Elation MDP-1219 User Manual

English

Instruction Manual

MDP-1219

12 CH. DIGITAL MODULE DIMMER

Contents

General Instructions 1

Features 2

1. Overview 4

1.1 Front View 4

1.2 Rear View 6

1.3 Preview Menu 9

2. Operating Guide 10

General 10

2.1 Top Menu 11

2.2 Channel Menu 14

2.3 Memory Menu 16

2.4 Setup Menu 18

2.4.1 DMX Fail 20

2.4.2 DMX Mode 21

MDP-1219

12 CH. DIGITAL MODULE DIMMER

Improvement and changes to

specifications, design and this

manual, may be made at any time

without prior notice.

All rights reserved.

2.4.3 DMX/MIDI Input 21

2.4.4 MIDI Channel 22

2.4.5 Phase Correction 22

2.4.6 User Mode 22

2.4.7 Master/Slave Mode 23

2.4.8 Unit NO. 23

2.4.9 User Curve 23

2.4.10 Clear Curves 25

2.4.11 Delete All 26

3. Troubleshooting 27

Technical Specifications 28

General Instructions

Thank you for your purchase. Please read the following instructions
before using your new unit. After being read thoroughly, this manual
shall be kept with the fixture for future reference.

Every unit is thoroughly tested and shipped in perfect

CAUTION!

condition. Carefully unpack the unit and inspect
equipment for shipping damage.

This fixture is not intended for home use.

Do not make any inflammable liquids, water or metal
objects enter this unit.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not take
the metal housing apart.

Servicing must be conducted by qualified service
personnel.

WARNING

!

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This product must be earthed.

Never operate unit when case is open.

To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock , do not
expose this appliance to high temperature or humidity.

After you've set up the wiring connection, remember to
replace the back cover and seal up the wiring holes so
that the cooling fan can blow the heat out.

Always disconnect the MDP-1219 from main power
before servicing unit , there may be high voltage inside
console.

Features

Section 1

GENERAL FEATURES

The MDP-1219 is a 12 channel digital module dimmer, which contains a
32-bit high power computer with a Time Processing Unit and a big graphic
display. This advanced technology offers possibilities of new and
satisfactory operation.

Each unit features as follows:

Ease of operation due to multi-option menu and clear menu

Separate DMX addressing for each channel

Each channel can be programmed with DMX address, a control curve
the limitation, the preheat of the lamps and the loadcheck.

Free programming of control curves

12 internal storable memories with cross-fade

Each chase consisting of a series of memories can be programmed
with chase speed, fade time and up to 12 steps.

DMX off /DMX failures can start a chase or call up a memory

Operations can be locked while DMX or analogue input works
normally as before

DMX and MIDI input can be selectable

Electric fuse and load check.

Several units can be linked using Master/Slave mode

Overvoltage and overtemperature warning with switch off

Indication of incoming/outgoing signals, phase voltage, internal
memories, etc. by the LCD display.

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Features

Section 2

DETAILED FEATURES

The MDP-1219 works with the phase angle control method with SCRs.
This method produces disturbance especially in the lower frequency range.
The disturbance will be filtered by using interference suppression filters.

The heat produced by SCRs will be blown out by an electric fan.

The short circuit protection for each channel is achieved by a high-quality
magnetic circuit breaker and SCRs with 1000A peak current capacity.

Built-in DMX512,analogue input voltage(0~10V) and load outputs allow
different applications.

About Fan Cooling

The unit's fan is used to dissipate the heat so that this unit can work in
a perfect condition.
When the power is turned on, the cooling fan will automatically run.
When the power is turned off, it will stop.

Attention!

After you've set up the wiring connection, remember to replace the
back cover and seal up the wiring holes so that the cooling fan can
blow the heat out.

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1. Overview

1.1 Front View

1

2

6

3 4 5

Channel dimmer module

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1. Overview

1.1 Front View 1.2 Rear View

1

LCD DISPLAY

Used to display various menus and submenus.

2

THE LEFT BUTTON

3

THE MIDDLE BUTTON

The three "basic menus" can be selected one after the other by this
middle button.

4

THE RIGHT BUTTON

5

THE ENCODER

The encoder can be turned with or without simultaneously pressing a
button; the functions will be different in the various menus.

Programming is only possible by pressing a button and turning the
encoder at the same time.

6

THE CHANNEL DIMMER MODULE (x12)

The channel dimmer module is incorporated with a 10A circuit breaker
and SCRs with 1000A peak current capacity. The removable, plug &
play module enables easy and flexible setup of 12 channel module.

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1. Overview

2

3

1=Ground

2

1

2=Data­3=Data+

DMX OUT

6

ANALOG IN

DC 0V~10V

1

DMX IN

3

1=Ground
2=Data-

2 1

3=Data+

MIDI

LINK IN

MIDI

LINK THRU

LINK OUT

23-001-0841

3

4

5

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1. Overview

1.2 Rear View

1

DMX IN

DMX OUT

2

MIDI/LINK IN

3

MIDI/LINK THROUGH

4

LINK OUT

5

ANALOG IN

6

Receives DMX signal

Sends DMX signal out

Receives MIDI/LINK Message

Switch-through MIDI/LINK Message

Sends LINK message out

Receives analog signal

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1. Overview

1.2 Rear View

For proper connection, please refer to the below wiring diagram printed
on the top cover.

POWER INPUT: ............................... AC 120V~50-60Hz

POWER INPUT: ............................... AC 120V~50-60Hz

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1. Overview

1.3 Preview Menu

Press Menu button for 5 seconds

DMX FAIL OFF
DMX MODE BLOCK
MIDI/DMX DMX
MIDI CHANNEL 01

--------------------------------­PHASE CORR. YES
USER MODE SUPER

Setup Menu

MASTER/SLAVE MASTER
UNIT No 01
CURVE USER1 EDIT
CURVE USER2 EDIT

--------------------------------­CLEAR CURVES CLEAR
DELETE ALL DELETE

Ver:1.0

MENU MENU

<<

** SETUP CURVE

.................

OUT
PUT
00
%

Curve Menu

.................

INPUT 00 %

SAVE

MENU MENU

<<

**CHASE

STEPS

FADE

SPEED

%

S

EC

Chase Menu

OFF

<<

<<

00

00

000.1

237

225

241

L1 L2

L3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

DMX

MENU MENU

MENU MENU

Value

SET

PRE LTM LCCUR

15

CHA.1

25%

20

%

<<

30

-

100

-

100

-

100

-

100

-

100

-

100

-

100

-

100

-

100

-

100

-

100

30

<<

MANUAL

--%

Value

1

CHA.

<<

No

DMX

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12

<<

OFF
CHASE

MEMORY

OUT MEM

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

CHA

** MEMORIES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Top Menu

Channel Menu

Memory Menu

SAVE

MENU MENU

<<

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00

000.1

<<

<<

MENU MENU

GO

<<

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2. Operating Guide

General

The LCD display is integrated with this 12 Channel Digital Module Dimmer.

Three buttons under the display and an Encoder (Data Wheel) make all
necessary adjustments possible for example DMX address, limitation,
control curves, preheat ,etc.

Working principle of such buttons is :

-- The middle button can lead to each menu.

-- All data are fed into the dimmer by the encoder.

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2. Operating Guide

2.1 Top Menu

Functions:

1. After "Power On", "Top Menu" is automatically shown in the display.

2. This menu is the standard menu. All statuses, messages and input of
the channel s can be displayed within it.

3. In this menu, the channels can be set to the definable values.

CAUTION:

Attentions shall be taken to each item below:

When this product is used for the first time, you'd better not input DMX or
Analogue,or set each channel as "0".

Without setting, Analogue input can be used directly.

When using DMX512, set DMX address according to the relevant menus.

DMX can be set by pressing the left or the right button. This can also be
achieved by turning the encoder without touching any button

To select the desired menu, tap the middle button. The menu pictures will
occur alternately.

Programming parameters by touching the left and right buttons, or turning
the encoder while not holding down the left and right buttons.

This product has three basic menus, a functional menu, a Chase menu
and two Curve menus. These menus can be switched over by pressing
the middle button or the left and right button.

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2. Operating Guide

2.1 Top Menu

OPERATION

Top Menu

1

237

L1 L2

225

L3

241

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

2

3
4

5

6

7

MANUAL

Value

CHA.

MEMORY 1

--%

1

MENU MENU

DMX
Value

SET

CHA.1

25%

20

%

8 9

1 Voltage measurement of the 3 phases L1, L2 and L3.

2 Input monitor of channel 1 (here: external 80%)

11

10

3 Input monitor of channel 1 (here: internal 50%)

4 Load check: load disconnected

5 Load check: load connected

6 Load check is not activated.

7 Hold down the left button, turn the encoder simultaneously, then the
corresponding value of the channel will be varied.

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2. Operating Guide 2. Operating Guide

2.1 Top Menu

8 A short touch sets selected channel(1) to predefined value(e.g.20%).
Tapping again will switch it off. While holding down the right button, turn
the encoder(Data Wheel),this value will be stored after switchover.

9 Temporarily turn the encoder to select one of 12 channels.

10 If DMX signal is received, both the channel in which DMX data alters
and the value after being changed will be indicated. If no DMX signal
received,"NO DMX" is displayed. When selected, MIDI is indicated.

11 Temporarily adjusts internal patterns.

ADDITION:

1. Hold down the right button,"CLEAR ALL" appears at the left corner of
the LCD display. Once you tap the right button, all temporary settings for
each channel are to be deleted.

2. Particular attentions shall be taken to that:
The settings of the channels will not be stored permanently and not be
recalled after power off. Please use the internal Memories .

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2.2 Channel Menu

Channel Menu

4

5

6
7

8

10

NO

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

CHA

1 2

DMX PRE LTM LCCUR

1
2

Cu1

3

Cu2

4

SW

5
6
7
8
9

10

11

12

1

<<

9

15

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

MENU MENU

11 12

3

30

-

100

-

100

-

100

-

100

-

100

-

100

-

100

-

100

-

100

-

100

-

100

30%

<<

13

OPERATION

1 The shade is the cursor.

2 Preheat set to 15%.

3 Channel 1 limited to 30%. All others have no limits (100%).

4 Selected Channel (Encoder)

16

14

15

5 DMX address for channel 4

6 Control curve "Curve 1"

7 Control curve "Curve 2"

8 Switch status

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2. Operating Guide

2.2 Channel Menu

OPERATION

9 Control curve "linear"

10 Touch the left button and turn the encoder simultaneously, the cursor
moves horizontally. Then DMX, Curve, Limit and the like will be
selected.

11 Menu button leads to the 3rd menu(Memory menu).
Exception: When the Dimmer is just working in " normal user " mode,
the button switches back to the Top menu.

12 Holding down the right button and simultaneously turn the encoder set
DMX address, types of Curves and the like.

13 One of 12 channels can be selected by turning the encoder without
touching any button.

14 When no load is connected, an " " is indicated.

15 Shows that load is connected.

16 Small rectangle denotes that load check is switched off.

Additional

This menu always appears after the Top Menu when the middle button is
pressed.

For each channel in this menu, the DMX address, a control curve,
the limitation,the preheat of the lamps and the load check is programmed.
Procedure: The encoder selects one channel (1...12). In the LCD display,
the cursor is moving up and down vertically.

While holding down the left button, turn the encoder, the cursor will move
in the horizontal direction. Now "DMX address", "Curve", "Limit" ,etc.,can
be selected.

Press the right button and turn the encoder simultaneously,the actual value
can be changed.

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2. Operating Guide

2.3 Memory Menu

General

This menu appears after the Channel Menu. Once the Menu button is
pressed, this menu is activated, provided the supervisor mode is activated.

In this menu, a total of 12 internal memories can be stored and recalled.

In addition, the a chase can be selected. The running speed, fade time
and the number of steps can be programmed. The number of chase steps
is limited to 12, and each step is stored into the corresponding internal
memory in advance.

OPERATION

Memory Menu

** MEMORIES

1
2

OFF
CHASE

MEMORY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

8

3

OUT MEM

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

7

4

000.1

<<

MENU MENU

GO

<<

5

6

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2. Operating Guide 2. Operating Guide

2.3 Memory Menu

OPERATION

1 Preselect no internal memory and chaser turns off.

2 Preselect chaser, which turns on.

3 Preselect output pattern.

4 When " CHASE" is not selected by the cursor, pressing the left button
and turning the encoder simultaneously changes the cross-fade time
within the extent of 0.0 to 999.9.

Exception :

When the chase is selected by the cursor, "EDIT" is displayed at the right

corner where cross-fade time is indicated. If now the left button is pressed,

Chaser edit menu is displayed . It is a submenu of the Memory menu.

Here 3 chaser parameter can be programmed:

- "Speed" (interval between steps) 0.1~999 seconds.

- "Fade" (cross-fade time) 0~100%.

- "Steps" (number of steps) 0~12.

5 Turning the encoder without pressing any button selects OFF, CHASE
and MEMORY 1~12.

6 This button will recall the selected MEMORY, CHASE or OFF function.

7 Built-in or external control signal, for example that Dimming level of
CH 12 is 50%.

8 Indication of MEMORY1~12, for example that Dimming level of CH 12 is
50%.

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2.3 Memory Menu

ATTENTION!

When MEMORY is selected by the cursor, touch the left button, then

"STORE" is indicated at the right corner. Press the right button again,

dimming levels of all channels will be stored permanently by the dimmer.

2.4 Setup Menu

General

General

This menu can be achieved by pressing the Menu button for a
minimum of 5 seconds.

In this menu, very important parameters used for controlling the
operation of the dimmer can be selected and set.

Turn the encoder without pressing any button, the cursor will move up
and down vertically to select different lines.

While holding down the right button, turn the encoder, then different
functions can be selected or started in that line preselected by the
cursor.

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2. Operating Guide 2. Operating Guide

2.4 Setup Menu 2.4 Setup Menu

Setup Menu

DMX FAIL OFF
DMX MODE BLOCK
MIDI/DMX DMX
MIDI CHANNEL 01

--------------------------------­PHASE CORR. YES
USER MODE SUPER
MASTER/SLAVE MASTER
UNIT No 01
CURVE USER1 EDIT
CURVE USER2 EDIT

--------------------------------­CLEAR CURVES CLEAR
DELETE ALL DELETE

Ver:1.0

OFF

<<

MENU MENU

1 2

<<

3

4

OPERATION

1 Once press the Menu button, this menu switches back to the Top Menu.

2 Tap the right button and turn the encoder simultaneously, the
parameters on the right of the item selected alter continually. A big
character at the right corner displays the corresponding item selected.

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OPERATION

3 Turn the encoder without tapping any button, the cursor moves up and
down, selecting the desired item to set the parameters.

4 When USER CURVE is selected, press this button, you can enter
Curve edit menu.

2.4.1 DMX Fail

Here the reaction to failing DMX signal can be programmed

- HOLD : holds the last received DMX signal until a new DMX signal
reaches the dimmer.

- OFF : holds the last received DMX signal for 1 second and then
switches off.

when a valid DMX signal is received.

- CHA 1s : starts the internal chase after waiting for 1 second.

- M1 1s : calls the internal memory No.1 after waiting for 1 second.

- M2 1s : calls the internal memory No.2 after waiting for 1 second.

The analogue input(0~10V) will be switched off,

Note : Calling of other memories is the same as above.

- CHA 9s : starts the internal chase after waiting for 9 seconds.

- M1 9s : calls the internal memory No.1 after waiting for 9 seconds.

- M2 9s : calls the internal memory No.2 after waiting for 9 seconds.

Note: That other memories are called is similar to that described above.

The actual status will be displayed in the Top Menu (message : " NO DMX")

CHASE

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2. Operating Guide

2.4 Setup Menu

2.4.2 DMX Mode

Here " Block", "Single" and "2 CHA" can be selected.

- SINGLE : means that the DMX address of each channel is selectable,
and even that the 12 channels can select the same DMX
addresses.

- Block : means that the complete dimmer(12 channels) has only one
start address.

-2 CHA :

necessary, if only 2 single DMX channels control all 12 dimmer
channels.

Mode of operation:
64 different combinations for the first DMX channel control
channels No.1~6; The 2nd DMX channel controls the dimmer
channels 7~12.

means that the 2-channel switch-mode is active. This mode is

2.4.3 DMX /MIDI Input

Here the digital serial input can be selected : DMX-512 or MIDI.

2.4.3 DMX MIDI

MIDI only accepts " program change" commands . Other commands are

neglected. MIDI is intended for controlling and calling up 12 internal

MEMORIES, CHASE or OFF. In MIDI status, the external analogue

commands will be activated.

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2.4 Setup Menu

2.4.4 MIDI Channel

A total of channels 1~16 can be selected.

2.4.5 Phase Correction

Usually this control parameter is set to "ON". It makes a brightness-linear

control possible. The normal non-linearity, produced by the SRC's phase

angle control, is thereby compensated. This function works in addition to

the " USER CURVES".

2.4.6 USER MODE

With this function the dimmer function can be cut down in 3 steps.

-SUPER : "Supervisor" means that all functions can be used.

-NORM : "Normal User" means that in the Channel Menu, only the

DMX address can be programmed. The Memory Menu is

switched off. After having tested the dimmer functions,

the user shall use this mode, which helps protect the

parameters set by the dimmer. The DMX address shall be

programmable.

- LOCK : The dimmer is completely locked and can be not be

operated with the buttons or encoder. To change this mode,

press the middle button because it allows the entry into the

Setup Menu by pressing it for 5 seconds.

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2. Operating Guide

2.4 Setup Menu

2.4.7 Master/ Slave Mode

Several units can be linked in Master/Slave mode. The master and slave unit

must be defined when linking. The master unit only can send information out,

and the slave unit only receives information. In the linkup of several units,

only one master unit can be selected. The dimmers are not required to transmit

information each other. All of them shall be set as the master parts or slave parts.

2.4.8 Unit Number

Not used now. It is prepared for the new DMX form or standard revised
or self-defined by manufacturer.

2.4.9 User Curve

Here the setup menu for USER CURVE 1 or 2 can be activated by
pressing the left button once.

Two individual brightness curves can be programmed. These curves can
be assigned to the dimmer channels.

Turn the encoder without pressing any button, input data changes within
0%~FF%(100%). At this time, the horizontal cursor changes back and
forth.

Holding down the right button and turning the encoder simultaneously
makes the output data change between 0% and FF%(100%).

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2. Operating Guide

2.4 Setup Menu

2.4.9 User Curve

There are five types of curves below for reference.

1. Here the connection between input and

OUTPUT

INPUT

output is linear, which is applicable to some
linear loads.

OUTPUT

INPUT

OUTPUT

INPUT

2. The output reacts even at low input values.

3. The output reacts very little to small inputs,
but all the more when the input is higher.

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2. Operating Guide

2.4 Setup Menu

2.4.9 User Curve

OUTPUT

40

INPUT

OUTPUT

INPUT

4. The output does not react until input
exceeds 40%.

5. If the input is 0%, the output is activated to
100%; if input is 100%, the output is 0%.

2.4.10 Clear Curves

Deletes both USER CURVES. Therefore the cursor is set on this line, the

right button is pressed and the encoder turned simultaneously.

Attention!

Once this function is implemented, the programmed curves will be deleted
and not be recalled. Be careful using this function, because it may impair
the loads.

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2. Operating Guide

2.4 Setup Menu

2.4.11 Delete All

"DELETE ALL" deletes all memories, chases, DMX addresses, curves, etc.,

which is carried out by turning the encoder while holding the right button.

Attention!

All data will be deleted and reprogrammed ! Be careful in using this
function.

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3. Troubleshooting

Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few
simple checks as follows.

Symptoms Checks

The cooling fan doesn't work,
and the LCD goes out.

The channel output is off at times. Bad connection between the channel

The power is not correctly connected
or power failure occurs.

dimmer module and the channel output,
try to pull out the channel dimmer module
and plug it several times to assure proper
connection.

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Technical Specifications

Power Input.... ...............................................................AC 120V~50/60Hz

Channel Output..............................................10A per channel, Total 120A

(for single-phase connection)

Channel Output................................

10A per channel, Total 40A per phase

(for three-phase connection)

Analogue Input...........................................................................

DMX In/Out...................................................

MIDI In/Through.....................................................

Size......................................................................

Weight.....................................................................................................

3 pin female/male XLR socket

5 pin female DIN socket

482.6mm 177.5mm 436mm

DC 0~10V

30.8kg

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24-004-0693

Rev 1.0 August 2001

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