Elation RMD-1220 User Instructions

24-004-2355-00
Rev1.0

User Instructions

RMD-1220

It is important to read this instruction book prior to installing or using your new

p

roduct for the first time.

Rack Mount Dimmer-12Channel

General Introduction...................................................................2

Overview.....................................................................................4

Operation Guide.........................................................................8

1) Home(Live display)............................................................................................8

2) Local Control......................................................................................................9

3) Address............................................................................................................10

4) Scenes REC.....................................................................................................12

5) Play Scene.......................................................................................................14

6) Curves..............................................................................................................16

7) Setup................................................................................................................17

8) Information........................................................................................................21

Contents

Technical Specifications............................................................3

Power Requirements
Dimming Capacity
Dimmer Output Connections
Control Inputs
Dmx Output
DMX Input
Physical
Environment(Oprating)

Main Power & Output Termination........................................................................7

Front View.............................................................................................................4

Rear View..............................................................................................................6

Menus....................................................................................................................8

Contents

Features

Physical Dimensions

Important Safety Introductions.................................................1

For Your Safety

Caution

7) SETUP

2. Tap ENTER button to select Software
Version, the LCD will show you the
version number and date. Tap ESC or
ENTER button will back to the previous
menu.

3. Tap >> button to select Temperature and
use ENTER button to enter in. Two
temperature are displayed, one for the
left heat sink(dimmer1~6) and the other
for the right heat sink(dimmer 7~12).
Tap ESC or ENTER button will return to
previous menu.

1. Use UP/DOWN button to select and tap
ENTER button to enter INFORMATION
menu. You can use >> button to scroll
Software Version and Temperature.

22. Secondly tap ENTER button to release
all parameter to default or use ESC
button exit without record.

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

Operation Guide

Factory Default
Confirm

8) INFORMATION

Information
Software Version

SOFTWARE
Ver00.01 Jun07

TEMPERATURE
L=+029 R=+029

ENTER

MENU

ESC

4. Tap ESC button to exit and back to
HOME page.

Information
Temperature

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This menu is used to view the software version and the internal dimmer pack
temperature.

ENTER

MENU

ESC

7) SETUP

19. When selected Silent, The Fans are running
in lower speed and the temperature not
higher than 90 degree C.

20. Tap ENTER button to save your set
or use ESC button to exit without
record.

18. When selected Full On,all the time

the Fans keep in full speed on.

17. Use >> button to scroll Normal, Full On
or Silent. When selected Normal, the dimmer
pack will keep temperature not higher than 70
degree C.

16. Use >> button to select and tap
ENTER button to enter FAN COOLING
menu. This menu allow you to control
how the internal cooling fans operate.

The menu gives you a choice of Normal,

Full On and Silent.

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

FAN COOL[Normal]
Normal

Operation Guide

FAN COOL[Normal]
Normal

FAN COOL[Full On]

Full On

FAN COOL[Silent]

Silent

FAN COOL[Silent]
Silent

21. Use >> button to select and tap
ENTER button to enter DEFAULT
menu.

Factory Default
Confirm

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Improvement and changes to

specifications, design and this

manual, may be made at any time

without prior notice.

All Rights Reserved!

Important Safety Instructions

Never open this product under any circumstances. Any repairs or internal
adjustments should be made only by a trained technician.

Never operate this product with the cover removed.

Do not use your unit immediately after transporting it from a cold place to
a warm place, as condensation cause the unit to malfunction.

To prevent fire or shock hazard,keep your unit away from humid areas and
abnormally hot places.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation opening
with items, such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

Caution

This product must be grounded.

This product is not for domestic use .

Disconnect the power when not use for extended period.

Do not use the unit in places subject to excessive humidity, vibration or
bumps.

No user serviceable parts inside, do not attempt repairs. Should you product
fail, contact your local dealer.

Provide occasional ventilation during use.

For Your Safety

All Rights Reserved!

This product should be installed and serviced only by suitable qualified personnel.

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Thanks for you purchasing Botex RMD-1220 Rack Mount Dimmer. RMD-1220 is
designed to build and expand your lighting control console.It is compact, portable
and easy to operate by menus.

-19"/2U rack mount

-12 channel modular digital dimmer pack,12 ways x 20A per channel

- High speed Micro Processor

- Standard USITT DMX-512 (1990)

- Dual fan cooling

- Dual SCR thyristor

- 16 digital in 2 lines LCD display

- 20A UL approved MCB x 12

- Power Requirement:AC 120V~60Hz

- Connector: Terminal

- ArtNET(Ethernet protocol) available

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General Instructions

Physical Dimensions

Features

Operation Guide

7) SETUP

15. Tap UP/DOWN button to scroll
GoScene## from 01~99

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

12. Use >> button to select and tap
ENTER button to enter DMX Failed menu.
This menu contains ArtNET Failed Off,
Hold, Off After 10min, DMX fail ArtNET

and GoScene##.

DMX Failed
Off

13. In this page, tap UP/DOWN button to
scroll Off, Hold,

Off After 10min, DMX

Fail ArtNET or GoScene##.

DMX Failed
Off

14. When selected GoScene##, tap >> button
to activate cursor.

DMX Failed
GoScene01

DMX Failed
GoScene02

DMX Failed
GoScene02

16. In DMXFailed menu, you can
tap ENTER button to save your set
or use ESC button to exit without
record.

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10. Tap UP/DOWN button to scroll the
GoScene## from 01~99.

11. In ArtNET Failed menu, you can
tap ENTER button to save your set
or use ESC button to exit without
record.

9. When selected GoScene##, tap >> button
to activate cursor.

8. In this page, tap UP/DOWN button to
scroll Off, Hold,

7. Use >> button to select and tap
ENTER button to enter ArtNET Failed
menu. This menu contains ArtNET Failed

Off, Hold, Off After 10min, ArtNET fail DMX
and GoScene##.

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

Operation Guide

ArtNET Failed
Off

ArtNET Failed
Off

Off After 10min, ArtNET

Fail DMX or GoScene##.

ArtNET Failed
GoScene01

ArtNET Failed
GoScene99

ArtNET Failed

GoScene99

7) SETUP

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Technical Specification

Power Requirements

Voltage: 120V AC
Frequency: 60Hz

All RMD-1220 Rack Mount Dimmers must be grounded for safety use.

Dimming Capacity

Each pack contains twelve dimmers each with a Maximum load of 20A(4.6kW)
per dimmer-total 55.2kW per dimmer pack.

Dimmer output Connections

RMD-1220 dimmer pack is available in terminal strips connector.

Control Inputs

USITT DMX512(1990) multiplexed digital control and ArtNET(Ethernet protocol)
are available

Physical

Length: 482mm
Width: 501mm
Height: 89mm

Weight: 21.5Kg(approx.)

DMX Output

Via 3Pin/5Pin XLR female XLR socket.

DMX Input

Via 3Pin/5Pin XLR male XLR socket and ArtNET(Ethernet protocol).

Improvements and changes in specifications and design to this manual and unit may
be made at any time without prior notice.

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Environment(Operating)

Temperature:0 C~37 C
Relative humidity:60%~90%
Condensation level: Zero

RMD-1220 is suitable only for use in a dry, internal environment.

Overview

Front View

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POWER

DMX

ArtNET

Rack Mount Dimmer - 12 channel, 20 Amps per channel

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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Operation Guide

1. Tap UP/DOWN to scroll SETUP menu.

2. Tap >> button to select the mode you want
enter in.

7) SETUP

3. Tap ENTER button to enter the mode
you selected, say Protocol Assign.

4. Tap >> button to move cursor and select
Channel 1~12.

5. Tap UP/DOWM button to swap between D(DMX) and A(ArtNET),Tap ENTER
button to save or tap ESC to exit without record. The page will back to step 1.

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ENTER

MENU

ESCENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

This menu is to select what action the dimmer pack shoud follow. There are 5 modes
available in this menu----- Protocol Assign, ArtNET Failed,DMX Failed, Fan Cooling
and Default.

SETUP

Protocol Assign

SETUP

ArtNET Failed

Protocol Assign

Chan DDDDDDDDDDDD

Protocol Assign

ChanDDD DDDDDDDDD

Protocol Assign

ChanDDD DDDDDDDDA

SETUP

Protocol Assign

6. Repeat the step from 3~5, you can complete your set for Protocol Assign mode.

2. Tap ENTER button to enter CURVES
menu. The cursor is blinking on bar 1.

4. Tap UP/DOWN button to select , and tap ENTER button
to save your setup. The LCD page will back to step 1.

Linear, Square or NO-DIM

3. You can tap >> button to move cursor from
bar 1 to bar 12.

Operation Guide

1. Tap UP/DOWN button to scroll to CURVES

menu.

This menu is used to select a dimmer curve for any or all the dimmer in system. There
are 3 dimmer curves available to choice from L-Linear, S-Square and N-NO-DIM.

5. Repeat the step 2~4,you can complete
your setup for Dimmer Curve.

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ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESCENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

CURVES

6) CURVES

CH:

CURVES(Linear)

CH:

CURVES(Square)

CH:

CURVES

CH:

ENTER

MENU

ESC

CURVES(Linear)
CH:

S

CURVES(NO-DIM)

CH:

S

N

N

Tap ESC button to jump to previous page and
the current page will not be recorded.

Overview

1. 2x16 LCD Display

Shows the current activities or adjustments of menus.

Front View

2. DMX LED Indicator

This LED blinks when DMX signal is present.

7. UP( )/DOWN( ) Button

Tap UP/DOWN button to scroll through or adjust desired levels, menu
options during operation.

8. ESC Button

Tap this button to go back the previous menu level or escape without record.

10. ArtNET Port

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11. Channel Dimmer Module(x12)

The channel dimmer module is incorporated with a 20A UL approval MCB
(Circuit Breaker) and SCRs (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) .

With RJ 45 standard network port, use to connect your PC.

4. ArtNET LED Indicator

This LED will blink when an available Ethernet network is connected.

5. MENU Button

This button is used to access set-up menus.

3. POWER LED Indicator

This LED will light when power source is connected.

6. >> Button

This button is used to scroll the sub-menus or move the cursor to right.

9. ENTER Button

All functions must press ENTER button to activate.

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Overview

Rear View

3. Power Input

Single phase input:AC 120V~60Hz,total 75A

1. DMX Input

The XLR connector is used to receive an incoming DMX signal

2. DMX Output

Used to connect to DMX Input socket of next RMD-1220 for parallel control

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4. Output wiring port

Use to connect to 12 channels output

Three~phase input:AC 120V ~60Hz, total 75A per chase

OUT

IN

PIN1:Ground
PIN2:Data­PIN3:Data+
PIN4,5:NC

ENLENLENLENLENLENLENLENLENLENLENLENL

12 11 10 9 876543

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3

4

1

2

Operation Guide

5) PLAY SCENE

6. Tap UP/DOWN button to scroll the
scene display mode(Once or Loop),
Fade time(Fad1s,from 1s~10s) and
the last scene(E01~E99).

8. Tap ESC button to back to step 1 and use
UP/DOWN button select sub-menu Scene.

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ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

<Onc >Fad1s E99e

Sc01

ENTER

MENU

ESC

<Once>Fad1s E99

Sc01

7.Tap ENTER button to Pause
" " or Play " " the Scene.
When one scene completed, Scene
number will increase 1 and the bar
1~12 will display the output.

PLAY SCENE

Scene

ENTER

MENU

ESC

Single Sc01

9.Tap ENTER button to enter Scene menu.

Live

10. Tap UP/DOWN button to scroll the Scene
number. And then tap ENTER button to
play the Scene you selected,the bar 1~12
will display the output.

ENTER

MENU

ESC

Single Sc01

Live

ENTER

MENU

ESC

Single Sc01

11.Tap ESC button to exit .

Live

Operation Guide

5) PLAY SCENE

1. Tap UP/DOWN button scroll to
PLAY SCENE menu to perform
scene out.

2. In this menu, there are 2 sub-menus,
Chase and Scene.
You can tap >> button to select the

sub-menu you want to enter in.

3. Tap ENTER button to enter Chase.

4. Tap UP/DOWN to scroll Scene number.

5. Tap >> button to move cursor.

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ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

PLAY SCENE
Chase

PLAY SCENE
Scene

<Once>Fad1s E99

Sc01

<Once>Fad1s E99

Sc01

<Onc >Fad1s E99e

Sc01

Overview

Main power & Output Termination

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Operation Guide

Power on this unit, the POWER led will be lit and the LCD shows "Initialize...", then
enter Home(Live Display) mode automatically. Home as the ROOT position, except
LOCAL CONTROL and PLAY SCENE, all menu pages will jump to Home page after
free hand for 5 seconds.

Menus

In Home mode, tap MENU button to enter set-up menus. Then you can tap UP/DOWN
button to scroll the menu pages.

12345678

9012

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ENTER

MENU

ESC

LIVE

Initialize...

ENTER

MENU

ESC

LOCAL COTROL00%

LIVE 123456789012

ENTERESC

ADDRESS

DMX-512A

Tap ESC button to exit and back to Home page.

12345678

9012

LIVE

1)Home (Live Display)

1)Home(Live Display)

2)LOCAL CONTROL

5)PLAY SCENE

6)CURVES

7)SETUP

8) INFORMATION.

There are 8 menus for RMD-1220:

3)ADDRESS,

4)SCENE REC

6.Tap ESC BACK Step 1 and use >> button to select Assign sub-menu, tap ENTER
button enter in.

Operation Guide

4) Scenes REC

7. Tap >> button to move cursor to next
channel.

10. Tap ESC button to escape last page
without record.

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ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

SCENE[Assign]00%
S0 :1234567890121

ENTER

MENU

ESC

SCENE: [Copy]
Scene07:ENTER

ENTER

MENU

ESC

SCENE[Assign]00%

S01:1 34567890122

8. Tap UP/DOWN button to scroll Scene
number and increase/decrease channel
level.

ENTER

MENU

ESC

SCENE[Assign]00%
S0 :1234567890121

9. Tap ENTER button to hold or release
the selected channel.

ENTER

MENU

ESC

SCENE[Assign]05%
S02:1 34567890122

SCENE[Assign]05%
S02:1 34567890122

Operation Guide

4) Scenes REC

1. Tap UP/DOWN button to scroll to
SCENES REC menu.

2. Tap >> button to swap sub-menu between
Copy and Assign.

3. Tap ENTER button to enter the Sub-menu you selected, and tap UP/DOWN
button to scroll scene number. In this mode, there are total 99 scenes, scene71~
scene 99 are build in patterns which can be covered with new scene, you can set
default to resume them.

4. Tap >> button move cursor to blinking

"ENTER" and ready to record.

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ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

SCENE REC
Copy

SCENE REC
Assign

SCENE: [Copy]
Scene0 :ENTER1

SCENE: [Copy]
Scene0 :ENTER6

SCENE: [Copy]
Scene06:ENTER

5.Tap ENTER button to record input DMX signal
to current Scene. This page Scene number
will increase 1 after signal record. For example,
the Scene06 increased to Scene07 once Scene06
was recorded the input singal..

ENTER

MENU

ESC

SCENE: [Copy]

Scene07:ENTER

1. Use MENU button to enter set-up menus.
Tap UP/DOWN button to scroll to LOCAL
CONTROL menu.

Operation Guide

2) LOCAL CONTROL

2. Tap ENTER button to enter LOCAL CONTROL
menu. The selected channel will keep blinking.

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ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

LOCAL COTROL00%
LIVE 123456789012

LOCAL COTROL00%

LIVE 234567890121

4. You can use UP/DOWN button to adjust the
parameter(xx%) for the channel you last
selected.

3. You can use >> button move cursor to
to select the channel you want to adjust.

ENTER

MENU

ESC

LOCAL COTROL00%

LIVE 12345 7890126

ENTER

MENU

ESC

LOCAL COTROL03%
LIVE 12345 7890126

5.Tap ESC button to exit.

ENTER

MENU

ESC

LOCAL COTROL03%
LIVE 12345 7890126

Local Control menu is to set the output level for the selected dimmers.

Operation Guide

2. Tap >> button to select sub-menu
DMX-512A or ArtNET.

6.

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ENTER

MENU

ESCENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ADDRESS
ArtNET

3. Tap ENTER button to enter
DMX-512A sub-menu.

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ADDRESS[DMX]
Start:001

ADDRESS[DMX]
Start:001

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ADDRESS[DMX]
Start:001

4.Tap ENTER button to activate cursor,
then tap UP/DOWN button to scroll
Start address of 12 channels from
001 to 512.

ADDRESS[DMX]
Patch:CC>>001

Tap ENTER button to activate cursor,
then tap UP/DOWN button to scroll
address and channels, use >> button
to swap between channels and address.

ADDRESS[DMX]
Patch:0 >>0011

CC is channel from 1~12,
001 is address from 1~512

3) Address

5.Tap ENTER button to save your set or use ESC button to exit without record. The
page will back to the previous step, use >> button to select Patch mode.

This menu is used to set either the DMX512 start address or ArtNET address(SubNET
and Universe are available).

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ADDRESS
DMX-512A

1. Tap UP/DOWN button to scroll to

ADDRESS menu.

7. Tap ENTER button to save your set in memory. Then tap ESC button back
to step 2, use >> button select ArtNET sub-menu,tap ENTER button to
enter in.

Operation Guide

3) Address

8. Similarly, in this menu, you can tap
>> button to swap between SubNET
and Universe.

10. Tap UP/DOWN button to select from
000~255.

11. Tap ENTER button to save in memory
and tap ESC back to step7.

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ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESC

ENTER

MENU

ESCENTER

MENU

ESC

ADDRESS
ArtNET

ADDRESS[ArtNET]
SubNET:001

ADDRESS[ArtNET]
Universe:001

9. Tap ENTER button to enter the menu
you selected, secondly tap ENTER
button to activate cursor.

ADDRESS[ArtNET]
SubNET:001

ADDRESS[ArtNET]
SubNET:001

ADDRESS
ArtNET