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1. C21 Rack Layout Fully Populated Section 1 Hardware Description 1 Construction Size and Weight Contracting Access Supply Connection Rack Supply Voltage and Frequency Phasing Dimmer Module Connectors Control Input Output Connection Cooling Fans The rack is constructed of welded steel and aluminum with bolt on covers and is finished in a fine textured scratch resistant coating The rack will accept removable trays for the dimmer modules which are screwed in place The rack and all modules are earth grounded The electronics chassis and fan module are located at the bottom of the rack A hinged locking door covers the front of the dimmer rack Rack components are designed for easy removal and installation so that the dimmer rack is open and empty during installation Mounting holes are provided so that racks can be bolted together and to the floor Dimensions Height 80 Width 24 36 Depth 23 62 Height 2032mm Width 619mm Depth 600mm Weight With 48 dual standard dimmers and one rack processor module 690 Ibs 310 Kg Without dimmer modules rack processor modules 300 Ibs 136 Kg Power cable entry supplying power to the bus bars is through the bottom Contractor load wire connections for the live and neutral are through the top of the rack and directly onto the module connectors The rack is provided with three phase plus neutral and earth bus bar distribution located at the bottom of t2. Should be OFF On indicates a dimmer fault Should be ON Off indicates there is a problem Should be ON if self test is OK Indicates active processor 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 C21 Operator s Guide 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 If the LCD shows an error see the Error Log section of the C21 Operator s Guide Output Check Initial Programming Programming and Fault Finding Gradually increase the control signal to each dimmer in turn from 0 to 100 using the SET LEVEL function and carefully monitor the loads Check for any error messages or dimmer events displayed on the rack processor module LCD Refer to the C21 Operator s Guide and set the following menu items as applicable e Language e Rack number if applicable e Fan Speed Control e LCD Contrast e Time and date Other items you may wish to set at this time depending on your system configuration are e DMX patch e DMX Mode e Outlook patch e Max Voltage e Min Level e Circuit ID Start e Circuit ID Patch e Dimmer Response e Dimmer Profiles e No DMX Preset or Hold condition e Power Up Preset Refer to the C21 Oper
3. 2 dimensions 2 positioning 9 set door direction 25 size 2 weight 2 dimmer SSR v DMX512 iv control wiring 20 door set direction 25 E electronics chassis 3 install 16 processor module 4 environment 7 Ethernet iv ethernet control wiring 19 ethernet wiring 19 F fade iv fade time iv fan module 3 feeds 12 H hardware description See dimmer racks dimmer rack construction 2 electronics chassis 3 fan module 3 power module 6 power module connector 2 processor module 4 humidity operating 7 storage 7 I initial power up 27 initial programming 29 input DMX512 20 ethernet 19 Outlook 21 SWC 21 install processor housing 16 installation electronics chassis 16 environment 7 initial programming 29 output check 29 power requirements 7 power up 27 preparing the rack 10 processor module configuration 27 safety check 27 set door direction 25 ventilation 7 L LED processor 28 LED status 28 level iv listing cUL 1 UL 1 load connect 15 connector 15 location 9 M mains power See power module fan 3 power 6 processor 4 module connector 2 O offices 1 operating humidity 7 operating temperature 7 outlook iv Outlook control wiring 21 termination 21 output check 29 P dimmer racks I PANIC activate 24 deactivate 24 parts purchases v patch iv phase iv phasing 2 positioning 9 power connec
4. O Power Supply Plug In Connectors STRANO UGHTING C21 amp EC21 CIC96 P N 3 723200 010 Control Input Connectors Figure 4 Control Interconnection Card CIC Section 1 Hardware Description 5 Dimmer Modules Reporting Dimmer Modules The power modules are the high power switching section of the C21 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 5mA 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 locking bar on the dimmer tray secures the dimmers in the rack Chokes Connector de Circuit Breakers Dimmer Wing With Type amp Rating Handle optional SSR or SCR Pack Figure 5 Dual Dimmer Module Most C21 dimmer modules are available in load st
5. Fan Cable Plug In Connector Connector Dimmer Control Ribbon Connectors T1 T6 amp B1 B6 mnd Panic Select Switches 96 or 192 Switches A Power Supply Plug In Connectors v Control Input Connectors Figure 17 Connecting Control Signal Wiring i A cable trough is provided in the top left hand side of the rack for the control Control Cable Routing gt cont cables Control cables should be fed through the access holes provided in the top of the rack and run down the trough until they reach the processor area The trough can be removed for easy access The Ethernet control cable will terminate to the Ethernet jack located in the Ethernet Control Wiring wireway cover at the left rear of the dimmer rack Figure 18 below shows the punch down wiring diagram for the RJ 45 Ethernet jack The terminations are to be made using the TIA EIA standards Terminations are to be made using the 568B color code Wireway Cover Ethernet Jack Ethernet Jack Wiring Detail g Orange White White Green Fa Cat5 Cable Belden 1583A Ethernet Jack Figure 18 Ethernet Wiring and Termination Belden 1583A or Strand Lighting approved equal Max Length This cable must be installed and terminated in compliance with TIA EIA 568 standards for category 5 cabling Terminations are 300 Ft to be made using the 568B color code Connector 8 Pin RJ45 RJ45 Terminal Ethernet io 1 2 whit
6. Strand Lighting or the local Authorized Service Center serving your area www strandlighting com Section 1 Hardware Description General The C21 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 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 A ground lug is provided in the rack The dimmer connectors in the rack are polarized to prevent dimmer modules being plugged into the wrong 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 Rack processor modules are available with 96 or 192 dimmer control outputs to drive C21 dimmers Door Hinge Bracket Ventilation Grill Dimmer Modules Door Strike Fan Housing Rack Processor Housing Rack Bes Backup Processor odule Module Optional Blank Panel Figure 1
7. USCG Electrical Engineering Regulations subchapter J 46 CFR Part 110 1131 Section 2 Installation 13 Inter Rack Bussing Kits can be used to interconnect the supply bus bars Dimmer Rack Busing between adjacent C21 dimmer racks Three bussing kits are available Part Description 76680 800A bus kit 1600A bus kit 2400A bus kit Load Terminal Blocks S ji OS Power Feed By Contractor 120VAC 3 phase 4 wire Ground Side Entry Only 120 208V Ce Ethernet Jack KI IK IK Ground Lug Power Feed By Contractor 120VAC 3 phase 4 wire Ground Side Entry Only 120 208V Bus Link Neutral Bus Phase A B C Front To Back Figure 12 Bottom Bus Racks Load Wiring Load wiring is connected directly to the dimmer receptacle Wires can be routed down channels next to the dimmer receptacles so that they are out of the way once the rack is assembled Only hook up AC lighting loads to this equipment Warning Connect load wiring according to your system drawings Set screws in the dimmer receptacles require a standard 1 8 Allen wrench see figure 13 Neutral wires for the 100A and Quad receptacles terminate on the neutral bus bar located at the top of the dimmer rack Factory Factory Wiring Wiring Dual 10A amp 20A 50A Receptacle Receptacle Dimmer connector load and neutral pins Screw type 1 4
8. contains e 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 e 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 e Six optically isolated contact inputs for Pin Function Type Description PANIC ON Momentary Turns Panic On PANIG OFF Momentary Turns Panic Off FIRE ALARM Maintained Turns Panic On No Override SWC PRESET 1 Momentary 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 INIO AA IN e An Audio Visual Interface port This serial input will support connection to an external A V or show control system that supports an RS232 or RS485 serial connection e 96 or 192 panic select switches Rack Processor Module Fan Cable Plug In Connector Connector Dimmer Control Ribbon Connectors T1 T6 amp B1 B6 EEE Panic Select Switches 96 or 192 Switches
9. control cable must be a continuous run from the rack to the wall stations If connections must be made in a junction box due to length of run or other considerations these connections must be soldered before installation of the wire crimp These are not power connections They are electronic interconnections that feed data directly to a microprocessor in the processor module Poor connections may cause problems by introducing electronic noise into the system resulting in poor system operation You can connect several other external contacts for controlling rack functions see figure 21 These functions are then available remotely and instantly Figure 21 Remote Contact Closure Termination Connector Pluggable two piece screw terminal block in rack labeled Contact Closure Function PANIC ON Momentary Turns Panic On PANIC OFF Momentary Turns Panic Off FIRE ALARM Maintained Turns Panic On No Override SWC PRESET 1 Momentary 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 OPEN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUTPUT 1 OPEN OUTPUT 2 i Oo COM GND COM GND Table 4 Remote Contact Closure Termination The RS232 Interface allows for third party A V systems to directly recall any of the RS232 Interface 128 SWC presets that ar
10. install this equipment with power applied Make sure that incoming power is disconnected before proceeding with the installation Section 2 Installation 7 Conduit Layout The location of conduit runs and their entrance to the dimmer rack is important and Control amp Load Wires Entry Area should be carefully planned before cutting holes or attaching conduit Feed Wires Entry Area Top View Bottom Looking From Top Figure 6 Recommended Conduit Cutouts Top and Bottom of Rack Do not run power feed or load wires in the same conduit or wireways as control and low voltage wiring Do not run load cable trays and or conduit in close proximity to any computer or computer equipment Do not run wiring from other unrelated equipment in the same conduit with C21 wiring Do not run control wires from dimmer rack locations marked for load or power wires and vice versa These locations are chosen to minimize electrical interference between various sections of the system Do not run wiring in ways other than shown on the system riser diagram or use alternative control cables to those specified by Strand Lighting Do not substitute plastic conduit for metal conduit Metal conduit acts as a ground and shield Do not substitute shielded wiring for unshielded wiring or conduit Changes in transmission line capacitance can cause problems with the control signals Positioning the Dimmer Rack s Fan and choke noise m
11. site www strandlighting com 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 44 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 Prefix Table of Contents This manual describes the installation of the C21 dimmer rack The installer should refer to the separate C21 Operators Guide for detailed information concerning the initial setup procedures referred to in the Commissioning section of this manual Basic Troubleshooting is also provided in the C21 Operator s Guide Definition Of Terms uaspakkuusk EEA AEAEE TEA iv Technical Assistance c s c ssecencesed icnecsceeesecseeseaeecereugees dedapiivercesersesdcnsesesetaeescee v Section 1 Hardware DescriptiOn rurnnnvnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 1 Gene
12. srnrnnrrnnnnrnnnnnvnnrnvnnnnrrnnnnnrnnennnnnn 16 Figure 16 Connecting Power to the Rack Processor Housing RPH 17 Figure 17 Connecting Control Signal Wiring 18 Figure 18 Ethernet Wiring and Termination 19 Figure 19 DMX512 Wiring and Termination 0 cccceeeceeseeeeeeseeeeeeeees 20 Figure 20 SWC Outlook Wiring and Termination sonrrrannrrnnnnrnnorrnnrnr 21 Figure 21 Remote Contact Closure Connections rrrrrrnrnrrrnnnnvnnrrrnnenr 22 Figure 22 A V Interface Termination ssrrrrnrrnnnnvrnnnnvnnenvnnnrrrrnnnrnnnrnnnnnn 23 Figure 23 Installing C21 Rack Hinge Plate and Door n 25 Figure 24 Rack Processor Module Front Panel 27 Tables Table 1 Ethernet Termination arnrennnnonnrrnnnonnrrnnnnnnrnnnnrnnrnnnrrnnrnnnsrrnnnnn 19 Table 2 DMX512 Termination eeeceeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeenaaeeeenenaes 20 Table 3 SWC Outlook Termination annrerrnrnnnnrrnnnnrnnnnnrnnrvrrvnnnrnnennnnrnnn 21 Table 4 Remote Contact Closure Termination rrenanrnnnnrrrnnnnrnnnnvnnrnnn 22 Table 5 RS 232 A V Interface Termination eeens 23 Definition Of Terms channel CIC circuit circuit ID crossfade cue curve dimmer default DMX512 Ethernet fade fade time Level Outlook patch phase power module This manual uses the following definitions throughout Device controlling a dimmer or group of dimmers Historically the
13. will do severe damage 5 Make a full safety inspection of all load wiring w Initial Power Up Systems purchased without Field Service commissioning are now ready for system power For such systems follow the steps below If commissioning is required a notice appears on the riser diagram that the system should not be energized without a factory technician present Call and request scheduling for commissioning as early as possible Due to heavy scheduling requirements the minimum time required for proper scheduling is two weeks 1 Make sure the incoming power is correctly rated per system riser If not correct before proceeding Make sure the control input signals to the dimmer racks are off Apply power to the system Check that there are no lights on Turn off main power to the rack and insert the rack processor module and backup processor if supplied 6 Turn on power to the rack ARON If the system does not function properly follow the troubleshooting instructions in the C21 Operator s Guide If these steps fail or for assistance with replacement parts please call Strand Lighting or the local Authorized Service Center in your area Processor Self Test Once you have applied power you need to make sure that the system is working and Fault Identification ect y and the rack processor modules are set properly for the installation This step checks for any problems due to shipping or installation When the rack is switc
14. 20 brass Wire gauge range 14 6AWG Maximum screw torque setting 56 inch lbs 100 amp Adaptor Wire gauge range 4 2AWG Maximum screw torque setting 20 inch Ibs Earth bus connections Screw type 1 4 28 brass Wire gauge range 14 6AWG Maximum screw torque setting 70 inch Ibs Factory Contractor Wiring Wiring 100A Quad 10A amp 20A Receptacle Receptacle Figure 13 C21 Dimmer Receptacles OL SSD aI i a a g Ground Terminal Figure 14 C21 Load Ground Terminals Section 2 Installation 15 Control Wiring Control wiring between dimmer rack components is pre wired at the factory Connections that go to the control interconnection card CIC are in a bundle and clearly labeled Install the Rack Processor Housing Run Control Cables Down The Cable Chute On Left Side Of Rack To install the Rack Processor Housing RPH in the dimmer rack 1 NOOROD 8 Remove the cover from the cable chute on the left side of the rack by putting your fingers in the gripper holes and pulling up Run all control cables down the cable chute Punch down the Ethernet cable if applicable Replace the cable chute cover Slide the electronics chassis into the rack Connect the cables from the rack to the appropriate plugs on the CIC Slide the electronics chassis back out of the rack until it just barely rests in its slide brackets Make all control connections with the electronics cha
15. Aaeeea TERE 29 Initial Programming e aie hanes is ev 29 Programming and Fault Finding ce eeseeseseeeeeesneeeeeeneeeeseneeeeeeeaeeeeseneeeeeaaes 29 Figures Figure 1 C21 Rack Layout Fully Populated erannrnnonrrnrnrrrnnnrrnnnnnnnrnnr 1 Figure 2 Rack Processor Housing RPH ceeeesseeeeeeseeeeeeentaeeeeeeaaes 3 Figure 3 Rack Processor Module RPM 4 Figure 4 Control Interconnection Card CIC uarnrnnonrrnrrrrvnnnrrnnnnvnnrnnr 5 Figure 5 Dual Dimmer Module rnronnronnvnnnvennvnvnnrrnnrrnnrrnnrnnnrennrnnsrvrnnnnnr 6 Figure 6 Recommended Conduit Cutouts urnrnnannvnnonvvnnrnrrnnnnvnnrnvnnennn 8 Figure 7 Mounting Dimensions 00 cc ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeeneaas 9 Figure 8 GClearances mmmmsrnnrsrranarnnanavonnnnonnnrrnsnnrenannvnnnnnrnsnnrnssnannnnnnenen 10 Figure 9 C21 Dimmer Rack rennrrnannvnnnnnvnnrnrrrnnnrrnnnnvnnenrenrrrrnnnnnrnnenvennn 11 Figure 10 Bus Bar Connections Behind Processor Assemblly 12 Figure 11 Compression Fittings Detail rrrrvnannrnnnnnvnnonrnnnnrrnnnnnvnnennnnrr 13 Figure 12 Bottom Bus Racks c cccscceeceeceeeeeeeaeeeeeeeseeeeeseaaeeeeeeeeenees 14 Figure 13 C21 Dimmer Receptacles mrrnnnnnrrnnnnvnnnnnvnnonrnnnnrrnnnnnrnnennennn 15 Figure 14 C21 Load Ground Terminals cccccesceceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeenees 15 Figure 15 Install Electronics ChassiS
16. Figure 8 Clearances The C21 rack is supplied without the door installed The dimmer modules and rack processor housing are supplied separately In order to gain full access to the rack you must 1 2 w Remove the top and bottom grills Remove the thermostat bar Be careful not to damage the thermostat A damaged or broken thermostat will render the dimmer rack inoperable Remove the eight dimmer trays Remove the fan housing Do not remove the door from its carton Do not install the dimmer rack door This will be installed by a Strand Lighting Engineer or an Authorized Service Center Technician as part of the system commissioning Locating Dimmer Components Ventilation Grill Dimmer Modules Door Strike Fan Housing Rack Processor Housing Rack ae Backup Processor Module Optional Blank Panel Figure 9 C21 Dimmer Rack Door Removed for clarity Section 2 Installation 11 Power Wiring Power feed wiring can be from either the bottom or bottom sides of the dimmer rack The figure below shows a typical bottom fed rack The phase neutral and ground power cables enter the rack through the bottom All power cables are terminated using a suitable rated compression lug see Figure 10 below and bolted to the mains bus bars Run All Load Cables Behind Channel Support Load Wires By Contractor Control Wire By Contractor Thermostat Route Control Wires in Trough Down Left Si
17. NG Installation Manual Pam A Dimmer Rack Manual Part Number 2 450173 010 Revision Level A2 Revision Date 25 July 2005 Written By Charles Coley II 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 esta sujeto a cambios sin previo aviso Strand Lighting no asume responsabilidad por errores 0 omisiones que puedan aparecer Cualquier comentario sugerencia o correcci n con respecto a este manual favor de dirijirlo a la oficina de Strand Lighting m s cercana Der Inhalt dieses Handbuches ist nur f r Informationszwecke gedacht Aenderungen sind vorbehalten Strand Lighting uebernimmt keine Verantwortung f r Fehler oder Irrtuemer die in diesem Handbuch auftreten F r Bemerkungen und Verbesserungsvorschlaege oder Vorschlaege in Bezug auf Korrekturen und oder Aktualisierungen in diesem Handbuch moechten wir Sie bitten Kontakt mit der naechsten Strand Lighting Niederlassung aufzunehmen Le mat riel d crit dans ce manuel est pour information seulement et est sujet changements sans pr avis La compagnie Strand Lighting n assume aucune responsibilit sur toute erreur ou ommiss
18. Preset 0 ZERO is always a blackout See Fade Time A number used to uniquely identify each dimmer rack in a multiple rack system Rack numbers are set from the front panel of the 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 either a room in the traditional sense an indoor enclosed area or a portion of a room which 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 any 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 racks and dimmers require a minimum of maintenance and servicing See the Operations Guide for basic troubleshooting and periodic maintenance procedures For operation or technical assistance please contact
19. ator s Guide supplied with the dimmer rack for Basic Troubleshooting instructions and details on how to use the rack processor module keypad and LCD display to program all the functions of the C21 dimmers Section 3 Commissioning 29 30 Index A AC power See power connect 13 access 2 activate PANIC 24 B bus 2 C cables control cable routing 18 signal cable routing 18 cat 5 wiring 19 channel iv chassis electronics 3 CIC iv 2 3 5 16 18 21 24 circuit iv 6 7 circuit breaker 6 circuit ID iv clearances 10 commissioning 27 configuration dimmer rack 1 processor module I connect AC power 13 DMX512 dimmer control 20 load wiring 15 Outlook control 21 power wiring 13 SWC control 21 connecting power 2 connector 15 dimmer 2 power module 2 construction dimmer rack 2 contractor access 2 control signal cable routing 18 control cable routing 18 control interconnection card iv 2 5 16 control wiring 8 crossfade iv cue iv cUL listing 1 curve iv See dimmer curve D deactivate PANIC 24 definitions iv dimensions 2 dimmer iv 6 connector 2 15 parts purchases v dimmer control 19 dimmer curve iv dimmer module 6 dimmer module receptacle 2 dimmer module type 6 dimmer rack configuration 1 construction 2 dimmer connector 15 electronics chassis 3 fan module 3 number v parts purchases v processor module 4 SWC v dimmer racks contractor access
20. atus reporting versions Load status reporting versions of dimmers can be mixed in any combination with standard dimmers in C21 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 Section 2 Installation Environmental Considerations Warning Warning Warning Before installing your C21 rack you should carefully consider the environment in which the equipment is to be installed the power feeding the equipment and the required conduit and or cable runs To maximize equipment life and minimize the chance of failures the following environmental requirements should be met e Operating temperature 0 to 40 C ambient e Operating humidity 5 95 non condensing e Storage temperature 40 C to 70 C e Storage humidity 0 to 95 non condensing e Shock resistance in transit without damage 40G 10mS in any of the X Y Z planes Dimmer rack efficiency is at least 97 with standard modules Since the remainder of the energy is dissipated as heat racks should be installed in a room with adequate ventilation to dissipate a heat load equivalent to at least 3 of the max
21. ay be objectionable if the racks are installed close to audience or performance areas Install the racks in dedicated mechanical rooms remotely located from the stage audience and acoustically live positions of the performance area Attach the racks to a sturdy wall and to the floor Mounting holes are provided for this purpose and are positioned as shown in Figure 7 Racks may be placed ina back to back configuration if they are attached securely to the floor Top View 24 36 3 00 18 36 r i i 4 00 I Control amp Load Wires o Entry Area eee Th Ly Ly if 23 62 LJ LJ LJ i i U pi he 17 50 80 00 p li i Feed Wires 77 00 D G Entry Area Rear Panel I 23 62 ine 12 00 I 4 00 i 3 00 18 00 24 36 Bottom View Looking l From Top Note Figure 7 Mounting Dimensions The dimmer rack must be placed on a non combustible floor Installing the dimmer rack on a low concrete pad or housekeeping pad per the NEC added on top of the floor is recommended to keep the dimmer rack clear of incidental water or accidental flooding Section 2 Installation 9 Preparing the Rack for Wiring Allow adequate clearance at the front of the dimmer racks for them to be opened for wiring purposes and safe servicing Required clearances are shown in Figure 8 roe 48 53 Door Closed Door Open 902
22. de Of Dimmer Rack Power Feed By Contractor 120VAC 3 Phase 4 Wire Ground Bottom And Side Entry Only Load Terminal Blocks 120 208V Control amp Load Wires Entry Area Leave Enough Control Wiring To Create A Service Loop For Removing The Rack Processor Housing Neutral Bus Phase A B C Left to Right Figure 10 Bus Bar Connections Behind Processor Assembly Bottom entry shown Caution Neutral Note Connect all external power feed wiring to the dimmer rack Internal power wiring between dimmer rack components is pre wired at the factory 2 500 kcmil compression lugs are provided per phase and neutral bus A ground lug is provided for earth ground connections These lugs are U L listed for copper conductors only 1 Connect system ground to the ground lug provided 2 Connect the neutral to the neutral bus bar 3 Connect the power feeder wires to the mains bus bars UL Listed For Copper Conductors Only UL Listed For Copper Conductors Only Figure 11 Compression Fittings Detail This equipment is intended to be installed in accordance with the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 2002 or the Canadian Electric Code Part 1 C21 dimmer racks installed in Canada shall select wire size with 75 degree centigrade rating from table 2 or 4 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 C21 dimmer racks intended for use aboard Marine Vessels over 65 feet shall be subject to the requirements of the
23. e Orange 2 2 mx 1 2 OrangelWhite 3 3 mu TE White Green 4 no 1 1 1 Blue White 8 I Nt wnite Blue 6 6 RX 3 Greennie 71 7 no 4 WnitelBrown pos 8 NC Browni Table 1 Ethernet Termination Section 2 Installation 19 20 The two types of connections provided in Strand Lighting equipment for DMX512 DMX512 Wiring dimmer control signals are the XLR style connector and terminal blocks C21 dimmer racks use pluggable terminal block connections Wall receptacles and consoles use XLR style connectors In systems that use DMX512 control wiring the DMX512 signal is terminated at the first rack and then re transmitted to the other dimmer racks over the Ethernet network Dimmer Rack Wall Receptacle Figure 19 DMX512 Wiring and Termination Belden 9829 or Strand Lighting approved equal Max Length Standard RS485 electrical characteristics apply including line 1000 Ft driver and receiver characteristics line loading and multi drop 300m configurations Connector Pluggable two piece screw terminal block in rack labeled DMX Port A and DMX Port B SWC Input XLR style connectors in 5 Pin wall boxes and on control consoles es at feen me Pin number Signal Comments Pairs 1 4 COMMON Dimmer Common Shield Shield Pp 4 4 gt P Pair 2 White Orange Pe air 2 Orange White Table 2 DMX512 Termination Control wiring fr
24. e stored in the local rack processor housing RPH using serial commands ee rm OEN EE UN E exe n mr 5 Spare 3 Receive 2 Transmit 1 Common Figure 22 A V Interface Termination Connector Pluggable two piece screw terminal block in rack labeled A V Interface Port COMMON TRANSMIT TX RECEIVE RX SPARE SPARE Table 5 RS 232 A V Interface Termination Section 2 Installation 23 24 Select Dimmers for Panic Panic turns any single dimmer combination of dimmers or all dimmers ON bypassing system electronics Select panic for a dimmer using DIP switches located on the CIC see figure 17 on page 18 Each rack has 96 or 192 panic switches Dimmers with switches ON are switched ON when you activate panic regardless of their control station settings Dimmers with panic select switches OFF are not affected when panic is activated Racks are shipped with all switches OFF To activate panic 1 Press the PANIC ON button located on the front of the rack processor housing RPH to turn panic ON 2 If you have a remote PANIC station press the PANIC ON button to turn selected dimmers in the rack ON To deactivate panic 1 Press the PANIC OFF button located on the front of the rack processor housing RPH to turn panic OFF Pressing the PANIC OFF button returns the dimmers to a NORMAL control state 2 If you have a remote PANIC station press the PANIC OFF butto
25. es look to another The time it takes for dimmer levels to go from their current levels to the levels in the selected preset Each preset has its own fade time A numerical value used to express the brightness of a dimmer Usually shown as Architectural control system located within the rack processor module RPM containing 16 rooms 8 programmable presets plus on amp off and 15 channels of control per room 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 and Line 3 in 230v markets and Phase A Phase B and Phase C in 120v markets A chassis containing one or two dimmers or contactors This is sometimes referred to as a dimmer However each C21 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 preset preset fade time rack number room RPH RPM SSR SWC Technical Assistance A pre defined set of intensities for a set of channels stored in memory for later replay For Outlook applications the C21 processor module stores 8 programmable presets per room for up to 16 rooms For SWC applications the processor module stores 128 programmable presets
26. he rack The maximum power rating for each dimmer rack is 800A per phase Busing across multiple racks is possible using the rack interconnection busing kit Note Three phase delta racks and single phase racks are available in custom applications The C21 rack is suitable for use with supply voltages of between 90 and 264VAC power and frequency range of 47 to 63 Hz Phasing within standard dimmer racks is sequential across the dimmer slots running in the phase sequence A B C A B C All dimmers in a vertical column down the rack are on the same phase In dual dimmer modules both dimmers are on the same phase In quad dimmer modules all four dimmers are on the same phase When looking at the front of the dimmer rack phase A is the first and fourth columns Phase B is the second and fifth columns and phase and phase C is the third and sixth columns The modules connect to the rack through a proprietary connector with female power pins and solid brass male power pins The connector is self aligning when the module is inserted Control signals are incorporated into the connector The aperture is suitable for wire gauge 6 AWG or smaller and has a tapered entry hole to ease wire insertion The wire is retained by Allen screw A wire adaptor is available for 2 AWG wire when required The Control Interconnection Card CIC contains all terminals for control input output with the exception of the Ethernet receptacle that is located in the u
27. hed ON a number of self tests are run If no faults are detected the system displays the default message as shown Status LED s LCD Control Keypad NETWORK CONNECTION DMX512 RDM PORT A STRAND LIGHTING se 2 N A O DMX512 PORT B 2 PROCESSOR OK fi gt O MODULE EVENT Gama 2 Ve D arr j j O ACTIVE PROCESSOR AZ Figure 24 Rack Processor Module Front Panel Section 3 Commissioning 27 28 LED Status Rack Processor Housing LEDs Rack Processor Module LEDs Dimmer Events 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 Phase A green Phase B green Phase C green Over Temp red Panic red Lighthouse blue Network Connection green DMX A green DMX B green Module Event red Processor OK green Active Processor green Should be ON if Phase 1 is OK Should be ON if Phase 2 is OK Should be ON if Phase 3 is OK Should be OFF Flashing indicates an Over Temp condition ON indicates dimmer module automatic Over Temp shutdown Should be OFF On indicates that PANIC has Been activated Blue normal Flashing red error Solid red shutdown Should be ON if there is a network signal Should be ON if there is a DMX signal Should be ON if there is a DMX signal
28. imum load the dimmer racks will handle Electrical equipment must not be used in close proximity to flammable materials This equipment is for indoor use only AC Lighting Loads Only The short circuit rating for this product is 50 000 AIC Provisions can be made for optional amp trap devices to provide 100 000 AIC fault current protection if required Fan and filter choke noise emissions at some levels may be objectionable therefore racks should be installed away from stage and audience areas Do not obstruct the ventilation at the front of the dimmer rack A 90 to 264VAC 3 phase 4 wire plus ground 47 to 63Hz power source must be provided for processor assembly power Processor assemblies operate on any power source in the listed range but the power source must be correct for the dimmers used in the system Dimmers are available in 120V and 230VAC models Racks are available in three phase single phase and three phase three wire delta configurations Please consult Strand Lighting on the actual main feed size required for specific installations Strand Lighting recommends that the dimmer rack power be a separate feed and that no other equipment share the feed Because of electrical and RF noise generated by SCR based dimmer modules transformers having a K factor of 14 or more are recommended because of the high third harmonic content generated by dimming equipment Sinewave based systems do not apply to this recommendation Do not
29. ion 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 2004 2005 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 This manual describes the installation procedures for C21 dimmer racks A separate Operator s Guide describes the software operation and its use Thank you for choosing Strand Lighting C21 dimmer racks 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 see below or visit our Web
30. n to turn selected dimmers in the rack OFF Pressing the PANIC OFF button returns the dimmers to a NORMAL control state Installing the Door The locking door for the rack ships from the factory in a separate box To install the door follow the steps below 1 Remove the door and hardware from the box 9 aS wo LD Dimmer Rack Install Strike JON es hem Nm DH Install Hinge Bracket Align the door to the hinges Install the hinge pins to the door Hinge Pin 1 Install the hinge plates on the right or left side of the rack Install the door strike on the opposite side of the hinge plate Install the Strand Lighting nameplate to the center of the door Door Figure 23 Installing C21 Rack Hinge Plate and Door Section 2 Installation 25 26 Section 3 Commissioning Safety Check Before applying power to the system you should double check all of your wiring 1 Check that all terminals screws and bolts are secure and tightened according to the torque setting on page 15 2 Check for stray wire strands and make sure wires are correctly restrained and not in contact with metal edges or obstructing the dimmer module ventilation paths Check earth ground connections 4 Double check neutral connections and positively verify phase orientation at the input bus bars Ensure that neutral has not been confused with a phase connecting the unit across the phases
31. om SWC hand held controllers and stations such as Outlook is SWC Outlook Control Control connected to the SWC DIGITAL NETWORK connector on the CIC Wiring Wirin instructions and appropriate wire gauge sizes are provided on the system riser diagram Main Power Supply Dimmer Output Connectors T1 T6 amp B1 B6 Wall Station Power Supply 12vde mn j Wall Station p f Gers en Supply SY Se ey 12vde go 9773 Cable r DMX Port B Drain Shield a BLK SWC Input LAN Data Power Power Power Power Figure 20 SWC Outlook Wiring and Termination Belden 9773 or Strand Lighting approved equal 1000 feet 300m daisy chained runs only Connector Pluggable two piece screw terminal block in rack labeled DMX Port B SWC Input Pluggable two piece screw terminal block on stations Rack XLR Term Terminal Pin Comments GND Ground LAN Data Network Signal Compliment Black LAN Data Network Signal True Red Screen SHIELD 3 Drain Wires 3 Drains V V 12VDC White Black V V 12VDC Green Black T B Terminal Block Table 3 SWC Outlook Termination Section 2 Installation 21 22 Remote Contact Closure Connections Wherever possible control station runs should be single pulls directly from the first control station in a daisy chained run Do not cut the control cable at junction or pull boxes The
32. or The configuration data from either processor is transferred into the other processor automatically The currently inactive processor always tracks the currently active processor Power Supply lt Plug In Connector Optional p g Power Supplies Main Power Supply T Main Power Supply DENS Optional DSL _ Rack Processor Housing Power Supplies 4 _ Optional Back Up Rack Processor Module Figure 2 Rack Processor Housing RPH Section 1 Hardware Description 3 Rack Processor Module RPM Each C21 rack contains one or two rack processor modules RPM The rack processor module is available in two variations 96 outputs and 192 outputs Each rack processor module has an LCD display keypad and LEDs to report processor module and dimmer status and allow simple setup and control at the rack If there are any rack or dimmer events reported the display will show error messages Pressing the gt key takes you into a series of setup menus to view and set up the more frequently used C21 features See the Operator s Manual for details on accessing these functions All program data is held in non volatile RAM within the rack processor module Figure 3 Rack Processor Module RPM Control Interconnection The Control Interconnection Card or CIC is the printed circuit board on which all Card contractor control wiring connections are made It is located on the top of the Rack _ Processor Housing RPH and
33. pper left rear of the rack The dimmer racks are cooled by a set of 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 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 speed 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 any dimmer is energized The variable speed fan setting minimizes noise and maximizes fan life With this setting the fan speed with non reporting modules is adjusted based on the temperature of the dimmer rack The fan speed with reporting dimmer modules is based on the temperature of the dimmer modules and the dimmer rack Increases 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 Each C21 dimmer rack contains a rack processor housing RPH This housing Rack Processor Housing contains the rack processor module s power supplies and control interconnection card CIC for the rack and is shipped separately from the rack to minimize the RPH possibility of damage This chassis can be equipped with one or two rack processor modules RPM The second processor module acts as a backup to the main process
34. r connection details if this additional fuse block has been supplied Connector For Power Cable Power _ Harness Optional Ethernet Switch Figure 16 Connecting Power to the Rack Processor Housing RPH Section 2 Installation 17 Connecting the Dimmer Connect the dimmer control cable harnesses to the Control Interconnection Card Control Cable Harness CIC located on the top of the rack processor housing The dimmer control cable harnesses are factory wired to the dimmer slots and plug into their dedicated connection point on the CIC Uncoil the dimmer control cable harnesses marked T1 through T6 and B1 through B6 and connect them to the CIC board where shown in figure 17 Connecting the Control C21 dimmer racks accept a variety of data signals as inputs and outputs and Signal Wiring provide control signals to the dimmers in the rack together with status signals All contractor control signal wiring is connected to the control interconnection CIC card located on the top of the rack processor housing RPH with the exception of the Ethernet cable that is terminated at the upper left rear of the rack All external control wiring is run in the wire trough mounted at the rear left hand side of the rack Connect the 3 ft Ethernet cable supplied to the RJ45 connector mounted on the cable trough located at the rear left of the dimmer rack See figure 18 on page 19 for details Rack Processor Module
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36. re is a physical controller such as a slider for each channel On most current control systems channels are numbers accessed by a keypad Each channel can control multiple dimmers control interconnection card The printed circuit board on which all contractor low voltage control wiring connections are made It is located on the top of the rack processor housing Connection device and wiring for powering a lighting fixture from a dimmer A unique identification string ranging from 1 to 99 999 which you assign to each dimmer The circuit ID is generally the same as the dimmer number A fade which contains both an up fade and a down fade Also may refer to 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 Device controlling power to a lighting fixture Two luminaries 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 intensiti
37. ssis in this position Make sure that there is enough wire in a service loop for you to take the electronics module completely out of the rack and put it on the floor if necessary without disconnecting any of the contractor control wiring A X Sr oy KrF S Si 44 me se ax me z Leave Adequate Service Loop Connect All Factory Cables To Termination Board 3 F _ Pull Rack Processor Housing Part of The Way Out Of The Rack Or Set On The Floor To Make Connections Figure 15 Install Electronics Chassis Connecting Power to the Rack Processor Housing Optional Architectural iY Station Power Supplies Main Power Supply The three phase supply to the rack processor housing RPH is factory wired from a terminal block at the bottom rear of the rack The cable is connected to the rack processor housing by a multi pin plug located on the rear of the housing Sufficient cable length is allowed to permit the rack processor housing to be removed for servicing Insert the plug into the socket on the rear of the rack processor housing Secure the rack processor housing in position using the screws supplied Check that the appropriate fuses are fitted into the fuse block located at the bottom rear of the dimmer rack three 8A fuses Some dimmer racks will contain an additional fuse block for optional emergency transfer panels Review the Strand Lighting system riser diagram fo
38. t 13 connecting 2 phasing 2 requirements 7 to processor assembly 17 power feeds 12 power module iv 6 connector 2 15 power module connector 2 power wiring 12 power up 27 preparing the rack 10 preset v preset fade time v See fade time problems v processor installation 16 processor assembly power 17 processor LED 28 processor module 4 configuration 1 27 programming 29 R rack number v rack processor housing v RPH v rack processor housing LED 28 rack processor LED 28 rack processor module v Rack Processor Module RPM v reporting module 6 required clearances 10 requirements control wiring 8 environment 7 Section 3 Commissioning 31 32 humidity 7 mains power 7 positioning 9 power 7 temperature 7 room See Outlook room routing control cables 18 S safety check 27 safety listings 1 set door direction 25 size 2 solid state relay v spare parts V SSR v status LED 28 storage humidity 7 storage temperature 7 Strand lighting Offices 1 supply phasing 2 supply power See power SWC v control wiring 21 termination 21 system wide control See SWC T technical assistance v temperature operating 7 storage 7 termination cat 5 19 DMX512 20 Outlook 21 SWC 21 type dimmer module 6 U UL listing 1 W weight 2 wiring cat5 19 DMX512 20 ethernet 19 outlook 21 SWC 21
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