Fade 12
Features of the Fade 12
• 12-channel DMX fader panel
• 19" rack mounting
• DMX Output
• Outputs 72 DMX channels
• Ideal complement to DPX12/4 Dimming
Pack
• Will also operate Spectre, Mirage,
Chroma HX, Chroma 50
• 5-pin XLR Output Socket as required by
USITT DMX Standard.
User Guide FADE 12
IMPORTANT
Installer and Users please note:
These instructions should be read carefully and left with
the user of the product for future reference.
The Fade 12 is a Class-3 (safety extra low voltage) product, it
operates from a 12V supply provided by the Luminaire or Dimming
pack it is controlling, or from an external 12V power supply (not
supplied)
The Fade 12 will operate any dimming pack or luminaire that
requires 12 DMX channels or less. It also has extra facilities to
operate the NJD Spectre, Mirage, Chroma 50 and Chroma HX,
The Fade 12 will control a maximum of 32 DMX luminaires:
several different types can be controlled from one Fade 12.
Installation
1. If connecting to a Spectre, Mirage power pack or
other luminaire fitted with 5-pin XLR connectors
Connect the Fade 12 to the luminaire using a DMX lead (make
sure that it is a 5-pin XLR to XLR lead with all pins wired).
2. If connecting to a Mirage system fitted with terminal
blocks.
Connect the Fade 12 to the terminal block in the luminaire or
power pack. Connections are as follows:
Data+ = Pin 3
Data- = Pin 2
+12V
SUPPLY
0V = Pin 1
+12V = Pin 5
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0V
DATA−
DATA+
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3. If connecting to a luminaire with ¼" jacks or 3-pin
XLRs for the DMX input.
Connect the Fade 12 to the luminaire using a 5-pin XLR to ¼"
jack lead or a 5-pin XLR to 3-pin XLR lead wired as follows:
5-pin XLR 3-pin XLR ¼" Jack
Pin 3 = Pin 2 = Tip
Pin 2 = Pin 3 = Ring
Pin 1 = Pin 1 = Sleeve
Also wire a +12V supply to pins 5 and 1 of the 5-pin XLR,
with pin 5 positive.
Use a 9V or 12V regulated or unregulated supply capable of
at least 50mA.
Setting the DIL switches (or DMX address)
This refers to the DIL switches on the dimming pack or
luminaire. The Fade 12 has no DIL switches.
1. DPX12/4: Set the address to DMX channel 001* or
017*. Set the preheat and dimming law as required.To increase
power handling, more than one DPX12/4 may be connected. Each
will perform identically.
*See Operation->Master Control.
2. Spectre: The Fade 12 will independently operate up to
four Spectres. Set the Mode switches to DMX mode (ON-OFF).
Set the DIL Switches for the DMX Address as follows.
Spectre DMX address Switches ON
1 33 32
2 37 32,4
3 41 32,8
4 45 32,8,4
More than four Spectres may be connected by duplicating the
address settings. Spectres on the same DMX address will
perform identically.
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3. Mirage (with DIL switches): The Fade 12 will
independently operate up to four Mirages. Set the Mode switch
ON.
4. Mirage (with 7-segment displays) Set the function to F2.
Mirage DMX address Switches ON
1 33 32
2 37 32,4
3 41 32,8
4 45 32,8,4
More than four Mirages may be connected by duplicating the
address settings. Mirages on the same DMX address will perform
identically.
Mirages and Spectres on the same DMX address will perform
identically.
5. Chroma 50, Chroma HX
The Fade 12 will independently operate up to 6 Chromas
On Chroma HX, set the mode switch OFF
Set the DIL switches for the DMX address as follows.
Chroma DMX address Switches ON
1 49 32,16
2 53 32,16,4
3 57 32,16,8
4 61 32,16,8,4
5 65 64
6 69 64,4
More than six Chromas may be connected by duplicating the
address settings. Chromas on the same DMX address will
perform identically.
Chromas, Spectres and Mirages may be mixed, for example,
using six of the sliders to operate two Spectres, and the other six
to operate three Chromas.
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OPERATION.
1. Use with a DMX dimming pack. (such as DPX12/4)
Each slider controls the output of one channel of the dimming
pack. The Master control sets the maximum level that can be
achieved by the 12 channels.
If the Master control is not required, then set the DMX
address of the dimming pack to 17 instead of 1. The Master
control then operates DMX channel 29, and does not affect the
operation of the other sliders.
2. Use with Spectres and Mirages.
Each group of three sliders operates a Spectre or Mirage or
group of Spectres or Mirages. The first slider controls the power
or brightness of the Spectre, the second controls the colour, the
third controls the shade of the colour set on the second slider.
The Master control affects only the "power" sliders, leaving
the colour unchanged as it dims all Spectres/Mirages together.
3. Use with Chromas
Each pair of sliders operates a Chroma 50 or Chroma HX or
group of Chromas. The first slider controls the power or
brightness of the Spectre, the second controls the colour.
The Master control affects only the "power" sliders, leaving
the colour unchanged as it dims all Chromas together.
If operating mixed Chromas, Spectres and Mirages, then the
Master slider will affect only the brightness of the luminaires,
leaving the colours unchanged.
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FAULT FINDING.
No output
Master slider at zero.
No operation
• No supply
If using a DC power supply, check that the output voltage and
polarity is correct.
If powering the Fade 12 from a luminaire, check that it
provides a +12V output on pin 5 of the XLR (Spectre, and Mirage
power packs both do), and check that pin 5 is connected in the
DMX lead.
If the Fade 12 is connected to a Spectre or Mirage power
pack the indicator LED will change colour from red to green when
it is connected.
Luminaires do not operate correctly.
Check that the DMX address and Mode switches are set
correctly.
(If a Spectre is strobing, then the MODE switches are set
wrongly)
Check that the DMX Data+ and Data- leads are not reversed.
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User Guide FADE 12
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.
Size: 483mm × 201mm × 58mm
Weight: 1.5kg
Power supply: +9 - +12V DC 50mA
Connections: Pins 5 and 1 of the 5-pin XLR
Pin 5 positive.
Output: DMX 512, 72 channels
Channels 1-29 for Dimming packs
Channels 33-48 for Spectres
Channels 49-72 for Chromas
Connections: 5-pin XLR
Data + Pin 3
Data − Pin 2
Ground Pin 1
+12V supply Pin 5
+12V
SUPPLY
0V
DATA−
DATA+
Safety Standards
The Fade 12 complies with:
EN60297 (19" rack panel dimensions)
EN55103 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard)
USITT DMX 512 standard
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User Guide FADE 12
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed for a period of 12 months against
faulty components or manufacture from the date of purchase.
Upon proof of purchase, NJD shall, at its own option, repair or
replace the defective item at no cost to the purchaser.
This guarantee is contingent upon the proper use of the
product in the application for which it is intended and does not
cover products that have been modified, subjected to unusual
physical conditions, or electrical conditions outside its
specification, or damaged in any way.
This guarantee is limited to the product only and does not
cover carriage costs, installation costs or travel expenses. Your
statutory rights are not affected.
In the event of any problems with this product contact the
retailer from which it was purchased for technical assistance, or email technical@njd.co.uk
NJD Products are distributed by:
Electrovision Ltd.,
Lancots Lane,
Sutton Oak,
St. Helens,
Merseyside,
England.
WA9 3EX
Telephone: +44 1744 745000
Fax: +44 1744 745002
E-mail: sales@electrovision.co.uk
www.electrovision.co.uk
Web sites:
www.njd.co.uk
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Neither the whole nor any part of the information contained in, nor
the product described in this User Guide may be adapted, copied or
reproduced in any form except with the prior written approval of N.J.D.
Electronics
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