Source Four S4Dim-S4, S4Dim-PAR, S4Dim-JR Installation Manual

Dimmer

Installation Guide

Overview

The Source Four Dimmer is a universal voltage input, single dimmer that can be f ield installed to an existing
Source Four fixture.
The Source Four Dimmer provides a simple user interface fo r local manual control, allowing setting of the DMX
address and setting a manual level. In addition the DMX In and Thru c onnectors allow control, RDM discovery
and configuration. RDM conf iguration includes setting the DMX star t address, selecting the output curve, and
receiving status and feedback from the dimmer.

Three kit models are available including:

CAUTION: Do not install the S ource Four dimmer
positioned above a f ixture that is in a
yoke out position. D immer overtemp and
shutdown may occur.

Source Four Dimmer Kit

Mounts to Source Four Ellipsoidal style
fixture yokes
Includes attached model specif ic lamp
burner
UL/cUL Listed to UL508
DMX 512 compliant
Remote Device Management (RDM)
USITT / ANSI E1.20 standard
Operating environment maximum
ambient of 50°C with humidity levels
between 10-95%, non-condensing.

Mounting

Installs to the left side of a Source Four yoke with
supplied hardware.
Eight mounting options are available including horizontal,
vertical, top and bottom mounting holes.

Lamp Burner

Lamp burner is specific
to the model of fixture it
will be installed to.
Available models include
ellipsoidal, jr, and PAR
style.

User Interface

Simple three character display
with a three button interface providing
local manual control.
A “Status LED” provides feedback
DMX In and DMX Thru on XLR styl e connector
RDM configuration
Supports three output cur ves (modified through
RDM)

Power Input

Supplied by default with a 3’ (.914m) bare­end power input cord or can be supplied with
a factory installed connector (Edison, Twist­Lock, or Stage-Pin).
120V or 230/240V input, 50/60Hz, drives a
115V, 375W, 575W or 750W HPL lamp.

Model Description NotesWeight

S4Dim-S4
S4Dim-PAR
S4Dim-JR

(dimmer only)

4.25 lbs

1.93 k g

S4 Dimmer with Ellipsoidal lamp burner kit
S4 Dimmer with PAR lamp burner ki t
S4 Dimmer with jr lamp burner kit

Kit includes S4 la mp burner
Kit includes S4 PAR lam p burner and replacement yoke
Kit includes S4 jr l amp burner

Prepare for Installation

Installation of the Source Four Dimmer to a Source Four is simple. Before you begin, please consi der the
following very important instr uctions:

NOTE: Minimum cleara nce between installed fi xtures with the Source Four Dimm er should be no closer

than 18 inches (46 cm) on center.

CAUTION: Do not install t he Source Four dimmer positione d
above a fixture that i s in a yoke out position.
Dimmer overte mp and failure may occur.

ETC reccomends that the fins of the dimmer be mounted ver tically for optimal cooling.

ETC reccommended
mounting with fins
positioned vertically.

Dimmer fins

positioned

horizontally.

NOTE: DM X thru is not self terminating.

Double Clutch Mounting

In order to mount the Souce Four Dimmer to a double clutch fix ture such as a Source
Four Zoom, you will need the offset bracket kit; ETC part number 7145K1401.

Ste p 1: The kit contains two screws and the custom bracket. Use both screws to
attach the bracket to the fixture.

Step 2: Use the screws provided with the dimmer kit to attac h the dimmer to the
bracket. Do not attach the dimmer to the yoke as you would with other similar fixture s.

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Step 4: Attach the new yoke that has been provided with Source Four Par Dimmer kit using the new hardware t hat has

also been provided.

Step 5: Loosen the knurled bolt on the back of the lamp burner then pull the lamp burner out of the f ixture. This lamp

burner is no longer required. A new lamp burner is provided with the Sourc e Four Dimmer kit.

Step 6: Remove the HPL lamp from the lamp burner. Store the lamp in a safe place for re-installati on later.

NOTE: To avoid premature lamp failure, do not touch t he lamp glass. If you do, clean it c arefully with

isopropyl alcohol and a clean lint-free cloth. Allow the lamp to dry completely before operation.

Step 7: Using the two remaining bolts provided in the Source Four Dimmer kit, attach t he Source Four Dimmer to the

outside of the newly installed fixture yoke.

NOTE: The fixture yoke off ers one set of access holes on o ne side for Dimmer attac hment. Mounting

holes are provided on the S ource Four Dimmer to allow horizon tal or vertical mount ing to the
fixture yoke. ETC recomm ends installing the Dimme r in a vertical orienta tion with the user
interface pa rallel to the yoke (directed up or down). Alter native installation can be perpendicu lar
to the yoke (with the user inter face facing towards the front or back).

CAUTION: Do not install the Source Four di mmer positioned above a fix ture that is in a yoke out position.

Dimmer overtemp an d failure may occur.

Step 8: For Source Four dimmers with bare-en d power input cables, attach a grounding-type at tachment plug with

integral cord grip rated for 120v or 240v and at least 15 amps.

Step 9: Replace the lamp to the new lamp burner. Reference the related fixture user manual for instructi ons to “replace

the HPL lamp: and ”center the lamp and adjust the field”.

Step 10: Reinstall the lamp burner by aligning the bolt hole and tightening the knurled bolt.

Reference the Source Four Dimmer Programming Guide for power-up and configuration instructions.

See previous page for informa tion on mounting to double clutch f ixtures.

Installation to a Source Four PAR

NOTE: T

hese instruct ion are specific to the instal lation of the Source Four Dimmer. Refer to th e related fixture

product user man ual for all details and instruct ions that are related to the fi xture. User manu

als can be

downloaded from t he ETC website at http://ww w.etcco nnect.com/downloads.aspx.

Step 1: Disconnect Power to the Source Four PAR.

CAUTION: Allow the Source Four and lamp to co ol before proceeding wit h the installation.

Step 2: Remove bolts attaching the current yoke to the PAR fixture.

Step 3: Remove yoke and set aside.

Installation to a Source Four Ellipsoidal or Source Four jr

The procedure for installation of the Source Four Dimmer to a Source Four ellipsoidal and Source Four jr fixture are
similar. Use these same instructions for either fixture model.

NOTE: These instructi ons are specific to the inst allation of the Source Four Dimmer. Refer to the

related fixtur e product user manual for all de tails and instructio ns that are related to the f ixture.
User manuals can be downl oaded from the ETC website at
http://www.etcconnect.com/downloads.aspx.

Ste p 1: Disconnect power to the Source Four.

CAUTION: Allow the Source Four and lamp to co ol before proceeding wit h the installation.

Step 2: Loosen the knurled bolt on the back of the lamp burner then pull the lamp bur ner out of the fixture. This lamp

burner is no longer required. A new lamp burner is provided with the Sourc e Four Dimmer kit.

Step 3: Squeeze and lift the lamp retaining clip.

Step 4: Remove the HPL lamp from the lamp burner. Store the lamp in a safe place for re-installation later.

NOTE: To avoid premature lamp failure, do not touch t he lamp glass. If you do, clean it carefully with

isopropyl alcohol and a clean lint-free cloth. Allow the lamp to dry completely before operation.

Step 5: Using the two bolts provided in the Source Four Dimmer k it, attach the Source Four Dimmer to the outside of

the fixture yoke.

Source Four
Dimmer attached
to Source Four

Source Four
Dimmer attached
to Source Four jr

NOTE: The fixture yoke off ers one set of access holes on o ne side for Dimmer attac hment. Mounting

holes are provided on the S ource Four Dimmer to allow horizon tal or vertical mount ing to the
fixture yoke. ETC recomm ends installing the Dimme r in a vertical orienta tion with the user
interface pa rallel to the yoke (directed up or down). Alter native installation can be perpendicu lar
to the yoke (with the user inter face facing towards the front or back).

CAUTION: Do not install the Source Four di mmer positioned above a fix ture that is in a yoke out position.

Dimmer overtemp an d failure may occur.

Step 6: For Source Four Dimmers with bare-end p ower input cables, attach a grounding -type attac hment plug with

integral cord grip rated for 120V or 240V and at least 15 amps.

Ste p 7: Replace the lamp to the new lamp burner. Reference the related fixture user manual for instructi ons to

“Replace the HPL lamp” and “Center the lamp and adjust the fie ld”.

Step 8: Reinstall the lamp burner by aligning the bolt hole and tightening the knur led bolt.

Reference the Source Four Dimmer Programming Guide for power-up and configuration instructions.

Remove
yoke and
set aside

Install yoke
provided with
Dimmer kit.

Source Four
Dimmer
attached to
Source Four
PAR

Remove

Hardware