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1. PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 21 3 21 4 21 5 gt Select System Status by pressing Menu then UP till System status Serial MAC amp RDM ID s Shows the unique serial numbers of the dimmer Serial MAC amp RDM ID s gt Select Serial Mac amp RDM ID s by pressing Menu then UP till System then OK and Up till Serial Mac amp RDM ID s gt Press OK to show the loaded software versions gt Press the Menu key to exit the function Note the above field can not be edited they are factory set System Status This screen shows information on the dimmer status and allows for a Fan test System Status then OK and Up till System Status gt Press OK to show the Status Information gt Press the Menu key to exit the function OR gt Press the OK key to start the fan Test and observe the Fan speed going gt To stop the fan test press OK again Flicker Finder A tool to detect instability in the data stream this may be used to detect flicker from DMX sources and or faders Flicker finders gt Select Flicker Finder by pressing Menu then UP till System information then OK and Up till Flicker Finder gt Press OK to show Flicker Finder information PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 22 23 When a change is detected of more than 1 bit the finder will stop and display a message2. gt Press the Menu key to exit the function Note At the Value menu level Holding the Up or Down for more than 2 seconds will trigger the value to auto increment or auto decrement User Settings The user settings function allows various setup changes to be made such as the Date amp Time panel lock code and Mains supply Phase Setup Date amp Time System Clock and Date PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 20 2 gt Press the Menu Key gt Press UP to select the USER SETTINGS function and press OK gt Press UP to select the Time amp Date function and press OK gt Press the Menu key to exit the function Changing System Clock and Date When in the Time amp Date function gt Press Down to select the Display Field and press OK gt Press Left or Right to select the select the desired field gt Press Up or Down to change the value gt Press OK to save the new Time and Date gt Press the Menu key to exit the function Panel Lock Use a 4 digit code to disable changes to the unit settings gt Press the Menu Key gt Press UP to select the USER SETTINGS function and press OK gt Press UP to select the PANEL LOCK function and press OK PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 gt Press Left or Right to select the desired digit field and UP or Down to change the digit value gt press
3. PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 v The dimmer should be placed suitable place indoors or outdoors where it is protected from direct exposure to rain see also Installing the Power Cube Note that the case has markings to indicate what the front side is Remove the Front and Back lid Ensure the main breaker is off and ensure that the channel and utility breakers are switched off Connect the Power Cube to a 3 phase CEE 63A 5 pin socket delivering 3 phases Neutral and Earth TN S system Observe that the three mains LEDs on the front are lit Turn on the dimmer by switching on the mains isolator and observe the LCD light up and showing the main screen Note If you cannot read the display you may need to adjust the display contrast control at the bottom right hand corner of the display VU Vv vy gt Connect the loads to the dimmer Socapex Harting and Cee outlets Warning Make sure that moving lights are NOT connected to the A1 2 B1 2 and C1 outlets gt Connect the DMX or Artnet control cables to the dimmer gt Turn on the desired breakers when the load is connected 1 3 2 Power Down Moving lights Note Be aware that some moving lights prefer to be turned off by sending them a specific lamp off command This is normally done from the console gt Lamp off Moving lights gt Turn of the distribution breakers Dimmer channels gt Bring down any levels from the console OR
4. gt remove the DMX feed and press OK when the ye i of F appears in the LCD screen this will fade down the channels the trip the channel breakers gt Trip the Mains Isolator on the dimmer Warning It is preferable not to use the RCB as an ON OFF switch as arcing may reduce the RCB s protecting ability Features of the ART2000 Power Cube This chapter gives a quick rundown on what each part of the ART2000 Power Cube does If you are new to the system read this PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 2 1 2 2 2 3 Flight case lids The front and back flight case lid are identical To open the case press down into the lock as indicated and pull the top of the lid towards you then lift it out of the case Note Do not fit the lid while the dimmer is in use Current regulations BS7909 state that the beakers need to be accessible for emergency use The controls including the faders can be software locked To close the lid hook metal plates on the base of the lid behind the aluminium case strip as shown and then move the top of the lid towards the dimmer And press until the latch secures Note The lids do not fit upside down on the dimmer Front From the top the front panel you will find the large backlit LCD with the menu controls and local faders Below that are the dimmed channel breakers and below that are the distribution breakers Led Menu Controls Dimmed channels E pe m me me
5. gt When done press the Menu key to exit this function Note To load a 1 1 patch at the channel select menu level scroll to All and press the Right The control will move to the DMX address selection then set the desired DMX Start Address for the module to start from dimmer channel 1 and select Note DMX address 000 parks a channel it can then not be controlled by the DMX inlet or ArtNet data stream Note for US style patching all channels parked use channel select All and then set the Patch to 000 and press OK after this patch the desired le o AA PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 channels as normal Note At the DMX menu level Holding the Up or Down for more than 2 seconds will trigger the value to auto increment or auto decrement ARTNET Start address in Start mode Changing the Start Address gt Press the Menu Key gt Press DOWN to select the ARTNET function and press OK gt Press UP or Down to select the ARTNET universe and press OK to save this OR gt Press RIGHT to select the Start Address field gt Press UP or Down to select the Start Address and press OK to save this Note Holding the Up or Down for more than 2 seconds will trigger the value to auto increment or auto decrement Tip pressing Left or Right will clear the address to 000 PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 10 ARTNET Start addres
6. OK to safe the field Panel Lock code gt Press the Menu key to exit the function Note Code 0000 disables the lock Note Wipe All clears disables the Lock code Note code 2000 overrides any set code 20 3 PHASE SETUP Set the Phase setup single and Three Phase gt Press the Menu Key gt Press UP to select the USER SETTINGS function and press OK gt Press UP to select the PHASE SETUP function and press OK gt Press UP or DOWN to select the desired Mode and then press OK gt Phase mode options 3 phase plus Neutral system TN S 1 phase plus Neutral system Note The Phase mode is kept in flash so once set it will power up in the INIAN PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 An selected mode Note When set to Single Phase mode the dimmer will show a information message during start up stating Single Phase Engine Note Wipe All will default the Phase mode to Three Phase PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 21 System System setup and diagnostic information regarding the system are contained in this menu System information gt Press the Menu Key gt Press UP to select the System function and press OK gt Press UP or Down to select the desired information subject and then press OK to view the information Information subjects i Lrg list of system events system resource monitor a test tool to dete
7. do not hesitate to call your local supplier or Avolites Direct When contacting any support staff always have the serial number to hand as we use this to track your support case The serial number can eb found just above the large AVOLITES logo on the front panel and should start with A2K PC and then four digits If the unit stops performing as it should we would kindly ask you to call support in and out of office hours to state the problem This will help us identify the problem as we will have the opportunity to ask you to do some test with the unit in situation This direct interaction is of great value to the product development PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 INIAN AOLTES Non urgent problems or remarks can be relayed to Avolites later on Telephone number of your local Supplier ccceeseeseeees Avolites Sales and service 44 0 20 8965 8522 Avolites Service out of hours 44 0 831 17 8888 The User Interface The ART2000 Power Cube uses a cursor key matrix and three dedicated switches to navigate the functions Cursor key matrix controls the Up Down and Left Right direction To enter a function or accept a selection press the centre key marked OK A bulb with animated light rays is used as a hart beat indicator not shown in this document screen examples Typical screen after power up The status line indicates the mode the system is in System Status modes e Running OK normal
8. m me e m m m m meere 5 gt Oo z e e ART2000 PowerCube Distribution channels Utility breakers Main isolator RCB for L1 L2 and L3 Back The back panel on the top left hand side are the DMX and Artnet in and outlets below that are the two utility breakers and to the right are the 8 Socapex or Harting outlets that connect the loads Below the outlet panel is an area where the mains connector is stored The main inlet cable is routed along the perimeter of the flight case as show below The edge strip of the flight case provides an edge that retains the PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 VA AOLTES 2 4 3 1 cable inside the dimmer DMX and ARTnet Utility outlets Ue Aa Load outlets ART 2000 owerCube Stored Mains inlet cable Earth bonding pillar The Earth Bonding stud which you may need to use depending on your installation can be found near the main inlet cable Earth bonding stud Installing the ART2000 Power Cube This chapter contains details of how to install the ART2000 Power Cube either for temporary or permanent operation Positioning the ART2000 rack Choose a location for the rack which is as near to the power feed as possible and allows access to the front and back of the rack Consider how the cables will run in from the power feed and out to the lights and try to avoid crossing walkways PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 AA AOLTES 3 2 If you
9. operation mode e Warning see System log for details e Reset after power up and manual reset Main Function List The ART2000 uses menus contained in a list pressing the menu key will open the list and the cursor UP DOWN can be used to select the desired function Press the Menu Key to start the Menu system Use Down to step through the menu items from the top of the list Use UP to step through the menu items from the bottom of the list Press OK to select a function Single level function gt Change a single setting using UP and DOWN gt Press OK to select or safe the setting and terminate the function Multi level function gt Select a Channel or function using UP and DOWN gt Press enter to select the channel and move to the channel Attribute or Function detail gt gt gt gt PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 INIAN AOLTES gt Use UP and DOWN to change the attribute or Function detail gt Press OK to save the channel attribute or select the function detail gt If there are more then one function detail like the IP address then the LEFT and RIGHT key can be used to navigate the details gt Press Enter to safe each channel attribute or function detail Note Pressing MENU when in a function will restart that function Note Single settings and attributes that have more then 10 entries can be auto incremented by holding the UP or DOWN Key for more then 2
10. seconds Note A short description of the function is given on the LCD below the menu selection Note After a power up or reset pressing the Menu key will start the menu at the DMX function Functions DMX ARTNET e LINE ADDRESS MODE CURVE LIMIT PRE HEAT MEMORY STORE FADER MODE LEVELS IP SETTINGS ADRESS MASK GATEWAY USER SETTINGS PANEL LOCK PHASE SETUP DATE amp TIME SYSTEM EVENT LOG SOFTWARE VERSIONS SERIAL MAC RDM ID S SYSTEM STATUS FLCIKER FINDER WIPE ALL PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 DMX Start address in Start mode Changing the Start Address gt Press the Menu Key gt Press DOWN to select the DMX function and press OK gt Press UP or Down to select the DMX address and press OK to select and save the address Note Holding the Up or Down for more than 2 seconds will trigger the value to auto increment or auto decrement Tip pressing Left or Right will clear the address to 000 DMX Start address in Patch mode Changing a DMX patch Press the Menu Key Press DOWN to select the DMX function and press OK Press UP or Down to select the desired channel and press Right to move to the control to the DMX address field Press UP or Down to select the desired DMX address press OK to save the address and to return to channel selection VU VY
11. select level scroll to All and select then set the desired Pre heat Level for all channels and select Note At the Limit menu level Holding the Up or Down for more than 3 seconds will trigger the value to auto increment or auto decrement PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 14 Memory Store Storing a memory gt Build a look either using the locals faders or under DMX control gt Press the Menu Key gt Press UP to select the Store Memory function and press OK gt Press UP or Down to select the desired Fader to store the memory under and then press Right to select the Store command field memory options gt Press UP or Down to select the desired Fader store command Local or Global and press OK to store and return to the memory location select level Store command options gt Press the Menu Key to exit the function Note Both Local and Global store command will store a memory on this dimmer Global Store also stores a memory on connected downstream ART dimmers The Art dimmers need to be networked using DMX cables for global store to work PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 15 Faders Mode Changing the fader mode gt Press the Menu Key gt Press UP to select the Fader Mode function and press OK gt Press UP or Down to select the desired Fader Mode and then press OK to select the mode Fa
12. to use the ART2000 PC even if Avolites Ltd has been advised of the possibility of such damages Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages the above limitation may not apply to you Reprint and revision history Created from specification doc By J B Toby Avolites Ltd General text originally by by Tim Mitchell Sabre Technology Ltd Tel 01482 831031 24 09 09 adjusted general text J B Toby Avolites Ltd PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 aE CONTENTS THE ART2000 POWER CUBE DIMMING SYSTEM 1 1 What it does 1 2 Important safety information 1 3 Quick start instructions 2 FEATURES OF THE ART2000 POWER CUBE 2 1 Flight case lids 2 2 Front 2 3 Back 2 4 Earth bonding pillar 3 INSTALLING THE ART2000 POWER CUBE 1 Positioning the ART2000 rack 2 Power supply 3 Connections to lights 4 Control connection 5 Testing channels using the local control faders 6 Support from your reseller or Avolites direct THE USER INTERFACE 4 5 MAIN FUNCTION LIST 6 DMX START ADDRESS IN START MODE 7 DMX START ADDRESS IN PATCH MODE 8 ARTNET START ADDRESS IN START MODE 9 ARTNET START ADDRESS IN PATCH MODE 10 DMX ADDRESS MODE 11 CURVE MENU 12 LIMIT MENU 13 PRE HEAT MENU 14 MEMORY STORE 15 FADERS MODE 16 MEMORY REPLAY 17 CHANNEL TEST 18 LEVELS 19 IP SETTINGS IP IP MASK AND GATEWAY 20 USER SETTINGS 20 1 Date
13. two curves affecting each other PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 12 Limit Menu Changing a selected limit level Press the Menu Key Press UP to select the Limit function and press OK Press UP or Down to select the desired channel and then press Right to select the Limit field Press UP or Down to select the desired Limit Press OK to save the selected Limit and to return to channel selection VU Vu Limit options in steps of 1 A limit Of 0 gives no output gt Press the Menu Key to exit the function Note To change all channels in one go at channel select level scroll to AII and select then set the desired Limit Level for all channels and select Note At the Limit menu level Holding the Up or Down for more than 3 seconds will trigger the value to auto increment or auto decrement PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 13 Pre heat Menu Changing a selected pre heat Press the Menu Key Press UP to select the Pre Heat function and press OK Press UP or Down to select the desired channel and then press Right to select the Pre Heat field Press UP or Down to select the desired Pre Heat level Press OK to save the selected Pre Heat and to return to channel selection VU VY Pre Heat options gt Press the Menu Key to exit the function Note To change all channels in one go at channel
14. Avolites Ltd ART2000 Power Cube User Manual b G f BL HI A000 PowerCube i Mal t l NOLIT ES Related to software versions Main 24 Sept 2009 PDE 23 Sept 2009 This manual and the products it describes are intellectual property of Avolites Ltd England AA PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 PNS Useful Avolites phone numbers Avolites England Sales and service 44 0 20 8965 8522 Service out of hours 44 0 831 17 8888 Fax 44 0 20 8965 0290 Email name avolites com Website http www avolites com Distribution of Avolites products in USA Avolites America Sales and service 1 423 938 2057 Fax 1 423 938 2059 Before contacting Avolites for service enquiry please ensure that you have the product serial number and the Software version shown at switch on The latest version of this manual MS Word 2000 amp PDF and ART2000 Power Cube Software can be downloaded from the Internet The small print No Liability for Consequential Damages Avolites has a policy of continuous product and documentation improvement As such the detail within this manual may not match the operation of the ART2000 PC In no event shall Avolites be liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages or loss whatsoever including without limitation damages for loss of profits business interruption or other pecuniary loss arising out of the use or inability
15. amp Time 20 2 Panel Lock 20 3 PHASE SETUP 21 SYSTEM 21 1 Event Log ooo WMWONNN AAU A PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 21 2 Software Versions 21 3 Serial MAC amp RDM ID s 21 4 System Status 21 5 Flicker Finder 22 WIPE ALL 23 PANEL UNLOCK 24 UNLOCK DMX 25 SOFTWARE UPGRADE 25 1 25 2 25 3 25 4 Future features System software limitations Known User Interface issues PDE DSP software limitations 29 30 30 30 31 31 32 32 32 32 33 33 PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 The ART2000 Power Cube dimming system Thank you for selecting the Power Cube This manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Avolites ART2000 Power Cube Even if you hate reading manuals read this section because the next couple of pages contain some important safety information which you should be aware of At the end of the manual there is a quick summary of how the DMX control system works a Glossary explaining some of the technical terms used in the manual and an Index which can be used to find what you need in the manual 1 1 What it does The ART2000 Power Cube provides a complete solution to Dimming Moving Light Power and data distribution You no longer need to have separate mains distribution making set up times faster and reducing the number of individual components needed to put a show together The ART2000 Power Cube controls up to 18 individual dimmer channels with each a 10A capa
16. are unsure about the safety you should contacts a competent body to advice you The ART2000 Power Cube is designed to operate in a maximum ambient temperature of 40 C and can run continuously when fully loaded at 10A per dimmer channel The rack is fan cooled you must ensure there is adequate ventilation available if the system is running in a closed room consider providing external ventilation to the room see Specifications on page Error Bookmark not defined for cooling information The system may shut dimmer channels down if it cannot release the heat generated If you are using the system on an outdoor stage ensure that the rack is situated somewhere dry and clear of the ground If you shelter the rack with tarpaulins make sure that you do not obstruct the air vents Black tarpaulin is generally unsuitable Power supply The Power Cube can be run from Three phase and Single Phase supplies please read the following section carefully 3 2 1 Three Phase power supply In most cases you need to provide a three phase and neutral power supply to the ART2000 TN S which is capable of delivering the amount of power required to run all the lights which are connected to it If the power supply is under rated it may trip during your show if you turn too many lights on at once This is obviously not a good thing to happen Also an overloaded mains supply can suffer from a distorted waveform which can make it difficult for the ART system to c
17. city and can supply up to a further 12 channels of fixed power 6 shared channels of 10A and 6 dedicated channels of 10A capacity There are also two separate 16A utility outlets in the form of two CEE 16A sockets The design incorporates full monitoring and status feedback via the backlit LCD display For simple events you can operate without a console by setting up a dimmer state on the test faders or you can record 12 internal memories for replaying a simple show Other features include DMX and ArtNet input with full DMX patch dimmer curve and output limit selection per channel power OK indicators 1 2 Important safety information This system uses 3 phase power and can be a serious hazard to health This manual is however not a safety manual The system should be installed and operated only by a competent person When installing you should check local regulations regarding the separation of lighting fixtures on different phases If you are in any doubt as to the safe installation of the system you should employ the services of a qualified electrical contractor Do not operate the system with known electrical faults or when partially dismantled because this makes live parts accessible Before tuming on the ART2000 Power Cube ensure that mains is correct and that the three mains LEDs are lit 1 3 Quick start instructions Below are the step by step quick instructions to safely power up and down a complete system 1 3 1 Power Up
18. creen allows you to easily look at each control source individually The Power Cube merges the control data on a HTP basis Display the levels of individual control sources to the dimmer gt Press the Menu Key gt Press UP to select the LEVELS function and press OK gt Press UP or Down to select the desired Fader Mode and then press OK to select the mode Source options a DMX XLR source ARTNET data source PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 19 20 20 1 Local control faders actual output including the curve data IP Settings IP IP mask and Gateway Shows the current IP address of the dimmer module when an Ethernet card is detected The IP address and Mask can be changed in this menu Only the IP address is given as an example IP mask and Gateway follow the same operation IP address gt Press the Menu Key gt Press UP to select the IP SETTINGS function and press OK gt Press UP Down to select the desired data group to change and press OK Press Left or right to navigate the Address Press UP Down to change the value for each of the four fields Press OK to save each Field Press Left or right to navigate back to Address Press UP Down to navigate to Mask or Gateway then press Left or right to navigate the field Press UP Down to change the value for each of the four fields Press OK to save each Field Y by vy
19. ct flicker gt Press the Menu key to exit the function Note The serial number RDM ID and MAC address are factory set and cannot be changed by the user When referring to a dimmer always use the serial number which is also copied on the front and back of the dimmer unit The individual Information sources are detailed below PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 21 1 21 2 Event Log A log file which is updated automatically reflecting important changes to the system Event Log gt Select Event Log by pressing Menu then UP till System then OK and Up till Event log gt Press OK to show the Event log at the most recent entry gt Press UP or Down to select the other events in the list Event options when the dimmer is switched on when the dimmer is switched off DMX stream as been plugged in DMX stream has been unplugged when reset switch is pressed when Dspic processor has started gt Press the Menu key to exit the function Note There are 256 entries in the log the oldest entry is written over when the log is full Note the time and date is related to the system clock setting Software Versions Information about the loaded software Software Versions gt Select Software Versions by pressing Menu then UP till System then OK and Up till Software versions gt Press OK to show the loaded software versions
20. der Mode options each fader controls one channel a single faders can control 18 channels Be aware that the console will be disconnected gt Touch the Menu key to exit the function Note Replay mode allows for one fader to control the all the module channels Note Test Mode each faders controls the corresponding channel this is the default mode after a reset and power up Note Master Mode The dimmer can trigger memories on downstream connected Avolites ART dimmers Be aware console will be disconnected Note Changing to Replay and Master will force the faders to be switched off to prevent accidental high inrush currents Turn the fader to zero before enabling the faders Note If the dimmer receives DMX from an ART2000 memory 12 may be triggered if the ART2000i frame is set to the Panic mode PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 16 17 18 Memory Replay Replaying a memory gt check that the LCD screen shows Faders Replay Off if not see Fader Mode function gt Press the Fader key to toggle the replay mode on and off Channel Test Replaying a memory check that the LCD screen shows Faders Test Off if not see Fader Mode function gt Press the Fader key to toggle the replay mode on and off Levels The Power Cube can be controlled from multiple sources at the same time this can make it hard to establish what source is in control The LEVELS s
21. gt Press the Menu key to exit the function Wipe All Clear User settings and load default values gt Press the Menu Key gt Press UP to select the Wipe all function and press OK gt Press OK To wipe all user settings and restore factory settings gt Press the Menu key to exit the function Note Default values are DMX Start Address 001 Start address Line address mode ARTnet Universe 000 Start address 001 Start address line address All Channels have a Linear Curve selected All Channels have the Limit is reset to 0 All channels the pre heat reset to 0 All memories are cleared Panel Lock is unlocked Three Phase mode selected Note The system log cannot be cleared Panel Unlock Gaining access when the panel lock is active gt Press the any Key gt Press Left or Right to select the desired digit field and UP or Down to change the digit value gt press OK to Unlock the panel PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 24 25 25 1 25 2 Note when activated code non zero the panel locks automatically after 1 minute of no user input Note code 2000 overrides any set code Unlock DMX Fade out locked DMX levels after a DMX stream has stopped gt Press the Menu Key gt Press UP to select the Unlock DMX function and press OK gt press OK to unlock the locked DMX gt Press the Menu key to exit the function Note the Unlock f
22. lect the DMX Address Mode function and press OK gt Press UP or Down to select the desired DMX inlet and then press Right to select the address mode field PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 gt Press UP or Down to select the desired patch mode and Press the Joystick to select gt When done press the Menu key to exit this function Note The Patch data is retained when the DMX address mode is changed and can later be recalled by changing the patch mode back Note Use the wipe all function to clear both the patch and the start address and default the dimmer to start address 001 PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 11 Curve Menu Changing a selected curve Press the Menu Key Press UP to select the Curve function and press OK Press UP or Down to select the desired channel and then press Right to select the Curve field Press UP or Down to select the desired Curve press OK to save the selected Curve and to return to channel selection VU VY Curve options Channel is on when DMX level above 50 x Channel is off when DMX level above 50 gt Press the Menu Key to exit the function Note To change all channels in one go at channel select level scroll to All and select then set the desired Curve for all channels and select Note Use Desk defined if a curve is set up in the console This prevents the
23. lled by the ARTnet and transmit the same universe as the dimmer is set to If you need to change the DMX start address of the system this is described in section Error Reference source not found The Power Cube does not need a DMX termination as it does not loop the DMX and thus always terminated the line Testing channels using the local control faders When you are setting up the rig it is useful to be able to fade up a channel from the dimmer The Power Cube has 18 faders to allow you to do this However the faders can be disabled to reveni eople playing with them The display shows i aA t to tell you what the current setting is 3 5 1 Using the local faders gt Press FADERS On or Off key to enable the faders Turn the fader on the channel you want to change gt gt The fader and the DMX input are combined whichever is highest has control gt Press FADERS On or Off when you have finished The local faders combine with the DMX input using highest takes precedence HTP rules in other words if the DMX input is turning the channel on full you will not be able to take control using the local fader You can also program 12 memories into the ART2000 Power Cube which is useful in case of emergency or for very simple setups where you do not need a control console This is described on page Error Bookmark not defined Support from your reseller or Avolites direct If you require support for this product please
24. n as this may cause arcing which will damage the connectors The Power Cube has 3 types of outlet usages being dedicated Dimmer shared dimmer and fixed mains and fixed mains The following table shows the outlets and their function Outlet Dimmer function Fixed mains function Capacity Al Channel 1 6 10A A2 Channel 1 6 Bi Channel 7 12 B2 Channel 7 12 Ci Channel 13 18 C2 Channel 13 18 D1 Channel 19 24 16A D2 Channel 19 24 WARNING Take care not to connect the moving lights to the C1 Top outlet by accident Dimmed mains can damage moving lights Always double check the connections made The Outlets are marked clearly on the front of the dimmer and on the back of the dimmer as A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 D1 D2 Please note that Outlets C1 and C2 are sharing breakers 13 18 therefore the combined capacity is 10A A schematic diagram of the breaker dimmer and outlet is available near each outlet on the back of the dimmer PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 3 4 3 5 3 6 Control connection A DMX input with two isolated buffered outlets are provided This allows you to buffer the DMX from the console to the moving lights or other fixtures When the dimmer is powered off it will not generate any DMX from the two outlets The Ethernet connector can be used to feed the dimmer ARTnet information instead of DMX In this mode the DMX outlets will be contro
25. ontrol your lights accurately Warning Never use mains supplied with reduced neutral cable sizes as dimmers inherently dump large currents in the neutral connection These kind of mains supplies are sometimes called industrial and are not suitable for dimmer applications When ordering or specifying a mains supply state that it is for phase angle controlled light dimming The frequency of the mains is automatically tracked by the system which makes the ART system suitable for use on local generator sets 3 2 2 Single Phase Power Supply In some cases you may want to connect the Power Cube to a single Phase supply In this case you need to provide a cable that connects the three phase 63A mains inlet to the single phase mains supply The three phases on the input of the dimmer are combined to the single phase of the supply The single phase supply must not be larger then 63A When running the Power Cube from Single Phase the dimmer system needs to be set to run to run of single Phase see Setting supply Connections to lights You connect the lighting rig to the ART2000 either through the multipin connectors Socapex or Harting or through direct outlets on the rear panel There are up to 8 multipin connectors each of which carries 6 channels Harting type connectors may carry 8 channels PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 Do not connect or disconnect the multipin connectors whilst channels are turned o
26. s in Patch mode Changing a ARTNET patch Press the Menu Key Press DOWN to select the ARTNET function and press OK Press UP or Down to select the desired channel and press Right to move to the control to the Universe field Press UP or Down to select the desired Universe press OK to save the Universe and proceed to the start address gt gt gt gt gt OR gt Press RIGHT to select the Start Address field gt Press UP or Down to select the Start Address and press OK to save this gt When done press the Menu key to exit this function Note Only one Universe can be selected in the patch Note To load a 1 1 patch at the channel select menu level scroll to All and press the Right The control will move to the DMX address selection then set the desired DMX Start Address for the module to start from dimmer channel 1 and select Note DMX address 000 parks a channel it can then not be controlled by the DMX inlet or ArtNet data stream Note for US style patching all channels parked use channel select All and then set the Patch to 000 and press OK after this patch the desired channels as normal Note At the DMX menu level Holding the Up or Down for more than 2 seconds will trigger the value to auto increment or auto decrement DMX Address Mode Changing the DMX address mode gt Press the Menu Key gt Press UP to se
27. unction fades out locked channels with a 5 seconds fade time Software Upgrade Updating the various software systems gt Connect the Dimmer Using a Ethernet cable to a PC gt Run the update application on the PC gt Power up the dimmer and observe the upgrade process start Future features Web interface ArtNet 2 AvoTalk System software limitations Entry here PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00 25 3 Known User Interface issues Entry here 25 4 PDE DSP software limitations Entry here PowerCubeUser V1 28 09 2009 16 52 00
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