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User Manual
Blizzard G4
Revision 02.1
September 2017
© Tempest Lighting, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Approvals – North America .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Approvals – Europe ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Approvals – China ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
IMPORTANT: Safety Advisories .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Dimensions, Rigging Points, and Maximum Projector Dimensions/Power ......................................................................................... 8
Air Clearance ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Snow Clearance .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Mounting Bolts ................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Mounting Options – Stacking Kit ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Mounting Options – Unistrut Kit ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Mounting Options – Cyclovator ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Mounting Options – Horizontal Pole Hanger Kit ............................................................................................................................ 12
Mounting Options – Vertical Pole Hanger Kit ................................................................................................................................. 12
Mounting Options – Desert Filter Baffle ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Wiring the Enclosure ................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Power Wiring ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
SAFETY NOTICE: ................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Electrical Standards .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Wiring Access .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
One or Two Power Circuits? ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Conduit Entries ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Single Feed Power Termination ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Split Feed Power Termination ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Remote Monitoring Connections ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Mounting the Projector ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Landscape & Portrait Enclosures – fixed or slide? Tabletop or ceiling? ............................................................................................ 19
Projector Fixed or Slide Mounting ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Ceiling or Tabletop ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Projector Slide Direction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Reversing Slide Direction ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Ceiling-Style Orientation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Mount the Projector – Fixed Mount.................................................................................................................................................... 22
Tabletop Installation......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Mount the Projector – Slide Mounts ................................................................................................................................................... 22
Aligning and Securing the Projector ................................................................................................................................................ 24
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Projector Mount – Portrait .................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Projector Mount – Ultra-Short-Throw ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Digital Enclosure Control .......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Schematic .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
DEC4 Main Functions ........................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Factory Settings – Data Modes ............................................................................................................................................................ 27
Operating Modes .................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
RDM Only Monitor (Factory Default) .............................................................................................................................................. 28
RS485 TEMP ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
RDM+DMX Control ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28
RDM+DMX Service ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28
DEC4 Control Parameters .................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Control Interface .............................................................................................................................................................................. 30
User Interface LCD Display ............................................................................................................................................................... 31
Control Interface Operation ............................................................................................................................................................ 31
Control Menu ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Set Data Options ............................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Set Temp Units ................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Set Temp Ranges .............................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Set Max Humidity ............................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Set Lamp On Point ............................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Reset Lamp Hours............................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Set Fan Function ............................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Status Display .................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
DEC4 Firmware Updates .......................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Indirect Firmware Updates .................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Installation Procedure ...................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Routine Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Clean Port Glass ................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Check Filter ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Check Temperature/Humidity Sensor ............................................................................................................................................. 41
For After Sales Support .................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Appendix – TEMP Protocol ....................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Physical Layer ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 44
Developer’s Guide ................................................................................................................................................................................ 44
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Approvals – North America
This is to certify that the following products:
52.xxx.US Series Blizzard G4 Projector Enclosures
Have been tested and approved to standards UL 508 (electrical) and UL 50 (environmental), as NEMA 3R enclosures,
for use in the United States and Canada.
This declaration is made by the manufacturer
Tempest Lighting, Inc.
11845 Wicks Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352, USA
This declaration is based on tests that were conducted on the submitted samples of the above mentioned products.
Listing Report No. 3198609LAX-001a refers.
Dated: July 1st , 2016
Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tempest Lighting Inc
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Approvals – Europe
CERTIFICATE AND DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
FOR CE MARKING
Tempest Lighting, Inc.
11845 Wicks Street, Sun Valley, CA 91 3 5 2 , USA
t: +1 818 787 8984 f: +1 81 8 252 7101 e: [email protected]
www.tempest.biz
Tempest Lighting, Inc. declares that t heir
Projector Enclosure Series 52 . x x x . x x
complies with the Essential R eq uirem e n t s o f the f o l l o w ing EU Directi v e s :
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/E C Test Report G4.51.LVD
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2 0 0 4 /1 0 8 / EC Test Report G4.51.EMC
and f urther co nfo r m s w ith the f o l l o w i n g EU Ha rm o n i z e d S t a ndards:
EN 60065 : 2002 Test Report 60065.G4.51. 01
EN 60529:2001-2002 T e s t Report 6 0 5 2 9 .G4 .5 1 . 02
EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011 Test Report 61000.G4.5 1 . 03
EN61000-6-1:2007 Test Report 61000.G4.51. 03
EN55015:2006+A2:2009 Test Report 6 1 0 00.G4.51.03
Dat ed : 1
s t
July 2016
Position of signatory: President
Na m e o f S ignato ry : T i m Burnham
Sig n e d below:
on behalf of Tempest Lighting, Inc.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Approvals – China
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Tempest enclosure! We have worked hard to provide you with the very best
product available for its purpose, and we shall continue to do everything possible to ensure that it works
well for you for many years to come.
Please read this manual before starting work!
In the event of difficulty, please contact your Tempest reseller or Tempest direct:
+1 818 787 8984
We will do everything we can to help you get the very best results from your Tempest enclosure.
IMPORTANT: Safety Advisories
All installation and rigging work done must where applicable be designed and built in accordance
with norms and standards of the local authority having jurisdiction of the installation site. It is the
responsibility of the installer to obtain such approvals as may be required to achieve full
compliance.
All electrical work must be carried out by a suitably licensed electrical contractor in full
compliance with local electrical standards.
Lifting: some enclosures and the equipment inside them may be heavy. Use properly rated lifting
equipment where appropriate and never attempt to carry out work with fewer than the number
of workers needed to lift safely.
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that all local building, safety and electrical codes
are strictly adhered to in the installation of this enclosure. Tempest Lighting, Inc., its employees
and agents are in no way responsible for damage arising from failure to follow either the
instructions in this manual or building, safety and electrical codes prevailing at the installation
location.
Do not attempt to install or operate the enclosure before fully reading and understanding this
manual
Never allow anyone who has not read this manual to open the enclosure or perform maintenance
on the projector within.
Never leave the enclosure unattended when open.
Always make sure all bolts and latches are tight and safety locks are in place after performing any
form of maintenance on the unit.
Do not open any electrical boxes until power has been shut off to all supply lines to the enclosure
(including the one powering the projector).
Do not open the enclosure in wet weather.
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Installation
Dimensions, Rigging Points, and Maximum Projector Dimensions/Power
Model
Format
DIM A
DIM B
DIM C
DIM D
DIM E
Weight
Projector Max:
Size (LWH) *
Projector
Max Power
52.050
Landscape
737
29in
660
26in
343
13.5in
660
26in
584
23in
27kg
59lb
610x520x225
24x20.5x9in
800W
52.050P
Portrait
737
29in
432
17in
584
23in
660
26in
356
14in
30kg
65lb
595x520x225
23.5x20.5x9in
800W
52.050U
Short Throw
tbd*
tbd*
tbd*
tbd*
tbd*
tbd*
tbd*
800W
52.100
Landscape
864
34in
762
30in
368
14.5in
787
31in
686
27in
32kg
70lb
695x595x275
27.5x23.5x11in
1,200W
52.100P
Portrait
864
34in
432
17in
686
27in
787
31in
356
14in
36kg
78lb
695x595x275
27.5x23.5x11in
1,200W
52.100U
Short Throw
tbd*
tbd*
tbd*
tbd*
tbd*
tbd*
tbd*
1,200W
52.150
Landscape
1067
42in
762
30in
419
16.5
991
39in
686
27in
42kg
92lb
1095x595x355
41.5x23.5x14in
1,800W
52.150P
Portrait
1067
42in
483
19in
762
30in
991
39in
406
16in
47kg
104lb
1095x595x355
41.5x23.5x14in
1,800W
52.150U
Short Throw
tbd*
tbd*
tbd*
tbd*
tbd*
tbd*
tbd*
1,800W
*tbd – please consult factory
Note: Be sure to allow for the length of the lens and for connectors, cables and
cable bend radii when calculating dimensions
Rigging Points:
M10-1.5 threaded holes at
each corner, top and
bottom.
Note: 8 x M10x40 stainless
steel bolts supplied
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Air Clearance
Observe the minimum clearances shown around your
enclosure
Snow Clearance
In areas where snow is likely, make sure the base of the
enclosure is at least 24” [60cm] above highest potential
snow drift level.
Allow 1m/3ft for access on
at least one side
50cm/20in
75mm/3in
60cm/24in
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Mounting Bolts
Each Enclosure must be mounted with FOUR points.
All mountings must be made using the four M10
threaded holes on the top or bottom of the
enclosure.
Use a 6mm hex key to secure the M10 socket cap
screws provided.
Tempest Lighting recommends the use of stainless
steel mounting hardware.
Make sure the inlet filter has at least 75mm/3in
clearance below.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES
Installer must ensure that all mounting points are secure
and conform to local safety regulations. Tempest Lighting
Inc. accepts no responsibility for damage or injury arising
from inappropriate or unsafe installation.
Check that the tip of each mounting bolt is clearly visible
below the nut welded to the internal mounting plates. If
the bolt thread is not visible, remove and replace with a
longer bolt.
6mm
Important:
Sealing Washers –
install with rubber side
to enclosure surface
Stainless Steel
Neoprene Rubber
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Mounting Options – Stacking Kit
Blizzard G4 may be stacked up to four units high, using
the 52.SK stacking Kit. You will need the total number of
Blizzards to be stacked, minus one stacking kit(s).
Note: Blizzards must be of the same model to stack in this
way.
52.SK Stacking Kit (set of four, for one enclosure)
Mounting Options – Unistrut Kit
If mounting positions for the corner bolts are not
convenient, use the Unistrut Kit (52.UR.050/100/150) to
add two Unistrut rails and Unistrut spring nuts.
Using the spring nuts, the enclosure may now be
attached at any point along the Unistrut rails.
Note that the Unistrut Rail kit is required for use of
Blizzard enclosures with the Cyclovator tilt kit.
Mounting Options – Cyclovator
Cyclovator allows you to mount up to two Blizzard 100 or
150 enclosures and tilt them up to 60 degrees either up
(mapping up onto a building or down from a rooftop).
When enclosures are tilted more than about 30 degrees
up or down, use an inlet filter cowl to protect the filter
from rainfall.
55.C2 Cyclovator
52.UR.xxx Unistrut Rail Kit (required)
52.SK Blizzard Stacking Kit (only required to stack two
Blizzards)
52.IC.xx Inlet Cowl
Note that the Unistrut Rail kit is required for use of
Blizzard enclosures with the Cyclovator tilt kit.
Unistrut Rails may be
mounted above or
below
Join top and bottom sections
together with Clevis pins
Bolt bottom leg
to M10 socket
each corner
Bolt top leg to M10
socket each corner
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Mounting Options – Horizontal Pole
Hanger Kit
Use the Truss Hanger kit to hang any Blizzard enclosure
from a truss or horizontal pipe up to 50mm (2in)
diameter.
Hanger kits allow XYZ 360° pan, 30° tilt, and 5° roll
adjustment.
52.XH.050L Truss XYZ Kit, Blizzard 050 Landscape
52.XH.050P Truss XYZ Kit, Blizzard 050 Portrait
52.XH.100L Truss XYZ Kit, Blizzard 100 Landscape
52.XH.100P Truss XYZ Kit, Blizzard 100 Portrait
52.XH.150 Truss XYZ Kit, Blizzard 150
52.XH.150P Truss XYZ Kit, Blizzard 150 Portrait
Mounting Options – Vertical Pole Hanger
Kit
Use the Pole Hanger kit to hang any Blizzard 050 or 100
enclosure from a vertical pipe up to 50mm (2in)
diameter.
We do NOT recommend hanging Blizzard 150 models from
a single vertical pole, due to size and weight
considerations. Use two vertical poles, join together with a
horizontal pipe, and use the Horizontal Pole Hanger kit
above.
Hanger kits allow XYZ 360° pan, 30° tilt, and 5° roll
adjustment.
52.XV.050L Vertical Pole XYZ Kit, Blizzard 050
Landscape
52.XV.050P Vertical Pole XYZ Kit, Blizzard 050
Portrait
52.XV.100L Vertical Pole XYZ Kit, Blizzard 100
Landscape
52.XV.100P Vertical Pole XYZ Kit, Blizzard 100
Portrait
52.XV.150 Vertical Pole XYZ Kit, Blizzard 150
52.XV.150P Vertical Pole XYZ Kit, Blizzard 150
Portrait
Bolt Hanger
Kit to top
mounting
holes with
M10 bolts
provided
Clamp and tilt adjust to
any 50mm/2” pipe or
truss beam
Pan
adjustment
Roll adjustment
bolts both sides
Bolt Hanger
Kit to top
mounting
holes with
M10 bolts
provided
Roll adjustment
bolts both sides
Clamp and tilt
adjust to any
50mm/2” pole
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Mounting Options – Desert Filter Baffle
Use this Baffle to prevent filter damage from wind-blown
sand and dust particles. If these hit the filter at speed
they can quickly ‘sand-blast’ their way through it and
allow fine particles to enter the enclosure.
51.DFB.11 Blizzard 52.050.L.xx/52.100.L.xx
51.DFB.15 Blizzard 52.150.L.xx
For other Blizzard models, consult factory.
Remove the Filter Grille screws, insert baffle below Grille,
and replace.
Make sure there is at least 75mm [3in] clear below the
filter baffle for airflow.
75mm/3in
Filter Grille
Desert Filter Baffle
Filter Grille Screws
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Wiring the Enclosure
Power Wiring
SAFETY NOTICE:
All electrical wiring and termination MUST be carried out by
a suitably qualified and/or licensed professional, in
accordance with electrical and safety norms applicable in the
jurisdiction of the installation. Tempest, its employees and
representatives will not be liable for any damage arising
from failure to observe this requirement.
Electrical Standards
Important:
Enclosure model numbers ending .US are for use in countries
using US and Japanese style electrical systems:
100-120VAC 50/60Hz
Enclosure model numbers ending .IN are for use in countries
using European style electrical systems:
200-230VAC 50/60Hz
Note:
(1) Heaters and fans are rated 115V or 230V,
dependent on electrical standard.
(2) Electronics are autosensing for any voltage 90-
265VAC, 50/60Hz
Wiring Access
Open the back door, and remove the DEC4 Controller cover
DEC4 Controller
Cover
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Fan Control Board
RS485 Comms Board
DEC4 Motherboard
AC Terminal Block
Earth/Ground Terminal
Exhaust Fan Capacitor (positive pressure
option only)
Exhaust Fan
Duplex C13 Power Outlets – use for
projector and aux equipment.
Note:
Your Blizzard enclosure comes with
rewirable C14 plugs to fit these power
outlets.
You MUST connect projector power to
the C13 outlet. If this is not done, the
controller will not sense projector
function and the projector will quickly
overheat.
One or Two Power Circuits?
Tempest enclosures may be wired on single or double circuit
supplies. On a single feed, both enclosure and projector are
permanently on. With a split (double) feed supply, you can
switch off the projector when not in use, while the enclosure
continues to protect it 24/7.
Tip: most people use single feed.
Single Feed
Enclosure and projector are permanently on.
Enclosure and Projector must be rated for the
same voltage.
Supply must be rated for projector current plus
150 watts.
Supply must be permanently ON.
Split feed
Enclosure power must be permanently ON.
Projector power may be switched off.
Enclosure power must be rated for 650 watts.
Projector power must be rated for the projector
(see projector manual).
Projector and enclosure power must be same
voltage.
1 1 2
Single Feed
Split Feed
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For single feed wiring, no modification to the DEC4
Controller motherboard is needed.
Conduit Entries
Two conduit entry holes are provided, sized for PG21 (US ¾”)
conduit or cable glands. Use one for power and the other for
signal cables.
DO NOT run power and signal cables through the same
conduit.
IMPORTANT:
For split feed wiring, use a side cutter to cut both AC links at
both ends:
Conduit Entry
AC Power
Conduit Entry
Signal
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Single Feed Power Termination
Connect Earth/Ground wire to Ground Terminal
Connect Live and Neutral to the terminals marked FEED
Split Feed Power Termination
STOP! Did you cut the power links? See above.
Connect Earth/Ground wire to Ground Terminal
Connect Enclosure feed to the terminals marked FEED
Connect Projector feed to the terminals marked SPLIT
Note: Illustrations show European cable colors:
Brown = Live
Blue = Neutral
Green or green/yellow = Earth/Ground
Enclosure
AC Supply
Projector
AC Supply
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Remote Monitoring Connections
Tempest G4 enclosures optionally support three types of
remote monitoring:
1. Direct via Ethernet, using Tempest TEMP
protocol.
Requires 51.EN Ethernet board
2. Grouped via RS485, using RDM
Requires one 51.485 RS485 board per enclosure
(standard equipment, included)
3. Grouped via RS485, using an Ethernet bridge and
Tempest TEMP protocol
Requires one 51.485 RS485 board per enclosure
(standard equipment, included)
Note: Tempest System Manager and web-based monitoring will be available early 2017
51.EN Ethernet
51.485 RS485
51.485 RS485
51.485 RS485
51.485 RS485
51.EN Ethernet Board
RS485 Daisy Chain
(use CAT5 Cable)
Ethernet LAN
Ethernet LAN
Local PC
Local PC
Remote PC
Smartphone
Tempest System
Manager
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Mounting the Projector
Landscape & Portrait Enclosures – fixed or slide? Tabletop or ceiling?
Projector Fixed or Slide Mounting
Blizzard portrait and landscape enclosures are available
with either fixed or sliding projector mounts.
Fixed or Slide is designated by the 7th digit in the model
number, eg:
52.100.LF.US Fixed projector mount
52.150.PS.IN Sliding projector mount
Using either Fixed or Slide mounts, you can access the
projector from either side, and also from the back, for
relamping rear-access models without disturbing projector
lineup.
You may configure projector slide mounts to slide out of
either the right or left side – see below.
Ceiling or Tabletop
You can easily configure fixed or slide mounts for tabletop
(factory default) or ceiling style operation.
Ceiling style
Tabletop style
Slide Right
Slide Left
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Projector Slide Direction
Blizzards with the Projector Slide option ship from the
factory configured for tabletop operation, left slide –
shown here…
If that is what you need, skip the next section.
Projector Slide Mount, Tabletop/Left Slide factory default
configuration
Reversing Slide Direction
To switch to Right Slide:
1. Remove the slide latch knobs and flip the slide
latches back, as shown here. This gives access
to the projector bridge clamp screws
2. Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, loosen the
projector bridge clamp screws until they are
no longer engaged in the projector bridge
clamps.
3. Repeat on the other side of the slide assembly
until all eight screws are free.
4. Lift out the slide tray assembly, turn it around
so that the slide latches are on the right side,
and replace.
5. Re-engage the eight projector bridge clamp
screws and tighten (use a small screwdriver to
align the projector bridge clamps if you need
to).
6. Replace the slides and slide latch knobs.
Slide latch knob
Slide Latch
Projector bridge
clamp screws
Projector bridge
clamp
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Ceiling-Style Orientation
To mount the projector ceiling style, you will need to reinstall the projector mounts so that they are attached to
the top of the enclosure instead of the base.
Illustrations here are for fixed projector mount, but the
procedure is the same for fixed or slide mounting
Blizzards.
1. Remove both projector bails and all four
projector rods
2. Remove the eight M10 rigging bolts from
the top and bottom corners of the
enclosure, using a 6mm hex key
3. Remove the four rigging plates under the
top cover by removing the M4 nut, using a
7mm nut driver
4. Remove the six M4 nuts attaching each of
the projector beams to the enclosure base,
using a 7mm nut driver
5. Lift the projector beams and bridges out of
the enclosure base, invert them, and
replace under the top cover. Secure using
the 12 M4 nuts you removed from the
base.
6. Replace the four rigging plates in the
bottom of the enclosure, using the M4
nuts you removed from the top.
7. Replace the eight M10 rigging bolts.
8. Replace the projector rods and bails.
Fixed projector mounts in ceiling mode
M10 Rigging Bolts
M4 Nuts
Section view of
enclosure base
Projector Rods and
Bails – remove
Section view under
enclosure cover
Rigging Plate
M10 Rigging Bolt
Studs for Projector
Beam in ceiling
mode
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Mount the Projector – Fixed Mount
Fine for most applications, fixed
mounts hold the projector firmly in
place, while allowing access from
either side and from the back for
alignment, service and lamp changes.
Tabletop Installation
1. Loosen the Bridge Clamp Screws both
sides
2. Slide the projector bridges to align with
projector feet, and re-tighten the bridge
clamp screws.
3. Remove the projector rods nearest you, by
loosening the rod nuts and unscrewing
from the projector bridges.
4. Slide the projector along the projector
bridges so that it is roughly centered in the
enclosure
5. Replace the projector rods nearest you.
6. Align the projector, using the projector
feet to adjust tilt and roll.
7. When projector alignment is complete,
lower the projector bails and secure firmly
in place by tightening projector rod nuts.
Projector Bails
Projector Beam
Projector Bridge
Projector Rod
Bridge Clamp Screws
Mount the Projector – Slide Mounts
(1) Slide Mount: slide out the projector tray and
set the projector in place
(2) Adjust the projector bails for a loose fit (you
will adjust and lock down later)
Projector
Bails
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(3) Slide the projector back into the enclosure
(4) Secure the projector tray latches and tighten
the latch knobs
(5) Plug the projector power cable into one of the
IEC C13 outlets provided. THE PROJECTOR
MUST BE POWERED THROUGH THE DEC.
(6) The second outlet is available for any auxiliary
equipment that may be housed inside the
enclosure.
Note that two IEC C14 plugs are provided with the
Blizzard enclosure for your convenience.
IEC C13 Outlets
Projector Tray Latch
Latch Knob
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Aligning and Securing the Projector
(1) Use the projector’s feet to adjust projector
alignment.
(2) Tighten Projector bails to secure projector in
place.
Projector Mount – Portrait
Blizzard Portrait enclosures are customized to suit the
projector being used, and include a mounting bracket
with screws and holes aligned to the threaded holes in
the projector base.
Portrait enclosures are also available with fixed or
sliding projector mounts. Most of the detail described
above also applies to portrait enclosures.
Use the screws provided to mount the projector to the
mounting plate
The number, size and location of the mounting screws
will vary, depending on the projector being used.
(1)
(2)
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Projector Mount – Ultra-Short-Throw
Short-throw projector mounts are fixed, and are not
adjustable. This is to ensure that the beam envelope is
correctly maintained within the boundaries of the port
glass.
Like portrait enclosures, Blizzard UST enclosures are
customized to suit the projector specified by the user.
1. Remove the two safety knobs
2. Loosen (do not remove) the four mounting
bolts
3. Slide the mounting tray forward (away from
the cover hinge) and remove.
4. Attach the projector to the mounting plate,
using the screws provided
5. Lift the mounting plate and projector into the
enclosure base, locate the keyholes on the
mounting plate screw heads, and slide the
projector towards the cover hinge.
6. Tighten all mounting bolts.
7. Insert the two safety knobs and tighten.
Mounting Tray
Safety Knobs
Mounting Bolts
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Digital Enclosure Control
DEC4TM – that’s Digital Enclosure Control, fourth
Generation – is the brain of your Tempest enclosure. It will
maintain the internal environment in a comfortable
temperature and humidity range, and prevent
condensation – the real killer of outdoor equipment. DEC4
monitors internal and external temperature, humidity and
lamp current at all times, and uses this information to
control the enclosure’s lamp relay, fan(s) and heater(s). It
can report back over an RS485 network, using the RDM
protocol (Remote Device Management), or connect to
your TCP/IP network for remote monitoring amd
management using Tempest’s TEMP protocol.
Schematic
Typical DEC4
configuration, with
Motherboard, fan
control board and
RS485 comms
board
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DEC4 Main Functions
1. Sense current to projector (lamp on/off)
2. Record lamp hours
3. Monitor temperature and relative humidity
inside Enclosure
4. Monitor temperature outside enclosure
5. Maintain internal temperature at safe operating
level
6. Maintain relative humidity within safe limits to
prevent condensation
7. Isolate projector in case of unsafe temperature
8. Report status over RS485, RDM, TCP/IP
9. Maintain positive pressure (optional) 24/7 to
prevent ingress of salt air and other
contaminants through the exhaust path
10. Circulates air internally to prevent hot and cold
spots when projector is idle
DEC4 constantly monitors the following parameters:
Projector/Luminaire current
Line Voltage
External Temperature
Internal Temperature
Internal Relative Humidity
DEC 3.3’s patented GoldilocksTM algorithm uses a combination
of sensors, heaters and fans to maintain a safe operating
temperature and a safe relative humidity level that will not
allow condensation to take place.
As air is heated it is able to support more moisture without
condensing, so Goldilocks uses heat to raise the air temperature
inside the enclosure in the event that relative humidity
approaches dewpoint.
Factory Settings – Data Modes
In most applications, DEC4 will operate correctly with its
factory default settings, in Basic operating mode.
You do not need to do anything. Please skip to the next
section.
Standard default temperature and humidity settings
DMX, RDM and Remote Monitoring disabled
Best for standalone operation
If your needs are more complex, read on.
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Operating Modes
RDM Only Monitor (Factory Default)
Supports RDM monitoring over RS485 if present.
RDM Status Reporting over RS485
RDM Configuration – settings may be changed remotely or
at the enclosure user interface.
No DMX control
RS485 TEMP
Supports TEMP protocol over RS485
No DMX Control
No RDM
RDM+DMX Control
Enclosure functions as a 1-channel DMX device, with
remote control of the lamp relay
o DMX level > 75% enables normal relay operation
(normally ON)
o DMX level < 25% disables normal relay operation
(relay turns OFF)
o This allows you to force a hard reset of the lamp
relay in the event of a projector malfunction
RDM Status Reporting over RS485
RDM Configuration – settings may be changed remotely or
at the enclosure user interface.
Control mode is recommended for show control
applications, but can be risky in live show operation, since
the DMX slot used for the enclosure MUST be kept high to
prevent the lamp relay from opening.
RDM+DMX Service
For trained service personnel only
Normal operation is suspended and the enclosure
functions as a 3-channel DMX device:
o Lamp Relay (Slot 1)
o Fans (Slot 2)
o Heater (Slot 3)
RDM Status Reporting over RS485
RDM Configuration – settings may be changed remotely or
at the enclosure user interface.
Service mode is ONLY for troubleshooting – DO NOT use Service
mode for normal operation.
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DEC4 Control Parameters
Temperature and Humidity Ranges
Notes:
1 In moving light enclosures the temperature sensor is located in the exhaust airflow. Temperatures
shown may be higher than those around the projector.
2 We recommend using the factory default settings for several weeks or months before making any
changes. In most cases they will not be necessary.
Trip Temp
(55-70˚C, Default 60 ˚C)
Upper Temp
(35-50˚C, Default 40 ˚C)
Trend Temp
(Dynamic)
IdealTemp (Dynamic, based
on Relative Humidity)
LowerTemp
(0-10˚C, Default 0 ˚C)
Cooling Fan(s)
Heater(s)
Relative Humidity
(50-90%,
Default 80%)
Low
High
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Control Interface
LED Indicators
Heater
ON (Green)
Heater is ON, to maintain lower temperature level or to prevent
condensation
ON (Amber)
Enclosure is temporarily outside the Goldilocks zone, and DEC is working to
restore it
Fan
ON (Green)
Lamp is ON, or Temperature is HIGH and
Fan is cooling enclosure. Short burst when lamp off indicates fan moving air
to stabilize temp/humidity
Lamp On
ON (Green)
Current sensing shows lamp is ON
Lamp hour counter is running
OFF
Current sensing shows lamp is OFF
Lamp hour counter is not running
Lamp Relay
ON (Green)
Lamp relay is closed (normal)
Projector power receptacle is energized
ON (Red)
Lamp relay is open due to over-temperature event. Projector power
receptacle is isolated.
Temp
FLASHING
(Green)
Temperature is below lower temp setting
ON (Green)
Temperature is in normal range
ON (Amber)
Humidity is above target limit
ON (Red)
Temperature is above top setting
FLASHING (Red)
Temperature is above Trip level
Projector power is isolated
Data
OFF
DEC4 is in BASIC Mode – Data not used. OR DEC4 is in TEMP, Monitor or
Control Mode and no valid data packet has been detected.
ON (GREEN)
Good data packet received.
ON (RED)
Control Mode: Data Fail. A previously good data signal has failed.
Monitor Mode: No RDM information being received (this is normal)
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User Interface LCD Display
The display on the Control display provides additional status
information, depending on the operating mode:
RDM Only Monitor Mode
RS485 TEMP Mode
RDM+DMX Control Mode
RDM+DMX Service Mode
Control Interface Operation
The Control Interface is normally LOCKED.
To UNLOCK, hold ESC and OK together for 5 seconds.
You are now in the CONTROL MENU
Use to scroll up and down the menu.
Press OK to enter a menu item
Use to set the item parameter, or to scroll to the
next menu level.
Use ESC to go BACK, or OK to confirm settings ( ).
To exit and LOCK, hold ESC for 5 seconds.
Menu will time out after ten minutes.
(Alternating DMX Display requires a DMX
signal to be present)
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Control Menu
Set Data Options
SET DATA MODE
From the Front Panel, this menu item allows the user to check (and if necessary change) the Data mode.
RDM Only Monitor DEFAULT Supports RDM if connected. No DMX Control.
RS 485 TEMP Supports TEMP protocol over RS485, no DMX control
RDM+DMX Service Service mode – 3 DMX slots, starting with the DMX address set
Important: Please ensure that DEC4 is NOT left in Service Mode.
RDM+DMX Control DMX (1 address for lamp relay) plus RDM
SET DATA ADDRESS (in RDM Only Monitor, RDM+DMX Service or RDM+DMX Control Service modes)
Select a DMX starting address in the range 001 to 510
1 – Lamp Relay
In Service Mode an addition two slots are available
2 – Fan Duty Control
3 – Heater Duty Control
Note that the DMX control is designed using a SAFETY pile-on Logic. So the DMX input can only override automatic
settings within safe limits.
SET DATA CURVE
DMX Curves affect the way the fixture relay is controlled in RDM+DMX Control Mode.
DMX levels are shown as %.
Response Curve 1 (default)
DMX level 0-25 Relay disabled (open)
DMX level 26-75 No change to relay status
DMX level 76-100 Relay enabled (normally closed)
Response Curve 2
DMX level 0-19 No change to relay status
DMX level 20-40 Relay disabled (open)
DMX level 41-59 No change to relay status
DMX level 60-80 Relay enabled (normally closed)
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DMX level 81-100 No change to relay status
SET DATA RESPONSE
DMX Response sets a delay time before DMX Control Mode settings are acted on. Setting a response delay of a few
seconds would prevent unintended fixture relay state changes in the event of a short accidental change in DMX
level.
NOTE: from firmware revision 0.00.100, DEC holds last valid DMX level if DMX is interrupted.
Response Delay Values are:
No Delay (default), 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60 seconds.
Set Temp Units
Choose to display temperature values in Celsius or Fahrenheit (default Celsius)
Note that temperature settings must be entered in Celsius.
Set Temp Ranges
Set three temperature trigger points for Bottom, Top and Trip temperatures, in °C.
SET TEMP LOWER (minimum temperature to be maintained)
(default 0°C, permissible range 0-10°C).
SET TEMP UPPER (maximum desired daytime temperature)
(default 45°C, permissible range 35-50°C).
SET TEMP TRIP (temperature at which load will be isolated – see note)
(default 60°C, permissible range 55-70°C).
Note: A thermal emergency is when enclosure ventilation fails with the lamp on, in which case the temperature will
rise very quickly. To avoid nuisance tripping we recommend setting a higher Trip temperature, 60°C or above.
Set Max Humidity
Sets highest desired Relative Humidity: Default 85%, permissible range 80-90%.
Note that, when the projector/luminaire lamp is OFF, the enclosure heaters will switch on to raise the temperature
and lower the risk of condensation. We recommend setting the highest Max Humidity that works in your location, to
avoid unnecessary heater use.
Set Lamp On Point
The lamp current at which DEC detects the projector/luminaire lamp is running. Default is 1 Amp, which allows for
most equipment fans and power supplies to run without changing the air in the enclosure. Lamp on point may be
set in 0.1 Amp increments between 0.2 Amps and 2.0 Amps.
If the enclosure fans never turn off, the Lamp On point is probably set below the standby current draw of the
projector/luminaire. Check the current draw on the display, and set the Lamp on current higher.
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Reset Lamp Hours
Reset each time you change the lamp in the projector.
Make this a part of your maintenance instructions.
Set Fan Function
SET FAN TEST
To test the enclosure fan(s), press [OK]
The enclosure fan will run
The Display Fan LED lights green
DEC Beeps
To stop the fan test, press [ESC]
Status Display
View current status information, using the arrow keys to scroll through:
a) Humidity – relative humidity in %
b) Internal temperature, in degrees C or F
c) External Temperature (custom enclosures with external temperature sensors only)
d) PCB temperature (this will usually be significantly higher than air temperature)
e) Voltage – line Voltage reaching the DEC
f) Current being drawn by projector/light, in Amps
g) Lamp Hours elapsed since last reset
h) Firmware version
i) UID – unique system ID number
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DEC4 Firmware Updates
From time to time Tempest may introduce new DEC4 firmware for feature enhancements and bug fixes. Please note that the
main System Control Board (SCB) and the various optional daughter boards each have their own firmware, and it will be good
practice to update all firmware in an enclosure for optimal performance and interoperability.
System Control Board firmware may be updated DIRECTLY using JESE JUST software and a USB cable, or INDIRECTLY,
over an RDM network, using JESE GETSET software and a JESE RDM-TRI interface.
Fan board firmware is extremely simple and is unlikely to require updating.
RS485 Board (51.485) firmware may be updated over an RDM network, using JESE GETSET software and a JESE RDM-
TRI interface.
All required files are available for download at http://www.tempest.biz/tech-support.php?lang=en
Indirect Firmware Updates
Requirements
Windows Laptop / PC, Windows XP through Windows 10
A JESE RDM-TRI or RDM-TXI interface and USB connection (available from Tempest).
An installed version of the JESE GetSet RDM configuration utility.
A copy of the firmware file(s) to upload, available for download from www.tempest.biz/tech_support.
Powered Target DEC4 with 51.485 RS485 communication interface card.
Installation Procedure
1. If not already installed, install a copy of GetSet. To ensure that the correct USB drivers are loaded, the software should
be installed and the PC/Laptop re-started before connection to an RDM-TRI.
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2. In Windows 7, go to control panel and select Region and Language. Ensure input locale for non Unicode programs is set
to a non Asian language
3. Plug you RDM-TRI in to your PC
4. Power up the target SCB, ideally with mains power, or alternatively, with a USB power adaptor connected to the USB
Port on the SCB.
5. Connect the RDM-TRI to the RS485 connection on the DEC4 communications board with the fly lead.
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6. If the DEC ‘DATA MODE’ is set to ‘RS485 TEMP’, select an alternative mode with an RDM option. Select the data mode
from the DEC user display.
7. Open the GetSet application, connect to the RDM-TRI and discover the DEC. To run discovery, click the Icon indicated
below
8. Right click on the highlighted item in the list view and select ‘Reprogram’ from the popup menu. This will open the
firmware upload tool.
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9. In the Firmware upload handler, search for a file to upload by clicking the file icon. Find and select the file to load and
click the Open button.
10. On returning to the File upload tool window, select the green upload arrow to initiate the upload process. The upload
will the start.
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11. On successful completion of upload and restart, the firmware upload is complete.
Repeat from stage 8 to 11 for each additional file to upload.
On completion of the upload, dismiss the upload window and return to the main window.
Close the application and disconnect the USB Cable from the SCB
Important:
If the Tempest enclosures are connected to an RDM interface or controller, set the DATA MODE for each enclosure as follows:
RDM MONITOR ONLY To view status information over RDM
RDM + CONTROL To monitor and over RDM and control the Lamp/Projector relays via DMX
If the enclosures are connected to an Ethernet network for monitoring using the Tempest TEMP protocol, set the DATA MODE
for each enclosure to RS485 TEMP.
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Routine Maintenance
Check the following every six months:
Clean Port Glass
Clean port glass using a window cleaning fluid or detergent.
Use a soft, lint free cloth.
Check Filter
In most cases the filter will be good for 1-2 years. If the
filter becomes clogged the temperature inside the
enclosure will start to rise. This is an indication that the
filter must be changed.
Part Numbers:
51.HF.11 Blizzard 050, 100 Replacement Filter
51.HF.15 Blizzard 150 Replacement Filter
To replace filter from below
1. Remove the 8 filter clamp screws.
2. The filter will drop out.
3. Replace filter and filter clamp.
To replace the filter from inside the enclosure
1. Remove both side panels
2. Slide the projector tray out (projector Slide
models), OR:
3. Remove the projector (fixed mount models)
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4. Remove the eight M4 nuts holding the filter
assembly
5. Remove the filter clamp screws
6. Replace the filter and filter clamp
7. Replace the filter assembly
Check Temperature/Humidity Sensor
If the sensor above the port glass is defective, the
controller may not operate correctly. A defective sensor
will result in one of three messages appearing on the DEC
user interface.
If you see any of these messages, contact Tempest for a
replacement sensor.
RH: 5%
RH: 100%
RH: ####
For After Sales Support
Contact your Tempest dealer or email [email protected]
Filter Assembly
Filter Clamp
Filter
Filter Gasket
Filter Frame
Filter Nuts
Filter Clamp Screws
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Troubleshooting
Projector does not have power:
1. Check Projector power switch
2. Check projector is plugged into DEC4 projector outlet
3. Check that enclosure feed circuit is on
4. Check DEC4 User Interface leds are on. If feed circuit is on
and UI leds are off, check feed wiring to DEC terminals and
meter DEC4 projector outlet for power
5. If UI lamp led is on and DEC4 projector outlet is live, there
is a projector fault.
Enclosure overheats:
1. Is the projector connected to the DEC4 projector
receptacle? If the projector is powered independently the
controller has no way to know when to turn on the
exhaust fans!
2. Is the filter clogged or obstructed?
3. Check that the Fan led on the UI is on when the projector
is running. If not, then the projector is probably not
connected to the DEC (see 1).
4. If the fan led is on, check that the fan is running. If not,
check fan wiring. If wiring is ok, fan may be faulty.
5. Check the UI display for RH (relative humidity) message. If
display reads RH 5%, RH 100%, or RH###, there is a sensor
fault. Contact Tempest for a replacement sensor.
Dirt/Debris inside enclosure
1. Filter is either missing or damaged?
2. Filter is not properly seated
3. Side panels or back door is not firmly latched
Water in enclosure
1. Check the drain holes in the bottom of the enclosure. If
they become blocked, and water that gets in cannot
escape.
2. Check seals around side panels and back door
Fan LED is on but fans do not operate
The exhaust fan is protected by a 20mm 4A slow-blow fuse on
the DEC4 motherboard, and a secondary fuse on the fan board.
In very exceptional cases it is possible that either fuse could
fail. Check visually.
The fuse is protected with a clear resin sealant and soldered to
the circuit board. With care, you can de-solder the fuse and
replace it, but we recommend replacing the DEC4 motherboard
to maintain the integrity of the board’s conformal coating.
Heater LED is on but heater does not operate
The heater is protected by a 20mm 10A slow-blow fuse on the
DEC4 motherboard. In very exceptional cases it is possible that
it could fail. Check visually.
The fuse is protected with a clear resin sealant and soldered to
the circuit board. With care, you can de-solder the fuse and
replace it, but we recommend replacing the DEC4 motherboard
to maintain the integrity of the board’s conformal coating.
None of the above?
Contact [email protected]
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Warranty
INSPECTION/WARRANTY/RETURNS.
A. Customer, at its sole expense, shall inspect all Goods promptly upon receipt and accept all Goods that conform to the
specifications or catalog. All claims for any alleged defect in or failure of the Goods or Seller's performance to conform to the
Contract, capable of discovery upon reasonable inspection, must be set forth in a written rejection notice detailing the alleged
non-conformity, and be received by Seller within thirty (30) calendar days of Customer's receipt of the Goods. Failure by
Customer to notify Seller of the alleged non-conformity within thirty (30) days will be conclusive proof that the Goods have
been received by Customer without defects or damage, and in the quantities specified on the bill of lading and shall constitute
an irrevocable acceptance of the Goods and a waiver of any such claim in connection with the Goods.
B. Seller warrants to Customer only that the Goods will be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of
delivery and, subject to the exceptions and conditions set forth below, for the following period (the "Warranty Period"):
twelve (12) months from the date of shipment by Seller. Seller may provide additional years of warranty coverage beyond 12
months, at the rate of 2.5% of the net sale price per year, up to a total of four additional years’ coverage beyond the standard
12 month warranty period. Seller will remedy a defect as set forth in paragraph 7 D, below, (the "Warranty"). The Warranty is
subject to each of the following exceptions and conditions:
1. Customer must promptly (and in all events within the Warranty Period) notify Seller of any alleged defect in a written notice
(the "Notice") which shall set forth the quantity, catalog number, finish, original purchase order number, Seller's invoice
number on which Goods were originally billed and a statement of the alleged defect, along with digital photographs showing
such defects where feasible.
2. The Warranty shall not apply: (i) to any claimed defect that was capable of discovery upon reasonable inspection and
deemed to be waived under paragraph A, above; (ii) to any Goods that have been subject to misuse, abnormal service or
handling, or altered or modified in design or construction; (iii) to any Goods repaired or serviced by any person other than
Seller's authorized service personnel or to Goods installed other than according to installation instructions, or (iv) with respect
to normal wear and tear.
3. Seller makes no Warranty with respect to parts or components that are not the product of Seller, and specifically makes no
warranty whatsoever for equipment housed inside enclosure products manufactured by Seller.
4. The Warranty is Seller's exclusive warranty with respect to the Goods. Seller makes no warranties, guarantees or
representations, express or implied, to Customer except as set forth in this section. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR USE OR FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED.
C. Seller will accept the return of Goods properly rejected under paragraph A, above, or as to which Notice of an alleged
breach of Warranty has been timely given and such Goods may be returned to Seller, freight prepaid, but only upon
Customer's receipt of Seller's written return material authorization ("RMA") and shipping instructions. The RMA shall be void if
the Goods are not received within 45 days after issuance of the RMA. No deduction or credit in respect of any rejected or
returned Goods shall be taken until Customer has received Seller's further written deduction or credit/authorization following
Seller's inspection to confirm nonconformity or defect. Seller will charge to Customer any and all costs incurred by Seller in
connection with the handling, shipping, inspection and disposition of any returned Goods that are determined by Seller not to
have been nonconforming upon Delivery or as to which the warranty hereunder is not applicable.
D. UPON ANY PROPER RETURN PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH C, ABOVE, WHETHER IN CONNECTION WITH A REJECTION OF
GOODS OR AN ALLEGED BREACH OF WARRANTY AND BASED UPON THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS PARAGRAPH 7,
SELLER AGREES THAT IT WILL, AS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THE CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY
NONCONFORMITY OR BREACH OF WARRANTY, AND AT SELLER'S SOLE ELECTION: (i) REPAIR SUCH GOODS; OR (ii) REPLACE
SUCH GOODS.
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Appendix – TEMP Protocol
AVAILABLE TO SPECIAL ORDER
Tempest can optionally provide a firmware load that facilitates TEMP over RS485, suitable for interfacing to an Ethernet
adapter. TEMP is a lightweight proprietary ASCII based protocol, intended for rapid integration into management systems.
With TEMP and a suitable RS485 to Ethernet adaptor connected to the DEC DMX connectors, your DEC may be configured and
monitored over an IP network.
Please contact factory for ordering information.
Physical Layer
1. EITHER: Use a 51.EN Ethernet daughter board plugged directly to the DEC4 motherboard, connected to your TCP/IP
network.
2. OR: Use a 51.485 RS485 daughter board on each of a number of DEC4 motherboards, and use one of the convertors
listed below to bridge to your TCP/IP network.
Suitable Converters include:
http://gridconnect.com/rs485-ethernet.html
http://www.audon.co.uk/lan232/ENET485-POE.html
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=brainboxes
Developer’s Guide
Download the Developer Guide from www.tempest.biz/tech-support.
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