LSC Lighting APS User Manual

LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.

ABN 21 090 801 675

Building 3, 66-74 Micro Circuit
Dandenong South, Victoria 3175 Australia

Tel: [phone] Fax:[phone]

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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.

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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

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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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Australian Sockets

Weiland Sockets

Socapex Sockets

Shuko Sockets

Installation Screw Terminals

Powercon connectors are also available.

Output channel

number chart

2.4.6 Power Outputs

The following output connections are available. The channel numbers of the output sockets
are shown on the chart below the power input. The following illustrations show 12 channel
APS units.

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Output Load RCBO’s

DMX/GPI

Input

Touch Screen
Control Panel

DMX/GPI

Output

SD Card

Slot

Input phase labels

“Emergency Mode”

access hole. See

section 6.2.1

3 Operation

3.1 OVERVIEW

The APS (Advanced Power System) is a power distribution unit with a 3 phase mains input
(single phase input is possible) and either 6 or 12 single phase outputs depending upon the
model.

3.2 SWITCH ON

The outputs of the APS are always switched on sequentially to minimise surge current. This
is known as a “staggered switch on”. The time delay between channels switching on can be
set using the touch screen.

The outputs can be switched on via the following methods:

 Whenever DMX is detected on the APS DMX input.
 Via a remote switch plugged into to the DMX input. See section 2.4.4.
 In “Stand alone” mode, whenever power is present on the input. See section 4.7.
 Manual switch on via the touch screen (with user lock out). See section 4.6.
 Via RDM. See section 5.2.
 Emergency mode. See section 6.2.

3.3 SWITCH OFF

The outputs of the APS are switched off via the following methods:

 When DMX is no longer present on the APS input. A delay time can be set using the

touch screen.

 Via a remote switch plugged into to the DMX input. See section 2.4.42.4.4.
 Manual switch off via the touch screen (with user lock out) See section 4.6.
 Via RDM. See section 5.2.

3.4 FRONT PANEL

The front panel contains the RCBO (Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrent) circuit
breakers for each output, the touch screen and the DMX/GPI input and output and a SD
card slot. The number below each circuit breaker shows which input phase feeds that output
channel.

12 channel APS

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Output Channel Status

Green = On

Red = Off

Orange = see below

Input Voltage per phase

Green = OK

Red = over/under limit

Input Current per phase

Green = OK

Orange = 90% load

warning

DMX Status

Green = Present

Flashing Red = Missing

Input

frequency

Input Voltage High Limit

per phase

Input Voltage Low Limit

per phase

GPI Status

Green = ON

Manual Mode

3.5 TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL PANEL

The APS uses a colour LCD touch screen which is operated by touching the virtual buttons
with your finger or a stylus.

Home Screen

The output channel status indicators at the top of the home screen show the current status
of each output:

 Green = The channel is On.
 Red = The channel is Off.
 Orange = The channel has been automatically turned “Off” due to an under voltage

or over voltage input but the input voltage is now within limits and the channel is
about to automatically turn back on after it’s staggered start up time delay.

The “Input Voltage High Limit” and “Input Voltage Low Limit” per phase can be set. If these
limits are exceeded, the outputs connected to that phase will be switched off and their
status indicators on the home screen will turn red. See section 4.5.

The input current per phase is displayed in green. The readout turns orange as a warning
when the input current reaches 90% of the maximum allowable current per phase. Note
that this reading is the total input current per phase. The maximum current per output
channel is determined by the capacity of its front panel RCBO circuit breaker.

The DMX status is green when DMX is present and flashes red when DMX is not present.
See section 2.4.2.

The GPI status is green when a GPI signal (contact closure) is present. See section 2.4.4

If the outputs are manually turned off from the touch screen (Manual Off), then the DMX
and GPI status indicators are replaced by a “Manual Mode” indicator. See section 4.6

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The future release 24 channel APS does not show the “Frequency” of the mains input on the
home screen because the bottom of the screen contains the status indicators for outputs 13
to 24.

The input frequency is displayed at the bottom of the “Configuration” menu. Touch
anywhere on the home screen to access the “Configuration” Menu.

The menus on the Configuration page are fully described in the next section.

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? Help

4 Menu System

4.1 OVERVIEW

The menus on the screen provide the functions to configure and operate the APS.

4.2 HELP SCREENS

Some menus have “Help” screens available as indicated by a ? button in the top right corner
of the touch screen. Touch ? (when available) to see the help screen.

Pressing [?] shows……

Touch anywhere within the help screen to cancel.

4.3 CONFIGURATION MENU

Touch anywhere on the Home Screen to access the “Configuration Menu”.

The configuration menu provides the following sub menus:

4.4 TIMING

Pressing Timing allows you to set the timing parameters.

4.4.1 Stagger Power On

When the command to switch on the outputs is executed, the outputs are sequentially
switched on to avoid an excessive surge current on the power supply. Stagger power on is
the delay time between switching on each output. The range is from 0.1 to 5 seconds. The
default time is 1 second. To change the stagger power on time touch Edit.

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Note: In Standalone mode, stagger time is fixed. See section 4.7.1

4.4.2 Power Off Delay

Power off delay is the time that the outputs stay on when either DMX is lost or the GPI input
contact closure is opened. The range is 1 to 60 minutes or infinite. The default time is 5
minutes. To change the power off delay touch Edit.

If the DMX signal is lost or the GPI input contact closure is opened, the countdown to power
off begins. When it reaches 30 seconds the “warning beep” sounds (if enabled) and a warning
appears on the screen and counts down the remaining time to switch off. The warning beep
can be enabled or disabled from the “Timing Parameters” menu described above.

Note: APS units manufactured prior to March 2014 are not fitted with a beeper.

You can postpone the switch off and restart the countdown timer by tapping the screen. To
disable the automatic switch off, set the time to “Infinite”.

Hint: If the APS about to turn off and you want to keep it on, touch the screen to postpone
the shutdown then touch the Home screen and touch Stand Alone, Enable.

4.5 LIMITS

The “Limits” menu allows you to set maximum (High) and minimum (Low) limits on the
input voltage for each phase to protect the equipment connected to that phase. If these
limits are exceeded, the input voltage display for that phase turns red and the outputs
connected to that phase will be switched off and their status indicators also turn red.

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Maximum Input Voltage

Minimum Input Voltage

When the input voltage returns to within the limits, the input voltage display turns green
and the channel status indicators turn orange, but the outputs will remain off until the
following conditions are met for each limit:

 High. The input voltage drops to 3 volts below the high limit for at least 10 seconds.
 Low. The input voltage rises to 3 volts above the low limit for at least 10 seconds.

The channels then automatically turn back on after their staggered start up time delay.
Touching Limits shows the limit settings for each phase.

Touching a Phase button allows you to select either the Low or High limit for that phase.

Touching either Low or High allows you to set that limit.

When phases 2 or 3 are selected, the settings for phase 1 can be copied to them by
touching Copy from P1.

4.5.1 Removing Limits

To remove a limit on a phase touch either Low or High then touch Clr then Apply.

4.6 MANUAL OFF/ON

If the APS is ON, touching Home Screen then Manual Off allows you to switch off all
outputs after a confirmation warning.

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If the APS is OFF, the “Manual Off” button becomes “Manual On”. Touching Manual On
starts the staggered power on sequence.

4.7 STAND ALONE

If the APS is not being remotely controlled (either by DMX presence or by a GPI contact
closure) then it can be set to “stand alone” mode by touching the Home Screen then
touching Stand Alone, Enable.

In standalone mode, the APS will automatically start its staggered switch on sequence
3 seconds after power is applied at the input.

4.7.1 Unit Number

If multiple APS units are to be operated in standalone mode, then you can prevent them from
all starting their starting their staggered switch on sequence at the same time by assigning a
different “unit number” to each APS. Each unit number adds an additional 12 second delay to
the start of the staggered switch on sequence.

 Unit 1 starts after 3 seconds.
 Unit 2 starts after 15 seconds.
 Unit 3 starts after 27 seconds etc.

In standalone mode, the stagger power on times of the output channels are fixed to ensure
that channels in different size APS units do not turn on at the same time.

 6 channel APS units have a fixed stagger time of 2 seconds.
 12 channel APS units have a fixed stagger time of 1 second.
 24 channel APS units (future release) have a fixed stagger time of 0.5 seconds.

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4.8 IMPORT EXPORT

The configuration settings of an APS can be exported to a SD card allowing them to be
imported and copied to other APS units. Insert an SD card into the front panel slot then
touch the Home Screen, Import Export.

4.9 SYSTEM

4.9.1 Code Upgrade

LSC Lighting Systems has a corporate policy of continuous improvement to its products. The
APS software (firmware) is subject to this policy as new features are added and existing
features improved.

The software version of your APS can be checked by pressing System, About.

To upgrade your APS software, download the latest version from the LSC web site,
www.lsclighting.com and save the new software to an SD Card. The file will be called
APS_V*.BIN where * is the version number.

Touch the Home Screen then touch System, Code Upgrade. Insert the SD card containing
the file into the SD card socket on the front panel then follow the on screen instructions.

4.9.2 Reset

Touching Reset offers two options:

4.9.2.1 Restart

In the unlikely event that the APS fails to respond, the operating system may be restarted so
that the software may initialise and recommence normal operation. Touching Restart will not
affect any of the settings or memory.

4.9.2.2 RESET To Defaults

This will ERASE all memory from the APS and reset to defaults.

4.9.3 Colour Theme

You can choose a colour theme for the touch screen. The choices are:

 Gothic
 Antarctic
 Dawn

4.9.4 About

The About menu shows information about the software, capacity and owner of the APS.

Touching Owner allows you to enter a name for the APS. Users can be prevented from
changing the Owner name by using the Lock menu as described below.

4.9.5 View DMX

Touching View DMX shows the channel levels of the DMX signal connected to the DMX input.

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The APS does not use these levels, it is for information only. Touch either > or < to scroll
through the DMX channels.

4.9.6 Service

The Service menu is for factory use only.

4.9.7 Fan Control

The speed of the internal fan can be set. The range is between 0% and 100%. The default
speed is 50%.

Note: APS units manufactured prior to March 2014 are not fitted with a fan.

4.10 LOCK / UNLOCK

To lock the touch screen and prevent unauthorised access press Lock/Unlock.

Pressing Lock/Unlock symbol provides 3 levels of lock.

 User. Prevents all configuration changes.
 Owner. Prevents changes to the Owners name (System/About/Owner).
 Service. This lock level is reserved for factory use only.

Pressing a Lock button reveals a “Lock” keypad.

Enter a four digit code and the Lock button appears.

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Press Lock to lock the selected level.
Menu buttons that are locked are “greyed out”.

To unlock, press the Padlock symbol and enter your 4 digit code.

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5 RDM

5.1 OVERVIEW

RDM stands for Reverse Device Management. It is an “extension” to DMX.

Since the inception of DMX it has always been a ‘one way' control system. Data only ever flows

in one direction, from the lighting controller outwards to whatever it may be connected to. The
controller has no idea what it is connected to, or even if what it's connected to is working,
switched on, or even there at all!

RDM changes all that allowing the equipment to answer back and for you to remotely manage
your device.

RDM has been designed to work with existing DMX systems. It does this by interleaving its
messages with the regular DMX signal over the same wires. There is no need to change any of
your cables but because RDM messages now go in two directions, any in-line DMX processing
you have needs to be changed for new RDM hardware. This will most commonly mean that DMX
splitters and buffers will need to be upgraded to RDM capable devices.

5.2 COMMANDS

APS provides the following functions over RDM:

 Identify (blinks a message on the screen).
 Voltage, Current, Frequency and Fan speed values are provided as sensors.
 Status of each output are provided as sensors.
 Status of GPI, GPO and DMX are provided as sensors.
 Over/Under voltage events are reported as “alarms”. In RDM language these are known

as “Advisory Status Messages”.

 Manual On/Off control using either “Get/Set Lamp State” or “Get/Set Power State”

commands.

More information on RDM can be found at:
http://www.rdmprotocol.org/

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“Emergency Mode”

switch access hole

6 Alarms and Troubleshooting

Warning. No user controls or user serviceable parts are located inside the APS. Refer all
servicing to suitably qualified personnel.

6.1 MAINTENANCE

Ensure that the air vents at the side of the frame are free from obstruction and dust.
Check that all connector screw terminals (if fitted) are tight. This must be performed by a
suitably qualified person.
Check that the APS contains the latest software release.

6.2 TROUBLE SHOOTING

6.2.1 Emergency Mode

In the unlikely event that the APS does not respond to your commands, you can manually
force the APS to switch on all of its outputs. There is a small hole located on the front panel
below the touch screen. Inside there is a button which, when pressed with a small pin or
paperclip, turns ON all outputs (simultaneously) and shuts down the APS monitoring and
control system. The touch screen backlight remains on to show the presence of input power.

The APS remains in this mode until input power is removed.

6.2.2 Tripped Breakers

If a channel is not working check the MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) for that channel.
If the MCB has tripped (OFF), firstly try to determine the cause of the breaker tripping. It
could be a blown lamp or a circuit overload or and earth leakage fault. Remember that the
touch screen shows the load current per phase, not per channel. Rectify to problem (replace
the lamp or reduce the load) then restore the MCB. If the MCB continues to trip, refer the
problem to a suitably qualified person.

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Power Input

Nominal 220-240 Volts. 3-phase star. 50-60Hz.
Single phase operation possible - 63A max.
Operating range typically 190-260V, 45-65Hz.
100-120 Volt models available on request

Power
Connection

Australian models are fitted with a three phase 1.2m H07 rubber 5 core x

6.0mm2 cable with 32A 5 pin Clipsal plug fitted as standard.

Export models are supplied with an M25 Nickel Plated Brass cable gland for
installing power cable. A 1.2m length of 3-phase cable provided with the
APS (but not fitted).

Hard-wired models are provided with 5 screw terminals for input power ­no cable.

Control Inputs

DMX512 (1990) or DMX512-A (E1-11) and RDM (E1-20) via front panel 5
pin XLR.

Control Outputs

DMX512 (1990) or DMX512-A (E1-11) and RDM (E1-20) via front panel 5
pin XLR

Models

APS12/10

APS12/13

APS12/16

APS6/20

Channels

12

12

12

6

Max Load per
channel

10 Amps

13 Amps

16 Amps

20 Amps

RCD/GFI Current
Trip

30mA/Channel

Output
Connector
Options

/A

12 x 3-pin Australian GPO style

connectors

N/A

6 paired Australian

GPO outlets (20A +

15A per channel)

/P

12 x Powercon connectors

/S

12 x Shuko Connectors

N/A

/T

Hardwired (terminals)

/W

2 x Wieland (Harting) 16-pin multi-pole connectors

N/A

/X

2 x 19-pin Socapex multi-pole connectors

1 x 19-pin Socapex

multi-pole

connectors

Case

19" 3RU rack mount.

Dimensions and
weights

Product Dimensions W x D x H:
483 x 300 x 132 mm

19.0 x 11.8 x 5.25 inches
Shipping Dimensions W x D x H:
580 x 500 x 210 mm

22.8 x 19.7 x 8.25 inches

Product Weight (Packed):
12 channels 11 kg, 24.2 lb.
6 channels 10.5 kg, 23 lb.
Shipping Weight (Australia):

15.5 kg.
Shipping Weight (Export):

12.2 kg, 27 lb.

7 Specifications

The specifications for the future release APS24/10, APS24/13, APS24/16 models are to be
advised.
The specifications for the APS12/10, APS12/13, APS12/16 and APS6/20 models are as follows:

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Specifications

APS

Operator Manual V1.02

8 Compliance Statements

8.1 CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

The APS from LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. has been designed and tested to the
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) standard– EN55022
(Information Technology Equipment).

8.2 C TICK COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

All LSC products with CE Compliance automatically comply with C-Tick requirements as per
Section 182 of the Radio-communications Act 1992. LSC Company Registration number is N921.

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