Product Specification
Summa of Main Features
• Plug-in modular digital dimming system for mid to high specification applications.
• Two rack sizes: Large with up to 72 X 3kW, 36 X 6kW or 18 X lOkW dimmers per rack, and Small with
36 X 3kW, 18 X 6kW, 9 X lOkW dimmers per rack.
Dual electronics option for full redundant tracking backup with selectable auto-switchover.
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4 levels of dimmer performance are available: Standard, Standard with Status Reponing, High-
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specification, and High-specification with Status Reporting.
High specification modules use hard firing thyristors to control transformer, cold cathode and very low
•
wattage loads .
High specification modules have 450µs filter chokes to meet BBC PID1171 (TV 304) .
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All power modules have POWER ON and proportional OUTPUT mimic LED's. Status Reporting
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modules have flashing red ERROR LED indicators.
Status Reporting modules (including contactors) detect: No load, Overload, Overtemp. , Excess DC,
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Internal fault, MCB trip, Thyristor short, and Load profile errors . In addition, live status reporting of
RMS output voltage and current, module temperature and DC output voltage, per dimmer.
Reporting modules have the ability to detect a load change, down to 10% of dimmer 's power rating
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detecting failure of an individual element of a paralleled load. Contactors also detect load changes.
Reporting modules may perform Load Cable Compensation, using the programmed cable resistance (per
•
circuit) and load characteristic to continuously compensate for voltage drop .
A rack may contain a mixture of dimmer types including reporting and non-reporting. Rack construction is
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identical for reporting and non-reporting systems.
3kW contactor module options to switch motors, HMI ballasts and other non-dimmable equipment.
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Load status reporting to Strand 430 / 530 consoles or PC using the Reporter TM PC software program .
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Reporting systems will report total rack current and voltage per phase.
"Panic" function, to bring selected dimmers to full, operational without processor and can be actuated
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manually or automatically (e.g. by a fire alarm system).
• Precision line voltage regulation to minimise output changes when the supply voltage fluctuates.
• Extensive input control logic capabilities, ensuring system design flexibility and capability for future
additions and upgrades.
• Opto-isolated dual Mux. inputs with individual patches provided as standard. Mux A is
SMX/DMX512/D54/AMX192, Mux Bis SMX/DMX512.
• Up to 32 analogue +/- lOV inputs per rack, patchable to any dimmer.
• 99 SWCTM memories for additional preset and backup use, using simple "snapshot" recording.
• Direct Circuit and preset control by hand-held System Wide Control (SWC~ programmer with
specialised riggers functions. Control of SWC presets by 8 or 16 button stations.
• 16 room (zone) by 8 preset Outlookn, architectural lighting control for auditorium, front of house and
other "zoned" uses. Up to a total of 25 Outlook and SWC stations per system.
• Library of 6 fixed and 5 downloadable dimmer curves, programmable per dimmer.
• Fully programmable thresholds for Non-dim & fluorescent curves, programmable per dimmer.
• Smooth 16 bit digital fade processing.
• Opto-isolated dry contact inputs to control SWC presets, Master/backup processor, panic set and reset.
• LED Outputs for remote Overtemp/Fanfail, Panic and Active processor (dual systems).
• 12 independent fully programmable + lOV analogue signal outputs (large processor only).
• Complies with all mandatory European safety and EMC regulations.
Racks
Fully assembled, welded construction, finished in dark grey (BS4800 "Storm Grey") powder coat paint.
,(. Product Specification
Two sizes: large talces 6 crates (36 single-width modules); small talces 3 crates (18 modules).
Racks may be installed side-to-side and back-to-back (front access only required).
Racks may be bolted to the floor.
Electrical contracting may be achieved through large (400 x 400mm) top plate or similar bottom plate.
Twin tangential cooling fans.
Variable or continuous fan speed control for minimum acoustic noise, and maximum fan life.
A single cooling fan failure forces the second fan to full.
Fan fail warning indicator on rack, remote console or PC, module overheat with Reporting modules.
3 phase neon indicators on front of rack.
Panic On/Off switch on front of rack, with panic indicator.
SWC socket on front of rack for SWC programmer.
RS232 connector on front of rack for PC configuration or operating software download.
Module removal requires use of a tool.
Processor housed in fully enclosed chassis.
Max. ambient temperature 40° C.
800ms processor hold-up time at 230V.
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Small
rack
1,162 mm (45.8")
910 mm (35.8")
510 mm (20.1 ")
Small
rack
135 kg (300 lb.)
185 kg (415 lb.)
215 kg (480 lb.)
Dimensions
Height
Width
Depth
Max. Weight
Empty
+ Standard modules
+ High Spee. modules
Large
rack
1,964 mm (77.3")
910 mm (35.8")
510 mm (20.1")
Large
rack
205 kg (460 lb.)
310 kg (690 lb.)
370 kg (825 lb.)
Electrical
Rack power input. ____ --=220V to 240V 3 phase star, neutral+ earth .
600A per phase maximum.
50Hz I 60Hz.
Bus bars rated at 50kA fault current.
Provision for optional 4-pole rack isolator.
Standard load wire terminal size 10mm2 for 3kW, 16mm2 for 6kW, and 25mm2 for lOkW dimmers.
Phasing
Single phase by strapping busbars, with max. current 600A per rack.
3-phase Delta to special order.
Crates are normally 3-phase, Single phase available to special order.
Most requirements for custom dimmer phasing are possible to special order.
Conforms to all mandatory European safety and EMC standards, including IEC950, EN50081, EN50082.
A rack can be supplied with most power and protection combinations.
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Crates
Each row of consists of one Crate capable of housing six dual 3kW or six single 6kW or three double-width
lOkW modules.
Each crate is supplied with the same circuit protection for each dimmer.
Any 3kW dimmer (including reporting types) can fit in any 3kW crate, any 6kW in 6kW crate etc.
RCDs may be added to crates as per the table below:
Crate
6 x dual 3kW
6x6kW
3 X 10kW
Crate type
12 x 3kW, SP Sinqle Pole
12 x 3kW, SPN Single Pole fault
12 x 3kW, DP Double Pole
6 x 6kW, SP Single Pole
6 x 6kW, DP Double Pole
3 x 10kW, SP Sinqle Pole
3 x 10kW, DP Double Pole
Circuit Protection
detection with
Neutral disconnect
RCD option
-
yes
-
-
ves
-
yes
Power Modules
All modules have POWER ON and proportional OUTPUT mimic LED's.
Status Reporting modules have flashing red ERROR LED indicators.
Power modules are class 2, double insulated.
Dimmer power efficiency at least 97 % at full load.
No-load loss of 3V RMS for standard 3kW dimmers.
Contactors are used for Non-Dims - not thyristors.
Modules are keyed preventing wrong type insertion.
Any 3kW dimmer (including reporting) can fit in any 3kW crate, any 6kW in 6kW crate etc.
Each circuit is protected by a MCB with 10,000A fault current rating.
MCBs conform to all mandatory European standards.
Power devices are Firm Fired (standard) or Hard Fired thyristors (high-specification).
DC component of output is normally less than 0.5V.
Each module shuts down automatically under an overheat condition.
Power
Dual 3kW
Dual 3kW
6kW Hard 450 µs 32A
Double width 1 0kW Hard 450 µs 50A
3kW dimmer & contactor Hard+ c
3kW contactor & dimmer
Dual contactor
Each power module is available with or without Status Reporting functionality.
Firing Type
Firm 100 µs 2x 16A
Hard 450 µs 2x 16A
c + Hard
Rise Time, us
450 µs
450 µs
Breaker Rating
2x 16A
2x 16A
2x 16A
Status Reporting module features
In addition to the above features, Status Reporting modules detect the following events:
No load
Overload
Overtemperature
Excess DC
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Thyristor short
Load profile error
MCB trip
Internal fault
,. Product Specification
Status reporting dimmers also provide the live status of the following : RMS output voltage and current ,
module temperature and DC output voltage, per dimmer.
Status Reporting dimmers operate by "learning" the load profile over at least 100 points in the operating
envelope . This gives the reporting modules the ability to detect a load change, down to 10% of dimmer 's
power rating , to detect the failure of an individual element of a paralleled load.
Reporting modules may perform Load Cable Compensation , using the programmed cable resistance (in m
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n, per circuit) and load characteristic to continuously compensate for load dependent voltage drop .
Miscellaneous Modules
Bypass module for any dual 3kW or single 6kW slot.
Blank power module
Blank processor module
Processor Module
All rack control is by one plug-in processor module, using an advanced 32MHz RISC processor and SMT
technology throughout.
Programmed features held in battery-backed RAM for a minimum of 6 months .
Dual processor option for fully Redundant Tracking backup , with programmable auto-switchover . The
backup processor automatically tracks the master to ensure that all programmable options are copied.
Two processor types:
Processor
72-way
36-way
Tracking
backup
yes
no
Max.
dimmers
72
36
Max. analogue
inputs
32
16
Max. analogue
outputs
12
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Control Electronics - S ecification
General
Completely digital dimmer processing.
6 button keypad to program all rack functions on processor module
2 line by 8 character back lit LCD display on processor module
Languages, user selectable:
English
Spanish
French
German
Connector on front of rack for local configuration, control and Operating Software upgrades using suitable
PC and Reporter program
Date and time clock for dimmer event logging .
Control inputs
Dimmer control:
Mux A: DMX512 or D54 or AMX192 or SMX
Mux B: DMX512 or SMX
Analogue:
72 dimmer processor and dual electronics processor : 32 inputs, +/-lOV
36 dimmer processor: 16 inputs, +/-lOV
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Remote control (system-wide):
Control of Circuits and SWC"' presets using hand held programmer unit.
Up to 25 SWCTII 8 or 16 button preset panels to record and playback presets* .
OutlookTII 16 room (zone) by 8 preset stations to provide integrated architectural control* .
Windows™ based ReporterTII PC program for remote configuration and status reporting.
Remote status reporting to Strand 430/530 console.
*Outlook and SWC stations require 1 optional power supply per system, located in a rack.
Local control (per rack):
Rack processor keypad and LCD display with full functionality, and optional keypad lock
Switch for rack PANIC control
RS232 port for local PC control:
Rack configuration using the Reporter PC program.
Library and backup rack set-up storage on PC, via Reporter PC program.
Operating software upgrades via DOS PC program.
External dry contacts:
Select main or backup processor (dual processor systems)
Select mux A or mux B (with appropriate control logic mode)
Set or Reset PANIC
SWC preset 1 GO
Next SWC preset GO
Control outputs
12 analogue + lOV signals (72-way processor only).
External LED drive signals for:
Processor Active (dual electronics systems only).
Panic Active.
Fan Fail/Overtemp (Overtemp for Status Reponing dimmers only).
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Presets
99 user programmable SWC presets, plus preset O (blackout).
Snapshot recording of SWC presets from keypad, any remote preset panel, SWC hand held programmer or
Reporter PC Program.
Individual SWC preset crossfade time recording from keypad, hand held programmer or Reporter program.
One user assignable SWC backup preset on loss of both mux inputs.
16 rooms (independent zones), each with 8 Outlook presets, plus on/off, per room.
Electrical
All signal terminations use two-part plug-in screw terminal connectors at one easily accessible point at the top
of the rack, together with Panic programming DIP switches.
Loop-through connectors for easy daisy chaining signals between racks.
Status LEDs on rack front panel for:
5V opto isolation power OK.
Auxiliary power supply OK.
PANIC active.
Fan Fail/Overtemp (Overtemp for Status Reponing dimmers).
The following inputs are opto-isolated to 2500VAC:
MUX A & B, when used for SMX or DMX512.
Reporter PC.
SWC I Digital Network (for Outlook).
Dry contact inputs.
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Control Electronics - Pro rammable Features
General
Programmable function on loss of both mux inputs: HOLD, or fade to a selected SWC preset after a
programmable delay.
Date and time.
Slot types (Auto for Reporting dimmers).
Fan speed control - fixed or variable.
AUTO-BACKUP (dual processor systems only).
Calibration functions, factory set and password protected.
Patching
User programmable patches for Mux A and B inputs.
User programmable rack start address with following dimmers automatically sequenced.
Free format patching - any dimmer to any mux input and address for total flexibility.
User programmable 5-digit Circuit ID for sequential numbering of systems larger than 512 circuits.
Patch any analogue +/- lOV input to any circuit(s).
"Room" to channel to dimmer patch for Outlook architectural control.
Programmable dimmer characteristics
Set max. output voltage, 50V to 250V in 1 V steps.
Set min. output level, 0 to 99 % .
Library curves:
Square
S-curve
Linear power output
User programmable curves
Non Dim - trigger level Oto 99%
Fluorescent - electronic ballast, with kick-start mode and programmable min. and max. voltages.
Fluorescent - magnetic ballast, with delay and programmable min. and max. voltages.
5 user defined curves via Reporter PC.
Response time
Fast (30 ms)
Normal (100 ms)
Slow (300 ms)
Dimmer status reporting enabled or disabled (Reporter modules only)
Cable Resistance in mn., for use with Reporting dimmers and Cable Compensation feature.
5 digit Circuit ID.
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Status Reporting
Status Reporting modules "learn" the load profile upon command from the rack keypad or remotely via the
Reporter PC. The whole system or individual circuits, including non-dims may be instructed to learn the
connected load (25% of circuits at full max.). Load size is reported in W or kW per circuit. Status Reporting
may be enabled or disabled per circuit. The types of event reported are listed above under modules.
Status Reporting to Strand Galaxy™
Request latest information.
PANIC function
Any of the 72 or 36 dimmer outputs and 12 analogue outputs (not on the 36 dimmer processor) may be user
selected to go fully ON upon activation of the rack PANIC switch or an external switch, or failure of the
processor, if programmed.
Activation is by hardware only - no processor is needed.
AUTO PANIC on processor failure (requires optional power supply)
PANIC operation forces cooling fans on at full.
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Control Electronics - Performance
Fast dimmer update rate, 16 ms (60 Hz) or 20 ms (50 Hz).
Line regulation maintains dimmer output levels to within +/- 1 V of set output within the range of the control
electronics (220V to 240V nominal) , providing that the set level is not higher than the power input voltage
less the dimmer voltage loss. Line regulation acts on each individual dimmer to maintain dimmer curve
parameters (set curve, max. level and min level).
Automatically compensates for frequency variations 45 Hz to 62 Hz.
Up to 8 point interpolation between DMX values to smooth console fade steps.
Processor will operate on any ONE phase.
Processor Hold-up time of 800ms at 230V input.
Re orter PC TM
The Reporter program is available to run on an IBM compatible desktop or laptop PC of the following
specification:
Function
Processor
Memory
Monitor
Operating System
Minimum PC
Specification
Intel 486DX2TII 50
8MbRAM
VGA 640 x480
monochrome
Windowsn1 3. 1
Preferred PC
Specification
Intel Pentium"' Processor
> 8MbRAM
SVGA 800 x 600
colour
Windows n1 3 .1 or
or 3.11
General Information
The program provides a sophisticated Windows user interface to configure and report on a complete
system's status. The racks are configured as a system, allowing powerful configuration of patches, Circuit
ID's and other set-ups across multiple racks of differing types. Much of this information may be printed
out in Report forms if hard copy is required. System set-ups may be saved and downloaded for each show.
The configuration may be prepared off-line for later downloading. A low-cost off-line editor is available.
Security
Given the power of the program, sophisticated password security is provided with several levels of
privileges, providing complete freedom at the top end and "view only" at the bottom end, where no
password is required.
Communications
The racks continuously communicate with Reporter PC over a bi-directional RS485 link supporting up to
20 racks per PC. An RS485 - RS232 converter is provided to connect to an unused COM port on the PC.
Live Control
The software can issue commands to the racks to record and replay SWC and Outlook presets, swap active
processor from master to backup and vice-versa, and control dimmer levels directly.
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Status Reporting
Status reporting is provided in two ways:
• Scrolling historical log display. The log may be examined, events may be deleted (depending on
permission) or cleared (i.e. masked, but available for later analysis). The log has coloured bar entries
giving clear indication of event priority: RED for urgent, GREEN for OK, YELLOW for important,
but not show-stopping, and BLUE for internal system events. Events auto-clear if they "subside"
naturally, but remain logged.
• Geographic Event Grid. Each dimmer may be represented by a geographically placed screen icon
indicating its live status. Each icon will mimic the dimmer's current status according to the colours
listed above. The geographic layout provides immediate and powerful indication of system status to
the operator.
A sound card may be fitted to the PC to provide audible warning of certain events.
Re orter PC™ - Conti uration
System, rack and dimmer configuration and data storage to disk.
Download or Upload on System or individual rack basis.
Dimmer type I slot assignment.
Mux, analogue control input patching.
Outlook room/channel/dimmer assignments.
Circuit ID configur,!tion.
Max. voltage. and min. level per dimmer.
Dimmer response time.
Dimmer curve.
SWC preset recording and playback
Outlook preset recording and playback.
User curve definition.
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Re orter PC™ - Standard Re ortin
Dimmer level ( % )
Input line voltage per phase.
Mux A or B input failure.
Fan-fail warning.
Re orter PC™ - Load Status Re ortin Re ortin modules onl
System current Overload (user set warning and overload levels)
Load per dimmer (W)
Each dimmer may report:
No load
Overload
Overtemperature
Excess DC
Live interrogation of RMS output current and voltage, module temperature and DC output level on an
individual dimmer basis.
Intel486DX2 and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft
Thyristor short
Load profile error
MCB trip
Internal fault
Corporation.
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Product Specification
Strand Lighting Ltd. reserves the right to supply any variation to the above specifications.
Product Item Number Summa
Com lete Pre-confi ured Racks
Item no
74461
74462
74463
74464
74471
74472
74473
74474
74481
74482
74483
74484 EC90sv, 18x6kW. hi-spec . small 18
Description Rack size Number of
EC90sv, 72 x 3kW, standard . R large
EC90sv, 72 x 3kW. standard large 72 3.0
EC90sv, 36 x 3kW, standard , R
EC90sv, 36 x 3kW. standard
EC90sv, 72x3kW. hi-spec ., R large 72 3.0
EC90sv, 72x3kW. hi-spec . large 72 3.0 450
EC90sv, 36x3kW, hi-spec., R
EC90sv, 36x3kW, hi-spec.
EC90sv, 36x6kW, hi-spec. , R large 36 6.0 450
EC90sv, 36x6kW, hi-spec . large 36 6.0 450
EC90sv, 18x6kW. hi-spec .. R small 18 6.0 450
small 36 3.0 100
small
small 36
small 36 3.0 450
circuits
72
36 3.0 100
Power
kW
3.0
3.0
6.0 450
Choke Reporting
us
100
100
450
450
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Customer Conti ured Racks
Item no Description
74411 Large EC90sv rack with single processor
74412
74413
74414 Small EC90sv rack with dual processors small
Large EC90sv rack with dual processors large 72 32 12
Small EC90sv rack with single processor small 36 16 0
Rack size Max.
large 72
number of
dimmers
36 32 12
Analogue Analogue
inputs outputs
32
Crates
Item no
74421 EC90sv Master Crate 12x3kW SP master 12x3kW 16
74422
74423
74424
74426 EC90sv Master Crate 6x6kW DP master 6x6kW 32
74427 EC90sv Master Crate, 3x10kW, SP
74428 EC90sv Master Crate, 3xl0kW. DP master
74431 EC90sv Slave Crate l 2x3kW SP
74432
74433
74434 EC90sv Slave Crate 6x6kW SP slave 6x6kW 32
74436
74437 EC90sv Slave Crate , 3xl0kW , SP
74438 EC90sv Slave Crate, 3xl0kW . DP
Description
EC90sv Master Crate 12x3kW SPN
EC90sv Master Crate l 2x3kW DP
EC90sv Master Crate 6x6kW SP
EC90sv Slave Crate l 2x3kW SPN
EC90sv Slave Crate 12x3kW DP slave 12x3kW
EC90sv Slave Crate 6x6kW DP slave 6x6kW 32
Crate type
master
master
master
master
slave
slave 12x3kW
slave 3xl0kW
slave 3xl0kW
Dimmer
power
12x3kW 16 230 DPN
12x3kW 16 230 DP
6x6kW 32 230
3xl0kW 50 230
3xl0kW 50 230
12x3kW 16
Breaker rating
A V
16 230
16 230
50
50
12
Breaker
type
230 SP
SP
230 DP
SP
DP
230
230
230
230
230
SP
DPN
DP
SP
DP
SP
DP
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I EC90sv Blank Crate
1- 1-
Standard Dimmer Modules
Item no Description
72411 EC90sv, Type A dual3kW
72412 EC90sv, Type B
72421
72422 EC90sv, Type D. hi-spec . dual3kW
72431 EC90sv, Type E, hi-spec .
72432 EC90sv, Type F, hi-spec.
72435
72436 EC90sv, Type H, hi-spec ., (double-width)
EC90sv, Type C, hi-spec.
EC90sv, Type G, hi-spec., (double-width)
Power Choke
kW us Rring Reporting
dual3kW 100 std
dual3kW 450
6kW 450 hard
6kW 450 hard
l0kW 450 hard
l0kW
Contactor I Dimmer Modules
Item no Description Power
kW
72441
72442
72443
72444
72445 EC90sv, Type Y 2xc (3kW)
72446 EC90sv, Type Z 2xc (3kW)
EC90sv, Type U, hi-spec.
EC90sv, Type V, hi-spec.
EC90sv, Type W, hi-spec.
EC90sv, Type X, hi-spec.
3kW+c 450
3kW+c 450
c+3kW 450
c+3kW 450
1-
Dimmer Status
100 std
hard
450 hard
450 hard
Choke Dimmer Status
us
Rring Reporting
hard
hard
hard
hard
1-
,/'
,/'
,/'
,/'
,/'
,/'
,/'
Miscellaneous Modules
Item no Description
72491 EC90sv Blank Module
72492 EC90sv Bypass module 3kW / 6kW
72493 EC90sv Blank Processor Module
Power Choke
kW
S stem Accessories
Item no Description
76411
76412
76413
76421
76423 EC90sv RCD 63A 3ph kit (1 per crate)
76425 EC90sv 250A rack isolator
76426
76427
EC90sv Mux Link Daisy-Chain Cable (l each for Mux A, Mux B)
EC90sv Comms Link Daisy-Chain Cable (l for SWC, l for Outlook)
EC90sv Contact I/P Daisy-Chain Cable ( l per rack)
EC90sv Supplementary PSU (Supplies 25 Outlook or SWC stations)
EC90sv 400A rack isolator
EC90sv 600A rack isolator
Dimmer Status
us
n/a n/a
Rring
Reporting
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