ACT 6 Digital Dimmer
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1. wm P dP W k 200mm Max 140mm Min Figure 6 Mains Cable Preparation 2 Connect the cable ends to the appropriate terminals ensuring that the retaining screws are sufficiently tight Also ensure that Neutral link bar is put back to it original position linking the three N points together 3 Close the Hinged Panel and tighten the retaining screws Tighten the cable gland to secure the cable 4 Carry out a Portable Appliance Test or other electrical safety test s subject to local regulations Protection The mains supply to each dimmer pack must be protected against external overload Appropriate fuse or circuit breaker ratings are 20A for a three phase supply If the available mains supply is not capable of providing the full 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 lighting2. Dimmer Outputs Dimmer output connections are by means of socket outlets on all styles of ACT6 DIGITAL 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 11 shows the various types of socket outlets fitted to ACT6 DIGITAL dimmer packs ACT6 DIGITAL Users Manual 10 EARTH NEUTRAL LIVE E E UK15A CEET7 SCHUKO ram Figure 11 Load Cables Termination Terminal version only The load cables will enter the pack via the same bottom panel as the mains input A separate 32mm diameter hole is provided at the bottom right of the dimmer pack to permit the load cables to pass through This hole should be fitted with an appropriately sized cable gland if used Alternately the bottom cover plate can be removed for direct trunking entry The load cables are connected to a set of screw terminal blocks situated inside the pack at the bottom center area The terminals will accept cables of up to 10 mm in size Load wires should be connected as shown in Figure 12 1 Loosen all load terminals 2 Place the appropriate load cables inside terminals and tighten securely OUTPUT f LOADING s s L
3. equipment alone and not to other appliances or equipment ACT6 DIGITAL Dimmers 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 the same potential 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 In a situation where the earth is provided via the supply Neutral it is very important that the control console and dimmers are powered from one central point This should be the point at which the equipment Earths are connected to the supply Neutral and to Earth itself If in doubt please consult a Strand Lighting office or an approved Service Provider ACT6 DIGITAL Users Manual 8 Wall Mounting The ACT6 DIGITAL dimmer pack is designed for wall mounting To prevent overheating of wall mounted dimmers when in use a clear mounting space of 250mm is required between adjacent pairs of dimmer packs as shown in Figure 7 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 wal VU aii Minimum distance 250mm Figure 7 Control I
4. ACT6 DIGITAL Users Manual 6 Mains Cable Termination Without RCD The mains input is connected at a set of screw terminal blocks situated inside the pack at the bottom towards the right hand side looking from the front of the pack The terminals will accept cables of up to 10 mm in size If it is required to connect an ACT6 DIGITAL dimmer pack 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 3 PHASE CABLE CONNECTION 1 PHASE CABLE CONNECTION Figure 4 Mains Termination without RCD WARNING Do NOT fit the link bar when the pack is connected to a three phase supply Mains Cable Termination With RCD The ACT6 DIGITAL is designed to house a three phase RCD optional if required To install the RCD simply remove the cover plate located at the top centre of the units adjacent to the mains breaker Open the top panel and secure the RCD unit onto the DIN rail Terminate the mains cable as shown in Figure 5 THREE PHASE POWER IN RCD CABLE CONNECTION Figure 5 Mains Termination with RCD ACT6 DIGITAL Users Manual 7 1 Prepare the cable for connection by stripping back the insulation as shown in Figure 6 and pass it through the cable gland 15mm Max 10mm Min I i m
5. ACT6 Digital Dimmer Operations Manual ACT6 DIGITAL Users Manual Strand Lighting Limited Mitchelson 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 La compagnie Strand Lighting n assume aucune responsibilit sur toute erreur ou ommission inscri
6. D display will show the next dimmer channel Repeat the above process until all channels are set When complete press the ESC key 3 times to return the menu back to the home position Minimum Level This menu is to set the minimum output level of all or selected dimmers Press the Menu key once and press the Up key twice to access the Minlevel menu Press Menu again follow by the Up and Down keys to select either the Minlevel All menu for all dimmers or Minlevel Indep menu for a single dimmer Set Minimum Level for all When in the Minlevel All menu press the Menu key once the minimum level will be displayed as a percentage Use the Up and Down keys to select the minimum level 0 to 50 for all dimmers When complete press the Esc key 3 times to return the menu back to home position Set Minimum Level for Single Channel When in the Minlevel Indep menu press the Menu key once the dimmer Channel is now flashing Use the Up and Down keys to select the dimmer channel 1 6 to be set and then press the Menu key again Now the percentage min level will flash Use the Up and Down keys to select the desired Min Level 0 5096 Press the ESC key and the selected Min Level will be recorded and the display will show the next dimmer channel Repeat the above process until all channels are set When complete press ESC key 3 times to return the menu back to the home position Set Curves This menu is used to select a dim
7. ESC key 3 times to return the menu back to home position Set Dimmer Level without a Console When a control console is not available the dimmer levels on ACT6 DIGITAL dimmer systems can be individually set to a desired level using the front panel keys Set all Dimmer Levels Pressing and holding either the Up or Down key will change the level of all dimmers An individual dimmer bar graph on the LCD display will change accordingly to show the dimmer levels Set single Dimmer Level Press and hold the desired dimmer channel button together with either the Up or Down key to change the dimmer level of the selected dimmer channel The individual dimmer bar graph for the selected dimmer on the LCD display will change accordingly to show the dimmer level END ACT6 DIGITAL Users Manual 15 LIGHTING O trand ACT6 DIGITAL Users Manual Berlin Strand Lighting GMBH Ullsteinstrasse 114 142 HAUS C D 12109 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 2757 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 16
8. NL NL CH1 CH4 TO LOAD LOAD CH2 H5 TO TO LOAD LOAD CH3 CH6 TO LOAD LOAD LOAD CABLES CONNECTION Figure 12 Service and Maintenance ACT6 DIGITAL dimmer packs do not require routine maintenance other than external 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 ACT6 DIGITAL Users Manual 11 Safety Tests ACT6 DIGITAL 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 an ACT6 DIGITAL dimmer pack and is not due to failing insulation User safety is not at risk Any reading below 1 5Mo indicates a problem which must be investigated Caution A high voltage Flash test must not be applied to an ACT6 DIGITAL dimmer pack A high current Earth continuity test must no
9. mer curve for any or all the dimmers in a system There are four dimmer curves available to choose from Linear Non Dim Square law and User define Low end cut off Press the Menu key once and press the Up key 3 times to access the Curve menu When the Curve menu is shown press the Menu key again followed by the Up and Down keys to select either the Curve All menu for all dimmers or the Curve Indep menu for a single dimmer ACT6 DIGITAL Users Manual 14 Set Curve for all Dimmer When in the Curve All menu press the Menu key once then use the Up and Down keys to select one of the four curves If Low cut is selected press the Menu key again to show the user defined value Use the Up and Down keys to adjust the cut off voltage 10 99V When complete press the Esc key 3 times to return the menu back to home position Set Curve for Single Channel When in the Curve Indep menu press the Menu key once the dimmer Channel will start flashing use the Up and Down keys to select the dimmer channel 1 6 to be set Press the Menu key again followed by the Up and Down keys to select the preferred curve If Low cut is selected press the Menu key again to show the user defined value Use the Up and Down keys to adjust the cut off voltage 10 99V Press the ESC key and the selected value will be recorded and the display will show the next dimmer channel Repeat the above process until all channels are set When complete press the
10. nal is the only control source the DMX fail menu must be set to Analog Press Menu once to access the DMX fail menu Use the Up and Down keys to select either DMX fail hold or DMX fail Analog Press ESC key to confirm your selection and exit from the menu Start DMX Address Dimmer Patch This menu is to set either the DMX start address if the dimmer channels are used sequentially or each DMX address can be patched individually to each dimmer channel Press the Menu key once and press the Up key once to access the DMX Address menu Press the Menu key again followed by the Up and Down keys to select either DMX Address Start or DMX Address independent menu ACT6 DIGITAL Users Manual 13 Select Start DMX address When in the DMX Address Start menu press the Menu key once the start address is now displayed Use the Up and Down keys to select the start address 1 512 for the dimmer pack When complete press the ESC key 3 times to return the menu back to home position Set independent dimmer patch When in DMX Address Indep menu press the Menu key once the dimmer Channel is now flashing Use the Up and Down keys to select the dimmer channel 1 6 and then press the Menu key again Now the DMX address will flash Use the Up and Down keys to select the DMX address 1 512 to be assigned to the dimmer channel After selecting the DMX address press the ESC key and the selected patch will be recorded and the LC
11. nput The ACT6 DIGITAL will accept two different 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 8 A five pin female XLR connector is also fitted to allow a series of ACT6 DIGITAL packs or other DMX equipment to be daisy chained together Control OV 7 4 e 1 5 Y ed o 2 5 4y Not used XV Wo DMX DMX View of front of dimmer unit Figure 8 ACT6 DIGITAL Users Manual 9 Analogue The analogue input on the dimmer pack will accept a signal from any 0 10VDC analogue controller The pinout for the controller is illustrated in Figure 9 below POWER CH 6 CH 3 CH 1 CH 5 CH 4 CH 2 ANALOGUE IN PIN ASSIGNMENT Figure 9 Data cable termination When required data cables both DMX and Analogue can be terminated directly to the termination blocks provided inside the ACT6 DIGITAL The internal data cable termination positions are as shown in Figure 10 TERMINAL jo It K T cn a Ks cH2 1 cH3 CH4 Ke cus cHe K GND lo 1 Ke 15v NI SOWNY GROUND 1 NI XING DATA DATA I GROUND DATA j DATA m 1no xwa CONTROL CABLES ASSIGNMENT INTERNAL Figure 10
12. r utilising RCD protection in dimming installations may present problems 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 an ACT6 DIGITAL dimmer pack are shown in Figure 1 Lu w F T CRIAM NES 1DAMCB DS mee sess 124 n iiidid mw wmm a ZB D m Gam ACT 6 Digital p Ann 3 5 a E E zu 380mm o 1 P x 4 x z E 1 ri gt o 15A 50 nial Oe a a a a a a acc ei C2 2 G2 GE GS i T PUT XN ue m sec T8 WIN OOF ag oon le Figure 1 ACT6 DIGITAL Users Manual 5 Mains Power Input Connections ACT6 Digital 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 ACT6 Digital dimmer packs must be Earthed for safety in operation In all cases the Neutral conductor must have the same or greater rating and cross sectional area as the Phase conductor s Triac and thyristor dimmers operate using phase control which renders the balancing of loads across phases and thus a reduction in Neutral currents impos
13. sible ACT6 Digital dimmer packs should be connected to their mains supplies via adequately rated cable plugs and sockets Power input connectors must be rated at 60A or more for single phase operation or 20A or more for three phase operation These ratings may only be reduced if the devices protecting the mains supply are selected to limit the current drawn to the rating of the connectors Racks should be fed from a 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 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 via the bottom panel Figure 2 Open the lower hinged Panel at the front This is secured to the main body by two cap screws located at the front A 32mm diameter hole is provided at the bottom right of the dimmer pack to permit the mains cable to pass through This hole should be fitted with an appropriately sized cable gland if used Alternative the bottom cover plate can be removed for direct trunking entry Data Cable Entry If required direct termination of data cables is possible Data cables can be fed through the cable entry holes provided on the bottom left hand side
14. t Connections ACT6 DIGITAL packs are available with a variety of socket outlets to suit different operating conditions and national standards Two sockets per dimmer are fitted as standard Control Inputs USITT DMX512 1990 multiplexed digital control via 5 pin XLR connector 8 PIN DIN Analogue input connector Physical Dimensions unpacked Height 90 mm Width 485 mm Depth 395 mm Weight 12Kg approximately Environment Operating Temperature 0 C 37 C Relative humidity 096 9096 Condensation level Zero ACT6 DIGITAL packs are suitable only for use in a dry internal environment Protection Classification IP20 EN60529 Equipment Class Class 1 ACT6 DIGITAL Users Manual 4 Installation WARNING Hazardous voltages are used in ACT6 DIGITAL dimmer packs 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 qualified personnel ACT6 DIGITAL Dimmer racks are designed for wall mount installation In order to enhance the reliability of the dimmers it is recommended that they are operated within the following environmental limits Temperature 15 C 25 C Relative Humidity 6096 8096 Condensation level Zero ACT6 DIGITAL dimmers are designed such that Earth leakage currents are minimised allowing their use on mains power supplies protected by 30mA Residual Current Devices Howeve
15. t 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 ACT6 DIGITAL Users Manual 12 Set up Active Dimmer Indicator Ce eee DMX IN lt 000000 LCD Input DMX ees ree Dimmer channel keys c Space for RCD acp option 1 ACT Menu Commands Test LED Indicator V Van N Escape Channel key exits Test button menu Up Menu select LCD Display Down Menu select Figure 13 Set up keys and displays The ACT6 DIGITAL 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 LCD Display Menu and setting selections are made with the MENU key follow by the Up and Down keys To exit any menu press the ESC escape key Note that the displayed setting prior to ESC key press will be recorded no confirmation key press is required DMX Fail This menu is to select what action the dimmer pack should follow on loss of DMX or DMX absence The dimmer pack can be set either to accept the analogue input as back up or alternatively hold the last scene when DMX fail If an analogue sig
16. te 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 ACT6 DIGITAL Users Manual 2 Table of content Introduction Specifications Installation Mains Power Input Connections Mains Cable Entry Data Cable Entry Mains Cable Termination Without RCD Mains Cable Termination With RCD Protection Power Distribution Wall Mounting Control Input Analogue Data cable termination Dimmer Outputs Load Cables Termination Terminal version only Service and Maintenance Safety Tests Dimmer Load Test Facility Set up DMX Fail Start DMX Address Dimmer Patch Minimum Level Set Curves Set Dimmer Level without a Console ACT6 DIGITAL Users Manual 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 15 Introduction Strand Lighting ACT6 DIGITAL dimmer packs are compact wall mounting dimming units designed for use in conjunction with lighting control consoles as part of entertainment or architectural lighting installations Specifications Power Requirements Voltage 200 260 Volts AC Frequency 50 60 Hz Three phase Neutral Earth ACT6 DIGITAL dimmer packs must be Earthed for safety in use Dimming Capacity ACT6 DIGITAL Each pack contains six dimmers with two socket outlets per dimmer Maximum load 10A per dimmer total 60A per dimmer pack Minimum load 60W per dimmer Dimmer Outpu
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