Watson Installation and User`s Manual
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1. A 5 15 load connectors Please note that Powercon connectors are NOT designed to be connected under load Please turn off the circuit breaker on Watson before connecting power or load PowerCON load connector is Neutrik NAC3MPB 1 and the mating cable mount connector is NAC3FCB DMX Control input All Watson models accept DMX 512 1990 as specified by USITT Reliable DMX systems require cable rated for data communication at 250K baud for this reason the use of microphone cable is NOT recommended DMX rated cables are available pre manufactured from your Leprecon dealer For more information on the DMX standard and acceptable cable see the Appendix at the end of this manual For convenience DMX in and out connectors are provided on the Watson front panel This allows easy connection to additional dimmer packs The DMX standard allows up to 32 devices to be connected to a single DMX controller 3 Installation Mounting Each Watson system ships with a simple metal bracket that will accept a standard C clamp The packaging for the bracket includes the screws that are needed to attach the bracket to the Watson chassis Power Connection For full current operation 12 gauge power cords are recommended to power Watson and the fixtures downstream Leprecon can supply NEMA 5 15 to Powercon cables in several lengths Load Connection Fixtures or other devices connected to the output of Watson can be turned off remotely The powered devices are pr2. MX is present and off when data is not present Since this operation does not need a start address Watson shows blanks on power up Enter Menu A Vv U O O Mode Menu The Mode Menu sets the way Watson performs power switching Press the Menu button once to enter set the operating mode The display shows C1 then the selected mode Set the mode for the displayed address by pressing the UP DOWN buttons The possible modes are Mode Description Nd Non dim DMX level above 60 turns on the output When the DMX level is below 40 the output is off Au Output switched on whenever DMX is present Of Output permanently off test mode On Output permanently on test mode After changing the mode the colon will blink to indicate new data has been entered Pressing the ENTER key saves the change Watson returns to the main display automatically after 4 seconds if no keys are pressed in the Mode Menu Delay Menu The Non Dim and Auto switch modes use a delay time to prevent immediate power switching This can be useful in two situations 1 Momentary signal loss or accidental changes will not turn off fixtures 2 Device turn on can be delayed to sequence power on for multiple units This can minimize the disturbance on the power system From the main menu press the Menu button twice The Delay menu is indicated by the first two display characters DI Enter Menu A Vv TO Delay times
3. are represented in seconds and can be set from 01 to 99 seconds Enter Menu A Vv O X 10 Software Version From the main display pressing the Menu key three times will display the current software version In the example below the software version is 2 02 Enter Menu A Vv O DO O 11 6 Troubleshooting and Service Service policy Watson is designed for a long trouble free life If you suspect that you have a problem the first step is to check all other system components and connections Specific problems and solutions are listed below No power breaker not lighted check incoming power No response to DMX Display shows D but no Check address assignment and output operating mode Shorted load breaker trips repair instrument or cable No DMX signal Display shows Check cable and controller No output Loads off Test with On mode Overload breaker trips check wattage of loads If a problem is suspected with Watson contact your Leprecon dealer for service Because of the high voltages present inside of the system it is important that only qualified personnel do all service Substandard repairs can create a dangerous condition Warranty Information For a period of two years from the date of sale Leprecon LLC will replace any defective parts and will repair any defective module returned to the factory prepaid without charge for parts or labor Damage caused by mi
4. end transmitter Female 5 pin XLR Dimmer end receiver Male 5 pin XLR Some manufacturers of XLR connectors are Switchcraft ITT Cannon and Neutrik Cable type Shielded twisted pair approved for ElA 422 ElA 485 use Either one pair with shield or two pair with shield may be used Examples of such cable are Single pair Belden 9841 Alpha 5271 Two pairs Belden 9842 Alpha 5272 The Pin Designations for DMX 512 are as follows Pin 1 Signal common cable shield Pin2 Data 1 Pin3 Data 1 Pin4 Spare optional Data 2 Pin 5 Spare optional Data 2 13
5. leprecon Power Management Products Watson Installation and User s manual g U LE O o A S mud Enter Wonu Leprecon LJ Data In WATSON o0 i mt j Copyright Leprecon LLC 2013 All rights reserved Publication 21 1050 Rev C This document is the property of Leprecon LLC and is provided for service and instructional purposes only Possession does not imply or convey rights to use any information herein This information is proprietary and may relate to patents or patents pending that are the properties of CAE Inc other than the use of products manufactured by CAE Inc Table of Contents Front panel Controls Watson W or erre ne ete eee es 3 NOA CAN EE ERECTO o as 4 2 ESalurescana Sp ecCifieatiensu oie 4 Power GOnnecCtiOr irte its reete dei o indicada ita Coupe se iaa Itata 4 E ce iie aei tates iS ER ced ak Stalls Sina an hia atti RN 4 oad GOnn GtOr P PEE 4 DMX A cies ccnacBenganepeesacas teeaascdessaencsSeeaenegesaacacsteenenedess 5 3 STAN ION A A A A Saw W i S sa s 6 MON a u Rm 6 Power Gonnection 2 u tee i ene kde Tun au an a ie acaba ea 6 Edad Gros zelo ERREUR NEUE 6 AY T rni g om POWEF cd 6 5yEront Panel Controls coercere ad di 7 Address Merz eee E dees ec O A E cete 7 Mode Men E RD M 9 Delay Mena Im 10 Software VeriMed 11 6 Troubleshooting and Se
6. otected by an internal circuit breaker on the Watson unit To prevent overload make sure that the total wattage of devices connected to Watson is less than 15 amps 4 Turning on Power Watson has one line cord and circuit breaker When power is applied and the breaker is turned on the breaker will be illuminated by a green pilot lamp When first powered the red display on the Watson front panel will light Note Watson is designed to turn off the display after a short delay with no activity Even if the display is not lighted Watson is still operational 5 Front Panel Controls Watson uses a 4 digit display and four entry switches to set operating modes and show the operating status Address Menu When the unit is first turned on the display shows the DMX address This is the DMX address that can be used to turn loads on and off When there is no DMX input the address number is preceded by a dash Enter Menu A Vv O O When valid DMX is detected the dash is replaced with the letter d for DMX Enter Menu A Vv OOO O The UP DOWN keys change the value for the start address Watson uses the changed value immediately and permanently saves it after 10 seconds or if the Enter or Menu key is pressed After power on the ULD 360 remains in the Address Menu If no buttons are pressed the display will blank after about 15 seconds If Watson is in Automatic mode it will turn on when D
7. rvice e see ee eee 12 S erVIGS EH MEM Cr TEE 12 Waranty Ino nato a S la ao i 12 DMX S512 ITO RNA O MN c oir au snn oon rre le bane Nicer adhe etic aa tectae 13 Connects eena ct s o dd das de 13 CADIS O it A A A E a suapwasae 13 Front panel Controls Watson W1 DMX output DMX Input O O o 090 Enter Q Leprecon al ae Data In Data oe WATSON So 9 q Isolated DMX output 1 Introduction Watson provides two important functions to support new technology non incandescent lighting fixtures 1 Power Switching using a set DMX address or simply detecting DMX signal Watson will turn off the power to fixtures when they are not in use 2 Isolated DMX data Watson provides optically isolated and buffered signal for a series of DMX fixtures Please take a few minutes to review the specifications features of the new Watson product 2 Features and Specifications Power Connection Power input Connector Neutrik PowerCon Mating connector Neutrik NAC3FCA Operating voltage 110 240 VAC Maximum load current 15 amps Ambient Temperature Watson Power Management systems are designed to operate in an environment where the ambient temperature is less than 40 degrees Celsius or 104 degrees Fahrenheit Load Connector Depending on the model purchased your Watson Power System will use either Powercon or standard NEM
8. suse incorrect line voltage or connection to shorted loads is not covered under warrany Please consult your dealer for full warranty details The Leprecon service department may be reached at 810 231 9373 during business hours or a message may be left after hours Our fax number is 810 231 1631 Our service department must first authorize any return to the factory Do not return any equipment without calling for an authorization number 12 7 DMX 512 Information The following information is a summary of the USITT 1990 standard for dimmers and controllers A complete copy may be obtained from USITT 10 W 19th ST Suite SA New York NY 10011 4206 Several web sites exist that have an abundance of information regarding DMX 512 As with any Internet information consider the source The DMX 512 standard is designed as a simple reliable system for connecting digital dimmers and controllers The protocol allows up to 512 dimmers to be connected to a single control console With 512 dimmers in a system DMX 512 allows each dimmer level to be updated 44 times each second Connectors The DMX standard specifies the use of 5 pin XLR connectors DMX 512 currently uses 3 pins of the 5 pin connector Pins 4 and 5 are reserved for future use Some manufacturers are using these pins for communications back from the dimmer to the control console or as a redundant data line The connectors to be used for DMX 512 are as follows Console
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