FP Dimmer Rack Mount Operating Manual
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1. Digitally Controlled Dim mer Rack 19 1011 12 PIE T RR den Me ent o ir ku D OPERATING MANUAL Contents EMC COMPLIANCE This product is approved for use in Europe and Australia New Zealand and conforms to the following standards European Norms Australian New Zealand Standards EN 55014 1 AS NZS 1044 EN 55014 2 AS NZS 4251 1 EN 60335 1 AS NZS 3350 1 ensure continued compliance with EMC Directive 89 336 the Australian ee Act 1992 use only high quality data cables with continuous shield and connectors with conductive backshells Examples of such cables are DMX Belden 8102 100 Aluminium foil screen 65 Copper braid 9 JANDS ELECTRONICS PTY LTD 1999 All rights reserved DISCLAIMER Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor JANDS ELECTRONICS PTY LTD shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual It is recommended that all service and repairs on this product be carried out by JANDS ELECTRONICS PTY LTD or its authorised service agents JANDS ELECTRONICS PTY LTD cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel or by use other than that intended by the manufacturer JANDS FP Series dimmers must only be used for the purpose they2. P a r a Li Figure 2 1 FP12 front panel layout B 1 Channel output sockets rear panel The twelve output sockets are each rated at 10 amps 2 Channel circuit breakers If a breaker trips during use ensure the fault has been cleared before resetting 3 Bank select switches These switches select the DMX start bank and the Test functions 4 DMX IN LED A red LED indicates the presence of DMX signals If there is no DMX signal the LED will flash at a rate of approximately 2 seconds on 2 seconds off 5 STATUS LED A red LED flashes in the presence of a fault In normal operation this LED should be off 6 PHASE LEDs Three blue LEDs one for each phase indicate that the three phase mains supply is available Revision 0 1 8 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Getting Started 3 0 3 1 3 1 Getting Started The FP12 would normally be rack mounted before any wiring is terminated Refer to section 6 0 Installation for installation details Connecting power The FP12 dimmer is supplied with a flexible cable fitted with a multipin power plug for the connection of incoming mains power The 12 is ideally powered from a three phase star four wire plus earth supply If the dimmer power cable is damaged it must be replaced with another cable available from JANDS or its service agents The upstream supply must be protected by fuses or circuit breakers at not more than the rated maximum T
3. Revision 0 1 3 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Dimmer Operation 4 3 4 2 Status LED The Status LED 15 used to indicate fault conditions In normal operation this LED should not illuminate When active this LED will either be flashing or on continuously 1 When the LED is flashing an over temperature or over voltage condition is present and the dimmer outputs will be off until the over voltage or over temperature condition is removed 2 When the status LED is on continuously one or more of the following error conditions have occurred e Over voltage e Over temperature e Serial data errors e Software failure The dimmer outputs are active while the Status LED is on continuously If the Status LED is on it may be cleared by changing the setting of the bank select switches or by switching the dimmer off momentarily Revision 0 1 3 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Fault Diagnosis 5 0 5 1 Fault Diagnosis NOTE Contact your authorised JANDS Distributor for repairs or servicing In Australia refer all repairs to an authorised JANDS service agent or return the faulty unit in suitable packaging to JANDS ELECTRONICS Service Dept 40 Kent Rd Mascot NSW 2020 Australia 5 1 5 2 Output protection Each of the twelve output circuits is protected by a 10 amp fast acting thermal magnetic circuit breaker These breakers are designed to pass the rated current but will disconnect the output circuit f
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5. voltage e E Q 5 6 Fault finding guide ode eee oL nb te tb cea itd Ae ee 6 0 Installation 6 1 Dimmer Ventilation nusas reet renes Revision 0 1 3 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Contents lii 7 0 Maintenance 8 0 Technical Data and Specifications DMX connector c etaed heb ed ege Md MAN MH Ee ee on Hana ere e 8 2 5 2 OMX Dank allocations e ep Ded scole eG e pret M ep ebd 8 2 8 3 Mains wiring colour codes eiie teni t E cte ict ie ia edid eu 8 3 8 4 Internal Mains WIEME oe eie Dok ert Dato d ended maneat 8 3 8 4 1 Normal Three Phase plus Neutral 8 3 8 4 2 Single Phase Operation 21 5 sede tei it eere i ced i t e d bead 8 3 8 4 3 Delta Supply OperatiOfk uoo or ee renep u es tue gans 8 3 Revision 0 1 8 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Introduction 1 0 Introduction The JANDS FP12 is a high quality rugged 12 channel 2 4 per channel 10A 240V dimmer rack specifically designed for demanding touring and theatre applications The FP12 can be powered from three phase or single phase mains supplies The FP12 features opto controlled Triacs and medium risetime chokes protected thermal magnetic circuit breakers The FP12 uses microprocessor based digital control for accurate dimming and in built test functions Digital control is
6. were intended by the manufacturer and in conjunction with this operating manual Disconnect mains power when not in use Manufactured in Australia by JANDS ELECTRONICS PTY LTD ACN 001 187 837 40 Kent Rd Locked Bag 15 Mascot NSW 2020 Australia PHONE 61 2 9582 0909 FAX 61 2 9582 0999 INTERNET www jands com au Revision 01 3 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Contents Table of Contents 1 0 Introduction 2 0 Equipment Description 2L Front pane l3yGUE cete oe deos 3 0 Getting Started Connectie DOWEL cte moet acta tU menie dido etis utei mus 3 2 Setting the mains frequency iicet civi et t eerie beta i arti va teta a 3 3 UPOWEEBIESUDS C roo a ee ecd ee esM a e SAX Connecting loads T 2 Connecting DMX 512 mpil o oro pe oe eee 3 6 DMX Tertiriation 3 noo dt edad ui iba db ord eiie lees 3 1 Power up SEqueliee aisiaren ola ecc sre e ded eie 4 0 Dimmer Operation AT Operating modes ione He et tee hale titel Sere Edel oce doeet 4 1 DMX 4 1 2 Test mode eie Edere esteso tete feeder pues Ee Eee eer 2 2 Status LED aisi eet en ett 5 0 Fault Diagnosis VM MEO IO NP citu 5 2 DMX CM LH EE 53 9 Phase fault indicatiori oett teret yen net ON ERU ERAI ESOS EXIRET REIN JA Thermal DEOLIe GHGH 15a d oy d endet d S the RS d Over
7. 04 325 336 457 468 73 84 205 216 337 348 469 480 85 96 217 228 349 360 481 492 97 108 229 240 361 372 493 504 109 120 24 252 373 384 505 512 Table 4 1 DMxX bank Channel allocation 4 1 2 Test mode In this mode the FP12 s internal controller is used to drive the dimmer channels It 1s accessed by setting the Selector switches to banks between 44 and 99 No DMX control is necessary but a control signal may be left connected if desired Revision 0 1 3 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Dimmer Operation 4 2 This mode is split into two sections with individual Channel testing from banks 44 to 59 and group channel testing from banks 60 to 99 The first section is not level controllable and each channel is driven to full Refer to Table 4 2 Selector Channel Switches Under Test Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 9 Channel 10 Channel 11 Channel 12 12 Step Chase Table 4 2 TEST MODE Individual Channel Selection The second section is level controllable the level being set by the right hand Selector switch The left hand Selector switch changes the grouping Refer to Table 4 3 Selector Switches Channel Channel Left Grouping Level Channels 1 4 ON Phase A Channels 5 8 ON Phase B Channels 9 12 ON Phase C Channels 1 12 ON Table 4 3 TEST MODE Group Selection
8. ce other than periodic flushing of dust build to prevent the fan and air path becoming clogged with dirt or fluff e ISOLATE POWER to the dimmer by disconnecting the power cable or locking off the mains supply isolator Remove the lid e Blow clean the fan and internals with compressed air from left to right DO NOT spin the fan with compressed air the blades may break off e When the fan and internals are clean replace the lid and screws and re connect the power cable ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Installed dimmers should be routinely flushed of dust at six to twelve month periods Touring dimmers may need a more rigorous maintenance routine which should include e Inspection of chassis for evidence of impact damage and physical abuse e Inspection of outlets for wear and damage e Inspection of power cable for wear and damage e Electrical checking of ground integrity from power cable to chassis e Electrical checking of ground integrity from power cable to outlet grounds e Flushing of dust buildup e Testing the operation of all frontpanel switches and breakers Revision 0 1 3 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Technical Data and Specifications 8 1 8 0 Technical Data and Specifications PARAMETER FP12 Channels fF Input Power Requirements 415 VAC Phase Phase 40A phase 3 phase Star only protected at 50A phase Full size neutral required Test Function Level Individual Channels 100 LED Indicato
9. continue to output the Held DMX levels until a new DMX message is provided The DMX IN LED will flash slowly if the DMX signal is removed Note that control consoles when powered down may transmit spurious DMX data which can unintentionally cause dimmer channels to turn on Disconnect mains power when not in use The DMX receiver input is protected against extreme over voltages across any input pins and from any input to chassis The terminating resistor is not protected against over voltages Revision 0 1 8 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Fault Diagnosis 5 3 5 4 5 5 Phase fault indication The three blue PHASE LEDSs will show when all three power input phases are present WARNING IF ONE OR MORE PHASE LEDS IS OFF IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECT POWER TO THE DIMMER AND CHECK THE MAINS SUPPLIES AND WIRING BEFORE RE CONNECTING POWER TO THE DIMMER Although the dimmer will survive most power supply faults indications of unusual or potentially dangerous power conditions should never be ignored Thermal protection The FP12 dimmers feature temperature controlled fan cooling As the internal temperature of the dimmer increases the fan speed also increases The internal heatsink temperature is constantly monitored by the dimmer If the heatsink temperature rises above the specified maximum the dimmer will automatically shut down the output drive The fan will continue to cool the heatsink during the shut down
10. erminal poles N1 N2 N3 must be removed before the three incoming neutral lines are connected Although it is possible to supply the dimmer with one large single phase feed the dimmer s breakers may not be rated to clear faults if the supply is protected at currents greater than the specified maximum The overvoltage detection will operate as normal 8 4 3 Delta Supply Operation The available venue mains supply in some countries eg the Philippines is in the form of three phases 220 volts between phases with no neutral connection The dimmer may be configured for operation from 220V delta supplies Revision 0 1 3 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Technical Data and Specifications 8 4 The bridge between the three neutral terminal poles N1 N2 N3 must be removed before the three incoming active lines are connected e The first incoming active is connected to terminals Al and N3 e The second incoming active is connected to terminals A2 and N1 e The third incoming active is connected to terminals and N2 WARNING This connection is ILLEGAL in Australia Europe and the U K This connection renders the output socket s neutral pins LIVE Note that a dimmer wired in this fashion will be subjected to CONTINUOUS OVERVOLTAGE if connected to the 415V wye or star three phase supply of most countries The three active lines must each be protected at not more than the specified maximum The earth conductor must be
11. he power plug should be connected to an appropriately rated socket outlet The plug s retaining lock ring if present must be screwed home WARNING DAMAGE TO THE PLUG MAY OCCUR IF THE RETAINING LOCK RING IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED 3 2 Ensure adequate mains plug access once the dimmer is installed Setting the mains frequency The FP12 can be configured to run from either 50Hz or 60Hz mains power As supplied from the factory the dimmer is configured for 50Hz The dimmer operating frequency may be changed as follows e Disconnect the mains supply to the dimmer e Remove the lid e Change the three jumpers on the main circuit card as shown in Figure 3 4 e Replace the lid and reconnect power Figure 3 4 60Hz jumper locations Revision 0 1 8 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Getting Started 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 7 Powering up Turn on the power and check that the three PHASE indicator LEDs are on before connecting any loads If any of the PHASE LEDs are dim or off power down and remedy the fault before trying again Refer to section 5 3 Phase fault indication If all is well power down and connect loads Connecting loads The standard output connectors are twelve Clipsal 415P 10 amp sockets export models may differ from these configurations Ensure any plugs are pushed firmly into their sockets The FP12 will drive most incandescent loads as well as pinspots fans and dimmable fluorescent tubes The load sh
12. ns Wiring The FP12 dimmer has been designed to run from most commonly used power systems 8 4 1 Normal Three Phase plus Neutral Operation The FP12 is normally supplied with a three phase power cable and plug attached suiting the vast majority of available mains supplies ie three phase and neutral The incoming mains supply must be protected at not more than the specified maximum Mains supplies are generally protected at lower currents 32 amps or 40 amps at most Australian venues It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the dimmer is used in a manner that does not exceed the available supply capacity The power cable is terminated within the dimmer at a six way terminal block and an earthing stud The six way terminal block has three poles for the three live mains phases labelled Al A2 A3 and three poles for the mains neutral N1 N2 N3 The three neutral poles are bridged by a copper link with the incoming mains neutral connected to terminal N2 8 4 2 Single Phase Operation The dimmer may be configured for single phase operation where three phase mains supply is unavailable The dimmer should be supplied with three same phase actives and three neutrals The three active lines must each be protected at not more than the specified maximum The three neutral conductors must each be rated at the same current as the actives The earth conductor should be similarly rated The bridge between the three neutral t
13. onsole Faulty dimmer channel Factory service Same load flickers on another Insufficient or very inductive load Connect gt 100W incandescent Channel lamp in parallel All Channels flicker when dimmed Incorrect DMX protocol wiring Replace DMX source wiring Unterminated DMX line Set Terminate switch on last DMxX receiver to TERM Mains control tones exceed limits Contact factory Signal LED flickers Faulty DMX wiring connections Repair Faulty console Repair Faulty dimmer rack Factory service Status LED flashing Over voltage Check mains connection supply Over temperature Improve dimmer cooling Status LED on continuously Recent over voltage Check mains connection supply Recent over temperature Improve dimmer cooling DMX control errors Check DMX wiring console Software failure Factory service No signal at DMX Loop output Terminate switch set to TERM Set Terminate switch to LOOP Revision 0 1 8 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Installation 6 0 6 1 6 1 Installation The FP12 dimmer is designed for use in 19 inch racks or a 19 inch bar frame and occupies 3 rack units export models may differ The dimmer is supplied with rear rack mounting support brackets which provide additional support for touring applications The three phase power cable entry is located at the rear right side of the rack when viewed from the front Ensure adequate access to the power plug when mounting dimmers in rack
14. or any overload condition the larger the overload the quicker the disconnection NOTE 3 pin GPO outlet sockets are rated at 10 amps Dimmer channels should not be loaded beyond the socket capacity The breakers protect the dimmer s output devices from short circuit loads and faulty wiring looms and save on expensive dimmer repairs A tripped circuit breaker indicates a load fault that requires immediate attention If a short circuit lamp or output cable is plugged into the dimmer the breaker will trip to disconnect the fault from the dimmer In nearly all circumstances this is quick enough to prevent damage to the output devices In some circumstances however a triac failure may be experienced although these devices are usually quite reliable and robust If a triac does fail it will either turn a channel on to full triac short circuit or turn it off triac open circuit If a triac fault should occur that channel may be isolated by tripping that channel s circuit breaker These breakers have been specified for electrical protection reliability and safety They will allow repeated turn on surges to cold lamps without failure while still protecting the triacs The breakers will interrupt large short circuit fault currents without damage DMX faults The FP12 dimmer features an Output Hold facility that remembers the last received DMX message In the event of a cable being unplugged or severed the FP12 dimmer rack will
15. ould be within the specified limits Connecting DMX 512 input The input signal to the dimmer should conform to the USITT DMX 512 1990 specification The DMX input connects to the frontpanel socket labelled DMX IN The DMX signal may be daisy chained to the next dimmer via the connector labelled LOOP The red DMX IN LED indicates the presence of DMX signals The DMX receiver input is protected against extreme over voltages across any input pins and from any input to chassis The terminating resistor is not protected against over voltages DMX Termination In any DMX 512 system the signal should be terminated at the last dimmer or receiver in the chain and the FP12 can provide this function To terminate the DMX signal set the frontpanel slide switch from Loop to the Term position Note that in this position no signal is present at the Loop connector Power up sequence When powering up lighting systems the following sequence should be used 1 First the control desk 2 Then any softpatches and or DMX receivers 3 Finally the dimmers preferably one at a time starting from the first dimmer rack in the DMX loop This procedure minimises the risk of lamps and fixtures responding to any false DMX data produced by control desks or ancillary equipment at turn on producing the lighting equivalent of an audio thump and prevents damage to lamps dimmers and other controlled devices Use the re
16. period The electronic shutdown is backed up by a buried cutout which shuts down power to all electronics other than the cooling fan should the temperature continue to rise Even though the FP12 is a fan cooled dimmer it is very important that adequate ventilation is provided when in use particularly around the sides of the chassis If air circulation to the air vents is blocked and or the ambient air temperature is too high the dimmer will shut down and the status LED will flash until the temperature is reduced Refer to section 6 7 Dimmer Ventilation regarding FP12 ventilation requirements Over voltage The FP12 incorporates an over voltage cutout that constantly monitors the incoming mains voltage If the mains voltage rises above the specified maximum the dimmer will shut down and the status LED will flash until the over voltage condition is removed Revision 0 1 8 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Fault Diagnosis 5 3 5 6 Fault finding guide FAULT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Breaker trips when desk channel Large incandescent load Use console preheat facility Excessive load Reduce channel loading Breaker trips after prolonged Excessive load Reduce channel loading Operation Lamp or wiring fault Check lamps and wiring Breaker trips immediately when Output short Check lamps and wiring Triac short Factory service One channel flickers when dimmed DMX source problem Softpatch another console fader Service c
17. rs DMX IN STATUS em ae Over temperature cutout Electronic 83 rising 78 falling Mechanical 90 Rack mounting requirements 3 x 19 rack spaces standard spacing for mounting holes Ventilation required at sides of rack No blank spaces required between units Power inlet at rear right looking from front of unit Rear access required for patching outputs Revision 0 1 8 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Technical Data and Specifications 8 2 8 1 DMX connector pin outs PIN CONNECTION CONNECTION No DMX IN LOOP 1 SHIELD SHIELD 2 IN OUT 3 IN 4 nc nc 5 nc nc The DMX shield connection is tied to chassis by a 47K resistor and a RF bypass capacitor 8 2 DMX bank allocations 00 Off 22 253 264 Revision 0 1 3 June 1999 1 12 13 24 25 36 37 48 49 60 61 72 73 84 85 96 97 108 109 120 121 132 133 144 145 156 157 168 169 180 181 192 193 204 205 216 217 228 229 240 241 252 265 276 277 288 289 300 301 312 313 324 325 336 337 348 349 360 361 372 373 384 385 396 397 408 409 420 42 432 433 444 445 456 457 468 469 480 481 492 493 504 505 512 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Technical Data and Specifications 8 3 8 3 8 4 Mains wiring colour codes FLEXIBLE TAILS NEUTRAL Internal Mai
18. s Dimmer Ventilation The FP12 dimmer is fan cooled with the air intake at the right and air exhaust at the left when viewed from the front All racks must have adequate ventilation for the side to side airflow of the dimmers Fully enclosed racks will cause overheating problems Racks must allow at least 100 square centimetres of air venting per dimmer at each side of the rack level with the dimmer s intake and exhaust slots Additional venting area will serve to further reduce internal dimmer temperatures and will enhance the dimmer s operational reliability Dimmers may be stacked in racks without intervening rack spaces as long as the racks are adequately vented Racks of dimmers must be placed such that one rack does not breathe the hot exhaust of the rack to its right Allow at least 0 5m 18 between racks unless duty cycles are light Revision 0 1 8 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Maintenance 7 1 7 0 Maintenance With care the FP12 dimmer will require little or no maintenance Periodic electrical safety checks may be required by law in some applications WARNING DO NOT ALLOW THE ENTRY OF LIQUIDS OF ANY SORT INTO THE DIMMER CHASSIS EXTERNAL CLEANING If the front panel requires cleaning wipe with a mild detergent on a damp soft cloth DO NOT spray liquids onto the front panel DO NOT use solvents for cleaning the front panel INTERNAL CLEANING The FP12 dimmer will require little internal maintenan
19. verse procedure when powering down Disconnect mains power when not in use Revision 0 1 3 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Dimmer Operation 4 1 4 0 Dimmer Operation This section assumes the dimmer has been correctly connected to three phase power and a source of DMX 512 control signal 4 1 Operating modes The FP12 has two operating modes 1 DMX mode the dimmer is controlled from an external DMX 512 control console 2 Test mode the dimmer is controlled by the internal microprocessor 4 1 1 DMX mode In this mode the DMX Bank Select switches are used to select which bank of 12 channels from the 43 possible DMX 512 banks will control the FP12 See Table 4 1 below for a list of banks and their corresponding Channels Decide which bank of channels is required and rotate the selector switches to the desired setting For example if DMX Channels 25 to 36 are desired ie bank 3 set selectors to 03 FP12 Channel 1 is now DMX Channel 25 A FP12 with this setting ignores DMX Channels 1 to 24 and 37 to 512 and only decodes Channels 25 to 36 as it s dimmer information Setting the Selectors to OO puts the dimmer in a standby state with all channels off Outputs Off 121 132 253 264 385 396 1 12 133 144 265 276 3977 408 13 24 145 156 277 288 409 420 25 36 157 168 289 300 421 432 37 48 169 180 301 312 433 444 49 60 181 192 313 324 445 456 61 72 193 2
20. via standard DMX 512 protocol The FP12 features toroidal output chokes These chokes provide excellent high frequency noise suppression and together with the temperature controlled fan low acoustic noise Control signal to the dimmer is via a standard DMX 512 socket at the front panel while the dimmed outlets and three phase power entry are located on the rear panel Features e 12x 2 4KW dimming channels e DMX 512 digital control protocol e DMX terminating switch e Suitable for both touring and permanent installations e Soft turn on characteristic e Low acoustic electrical noise e Toroidal output chokes e Circuit breaker protection of output devices e Three mains phase indicator LEDs e Built in test facilities e Dimmer curve set for linear relationship between the control input and output power e Compensates for fluctuations in the mains supply voltage and filters superimposed mains control tones ensuring a constant light output and increased lamp life e Rack mounted 3 rack units e Microprocessor control e Temperature controlled cooling fan e Temperature monitor and thermal cut out e Dimmer will hold last DMX value should control data be interrupted e 50 60Hz operation e CE and C Tick approved Revision 0 1 3 June 1999 FP12 DIMMER USER MANUAL Equipment Description 2 1 2 0 Equipment Description 2 1 Front panel layout Refer to Fig 2 1 below for a description of the front panel controls T7 i P
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