DMX512 Digital Dimmers
Operator Manual
Document number: ePROU0130
Version V3.0
January 2010
This manual applies to software version 1.46 or later.
LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.
ABN 21 090 801 675
Building 3, 66-74 Micro Circuit
Dandenong South, Victoria 3175 Australia
Tel: +61 3 9702 8000
Fax: +61 3 9702 8466
email: info@lsclighting.com
web: www.lsclighting.com
ePRO Dimmer
Operator Manual V3.0
ePRO Dimmer
Operator Manual V3.0
CONTENTS
1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION __________________________________________1
1.1 About this manual _____________________________________________________ 1
1.2 ePRO features ________________________________________________________ 1
1.3 Continuous operation___________________________________________________ 1
1.4 ePRO Models _________________________________________________________ 1
2 GETTING CONNECTED ____________________________________________2
2.1 Input Supply _________________________________________________________ 2
2.2 DMX Control Input_____________________________________________________ 2
2.3 Load Connection ______________________________________________________ 2
2.4 Overload Protection ____________________________________________________ 2
2.5 Dimmer Installation____________________________________________________ 2
3 DIMMER OPERATION _____________________________________________ 3
3.1 Control Panel _________________________________________________________ 3
3.2 Setting the DMX512 Address_____________________________________________ 3
3.3 Test Function _________________________________________________________ 4
3.3.1 Driving Channels ___________________________________________________ 4
3.3.2 Chase Test Mode ___________________________________________________ 4
3.3.3 Pre-Heat _________________________________________________________ 4
3.4 Scene Storage ________________________________________________________ 5
3.5 Curve Selection _______________________________________________________ 5
3.6 Phase Failure _________________________________________________________ 6
3.7 User Interface Lock ____________________________________________________ 6
3.7.1 Locking the User Interface panel_______________________________________ 6
3.7.2 Unlocking the User Interface panel _____________________________________ 6
3.8 Resetting the Dimmer __________________________________________________ 6
3.8.1 System Reset _____________________________________________________ 6
3.8.2 Total Reset _______________________________________________________ 6
4 SOFTWARE UPGRADES____________________________________________ 7
4.1 Software Upgrades ____________________________________________________ 7
4.2 Installing and Running CodeLINK _________________________________________ 7
5 DMX EXPLAINED ________________________________________________ 8
5.1 Cable selection________________________________________________________ 8
5.2 Typical DMX Installation ________________________________________________ 8
6 MAINTENANCE __________________________________________________9
6.1 Routine maintenance___________________________________________________ 9
6.2 Internal cleaning ______________________________________________________ 9
6.3 External cleaning ______________________________________________________ 9
7 SPECIFICATIONS _______________________________________________10
7.1 Dimmer Specifications_________________________________________________ 10
7.2 Load Socket Wiring ___________________________________________________ 11
8 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS _______________________________________14
8.1 C Tick Compliance ____________________________________________________ 14
8.2 CE Compliance_______________________________________________________ 14
8.3 Disclaimer __________________________________________________________ 14
8.4 Product of Australia ___________________________________________________ 14
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1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 About this manual
This manual describes the
configuration and
operation and specifications of the ePRO digital
dimmers manufactured by LSC Lighting Systems.
1.2 ePRO features
The ePRO portable dimmer offers high
quality,
high performance digital dimming that can be
installed into either 19” racking systems or free
standing applications.
The dimmer is powered from a 3 phase power
source and provides dimming functionality
through an integrated front control panel and
DMX512 control input. A wide selection of output
connector options is available to deliver power to
the load. On site software upgrades can be
performed with LSC’s CodeLINK software option
ensuring the dimmer is operating with the latest
optimised software.
Each dimming channel is protected by a fast
acting Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) or
optionally with a Residual Current Breaker with
Overload (RCBO). The ePRO dimmer uses
LSC’s proprietary Current Control Technology© to
minimise nuisance tripping of the MCBs when
high inrush currents are suddenly applied. The
added benefit is that lamp filaments are also
protected from this shock, thus extending lamp
life.
Quality toroidal inductors and filtering circuits
minimise the possible interference to other
electronic equipment by reducing the harmonic
waves produced by phase angled control of the
power mains.
Ease of operation is a key element of the ePRO
dimmers. The clever use of pushbuttons and an
easy to read display allows the user to quickly set
the DMX512 address, to drive individual channels
at varying levels, to create a 12 channel scene
that can be stored in non-volatile memory and to
set a choice of up to six different fade curves for
each dimmer channel.
The ePRO dimmer utilises Pulse Transformer
Fired Dimmer (PTFD) Technology. In essence
this means the technology used inside the ePRO
enables it to control virtually any type of
connected load. This includes inductive loads
such as transformers, pinspots, 12v EVL dichroic
lamp systems, strobes, and reactive loads
(discharge lamps and fluorescent lamps)
The ePRO dimmers are CE and C-tick approved.
1.3 Continuous operation
The ePRO
dimmers are built around a custom
aluminium extruded heatsink that provides central
mounting for all major internal components. The
overall design concept provides a very efficient air
flow path allowing the dimmers to run at 100%
duty cycle on all channels simultaneously. A low
noise fan circulates air over the dimming circuitry.
The ePRO dimmer has variable fan speed control,
where fan speed increases as the operating
temperature of the dimmer rises.
LSC recommends a general clearance of 100mm
on either side of the dimmer.
1.4 ePRO Models
The ePRO
dimmer is available in the following
options with a variety of load connector types:
ePRO - 12 channels with 13 Amp MCBs per
channel.
ePRO/B - 12 channels with 10 Amp RCBOs per
channel.
ePRO/6 - 6 channels with 25 Amp MCBs per
channel.
ePRO/B/6 - 6 channels with 25 Amp RCBOs per
channel.
Front Ventilation Slots
DMX output
DMX input
Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB’s)
19” Rackmount Brackets
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2 GETTING CONNECTED
2.1 Input Supply
ePRO dimmers are designed to be connected to a
3 phase supply and are supplied with a 1.2m long
5 wire (6mm²) black rubber insulated power cable
terminated inside the dimmer.
Australian models are fitted with a 5 pin three
phase plug. The ePRO power plug is rated at 40
Amps per phase.
Export models have the end of the cable
unterminated, numbered and fitted with ferrules,
ready for termination into a suitable three phase
plug. Permanent installation models have a
special screw termination rear panel that provides
five 16mm² pressure pad screw terminals to
connect incoming three phase supply.
Connection is Three Phase Star; however other
versions such as single phase(s), two phase and
Three Phase Delta wiring are available upon
request from the factory. Contact LSC Lighting
Systems or your nearest Distributor for further
information.
LSC recommends an overrated Neutral (1.5 times
phase current) on the incoming supply for optimal
performance and minimal interruption. The
incoming supply should also be fused or fitted
with a suitably rated circuit breaker.
2.2 DMX Control Input
The dimmers are designed primarily
to accept
control signals conforming to the DMX512A
protocol. The DMX input connector is located on
the front control panel. A Thru connector located
next to the Input allows the connection of the
dimmer to other DMX512 devices downstream.
The Thru connection is passive and allows for the
pass through of the DMX512 signal, even if there
is no power to the dimmer. The ePRO dimmer
has an auto-terminating DMX circuit that will
terminate the network when no thru connection is
present.
LED’s on the front control panel indicate the
condition of the incoming DMX data. Valid data is
indicated with a Green “DMX data” LED. Bad data
is indicated with a Red “DMX error” LED.
2.3 Load Connection
The ePRO dimmers are available with
a wide
selection of output load connectors to suit the
many applications and countries of installation.
Wiring details for the Multipole connector options
are detailed in load socket wiring section
.
For Australian versions, the 12 channel ePRO is
supplied with twelve 15 Amp Australian Sockets
and the 6 channel 25A ePRO is supplied with 6
sets of 25 Amp and 15 Amp Australian Sockets
connected in parallel.
European versions of ePRO are available with the
following socket types: Shuko, 16 pole Harting, 19
pole Socapex and a screw terminal version for
permanent installations.
Care should be taken when driving inductive
loads as not all of these types of loads can be
dimmed. If you are in doubt to the dimmers
suitability for the intended application, please
consult LSC Lighting Systems or your nearest
Distributor for further information.
Under all circumstances during the operation of
the dimmer, it is highly advisable not to connect or
disconnect the load while live, to prevent potential
damage to the dimmer, the load connectors or to
the load itself.
2.4 Overload Protection
Each dimmer channel is fitted with fast
acting
thermal magnetic Miniature Circuit Breakers
(MCB’s) or optionally with Residual Current
Breakers with Overload (RCBO’s). Under normal
operating conditions the MCB/RCBO pass the
rated current and will only trip when there is an
overload through the dimmer circuit. Likewise, if
there is a short circuit on the load or faulty wiring
on the load side, the MCB/RCBO will trip to
protect the internal components of the dimmer.
When RCBO’s are fitted, they provide the added
protection against earth leakage fault currents.
Dimmer channels can be manually disabled by
switching off the MCB/RCBO for that particular
channel. This is particularly useful for those
occasions where a genuine fault has occurred.
2.5 Dimmer Installation
The ePRO dimmers have been designed to be
either free standing or 19” Rack mountable.
In
free standing applications, all dimmers have
four rubber feet attached to the bottom of the
chassis.
If the dimmer is used for touring applications in a
Roobar frame, LSC can provide optional Roobar
mounting brackets to secure the back of the
dimmer.
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3 DIMMER OPERATION
3.1 Control Panel
The control panel on the ePRO dimmer is
designed to be concise and easy to operate. It
allows quick access to all functions and provides
indicators that show the exact status of the
dimmer.
The control panel is shown below. The following
is a brief explanation of the buttons and displays.
Channel Drive LEDs: These LED’s indicate the
channel output status and will glow
proportionately to the level of output being
generated. In SCENE mode, these LEDs are
used to build the desired output levels for the
scene to be stored. When the scene is recalled
these LEDs will correspond to the output levels
stored in memory.
Mode Select Button: This button is used to alter
the dimmer’s status by allowing the operator to
set the DMX512 address, drive individual channel
at varying levels, create a scene to be stored in
memory and individually set different dimmer
curves for each channel (ePRO only).
Mode Status Indicators: These LEDs
indicate which mode the dimmer is operating in.
Scroll Buttons: These up and down
buttons allow the operator to adjust the DMX512
address, channel number and channel output
level, in either a up (increment) or down
(decrement) direction.
Status Display: The 3 digit display can indicate
the current DMX512 address, channel number
and the channel output level. The output of the
display is dependent on which mode the dimmer
is currently in. Under other conditions the display
will also scroll prompt and error messages.
DMX Data Indicators: These two LEDs indicate
good or bad data being received by the dimmer.
3.2 Setting the DMX512 Address
The dimmer is designed to
be controlled by an
external DMX512 transmitting device. The
DMX512 protocol allows for the high speed
transmission of 512 channels of digital data and
allows for up to 32 devices to be connected to
each DMX512 stream. To enable each device to
receive its own relevant information off this
DMX512 stream, a DMX512 Start Address is
allocated to each dimmer.
When the dimmer is powered up for the first time,
it will automatically be in the DMX512 Address
mode and display channel 1 as its starting
address. The user can then set the desired start
address by pressing the increment () or
decrement () Scroll Buttons. If you decrement
from channel 1, the next setting will be 512. To
scroll quickly to your desired start address, press
and hold the increment or decrement button. The
display will then speed up and scrolls through the
channel numbers.
To increase the start address in banks (groups of
12 for 12 channel dimmers and groups of 6 for 6
channel dimmers), press the increment button
quickly once and then press and hold. If the
dimmer start address is currently “001”, then to
select the next bank (start address number 13/7),
press the increment button quickly once and then
press again and hold. The display will then
Channel
Drive LEDs
Mode status
indicators
Mode select
button
Status Display
Scroll buttons
DMX Data Indicators
DMX connectors
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