AR - 1202RTC
ARCHITECTURAL SERIES
RTC
12 CHANNEL X 2.4KW
ARCHITECTURAL DIMMER
OWNERS MANUAL
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06/03/2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AR-1202 UNIT DESCRIPTION 3
EXTERNAL CONTROLS 3
REAL TIME CLOCK EVENT SYSTEM 3
POWER REQUIREMENTS 3
INSTALLATION 3
Physical Location 3
Power Input Connections 3
Three Phase Power Connections 4
Single Phase Power Connections 5
External Connections 6
Lighting Load Connections 6
Control Signal Connections 6
DMX Console Connections 7
DMX Termination 7
Smart Remote Connections 8
Simple Remotes Connections 9
AR-1202 Unit Setup 9
Using The Menu System 10
System Mode 10
System Power Setup 10
Unit Address Assignment 11
Dimmer Channel Setup 11
Channel Limiting 11
Channel Non-Dim (Relay) Mode 11
DMX I/O Setup (Dimmer Channel Assignment) 12
Console Lockout 12
Remote Lockout 12
Creating And Editing Scenes 12
To Create A Scene Manually 13
To Copy a Scene 13
To Record a Live Scene 13
Scene Fade Time 13
Scene Blackout Fade Time 13
OPERATION 14
Manual Operation 14
DMX Console Operation 14
Smart Remotes Operation 14
Button And IR Smart Remotes Operation 14
Fader Smart Remotes Operation 14
Simple Remotes Operation 15
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EVENT SYSTEM OPERATION 15
Setting the Internal Clock 15
Setting the Date 15
Setting the Time of Day 15
Setting the Day of the Week 15
Creating and Editing Events 15
Event System Enable 16
To Control Event Triggering 16
Programming Events 16
Selecting an Event 17
Assigning a Scene and Scene Action 17
Choosing Day Based or Date Based Triggers 17
Setting Date Based Triggers 17
Setting Day Based Triggers 17
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 18
Owner Maintenance 18
Internal Fuse 18
Operating And Maintenance Assistance 18
CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTIONS 19
DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING 20
AR-1202 UNIT SPECIFICATIONS 21
WARRANTY 22
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AR-1202 UNIT DESCRIPTION
The AR-1202 consists of an embedded micro
processor and 12 dimmer channels of 2.4KW each.
Each dimmer channel is protected by a 20 Amp circuit
breaker. Heavy duty filtering chokes are used to
reduce noise. Dimmer channel semiconductors
exceed a 200% load carrying capacity overhead
allowance. All components and sub systems are UL
recognized components. All internal wiring conforms
to UL standards as they apply to industrial controls.
Dimensions and weight information is given at the
end of this manual.
EXTERNAL CONTROLS
The AR-1202 can communicate with remotely located
control equipment in several ways.
A USITT DMX-512 protocol bus is provided so the
unit may be used with any DMX lighting console.
The AR-1202 is fully patchable with respect to the
DMX bus.
The AR-1202 may also be controlled by several types
of wall mounted smart remote stations. Smart remotes
communicate with the AR-1202 by way of a low
voltage RS-485 bus. This bus is completely separate
from the DMX bus. Smart remotes are used to
activate preset scenes which have been stored in the
AR-1202. There are several types of smart remote
stations. Multiple smart remotes of the same or
different types may be chained together on the RS-485
bus. The same RS-485 bus may be chained to
multiple AR-1202 dimmer packs.
The AR-1202 may additionally be controlled by an
arrangement of one or more momentary switches
(simple remotes). The switches may be used to
control a specific set of scenes stored in the AR-1202.
REAL TIME CLOCK EVENT SYSTEM
The AR-1202 contains an internal clock and timer sub
system. This subsystem may be used to create events
which activate and switch between preset lighting
scenes based upon times, days, and dates. A total of
128 events may be programmed.
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POWER REQUIREMENTS
The AR-1202 may be operated from 50/60 Hz,
120/208 VAC, three phase power or from 50/60 Hz,
120/240 VAC, single phase power. Input power to the
unit must be capable of delivering 80 Amps per line if
using three phase or 120 Amps per line if using single
phase power.
The AR-1202 can operate using only 2 phases of a 3
phase power source. This is NOT RECOMMENDED
since it causes an unbalanced load at the power feed
source.
The AR-1202 is must be used with a WYE connected
power source. A NEUTRAL line is required.
INSTALLATION
PHYSICAL LOCATION
The unit is intended for INDOOR OPERATION
ONLY and should not be subjected to excessive
moisture or heat. The unit should be installed where a
supply of circulating air is available. The AR-1202 is
designed to be wall mounted in a equipment room or
electrical distrubution area. The ambient air in the
installation area should be below 86 deg F.
The AR-1202 is convection cooled by heatsinks on
the left and right sides of the unit. Provide spacing
between the unit and other equipment to allow air
flow around the unit (particularly around the finned
heat sinks). See “Dimensions and Locations” in this
manual for more information concerning mounting of
the unit.
POWER INPUT CONNECTIONS
MAKE CERTAIN POWER IS REMOVED
FROM THE FEED CIRCUITS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION.
ARNING
Consult applicable electrical codes to determine the
proper wire type and methods.
The AR-1202 operates using either 3 phase 120/208
VAC or single phase 120/240 VAC power. The unit
is shipped from the factory as a THREE PHASE unit.
It can be field converted to single phase unit.
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THREE PHASE POWER CONNECTIONS
MAKE CERTAIN POWER IS REMOVED
FROM THE FEED CIRCUITS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION.
ARNING
REQUIREMENTS
Actual 120/208VAC three phase power must be
supplied to operate the AR-1202 in the 3 phase
configuration. This means that the voltage across any
two lines must be 208 VAC. The feed circuit must be
able to supply 80 Amps for each hot line.
THE AR-1202 WILL NOT OPERATE IN A THREE
PHASE CONFIGURATION FROM 2 LINES OF
EITHER A SINGLE OR 3 PHASE SUPPLY
CIRCUIT.
THREE PHASE POWER CONNECTIONS
POWER IN
3 PHASE
120/208VAC
H1
H2
H3
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CONNECTIONS
Connect the 3 in hot feed lines to the 3 terminals on
the input power terminal block (H1, H2, H3).
Connect the feed neutral to the NEUTRAL bus bar.
Connect the feed ground t
o the GROUND lug.
HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY IS EXPOSED
WHEN THE CABINET DOOR IS OPEN. DO NOT
ALLOW THE UNIT TO OPERATE OR HAVE
POWER APPLIED TO IT WHILE THE DOOR IS
OPEN.
See the section SYSTEM POWER SETUP for
operation using 3 phase connections.
BLACK
BLUE
RED
MARKER
BLACK
BLUE
RED
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SINGLE PHASE POWER CONNECTIONS
MAKE CERTAIN POWER IS REMOVED
FROM THE FEED CIRCUITS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION.
ARNING
REQUIREMENTS
The RA-122 can operate as a single phase unit using
using only 2 phases of a 3 phase power source. This
is NOT RECOMMENDED since it causes an
unbalanced load at the power source.
The feed circuit must be able to supply 120 Amps for
each line.
SINGLE PHASE POWER CONNECTIONS
H1
POWER IN
SINGLE PHASE
120/240 VAC
H2
NOT
USED
H3
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CONNECTIONS
There are three terminals on the input power terminal
block (
single phase power, the center (
H1, H2, H3). When operating the AR-1202 on
H2) terminal is not
used.
The wires connected to the left side of the H2 terminal
contain color coded sleeves (RED and BLUE). These
wires must be moved and distributed to the H1 and H3
terminals. Remove the wires from the H2 terminal
and connect them to H1 and H3 such that the sleeve
color matches the wire colors on H1 and H3.
Connect the feed neutral to the NEUTRAL bus bar.
Connect the feed ground t
HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY IS EXPOSED WHEN
THE CABINET DOOR IS OPEN. DO NOT ALLOW
THE UNIT TO OPERATE OR HAVE POWER
APPLIED TO IT WHILE THE DOOR IS OPEN.
BLACK
RED
BLUE
BLUE
o the GROUND lug.
BLACK
RED
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EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
SMART REMOTE AND
DMX CONNECTIONS
1234567
SIMPLE REMOTE
CONNECTIONS
123456789
CHAN
1
CHAN
7
CHAN
2
CHAN
8
CHAN
3
CHAN
9
CHAN
4
CHAN
10
CHAN
5
CHAN
11
CHAN
6
1/2 AMP
FUSE
+
SPARE
CHAN
12
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CHANNEL OUTPUT
CONNECTIONS
8910
11 12
NEUTRALS
GROUNDS
H1
H2
H3
INPUT POWER
LIGHTING LOAD CONNECTIONS
Lighting to be controlled by the AR-1202 must be
connected to the terminal strip located on the front of
the lower seperator panel of the cabinet. The lowest
number dimmer channel output connection is on the
left. See the EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
DIAGRAM. Above. The load connections terminal
strip is shown as CHANNEL OUTPUT
CONNECTIONS in the diagram.
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CONTROL SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
Terminal strips are provided for connection to DMX
consoles, smart remotes, and simple remote stations.
Specific wiring connection point information for all
external control signals is shown in the EXTERNAL
CONNECTIONS diagram above.
SMART REMOTE
AND
DMX SIGNALS
PIN#
FUNCTION
1
REMOTE COMMON
2
REMOTE DATA -
3
REMOTE DATA +
REMOTE VOLTAGE+
4
5
DMX COMMON
6
DMX IN DATA -
7
DMX IN DATA +
SIMPLE REMOTE
SIGNALS
PIN# FUNCTION
SCENE #11
SCENE #22
SCENE #33
SCENE #44
5
SCENE #5
6
SCENE #6
SCENE #77
8
SCENE #8
REM. COMMON9
Scene 8 dedicated to
BLACKOUT function
Channel Power Selection
(FACTORY SET)
Chan # 3 Phase 1 Phase
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
H1
H2
H3
H1
H2
H3
H1
H2
H3
H1
H2
H3
H1
H1
H3
H1
H1
H3
H1
H3
H3
H1
H3
H3
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DMX CONSOLE CONNECTIONS
DMX console signals to the AR-1202 should be
transmitted over a twisted pair, shielded, low
capacitance cable. A DMX console transmits from a
female, 5 Pin XLR Connector.
See the EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS and the
example below for specific connection information.
DMX TERMINATION
A DMX bus should be terminated (only) at the last
receiving device on the chain. This is done by
connecting a 120 ohm, 1/4 watt resistor across the
DMX DATA - and DMX DATA + lines.
A DMX bus should be daisy chained to all its
receiving units. It should NOT be connected in a star
arrangement with multiple "home runs".
REMOVE ALL POWER FROM THE AR-1202
BEFORE MAKING OR CHANGING DMX
CONSOLE CONNECTIONS.
CAUTION
DMX CONNECTIONS EXAMPLE
5 Pin Male XLR
PIN SIGNAL
1 DMX Common
2 DMX DATA -
3 DMX DATA +
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2 Conductor Shielded Cable
1 234
DMX Common
DMX DATA DMX DATA +
DMX CONSOLE
CONDUCTOR ARRANGEMENT FOR
TWISTED PAIR, SHIELDED CABLE
Common
DMX Data -
DMX Data +
DMX CABLE
Shield
CONSOLE DMX OUTPUT CONNECTOR
(5 PIN FEMALE XLR )
5
4
3
5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DMX Common
DMX DATA DMX DATA +
AR-1202 AR-1202
1
2
120 Ohm
DMX
Terminator
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SMART REMOTE CONNECTIONS
There are two types of smart remotes (push button and
fader) which can be used with the AR-1202. There are
multiple models of each type. They all connect to a
common RS-485 bus which is controlled by a AR-
1202. Additional AR-1202 dimmers may also be
connected on the same bus. One of them will be set as
the master controller by making
ASSIGNMENTS
.
UNIT ADDRESS
Smart remote signals to the AR-1202 are transmitted
over a two twisted pair, shielded, low capacitance
cable. One pair carries the RS-485 signal and the other
provides a low voltage power and common to the
remotes.
A smart remote bus should be daisy chained to all its
receiving units. It should NOT be connected in a star
arrangement with multiple "home runs".
Each smart remote has a 4 pin connector with screw
down terminals to connect to the RS-485 bus. You
must get the exact wiring pinout information for the
remote unit from its owners manual.
SMART REMOTE CONNECTIONS EXAMPLE
Dual Twisted Pair
Shielded Cable
3 4 5 6 7
1 2
Remote Voltage +
Remote Data +
Remote Data -
Remote Common
1 2
3 4 5 6 7
Remote Voltage +
Remote Data +
Remote Data Remote Common
Unit Address 00
AR-1202 AR-1202
Unit Address 01
REMOVE ALL POWER FROM THE AR-1202
BEFORE MAKING OR CHANGING SMART
REMOTE CONNECTIONS.
CAUTION
See the diagram "EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS" and
the example below for specific connection
information.
SMART REMOTES CABLE CONDUCTOR
ARRANGEMENT FOR DUAL TWISTED PAIR,
Common
Voltage +
SHIELDED CABLE
Shield
Data -
Data +
1234
SMART
REMOTE
1 Remote Common (Pair 1)
2 Remote Data - (Pair 2)
3 Remote Data + (Pair 2)
4 Remote Voltage + (Pair 1)
1 2 3 4 1234
SMART
REMOTE
SMART
REMOTE
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SIMPLE REMOTE CONNECTIONS
REMOVE ALL POWER FROM THE AR-1202
BEFORE MAKING OR CHANGING SIMPLE
REMOTE CONNECTIONS.
CAUTION
Scenes 1 - 7 (stored in the AR-1202) may be used by
simple remotes. A BLACKOUT function may also be
accessed. A simple remote is any switch which can
provide a momentary contact closure which can be
applied to a specific pin on the AR-1202
REMOTE CONNECTIONS terminal strip
SIMPLE
.
The SIMPLE REMOTE COMMON is routed to the
remote switch.
SIMPLE REMOTE CONNECTIONS EXAMPLE USING A LIGHTRONICS APP01
Simple Remote
Common
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Simple Remote
PP01
FRONT PANEL (PARTIAL VIEW)
POWER
MENU
(NEXT)
Scene 1
When the switch is operated the closure brings the
common back to the applicable simple remote scene
number connection point at the AR-1202 terminal
strip. Almost any available low voltage wire may be
used since these connections are just contact closures.
Multiple simple remotes may be used. Additionally
multiple AR-1202 units may be chained to one or
more simple remotes
See the diagram "EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS" and
the example below for specific connection
information.
Scene 8 (Blackout)
5 6 789
4
2 3
1
Simple Remote
Connections
Terminal Strip
D
Menu/Status
Display
CLEAR
ENTER
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AR-1202 UNIT SETUP
The AR-1202 must be set up (configured) as part of
the installation process. This process is done from the
AR-1202 front panel using 5 menus described below.
SYSTEM SETUP should be done first. It includes:
setting the System Mode, System ID, and System
Power Setup.
DIMMER SETUP should be done next. It includes
Channel Limiting and Dim/Non-Dim selections.
MENU
(NEXT)
D
Create and Edit
Internal Scenes
SCENE
SETUP
ENTER
TOP LEVEL MENUS LAYOUT
MENU
NEXT)
EVENT
SETUP
MENU
(NEXT)
ENTER
Set Clock and
Timed Events
USING THE MENU SYSTEM
The MENU (NEXT) button steps through the five
display menus. When one of these menus is displayed
you can push the
function. The
ENTER button to access that
CLEAR button will return the unit to its
normal operating mode and cause the display to show
the channel level bar graph. The
CLEAR button
DOES NOT clear entered values. The arrow buttons
are used to set values for menu selections.
SYSTEM MODE
The AR-1202 currently uses only the NORMAL
setting for system mode.
At the AR-1202 front panel - push MENU (NEXT)
until the
System Setup appears on the status display.
SYSTEM
SETUP
Push ENTER. The System Mode menu will be
shown.
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SYSTEM
MODE
DMX I/O SETUP must be performed if the unit will
be used with a DMX console. This setup assigns
(patches) dimmer channels to DMX channels and can
lockout the wall remote stations.
SCENE SETUP must be performed to create scene
presets to be activated from the remote control
stations or by the clock/timer subsystem.
EVENT SETUP must be done if the clock/timer
subsystem will be used. It includes Setting the Clock
and Programming Events.
MENU
(NEXT)
ENTER
SYSTEM
SETUP
ENTER
Set Dimmer
Operating
Options
DMX I/O
SETUP
ENTER
Assign DMX
ddresses
MENU
(NEXT)
Set Individual
Channel
Behavior
DIMMER
SETUP
Push ENTER. The System Mode Selection menu will
be shown.
Use the and buttons to select the
mode. Push ENTER when finished.
SYSMODE
NORMAL
NORMAL
SYSTEM POWER SETUP
TURN OFF ALL CHANNELS AND OPEN ALL
CHANNEL CIRCUIT BREAKERS BEFORE
CHANGING THE INPUT POWER SETUP.
CAUTION
In addition to making the correct power connections
for the power source at your installation the AR-1202
must be set up to correctly respond to the power type.
At the AR-1202 front panel - push MENU (NEXT)
until the
display.
System Setup menu appears on the Status
SYSTEM
SETUP
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Push
ENTER. Then push MENU (NEXT) until the
System Power menu appears on the status display.
SYSTEM
POWER
Push ENTER. The display will show the current
power configuration. For example:
SYSTEM
R 3PhsN
Use the and buttons to select a configuration
corresponding to the actual power being supplied to
the AR-1202. Push
ENTER when correct power is
shown. The available choices are shown below.
AR 1PhsN Single Phase 120/240V Power Source
AR 3PhsN 3 Phase 120/208V Power Source
Normal Phase Rotation
AR 3PhsR 3 Phase 120/208V Power Source
Reverse Phase Rotation
There are two additional settings which are used only
when it is not possible to provide actual 120/240V
Single Phase power and the unit is being powered by
2 phases of a 120/208V 3 Phase source.
AR 2PhsN 2 Phase 120/208V Power Source
Normal Phase Rotation
AR 2PhsR 2 Phase 120/208V Power Source
Reverse Phase Rotation
NOTE: There are 2 other settings available in this
menu. These do not apply to the AR-1202 dimmer.
You may not know in advance if you should use the
Normal or Reverse rotation choice for 3 phase or 2
Phase power. If this is the case then use
phase rotation
.
NORMAL
NO damage will occur if the rotation is actually
reversed but dimming will not occur correctly and
some channels will appear to be in a on/off mode.
This will be readily apparent when operating the unit.
You can then change the setting.
UNIT ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT
When using a single AR-1202 unit system, the unit
address MUST BE SET TO
00. One (and only one)
of the units in a multiple unit system must be set to
address
00. Other units should be assigned in a
consecutive order.
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At the AR-1202 front panel - push MENU (NEXT)
until the
System Setup appears on the status display.
SYSTEM
SETUP
Push ENTER. Then push MENU (NEXT). The System
ID Set menu will be shown.
SYSTEM
ID SET
Push ENTER. The display shows the unit address.
SET UNIT
ID 00
Set the desired address by pushing the and buttons.
Push ENTER. Then push CLEAR to return to the
normal operating mode.
DIMMER CHANNEL SETUP
Individual channels within the AR-1202 dimmer can
be set for different behaviors. Any channel may be
limited to a user selected maximum intensity level.
Limiting applies to manual, scene, and DMX
operation. Any channel may also be set to run as
NON-DIM (or RELAY).
CHANNEL LIMITING
At the AR-1202 front panel - push MENU (NEXT)
until the Dimmer Setup menu appears on the display.
DIMMER
SETUP
Push ENTER. The Channel Limit menu will be
shown.
01 LMT
255
Use the and buttons to select a channel. Then
use the and buttons to set its limiting value.
Push
ENTER when finished. The limit range on the
menu is between 10 and 255 which corresponds to
lighting intensity of between 4 and 100 percent.
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CHANNEL NON-DIM (RELAY) MODE
To set a channel to Non-Dim: Push
MENU (NEXT)
until the Dimmer Setup menu appears on the display.
DIMMER
SETUP
Push
ENTER. Then push MENU (NEXT). The
display will show the menu:
01 CRV
DIMMER
Use the and buttons to select a channel. Then
use the and buttons to switch between DIMMER
and NON-DIM. Push
ENTER when finished.
DMX I/O SETUP
DMX I/O Setup consists of two functions. Dimmer
channel assignment and Remote lockout
DIMMER CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT
Dimmer channel aggignment is used to assign
individual AR-1202 channels (circuits) to a DMX
control channel. Each dimmer channel (1 - 12) is
fully patchable to any of 512 DMX control channels.
At the AR-1202 front panel - push MENU (NEXT)
until the DMX I/O
Setup menu appears on the
display.
DMX I/O
SETUP
Push ENTER. The display shows AR-1202 dimmer
channels on the top line. The currently assigned DMX
channel is shown on the lower line prefixed by
“DMX”.
DMR 01
DMX 001
Use the and buttons to select a dimmer
channel.
Then use the and buttons to assign it to a DMX
channel. Push
Push
CLEAR to exit from the menu. It will not clear
ENTER after each channel assignment.
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CONSOLE LOCKOUT: You can set any dimmer
channel output to ignore DMX signal inputs from a
DMX console by assigning it to DMX channel 0.
This feature can be used with house lights or other
special lighting. The channel will still respond to wall
remotes but the DMX console will be ignored.
REMOTE LOCKOUT
The Remote Lockout function prevents the AR-1202
from responding to the smart remote wall stations
when a DMX signal from a console is present. Simple
remote stations will still function.
At the AR-1202 front panel - push
until the DMX I/O
Setup menu appears on the
MENU (NEXT)
display.
DMX I/O
SETUP
Push
ENTER. Then push MENU (NEXT). The display
will show the lockout menu.
DMX REM
LKOUT N
Use the and buttons to select ON or OFF. Push
ENTER when the desired state is shown.
CREATING AND EDITING SCENES
At the AR-1202 front panel - push MENU (NEXT)
until the Scene Setup menu appears on the display.
SCENE
SETUP
Push ENTER. The display shows the current scene
number.
SCENE
000
Use the and buttons to select the scene you
want to set up and push
blackout fade time. Scene
ENTER. Scene 00 controls
01 is the first actual scene.
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There are three ways to create or set up a scene:
1. Set each channel intensity manually (EDIT
SCENE)
2. Copy another existing scene (COPY SCENE).
You can then edit the results.
3. Record a snapshot of the current channel
intensities (RECORD LIVE NOW)
MENU (NEXT) to select one of the 3 methods
Push
described above. The display will show the
corresponding menu.
TO CREATE A SCENE MANUALLY
Push ENTER when EDIT SCENE is shown.
The current channel number is shown on the display
upper left. The current scene number (which was
selected in the previous step) is shown on the display
upper right. The settings for three channels are shown
on the lower display row.
The LEFT channel on the display is the Current
Channel (the channel which you will set the intensity
level for).
Current channel number
Current scene number
Current channel
intensity
Intensity for
Current Channel + 1
C01 S001
XX XX XX
Intensity for
Current Channel + 2
Use the and buttons to set the channel output
intensity. The display shows the intensity setting as a
number between
indicated by
0% and 100%. A 100% setting is
“FL”. A “XX” setting means that the
channel will be ignored for the current scene.
Push ENTER after the channel level is set.
Use the and buttons to proceed to the next
channel to be set up. The lower row of the display will
shift to the left. Repeat the channel intensity selection
for that channel.
Push
CLEAR when all the channels for the selected
scene are set. This will not clear your scene settings.
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To setup another scene - repeat the process above
using a different scene selection.
TO COPY A SCENE
Push ENTER when COPY SCENE is shown. The
display will show a menu so you can select an existing
scene to copy from.
CopyFrom
001
Use the and buttons to select a scene. Then
ENTER. The scene will be copied and you will
push
be transferred to the EDIT SCENE menu where you
can further adjust the scene if desired.
TO RECORD A LIVE SCENE
A scene may be created by recording the current
channel intensity levels.
Push ENTER when RECORD LIVE NOW is shown.
The existing channel intensities will be recorded to the
scene and you will be transferred to the Edit Scene
menu where you can adjust the scene if desired.
SCENE FADE TIME
A fade time may be set individually for each scene.
This is the time elapsed between a scene fully active
and the next scene fully active. The factory default
fade time is 3 seconds.
Fade time may be set between .5 and 99.5 seconds and
is set from the
SCENE SETUP menu (usually as you
set channel intensities for the scene).
1. To set a scene fade time - Access the EDIT
SCENE menu for the desired scene.
2. Use the and buttons to move BEYOND
the last channel (CHANNEL 16) for the scene.
The display will indicate the current fade time
for the scene.
3. Use the and buttons to set the desired fade
time. Then push
ENTER.
4. Push CLEAR to select another scene for fade
time set up.
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SCENE BLACKOUT FADE TIME
Fade time for the remote stations blackout function is
set as an independent function.
The procedure is similar to that for other scenes
except the blackout fade time is accessed by selecting
SCENE 00 from the SCENE SETUP menu. Factory
default fade time is 3 seconds. Blackout fade time
may be set between 0.5 and 99.5 seconds. To select a
fade time - use the and buttons. Push
ENTER
when the desired time is shown.
OPERATION
MANUAL OPERATION
Individual dimmer channels may be operated from the
AR-1202 front panel. This is useful during testing
and setup operations. Use the and buttons to
select a channel. The associated channel on the bar
graph display will flash. Use the and buttons to
set the lighting intensity for the selected channel.
Manual operation combines with DMX and remote
stations settings but does not lock them out.
The CLEAR button will turn off all channels when
operating manually.
DMX CONSOLE OPERATION
If a DMX signal is present when the AR-1202 is
turned on it will automatically respond to it.
A "D" will be shown in the lower right corner of the
LCD display if a valid DMX signal is present.
Channel intensity levels will be shown on the bar
graph display.
CHANNEL INTENSITY BAR GRAPH
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
D
Valid DMX Indicator
SMART REMOTES OPERATION
The AR-1202 can store 100 preset scenes. Most of
these can be activated by smart remotes. See the
section "Creating and Editing Scenes" for info about
programming the scenes. These scenes are grouped
according to which type of smart remote can access
them. Scenes 1 - 48 are reserved for push button and
IR remotes. Scenes 51 - 99 are used with fader
remotes. If multiple AR-1202 units are connected to a
smart remote then each AR-1202 will activate its own
corresponding scene.
Both push button and fader remotes may be connected
to the same smart remote bus.
BUTTON AND IR SMART REMOTES OPERATION
These remotes activate individual scenes within a
block of scenes which have been stored in the AR-
1202. Scenes will activate on an "exclusive" basis. In
other words only one scene may be on at a time.
Currently available remotes are the AC-1009, AC2016 and AI-1001.
You can select which block of scenes will be activated
by the remote. This is done by DIP switches on the
back of the remote. For instance, an AC-1009 can be
set to control scenes 1 - 8 , scenes 9-16, or other
blocks of 8 consecutive scenes. There are a total of 6
scene blocks available covering scenes 1 thru 48.
The scene activation buttons will toggle. In other
words a scene will go OFF if you push its button
while the scene is active.
The OFF button invokes a system wide BLACKOUT.
(all scenes will be turned off regardless of their
source).
Refer to the smart remote owner manual for specific
info on setting scene addressing. Multiple remotes of
this type may be but are not required to be set to the
same block of scenes.
FADER SMART REMOTES OPERATION
These units use specific individual scenes which have
been stored in the AR-1202 on a "pile on" basis. In
other words multiple scenes will merge together in a
"greatest of " fashion. This means that the intensity of
any given channel will go to the highest level of all
the scenes which use it.
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Currently available fader remotes are the AF-2004,
AF-3007 and the AF-5013.
Fader remotes are scene block addressable so you can
select which scenes will be activated it. There are 3
scene blocks available. Each block includes 16 scenes.
The first block starts at scene 51. This refers to the
lowest numbered fader on the remote. The other
faders on that remote will use the next consecutively
numbered scenes (52, 53, 54, etc.). The 2nd and 3rd
scene blocks begin at scene 67 and 83 respectively.
Multiple remotes of this type may be but are not
required to be set to the same block of scenes. Refer
to the fader smart remote owner manual for specific
info on setting scene blocks.
SIMPLE REMOTES OPERATION
Scenes 1 - 7 (stored in the AR-1202) may be accessed
by simple remotes. A BLACKOUT FUNCTION may
also be accessed. A simple remote is any switch
which can provide a momentary contact closure that
can be applied to a specific pin on the AR-1202
SIMPLE REMOTE UNIT INPUTS terminal strip.
Lightronics currently offers a APP01 simple remote.
This is a "center off , single pole, double throw,
momentary toggle switch". It can be used as a simple
entrance switch to activate a scene when someone
enters an area. Alternative devices such as relays,
timers, and motion sensors can be connected to AR1202 dimmers as simple remotes. These are available
from a variety of manufacturers.
Operation of a simple remote is dependent upon the
device used. In the case of the Lightronics APP01 it is
a simple matter of pushing the switch.
EVENT SYSTEM OPERATION
The AR-1202 includes an internal clock and timer sub
system. This subsystem may be used to create events
which activate and switch between preset lighting
scenes based upon times, days, and dates. A total of
128 events may be programmed.
The clock operates without AC power for aprox. 2
weeks and does not require a battery. Event settings
are retained in non volatile memory therefore they
will not be lost if the AR-1202 powered off.
An event is used to trigger any one of 100 scenes
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which have been previously created and stored in the
AR-1202. Any scene may be used by multiple events.
A scene may be set to turn ON, or OFF, or be ignored
by an event.
An event may be set to trigger based on a date of the
year and a time. This enables scene activation for one
time or infrequent occurances such as holidays.
An event may also be set to trigger on a daily or
multiple times per day basis. Additionally specific
days of a week can be designated to be used or
skipped. This is a more common type of operation
where events are triggered on a regular schedule.
SETTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK
The clock must be set to the correct date, time and day
of the week in order to operate correctly. This is
performed from the AR-1202 Event Set Clock menu
At the AR-1202 front panel - push MENU (NEXT)
until the Event Setup menu appears on the display.
EVENT
SETUP
Push ENTER. Then push MENU (NEXT). The Event
Set Clock menu will be shown.
EVENT
SETCLOCK
Push ENTER. The Set Date menu will be shown.
SET DATE
00/00/00
SETTING THE DATE
Use the and buttons to select either the month,
day, or year and then use the and buttons to set
the value. Push
MENU (NEXT) to proceed to the Set Time menu.
ENTER after setting each value. Push
SETTING THE TIME OF DAY
SET TIME
00:00
Use the and buttons to select either hours or
minutes and then use the and buttons to set the
value. Push
ENTER after setting each value.
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Push
MENU (NEXT) to proceed to the Set Day menu.
SET DAY
MONDAY
SETTING THE DAY OF THE WEEK
The day of the week MUST BE SET when setting or
changing the date. It does not automatically
synchronize to the date setting. Once the day is
correctly set it will continue to track the date.
Use the and buttons to select the day so that it
corresponds correctly to the previously set date. Push
ENTER when the correct day is shown.
A complete layout diagram of the menus for setting
the clock is shown below.
EVENT
SETUP
EVENT
SYS OFF
EVENT
SETCLOCK
SET DATE
00/00/00
SET TIME
00:00
SET DAY
MONDAY
MENU (NEXT)
ENTER
MENU (NEXT)
ENTER
MENU (NEXT)
MENU (NEXT)
MENU (NEXT)
To Other
Menus
TIMEZONE
-05HrsGM
MENU (NEXT)
DST
NO
MENU (NEXT)
Note: Time Zone
and DST (Daylight
Saving Time) are
not currently used.
EVENT SYSTEM ENABLE
Events programmed in the AR-1202 will not trigger
unless the event system is set to ON. If the event
system is OFF you can still set the clock and program
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event times and dates but they will never be triggered.
Turning events OFF is used to prevent triggers which
may have been forgotten about, incorrectly set, or
otherwise unaccounted for.
TO CONTROL EVENT TRIGGERING
Push ENTER from the Event Setup menu. The display
will show the event system ON/OFF menu.
EVENT
SYS OFF
Use the and button to select ON or OFF. Push
ENTER when the desired ON/OFF state is shown.
PROGRAMMING EVENTS
Events are programmed using the AR-1202 Event
Editor menus. The menu layout is shown below.
MENU (NEXT)
EVENT
SETUP
EVENT
SYS OFF
EVENT
SETCLOCK
EVENT
EDITOR
EVENT #
001
EVNT 001
S00O ON
E001S000
DATE
DATE
E001S000
01/01
E001S000
00:00
MENU (NEXT)
ENTER
MENU (NEXT)
MENU (NEXT)
ENTER
ENTER
MENU (NEXT)
MENU (NEXT)
DAYS
E001S000
SMTWTFS
MENU (NEXT)
MENU (NEXT)
To Other
Menus
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Programming an event consists of four steps:
1. Select the event you want to set up (1 - 128).
2. Assign a scene (1 - 100) to the event.
3. Select what action is to be performed for that
scene (Turn it ON, Turn it OFF, or IGNORE IT).
4. Assign the DATE/ TIME or DAY(S) / TIME for
the event to be triggered.
SELECTING AN EVENT
From the EVENT EDITOR menu - Push ENTER.
The display will show the event selection menu as
follows.
EVENT #
001
If an event already has a scene assigned to it then the
event number will be followed by an asterisk (*).
Use the and buttons to select the event
number. Then push
ENTER to proceed to the scene
number and scene action menu. If you push and hold
down the or button - the event number will
skip to the next programmed event and stop.
ASSIGNING A SCENE AND SCENE ACTION
The top row of this menu shows the number of the
event you are working on. The bottom row shows the
assigned scene and the action to perform.
EVNT 001
S00O ON
Use the and buttons to select either the scene
number or action. Your selection is indicated by
flashing that part of the menu. Use the and
buttons to change the value. Scenes 0 - 100 may be
assigned. Available actions are ON, OFF, and XXX
(IGNORE). Push
ENTER once a value has been
selected. A setting of XXX disables of the event even
if a scene for it has been set.
Push MENU (NEXT) to proceed to the next menu or
push
CLEAR to revert to the event number selection
menu.
CHOOSING DATE OR DAY BASED EVENTS
This menu enables selection of either DATE based or
DAY based operation. The menu will show either
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E001S000
OR
DATE
E001S000
DAYS
The top row shows the event number and scene
number you are working on.
Use the and buttons to switch between DATE
and DAYS. Push
MENU (NEXT) to proceed to the
next menu for setting the date or day and the time of
day. Push
CLEAR to revert to the event number
selection menu.
SETTING DATE BASED TRIGGERS
The top row of these menus show the event and scene
number you are working on.
The bottom row is used to set the trigger date and the
time of day.
To set the date:
E001S000
01/01
Use the and buttons to select either the month
or day of the month. Your selection is indicated by
flashing that part of the menu. The date format is
MM/DD (month on the left). Use the and
buttons to change the value. Push
ENTER once a
value has been selected.
CAUTION: If you set an invalid date (such as
February 30th) there will be no warning and the event
will NEVER trigger.
Push MENU (NEXT) to proceed with setting the
trigger time or push
CLEAR to revert to the event
number selection menu.
To set the trigger time:
E001S000
00:00
Use the and buttons to select hours or minutes.
Your selection is indicated by flashing that part of the
menu. The format for hours is 0 - 24 (not AM/PM).
Use the and buttons to change the value. Push
ENTER once a value has been selected.
Push MENU (NEXT) to revert to the SCENE
NUMBER and SCENE ACTION menu or push
CLEAR to revert to the event number selection menu.
SETTING DAY BASED TRIGGERS
The top row of these menus show the event number
and scene number you are working on. The bottom
row is used to set the trigger days and the time of day.
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To set days of the week:
E001S000
SMTWTFS
The bottom menu row shows the days. If a day shows
as a solid block ( ) instead of a character then the
event will be skipped (will not trigger on that day).
Use the and buttons to select a week day. Then
use the and buttons to change between trigger
and skip. Push
ENTER once a value has been
selected.
Push
MENU (NEXT) to proceed with setting the
trigger time or push
CLEAR to revert to the event
number selection menu.
To set the trigger time:
E001S000
00:00
Use the and buttons to select hours or minutes.
Your selection is indicated by flashing that part of the
menu. The format for hours is 0 - 23 (not AM/PM).
Use the and buttons to change the value. Push
ENTER once a value has been selected.
Push
MENU (NEXT) to revert to the SCENE
NUMBER and SCENE ACTION menu or push
CLEAR to revert to the event number selection menu.
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
OWNER MAINTENANCE
There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit.
INTERNAL FUSE
MAKE CERTAIN POWER IS REMOVED
FROM THE FEED CIRCUITS
BEFORE HANDLING THE UNIT.
ARNING
The AR-1202 has a 1/2 amp, 250V, Type ABC, fast
acting fuses on the inside the cabinet. It provides
protection only for the internal electronic control
circuitry. It may be replaced ONLY by a fuse of
identical type and size.
Contact a qualified electrical maintenance person if
you suspect this fuse has blown.
HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUITRY IS EXPOSED WHEN
THE CABINET DOOR IS OPEN. DO NOT ALLOW
THE UNIT TO OPERATE OR HAVE POWER
APPLIED TO IT WHILE THE DOOR IS OPEN.
The best way to prolong the life of your unit is to keep
is cool, clean, and dry. It is important that the cooling
intake and exit vent holes are clean and unobstructed.
Service by other than Lightronics authorized agents
may void your warranty.
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE
If service is required, contact the dealer from whom
you purchased the equipment or contact:
Lightronics, Service Department
509 Central Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
TEL 757 486 3588.
Lightronics recommends that you record the serial
number of your unit for future reference.
SERIAL NUMBER ______________________
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CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTIONS
AR-1202
CIRCUIT BOARD
ASSY
(REAR VIEW SHOWN)
CHANNEL
CONTROL
OUTPUTS
REMOTE VOLTAGE +
REMOTE DATA +
REMOTE DATA -
REMOTE COMMON
DMX IN +
DMX IN -
** DMX OUT +
** DMX OUT -
DMX COMMON
J2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DMX AND
MULTI-SCENE
REMOTE UNIT
INPUTS
9 8 7 6 5 2 1 4 3
J3
SIMPLE REMOTE UNIT INPUTS
POWER
INPUT
** DMX OUT connections
not used on AR-1202
SIMPLE REMOTE UNIT
INPUT CONNECTIONS (J3)
PIN # FUNCTION
Dedicated to "blackout" function
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SCENE #1
1
2
SCENE #2
3
SCENE #3
4
SCENE #4
5
SCENE #5
6
SCENE #6
7
SCENE #7
8
SCENE #8
9
REM. COMMON
J4
CHAN
1 - 4
J5
CHAN
5 - 8
J6
CHAN
9 - 12
12 VAC
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DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING
K
NOTES:
Dimensions are +/- 1/16”. This drawing is not to scale.
Cabinet Clearance Depth is 6 1/4"
Mounting holes indicated by “M” will accommodate 1/4" bolt.
Double 1/2, 3/4 inch knockout holes provided at locations indicated by “K”.
Suggested Mounting Procedure:
Drill top holes level, 16” apart at desired height.
Partially install bolts (enough to hold cabinet weight).
Hang cabinet from top bolts.
Drill lower holes and install lower bolts – tighten all bolts.
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Cabinet Front View With Door Removed
20 1/4”
17 5/8”
16”
KK
M
CONTROL SIGNAL CONNECTIONS AREA
POWER CONNECTIONS AREA
M
M
21 1/8”
18 5/8”
M
K
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AR-1202 UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
CHANNELS/CAPACITY: 12 Channels @ 2400 Watts each channel
POWER REQUIREMENTS: 120/208VAC three phase,80 Amps each line
OR
120/240VAC single phase, 120 Amps each line
POWER DEVICES: Dual 65 Amp SCRs
POWER CONNECTOR: Terminal strip
CHANNEL OUTPUT: Terminal Strip
CIRCUIT BREAKERS: 20 Amp fast acting
MINIMUM LOAD: 15 Watts
CURVE: Modified square law
FILTER RISE TIME: 600 usec. minimum
OUTPUT FUNCTION: DIMMER or RELAY selectable
CONTROL INPUT: DMX-512 U.S.I.T.T. standard
FRONT PANEL: 8 char. x 2 line LCD display
REMOTE NETWORK: RS-485, 62.5 Kbaud, bidirectional 9 bit network
LOCAL PRESETS: 100 scenes standard. Expandable to 255 scenes
CLOSURE INPUT: 8 inputs for single, dual button, or combine stations
REMOTE STATIONS: Total of 32 remote stations with unique system addresses
SLAVE UNITS: Up to 31 additional units may be added
SIZE : 21 1/8"H x 20 1/4"W x 6 1/4"D
WEIGHT: 61 lbs (70 lbs shipping weight)
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Y
All Lightronics products are warranted for a period of TWO/FIVE YEARS from the date
of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship.
This warranty is subject to the following restrictions and conditions:
A) If service is required, you may be asked to provide proof of purchase from an
authorized Lightronics dealer.
B) The FIVE YEAR WARRANTY is only valid if the warranty card is returned to
Lightronics accompanied with a copy of the original receipt of purchase within
30 DAYS of the purchase date, if not then the TWO YEAR WARRANTY applies.
Warranty is valid only for the original purchaser of the unit.
C) This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from abuse, misuse, accidents,
shipping, and repairs or modifications by anyone other than an authorized
Lightronics service representative.
D) This warranty is void if the serial number is removed, altered or defaced.
E) This warranty does not cover loss or damage, direct or indirect arising from the use
or inability to use this product.
F) Lightronics reserves the right to make any changes, modifications, or updates as
deemed appropriate by Lightronics to products returned for service. Such changes
may be made without prior notification to the user and without incurring any
responsibility or liability for modifications or changes to equipment previously
supplied.Lightronics is not responsible for supplying new equipment in accordance
with any earlier specifications.
G) This warranty is the only warranty either expressed, implied, or statutory, upon
which the equipment is purchased. No representatives, dealers or any of their
agents are authorized to make any warranties, guarantees, or representations
other than expressly stated herein.
H) This warranty does not cover the cost of shipping products to or from Lightronics for
service.
I) Lightronics Inc. reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary to this
warranty without prior notification.
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