8200-0152 - Bassta Event Technologies
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1. 3 3 1 Connecting the power supply gt Ensure the bay and utility circuit breakers are turned off Before handling the power cables ensure yourself that they are dead gt Connect the power supply to the Power Input terminals on the rear of the rack earth first then neutral then phases If loop out terminals are fitted you can use these to connect a second rack provided you do not overload the supply Both Powerlo k and Camlok have a 400A limit Cover unused Camlok loop out connectors Turn on the power feed do not turn on the racks yet Check the connection neons on the front panel The top 5 neons should all be lit The bottom 2 should not be lit Also check any other racks you have linked in gt Check that the voltage of the supply is what you expected using the voltmeter the voltmeter and neons are fed through the control fuses If all is OK power up the control module by turning the rotary switch below the neons to the red phase v v If the connection neons or voltmeter indicate a problem DO NOT TURN THE RACK ON until you have corrected the problem or you may cause serious damage to the rack and connected equipment When you turn on the power the control module will start up and display the following screen Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 No Dmx Status Running OK Mode Test Off OS 3 0R1 UCode 1 0 PDE 1 0 1 2 The ART team wishes you happy di mmi ng Now you can then power up the2. Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 No Dmx Status Warning Mode Test off Bay 1 dimming control stopped Control now restarted The system will restart the dimmer engine within about 10 seconds Stopping dimmer engines is generally a sign of bad mains or bad connections on the control board The remaining bays will work as normal and the dimmer can be used Software upgrade Any ART system running OS 2 0RO or higher software can be upgraded using a serial cable and a PC The Software will be made available free of charge on the Avolites web site under Downloads you will also find data on how to make the cable Alternatively you can buy the cable from Avolites part number 1808 0016 A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 AE 7 7 CHA 8 8 1 8 2 8 Introduction to DMX Page 27 Resolving circuit problems If a dimmer circuit does not operate as you expect don t panic There are several possible causes Check the lamp on the hot patch panel on top of the rack connect a cable from the multicore oulet to the lamp test socket and check that the lamp test light comes on If not the lamp or multicore cable is faulty Try another lamp or a different cable Check the dimmer channel With all control channels at zero plug the hot patch cable from the multicore oulet to the dimmer channel The neon on the dimmer channel should come on to indicate a load is present Press Test On and fade up the manual fader on the chan
3. Bay 3 000000000000000000000000000000000000 Bay 4 The screen shot above shows a 48 way frame with three 12 channel dimmer modules fitted The module type will determine the way the levels are displayed where 12 channel dimmer Bay 1 011012013014015016017018019010010010 or contactor module 6 channel dimmer Bay 1 011012013014015016 3 channel dimmer Bay 1011012013 1 011012013 12 F breaker 1 module fitted Pressing the UP DOWN button will cycle the screen between the following data sources Input to the dimmer without a curve applied Input to the dimmer following the curve FADER LEVEL Exclusive Fader data 4 3 Setting the dimmer curve Each dimmer channel can have its own Curve This sets the relation of how the dimmer output responds to the control input You can either set each dimmer curve separately or set them all together to the same curve 4 3 1 Setting the dimmer curve Press the CURVE button Select the channel you want to modify using the UP DOWN buttons then press ENTER The centre line inverted on the display shows the current channel Select the curve setting you want for that channel using the UP DOWN buttons then press Enter lt A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 MOLA 4 Setting user options Page 15 The display looks like this Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 No Dmx Status Running Mode Test Off Change dimmer channel curve di mmer channel 4
4. and you tell them which channels to respond to by setting the start address on each unit The computer inside the dimmer or fixture waits for the correct channels to come up then reads in the levels for those channels and uses them to set the dimmer levels or the fixture positions A few cautions about using DMX DMX is a robust system which normally works very well provided you keep to a few simple rules Here are a few tips for making DMX work well e DMX cabling should be twisted pair shielded data cable Microphone cable is not recommended because it degrades the signal especially on long runs e Always terminate the last dimmer or fixture on the DMX line either with a special termination plug or the ART2000 rack has terminator switches which do this for you The termination is a 120 ohm resistor across the DMX data lines which prevents data interference on the line It might work without but e Don t split the DMX cable Loop it from one unit to the next If you have to split it use a proper active splitter unit like the Avolites Rack splitter or Avolites truss splitter part numbers 33 65 1000 19 mounting 8 outputs or 33 65 2000 truss mounting splitter using a self fixing strap 6 outputs e The DMX specification says you should not have more than 32 unit loads on one DMX line Either use several DMX lines Avolites consoles usually have more than one or use a DMX splitter unit Again you will probably
5. loop out terminals are fitted ensure that cables or covers are fitted to the loop out terminals before turning on the power as live parts are otherwise exposed Before turning on the ART2000 rack ensure that the neon power connection lights on the control panel are correctly illuminated These lights will indicate most connection errors The system may be damaged if it is turned on with the power feed connected incorrectly 1 3 Quick start instructions When connecting the power feed to the system ensure EARTH is connected first then NEUTRAL then the PHASE conductors The system requires a 3 phase TN S mains supply Ensure that the Bay and utility breakers are turned off and the optional RCD breakers are turned on before you turn on the power feed Turn on the dimmer feed and check that the Connection neons are correctly illuminated top 5 on bottom 2 off Check that the voltage is what you expect using the voltmeter If not OK correct the fault before going any further Power up the control module by turning the rotary switch below the Connection neons to R Y or B to select the phase you want to feed the electronics from normally phase R You can now turn on the Bay and Utility breakers and use the ART2000 system To turn the system off reverse the above procedure It is preferable not to use the RCB as an ON OFF switch as arcing may reduce the RCB s protecting ability A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 200
6. 80 Is the fan working for this bay Bay will shut down at 90 C Ensure that all fan vents are clear and that sufficient air flow is available to naturally cool the module If the temperature continues to rise the following message will appear Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 No Dmx Status warning Mode Test off WARN Bay 1 has shut down at 90 C Check for cause of over heating Bay may resume operation if cooled The affected dimmer module is be shut down as EI A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 a Page 26 7 Troubleshooting 7 3 7 4 7 5 7 6 Module sensing If the system detects that it cannot communicate with a module which was OK at power up it displays the following message Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 No Dmx Status warning Mode Test off Bay 1 not found A module not being correctly fitted in a bay or being removed whilst powered up usually causes this Problems with setup changes If the system cannot write setup changes into its permanent memory it displays the message below The system will continue to operate but setup changes will be lost when it is powered down Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 No Dmx Status Warning Mode Test off There was a problem saving data Please try again Please Contact Avolites for service if this problem occurs Dimmer Engine Control Problems If the system cannot start up one or more of the four dimmer engines the following message will appear
7. all Red channels to the first multipin outlet then the yellow channels and last the blue channels i e dim Ch 1 to multipin 1 1 dim ch 4 to multipin 1 2 Multipin 1 Red Phase Multipin 2 Multipin 3 Blue Phase Check that the controller is in patch mode see 4 5 Soft Patch AlN Bl N of al S AIN N gt w Ol N A N F N Bl N lt w ul N Bl wl ui Enter the following patch on the DMX line to be used in i i i im7 Dim8 Dim 9 Din 10 3 Dmx 19 Dmx 35 dmx 4 7 Dmx 23 Dmx 39 Dmx 8 im33 Di m 35 mx 43 mx28 o D T D D aa i i Dim 27 x9 Dmx25 Dmx 26 42 x11 M 4 sei 29 Below is a schematic drawing of the first 7 channels red phase multipin outlet 1 and 2 A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 oe Page 24 7 Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting The ART2000 system includes many self testing features If there is an internal problem in the system the control module will usually detect the problem and tell you about it The Status line on the display tells you if the system is happy and healthy or if there is something you need to worry about Running OK means that everything is good warning means that there is a problem but the dimmer will carry on working 7 1 Systemsetup You can display more information about the system by holding down the X10 button and pressing th
8. channel The problem with big lighting rigs Because each dimmer channel needs its own control signal if you have a large lighting rig the control cable can end up being huge with big expensive connectors If you are using intelligent lighting like scans this gets even worse because some of the more complicated fixtures use 20 channels or more per fixture You soon need a better way of getting the control signals from the control console to the equipment The DMX control system Fortunately there is an easy to use system for controlling intelligent A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 oe Page 28 8 Introduction to DMX 8 4 lighting and dimmers with large numbers of channels It is called DMX 512 which stands for Digital MultipleX and it sends up to 512 control signals down a 2 core or 4 core screened cable The cable can be simply daisy chained from each lighting device to the next all DMX devices have a loop through connector which allows you to link to the next device Normally a 5 pin XLR connectors is used and in the case of the ART system all 5 pins should be connected Control consoles using the DMX system send out the level for channel 1 followed by the level for channel 2 then 3 then 4 and so on all the way up to a maximum of 512 though not all DMX systems send out all the channels It then goes back to channel 1 and goes round again All the units connected to the DMX receive all the channels
9. get away with using more if you have to but the DMX signal will be weaker than it should be e Don t run your DMX lines near high voltage cables or neon supplies They may pick up interference which will stop the system working A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 AE 9 System specification Page 29 CHAPTER EIGHT 9 System specification The figures below give the specification of the standard ART2000 system Power Power Ratings Minimum Maximum Mains input ni phase ni r neutral Current drawn per phase BS 274A Current per channel 16A 32A 63A System is manufactured for either 110V or 240V Relative humidity 90 non condensing Normal operation 80 CFM 100 CFM Dimensions all rack lids fitted 580 x 1005 x 1180 mm LxDxH O Channel Phase information 12 6 3 channel channel channel module module module kumu EE A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 PAD Page 30 10 Connector pinouts 10 Connector pinouts The tables below give the wiring of the connectors used on the standard ART2000 system DMX connectors 5 pin XLR DMX LINE A Multipin outlet connectors Various types of connector may be fitted by Avolites See previous page for phasing of outputs Socapex 19 pin Pi Live 3 Neutral 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Earth A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 RE 10 Connector pinouts Page 31 Harting Electroflex There are 4 different ways that these
10. lighting fixture DMX DMX512 1990 a specification for communication between control desks and dimmers or fixtures Originally for Dimmers it has been adopted as a control protocol for most lighting systems It can carry 512 different slots of 8 bit data HOT PATCH A plugging system which allows you to connect any dimmer channel output to any Multicore channel The hot refers to the patch carrying mains voltage HTP Highest Takes Precedence a mechanism for determining the output level of a Channel held in more than one Playback Channel The Channel outputting the Highest value at any given time will always determine the level of the Channel Also see LTP INTELLIGENT LIGHTING Generally refers to some type of motorised light or colour changer Also called Intelligent Fixture Device Instrument Moving Light MODULE An electronics pack containing either 12 dimmer channels or 12 power distribution channels MULTI CORE A cable connector system which can carry multiple connections Often used to connect 6 lights to a Dimmer rack instead of using 6 separate cables Sometimes the brand name of the connector is used e g Socapex or Harting PHASES Mains power is supplied in three different live conductors each called a phase Consult an electrician for more details PREHEAT If a small voltage is left applied to a lamp when the channel is turned off it turns on faster This technique is called Preheat Hae sqQ DMtMoo A
11. messages 24 Fax number UK ii Fax number USA ii C Camlok connectors 5 6 H changing power modules 9 channel patch mode 16 Harting connector wiring 31 channel setting DMX address hot patch panel overview 7 13 hot patch panel patching circuit breakers 7 channels 8 11 connecting power to the system detail 10 connecting power to the I system overview 6 connection neons 10 connections to lights 11 connector wiring 30 contrast of display adjusting 8 11 control module overview 8 current meter 8 curve of dimmer 14 lamp test socket 12 lamp test socket overview 7 e level display 14 D limiting dimmer output 15 load check indicators 4 local control faders enabling 12 using 12 local on local off 12 installation of the rack 9 Internet address ii L desk lamp socket 7 dimmer setting curve 14 setting limit 15 dimmer bays 9 dimmer modules overview 7 M display contrast control 8 11 distribution module 8 DMX channel setting 13 main circuit breakers 7 DMX connector wiring 30 mains distribution modules 8 DMX lines 28 mains fault neons 10 DMX introduction to 27 Manual software ii DMX parking channels 18 memories internal 19 module types 7 multicore connectors 11 A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 AE options setting user options 13 output level display 14 overheating fault 9 25 parking DMX channels 18 patching channels on hot pa
12. of the rack The 32A 3 phase connector shares the 32A breaker with the normal 3x 16A utility outputs Output connectors The rear panel mainly houses the output connectors Depending on the option selected these can be either multipin connectors like the Socapex and the Harting connector or single phase direct outlets like the Cee 16 or Cee 32A These connectors link the ART2000 rack to the load which you want to control In both cases it is best to connect these without the channel being energized as this reduces arcing and prolongs the life of connectors T A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 2 Features of the ART2000 Page 7 2 3 The hot patch panel On top of the rack is the optional hot patch panel This allows you to decide how the 48 dimmer channels are connected to the 120 output circuits which are available on the multipin connectors The front half of the panel has the outputs of the modules Module A has 4 outlets per channel and modules B C and D have 2 outlets per channel The hotpatch is normally wired in parallel thus each socket will have live and neutral connected 220V The optional series patch is labelled clearly to be series 110V For the occasional 110V lamp Avolites has a custom Wieland series lead part number 03 13 0040 The rear half of the panel has 20 sets of six connectors one set for each of the multipin outlets on the rear of the rack At the very front of the hot patch panel is a
13. rack the dimmer channel 1 will start at the first available dimmer channel Module Type Allocated channels 12 channel 16A dimmer 12 6 channel 32A dimmer 6 Control module At the top of the rack front is the control module This allows you to set up how the dimmers will work There are also voltage and optional current meters with phase selector switches and neon indicators to show if the power is connected correctly The voltmeter switch allows you to measure the phase neutral and phase phase voltages A rotary switch below the test neons allows you to select which phase the electronics is powered from The Display contrast control allows you to adjust the darkness of the display The Reset button allows you to reset the system using a small pointed implement Installing the ART2000 This chapter contains details of how to install the ART2000 rack either for A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 3 Installing the ART2000 Page 9 temporary or permanent operation 3 1 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 If you are unsure about the safety you should contacts a competent body to advice you The ART2000 system is designed to operate in a maximum ambient temper
14. 10 and DMX A v Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 No Dmx Status Running ok Mode Test Off Do you want to use a softpatch for Line A es Screen shot after ENTER Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 No Dmx Status Running ok Mode Test Off Do you want to start with a 1 1 softpatch m To switch of the soft patch repeat the above procedure selecting NO when asked if a soft patch is to be used The soft Patch information is not lost when you switch off the softpatch When a DMX line is in softPatch mode the top line of the display shows Patch rather than the base DMX address Y A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 oe Page 18 4 Setting user options A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 If you need to allocate an individual dimmer channel to a different DMX address you do the following 4 5 2 Patching individual dimmer channels Press DMX A or DMX B the Dmx input must be set to softpatch mode The middle line of the display shows the active dimmer Press UP DOWN to select the dimmer channel you want to change then press ENTER Press UP DOWN to set the DMX address for this dimmer channel then press ENTER Repeat for other dimmers or press EXIT to finish The display shows Line A Patch Dmx ok Dmx B 001 No Dmx Status Running ok Mode Test Dmx A softpatch Di mmer Channel 48 Dmx address Di mmer Channel 01 Dmx address Di mmer Channel 02 Dmx address 4 5 3 Parking DMX channe
15. 2 14 44 PAD Page 6 2 Features of the ART2000 2 1 2 2 Features of the ART2000 This chapter gives a quick rundown on what each part of the ART2000 rack does If you are new to the system read this Some Parts described in this manual may not be on the system before you this is because the ART2000 system can be supplied from the output connectors factory with various different options At the rear of the unit near the bottom of the rack are the power input connections These can be either Cam lok Powerlok BAC Cee 63 or Cee 125A type connectors Loop e fo 1 g gi Nanas Are Live Ue Mar Wy n output connectors may also be fitted fe Note When connecting power to the ART2000 always connect the EARTH first then the NEUTRAL then the PHASE conductors yj OI Oi If Cam lok loop out connectors are fitted ensure that either covers or connectors are fitted before turning on the power as these connectors otherwise have exposed live terminals 21 Ol DI O e e pie mie fio O Re Utility power panel Utility panel Power input Above the power input is the utility power panel This may be fitted with variety of single phase connectors and optional 32A 3 phase connectors The utility power is for feeding motors and other devices needing static power The circuit breakers for the utility power panel are on the front
16. 2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 11 Glossary of technical terms Page 33 RACK PATCH Patching mode where dimmers are allocated to sequential DMX control channels RCB Residual Current Breaker Helps to protect the user against electrocution by detecting an imbalance between the current leaving the unit down the live conductor and the current returning down the neutral and isolating the supply the current differs by more than 30mA RISE TIME The time taken for the mains output to rise to full voltage when the dimmer channel turns on This happens 100 times per second and has a large effect on the amount of interference generated by the dimmer longer rise time less interference It also affects the acoustic noise made by a lamp filament START ADDRESS The first DMX channel used by the dimmer or fixture Usually a block of channels is used starting from the Start Address TERMINATION The end of a DMX run should always be fitted with a terminating resistor to prevent data problems The ART2000 rack has switches to do this TN S Type of three phase power system with neutral bonded to earth at the substation and a separate earth conductor throughout the system Y A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 PAD Page 34 12 Index 12 Index A E address setting DMX 13 E mail number ii error messages 24 B F bargraph button 14 battery for lamp test 12 fan cooling 9 bays for power modules 9 fault
17. 8 curve Linear Curve dimmer channel BW curve Linear Curve di mmer channel 02 curve Linear Curve The available dimmer curves are e Linear Curve linear response with standard tungsten halogen lamps Relay On gt 50 channel turns on full wave if input above 50 Relay Off gt 50 channel turns off full wave if input above 50 OS3RO linear previous software version linear curve Alt linear generic linear curve Square law square law dimming curve 5 Pre heat channel stays on at 5 input scaled over remaining 95 using a linear curve e 10 Pre heat channel stays on at 10 input scaled over remaining 90 using a linear curve e 15 Pre heat channel stays on at 15 input scaled over remaining 85 using a linear curve e User curve direct DMX 255 steps to firing angle use this curve when using a curve in the console You can modify all 48 channels in one go by holding X10 and pressing CURVE The following screen display is shown Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 No Dmx Status Running ok Mode Test Off channel Curve setup for all channels selected Curve is press ENTER to change ALL channels press EXIT to abandon Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired curve then press Enter 4 4 Limiting the output of a dimmer Each dimmer channel can have its own Limit setting This allows you to restrict the maximum output of the dimmer You might want to do this to match the intensity of dif
18. ART2000 T4 4 module Digital Dimming System Operator s Manual software version OS3R1 Stock number 8200 0152 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 art at 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 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 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 to use the ART2000 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 l
19. all kinds off user settings are not set the way you want it The ART2000 system has a Wipe all function which allows you to reset the system to factory default setting 4 9 1 Wipe all function Power down the control unit rotary switch Press and hold the UP and DOWN button Power the control unit gt Wait for the start up screen to state happy dimming The ART2000 factory settings are e Line A and are set to rack patch mode e Line A and are set to start address 000 e All channels have the linear curve and no limit applied e All the memories are cleared a EI A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 PAD Page 22 5 ELDC Option 5 ELDC Option The ART2000 can be fitted with the ELDC Option This option allows you to disable the RCB from tripping the bay breaker during live shoots The ELDC system will power up in the RCB enabled mode indicated by the Green switch being lit After that each bay can be individually disabled using the ELDC Master control key switch and the Red disable switch The decision to disable the ELDC must be made by a competent body capable of understanding the safety implications The switches will indicate the status of the ELDC system Green switch lit ELDC detector active and enabled Bay is Protected Red switch lit ELDC detector active and disabled Bay is unprotected Green or red ELDC detector not active possibly because of a blown ELDC switch not lit contr
20. ample channel 1 can be controlled by DMX channel 100 on one console and DMX channel 300 on the other console This can be useful if two consoles are controlling the rig as sometimes happens if you are using moving lights with external dimmers to control the lamp and normal static lights in the same show You can also allocate each channel to an individual DMX control channel This is called Channel Patch mode and is described later 4 1 1 Setting the DMX start address gt Press the DMX A button to change the start address for DMX line A Press the UP or DOWN buttons to change the start address shown on the screen change in decades hold down the X10 button and press Up or Down gt Press ENTER to store the new start address The display shows Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 No Dmx Status Running ok Mode Test Off Change Line A Module start address Current start address is 001 New start address is MMM You can set the start address for DMX line B by using the DMX B button in the same way Page 14 4 Setting user options 4 2 Viewing the dimmer levels You can view the output levels of the dimmer channels by pressing the LEVEL button above the STORE button The display shows the output levels as a bank of numbers Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 No Dmx Status Running ok Mode Test Off BAY INPUT LEVEL 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Bay 1 011012013014015016017018019010010010 Bav 2 021022020000000000000000000000000000
21. ature of 40 C and can run continuously when fully loaded at 16A per 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 29 for cooling information The system may shut dimmer modules 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 general unsuitable 3 2 Power modules The ART2000 system has four bays in which you can fit either dimmer modules power distribution modules or relay switch modules The modules need to be of the same channel capacity all 12 channel or all 6 channel modules If you have a selection of ART2000 modules and need to change the configuration of the rack by swapping modules this is the time to do it Power distribution modules are used to feed static power down the multipin outlet usually to run intelligent lighting If you do not require this facility you can replace power distribution modules with dimmer modules and have more dimmers in the rack if you have spare dimmer modules available 3 2 1 Changing power modules Disconnect the mains to the rack Unscrew the 2 M6 screws at the front of the module Use the handles in t
22. ay 1 If a power distribution module is fitted in Bay A no memories can be replayed locally If you want to replay a memory globally i e turn on Memory 1 on all the racks you need to carry out the following procedure at the Master rack the one which is first in the DMX line Note that the DMX line will be interrupted if you have other equipment connected after the master dimmer rack they will lose DMX 4 8 2 Replaying a global memory Press the TRANSMIT MEMORY button on the Master rack Press ENTER to confirm Turn the fader for the memory you want to replay faders 1 12 on the top dimmer module The memory will replay on all racks To stop transmitting memories Press the TRANSMIT MEMORY button on the Master rack Press ENTER to confirm You can pre view what channels are stored at what level in a memory without replaying it 4 8 3 Pre viewing a memory Press X10 and STORE e 3355 k 2S eh oe A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 4 Setting user options Page 21 Use UP and DOWN to cycle trough the 12 memories Memory pre view screen shot Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 No Dmx Status Running ok Mode Test off 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 00 00 00 00 00 00 00255 00 00 00 45 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 09 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00255 00 Pressing the EXIT button will restore the normal screen 4 9 Wipe all function When a rack returns from a job it is likely that
23. connectors can be wired please consult Avolites if you are unsure as to which standard is in use on your system Harting Electroflex Harting 1 2 Neutral 1 Neutral 2 Neutral 3 6 T Ei eci Earth Earth Earth Harting Lectroflex Harting 1 2 amp extra Earth As above but pins 13 16 connected to earth Harting Lectroflex Harting 1 9 Live 4 eutral 1 Neutral 2 Neutral 3 Neutral 4 Neutral 5 Neutral 6 Earth Harting Lectroflex variant Harting 1 9 amp extra Earth as above but pins 7 8 15 16 are also connected to earth A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 a Page 32 11 Glossary of technical terms 11 Glossary of technical terms ADDRESS see START ADDRESS BAY The ART2000 rack has 2 or 4 bays depending on the model each of which can hold either a dimmer module relay module or power distribution module CHANNEL One circuit of a dimmer distribution system which may be connected to one or more lamps in parallel Also used to refer to the slider controlling the dimmer on the control console and the control value in the DMX system which links the two SOFT PATCH Patching mode where each dimmer channel can be assigned to any DMX Address they do not need to be in a sequence CURVE How the output of the dimmer corresponds to the input Used to correct for non linear response of some types of lamp DIMMER Device which allows control over the intensity of a
24. dule e 12x16A Breaker module Mains distribution modules provide static power which can be routed through the hot patch bay and down the multicore cables usually used to power intelligent lighting The module has 12 channels of mains power which can be manually switched using the front circuit breakers Note If the mains distribution module is fitted as module B C or D then 24 static power outputs are available on the hot patch panel If it is fitted as module A then 48 static power outputs are available e 12x16A Contactor module Relay modules are like mains distribution modules but each channel can be switched on off by DMX control These modules are useful if large numbers of ballasts or other special lighting effects need to be controlled The relay module has load present indicators and control knob allowing manual control of the channel e Blank panel If a bay is to be left empty fit a blanking panel to balance the air flow inside the dimmer and prevent live parts to be exposed Dimmer Channel Mapping The ART2000 system allocates dimmer channels depending on the module type fitted to the rack up to a maximum of 48 dimmer channels Therefore a two bay frame fitted with two 6 channel modules will use dimmer channel 1 6 and 7 12 and the same frame fitted with 12 channel modules will allocated channels 1 12 for the first module and 13 24 for the next module In the case of a breaker module preceding a dimmer module in the
25. e B connected to circuit 1 on multipin connector 1 A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 a Page 12 3 Installing the ART2000 You can check if a circuit is working by plugging the patch cable into the lamp test socket rather than a module outlet If the circuit is OK the lamp test light will come on You should also see the indicator lights on the channels come on when you connect a load to them The lamp test is powered by a PP3 MN1604 6F22 9V battery which is in the plastic compartment on the front of the rack Press the Battery Test button to check the battery state There is also a second compartment which holds a spare battery though if you need it someone will probably have already stolen it ELLE a w ag BE SEDE BEE ERRE Cana RIE go Css gt A Series patch requires two loads to be connected to work this as the 2 loads will be wired in series with each other to allow the use of 110V lamps The first bay allows two sets of loads to connected thus four loads are needed 3 7 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 rack Each dimmer module or relay module channel on the ART2000 has a fader to allow you to do this However the faders can be disabled to prevent people playing with them The display shows Faders on or Faders off t
26. e LEVEL button Above STORE Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 Status Running ok Mode Test BAY STATU Found Chan Control Temp OverTemp Run Yes 12 123 20 81 Yes 12 456 21 71 No 189 127 Yes indicates module detected indicates module not present or undetected No channels detected 12 channel dimmer or relay module detected 6 channel dimmer module detected 3 channel dimmer module detected A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 RE 7 Troubleshooting Page 25 A run counter inside the dimmer controller should not be stationary Temperature of the module 3 degrees C OverTemp Indicates the state of the over temperature switch on the module F A run counter on the Module controller should not be stationary To see the software details press UP or DOWN when the above screen is active X10 and LEVEL SCREEN the press UP Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 No Dmx Status Running ok Mode Test off SOFTWARE VERSION ART 053 ORO Ucode 1 0 1 0 1 2 Pressing the EXIT button will restore the normal screen The internal software can be updated using PC software and special cable Avolites part number 1808 0016 available from Avolites Full instructions are given by the PC software 7 2 Overheating If the system detects that it is overheating heatsink temperature over 80 C it will display the following warning Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 No Dmx Status Running ok Mode Test off Bay 1 temperature is over
27. ected without having the use of a console 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 full DMX patch and merge 2 DMX lines dimmer curve and output limit selection per channel power OK indicators optional volt and amp metering and optional RCB or ELDC protection _ _ A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 1 The ART2000 digital dimming system Page 5 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 see also section 6 One Phase per multipin Outlet 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 any dimmer modules missing because this makes live parts accessible Blanking plates are available from avolites to allow modules to be removed and the rack used If you do want to use the system with a module removed fit the blanking plate Avolites part number 17 80 0129 If Cam lok
28. ferent lamps The dimmer will scale its output over the remaining DMX data range Tip The limit function can also be used to slow down the fading response of theatrical lights which are often not used at full power You can use this to match a 500W lamp fade speed to a 650W lamp 4 4 1 Setting the dimmer limit a Oo A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 oe Page 16 4 Setting user options Press the LIMIT button Select the channel you want to set using the UP DOWN buttons then press ENTER Select the Limit you want for that channel using the UP DOWN buttons then press ENTER v To modify the limit for all 48 channels in one go hold X10 and press LIMIT The following screen display is shown Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 No Dmx Status Running ok Mode Test Off Channel Limit setup for all channels selected Limit is press ENTER to change ALL channels press EXIT to abandon Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired limit then press Enter 4 5 Soft Patch The ART2000 system allows you to allocate any DMX address to any dimmer channel on an individual basis You can also set different allocations on DMX line and line It is important to know that the Art2000 will truncate the dimmer channels depending on the bay requirements Consider the following set ups Example 1 Dimmer channel 13 24 Example 2 Dimmer channel 13 24 Dimmer channel 25 36 Example 3 6x 32A dimmer Di
29. he front to pull it out take care it is quite heavy Fit the new module by guiding it into the slides Push it home and refit the screws V v v v v Only operate the system when all the modules are screwed in place otherwise the connectors may be damaged Note Avoid changing modules when powered because this may cause arcing which will damage the connectors 3 3 Power supply 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 kumu A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 wam Page 10 3 Installing the ART2000 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 control your lights smoothly 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
30. imitation may not apply to you Reprint and revision history First produced March 2000 by Tim Mitchell Sabre Technology Ltd Tel 01482 831031 ELDC Option Added November 2000 By J B Toby Avolites Ltd Updated for 053 release ELDC Portion and added tips March 2001 By J B Toby Avolites Ltd Updated for OS3R1 release various additions By J B Toby Avolites Ltd A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 a CONTENTS 1 THE ART2000 DIGITAL DI MMI NG SYSTEM 4 2 FEATURES OF THE ART2000 3 INSTALLING THE ART2000 8 4 SETTING USER OPTIONS 13 5 ELDC OPTION 22 6 ONE PHASE PER MULTI PIN OUTLET 23 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 8 INTRODUCTION TO DMX 27 9 SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 29 10 CONNECTOR PI NOUTS 30 11 GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS 32 12 INDEX 34 c F F A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 mau Page 4 1 The ART2000 digital dimming system INTRODUCTI ON 1 1 1 The ART2000 digital dimming system This manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Avolites ART2000 digital dimming system 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 What it does The ART2000 system provides a co
31. l as the patch cables do not carry an earth connection 3 5 Control connection Two DMX inputs and linked outputs are provided these allow you to use two consoles such as a normal static light console and a moving light console or to have a back up control link Normally the system will combine the two inputs with a highest takes precedence rule It is also possible to configure the system so that some dimmers are controlled by one DMX input only see section 4 5 If you need to change the DMX start address of the system this is described in section 4 1 If you are linking the DMX cable on to other devices ensure the termination switches are set to Off If this is the end of the DMX line set the termination switch to On for that DMX line An indicator light comes on when the termination is On 3 6 Patching module channels to lights If a patch is fitted you need to patch each light to a dimmer by connecting cables on the hot patch panel There are two patch options series 110V and parallel 240V Most patches are parallel and the following text assumes a parallel patch At the front of the hot patch panel are the outlets from the modules Module A has four outlets per channel and modules B C and D have two outlets per channel At the back of the hot patch panel are the plugs which link to the multipin connectors There is a plug for each circuit on each connector The picture shows module channel 19 channel 7 on modul
32. lamp test socket This allows you to test the continuity of any circuit There is also a desk lamp socket to allow a gooseneck lamp to be fitted so you can see what you are patching 2 4 Main circuit breakers kanea On the front of the rack down at the aani bottom there is a 3 phase circuit breaker for each module and one for the utility power Above the circuit breakers may be fitted an RCB for each module There are also three individual circuit breakers for the utility power sockets AMOLITES 4872000 Ee 2 5 Power modules The main part of the rack is taken up with the 4 power modules These are interchangeable modules and the available types are e 12x16A Dimmer module Each channel has a 16A C type circuit breaker a control knob and a load present indicator light per channel The indicator lights when a load is connected to the channel and the channel is turned off The control knob allows manual control of the channel if the local control option is turned on e 6x32A Dimmer module Each Power modules Circuit channel has a 32A C type circuit breakers amp breaker and the same control and indicator features as the above 12 channel dimmer module e 3x63A Dimmer module Each channel has a 63A C type circuit breaker and the same control and indicator features as the above 12 channel A AE A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 Page 8 3 Installing the ART2000 2 6 dimmer mo
33. ls You can set the DMX address of a channel to 000 this parks the dimmer channel so it is not controlled by that DMX line This is useful if you want a dimmer to be controllable from only one of the two DMX lines or if you want to disable a dimmer 4 5 4 Behaviour of X10 and UP DOWN When scrolling through dimmer channels the X10 and UP or DOWN combination will jump to the first dimmer channel of the following or preceding bay Thus in a frame with four 12 channel modules pressing X10 and UP when selecting dimmer channels will result in the channel jumping from 01 to 13 25 and 37 When changing DMX addresses the X10 and UP or DOWN combination will jump in decades Thus start addresses 015 changes into 25 35 etcetera 4 Setting user options Page 19 4 5 5 When Dmx data has been interrupted The ART2000 system can detect the availability and usability of Dmx Data and will show this in the screen Line A Patch Dmx ok Dmx B 001 No Dmx Status Running ok Mode Test off e Dmx ok indicates Dmx data which can be used Line A in above screen shot e No Dmx indicated either no dmx connected or bad Dmx Line B in above screen shot The ART2000 will retain the last received DMX data if a single Dmx Data stream is interrupted this in accordance with DMX 512 1990 You can clear this data by pressing X10 and TEST OFF and all the channels held at a level by the interrupted Dmx data will fade to off When tw
34. mmer channel 13 18 6x 32A dimmer Dimmer channel 19 24 The main application of the softpatch is to patch around faults or problems You should preferably use the patching facility in your control console to allocate dimmers to DMX channels because there is no way of transferring the patching information from the dimmer rack if you need to change to a A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 a 4 Setting user options Page 17 different rack When the ART system leaves the factory the soft Patch is pre loaded with a patch starting at DMX 001 dimmer channel 1 till DMX 048 dimmer channel 48 This is called a one to one 1 1 patch see also 4 9 Wipe all function In most cases you may want to start from a different start address like 200 or 127 You can select a start point for the 1 1 patch after the patch mode is set to softpatch Changing the patch mode To use the soft Patch you need to change the mode for DMX line A or B The mode can be different for each line 4 5 1 Turning on the softpatch Hold X10 and press DMX A or DMX B The display will show the Soft Patch screen Press UP DOWN to change the NO into Yes and press ENTER The 1 1 Patch screen will now appear If you do not want a 1 1 patch to be loaded press EXIT if you want to load a 1 1 Patch change the NO into Yes using the UP DOWN button Select the start address where the 1 1 patch needs to start from and press Enter Screen shot after X
35. mplete solution to Dimming and Moving Light Power 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 controls up to 48 individual channels Four modules of a maximum of 12 channels can be plugged in The following module types are currently available e 12 channel 16Amp dimming module e channel 32Amp dimming module e channel 63Amp dimming module e 12 channel 16amp distribution module for powering moving lights e 12 channel 16 Relay module to switch on off mains under DMX control Modules of the same channel count can be freely interchanged and the rack can be easily configured per job as required When loaded with 16A modules the system can be fitted with a patch bay and up to 20 Multipin outlet connectors which ensure that cabling will be as simple and reliable as possible Each channel of each multipin outlet connector can be patched to any dimmer output using the hot patch The hot patch has a lamp test indicator making faults easy to find when a single dimmer channel powers more than one light fixture Alternatively direct outputs are available if a patch is not needed The Load Check indicators for each dimmer module or relay module channel give a sure indication that a load is present and the test faders on each dimmer channel or relay channel allow you to quickly check what s conn
36. nel If this does not work there is a problem with the dimmer channel check the channel circuit breaker is turned on If you have a spare dimmer module try changing the module Check the control setup If all the above is OK then you may have a DMX control problem Make sure that the rack is set to the same DMX channel as the control console If the display shows that the DMX line you are using is in Channel Patch mode make sure the dimmer channel has not been patched somewhere else or has been parked If you are experiencing common faults or patterns such as every 3rd channel not working this can indicate a phase supply problem You may be able to solve problems by restarting the dimmer rack or pressing the reset button using a small pointed implement PTER SEVEN Introduction to DMX This section is for those who are put off by dip switches lights that move unexpectedly and strange digital control systems that fly down microphone cables Ordinary lighting Standard lighting consists of a variety of light bulbs connected to dimmers The lights may be anything from par cans to theatrical lanterns and the dimmer controls the intensity of the light A typical controller for standard lighting has a set of sliders and each slider controls the intensity of one dimmer using a low voltage control signal of 0 to 10 volts The standard way to link the sliders to the dimmers is by using a multicore cable with one core for each dimmer
37. o data streams are present and one is interrupted the ART2000 will fade out the locked data from the interrupted Dmx stream after 5 seconds and in 5 seconds This will allow you to regain control over channels held at a level by the interrupted Dmx Stream 4 6 Storing dimmer level memories The ART2000 system can store 12 memories internally A memory contains the state of all the 48 channels This can be useful to keep the show going if the control console stops working or if you have a very simple static set up which does not require a control console If you have multiple racks of Avolites ART dimmers 2000 4000 or 6000 you can instruct all connected ART systems to store a Global memory Once you have stored memories you can play back these memories from one control module allowing you access to all the channels on all the racks using the controls on the first rack If you are planning on doing this the first rack in the DMX line will be the Master rack and all the others will be Slaves The Master rack will use the DMX A line to command the downstream racks to save or play back the memory and so it is best if only ART systems are connected to the DMX line downstream from the Master since other systems may interfere with memory replay or recording 4 7 Storing a memory When you store a memory it records the current state of all the dimmers channels Memories can either be stored as local just the current rack o
38. o tell you what the current setting is 3 7 1 Using the local faders Press TEST ON to enable the faders gt Turn the fader on the channel you want to change The fader and the DMX input are combined whichever is highest has control Press TEST 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 rack 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 19 R A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 SESTA 4 1 A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 4 Setting user options Page 13 Setting user options The ART2000 has a simple user interface Each function has its own button shown on the right so you don t get lost in multiple menus This section describes how to configure the ART2000 rack to your requirements Setting the DMX start address In normal use you will just set one start address for all 48 dimmers Module channel 1 will operate from the DMX start address you set and the other 47 channels will follow in a continuous block of channels This is called Rack Patch mode because the whole rack is patched in one go You can set the DMX start address differently for the two DMX inputs so for ex
39. ol fuse hil p i on The ELDC system is not to be used in this mode the bay is unprotected and unsafe to use Disabling ELDC RCB Turn and hold the ELDC master control key switch to Allow Disable Select the bay s to be disabled by pressing the Red RCB disable switch the red switch is now lit Return the ELDC master control key switch to the centre position When the Key switch is in the centre position the key can be removed and no changes can be made to the Disable selection The RCB s will return to the enabled mode after a power down and up cycle 5 1 2 Resetting the RCB Disable Selection Turn the Master RCB control key switch to Reset RCB disable all green switches are now lit Return the Master control key switch to the centre position Note The ELDC Sensor tripping current is rated at 30mA 30mSec Power for the ELDC system is derived from the RED L1 Phase of the relevant bay breaker and should be 240V 10 An internal fuse protects the ELCD contact avolites for more details Warning Do not use the system without either the Green or Red indicator lit on used bays A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 6 One Phase per multipin Outlet Page 23 6 One Phase per multipin Outlet Some locations dictate that only one phase is patched per multipin outlet Follow the following procedure to hot patch and soft patch the dimmer Use Patch leads to connect
40. r global the current rack will store the memory and instruct all downstream systems to store as well This is particularly handy when storing memories on a multiple dimmer system setup as you will only have to store 12 global memories and not 12 memories for every system Use the following procedure to store a memory 4 7 1 Storing a memory a pw b t u a a p yl ss s Iursclieu A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 a Page 20 4 Setting user options 4 8 Press the STORE button gt Select the Fader location you want to store in using the UP DOWN buttons then press ENTER Select Local or Global using the UP DOWN buttons then press ENTER Screen shot after memory 6 has been entered Line A 001 Dmx ok Line B 001 No Dmx Status Running ok Mode Test off Store a memory to a channel fader Store memory 06 as a memory Replaying a memory You can replay a memory either locally just the current rack or globally the current rack and all downstream racks When you replay a memory locally the output is HTP mixed to any DMX levels which may be present Use the following procedure to replay a local memory 4 8 1 Replaying a local memory gt Press the REPLAY button Turn the fader for the memory you want to replay faders 1 12 on the top dimmer module gt Press TEST OFF to stop the memory replay Note The faders used to replay a memory are the first 12 faders on B
41. system by turning on the bay and utility circuit breakers If the display shows other messages this may indicate that a problem has been found See the Troubleshooting section on page 24 for details of what _ A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 RELA 3 Installing the ART2000 Page 11 to do If you cannot read the display you may need to adjust the display contrast control at the bottom right hand corner of the display Note The phase selector intended usage is that it allows you to power the electronics of a different phase in case of a phase failure There is normally no need to go to the yellow or blue phase 3 4 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 20 multipin connectors each of which carry 6 channels Harting type connectors may carry 8 channels The optional hot patch panel allows you to determine which dimmer channel controls which output circuit direct out versions do not have a hot patch Do not connect or disconnect the multipin connectors whilst channels are turned on as this may cause arcing which will damage the connectors Note Only connect loads through the multipin outlets direct outlets or the utility outlets DO NOT try to power any equipment directly from the dimmer output patch on the hot patch pane
42. tch panel 8 11 phase selection switch 10 Phone numbers ii power connecting to the system overview 6 connection instructions 10 power input connections 6 power modules changing 9 Powerlok connectors 6 Q quick start instructions 5 R rack patch mode 13 relay module 8 replaying memories 19 reset button 8 S safety information 4 5 Sales and service numbers UK ii A2K T4 V2 2 doc 02 05 2002 14 44 12 Index Page 35 Sales and service numbers USA ii Service numbers UK ii setting dimmer curve 14 setting dimmer limit 15 setting DMX channel 13 Socapex connector wiring 30 software updating from PC 24 version number 24 specification of system 29 status display 24 storing memories 19 system specification 29 system status display 24 T testing dimmer channels 12 testing lamps 12 transmit memory button 20 troubleshooting 24 turning on channels on dimmers 12 U updating software 24 utility power panel 6 V voltage meter 8 W Website ii
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