! Strand Lighting Specification
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d. Remote personal computer for user programming, library storage of dimmer setup data and remote
monitoring of dimmer and load status.
e. Remote Outlook panels for architectural style channel and preset control of separate and independent
(rooms).
f. The dimmer system shall support a remote hand held SWC Programmer unit with 40 tactile keys and a 4 line
by 16 character backlit LCD offering channel control using standard control system syntax and direct action
level keys, preset and preset time recording and control and riggers functions Check+, Check- and Rem Dim.
The SWC programmer shall be functional with distributed dimming systems in conjunction with other SWC
panels and shall not require the presence of a control system to function. Dimming systems that do not offer
this facility shall not be acceptable.
g. The dimmer system shall support 8- and 16-preset SWC wall mounted panels with tactile keys and integral
LED indicators per key. The panel shall control 8 or 16 consecutive presets stored in the dimmer racks
following a user programmable start address. The panel shall enable the recording of presets, the playback of
presets and the turning off of the active playback. It shall be possible to disable the panel recording function.
It shall be possible to connect a total of 30 SWC programmers or panels on one SWC system.
h. The dimmer system shall support a range of wall mounted Outlook architectural style panels consisting of
preset keys with integral LED’s, channel and master faders for setting, recording and playback of
architectural style presets in individual assigned zones (rooms). Additional peripherals shall consist of panels
allowing the zone (room) channels and presets to be joined and un-joined, infra-red remote control for up to 8
zone (room) presets and Audio-Visual (A/V) interface units enabling 8 dimmer presets, on and off to be
controlled by external contact closures
II. DIMMER MODULES
A. GENERAL
1. The dimmer modules shall be designed using advanced, state-of-the-art components specifically for
entertainment lighting.
B. PHYSICAL
1. The dimmer modules shall be fully plug in and factory wired. Dimmer modules shall be of rugged and heavy
duty construction enclosed by a formed aluminum chassis. Power and signal pins shall be recessed in a self
aligning housing to avoid handling, storage, and insertion damage. A contoured handle shall be provided for ease
of insertion and withdrawal. All chassis parts, except heat sinks, shall be properly treated, primed and finished in
fine texture, scratch resistant, gray powder coat paint. Each module shall be labeled with the manufacturer’s
name, catalog number and rating. Modules constructed of molded plastic for structural support shall not be
acceptable. Dimmer modules shall be UL and cUL recognized devices.
2. Dimmer modules shall be keyed so that dimmer modules of greater capacity shall not be interchangeable.
3. Standard factory modules shall be available to provide dedicated non-dim circuits not employing SSR devices.
Dual modules shall be available providing non-dim/dimmer, dimmer/non-dim and non-dim/non-dim
configurations. Each non-dim shall be provided with a primary circuit breaker of the appropriate rating. Nondims shall be designed so they can be used for inductive loads.
4. Standard factory modules shall be available to provide hard fired output for use with neon, cold cathode, and
fluorescent loads. Hard Fired modules shall provide a current source independent of the load current for the SCR
Gate Drive Signal. Hard fired dimmers shall function independent of load as a result and shall drive loads of 1
watt or less. Systems without this capability shall not be accepted.
C. DIMMER MODULES, ELECTRICAL
1. Each dimmer module shall contain one or two single pole circuit breakers, associated solid state switching
modules, filters, power and control components.
2. Dimmer electronics shall be completely solid state. They shall utilize two silicon controlled rectifiers in a backto-back electrical configuration. The full load of the circuit is to be carried and controlled by the silicon
controlled rectifiers.
3. Each dimmer shall be protected by a fully magnetic circuit breaker of the appropriate current rating and 10,000
AIC surge rating mounted on the face plate of the dimmer module so that the trip current is not affected by
ambient or rack temperature. The circuit breaker shall be rated for tungsten loads having an inrush rating of no