channel @ 230VAC
OUTPUT PANEL
.......................................................................................................................... Hard-wired terminal blocks
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
..................................................................................... 10 Amp Fast Acting Circuit Breakers per Channel
CONTROL & PROGRAMMING
Data input....................................................................................................locking 3-pin XLR male socket
Data output ............................................................................................. locking 3-pin XLR female socket
Data pin configuration................................................................................. pin 1 shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)
Protocols ...........................................................................................................................DMX-512 USITT
DMX Channels........................................................................................................................................... 6
Analog .................................................................................................................... 6 channels of 0-10VDC
ORDERING INFORMATION
Stage Dimmer
™ 6
.......................................................................................................................... TFX-D6
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