Lightronics TL3012 User Manual

TL - 3012

MEMORY CONTROL CONSOLE

OWNERS MANUAL

Version 0.6

02/17/2005

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TL-3012 MEMORY CONTROL CONSOLE

Revision 0.6 OWNERS MANUAL 12/17/2005

SPECIFICATIONS

Channels: 12
Operating modes: Two Scene Manual Mode

Preset Scene Playback Mode
Chase Mode

Scene memory: 24 scenes total in 2 banks of 12 each
Chase: 12 programmable 12 step chases
Control protocol: LMX-128 (multiplex)

Optional DMX-512

DESCRIPTION

The TL-3012 is a compact, portable, digital dimmer controller. It provides 12 channels of LMX-128 (i ndustry
standard multiplex) control on a 3 wire cable. It can optionally provide DMX output. The TL-3012 operates in a 2
scene manual mode or can provide 24 preset scenes organized in 2 banks of 12 scene s each. Twelve user
defined chase patterns are always available. Scene fade rate, chase rate and chase fade rate are user
controlled. Audio may also be used as a chase rate control. Other features of the TL-3012 include: a master
fader, momentary buttons, and blackout control. Scenes and chases stored in the unit are not lost when the unit
is turned off.

INSTALLATION

The TL-3012 control console should be kept away from moisture and direct sources of heat. The unit is intended
for indoor use only.

LMX CONNECTIONS: Connect the unit to a Lightronics (or compatible) dimmer using a multiplex control cable
with 3 pin XLR connectors. The TL-3012 is powered by the dimmer(s) which it is connected to. It may also be
powered via an optional external 13 VAC power supply.

DMX CONNECTIONS: Connect the unit to a DMX dimmer using a control cable with 5 pin XLR connectors. The
DMX-512 connection does NOT provide console power therefore an external power supply (provided with units
having DMX option) must be used.

PIN # SIGNAL NAME

LMX-128 Connector Wiring

(3 PIN FEMALE XLR)

1 Common
2

Phantom power from dimmers

Normally +15VDC

3 LMX-128 multiplex signal

If you are using audio for chase control - ensure that the microphone holes on the back of the unit are not
covered.

You should check the address settings of the dimmers before proceeding with TL-3012 operati on.

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Output connector: 3 pin XLR connector
5 pinXLR for DMX-512

Compatibility: Multiplex protocol compatible with
other multiplexed systems

Power input: 13VAC or +15VDC
Optional external power supply

Dimensions: 10.25” W X 9.25” D X 2.5” H
Weight: 4.3 Pounds

DMX-512 Connector Wiring

(5 PIN FEMALE XLR)

PIN # SIGNAL NAME

1 Common
2 DMX data -
3 DMX data +
4 Not Used
5 Not Used

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TL-3012 MEMORY CONTROL CONSOLE

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

MANUAL SCENE Faders: Control individual channel levels.
CROSS FADE: Transfers between fader setting and stored scenes. Also used for chase fade
rate control.
COPY MANUAL TO MEMORY: Records fader settings to manual scene memory.
Momentary Buttons: Activate associated channels at full intensity while pressed. They are also used
for chase selection, prestored scene selection, and scene fade rate selection.
TAP Button: Press three or more times at desired rate to set chase speed.
TAP Indicator: Shows the chase step rate.
BLACKOUT Button: Turns on and off console output from all scenes, channels, and chases.
BLACKOUT Indicator: Lighted when blackout is active.
MASTER Fader: Adjusts output level of all console functions.
RECORD Button: Used to record scenes and chase steps.
RECORD Indicator: Flashes when chase or scene recording is active.
AUDIO Control: Adjusts chase sensitivity to internal audio microphone.
AUDIO Indicator: Indicates that audio chase control is active.
FADE RATE Button: Allows momentary buttons to be used to set a universal scene fade rate.
CHASE Button: Allows momentary buttons to be used to select a chase number.
SCENE BANK A and B: Selects scene bank A or B and enables momentary buttons to be used to select
a scene number within the associated bank.
CHASE FADE RATE: Reads the CROSS FADER setting as a chase fade rate setting.

MANUAL

FADERS

CHASE

FADE RATE

CHASE

FADE RATE

SCENE BANK

SCENE

AUDIO

TL-3012 FACE VIEW

CROSSFADER

COPY

MANUAL

TO

MEMORY

MASTER

RECORD

BLACKOUT

TAP

MOMENTARY BUTTONS

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