TMB ProPlex Digital RGB Drive Manuale utente

ProPlex Digital RGB Drive

PortableMount

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................3

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................................... 3

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3

POWER REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 4

FUSE REPLACEMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 4

PANEL FRONT/REAR 24V ................................................................................................................................. 5

LINKING .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

LED STRIP PIN OUT ........................................................................................................................................ 6

OPERATION .......................................................................................................................7

NAVIGATING THE CONTROL PANEL .................................................................................................................... 7

MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 8

MENU TREE .................................................................................................................................................... 8

DMX ADDRESS ............................................................................................................................................... 9

CONTROL ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

DEMO ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

CONFIG ......................................................................................................................................................... 13

DMX HOLD ................................................................................................................................................... 14

BACKLIGHT ................................................................................................................................................... 14

INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................15

MOUNTING / RIGGING ................................................................................................................................... 15

RACKMOUNT KIT ........................................................................................................................................... 15

APPENDIX .......................................................................................................................17

RDM FUNCTIONALITY .................................................................................................................................... 17

LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................................... 17

RETURN PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................................... 18

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 19

1. INTRODUCTION

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The ProPlex Digital RGB Drive is a 24V DMX controller for Floppy Flex Digital LED neon.

Features include:

• Rugged, tour-ready ProPlex “Blue Box” PortableMount chassis. Packaged for extreme

Conditions. Shock-mounted circuitry. Advanced thermal management

• Many onboard preprogrammed “looks” with RGB presets

• Perfect for Firefly FloppyFlex Digital RGB LED neon. Connect 1 x 15-meter run.

• Color LCD Display with easy function control buttons for easy setup and configuration

• Heavy-duty yoke for truss mounting. Optional RackMount Kit available.

• One 24VDC, Floppy Flex Digital RGB output

• RDM functionality for complete system monitoring and addressing via RDM

• Self-healing overcurrent / short circuit protection

• Neutrik connectors throughout

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Upon receipt of the unit, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are in

good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear

to be damaged from shipping or if the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all

packing materials. In the event that a unit must be returned to the factory, it is important that it unit be

returned in the original factory box and packing.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Before powering the unit, make sure the line voltage is within the range of accepted voltages. This unit

accommodates 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. All units must be powered directly from a switched circuit and

cannot be operated with a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer

channel is used solely for a 0-100% switch.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Keep this user manual for future reference. If unit is sold to another user, make sure they also receive

this instruction booklet.

• Ensure the unit is connected to proper voltage, and that line voltage is not higher than that stated on the

device.

• Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.

• Always disconnect from the power source before servicing or fuse replacement. Always use the fuse

specified in this manual.

• Always use a safety cable when hanging unit overhead.

• Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 40 °C (104 °F). Do not operate unit at temperatures above this

rating.

• In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Repairs must be carried out

by trained, authroized personnel. Conact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Only

OEM spare parts should be used.

• Do not connect the device to a dimmer pack.

• Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.

• Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or

attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please

contact your distributor.

FUSE REPLACEMENT

The Digital RGB Drive uses a 6.0A, 250V barrel fuse, 5x20mm (0.2x0.8 in.).

To replace fuse:

1. With a screwdriver turn the fuse cap counter-clockwise to remove fuse cap with fuse.

2. Replace fuse attached to fuse cap.

3. Reinsert fuse cap with new fuse and tighten clockwise

Please read these instructions carefully. This user manual

contains important information about the installation, usage

and maintenance of this product.

Disconnect the power cord before replacing a

fuse and always replace with the appropriate

fuse.

PANEL FRONT:DIGITAL RGB DRIVE 24V

PANEL REAR:DIGITAL RGB DRIVE 24V

FEATURES

1 LED strip output for use with Digital FloppyFlex

24V DC output

Maximum 180w total power

Power input- 90-240VAC, 50/60Hz

LINKING

1) Connect the male 5-pin XLR connector of the DMX cable to the output (female) 5-pin XLR

connector of the DMX console.

2) From the DMX console, connect the female 5-pin XLR connector of the DMX cable to the

input connector (male) of the ProPlex RGB Drive.

3) Connect from the fixture output as stated above to the input of the following RGB Drive and

so on.

4) Continue the link until last Digital RGB Drive is connected in your DMX signal data chain.

5) Attach LED strips to each ProPlex RGB Drive as planned.

LED STRIP PIN OUT

RGB LED strip connection pin out.

Note: NC Connector does not get connected

2. OPERATION

NAVIGATING THE CONTROL PANEL

Access control panel functions using the four control panel buttons surrounding the LCD display.

Press and hold the <MENU> button to scroll through the top level menu items. This is the top of the

menu map. Use the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons, located right from LCD screen, to navigate the

menu map and menu options.

Press the <SELECT> button to access the menu function currently displayed or to enable a menu

option. To return to the top of the menu map or menu without changing the value, press the <EXIT>

button.

Main Menu Functions:

DMX Address – DMX address selection

Preset – Standalone mode with intensity of each color

Demo – Pre-programmed test modes

Config – Change fixture parameters

During normal operation of the ProPlex Digital RGB Drive, the LCD of the control panel displays

the current DMX address. If the unit is not receiving a DMX signal, the address blinks in RED

color.

MENU TREE

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Function

DMX

Address

Set the DMX start address

Preset

This mode is made for stand-alone DMX

RED

000 ↔

255

Set the DMX value from 0-100% for RED color

GREEN

000 ↔

255

Set the DMX value from 0-100% for GREEN color

BLUE

000 ↔

255

Set the DMX value from 0-100% for BLUE color

DEMO

Pre-programmed fixture tests.

Demo 1

Red color test

Demo 2

Green color test

Demo 3

Blue color test

Demo 4

White color test

Demo 5

Yellow color test

Demo 6

Cyan color test

Demo 7

Magenta color test

Demo 8

RGBW Full test

Demo 9

Rainbow Long test

Demo 10

Rainbow short test

Demo 11

Rainbow + Run Soft test

Demo 12

Rainbow + Run Hard test

Demo 13

White + Run hard test

Demo 14

Strobe Red test

Demo 15

Strobe Green test

Demo 16

Strobe Blue test

Demo 17

Strobe White test

Config

Configuration menu

DMX

hold

Select what will happen after fixture loses its DMX signal

Holds the last received DMX values when DMX signal is lost

OFF

Does not hold the last received DMX values when DMX signal is lost and stops light

output

Backlight

Screen backlight setting

Always

Backlight is always ON

OFF in

10s

Backlight will turn OFF in 10s of idle

DMX ADDRESS – To set the required DMX address, you must:

1) Press and hold <MENU> button to open the Main Menu.

2) Use <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to find the ”DMX Address” submenu.

3) Press <Select> button to access the DMX address value change submenu.

4) Use <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to set necessary DMX address value (for

example: „DMX Addr: 1”).

5) Use <SELECT> button to confirm the new DMX address.

6) When the new DMX address is confirmed, Main Menu appears. Press <EXIT>

button to return the working state.

7) Working state control panel display shows current DMX address, in this case it is 1.

Also the current power usage can be seen there (in this case it is 5W).

CONTROL – The Digital RGB Drive LED strip controller has one default 3-channel controlling

mode which can’t be changed.

Channel

Value

Function

Pixel numb.

000 ↔ 255

RED intensity 0% - 100%

000 ↔ 255

GREEN intensity 0% - 100%

000 ↔ 255

BLUE intensity 0% - 100%

000 ↔ 255

RED intensity 0% - 100%

000 ↔ 255

GREEN intensity 0% - 100%

000 ↔ 255 BLUE intensity 0% - 100%

...

358

000 ↔ 255

RED intensity 0% - 100%

120

359

000 ↔ 255

GREEN intensity 0% - 100%

120

360

000 ↔ 255 BLUE intensity 0% - 100%

120

Each meter of Digital FloppyFlex consists of 8 pixels. Each meter of Digital FloppyFlex takes 24 DMX

channels (8 pixels x 3 RGB channels).

PRESET – This is a manual stand-alone mode where you can set your LED strips as a static RGB

wash. Even if the fixture is turned off and on, the preset mode values will be saved.

To work with preset mode, you have to set 3 settings:

• RED (000 ↔ 255 – intensity of RED color

• GREEN (000 ↔ 255) – intensity of GREEN color

• BLUE (000 ↔ 255) – intensity of BLUE color

1) Press and hold <MENU> button to open the Main Menu.

2) Use <UP> and <DOWN> buttons to find the Preset submenu and press <Select> button.

3) Manual mode submenu will open.

• RED – color intensity (000 ↔ 255)

• GREEN – color intensity (000 ↔ 255)

• BLUE – color intensity (000 ↔ 255)

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