
6.4.1
PRODUCT DATA
LX Manual Lighting Control Desk
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TIME
10
9
8
7
6
5
1
4
3
2
1
0
2
10
9
8
7
6
5
3
4
3
2
1
0
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
4
5
1. ‘A’ preset faders
2. ‘Write-on’ label
3. ‘B’ preset faders
4. Channel indicators LED’s
5. Channel flash buttons
6. ‘A’ Master fader
7. ‘A’ preset active LED
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
8. ‘B’ preset active LED
9. ‘B’ Master fader
10. Flash level fader
11. Blackout switch
12. Blackout LED
13. Manual crossfade indicator LED
14. Crossfade time fader
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Manual
5
10
20
40
1 min
2 min
5 min
A
B
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
6
9
AB
ACTIVE
8
7
13
FLASH
BLACKOUT
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
10
9
8
7
6
11
5
4
10
3
2
1
0
CONTROLS
LX
™
12,18 & 24 Channels
LX12
TIME
FLASH
BLACKOUT
AB
452mm
600mm
ACTIVE
285mm
TIME
FLASH
BLACKOUT
AB
ACTIVE
65mm
LX18
LX24
LX 12
12 channel 2 preset manual control desk with
+10V output on a Miniature D socket. Desks
are powered by external power supply (not
included). Requires control cables, and power
supply.
V 15VDC c 12 d 12 Y 0 to +10V Z 2x12
O452 x 285 x 65mm w 2kg f 452 x 350mm
p 2.4kg P 0.025m¬ s SELV
Cat. No. Description
61212 LX12 manual desk, +10V output
66112 LX12 manual desk, -10V output
LX 18
18 channel 2 preset manual control desk with 10V output on DIN 8 socket. Desks are
powered by external PSU or two Act 6+ or Act
3+ Analogue Dimmer Packs. Requires control
cables and PSU.
V 15VDC ø 18 ≠ 18 Y 0 to -10V † 2 x 18
O 600 x 285 x 65mm w 3kg ‰ 600 x 350mm p 4kg
P 0.025m¬ ‚ SELV
CE
i 6.4.1
24 channel 2 preset manual control desk with
+10V output on two Miniature D sockets.
Desks are powered by external power supply
(not included). Requires control cables, and
power supply.
V 15VDC c 24 d 24 Y 0 to +10V Z 2 x 24
O 714 x 285 x 65mm w 4kg f 714 x 350mm
p 5kg P 0.025m¬ s SELV
Cat. No. Description
61224 LX24 manual desk, +10V output
66124 LX24 manual desk, -10V output
Cat. No. Description
66090 DIN8 2m control cable
66091 DIN8 5m control cable
66092 DIN8 25m control cable
66093 Min-D15 5m cable to open-ends
66102 Power supply, 13A UK plugtop
66103 Power supply, Schuko style plugtop
LX 24
LX Accessories
Cat No. Description
61118 LX18 Manual Desk, -10V Output
A GUIDE TO SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS
GENERAL
Y Control protocol Analogue A dc signal where the voltage is directly proportional to the intensity of the light.
Typically 0V is off, and +10V is full on w Weight of product O Overall dimension of product
p Packed weight P Packed volume f Desk space required s Compliance with international standards.
VSupply voltage c Number of channels d Number of dimmers Z Number of faders
TIME
FLASH
BLACKOUT
600mm
AB
ACTIVE
714mm
●2-scene preset manual analogue control console with “slider
per dimmer” operation
● Basic lighting control for small venues, drama studios, schools,
clubs, video studios and for optional remote submasters with
memory consoles
● 12, 18 and 24 channel versions
● Lightweight and portable
● Output LED mimic
● Split dipless manual or timed crossfades
● Individual flash button per channel
● Flash level master
● Blackout switch & status indicator
● Grey finish with light grey key caps
● Requires external power supply

PAGE 2 © Strand Lighting LX 12 & 24 CHANNELS VERSION 1.0
Electrical Data
Supply Voltage -18V DC ±10%.
Cable/Connection 15 pin Min-D panel socket (s).
Cable size depends on length: 0.22mm2(up to 100m), 0.5mm
(up to 200m).
Input Current 12 channel 110mA
24 channel 180mA
Control Outputs +10V versions: 0V (off) to +10V (full on) via a 1kΩ resistor and
silicon diode.
-10V versions: 0V (off) to -10V (full on) via a 1kΩ resistor and
silicon diode.
Standards SELV
Compliance
Environmental Data
General Office level conditions, with a minimum of dust.
Max Operating 0° to +35°C (32° - 95° F).
Ambient Temp
Relative Humidity 10% - 95% (non-condensing).
IP Rating IP20.
Channel Faders Two faders for each channel, mounted one above the
2
Master Faders Two master faders mounted adjacent and in opposition
Timed Fades If the time fader is set to a time from 1 second to 5
Flash Effects A flash master fader sets the maximum level for any
Displays LED indicators for ‘A’ & ‘B’ faders to show active
Blackout When the blackout button is pressed, the LED lights,
Operational Data
other as two presets. Each preset of channel faders is
under the control of a separate master fader.
so that a dipless crossfade is performed by moving
both faders in tandem. If the master faders are set at
opposite ends of their scales, the LX will either mix
both presets (both at 10) or blackout (both at 0).
minutes, the crossfade will complete in the time set
after the master faders move to the other end of the
scale.
channel when its flash button is pressed. If the flash
master is set to zero, the flash buttons are disabled.
preset, channel indicators to show active channels,
manual level selected indicator, and blackout active
indicator.
and all channels are set to zero. Pressing the blackout
Mechanical Data
Construction Control Surface: Custom designed injection moulded panels
in dark grey, with matching fader knobs and push buttons. The control
surface has been specially designed with slots to reduce lateral fader
knob movement and remote contact switches to ensure reliability.
button again extinguishes the LED and resets the
channels to their previous levels. If power is
disconnected to the LX while blackout is active, the
desk will retain the blackout condition if power is
resumed within a 5 minute period.
Controls Smooth tracking faders and precise action push buttons used
throughout.
Case The LX control panels fit into an extruded aluminium chassis in
matching grey, with four rubber feet.
Weights and Dimensions
Weight 2.0kg (4.4lb) 3.0kg (6.6lb) 4.0kg (8.8lb)
Length 425.0mm (17.8") 600.0mm (23.6”) 714.0mm (28.1")
Width 285.0mm (11.2") 285.0mm (11.2") 285.0mm (11.2")
Height 65.0mm (2.6") 65.0mm (2.6") 137.0mm (2.6")
Packed Weight 2.4kg (5.3lb) 4.0kg (8.8lb) 4.4kg (10.0lb)
LX12 LX18 LX24
London: Strand Lighting Ltd, Grant Way, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 5QD, United Kingdom.
Wolfenbüttel: Strand Lighting GmbH, Salzbergstraße 2, 38302 Wolfenbüttel, Germany.
Rome: Strand Lighting Srl, Via delle Gardenie 33, Pontina Vecchia Km 33,400,
Brussels: Strand Lighting Ltd, Chaussée de Haecht 1801, 1130 Bruxelles, Belgium
Stockholm: Strand Lighting Ltd, Box 20105, Tappvägen 24, 161 02 Bromma, Sweden
ALSO
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© Copyright Strand Lighting Limited October 1995
Tel: +44 (0)181 560 3171 Fax: +44 (0)181 568 2103
Tel: +49 (0) 5331 3008-8 Fax: +49 (0) 5331 78883
00040 Pomezia-Roma, Italy
Tel: +39 (0) 6 914 7123 Fax: +39 (0) 6 914 7136
Tel: +32 (0) 2 245 8686 Fax: +32 (0) 2 245 2235
Tel: +46 (0) 8 799 6950 Fax: +46 (0) 8 799 6954
The Company reserves the right to make any variation in design or construction to the
equipment described. © Strand Lighting Ltd 1995. Strand™, Strand Lighting™ and LX™ are
trade marks of Strand Lighting Limited. Strand Lighting is a company within the Film &
Television Division of The Rank Organisation Plc, United Kingdom.
Country of origin United Kingdom.