Leprecon LD-340 User Manual

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THE LD-360DMX AND LD-360DMX-HP SERIES USER’S MANUAL

Leprecon/CAE, Inc. P.O. Box 430, 10087 Industrial Drive Hamburg, MI 48139-0430 USA 810-231-9373 FAX 810-231-1631 Lepserv@caeinc.com

This document is the property of CAE, Inc., and is provided for service and instructional purposes only. Possession does not imply or convey rights to use any information herein. This information is proprietary, and may relate to patents or patents pending that are the properties of CAE, Inc. other than the use of products manufactured by CAE, Inc.

Illustration

Start

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DMX Control

Breake

LD-360DMX-HP

Power: 2 x 15 Amps, 105,125 VAC, 50/60 Hz. (20 Amps with 20A rated plug.)

OUT IN

Load: 1800 watts max per channel 1800 watts total for channels 1-3 or 4-6 (2400 watts with 20A rated plug.)

DMX

Status

POWER 4-6 POWER 1-3

START ADDRESS

Line Cord

Specifications

Power Capacity

The LD360 DMX is unique in the market of small portable dimmers. A single breaker is used on the pack instead of individual fuses per each channel. As a result, the limits of the dimmer are pack limits, not channel limits. The following guidelines should be followed:

LD360 DMX: Pack Limit: 15 Amps 20 Amps with approved plug.

LD360 DMX-HP Pack Limit: 15 Amps per line cord.

As indicated, the total pack power of the LD360 DMX can be increased to 20 amps by changing the factory supplied 15 amp power plug to a type approved for the higher power. Some of the choices are:

Plug

Mating Socket Type

Nema 5-20P Nema 5-20S “Tee blade” Hubbel 5364VY Hubbel 5369VY Hubbel 5366C Hubbel 5369C

Nema L5-20P Nema L5-20S Twist Lock Hubbel 2311VY Hubbel 2313VY Hubbel 2311 Hubbel 2311

Control input

The LD360 DMX accepts DMX 512 1990 as specified by USITT. DMX signal requires the use of cable rated for data communication at 250K baud; for this reason the use of microphone cable is NOT recommended. DMX rated cables are available pre-manufactured from your Leprecon dealer. For more information on the DMX standard and acceptable cable, see the Appendix of this manual.

For convenience, two connectors are provided on the LD360DMX. This allows easy connection to additional dimmer packs. The DMX standard allows up to 32 dimmers to be connected to a single DMX controller.

For proper operation, it is recommended that the last dimmer in the system includes termination for the DMX signal line. This termination is nothing more than a 120 ohm resistor installed across pins 2 and 3 of the 5 pin XLR. For your convenience, a male 5 pin XLR with such a resistor in place is available as an accessory from your Leprecon dealer.

Installation and Use

Mounting

The LD360 dimmers are passively cooled, using no internal fans or other noisy cooling devices. The heat generated by the dimmer is dissipated by the metal chassis. For this reason, it is necessary to mount the dimmer so that air is free to circulate around the dimmer. The dimmer should be mounted with at least 12 inches of clearance between the dimmer and any ceiling or obstruction above the dimmer that would block air circulation.

Power Connection

Leprecon LD360 series dimmers are supplied with line cords with standard Edison plugs attached. The LD360 dimmer can present up to a 20 Amp load per line cord; use of extension cords for power is not recommended. The LD360 should be connected to a service capable of supplying 20 amps and protected by a properly sized circuit breaker.

If you have any questions about the suitability of the power circuit that you intend to use with the LD360 dimmer, consult with a qualified electrician.

Load Connection

The LD360 DMX dimmer is provided with standard duplex outlets. The capacity of these outlets is 15 amps each. Lamp loads are plugged directly into the outlets on the body of the dimmer.

Address Selection

The LD360 DMX dimmer can be set to respond to any control channel from 1 to 512. Three thumbwheel switches are provided for easy address setting. Just set the switches to read the correct start address. The address shown on the switches is the address for the first channel of the dimmer. Examples follow:

Start Address: Pack Range

1 channels 1-6

2 channels 2-7 5 channels 5-10

Status LED

The LED labeled ‘status’ on the end panel of the LD360 DMX can be useful for locating problems in the DMX system. The following table summarizes the function of the ‘status’ led.

LED Indication DMX Status Not Lighted No signal present Fast Flash - 4Hz Signal present, pack address too high Slow Flash- 2Hz OK Steadily lighted Pack inoperative

Service

Service policy

The LD360 DMX is designed for a long, trouble free life. If you suspect that you have a dimmer problem, the first step is to check all other system components and connections. The easiest test is to substitute a known good dimmer in place of the suspected unit. Make sure that the address switches are set to the same address.

Specific problems and solutions are listed below:

Problem Indication Solution no power breaker not lighted check and repair power feed shorted load breaker trips repair instrument no signal no lights swap board to diagnose, check control cable SCR failure channel stuck at full refer to service center address out of range channels drift to 100% re-set address switches Overload breaker trips check wattage of loads

If a problem is verified in the dimmer pack, contact your Leprecon dealer for service. Because of the high voltages present inside of the dimmer, it is important that all service be done only by qualified personnel. Substandard repairs can create a dangerous, potentially life-threatening situation.

Warranty Information

CAE will repair any defects in materials or workmanship on the LD360 DMX for a period of one year from the date of sale. The equipment must be returned postpaid to a Leprecon Dealer or authorized service center. CAE is not responsible for incidental damages, or for damage as a result of misuse or abuse. It is the responsibility of the owner to determine the suitability of the equipment for any specific application.

Our service department must first authorize any return to the factory. Do not return any equipment without calling for an authorization number. The CAE service department may be reached at 810-231-9373 during business hours, or a message may be left after hours. Our fax number is 810-231-1631.

Spare Parts List

DESCRIPTION ORDER NUMBER

Line Cord 19-9007

Strain Relief 18-2013

Circuit Breaker 60-06-0005

IC, Opto Triac MOC3020 03-3008

Address Switch Assembly 40-06-0003

Connector, 5 Pin XLR Female 07-1019

Connector, 5 pin XLR Male 07-1123

Duplex Outlet 07-3018

SCR, 20 Amp 03-3002

Metal Oxide Varistor 15-9005

Transformer, ST4-36 10-0024

DMX 512 Standards

The following information is a summary of the USITT 1990 standard for dimmers and controllers. A complete copy may be obtained from:

USITT 10 W. 19th ST. Suite 5A New York, NY 10011-4206

The DMX 512 standard is designed as a simple, reliable system for connecting digital dimmers and controllers. The protocol allows up to 512 dimmers to be connected to a single control console. With 512 dimmers in a system, DMX 512 allows each dimmer level to be updated 44 times each second.

Connectors

The DMX standard specifies the use of 5 pin XLR connectors. DMX 512 currently uses 3 pins of the 5 pin connector. Pins 4 and 5 are reserved for future use; some manufacturers are using these pins for communications back from the dimmer to the control console, or as a redundant data line. At this time, DMX cables are being used that only contain 3 wires. If you wish to include the capability to use the extra pins, it is suggested that you buy or make cables with all 5 pins connected.

The connectors to be used for DMX 512 are as follows:

Console end (transmitter) Female 5 pin XLR Dimmer end (receiver) Male 5 pin XLR

Some manufacturers of XLR connectors are Switchcraft, ITT Cannon, and Neutrik.

Cable type

Shielded twisted pair approved for EIA-422/EIA-485 use. Either one pair with shield or two pair with shield may be used. Examples of such cable are:

Single pair: Belden 9841, Alpha 5271 Two pairs: Belden 9842, Alpha 5272

The Pin Designations for DMX 512 are as follows:

Pin 1 Signal common (cable shield) Pin 2 Data 1 Pin 3 Data 1+ Pin 4 Spare, optional Data 2 Pin 5 Spare, optional Data 2+