Johnson Systems J-PACK User Manual

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User Manual

J-PACK Series

Hi-Performance Dimmer Pack

JOHNSON SYSTEMS INC.

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Contents

Warranty ..........................................................................................................2

Introduction ......................................................................................................3

Characteristics .................................................................................................4

Installation .......................................................................................................6

Mounting Options ............................................................................................6

AC Power Supply Input Options ......................................................................8

Output Connector/Receptacle Options ..........................................................10

Output Connector/Receptacle Diagrams .......................................................12

Control Input ..................................................................................................12

MADD-6 (Multiple Application Dimmer Driver) Controller ..............................13

User Interface ................................................................................................14

System Status • LED Indicators ...................................................................15

System Status • LCD Display ........................................................................15

Quick Programming Reference to System Conguration Menu Items ..........17

Detailed Programming of System Conguration Menu Items........................18

Important Hard-key Information .....................................................................28

J-PACK Dimmer Pack (DP) Ordering Information .........................................29

Troubleshooting Reference ...........................................................................30

Warranty

J-PACK Series dimmer packs come 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 ([email protected]) or phone (403-287-8003) during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM MST).

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J-PACK Series

Hi-Power Dimmer Pack

Introduction

J-PACK dimmers are a truly universal hi-performance series of 6 channel dimmer packs. Designed for versatility in virtually any environment, these unique and compact dimmer packs can be wall-mounted for permanent installations, 19” rack mounted, pipe mounted or used as portable units. Multiple units can be easily “ganged” together for fast system expansion.

Next generation “system-on-a-chip” technology provides unsurpassed value in SCR dimming. Stand-by power consumption of less than 1 Watt, allow

for compliance with the International Energy Agency’s “One Watt Initiative” for standby power consumption. This makes J-PACK’s truly “green” with the

minimal possible impact on the environment!

Available in various sizes and congurations, J-PACK’s offer unique exibility

in professional grade dimming. Designed for modern lower wattage compact

lament dimming loads these dimmers are full rated at 1,560 Watts for constant

prolonged operation. Premium hydraulic magnetic circuit breakers offer safety and eliminate the false tripping concern of competitive dimmers. Intuitive LCD user interface combined analog inputs and contact closure inputs allow for industry wide application.

On demand “MagLev®” thermal management technology produces superior

cooling that is virtually silent making J-PACK’s the natural choice for “quiet

space” dimming installations. Exclusive “lamp warming” techniques extends lamp life considerably while maintaining industry leading performance!

Features

• Available in a range of voltage and output congurations.

• Unique power saving stand-by mode reduces power consumption to less than 1 Watt, a “green” dimmer pack.

• Dim standard or low-voltage incandescent quartz lamps. Compatible with

SCR dimmable LED lamps and xtures.

• Individual dimmer prole selection permits safe and silent control of non-

dim lighting loads.

• DMX512 start addressable in single channel (offset) or individually (patch).

• DMX “snapshots” with scene playback.

• Unique “lamp warming” feature extends lamp life signicantly.

• Analog and dedicated dry contact BMS inputs for interface with HVAC, security and audio.

• “Load Shed” inputs for power management and photocell interface.

• LCD user interface for easy setup and monitoring.

• Over-heat and over-current protected.

• Non-proprietary dimmer SCR’s are 300% rated.

• On-demand ‘MagLev®’ thermal management technology produces superior

cooling that is virtually silent.

• Up to 10 year product warranty available!

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Characteristics

• Maximum Feeder Capacity:

• Edison 15 Amp 120 VAC 1Ø 3 wire. Max. Rating 1,800W.

• 2 Circuits of Edison 15 Amp 120 VAC 1Ø 3 wire. Max. Rating 3,600W.

• 30 Amp 120/208 VAC 3Ø 5 wire. Max. Rating 9,000W.

• 40 Amp 120/240 VAC 1Ø 4 wire. Max. Rating 9,000W.

• Power Termination: Power lug input.

• Output selection of Terminal Block, Stage Pin, Edison, TLG or Socapex.

• Maximum output 1,560 Watts per circuit.

• Environment

• Temperature Range: 23°F (-5°C) to 104°F (40°C) ambient.

• Humidity Range: 0% to 90% non-condensing.

• Load Type: Incandescent quartz lamps and electronic (SCR dimmable) low voltage xtures.

• Switch Type: 300% rated, non-proprietary SCR solid state relay.

• Rise Time: 300uS.

• Physical: 13" x 17" x 3.4" (33 cm x 43 cm x 8.5 cm).

• Weight: 22 - 23 lbs. (10.0 - 10.5 Kg) depending on model.

• Material: 18-gauge steel CRS.

• Finish: Hammer texture black powder coat.

User Interface

Refer to page 14 for details

Control Input XLR Connectors

Refer to page 13 for details

Front View

Circuit Breakers

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Left Side View

Air Intake Fan

Air

Intake

Rubber Feet

(For RF model only)

Right Side View

Top View

Four (4) Safety Cable Mounting Holes

(For PM model only)

Handle

Air Exhaust

Ventilation

Air Exhaust

Six (6) Indents

(For vertical stacking)

Ten (10) SEMS #6-32 x 3/8" Philips Pan Head, Top Panel (Lid) Mounting Screws

Six (6) #6-32 x 3/8" Philips Flat Head, Top Panel (Lid) Mounting Screws

Four (4) SEMS #6-32 x 3/8" Philips Pan Head, Rack Mount Bracket Mounting Screws

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Safety Cable supplied

on PM model

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Installation

J-Pack Series dimmer packs are intended for indoor use only, in a controlled environment at a room temperature.

• Mount in a suitable location. Refer to the Mounting Options section on page 6 for applicable details.

• Connect the applicable AC power supply input. Refer to the AC Power Supply Input Options section on page 8 for applicable details.

• Connect the relay output receptacles/terminals. Refer to the Relay Output Connection Options section on page 10 for applicable details.

• Connect DMX and/or dry contact control input(s). Refer to the Control Input section on page 12 for details.

• Program, setup, test and verify functionality. Refer to the Detailed Programming of System Conguration Menu Items section

on page 18 for details.

WARNING: For indoor use only!

Mounting Options

J-PACK Series dimmer packs are capable of various mounting options to suit the application required.

A cooling fan mounted inside the dimmer pack is used to move air through the chassis and cool the heat sink and chokes. The fan is temperature controlled via a temperature sensor mounted on the heat sink. If the heat sink temperature is >=55ºC the fan is turned on to half speed. If the heat sink temperature is >=70ºC the fan is turned full on. It is important to mount the dimmer pack in the orientation intended with unobstructed ventilation to ensure adequate cooling.

RF = Rubber Feet

For portable applications, the dimmer pack

can be set on any at surface. Rubber feet are

mounted on the bottom of the dimmer pack, with indents on the top cover panel to facilitate vertical stacking of up to 6 units high.

WARNING: Never place the dimmer packs

side by side (horizontally) without a minimum of 12" of clearance between them. Always leave a minimum of 6" of clearance from the dimmer packs air intake and exhaust. Failure to comply may cause thermal overheating.

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PM = Pipe Mount

For pipe mounting, a bracket, C-clamp and safety cable are provided and must be used to secure the dimmer pack to standard pipe sizes from 1" to 2" (1.25" to 2.375" outside diameter).

WARNING: Ensure the pipe is secure and rated adequately

for local rigging codes.

Ensure the safety cable is fastened correctly to

secure the dimmer pack.

WM = Wall Mount

For permanent applications, the dimmer pack can be mounted to any wall surface capable of supporting its weight. Using the four (4) mounting holes provided, 1/4" (6mm) screws or bolts are required to fasten and secure the rack safely to the wall.

WARNING: Never mount the dimmer packs side by

side (vertically) without a minimum of 12" of clearance between them. Always leave a minimum of 6" of clearance from the dimmer packs air intake and exhaust. Failure to comply may cause thermal overheating.

RM = Rack Mount

For rack mounting, brackets are provided and used to secure the dimmer pack in a standard 19" rack.

WARNING: Ensure there is sufcient ventilation provided

when mounting multiple dimmer packs within a 19" rack. The internal ambient temperature of the rack must not exceed 104°F (40°C). Failure to comply may cause thermal overheating.

Ensure there is adequate rear support provided

to maintain the dimmer pack position inside the 19" rack.

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AC Power Supply

Input Terminals

AC Power Supply Input Options

J-PACK Series dimmer packs are capable of various 120VAC power supply input

congurations.

Remove the top panel (lid) of the dimmer pack chassis to access the contractor termination area, where the required AC power supply input terminals are located. To remove the top panel (lid), remove the ten (10) SEMS #6-32 x 3/8" Philips pan head mountings screws located on the sides and the six (6) #6-

32 x 3/8" Philips at head mounting screws located on the top, using a Philips

#2 screwdriver, and carefully lift the lid up. The cooling fan is mounted on the lid, so be careful not to strain the fan wiring cable. If the fan cable needs to be disconnected, carefully cut off the strain relief wire tie and unplug the fan connector from the J10 PCB connector. Be sure to save the mounting screws to secure the top panel (lid) once the AC power supply input wiring termination is complete.

A 1.109" knockout (suitable for 0.75" conduit) located on the rear panel of the relay pack chassis is provided for wire/conduit entry to the AC power supply

input terminals. Ensure an adequate tting is used to secure the conduit to the rear panel. Only use wire rated for the specications provided. Route the wire directly from the conduit entry into the power terminals. Use a 3/16" athead screwdriver to torque the power terminals to the specications provided.

Once the AC power supply input wiring termination is complete, carefully reinstall the top panel (lid). If the cooling fan cable was disconnected, be sure to reconnect it to the J10 PCB connector, and install a wire tie for strain relief. Carefully slide the lid down into place, making sure the fan cable does not get pinched in the metalwork. Secure the lid using the mounting screws previously removed. To ensure ground continuity between all chassis panels, be sure to use the SEMS mounting screws with integral star washers on the sides.

WARNING: All wiring must comply with local electrical codes and be

completed by qualied personnel only!

WARNING: For connection use copper wire only, rated for 167ºF (75ºC)

minimum!

WARNING: All AC power supply input options require an external disconnect!

WARNING: Ensure the AC power supply external disconnect is turned off and

locked out while wiring terminations are completed!

WARNING: For permanent installations, the external disconnect must be

located adjacent to the equipment.

AVERTISSMENT: Pour les installations permanentes, le débrancher externe

doit être trouvé adjacent à l'équipement.

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120 = 120VAC 1Ø 3-Wire via a Single 5' Edison Power Cord

Includes a single factory installed 5' (1.5m) Edison power cord. Connect the cables to a standard Edison (NEMA 5-15) receptacle, protected with a circuit breaker rated at a maximum of 15 Amps.

• Up to 15 Amps – maximum 1,800W total.

• Internal electrical wiring termination is not required.

• Available only with Duplex Edison output connectors/receptacles.

120 = 120VAC 1Ø 3-Wire via Dual 5' Edison Power Cord

Includes two (2) factory installed 5' (1.5m) Edison power cords. Connect the cables to standard Edison (NEMA 5-15) receptacles, each protected with a circuit breaker rated at a maximum of 15 Amps.

• 2 circuits of up to 15 Amps – maximum 3,600W total.

• Internal electrical wiring termination is not required.

• Dimmers 1, 3 and 5 are powered from a single power cord.

• Dimmers 2, 4 and 6 are powered from a single power cord.

• Available only with Duplex Edison (NEMA 5-15) output connectors/ receptacles.

120/240 = 120/240VAC 1Ø 4-Wire Terminal Block

• Up to 40 Amps per phase – maximum 9,000W total.

• Use wire size #12 to #4 AWG copper wire only, rated for 167°F (75°C) minimum.

• Strip insulation length to 0.44" (11mm).

• Torque power terminals (A, B, N, ) to 10.5 IN-LBS (1.2 NM).

• Dimmers 1, 3 and 5 are powered from Phase A.

• Dimmers 2, 4 and 6 are powered from Phase B.

120/208 = 120/208VAC 3Ø 5-Wire Terminal Block

• Up to 30 Amps per phase – maximum 9,000W total.

• Use wire size #12 to #4 AWG copper wire only, rated for 167°F (75°C) minimum.

• Strip insulation length to 0.44" (11mm).

• Torque power terminals (A, B, C, N, ) to 10.5 IN-LBS (1.2 NM).

• Dimmers 1 and 4 are powered from Phase A.

• Dimmers 2 and 5 are powered from Phase B.

• Dimmers 3 and 6 are powered from Phase C.

WARNING: Ensure all AC power supply connections are tightened to the

torque specication provided, before turning on the AC power

supply!

Ensure all chassis panels are secure before turning on the AC

power supply!

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Output Connector/Receptacle Options

J-PACK Series dimmer packs are designed for high performance dimming of standard

incandescent, quartz, and dimmable (SCR/Leading-Edge) electronic low-voltage xtures. The dimmer outputs may be congured for non-dimmed applications when switched (relay controlled)

load outputs are required. Six (6) 1,560 Watt dimmer output circuits are fully protected by premium 13 Amp hydraulic magnetic circuit breakers. Each of the dimmer outputs are connected via various optional output connectors/receptacles.

120VAC Operation with Factory Installed Single or Dual Edison Power Cord

Capable of dimming six (6) 1,560 Watt dimmer output circuits, fully protected by premium 13 Amp hydraulic magnetic circuit breakers. Powered with single or dual 120VAC 1Ø 3-Wire, each hot leg is dimmed independently through six (6) Solid State Relays (SSR). J-PACK Series dimmer packs supplied with a factory installed single (1) Edison power cord are capable of dimming a total of 1,800 Watts shared between the six (6) Duplex Edison output connectors. J-PACK Series dimmer packs supplied with factory installed dual (2) Edison power cords are capable of dimming a total of 3,600 Watts shared between the six (6) Duplex Edison output receptacles.

120VAC Output Receptacle with Factory Installed Single or Dual Edison Power Cord

• ED = 15A Duplex Edison (NEMA 5-15)

120VAC Operation

Capable of dimming six (6) 1,560 Watt dimmer output circuits, fully protected by premium 13 Amp hydraulic magnetic circuit breakers. Powered with 120/240VAC 1Ø 4-Wire or 120/208VAC 3Ø 5-Wire, each hot leg is dimmed independently through six (6) Solid State Relays (SSR). Capable of dimming a total of 9,000 Watts shared between the six (6) output connectors/receptacles.

120VAC Output Connector/Receptacle Options

• SP = 20A Stage Pin (Bates)

• TL = 20A Twist Lock Ground (TLG) (NEMA L5-20R)

• SO = 19-Pin Socapex

• TB = Terminal Block

19-Pin Socapex Connection Details (Pinout)

Pin 1 = Circuit 1 Hot Pin 2 = Circuit 1 Neutral Pin 3 = Circuit 2 Hot Pin 4 = Circuit 2 Neutral Pin 5 = Circuit 3 Hot Pin 6 = Circuit 3 Neutral Pin 7 = Circuit 4 Hot Pin 8 = Circuit 4 Neutral Pin 9 = Circuit 5 Hot Pin 10 = Circuit 5 Neutral

Pin 11 = Circuit 6 Hot Pin 12 = Circuit 6 Neutral Pin 13 = Circuit 1 Ground Pin 14 = Circuit 2 Ground Pin 15 = Circuit 3 Ground Pin 16 = Circuit 4 Ground Pin 17 = Circuit 5 Ground Pin 18 = Circuit 6 Ground Pin 19 = Not Used

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Load (Hot)

Terminals

Neutral

Terminals

Ground

Terminals

Terminal Block Connection Details

NOTE: This option is intended for permanent installation

application only.

Remove the top panel (lid) of the dimmer pack chassis to access the contractor termination area, where the required dimmer output (load) terminals are located. To remove the top panel (lid), remove the ten (10) SEMS #8-32 x 3/8" Philips pan head mountings screws located on the sides and the six (6) #8-32 x 3/8" Philips

at head mounting screws located on the top, using a Philips #2

screwdriver, and carefully lift the lid up. The cooling fan is mounted on the lid, so be careful not to strain the fan wiring cable. If the fan cable needs to be disconnected, carefully cut off the strain relief wire tie and unplug the fan connector from the J10 PCB connector. Be sure to save the mounting screws to secure the top panel (lid) once the dimmer output (load) wiring terminations are complete.

In suitable locations on the rear panel of the relay pack chassis, knockout suitable hole sizes for wire/conduit entry to the output

(load) terminals. Ensure an adequate tting is used to secure the conduit to the rear panel. Only use wire rated for the specications

provided below. Route the wire directly from the conduit entry into

the output (load) terminals. Use a 3/16" athead screwdriver to torque the power terminals to the specications provided below.

Each dimmer output (load) circuit (120VAC 1Ø 3-Wire) requires three (3) conductors; one (1) for hot, one (1) for neutral and one (1) for ground. There are six (6) hot terminals, six (6) neutral terminals and six (6) ground terminals, one for each dimmer output connection.

Once the dimmer output (load) wiring terminations are complete, carefully reinstall the top panel (lid). If the cooling fan cable was disconnected, be sure to reconnect it to the J10 PCB connector, and install a wire tie for strain relief. Carefully slide the lid down into place, making sure the fan cable does not get pinched in the metalwork. Secure the lid using the mounting screws previously removed. To ensure ground continuity between all chassis panels, be sure to use the SEMS mounting screws with integral star washers on the sides.

• Use wire size #14 to #8 AWG copper wire only, rated for 300V and 167°F (75°C) minimum.

• Strip insulation length to 0.4" (10mm).

• Torque connections to 13 - 16 IN-LBS (1.5 - 1.8 NM).

WARNING: For connection use copper wire only, rated for

167°F (75°C) minimum.

WARNING: Ensure all dimmer output terminal connections

are tightened to the torque specication provided,

before turning on the AC power supply!

WARNING: Ensure all chassis panels are secure before turning

on the AC power supply!

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1 2 3 4 5 6

Output Connector/Receptacle Diagrams

ED = 15A Duplex Edison (NEMA 5-15)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Control Input

J-PACK Series dimmer packs are equipped with DMX input and thru, as well as two (2) auxiliary dry-contact inputs. XLR connectors are provided on the front panel of the dimmer pack chassis, and breakaway type connectors are provided internally for permanent installation applications.

All control input wiring is classied as CLASS 2 LOW VOLTAGE.

• Single or dual Edison power cord option only.

SP = 20A Stage Pin (Bates)

TL = 20A Twist Lock Ground (TLG) (NEMA L5-20R)

SO = 19-Pin Socapex

TB = Terminal Block

Breakaway type connector termination:

• Use wire size #28 to #12 AWG copper wire only, rated for 167°F (75°C) minimum.

• Strip insulation length to 0.3" (7.5mm).

• Use a 1/8" athead screwdriver - torque terminations to 3.6 IN-LBS (0.4 NM).

WARNING: For internal connection use copper wire only, rated for 167°F (75°C) minimum.

DMX Input and Thru

• DMX connects to the 5-pin XLR connectors located on the front panel.

• DMX alternatively connects to the internal 3-pin breakaway type connectors.

• Complies with USITT DMX512-A (ANSI E1.11 - 2008), Standard protocol for digital data control.

• Recommended cable is Belden 9829, 9842, Cat 5 or equivalent (low-capacitance, twisted pair).

• Wiring must follow a daisy-chain topology.

• Maximum of 32 receiving devices on a single DMX line.

• Maximum cable length is 1,500 feet (455 meters).

• For more information, Google DMX, or visit: http://old.usitt.org/DMX512FAQ.aspx

NOTE: Do not use the front panel XLR and internal DMX connections simultaneously.

Ensure only the last (end-of-line) DMX receiving device is terminated! Refer to menu item

DMX TERM on page 18 for details.

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5-Pin XLR Connection Details (Pinout)

Pin 1 = DMX Shield / Common Pin 2 = DMX DataPin 3 = DMX Data+ Pin 4 = Not Used - Thru Connection Pin 5 = Not Used - Thru Connection

Auxiliary Dry-Contact Inputs

The auxiliary dry-contact inputs are simply a maintained normally-open switch connection between common and the auxiliary input. The auxiliary inputs are used to activate a selected scene or for load shed applications. The auxiliary inputs may be interfaced with compatible AV control equipment, photocells, occupancy sensors and building management systems (BMS). A third auxiliary input (AUX3) is located internally and is for future use. Refer to menu items AUX TEST, AUX1MODE, AUX2MODE and LOADSHED on pages 23-24 for further details.

3-Pin XLR Connection Details (Pinout)

Pin 1 = Auxiliary Input 1 Pin 2 = Common Pin 3 = Auxiliary Input 2

MADD-6 (Multiple Application Dimmer Driver) Controller

The MADD-6 is the central electronic control system (aka brain) for all J-PACK Series dimmer packs.

WARNING: AC LINE VOLTAGE

MAAD-6

REV.1 1240

SERIAL NUMBER

MADE IN CANADA

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MAAD-6

REV.1 1240

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RUN ØA ØB ØC RxD ERROR

EXECUTE ESCAPE RESET

User Interface

All J-PACK Series dimmer packs are equipped with a user interface located on the front panel of the chassis. The user interface provides access to all

programming and conguration settings. System status is easily visible on

the LCD display and LED indicators.

All of the programming is accomplished using four (4) switches. Within a few

minutes, most users will nd the menu structure very intuitive and easy to navigate. All conguration settings are automatically stored into an on-board

EEPROM.

LCD Display

The LCD display is capable of displaying 2 lines of 8 characters. A backlight automatically comes on when activity is sensed. The LCD contrast can be easily adjusted for optimum viewing. Refer to menu item “LCD VIEW” on page 27 for further details.

Programming Switches

The MENU UP/DOWN ( ) switches are used for navigating through the

various system conguration menu items. They also allow for programming of other specic parameters within a selected menu. Pressing and holding

either switch will speed up the scroll rate, which can be helpful to speed up

the conguration time.

The EXECUTE ( ) switch is normally used to select/enter a menu item, advance forward within a selected menu item, or toggle between parameters within a selected menu item.

The ESCAPE ( ) switch is normally used to back up within a selected menu item one step at a time or exit the menu completely.

The RESET switch has two purposes. First, it allows for quick exit from a menu item after a programming change and automatically puts the system into normal run mode. Second, it provides a soft reboot for the systems microcontroller.

The programming switches are backlit with blue LED’s. The LED’s

automatically turn on when activity is sensed. The LED intensity can be adjusted in the “LED INT” menu. Refer to page 27 for further details.

NOTE: When the J-PACK Series dimmer pack is powered up, the

menus are “LOCKED!!” with access only to the basic system

conguration menus, which includes setting the DMX start address

as well as enabling or disabling the end-of-line DMX termination. The menus need to be “UNLOCKED” to access the advanced

system conguration menus. To toggle between “LOCKED!!”

and “UNLOCKED” press and hold down the EXECUTE and then ESCAPE switches at the same time for 4-5 seconds.

A detailed procedure for programming all system conguration

menu items can be found on page 18 to 27.

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System Status • LED Indicators

RUN (Green)

Illuminates when the power is on and the microcontroller status is in normal run mode. The LED

ashes once every 2 seconds when the system is in STANDBY mode.

ØA, ØB and ØC (Green)

Illuminates when the line voltage for each phase is within the acceptable range of 100VAC to 130VAC for 120VAC operation and 200VAC to 260VAC for 240VAC operation, and the zero-cross

reference circuitry is functioning properly. The LED will ash slowly (once per second) when an

under-voltage is sensed - less than 100VAC for 120VAC operation, and less than 200VAC for

240VAC operation. The LED will ash quickly (twice per second) when an over-voltage is sensed

- greater than 130VAC for 120VAC operation, and greater than 260VAC for 240VAC operation.

RxD (Yellow)

Illuminates when valid DMX is received. Flashes when invalid DMX is received.

ERROR (Red)

Illuminates whenever one of three over-temperature sensing inputs are triggered. It also illuminates when a fan error is sensed (stalled or disconnected). The error type is displayed on the LCD.

System Status • LCD Display

When DMX is being received, the top line of the LCD display shows the DMX start address (“DMX:001” to “DMX:512”), unless the system is in DMX patch mode, then “DMX:PAT” is displayed. When DMX is not being received, the top line of the LCD display shows “MADD-6”,

unless the system is in standby mode, then “STANDBY!” is displayed. The bottom line of the LCD display shows the current status of the system unless the system conguration menu items are

being accessed. Below are descriptions for each status indication.

NO RX!

Displayed when DMX is not being received and the system is not in scene mode.

XXX

Displayed when valid DMX is being received and is not terminated. “XXX” represents the number of channels being received in each packet of data. For example, if the system is receiving 512 channels will show “512”.

XXX TERM

Same as above, except “TERM” is shown to indicate if the DMX input is terminated. For example, if the system is receiving 48 channels of DMX control and is terminated, the display will show “048 TERM”. Refer to menu items “DMX TERM” on page 18 for further details.

SH XX:YY

Displayed when DMX is disconnected and the systems predetermined DMX status hold (SH) time

is counting down. “XX” represents minutes while “YY” represents seconds. Refer to menu item

“SH TIME” on page 21 for further details.

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INF HOLD

Displayed when DMX is disconnected and the systems predetermined DMX status hold (SH) time

is set for innite (INF) hold. Refer to menu item “SH TIME” on page 21 for further details.

SCENE:XX

Displays the scene (1 to 6) that is currently activated. Refer to menu item “SCENEMOD” on page 23 for further details.

EXT-TEMP

Displayed when the an external over-temperature condition between 185°F to 203°F (85°C to 95°C) is sensed via the thermostat mounted on the heat sink inside the dimmer pack. All dimmer outputs are disabled and the fan is turned on to full until the thermostat temperature drops to

within specication.

REM-TEMP

Displayed when a remote over-temperature condition of 185°F (85°C) or more is sensed via the temperature sensor mounted on the heat sink inside the dimmer pack. All dimmer outputs are disabled and the fans are turned on to full until the temperature cools down to 178°F (81°C) or less. Refer to menu item “REM TEMP” on page 26 to view the remote temperature.

CTL-TEMP

Displayed when the microcontroller senses an internal over-temperature condition of 185°F (85°C) or more. All dimmer outputs are disabled and the fans are turned on to full until the temperature cools down to 178°F (81°C) or less. Refer to menu item “CTL TEMP” on page 26 to view the microcontroller temperature.

Ø ERROR!

Displayed when an error is sensed on any of the input power phases. A phase error can be caused from an under-voltage of less than 100VAC for 120VAC operation and 200VAC for 240VAC operation, an over-voltage of greater than 130VAC for 120VAC operation and 260VAC for 240VAC operation, or if a zero-cross phase reference is not detected.

FAN ERR!

Displayed when a fan error is sensed, meaning the fan is either stalled or disconnected.

RTC ERR!

Displayed when the system detects a runtime counter (RTC) error. This occurs when there is an invalid hard-key code and the runtime counter is greater than 2160 hours (90 days). Refer to

menu item “HARD-KEY” on page 26 for further details.

LOCKED!!

When the J-PACK Series dimmer pack is powered up, the menus are “LOCKED!!” with

access only to the basic system conguration menus, which includes setting the DMX start

address as well as enabling or disabling the end-of-line DMX termination. The menus need

to be “UNLOCKED” to access the advanced system conguration menus. To toggle between

“LOCKED!!” and “UNLOCKED” press and hold down the EXECUTE and then ESCAPE switches at the same time for 4-5 seconds.

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Quick Programming Reference to System Conﬁguration Menu Items

Basic Menus

1. ADDRESS Set the DMX start address.

2. DMX TERM Enable or disable the DMX termination.

Advanced Menus

3. SCENESET Enable and setup 6 different backup scenes.

4. FADETIME Set the fade time for each of the 6 scenes from 0 to 99 seconds.

5. SNAPSHOT Record DMX levels into the backup scenes.

6. DIM TEST Test the dimmer outputs one at a time, or all at once.

7. MONITOR View the control level to each dimmer output.

8. DMX O/P Congure the on-board DMX protocol manager for offset or patch mode.

9. DMX PAT Patch each of the 6 dimmer (PWM) outputs to any DMX input channel.

10. SH TIME Set the DMX status hold time from 0 to 99 minutes or innite.

11. DC PATCH Congure the dimmer to channel patch for the dimmer pack.

12. DIM CURV Congure the dimmer curve for each output.

13. VOUT LIM Set the maximum RMS output voltage for each dimmer.

14. REGULATE Enable or disable the dimmer output voltage regulation.

15. STANDBY Enable or disable the power savings standby mode.

16. TEST INC Set the test increment units to percent or hexadecimal.

17. SCENEMOD Enable or disable scene mode.

18. AUX TEST Test the auxiliary dry-contact inputs.

19. AUX1MODE Set the auxiliary input 1 mode to activate a selected scene or load shed.

20. AUX2MODE Set the auxiliary input 2 mode to activate a selected scene or load shed.

21. LOADSHED Select dimmers to be disabled (turned off) by the auxiliary inputs.

22. Ø-PATCH Set the zero-cross phase reference for each dimmer control output circuit.

23. WARMING Turn the “lamp warming” feature on or off.

24. V-RANGE Set the supply voltage range for 120 Volts or 240 Volts operation.

25. LINE V View the RMS line voltage for each power phase.

26. LINE F View the line frequency of phase A.

27. REM TEMP View the temperature of the remote temperature sensor.

28. CTL TEMP View the temperature of the microcontroller.

29. RTIME View the total run time of the microcontroller.

30. HARD-KEY View the microcontroller’s unique eight-character hard-key code.

31. SERIAL# View the microcontroller’s unique eight-character silicone serial number.

32. VERSION View the microcontroller’s rmware version.

33. DEFAULTS Set various system conguration settings to the factory default.

34. LED INT Set the LED intensity for the programming switches.

35. LCD VIEW Adjust the contrast of the LCD Display for optimum viewing.

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Detailed Programming of System Conﬁguration Menu Items

NOTE: When the J-PACK Series dimmer pack is powered up, the menus are “LOCKED!!” with

access only to the basic system conguration menus, which includes setting the DMX

start address as well as enabling or disabling the end-of-line DMX termination. The

menus need to be “UNLOCKED” to access the advanced system conguration menus.

To toggle between “LOCKED!!” and “UNLOCKED” press and hold down the EXECUTE and then ESCAPE switches at the same time for 4-5 seconds.

The sequence of the following system conguration menu items appear as the MENU DOWN ( switch is pressed. Pressing the MENU UP ( ) switch will sequence the system conguration

menu items in the opposite order. Pressing and holding either of the MENU UP/DOWN ( )

switches will speed up the scroll rate, which can be helpful to speed up the conguration time.

Basic Menus

1. ADDRESS Set the DMX start address. The DMX start address can be assigned from 001 to 512. Press EXECUTE to enter the menu. DMX>001 Displays the current DMX start address for both DMX inputs. DMX>512 Press MENU ( ) to modify and select the desired DMX start address. DMX>001 Press both MENU ( ) simultaneously to toggle to DMX start address 001. Press ESCAPE to exit the menu and save the selected DMX start address. Press RESET to exit the menu without saving. The menu will automatically timeout after 2 minutes of inactivity and save.

NOTE: DMX O/P must be set to OFFSET mode for this menu to function.

2. DMX TERM Enable or disable the DMX termination.

Activates and deactivates a 120Ω termination resistor. DMX termination is indicated

on the LCD display when DMX is being received. When the DMX input is not terminated (DISABLED) the LCD display will read XXX. When the DMX input is

terminated (ENABLED) the LCD display will read XXX TERM. ENABLED Press EXECUTE to toggle termination from ENABLED to DISABLED. DISABLED Press EXECUTE to toggle termination from DISABLED to ENABLED.

Any change in the conguration is automatically saved.

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NOTE: Ensure only the last (end-of-line) DMX receiving device is terminated!

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Advanced Menus

3. SCENESET Enable and setup 6 different backup scenes. When scene mode (SCENESET) is activated the selected scene will be held with no

timeout until the menu is exited. The 6 control channel levels are congured within the menu and can be modied on the y. Scene mode is useful when an external

controller is not available and independent internal control is required. Press EXECUTE to enter the menu and activate scene mode. SCENE>01 Displays the scene (01) to be activated. SCENE>06 Press MENU ( ) to select a different scene from 01 to 06. CTRL: ON Control (CTRL) is ON via the selected scene. CTRL:DMX Control (CTRL) is via DMX and takes priority over scene mode. CTRL:HLD Control (CTRL) is via DMX status hold (HLD) and takes priority over scene mode. CTRL:INF Control (CTRL) is via DMX status hold (INF) and takes priority over scene mode. SCENE>06 Press EXECUTE to activate the selected scene.

SCENE:06 The colon (:) ashes twice per second while fading to the selected scene. SCENE:06 The colon (:) stops ashing when fade is complete and the selected scene is active.

SCENE>06 Press MENU ( ) to select a different scene from 01 to 06. SCENE 06 Press EXECUTE to modify the selected scene. C>01L 00 The second line on the LCD indicates the control channel (C) and level (L). C>06L 00 Press MENU ( ) to select the control channel (C) to modify from 01 to 06. C 06L>00 Press EXECUTE to toggle from channel (C>) to level (L>) selection. C>06L 00 Press ESCAPE to toggle from level (L>) to channel (C>) selection. C 06L>FF Press MENU ( ) to select the output level (L) for the selected channel from 00 to FF. CLEAR??? Press EXECUTE to clear the selected preset, and set all channels to 00 level. SURE ??? Press EXECUTE if you are sure to clear the selected preset. DONE !!! Indicates the selected preset has been cleared. WAIT... Press ESCAPE to exit and the menu and save programmed scene levels. Press ESCAPE to back-up within the menu, or exit/deactivate scene mode. Press RESET to exit scene mode without saving programmed scene levels. NOTE: When scene mode is activated, DMX and DMX status hold (SH-TIME)

automatically takes precedence over scene mode.

4. FADETIME Set the fade time for each of the 6 scenes from 0 to 99 seconds. The factory default is 5 seconds for all 6 scenes. Press EXECUTE to enter the menu. S>01T 05 Displays the scene (S>01) and assigned fade time (T 05). S>06T 05 Press MENU ( ) to select a different scene from 01 to 06. S 06T>05 Press EXECUTE to toggle between scene (S>) and fade time (T>) selection. S 06T>99 Press MENU ( ) to select a different fade time from 00 to 99 seconds. Press ESCAPE to exit the menu and save the selected fade time. Press RESET to exit the menu without saving. The menu will automatically timeout after 2 minutes of inactivity and save.

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5. SNAPSHOT Record DMX levels into the backup scenes. Provides a quick and easy way to save control channel levels into each of the 01 to

06 backup scenes using a DMX source. Press EXECUTE to enter the menu and activate snapshot mode. SAVE >01 Press MENU ( ) to select a different scene from 01 to 06. SCENE>06 Press EXECUTE to store DMX levels in the selected scene. SURE ??? Press EXECUTE if you are sure the DMX levels are set as intended. DONE !!! DMX levels have now been saved in the selected scene. NO RX! DMX is not being received on either input, so a snapshot is not possible. Press ESCAPE to back-up within the menu, or exit/deactivate snapshot mode. Press RESET to exit/deactivate snapshot mode.

6. DIM TEST Test the dimmer outputs one at a time, or all at once.

A technician’s best friend! Used for troubleshooting the dimmer outputs and eld

wiring to the load. Press EXECUTE to enter the menu and activate dimmer test mode. D 01L>00 Displays the active dimmer (D) and the test level (L). D 01L>50 Press MENU ( ) to select the desired test level. D 01L>FF Press ESCAPE to toggle the test level from full-on (FF) and off (00). D>01L FF Press EXECUTE to toggle between the dimmer (D>) and the test level (L>). D>ALL FF Press MENU ( ) to select the active dimmer from 01 to 06 or ALL. Press ESCAPE or RESET to exit the menu. The menu will automatically timeout after 2 minutes of inactivity.

7. MONITOR View the control level to each dimmer output. The dimmer control level is displayed as a 9-bit value from 000 to 512. This menu

does not timeout automatically and will continue to monitor indenitely.

Press EXECUTE to enter the menu and activate monitor mode. D>01L000 Press MENU ( ) to select the dimmer (D) output to monitor from 01 to 06. D>06L512 Display shows dimmer 06 has full-on control. Press ESCAPE or RESET to exit the menu.

NOTE: The control level value will not reach 512 when voltage output limiting is

activated, or when regulation is enabled and the line voltage is greater than 118VAC for 120VAC operation or 236VAC for 240VAC operation.

8. DMX O/P Congure the on-board DMX protocol manager for offset or patch mode. OFFSET mode is typically used for the majority of systems, and is the factory default.

OFFSET mode refers to the DMX start address, with each of the 6 dimmer (PWM)

outputs addressed sequentially from the DMX start address.

PATCH mode provides full exibility for addressing each of the 6 dimmer (PWM)

outputs. Each of the 6 dimmer (PWM) outputs can be patched to (controlled from) any

DMX input channel from 001 to 512.

With DMX patch mode activated, any conguration within the ADDRESS and DC

PATCH menus is ignored, and the DMX patch congured within the DMX PAT menu

takes precedence.

Press EXECUTE to enter the menu and congure the DMX mode.

DISABLED This menu is disabled to help prevent inadvertent changes. ENABLED Press and hold MENU ( ) and MENU ( ) at the same time for 4-5 seconds. OFFSET Press EXECUTE to toggle the DMX mode from OFFSET to PATCH. PATCH Press EXECUTE to toggle the DMX mode from PATCH to OFFSET. Press ESCAPE or RESET to exit the menu.

Any change in the conguration is automatically saved.

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9. DMX PAT Patch the 6 dimmer (PWM) outputs to any DMX input channel.

Full exibility is provided to manually patch any dimmer to any DMX channel. First,

the dimmer (D#) output is selected, and then any DMX input channel from 001 to 512 is selected and patched to the selected dimmer.

Press EXECUTE to enter the menu and congure the DMX patch.

D# DMX The top line shows the dimmer (D#) and DMX (DMX) address headings. 01<999 ? The second line shows the dimmer (D#) and DMX (DMX) address values. 06<999 ? Press MENU ( ) to select the dimmer output (D#) from 01 to 06 to patch. 06 999 ? Press EXECUTE to advance and select the DMX address for the dimmer. 06 999 ? DMX is initialized at 999 to indicate the dimmer is not patched. 06 999 ? ? indicates the DMX address (513 to 999) is invalid and is not patched. 06 999 ? The cursor (_) position indicates the DMX digit to be edited. 06 999 ? Press EXECUTE to move the cursor to the right, under the digit to be edited. 06 999 ? Press ESCAPE to move the cursor to the left or to exit the menu. 06 512 Press MENU ( ) to select the DMX address from 001 to 512. Repeat until all required dimmers are manually patched. Press ESCAPE to exit the menu and save the selected patch. Press RESET to exit the menu without saving. The menu will automatically timeout after 2 minutes of inactivity and save.

NOTE: For this menu to function, the DMX O/P menu must be set to PATCH mode.

Any conguration within the ADDRESS and DC PATCH menus is ignored, and the DMX patch congured within this menu takes precedence.

10. SH TIME Set the DMX status hold time from 0 to 99 minutes or innite. When DMX is disconnected the system will hold the status of the last received DMX

levels for the selected amount of time. When activated, the LCD display shows a

countdown of the status hold time or innite hold.

Press EXECUTE to enter the menu. HTIME 00 Displays the current DMX status hold time (HTIME) setting. HTIME 99 Press MENU ( ) to set the desired hold time from 00 to 99 minutes.

HTIME XX Press MENU ( ) to set the desired hold time to innite (XX).

HTIME 00 Press both MENU ( ) switches to toggle back to status hold time of 00. Press ESCAPE to exit the menu and save the desired DMX status hold time. Press RESET to exit the menu without saving. The menu will automatically timeout after 2 minutes of inactivity and save.

11. DC PATCH Congure the dimmer to channel patch for the dimmer pack. Each of the 6 dimmer (PWM) outputs can be assigned and patched to any of the 6

control channels. Multiple dimmer outputs may be patched to a single control channel. The dimmer to channel patch is used by other menu features to provide transparent control of the dimmer output circuits. J-PACK Series dimmer packs are typically

patched for 1 to 1 operation but may be altered for custom applications. Press EXECUTE to enter the menu. D01<C01 Displays the dimmer (D) output (01) and its current control channel (C) patch (01). D06<C06 Press MENU ( ) to select the desired dimmer output from 01 to 06. D06 C06< Press EXECUTE to toggle the pointer (<) to select the control channel to patch. D06 C01< Press MENU ( ) to select the desired control channel from 01 to 06. D06<C01 Press EXECUTE to toggle the pointer (<) to select another dimmer output. Press ESCAPE to exit the menu and save the desired dimmer channel patch. Press RESET to exit the menu without saving. The menu will automatically timeout after 2 minutes of inactivity and save.

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12. DIM CURV Congure the dimmer curve for each output.

There are four different dimmer curve proles that can be assigned to each individual

dimmer output circuit. Square Law (SQ) curve is the industry standard and the default

for all dimmers. Linear (LN) curve modies the dimmer output for a linear relationship to the control input level. Direct Drive (DD) curve is not modied - meaning the control

input level is directly proportional to the control output level. Non-Dim (ND) curve assigns the dimmer circuit to operate in a full-on or off state only, with no dimming.

Dimmers set for non-dim will be triggered full-on at 55% control input and will be triggered off again at 45% control input.

Press EXECUTE to enter the menu. DIM01 SQ Displays the dimmer (DIM) output (01) and its current dimmer curve. DIM06 SQ Press MENU ( ) to select the desired dimmer number from 01 to 12 or 24. DIM06 LN Press EXECUTE to toggle to linear (LN) curve mode. DIM06 DD Press EXECUTE to toggle to direct drive (DD) mode. DIM06 ND Press EXECUTE to toggle to non-dim (ND) mode. Press ESCAPE to exit the menu and save the desired dimmer curves. Press RESET to exit the menu without saving. The menu will automatically timeout after 2 minutes of inactivity and save.

13. VOUT LIM Set the maximum RMS output voltage for each dimmer. Limiting the maximum RMS voltage can greatly improve lamp life. Press EXECUTE to enter the menu. 01<127.5 Displays the dimmer (01) and its current maximum output voltage level (127.5). 06<127.5 Press MENU ( ) to select the desired dimmer number from 01 to 06. 06>127.5 Press EXECUTE to toggle the pointer (< >) to select the output voltage level. 06>100.0 Press MENU ( ) to adjust the output voltage level in 0.5 Volt increments. 06<100.0 Press EXECUTE to toggle the pointer (< >) to select another dimmer number. Press ESCAPE to exit the menu and save the desired dimmer curves. Press RESET to exit the menu without saving. The menu will automatically timeout after 2 minutes of inactivity and save.

NOTE: For 240VAC operation, the maximum output voltage level is 255 and the

output voltage limit is adjusted in 1 Volt increments.

14. REGULATE Enable or disable the dimmer output voltage regulation. With the on-board output voltage regulation feature enabled, the maximum RMS

output is limited to 118 Volts for 120VAC operation and 236 Volts for 240VAC operation. Voltage regulation automatically adjusts the internal control level to

compensate for any line voltage uctuations.

ENABLED Press EXECUTE to toggle regulation from ENABLED to DISABLED. DISABLED Press EXECUTE to toggle regulation from DISABLED to ENABLED.

Any change in the conguration is automatically saved.

15. STANDBY Enable or disable the power savings standby mode. When standby mode is enabled the microcontroller goes to sleep within 5 seconds

of inactivity on the control inputs. The microcontroller wakes up again when a programming switch is pressed or when control is sensed on the control inputs. Note that there is a delay of 150 milliseconds for the microcontroller to wake up and restart

normal run mode. ENABLED Press EXECUTE to toggle standby mode from ENABLED to DISABLED. DISABLED Press EXECUTE to toggle standby mode from DISABLED to ENABLED.

Any change in the conguration is automatically saved.

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16. TEST INC Set the test increment units to percent or hexadecimal. The level for the dimmer test (DIM TEST) menu can be displayed as a percentage or

hexadecimal value. PERCENT Press EXECUTE to toggle test increments from PERCENT to HEX VAL. HEX VAL Press EXECUTE to toggle test increments from HEX VAL to PERCENT.

Any change in the conguration is automatically saved.

17. SCENEMOD Enable or disable scene mode. Enabling scene mode puts the system in scene mode. With scene mode enabled

the selected scene will always be activated when DMX is not being received (DMX

automatically takes precedence over scene mode). The selected scene can be

changed in the SCENESET menu. Scene mode enables the use of the auxiliary

inputs when they are congured to activate a scene. A contact closure sensed on the

over-temperature, re alarm or security alarm inputs automatically takes precedence

over scene mode. ENABLED Press EXECUTE to toggle scene mode from ENABLED to DISABLED. DISABLED Press EXECUTE to toggle scene mode from DISABLED to ENABLED.

Any change in the conguration is automatically saved.

18. AUX TEST Test the auxiliary dry-contact inputs. Both of the auxiliary dry-contact inputs can be tested to ensure they are operating

properly. The auxiliary inputs are simply a maintained normally-open switch

connection between common and the auxiliary input. When there is a connection

between common and the auxiliary input, the auxiliary input is activated. Press EXECUTE to enter the menu. 1: 2: Displays auxiliary input 1 (1:) and auxiliary input 2 (2:). 1:* 2: The asterisk (*) indicates if auxiliary input 1 is activated. 1: 2:* The asterisk (*) indicates if auxiliary input 2 is activated. Press ESCAPE to exit the menu.

19. AUX1MODE Set the auxiliary input 1 mode to activate a selected scene or load shed. The auxiliary dry-contact input can be set to activate 1 of the 6 backup scenes, or set

for load shed mode (LS). When the auxiliary input is congured to activate a scene,

scene mode (SCENEMOD) must be enabled for the selected scene to be activated.

Refer to menu item SCENEMOD on page XX for further details. When the auxiliary

input is congured for load shed mode, dimmers channels selected within the load

shed (LOADSHED) menu are disabled (turned off). Refer to menu item LOADSHED

on page XX for further details.

When both auxiliary inputs are congured to activate a scene, the last action takes

precedence, meaning the last contact sensed activates the selected preset. SCENE:01 Displays the mode setting for the auxiliary input. SCENE>01 Press EXECUTE to enter the menu and edit the mode. SCENE>06 Press MENU ( ) to select the desired scene to activate from 01 to 06. SCENE>LS Press MENU ( ) to set the auxiliary input to load shed mode (LS). Press ESCAPE to exit the menu and save the desired mode. Press RESET to exit the menu without saving. The menu will automatically timeout after 2 minutes of inactivity and save.

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20. AUX2MODE Set the auxiliary input 2 mode to activate a selected scene or load shed. The auxiliary dry-contact input can be set to activate 1 of the 6 backup scenes, or set

for load shed mode (LS). When the auxiliary input is congured to activate a scene,

scene mode (SCENEMOD) must be enabled for the selected scene to be activated. Refer to menu item SCENEMOD on page 23 for further details. When the auxiliary

input is congured for load shed mode, dimmers channels selected within the load

shed (LOADSHED) menu are disabled (turned off). Refer to menu item LOADSHED on page XX for further details.

When both auxiliary inputs are congured to activate a scene, the last action takes

21. LOADSHED Select dimmers to be disabled (turned off) by the auxiliary inputs. Load shed is used as a power management interface to building management

systems (BMS). Contact closure devices such as a photocell or maintained switch

contact may be used to trigger the auxiliary input. Within this menu, dimmer channels are selected and patched to each of the auxiliary

inputs. When the auxiliary input is activated (maintained connection between the

auxiliary input and common), the selected dimmer channel outputs are disabled

(turned off). A01<C01 Displays the auxiliary input (A01) and dimmer channel (C01). A02<C01 Press MENU ( ) to select the desired auxiliary input 01 or 02 to patch. A02>C01 Press EXECUTE to toggle the pointer (< >) to select the dimmer channel. A02>C06 Press MENU ( ) to select the desired dimmer channel from 01 to 06.

A02>C06 * Press EXECUTE to ag (*) and patch the dimmer channel to the auxiliary input.

A02<C06 * Press ESCAPE to toggle the pointer (< >) to select another analog input. Press ESCAPE to exit the menu and save the desired analog patches. Press RESET to exit the menu without saving. The menu will automatically timeout after 5 minutes of inactivity and save.

NOTE: For this menu to function, the auxiliary input (AUX1MODE and/or

AUX2MODE) must be set for load shed mode (XX).

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22. Ø-PATCH Set the zero-cross phase reference for each dimmer control output circuit.

The defaults (DEFAULTS) menu is normally used to congure the phase patch for the

J-PACK Series dimmer pack. This menu provides custom phase patching for nonstandard applications.

If a dimmer control output is patched to the incorrect phase reference, the dimmer will

not dim correctly and will go to full output at around 1% DMX input.

Press EXECUTE to enter the menu and congure the dimmer phase patch.

CH 01 ØA Displays the dimmer output channel (CH 01) and patched phase (ØA). CH 06 ØC Press MENU ( ) to change the dimmer output channel to patch from 01 to 06. CH 06 ØA Press EXECUTE to toggle the patch to Phase A (ØA). CH 06 ØB Press EXECUTE to toggle the patch to Phase B (ØB). CH 06 ØC Press EXECUTE to toggle the patch to Phase C (ØC). Press ESCAPE to exit the menu and save the desired settings. Press RESET to exit the menu without saving. The menu will automatically timeout after 2 minutes of inactivity and save.

23. WARMING Turn the “lamp warming” feature on or off.

WARMING is set to ON by factory default, but may be turned OFF for some

Press EXECUTE to enter the menu and congure the lamp warming mode.

DISABLED This menu is disabled to help prevent inadvertent changes. Proceed to enable. ENABLED Press and hold MENU ( ) and MENU ( ) at the same time for 4-5 seconds. ON Press EXECUTE to toggle the lamp warming mode from ON to OFF. OFF Press EXECUTE to toggle the lamp warming mode from OFF to ON. Press ESCAPE or RESET to exit the menu.

Any change in the conguration is automatically saved.

The unique “lamp warming” feature is activated by a control level above 0% and lowers the in-rush current to the dimmer (cold lamp lament) by up to 70%. This results in signicantly increased lamp lament life and lower long-term operating costs.

installation applications. With WARMING set to ON, a maximum delay of 245 milliseconds is introduced to “warm” the lamp when it is turned on. For fast chase effects the delay may be undesirable, in which case, the “lamp warming” feature can be turned off. Note that when standby mode is enabled the microcontroller goes to sleep within 5 seconds of inactivity on the control inputs, and there is delay of 150 milliseconds for the microcontroller to wake up and restart normal run mode. To

ensure virtually instant dimmer control response, set STANDBY to DISABLED and

WARMING to OFF.

24. V-RANGE Set the supply voltage range for 120 Volts or 240 Volts operation. J-PACK Series dimmer packs are capable of operating with most common AC supply

voltages. The default is for 120 Volts operation. This menu must be set for 240 Volts

operation when the supply voltage is between 210VAC and 250VAC. 120 VOLT Press EXECUTE to toggle from 120 Volts to 240 Volts operation. 240 VOLT Press EXECUTE to toggle from 240 Volts to 120 Volts operation. Press ESCAPE or RESET to exit the menu.

Any change in the conguration is automatically saved.

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25. LINE V View the RMS line voltage for each power phase. Press EXECUTE to enter the menu and view the line voltage of each phase. ØA=120.0 Shows the line voltage of Phase A. ØB=120.0 Press MENU ( ) to view the line voltage of Phase B. ØC=120.0 Press MENU ( ) to view the line voltage of Phase C. Press ESCAPE or RESET to exit the menu.

26. LINE F View the line frequency of phase A.

60.0 Hz Shows the frequency of phase A.

27. REM TEMP View the temperature of the remote temperature sensor. Displays the temperature of the heat sink inside the J-PACK Series dimmer pack. +91°F Shows the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. +33°C Press EXECUTE to toggle units between degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius.

28. CTL TEMP View the temperature of the microcontroller. +91°F Shows the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. +33°C Press EXECUTE to toggle units between degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius.

29. RTIME View the total run time of the microcontroller. The run time counter keeps track of the total time the microcontroller is powered up.

The maximum time is 99999 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds, or about 11.4 years. System operation is not effected when the maximum run time is reached and can be

reset to zero at the factory. RTIME SS Shows the number of seconds (SS) of run time. HHHHH:MM Shows the number of hours (HHHHH) and minutes (MM) of run time.

30. HARD-KEY View the microcontroller’s unique eight-character hard-key code. J-PACK Series dimmer packs may be shipped with an invalid hard-key code of

00000000. A valid hard-key must be entered before the run time (RTIME) counter

reaches 2160 hours / 90 days. If the run time expires without a valid hard-key the

LCD display will show a runtime counter error (RTC ERR!) and all dimmer control

outputs will be disabled. This feature can help to ensure full and timely payments for

product distributors.

HARD-KEY A dash (-) between HARD and KEY represents a valid hard-key. HARD KEY A blank space between HARD and KEY represents an invalid hard-key.

XXXXXXXX Shows the unique eight-character hard-key code (XXXXXXXX). DISABLED This menu is disabled to help prevent inadvertent changes. DISABLED Follow the procedure below to enable the menu and modify the hard-key. ENABLED Press and hold MENU ( ) and MENU ( ) at the same time for 4-5 seconds. XXXXXXXX The cursor ( ) indicates the hard-key character being modied. XXXXXXXX Press MENU ( ) to modify the hard-key character. XXXXXXXX Press EXECUTE to advance within the menu, to the next hard-key character. XXXXXXXX Press ESCAPE to back up within the menu, to the previous hard-key character. XXXXXXXX Repeat until all characters are modied to the desired (valid) hard-key code. Press ESCAPE to exit the menu and save the desired hard-key code. Press RESET to exit the menu without saving. The menu will automatically timeout after 2 minutes of inactivity and save.

NOTE: Be sure to record and le the hard-key code on page 28 for future reference.

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31. SERIAL# View the microcontroller’s unique eight-character silicone serial number. XXXXXXXX Shows the unique eight-character serial number.

32. VERSION View the microcontroller’s software version.

VER X.X Shows the microcontroller’s software version.

33. DEFAULTS Set various system conguration settings to the factory default. Press EXECUTE to enter the menu. Press MENU ( ) to scroll through and select which item(s) to default. 3ØPATCH? Sets the dimmer phase patch to ABCABC. This is the default setting. 1ØPATCH? Sets the dimmer phase patch to ABABAB. DMX PAT? Clears the DMX patch and sets as invalid.

DCPATCH? Clears the dimmer to channel patch and congures it for 1:1 operation. CURVES? Sets all 6 dimmer curve proles to Square Law curve.

V-LIMIT? Sets the output voltage limit to full (127.5 or 255) on all 6 dimmer outputs. FD-TIME? Sets the fade time at 5 seconds for all 6 scenes. LOADSHD? Clears load shed patch for both auxiliary inputs. SURE??? Press EXECUTE to select the item to default. Are you sure? DONE!!! Press EXECUTE to set the selected default. Press ESCAPE or RESET to exit the menu.

34. LED INT Set the LED intensity for the programming switches. Press EXECUTE to enter the menu.

LEV:100% Press MENU ( ) to adjust the LED intensity from 0% to 100%. LEV:050% Press MENU ( ) and MENU ( ) at the same time to toggle back to 50%.

Press ESCAPE to exit the menu and save the desired setting. Press RESET to exit the menu without saving. The menu will automatically timeout after 2 minutes of inactivity and save.

35. LCD VIEW Adjust the contrast of the LCD Display for optimum viewing. Press EXECUTE to enter the menu. ADJUST Press MENU ( ) to adjust the LCD contrast. Press ESCAPE to exit the menu and save the desired LCD view. Press RESET to exit the menu without saving. The menu will automatically timeout after 2 minutes of inactivity and save.

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Important Hard-key Information

J-PACK Series dimmer packs may be shipped with an invalid hard-key code of 000000. A valid hard-key must be entered before the run time (RTIME) counter reaches 2160 hours / 90 days. If the run time expires without a valid hard-key, the LCD display will show a runtime counter error (RTC ERR!) and all dimmer control outputs will be disabled. This feature can help to ensure full and timely payments for product distributors.

Refer to menu item “HARD-KEY” on page 26 of the user manual for detailed instructions on how to enter a valid hard-key code. Be sure to record and le the valid hard-key code for future reference.