AMX RDM-FDB User's Manual
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1. Installation Sheet RDM FDB Single Channel Lutron FDB Ballast Dimmer 1920 W The RDM FDB Single Channel Ballast Dimmer is a 1920 W positive air gap relay and dimmer built for strength and for reliable switching dimming of Lutron FDB ballasts It is designed for use with the RDA series of enclo sures in a AMX Lighting modular digital dimming system The RDM FDB module s 120 240 and 277 VAC ratings are CE UL and C UL approved RDM FDB UL and C UL Ratings 120 VAC 1920 W 240 277 VAC 1920 W Suggested Dimmed Loads Most 3 wire dimmable fluorescent ballasts Lutron Hi Lume FDB Ballasts Lutron Eco 10 Ballasts Specifications Dimensions HW 10 0 x 2 75 25 4 cm x 6 99 cm Dimmed output protected by a 250 mA GMA 5 x 20 mm fuse Phase dependant Use wires rated at 75 C 167 F Torque terminals to 20 in lbs 2 3 N M Max wire size 10 AWG 4 mm Wire stripping length 0 28 7 mm Weight 72 lbs 0 327 kg BTU hr 5 Control current 85 mA 12 VDC For use with FDB ballasts Caution Pre Installation Notes All Class 1 wiring must be connected to proper terminals All control wiring must be connected to proper terminals Disconnect power while installing or connecting the unit Keep top and bottom air vents clear at all times Use field installed copper conductors All electrical ratings are for continu2. ous duty For indoor use only This module may require extra power from the AXlink connection or an external power supply connected to the control card Connecting the RDM FDB to the AMX Lighting Master Lighting Appplication Drawing FIG 1 RDM FDB Mounting points Fuse Positive air gap relay Dimmed out Relay Line in hot Switched out Low voltage control wiring 4 pin connector to AMX Lighting master controller Ballast A FIG 2 RDM FDB connections FIG 3 RDM FDB wiring configuration Pin 4 GND Pin 3 RLY Pin 2 DIM Pin 1 12 V RDM FDB 4 pin module connector 3 2 AC 1 4 pin plug from RDM series module Note The 4 pin plugs from the module connector to the 4 pin connector on the master black plug cover facing up BALLAST Ballast Circuit breaker panel The fuse protects the dimming circuit from a low impedance load The fuse would blow if it were incorrectly wired Catastrophic ballast failure Reversing switched and dimmed circuits Reversing dimmed and line circuits The dimmed output must be connected to a high impedance load All neutrals are common to the Neutral block in the enclosure Provide a separate neutral for each load Neutral Line in HOT Switched Dimmed Florescent Ballast Neutral AMX Corporation reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time For full warranty information refer to
3. the AMX Instruction Manual s associated with your Product s 043 019 2483 8 01 2001 AMX Corporation All rights reserved The AMX logo is a trademark of AMX Corporation AMX Corporation reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time 3000 research drive richardson TX 75082 USA 469 624 8000 800 222 0193 fax 469 624 7153 technical support 800 932 6993
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