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1. Tempest Lighting Inc 13110 Saticoy Street Unit C N Hollywood CA 91605 USA Tel 1 818 787 8984 Fax 1 818 982 5510 www tempestlighting com In the interest of continuous product improv nent notice Neither Tempest Lighting Inc nor its repr arising from it Tempest Lighting Inc All Rights Reserved Featuring MiniDEC Control Technology TEMPEST lighting inc Jser Manual Thunder le eures For the following products manufactured after July 2012 Thunder 6660 Thunder 6690 Thunder 6600 Thunder 6700 Thunder 6700 ent is subject to change without eld liable for expense or injury July 2012 6600 IN 6610 IN 6650 IN 6660 IN 6700 IN 6710 IN 6750 IN 6760 IN 6800 IN 6810 IN 6850 IN 6860 IN Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that the following products Thunder 6600 Enclosure Thunder 6610 Enclosure DEC3 Control Thunder 6650 Scan Enclosure Thunder 6660 Scan Enclosure DEC3 Control Thunder 6700 Enclosure Thunder 6710 Enclosure DEC3 Control Thunder 6750 Scan Enclosure Thunder 6760 Scan Enclosure DEC3 Control Thunder 6800 Enclosure Thunder 6810 Enclosure DEC3 Control Thunder 6850 Scan Enclosure Thunder 6860 Scan Enclosure DEC 3 Control are in Compliance with the following standards or specifications according to the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55015 EN61000 3 4 EN6 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 and are in compliance with the Voltage Di2. Seal leak Repair with silicone sealant or replace seal Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 17 amp TEMPEST lighting inc 8 Limited Warranty INSPECTION WARRANTY RETURNS A Customer at its sole expense shall inspect all Goods promptly upon receipt and accept all Goods that conform to the specifications or catalog All claims for any alleged defect in or failure of the Goods or Seller s performance to conform to the Contract capable of discovery upon reasonable inspection must be set forth in a written rejection notice detailing the alleged non conformity and be received by Seller within thirty 30 calendar days of Customer s receipt of the Goods Failure by Customer to notify Seller of the alleged non conformity within thirty 30 days will be conclusive proof that the Goods have been received by Customer without defects or damage and in the quantities specified on the bill of lading and shall constitute an irrevocable acceptance of the Goods and a waiver of any such claim in connection with the Goods B Seller warrants to Customer only that the Goods will be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of delivery and subject to the exceptions and conditions set forth below for the following period the Warranty Period twelve 12 months from the date of shipment by Seller Seller may provide additional years of warranty coverage beyond 12 month at the rate of 2 5 of the net sale price per year up to a to
3. Inc 13110 Saticoy Street Unit C North Hollywood CA 91605 USA This declaration is based on tests that were conducted on the submitted samples of the above mentioned products Listing Report No 3198609LAX 001a refers Dated Decelmifer f 2th 2010 WH Oe Signature WA Wy Tempest Lighting Inc Tempest Lighting Inc 13110 Saticoy Street North Hollywood CA 91605 USA www tempestlighting com info tempestlighting com t 1 818 787 8984 f 1 818 982 5582 Thunder Enclosure User Manual TEMPEST lighting inc u 3 page 3 u TEMPEST lighting inc 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Thunder enclosure It will serve you for many years protecting your stage spotlights and effects projectors from the elements Products Covered By this Manual 6660 Thunder Martin Atomic Strobe all versions 6690 Thunder Rosco X Effect all versions 6600 Thunder all versions 6700 Thunder Stretch all versions 6800 Thunder X Stretch all versions This manual covers all versions of the products shown here manufactured after the date of publication Using This Manual Please read this manual in its entirety before starting work All the information contained is important and should be read carefully before proceeding Heed all warnings and advisories Icon Key Valuable information N Electrical Warning 3 Safety Information Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 4 u TEMPEST light
4. TEMPEST lighting inc Power Connections IMPORTANT Tempest enclosures are supplied for either 120VAC 50 60Hz or 208 240VAC 50 60Hz operation Tempest Lighting is not liable for damage or failure to operate correctly due to connection to an inappropriate electrical supply ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE UNDERTAKEN BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL NORMS AND STANDARDS 550010 ar Cut here for split supply operation a SSOCSTEHSCADILTOCHEAA Fan1 Proj rojector Fan receptacle Heater s Projector Supply Enclosure Supply split mode 100 250VAC 50 60Hz Note wire colors may differ depending on applicable electrical standards European wire colors are shown here 2 Cy IMPORTANT MAKE SURE THAT TERMINAL SCREWS ARE FULLY BACKED OUT BEFORE INSERTING WIRES Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 27 Common Feed operation factory default Enclosure and projector share the same electrical circuit Circuit must be powered ON 24 7 Connect incoming power to the terminals labeled MAINS E Earth Ground L Live N Neutral Thunder Enclosure User Manual Y 4 ML 1 TEMPEST lighting inc page 28 a TEMPEST lighting inc Split Feed Operation Enclosure and projector have separate electrical feeds The enclosure circuit must be powered ON 24 7 When splitting the feeders both circuits should be on the same phase and at the same supply volta
5. 0 ASW G ASi O ASW Q CUT LINK 2 PLACES FOR SPLIT FEED NEUTRAL OPERATION NEUTRAL GROUND GROUND LIVE Light and Fan LIVE Fan Single Feed Wiring LIVE Light Feed the controller with a single maintained supply The light must be switched off when needed using the lighting control system Thunder ships configured for single feed wiring operation DO NOT CONNECT SINGLE FEED WIRING TO THE OUTPUT OF A DIMMER Dual Feed Wiring You may switch off the supply to the light without interfering with the cooling fan operation Connect feeder wires as shown AND CUT THE COPPER LINK ON THE MiniDEC BOARD IN TWO PLACES AS SHOWN Fan circuit should be maintained 24 7 Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 10 u TEMPEST lighting inc MiniDEC Operation The MiniDEC controller monitors current going to the light fixture inside the Thunder enclosure and also heat inside the enclosure When it detects that the light is on and or the internal temperature is getting warm MiniDEC runs the enclosure fan For best results enclosures must be connected to live power at all times 3 5 Replace MiniDEC Cover 3 6 DMX Wiring A separate conduit entry is provided for DMX wiring Pull DMX cables into enclosure and terminate following instructions provided by the luminaire manufacturer Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 11 u TEMPEST lighting inc aN Mounting the Luminaire in the Thunder Enclosure If the Thunder
6. Please skip to the Power Connections section below If your needs are more complex read on Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 22 u TEMPEST lighting inc Operating Modes DEC3 2 may operate in one of four modes set using either the Front Panel or by RDM control In all configurations the projector inside the enclosure may also be an RDM enabled device Basic Mode factory setting e Standard temperature settings e DMX and RDM disabled e Best for standalone operation Monitor Mode e As Basic mode plus e RDM status reporting e RDM configuration settings may be changed remotely or at the enclosure control panel e DEC3 2 does not require a DMX signal to operate Control Mode e As Basic mode plus e Enclosure functions as a 1 channel DMX device with remote control of the lamp relay o DMX level gt 75 enables normal relay operation normally ON o DMX level lt 25 disables normal relay operation relay turns OFF o This allows you to force a hard reset of the lamp relay in the event of a projector malfunction e Control mode is recommended for show control applications but can be risky in live show operation Service Mode e For trained service personnel only e Normal operation is suspended and the enclosure functions as a 3 channel DMX device o Lamp Relay o Fans o Heater e Service mode is ONLY for troubleshooting DO NOT use Service mode for normal Operation Thunder Enclosure User Manual page
7. default Celsius Note that temperature settings must be entered in Celsius Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 32 u TEMPEST lighting inc RDM Monitoring and Configuration All the features accessible over the DEC3 2 control panel are also available over RDM Just how this information is displayed will depend on the RDM interface used These screen shots were taken running the GetSet program in Windows 7 and connecting to a DEC3 2 controller using a RDM TRI MK1 interface both from JESE Ltd www jese co uk De JESE GetSet File Connection Options Tools Help Remote Device r Parameter Key Tempest Lighting Inc Required Parameter F Show DEC3 MK2 Controller Supported Parameter Software Version Manufacturer Parameter 00 12 ESTA Reserved Parameter Root and Sub Devices Supported Parameters PID___ Parameter RootDevice DEC32 Test Unit QUEUED_MESSAGE STATUS MESSAGES STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION CLEAR_STATUS_ID a PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION TR ee DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER_LABEL DEVICE_LABEL DMx_PERSONALITY DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION DMXx_START_ADDRESS SLOT_INFO SLOT_DESCRIPTION DEFAULT_SLOT_VALUE u This view shows a single DEC3 2 test unit that has been correctly discovered and labeled by the GetSet software suite and a log of RDM messages This RDM interface provides a Sensor Relative Humidity v graphic view of the various 40 sensor functions suppor
8. from the cover 2 Replace in the corresponding holes in the base Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 8 amp TEMPEST lighting inc 3 Wiring 3 1 Electrical Preparation M All electrical work must be carried out by a properly licensed electrician Failure to observe this point will void the factory warranty for the Tempest Enclosure and possibly the equipment housed inside 1 Before starting work switch off power to the branch circuit carefully following lockout and tag out procedures Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death 2 Two electrical junction boxes will be required within a short distance of the Thunder enclosure for e AC supply wiring e DMX control wiring Your Thunder enclosure is supplied fitted with two cable entry points for Power and DMX signal cables The cable entries are suitable for use with standard conduit fittings US size international 20mm Tempest recommends the use of flexible outdoor rated conduit for the last few feet 1m to the enclosure All junction boxes must be installed in accordance with local electrical codes and should be located near the permanent installation of the enclosure Each junction box requires a length of flexible conduit long enough to reach from the junction box to the enclosure conduit fittings Leave slack for positioning of enclosure and enough space behind the enclosure for ventilation The AC supply must be protected by a fuse or circuit br
9. or DMX control Projector is electrically isolated Temperature is in normal range Temperature is above Top setting or below bottom setting Temperature is above Cutoff level Projector power is isolated DEC3 2 is in BASIC Mode DMX not used Good DMX or RDM data packet received Control Mode DMX Fail Monitor Mode No RDM information being received this is normal page 30 u TEMPEST lighting inc Control Interface Operation The Control Interface is normally LOCKED To UNLOCK hold ESC and OK together for 5 seconds You are now in the CONTROL MENU Y LLJ aiia gt LL lis Use WY to scroll up and down the menu Press OK to enter a menu item Use A Y to set the item parameter or to scroll to the next menu level Use ESC to go BACK and OK to confirm settings To LOCK hold ESC for 5 seconds Menu will time out after ten minutes Control Menu SET DMX ADDRESS in Monitor DMX or Service modes Select a DMX starting address in the range 001 to 510 1 Lamp Relay In Service Mode an addition two slots are available 2 Fan Relay 3 Heater Relay Note that the DMX control is designed using a SAFETY pile on Logic So the DMX input can only override automatic settings in a safe manner SET DMX MODE From the Front Panel this menu item allows the user to check and if necessary change the RDM mode BASIC Standalone operation no DMX RDM factory default MONITOR Standalone
10. plus support for RDM remote configuration and monitoring CONTROL Monitor plus use of a single DMX address to control Lamp relay SERVICE Monitor plus use of three DMX slots to control Lamp heater and fan Important Please ensure that the DEC3 2 is NOT left in Service Mode Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 31 atl j TEMPEST lighting inc STATUS DISPLAY View current status information using the arrow keys to scroll through a Humidity relative humidity in b Firmware version c Lamp Hours elapsed d Current being drawn by projector light projector in amps e PCB temperature f Air temperature in degrees C or F RESET LAMP HOURS Reset each time you change the lamp in the projector projector Make this a part of your maintenance instructions HUMIDITY SET The humidity level above which the heater kicks in to remove humidity from incoming air default 80 permissible range 50 90 SET FAN OVERRUN Fan will keep running after projector lamp is sensed to change from ON to OFF to allow the lamp to cool safely Default is 5 minutes permissible range 0 15 minutes SET TEMP RANGES Set three temperature trigger points for Bottom Top and Cutoff temperatures in C TEMP BOTTOM default 10 C permissible range 0 10 C TEMP TOP default 40 C permissible range 35 45 C TEMP CUTOFF default 15 C permissible range 0 15 C SET TEMP C OR F Choose to display temperature values in Celsius or Fahrenheit
11. s lamp relay fan s and heater s It can report back over the DMX cable using the RDM protocol Remote Device Management if desired Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 20 un TEMPEST lighting inc DEC3 2 Schematic C Enclosure Feed Split Feed always ON optional Cut links for split feed amp J TEMPEST SENSOR CH occa AC HEATER S amp AC FAN S IN OUT IN OUT DMX RDM RS485 OPTIONAL Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 21 u TEMPEST lighting inc DEC3 2 Main Functions 1 Sense current to projector lamp on off Record lamp hours Monitor temperature and humidity inside Enclosure Maintain temperature at safe operating level Prevent condensation Isolate projector in case of unsafe temperature Report status over RDM CON DW v A W N Optional remote projector relay control over DMX DEC3 2 s function depends on whether the projector lamp is on or off Lamp ON e Fans on e Heater off e Monitor temperature and humidity e Isolate projector power if temperature exceeds max limit e Record lamp hours Lamp OFF e Monitor temperature and humidity o If temp below bottom setting run heater o If temp above top setting run fans o If temp in normal range run anti condensation routine Factory Settings Basic Mode In most applications DEC3 2 will operate correctly with its factory default settings in Basic operating mode You do not need to do anything
12. warranties guarantees or representations express or implied to Customer except as set forth in this section ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR USE OR FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED C Seller will accept the return of Goods properly rejected under paragraph A above or as to which Notice of an alleged breach of Warranty has been timely given and such Goods may be returned to Seller freight prepaid but only upon Customer s receipt of Seller s written return material authorization RMA and shipping instructions The RMA shall be void if the Goods are not received within 45 days after issuance of the RMA No deduction or credit in respect of any rejected or returned Goods shall be taken until Customer has received Seller s further written deduction or credit authorization following Seller s inspection to confirm nonconformity or defect Seller will charge to Customer any and all costs incurred by Seller in connection with the handling shipping inspection and disposition of any returned Goods that are determined by Seller not to have been nonconforming upon Delivery or as to which the warranty hereunder is not applicable D UPON ANY PROPER RETURN PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH C ABOVE WHETHER IN CONNECTION WITH A REJECTION OF GOODS OR AN ALLEGED BREACH OF WARRANTY AND BASED UPON THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS PARAGRAPH 7 SELLER
13. 23 a TEMPEST lighting inc DEC3 2 Control Parameters Temperature Settings Lamp relay open Lamp OFF Cutoff Temp Range 0 15 C Default 15 C Top Set Range 35 45 C Default 40 C Bottom Set Range 0 10 C Default 10 C Notes 1 The Cutoff Temperature is an incremental temperature range above the Top Set temperature So the default 15 C cutoff and 40 C Top Set means that the lamp relay will open when a temperature of 55 C is reached 2 In moving light enclosures the temperature sensor is located in the exhaust airflow Temperatures shown may be higher than those around the projector 3 We recommend using the factory default settings for several weeks or months before making any changes In most cases they will not be necessary Humidity Range 50 90 Default 80 The threshold at which incoming air is more aggressively heated to remove moisture DMX Address Range 001 510 Default 001 Sets the DMX address for the lamp relay control Fan Overrun Range 1 15 minutes Default 5 minutes Time that the enclosure fan s will run after the projector projector lamp is turned off Temp C F Display Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit Default Celsius Note that temperature settings must always be Celsius Lamp Hours Default 0000 Counts lamp hours you must reset to zero when changing lamps Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 24 u TEMPEST lighting inc DMX Connections DMX refers to USITT DMX512 acomm
14. AGREES THAT IT WILL AS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THE CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE FOR ANY NONCONFORMITY OR BREACH OF WARRANTY AND AT SELLER S SOLE ELECTION i REPAIR SUCH GOODS OR ii REPLACE SUCH GOODS Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 18 u TEMPEST lighting inc Tempest Product Support Step 1 Step 2 First contact your local Dealer for support Your dealer is best placed to respond quickly to your needs If your dealer is unable to answer your questions please contact our Sales Office Tempest Lighting Inc 13110 Saticoy Street Unit C North Hollywood CA 91605 USA Tel 1 818 787 8984 Fax 1 818 982 5582 support tempestlighting com Visit our web site for current information and specifications www tempestlighting com Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 19 u TEMPEST lighting inc Appendix Digital Enclosure Control DEC3 2 This appendix is provided for enclosures fitted with Tempest s DEC3 2 and up controllers Heater Relay Ld Lamp j TEMPEST mr a OROROORO DEC3 2 that s Digital Enclosure Control third Generation revision 2 is the brain of your Tempest enclosure It will maintain the internal environment in a comfortable temperature and humidity range and prevent condensation the real killer of outdoor equipment DEC3 2 monitors internal temperature humidity and lamp current at all times and uses this information to control the enclosure
15. D Four required per enclosure 4925 MC Stainless Steel Unistrut channel nut bolt and pipe clamp for pipes 2 50mm to 2 5 64mm OD Four required per enclosure Mounting on a Pipe or Truss Use two clamps to mount to a pipe or to mount from a truss at an angle Use four clamps to mount parallel to a truss Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 7 u TEMPEST lighting inc 2 4 Mounting Base down and Base up All Thunder enclosures are designed to be mounted base down on a solid structure using Unistrut mounting hardware They may also be suspended from an overhang ceiling or truss using the same hardware Thunder mounted Base down note the orientation of the inlet and Outlet Vent Inlet Vent Thunder mounted Base up Inlet in this case the inlet and Vent outlet vents are flipped Outlet vertically to prevent Vent rainwater ingress It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that all mounting points are secure and conform to local safety regulations Tempest Lighting Inc accepts no responsibility for damage or injury arising from inappropriate or unsafe installation 2 5 Drainage Drainage holes are provided in the top and bottom of the enclosure The holes in the cover top are plugged with 10 32 screws and sealing washers Important Drainage in base up installations Enclosure shown is a Blizzard projector enclosure 1 Remove the drainage plug screws
16. MiniDEC Cover Replace enclosure cover and secure all latched tightly The latch tension is Insert a padlock in adjusted by turning the one or more a screw clockwise to security rings for tension anti clockwise to additional security loosen Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 13 u TEMPEST lighting inc 5 Operation While there are no specific operational actions required for normal use the following points should be kept in mind The enclosure should be connected to a live circuit at all times except when maintenance is being carried out Unless the enclosure or equipment is undergoing routine maintenance the enclosure should be closed and securely latched at all times Only authorized personnel should open the enclosure see maintenance warnings in the next chapter Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 14 6 u TEMPEST lighting inc Routine Maintenance It is very important to perform routine maintenance on both the enclosure and the equipment inside it Failure to do so may reduce lifetime for both the enclosure and the equipment Note Maintenance schedules depend on location and environment The intervals given here are general minimum guidelines It is up to the user to judge whether maintenance should be carried out more frequently We recommend doing these tasks no less often than mentioned here Safety ahd As the enclosure is a powered unit with moving parts it is necessar
17. c Remote Device Management RDM RDM refers to ANSI E1 20 a control protocol in the entertainment industry used for device configuration and monitoring and essentially an extension of DMX512 The use of RDM is optional and uses the same RS485 cable connection as DMX512 so no additional wiring is required The user must ensure that any DMX splitters or other routing devices used are rated for RDM as well as DMX use Tempest strongly recommends working with a qualified RDM system integrator when designing an RDM network Go to www tempestlighting com for contact information RDM and RDM Integration DEC3 2 s RDM implementation allows system integrators to set up remote control and status monitoring of all attributes and sensors including e Relative Humidity e Air Temperature e PCB Temperature e Lamp Current e Elapsed Lamp Hours e Lamp Relay Status e Fan Relay Status e Heater Relay Status e DMX Status e DMX Start Address e DMX Personality RDM Mode e Device Type e Device Label e Software Version DMX RDM is an effective and powerful tool for commissioning and monitoring an installation particularly in large systems For further guidance please RDM DEC3 2 to be compliant with the RDM standard but is not an RDM systems integrator and can consult a qualified RDM system integrator Tempest Lighting warrants offer only basic guidance on RDM utilization Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 26 u
18. d be cleaned with a wet cloth and mild detergent if necessary Do not use a direct spray from a hose to clean the case Equipment Review the manufacturer s instructions for proper maintenance of your Luminaire Remember the enclosure simply protects the equipment inside it and is not a substitute for regular maintenance Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 16 u TEMPEST lighting inc 7 Troubleshooting This is a guide to the general symptoms problems and solutions that may occur during the usage of your enclosure However it is important to remember that problems may occur within the equipment itself and these must also be considered Equipment does not have power Check power supply wiring and voltage Fan is not spinning Fan cords may have become disconnected Check connections between fan and cord Fan may be obstructed Shut off power to enclosure and check for obstructions Turn power back on to see if fan will start spinning If fan does not turn then enclosure is not receiving power Turn off all power and check wiring If the wiring is correct contact technical support Equipment does not have power Check equipment power switch If switch is on check wiring and supply switch circuit breaker Equipment turns on and off repeatedly over short span of time Check that vent areas and airways are clear If so ambient temperature may be too high or equipment may have internal problem Excessive water in enclosure
19. eaker of a rating suitable for the equipment Thunder Enclosure Power Requirement Standard Thunder enclosures with MiniDEC control 20W Thunder enclosures with DEC3 control option 520W The user may connect the fan and the equipment to the same switched supply or run them separately according to need see below Note that for temporary in stallation the conduit fittings may be replaced with outdoor rated cable entry glands at the user s discretion 3 2 Which type of controller do you have If you have the DEC3 control option there will be a panel on the Se back of your enclosure like this Lamp Turn to the DEC3 Appendix at the back of this manual for wiring and operation instructions un LLJ Q gt LLJ Fe gt P If you do NOT have the DEC3 display your enclosure is equipped O 8 with a MiniDEC controller Please use the following instructions Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 9 u TEMPEST lighting inc 3 3 Accessing the MiniDEC Controller Remove the enclosure cover Remove the MiniDEC cover under the fan You will see the MiniDEC circuit board on the inside of the MiniDEC cover Bring your AC supply to the conduit entry under the MiniDEC cover Note use the conduit entry point outside the electrical cover for DMX wiring 3 4 Connect AC Wiring to MiniDEC Controller Single Feed Operation Split Feed Operation nt 3 EEN sist 3 CEYN SOV SLOT LZUAIN 9OV SLOT LZUZIN AStE
20. enclosure is suspended from a ceiling or overhang this must be done by two people Place the equipment on the equipment tray If hanging the equipment upside down one person must hold the equipment in position while another person secures it in place Ensure that the equipment is securely held before proceeding further 2 For most theatrical lights adjust the yoke to the shortest available setting before installing in the enclosure as shown here 3 Move the Unistrut Channel nut into position to line up with the fixture yoke 4 Bolt through the yoke into the channel nut and tighten firmly in place using the hardware provided NOTE Mounting the Atomic Strobe in the 6660 Enclosure The Atomic Strobe enclosure has its window on the SIDE of the enclosure and the strobe faces sideways mounted on two M12 spring bolts provided Adjust the position of the spring bolts in the Unistrut to correspond with two of the mounting holes in the Atomic Strobe yoke Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 12 amp TEMPEST lighting inc 5 Connect Luminaire power and DMX Connect the DMX IN and OUT luminaire connections as specified by the luminaire manufacturer Connect the luminaire power cable to the IEC outlet provided on the MiniDEC controller If necessary shorten the length of the luminaire power cord and install the rewireable IEC plug provided with your Thunder enclosure Test all luminaire functions Replace
21. ge 1 Use a wire cutter to cut the copper links on the DEC3 2 board in four places 2 Connect incoming ENCLOSURE power to the terminals labeled MAINS This supply MUST be maintained 24 7 E Earth Ground L Live N Neutral 3 Connect incoming PROJECTOR power to the E L N E L N terminals labeled SPLIT Projector Enclosure Power Power E Earth Ground L Live N Neutral TB Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 29 Control Interface LED Indicators Heater Fan Lamp On Lamp Relay Temp DMX SHORT PULSES green EEE BB EB ON Green E OFF PULSES green a ON Green ee es ON Green SSS OFF ON Green OFF ON Green ON Red FLASHING Red BEB eee OFF ON GREEN SS en ON RED Thunder Enclosure User Manual amp TEMPEST lighting inc pey GE LLJ oO gt LLJ Y d Lamp is off Temperature is normal Heater is pulsing to prevent condensation Temperature is LOW Heater is ON Lamp is on Temperature is normal Lamp is off Temperature is normal Fan is moving small amount of air to prevent condensation Lamp is ON or Temperature is HIGH Fan is cooling enclosure Current sensing shows lamp is ON Lamp hour counter is running Current sensing shows lamp is OFF Lamp hour counter is not running Lamp relay is closed normal Projector power receptacle is energized Lamp relay open due to overtemp
22. ing inc 2 Installation 2 1 Safety and Warnings These warnings are for your protection Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death Tempest Lighting Inc assumes no responsibility for damages or injury incurred by misuse or mishandling of product ld Do not attempt to install or operate the enclosure before fully reading and understanding this manual akd Never allow anyone who has not read this manual to open the enclosure or perform maintenance on the equipment within d Never leave the enclosure unattended when open Al Always make sure all bolts and latches are tight and safety locks are in place after performing any form of maintenance on the unit M Do not open any electrical boxes until power has been shut off to all supply lines to the enclosure including the one powering the equipment M Do not open the enclosure in wet weather 2 2 Tools and Equipment To install the enclosure you will need the following items Crescent wrench Phillips screwdriver Terminal screwdriver Proper wiring installation equipment for line power and signal wiring O Any equipment listed in the equipment manufacturer s equipment specific installation directions Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 5 amp TEMPEST lighting inc Planning Snow clearance MINIMUM 24 60cm Allow at least 24 60cm clearance behind enclosure for access and ventilati
23. on gt 24 60cm Enclosures with MiniDEC Control should be powered during daylight hours Enclosures with Digital Enclosure Control MUST be powered 24 7 365 Warning In most cases this installation cannot be safely completed by 1 person Mounting the Thunder Enclosure The Thunder enclosure must be mounted on or under a solid structure rated for the weight of the enclosure the equipment inside it and at least one person Snow if installed outside in cold regions the bottom of the Thunder enclosure must be at least 2 60cm above maximum height of any snowfall or drifting snow subject to local conditions If snow is not a consideration then enclosure may sit on the ground as long as proper drainage is provided LEAVE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BEHIND ENCLOSURE FOR WIRING AND VENTILATION Tempest Lighting recommends the use of stainless steel mounting hardware The Thunder enclosure is provided with a pair of Unistrut channels on the enclosure base for mounting to your structure You may use standard Unistrut accessories or purchase either of the mounting kits available from Tempest Lighting four kits are recommended per enclosure Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 6 un TEMPEST lighting inc Mounting Kits 4900 MB Stainless Steel Unistrut channel nut bolt and 4900 MC Stainless Steel Unistrut channel nut bolt and washer Four required per enclosure pipe clamp for pipes 1 5 38mm to 2 50mm O
24. only used control protocol in the entertainment industry running over RS485 Consult USITT DMX installation guidelines when laying out a system or employ a qualified DMX system integrator A DMX network will be required if a The projector inside the enclosure requires a DMX control signal b You wish to monitor the enclosure using RDM c You wish to control the enclosure lamp relay over DMX DMX Terminations Note DMX will not normally be used in projector installations Pinout 1 Ground 2 Data 3 Data DMX Connectors 1 DMX IN from network 2 DMX OUT to projector or to network if not controlling projector DMX OUT to DMX IN from 3 next DMX device outside world DMX IN from projector 4 DMX OUT to network If the enclosed projector does not use DMX then connector 2 on the controller is DMX OUT for the enclosure DMX Line Terminations DMX cable runs must be terminated at the far end of the cable run witha termination resistor as detailed in the DMX512 standard DMX terminal Pinout Detail ooo 220 ooo ooo The individual projectors installed inside the OOK OWAK wN w yN IAO AAD AA PVC Tempest enclosures must NOT be terminated t 0 r G E g It is recommended that any line termination is DMX OUT DMXIN DMXOUT DMXIN LIGHT LIGHT done using the 3 pin terminal connector fitted to the DEC3 2 control circuit board Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 25 u TEMPEST lighting in
25. rective 73 23 EEC 1000 3 5 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 pr EN61000 4 8 EN61000 4 11 following standards or specifications according to the Low EN60598 1 This declaration is made by the manufacturer Tempest Lighting Inc 13110 Saticoy Street Unit C North Hollywood CA 91411 USA This declaration is based on tests that were conducted on the submitted samples of the above mentioned products Detailed results can be referred to test reports CET TE200909 and LVT Te200909 Thunder Enclosure User Manual Dated October 26 2009 Signature oP ee en Tempest Ligh ti OH u TEMPEST lighting inc page 2 6600 US 6610 US 6650 US 6660 US 6700 US 6710 US 6750 US 6760 US 6800 US 6810 US 6850 US 6860 US ERTE a LisTEO C US This is to certify that the following products Thunder 6600 Enclosure Thunder 6610 Enclosure DEC3 Control Thunder 6650 Scan Enclosure Thunder 6660 Scan Enclosure DEC3 Control Thunder 6700 Enclosure Thunder 6710 Enclosure DEC3 Control Thunder 6750 Scan Enclosure Thunder 6760 Scan Enclosure DEC3 Control Thunder 6800 Enclosure Thunder 6810 Enclosure DEC3 Control Thunder 6850 Scan Enclosure Thunder 6860 Scan Enclosure DEC 3 Control Have been tested and approved to standards UL 508 electrical and UL 50 environmental as NEMA 3R enclosures for use in the United States and Canada This declaration is made by the manufacturer Tempest Lighting
26. tal of four additional years coverage beyond the standard 12 month warranty period Seller will remedy a defect as set forth in paragraph 7 D below the Warranty The Warranty is subject to each of the following exceptions and conditions 1 Customer must promptly and in all events within the Warranty Period notify Seller of any alleged defect in a written notice the Notice which shall set forth the quantity catalog number finish original purchase order number Seller s invoice number on which Goods were originally billed and a statement of the alleged defect along with digital photographs showing such defects where feasible 2 The Warranty shall not apply i to any claimed defect that was capable of discovery upon reasonable inspection and deemed to be waived under paragraph A above ii to any Goods that have been subject to misuse abnormal service or handling or altered or modified in design or construction iii to any Goods repaired or serviced by any person other than Seller s authorized service personnel or to Goods installed other than according to installation instructions or iv with respect to normal wear and tear 3 Seller makes no Warranty with respect to parts or components that are not the product of Seller and specifically makes no warranty whatsoever for equipment housed inside enclosure products manufactured by Seller 4 The Warranty is Seller s exclusive warranty with respect to the Goods Seller makes no
27. ted by DEC3 2 Important Check that your RDM interface 0 100 Humidity 1 Device discovered in 0 3 seconds vendor has tested his interface Normal Range r Delta Range Min Max u le with Tempest enclosures and 10 0 90 0 49 6 50 4 lt R all other RDM devices you plan to use on the same network Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 33 Firmware Upgrade over RDM File Connection Options Tools Help 644C 00002746 DEC3 MkKe Controller 1 Device discovered in 0 3 secon Zn ee Device 54 4C 00 00 27 48 ee py ee r Tools rer A a hall Er Thunder Enclosure User Manual Firmware Upload Remote Device Manufacturer DEC3 MK2 Controller Software Version 00 12 File Select Select a file to upload amp TEMPEST lighting inc DEC3 2 firmware is field upgradeable using RDM A field upgrade requires a JESE RDM TRI MKI interface to be connected to the DMX network on which the DEC3 2 is located and the use of JESE GetSet software page 34
28. y to keep safety in mind while performing routine maintenance Although maintenance can be performed while the enclosure is powered it is safer to carry it out with the power disconnected with proper lockout and tag out procedures followed Be aware that once the enclosure has had power applied to it the fan will start to turn Make sure that your hands are clear of the fan before applying power to the enclosure Only authorized personnel should perform maintenance on the enclosure or equipment Do not service the unit in the rain or other adverse weather conditions snow sleet high winds etc Inspection Checklist Every Three 3 Months OUUU Uo oo Glass should be clean and free of cracks Enclosure should be free of debris both inside and out Bolts and tie down straps should be tight Rubber seals should be in good condition Check seals inside and out for gaps Fan hould be functioning and not making excessive noise Filters should be clean Air Filter Every Three 3 Months The air filter should be removed and cleaned on a regular basis To remove filter pull pull it directly out of the intake vent The filter can be cleaned by running water from a hose and do not require any special solution To reinstall carefully push filter back into the cowl molding Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 15 u TEMPEST lighting inc Case As Needed The outside of the case should be cleaned as needed The case shoul
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