DTS DELTA 12 HEAD User Manual

DELTA 12 HEAD

User’s Manual rel 1.1

D.T.S. Illuminazione srl - ITALY
http://www.dts-lighting.it

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INDEX:

1- SYMBOLS 4
2- GENERAL WARNING 4
3- GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITION 4
4- TECHNICAL FEATURES 5
5- ACCESSORIES 7
6- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 8

6.1 Fire prevention

6.2 Prevention of electric shock

6.3 Protection against direct light radiation

6.4 Safety

6.5 Level of protection against the penetration of solid and liquid matter

6.6 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive

7- VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 8
8- INSTALLATION 9

8.1 Safety cable

8.2 Protection against liquid

8.3 Movement

8.4 Risk of fire

8.5 Forced ventilation

8.6 Ambient temperature

9- MAINS CONNECTION 11

9.1 Protection:

10- DMX SIGNAL CONNECTION 12

10.1 DMX Addresses

10.2 Selecting the DMX address

11- FIRMWARE UPDATING 13
12- ACCESS TO DISPLAY CARD 13
13- DISPLAY FUNCTIONS 14
14- AUTOMATIC OPERATION 19

14.1 CUPr-RAIn-CU01/CU16-Wh01/Wh16

14.2 ChPr MASTER/SLAVE

14.3 Rec mode

15- PERIODIC CLEANING 21
16- PERIODIC CONTROLS 21
17- REPLACING THE LENSES 22
18- DMX PROTOCOL 24
19- AMPHENOL CABLE CONNECTOR WIRING CONNECTIONS 46

1- SYMBOLS

Graphic symbols used on this manual:

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A HOT SURFACE

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES ELECTRIC SHOCK

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THIS SYMBOL INDICATES GENERAL RISK

THIS SYMBOL MEANS YOU CAN PLACE THE
UNIT ON NORMALLY FLAMMABLE SURFACES

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THE MINIMUM
DISTANCE TO BE KEPT BETWEEN THE DEVICE
AND THE LIT OBJECT

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITY DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC ON
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT (WEEE)

2- GENERAL WARNING

Read the instruction contained in this user manual carefully, as they give important information
regarding safety during installation, use and maintenance.
The device is not for domestic use and must be installed by a qualified electrician or experienced person.
The device must always be equipped with an efficient ground connection.

3- GENERAL WARRANTY CONDITIONS

The unit is guaranteed for 36 months from the date of purchase against manufacturing material defects.

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4- TECHNICAL FEATURES

D.T.S. Product codes:

03.LDF008.F08 DELTA 12 HEAD FC *Ultra-Narrow lenses

03.LDF008.F12 DELTA 12 HEAD FC *Narrow lenses

03.LDF008.F25 DELTA 12 HEAD FC *Medium flood lenses

03.LDF008.F45 DELTA 12 HEAD FC *Wide flood lenses

03.LDF008.FW08 DELTA 12 HEAD CT *Ultra-Narrow lenses

03.LDF008.FW12 DELTA 12 HEAD CT *Narrow lenses

03.LDF008.FW25 DELTA 12 HEAD CT *Medium flood lenses

03.LDF008.FW45 DELTA 12 HEAD CT *Wide flood lenses

LED technology

DELTA 12 FC: 48 x FULL RGBW LEDs; 22.050 Lux at 5 m (Ultra-Narrow lenses); 17.728 Lumens; CRI > 90
DELTA 12 CT: 48 x FULL WHITE LEDs; 31.972 Lux at 5 m (Ultra-Narrow lenses); 25.700 Lumens; CRI > 90

Colour temperature range: 2700°K - 6500°K

Optical group

Four interchangeable lenses sets available: Ultra-Narrow; Narrow; Medium flood and Wide flood
8 additional (optional) holographic filters available (user interchangeable): 10° / 20° / 30° / 40° / 60° / 80° /
60° x 10° / 75° x 45°

User interface

4 digit 7 segments display + 4 soft keys (located into the PSU box)
Independent operation
Fully programmable via built-in user interface
Master or Slave capability (chains of up to 32 interconnected units)

Control

RDM
USITT DMX 512 serial digital protocol (reception / transmission)
10 DMX channels

Protection

IP65 protection level

PSU

Full-range AC 90-260 V / 50-60 Hz
Power consumption: 500W

Thermal

Operating ambient temperature: -10° / 40°

Weight

9 Kg

Certifications and safety

CE certification; LED class: Class 2 LED product

PSU BOX DIMENSIONS

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5- ACCESSORIES

Optional (on request)

• Lenses set Ultra-Narrow (D.T.S. Code: 03.LK.130)

• Lenses set Narrow (D.T.S. Code: 03.LK.127)

• Lenses set Medium flood (D.T.S. Code: 03.LK.128)

• Lenses set Wide flood (D.T.S. Code: 03.LK.129)

• Diffusion Frost Glass (Code: 0506V022.F)

• “C” Clamp G60 black (max. load 50Kg) (Code: 0521A004)

• Safety wire (3mm x 60 cm), ring spring catch, max. capacity load 60Kg (Code: 0521A010)

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6- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

6.1 Fire prevention:

-It is permissible to place the unit on normally flammable surfaces.
Suitable for mounting on normally flammable materials surfaces greater than 200°C with some
combustion time lag.

-Minimum distance from the closest illuminable surface: 1 m.

-Replace any blown or damaged fuses only with those of identical value (6,3A T).
Refer to the wiring diagrams if there is any doubt.

-Connect the PSU to mains power via a thermal magnetic circuit breaker.

6.2 Prevention of electric shock:

-High voltage is present inside the PSU. Isolate the PSU from the mains supply prior to performing any
function which involves touching the inside of the box.

-The level of technology inherent in the DELTA 12 HEAD requires the assistance of specialised personnel
for all servicing. Please refer to an authorised D.T.S. service centre.

-A good earth connection is essential for proper functioning of the projector.
Never connect the unit without proper earth connection.

-The fixture should be located in places with a good air ventilation.

6.3 Protection against direct light radiation:

-Never turn the unit on if any of the lenses or the glass lenses protection is damaged.

-Never look directly the LEDs when they are on.

6.4 Safety:

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-The projector should always be installed with bolts, clamps and other tools that are capable of
supporting the weight of the unit.

-Always use a second safety chain to sustain the weight of the unit in case of the failure of the main
fixing point.

-The external surface of the unit, at various points, may exceed 80°C.
Never handle the unit until it’s on.

-Never install the fixture in an enclosed area lacking sufficient air flow.

-The ambient temperature should not exceed 40°C.

6.5 Level of protection against the penetration of solid and liquid matter:

-The projector and the PSU are classified as an outdoor appliances and their protection level against the
penetration of solid and liquid matter is IP 65.

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6.6 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive:

The machine, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.
For EC countries: according to the European Directive 2002/96/EC for Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment and its implementation into national right, luminaires that are no longer usable must be
collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.

7- VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY:

DELTA 12 HEAD with PSU can operates at 90-260V AC , 50 or 60 Hz.

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8- INSTALLATION

DELTA 12 HEAD may be ceiling mounted.
We recommend the use of appropriate clamps to fix the unit to the mounting surface.
The supporting structure from which the unit is hung should be capable of bearing the weight of the unit,
as should any clamps used to hang it.
Fixing clamps for truss are not included into the unit box.

8.1 Safety cable:

We recommend the use of a safety cable or chain connected to the DELTA 12 HEAD and to the
suspension truss in order to avoid the fixture accidentally falling should the main fixing point fail.
Make sure that the iron cable or chain can bear the weight of the entire unit.

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8.2- Protection against liquids

If IP 65 protection is impaired for any reason, do not expose this product to external atmospheric
agents, because it could be damaged.

8.3- Movement

The projector has a maximum movement of 90° for Tilt.
Do not place any obstructions in the path of the projector's movement.

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90°

90°

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WARNING

Do not place any object in the path

of the projector’s movement

8.4- Risk of fire

Each fixture produces heat and must be installed in a well-ventilated place.
It is permissible to place the unit on normally flammable materials surfaces greater than 200°C
with some combustion time lag.
Minimum distance from the object being illuminated is 1 m.

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8.5- Forced ventilation

You can reduce the noise level, if needed, by setting the internal fans to minimum speed or completely
eliminate the noise by turning the fans Off (see page 16). The projector always works safely, thanks
to a built-in thermal protection that automatically dims LED power in case the temperature of the LED
Panel exceeds 70°C .

8.6- Ambient temperature

The projector should never be installed in places that lack a constant air flow.
The ambient temperature should not exceed 40°C.

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9- MAINS CONNECTION:

DELTA 12 HEAD with PSU can operates at 90-260 V AC / 50 or 60 Hz.

Prior to connecting the PSU to your mains supply, ensure that the model in your possession correctly
matches the mains supply available.

For connection purposes, ensure that your plug can support 6 amps at 110V and 3 amps at 230V each
unit connected.
Strict adherence to regulatory norms is strongly recommended.

PSU BOX

FUSE

GORE

VALVE

6,3A T

DMX IN

DMX OUT

LED OUT

To DELTA 12 HEAD

9.1 Protection:

The use of a thermal magnetic circuit breaker is recommended for each DELTA 12 HEAD PSU.
A good earth connection is essential for the correct operation of the projector.

MAINS AC INPUT

90-260V 50/60 Hz

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10- DMX SIGNAL CONNECTION

The unit operates using the digital DMX 512 (1990) signal. Connection between the mixer and the PSU
BOX or between PSU BOXs must be carried out using a two pair screened ø 0.5 mm cable and a XLR 5 or
3 pins connector. Ensure that the conductors do not touch each other.
Do not connect the cable ground to the XLR chassy.
The plug housing must be isolated.
Connect the mixer signal to the DMX IN plug of the PSU BOX and connect it to the next PSU BOX by
connecting the DMX OUT plug on the first PSU BOX to the DMX IN plug of the second one.
This way, all the projectors are cascade connected.
NB. If the display showing the DMX address flashes, then one of the following errors has occurred:

- DMX signal not present

- DMX address not valid

- DMX reception problem

PSU BOX PSU BOX PSU BOX

CONTROLLER
S T A N D A RD
D M X 5 1 2

5

4 2

3

1

1=GND
2=DATA­3=DATA+

DMX OUTDMX OUT

DMX IN

DMX INDMX IN DMX INDMX IN

DMX OUTDMX OUT

DMX OUTDMX OUT

DMX INDMX IN

DMX OUTDMX OUT

For Installations where long distance DMX cable connections are needed, we suggest to use a DMX
terminator.
The DMX terminator is a male XLR 3-5 pins connector with a 120 ohm resistor between pin 2 and 3.
The DMX terminator must be plugged into the last unit (DMX out panel connector) of the DMX line.

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4

1

2

3

OUT

PLACE A 120 OHM RESISTOR BETWEEN PIN 2

AND 3 OF A MALE XRL CONNECTOR AND PLUG IT

INTO THE DMX OUT PANEL CONNECTOR OF THE

LAST UNIT CONNECTED TO THE DMX LINE

PIN 3

120 ohm

PIN 2

Please note that the XLR connectors installed on the DELTA 12 HEAD PSU
BOX have an IP20 protection rate.
Thus, for any application where an IP65 rate is needed, the XLR connectors
must be protected within an IP65-rated container.

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10.1 DMX Addresses:

DELTA 12 HEAD can be used in 3 different DMX modes: 10 DMX control channels, 6 DMX control
channels or 15 DMX control channels.
Here below is described the DMX channels addressing for the controller when DELTA 12 HEAD is set to
10 DMX control channels (default):

Projector 1 A001
Projector 2 A011 If you want to select the next projector, just add “10”
Projector 3 A021
….. A….
projector 6 A051

10.2 Selecting the DMX address:

1) Press the UP-DOWN key until you reach the required DMX address.
The numbers on the display will start to flash (but the new DMX address hasn't yet been set).

2) Press ENTER to confirm your selection. The numbers on the display will stop flashing and the
projector is now controlled by the new DMX address.
TIPS: if you keep pushed the UP or DOWN keys, the channels are calculated more quickly and you get a
faster selection.

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11- FIRMWARE UPDATING

To update the software version of the DELTA 12 HEAD you need:

- D.T.S. RED BOX interface (D.T.S. Code: 03.LA.008)

- USB-DMX Driver for the D.T.S. RED BOX interface

- “D.T.S. Firmware upgrade utility” program installed on PC

- Latest firmware release available for DELTA 12 HEAD unit

Updating the software version.

Please follow the procedure below to perform the update:

1. Install the D.T.S. RED BOX USB-DMX driver on the PC you will use to update the unit software.

2. Connect the D.T.S. RED BOX interface to the PC by using a USB cable.

3. Connect the D.T.S. RED BOX interface to the fixture by using a DMX cable.

4. Send the new software version into the unit by using “ program.

D.T.S. Firmware upgrade utility”

12- ACCESS TO DISPLAY CARD

The display card is located into the PSU Box.
Loose the 4 marked screws fixing the top cover which close the PSU box in order to access to the
display card as showed in the picture below.

PSU BOX

PSU BOX INTERNAL VIEW

DISPLAY

DISPLAY

CARD

CARD

13- DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

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MENU

DOWN

UP

ENTER

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

The DELTA 12 HEAD display panel shows all the available functions. Using these functions, it is
possible to change some of the parameters and add some functions. Changing the D.T.S. setting
can vary the functions of the unit so that it does not respond to the DMX 512 signal used to
control it. Carefully follow the instructions below before carrying out any variations or selections.
NOTE: the symbol shows which key has to be pushed to obtain the desired function.

Software version 2.25

MENU

REVERSE DISPLAY
Reverses display's reading depending on
the mounting position (on the ground or
suspended).

DISPLAY STAND BY
To turn off the display (after 5 seconds)
Or leave it always on.

Up-Down

ENTERUp-Down

Up-Down

Up-DownENTER

Up-DownENTER

Floor

position

Suspension

position

Display OFF

Display

always ON

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Up-Down

DMX MODE
To select DMX mode: 10 ch (Default), 6
ch, 15 ch and MACRO mode

MACRO
MACRO Function, enable channel
mapping macro rainbow effects
STD (default)

Up-DownMENU ENTER

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

10 CHANNELS

6 CHANNELS

15 CHANNELS

Up-DownENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Default

ENTER

ENTER

No rainbow macros
(Default)

Rainbow macros
activated

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MENU

ENTERUp-Down

LED
RGBA Min/Max, Smooth, Compression,
Sync level values settings and Boost mode

RGBA MINIMUM VALUES
This menu allows to select the
minimum levels for Red, Green,
Blue and White

RGBA MAXIMUM VALUES
This menu allows to select the
maximum levels for Red, Green,
Blue and White

These settings have priority on
Master Dimmer (DMX channel 2)

SMOOTH VALUE
This menu allows to select the
value of the delay (in milliseconds)
for RGBW and Dimmer channels
reaction to DMX or Program
variation.
Off = 25 ms delay (Fast response)
20 = 250 ms delay (Slow response)

COMPRESSION
This menu allows to select between
Linear current output or Quadratic
current output for LEDs
Default = Linear

SYNC
This menu allows to adjust the
PWM frequency value (Hz) in order
to reduce flickering in the process
of your camera recordings

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-DownENTER

Default = 0

Default = 100

Up-DownENTER

Default = 0

Default = 100

Up-DownENTER

Default = 0

Default = 100

Up-DownENTER

Default = 0

Default = 100

Up-DownENTER

Range = Off - 20
Default = 4

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Linear = Linear

Up-DownENTER

current output

ENTER

Quadratic =
Linear light

ENTER

output

Up-DownENTER

Range = 610 Hz -10 KHz
Default = 610 Hz

ENTER

BOOST DRIVING
This menu allows to increase the
LED’s current from 350 mA to 500
mA

Up-Down

MENU

AUTOMATIC MODE
Automatic demo game without
DMX controller

ChPr
Chase with 16 steps previously
created in REC MODE
Speed and Wait time selectable
by user

CUPr
RGBW values selectable by user

Rainbow (rAIn)
Rainbow colours effect.
Speed time selectable by user

CU01-CU16
Color Macros as on DMX channel
8 (Macro)

ENTER

Up-Down

With BOOST active, the LED’s

Up-DownENTER

current is setted to 500 mA
(30% more gain).

Up-Down

Up-DownENTER

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Default = Enabled

Up-Down

Up-Down

Up-Down

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

Up-DownENTER ENTER