DPX-610 MP - Dimmer Eurolite - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	DMX Dimmer
Model	DPX-610 MP
Brand	Eurolite
Number of Channels	6
Max Load per Channel	10 A / 2300 W (resistive load)
Total Max Load	36 A (6 x 6 A continuous)
Power Supply	230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
DMX Input	3-pin XLR
DMX Output	3-pin XLR (thru)
Control Protocol	DMX-512
Dimensions (W x D x H)	483 x 200 x 88 mm (19" rack mount, 2U)
Weight	Approx. 5.5 kg
Housing Material	Steel, powder coated
Cooling	Active fan cooling
Front Panel Indicators	LED per channel, DMX status, power
Controls	DMX address selector, channel test buttons
Protection Features	Overload protection, fuse
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C
Certifications	CE, according to EN 55103
Included Accessories	Power cord, user manual
Maintenance	Clean with dry cloth; check fuses periodically; ensure ventilation slots are free of dust
Safety Instructions	Do not expose to rain or moisture; disconnect power before servicing; use only specified fuses
Spare Parts	Fuses: 5x20 mm, 10 A (slow-blow); power cord available from dealer
Repairability	Repairable by qualified personnel; contact Eurolite support for service

Frequently Asked Questions - DPX-610 MP Eurolite

How do I set the DMX address on the DPX-610 MP?

Use the two rotary switches on the front panel. The upper switch sets the tens digit and the lower switch sets the units digit. For example, address 12: set tens to 1 and units to 2.

What fuse rating does the DPX-610 MP use?

The device uses a 5x20 mm, 10 A slow-blow fuse. Always replace with the same type and rating to avoid damage.

Can I use the dimmer with LED lights?

Yes, but ensure the LED fixtures are dimmable and the total load per channel does not exceed 10 A. Some LEDs may cause flickering; a trailing-edge dimmer may be required.

Why is one channel not working?

Check the connected lamp or fixture, the DMX cable, and the channel's fuse. Also verify the DMX address and that the dimmer is receiving a valid DMX signal (DMX LED should be lit).

How do I clean the DPX-610 MP?

Disconnect from power. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use liquid cleaners or spray directly. Ensure ventilation slots are free of dust.

What is the maximum load per channel?

Each channel can handle up to 10 A (2300 W at 230 V) for resistive loads. For inductive loads, derate to 5 A.

Can I mount the dimmer in a rack?

Yes, it is designed for 19-inch rack mounting and occupies 2U of space. Use rack screws (not included) and ensure adequate airflow around the unit.

The device heats up. Is that normal?

Yes, active cooling is normal. Ensure the fan operates and ventilation slots are not blocked. If overheating continues, reduce load or check airflow.

How do I reset the dimmer to factory defaults?

There is no factory reset button. To reset, power off the unit, wait 10 seconds, then power on. DMX address remains as set by switches.

Where can I download the user manual?

The manual is available for free on notice-facile.com and the Eurolite website. Search for 'DPX-610 MP manual'.

USER MANUAL DPX-610 MP Eurolite

DPX-610 / 620 Series 6 Channel Dimmer Pack

MULTI-LANGUAGE-INSTRUCTIONS

Manual dimming....21
Display....21
How to navigate through the menu.... 21
Dmx fail 21
Pha Corr 22
Dmx addr....22
Preheating 23
Curve 23

1. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 24

2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.... 24

Keep this device away from rain and moisture!

Unplug mains lead before opening the housing!

For your own safety, please read this user manual carefully before you initially start-up.

Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to

• be qualified
• follow the instructions of this manual
• consider this manual to be part of the total product
• keep this manual for the entire service life of the product
• pass this manual on to every further owner or user of the product
• download the latest version of the user manual from the Internet

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for having chosen a EUROLITE DPX dimmer pack. If you follow the instructions given in this manual, we are sure that you will enjoy this device for a long period of time.

Unpack your Eurolite DPX dimmer pack.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION!

Be careful with your operations. With a dangerous voltage you can suffer a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires!

This device has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this user manual.

Important: Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept liability for any resulting defects or problems.

If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.

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Please make sure that there are no obvious transport damages. Should you notice any damages on the A/C connection cable or on the casing, do not take the device into operation and immediately consult your local dealer.

This device falls under protection-class I. The power plug must only be plugged into a protection class I outlet. The voltage and frequency must exactly be the same as stated on the device. Wrong voltages or power outlets can lead to the destruction of the device and to mortal electrical shock.

Always plug in the power plug least. The power plug must always be inserted without force. Make sure that the plug is tightly connected with the outlet.

Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power-cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution! Never touch them with wet hands, as this could lead to mortal electrical shock.

Never modify, bend, strain mechanically, put pressure on, pull or heat up the power cord. Never operate next to sources of heat or cold. Disregard can lead to power cord damages, fire or mortal electrical shock.

The cable insert or the female part in the device must never be strained. There must always be sufficient cable to the device. Otherwise, the cable may be damaged which may lead to mortal damage.

Make sure that the power-cord is never crimped or damaged by sharp edges. Check the device and the power-cord from time to time.

If extension cords are used, make sure that the core diameter is sufficient for the required power consumption of the device. All warnings concerning the power cords are also valid for possible extension cords.

Always disconnect from the mains, when the device is not in use or before cleaning it. Only handle the power-cord by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power-cord. Otherwise, the cable or plug can be damaged leading to mortal electrical shock. If the power plug or the power switch is not accessible, the device must be disconnected via the mains.

If the power plug or the device is dusty, the device must be taken out of operation, disconnected and then be cleaned with a dry cloth. Dust can reduce the insulation which may lead to mortal electrical shock. More severe dirt in and at the device should only be removed by a specialist.

There must never enter any liquid into power outlets, extension cords or any holes in the housing of the device. If you suppose that also a minimal amount of liquid may have entered the device, it must immediately be disconnected. This is also valid, if the device was exposed to high humidity. Also if the device is still running, the device must be checked by a specialist if the liquid has reduced any insulation. Reduced insulation can cause mortal electrical shock.

There must never be any objects entering into the device. This is especially valid for metal parts. If any metal parts like staples or coarse metal chips enter into the device, the device must be taken out of operation and disconnected immediately. Malfunction or short-circuits caused by metal parts may cause mortal injuries.

Keep away children and amateurs!

Never leave this device running unattended.

3. OPERATING DETERMINATIONS

This device is an electronic dimmer for dimming other devices like spots in discotheques, on stages etc. This product is allowed to be operated with an alternating current of 230-380 V, 50 Hz and was designed for indoor use only.

Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.

When choosing the installation-spot, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust. There should not be any cables lying around. You endanger your own and the safety of others!

This device must never be operated or stockpiled in sourroundings where splash water, rain, moisture or fog may harm the device. Moisture or very high humidity can reduce the insulation and lead to mortal electrical shocks. When using smoke machines, make sure that the device is never exposed to the direct smoke jet and is installed in a distance of 0.5 meters between smoke machine and device. The room must only be saturated with an amount of smoke that the visibility will always be more than 10 meters.

The ambient temperature must always be between -5^ C and +45^ C. Keep away from direct insulation (particularly in cars) and heaters.

The relative humidity must not exceed 50 % with an ambient temperature of 45^ C.

This device must only be operated in an altitude between -20 and 2000 m over NN.

Never use the device during thunderstorms. Over voltage could destroy the device. Always disconnect the device during thunderstorms.

Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!

Please use the original packaging if the device is to be transported.

Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons!

Never remove the serial barcode from the device as this would make the guarantee void.

If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.

4. DESCRIPTION

4.1 Features

Digital 6-channel dimmer pack

• Universal dimming pack for professional use
- Can be operated 1-phase or 3-phase
- 6 x 10 A / 6 x 20 A
- DMX-control or analogue control possible
- The DMX-starting address can be adjusted on the device
- Synchronisation of several DPX possible via DMX
- Adjusting the lamp pre-heat
- All modes are displayed via LEDs and the display
- With automatic circuit breaker per channel

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4.2 Elements

1a Test button
1b Residual Current Device
1. Circuit breaker
2. DMX control LED
3. Channel LEDs
4. LCD-display
5. Channel-buttons
6. Menu-button
7. Up-button
8. Down-button
9. Esc-button

DPX-610 DMX / DPX-620 DMX

1. DMX-input socket
2. DMX-output socket
3. Analog-sockets
4. Output sockets
5. Power supply

DPX-610 MP DMX

1. DMX-input socket
2. DMX-output socket
3. Analog-sockets
4. 16-pin industrial socket
5. Power supply

DPX-610 S

1. DMX-input socket
2. DMX-output socket
3. Analog-sockets
4. Safety sockets
5. Power supply

5. SETUP

5.1 Installation

Install the device on a plane surface or install it in rack.

Rack-installation: This device is built for 19" racks (483 mm). The rack you use should be a Double-Door-Rack where you can open the frontpanel and the rear panel. The rack should be provided with a cooling fan. When mounting the controller into the rack, please make sure that there is enough space around the device so that the heated air can be passed on. Steady overheating will damage your device.

You can fix the controller with four screws M6 in the rack.

5.2 Analog input

Connect your light controller with the Analog Input socket.

The occupation of the 8-pin DIN-socket is as follows:

1. Channel 1 4. Channel 4 7. Ground

2. Channel 2 5. Channel 5 8. Not connected

3. Channel 3 6. Channel 6

5.3 Outputs

Output of the DPX-610 via the terminal blocks is located beneath the blind plate on the rear panel.

Output of the DPX-610 MP via the 16-pin industrial sockets is located on the rear panel.

Output of the DPX-610 S via the safety sockets is located on the rear panel.

Connect your loads via the connectors. The maximum load per channel is 2300 W. Please note that the maximum current of 60 A must never be exceeded.

The occupation of the 16-pin industrial socket is:

Occupation:

CH-1	1+9
CH-2	2+10
CH-3	3+11
CH-4	4+12
CH-5	5+13
CH-6	6+14

Output of the DPX-620 via the terminal blocks is located beneath the blind plate on the rear panel.

Connect your loads via the pole connectors. The maximum load per channel is 4600 W. Please note that the maximum current of 120 A must never be exceeded.

5.4 DMX-512 control

The wires must not come into contact with each other, otherwise the devices will not work at all, or will not work properly.

Only use a stereo shielded cable and 3-pin XLR-plugs and connectors in order to connect the controller with the device or one device with another.

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Occupation of the XLR-connection:

DMX-output

XLR mounting-socket:

1: Ground
2: Signal (−)
3: Signal (+)

DMX-input

XLR mounting-plug:

1: Ground
2: Signal (−)
3: Signal (+)

If you are using controllers with this occupation, you can connect the DMX-output of the controller directly with the DMX-input of the first device in the DMX-chain. If you wish to connect DMX-controllers with other XLR-outputs, you need to use adapter-cables.

Building a serial DMX-chain:

Connect the DMX-output of the first device in the DMX-chain with the DMX-input of the next device. Always connect one output with the input of the next device until all devices are connected.

Caution: At the last device, the DMX-cable has to be terminated with a terminator. Solder a 120 Ω resistor between Signal (−) and Signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug and plug it in the DMX-output of the last device.

Addressing

Set the required DMX-address via the Control Board.

5.5 Connection with the mains

DANGER TO LIFE!

The electric connection must only be carried out by a qualified electrician!

The occupation of the connection-cables is as follows:

Three phase connection:

Cable	Pin	International
Black	Live1	L1
Brown	Live2	L2
Grey	Live3	L3
Blue	Neutral	N
Yellow/Green	Earth

Single phase connection:

Cable	Pin	International
Black	Live	L
Brown	Live	L
Grey	Live	L
Blue	Neutral	N
Yellow/Green	Earth	[WOHS]

The earth has to be connected!

If the device will be directly connected with the local power supply network, a disconnection switch with a minimum opening of 3 mm at every pole has to be included in the permanent electrical installation.

The device must only be connected with an electric installation carried out in compliance with the IEC-standards. The electric installation must be equipped with a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a maximum fault current of 30 mA.

6. OPERATION

Manual dimming

Regradless of the menu settings and DMX signal, you can dimm the channels manually by pressing the channel buttons (5).

After you connected the device to the mains, the DPX dimmer pack is ready for use.

First, the software version is indicated on the display. The DMX LED flashes repeatedly. After self-testing, you are in the main menu.

Display

The display indicates the channel levels. The current channel is indicated by the first bar.

The other channel levels are indicated by the other six bars.

Use the buttons below the display to navigate through the different menus.

How to navigate through the menu

Start your DPX dimmer pack and press MENU after the self-test. The display indicates:

Dmx fail

Use the UP and DOWN-buttons to select one of the 5 sub-menus of the dimmer pack.

DMX fail, Pha corr, DMX addr, Preheating and Curve

Enter one of the menus by pressing the MENU-button.

Use the UP and DOWN-buttons to set the parameters.

Exit the individual menu by pressing the ESC-button.

Note! The underscore on the display indicates your current position in the menu.

Dmx fail

Press MENU to enter the first sub-menu, Dmx fail. The display indicates the current mode.

Dmx fail Prog08

Use the UP and DOWN-buttons to select either Hold, Analog or one of 12 built-in programs.

Hold: Saves the DMX signal received last.

Press ESC to return to the main menu.

Analog: Selects the analogue control of the dimmer pack. DMX signals are prior to analog signals.

Press ESC to return to the main menu.

Progxx: Selects a built-in program. DMX signals are prior to built-in programs.(DMX-LED flashes)

Press MENU to return to the main menu or press ESC to set the speed between 00.1S - 20.0S with the Up and DOWN buttons for the selected program.

Press ESC repeatedly to return to the main menu.

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Pha Corr

Press MENU to enter the second sub-menu, Pha Corr. The display indicates the current mode.

Pha Corr Yes

Use the UP and DOWN-buttons to select either Yes or No.

Yes: Activates the phase correction.

No: Deactivates the phase correction.

Press ESC to return to the main menu.

Dmx addr

Press MENU to enter the third sub-menu, Dmx addr. The display indicates the current mode.

Dmx addr Block

Use the UP and DOWN-buttons to select either Single or Block and press MENU.

Single: Set a starting address (001 - 512) for the six channels individually. Several channels can share the same address.

Block: Set one starting address (001 - 512) for all six channels.

Sub-menu Single

Chan[1] [023]

First use the UP and DOWN-buttons to set a channel. Press MENU and then set the starting address of the respective channel with the UP and DOWN-buttons.

Press ESC once to set another channel or press ESC repeatedly to return to the main menu.

Sub-menu Block

Start [044]

Use the UP and DOWN-buttons to set the starting address for all six channels.

Press ESC repeatedly to return to the main menu.

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Preheating

Press MENU to enter the fourth sub-menu, Preheat. The display indicates the current mode.

Preheat All

Use the UP and DOWN-buttons to select either All or Single and press MENU.

All: Preheat all channels.

Single: Preheat an individual channel.

Untermenü All

All [044%]

Set a value with the UP and DOWN-buttons between 000% - 050%. Press ESC to return to the main menu.

Untermenü Single

Chan[1] [023%]

First use the UP and DOWN-buttons to set a channel. Press MENU and then set a value with the UP and DOWN-buttons between 000% - 050%.

Press ESC once to set another channel or press ESC repeatedly to return to the main menu.

Curve

Press MENU to enter the final sub-menu, Curve. The display indicates the current mode.

Curve Linear

Use the UP and DOWN-buttons to select either Linear, Switch or Square.

Press ESC to return to the main menu.

7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

DANGER TO LIFE!

Disconnect from mains before starting maintenance operation!

We recommend a frequent cleaning of the device. Please use a soft lint-free and moistened cloth. Never use alcohol or solvents!

There are no servicable parts inside the device. Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by authorized dealers.

If the fuse interrupts, please reset the breaker.

Should you need any spare parts, please use genuine parts.

If the power supply cable of this device will be damaged, it has to be replaced by authorized dealers only in order to avoid hazards.

If defective, please dispose of the unusable device in accordance with the current legal regulations.

Should you have further questions, please contact your dealer.

8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DPX-610 DPX-610 S DPX-610 MP DPX-620
Power supply: 230-380 V AC,50 Hz ~		230-380 V AC,50 Hz ~	230-380 V AC,50 Hz ~	230-380 V AC,50 Hz ~
Max. power output: 13800 W		13800 W 13800 W	27600 W
Max. current: 60 A		60 A 60 A 120 A
Number of control-channels:	6	6	6	6
Max. output/channel:	2300 W	2300 W 2300 W 4600 W
Max.current/channel:	10 A	10 A 10 A 20 A
Integrated programs:	12	12	12	12
Output sockets:	Via pole connectors	Safety socket	16-pin industrial	Via pole connectors
Circuit breaker:	6 x C 10 A	6 x C 10 A	6 x C 10 A	6 x C 20 A
Dimensions(WxDxH):	410 x 482 x 95 mm	410 x 482 x 95 mm	443 x 482 x 95 mm	420x 482 x 95 mm
	19" mounting dimensions with 2 u	19" mounting dimensions with 2 u	19" mounting dimensions with 2 u	19" mounting dimensions with 2 u
Minimum mounting depth:	500 mm	500 mm	500 mm	500 mm
Weight:	8 kg	8 kg	8,5 kg	8 kg

Please note: Every information is subject to change without prior notice. 15.05.2014 ©