Powerlight 1212D is a 12-channel digital Dimmer (12A), mounted in a sturdy metal 3U rack container.
All the controls and settings are accessible by means of the buttons on the front panel and can be monitored on the built-in display.
The on-board microcomputer controls a comprehensive series of functions (soft patch, channel mode, channel level, pre-heat, equalization curves, etc.).
Powerlight 1212D was designed paying great attention to reliability and adopts Avant-garde
technical solutions, including internal self-diagnosis, forced ventilation with air flow proportional to the temperature and output protection with a thermal magnetic circuit-breaker on each channel.
Powerlight 1212D can also be used without an external controller: in fact, it's possible to program 4 different chases with a maximum of 32 steps each.
On-board software can be upgraded via RS-232.
Powerlight 1212D is available with a choice of 5 different connector panels: ILME 24, ILME 16, Cabur, Socapex and Powercon.
SGM
For over 25 years, SGM has been a key international player in the development of 'intelligent' entertainment lighting systems.
Its success is based on its strong business vocation, its great interest in innovation and its staff's enthusiasm.
But above all, its choices.
Setting up a Research & Development Centre equipped with the very latest mechanical, electronic and optical processing software, where its technology is designed in-house.
Managing the entire manufacturing process directly, using machinery and control systems of the latest generation.
Being 'in the field' worldwide alongside lighting designers, rental firms and installers with its technicians and its sales network, listening to their needs and offering responses made up of concrete solutions and avant-garde products: products with a 'personality' and unique characteristics.
This is why moving head fixtures, scanners, follow spots, colour-changers, lighting control consoles, dimmers, strobe lights and smoke machines with the SGM logo are equally at home on top show events, at concerts or in theatres and television studios.
SGM faces 21st century technical and commercial competition as a protagonist, convinced of its present and certain of its future.
Because SGM's future consists in cutting edge proprietary technology, an innovative approach to product features and great passion for a fascinating job.
Used Dimmer Rack Modules
A dimmer rack module is a small device that is used in professional lighting to adjust the brightness of a light fixture. It works by altering the voltage of electricity that is delivered to the lamp. When the dimmer rack module reduces this power, the brightness of the lamp will fade down (become dimmer). Alternatively, if the dimmer rack module increased the power, the lamp will fade up (become brighter). Interestingly enough, a dimmer rack module allows for minor color control as well.
Although large dimmer racks are sometimes used, these are often replaced with a dimmer rack module, which is smaller and contains a 20 to 50 ampere breaker. The advantage of a dimmer rack module is that it can also supply current to other devices, such as foggers and hazers, or lifting equipment. This is important as these other devices can be damaged if you fail to use a dimmer rack module on non-dimming electrical devices. The circuit to which a dimmer rack module is connected to will be constantly energized, thus protecting these other devices. Even in cases where it is thought that a regular dimmer rack will always be operating at full power, it can be dangerous for non-dimming devices due to interruptions in the data stream caused by DMX signals and noise interference, which would lead to the dimmer dimming the circuit.
