Studio PRODimmer INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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1. COULD IMPEDE COOLING DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG OR SOCKET IN ANY WAY THE GROUND PINS ARE PRIVIDED FOR YOUR SAFETY CONSULT AN ELECTRITIAN TO REPLACE AN INADEQUATE WALL OUTLET OR WALL BOX CONNECT AC POWER ONLY TO A MAINS SOCKET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION amp SUPPLY CIRCUIT PROTECTION I E CIRCUIT BREAKER FUSE ETC UNPLUG DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN NOT BEING USED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME ONLY USE EXTENSION CABLES THAT ARE CAPABLE OF HANDLING CURRENT REQUIRED FOR YOUR PARTICULAR APPLICATION PROTECT POWER CORDS FROM BEING WALKED ON OR PINCHED AVOID THE USE OF UNGROUNDED POLARIZED PLUGS DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY RESULT CORD LENGTH AND CAPACITY CHART oun 25 50FT 100 150 200FT 250 16 GAUGE 13AMPS 10 5 14 GAUGE am me amp 12 GAUGE 20AMPS 15AMPS 10AMPS 8AMPS 7AMPS 1 0 GAUGE 20AMPS 20AMPS 15AMPS 10AMPS 10AMPS LONGER LENGTHS CONDUCT LESS AMPS DUE TO DROP IN VOLTAGE 3 Page Studio PRODimmer THERETO TT FETTI CONTROL LAYOUT AND FUNCTION 1 Main Intensity Control controls unit output from 0 100 2 Preheat trimmer pre sets dimmer dial output from 0 60 3 Mode selects unit operational mode 4 Green amp Red buttons turns unit ON amp OFF Standby respectively 5 Fan sets fan to off or auto temperature sense mode 6 Auto ON restores all functions after power loss 7 BLF type HT fuse block with fuse puller amp 20A fuse installed 8 Prehea2. a single Threaded insert in the center and 2 holes to secure the bracket at 0 90 degrees Use only the supplied Stainless Steel 1 4 20 x 3 8 screw NOTE DO NOT USE LONGER LENGTH SCREWS YOU MAY DAMAGE INTERNAL COMPONENTS Position clamp around stand or truss with one screw then install other screw and tighten wing nuts securely DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN Our reusable cable wraps or yours will help prevent excessive stress to the connectors using them is recommended ADDITIONAL FEATURES LEVEL LOC after you ve turned the unit on and selected a desired dimmer level simply press the green ON button 3 consecutive times to lock the Main Intensity Control avoiding accidental or unwanted changes Press the OFF button 3 times to unlock the Main Intensity Control If you try turning the dimmer knob the display will show the code below loc dimmer knob locked SELECTABLE DIMMER CURVES view or change the current dimming curve press and hold the ON button for 3 seconds until the current dimming curve is displayed While the current dimming curve is displayed another dimming curve may be selected by pressing the ON button to cycle through available curves until the desired dimming curve is displayed After releasing the ON button the displayed dimming curve will be saved and the unit will return to normal operation after 2 seconds dcA Linear curve smooth straight line dim from 0 100 dcb Modified Linear curve more dr
3. any Manufacturer defects The Warranty card must be returned within 30 thirty days to participate in the program PLEASE KEEP THIS PAGE INTACT FOR YOUR RECORDS Our products are warranted for a period of one 1 year from the date of delivery to the original purchaser or lessee to be free from defects in materials or workmanship We will at our option extend this warranty beyond one year The warranty terms stated here MUST BE KEPT to validate this extension The sole and exclusive remedy for breach of any warranty concerning the products shall be repair or replacement of defective parts at no charge to the original purchaser or lessee at the discretion of McIntire Enterprises Inc These products are designed and intended for use by competent professionals only The individual user should determine before use whether these devices are suitable adequate or safe for the use intended Because individual applications are subject to great variation the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific application Direct incidental special or consequential damages or losses resulting from the use or misuse of these devices shall be the sole responsibility or the purchaser or lessee Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Subjecting the units to excessivel
4. be one of many issues we recommend resetting the unit before sending it in for repair To do this turn Main Dimmer amp Pre Heat pots to zero switch Auto On Fan amp Pre Heat switches to OFF or down and switch to Local mode and remove the DMX cables if applicable Then unplug the unit and wait approx 30 10 Page seconds to 1 minute Then re apply power and try using the dimmer in local mode only If you are still having trouble with your Studio PRODimmer please contact us via e mail or over the phone All contact info is at magicgadgets com Supplemental information The following information is for the 6 12 amp 24 000 Watt versions only The outlined perforated area protects the units massive heat sink it must remain unobstructed at all times to avoid overheating The dashed outline indicates PWM fan exhaust this also must remain unobstructed This image shows the connector guard handle installed it is removable The Panel mounted Bates Solid outline are 60A or 100A based on product purchased The circuit breaker Dashed outline is 63A or 125A also based on product purchased NOTE You may need a friend to hold the unit while you remove the power connectors Or you can place your feet on the 2 pins either side of heat sink and pull up 11 Page Studio PRODimmer THERETO THE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANY Our products will be warranted for the lifetime of the unit amp shall be free of
5. Studio PRODimmer PRECISION AC DIMMER DMX INSTRUCTION MANUAL xy 25057 Magic Gadgets Mcintire Enterprises Inc 12986 Maple leaf Ct NE Aurora OR 97002 8418 Phone 503 678 6236 www magicgadgets com benchtech magicgadgets com Studio PRODimmer March 2015 REV A TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Pg 2 Description Pg 3 Safety instructions Pg 4 Control layout amp function Pg 5 Connections amp enclosure features GETTING STARTED INSTALLATION Pg 6 Quick setup Pg 6 7 Modes of operation Pg 8 10 Additional features TROUBLESHOOTING Pg 10 11 Frequently Asked Questions PG 11 Supplemental information Pg 12 Warranty 1 Page Studio PRODimmer WATT INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Magic Gadgets product Every unit is hand assembled to ensure a quality build that will last for years The use of high end components on the inside makes a big difference outlasting other products many times over Our company does not participate in mass marketed ad campaigns we instead rely on the customer that s you to let everyone know how cool this gadget really is The Studio PRODimmer is an inline device designed for portable use and or permanent semi permanent installations Use the convenient chassis loops to hang it or use the universal mounting bracket securely attaching the unit on lighting stands trusses grids etc Using intelligent digital dimming we keep noise to a minimum without bulky and heavy
6. amatic increase at the low end rly Relay curve 0 to 50 0 to 128 OFF 50 to 100 129 to 255 ON 8 Page Studio PRODimmer March 2015 REV A aS AAA AUTO ON w SOFT ON Unexpected power loss from mains or power outages can mean a trip around the studio to reset everything but with AUTO ON enabled the unit will be restored to pre power loss condition By default the unit resets to normally OFF when removed from power SOFT ON Cold starting your Tungsten filament globe can dramatically shorten its lifespan However Soft on has a 3 second dim up to pre power loss level helping to extend filament life REAL TIME DISPLAY The LED display the unit status by default however when an adjustment is made to output levels or DMX address the display shows you in real time It will also display selected function modes Icl Local only mode 1 Local amp DMX mode d o DMX only mode rly Relay mode dCA Linear dimmer curve dcb Modified Linear dimmer curve loc Main Intensity Control is locked PWM FAN CONTROL when in auto fan mode the unit will automatically determine speed based on internal temperatures even turning off when it s not needed We recommend using the fan at all times but especially when using in HOT environments ambient air temps are above 80 Fahrenheit at the maximum rated output of 2 000 Watts If you are consistently using smaller loads 1 5kW 1kW 5kW or desire silent operation y
7. g a load up to 2 400 Watts into the output fig B Make sure dimmer dial is at ZERO unit is in LOCAL mode and AUTO ON is switched OFF fig A Using the proper gauge cable apply power to the input fig B Press the ON button amp use Main Intensity Control to set desired level fig A MODES OF OPERATION LOCAL 1 Make sure the load or output that s your 2k lamp is connected first and the Main Intensity Control is at 0 zero and AUTO ON is disabled 2 Set mode switch to Local and then apply power to the input 3 Press ON button to turn on the output then use Main Intensity Control to set level 4 Press OFF to put the unit in standby mode 5 The Pre heat controls allow you to pre set a level greater than zero High power lamps take longer to dim up from zero volts then at 2 5 7 etc so we recommend using the Pre heat to provide a more desirable dimming control experience NOTE The dimmer knob will operate above the Pre heat level DMX 1 Make sure the load or output that s your 2k lamp is connected switched OFF amp AUTO ON is disabled Main Intensity Control amp ON OFF push buttons are disabled in DMX mode 2 Set mode switch to DMX and then apply power to the input 6 Page Studio PRODimmer March 2015 REVA 2110111 3 Termination is required at end of the DMX chain 4 The 3 rotary switches are used to set unit DMX channel from 001 512 any values beyond these are ignored 5 P
8. isolation transformers and our convection cooling allows you operate in silence We ve added smart forced air cooling via PWM circuitry for quiet reliable operation in hot environments With exceptional power handling standalone local dimming controls remote DMX functionality amp user friendly features those other so called dimmer packs can t compare Compact size at 4 5 x 5 62 x 4 and weighing only 2 4 165 We feel this is the lightest smallest most powerful feature packed dimmer available today Magic Gadgets devices have always be plug amp play the controls are straight forward and easy to use as they should be NOTE This manual is for the 125V 2 000 Watt version however unit functionality is common to the 6 12 amp 24 000 Watt amp 240V models as well See the Supplemental Information located on page 11 2 Page Studio PRODimmer March 2015 REV A FECEEO SAFETY FIRST WARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN DO NOT EXPOSE UNIT TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR EXTREME TEMPERATURES REMOVE FROM POWER BEFORE CLEANING amp ONLY WITH A DRY OR SLIGHTLY DAMP CLOTH A MILD SOLVENT SUCH AS ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL MAY BE USED TO REMOVE HEAVY DEPOSITS DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS MAITAIN A SIX INCH 152 4mm CLEARANCE FROM ANY ITEMS THAT
9. lug a 5pin XLR cable from the DMX board to Studio PRO DMX input DMX signal LED should be lit blinking LOCAL amp DMX OPERATION 1 Make sure the load or output that s your 2k lamp is connected first and the Main Intensity Control is at 0 zero and AUTO ON is disabled 2 Set mode switch to LOCAL amp DMX and then apply power to the input 3 Termination is required at end of the DMX chain 4 The 3 rotary switches are used to set unit DMX channel from 001 512 any values beyond these are ignored 5 Plug a 5pin XLR cable from the DMX board to the units input DMX signal LED should be lit blinking 6 Press ON button and use Main Intensity Control to set level Or adjust level from DMX control board The OFF button turns unit OFF local dimmer setting however DMX level will remain 7 When using LOCAL amp DMX mode the Studio PRO gives you the option to set a low level of your choosing while being able to dim from the DMX board or locally on the dimmer itself Dimming one will go above the other so an increase can be made from either location Or use the Pre heat control to pre set a level greater than zero Using both will not damage the unit one will just override the other You can fully turn OFF the output by resetting the DMX level to zero 0 7 Page Studio PRODimmer MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALL The bracket can be installed on the StudioPRO for vertical or horizontal mounting there is
10. ou may set the fan mode switch to OFF HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN The automatically shut down if temperature levels exceed 80 Celcius 176 will remain off until a temperature of 70 Celcius is reached 9 Page Studio PRODimmer WATT TROUBLESHOOTING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q Is there a minimum load A No minimum load is necessary for proper operation Q Will my dimmer work with other loads like LED Fluorescent ETC A Although the StudioPRO was not designed for use with these types of loads their use will not harm the dimmer and my work depending on the application Why is the output indicator on have no load connected A This feature is telling you that no load or an open circuit is present Q I have the XLR plugged in and the DMX signal led is not lit A The Studio PRO s DMX system does not function in LOCAL mode make sure you are in either DMX or LOCAL DMX mode A Check you cables and or the signal polarity coming out of the DMX board Q keep blowing fuses What s wrong A This is happening because there is a short in the electrical connection either before or after the unit Check your cables lamps ETC You also may be drawing too much current by using inadequate cabling check the cord length amp capacity chart on pg 3 NOTE 25 30A FUSE MAY BE USED IF NECESSARY Q can t get the dimmer to respond what s wrong A This could
11. t turns on off the pre heat function 9 NEON output indicator glows orange with output level 10 Ground fault indicator Green OK RED Check Power 11 DMX Data flashes blue when receiving DMX Data 12 Unit channel address sets DMX address from 001 512 13 Real Time status displays unit information in real time FIG A 2K Studio Magic Gadgets 2 000 WATT PRECISION AC DIMMER DMX LOCAL LOCAL amp OMX PRODUCT OF USA MORE INFO AT MAGICGADGETS COM MCINTIRE ENTERPRIDES INC 12006 MAPLELEAF CT NE AURORA OR 57002 AC INPUT comecron wean ser oat S OUTPUT 2k 85 125V W PEAK 4 Page Studio P Tw RODimmer eI Mareh 215 4 CONNECTIONS amp ENCLOSURE FEATURES 1 AC INPUT Edison type male plug for incoming AC power 2 OUTPUT Edison type female socket for lamp connection 3 Chassis loops for rigging with rope chain steel cable etc 4 Fan exhaust pushes HOT air out DO NOT BLOCK 5 DMX I O 2x5 Pin XLR for DMX signal amp pass thru 6 Heat sink power device cooling DO NOT BLOCK 7 Air intake Cool air GOOD Pin Signal 1 Signal Common 2 DMX data 1 Primary Data Link 3 DMX data 1 Primary Data Link 4 DMX data 2 Optional Secondary Data Link 5 DMX data 2 Optional Secondary Data Link 5 Page Studio PRODimmer WATT GETTING STARTED amp INSTALLATION QUICK SETUP Plu
12. y rough handling moisture high voltages overloading the output operating the unit without proper ventilation improper packaging for shipping damage incurred during shipping any improper or negligent use or any attempt to open amp repair or modify the unit or removal or obscuring of the serial number label will void the warranty Warranty may be limited to original purchaser as shown on original invoice PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT AND FILL THIS OUT YOU MAY NEED IT LATER NAME SERIAL DATE 12 Page
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