Lightronics TL5024 User Manual

TL - 5024

MEMORY LIGHTING CONSOLE

OWNERS MANUAL

Version 0.93

07/20/2012

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SPECIFICATIONS

Total channels 12 or 24 depending on mode
Operating modes 12 channels x 2 manual scenes

24 channels x 1 manual scene
12 channels + 12 recorded
scenes

Scene memory 12 scenes per bank x 16 banks
192 total scenes

Chase 12 programmable 20 step chases
Control protocol LMX-128 (3 pin multiplex)

64 channels
USITT DMX-512 optional

256 channels

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

Softpatch 2 programmable pages of 256
DMX dimmers. (128 for LMX)

Compatibility Multiplex protocol compatible
with other multiplexed systems

Power input 18VAC or +15VDC
Optional external power supply

Dimensions 16.25"W X 9.25"H X 2.5"H
Weight 6.8 pounds

CONSOLE DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES

The TL-5024 is a 24 channel lighting control console
which includes advanced features such as multiple
scene banks, softpatching, multiple user
programmable chases, and a LCD Status Display.

The TL-5024 may be powered by the dimmers it is
controlling which eliminates the need for nearby AC
power. The unit may also be powered by an external
power supply (Required for DMX only operation).

The TL-5024 transmits the LMX-128 multiplex lighting
control protocol. This signal is compatible with other
industry standard multiplex signals. The unit can
optionally be factory equipped to transmit the USITT
DMX-512 protocol. The DMX-512 option can be
factory retrofitted to existing units.

The TL-5024 transmits 256 channels of DMX-512
and 64 channels of LMX-128.

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INSTALLATION

The TL-5024 control console should be kept away
from moisture and direct sources of heat.

LMX CONNECTIONS
Connect the unit to a Lightronics (or compatible)

dimmer using a multiplex control cable with 3 pin XLR
connectors. The TL-5024 is powered by the dimmer
which it is connected to. It may also be powered via
an optional external power supply. The unit will
operate with dimmers in both the NSI/SUNN and
Lightronics modes. All dimmers connected to the unit
MUST be in the SAME

LMX-128 Connector Wiring

PIN # SIGNAL NAME

1 Common
2

Phantom power from dimmers

3 LMX-128 multiplex signal

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. There is
more information about external power supplies at
the end of this manual.

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

mode.

(3 PIN FEMALE XLR)

Normally +15VDC

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

X Faders: Control individual channel levels for channels 1 – 12.
Y Faders: Control level of scenes or individual channels depending on current operating mode.
Cross Faders: Fade between X and Y row faders.
Bump Buttons: Activates associated channels at full intensity while pressed.
TAP Button: Press three or more times at desired rate to set chase speed.
TAP Indicator: Flashes at currently set chase rate.
AUDIO SENSE Knob: Adjusts sensitivity of the microphone for chase rate control.
Y Mode Indicators: Indicate current operating mode of Y faders.
Y Mode Button: Selects operating mode of Y faders.
BLACKOUT Button: Turns on and off console output from all scenes, channels and chases.
BLACKOUT Indicator: Lighted when blackout is active.
Cue Master: Adjusts the intensity of cues.
Chase Master: Adjusts the intensity of running chase patterns.
Grand Master: Adjusts output level of all console functions.
House Master: Adjusts intensity of dimmer channels assigned to console channel number 99.
Record Button: Records scenes and chase patterns.
Record Indicator: Flashes when chase or scene recording is active.
Bump Mode Button: Converts channel bump buttons between pile-on and solo operation.
Bump Mode Indicator: Lighted if bump mode is solo.
GO Button: Activates the next cue in the cue list.
ENTER Button: Activates and executes selections in the menu system.
Arrow Buttons: Select current Scene Bank, Chase Pattern, and number of next Cue. Also used with
the menu system.

X FADERS

Y FADERS

BUMP

BUTTONS

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SETUP AND PRELIMINARY OPERATION

CONSOLE RESET

The TL-5024 can be set to factory default conditions
by performing an ERASE ALL function which is
accessed from the LCD menu. ERASE ALL
causes the following actions:

1. The cue list will be set to the default values.

2. Chase step scene assignments will be set to the
default scenes. Channel settings will be set OFF.

3. All channels of all scenes in all banks will be set
to zero intensity (scenes will be erased).

4. The softpatch will be set to a one to one
assignment. Patch page 1 will be made active.

OPERATION

OPERATING MODES

The TL-5024 is capable of operating in three different
modes concerning the Y faders. Pressing the "Y
MODE" button changes the function of the Y (lower

12) faders. The selected mode is indicated by the Y
mode LEDs. The X (upper 12) faders ALWAYS
control the level of channels 1 through 12.

z "CH 1-12" In this mode both the X and Y rows of
faders control channels 1 through 12. The cross
faders are used to transfer control between X and Y.

z "CH 13-24" In this mode the Y faders control
channels 13 through 24.

z "SCENE 1-12" In this mode the Y faders control
the intensity of 12 recorded scenes.

GENERAL OPERATION OF CONTROLS
GRAND MASTER: The grand master fader controls

the output level of all functions of the console except
the HOUSE MASTER.

CROSS FADERS: The cross fader provides the ability
to fade between the upper (X) faders and the lower (Y)
faders. The cross fade function is split into two parts
giving you the ability to control the level of the upper
and lower groups of faders individually.

In all modes, the X cross fader must be UP to activate
the upper faders and the Y cross fader must be
DOWN to activate the lower faders.

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BUMP BUTTONS: These momentary buttons
activate channels 1 through 12 at full intensity when
pressed. The master fader affects the level of
channels activated by the bump buttons.

Bump buttons are not latching. When you release a
bump button the associated channel returns to its
previous state.

BUMP MODE BUTTON: The bump buttons may be
operated in 2 different modes (pile-on and solo).

This button switches between these modes. In the
pile-on mode pushing a bump button will force the
associated channel to full intensity overriding the
channel fader setting. In the solo mode the bump
buttons force the associated channel to full intensity
AND force all other channels off.

CHASE MASTER FADER: The chase master
controls the overall intensity of chase patterns.

CUE MASTER FADER: The cue master fader
controls the overall intensity of scenes activated by
the cue list.

BLACKOUT BUTTON: Pressing the blackout
button causes all channels, scenes, chases, and
cues to go to zero intensity. The blackout LED will
light whenever the console is in blackout mode.

TAP BUTTON: Press 3 or more times at the
desired rate to set chase speed. TAP LED will flash
at the selected rate.

RECORD BUTTON: Executes recording of scenes
and chase patterns. RECORD LED will light when in
recording is active.

HOUSE MASTER FADER: The house master is an
extra channel fader which will control the intensity of
any/all dimmer channels assigned as console
channel 99.

It is used to enable control of the house lights from
the lighting console in situations where the house
lights are included in the dimmer system.

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STATUS DISPLAY

The diagram below shows what information is given on the status display during normal opera tion. When the
menu system is in use then other information will be shown.

Current Scene Bank (1 - 16)

Use to change

Current Cue (0 - 240)

B01 Q000

Current Chase Pattern (1 - 12)

Use to change

C01 N001

Next Cue (0 - 240)

Use and to change

CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS (PATCHING)

You can assign dimmer channels to console channels
in other than a 1 to 1 correspondence. For instance
you may want to have the lights connected to dimmer
channels 1 and 2 assigned to console fader 3. (You
can have several dimmer channels patched to a single
console fader but you cannot assign a dimmer channel
to more than 1 console channel at a time.) This set of
channel assignments or “patch” information can be
saved in the console as a “patch page”.

PATCH PAGES
The TL-5024 contains 2 patch pages. In other words

you can have two complete sets of channel
assignments in the console and switch between them.

In situations where the console is used for different
applications, multiple patch pages can save time that
would be spent re-patching each channel for a given
application. The current patch page may be toggled
between the two pages by using the MENU system.

DEFAULT CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS
The TL-5024 is provided with a default channel

assignment set for patch page 1. This assignment
results in a 1 to 1 patch for dimmer channels 1 - 24.
The pattern is repeated beginning at dimmer channel
25 (It is assigned to console channel 1 again). The
repeat continues up to dimmer channel 256.

The default for patch page 2 is all channel
assignments completely cleared.

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TO CHANGE THE CURRENT PATCH PAGE

1. Push ENTER ENTER to access
the PATCH submenu. The following display will
appear with the page number (1 or 2) flashing.

PAGE=1
REPATCH

2. Use the button to change the number.
ASSIGNING CURRENT PATCH PAGE CHANNELS

Channel assignments are always applied only to the
currently selected patch page.

1. Push ENTER ENTER ENTER
to access the REPATCH submenu. The following
display will be shown.

DIM 001
CON 01

The top row shows a dimmer channel number. The
bottom row shows the console channel (fader) to
which the dimmer channel number is assigned. Use
the and buttons to cycle through the dimmer
channel numbers. The assigned console channel
will be shown for each one. You can change the
console channel number with the and buttons.

You can assign more than one dimmer channel to
any console channel. A dimmer channel cannot be
assigned to multiple console channels. In other
words - any particular dimmer can be assigned to
only one console channel.