ShowTex User Manual TMC DMX Basic
Contents
1. 62 ET Soest Nederland Postbus 31 3760 AA Soest Nederland T 31 35 693 8692 F 3135 693 8755 info nlEshowtex com rental nl showtex com gt gt ShowTex Middle East FZ C Sharjah Airport Free Zone Warehous 24 79 80 P O Box 120226 United Arab Emirates _ T9716 557 98 00 F 971 6557 98 10 info me showtex com gt gt Showlex HOng KonG ltd Units D F 10th Floor Wing Shan Industri l Building 428 Cha Kwo Ling Road Yau Tong Kowloon Hong Kong T 852 2727 7558 F 852 2727 7920 info hkeshowtex com gt ShowTex South Africa pty Union Textile Building Perth Road Maitland Cape Town Western Cape 7451 South Africa T 27 82 453 7488 F 27 86 689 1535 info sa showtex com gt gt Sales Office UK T 44 170 681 97 46 M 44 776 534 1878 F 323 236 23 02 UK info uk showtex com gt Sales Office Scandinavia M 46768936 632 F 31 35 693 87 55 info scan showtex com gt Sales Office North Africa M 212 6 4817 6909 F 32 3 236 23 02 Morocco info naGshowtex com Nee IA www showtex com2. 7 Limit Switch Set 8050 0770 0050 2 pieces Cable 3G 0 75 0350 0101 5000 25m XLR 3 Male Plug 0360 0003 0010 Extra tools Socket head wrench M6 ShowTex User Manual TMC DMX Basic 05 Specifications Single phase power supply 2x 230Vac earthing Speed of rotation 50 Hz 35m min Height 460 mm Width 210mm Depth 350 mm Operating line Diameter 8mm Motor 0 37 KW l 1 10 N2 138tr min Electrical case to hang up with the cord unit with Nord Invester SK 500E 370 323 A with a 370 Watt capacity Dmx Uss link via standard Dmx channels 06 ShowTex User Manual TMC DMX Basic Assembly Carry out the following steps securing the motor to the track Connect the motor to the track Attention Runners and ball raced runners should already be installed in the track The motor is compatible with the H100 Showpipe 3 way Unitrack ShowTrack track systems from ShowTex For track installation instructions please refer to individual track manuals 2 Remove the motors protective cover and operating line guide plate Remove the protective cover Loosen the two M6 socket head screws with the socket head wrench 2 Next remove the aluminum operating line guide plate ShowTex User Manual TMC DMX Basic 07 Assembly 3 Thread the operating line 6 7 08 ShowTex User Manual TMC DMX Basic Place the operating line over the left right guide wheel that serves as a guide pulley Place the ope
3. ShowlIex User Manual ITMC DMX Basic F Snowlex AMAZING STAGE FABRICS IN MOTION Table of Contents Introduction Safety Instructions Components Assembly 1 Secure the motor to the track 2 Remove the motor s protective cover and operating line guide plate 3 Thread the operating line 4 Install the limit switches 5 Attach the motor s end stops 6 Attach the TMC DMX Basic Unitto the motor 7 Connect the remote control to the TMC DMX Basic Unit 8 Connect the motor to the power outlet 9 Test the position of the limit switches 10 Test the general operation of the TMC system 11 Hang the curtain 12 Switch operation to DMX 13 Program the DMX channels Care and Maintenance Trouble shooting 02 ShowTex User Manual TMC DMX Basic 03 04 05 07 07 07 08 09 09 09 12 13 Introduction The TMC DMX Basic system facilitates computerized motion control of curtains and set pieces along a motorized track system The operating line and head pulley guarantee maximum grip for extremely accurate movement The TMC DMX Basic system is equipped with an easy to use remote control with 370W open close switch and speed controller The speed controller allows for fast motion with avariable speed of 0 to 80 cm sec The TMC DMX Basic system makes it possible to open and close curtains manually and through DMX control The system can be partially integrated into the show by setting 2 DMX channels Channel 1 opens the curtai
4. n and channel 2 closes the curtain Speed can be controlled through a remote control unit The TMC system is compatible with the ShowTex H100 Showpipe 3 way UniTrack and ShowTrack track systems ShowTex User Manual TMC DMX Basic 03 safety Instructions Read this user manual carefully The motion system may only be used to move curtains and screens Never use this system to move people animals or any other heavy objects Installation and service of the units should only be carried out by qualified technicians familiar with the system and its operation Installation and operation must take place in a dry frost free environment To prevent electrocution and contact with moving parts disable the power supply be fore carrying out any work on the units including but not limited to operating line and curtain mounting or removal of the casing or cowling A sudden unexpected start up of the system by not disabling the power in both the standard and DMX units creates a risk to the operator Units must be installed with a corresponding earth wire with the same section as the power cable 04 ShowTex User Manual TMC DMX Basic Component Parts The TMC DMX Pro system consists of the following parts Remote Unit TMC Power Supply Cable Limit Switch Set Cable 3G 0 75 4 XLR 3 Male Plug Naam Art nr information TMC DMX Basic Module 8050 0741 3707 370W Remote Unit TMC 8050 0766 0030 with 25m cable Power Supply Cable 8150 0912 002
5. perating line left or right to the end stop positions 8 Connect the motor to the power outlet Connect the motor to the power outlet Z Attention Test that the main power switch is on by checking if the black button is in the lt pushed in position 9 rest the position of the limit switches Manually test the position of the limit switches by testing which direction of motion will cause the curtain to stop If necessary change the position of the limit switches Attention To prevent damage to the unit never allow the master carriers to move be yond the end stops Test the general operation of the TMC system Confirm that the operating line is tensioned correctly by confirming that the springs are adequately tensioned 10 ShowTex User Manual TMC DMX Basic Assembly 11 Hang the curtain u Hang the curtain Sr ala Po ffo po a a dl 3 e 9 gott d Plug the DMX cable into the DMX IN outlet of the TMC DMX Basic unit A 3 digit number will appear on screen this is the old DMX start address ShowTex User Manual TMC DMX Basic 11 Care and Maintenance U The TMC system has components that must be regularly checked maintained and replaced in order to ensure safety and keep it in good condition The best way to maintain the TMC system is to use it often Each mechanical part should be used at least once a week In this way irregular noises can be discovered in time Do not allow any item
6. r Manual TMC DMX Basic Trouble Shooting What to do if the curtain stops moving smoothly Check for damage to the track If found repair Check that all couplings are lined up without gaps If necessary realign Joints between track should not be too loose or too tight to avoid a bowed track Check for damage to runners If necessary replace damaged runners If your track has a switching point check that all parts are lined up correctly If not adjust alignment Check for debris on the track or runners if found remove carefully If the curtain slides out of the track check if the end stops are loose or missing If necessary tighten or replace In case of power failure the motor can be detached by loosening the bolt of the hand wheel to switch to manual wheel operation For more technical assistance please contact your local ShowTex office see back cover of manual ta zi T M S BZ KZ a vi HAVE A GREAT SHOW ShowTex User Manual TMC DMX Basic 13 gt gt ShowTex Belgie nv Hoofdkantoor Everaertsstraat 69 B 2060 Antwerpen Belgi T 32 3 236 84 40 F 32 3 236 23 02 info be showtex com ShowTex Belgique sa T 32 10243500 F 32 10 24 3600 info be showtex com gt gt ShowlTex France 16 PI G n ral De Gaulle F 59800 Lille France T 33 0 3 20 63 73 60 F 33 0 3 20 63 73 61 M 33 0 6 89 62 59 90 antoine showtex com gt gt ShowTex Nederland bv Energieweg 2b 37
7. rating line over the tightening wheel on the bottom left right side Place the operating line between the belt and the wheel while staying inside the operating line guide groove Then turn the hand wheel clockwise until the operating line appears on the otherside Secure the guide plate in the correct position Thread the operating line further through the track as instructed Thread the operating line through the ball raced runners Through the return pulley and pilot release Make sure the springs are completely tensioned Secure the protective cover in the correct position Assembly 4 Install the limit switches Attach the two limit switches including the installation plate to the track on the posi tions where the curtains should stop Attention The limit switches must be installed before starting up the unit to prevent mo tor blockage or slippage resulting in system damage Use the 3G 0 75 cable to attach the end stops to the motor Attention Ensure that any extra cable can t get in the way of operation by attaching it to the suspension pipe with tape cable straps or B2B Velcro ShowTex User Manual TMC DMX Basic 09 Assembly 7 Connect the remote control to the TMC DMX Basic unit Connect the remote control to the TMC DMX Basic Unit The unit has 2 buttons one is to open close and stop curtain motion and the other is to regulate speed The 3 position button can be used to move the motor and o
8. to be operated or used if there is any guestionas to its safety or integrity Accidents and injuries can be the result Most accidents are the result of lack of training complacency and overconfidence Do not assume anything Follow the schedule outlined below as a minimum maintenance program Once the operating personnel has had an opportunity to work with the system during the first year additional procedures may be added or adjusted as is necessary depending on your facility requirements ITEM WEKELIJKS 6 MAANDEN Operate curtain tracks Listen for unusual carrier noise Check that the curtain tracks are operating smoothly Rr Inspect condition of operating line D Inspect operating line tension BEEN Listen for unusual pulley noise EE Inspect master carriers and cord clamps NEN Inspect curtain to carrier attachments EE Inspect track splices for alignment o Inspect track channel for debris and remove if required EE a Inspect connections of track to building structure The above maintenance schedule is recommended for normal operating conditions e Within 24 hours of using a recently installed systel confirm that the rope tension is at correct level for curtain movement e Above average use or location of curtain track in places with high humidity dust extreme temperature changes etc may require shorter intervals e Take the system down following the same steps and precautions as during installation 12 ShowTex Use
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search