Fade 12C
Features of the Fade 12c
• 12-channel DMX fader panel
• Desk console case
• 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+
User Guide FADE 12
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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