Mark VII Dimmer Bank Users Manual
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1. Electronics Diversified Inc EDI Mark VII Dimmer Bank Users Manual Revision 3 March 1998 070 0510 ed 1998 Electronics Diversified Inc Introduction This User s Manual is supplied with your Mark VII Dimmer Bank Copies of this manual may be obtained from Electronics Diversified Inc for a nominal charge It is recommended that you copy those portions ofthis manual applicable to your present use in the installation maintenance or repair and preserve the original in a safe place Copyright 1996 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 except in connection with installation repair and maintenance of installed Mark VII Dimmer Banks Table of Contents Introduction 2 Descriptlon rs enn er ee eze Foe Phare ae es 2 Isometric Diagram 3 Mounting eden deet dod Baia 4 Floor Access 4 Wiring Information eneen 4 Line Gonnections 24 aca ea oasen ar aarde eoa bred Load Connections bek eee 4 Control LinSS 533 na de bee el ded Ged a tka Single Dimmer Connection nen 5 Main Power Connection Field Wiring Connector Marking 6 Cable Securement 0 0 ee2. Inc 1675 N W Cornelius Pass Road Hillsboro Oregon 97124 USA de CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE Mark Vil Dimmer Bank Attention Mark Vil Dimmer Bank owners Please return this registration card immediately Your prompt attention to this matter will ensure your receiving updated technical information forthis productas itbecomes 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 Web site Mail to EDI User Manual Registration 1675 NW Cornelius Pass Road Hillsboro Oregon 97124 or FAX to 503 629 9877 Revision 2 May 1998
3. set screws that require a 125 8 hex Allen wrench The dimmer bank is shipped with these screws in place and backing out is necessary before connections can be made Load Connections Control Lines The load line screws are accessed by inserting the hex Allen wrench into the appropriate hole at the front of the dimmer load connection block Typical Load Connections Loap 1 Loan 3 Loan 2 Loan 4 Loan 1 Loan 2 coan i 4 Pe ra 4 X Id F A A 4 AA Pi VU je VU No VW Ned r O O A Kk ALA QETY D 2 SPI 6 Q 2 Dd SPI 7 ef O O O O Ci C3 O G I I I I I i LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE N IN IN IN N v Constant circuit loads are wired to front panel circuit breakers which are provided for the control units and for the cooling fans If the system has a patch panel load connections are made at the patch panel s load circuit breakers Cutthe load neutral wires to length and remove 11 32 of insulation from each Insert wire in neutral bus hole and tighten screw to 4 ft lbs Cut the load wires to length removing 2 of the insulation and insert them into their appropriate holes Tighten to 4 ft lbs The Mark VII Dimmer Bank modules may be controlled by either multiplex and or analog formats Typical control connections include USITT DMX 512 AMX 192 RS422 and 0 10V analog backup output controller Consult the control connection diagram in the shop drawings for specific det
4. area See Floor Mounting Access Page 4 Once all power and control connections have been made and verified and all installation debris removed re install the dimmer support trays panels and put the dimmer modules in place If a Field Engineering turn on is part of the contract DO NOT energize the dimmer bank If a Field Engineering turn on has not been provided as part of the contract ensure that all breakers in the dimmer bank are in the OFF position all portable plug in controls are in the OFF position and all control sliders are in the 0 or down position NOTE After each of the remaining steps check allcomponents thatmake up the dimming system for abnormal indications such as smoke or the smell of burned or burning components A Apply power to the dimmer bank by turning on the dimmer bank s main disconnect service B Turn ON the A breaker on the convenience panel and note that the A pilot light on the Control Interface Module is illuminated Turn off the breaker immediately if there is any abnormal indication Investigate and correct any malfunctions before proceeding C Turn ON the phase B breaker noticing that the B pilot light illuminates D Turn ON the phase C breaker noticing that its pilot light illuminates E Connect any portable control consoles ensuring they are switched to the OFF position before being connected Set up the control console according to the manufacturer
5. RAME POWER FEEDS TO DIMMER MODULES FAN NEUTRAL BUS POWER BUSSES RACK FEEDS FROM BOTTOM OR SIDE NOTE Drawing not to scale Mounting To gain access to the floor mounting holes remove the air filter assembly held in place by four screws The side panels may also be removed by taking out the red hex head bolts one on the side of each panel Side panels will lift up and out easily If additional access is desired the hinged convenience panel may be released Floor Mounting Access HINGE CONTROL MODULE gt CONVENIENCE PANEL REMOVE TWO SCREWS SWING OUT PANEL gt REMOVE FOUR SCREWS a SET AIR FILTER ASIDE MARK VII FRONT VIEW Mount the Mark VII in position using bolts through the mounting holes inside the base of the rack O Ke R XC P AN WIRING FLOOR MOUNTING AREA 4 AREA z ACCESS y BUS BARS MARK VII BOTTOM VIEW Wiring Mark VII Dimmer Bank rack systems are wired for 3 phase 4 wire 120 208 Volt 50 60Hz or Single phase 3 wire 120 240 Volt 50 60Hz power Maximum current draw per phase leg is shown on the label next to the power terminals Refer to the specific shop drawings for contractor load area and recommended load entry area Load neutrals coming into the dimmer bank should be long enough to reach the neutral bus bar when neatly routed and dres
6. UTION Check tool manufacturer s exact instructions for the number of crimps required for selected terminal Wrap line cable together with nominal 3 s 9 5mm nylon rope having a minimum tensile strength of 2000 Ibs 1 6 152mm and 12 305mm from the line terminals with five wraps and 2 Five wraps every additional 6 or one wrap every 1 25 4mm NYLON ROPE MINIMUM OF FIVE WRAPS BIE 6 INCHES 152MM Before applying power itis important to ensure proper isolation between the power feed neutral and ground cable To make the necessary check use an ohmmeter or a multimeter in the ohms resistance position A Use a low resistance scale of the meter to measure the continuity between earth ground chassis and the dimming system neutral The Control Connections Mark VII Dimmer Bank reading should be ZERO or very close to zero if they are connected together at the power source normal practice B With all circuit breakers turned off verify that no dead shorts zero ohms exist between any of the phases C Should any of the readings be other than above make necessary corrections re check and verify before applying power Refer to the Mark VII diagram and field wiring diagrams in the shop drawings for the control connections Access to the connection area from the front of the rack is obtained by removing the air filter assembly and opening the convenience panel
7. ails Control Connections MULTI LINK CONNECTOR 5 PIN XLR TYPE WIRING CONNECTIONS 5 1 Control Ground 2 Multiplex 3 3 Multiplex 1 2 4 Analog Multiplex 5 Overtemp ANALOG BACKUP CONNECTOR 15 PIN D TYPE SIGNAL PIN WIRE DESIGNATION SUB 1 SUB 2 SUB 3 SUB 4 SUB 5 SUB 6 7 8 9 0 9 15 GROUND SUB SUB o I OOONDONARON 15 15 CONTROL GROUND Single Dimmer Connection Main Power Connection Mark VII Dimmer Bank Connecting a load to a specific dimmer requires determining where that dimmer is located in the bank Dimmer numbering begins in the upper left hand corner of the rack going from left to right on each dimmer tray Each dimmer tray holds up to six modules Each module may contain one two or four dimmers respectively Refer to the shop drawings to determine which type of dimmer modules will be installed in the rack SPI2x6 SPI 1 x 12 SPI2x2 Example Your installation calls for a dimmer bank that will be filled with SPI 2 x 6 modules and a particular load must be assigned to dimmer 28 Examination of the Shelf Wiring Diagrams in the shop drawings shows that dimmer 28 will be located on the third shelf down second load connection block from the left right hand pin hole in that block AN WARNING Before working in on or about the Mark VII rack TURN OFF LOCK AND TAG all disconnect devices that are supplying or will supply pow
8. cement parts call 800 547 2690 and ask for 133 0003 Duplex Receptacle Customer Service 260 2021 Circuit breaker 20 Amp Since these systems are customized for individual applications 152 2025 SSR Dual 40 Amp it is important that you have the following information available 392 1031 Front Plate Connector Block when you call 392 1032 Back Plate Connector Block The equipment type or number serial number and original EDI 342 1003 Insulator SPI Connector Block system drawing number As Built Drawing Number Please 675 9142 60 Channel ML ML w Fixed Board SPECIFY LINE VOLTAGE 670 9147 ML II Power Supply 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 offers a 24 hour Service Support Network For technical questions about this product or operational assistance ask for Customer Service at 1 800 547 2690 You may communicate by FAX soeren eee 1 503 629 9877 After Hours Emergency contact oee ence nee deen een ne ee 1 503 645 5533 Ask for Emergency Assistance tenet taten ee the bara etotes Attend www edionline com IS E Mal sin noren ideen coubenddod rdr enn eeen thd service edi org If your Mark VII Dimmer Bank needs repair call 503 645 5533 for a Return Materials Authorization number and a shippping address will be furnished FEER En Electronics IS IS a product OT H HE H p Diversified
9. e eee Testing Connections oon 6 Control Connections neee 6 Mullti Link Control Unit oh 60 Channel Board Programming 7 Calibration naren amen denver a ded are ee roubleshooting Guide 8 WARNING aimerian ceambient operation and storage environment for this equipment is 104 F 40 C with 90 humidity non condens ing Extre aution is advised when having liquids food and eplaiemnentre any equipment During severe electrical Berviloens equipment should be disconnected Failureto adhere to g these requirements may result in malfunction or serious dam Mark Vil Dimmer Bank Description The Mark VII Dimmer Bank uses Mark VII SCRimmer plug in dimmers mounted in a 24 rack enclosure SPI plug in dimmers contain the active circuit components and filter choke for each dimmer Input power load and control wiring is supplied by the Mark VII bank Each dimmer module is individually cooled as air is forced through the SPI from the Mark VII system Awide variety of options and special features are available in the Mark VII rack system Three pole main circuit breakers 100 000 AIC rated input bus bars Houselight load circuit breakers A slider cross hatch panel Panel lights with dimmer Non dim contactors Constant circuits Convenience outlet Control cable connectors Take control circuitry panic contactors All connections are available on the front of the rack Mark VII rack system
10. er to the dimming system The main feed connection pointis in the bottom of the rack If entry will be from the side the side panel must first be re installed Attachment of the main feed cables to a rack equipped with a Main Feed Bus Bar system is via contractor supplied lugs and bolts sized to the main feed cable bolted in the middle of the bussing system Main Feed Connectors PHASE BLOCKS j CABLE FEED CAN BE BOTTOM OR SIDE Insert the cable into the proper holes on the feed block and secure them in place U L AIC rating for the Mark VII may be up to 100 000 Amperes short circuit This rating is permitted only if feed wires are properly secured Field Wiring Connector Marking Cable Securement Testing Connections Connect feeders with one of these pressure terminal types Wire Size P N Color Die Manufacturer 1 0 AWG R1038 Pink 5 Hollingsworth 2 0 AWG CRB 2 0 Black 6 Ilsco 3 0 AWG R3038 Orange 9 Hollingsworth 3 0 AWG CRA 3 0 Orange 9 Ilsco 4 0 AWG 54112 Purple 54 Thomas amp Betts 4 0 AWG CRA 4 0 Purple 10 Ilsco 250 MCM R25038 Yellow Hollingsworth 250 MCM 54174 Yellow 62 Thomas amp Betis 300 MCM 54179 White 66 Thomas amp Betts 600 MCM 62223A Thamas amp Betts 700 MCM 62223A E Thomas amp Betts 800 MCM TA 8005 lisco 900 MCM 326503 AMP 1000 MCM YA44 L White 27 AMP CA
11. he cooling vents Carefully remove dust and dirt with compressed air or a vacuum cleaner Relocate the dimmer to a cooler location Lamps go out before the console sliders reach zero The analog control console is not set for 0 10V output The low end calibration is out of adjustment Check the output from the console Contact the factory Lamps are on full before console sliders reach full The analog control console is not set for 0 10V output The high end calibration is out of adjustment Check the output from the console Contact the factory Input power error light on Faulty or incorrect input power wiring Maintenance Disconnect Power First About once a year or more frequently if the Dimmer Bank is used often remove the modules and inspect the connector pins Clean them with No 400 or finer sandpaper and carefully spread the pins SLIGHTLY with a screwdriver ED Disconnect the power immediately Check for voltage between the ground and neutral conductor Check all input power wiring Disconnect power from the rack before cleaning pins in the housing If the modules become clogged with air born dirt they should be vacuumed This will increase cooling efficiency and prolong component life Mark Vil Dimmer Bank Replacement Parts Replacement parts are available from Electronics Diversified RIF Inc EDI Part No Description To obtain repla
12. low for the various switch settings Mark VII Dimmer Bank The Multiplex Signal Format FORMAT ADC Switch accommodates various control signal input formats A AMX 192 USITT Analog Multiplex format D DMX 512 USITT Digital Multiplex format C RS422 Digital Multiplex format Calibration NOTE The control unit was calibrated at the factory and further adjustments should NOT BE NECESSARY unless tampering or malfunction has occurred and has been repaired Analog Backup Operation The optional analog backup matrix board is used only in controller units purchased with analog backup capability It is usually set up during system installation using small jumpers in the patch matrix to cause pre determined lights to be controlled by the analog back up function available in EDI control consoles There are no active components or adjustments on this board If your dimming system is supplied with an emergency analog backup pin matrix and the CPU internal software fails in the control console you may turn a keyswitch that activates the backup power supply Refer to the control console user s manual The power supply will cause the console s 10 submasters or first 60 Channel 1 ON 0 OFF 10 sliders to output to a 0 10 VDC signal to the backup pin Board i CHANNELS SWITCH SETTING matrix Pin matrices are mounted on a circuit card in groups of 60 Programming x100r120x 10 from one backu
13. p card up to 120 dimmers can g 3 in be assigned to any of the 10 submasters For systems with more 121180 1010 than 120 dimmers multiple cards may be used 181 240 0010 The following illustration shows a portion of the matrix as it is 241 300 1100 factory preset To set the sliders to the desired positions insert 301 360 0100 the dimmer pin in the channel position Dimmers 1 through 10 361 420 1000 are assigned to submaster 10 Analog Matrix Detail DETAIL A A FE 6 8 10N2 14 16 18 eee 32 5 FA 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 ee CEEE E E 72 74 76 78 80 82 84 88 BB 9D 92 94 96 98 100 102 104 106 108 110 112 114 116 118 120 C L DESIGNATIONS SLIDER DESIGNATION 6 7 a 10 Detail A a 2 4 6 8 10 1 e 3 o e 5 o 7 o e 9 Mark Vil Dimmer Bank Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Nothing works green indicators 1 2 and 3 are dark Control power switch is off Input power source is off Turn on control power switch Check input power source Nothing works green indicator 1 is dark 2 and 3 are on A dimmer channel is always ON Phase A Line 1 fuse blown Phase A Line 1 power source off Defective solid sta
14. s are U L Listed AN WARNING Before working in on or about the Mark VII rack TURN OFF LOCK AND TAG all disconnect devices that are supplying or will supply power to the dimming system Installation An isometric view of a typical Mark VII dimmer rack is shown on page 3 Before installing carefully study the specific shop drawings for this particular piece of equipment Particular attention should be given to the Riser Diagram Field Wiring Diagram and the general details of each component comprising the dimmer system before installation begins NOTE Unobstructed air supply to the rack is essential for ventilation cooling Air is drawn through the bottom front vents and exhausted from the upper front vents Do not attempt to install the Mark VII in a location without adequate ventilation The Mark VII rack is designed to operate over a temperature range of 0 104 F 18 40 C Mark Vil Dimmer Bank Mark VII Dimmer Bank Isometric Diagram ALL LOADS FEED THROUGH TOP CONTROL WIRES IN CHASE MODULAR SHELVES DIMMER MODULE CONTROL MODULE N ZNN AV f AN AAN Ak Ne S BAS TERNI i m 7 IR W Z Nf WY VA WELDED STEEL F
15. s operation manual Check out the dimming system one circuit at a time for proper operation Multi Link Control Unit The Multi Link Control Unit is capable of accepting DMX 512 AMX 192 RS422 and 0 10 VDC analog input as the control signal Fromthe control signal input and the dimmer power input phase relationship outputs are provided to control up to 120 dimmers The control unit consists of a power supply board one or two decoder boards and an optional analog backup matrix board Each decoder board is capable of decoding 60 dimmer channels The power supply board and its associated transformer generate the necessary voltages for operation of the control unit and conditions the power input phasing information for application to the decoder board ramp generator circuitry The power supply has no adjustments The decoder boards one for up to 60 channels and two for up to 120 channels accept the input control signal along with phasing information and generates an output pulse for each dimmer The time at which these pulses occur must coincide with the respective dimmer s power phase for proper dimming to occur The decoder boards have a ramp generator circuit for each phase These ramp circuits require level adjustments to compensate for component aging power input changes lamp changes etc There is also a four circuit dip switch for changing the addressing of each decoder board in multiples of 60 Refer to the chart be
16. sed from either side of the dimmer support trays The top panel sections are held by four screws in each section The rear panel is commonly prepared to accept the chosen wire routing devices for load wiring Refer to Isometric Drawing page 3 ED Wiring Line Connections Load Connections Mark Vil Dimmer Bank For easiest access during wiring dimmer support trays should be removed Trays are held in position by two screws one on each side Trays pull out forward Mark VII Dimmer Tray Removal TOP PANEL REMOVE TWO SCREWS IN EACH TRAY THEN PULL TRAY STRAIGHT OUT TO INSTALL TRAYS REVERSE THE ABOVE UN eS On a system with a main circuit breaker line connections are made to the breaker terminals Other systems have direct feed connections to the bus bars The main neutral is connected to the neutral terminal bus The main ground is connected to the ground terminal Neutral Bus Location SA JOR 7 FAN f S B S _ I REAR eo CONTROL CONNECTION En I Fl NEUTRAL BUS BAR AREA Hb I DE 11 GROUND TERMINAL TE ee Se c B A Load connections are made at the Mark VII plug in block terminals for each SPI dimmer Non dim connections are made atthe terminal strips For SPI 6 0Kw or 7 2Kw units load connections are normally made at the branch breakers Load line and neutral connections to the dimmer bank are done with 14 20 hex socket
17. te relay Replace fuse Check input power source Replace the solid state relay A dimmer channel is always OFF The dimmer module is not plugged in The solid state relay control connector is loose unplugged or plugged in backwards Defective solid state relay Make sure dimmer is firmly plugged in all the way Check control wiring connector to solid state relays Replace the solid state relay All of the lamps ghost glow Lamp preheat set too high Dimmer out of calibration Rotate the preheat control counter clockwise Contact the factory The multiplex signal indicator flashes lamps flicker or dimmers refuse to respond to multiplex signal Dimmer address set to 00 Bad multiplex cable Multiplex format set to wrong setting Set the dimmer pack address to a valid number Check the dimmer pack with a known good cable Set the format switch to the proper format Lamps flash flicker or sequence Bad multiplex cable Multiplex format set to wrong setting Check the dimmer pack with a known good cable Set the format switch to the proper format The overtemp lamp is always on or comes on when a dimmer channel is brought up The dimmer module is not plugged in Make sure dimmer is firmly plugged in all the way The dimmer pack overheats The cooling vents are blocked The dimmer pack is full of dust The dimmer is in a very warm location Clear any obstructions to t
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