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1. 0 2 23 24 DT DA ANALOG FORMA PACH NUMBER Db ucu24 t EB Multi Link OOOO fui inf jm ni fun LU ai i La TTPVPIPVPI PVP TT F 15 14 15 AR a a jo FLEE LE F F Rear Panel 1 Convenience Outlet External devices of up to 20 amps may be connected here 2 Circuit Breaker This circuit breaker controls power to the convenience outlet 3 Input Power Cable Clamp The input power cables are inserted here and secured by the clamp 4 Dimmer Outputs Loads should be at least 25 watts IMPORTANT Turn off the correspoding circuit breaker when re lamping or connecting loads Input Power Wiring It is strongly recommended that the input power wiring be installed by a qualified electrician This unit must be connected to a grounded power source If a grounded power source is not available contact a qualified electrician IMPORTANT Before connecting the input power make sure the power source is turned off Set all breakers and the control power switch to the off position Unscrew and remove the dimmer cover The line input terminal block is located on the right side of the2. Mounting Surface If common load neutrals absolutely must be run retrofit situations do not connect circuits of the same phase to the same common neutral wire Do not run more than three dimmers three phase or two dimmers single phase on a common neutral wire Choose the size of the neutral wire to handle 120 of the rated dimmer load Refer to Table 2 for normal dimmer phasing TABLE 2 Dimmer Phasing Dimmer Three Single Dimmer Three Single Number Phase Phase Number Phase Phase 1 Phase A Line 1 13 Phase A Line 1 2 Phase A Line 1 14 Phase A Line 1 3 Phase A Line 1 15 Phase A Line 1 4 Phase A Line 1 16 Phase A Line 1 5 Phase B Line 1 17 Phase B Line 1 6 Phase B Line 1 18 Phase B Line 1 7 Phase B Line 2 19 Phase B Line 2 8 PhaseB Line 2 20 Phase B Line 2 9 PhaseC Line 2 21 PhaseC Line 2 10 PhaseC Line 2 22 PhaseC Line 2 11 PhaseC Line 2 23 PhaseC Line 2 12 PhaseC Line 2 24 PhaseC Line 2 Dimmex M L Solid State Relay Replacement Determine which dimmer needs repairing The solid state relays 4 Apply a thin coating of heatsink compound to the bottom of are mounted on the heatsink the new solid state relay and replace by following steps 1 1 Note the arrangement of the power connections fa
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4. dimmer Route the feed cable through the cable clamp and make the required connections to the terminal block and ground lug inside Snug down all terminal and ground lug screws firmly watching for stray wire strands which could cause shorts Replace the cover and tighten the cable clamp The Dimmex Mulit Link dimmer can be operated on single or three phase power Each is connected in a different way Refer to the following instructions for proper connections D Dimmex M L IMPORTANT Solid state dimmers are sensitive to resistance and the resulting voltage drops in the power feed cable Excessive voltage drops may cause the dimmers to interact and flicker This is especially true of the neutral conductor The neutral conductor must be at least the same size as the line conductors EDI recommends thatthe size of the neutral conductor be125 of the line conductors Three Phase Wiring 120 208 VAC Three phase wiring has three seperate hot wires and a neutral 1 Connect the Ground wire to the lug next to the terminal block This unit must be grounded 2 Connect the Neutral wire to the N terminal 3 Connect the Phase A wire to the A terminal Connect the Phase B wire to the B terminal Connect the Phase C wire to the C terminal IMPORTANT Do not connect this dimmer pack to Delta configuration three phase power sources The input power requirement for this unit is 80 amperes per ph
5. 2 18 14 15 16 Dimmex M L Multiplex Signal Format Switch Set this switch to D for USITT DMX 512 digital or A for AMX 192 control formats Dimmer Pack Number These two thumbwheel switches select the dimmer pack address for multiplexed dimmer formats Configure Button This pushbutton is used to enter new multiplex data formats self test patterns or different dimmer pack addresses Press this pushbutton after any change is made in multiplex data formats self test patterns or dimmer pack addresses Multiplex control Input Connect the multiplex cable from the control console here Multiplex Control Output This connector is paralleled to the Multiplex Control Input connector Use this connector to add additional dimmers Multiplex Signal Presence Indicator The yellow indicator lights when a valid multiplex signal is received Dimmer Overtemp Indicator This red indicator will light when the dimmer pack is shut down due to an over temperature condition The dimmer pack will re energize when it has cooled down to an acceptable temperature Preheat Level This control is used to set the preheat level of the lamps Turn it clockwise to increase the preheat level Calibration Access Plate Removal of this plate allows access to calibration potentiometers and test points Refer to Calibration section aa ju
6. 3 3 15 15 4 4 16 16 17 17 5 5 6 6 18 18 7 7 19 19 8 8 20 20 21 21 9 9 22 22 11 11 24 24 12 12 Control Ground 25 Multiplex Control The Multi Link controller may be configured for different control formats When using the multiplex control option the dimmer Pack Number thumbwheels must be set to the proper value NOTE Dimmer pack numbers are in groups of twelve Pack number 01 is for dimmers 1 12 02 is for dimmers 13 24 and so on Usually the first dimmer pack dimmers 1 12 is set to 01 the second dimmer pack dimmers 13 24 to 02 and so on On 24 dimmer models each dimmer pack uses two numbers The first pack shoud be set to 01 dimmers 1 24 the second pack to 03 dimmers 25 48 etc Table 1 gives the corresponding dimmer numbers for all valid dimmer pack addresses TABLE 1 Dimmer Pack Address Table 12 and 24 dimmer models Pack Beginning Pack Beginning Address Dimmer Address Dimmer 00 NONE 22 253 01 1 23 265 02 13 24 277 03 25 25 289 04 37 26 301 05 49 27 313 06 61 28 325 07 73 29 337 o a 30 349 31 361 o 2o m 12 133 a 293 13 145 aa 397 14 157 35 409 15 169 36 421 16 181 37 433 17 193 38 445 18 205 39 457 19 217 40 469 20 229 41 481 21 241 42 493 Whenever the dimmer pack number is changed the Configure button must be pressed to enter the change If a pack is set to 00 the Multiplex signal is disabled Multi Link Connectors 5 pin XLR type m
7. Electronics Diversified Inc DIMMEX w Multi Link and or Analog WW cU pas Dimmex 24 1 Dimmex 12 2 User Manual Revision 3 September 1998 070 0540 1998 Electronics Diversified Inc Introduction This User s Manual is supplied with your Dimmex Copies of this manual may be obtained from Electronics Diversified Inc for a nominal charge It is recommended that you copy those portions of this manual applicable to your present use in the installation maintenance or repair and preserve the original ina safe place Copyright 1998 by Electronics diversified Inc All rights reserved No part of this Manual may be reproduced by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or information storage and retrieval systems without the express written permission of Electronics Diversified Inc exceptin connection with installation repairand maintenance of installed Dimmex Dimmer Packs Table of Contents Description sas ienes oe eee RY AY ence Bas 2 Front Panel ns gsc cat cosas tr bee Masia eee dene en s aoe Rea ss 3 Rear Panela ce stony No e E Pei ke Aone Sooper ets 4 Input Power Wiring 0 0 eee eee 4 Three Phase Wiring 0 0 e eee eee eee 4 Single Phase Wiring Y Y uu 4 Input Control ConnectionS VY Y Y ug 5 Analog Control 1 2 0 0 Y FFY Fu 5 Analog Connector Y FY Y ud 5 Analog W
8. H calibration potentiometer so meter indicates exactly 9 3 volts Low End Calibration Set the preheat control to 1 4 of the way from full counter clockwise Connectidentical 100 500 watt clear lamps to dimmers 1 5 and 9 Adjust low cal potentiometer 1 until the lamp connected to dimmer 1 barely glows Adjust low cal potentiometer 2 until the lamp connected to dimmer 5 glows at the same intensity as the lamp connected to dimmer 1 Adjust low cal potentiometer 3 until the lamp connected to dimmer 9 glows at the same intensity as the lamps connectd to dimmers 1 and 5 Reset the preheat control for the desired preheat level The dimmer is now properly calibrated Wall Mounting Mount the dimmer to the wall with the front panel facing either right or left as shown Allow 6 clearance on all sides and12 in front circuit breaker side to allow the dimmer control module to be removed Do not block any of the ventilation openings Do not use aluminum wire D Dimmex M L Do not run the control wiring and the line or load wiring together or in the same conduits Avoid running common neutrals to the load wiring Wall Marting Front View 6 Clearance 3 sides Brackets 4 Wall Manting Si Viw Input Power Knockout Q O Ground Buss 1 O O Ll O Control and Dimer Output Knockouts LO Dimmex Model 24 1 O Rear Panel Shown E O O Neutral Buss i O lo ation O
9. amperes per phase Double check all connections and make sure all terminals are tightly secured before replacing cover Tighten cable clamp and connect cable to power source Apply power to the dimmer and check the Input Power Error Indicator If it is on the dimmer is miswired Turn off power immediately and check the input power wiring Turn on the Control Power switch and check the three green power indicators Indicators 1 and 3 should light Indicator 2 should be off Connect the loads and turn on all of the circuit breakers The dimmer is now ready to use Input Control Connections This dimmer may be controlled by either an analog output controller 0 10 volt D C or one of three multiplexed output controllers The following sections describe all control formats Analog Control This dimmer is equipped with a male 25 pin D connector for operation from 0 to 10 Volt D C analog control voltages 1 Connect the analog cable to the analog input connector 2 Setthe pack address switches to 00 to disable the self test and multiplex input features 3 Press the Configure button NOTE If you are using the analog and mulitplex controls at the same time ignore steps 2 and 3 Analog Connector 25 pin D type Female mating connector Cannon DB 25S bb rU BD 22222 Dimmex M L Analog Wiring Connections Dimmer Control Dimmer Control Number Pin Number Pin 1 1 13 13 2 2 14 14
10. ase Fectary Wiig CO Catractor Installed W iriry e cepa GG me e E me G 2 Double check all connections and make sure all terminals are tightly secured before replacing cover Tighten the cable clamp and connect the cable to a suitable power source Apply power to the dimmer and checkthe Input Power Error Indicator If it is on the dimmer is miswired Turn off power immediately and check the input power wiring Turn on the Control Power switch and check the three green power indicators All three indicators should light Connect the loads and turn on all of the circuit breakers The dimmer is now ready to use Single Phase Wiring 120 240 VAC Single phase wiring has two seperate hot wires and a neutral 1 Connect the Ground wire to the lug next to the terminal block This unit must be grounded 2 Connect the Neutral wire to the N terminal 3 Connect the hot wires to the Line 1 and Line 2 terminals Single Phase Wiring 120 240 VAC cont d Fatay Wiig Contractor Installed W irrg oa m 6 O O vo comectim oe O Nat O Neutra lr Phase A IMPORTANT The dimmer pack is intended to be operated from a 120 240 VAC power source 2 hots and 1 neutral Do not connect this dimmer to a single 120 volt power source 1 hot and 1 neutral The single phase input power requirement for this unit is 120
11. ating connectors Ferale comectar Male conectar torext dimer pack Swit cheraft No AF DN JJ ZZ tram console Swit cheraft No AM Ow w NA ENW e U W iringConnectims 1 Aralog Ground 4 Analog Miltiplex 2 Cbck Dada 5 Ov temp 3 Cbck Data USITT DMX 512 Digital Multiplex The USITT DMX 512 Digital multiplex format will allow up to 512 dimmers to be controlled from a single cable In addition to the digital signal the Dimmex Multi Link sends an overtemp signal to the control console in the event of an overtemp condition 1 Set the multiplex signal format switch to D for Digital multiplex 2 Setthe desired pack number see Multiplex Control section 3 Press the Configure button 4 Connect a USITT DMX 512 compatible control cable from the control console to the multiplex control input connector USITT AMX 192 Analog Multiplex The Multi Link AMX 192 analog multiplex format will allow up to 192 dimmers to be controlled from a single cable 1 Set the multiplex signal format switch to A for Analog mulitplex 2 Set the desired pack number The AMX 192 standard will only support 192 dimmers The maximum pack address number that can be used is 16 3 Press the Configure button 4 Connect an AMX 192 adapter control cable from the control console to the multiplex control input connector Fiber Link Optical Multiplex Optional The Fiber Link multiplex format will allow up to 512 dimmers to be contro
12. ctory 3 in reverse order installed wires on the defective solid state relay then unplug Solid state Relay Location the connections E 1 F 3 15 PAPE AAA 21 i FE FE 2 Note the orientation of the control connector then unplug 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 2 3 als 6 7 alov az the connector 3 Remove the relay by removing the two screws which secure ait EEA A em Dimex ML 24 1 ALL Models itto the heatsink 78 910 ne Bus sjo w8 1920 21 2 224 o To o lo o ls o e To lel le le To To o To o EE Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Nothing works green indicators Control power switch is off Turn on control power switch 1 2 and 3 are dark Input power source is off Check input power source Nothing works green indicator 1 Phase A Line 1 fuse blown Replace fuse is dark 2 and 3 are on Phase A Line 1 power source off Check input power source Dimmers 5 6 7 amp 8 don t dim Phase B fuse blown Replace fuse correctly or snap on instead of dimming Phase B power source off Check input power source Single phase dimmer pack wired to Connect dimmer to single phase power source three phase power Green indicator 2 is off Three phase dimmer pack wired to Connect dimmer to three phase power source single phase power Dimmers 9 10 11 or 12 don t dim Phase C Line 2 fuse blown Replace fuse correctly or snap on instead of dimming Green indicator 3 is off Phase C Line 2 power source off Check
13. e lamp filaments at all times This preheat warming current reduces the shock to the filaments when the lamps are suddenly turned on to full Increasing the preheat level will significantly increase lamp life especially in applications where the lamps are rapidly flashed on and off Lamp Preheat cont d Turn the lamp preheat clockwise to increase the lamp preheat and counter clockwise to reduce it For optimum preheat adjustment turn the control all the way clockwise and then slowly turn it counter clockwise until the lamps stop glowing Calibration This dimmer has been factory calibrated and should never require additional calibration Before calibration is attempted make sure that all other equipment has been checked for failure or malfunction especially the control console If the dimmer is ghosting all lamps glowing turn the preheat control counter clockwise The Dimmex Multi Link is designed to be calibrated for a 0 10 volt analog control signal If the dimmer is calibrated for other analog control levels the digital formats including the test modes will not work properly Cal atim Catrds H 1 243 He dr D3 D mci Ti i Control Ground Phase A Low Cal Phase C Ramp Phase B Low Cal Phase B Ramp Phase C Low Cal Phase A Ramp High Cal Test Point High End Calibration Remove the calibration access plate Connect a digital voltmeter between the test point labeled H high cal and GND Adjust the
14. for voltage between the ground and neutral conductor Disconnect the power source and check all input power wiring Service EDI offers a 24 hour Service Support Network For technical questions about this product or operational assistance ask for Customer Serviceat 1 800 547 2690 You may communicate by FAX spas pu een Sete abs ee A de DARE eee tea Dd a 1 503 629 9877 After Hours Emergency contact Y YY I Y FF FL Lu ud 1 503 645 5533 Ask for Emergency Assistance da Mt ME HNN NN FEN ew bea ea FFF LAR A TS HYN EF NEN REFER DN www edionline com Internet E Mail 2 aen uu a eee el ea ea eed GAY RAID I Id Y DG EW WDD Rd service edi online com If your Dimmex needs repair call 503 645 5533 for a Return Materials Authorization number and a shipping address will be furnished Electronics Diversified Inc 1675 N W Cornelius Pass Road Hillsboro Oregon 97124 Ph 503 645 5533 Fax 503 629 9877 oc CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE Dimmex M L Attention Dimmex M L dimmer pack owners Please return this registration card immediately Your prompt attention to this matter will ensure your receiving updated technical information for this product as it becomes available Please complete all information Look for acknowledgment of your registration within 6 8 weeks Name Title Facility and or Company Street Address City State Zip Phone Fax E mail
15. ink and Fiber Link are registered trademarks of Electronics Diversified Inc Front Panel 1 Input Power Error Indicator This indicator will light if there is voltage between the neutral conductor and the dimmer chassis IMPORTANT If this indicator is on disconnect power immediately and check for improper input power wiring Refer to the INPUT POWER WIRING section Dimmer Circuit Breakers One fully magnetic circuit breaker is supplied for each dimming circuit Turn off the corresponding breaker when re lamping or connecting loads Control Power Switch Turn on this switch to power the control electronics When this switch is off the dimmer will not respond to any external control signals and the dimmer preheat is off Power Indicators These green indicators will light when power is applied to the corresponding phases All three indicators should light on three phase dimmers and indicators 1 and 3 should light on single phase dimmers Control Power Fuses These three fuses protect the Multi Link control module Dimmer Output Test Buttons amp Status Indicators Each yellow indicator will light as bright as the output of that individual dimmer When the button is pressed in the corresponding dimmer will be forced to full output and the yellow indicator will be at maximum brightness Analog Control Input Connect the analog cable from an analog 0 10 Volt controller here 10 11 1
16. inpput power source A dimmer channel is always on and Dimmer channel in test mode Depress the corresponding button to clear the test the corresponding output status Defective solid state relay Replace the solid state relay indicator is on A dimmer channel is always on and Defective solid state relay Replace the solid state relay the corresponding output status indicator is off A dimmer channel is always off and The solid state relay control Check control wiring connectorto solid state relays the corresponding output status connector is loose unplugged or indicator is off plugged in backwards Defective solid state relay Replace the solid state relay A dimmer channel is always off but Defective lamp fixture plugged into Check the load with a known good fixture the corresponding output status dimmer indicator operates properly Dimmer circuit breaker is off Turn on the circuit breaker Dimmer circuit breaker is tripped Reset the circuit breaker by turning off and then on Defective solid state relay Replace the solid state relay All of the lamps ghost glow Lamp preheat set too high Rotate the preheat control counterclockwise Dimmer out of calibration Recalibrate the dimmer Lamps plugged into dimmers 1 4 The corresponding phase low end Recalibrate the dimmer or 5 8 or 9 12 ghost calibration is out of adjustment The multiplex signal indicator flashes Dimmer address set to 00 Set the dim
17. iring Connections 5 Multiplex Control VYYY FY YF Y Y a 5 Dimmer Pack Address Table 5 Multi Link Connectors VVY eee 6 USITT DMX 512 Digital Multiplex 6 USITT AMX 192 Analog Multipl amp X 6 Fiber Link Optical Multiplex 6 Multiplex Cables VYY FY Y uu 6 Self TEST aire eu Ge cast anaconda YS I NG 6 Dimmer Output Test FY a uu 6 Lamp Preheat ei aa ds Seo EU wn UD ee ee 6 Calibration ey sa gra arcada Yn DA FY FR ed 7 Wall Mounting i lt mis este is team dn wag UY ete ed 7 Dimmer Phasing Tabl amp V Fu uu 7 Solid State Relay Replacement 8 Troubleshooting Guid amp eee eee 9 SIANO ci aks nana dee aif Gnd aoa E eases aries UD y 9 Registration ee puta fp ln nU ae as Y dwyd Gaeta glee 10 WARNING Maximum ambient operation and storage environment for this equipment is 104 F 40 C with 90 humidity non condensing Extreme caution is advised when having liquids food and cigarettes around any equipment During severe electrical storms equipment should be disconnected Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in malfunction or serious damage TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO WET LOCATIONS Dimmex M L Description The Dimmex Multi Link dimmer pack is a co
18. lled from a single fiber optic cable 1 Setthe desired pack number see Multiplex Control section 2 Press the Configure button 3 Connect a Fiber Link multiplex cable from the control console to the fiber optic receiver labeled IN 4 Additional dimmer packs may be daisy chained by running a Fiber Link multiplex cable from the fiber optic transmitter labeled OUT to the fiber optic receiver labeled IN on the next dimmer NOTE Ifthe control power switch is off or power is disconnected to the dimmer pack the Fiber Link signal received at the IN connector will not be transmitted by the OUT connector In order to use the Fiber Link multiplex format an optional Fiber Link module must be installed This module has only fiber optic connectors not Multi Link connectors Therefore Multi Link and Fiber Link dimmers may not be interchanged unless the control console has dual output Dimmex M L Multiplex Cables Standard Multi Link Cable is used to connect the dimmer pack to USITT DMX 512 or Multi Link compatible consoles This cable is also used to interconnect packs for all multiplex formats Ground SHTELD Ground Data y Data 1 1 5 Data f x x x Data 5 4 4 5 AMX orep PX XXX XX 1 Joerep 5 FROM CONSOLE WIRE Male Comnector Belden 9842 Switchcraft A5M or Alpha 5272 TO DIMMERS Female Connector Switchcraft A5F Strand CD 80 to Multi Link Adapter Cable Strand CD 80 to Mul
19. mer pack address to a valid number lamps flicker or dimmers refuse to Bad multiplex cable Check the dimmer pack with a known good cable respond to multiplex signal Multiplex format set to wrong setting Set the format switch to the proper format cont d be Dimmex M L Troubleshooting Guide cont d Lamps flash flicker or sequence Dimmer address set to test modes Set the dimmer pack address to a valid number 50 70 Bad multiplex cable Check the dimmer pack with a known good cable Multiplex format set to wrong setting Set the format switch to the proper format The dimmer pack overheats The cooling vents are blocked Clear any obsructions to the cooling vents The dimmer pack is full of dust Carefully remove dist and dirt with compressed air or a vacuum cleaner The dimmer is in a very warm Relocate the dimmer to a cooler location location Lamps go out before the console sliders The analog control console is not Check the output from the console reach zero set for O 10V output The low end calibration is out of Recalibrate the dimmer adjustment Lamps are on full before console sliders The analog control console is not Check the output from the console reach full set for O 10V output The high end calibration is out of Recalibrate the dimmer adjustment Input power error light on Faulty or incorrect input power wiring Do not touch the dimmer pack or anything connected to it Check
20. mpact lighting control system providing twelve 2400 watt or twenty four 1200 watt solid state dimmers With the Multi Link control module a variety of control formats are supported It is recommended that you read the following instructions before operating your dimmer pack for the first time Location Although very efficient solid state dimmers generate heat Be sure a free flow of air is allowed through the ventilation openings on the front and rear of the cabinet Locate the dimmer pack close to the power source Either avoid long power cable runs or increase the input power wire size This dimmer is designed to properly dim 120VAC incandescent or quartz lamps Low voltage lamps operated through a standard non electronic transformer with a 120VAC primary may also be operated Do Not connect any other type of load such as motors or fluorescent lamps to this dimmer Power Source This dimmer is designed to operate on 120 volts 60Hz AC power This dimmer should be connected to a molded case circuit breaker properly sized for the load The dimmer power cord is not supplied Refer to the INPUT Power Wiring section for proper wiring Dimmer Type Supply Cord CAUTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Do not connect this Dimmer to other than the specified voltage or to direct current Dimmex Multi L
21. ti Link adapter cable is required for Strand consoles with smaller 4 pin MINI XLR type connectors Use this adapter to connect the first dimmer pack to the console Additional dimmer packs may be added by using standard Multi Link cables SHIELD 2 Ground Ground 2 dok Cak im 1 clear IX Y cae 4 Analog Analog 4 x XX ASA FROM CONSOLE WIRE TO DIMMERS Male Connector Belden 9842 Female Connector Switchcraft TA4ML or Alpha 5272 Switchcraft A5F Self Test The Multi Link system has three built in test patterns The patterns are enabled by selecting dimmer pack numbers of 50 60 and 70 To enable a self test pattern 1 Select the desired pattern 50 One dimmer on at a time 60 Build starts with dimmer 1 and adds on additional dimmers 70 All dimmers on at once 2 Press the Configure button The self test will start immediately The right hand thumbwheel switch may be changed to vary the speed of the test 0 is the fastest 9 is the slowest Dimmer Output Test There is a yellow button on the front panel for each dimmer channel Pressing it in will cause that dimmer to immediately go to full intensity Pressing the button again will resume normal operation of that channel The yellow indicator inside each test button shows the same percentage of brightness as the corresponding output Lamp Preheat The lamp preheat adjustment allows a small amount of current flow through th
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