Lightronics TL3012 User Manual
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TL-3012 MEMORY CONTROL CONSOLE
Revision 0.6
OWNERS MANUAL
12/17/2005
www.lightronics.com
Lightronics Inc.
509 Central Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23454
TEL 757 486 3588
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
The TL-3012 is a compact, portable, digital dimmer controller. It provides 12 channels of LMX-128 (industry
standard multiplex) control on a 3 wire cable. It can optionally provide DMX output. The TL-3012 operates in a 2
scene manual mode or can provide 24 preset scenes organized in 2 banks of 12 scenes each. Twelve user
defined chase patterns are always available. Scene fade rate, chase rate and chase fade rate are user
controlled. Audio may also be used as a chase rate control. Other features of the TL-3012 include: a master
fader, momentary buttons, and blackout control. Scenes and chases stored in the unit are not lost when the unit
is turned off.
INSTALLATION
The TL-3012 control console should be kept away from moisture and direct sources of heat. The unit is intended
for indoor use only.
LMX CONNECTIONS: Connect the unit to a Lightronics (or compatible) dimmer using a multiplex control cable
with 3 pin XLR connectors. The TL-3012 is powered by the dimmer(s) which it is connected to. It may also be
powered via an optional external 13 VAC power supply.
DMX CONNECTIONS: Connect the unit to a DMX dimmer using a control cable with 5 pin XLR connectors. The
DMX-512 connection does NOT provide console power therefore an external power supply (provided with units
having DMX option) must be used.
Output connector:
3 pin XLR connector
5
pinXLR
for
DMX-512
Compatibility: Multiplex
protocol compatible with
other
multiplexed
systems
Power
input:
13VAC
or
+15VDC
Optional
external
power
supply
Dimensions:
10.25” W X 9.25” D X 2.5” H
Weight:
4.3
Pounds
DMX-512 Connector Wiring
(5 PIN FEMALE XLR)
Channels: 12
Operating modes: Two Scene Manual Mode
Preset
Scene
Playback
Mode
Chase Mode
Scene memory:
24 scenes total in 2 banks of 12 each
Chase: 12
programmable
12
step
chases
Control protocol:
LMX-128 (multiplex)
Optional
DMX-512
LMX-128 Connector Wiring
(3 PIN FEMALE XLR)
PIN #
SIGNAL NAME
1 Common
2
DMX data -
3
DMX data +
4 Not
Used
5 Not
Used
PIN #
SIGNAL NAME
1 Common
2
Phantom power from dimmers
Normally +15VDC
3
LMX-128 multiplex signal
If you are using audio for chase control - ensure that the microphone holes on the back of the unit are not
covered.
You should check the address settings of the dimmers before proceeding with TL-3012 operation.