The CD-3000 comes with a standard one (1) year limited warranty. Extended
warranties of up to ten (10) years are available at the time of purchase.
For details visit www.johnsonsystems.com/warranties.htm.
For Technical Assistance
1. Refer to your product user manual. The most current revision is
available online: www.johnsonsystems.com/literature.htm
2. Contact the “point-of-sale” dealer or distributor from which this product
was originally purchased, and ask for technical assistance.
3. If neither of the above can provide you with the necessary information,
please contact our factory via email (info@johnsonsystems.com)
or phone (403-287-8003) during business hours (Monday to Friday,
8:00AM to 5:00PM MST).
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Introduction
The JSI CD-3000 is a next
generation retrot electronics
package designed specically for
any vintage of Strand CD80® dimmer
rack. The CD-3000 will replace
the aging control electronics of the
existing CD80® dimmer rack making
system replacement unnecessary.
This full- featured, ETL listed state-
of-the-art unit provides a low cost digital interface to any of today’s modern
lighting communication protocols.
Designed to install in minutes with only a single screw driver, this
elegant package has been designed for longevity and reliability with
the end-user in mind. Intuitive LCD user interface combined with a
single modular design makes the CD-3000 extremely user-friendly
and easily serviceable. Advanced next generation hardware and software
designs reduce stand-by power consumption to less than 1 Watt, allowing for
compliance with the International Energy Agency’s “One Watt Initiative” for
standby power consumption.
CD-80® Supervisor
96 Channel Dimmer Rack
with CD-3000-SV Installed
Full featured, hi-resolution dimming with lightning fast response.
Exclusive “lamp warming” techniques extends lamp life considerably. An
environmentally and nancially responsible solution that offers unsurpassed
high performance in a matter in minutes!
CD-3000-AECD-3000-SV
ModelApplication
CD-3000-AEStrand CD80® AMX or Advanced Electronic (AE) permanent installation racks.
CD-3000-AE-48RRStrand CD80® AMX or Advanced Electronic (AE) 48 channel rolling racks
CD-3000-AE-96RRStrand CD80® AMX or Advanced Electronic (AE) 96 channel rolling racks
CD-3000-SVStrand CD80® Supervisor (SV) permanent installation racks
CD-3000-SV-48RRStrand CD80® Supervisor (SV) 48 channel rolling racks
CD-3000-SV-96RRStrand CD80® Supervisor (SV) 96 channel rolling racks
CD-3000-C21Strand C21 permanent installation racks
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Packaging & Contents
Each CD-3000 Series retrot system is shipped in a custom designed box for protection of the
unit. Keep the box and packaging stored in a safe place. In the unlikely event that the system
needs to be returned to the JSI Factory, the packaging will be required to prevent shipping
damage and maintain warranty.
Each CD-3000 Series system includes all of the hardware required to complete the retrot.
Installation
CD-3000-AE
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• Disconnect (turn off) the power supply to the Strand CD80® dimmer rack(s) and rack
processor electronics. Some systems may have their processor electronics powered by an
isolated (separate) feed.
WARNING! Verify all power is disconnected (turned off) before proceeding.
Removal of the Old Processor Housing
• Remove the upper ventilation grill and lower air lter grill from the CD-80® rack and set them
aside.
• Inspect the lower portion of the dimmer rack for any wiring, AC line voltage bussing,
conduit, etc. that could prevent the smooth removal of the old processor housing. Take the
appropriate measures to remove any obstructions being careful not to strain or remove any
of the control wiring that terminates on the rear of the existing processor housing.
• Inspect the upper portion of the dimmer rack for any similar obstructions. Pay particular
attention to the upper left side of the dimmer rack. This portion of the rack contains
hardware, circuitry and wiring that must be retained in order to retrot the rack as designed.
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• Unscrew the two mounting (thumb) screws that hold the old processor
housing in place. Slowly remove the old card cage, taking care not to
strain or disconnect any of the original CD-80® wiring. Carefully observe
and label as necessary all wiring as to its location and polarity.
• If you are not familiar with the Strand CD-80® dimmer rack processor
electronics and wiring, it is strongly advised that you take a few minutes
to look at the back of the processor housing connections and compare it
to the backplane on the CD-3000-AE. Do not disconnect any wiring until
you are satised with how easy this is going to be.
NOTE: Never pull directly on the wires to remove connectors.
• Disconnect the power connector. This connector is a 9-position CPC
(Circular Plastic Connector) plug (female - cable mount) and receptacle
(male - chassis mount). It is black in color and approximately two (2)
inches in length. It is located at the lower (rear) right-hand side of
the old processor housing. Turn the locking ring counterclockwise to
disconnect.
• Disconnect the four (4) 27-conductor control output cables. Do not pull on the wire to disconnect. Carefully apply pressure to the connector
itself with either your ngers or preferably a small at head screwdriver.
Do not mix up the cable order or polarity.
• Disconnect the smaller 10-conductor connector. This connector and
cable is not required on the CD-3000 retrot and should be coiled up
and wire-tied. Carefully set it aside inside the rack and keep it isolated
from any AC line voltage.
• The old processor housing can now be set aside.
Installation of the new CD-3000-AE System
• Remove your new CD-3000-AE system from the box. Leave the foam
end caps in place to protect the unit from damage.
• Familiarize yourself with the backplane, and low voltage control input/
output connections. Refer to page 12 for details.
• Dress out all DMX and other low voltage connections to the backplane
using the breakaway connectors provided. Be sure to isolate and protect
all shield wires.
• Place the CD-3000-AE in front of the rack face down / backplane up.
Leave the foam end caps left in place to protect the unit from
damage.
• Connect the four (4) 27-conductor control output cables to the
backplane in the same order and polarity in which they were
removed. Extra care should be taken not to bend or break any of the connector/header pins. Damage to these pins may require
replacement of the entire CD-3000 assembly and will not be considered
warranty! Refer to page 10 for the connector pinout.
• Connect all other applicable low voltage control input/output connections
to the backplane.
• Connect the 9-position CPC power connector. The connector is
keyed, so the plug and receptacle must be aligned to mate properly.
Once aligned, turn the locking ring clockwise until a “click” is heard and
felt indicating that the connector is fully seated. Refer to page 10 for the
connector pinout.
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• Remove the protective foam caps.
• Place the CD-3000-AE onto the CD-80® dimmer rack guide
rails located on each side and carefully slide the unit into place.
Ensure that the CD-3000-AE is fully seated.
• Tighten the mounting (thumb) screws into the threaded speed clips
mounted on the end of each of the guide rails. Replacement speed clips
are provided in case the original ones are worn out or missing.
• Install the CD-3000-AE air lter grill assembly. Start the upper two (2)
mounting (thumb) screws, located on the upper arms of the air lter
grill assembly and screw into the CD-3000-AE chassis. Start the lower
two (2) mounting (thumb) screws located on the lower portion of the air
lter grill assembly and screw into the brackets at the bottom CD-80®
dimmer rack. Once all four (4) mounting (thumb) screws are started,
tighten them down and verify the assembly is fully seated. Be sure not
to over-tighten or cross-thread the mounting screws. The air lter should
be removed from the rack and cleaned annually using compressed air.
The air lter grill assembly is precisely engineered to allow for safe air
ow and ltration. The air lter and frame can be easily removed for
cleaning and maintenance. Pushing up on the lter frame will free it to
be pivoted out. Always ensure the lter frame is fully seated and secure
before installing the CD-3000 air lter grill assembly. The air lter should
be removed from the rack and cleaned annually using compressed air.
WARNING! Never connect power with the air lter grill assembly removed.
• Reinstall the upper ventilation grill assembly onto the dimmer rack.
• Connect (turn on) the power supply to the Strand CD80® dimmer rack(s)
and CD-3000.
• Verify system status LED indicators and LCD display.
Refer to page 17 and 18 for details.
• Refer to the programming section of this manual for system setup.
Refer to page 19 to 34 for details.
• Test the system thoroughly to ensure all wiring terminations are
functioning and the control signals to the dimmers have the correct
phase referencing.
• Verify fan operation. The fans are triggered on at 3% DMX input control,
and stay on as long as the DMX is at 3% or greater. When the DMX
input is brought down below 3%, there is a 5 minute timeout for the fans
to turn off.
CD-3000-AE-48RR
• Follow the same installation procedure as CD-3000-AE.
CD-3000-AE-96RR
• Follow the same installation procedure as CD-3000-AE for the primary
processor side of the rack.
• The CD-3000-AE-96RR is supplied with a fan housing assembly used to
cool the secondary side of the rolling rack.
• The CD-3000-AE-96RR is supplied with a fan wiring harness used to
supply power to the fans in the fan housing assembly.
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• Remove the old fan housing similarly to the processor housing and set aside.
• Place the fan housing assembly in front of the rack with the foam end caps left in place to
protect the unit from damage.
• Connect the fan wiring harness to the connectors supplied on the fan housing assembly.
• Remove the protective foam caps.
• Install the fan housing assembly and ventilation grill assembly similarly to the CD-3000-AE.
CD-3000-SV
• Disconnect (turn off) the power supply to the Strand CD80® dimmer rack(s) and rack
processor electronics. Some systems may have their processor electronics powered by an
isolated (separate) feed.
WARNING! Verify all power is disconnected
Removal of the Old Processor Housing
•
Remove the screws located on left and right sides of the processor housing.
• Slowly pull the processor housing partway out to expose the control cable connections.
•
If you are not familiar with the Strand CD-80® dimmer rack processor electronics and wiring,
it is strongly advised that you take a few minutes to look at the control cables connected to
the circuit board on top of the processor housing and compare it to the backplane on the
CD-3000-SV.
NOTE: Never pull directly on the wires to remove connectors.
Do not disconnect any wiring until you are satised with how easy this is going to be.
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(turned off)
before proceeding.
• Note the location and function of all control cables landed on the circuit
board on top of the processor housing. Label cables if necessary.
These control cables may now be disconnected from the circuit board.
Disconnect the “TOP COLUMNS” and “BOTTOM COLUMNS” control
cables making sure they have their respective labels.
• The processor housing can now be carefully withdrawn from the rack,
threading the control cables out from under the plexiglass cover.
The back end must be supported as it is withdrawn so the power
connector (square, white, 12-position connector) located at the left rear
can be disconnected. To disconnect, squeeze the tabs on both sides of
the connector together and pull out. The processor housing may now be
fully removed and set aside.
• Unscrew and remove the blank panel located under the slot for the
processor housing.
• Unscrew and remove the air lter grill on the fan housing located above
the slot for the processor housing.
• Unscrew and remove the fan housing. There is a Molex connector at
the rear of the fan housing that must be disconnected. This connector
and cable is not required on the CD-3000 retrot and should be coiled
up and wire-tied to the wiring harness it emerges from. Keep it isolated
from any AC line voltage.
• With everything removed, look at the fuse block in the back of the rack
and check the phasing. The wires landed on the bottom of the fuse
block lead to the processor power connector. The black wire should
be on Phase “A”, red on Phase “B”, and blue on Phase “C”. Correct if
necessary.
Installation of the new CD-3000-SV System
• Remove your new CD-3000-SV system from the box. Leave the foam
end caps in place to protect the unit from damage.
• Familiarize yourself with the backplane, and low voltage control input/
output connections. Refer to page 12 for details.
• Dress out all DMX and other low voltage connections to the backplane
using the breakaway connectors provided. Be sure to isolate and protect
all shield wires.
• Place the CD-3000-AE in front of the rack face down / backplane up.
Leave the foam end caps left in place to protect the unit from
damage.
• Connect the “TOP COLUMNS” and “BOTTOM COLUMNS” control
cables to their designated locations on the backplane. Lock in place
using the ejection clamps on the connector. Refer to page 11 for the
connector pinout.
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• Connect all other applicable low voltage control input/output connections
to the backplane.
• Connect the power connector (square, white, 12-position connector) into
its mate mounted on the CD-3000-SV chassis. The connector is keyed
so it can only be inserted one way. Push the connector in until a “click”
is heard and the clamps locked indicating that the connector is fully
seated. Refer to page 11 for the connector pinout.
• Carefully slide the CD-3000-SV into the rack using the rails for the
old fan housing. Be sure not to pinch or stress any wires or cables.
Secure in place using the four (4) 10-32 x 3/8” screws provided.
• Place the new air lter grill assembly over the bottom opening of the
rack. Secure in place using the four (4) 10-32 x 1 3/4” screws provided.
The air lter grill assembly is precisely engineered to allow for safe air
ow and ltration. The air lter and frame can be easily removed for
cleaning and maintenance. Pushing up on the lter frame will free it to
be pivoted out. Always ensure the lter frame is fully seated and secure
before installing the CD-3000 air lter grill assembly. The air lter should
be removed from the rack and cleaned annually using compressed air.
WARNING! Never connect power with the air lter grill assembly removed.
• Connect (turn on) the power supply to the Strand CD80® dimmer rack(s)
and CD-3000.
• Verify system status LED indicators and LCD display.
Refer to page 17 and 18 for details.
• Refer to the programming section of this manual for system setup.
Refer to page 19 to 34 for details.
• Test the system thoroughly to ensure all wiring terminations are
functioning and the control signals to the dimmers have the correct
phase referencing.
• Verify fan operation. The fans are triggered on at 6% DMX input control,
and stay on as long as the DMX is at 6% or greater. When the DMX
input is brought down below 6%, there is a 5 minute timeout for the fans
to turn off.