thomann STAIRVILLE LED Commander 16/2 User manual

Brand: thomann

Model: STAIRVILLE LED Commander 16/2

Category: Stroboscopes & disco lights

Type: User manual

LED Commander 16/2

DMX controller

user manual

Musikhaus Thomann

Thomann GmbH

Hans-Thomann-Strasse 1

96138 Burgebrach

Germany

Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0

E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.thomann.de

21.04.2017, ID: 251852 | SW V1.2

Table of contents

1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4

2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 6

3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 10

4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 11

5 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 12

6 Connections and operating elements........................................................................................... 13

7 Operation.................................................................................................................................................... 22

8 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 44

9 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 45

Table of contents

LED Commander 16/2

1 General notes

This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and

follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure

that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device, include the manual for

the next owner.

Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the

right to make changes without notice.

This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.

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.

Symbols and signal words

General notes

DMX controller

Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – danger zone.

General notes

LED Commander 16/2

2 Safety instructions

This device is intended to be used to control spot lights, dimmers, light effects, moving heads

or other DMX-controlled 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 sufficient 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.

Intended use

Safety instructions

DMX controller

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.

Safety

Safety instructions

LED Commander 16/2

NOTICE!

External power supply

The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the

external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the

voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐

rent circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos‐

sibly the user.

Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the

device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or

fire.

NOTICE!

Risk of fire

Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat

source. Keep the device away from naked flames.

Safety instructions

DMX controller

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.

Safety instructions

LED Commander 16/2

3 Features

n 16 devices controllable via DMX-512

n 2 × 8 memory slots each for scenes and chases

n Faders for fade and scene time and speed, dimmer etc.

n Operation modes: automatic, sound controlled and manual

n Blackout and Full-on-function

n Separate channel assignment

n Backup and firmware update via USB

n USB port for desk light

n 19" housing, 4 RU

Features

DMX controller

4 Installation

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.

The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19-inch rack. It occupies four rack

units (RU).

A 3-pin XLR socket is used as DMX output. The following diagram and table show the pin

assignment of the XLR socket.

1 Ground

2 DMX data (–)

3 DMX data (+)

Rack mounting

DMX connection

Installation

LED Commander 16/2

5 Starting up

Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for

all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.

Connect the included power adapter to the 9V connector of the unit and then plug the power

adapter into a wall outlet.

Turn on the device using the main switch on the rear panel. After turning the device on, the

display shows the operating mode and the related display LED lights up.

Connecting the power adapter

Turning the unit on

Starting up

DMX controller

6 Connections and operating elements

Front panel

Connections and operating elements

LED Commander 16/2

1 [FIXTURE]

Buttons 1 to 16 to select the control channels. The corresponding display LED shows whether the respective channel

is activated (LED on) or deactivated (LED off).

2 [SCENE]

Eight buttons with double function for switching up to 16 scenes on/off. The display LEDs indicate which scenes are

activated (LED is on). Switching between button groups 1…8 and 9…16 is done using the Shift key (3).

3 Switch key [SCENE]

Key for switching between SCENE buttons. The two display LEDs indicate which of the two button groups (banks) 1…

8 (red) or 9…16 (green) is currently active.

4 [CHASE]

Eight buttons with double function for switching up to 16 chaser lights on/off. The display LEDs indicate which

chaser lights are activated (LED is on). Switching between button groups 1…8 and 9…16 is done using the Shift key

(5).

Connections and operating elements

DMX controller

5 Switch key [CHASE]

Key for switching between CHASE buttons. The two display LEDs indicate which of the two button groups (banks)

1…8 (red) or 9…16 (green) is currently active.

6 Device display

Buttons and

Navigation buttons for scrolling within the display and for selecting options.

8 Switch key [MODE]

Button to switch the operating mode. The associated LED displays the active operating mode: Auto, Music or Manual.

9 Slider [SPEED]

Slider for manually setting the chaser light speed during playback.

10 Slider [FADE]

Slider for manually setting the fade time during playback.

11 Button [BLACKOUT]

Button for turning the BLACKOUT function on and off. The corresponding display LED shows whether the function is

active (LED flashes) or inactive (LED off).

Connections and operating elements

LED Commander 16/2

12 Button [FULL ON]

Button for turning the FULL ON function on and off. The corresponding display LED shows whether the function is

active (LED flashes) or inactive (LED off).

13 Button [PATCH | CLEAR]

Press this button for three seconds to change the channel assignments. As soon as the associated display LED lights

up, the channels can be re-assigned. Press the button again for three seconds to exit this mode. Press the button

briefly to set all DMX values present to zero.

14 Button [PROGRAM | RECORD]

Press this button for three seconds to activate Program mode. The corresponding display LED shows whether the

mode is active (LED lights up) or inactive (LED off). Press the button again for three seconds to exit this mode.

15 Button [MIDI | IN SET]

Press this button for three seconds to open the menu for assigning the MIDI inputs. As soon as the associated display

Led lights up, the MIDI inputs can be assigned using the SPEED controller or the and buttons. Press the button

again for three seconds to exit this mode.

16 Button [TAP | DEL]

This button allows you to delete entries and undo inputs.

Connections and operating elements

DMX controller

17 Button [TILT]

Press this button to control the inclination of the assigned moving heads using the joystick (18). The corresponding

display LED flashes when TILT mode is active.

18 Joystick for controlling the connected moving heads. To activate the joystick function, either TILT (18) or PAN (19)

mode must be activated.

19 Button [PAN]

Press this button to control the rotation of the assigned moving heads using the joystick (18). The corresponding

display LED flashes when PAN mode is active.

20 Buttons [AUX1 | AUX2]

These buttons allow you to activate AUX channels (associated LED lights up) or deactivate them (LED off).

21 Slider [DIMMER]

Controller for manually setting the virtual DIMMER function (if this is activated) or channel controller for the assigned

DMX channel.

22 Slider [STROBE]

Controller for manually setting the STROBE function (if this is assigned) or channel controller for the assigned DMX

channel.

Connections and operating elements

LED Commander 16/2

23 Slider [SCENE]

Controller for manually setting the SCENE function (if this is assigned) or channel controller for the assigned DMX

channel.

24 Slider [SPEED]

Controller for manually setting the SPEED function (if this is assigned) or channel controller for the assigned DMX

channel.

25 Slider [BLUE]

Controller for manually setting the BLUE colour intensity (if this is assigned) or channel controller for the assigned

DMX channel.

26 Slider [GREEN]

Controller for manually setting the GREEN colour intensity (if this is assigned) or channel controller for the assigned

DMX channel.

Connections and operating elements

DMX controller

27 Slider [RED]

Controller for manually setting the RED colour intensity (if this is assigned) or channel controller for the assigned

DMX channel.

28 Slider [FUNCTION]

Controller for manually setting the function channel (if this is assigned) or channel controller for the assigned DMX

channel.

Connections and operating elements

LED Commander 16/2

Rear panel

Connections and operating elements

DMX controller

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Brand: thomann

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Category: Stroboscopes & disco lights

Type: User manual

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