Strand Act 6+ Dimmer Datasheet

ACT 6+

™

Dimmer Pack

q Six 10A 230V dimmers in a rugged, portable economical pack
q Ideal for temporary lighting rigs, or small installations
q Optional dual output sockets
q Analogue input accepts positive or negative control signals
q Optional plug-in DMX module gives multiplex control capability and

integral chase effects feature

q Push-button test switch and “test on” indicator on dimmer
q Fuse “OK” LED indicator per dimmer
q Provision for wall mounting or 19" rack mounting

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1. Reversible side plates for wall or rack

mounting

2. Output sockets (2 per dimmer - optional)

3. 10A HRC fuses

4. Dimmer power indicators

5. Circuit test push button

6. Circuit test LED

7. Control signal input socket

(+10V or -10V)

8. Blanking plate/optional DMX module

9. DMX input and output sockets

10. ‘DMX OK’ LED

11. DMX line termination switch and LED

12. Multiplex address switches (also used

for auto-sequence function)

Weights and Dimensions

Weight Height Depth Width Packed Volume

9.6kg (21.12lb) 188mm (7.4") 275mm (10.8") 483mm (19") 0.107m

Mechanical data

Finish/colour Grey powder coat epoxy paint

Construction Sheet metal enclosure. Mounting brackets are formed

into the side plates which are reversible for 19" rack
(4U high) or wall mounting.

Environmental data

Temperature range 0C - 35C

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(3.81cu ft)

Relative humidity operating range 10% - 95%, zero condensation.

Operating environment/ventilation Clean, dry ventilated space within

temperature and humidity limitations.

Standards compliance EN55014, EN50081-1, EN50082-1

Ingress protection IP 20 (IEC529/EN60529)

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Electrical and operational data

Supply Voltage/Frequency

200 - 260V, 48 - 62Hz
Three phase plus neutral and earth, or
single phase plus neutral and earth. A
phase link bar is supplied for single
phase operation. Main power connec­tor should be 60A or greater (single
phase), 20A or greater (three phase).
Recommended connector type: CEE
17 BS4343

Total Capacity

Maximum load 10A per dimmer - total
60A resistive (tungsten) loads only.
Minimum load 60W per dimmer.

Circuit Protection

Each dimmer module is protected by a
10A HRC ‘F’ type 20mm x 5mm fuse.

Control

Analogue auto-sensing 0V to - 10V
(full-on) via 10K resistor and silicon
diode, or 0V to +10V (full-on) via 1K
resistor and silicon diode. When DMX
module is fitted, analogue and
DMX512 Mux signal can function
simultaneously, with the dimmer
responding to the highest level.

Connections

Mains input cable up to 10 mm
inserted through a 32mm cable entry
hole in the rear panel or in the left hand
side, using a suitable cable gland. Cable
termination is made to screw terminals.
Load connections are made with individ­ual plugs (maximum 2 per circuit if
optional second sockets are fitted)

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can be

Ordering information
Act 6+

Compact dimmer pack with six 10A 230V dimmers controlled by 0V to 10V ana­logue signal (plus/minus autosensing) per dimmer or optionally, multiplex signals.
All versions with analogue input. By removing a blank cover panel, and installing
the optional DMX module, any dimmer pack can operate with DMX 512 multiplex
signals. An added feature with the Multimux module is the self-powered effects
package which provides 4 effect types, selection of channels in the effect and the
effect speed, each one selected by the mux start address switches. All versions
accept three phase power, and include a single phase linking strap.

Cat No Description

73310 Act 6+, single, 15A sockets
73380 Act 6+, dual, 15A sockets
73312 Act 6+, single, Schuko sockets
73382 Act 6+, dual, Schuko sockets
73313 Act 6+, single, Schuko sockets,

complete with mains cable

73383 Act 6+, dual, Schuko sockets,

complete with mains cable
73384 Act 6+, dual, French sockets
73316 Act 6+, single, Swiss sockets
73386 Act 6+, dual, Swiss sockets
73318 Act 6+, single, C17 sockets

73388 Act 6+, dual, C17 sockets
73320 Act 6+, blank

Optional accessories

76332 DMX interface module,

DMX512
61107 6-way & master control desk
66090 DIN8 2m control cable
66091 DIN8 5m control cable
66092 DIN8 25m control cable
66083 DMX control cable, 2m
66081 DMX control cable, 10m
66082 DMX control cable, 25m

Control Input

Analogue 0V - 10V (+/-), via 8 pin
locking DIN connector on front panel.
DMX512 (1990) multiplexed digital
control on DMX module faceplate.
(Multiplexed control inputs are only
available when the optional DMX
module is fitted.)

LED Indicators

Indication of power available to each
dimmer (fuse OK). When fitted with
Multimux module LEDs indicate the
presence of DMX multiplex signal and
status of DMX line termination.

Local Control

Dimmer test switch sets dimmer 1 to a
preset level of 60%. With the DMX
module fitted auto-sequencing step
and fading chase effects are preset
and initiated by setting the pack
address switches in the range 600 to

999.

Cooling Method

Internal heatsink provides adequate
cooling in any well-ventilated position.

The Company reserves the right to make any variation in design or construction to the equipment described. © Strand Lighting Ltd 1998.
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