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1. 5 You can select how Play Memory will coexist with the control inputs DMX Analogue 0 10 V if applicable HTP Highest Takes Precedence between the control inputs and the local memories Masked during Play Memory the control inputs are discarded Application example house lights The house lights are controlled by the local Memories which contain various presets for the house lights They can be recalled even when the main desk is not accessible or switched off The house lights can also be controlled by the main control desk via DMX Setting DMX and Memories HTP Application example same dimmers for club and stage A club is equipped with 30 dimmers e 25 dimmers are wired to the stage area e 5 dimmers are wired for the lighting of the bar area Up to 19 atmospheres can be programmed some can include the stage area Push button panels wired in parallel behind the bar near the stage and in the control booth DMX can be mixed with the memories During a show recall a memory which lights the bar area only The DMX desk takes care of the stage Application example shared dimmer unit One EURORACK DIMSWITCH covers two separate and independent areas some dimmers are wired to the foyer for the architectural lighting Other dimmers of the same EURORACK DIMSWITCH are wired to the stage Because stage and foyer operate independently Memory Playing should not affect the stage and DMX should not
2. ADB Lighting Technologies Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH MULTIPLICATION FACTOR 16 Application examples of the reduction factor 16 Selection or reset of the factor valid for all dimmers 16 How to verify whether individual factors have been set 17 Selection of the factor per dimmer 17 How to view the DMX address while programming the factor 17 MEMORIZED DIMMER CUES 18 How will the Memories combine with DMX 18 Application example house lights 18 Application example same dimmers for club and stage 18 Application example shared dimmer unit 18 Application example basic back up for the lighting console 18 How to set DMX and Memories HTP 18 How to set Memories replace DMX 19 Priority Cue O 19 To Record a cue using the front panel keys 19 To Record a cue using remote control pushbuttons 19 To display the contents of the cue 20 To edit the levels in a cue 20 To play back a cue 21 How to fade from a cue to an other cue 21 To stop play back resume normal operation 22 Automatic play back of a cue at power up 22 Automatic play of memory chaser at power up 22 To erase one single cue 22 Manual play back of memories 23 Automatic chaser through the memories 23 How to make a non looped chaser 24 To start the Memory Chaser 24 To pause freeze the chaser 24 To edit the Fade and Wait times of a cue 25 ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS 26 Introduction 26 Remote control by means of passive
3. Lighting Technologies 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Additional sources of information The User Manual for the Dimmer Manager software The Dimmer Manager Software manual can be downloaded from the ADB website http www adblighting com gt ADB Products gt Dimmers gt Advanced Dimmer Network ADN Dimmer Manager gt and select the User Manual How to install analogue inputs retrofit The instructions on installing Analogue Inputs can be downloaded from the ADB website http www adblighting com gt ADB Products gt Dimmers gt Digital Dimmers Analogue Inputs gt Short Form Manual The ADB Ethernet Network Guide The ADB Ethernet Network Guide can be downloaded from the ADB website http www adblighting com gt ADB Products gt Interfaces gt Ethernet gt select the User Manual The User Manual for NETPORT XT The User Manual for NETPORT and NETPORT XT is available from the ADB website http www adblighting com gt ADB Products gt Interfaces gt NETPORT XT gt select the User Manual The DMX512 1990 standard The text of the DMX51 2 1990 and DMX512 A standards is available from the United States Institute for Theatre Technologies USITT http www usitt org and from the Professional Light and Sound Association PLASA http www plasa org Ongoing projects about DMX and RDM http www usitt org and http www esta org tsp ESTA and its Technical
4. and only one dimmer is operational and at a low dimmer level This is clearly visible during the Scan Loads test chaser mode No Phase L Missing phases No or low voltage on phase L Please refer to the Troubleshooting charts at the end of the Manual Verify the mains supply If the mains supply is OK disconnect the dimmer from the mains and check internal fuses F1 phase L3 and phase 12 4 400 Volt YES Manual page 34 Issue 005 ADB Lighting Technologies House Patch YES Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH HOUSE PATCH The House Patch is a customer defined DMX patch which is permanently memorized in the dimmer unit and which can easily be recalled with the Edit Patch menu in Menu 1 The editing of the House Patch is included in Menu 3 Application example permanent installation you set the House Patch to the DMX addresses of the usual patch When temporary changes to the patch are required for example for a visiting touring show you enter the temporary addresses by means of the DMX Patch function in Edit Patch Later the Restore House Patch in the Edit Patch function will restore the usual DMX addresses in a single operation Application example mobile dimmers if you own two touring racks with 36 dimmers the House Patch could be set for DMX addresses 1 through 36 and 37 to 72 respectively Can I accidentally erase the House
5. unti Edit Mem press YES press or unti Edit Mem 2 press YES e display shows Dim 1 and Dim blinks press or unti Wait 0 m 0 s and Wait blinks e press YES e the display shows Wait 0 s and 0 m blinks e press to get Wait infinite and Infinite blinks e press YES to confirm Infinite Wait time e press lt lt to return to the main Menu In our example the existing memories will be played in sequence and Cue 15 will be played indefinitely To leave this mode e or re start the chaser at any cue using and then YES e orpress lt lt to fade to DMX and return to the main Menu Note to get lights out after the sequence of memories has been played you can edit cue 19 and set all its dimmer levels to 0 To start the Memory Chaser e select Menu 2 as indicated above press or until Memories press YES e the display shows Play Mem and Play blinks press until Chaser Mem and Chaser blinks press YES e the display shows Start Mem press to select the starting cue of the chaser press YES to start the chaser You can follow the progress of the chaser on the display e the display shows a sequence Chaser Fading gt Mem during crossfades e followed by Chaser Playing Mem To pause freeze the chaser e the display shows Chaser Fading gt or Chaser Playing Mem press lt to pause the chaser e t
6. creates a continuous loop through the memories You can start the chaser at any memory number Only cues preceded by a symbol i e existing cues are included in the Memory Chaser loop The cue No 0 is never included in the chaser The fade and wait times are defined on the following example Cue 2 Wait 3 s fade 1 s Cue 4 Wait 5 s fade2 s Cue 8 Wait 6 s fade4 s e inthis example the memory chaser is started at Cue 2 WA W8 W2 W4 F2 F4 F8 F2 F4 Time O 1 ADB Manual page 23 Lighting Technologies Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH How to make a non looped chaser B DIM 6 DMX 512 The Memory Chaser is usually looped i e the cue with the highest number is followed by the cue with the lowest number MER If you wish the chaser to stop after the last cue then you should set Wait time Infinite for the 4 first cue See example below You can actually set the chaser to stop after any cue set the Wait time for the next cue to Infinite For examples of applications please refer to Analogue inputs Special Special 4 YES Example i The first existing cue is 2 the last existing cue is 15 If you set the Wait time of Cue 2 to Infinite ea then the Memory Chaser will not loop back after Cue 15 and will stay on Cue 15 e select Menu Level 2 as indicated above press or unti Memories press YES press or
7. 6130 54 020 6132 00 1 16 6150 90 1 25 6150 90 MCB 2 63A NC NC 7074 10 065 6300 00 315 FAN 12V 118mm NC7074 10 040 FAN 12V 2 3W 60mm 7074 10 070 MCB 1P N 25 NC 7074 10 035 FAN 12V 80mm NC 12V 80mm 8412 15 15 MEMORACK 15 MEMORACK 15 MEMORACK 30 MEMORACK 30 MEMORACK 30 MEMOPACK 30 MEMOPACK 30 EURORACK 12x3 amp 24x3 EURORACK 6x5 amp 12x5 EURORACK Switched Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH ADB Lighting Technologies 005 Issue Manual page 50 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH DIMSPARE XLS Product name Product DIMMER RATING 5kW 12kW dimmer unit Part No 3k MEMOPACK 15XT MEMORACK 15 MEMORACK 15 OUTPUT MULTI CONNECTOR MEMORACK 30 MEMORACK 30 MEMORACK 30 MEMOPACK 30 EURORACK Switched AMP a 18 un a E E E R IN E 10i W ON N wLouge re ar o o oz z NE 8 8o rer REL as L apl o 25 24 55 no 2 2 1 E i x X x X X Manual page 51 Issue ADB
8. DMX Err Strt the start code is not zero proprietary messages e DMX Err Ovfl overflow more than 512 level bytes doesn t meet DMX standard View Analogue EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH only This function is included in Menu 2 If your dimmer unit is fitted with the Analogue Input and the Analogue Input is not set to Muted then you can display the analogue control levels If these analogue levels are not what you expect then you should first check the control desk master fader top limit dimmer law in the desk If the analogue control level is correct but the dimmer output level is not then you should also check the dimmer law set in the dimmer unit and the Mult Factors set in the dimmer unit To display the Analogue levels select Menu 2 e press or until View Analog press YES e the display will show for 2 seconds the current setting of the analogue inputs e if the display shows for example An in 1 56 96 then dimmer No 1 receives a level of 5696 from the analogue control desk press 0r to review the levels for the dimmers press lt to return to the main Menu To verify the current setting of Analogue Input Mode View Analogue includes a temporary message showing the type of operation set for the analogue inputs Muted Absent indicates that the analogue inputs option has not been installed or has been disabled Special indicates that the analogue inputs have been set for control by push buttons See Main
9. Fade to DMX Play next cue Cue 0 Cue 1 2 Cue 19 Please refer to the wiring diagrams for the exact connections Special 4 how to record a cue created with DMX e you must be in Control by Sp 3 the RUN LED blinks Flash Flash Flash Pause press Fade to DMX e set the dimmer levels with your DMX control desk press Record and keep it depressed press Cue 2 e display will show Rec Mem 2 wait for one second to confirm that the cue is recorded release Record and Cue 2 To check the recorded cue e set the Master fader of the DMX control desk to 0 press Cue 2 Special 4 how to play back a cue Example to play back cue 2 press cue 2 the display shows Fading gt 2 followed by Playing 2 Note if the selected Cue does not exist the display will show a warning message No Mem ADB Manual page 31 Lighting Technologies Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Memory control with push buttons Special 4 setting of the dimmer unit Part One of the set up includes installation of the necessary hardware and perform some preliminary settings This makes the dimmer ready for Special 4 but the push buttons are not yet enabled Part Two will enable Special 4 operation for the push buttons Part One of the set up disconnect the dimmer unit from the mains install the analogue input board PCB1336 and ribbon cable connect the
10. Patch No Once the House Patch has been set it can only be modified by users of the Service Menu Menu Level 3 House Patch is modified by means of its editing menu House Patch or by the ClearCONFIG function The House Patch is not erased by the standard Clear functions in Menu Level 1 Clear Patch Clear All After a ClearCONFIG the House Patch is Dimmer No 1 DMX address 1 Dimmer No 2 DMX address 2 i e equivalent to Start DMX 1 Example as House Patch you wish to set dimmer No 1 to DMX 100 and dimmer No 3 to DMX 120 e select Menu 3 as indicated above press or until House Patch press YES e the display shows Dim 1 DMX and 1 blinks press YES e the display shows Dim 1 DMX and blinks press or until Dim 1 DMX 100 press YES press or until Dim 3 DMX press YES press or until Dim 3 DMX 120 press YES press lt return to the main Menu You now have defined the House Patch To actually use this House Patch select Restore House Patch in Edit Patch DMX address zero If the DMX address of a dimmer is set to then that dimmer will not respond to DMX It will still respond to other inputs such as Analogue input Memory Play remote control using Special 1 and Special 3 Special 4 Default display The display shows information about the active patch See Default display patch and network information earlier in this manual If the House P
11. Standards Programme Learn more about or participate in the ongoing standards development efforts http www esta org tsp Example the ESTA Control Protocols Working Group covers subjects such as DMX512 A the successor to DMX512 1990 RDM Remote Device Management EIA 485 serial transmission ACN Advanced Control Network over Ethernet The process of creating a new standard includes one or several Public Reviews Participate Manual page 52 ADB Issue 005 Lighting Technologies ADB Your Partner for Light 1531 Belgium France N V ADB TTV Technologies S A ADB S A S Group Headquarters Leuvensesteenweg 585 B 1930 Zaventem Tel 32 2 709 32 11 Fax 32 2 709 32 80 E Mail adb adblighting com Sales Office 92 Avenue Jean Jaur s F 92120 Montrouge Tel 33 1 41 17 48 50 Fax 33 1 42 53 54 76 E Mail adb fr adblighting com Factory amp Group Logistics Centre Zone industrielle Rouvroy F 02100 Saint Quentin Tel 33 3 23 06 35 70 Fax 33 3 23 67 66 56 E Mail adb fr adblighting com www adblighting com ADB Lighting Technologies M 3153 E 08r Subject to modifications
12. Such situations and errors are dangerous Always refer to a qualified electrician Over Temper The dimmer is fitted with thermal sensing and protection circuitry The flashing Over Temp message indicates that the internal temperature is rising and that the dimmer is gradually reducing the level of all its dimmers Please check e the room temperature 35 C max e the fan s e air inlet and exhaust grilles e the side panels which also act as heatsinks Please refer to the Maintenance chapter section Over temperature gradual shutdown Run LED the Display and DMX LED are unlit The microprocessor is not operational This situation can be caused by an unacceptable too low or too high supply voltage on phase L1 Immediately disconnect the dimmer from the mains Please refer to the 400 V Warning message above EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Check internal fuse F2 phase L1 on the Synchro board PCB 1355 x MEMORACK Check internal fuse F2 phase L1 on the CPU board PCB 1410 x Please refer to the Troubleshooting chapter Power section Fan Failure The Fan Failure message warns you of problems with fan s Forced ventilation is essential for continuous and reliable operation of your dimmer at high loads To extend the service life of the fan and to reduce acoustic fan noise the dimmer microprocessor will control and monitor the operation of the fan s Fan speed control the fan will for example stop when the dimmer is cool
13. affect the foyer Setting DMX and Memories HTP The various presets for the foyer are stored in the local memories in all Memories the levels for the Stage dimmers should be at 0 The DMX address of all the foyer dimmers should be set to they will not respond to the DMX desk for the Stage Application example basic back up for the lighting console Local memories are used as a back up for the DMX control desk When the desk operates incorrectly or fails altogether local memories are played The last valid DMX message should be faded out and a memory should fade in Setting DMX masked Note playing Cue 0 the priority cue always masks the other inputs See Priority cue The selection HTP Masked applies to cues 1 through 19 How to set DMX and Memories HTP e select Menu level 2 as indicated above press or until Memories press YES press or until Prior Mem DMX press YES press or until DMX amp Mem HTP press YES press lt to return to the main Menu Manual page 18 ADB Issue 005 Lighting Technologies DIM 6 DMX 512 YES Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH How to set Memories replace DMX e select Menu level 2 as indicated above press or until Memories press YES press or until Prior Mem DMX press YES press or until DMX masked press YES press lt to return to the main Me
14. be Set as follows e W1 between 2 and 3 o o__DIM4 o 5 9 DIM6 NENNT or removed ie us or removed 8 Ez Eu ome rp o DIMIO Ea o DIM II DIM 12 a Note 9 DIM I3 PEE LEAL This setting is identical to the DIM 14 ERES factory setting for operation o 9 A with an analogue control desk o DIM 15 Eo dE o DIM 16 o DIM I7 o DIMIS o _DIM19 DIM 20 o DIM2I o DIM22 o DIM 23 o DIM24 The analogue input ribbon cable should be set in the Socket 10 V L 4 EN ud 91 w 2 Er ran 12 LM HIM 2 4 dH eters 48 x IN4150 DB25 DB25 male to female dimmer option to analogue another button input panel P2 1336 Analogue Inputs ADB Manual page 43 Lighting Technologies Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Table of Contents MENU Principle of operation Simplicity tailored to your needs Menu 0 Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 SimplestMenu List of Menu Items Simplest Menu Menu 0 Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 8 for Maintenance Hidden items are not disabled Protection against tampering How to select the Menu level How to increase the Menu Level Protection Non volatile memory DEFAULT DISPLAY EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH DIMMER ADDRESS The DMX address Setting of the di
15. dimmer output voltages You define the new dimmer law by entering 25 values for various control levels between 0 and 255 100 The dimmer will automatically calculate the other values by interpolation To achieve maximum precision the 25 predefined control levels are described as values from O to 255 The matching rounded off values in are shown between brackets The predefined control levels are 0 0 3 1 5 2 8 3 10 4 13 5 and then increments of 5 up to Full 25 10 38 15 51 20 64 25 76 30 89 35 102 40 115 45 127 50 140 55 153 60 166 65 178 70 191 75 204 80 217 85 229 00 242 95 255 100 To achieve maximum precision you must enter the 25 output levels as values on a scale from O to 255 If you set the same value for In as for Out then the resulting law is the Linear law e select Menu 1 or 2 as indicated above press or until Dimmer Law press YES e the display shows Dim All Lin and All blinks press e the display shows Edit Cust Law and Edit blinks press YES e the display shows in 0 gt out 0 and the input value blinks press to select one of the predefined input levels press YES e the display shows in 0 gt out 0 and output value blinks press r to enter the required output level press YES press to select an other predefined input level press YES press 0r t
16. of the dimmer levels Pressing the All Up switch will fade up all dimmers simultaneously Only one push button should be pressed at a time To Enable the Remote Dimmer Fading e select Menu 3 as described above e press or until An in Mode press YES press or until Special 1 press YES e the display returns to the main Menu An in Mode To Disable the Remote Dimmer Fading e select Menu 3 as described above press or until An in Mode press YES press or until Muted Absent press YES e the display returns to the main Menu An in Mode Multiple control sources Special 1 and analogue 0 10 V or0 370uA control desk are mutually exclusive You can control the dimmer with DMX and Special 1 highest takes precedence or with DMX and an analogue desk highest takes precedence Electrical connections see Installation Part Manual page 28 ADB Issue 005 Lighting Technologies YES Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Memory control with push buttons Special 3 setting of the dimmer unit Part One of the set up includes installation of the necessary hardware and perform some preliminary settings This makes the dimmer ready for Special 3 but the push buttons are not yet enabled Part Two will enable Special 3 operation for the push buttons Part One of the set up e disconnect the dimmer unit from the mains e install the analo
17. respond to the remote push buttons How to see whether the push buttons are enabled Special 3 Observe the green RUN LED on the front panel e if it blinks Flash Pause Flash Pause then Control is Local the push buttons are disabled e blinks Flash Flash Flash Pause then Control is given to Remote Pushbuttons and Special How to regain Local Control The keys and gt are disabled when Control is set to Control by Sp 3 This protects against tampering To regain Local Control press INFO for four seconds e display shows Control press YES press or until Control Local press YES e the display shows RET to Local for 3 seconds ADB Lighting Technologies Manual page 29 Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Local control is now restored RUN will blink Flash Pause Flash Pause The remote pushbuttons are named Record Fade to DMX Play next cue Cue 0 Cue 1 Cue 2 Cue 19 Please refer to the wiring diagrams for the exact connections Special 3 how to record a cue created with DMX e you must be in Control by Sp 3 the RUN LED blinks Flash Flash Flash Pause press Fade to DMX e set the dimmer levels with your DMX control desk press Record and keep it depressed press Cue 2 e the display will show Mem 2 wait for one second to confirm that the cue is recorded release Record and Cue2 To che
18. ribbon cable to connector P3 0 10 V on PCB1336 locate jumper W1 set it on pins 1 and 2 locate jumper W2 set it on pins 2 and 3 or remove it Now we ll proceed with preliminary menu settings for Special 4 e connect the dimmer unit to the mains e select Menu Level 3 as described above press or until An in mode press YES press or until Special 4 e press YES e set Menu Level 0 or 1 or 2 as described above You have now finished the preliminaries You can easily verify these settings with View Analogue press or until View Analog press YES e display will show for 2 seconds the current setting of the analogue inputs it should be Special 4 e the display then shows An in 1 0 press or until An in 14 FF 96 this indicates that jumper W1 has been set on pins 1 and 2 press or until An in xx 0 96 this indicates that jumper W2 has been removed press lt to return to the main Menu Part Two will make the push buttons operational Part Two How to activate the remote pushbuttons press INFO for four seconds e the display shows Control press YES press or until Control by Sp 4 press YES e the display shows Sp 4 active and will then show the events triggered by the Remote Pushbuttons The RUN LED blinks with quadruple bursts Flash Flash Flash Flash Pause Manual page 32 ADB Issue 005 Lighting Technologies View
19. setting by means of Dimmer Qty in Menu Level 3 An incorrect setting will result in unwanted dimmer behaviour The dimmer types are e EURORACK 60 DS wallmount unit 24 x 3 kW 12 x 5 kW and others e MEMORACK 30 19 rack mount unit 12 x 3 KW 6 x 5 kW and 3 x 12 kW e MEMORACK 15 19 rack mount unit 6x3 kW and 3 x 5 kw SEHE lt m uo Clear CONFIG Manual page 38 Issue 005 ADB Lighting Technologies Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH ADB TESTS This function is included in the Maintenance Menu Menu 3 This menu is reserved for maintenance and factory production tests Please note that some of the ADB tests will clear and reset ALL parameters A ClearCONFIG is required after the use of ADB Tests VIEW PEAK This function is included in Menu 3 This menu is reserved for troubleshooting assistance ADB Lighting Technologies Manual page 39 Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL Special 1 diagram for 12 dimmers Pushbutton Panel Basic Version Function fade a dimmer up and down Special 1 12 buttons up C amp K 7015 down DIM 1 2 DIM4 ee i d 9 DM7 7 Em DIM9 Em 5 mem a 5 9 erg epe pepe 116 i 72
20. will suffer a voltage which may be too high for their lamps Now you can set an electronic factor for all the dimmers with short output cables By setting this permanent factor in the dimmer you make it independent of any artistic factor in the patch of the lighting control desk Application No 4 to disable a dimmer you can also set a factor 0 for the dimmer Selection or reset of the factor valid for all dimmers This function is included in Menu 2 The factor can be selected simultaneously for all the dimmers by means of a single operation This will clear any previous individual factor settings The most frequently used factor is 100 FF Example to set the factor for all dimmers to 100 e select Menu 2 as indicated above press or until Mult Factor press YES e the display shows for example Fact All mix and All blinks e press YES press or until Fact All FF e press YES e the display returns to the main Menu Mult Factor Mult Factor YES Manual page 16 Issue 005 ADB Lighting Technologies Mult Factor 9 YES Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH How to verify whether individual factors have been set e select Menu 2 as indicated above press or until press YES if the display shows e ifthe display shows Selection of the factor per dimmer T
21. 8 LL Bo Goa 2x 100E ma 2 Jumper setting on Analogue Input Board PCB1136 e W1 between 1 and 2 supplies 10 V e W2 between 1 and 2 supplies 5 V Menu setting Level 3 e Analogue Input Mode Special 1 Manual page 40 ADB Issue 005 Lighting Technologies Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Diagram for 12 dimmers Pushbutton Panel with Master Special 1 12 buttons up C amp K 7015 down DIM 1 53 2 o DIM3 o DIM4 o DIMS DIM 6 DIM 7 DIM 8 DIM 9 DIM 10 o DIM ll DIM 12 fe Pa 24 x 4150 2x 100E Jumper setting on Analogue Input Board PCB1136 e W1 between 1 and 2 supplies 10 V e W2 between 1 2 supplies 5 V Menu setting Level 3 e Analogue Input Mode Special 1 ADB Manual page 41 Lighting Technologies Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Diagram for 24 dimmers Pushbutton Panel with Master Special 1 12 buttons For EURORACK DIMSWITCH C amp K 7015 down with 24 dimmers the 5V and 10V required for the pg eget ne ee ee pushbuttons is supplied from connector P2 onthe Analogue DIM 1 Input Board E i For EURORACK DIMSWITCH DIM 3 4 with 24 dimmers the jumper E o W1 and W2 Analogue Input DIM4 Board PCB1136 should be DIM 5 i ux a set as follow
22. MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Programming Digital Dimmers Lighting Technologies Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Table of Contents MENU 2 DEFAULT DISPLAY 4 EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH DIMMER ADDRESS 5 MEMORACK DIMMER ADDRESS 9 PATCH INDIVIDUAL DIMMER ADDRESS 9 INDIVIDUAL DIMMER TEST 10 INDIVIDUAL DIMMER FLASH 11 DIMMER LAW 12 CUSTOM DIMMER LAW 14 CLEAR FUNCTIONS 15 MULTIPLICATION FACTOR 16 MEMORISED DIMMER CUES 18 ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS 26 TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS 33 WARNING MESSAGES IMPORTANT 34 HOUSE PATCH 35 MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS 36 ANALOGUE INPUT MODE EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH ONLY 36 IF DMX FAILS 37 SMOOTHING 38 TO CLEAR AND RESET ALL THE SETTINGS CLEARCONFIG 38 ADB TESTS 39 VIEW PEAK 39 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 40 Dimmer firmwave v 2 04 Manual page 1 ADB 005 Lighting Technologies Issue Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH MENU Operation of your dimmer is very straightforward by means of the five control keys the alphanumerical display and a simple but powerful Menu Principle of operation By pressing the or keys you can display the list loop of subjects or Menu items When you reach the item of interest you depress the YES key Simplicity tailored to your needs The number of items on the Menu list can be adapted by the user so that the functionality of the dimmer can match the level of experi
23. YES Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS View DMX This function is included in Menu 2 The DMX LED indicator will inform you of the presence of a signal on the DMX512 input If a dimmer channel does not appear to give the output level you expect then you should first verify which control level is actually received by the dimmer If these levels are not what you expect then you should check the control desk master fader top limit dimmer law in the desk and check the address of each dimmer channel INFO key Note that dimmers set to DMX address 0 will never respond to DMX If the DMX level is correct but the dimmer output level is not then you should also check the dimmer law set in the dimmer unit and the Mult Factors set in the dimmer unit To display the DMX levels select Menu 2 press or until View DMX press YES e if the display shows for example DMX in 1 69 96 then dimmer No 1 receives a level of 6996 from the DMX512 control desk press 0r to review the levels for each dimmer press INFO to view the DMX address of the dimmer press lt to return to the main Menu Note In the absence of a signal on the line View DMX will display DMX ABSENT also shown by he DMX LED DMX error messages The following error messages inform you of problems with the DMX signal e DMX Err Frm frame error very often due to a DMX cable problem e
24. address set to 101 and no additional patching the labelling of the terminals would be from L to R Pre printed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Hand written 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 Pre printed 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Hand written 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 Pre printed 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Hand written 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 EURORACK DIMSWITCH other functions For Patch Dimmer Laws Memories etc please refer to the next paragraphs Manual page 6 Issue 005 ADB Lighting Technologies Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Personal Notes ADB Manual page 7 Lighting Technologies Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH mean a 15 MEMORACK 30 Manual page 8 ADB Issue 005 Lighting Technologies Edit Patch Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH MEMORACK DIMMER ADDRESS The DMX address Every MEMORACK receives a digital signal on its DMX input which contains the dimmer levels for all the dimmers of the system The Dimmer Address function defines which dimmer levels are relevant for the dimmers in this particular unit The number which you set via the DMXStart menu is the DMX address of the first dimmer in the MEMORACK The other dimmers will respond to the next DMX addresses For non sequential add
25. ads Invalid View Loads Invalid Mult Factor Memories Play memory Chaser memory Record memory Edit memory Erase a memory Prior New DMX View DMX View analogue Menu 3 for Maintenance e Menu Level e or DMX start or DMX Patch On or House Patch On View Patch Edit Patch Test amp Patch Flash a dim Dimmer Law Clear Scan Loads Invalid Learn Loads Invalid View Loads Invalid Mult Factor Memories Play memory Chaser memory Record memory Edit memory Erase a memory Prior New DMX View DMX View analogue House Patch If DMX fail An in mode Smoothing ClearConfig Dimmer quantity Network address Invalid Mains freq ADB Tests View Peak ADB Lighting Technologies Manual page 3 Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Hidden items are not disabled Menu items that are hidden are still active Example a more experienced operator may use Menu 2 to program the dimmer laws and then set the dimmer to SimplestMenu The next users will then have the selection of the DMX start address selection at their disposal with the dimmer laws still active as programmed Protection against tampering This is achieved by selecting Menu press or until Menu Level press YES press or until Menu Level 0 press YES e display returns to the main M
26. al If the control level is 70 then the output rms voltage will be 70 of the supply Dimmer Law voltage Your dimmer stores 10 dimmer laws which can be set for each dimmer individually YES Dimmer law Display e linear rms voltage Lin e linear rms to 120V 120V e fluorescent lighting Fluo e linear rms with 5 preheat level Preh e square law Sar e TV TV e BBC BBC e DimSwitch on at 15 96 off at 12 96 DimSwitch e TV2 TV2 e customer defined law Cust Important notes on dimmer laws e a dimmer which is set to the DimSwitch law will not dim the output will be On when the control level rises above 15 The dimmer channel will remain on until the control level drops below 12 hysteresis The dimmer circuit behaves as a solid state relay available for all non dimmable loads e the 120 V law will give an output varying linearly between off 0 and 120 Vrms 100 for a 230 V mains supply For operation at 240 V also set an individual factor of 96 Please note that even though the rms voltage is reduced by the dimmer the luminaire is still connected to the 230 V mains You must verify that isolation lamp socket cable etc are suitable for connection to a 230 V supply e 120 V law should preferably be set in the dimmers rather than in the lighting control desk to avoid damage to bulbs in the event of DMX data transmission problems e use of a 120 V dimmer law reduces the load exp
27. amming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH e the display shows Dim 3 0 the dimmer N blinks press and then YES e display shows Dim 4 0 the level blinks e we want to bring the level of dimmer 4 to 60 press or until Dim 4 60 the level blinks press YES e the display shows Dim 5 0 the dimmer N blinks press YES e we want to bring the level of dimmer 5 to 80 press or until Dim 5 80 the level blinks press YES e the display shows Dim 6 0 96 press lt e display shows Dim 1 0 and Dim blinks e or press to display the Fade and Wait times e or press lt to edit an other memory e or press lt lt lt to return to the main Menu Memories Editing the Wait and Fade Times is described in a separate paragraph To play back a cue This function is included in Menu 2 Any cue stored in memory can be played back at any moment by means of the Play function e select Menu 2 as indicated above press or until Memories press YES e display shows Play Mem press YES e the display shows Play Mem 1 press to select the memory must be preceded by the symbol press YES the display shows a sequence Fading Mem during the fade e followed by Playing Mem to confirm that the cue is played This message is continuously displayed and informs you that the local memories contribute to the li
28. and 2 The dimmer law can be selected for each dimmer individually to match the different types of loads that may be connected to a dimmer Example all dimmers are now set to Lin see example above You now wish to set No 2 to On Off and No 5 to Fluo e select Menu 2 as indicated above press or until Dimmer Law press YES e the display shows Dim All Lin and All blinks press e the display shows Dim 1 Lin press until Dim 2 Lin press YES press or until Dim 2 OnOff press YES dimmer 2 has now been set to On Off we now proceed with dimmer 5 press or until Dim 5 Lin press YES press or until Dim 5 Fluo press YES dimmer 5 has now been set to Fluo To return to the main Menu press lt Dimmer Law How to view the DMX address while programming the dimmer law press INFO to view the address press INFO or wait 3 seconds ADB Manual page 13 Lighting Technologies Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH CUSTOM DIMMER LAW You can easily program a custom dimmer law on site without external equipment Application example if new dimmers are used combination with existing analogue dimmers T then the old dimmer law can be programmed in the new dimmers so that all dimmers in the system have a similar response Please note that a true rms voltmeter is required for a correct YES measurement of
29. are version Maintenance menu Menu 3 ANALOGUE INPUT MODE Analogue input mode enable disable specials To Enable the Analogue Inputs To Disable the Analogue Inputs IF DMX FAILS SMOOTHING To change the smoothing grade for all dimmers TO CLEAR AND RESET ALL THE SETTINGS CLEARCONFIG ADB TESTS VIEW PEAK ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION Manual page 46 Issue 005 ADB Lighting Technologies Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH ADB Manual page 47 Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH DIMSPARE XLS EPROM firmware Product DIMMER RATING CPU board Product name i NC 04 11315985078 PCB 1410 5 NC 065 V2 04 NC dimmer unit Part No k 5kW 12kW 3 1131 33 075 _ PCB1431 PCB1431 1 1131 33 055 PCB 1410 6 NC PCB 1410 1 TERM204 V2 1131199 1410 7 NC M60_204 MEMOPACK 15XT x MEMORACK 15 MEMORACK 15 MEMORACK 30 MEMORACK 30 MEMORACK 30 NC PCB1431 2 NC SET FOR 3 DIMMERS _____ PCB1404 NC 1131 39 620 1130 27 520 _ PCB1404 1 THYRISTORS BOARD NC MEMOPACK 30 MEMOPACK 30 EURORACK 12x3 amp 24x3 EURORACK 6x5 amp 12x5 EURORACK Switched DISPLAY BOARD 1130 27 530 PCB1333 2 PCB1333 3 NC 1139 98 030
30. ase e one row of fuses one phase The following sketch shows the dimmer positions in a 24 dimmer EURORACK DIMSWITCH For a 12 dimmer EURORACK DIMSWITCH the positions are the same numbering stops at 12 Position 1 4 10 13 16 19 22 Phase L1 Address Position 2 5 8 11 14 17 20 23 Phase L2 Address Position 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 Phase L3 Address You will notice that e for all EURORACKs DIMSWITCH dimmer position No 2 is on row 2 far left e the dimmer position is the reference number which is used in the various menus patch individual dimmer law individual multiplication factor dimmer levels in cues e dimmer position is pre printed on the label under the dimmer fuses the DMX address is left blank It is set by the DMX address or Patch functions ADB Lighting Technologies Manual page 5 Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH EURORACK DIMSWITCH terminal strip The output terminals are from L to R the outputs of dimmer pos 1 through dimmer pos 24 This will also be the address sequence for automatic numbering DMX start The terminals have pre printed labelling and space for custom labelling e pre printed the number of the physical dimmer which fuse is protecting this output e custom space is provided for the DMX address or the circuit number this must be added on site by the contractor or the customer Example with dimmer
31. atch addresses are continuous i e equivalent to StartDMX then the default display will show StartDMX ADB Lighting Technologies Manual page 35 Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS Firmware version The firmware version is displayed at power up and internally on the label of the EPROM Example for firmware version 2 04 the display will show V204 init at power up Maintenance menu Menu 3 WARNING The Maintenance menu Menu 3 is intended for maintenance engineers only A warning message Service Only is shown Its functions are not required for day to day use of the dimmer unit Functions of Menu 3 e all functions of Menu 2 and editing the House Patch selecting the action If DMX fails use of Analogue Inputs muted 0 10V Special 1 Special 3 Special 4 ClearCONFIG a comprehensive and drastic reset to default parameters selection of the digital smoothing selection of the dimmer quantity and the mains automatic self test routines Never leave a dimmer unattended while in Menu 3 ANALOGUE INPUT MODE EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH only Analogue input mode enable disable specials This function is included in the Maintenance Menu Menu 3 e if your dimmer is equipped with the Analogue Input then this should be set to Enable 0 10V for control by an analogue control desk or to one of the Special settings for re
32. ck the recorded cue e set the Master fader of the DMX control desk to 0 press Cue2 to view the recorded settup press Fade to DMX to end viewing Special 3 how to play back a cue Example to play back cue 2 press cue 2 e the display shows Fading gt Mem 2 followed by Playing Mem 2 Note if the selected Cue does not exist the display will show a warning message No Mem YES Manual page 30 Issue 005 ADB Lighting Technologies Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH The unit is now ready to respond to the remote pushbuttons How to see whether Control is Local or set to Special 1 3 4 Observe the green RUN LED on the front panel e if blinking Flash Pause Flash Pause Control is Local e blinking Flash Flash Flash Pause Control is given to Remote Push buttons Special 3 e if blinking Flash Flash Flash Flash Pause Control is given to Remote Push buttons Special 4 How to regain Local Control The keys lt and gt are disabled when Control is set to Control by Sp 3 or Control by Sp 4 This protects against tampering To regain Local Control press INFO for four seconds e the display shows Control press YES press or until Control Local press YES e the display shows RET to Local for 3 seconds Local control is now restored RUN will blink Flash Pause Flash Pause The remote pushbuttons are named Record
33. e N gt e o z Manual page 48 Issue ADB Lighting Technologies 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH DIMSPARE XLS Product name Product DIMMER RATING i OTHER BOARDS ANALOGUE NC INPUTS 24 inputs gt lt a e lt tr a i 3kW 5kW 12kW dimmer unit Part No PCB1336 3 NC 80mA T NC 6130 07 105 100mA T NC 6130 07 130 160mA T NC 6130 09 130 250mA T NC 6130 12 140 1131 01 PCB1355 3 NC 1131 20 030 SYNCHRO ui Or 2 21 o iu 24 EL PCB1461 1131 40 600 SWITCHES 030 1357 1131 21 010 15 MEMORACK 15 15 MEMORACK 30 MEMORACK 30 MEMOPACK 30 MEMOPACK 30 EURORACK 12x3 amp 24x3 Manual page 49 005 Issue Lighting Technologies ADB DIMSPAREXLS Product name Product DIMMER RATING FUSE 10x38 CIRCUIT BREAKER TRANSF FAN NC NC NC 016 NC 018 100 095 2 fr m a o 2 L dimmer unit Part No 3kW 5kW 12kW FUS 12 48 FUS 20 NC 6150 80 450 MCB 1P N 16A 6150 90 046 6150 90 048 TFO FARNELL NC 6300 00 165 ARABEL 6130
34. e smoothed out to much smaller increments of 1 4096th The Smoothing level can be set for individual dimmers or for all dimmers in one operation To change the smoothing grade for all dimmers This function is included in the Maintenance Menu Menu 3 The factory and default setting for the digital smoothing is Medium High is suitable for extra long crossfades select Menu 3 as described above press or until Smoothing press YES press or until Smoo All Med press YES twice e the display returns to the main menu Smoothing TO CLEAR AND RESET ALL THE SETTINGS ClearCONFIG This function is included in the Maintenance Menu Menu 3 This function should be used with care as it will reset all the parameters to a standard default value e Start Address 1 continuous numbering e Law all dimmers Linear e Test level 50 e Flash level 50 e Memories are all erased fade times 5 s e Network Address not responding to ADN Network e Analogue Input Muted Absent e House Patch continuous numbering starting at 1 e f DMX fails Keep last DMX indefinitely e Frequency 50 Hz e Custom law output values as for Linear Law e Reference Loads are all cleared e Dimmer type 24x3kW for 12x3kW for MR30 and MR15 A ClearCONFIG must immediately be followed by proper selection of dimmer unit type and dimmer quantity Select Dimmer Type when prompted If the unit is a 5 kW then also select the proper
35. ence of the individual user Five levels of display are available The higher the Menu Level the more features are added to the Menu list loop The five levels are known as SimplestMenu and Menu 0 through Menu 3 Menu 1 is set in the factory and also when you perform the ClearCONFIG function If you select a different Menu level then your selection will also be maintained after power up SimplestMenu avoids menu selections altogether Menu 0 Menu 0 is the save menu and protects your selected data DMX address patch info The current patch DMX addresses can be read but cannot be modified press Info and then or Menu 1 Menu 1 opens up a few basic functions you can set the DMX start address with automatic numbering you can view and edit the patch with individual dimmer addresses you can test dimmers individually you can flash a dimmer to find it in a rig you can set dimmer laws per dimmer Menu 2 Menu 2 is for the user interested in the full range of features of the dimmer e the DMX address Patch and Test functions of Menu 1 and additional to that e you can scan and learn the dimmer loads not on EURORACK 50 e you can view the learned loads for fault finding purposes e you can set a proportional factor per dimmer e you can use the memories you can display incoming control levels DMX512 and Analogue Menu 3 The maintenance Menu Menu 3 is not required for day to day use of the dimmer Its function
36. enu Menu Level The display will after a certain time show the address of the first dimmer But if Menu Level is set to Menu O it will not be possible to modify this address How to select the Menu level Example you want to modify the dimmer address so you need access to Menu 1 press or until Menu Level press YES press or until Menu Level 1 press YES YES YES e display returns to the main Menu Menu Level You can now modify the DMX address but no other parameter How to increase the Menu Level Protection All parameters are stored in the dimmer EEPROM for an infinite time No battery needs to be maintained Non volatile memory As described above an increase in Menu Level must be confirmed by a triple YES to protect the equipment against tempering For a decrease in Menu Level e g back to Menu Level 0 one simple YES is sufficient DEFAULT DISPLAY After a certain time the display will default to one of three modes DMX start Q when DMX addresses are sequential starting at e House Patch On when the house patch is active e DMX Patch On when a patch has been set which is different from House Patch Note if the House Patch contains sequential DMX addresses then the default display will show DMX start when the House Patch is active Menu Level YES Manual page 4 Issue 005 ADB Lighting Technologies DMX start Programming Di
37. gital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH DIMMERADDRESS The DMX address Every dimmer receives a digital signal on its DMX input which contains the dimmer levels for all the dimmers in the system The Dimmer Address function defines which dimmer levels are relevant for the dimmers in the rack The number which is set via the DMX start menu is the DMX address of the first dimmer in the rack The other dimmers will automatically respond to the next DMX addresses For non sequential addresses see Patch Example the dimmer s Address is set to 25 display DMX start 25 The first dimmer s address is 25 dimmer position 2 has address 26 dimmer position 24 has address 48 Setting the dimmer address Example the DMX Address is currently set at 1 and you wish to set it to 25 e select Menu 1 or Menu 2 as indicated above press or until DMX start 1 DMX A ou B pour ED3 press YES e the display shows Dim 1 DMX 1 press or until Dim 1 DMX 25 press YES If a patch was programmed previously e the display will show Erase Patch DMX A ou B pour ED3 press YES if you agree to erase that patch press to save the old patch the display returns to the main Menu list DMX start 25 Dimmer position The dimmer position is a number which describes the physical position For EURORACK DIMSWITCH the next dimmer position dimmer is on a different ph
38. gthing levels How to fade from a cue to an other cue You can fade from a cue to an other cue Such crossfade is possible while playing a cue as well as while a fade is still in progress The crossfade is dipless Example Cue 2 is now playing and you want to fade to Cue 4 The crossfade time will be the fadetime of Cue 4 e display shows Playing Mem 2 press or until PI 2 Go 4 and the destination blinks press YES to start the crossfade e the display shows Fading gt Mem 4 followed by Playing Mem 4 Example Cue 2 is now fading up and you want to fade to Cue 4 e display shows Fading Mem 2 press or until F gt 2 Go 4 and the destination blinks press YES to start the crossfade e the display shows Fading gt Mem 4 followed by Playing Mem 4 ADB Lighting Technologies Manual page 21 Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH To stop play back and resume normal operation press lt display shows Go destination N blink MET e oruse and YES to select an other memory e orpress lt to resume normal operation fade to DMX in 5 5 i and to return to the main menu Memories YES Automatic play back of a cue at power up If the mains supply was switched off while in the mem playing mode then the dimmer will automatically resume that mem playing mode when it is switched on again The me
39. gue input board PCB1336 and the ribbon cable e connect the ribbon cable to connector 0 10 V on PCB1336 e on PCB1336 locate jumper W1 set it on pins 1 and 2 e on 1336 locate jumper W2 set it on pins 2 and 3 or remove it Now we ll proceed with preliminary menu settings for Special 3 e connect the dimmer unit to the mains select Menu Level 3 as described above press or until An in mode press YES press or until Special 3 press YES set Menu Level 0 or 1 or 2 as described above You have now finished the preliminaries You can easily verify these settings with View Analogue press or until View Analog press YES display shows for 2 seconds the current setting of the analogue inputs it should be Special 3 the display then shows An in 1 0 press or until An in 14 FF 96 this indicates that jumper W1 has been set on pins 1 and 2 press or until An in xx 0 this indicates that jumper W2 has been removed press to return to the main Menu Part Two will make the push buttons operational Part Two How to enable the remote push buttons press INFO for four seconds e display shows Control press YES press or until Control by Sp 3 press YES e the display shows Sp 3 active and will then show the events triggered by the Remote Push buttons The RUN LED blinks with triple bursts Flash Flash Flash Pause The unit is now ready to
40. h it continuously at a level of 50 This is very useful for finding a dimmer in a rig The Flash Test mode only affects the dimmer under test DMX and Analogue inputs will be discarded for that dimmer The other dimmers in the same EURORACK DIMSWITCH and MEMORACK will not be affected To restore normal operation control via DMX and or Analogue inputs leave the Flash mode Example 1 flash all dimmers one after the other If you wish to flash the next dimmer then simply press YES twice e select Menu 2 as indicated above press or until Flash a Dim press YES the display shows for example Flash 1 50 96 the number flashes press YES e display shows Flash 1 50 dimmer 1 flashes at 50 press YES YES e the display shows Flash 2 50 dimmer 2 flashes at 50 press YES YES e the display shows Flash 3 50 dimmer 3 flashes at 50 To end the Flash mode and to restore normal operation press lt e display shows for example Flash 3 50 the number flashes press lt Flash a Dim ADB Lighting Technologies Manual page 11 Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH DIMMER LAW The dimmer law gives the relation between the output voltage Volts rms usually in of the supply voltage and the control signal usually given in The Linear law for example will give an output voltage which is linear with proportional to the control sign
41. he display shows At Go e or press YES to resume chaser operation or press and then YES to resume at an other cue in the chaser or press lt to fade to DMX Manual page 24 ADB Issue 005 Lighting Technologies DIM 6 DMX 512 5 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH To edit the Fade and Wait times of a cue Example all the current settings are at the default values e fade tineOm 5s e wait timeOm Os For Memory you would like to set e fade time 1m 10s e wait time 1 m 30s e select Menu 2 as indicated above press or until Memories press YES e the display shows Play Mem and Play blinks press until Edit Mem and Edit blinks press YES e the display shows Edit Mem 1 and memory N blinks press until Edit Mem 3 If the memory number is preceded by a symbol then the memory already exists display shows Dim 1 0 and Dim blinks press until Wait Om Os the current Wait time is 0 press YES press until Wait 1m Os and 1m blinks press YES press until Wait 1m 10s and 10s blinks press YES e the display shows Fade 5s the current Fade time is 5 s press YES press until Fade 1m 5s and 1m blinks press YES press until Fade 1m 30s 30s blinks press YES press lt to edit another memory press lt lt lt to return to the main Menu Memories ADB Ligh
42. his function is included in Menu 2 Mult Factor then at least one dimmer has a different setting Fact All FF then all dimmers are set to FF 100 Fact All mix The factor can be selected for each dimmer individually all dimmers are now set to FF 100 see example above You now wish to set the factor of No 2 to 95 and No 5 to 80 Example e select Menu 2 as indicated above press or until press YES e the display shows press e the display shows press until press YES press or until press YES e we now proceed with dimmer 5 press or until press YES press or until press YES To return to the main Menu press Mult Factor Fact All FF and All blinks Fact 1 FF Fact 2 FF and dimmer N blinks Fact 2 95 dimmer 2 has now been set to 95 Fact 5 FF and dimmer N blinks Fact 5 80 dimmer 5 has now been set to 80 Mult Factor How to view the DMX address while programming the factor press INFO press INFO to view the address or wait 3 seconds ADB Lighting Technologies Manual page 17 Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH MEMORIZED DIMMER CUES Your dimmer can permanently memorize up to 20 lighting cues memories with individual level settings for every dimmer wait and fade times How will the Memories combine with DMX a
43. immer levels in a cue You can create a lighting cue directly on the dimmer without a lighting control desk You can also modify a lighting cue which is currently stored in your dimmer You can see the effect of the adjustment that you make in the Edit mode the lighting levels are visible on the stage In the Edit mode the control inputs DMX and or Analogue are temporarily discarded they do not influence the dimmer levels Example all the current levels are 0 and you would like to create a new cue N 3 which uses three dimmers at different levels e dimmer 2 at 20 e dimmer 4 at 6096 e dimmer 5 at 8096 e the other dimmers should remain at 0 e select Menu 2 as indicated above press or until Memories press YES e the display shows Play Mem and Play blinks press until Edit Mem and Edit blinks press YES e the display shows Edit Mem 1 and memory N blinks press until Edit Mem 3 If the memory number is preceded by a symbol then the memory already exists e the display shows Dim 1 0 96 and Dim blinks press YES e the display shows Dim 1 0 96 which tells us that in the current cue thelevel of dimmer 1 is 096 press and then YES e the display shows Dim 2 0 96 the current level blinks we want to increase the level of dimmer 2 to 20 press or until Dim 2 20 96 the level blinks press YES Manual page 20 ADB Issue 005 Lighting Technologies YES Progr
44. itches already used in the project and are thus easily and elegantly be integrated in the global visual concept Interfacing to other management systems with closing contact outputs is straightforward The possibilities are Special 1 passive push buttons to fade individual dimmers up and down The push buttons replace a manual desk Special 1 does not use the dimmer memories Special 3 passive push buttons give direct access to 20 memorised dimmer cues Special 4 passive push buttons give direct access to 17 memorised dimmer cues as well as fade Up and Down of these memories Also adds Start Memory Chaser Special 3 and Special 4 both include function keys like next cue and record from DMX How to fade dimmers up or down with remote switches Application this feature is ideal for situations where several control stations are required or where a basic manual desk is too large or too complicated Requirement the dimmer unit must be equipped with analogue inputs option Remote control of the memories with push buttons Special 3 and 4 Your EURORACK DIMSWITCH and MEMORACK can be used with remote push button panels for architectural applications In the modes of operation Special 3 and Special 4 cues can be called up by means of a simple normally open low voltage switch or contact Requirement the dimmer unit must be equipped with analogue inputs option Which are the differences between Special 3 and Specia
45. l 4 When set to Analogue In Special 3 it provides inputs for e 20 push buttons for direct access to all the cues a Record DMX button e Fade to the next button e Stop play back of cue back to DMX button When set to Analogue In Special 4 it provides inputs for 17 push buttons for direct access to cues to 16 a record DMX button a fade to the next cue button a stop play back of cue back to DMX button a fade cue Down button a fade cue Up button a start the memory chaser button ADB Manual page 27 Lighting Technologies Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Remote fading with push button Special 1 Your EURORACK DIMSWITCH can also be used with remote push button panels e g for basic architectural applications MER One of these modes is called Special 1 When the dimmer unit is set to Special 1 each dimmer 4 is controlled by a three position push button up steady and down All dimmers can be faded simultaneously by two All buttons mm YES This function requires the Analogue Input option wired and set for Special 1 by means of menu Analogue Inp mode Analogue Input Retrofit kits are available their installation is described in a separate paragraph Special 1 Operation Pressing an UP switch will increase the push button input level of the dimmer at a rate of approximatively 10 per second allowing fine setting
46. m playing message is continuously displayed and informs you that the local memories contribute to the lighting levels Application example this function is very useful for stand alone operation without control desk such as when lighting a display or an exhibition booth The dimmer is set to the Memo Play mode and the user only has to switch the power supply on and off The dimmer will automatically play the levels stored in the memory Automatic play of memory chaser at power up Similar to Automatic play back of a cue at power up To erase one single cue This function is included in Menu 2 Any cue stored in memory can be erased by means of the Erase function Example you wish to erase Memory N 3 e select Menu 2 as indicated above press or until Memories press YES e the display shows Play Mem and Play blinks press until Erase a Mem and Erase blinks press YES e the display shows Erase Mem xx and xx blinks press until Erase Mem 3 and 3 blinks press YES e the display shows Mem 3 erased for 3 seconds to confirm that the cue is erased press lt to return to main menu All cues can be erased in one operation by mean of the Clear Cues function in Menu Level 2 Example fade and wait times for the memories Fade and wait times are expressed in minutes m and seconds s The fade time is used for the fade in of the cue When fading from cue to cue see diagram below The wait h
47. mmer address Dimmer position EURORACK terminal strip EURORACK other functions MEMORACK DIMMER ADDRESS The DMX address Setting of the dimmer address PATCH INDIVIDUAL DIMMER ADDRESS How to display the current patch DMX address zero INDIVIDUAL DIMMER TEST How to view the DMX address of the dimmer under test To end the Test mode and to restore normal operation Test and Patch INDIVIDUAL DIMMER FLASH How to sequentially Flash all dimmers To end the Flash mode and to restore normal operation DIMMER LAW Dimmer law mportant notes on dimmer laws How to view the DMX address while programming the dimmer law How to verify whether individual dimmer laws have been set Selection or reset of the dimmer law valid for all dimmers Selection of the dimmer law per dimmer CUSTOM DIMMER LAW CLEAR FUNCTIONS How to restore all patch dimmer laws factors and loads to factory default settings How to restore the patch to the default settings How to restore the dimmer laws to the default settings How to restore the multiplication facors to the default settings How to restore the memories to the default settings How to restore the learned loads to the default settings 0101 AAAA 0000 00 CO CO PO PO PO PO PO IO Ix zd cb cle 21 2k cx LI l4 lr L1 zh ks CO CO POTPO POPDIlO 0O0oO OOo Manual page 44 Issue 005
48. mmers press or until Clear press YES the display shows All press or until Laws press YES the display shows Cleared Note this will not clear the values in the definition of the Custom Law Example Clear Factors to restore a multiplication factor of 100 for all the dimmers press or until Clear press YES the display shows All press or until Factors press YES the display shows Cleared ce Clear Cues to delete all the memories levels and time settings press or until Clear press YES the display shows All press or until Cues press YES the display shows Cleared Clear Loads to delete all the reference values for the loads press or until Clear press YES e the display shows All press or until Loads press YES the display shows Cleared Clear All to restore the factory default settings for all of the above select Menu 1 or 2 as indicated above press or until Clear press YES the display shows All press YES the display shows Cleared Note this Clear All is far less comprehensive than in earlier firmware versions For a comprehensive clear see ClearCONFIG in the Maintenance Menu Level 3 ADB Lighting Technologies Manual page 15 Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH MULTIPLICATION FACTOR Applicatio
49. mote control by means of push buttons e if your dimmer is not equipped with the Analogue Input board then it must be set to Muted Absent The installation procedure of the Analogue Input Kit is described in a separate paragraph WARNING the Analogue Inputs are automatically disabled by the ClearCONFIG function see next page To Enable the Analogue Inputs e select Menu 3 as described above press or until An in Mode press YES press or until Enabled 0 gt 10V press YES e the display returns to the main Menu An in Mode To Disable the Analogue Inputs e select Menu 3 as described above press or until An in Mode press YES press or until Muted Absent press YES e the display returns to the main Menu An in Mode Welcome to d SEHE 5 Manual 36 Issue 005 ADB Lighting Technologies If DMX fails YES Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH IF DMX FAILS This function is included in Menu 3 It defines the action taken when the DMX signal fails You can choose between wait x seconds and then fade to a black out in 5 s e wait x seconds and then fade to a memory cue in 5 s keep the last DMX message indefinitely The factory default setting is Keep last DMX indefinitely The wait time can be set between 30 s and 4 hours How to set to wait one minute and then fade to black selec
50. n examples of the reduction factor The reduction factor in the dimmer cabinet is similar to the multiplier in a proportional patch if the lighting control desk transmits a DMX level of e g 80 then the actual dimmer level will be the DMX level multiplied by the factor in the dimmer Example the factor in the dimmer is set at 90 the lighting control desk transmits a DMX level of 80 the actual dimmer level will be 80 x 90 72 This multiplication in the dimmer is very useful as it avoids tying up the patch in the desk to solve problems that are not artistic and or permanent i e related to the physical lay out of the studio or theatre These permanent settings stored in the dimmer as a reduction factor will not be lost when the patch is deleted in the lighting desk The reduction factor can have any value between 0 and 100 symbol FF Application No 1 increase the useful life of the lamps The factor can be set at e g 98 for all dimmers Application No 2 use of 220 V lamps on a 240 V mains The factor can be set at 91 for those dimmers that require it Note for 120 V lamps on 220 V mains there is also dimmer law 120 V Application No 3 voltage drop on the outgoing line In some installations the mains supply transformer may be set to a boosted output voltage to try to compensate for the voltage drop in the longest output cables In that case the luminaires connected to outlets very close to the dimmer room
51. nu Priority Cue 0 The EURORACK DIMSWITCH and MEMORACK family of digital dimmers can store 20 memories including a Priority Cue Cue 0 When playing Cue 0 DMX is always masked Cue 0 always has priority over DMX and analogue if applicable Cue 0 is not included in the Memory Chaser nor in a Next Cue sequence Application example N 1 The DMX control desk fails and you do not want to keep its last DMX message on the stage By calling Cue 0 you will fade out this last DMX message See also How will the memories combine with DMX Application example N 2 Cue 0 is similar to a panic cue which provides lighting conditions required for the evacuation of the premises Application example N 3 Some installations have an emergency power source which can supply a limited power to the lighting system You don t want this to be exceeded so you ll need to mask DMX to prevent overloading the emergency power source Set the levels in the Priority Cue No 0 cue to stay within the power limits of the emergency source To Record a cue using the front panel keys The first way to record a cue is to use your lighting control desk DMX and or Analogue to set the levels of the dimmers The Record function of the dimmer will then make a snapshot and the levels will be stored Example to record into cue N 2 e select Menu 2 as indicated above press or until Memories press YES e the display sh
52. o enter the required output level press YES e clc e the display shows Edit Cust Law and Edit blinks To return to the main Menu press lt Dimmer Law Graphical representation on a PC The custom dimmer law can also be edited by means of the Dimmer Manager software for PC This includes a graphical representation of the dimmer laws and a library of dimmer laws stored in the PC The graphical user interface includes a visual comparison between the custom law you re editing and another dimmer law Manual page 14 ADB Issue 005 Lighting Technologies YES Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH CLEAR FUNCTIONS The Clear function returns all or part of the patch loads dimmer laws multiplication factors and memories to the factory default settings This is particularly useful for dry rental and touring dimmers where the patch etc are likely to change and need resetting on a regular basis Selection of Clear functions This function is included in Menus 1 and 2 The patch dimmer laws multiplication factors memories and reference loads can be reset individually or all at once by a single operation Example Clear Patch to restore the patch to a one to one factory default press or until Clear press YES the display shows All press or until Patch press YES the display shows Cleared Example Clear Laws to restore the linear law for all the di
53. old is only used in the Memory Chaser mode see relevant paragraph Fade and wait times can be set between m 0 s and 99 m 59 s Wait time can be set to infinite to make a non looped sequence The default values are Om s for Wait and m 5 s for fade Manual page 22 ADB Issue 005 Lighting Technologies Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Manual play back of memories Example You wish to play Memory 2 Fade time F2 9 9 After some time you wish to play Memory 7 Cross fade time F7 Then you wish to resume normal operation back to control Cross fade time 5s sequence of events is as follows select the memory Play Mem 2 press YES to start the fade in e the display shows Fading gt Mem 2 followed by Playing Mem 2 press lt Or or to select the next cue 7 press YES to start the crossfade the display shows Fading gt Mem 7 followed by Playing Mem 7 press lt lt to return to normal operation DMX e the display shows Fading gt DMX fade time 5 s fixed ll 5i E AN Fading Playing Fading Playing Fading 2 2 7 7 to DMX Note This example describes the sequence when the priority of memories and DMX is set to DMX masked Should the priority be set HTP between DMX and memories then DMX will be active all the time Automatic chaser through the memories The Memory Chaser
54. ows Play Mem and Play blinks press until Record Mem and Record blinks press YES press until Rec Mem 2 to select memory N press YES e display shows Rec M 2 wait for two seconds to confirm that the dimmer levels were recorded e the display returns to the main Menu Memories To Record a cue using remote control pushbuttons See Analogue Input Mode Special 3 or Special 4 ADB Lighting Technologies Manual page 19 Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH To display the contents of the cue DIM 6 DMX 512 e select Menu 2 as indicated above press or until Memories MK press YES e the display shows Play Mem and Play blinks press until Edit Mem and Edit blinks mm press YES YES press to select the number press YES e the display shows Dim 1 96 and Dim blinks press YES to view the dimmer levels e display shows the level for dimmer 1 Dim 1 xx where xx is the current level press e display shows the level for dimmer 2 Dim 2 xx press e display shows the level for dimmer 3 Dim xx press e the display shows Dim xx xx and Dim blinks press the display shows the fade time Fade press e display shows the wait time Wait press lt 3 times e the display returns to the main Menu Memories To edit the d
55. p one or several dimmers any dimmer or group of dimmers can thus accidentally be set to any level These dimmers may control luminaires which represent a fire hasard e g placed near draperies or scenery The use of a termination resistor increases the immunity against interference However the susceptibility to interference signals cannot be completely avoided because the DMX512 1990 standard USITT provides no means for the dimmers to check the validity of the DMX signal The DMX 512 standard does define a start code for dimmers start code value zero ADB dimmers check the value of the start code and messages with non zero or corrupted start code will be rejected by the dimmer s software ADB Lighting Technologies Manual page 37 Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH SMOOTHING Smoothing is useful when slow level changes i e long crossfades are applied to loads with fast response such as small wattage bulbs and fluorescent lights The standard DMX512 signal is 8 bit and defines 256 possible lighting control levels between Off and Full 255 However all ADB dimmers are fitted with digital control electronics using approximately 4000 possible lighting control levels 12 bit resulting in visibly smoother changes The Smoothing function will mathematically calculate intermediate values inbetween the levels received on the input The original DMX increments of 1 256th will thus b
56. plication see How will the Memories combine with DMX Note the View Patch menu is identical to the Edit Patch menu but only permits to view the dimmer addresses but not to modify them ADB Lighting Technologies Manual page 9 Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH INDIVIDUAL DIMMER TEST This function is included in Menus 1 and 2 With the Test function you can select one of the dimmers and set it to a preset level of 50 or at a level of your choice The Test mode only affects the dimmer under test and Analogue inputs will be discarded for that dimmer while other dimmers in the unit will not be affected To restore normal operation control via DMX and or Analogue inputs leave the Test mode Example 1 to test dimmer 3 at 60 e select Menu 2 as indicated above press or until Test a Dim press YES e the display shows for example Test 1 50 and of the dimmer blinks press until Test 3 50 press YES e the display shows for example Test 3 50 dimmer is now on at 50 Dimmer ON when level blinks press or until Test 3 60 the level increases to 60 To leave the Test mode press e display shows for example Test 3 60 the of the dimmer blinks press lt Test a Dim Example 2 test all dimmers one after the other at 50 If you wish to test the next dimmer at the same level then simply dep
57. push buttons 26 Push button control 27 What can do with passive push buttons 27 How to fade dimmers up or down with remote switches 27 Remote control of the memories with push buttons Special 3 and 4 27 Which are the differences between Special 3 and Special 4 27 Remote fading with push button Special 1 28 Special 1 Operation 28 To Enable the Remote Dimmer Fading 28 To Disable the Remote Dimmer Fading 28 Multiple control sources 28 Electrical connections 28 Memory control with push buttons Special 3 setting of the dimmer unit 29 How to see whether the push buttons are enabled Special 3 29 How to regain Local Control 29 Special 3 how to record a cue created with DMX 30 Special 3 how to play back a cue 30 Memory control with push buttons Special 4 setting of the dimmer unit 30 How to see whether Control is Local or set to Special 1 3 4 31 How to regain Local Control 31 Special 4 how to record a cue created with DMX 31 Special 4 how to play back a cue 31 Manual page 45 ADB 005 Lighting Technologies Issue Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS View DMX DMX error messages View Analogue WARNING MESSAGES IMPORTANT 400 Volt Over Temper Run LED the Display and DMX LED are unlit Fan Failure No Phase L HOUSE PATCH Can accidentally erase the House Patch DMX address zero Default display MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS Firmw
58. ress YES twice e select Menu 2 as indicated above press or until Test a Dim press YES e the display shows for example Test 1 60 the of the dimmer blinks press YES e the display shows Test 1 60 dimmer 1 is now on at 60 The dimmer is ON when level blinks press or until Test 1 50 dimmer 1 is now on at 50 press YES YES e the display shows Test 2 50 9o dimmer 2 is now on at 5096 e depress YES YES e the display shows Test 3 50 9o dimmer 3 is now on at 5096 etc How to view the DMX address of the dimmer under test press INFO to view the address To end the Test mode and to restore normal operation press display shows for example Test 4 50 the N of the dimmer blinks press Test a Dim Test and Patch This function was introduced in dimmer firmware v 3 02 It is included in menus 1 and 2 It combines the earlier Test a Dim function with a direct access to the DMX address of the dimmer under test If Test shows an error in the DMX patching you can immediately modify the DMX adaress and proceed with the Test ENS YES Manual page 10 Issue 005 ADB Lighting Technologies YES Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH INDIVIDUAL DIMMER FLASH This function is included in Menus 1 and 2 With the Flash function you can select one of the dimmers and flas
59. ressed in kW you can connect to the dimmer A dimmer with a rated current of 13 A 8 kW at 230 V is suitable for approx 1 6 kW at 120 V output How to view the DMX address while programming the dimmer law INFO INFO to view the address or wait 3 seconds e press press How to verify whether individual dimmer laws have been set e select Menu 1 or 2 as indicated above press or until Dimmer Law press YES e if the display shows Dim All mix then at least one dimmer has a different setting then all dimmers are set to the same law Linear e if the display shows Dim Lin Manual page 12 Issue 005 ADB Lighting Technologies Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Selection or reset of the dimmer law valid for all dimmers This function is included in Menus 1 and 2 o The dimmer law be selected simultaneously for allthe dimmers by means ofasingle operation This will clear any previous individual dimmer law settings The most frequently used law is Linear EE Example to set all dimmers to Linear YES e select Menu 2 as indicated above press or until Dimmer Law press YES Las the display shows for example Dim All mix and All blinks press YES press or until Dim All Lin press YES e display returns to the main Menu Dimmer Law Selection of the dimmer law per dimmer This function is included in Menus 1
60. resses see Patch Example the MEMORACK s Address is set to 19 display DMX Start 19 The first dimmer s address is 19 dimmer No 2 has address 20 dimmer No 6 has address 24 Setting the dimmer address Example the DMX start Address is currently set at 1 and you wish to set it to address19 select Menu 1 or Menu 2 as indicated above press or until DMX start 001 press YES the display shows Dim 1 DMX 1 press or until Dim 1 DMX 19 press YES If a patch was programmed previously e the display will show Erase Patch e or press YES if you agree to erase that patch e or press lt to save the old patch e display returns to the main Menu list DMX Start 19 PATCH INDIVIDUAL DIMMER ADDRESS Example you wish to set dimmer No 2 to 120 e select Menu 2 as indicated above press or unti Edit Patch press YES e the display shows Dim 1 DMX press or unti Dim 2 DMX press YES press or unti Dim 2 DMX 120 press YES press to return to main Menu How to display the current patch At any position in any menu item press INFO press or to view the addresses press INFO or wait 3 seconds DMX address zero If a dimmer address is set to then that dimmer will not respond to DMX It will still respond to other inputs such as Analogue input Memory Play or remote control using Special 1 Special 3 and Special 4 Example of ap
61. s DIM 6 2 e W1 between 2 and 3 a 5 15 E e W2 between 2 and 3 DIM 8 removed E Menu settin E press Input Mode E DIM 11 Special 1 LES A 2 2 I Note GB EN LS Ed This setting is identical to the DIM I4 factory setting for operation e DIM 15 15 HEELS with an analogue control desk DIM 16 16 Er The analogue input ribbon E DIM 17 cable should be set in the DNI EH m socket O 10 V H DIM19 HH io 20 20 g DIM 21 2 2 mo E DIM 23 2 2 AF 25 OV 25 DB25 DB25 male to female dimmer option to another button input panel I I 2x 100E i P2 on PCB 1336 Analogue Inputs Manual page 42 ADB Issue 005 Lighting Technologies Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Diagram for 24 dimmers Pushbutton Panel with All Switch Function fading a dimmer up and down Special 1 For EURORACK DIMSWITCH 12 buttons 4 up with 24 dimmers the 5V C amp K 7015 down and 10V required for the pushbuttons is supplied rom 777775555555555 connector P2 onthe Analogue 2 0 Input Board DIM Y EN 337 For EURORACK DIMSWITCH DIM2 with 24 dimmers the jumper W1 andW2 on Analogue Input Board PCB1136 should
62. s are intended for maintenance engineers only Details of Menu 3 are included in the Maintenance chapter of this manual WARNING The dimmer should not be left unattended in Menu Level 3 SimplestMenu When the unit is set to SimplestMenu the only accessible function is the DMX start address no patch So prior to enabling SimplestMenu the patch must be cleared or DMX addresses must be continuous How to Enable and Disable SimplestMenu press or until DMX start press for 5 seconds press or to select SimplestMenu or NormalMenu press YES To lock the dimmer unit first select Menu Level and then select SimplestMenu To unlock restore NormalMenu and then increase Menu Level DIM 6 512 ie YES Manual page 2 Issue 005 ADB Lighting Technologies Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH List of Menu Items Simplest Menu DMX start Locked if set to Menu Level and SimplestMenu Menu 0 Menu Level or DMX start or DMX Patch On or House Patch On Menu 1 Menu Level or DMX start or DMX Patch On or House Patch On View Patch Edit Patch Test amp Patch Flash a dim Dimmer Law Clear Menu 2 Menu Level or DMX start or DMX Patch On or House Patch On View Patch Edit Patch Test amp Patch Flash a dim Dimmer Law Clear Scan Loads Invalid Learn Lo
63. t Menu 3 as indicated above press or until If DMX fails press YES e the display shows Fade gt black and black blinks press YES e display shows s blinks press or until after 1 press YES the display returns to the main menu How to set to wait one minute and then fade to Cue e select Menu 3 as indicated above press or until If DMX fails press YES e the display shows Fade gt black and black blinks press or until Fade gt cue and blinks press YES press or until Fade cue to select the correct cue press YES the display shows after sand blinks press or until after 1 min press YES the display returns to the main menu How to set to Keep last DMX message indefinitely select Menu 3 as indicated above press or until If DMX fails press YES e the display shows Fade gt black and black blinks press or until Keep Last DMX press YES e display returns to the main menu Safety note In dimmer installations which are powered up but left unattended it not recommended NOT to use the setting Keep last DMX indefinitely NOR a wait time much longer than 30 s If the control desk is switched off i e no genuine DMX signal is present and the dimmers are powered then it is possible that an interference signal received by the DMX network accidentally fades u
64. tenance Functions Analogue Input Mode Warning ClearCONFIG disables the analogue inputs i e sets them to Muted Absent ADB Lighting Technologies Manual page 33 Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH WARNING MESSAGES IMPORTANT Under special circumstances the display will show flashing warning messages All actions inside the dimmer unit should only be performed by qualified personnel 400 Volt This flashing message warns you that an excessive voltage is applied to at least one of the phases The dimmer has shut itself down no dimmer will operate Actions to take immediately disconnect the dimmer from the mains Note if this action is taken quickly typically less than one minute the dimmer will reset itself automatically and will be ready to function immediately after proper mains supply is restored e verify that the Neutral conductor is properly connected e verify the supply voltage between each of the Phases and the Neutral It should be in the operational range of 198 V to 264 V 220 V 1096 to 240 V 1096 Two typical examples of cabling errors in three phase systems are e Error 1 inversion between the Neutral and a line phase Example when L3 and are inverted the voltage L3 to Neutral will be normal 230 V and the other two phase to neutral voltages will be 400 V e Error N 2 the Neutral is disconnected The voltage L to Neutral can reach 400 V
65. ting Technologies Manual page 25 Issue 005 Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS nn ss Introduction The wall mount EURORACK DIMSWITCH cabinet has been designed for use for stage and TV studio lighting and in architectural applications The dimmers can store up to 20 lighting cues memories providing lighting control without a lighting control desk These lighting cues can be operated with passive push button stations Remote control by means of passive push buttons Severalfunctions have been included for operation by remote normally open push buttons without a control desk This is a very cost effective solution for small dimmer systems and for systems where dimmers are physically grouped These functions use the analogue input connectors so remote control with push buttons is mutually exclusive with the classic analogue control 0 10 V Manual page 26 ADB Issue 005 Lighting Technologies Programming Digital Dimmers MEMORACK amp EURORACK 60 DIMSWITCH Push button control 9 19 This part of the manual describes the operation when the dimmer is fitted with Analogue Input boards and lighting levels can be controlled by means of passive push buttons a What can I do with passive push buttons Passive push buttons provide a cost effective and elegant solution for stand alone dimmer control They can be selected from the range of sw

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