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1. either side or rear cable entry may be used although the rear cable entry is recommended 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual Rear Cable Entry Remove the Rear Connection Panel It is secured to the base by two screws as shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Side Cable Entry Remove the selected Side Plate as indicated in Figure 3 Figure 3 A 32mm diameter cable entry hole is provided in each Side Plate Remove the blanking plug from its hole and fit a cable gland of the correct size Mains Cable Termination The mains input is connected at a set of screw terminal blocks situated inside the pack at the right hand side looking from the front of the pack The terminals will accept cables of up to 16 mm in size If it is required to connect a 3Pack or 6Pack to a single phase supply the link bar supplied with the pack should be used to join the three phase terminals together as follows refer to right hand diagram in Figure 4 1 Loosen all three phase terminals 2 Place incoming cable inside terminals and tighten securely 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual 7 Figure 4 Mains Termination WARNING Do NOT fit the link bar when the pack is connected to a three phase supply Protection The mains supply to each dimmer pack must be protected against external overload Appropriate fuse or circuit breaker ratings are 60A for single phase supply and 20A for a three phase supply If the available mains supply is not capable of providing the ful2. Use the and keys to select the desired Min Level 0 30 Repeat the above process until all channels are set ser a MIN OK ES serm a c MIN LEVEL SET N 7 OKE807 FOR ALL INDIVIDUAL DIMMER MIN LEVEL SET 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual 17 Maximum Level This menu is to set the Maximum output level of all or selected dimmers Press the OK key once to confirm and use the and keys to select either the Maximum level All menu for all dimmers or Maximum level Independent menu for a single dimmer Set Maximum Level for all When in the Maximum level All menu press the OK key once the Maximum level will be displayed as a percentage Use the and keys to select the Maximum level 70 to 100 for all dimmers Set Maximum Level for Single Dimmer When in the Maximum level Independent menu press the OK key once the dimmer Channel is now displayed Use the and keys to select the dimmer channel 1 6 to be set and then press the OK key again Now the percentage Max level will be displayed Use the and keys to select the desired Max Level 70 100 Repeat the above process until all channels are set SET MAX lt __ OK ESC ALL MAX LEVEL SET FOR ALL INDIVIDUAL DIMMER MAX LEVEL SET 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual 18 DMX Fail This menu is to select what action the dimmer pack sh
3. cleaning However in common with all electrical equipment they should be periodically checked to ensure that they remain in good condition Any repairs or maintenance to the internal electronics or other circuitry should be carried out only by authorised Strand Lighting Service personnel or approved Service Providers Safety Tests 3Pack 6Pack dimmer packs are subjected to safety inspections and tests prior to despatch from the Strand Lighting factory If as part of routine maintenance the packs are to be subjected to electrical safety tests applied using a standard Portable Appliance Tester the following points should be observed The nature of the electronic dimmer circuits means that an insulation test using a voltage in the order of 500V will give a result of approximately 1 7MQ Although this may appear as a test failure the apparently low resistance is normal for these dimmer packs and is not due to failing insulation User safety is not at risk Caution A high voltage Flash test must not be applied to an 3Pack 6Pack dimmer pack A high current Earth continuity test must not be applied to the signal ground pins of the control input connector s Dimmer Load Test Facility To test the basic operation of any dimmer press the Test button This will switch the dimmer to full on The switch operates in a push on push off manner The Test LED indicator illuminates to show that the switch is ON 3Pack 6P
4. 3Pack and 6Pack D N m xz gt l SN f m m NES TRA e S AZAR PO i j RN FEN Z A F Ortelle ILU ET t ElGKS User s Manual 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual Strand Lighting Limited Mitchelston Industrial Estate Kirkcaldy Fife United Kingdom The material in this document is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice Strand Lighting assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may appear in this manual For comments and suggestions regarding corrections and or updates to this manual please contact your nearest Strand Lighting office El contenido de este manual es solamente para informaci n y est sujeto a cambios sin previo aviso Strand Lighting no asume responsabilidad por errores o omisiones que puedan aparecer Cualquier comentario sugerencia o correcci n con respecto a este manual favor de dirijirlo a la oficina de Strand Lighting m s cercana Der Inhalt dieses Handbuches ist nur f r Informationszwecke gedacht Aenderungen sind vorbehalten Strand Lighting uebernimmt keine Verantwortung f r Fehler oder Irrtuemer die in diesem Handbuch auftreten F r Bemerkungen und Verbesserungsvorschlaege oder Vorschlaege in Bezug auf Korrekturen und oder Aktualisierungen in diesem Handbuch moechten wir Sie bitten Kontakt mit der naechsten Strand Lighting Niederlassung aufzunehmen Le mat riel d crit dans ce manuel est pour information seulement et est sujet changements sans pr avis
5. 57 3033 Fax 852 2757 1767 London Strand Lighting Limited Unit 3 Hammersmith Studios Yeldham Road Hammersmith London England W6 8JF Tel 44 20 8735 9790 Fax 44 20 8735 9799 Rome Strand Lighting Italia Via Delle Gardenie S N C Pontina Vecchia KM 33 400 00040 Pomezia Italy Tel 39 0691 9631 Fax 39 0691 47138 20
6. La compagnie Strand Lighting n assume aucune responsibilit sur toute erreur ou ommission inscrite dans ce manuel Pour tout commentaire ou suggestion concernant des corrections et ou les mises jour de ce manuel veuillez contacter le bureau de Strand Lighting le plus proche 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual 2 Table of content Introduction Specifications Installation Installation Notes Mains Power Input Connections Mains Cable Entry Rear Cable Entry Side Cable Entry Mains Cable Termination Protection Power Distribution Wall Mounting Control Input Data cable termination Dimmer Outputs Service and Maintenance Safety Tests Dimmer Load Test Facility Set up Set Dimmer Level Select Preset 0 9 Patch Set Curves Minimum Level Maximum Level DMX Fail 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual 10 10 11 11 11 12 13 13 14 16 17 18 19 Introduction Strand Lighting 3Pack 6Pack dimmer packs are compact portable dimming units designed for use in conjunction with lighting control console The basic 3Pack 6Pack accepts standard DMX 512 multiplexed digital control input Specifications Power Requirements Voltage 200 260 Volts AC Frequency 50 60 Hz Three phase Neutral Earth 3Pack 6Pack dimmer packs must be Earthed for safety in use Dimming Capacity 3Pack Each pack contains three dimmers with one socket outlet per dimmer Maximum load 5kW per dimmer total 15kW per dimmer pack 6Pa
7. ack User s Manual 11 Set up t Menu select Escape Key EE Menu select Confirm select Terminator Selector Active Dimmer ONUS mend ae ie Indicator LED Display a ee Terminator LED Indicator Test LED i D wry Vo R Indicator Goren 6 pack S x A M o eo S eo 4 eo 9 eo 6 e ND E e e e amp Channel S iS O S o LI 5 O 4 Test button B E E D e e e e C O O Bi O O O o o LT e e e e 3 4 5 6 Figure 9 Set up keys and displays The 3Pack 6Pack dimmer pack offers a selection of set up and configuration features that are accessed from the front panel using the four set up keys and LED Display Menu and setting selections are made with the and keys To exit any menu press the ESC escape key and OK is the confirmation key a l Curve At the top level of the menu with the display of 3 Pack or 6Pack press to navigate from Set Dimmer Level Preset Patch Curve Minimum Level Maximum Level and DMX fail Press OK to enter into any of that specific menu 4 KEYLOCK M Lock by holding ESC and OK for3 seconds 5th digit dot is ON Repeat to unlock 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual 12 Set Dimmer Level When a control console is not available the dimmer levels on 3Pack 6Pack dimmer systems can be individually set to a de
8. ase seek advice from an authorative person at your site 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual 8 Wall Mounting The 3Pack 6Pack dimmer pack is designed for wall mounting To prevent overheating of wall mounted dimmers when in use locate the feet of an upper rack for racks to be directly stood on top of each other as shown in Figure 5 Do not Block the ventilation holes situated on the sides and top of the dimmer pack The unit is supplied with fixing brackets for wall mounting applications Care should be taken to adequately secure the unit to any surface to which it is mounted and that the surface is suitable for this application Wall ee Figure 5 WARNING Forced ventilation is advised if racks are mounted within a flight case or similar closely constraining enclosure Control Input The 3Pack 6Pack accepts DMX512 control inputs DMX512 The DMX512 input will accept a multiplexed digital control signal which conforms to USITT specification DMX512 1990 Details of this specification are available from USITT on request The DMX control input is via a five pin male XLR type connector Pin connections are shown in Figure 6 A five pin female XLR connector is also fitted to allow a series of 3Pack 6Pack dimmer packs or other DMX equipment to be daisy chained together Control OV J Not used DMX DMX View of front of dimmer unit Figure 6 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual 9 Data cable t
9. ck Each pack contains six dimmers with two socket outlets per dimmer Maximum load 2 3kW per dimmer total 13 8kW per dimmer pack Dimmer Output Connections 3Pack 3Pack is available with a CEE17 socket outlet per dimmer 6Pack 6packs are available with a variety of socket outlets to suit different operating conditions and national standards A version without sockets is also available This version includes a removable panel which maybe used for mounting outlets of any suitable type Two sockets per dimmer are fitted as standard Control Inputs USITT DMX512 1990 multiplexed digital control via 5 pin XLR connector Physical Dimensions unpacked Height 178 mm Width 483 mm Depth 250 mm Weight 14Kg approximately Environment Operating Temperature 0 C 37 C Relative humidity 0 90 Condensation level Zero 3Pack 6Pack are suitable only for use in a dry internal environment Protection Classification IP30 Equipment Class Class 1 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual 4 Installation WARNING Hazardous voltages are present in 3Pack 6Pack Ensure that the mains supply is isolated before opening the equipment for installation or servicing Dimmer packs should be installed and serviced only by suitably competent Electrical personnel 3Pack and 6Pack may be installed in three manners As free standing units for temporary installations Mounted on a wall for permanent installations refe
10. each DMX address can be patched individually to each dimmer channel Use keys to select either DMX Address Start or DMX Address independent menu Select Start DMX address When in the DMX Address Start menu press the OK key once the start address is now displayed Use the and keys to select the start address 1 512 for the dimmer pack When complete press OK key to confirm Set independent dimmer patch When in DMX Address Independent menu press the OK key once the dimmer Channel is now displayed on the LED Use the and keys to select the dimmer channel 1 6 and then press the OK key again Use the and keys to select the DMX address 1 512 to be assigned to the dimmer channel After selecting the DMX address press the OK key and the selected patch will be recorded Repeat the above process until all channels are set START a fr ADDRESS SET lt ___ oK esc N N DIMMER ya OK ESC ADDRESS SET 512 J A 7 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual 15 Set Curves This menu is used to select a dimmer curve for any or all the dimmers in a system There are three dimmer curves available to choose from Linear Non Dim and Square law When the Curve menu is shown after pressing the OK key use the and keys to select either the Curve All menu for all dimmers or the Curve Independent menu for a sing
11. ermination When required data cables can be terminated directly to the termination blocks provided inside the 3Pack 6Pack The internal data cable termination positions are as shown in Figure 7 GND D D DMX IN fl 3H w TERMINAL Control Cables Assignment Internal Figure 7 Dimmer Outputs 6Pack Dimmer output connections are by means of socket outlets on all styles of 6Pack dimmer packs except the terminal strip version Two sockets are fitted per dimmer When operating from a three phase supply dimmers 1 and 2 are connected to phase 1 dimmers 3 and 4 to phase 2 and dimmers 5 and 6 to phase 3 Plug tops used for dimmer output connections must be of the correct type to match the socket outlets It is important that plugs are wired correctly Figure 8 shows the various types of socket outlets fitted to 6Pack dimmer packs m zZ me UK15A CEE17 SCHUKO FRENCH Figure 8 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual 10 3Pack Dimmer output connections on 3pack are by means of a single CEE17 socket outlet per dimmer Connections are as shown for CEE17 in Figure 8 When operating from a three phase supply dimmer 1 is connected to phase 1 dimmer 2 to phase 2 and dimmer 3 to phase 3 Service and Maintenance 3Pack 6Pack dimmer packs do not require routine maintenance other than external
12. l rated currents the protection device rating must be reduced accordingly it will not be possible to use the dimmers with their maximum rated loads Protection systems on the supply to each dimmer pack should limit the potential fault current level to 1500A or less Power Distribution To achieve correct Earthing and mains power distribution it is recommended that all dimmers and lighting control equipment within the installation should draw mains power from one central distribution point This should be as close as possible to the mains power intake for the site or building The wiring from the distribution point to the lighting equipment should ideally be used for supplying power to the lighting equipment alone and not to other appliances or equipment 3Pack and 6Pack must be properly Earthed both for safety and to ensure correct operation It is essential that all Earth connections within the overall installation are at comparable potentials If this is not the case circulating currents may be generated in signal earth connections possibly leading to fluctuating light levels and in some extreme cases damage to wiring or equipment Care should be taken when differing electrical supplies for example local generation for dimmers public mains for control console are in use or internal mains power distribution is TN C combined neutral amp earth conductors If in doubt as to the nature of your local electrical supply arrangements ple
13. le dimmer Set Curve for all Dimmers When in the Curve All menu press the OK key once then use the and keys to select one of the three curves Set Curve for Single Channel When in the Curve Independent menu press the OK key once the dimmer Channel will be displayed use the and keys to select the dimmer channel 1 6 to be set Press the OK key again followed by the and keys to select the preferred curve Repeat the above process until all channels are set CURVE lt OK ESC CURVE SET FOR Pad ALL A INDIVIDUAL lt lt oKEso gt DIMMER CURVE SET 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual 16 Minimum Level This menu is to set the minimum output level of all or selected dimmers Press the OK key once to confirm and use the and keys to select either the Minimum level All menu for all dimmers or Minimum level Independent menu for a single dimmer Set Minimum Level for all When in the Minimum level All menu press the OK key once the minimum level will be displayed as a percentage Use the and keys to select the minimum level 0 to 30 for all dimmers Set Minimum Level for Single Dimmer When in the Minimum level Independent menu press the OK key once the dimmer Channel is now displayed Use the and keys to select the dimmer channel 1 6 to be set and then press the OK key again Now the percentage min level will be displayed
14. or dimmers operate using phase control This renders the balancing of loads across phases and thus a reduction in Neutral currents impossible 3Pack and 6Pack dimmer packs should be connected to their mains supplies via adequately rated cable together with any associated plug and socket connectors For full power operation the supply must be rated at 60A for single phase operation 20A for three phase operation These ratings may be reduced if the supply protective devices are selected to limit the current drawn to appropriate limits Should supply diversity be applied care is required in the sizing of supply neutral conductors If in doubt please seek advice from Strand Lighting For safety in operation each rack must be fed from an appropriately fused supply It is strongly recommended that the mains supply to the dimmers is taken via a local isolating switch so that the supply may be easily disconnected for plugging and unplugging of load connectors and for service or maintenance All cables switchgear and protection equipment must be selected and installed in accordance with locally prevailing electrical regulations Mains Cable Entry The mains input cable will enter the pack either via a Rear Connection Panel or via one of the Side Plates depending on the manner in which the pack is to be mounted For wall mounting side cable entry must be used For rack mounting rear cable entry must be used For free standing
15. ould follow on loss of DMX or DMX absence The dimmer pack can be set as Last Hold Delay or Preset when DMX fail Press the OK key once to confirm and use the and keys to select either the Last Hold to hold the last lighting level Delay to hold the lighting level for a certain period of delay time or Preset to hold the lighting level to a lighting preset Set Last Hold when DMX fail When in the Last Hold menu press the OK key once to select Set Delay when DMX fail When in the Delay menu press the OK key once then use the and keys to select the number of second hold while DMX fail before black out Press OK key once to confirm the number of second of delay Set Preset when DMX fail When in the Preset menu press the OK key once then use the and keys to select the Preset of lighting level while DMX fail Press OK key once to confirm the Preset number DMX FAIL 4 3 OK ESC LAST HOLD OK ESC gt SELECT HOLD f RESET OK ESC HOLD TIME SET OK ESC FADE TO PRESET SET END 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual 19 Sy Strand LIGHTING 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual Berlin Strand Lighting GmbH Kurf rstendamm 70 10709 Berlin Germany Tel 49 30 707 9510 Fax 49 30 707 95199 Hong Kong Strand Lighting Asia LTD 20 F Delta House 3 On Yiu Street Shatin N T Hong Kong Tel 852 27
16. r also to pages 6 7 and 9 Several packs mounted together in a rack for hire or touring purposes Installation Notes In order to enhance the reliability of the dimmers it is recommended that they are operated within the following environmental limits Temperature 18 C 25 Relative Humidity 60 80 Condensation level Zero 3Pack and 6Pack dimmers are designed such that Earth leakage currents are minimised allowing their use on mains power supplies protected by 30mA Residual Current Devices However utilising RCD protection in dimming installations may present problems Please contact Strand Lighting for specific advice The dimmers may emit a slight buzzing noise when in operation They should be installed away from areas where such noise would be undesirable The physical dimensions of a 6Pack dimmer pack are shown in Figure 1 The dimensions of a 3Pack dimmer pack are identical Graa 6 pack aan 2 2 34 Figure 1 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual 5 Mains Power Input Connections 3Pack and 6Pack dimmer packs require a nominal mains input at 230V 50Hz AC This supply may be either single or three phase star only depending on the method of connection In either case separate Neutral and Earth conductors are required WARNING 3 Pack and 6 Pack dimmer packs must be Earthed for safety in operation The Neutral conductor must have the same or greater cross sectional area as the Phase conductor s Triac and thyrist
17. sired level using the front panel keys After the selection of key to the Set Level display press OK to enter into the Set Level Set all Dimmer Levels Use or to change the display to ALL OK to confirm setting all dimmer levels Default is all at Input press to select dimmer levels follow by OK Set single Dimmer Level Use to select channel 1 6 OK to confirm setting of that particular channel Default is input press to select the dimmer level of that channel follow by OK Select Preset 0 9 SET LEVEL OK ESC S OKESC This menu is to set the content Use to select Preset number OK to confirm and press to of a Preset in the range from Preset 0 to Preset 9 The preset can be called up during DMX fail Snaps select snaps edit follows by OK Output Level Set Snaps is to take a snap shot from the DMX input when the snaps display on the LED window press OK to take the DMX level from the DMX input 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual 13 Edit Edit to change individual channels within the Preset Similar to Set Level you can use all or individual channel to edit a certain Preset 3Pack 6Pack User s Manual 9 gt aose SNAP EDIT E PRESET OKESC STORED OK ESC Level Set 14 Patch This menu is to set either the DMX start address if the dimmer channels are used sequentially or
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