1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 10 Installation and starting up........................ 11 Connections and controls........................12 Operating..............................15 Technical specifications........................22 Plug and connection assignments....................24 Protecting the environment......................25 DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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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. DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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. DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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(for example due to dust, smoke, nicotine or mist): Have the device cleaned by qualified specialists at reg‐ ular intervals to prevent damage due to overheating and other malfunctions. DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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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. DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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 DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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). DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel ö MENU DOWN & DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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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]). DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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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 DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
Press one of the channel buttons [UP] or [DOWN] to increase or decrease the brightness of all channels channels together. Pressing briefly results in changes with small increments, press longer for changes with larger increments. DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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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. DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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In ‘Progr:01-12’ mode: Use [UP] or [DOWN] to set the duration of each step (and thus the programme speed) to between 0.005 s … 30.0 s. Press [ESC] to return to the main menu. DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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Confirm with ‘MENU’ . Then set the maximum bright‐ ness for this channel to between 70% … 100%. Confirm with [MENU] and repeat the pro‐ cedure for all channels. Press [ESC] to return to the main menu. DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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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. DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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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. DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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Addr:xxx Linear Analog Independ. S-Curve Progrm 100% Non Dim Velocity Single Single Addr:xxx 00.05s Chan[1] Chan[1] Square Single Single Chan[1] 30.00s Chan[6] Chan[6] Chan[1] Chan[6] 100% Chan[6] Addr:xxx Linear S-Curve Non Dim Square DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
Supply voltage 230 V 50 Hz International Protection Rating IP20 Installation properties 19 inch, 2 RU Dimensions (W × H × D) 483 mm × 90 mm × 390 mm Weight 8.6 kg DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50% (non-condensing) DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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. Configuration Ground, shielding Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’) DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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. DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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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 those data before disposing of it. DPX-620 III 6-Channel Dimmer S Dimmer Pack...
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