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
APS
Advanced Power System
(Power Distribution Unit)
INSTALLATION and OPERATION
Covering software Version 1.02
March 2014
Document number: APS-T01U-A2
Version V 1.02
DISCLAIMER
LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. has a corporate policy of continuous improvement, covering
areas such as product design and documentation. To achieve this goal, we undertake to release
software updates for all products on a regular basis. In light of this policy, some detail contained
in this manual may not match the exact operation of your product. Information contained in this
manual is subject to change without notice.
In any event, LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. cannot be held liable for any direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages or loss whatsoever (including, without limitation,
damages for loss of profits, business interruption, or other pecuniary loss) arising out the use or
the inability to use this product for its intended purpose as expressed by the manufacturer and
in conjunction with this operating manual.
Servicing of this product is recommended to be carried out by LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty.
Ltd. or its authorized service agents. No liability will be accepted whatsoever for any loss or
damage caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorized personnel.
In addition, servicing by unauthorized personnel may void your warranty.
LSC Lighting Systems’ products must only be used for the purpose for which they were
intended.
APS Contents
Operator Manual V1.02
Contents
1 Product Description 1
1.1 About this Manual __________________ 1
1.2 Introduction ______________________ 1
1.3 Models/Options ____________________ 2
1.4 Version 1.02 ______________________ 2
2 Setting Up and Connecting 3
2.1 Safety ___________________________ 3
2.2 Unpacking ________________________ 3
2.3 Mounting the APS __________________ 3
2.4 Connections ______________________ 3
2.4.1 Input Power Supply _________________ 3
2.4.2 DMX Input ________________________ 3
2.4.3 DMX Thru _________________________ 3
2.4.4 GPI Input _________________________ 3
2.4.5 GPI Output ________________________ 3
2.4.6 Power Outputs _____________________ 4
3 Operation 5
3.1 Overview ________________________ 5
3.2 Switch On ________________________ 5
3.3 Switch Off ________________________ 5
3.4 Front Panel _______________________ 5
3.5 Touch Screen Control Panel __________ 6
4 Menu System 8
4.1 Overview ________________________ 8
4.2 Help Screens _____________________ 8
4.3 Configuration Menu ________________ 8
4.4 Timing __________________________ 8
4.4.1 Stagger Power On __________________ 8
4.4.2 Power Off Delay ____________________ 9
4.5 Limits ___________________________ 9
4.5.1 Removing Limits ___________________ 10
4.6 Manual Off/ON ___________________ 10
4.7 Stand alone _____________________ 11
4.7.1 Unit Number ______________________ 11
4.8 Import Export ____________________ 12
4.9 System _________________________ 12
4.9.1 Code Upgrade _____________________ 12
4.9.2 Reset ____________________________ 12
4.9.3 Colour Theme _____________________ 12
4.9.4 About ___________________________ 12
4.9.5 View DMX ________________________ 12
4.9.6 Service __________________________ 13
4.9.7 Fan Control _______________________ 13
4.10 Lock / Unlock ____________________ 13
5 RDM 15
5.1 Overview _______________________ 15
5.2 Commands ______________________ 15
6 Alarms and Troubleshooting 16
6.1 Maintenance _____________________ 16
6.2 Trouble Shooting _________________ 16
6.2.1 Emergency Mode ___________________ 16
6.2.2 Tripped Breakers ___________________ 16
7 Specifications 17
8 Compliance Statements 18
8.1 CE Compliance Statement __________ 18
8.2 C Tick Compliance Statement _______ 18
Conventions Used in this Manual
Throughout this manual, certain conventions have been used to make the meaning clearer.
A word in Bold text represents a button on the touch screen.
Emphasis is indicated by underlining.
Notes or Hints are displayed in italic font.
Copyright Notices
APS units are developed by LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.
www.lsclighting.com
Copyright © 2013 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.
All rights reserved.
Contents of this manual, Copyright © 2013
APS Product Description
Operator Manual V1.02
1 Product Description
1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual describes the installation, configuration and operation of the APS (Advanced
Power System) intelligent power distribution unit manufactured by LSC Lighting Systems.
There are four different colour themes that you can select on the APS touch screen. The
screen images in this manual use the default “Gothic” colour theme.
1.2 INTRODUCTION
The APS (Advanced Power System) is a power distribution unit with a 3 phase mains input
(single phase input available) and either 6, 12 or (24 future release) single phase outputs
depending upon the model.
Power Distribution is the most critical components of any system and lighting is no
exception particularly these days when almost every fixture now needs its own mains power
source. However with each fixture needing power, new problems are introduced particularly
during the power up sequence.
Firstly, in-rush currents of all the power supplies and lamps starting up at the same time
often causes main breakers to trip and secondly the transient currents drawn by the power
supplies can cause earth protection breakers to trip. To avoid these effects you require
complicated power up sequences usually requiring a human sitting there switching circuits
on one at a time.
The LSC APS distribution units are a solution to this and other problems by controlling the
power-on sequence of each of the individual output circuits. In its simplest form, a single
command starts the sequence and then each of the 12 outputs is turned on, one output at a
time, with a programmable time before the next circuit turns on. In this way the peak
current drawn is always low and upstream breakers will not trip.
APS units can be connected together where more than 12 circuits are required and the units
automatically cascade - that is, the second unit won't commence its start-up sequence until
the first has finished.
But this is just the beginning. The APS is capable of the following:
Automatic control via DMX512. The presence of DMX turns outputs on and loss of
DMX turns outputs off after a pre-set time delay. For example, 19 minutes.
Remote On/Off switching of output circuits via GPI contact closure (if DMX is not used).
“Stand Alone” mode for automatic On/Off of output circuits whenever input power is
present/not present.
Manual override (On/Off of output circuits) via front panel touch screen (with user lock
out).
Control via RDM.
RCBO (Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrent) output channel circuit breakers
protect against current overload AND earth leakage faults (Residual Current Device)
or (Ground Fault Indicator).
RCBO output channel circuit breakers also provide Neutral Disconnect function.
Staggered switch on of outputs (with adjustable delay) to prevent start-up surge
overloading of the power supply feed.
Multiple APS units can be configured to start up in sequence.
Cascading start-up for individual units via XLR5 cabling and/or based on unit
number.
Input voltage monitoring per phase.
Input current monitoring per phase.
Input mains frequency monitoring.
Programmable over-voltage and under-voltage trips to protect loads.
Voltage and current reporting via RDM.
Three phase operation.
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Single phase operation possible but input current must be limited to 63A in total.
Being a power control and distribution unit, the APS is equally at home in a variety of
applications including (but certainly not limited to):
Moving Lights.
LED fixtures.
Video walls.
Audio Systems.
Stall power for Markets and Fairgrounds.
The APS is also ideal for permanent installations such as schools, churches, public halls and
other venues where Energy Management is a key goal. By using APS modules to power all
the lighting and video system, all the LED fixtures, video screens and moving lights will
automatically be powered off a few minutes after the lighting console is turned off. When
the console is next turned on, the lighting and video equipment will be sequentially powered
up over a few seconds, without any user intervention, a truly Green solution.
1.3 MODELS/OPTIONS
APS is available in the following sizes:
12 channels x 10 Amp outputs.
12 channels x 13 Amp outputs.
12 channels x 16 Amp outputs
6 channels x 20 Amp outputs.
24 channels x 10 Amp outputs (future release).
24 channels x 13 Amp outputs (future release).
24 channels x 16 Amp outputs (future release).
Output rear connection options:
Australian sockets (10 and 13 Amp only).
Weiland sockets.
Socapex sockets.
Shuko sockets.
Powercon connectors.
Screw terminals (for permanent installations).
Input rear connection options:
Three phase tail and plug.
Screw terminals (for permanent installations).
See section 7 for details on input and output connection options.
1.4 VERSION 1.02
Version 1.02 of the APS has the following enhancements:
A variable speed fan has been added. See section 4.9.7
An optional audible beeper alarm sounds whenever the shutdown warning is active
(30 sec before shutdown). Enabled by default. See section 4.4.2
Power Off delay can now be set to Infinite (Menu/Timing/Power Off Delay/Edit). See
section 4.4.2
Several touchscreen button positions have been swapped in order to prevent
accidental confirmation by a finger bouncing on the touchscreen.
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2 Setting Up and Connecting
2.1 SAFETY
All electrical work must be carried out by suitably qualified persons.
2.2 UNPACKING
The APS is fully tested and inspected before leaving the factory. Upon delivery, inspect the
APS for signs of damage or mishandling. In the event of any damage, contact your LSC agent.
2.3 MOUNTING THE APS
The APS is designed for rack mounting. The ventilation holes on the sides of the unit must be
kept clear.
2.4 CONNECTIONS
2.4.1 Input Power Supply
The APS must be fed from a suitable external circuit breaker. The nominal input voltage is
220-240 Volts. 3-phase Star (380-415V). 50-60Hz. Single phase operation is possible but
input current must be limited to 63A in total.
2.4.2 DMX Input
A 5 pin XLR is provided for DMX input. The APS will automatically and sequentially switch on
its outputs when a valid DMX signal is present. The APS does not have a DMX address and is
not controlled by DMX levels. It only responds to the presence or absence of a valid DMX
signal.
The time delay between each output channel switching on is adjustable. See section 4.4.1.
When the DMX signal is not present (when the lighting controller is switched off) the APS will
switch off all channels after an adjustable delay time. The DMX levels can also be viewed on
the screen. See section 4.9.5.
The APS can be manually operated when a DMX signal is not connected.
2.4.3 DMX Thru
A 5 pin XLR is provided for DMX Thru (output). The DMX Thru connector is primarily provided
to feed the DMX signal to another APS unit. The APS will automatically connect the DMX input
to the DMX Thru at the completion on the switch on sequence when all 12 outputs have been
switched on. This provides an automatic method of sequentially switching on multiple APS
units. When a unit has completed its staggered switch on of all of its outputs it connects its
DMX output to the next APS in the line which then starts it staggered switch on sequence.
When the outputs of an APS are switched off (either automatically by the loss of DMX or
manually via the touch screen) the feed of DMX to the DMX Thru connector is also switched
off.
2.4.4 GPI Input
General Purpose Input. If DMX is not being used to automatically control an APS, then the
APS can be remotely switched on (starting its standard switch-on sequence) by providing a
contact closure between pins 1 and 4 of the DMX Input connector. When the contact closure
is opened, the APS will switch off all channels after the adjustable delay time. See section
4.4.2.
2.4.5 GPI Output
The DMX Thru connector provides a GPI output. This is primarily provided to feed a GPI signal
to another APS unit. The APS will automatically provide a contact closure between pins 1 and
4 of the DMX Thru connector at the completion on its switch on sequence (when all 12 outputs
have been switched on). If the GPI output is connected to the GPI input of the next APS, then
multiple APS units can be remotely controlled by a single switch connected to the first APS.
When the outputs of an APS are switched off (either automatically by the loss of DMX or
manually via the touch screen) the contact closure on the DMX Thru connector is also switched
off. This will therefore automatically switch off any APS connected to the GPI output.
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