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1. C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Set Keypad Lock Allows you to enable or disable to keypad lockout The C21 processor incorporates a safety system to lock out the processor keys to prevent tampering by unauthorized personnel When the keys are locked a key symbol is displayed on the right hand side of the LCD on the default display only Under this condition the keys are inoperable unless you press the amp and YA keys simultaneously and hold them for about two seconds to release the lock When enabled the key lock will automatically lock the keys if no keys are pressed for a period of ten minutes When disabled the keys are always unlocked When set to enabled keys are not locked and the key lock symbol is not displayed on the default display until ten minutes after the last key is pressed To Rack Config Menu i O O Rack_Name Rack_Name lt Rack Config Menu Keypad Lock Set Keypad Lock Disabled To Rack Config Menu C RO C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name Rack_Name ef Rack Config Menu Ne Active Processor Set Active Processor Main Save Recovery Config Allows you to save the current processor configuration as a recovery file on the Control Interconnection Card CIC or to the flash RAM To Rack Config Menu C21 PROCESSOR C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name Rack Name Rack Name Rack Config Menu Save Recovery Config Enter Passcode Save Recovery Config gt No Operations Manual Page 28
2. Rack Name Rack_Name SWC Menu Call SWC Preset Call SUC Preset Off Record SWC Preset Allows you to record to one of the 128 presets To C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name Rack_Name Rack_Name Record SWC Preset gt Conf irm No Record SWC Preset gt OO1 SWC Menu Record SWC Preset Set No Mux Preset Allows you to select one of the 128 presets as the No Mux Preset Rack_Name Rack_Name No MUX Preset Off SWC Menu Set No MUX Preset Set No Mux Hold Time Allows you to record a Hold Time for the No Mux Preset Rack Name Rack Name No MUX Hold Time 00 2 30 SWC Menu Set No MUX Hold Time Page 41 C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Set Fade Time Allows you to record a Fade Time for and individual SWC preset The default is 0 00 03 seconds Rack Name SWC Fade Time Of f 0 00 03 SWC Menu Set Fade Time Rack Name Rack Name SWC Menu SWC Fade Time Range Of f 128 0 00 03 Set Fade Time Range Edit SWC Event List Allows you to view or edit 10f 24 events which will automatically recall an SWC preset based on any day and time of the week Rack Name SWC Event List Event ol Preset Off Time 00 00 00 SWC Menu Set Euent List Editor Operations Manual Page 42 Outlook Menu Outlook Menu To Main Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name
3. Rack_Name DMX A Label DmxPort1 Input Config Menu Set DMX A Label Set DMXB Options Allows you to set the DMX A port Page 37 Off Turns the DMX A port off In Allows you to define the net slot range for the DMX A port The default setting shows that the DMX B port has been set to IN with a range of 512 DMX channels starting at 03001 In 001 512 03001 SMX Allows you to define the port for Outlook and SWC control C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack To Input Config Menu Rack Name Rack Name DMX A Options In 001 512 03001 Input Config Menu Set DMX B Options Set DMX B Label Allows you to create a label for the DMX B port To Input Config Menu Rack_Name Rack_Name DMX A Label DmxPor t2 Input Config Menu Set DMX B Label Set Panic Options Set Panic Options To Input Config Menu Rack Name Panic Options Input Config Menu Set Panic Options Enable AV Port Enables the Serial input port on the CIC board Options Enabled Disabled To Input Config enu i C en Rack_Name s Input Config Menu Enable AV Port Messages are sent from an A V controller at a maximum rate of 2 Hz 2 messages per second UART Configuration 9600 Baud 8 data bits No Parity 1 stop bit Message Overview Messages are composed of a short string of printing ASCII characters that request certain a
4. LEDs DMXA green Should be ON if there is a DMX signal DMX B green Should be ON if there is a DMX signal Module Event red Should be OFF On indicates a dimmer fault Processor OK green Should be ON Off indicates there is a problem Active Processor green Should be ON if self test is OK Indicates active processor Operations Manual Page 14 Page 15 Dimmer Events After Startup If the Module Event LED is on the LCD will show the number of dimmer events and will automatically scroll the display to show a description of the event s Refer to the appendices section of this manual for a description of event codes If any other LED does not illuminate correctly switch OFF the power immediately and check the installation again If the fault persists and all wiring seems correct call Strand Lighting or your local Authorized Service Center www strandlighting com 1 Check the following items to make sure they are correctly set in the processor module e Module type see Rack Config Menu in section 3 Front Panel Programming e Rack name see Rack Config Menu in section 3 Front Panel Programming e Starting multiplex signal number and dimmer protocol see Patching Menu in section 3 Front Panel Programming e Time and date see Rack Config Menu in section 3 Front Panel Programming Other items you may wish to check at this time depending on your system configuration are e Mux patch see Patching Menu in secti
5. Sinewave Tungsten 76641 Sinewave Tungsten 76642 Sinewave Tungsten 76643 Fluor Flour 76644 Fluor Flour 76645 Fluor Flour 76646 Nondim Tungsten 76647 Nondim Tungsten 76648 Nondim Tungsten 76649 Nondim Tungsten 76649 LED Nondim Tungsten 76650 Nondim Tungsten 76650 LED Nondim Tungsten 76651 Nondim Tungsten 76652 Nondim Tungsten 76653 Nondim Tungsten 76654 Nondim Tungsten 76655 Nondim Tungsten 76655 LED Nondim Tungsten 76656 Nondim Tungsten 76656 LED Nondim Tungsten 76657 Nondim Tungsten 76658 Constant Tungsten 76659 Constant Tungsten 76660 Constant Tungsten 76661 Constant Tungsten 76662 Constant Tungsten 76663 Constant Tungsten 76664 Constant Tungsten 76665 Constant Tungsten 76666 Constant Tungsten Page 8 Page 9 Catalog 76667 Ampacity Type Constant Reporting Number Load Module of Chans Type Tungsten 76668 Constant Tungsten 76669 Constant Tungsten 76670 Test Mod Tungsten 76671 Test Mod Tungsten 76672 Test Mod Tungsten 76673 0001 Hi Rise Tungsten 76673 0002 Nondim Tungsten 76673 0
6. A number used to uniquely identify each dimmer rack in a multiple rack system Rack numbers are set from the front panel of the rack processor module and are usually set by the installation engineer An area separately defined for purposes of architectural lighting control e g Outlook control stations This is usually a room in the traditional sense an indoor enclosed area or a portion of a room that can be partitioned off Each room may be separately and simultaneously controlled by the system Rack Processor Housing Rack Processor Module Solid State relay A power control device used in Strand dimmers that contains two silicon control rectifiers SCRs control circuitry and optical isolation circuitry System Wide Control A method of programming and controlling more than one dimmer rack simultaneously A hand held controller lets you program and recall 128 presets and control individual dimmers 8 and 16 channel pushbutton stations and an A V interface let you recall and 8 or 16 of the 128 presets at each station Please contact Strand Lighting or see the System Wide Control Data Sheet or System Wide Control User s Manual for details on how SWC works C21 EC21 racks and dimmers require a minimum of maintenance and servicing For operation or technical assistance please contact Strand Lighting or the local Authorized Service Center serving your area www strandlighting com C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Contents This ma
7. From Main Menu New gt To Outlook Menu To Outlook Menu Items Call Outlook Preset Allows you to recall an Outlook preset in one of the 16 Outlook rooms To Outlook Menu Rack_Name Rack_Name Call Outlook Preset Pre Off Outlook Menu Room 01 Call Outlook Preset Allows you to recall an Outlook preset in a range of Outlook rooms Feature Call Outlook Pr Range currently not available Record Outlook Preset Allows you to select the Outlook room and preset number to record To Outlook Menu Rack Name Rack_Name Record Outlook Preset Room Bl Pre Off Outlook Menu Record Outlook Preset Allows you to a range of Outlook rooms to record an Outlook preset into Feature Record Outlook Pr Range currently not available Set Channel Levels Set Channel Levels Feature currently not available Set Ch Levels Range Set Ch Levels Range Feature currently not available Set Fade Time Set Fade Time To Outlook Menu Rack_Name Outlook Fade Time Outlook Menu Set Outlook Fade Time Room 01 Pre Off 0 05 C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Page 43 Set Fade Time Range Set Fade Time Range Feature currently not available Set Power up Preset Set Power up Preset Feature currently not available Review Outlook Patch Review Outlook Patch To Outlook Menu Rack Name Rack N
8. EC21 dimmer modules are available in load status reporting versions Modules Load status reporting versions of dimmers can be mixed in any combination with standard dimmers in C21 EC21 racks These dimmers report many dimmer status items back to the processor The information can be accessed through various menu items The processor can then display a wide range of faults and diagnostic data Each Reporting dimmer module contains a temperature sensor which will shut it down if it overheats Anything causing overheating in the rack will cause a gradual shutdown as each Reporting dimmer module overheats Page 11 C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Fan Module The dimmer racks are cooled by a set of three low noise variable speed fans in a fan module at the bottom of the rack The cooling system is designed to let the rack continue functioning if any one of the three fans fail Cooling air is pushed up through the dimmer stack and exhausted through venting at the top of the rack These fans are for dimmer cooling only and can be set to fixed or variable speeds The fixed speed fan setting is for situations where changes in ambient noise are a problem With this setting the fans are always ON when the dimmer rack is in operation The variable speed fan setting minimizes noise and maximizes fan life With this setting the fan speed is adjusted so that fans reach full when 24 dimmers are at full or equivalent e g 48 dimmers at 50 Increases
9. Fires SWC Preset 1 GO NEXT SWC Momentary Fires Next SWC Preset GO SWC OFF Momentary Fires SWC Preset 0 Blackout Com Gnd Com Gnd Com Gnd Com Gnd 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 An Audio Visual Interface port This serial input will support connection to an external A V or show control system that supports an RS232 serial connection 96 or 192 panic select switches Safety Features In order to minimize the impact of failures to any part of C21 EC21 series dimmer racks a number of security features some of which are optional are provided Standard safety features for C21 EC21 series dimmer racks are Convection cooling of all components with fan assist Three fans located at the bottom of the rack Module over temperature shutdown Reporter modules only The processor module can be set to hold the last dimmer levels forever or to fade to a specified SWC preset after a preset interval in cases of DMX signal failure Setup data is stored in non volatile RAM 2500V optical isolation of DMX A and DMX B inputs SWC Outlook communication All or selected dimmers in a rack can be set to either Off or full On when the external Panic button is pressed Automatic Panic on removal of processor module In racks with two processor modules both modules must be removed to activate Panic Keypad lock Optional safety features for C21 EC21 series dimmer racks include Page 17 C21 EC21 S
10. Restore Saved Config Allows you to restore the saved configuration file from the Control Interconnection Card CIC or from the flash RAM To Rack Config Menu Rack Name Rack Name Rack Config Menu Restore Saved Config Restore Saved Config gt No Change Pass Code Allows you to create a 4 digit pass code for secured menu items Note The Default pass code of 2606 is always enabled and cannot be changed To Rack Config Menu C21 PROCESSOR C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name Rack Name Rack Config Menu Enter Pass Code Change Pass Code 2000 User Profile Menu User Profile Menu allows you to view and create the five user defined dimming curves To Main Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name From Main Menu To User Profiles To User Profiles Menu Items Set User Profile Allows you to view or edit five user defined dimmer profiles dimming curves that may be applied using the Select Profiles function under the Dimmer Config menu You can set the input and output values for up to 100 steps for each user profile C OR lt PR n Rack Name N J Rack Name Userl 2 PRO Rack Name User Profile Menu Set User Profile 1 Def Profile Points Points Dutput 001 0000 g Page 29 C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Dimmer Config Menu Dimmer Config Menu allows you to set the configuration the dimmer modules and the priority of the discrete signals To
11. Rise Tungsten 76612 Hi Rise Tungsten 76613 Standard Tungsten 76614 Standard Tungsten 76615 Standard Tungsten 76616 Hi Rise Tungsten 76617 Hi Rise Tungsten 76618 Hi Rise Tungsten 76619 Standard Tungsten 76619 LED Standard Tungsten 76620 Standard Tungsten 76620 LED Standard Tungsten 76621 Standard Tungsten 76622 Hi Rise Tungsten 76622 LED Hi Rise Tungsten 76623 Hi Rise Tungsten 76623 LED Hi Rise Tungsten 76624 Hi Rise Tungsten 76625 Standard Tungsten 76626 Standard Tungsten 76627 Standard Tungsten 76628 Hi Rise Tungsten 76629 Hi Rise Tungsten 76630 Hi Rise Tungsten 76631 Standard Tungsten C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Operations Manual Catalog 76631 LED Ampacity Type Standard Reporting Number of Chans Load Tungsten Module Type 76632 Standard Tungsten 76632 LED Standard Tungsten 76633 Standard Tungsten 76634 Hi Rise Tungsten 76634 LED Hi Rise Tungsten 76635 Hi Rise Tungsten 76635 LED Hi Rise Tungsten 76636 Hi Rise Tungsten 76637 Sinewave Tungsten 76638 Sinewave Tungsten 76639 Sinewave Tungsten 76640
12. the Set Processor Key Lock option is disabled the keys will again lock after 10 minutes of no key activity Page 19 C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Using the Menu Keypad P Q G2 er 9 ZJ 8 or 73 Le x or 24 The Status Log Operations Manual The default display appears if no keys are pressed for 10 minutes unless one or more error conditions have occurred If more than one error has occurred they are displayed continuously in sequence Press C or lt gt to cycle through the status menu which shows a summary of the main rack statistics In general the rack processor keys do the following Moves to the next menu or moves the cursor to the next digit of a field Moves to the next menu or moves the cursor to the next digit of a field Increases the value of a digit or field Decreases the value of a digit or field Selects a menu or sub menu It is also pressed to accept changes when fields are edited Returns the display to the previous menu level Most configuration changes will not take effect until the escape button has been pressed Selects a character group numbers capitol letters or lower case letters If the JO keys are pressed while editing a text field the text will return to the previous unedited text Note The blank space symbol is located under the numbers character group Sets the maximum value for a field The Status Log lets you quickly check the status of the rack u
13. this section before calling Strand Lighting Take note of the results of each step as you will be asked this information if you call a Strand Lighting service representative In order to avoid miscommunication ensure that the person contacting Strand Lighting is the person doing the tests All servicing except dimmer and mechanical components should be performed by sub assembly replacement The following diagram illustrates the control signal flow through the dimmer rack It is included to show how the programmable settings interrelate Figure 8 Control Signal Flow Page 54
14. to set a single dimmer module type 00 through 99 for each rack slot See Section 1 to view a list of the dimmer module types for the 120v and 230v markets To Rack Config Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name Rack_Name Rack Config Menu Single Module Type Set Module Type gt 01 53 Operations Manual Page 26 Set Module Type Range Allows you to set the module type 00 through 99 for a range of dimmer rack slots Page 27 See Section 1 to view a list of the dimmer module types for the 120v and 230v markets To Rack Config Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name Rack Name Rack Config Menu Range of Module Type Set Module Type Range gt D1 06 Set Fan Control Allows you to view or edit the fan operation mode Fan operation modes are On Demand Fans cool based on load On Control Fans cool based on signal Continuous Fans run at 100 To Rack Config Menu C P O 1 P SSO Rack Name Rack Name 5 Rack Config Menu Fan Control Set Fan Control gt On Demand Set LCD Backlight Allows you to view or edit the LCD backlight To Rack Config Menu Rack Name Rack Name Rack Config Menu Set LCD Backlight LCD Backlight 50 gt Set LCD Contrast Allows you to view or edit the LCD Contrast To Rack Config Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name Rack_Name Rack Config Menu LCD Contrast Set LCD Contrast P 45
15. voltage for the devices The maximum output voltage is applied to all dimmers and dimmers assigned as non dims It is not applied to contactor non dims You cannot use contactor non dims for devices which need a maximum output voltage setting Note This function sets the dimmer output voltage not the maximum control level applied to the dimmer Caution Be careful when using a maximum output voltage with dimmers set for PANIC When panic is activated full output voltage appears at the output of any dimmer or non dim set for PANIC regardless of how the maximum output voltage is set To Dimmer Config Menu O Rack_Name Rack_Name Dimmer Config Menu Set Full Output Volts Full Output Volts 001 001 View Regulation Mode Allows you to view the dimming curve assigned to a range of dimmers 6 dimmers at a time To Dimmer Config Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name Rack Name Regulation Mode Dimmer Config Menu View Regulation Mode Set Regulation Mode Allows you to set the Regulation Mode for a range of dimmers These options are SiUnr SineWave dimmer unregulated SiReg SineWave dimmer regulated N Dim Non Dim ThUnr Thyristor dimmer unregulated ThReg Thyristor dimmer regulated To Dimmer Config Menu Rack_Name Rack Name Dimmer Config Menu Regulation Mode gt 001 005 Set Regulation Mode Page 31 C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack
16. 003 Nondim Tungsten 76673 0004 Fluor Flour 76673 0005 Fluor Flour 76673 0006 Fluor Flour C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Rack Components The C21 EC21 dimmer rack is a listed free standing factory assembly of welded steel and aluminum construction finished in a fine textured scratch resistant coating Each C21 EC21 dimmer rack consists of a rack processor housing RPH with one or two rack processor modules RPM a fan module and up to 24 36 or 48 dimmer modules The dimmer connectors at the back of the rack provide for load wire connection Main bus bars are provided for line wire connections An earth ground lug is provided in the rack The dimmer connectors in the rack are polarized to prevent dimmer modules being plugged into the different ampacity slots The dimmer racks can be individually fed or bused together using an optional busing kit Large dimmer racks have provision for up to 48 dimmer modules Mid range dimmer racks have provision for up to 36 dimmer modules Small dimmer racks have provisions for up to 24 dimmer modules Dimmer modules contain one two or four dimmers and dimmer module types can be mixed within a rack in various combinations Door Hinge Bracket Ventilation Grill jl pu aja og ogo bojoo oo oo po oo Dimmer Modules 00 00 oo od Od n SERO EPL EPOD Ogg aja ieu Laju aa Door Strike oeloolool
17. 21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name To Rack Config C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name To User Profiles C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name To Dimmer Config C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name To Input Config C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name To SWC Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name To Outlook Menu rag C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name To Local Control C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name To Status Reporting C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name To Factory Menu i g Bl 5 m g D B g p To Rack Identity Menu To Network Conflg Menu To Rack Conflg Menu To User Proflles Menu To Dimmer Config Menu To Input Conflg Menu To SWC Menu To Outlook Menu To Local Control Menu To Status Reporting Menu To Factory Menu C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Rack Identity Menu The Rack Identity menu allows you to configure the following settings for the dimmer rack To Main Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name From Main Menu G To Rack Identity To Rack Identity Menu Items Set Rack Name View or edit the name of the dimmer rack in this text field The rack name is displayed on the second line of the display To Rack Identity Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name Rack Name Rack Identity Menu Rack Name Set Rack Name P Rack Name Set Rack Location View or edit the location of the dimmer rack in this text field To Rack Identity Menu C21 PROCESSOR O Rack Name Rack Name Rack Identity Menu Rack Loc
18. 21 series dimmer racks A separate Installation Guide provided with the dimmer racks describes how to install the dimmer racks and perform initial setup procedures Strand Lighting Offices United States 6603 Darin Way Cypress CA 90630 Tel 001 714 230 8200 Fax 001 714 899 0042 Canada 2430 Lucknow Drive 15 Mississauga Ontario L5S 1V3 Canada Tel 001 905 677 7130 Fax 001 905 677 6859 Asia 20F Delta House 3 on Yin Street Shatin N T Hong Kong ROC Tel 008 522 757 3033 Fax 008 522 757 1767 Scotland Mitchelston Industrial Estate Kirkcaldy Fife KY1 3LY Scotland Tel 01592 652333 Fax 01592 653528 United Kingdom Unit 3 Hammersmith Studios Yeldhan Road Hammersmith London W6 8JF United Kingdom Tel 444 0 1592 656 400 Fax 44 0 20 8735 9799 Italy Via delle Gardenie 33 00040 Pomezia Roma Italy Tel 00 39 06 919 631 Fax 00 39 06 914 7136 Germany Kurf rstendamm 70 10709 Berlin Germany Tel 00 49 30 707 9510 Fax 00 49 30 707 95199 Page i C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Definition of Terms channel circuit circuit ID crossfade cue curve dimmer default DMX512 Ethernet fade fade time level Outlook patch phase power module Operations Manual This manual uses the following terms throughout A device controlling a dimmer or group of dimmers Historically there is a physical controller such as a slider for each channel On most current control syst
19. 8 Control Signal Flow sseeeseeeeeeenn emm eene 54 Page 2 Operations Manual Section 1 General Summary Specification Page 3 Dimmer Rack Specifications Capacity Supply Max Current per phase Dimensions Large rack 48 Dimmer Modules dual single or quad Mid range rack 36 Dimmer Modules dual single or quad Small rack 24 Dimmer Modules dual single or quad 90 to 264VAC 3 phase neutral earth Delta on request 47 to 63 Hz Large rack 800 amps 120V markets 600 amps 230V markets Mid range rack 800 amps 120V markets 600 amps 230V markets small rack 800 amps 120V markets 600 amps 230V markets Large rack Height 80 2032mm Width 24 36 619mm Depth 23 62 600mm Mid range rack Height 67 1703mm Width 24 36 619mm Depth 23 62 600mm Small rack Height 57 1448mm Width 24 36 619mm Depth 23 62 600mm Large rack 300 Ibs 136 Kg empty and 690 Ibs 310 Kg with all modules and electronics installed Mid range rack 270 Ibs 122Kg empty and 662 Ibs 300Kg with all modules and electronics installed Small rack 240 lbs 109Kg empty and 512 Ibs 232Kg with all modules and electronics installed Busbar Rating 50 000 AIC standard or 100 000 AIC optional Control Circuit Isolation Optical isolation between high voltage and control electronics is 2500VAC Control inputs are also isolated from the processor at 2500VAC offerin
20. CD Control Keypad NETWORK CONNECTION O DMX512 RDM PORT A STRAND LIGHTING O DMX512 PORT B PROCESSOR OK MODULE EVENT ACTIVE PROCESSOR OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0O0O00 Figure 6 Processor Module Front Panel If the MODULE EVENT LED is ON check the dimmer event log to see which dimmer is causing problems If any other LED does not illuminate correctly switch OFF the power immediately and check the installation again If all wiring seems correct call Strand Lighting or your local Authorized Service Center If the LCD display shows an error see the Error Log section of chapter XX Basic Troubleshooting LED Status The LEDs on the front of each rack processor module are the first level of diagnostics and provide immediate visual status indication The nine LEDs on the front of the rack processor housing and module indicate the following Rack Processor Housing Phase A green Should be ON if PhaseA Line1 is OK LEDs Phase B green Should be ON if Phase B Line 2 is OK Phase C green Should be ON if PhaseC Line 3 is OK Over Temp red Should be OFF Flashing indicates an Over Temp condition ON indicates dimmer module automatic Over Temp shutdown Panic red Should be OFF On indicates that PANIC has Been activated Lighthouse blue Blue normal Flashing red error Solid red shutdown y y Rack Processor Module Network Connection green Should be ON if there is a network signal
21. Dimmer Rack Set Rack Slot Usage Allows you to select the type of dimmer module that will the plugged into a dimmer rack slot The options are Unused Single Dual Quad Rack Name Rack Name Factory Menu Set Rack Slot Usage Rack Slot Usage 1 Dual Set Phase Sense Trim Allows you to set the amplifier gain for the line voltage sensing circuit Generally this voltage is equal to the line input voltage for each phase Adjusting the HEX value between 000 and 255 sets the voltage level To Factory Menu Rack_Name Rack_Name Rack_Name Phase Sense Trim PA 202 B 202 C 202 gt 110 110 110v Factory Menu Rack Calibration Menu To Rack Calibration Set Phase Sense Trim Set Phase Filters Allows you to set the width of the zero cross blanking period This function ensures that the processor module zero crossover time is synchronized with the mains You must not activate this while a control signal is connected Note Do not calibrate the Phase Filters unless specifically advised to do so by a representative of Strand Lighting To Factory N EA 1 PROCESSOR Rack Name Phase Filters PA 255 B 255 C 255 L Rack Name Rack Name Factory Menu Rack Calibration Menu To Rack Calibration Set Phase Filters Operations Manual Page 50 Set Serial Number Allows the factory to enter the serial number during initialization of theC21 EC21pro
22. ERE Hen 19 Key LOCK Ac 19 Using the Menu Keypad ena emm nennen nnne 20 The Status Log ieri en seen 20 The MaNi Menu i nt irr eO OE RR ORO a eni 21 Rack Identity Menu eec ee een rn 22 Network Config MeNU is sen nd aa a een aa 24 Rack Config Menu nn AA Ke A da dn ii 26 User Profile Menu inn nana Sana AA ee 29 Dimmer Config Menu Kn A A Risen RE 30 Input Config Men T 37 SWO Men eee RR RR T EROR IET rd 41 ie Tiere dU 008 08h 43 local Control Menu ie A tette E Re etri engen 44 Status Reporting Menu sse eene nennen nnne 46 Factory Men ae RE ERR Rb den 48 Section 4 Basic Troubleshooting 54 General ee am a a a a e ie 54 Control Signal FOW aessa ee e e ERE ile rt et a 54 Page 1 C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Table of Figures Figure 1 C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Fully Populated doors removed 10 Figure 2 Dual Dimmer Module essen eem emen 11 Fig re 3 Ean Housing tn nn nn EL eeepc et erepta ek eene cp c dera eta Sandi 12 Figure 4 Rack Processor Housing eeeeeee eee 12 Figure 5 Rack Processor Module sese een 13 Figure 6 Processor Module Front Panel sse 14 Figure 7 Rack Processor Module Front Panel sse 19 Figure
23. LIGHTING 5 Strand Operator s Guide y gu Dimmer Rack C21 Manual Part Number 2 450174 010 EC21 Manual Part Number 2 450174 020 Revision Level Revision Date 17 February 2006 Written By Charles Coley Il The material in this manual is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice Strand Lighting assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may appear in this manual For comments and suggestions regarding corrections and or updates to this manual please contact the nearest Strand Lighting office El contenido de este manual es solamente para informaci n y est sujeto a cambios sin previo aviso Strand Lighting no asume responsabilidad por errores o omisiones que puedan aparecer Cualquier comentario sugerencia o correcci n con respecto a este manual favor de dirijirlo a la oficina de Strand Lighting m s cercana Der Inhalt dieses Handbuches ist nur f r Informationszwecke gedacht Aenderungen sind vorbehalten Strand Lighting uebernimmt keine Verantwortung f r Fehler oder Irrtuemer die in diesem Handbuch auftreten F r Bemerkungen und Verbesserungsvorschlaege oder Vorschlaege in Bezug auf Korrekturen und oder Aktualisierungen in diesem Handbuch moechten wir Sie bitten Kontakt mit der naechsten Strand Lighting Niederlassung aufzunehmen Le mat riel d crit dans ce manuel est pour information seulement et est sujet changements sans pr avis La compagnie Stran
24. Main Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name From Main Menu To Dimmer Config To Dimmer Config Menu Items Set Dimmer Patch Allows you to assign ranges of dimmers to listen to net slots at various priority or HTP levels Note Below are the four default patches Dimmers Nslot 001 192 00001 001 192 01537 001 192 02049 001 192 19001 deko deka Column 1 Lists the number of the patch Column 2 Dimmers Lists the range of dimmers assigned to the patch Column 3 Nslot Netslot Lists the start number of the range Column 4 Pri Priority Lists the priority number and if it is assigned as HTP Note By default all 192 possible dimmers are assigned Generally this number will reflect the actual number of dimmers in the rack To Dimmer Config Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name Rack Name Dimmer Config Menu Set Dimmer Patch Dimmer Patch Rules To Dimmer Config Menu PROCE Rack Name Rack Name Full Output Volts 001 006 View Full Output V 118 118 Dimmer Config Menu Operations Manual Page 30 Set Full Output Volts Allows you to set the Maximum output voltage for any range of dimmers in the rack For instance you can set the maximum voltage lower than the rated voltage of your lamps for improved lamp life If you have lamps or other equipment which operate at a lower line voltage you can set the output from the mdimmer to an appropriate
25. Name Dimmer Config Menu Dimmer Dynamic Menu Ae Profile Selection To Dim Dynamic Menu Select Profile gt 201 O96 View Cut Levels View Cut Levels To Modify Load Profiles To Dimmer Config E 1 PROCESSOR O O C Rack Name Rack_Name Dimmer Config Menu Ae Dimmer Dynamic Menu Ae Cut Level BEEN To Dim Dynamic Menu View Cut Levels gt D D D Set Cut Levels Set Cut Levels To Modify Load Profiles To Dimmer Config p ff C Rack_Name C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name Rack_Name Dimmer Config Menu Dimmer Dynamic Menu Cut Level Set Cut Levels P001 095 To Dim Dynamic Menu View Minimum Levels Allows you to view the minimum dimmer output level 6 dimmers at a time To Modify Load Profiles To Dimmer Config z er Rack_Name 1 PROCESSOR C Rack Name Rack_Name Ae Dimmer Dynamic Menu Ae Minimum Level o0017005 View Minimum Leuels d Dimmer Config Menu To Dim Dynamic Menu D D D Operations Manual Page 34 Set Minimum Levels Allows you to set the minimum dimmer output level for a range of dimmers You can set a minimum level for any or all the dimmers This can be used for security or safety lighting in locations where a minimum light level is required under all circumstances This function can also be used as a preheat for large lamps Minimum levels are displayed in control percentages Note
26. Set Circuit Names Allows you to view or edit the Circuit ID number for individual dimmers To Dimmer Config Menu Rack Name Rack Name Circuit Name 001 00001 Dimmer Config Menu Set Circuit Names Dimmer Config To Menu Rack_Name Rack_Name Rack_Name Autonumber Cir Autonumber Cir Start 0001 Dimmer Config Menu PConfirm No Autonumber Circuit ID To Dimmer Config O Rack_Name Rack_Name Rack_Name Learn Clear Loads Learn Clear Loads Dimmer Config Menu Modify Load Profiles PLearn View Response Times Allows you to view the response times for the dimmers 6 dimmers at a time To Modify Load Profiles To Dimmer Config O O O Rack_Name Rack_Name Dimmer Config Menu Ae Dimmer Dynamic Menu Ae Response Time 001 0065 To Dim Dynamic Menu View Response Times gt Norm Norm Norm Norm Norm Norm Operations Manual Page 32 Set Response Times The response time of a dimmer is the rate at which it responds to increases or decreases in the control level C21 EC21 dimmer racks provide three response times Slow 300ms Medium 100ms Fast 30ms These options can be applied to a single dimmer or a range of dimmers Slow is generally used for large lamp loads while fast is used for smaller lamp loads that might be used in a chase effect Note The f
27. Set Rack Model 0000 Set Rack Mains Rack Name Rack Name Rack Mains gt 90 140V Factory Menu Set Rack Mains Operations Manual Page 48 Set Phase Config Allows you to set the rack phases for the 120V and 230V markets The rack mains can be configured for 120V markets 3 Phase A B C A B C or Single Phase A A A C C C The rack mains can be configured for 230V markets L1 L1 L2 L2 L3 L3 Rack Name Rack Name Rack Name Enter Password Factory Menu Set Phase Config Phase Sequence R B C R B C Set Rack Size Allows you to select the quantity of slots available in the dimmer rack The options are 6 12 24 36 or 48 slots To Factory Menu i 6 Rack_Name Rack_Name f Factory Menu Nox Rack Size Set Rack Size gt 48 Slots Set Rack Slot Order Allows you to choose if the slots are numbered horizontally or vertically through the dimmer rack If this option is set to horizontal then the slots are numbered from 1 to 6 left to right across the top row The slots in the second row are numbered from 7 to 12 and so on down all 8 rows The option is set to vertical then the slots are numbers from 1 to 8 down the first column The slots in the second column are numbered from 9 to 16 and so on across all 6 columns Rack Name Rack Name Factory Menu Rack Slot Order Set Rack Slot Order Horizontal Page 49 C21 EC21 Series
28. This function sets the minimum control level applied to the dimmer not the minimum output voltage To Modify Load Profiles To Dimmer Config C21 PROCESSOR O Rack_Name Rack_Name C ROCE Rack_Name Dimmer Config Menu Dimmer Dynamic Menu Nox Minimum Leuel gt 201 O96 To Dim Dynamic Menu Set Minimum Levels View Cable Comps View Cable Comps To Modify Load Profiles To Dimmer Config z C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name Rack_Name Rack_Name Dimmer Config Menu Dimmer Dynamic Menu Cable Compensation To Dim Dynamic Menu View Cable Comps gt 0 8 D D D Set Cable Comps Set Cable Comps To Modify Load Profiles To Dimmer Config ui er Rack_Name Rack_Name Rack_Name P Dimmer Dynamic Menu Cable Compensation Set Cable Comps an1 096 Dimmer Config Menu To Dim Dynamic Menu View Report Enables View Report Enables To Modify Load Profiles To Dimmer Config ff C PROC Rack Name Rack Name Dimmer Config Menu ox Dimmer Dynamic Menu Ne Report Enable 001 005 gt On On Oi To Dim Dynamic Menu View Report Enables On On On Page 35 C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Set Report Enables Set Report Enables To Modify Load Profiles To Dimmer Config H ar C O Rack_Name C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name Rack_Name Dimmer Config Menu Dimmer Dynamic Menu Report En
29. able Set Report Enables gt 001 096 To Dim Dynamic Menu View Trip Modes View Trip Modes To Modify Load Profiles To Dimmer Config z z Rack_Name 1 PROCESSOR O C Rack Name Rack_Name Ne Dimmer Dynamic Menu ox Trip Mode 081 006 View Trip Modes gt Off Off Off Off Dimmer Config Menu To Dim Dynamic Menu Off Off Set Trip Modes Set Trip Modes To Modify Load Profiles To Dimmer Config i f C OC C21 PROCESSO Rack_Name Rack_Name Rack_Name Dimmer Config Menu Dimmer Dynamic Menu Nex Trip Mode To Dim Dynamic Menu Set Irip Modes gt 201 O96 Operations Manual Page 36 Input Config Menu Input Config Menu allows you to view and set the Mux A and Mux B ports To Main Menu C21 PROCESSOR From Main Menu New p 3 G To Input Config To Input Config Menu Items Set DMX A Options Allows you to setthe DMX A port Set DMX A Label Off Turns the DMX A port off In Allows you to define the net slot range for the DMX A port In 001 512 02001 The default setting shows that the DMX A port has been set to IN with a range of 512 DMX channels starting at 02001 To Input Config Menu Rack Name Rack Name DMX A Options In 881 512 02001 Input Config Menu Set DMX A Options Allows you to create a label for the DMX A port To Input Config Menu Rack_Name
30. actory Menu Set Dealer Extra Info gt Suppor t company com Reboot Rack Allows you to force a soft re boot of the C21 EC21 operating system To Factory Menu Rack_Name Rack_Name Rack_Name Enter Pass Code Reboot Rack Factory Menu Reboot Rack gt No Operations Manual Page 52 Hide Factory Menu Allows you to hide this menu Note Selecting this option requires a special key sequence to un hide the Factory Menu once it has been hidden To Factory Menu i O O Rack Name Rack Name lt lt Factory Menu Factory Menu Hide Factory Menu PVisible Page 53 C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Section 4 Basic Troubleshooting General Control Signal Flow Operations Manual This section provides basic troubleshooting procedures for C21 EC21 series dimmer racks It does not provide comprehensive maintenance data but lets you solve simple problems and helps Strand Lighting with initial data when these procedures are not effective For best system operation do a routine check and cleaning once per year unless the operating environment is unusually harsh or dirty Please consult Strand Lighting Field Service if you are in doubt about the frequency of maintenance required for your system Service and maintenance operations other than routine checks and cleaning are seldom required In case of problems and in order to save time follow the procedures outlined in
31. ade time A numerical value used to express the brightness of the load on a dimmer Usually shown as A digital architectural control system for use with C21 EC21 dimmer racks Historically the process of physically connecting circuits to dimmers Now usually refers to electronic assignment of dimmers to channels The three phases of the mains supply to which the dimmers are connected are identified as Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 in 230v markets and as phase A phase B and phase C in 120v markets A chassis containing one two or four dimmer or contactors This is sometimes referred to as a dimmer However each C21 EC21 power module can have multiple dimmers or contactors in it so this manual distinguishes between dimmers individual power control circuits and power modules a collection of one or more power control circuits Page ii Page iii preset Preset fade time profile rack number room RPH RPM SSR SWC Technical Assistance A pre defined setup of intensities for a set of channels stored in memory for later replay For Outlook applications the C21 EC21 series dimmer rack processor module stores 8 programmable presets per room for up to 16 rooms For SWC applications the processor module stores 128 programmable presets Preset 0 ZERO is always a blackout See Fade Time The relationship between a control level and the actual dimmer output Also known as dimmer law or curve
32. ame Outlook Patch Outlook Menu planers 001 006 Rad 2 a m x Review Outlook Patch hb Set Outlook Patch Set Outlook Patch To Outlook Menu Rack Name Rack Name Outlook Patch Pri Oh Outlook Menu Set Outlook Patch Dim Rm Ch 001 01 Ol Local Control Menu Local Control Menu Set Dimmer level Operations Manual To Main Menu C21 PROCESSOR From Main Menu New gt H 3 6 To Local Control To Local Control Menu Items Allows you to set an individual dimmer to INPUT or to a local level between 0 and FULL Note Setting dimmer levels to something other than INPUT overrides the control inputs including presets you can easily loose control of dimmers by forgetting to set them back to INPUT The levels set in this menu are remembered even when you shut down the rack You can use the Set Dimmer levels menu to set dimmer levels in order to record SWC and Outlook presets where there is no conventional lighting control system To Local Control Menu Rack Name Rack Name Dimmer Leuel 001 Input 000 Local Control Menu Set Dimmer Level Page 44 Set Dimmer Lev Range Allows you to set a range of dimmers to INPUT or to a local level between 0 and F Page 45 Call SWC Preset Call Outlook Preset ULL Note Setting dimmer levels to something other than INPUT ov
33. and the OK message If there are any rack or dimmer events reported the display will show error messages Pressing the Bord keys will takes you into a series of setup menus to view and set up the more frequently used C21 EC21 features See Section 3 Processor Module Programming for details on accessing these functions All programmed data is held in battery maintained RAM for up to 6 months without power Figure 5 Rack Processor Module Each C21 EC21 rack can have up to three power supplies depending on the accessories provided These power supplies are mounted on the rack processor housing The electronics chassis also contains the control interconnection card CIC This is where the contractor terminates all control wiring for the rack All control terminal strips are 2 part plug in strips so that the electronics chassis can be easily removed from the rack Once you have applied power you need to make sure that the system is working correctly and the processor modules are set properly for the installation This step checks for any problems due to shipping or installation When the rack is switched ON a number of self tests are run The system displays the rack name STRAND LIGHTING Rack 1 lt or gt to select menu C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack When the self tests are complete the PROCESSOR OK LED on the front of the processor module will turn ON and the default text will show on the LCD display Status LED s L
34. ast setting together with the accuracy of digital dimmers can cause very high inrush currents to flow These may damage large lamp filaments and cause circuit breakers to trip Only set dimmers to fast if necessary for a particular effect Do not use fast for lamps that are 5Kw or higher To Modify Load Profiles To Dimmer Config Rack_Name Rack_Name Rack_Name Response Time Set Response Times gt 001 096 000 Dimmer Config Menu To Dim Dynamic Menu View Profiles Allow you to view the dimming curve for the dimmers six dimmers at a time To Modify Load Profiles To Dimmer Config a 7 O Rack_Name View Profiles Rack_Name Rack_Name Dimmer Config Menu Profile Selection 001 095 To Dim Dynamic Menu gt SqLaw SqLaw SqLaw SaLaw SgLaw SqLaw Select Profiles Allows you to select the dimming curve for a range of dimmers SqLaw Square Law S Crv S Curve LinPw Linear N Dim Non Dim FIEle Fluorescent Electronic FIMag Fluorescent Magnetic MarkX Advanced Mark X Ballasts User1 User Defined Dimming Curve 1 User2 User Defined Dimming Curve 2 User3 User Defined Dimming Curve 3 User4 User Defined Dimming Curve 4 User5 User Defined Dimming Curve 5 Page 33 C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack To Modify Load Profiles To Dimmer Config 1 PROCESSOR O O C Rack Name Rack_
35. ation Set Rack Location Rack Location Set Main Breaker To Rack Identity Menu Rack Name Rack Name Rack Identity Menu Main Breaker ID Set Main Breaker ID gt Breaker 01 Operations Manual Page 22 View Serial Number Allows you to view the C21 EC21 Processor serial number The serial number is entered by the factory and should not be changed in the field To Rack Identity Menu O O Rack Name Rack Name Rack Identity Menu Serial Number View Serial Number P S 000000 View Dealer Info Allows you to view the Dealer Information text field The information for this text field is entered within the Factory Menu section To Rack Identity Menu Rack Name Dealer Information Dealer Name Ph 123 456 7890 ppor t Company Rack Identity Menu View Dealer Info Set Date Allows you to view or edit the date field Format MM DD YY To Rack Identity Menu Rack Name Rack Name Set Date gt 10 07 05 Rack Identity Menu Set Date Set Time Allows you to view or edit the time field Format 24 hour HH MM SS To Rack Identity Menu Rack Name Rack Identity Menu Set Time Page 23 C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Set Temperature Scale View or select the temperature scale Options Fahrenheit or Celsius To Rack Identity Menu C RO C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name Rack_Name es Ra
36. cessor Rack Name Rack Name Serial Number S 000000 Factory Menu Set Serial Number Set Language Allows you to select the display language Rack Name Rack Name Language English Factory Menu Set Language Set MAC Address Allows the factory to enter the six octets of the MAC address in hexadecimal during initialization of the C21 EC21 processor To Factory Menu Rack_Name Rack_Name Rack_Name Enter Passcode 0000 Set MRC fiddress 00 00 00 00 00 00 Factory Menu Set MRC Rddress Set Project Name Allows you to edit the Project name text field This name is different than the one created in the Network Config Menu and is not viewed by the network C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name Rack Name Factory Menu Project Name Set Project Name gt Strand Lighting Page 51 C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Set Dealer Name Allows you to edit the Dealer Name text field Rack_Name Rack_Name Dealer Name Factory Menu gt Dealer_Name Set Dealer Name Set Dealer Contact Allows you to edit the Dealer Contact text field C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name Factory Menu Dealer Contact Set Dealer Contact Ph 123 456 7890 Set Dealer Extra Info Allows you to edit the Dealer Extra Info text field Rack_Name Rack_Name Dealer Extra Info F
37. ck Identity Menu Temperature Scale Set Temperature Scale gt Fahrenheit View Rack Size Allows you to view the rack size slot and dimmer count The rack size is set in the Factory Menu section Default 48 slot 96 Dims To Rack Identity Menu Rack_Name Rack_Name Rack Size gt 48 Slot 96 Dims Rack Identity Menu View Rack Size View Software Version Allows you to view the current software version of the rack processor To Rack Identity Menu Rack_Name Sof tware Version gt 111 Rack Identity Menu View Software Version Network Config Menu The Network Config menu allows you to configure the following settings for the network settings of the dimmer rack To Main Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name From Main Menu To Network Config To Network Config Menu Items Operations Manual Page 24 Set IP Address Allows you to enter the IP address for the rack processor The default IP address is 192 168 0 72 Note Every rack processor is set to this default IP address Make sure you create a unique number for each dimmer rack in the system prior to adding the racks to the network To Network Config Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name Rack Name Network Config Menu IP Address Set IP Address gt 192 168 0 73 Set SubNet Mask Allows you to set the SubNet Mask for the rack processor The default SubNet Mask is 255 255 255 0 Note The defa
38. ctions from the rack processor Messages are acknowledged by the processor with confirming reply messages or with status update messages Messages are transmitted as byte streams terminated by designated printing ASCII characters There is no requirement for line termination Received characters that do not have a defined function in the protocol are ignored Operations Manual Page 38 Page 39 Message Composition Messages are composed of a single command character followed by an optional numeric field that may be up to 3 characters long followed by a single terminating character Thus complete messages range from 2 to 5 characters long Command Parameter Terminator 1 byte 0 to 3 bytes 1 byte For all messages received from the AV controller the terminating character is the letter Z in either upper or lower case 0x5A or 0x74 For all messages transmitted from the C21 Rack Processor the terminating character is the letter Y 0x59 The following messages are defined Play SWC Preset Command Code S or s 0x53 or 0x73 Parameter Up to three digits indicating an SWC preset number in the range 0 128 0 represents the Off preset Action The rack processor plays back the indicated SWC preset and responds to the AV controller with the identical message terminated with the Y character instead of Z If the preset number was out of range the response message contains instead
39. d 10096 can be set to time Fast 30msec Medium 100ms or Slow 300ms The default is medium 100ms Note All specifications are correct at the time of going to press In the interest of continuous product improvement Strand Lighting reserves the right to change specifications without notice Operations Manual Page 4 120V Dimmer Modules The following dimmer amp non dim modules are currently available for the 120V Page 5 markets Catalog 76550 Ampacity Kw Type Basic Reporting Number Load Module of Chans Type 76551 Basic 76552 Standard 76553 Hi Rise 76554 Constant 76555 Nondim 76556 Basic 76556 LED Basic 76557 Standard 76557 LED Standard 76558 Hi Rise 76558 LED Hi Rise 76559 Constant 76560 Nondim 76560 LED Nondim 76561 Sinewave 76562 Basic 76563 Standard 76564 Hi Rise 76565 Constant 76566 Nondim 76567 Basic 76567 LED Basic 76568 Standard 76568 LED Standard 76569 Hi Rise 76569 LED Hi Rise 76570 Constant 76571 Nondim 76571 LED Nondim 76572 Sinewave 76573 Basic 76574 Basic 76575 Standard C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Operations Manual Catalog 76576 Ampacity Kw Type Hi Rise Re
40. d Lighting n assume aucune responsibilit sur toute erreur ou ommission inscrite dans ce manuel Pour tous commentaires ou suggestions concernant des corrections et ou les mises jour de ce manuel veuillez s ll vous plait contacter le bureau de Strand Lighting le plus proche Copyright 2006 Strand Lighting All rights reserved Information contained in this document may not be duplicated in full or in part by any person without prior written approval of Strand Lighting Ltd Its sole purpose is to provide the user with detailed installation information for the equipment supplied The use of this document for all other purposes is specifically prohibited Prefix Thank you for choosing Strand Lighting C21 EC21 series dimmer rack We trust that the equipment will meet all your dimming needs and will provide you with reliable service for many years Strand Lighting can assure you that every effort has been made to ensure that the equipment has been designed to meet the highest professional standards and that dimmer racks and their components have been assembled inspected and tested in accordance with our strict quality assurance program Should you encounter any problems or difficulties with your dimmer racks please contact the nearest Strand Lighting service representative For a complete list of Strand Lighting offices and service centers or visit our Web site www strandlighting com This manual describes the operation of for C21 EC
41. ems channels are numbers accessed by a numeric keypad Each channel can control multiple dimmers A connection device and wiring for powering a lighting fixture from a dimmer A unique four digit numeric identity which you can assign to each dimmer The circuit ID may be the same as the dimmer number or may be a number used to indicate circuit location phase channel number etc This feature is useful for system wide control functions A fade that contains both an up fade and a down fade or any fade where the levels of one cue are replaced by the levels of another cue The process of recalling a preset from its memory location and putting the result on stage Preset Memory and cue are often used interchangeably The relationship between a control level and the actual dimmer output A device controlling power to a lighting fixture Two lights on the same dimmer cannot be separately controlled The original factory settings An ANSI communications protocol standard that describes a method of digital data transmission between controllers lighting equipment and accessories A high speed network based protocol used to transmit data from a lighting controller to a dimmer rack using a single Ethernet cable A gradual change in stage levels from one set of intensities look to another The time it takes for dimmer levels to go from their current levels to the levels in the selected preset or DMX value Each preset has its own f
42. eries Dimmer Rack System Wide Control Operations Manual SWC Outlook Redundant tracking backup requires a second processor module fitted to the rack The backup processor automatically tracks the master processor and takes over control of the dimmer rack on failure of the master processor Status reporting software that lets you store setup data off line SWC lets you control multiple C21 EC21 series dimmer racks from a single location A hand held controller lets you program and recall all 128 presets and control individual dimmers 8 and 16 channel push button stations let you record or recall any 8 or 16 of the 128 presets at each station An audiovisual interface is also available to activate presets from external contacts Contact Strand Lighting or see the System Wide Control User s Manual for details on how SWC works Outlook is a comprehensive family of control stations designed for architectural applications needing a simple flexible control solution with minimal installation and cabling costs These control stations can access modify and recall lighting levels stored in the rack processor module Outlook control station features and options include Control up to 16 separate rooms with up to 15 channels per room 8 preset scenes plus ON and OFF for each room Manual sliders 3 6 9 or 15 sliders per station for direct control of individual circuits Record facility for saving slider levels for future p
43. errides the control inputs including presets you can easily loose control of dimmers by forgetting to set them back to INPUT The levels set in this menu are remembered even when you shut down the rack You can use the Set Dimmer levels menu to set dimmer levels in order to record SWC and Outlook presets where there is no conventional lighting control system To Local Control Menu Rack Name Dimmer LeuelRange 001 096 Lxx xx Local Control Menu Set Dimmer Leu Range Allows you to recall one of the 128 SWC presets To Local Control Menu Rack Name Call SWC Preset 001 Local Control Menu Call SWC Preset Allows you to recall an Outlook Preset in one of the 16 rooms To Local Control Menu Rack Name Rack Name Call Outlook Preset Room 01 Pre 1 Local Control Menu Call Outlook Preset C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Status Reporting Menu View Live Status View Event Log Learn Load Profiles Enable Reports Operations Manual Status Reporting Menu To Main Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name From Main Menu New To Status Reporting To Status Reporting Menu Items View Live Status To Status Reporting Menu Rack_Name Rack_Name Status Reporting Menu Status Reporting View Live Status View Event Log To Status Reporting Menu Rack_Name Status Rep
44. g double optical isolation between the controller and high power circuits Storage Temp 40 C to 70 C Operating Temp 0 C to 40 C ambient Storage Humidity 0 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Operating Humidity 10 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Note All specifications are correct at the time of going to press In the interest of continuous product improvement Strand Lighting reserves the right to change specifications without notice C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Dimmer Modules Specifications Circuit Appropriately sized fully magnetic or thermal magnetic circuit protection breaker of 10 000 AIC 15A 20A 50A amp 100A 120V or 50 000 AIC 15A 25A amp 50A 230V fault current rating Output voltage Maximum full load voltage loss measured at the dimmer rack is 3 volts Maximum output voltage for each dimmer can be limited through a software setting Load regulation Dimmers will maintain their output within 1 of the set output with load changes from 1kW to the maximum rating of the dimmer The system regulates dimmer outputs to within 1V over compensation operating voltage range Each dimmer is individually regulated Efficiency Minimum power efficiency for dimmers is 97 at full load Maximum full load dimmer loss is 3V RMS Contactor non dim power efficiency is 9996 of output rating of the dimmer at all control levels Input response The response time time between OFF an
45. immer can be patched to any valid DMX512 address number for the standard input A DMX A input B DMX B or network Circuit ID used by SWC and status reporting software Record and recall presets 1 8 ON and OFF per room for Outlook control and 0 128 per rack for System Wide Control Define Preset Number or Hold condition on DMX failure Define power up preset per rack for Outlook architectural presets Set LCD contrast Error log accessible from the processor module or status reporting software Individual dimmer reporting enable disable Dimmer Configuration Configuration items associated with the dimmer module can be set from the processor module front panel The output response profile can be set to Linear Square S Curve Fluo Electric for electronic fluorescent ballasts Fluo Magnetic for magnetic fluorescent ballasts and Non Dim The two fluorescent settings let you set the top end voltage and the bottom end cutoff voltage The Non Dim setting lets you set the turn on threshold for the non dim Five additional user programmable profiles are available through the Set Rack Configuration menu or from the optional status reporting software Dimmer response per dimmer fast 30ms normal 100ms or slow 300ms This determines a dimmer s rate of response to a change in control level Slow is usually set for large tungsten loads to reduce filament inrush medium or fast for small loads Dimmer control assignment per dim
46. in fan speed take 1 minute with this setting while decreases in fan speed take 5 minutes Fans are turned OFF when no dimmers are in use T P P gt i a Pus P 4 AL SEV s lt A lt Y Figure 3 Fan Housing Rack Processor Housing Each C21 EC21 dimmer rack contains a rack processor housing RPH with all of the control electronics for the rack This RPH contains the processor module s RPM control station power supplies and control interconnection card CIC for the rack and is shipped separately from the rack to minimize the possibility of damage This chassis can be equipped with one or two processor modules The second processor module acts as a backup The configuration data from either processor can be transferred into the other processor The currently inactive processor always tracks the currently active processor Backup Processor Module Control Interconnection Card CIC Rack Processor Module RPM Figure 4 Rack Processor Housing Operations Manual Page 12 Rack Processor Module Power Supplies Control Interconnection Card CIC Processor Configuration Startup Page 13 Each C21 EC21 rack contains one or two rack processor modules RPM Each processor module has a backlit LCD display a 7 key keypad and 6 LEDs to report processor module and dimmer status and allow setup and control at the rack In normal operation this display normally shows the rack name
47. mer to the combined levels of Outlook preset SWC preset DMX A DMX B Network or to a fixed level 0 99 or Full The way in which the various input levels combine is also determined on a per dimmer basis by setting the dimmer DMX mode A special smoothing algorithm is applied to small level changes to maintain smooth fades with long fade times Control Inputs The Control Interconnection Card or CIC is the printed circuit board on which all contractor control wiring connections are made It is located on the top of the Rack Processor Housing RPH and contains Operations Manual Page 16 An optional Ethernet switch which connects to a Strand ShowNet system and is Advanced Network Control ACN ready This switch allows for easy connections between dimmer racks It also connects to the network receptacle located in the upper left rear of the dimmer rack Two optically isolated DMX512 control inputs The first input will accept DMX512 The second DMX512 input is configurable to accept either DMX512 Strand Lighting s System Wide Control SWC dimmer protocol or Strand Lighting s Outlook architectural protocol Each DMX input has a patch to allow overlapping or separation of any DMX control level Six optically isolated contact inputs for Pin Function Typ Description PANIC ON Momentary Turns Panic On PANIC OFF Momentary Turns Panic Off FIRE ALARM Maintained Turns Panic On No Override SWC PRESET 1 Momentary
48. nual describes the operation and setup of the dimmer rack It does not contain information about installing the rack See the separate C21 2 450173 010 or the EC21 2 450173 020 Dimmer Rack Installation Manual for detailed information concerning installation and wiring of the dimmer rack then go to Section 3 Programming the C21 EC21 Dimmer Rack starting on page 19 in this manual for initial rack setup and if necessary see Section 4 Basic Troubleshooting starting on page 54 of this manual Section 1 General nire nenne nannte eeu e Innere tari 3 Summary Specificato N ito Sete ote te Ee pte o ee ee tope dre tes 3 120V Dimmer Modules titer trier en ea as 5 230V Dirmer Modu les 2 22 B o be ad reto EISE ens EE adaa Basa 7 Rack Components dedere tue dte dede na an Ene Busse 10 Rack Processor Module eii es nennen 13 deest EET 13 Control Interconnection Card CIC sees eene 13 LED Status n ener tette dme 14 Section 2 Operational Features eseeesees 16 Rack Configuration niesna er tine u eit ede Doe cies ie race 16 Dirimer ConfIgUratiOh icone eiae oet reete Che E RR Haee eu 16 Safety Features nee arena 17 System Wide Control SWO sse enm nennen 18 leni c 18 Section 3 Programming the C21 EC21 Dimmer Rack 19 Controls and DISplays 5 Eee E ee
49. oeloolso pr jeje ja aja eje eT pr jade ded aja a el Fan Housing Rack Processor CEPA Housing Rack Processor ackup Processor Module MEM ne zu SS os Blank Panel Figure 1 C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Fully Populated doors removed Operations Manual Page 10 Dimmer Modules The power modules are the high power switching section of the C21 EC21 dimming system The power block in this module is the interface between the high power AC and low power control It is driven by low level signals bmA 3 24V and switches high level signals up to 100A 120 240VAC High specification filtering SCR dimming contactor non dims Sinewave dimming and load status reporting electronics are available as options Dimmers can be mixed in any combination in arack This lets you use the exact dimmer type needed for each circuit Quad dimming modules are also available in custom racks Power modules are constructed from aluminum folded to form three sides of the dimmer and to support the dimmer connector and heatsink The fourth side of the dimmer is formed by the heatsink The top and bottom of the dimmer are open for cooling A sturdy handle is provided below the circuit breakers An optional mechanical locking bar on the dimmer tray secures the dimmers in the rack Chokes Connector Circuit Breakers Handle Reporting PCB optional SSR or SCR Pack Figure 2 Dual Dimmer Module Reporting Dimmer Most C21
50. of the preset requested Record SWC Preset Command Code R or r 0x52 or 0x72 Parameter Up to three digits indicating an SWC preset number in the range 1 128 0 represents the Off preset so is not allowed with this command Action The rack processor records the indicated SWC preset and responds to the AV controller with the identical message terminated with the Y character instead of Z If the preset number was out of range the response message contains instead of the preset requested Play Outlook Preset Command Code O or o Ox4F or Ox6F Parameter Up to three digits that represent two numeric fields The first one or two digits represent the room number The last digit represents the preset number The room number may range from 0 15 The preset number may range from O 9 Preset 9 calls the Full On preset Action The rack processor plays back the indicated Outlook preset in the indicated room C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack and responds to the AV controller with the identical message terminated with Y instead of Z If the room number was out of range the response message contains in place of the numeric parameter Record Outlook Preset Command Code P or p 0x50 or 0x70 Parameter Up to three digits that represent two numeric fields The first one or two digits represent the room number The last digit represents the preset n
51. on 3 Front Panel Programming e Outlook patch see Patching Menu in section 3 Front Panel Programming e Language see Rack Config Menu in section 3 Front Panel Programming e Max Voltage see Rack Config Menu in section 3 Front Panel Programming e Min Level see Rack Config Menu in section 3 Front Panel Programming 2 Switch on all load circuit breakers 3 Connecta suitable luminaire to each outlet and check every dimmer using the SET LEVEL control facility a suitable control console or an SWC hand held controller Investigate and correct any malfunctions you find If any dimmers do not work stop and check the slot type for the dimmer Dimmers will not work properly if their slot type is incorrectly assigned Make sure that all of the modules are in their correct slots and that the slot type for each dimmer is correctly set in the processor module 5 Install the fan screens door to complete the system installation C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Section 2 Operational Features Rack Configuration The following configuration items are usually programmed during commissioning but can also be reprogrammed by the user Rack name Panic selection and configuration Maximum output voltage per dimmer 20 250 volts e g set to 105V for extended lamp life Minimum level per dimmer 0 100 e g set to 10 for aisle lights or large lamp preheat Room and channel Patching for applications using Outlook Each d
52. orting Menu Event Log View Event Log Learn Load Profiles To Status Reporting Menu Rack_Name Status Reporting Menu Load Profiles Learn Load Profiles Enable Reports To Status Reporting Menu Rack Name Rack Name Status Reporting Menu Enable Reports Enable Reports Page 46 Set CB Trip Mode Set CB Trip Mode To Status Reporting Menu Rack Name Rack_Name CB Trip Mode Status Reporting Menu Set CB Trip Mode View Profile Stats View Profile Stats To Status Reporting Menu Rack_Name Rack_Name Profile Stats Status Reporting Menu View Profile Stats View Comm Stats View Comm Stats To Status Reporting Menu Rack_Name Rack_Name Comm Stats Status Reporting Menu View Comm Stats Set Event Config Set Event Config To Status Reporting Menu Rack_Name Rack_Name Event Config Status Reporting Menu Set Event Config Page 47 C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Factory Menu Factory Menu To Main Menu C21 PROCESSOR From Main Menu 7 6 To Factory Menu To Factory Menu Items Set Rack Model Allows you to choose which rack model the processor is connect Options C21 EC21 To Factory Menu Rack Name Rack Name Rack Name Enter Password Rack Model C21 Factory Menu
53. porting Number of Chans Load Module Type 76577 Constant 76578 Nondim 76579 Basic 76579 LED Basic 76580 Standard 76580 LED Standard 76581 Hi Rise 76581 LED Hi Rise 76582 Constant 76583 Nondim 76583 LED Nondim 76584 Constant 76585 Basic 76586 Constant 76586 LED Constant 76587 Basic 76587 LED Basic 76588 N A 76589 Test Mod 76590 Test Mod 76591 0001 Dim Nondim 76591 0002 Nondim Dim 76591 0003 Nondim 76591 0004 Nondim 76591 0005 Nondim 76591 0006 Basic Page 6 230V Dimmer Modules The following dimmer amp non dim modules are currently available for the 230V Page 7 markets Catalog 76600 Ampacity Type Basic Reporting Number Load Module of Chans Type Tungsten 76601 Standard Tungsten 76602 Standard Tungsten 76603 Standard Tungsten 76604 Hi Rise Tungsten 76605 Hi Rise Tungsten 76606 Hi Rise Tungsten 76607 Standard Tungsten 76607 LED Standard Tungsten 76608 Standard Tungsten 76608 LED Standard Tungsten 76609 Standard Tungsten 76610 Hi Rise Tungsten 76610 LED Hi Rise Tungsten 76611 Hi Rise Tungsten 76611 LED Hi
54. sing the SA or lt gt keys to display each parameter in turn If one or more error conditions occur the status display automatically shows the Error Log if a Dimmer Event occurs the Event Log is automatically displayed Multiple errors or events are auto scrolled The Status log for each rack lists the rack number and software version number together with the error code and description of the error Note When the backup and main processor are functioning both displays should show Tracking When the system is properly tracking data is continuously copied from the Enabled processor Master to the Disabled processor Backup Phase current will always be 0 zero on the backup processor The Status Log will return to the default display 5 seconds after the last key press Page 20 Page 21 The Main Menu The main menu lets you access all the other menus for configuring C21 EC21 series dimmer racks To access the main menu From any of the status displays Press or To return to the main menu Press lt Note If no dimmer event is registered returning from the main menu brings you back to the display from which you called the main menu If a dimmer event is registered you will return to the dimmer events display ef 89 C21 PROCESSOR Rack_Name id 1 lt or gt to select menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name To Rack Identity C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name To Network Config C
55. ult subnet Mask should not be changed unless instructed to do so by Strand Lighting To Network Config Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name Rack Name Network Config Menu Subnet Mask Set Subnet Mask P255 255 255 0 Set Host Name Allows you to set the Host Name for the processor Enter a unique name for the rack processor in this text field Note This field is node name seen on the network and is different than the dimmer rack name created in the Rack Identity Menu To Network Config Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name Rack Name Network Config Menu Host Name Set Host Name gt C21_73 Page 25 C21 EC21 Series Dimmer Rack Allows you to set the Gateway IP address for the processor Set Gateway IP The default Gateway IP is 0 0 0 0 Note The default Gateway IP address should not be changed unless instructed to do so by Strand Lighting To Network Config Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name Rack Name Netuork Config Menu Subnet Mask Set Gateway IP P 0 0 0 oO C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name To Rack Config To Rack Config Menu Items Review Module Types Allows you to review the dimmer module type 00 through 99 assigned to the dimmer slots 6 dimmers at a time To Rack Config Menu C21 PROCESSOR Rack Name Rack Name Review Module Types 01 06 Rack Config Menu Review Module Types Set Module Type Allows you
56. umber The room number may range from 0 15 The preset number may range from 1 8 Presets 0 and 9 are not allowed as these are not recordable Action The rack processor records the indicated Outlook preset in the indicated room and responds to the AV controller with the identical message terminated with Y instead of Z If the room number or preset number was out of range the response message contains in place of the numeric parameter Update System Status Command Code U or u 0x55 or 0x75 Parameter None Action The rack processor responds by sending 17 response messages as defined above indicating the states of the SWC system and of each room in the Outlook system Examples AV Controller Request C21 Rack Response S001Z S001Y SWC preset 1 is now active s123z s123Y SWC preset 123 is now active s200z s Y No change in SWC due to out of range parameter o123z 0123Y No change in Outlook due to out of range parameter UZ S123Y 0000Y 0010Y 0020Y O030Y 0040Y 0050Y 0060Y 0070Y 0080Y 0090Y 0100Y 0110Y 0123Y 0130Y 0140Y 0150Y Operations Manual Page 40 SWC Menu SWC Menu To Main Menu C2 L PROCESSOR From Main Menu New gt p 6 To SWC Menu To SWC Menu Items Call SWC Preset Allows you to play back one of the 128 SWC preset in the recorded time
57. ush button recall Programmable fade times between 0 and 4 minutes from Outlook control stations or 0 to 10 minutes from the processor module or status reporting software Record lockout facility for playback only operation 1 4 and 8 preset push button stations Audio visual interface Room combine stations for room partitioning Page 18 Section 3 Programming the C21 EC21 Dimmer Rack Controls and Displays You can access the range of C21 EC21 series dimmer rack programmable features using the Rack Processor Module keypad and 21 character 8 line display Menus are shown in English Status LED s LCD Control Keypad NETWORK CONNECTION O DMX512 RDM PORT A STRAND LIGHTING O DMX512 PORT B PROCESSOR OK MODULE EVENT ACTIVE PROCESSOR Figure 7 Rack Processor Module Front Panel The control buttons let you scan through the various menus and options and set the programmable features of the C21 EC21 series dimmer rack Key Lock To avoid accidental or unauthorized use of the keys you can lock the keypad When the Key Lock option is enabled the processor keys are locked automatically after 10 minutes with no keyboard input When disabled the keys are unlocked The factory default setting for this option is disabled When locked a key symbol is displayed on the lower right side of the default display To temporarily unlock the keys Press and hold Er and simultaneously for at least 2 seconds Unless

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