While primarily designed to operate with Teatronics Lighting Controls' dimmers, the Tech Director is also able to drive other manufacturers dimmers with analog control voltages under 15 volts DC Output connections are made through a SRC, all-metal, circular SRC connectors, designed for rugged reliable connections. Our standard output voltage is 0-10 volts DC

Tech Director consoles are built of aluminum and steel with an attractive and functional low sloping profile. Extended oak end-plates protect knobs and switches. The circuitry is modular and replacing components takes only moments. Many custom features are standard on this series of console, be sure to compare features before you purchase.

Custom systems using the Tech Director as a component are available. Contact Teatronics Lighting Controls or your local distributor for more information.

Rate control
Intensity control
Forward/Reverse switch
Chase ON/OFF switch

Enclosure dimensions: (H x W x D)
12 channels: 5.5 x 21.0 x 15.0 in. (14.0 x 53.3 x 38.0 cm)
24 channels: 5.5 x 31.0 x 15.0 in. (14.0 x 79.0 x 38.0 cm)
36 channels: 5.5 x 40.75 x 15.0 in. (14.0 x 103.5 x 38.0 cm)

Weight of enclosure :
12 channels: 17 lbs. (7.7 kg)
24 channels: 22 lbs. (10.0 kg)
36 channels: 27 lbs. (12.3 kg)

The Tech Director is available in configurations of 12 to 60 channels in groupings of 12.

All metal parts are thoroughly cleaned and anodized or finished with two coats of industrial grade, mar and scratch resistant baked enamel paint. All nomenclature is either anodized or silk-screened to panel surfaces.

The unit requires no special mounting. It is operable resting on a flat plane surface. Controls are protected from damage by extended end plates.

The console requires no cooling or venting provided that the ambient air temperature does not exceed 40 degrees Celsius (105 F).

The console operates from a source of 120 or 240 volts at 1/2 Ampere, 50 or 60 Hz AC power. The voltage changeover is by means of wire jumpers at the power supply. Power input is provided by means of an International style disconnecting power inlet. All units are protected from overcurrent faults by a glass or ceramic cartridge fuse installed in the primary supply of the console.

The Console is designed to allow all control and power hookups by electrical contractors to be made externally when the unit is in place. No internal access is required to install the console.

Printed circuit cards are constructed of 0.0625 inch (0.159 cm) thick FR-4 flame retardant epoxy or equivalent, copper plated to a density of at least one ounce per square foot on one or both sides of the card. Cards are finished with a 63/37 tin/lead reflow solder to prevent oxidation of the copper. All components are soldered with a 60/40 tin/lead solder.

The control voltage is internally adjustable. Consoles are factory preset for 0-10 volts DC. Higher output voltages are obtainable. The console is capable of sourcing up to one milliampere of current at the selected voltage per channel.The console output voltage does not deviate by more than 1% during a fade between two equally set presets.

The output voltage of all channels tracks within 2% of each other for equally set controls.

Change in ambient temperature has negligible effect over the range of 13 to 40 degrees Celsius.

The console output operates from full OFF to full ON or full ON to full OFF within 0.01 second of the control operation.

The console does not cause nor is affected by electrical or magnetic interference.

The output equivalent series impedance is such that short circuit current at 10 volts DC cannot exceed 100 milliamperes. All outputs are diode protected for use in pile-on mode with other consoles.

Isolation between the control and power circuits is electrically complete. Insulation breakdown between these circuits is rated at 1500 volts RMS. No phase relationship is required between line and control voltages. Control common and dimmer neutral are independent. Circuits are modular for ease of servicing.

Control connections are made by means of a circular 16-pin SRC connector in cast aluminum alloy with a satin zinc finish. The connectors have five key polarization slots to ensure proper alignment and mating of the control cables to the unit. There is one connector per group of 12 channels. The connectors are Cannon SRC Flange Mount Plugs sourcing control current directly from the control console.

The Top panel is sloped for ease of use and provides a minimum of the following operator controls:

Work light controls
Blackout switch with LED
Bump On/Off switch with LED
Bump/Solo selector
Grand Master with timer
Independent Master with timer
Split/Dipless Crossfader with two timers and LED bar graph
4 or 8 channel chase with:
Rate control
Intensity control
Forward/Reverse switch
Chase On/Off switch
Two Submasters per scene with bump buttons
A/B or C/D submaster switches for each channel in each scene
Bump/Solo buttons on each channel
LED output indicators on each channel
12 channel output cable
Outputs diode protected for pile-on with other controllers
Active control console (requires 120 volts AC)
60mm channel slider controls in scene X, scene Y configuration
Power ON/OFF switch mounted on the back panel.

All components are of current manufacture at the time the console is delivered and are branded when practical with the actual maker's name and catalog listed part identification. Resistors are marked with standard color code or number codes. Custom components bear the manufacturer's replacement part identification.

The following options are available:

Houselight control section
Non-dim control section
Security key switch