thomann Botex SDC-24 DMX Desk User Manual

SDC-24 DMX Desk

User manual

DMX controller

Musikhaus Thomann

Thomann GmbH

Hans-Thomann-Straße 1

96138 Burgebrach

Germany

Telephone: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Internet: www.thomann.de

28.06.2019, ID: 457482

Table of contents

Table of contents

1 General information................................................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 7

1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 7

2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 9

3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 14

4 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 15

5 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 17

6 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 22

7 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 24

8 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 25

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1 General information

This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow
the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make
sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that
the buyer also receives this manual.

Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to
change.

General information

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General information

1.1 Further information

On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and details on the
following points:

Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.

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Keyword search

Online guides

Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.

Service

Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the topics of
interest for you quickly.

Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.

If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.

1.2 Notational conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

General information

Letterings

The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.

Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.

1.3 Symbols and signal words

In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.

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General information

Signal word Meaning

DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an

immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.

NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.

Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – danger zone.

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2 Safety instructions

Safety instructions

Intended use

This device is used to control spotlights, dimmers, lighting eects equipment or other DMX­controlled devices. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use
under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal
injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper
use.

This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.

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Safety instructions

Safety

DANGER!
Danger for children

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!

Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!

Never let children unattended use electrical devices.

NOTICE!
Risk of re

Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat
source. Keep the device away from naked ames.

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Safety instructions

NOTICE!
Operating conditions

This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.

Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the chapter
‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature uctua‐
tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem‐
perature uctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures).

Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient
conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by
qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other
malfunction.

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Safety instructions

NOTICE!
Power supply

Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches
the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual
current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and
possibly injure the user.

Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long
periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or re.

NOTICE!
Possible staining

The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react
with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC oor and after some
time cause permanent dark stains.

In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the oor, but use felt-pad
oor protectors or a carpet.

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Safety instructions

NOTICE!
Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse

The use of dierent types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire
hazard!

Only fuses of the same type may be used.

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Features

3 Features

Special features of the device:

n 24 channel faders
n 2 displays to display channel values
n Start address selectable via DIP switches
n Linking of up to 4 desks to control up to 96 channels
n Simple operation
n Ideal for testing DMX devices or simple applications
n 16 coloured fader caps included

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4 Starting up

Starting up

Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep
the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture
during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material
suitable for transport or storage, respectively.

Create all connections while the device is o. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for
all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.

NOTICE!
Possible data transmission errors

For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐
nary microphone cables.

Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐

ers.

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Starting up

Connections in DMX mode

Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX
device. Connect the output of the rst DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on
to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain
is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).

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5 Connections and controls

Front panel

Connections and controls

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1 Channel faders [1] … [24]

Individual control of up to 24 DMX channels

2 [CH]

Display of the values set with the faders

3 [DMX]

Display of assigned DMX channels

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Rear panel

Connections and controls

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Connections and controls

4 DIP switch for setting the DMX address

0: DIP switch is in ‘[OFF]’ position. 1: DIP switch is in ‘[ON]’ position.

The value of the DIP switches 1-9 is binary coded. DIP switch 10 is without function. To set the desired DMX address, set
the DIP switches so that the sum of the resulting numbers yields the desired DMX address. Please orient yourself by the
following table:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DMX address

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8

0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 16

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 32

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 64

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 128

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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 256

Connections and controls

5 [DMX OUT]

DMX output

6 DMX input [DMX IN]

An additional DMX controller can be connected via [DMX IN] to control more than 24 channels. Up to four controllers can
be linked to control up to 96 channels. When the rst device outputs the addresses [1] … [24] and a second device out‐
puts the addresses [25] … [48], for example, the signal is executed without change. If the DMX ranges of both controllers
overlap, e.g. both controllers are set to channels [1] … [24], the last changed setting of the controller is output.

7 [ON | OFF]

Main switch. Turns the device on and o.

8 IEC chassis plug for mains connection, with fuse holder

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Technical specications

6 Technical specications

Control protocol DMX512

Input connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14

DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin

Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin

Power consumption 4 W

Supply voltage

Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, fast-acting

Installation 19", 2 RU

Dimensions (W × H × D) 482 mm × 125 mm × 82 mm

Weight 2.3 kg

Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C

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100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz

Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing

Further information

Preset function No

External storage option No

DMX universes 1

Max. number of control channels 24

Ethernet No

Technical specications

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Plug and connection assignment

7 Plug and connection assignment

Introduction

DMX connections

This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐
ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.

Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug
ts into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a
short circuit or ‘just’ a not working light show!

The unit oers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please
refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug.

Pin Conguration

1 Ground, shielding

2 Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’)

3 Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’)

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8 Protecting the environment

Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial

For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been
chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.

Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that
they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.

Disposal of your old device

This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste.

Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal rm or through your local waste
facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your
country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.

Protecting the environment

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Notes

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Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de