MX System Dimmer Bank Installation Manual
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1. NY laos Se de fon hoges 2 2 US POS EE ha oe Sees Beda ou 3 Installation Leveling Securing 4 Multiple Rack Bussing wiring Access 5 Feeder Wiring 6 Load Neutral Control Wiring 7 Control Module Dimmer Rack 8 Maintenance Dimmer Removal 9 Troubleshooting 9 Parts Service 10 MX System Dimmer Bank MX Dimmer Bank Isometric Diagram STATUS INDICATORS BEACON DOOR HINGE ___ 3 TEST DMX2 INPUT CONTROL DESK CONTROL MODULE DIMMER MODULE MODULAR SHELVES AIK FILTERS CONVENIENCE OUTLETS and CIRCUIT BREAKER DOOR HINGE NOTE Drawing not to scale D LOCATION OF FANS KEEF CLEAR POSSIBLE FEEDER CABLE LOCATIONS i r A oe H CE O O O O A N MINS MY SS AAN BACK MAINS BUSS fF X NV A V GROUND BUSS MAINS BUSS V gt 0 a Lood N A EE AA SS MM E D NNN E HAND HELD PROGRAMMER CONNECTION _ Y TAS INTERFACE EnF i BOARD NEUTRAL BUSS ii N ln h SIDE PANEL Y Aa ABA BW AA A DA AA O O A A A A A Y Y WELDED STEEL FRAME Fig 1 WARNING Before working in on or about the MX rack TURN OFF LOCK AND TAG all disconnect devices that are2. configuration as different modules will have different electrical requirements Please consult the as built and specifications documents to determine the type and configuration of modules Behind and to either side of the modules are the electrical connections the bus Ses These are the areas with which this manual is primarily concerned EDI 24 hour Service Support Network For technical questions or operational assistance please call Customer Service at 1 800 547 2690 This User s Manual is supplied with your MX Dimmer Bank Copies of this manual may be obtained from Electronics Diversified Inc for a nominal charge 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 Revised 12 99 e Y uy FN SI SN HI YM El WW NN j Ula t dod Y y N S y N S N Y N N y RQ SN y y NN N N N EA N V N N NI N N RQ N N NY N N RQ N Y S N N N N X S Y Y Y Y Y Y S N Y Y Y Y SY Y Y Y Y Y SY Y SY Y Y SN Table of Contents il wE y NN MN Em il i
3. filters Remove air filters from door e Wash with a light to medium pressure water spray Use cold to lukewarm water e Allow to dry and replace Note The filter s must be replaced with the correct side facing the interior of the cabinet Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Nothing works green indicators Blown fuse in rack MX System Dimmer Bank Dimmer Removal Installation To remove a dimmer from an MX rack please follow this procedure Be certain of the position of the Dimmer Module to be removed Locate this Module by using the Circuit numbering label located to the left of the dimmers Ck _ Locate the Circuit Breakers one 1 ortwo 2 Switches to the left on the face of the Module to be removed Move the switch toggles to the OFF postion Firmly grasp the top lip of the Module and pull the Module directly out of the module bay To replace a dimmer module eLocate the correct circuit numbers note there are a pair of circuits per each dimmer module eAfter carefully lining up the sides of the modules with the appropriate shelf slots slide the module in very firmly to assure solid connections are made DO NOT SLAM THE MODULES INTO THE RACK Remedy 1 2 and 3 are dark Input power source is off Check input power source Make sure dimmer is firmly plugged in all the way Check control wiring connector to solid state relays Replace the solid state relay Turn on circuit breaker A
4. supplying or will supply power to the dimming system Prior to Installation Please refer to the EDI equipment As Built drawings specific to your project Also refer to the Project drawings specific to your project Any question regarding the installation of this equipment may be referred to Electronics Diversified Inc at 1 800 547 2690 Note The National Electrical Code requires 36 of clearance in front of the rack Installing racks on a pedestal may cause the circuit breakers to exceed the maximum allowable height This equipment must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code State and Local codes WARNING Maximum ambient operation and storage environ ment for this equipment is 104 F 40 C with 90 humidity non condensing UseExtreme Caution with liquids food fire or flame around any powered equipment During severe electrical storms equipment should be disconnected Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in malfunction or serious damage Installation The location for the rack must allow adequate clearance for proper ventilation The recommended clearance is 12 from the top of the rack to any overhead ceiling The suggested minimum overhead clearance is 8 When energized the equipment is rated to produce 100 BTU per kilowatt of connected load All openings such as those for the input power cabling must be sealed to assure proper air flow in through the electr
5. BB a DB B B T ASD A A D AD DADA A A A A A A Y INT CI TL S y Y NN AY DR 4 MU NNN NIN Fig 4 NA WARNING Feeders must clear the Dimmer Modules as far as is possible within the confines of the rack Failure to provide sufficient clearance may result in equipment malfunction and failure Load Wiring The load connectors are all located on the right side of the rack The load terminals are supplied with pressure wiring conneciors The lugs are designed for wire sizes of 6 to 14 AWG Note The numbering within the rack on the output terminal block corresponds to the respective dimmer the controlled load and to the control address Te i MD YJMJ UNN _ a MO WW IN il MUM TED WHMIS JA MX 24 showing load terminals note doubles Neutral Wiring Each of the load circuits should have it s own Neutral If your installation has common neutrals pay close attention to individual phasing per dimmer module The terminals are designed for wire sizes of 6 to 14 AWG Ground Wiring Proper bonding of each load circuit is required The lugs are designed for wire sizes 6 to 14 AWG D MX System Dimmer Bank Control Wiring Control connections are made to the C
6. Electronics Diversified Inc EDI MX System Dimmer Bank Installation Manual June 1998 Rev 12 99z 070 0700 1998 Electronics Diversified Inc Introduction This manualis to accompany the MX series dimmer rack by Electronics Diversified Inc The Installation Manualis designed to give a complete summary of necessary and useful information The manual is not a substitute for qualified personnel If you need further information or assistance please call our factory technical and sales staff Our Hillsboro fac tory number is noted below and at the back of this book The MX This rack is designed to accommodate the MX series dimmer modules There are several different modules The difference lies primarily in the functional attributes of the modules Please consult the AS Built Drawings for further information There are three sizes of the MX series dimmer rack the quarter size half and standard These variations are evident in vertical dimension Operationally these are identical At the top of each rack is a window giving some opera tional information about the rack Part of this are two LEDs indicating the status that is one which indicates everything is okay the other means there is some problem within that particular rack Just below this is the Multi Link Intelligent Control Module Stacke below this unit arethe dimmer modules There are several different types of modules Attention must be paid to this
7. and bussed together Install the buss links as follows 1 To connect Inter Rack busses for Phases A B C and the Neutral the Rack Chassis must be bolted together 2 Before the busses may be installed the four bolts per leg must be removed Retain the washers lock washers and nuts for later use The RED spacer washers are for shipping only and may be discarded 3 Install the buss links using the longer bolts provided and the previously removed hardware Note Do Not Tighten bolts until all sections are in place Fused link Main buss to back buss Ground buss Wiring Access MX System Dimmer Bank Bonding Multiple Racks Between the ground busses of multiple racks attach the supplied Green marked ground wire Side Panels Multiple racks may not ship with side panels If present in the case of a system expansion the side panels may be removed as needed Main Feeders O top access LS Neutral Buss Links Ground bond wire location Access is available through top bottom back and both sides of the rack as indicated in Fig 1 Recommended access is through either top or bottom Access through the sides may be accomplished by removing the panels and cutting through the areas as outlined in FIG 1 page 3 of this manual Access through the back is acquired in the same way by cutting through the panel We recommend you make a template outlining the open areas through the ba
8. cator per dimmer circuit which gives a visual indication of the dimmer activity Also provided is another LED indicator which warns of a fault in that module WARNING Maximum ambient operation and storage environ ment for this equipment is 104 F 40 C with 90 humidity non condensing Extreme caution is advised when liquids food and cigarettes are near any equipment During severe electrical storms equipment should be disconnected Failure to adhere to these requirements may re sult in malfunction or serious damage Dimmer and Rack Maintenance The MX system like all electrical electronic equipment is affected by the presence of dirt and dust We recom mend the rack be opened the modules removed and all items cleaned to remove this dust Pleases follow this procedure Shutdown and Disconnect Power Remove the door Remove each dimmer module and individually clean either by vacuum or low pressure compressed air Clean the other interior areas of the rack in the same manner as the individual modules Inspect the internal connections of the main feeders and of the branches to the module plugs Inspect the connector s After cleaning and inspection replace the modules and the door Note Annual cleaning is recommended more fre quently if the environment is particularly dirty To help prevent the build up of dirt the Electrostatic Air Filters may be cleaned or replaced frequently To clean the Air
9. ck before cutting the panel D WARNING This equipment is designed for copper wire only Do not use aluminum or copper clad aluminum feeders Feeder Wiring Access is designed to be from either top or bottom The main feeder lugs are located on the left side or In the case of multiple units at the back of the unit Feeds to multiple racks should be installed to the buss bars at the back of the rack See Fig 3 Note Additional bars are provided to link the main bars at the side to these back busses These links may include fuse mountings Connecting Feeders Each buss bar has two sets of holes for mounting feeders These holes are designed for either clamp or wire pressure terminal lugs of up to 700 2X350 MCM The Neutral buss is sized for up to 2X500MCM lugs An optional 700 MCM 2 X 350 lug kit is available Contact EDI for more information Double check feeders for Proper torque Correct phasing Short circuits Use torque supplied by the lug manufacturer for the correct pressure WARNING Installing feeders with an improper torque or the wrong lugs may cause severe damage to the equipment Double check feeders for proper torque correct phasing and shorts Top access main feed to Mains buss at left and back buss Control Interface Board Internal Feeder run with Main Circuit Breaker a Aa DD
10. dimmer circuit is always OFF The dimmer module is not plugged in Defective solid state relay Circuit Breaker is off Reduce preheat level Contact the factory All of the lamps ghost glow Dimmer preheat set too high Control out of calibration The dmx signal indicator flashes Bad DMX source Check source lamps flicker or dimmers refuse to respond to dmx signal Bad DMX cable Check the dimmer pack with a known good cable Clear any obstructions to the cooling vents Carefully remove dust and dirt with compressed The dimmer pack overheats The cooling vents are blocked The dimmer module is full of dust air or a vacuum cleaner The dimmer is in a very warm location D Relocate the dimmer to a cooler location Replacement Parts Replacement parts are available from Electronics Di versified Inc To obtain replacement parts call 800 547 2690 and ask for Customer Service Since these systems are customized for individual applications it is important that you have the follow ing information available when you call The equipment type or number Serial number Original EDI system drawing number As Built Drawing Number Please SPECIFY LINE VOLTAGE When calling the customer service representative will help to determine the proper part you need and any additional parts if necessary depending upon your requirement Service EDI 24 hour Service Support Network For technical questi
11. ons about this product or operational assistance contact Customer Service at 1 800 547 2690 or 1 503 645 5533 You may communicate by FAX 2 80 1 503 629 9877 PP Deuil doi ue dia www EDlonline com IMI FAOLE MAIS Een sb wad tan cet dodo Support EDlonline com If your Mark X Dimmer Bank needs repair call 503 645 5533 for a Return Materials Authorization Number At that time you will be given a shipping address Electronics This is a product of Diversified Inc 1675 N W Cornelius Pass Road Hillsboro Oregon 97124 USA
12. ontrol Interface Board see Fig 1 pg 3 All control Connections are Class Il Please refer to the As Built Drawings specific to your installation WARNING Failure to provide proper Neutral circuiting may result in Equipment Malfunction and Failure Clearances and Airflow One of the most common sources of equipment malfunction is overheating The most common cause of this is the improper installation of the load wiring It is critical that the load wiring be dressed away from the cooling vents and fans Each Dimmer Module is designed to cool by means of airflow through the unit from front to back If the airflow is impeded the equipment will overheat If the equipment overheats it will fail Note Air flow is affected by the absence of dimmer modules For proper cooling it is important every slot be filled Note Supplied with your rack are module blanks to be inserted if you must remove a module or if the rack carries less than a full complement of modules Standard Electrical Characteristics Input Power 120 208 VAC 3 phase 4 wire plus ground 50 60Hz Over current Up to 10 000 AIC standard Interaction None between dimmers Control Response 25 milliseconds or better U L and c U L listed Standard Mechanical Characteristics ae Enclosure Tubular steel frame code gauge panels finished in scuff impact resistant paint Circuit Cards U L recognized FR 4 mil grade material WARNING This equipmen
13. ostatic air filters Please see the maintenence section for infor mation about cleaning and replacement of air filters Leveling The Rack For proper operation the rack must be level plumb and square Use of shims is recomended on uneven surfaces Note If the rack is not square it may prevent the installation of dimmer modules Securing the Rack s Racks must be securely anchored to the floor If necessary secure also to the wall Anchor holes are provided in the base of the unit Multiple units must be bolted together Four bolts are used to tie racks together When installing multiple rack systems tight coupling and sealing are required to eliminate airleaks for proper ventilation Note Local earthquake protection codes may require additional strapping Please consult local requirements WWW M NN Fig 2 Anchor Holes Note While auxillary racks have a different sized footprint anchor hole location is the same For half size aux racks please consult your As Built Drawings Multiple Rack Bussing If your rack system is comprised of more than one unit the racks must be bolted together
14. own and not operate until the temperature has dropped to the operational temperature range The following sections note the procedures for manipulat ing the digital dimmer parameters of the MX dimmer rack Control Module The control module is the user interface with the electronic brain and monitoring features of the MX series dimmer rack The illustration shows the location of the DMX input connection a control cable from a lighting control board may be plugged here Also to the right is the connection for the hand held programmer Between these are LED indicators of internal rack functions These function indicators are limited to displaying the most basic presence or absence of the electrical or electronic signal named on the face of the rack immediately below each LED The only LED which when lighted is an indication of a problem with the rack or more specifically with the dimmer s in the rack is labeled Fault All other LEDs are lighted when the function named is activated under normal operation Also inthe area of the LEDs Is a service switch This switch is recessed and requires the aid of a small pointed tool to acitvate This switch allows for all the dimmers to be turned to full up The switch essentially bypasses all other control signals to the control module Jd Nx gz 900000000 El ae gt 6 tf gg TP DMX input Programmer port Dimmer Module The standard dimmer modules provide one LED indi
15. t is designed for copper wire only Do not use aluminum or copper clad aluminum feeders Removing hanging the Door The door is easily removed and re hung It may be useful to remove the door for maintenance or service A key is required to operate the cam style locks Toremove the door liftthe entire door up so the lower hinge pin is disengaged Angle the door out at the bottom and allow it to drop down out of the top hinge pin bracket To replace the door follow the reverse of the above procedure Notice the top hinge pin is longer than the bottom the sequence noted above is the only easy way to hang or remove the door Note The door latches operate only with a key supplied by EDI If You need replacement keys please contact our Customer Service Dept Lift top in first Then swing bottom in and let down Operational Notes The modules are easily installed and removed without tools Since it is possible you have different types or rated modules we suggest the rack be closed and locked at all times It is likely the modules are installed in a specific order to correspond to the wiring of the rack Keeping the door closed and locked may prevent the modules being moved without reference to this order The cooling efficiency of the rack is seriously compromised by the door being left open or by unfilled slots If this results in the dimmer s overheating the affected dimmer s will shut d
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