EC21 Dimming System Operating/Installation 230V
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1. reflecting data changes occurring on the main processor transferring to the backup When the rack is switched 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 O DMX512 RDM PORT A STRAND LIGHTING O DMX512 PORT B PROCESSOR OK MODULE EVENT ACTIVE PROCESSOR LIGHTING O0000000000090000000000000000000000 Figure 23 Rack Processor Module Front Panel 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 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 Phase A green Phase B green Phase C green Over Temp red Panic red Should be OFF On indicates that PANIC has Been activated Lighthouse blue Blue normal Flashing red error Solid red shutdown Network Connection green Should be ON if there is a network signal DMX A green Should be ON if there is a DMX signal DMX B green Should be ON if there is a DMX signal Module Even2. Door Dimmer Rack Y___ 09 eofoo oo oolo m cali dg i A Install Strike Hinge Pin 0 b CEEA Install Lock Install Hinge Install Hinge Bracket Figure 22 Installing EC21 Rack Hinge Plate and Door Section 3 Commissioning Safety Check Before applying power to the system you should double check all of your wiring 1 Checkthatall 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 3 Check earth 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 will do severe damage 5 Makea full safety inspection of all load wiring Initial Power Up Systems purchased without commissioning support are now ready for system power For such systems follow the steps below 1 Make sure the incoming power is appropriately rated and safe to energize If not correct before proceeding 2 Make sure the control input signals to the dimmer racks are off 3 Apply power to the system 4 Check that the fans run Should any loads be driven there
3. Section 2 Installationi a a a ee 7 Environmental Considerations ii 7 Conai Layouten e a era ee cee eae 8 Positioning the Dimmer RaCk S cccccsseseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeseeeeeeeseaaeeeeseees 9 Preparing the Rack for Wiring cccccsssssseececccceesseeeeeceeesseeeeceseesseeeeeeseneaseees 10 Locating Dimmer GOmponehnisssesorri ioni 11 OWE TIN iena 12 CaUution _ rii L LeiiihIbIhD DM ia 13 LSAT VV INNING aoe 22h oP iaia lati 14 CONTO VVIRING aranesa a ala 15 Connecting the Dimmer Control Cable Harness 17 Connecting the Control Signal WIring 17 Iistallingtne Doors ella 24 Section 3 Commissioning i 25 Saleyicheck csblioteheteLli ice atea 29 Hal POWE r UD esre a a a E 25 Processor Self Test and Fault Identification nnne 26 EED SAUS e eer ee ere eee eee 27 WUPUEGIECR accaniti 28 IntaLProgra ming 28 Programming and Fault Finding 28 Nokia 2 Figures Figure 1 EC21 Rack Layout Fully Populated l Figure 2 Rack Processor Housing RPH ii 3 Figure 3 Rack Processor Module RPM ei 4 Figure 4 Control Interconnection Card CIC 5 Figure 5 Dual Dimmer Module 6 Figure 6 Recommended Conduit Cutouts
4. 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 Connector Dimmer Wing With Type amp Rating Handle Thyristor Pack Figure 5 Dual Dimmer Module Most EC21 dimmer modules are available in load status reporting versions Load status reporting versions of dimmers can be mixed in any combination with standard dimmers in 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 Section 2 Installation Environmental Considerations Warning Warning Warning Before installing your EC21 rack you should carefully consider the environment in which the equipment is to be installed the power feeding
5. 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 00 N O1 B G NM gt 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 144 panic select switches Rack Processor Module Fan Cable Plug In Connector Connector Panic Select Switches lt f toisrarsvaiste soset7sesssosise atereseccsenevensySaseedtecdaes 7376787077787040 sSosasvessoscsses JI i 96 or 144 Switches Power Supply Plug In Connectors STRAND LIGHTING 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 PCB optional Reporting Dimmer Modules The power modules are the high power switching section of the 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 5mA 3 24V and switches high level signals up to 50A 240VAC High specification filtering thyrisor dimming contactor non dims Sinewave dimming and load status reporting electronics are available as options Dimmers can be mixed in any combination in a rack
6. Termination Connector Contact Closure Function PANIC ON Pluggable two piece screw terminal block in rack labeled Momentary Turns Panic On PANIC OFF FIRE ALARM Momentary Maintained Momentary Turns Panic Off Turns Panic On No Override Fires SWC Preset 1 GO NEXT SWC Momentary Fires Next SWC Preset GO SWC OFF 1 2 3 4 i SWCPRESETI _ 6 7 Momentary Fires SWC Preset 0 Blackout COM GND COM GND OPEN OUTPUT 1 OPEN OUTPUT 2 COM GND COM GND Table 4 Remote Contact Closure Termination Section 2 Installation 21 22 RS232 Interface The RS232 Interface allows for third party A V systems to directly recall any of the 128 SWC presets that are stored in the local rack processor housing RPH using serial commands om Ulan Perla asl EE se e a nr j acconto CONFACT CLOSURE Best PON A 5 Spare 4 Spare 3 Receive 2 Transmit 1 Common 1 I Z Figure 21 A V Interface Termination Connector Pluggable two piece screw terminal block in rack labeled A V Interface Port Function COMMON TRANSMIT TX RECEIVE RX SPARE SPARE Table 5 RS 232 A V Interface Termination 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 16
7. 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 16mm 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 35mm 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 upper 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 temperat
8. 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 phase control dimmers impose high 3 harmonics loads on the supply the supply transformer impedance should not exceed 5 Dimmer racks fully populated with Sinewave modules impose no additional harmonic loading on the supply therefore this recommendation is inapplicable Do not 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 should be carefully planned before cutting holes or attaching conduit Control Wires Main Feed Wire Entry Area Entry Area Load Wire Entry Area Top Of Frame Cover Panel Figure 6 Recommended Conduit Cutouts Top 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 unrelate
9. ccceccccsssccceceeeeeesseeeessnees 8 Figure 7 Mounting DIMENSIONS 9 Foue o ICA AMC eS ilaria alal 10 Bisure9 EC21 DimmerRack strali lara 11 Figure 10 Bus Bar Connections Behind Processor Assembly 12 Figure 11 Compression Fittings Detail i 13 Figure 12 EC 21 Dimmer Receptacles rire 14 Figure 13 EC21 Load Earth TerminalS i 14 Figure 14 Install Electronics ChassiSs ir 15 Figure 15 Connecting Power to the Rack Processor Housing RPH 16 Figure 16 Connecting Control Signal Wiring li 17 Figure 17 Ethernet Wiring and Termination i 18 Figure 18 DMX512 Wiring and Termination 19 Figure 19 SWC Outlook Wiring and Termination 20 Figure 20 Remote Contact Closure Termination 21 Figure 21 A V Interface Termination cccccccccccsssessssnsteceeceeeeseeeeees 22 Figure 22 Installing EC21 Rack Hinge Plate and Door 24 Figure 23 Rack Processor Module Front Panel 26 Tables Table J EthemetTermmationi sia 18 Table 2 DMX52 Termmunationi corale 19 Table 3 SWC Outlook Termination iii 20 Table 4 Remote Contact Closure Termination i
10. is a fault but maybe some dimmers are set to Panic Sort out before proceeding further 5 Turn off main power to the rack and insert the rack processor module do not insert any backup processor at this stage 6 Turnon powerto the rack If the system does not function properly follow the troubleshooting instructions in the EC21 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 Section 3 Commissioning 25 Processor Self Test Once you have applied power you need to make sure that the system is and Fault Identification working correctly and the rack processor modules are set properly for the installation This step checks for any problems due to shipping or installation First ensure that the system is properly operational with just the main processor fitted Note the software version installed on the main processor Switch off remove the main processor and fit the backup processor Switch on and note the software version installed on the backup processor If different first install appropriate software version When verified both processors have the same version of software installed in both processors Normal operation is for the backup processor to display Processor disabled amp updating for a few moments followed by Processor disabled amp tracking This will occasionally change to updating
11. on page 17 Each rack has 96 or 144 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 button to turn selected dimmers in the rack OFF Pressing the PANIC OFF button returns the dimmers to a NORMAL control state Section 2 Installation 23 24 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 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 Align the door to the hinges Install the hinge pins to the door D a RF V N Install the Strand Lighting nameplate to the center of the door Hinge Pin Hinge Bracket Door Hinge
12. terminal block in rack labeled DMX Port B SWC Input Pluggable two piece screw terminal block on stations Rack Station XLR Term Terminal Signal Pin Label Name Comments GND Earth LAN Data Network Signal Compliment Black LAN Data Network Signal True Red Screen SHIELD 3 Drain Wires 3 Drains V V 12VDC White Black Green Black T B Terminal Block Table 3 SWC Outlook Termination The DMX B input is used for either DMX B or SWC Outlook 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 control cable must be a continuous run from the rack to the wall stations 20 Remote Contact Closure If connections must be made in a junction box due to length of run or other considerations these connections should be made using good quality terminal blocks incorporating a wire protection leaf Simple twisting of the conductors will result in gross reliability problem If Connections are soldered care should be taken to ensure the joint is not subject to movement vibration You can connect several other external contacts for controlling rack functions see figure 20 These functions are then available remotely and instantly Connections CR gt ad A uvu E p u w o Nw Figure 20 Remote Contact Closure
13. 21 Table 5 RS 232 A V Interface Termination 22 channel CIC circuit circuit ID crossfade CSA cue curve dimmer default DMX512 Ethernet fade fade time Level Outlook patch phase power module Definition Of Terms This manual uses the following definitions throughout 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 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 Cross Sectional Area describes cable size and that of connectors to accommodate them 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
14. Dimmer Profiles e No DMX Preset or Hold condition e Power Up Preset Refer to the EC21 Operator 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 EC21 dimmers Index A AC power See power connect 13 activate PANIC 23 B busses 2 C cables control cable routing 17 signal cable routing 17 cat 5 wiring 18 channel iv chassis electronics 3 CIC iv 2 3 5 15 17 20 23 circuit iv 6 7 circuit breaker 6 circuit ID iv clearances 10 commissioning 25 configuration dimmer rack 1 processor module 1 connect AC power 13 DMX512 dimmer control 19 load wiring 14 Outlook control 20 power wiring 13 SWC control 20 connecting power 2 connector 14 dimmer 2 power module 2 construction dimmer rack 2 control signal cable routing 17 control cable routing 17 control interconnection card iv 2 5 15 control wiring 8 crossfade iv cue 1V cUL listing 1 curve iv See dimmer curve D definitions iv dimensions 2 dimmer iv 6 connector 2 14 parts purchases v dimmer control 18 dimmer curve iv dimmer module 6 dimmer module receptacle 2 dimmer module type 6 dimmer rack configuration 1 construction 2 dimmer connector 14 electronics chassis 3 fan module 2 number v parts purchases v processor module 4 dimmer racks dimensions 2 positio
15. PHILIPS Strand Lighting Installation Manual ECe pe Dimmer Rack EC21 Manual Part Number 2 450173 030 Revision Level AO Revision Date 23 September 2009 Written By Charles Coley II Revised By Stanley Ray 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 informacion y esta 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 Strand Lighting nas
16. ard 1 8 Allen wrench one supplied per Neutral wires for the Quad receptacles terminate on the neutral bus bar located at the top of the dimmer rack jon U f i co A C a Use the 1 8 Allen Key Included With The Dimmer Rack To NI Secure The Load Wiring SS SS Y Factory Wiring Factory Wiring Dual 13A 15A amp Single 50A Quad 10A 25A Receptacle Receptacle Receptacle Figure 12 EC21 Dimmer Receptacles Ground Terminal Figure 13 EC21 Load Earth Terminals 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 Te ge 2 Do 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 chassis in this position Make sure
17. bly See Top Feed Notes L2 Incoming Linked Bus assembly See Top Feed Notes Figure 10 Bus Bar Connections Behind Processor Assembly 12 Top entry shown Connect all external power feed wiring to the dimmer rack Internal power wiring between dimmer rack components is pre wired at the factory These buss bars are rated for copper conductors only Caution 1 Connect system ground to the earth buss bar 2 Connect the neutral to the neutral bus bar 3 Connect the power feeder wires to the mains bus bars EC21 Dimmer Rack Bus Support Amp Trap Installation Detail Neutral Bus Bar Line Bus Link Feed Lugs Figure 11 Compression Fittings Detail Section 2 Installation 13 Dimmer connector load and neutral pins Screw type 1 4 20 brass Wire gauge range 2 16mm Maximum screw torque setting 6NM 100 amp Adaptor Wire gauge range 16 35mm Maximum screw torque setting 2 2NM Earth bus connections Screw type 1 4 28 brass Wire gauge range 2 16mm Maximum screw torque setting 8NM 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 dimmer rack see figure 12 Connect load wiring according to your system drawings Set screws in the dimmer receptacles require a stand
18. d equipment in the same conduit with EC21 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 Fan and choke noise may be objectionable if the racks are installed close to Dimmer Rack s audience or performance areas The racks are best installed in a dedicated plant room 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 in a back to back configuration if they are attached securely to the floor 160 66mm Control Wires Main Feed Entry Area B Entry Area N j Load Wires 101 60mm I Top Frame Leg Support CEE z Mai Area aa D Cut For Clarity 63 53mm Both Sides 600 0mm Top Of Frame Cover Panel
19. e representative For a complete list of Strand Lighting offices and service centers see below or visit our Web site www strandlighting com Strand Lighting Asia 6603 Darin Way Cypress CA 90630 USA 20 F Delta House 3 On Yiu Street Shatin N T Hong Kong Tel 1 714 230 8200 Fax 1 714 230 8173 Tel 852 2757 3033 Fax 852 2757 1767 Strand Lighting New York Strand Lighting Auckland 267 5th Avenue 4th Floor New York NY 10016 USA 19 21 Kawana Street Northcote Auckland 0627 New Zealand Tel 1 212 213 8219 Fax 1 212 532 2843 Tel 64 9 481 0100 Fax 64 9 481 0101 Strand Lighting Dallas Strand Lighting European Service amp Distribution Centre 10911 Petal Street Dallas TX 75238 USA Marssteden 152 Enschede 7547 TD The Netherlands Tel 1 214 647 7880 Fax 1 214 647 8030 Tel 31 53 4500424 Fax 31 53 4500425 Table of Contents il able of Contents This manual describes the installation of the EC21 dimmer rack The installer should refer to the separate EC21 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 EC21 Operator s Guide DelinitionOFlems said eil ie ein V TecCNNIECaLASSIStANCE seie ae ar a ue e ebuyenetdet ces vi Section 1 Hardware Description ri 1 Generalean a a nora 1 CONSTUCIOM sia RTA A O aieeat ee tueeae 2
20. er 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 EC21 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 Dimmer Control Ribbon Connectors T1 T6 amp B1 B6 TF Card The Control Interconnection Card or CIC is the printed circuit board on which all contractor control wiring connections are made Itis located on the top of the Rack Processor Housing RPH and contains An optional Ethernet switch which connects to a Strand ShowNet system and is ACN Architecture for Control Network 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 PANIC ON Momentary Turns Panic On PANIC OFF Momentary Turns Panic Off FIRE ALARM Maintained Turns Panic On
21. ight 2032mm Width 619mm Depth 600mm without door Depth with door 654mm Weight With 48 dual standard dimmers and one rack processor module 310 Kg Without dimmer modules rack processor modules 136 Kg The mains bus bars are at the bottom of the rack They may either be bottom fed or the supply cables routed down the rear right hand side of the rack from the top Contractor load wire connections for the live and neutral route 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 the 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 EC21 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 L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 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 L1 is the first and fourth columns Phase L2 is the second and fifth columns and phase L3 is the third
22. ing Engineer or an Authorized Service Center Technician as part of the system commissioning If the dimmer rack is to be installed without a factory commissioning then the Electrical Contractor shall install the door at the completion of their works Locating Dimmer Components Ventilation Grill Dimmer Modules Door Strike Fan Housing Rack Processor Module Blank Panel Hinge Bracket Rack Processor Housing Backup Processor Module Optional Figure 9 EC21 Dimmer Rack Door Removed for clarity Section 2 Installation 11 Power Wiring Load Wires By Installer Run All Load Cables Behind Channel Supports Control Wire By Installer Route Control Wires in Trough Down Left Side Of Dimmer Rack Load Terminal Blocks Ethernet Jack Neutral Bus L1 Incoming Linked Bus assembly See Top Feed Notes Power feed wiring enters the top right back of the dimmer rack only The figure below shows a typical top fed rack The phase neutral and earth power cables enter the rack through the top All power cables are terminated using a suitable rated compression lug see Figure 11 below and bolted to the mains bus bars Power Feed By Installer 3 Phase 4 Wire Ground 230 480V Top Side Right Entry Only Earth Bus Earth Lug Position 7 I i Thermostat N T F Pania N 7 Si A ANI Te 7a Te HREP t N SUI _GSST__G LI L3 Incoming Linked Bus assem
23. ion 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 144 dimmer control outputs to drive EC21 dimmers Door Hinge Bracket Ventilation Grill Door Strike Fan Housing Rack Processor Housing Rack uve Backup Processor odule Module Optional Blank Panel Figure 1 EC21 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 He
24. lled 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 4 Mae na i Ethernet en VE E E SE 1 2 2 2 OrangeWhite 3 3 RX __ 3 White Green Oone 1 BlueWhite Pp NC 1 White Blue e e RR __ 3 Green White o7z 7 Ne __ WhiteBrown_ Bl 8 NC __ 4 Brown White_ Table 1 Ethernet Termination The two types of connections provided in Strand Lighting equipment for DMX512 Wiring DMX512 dimmer control signals are the XLR style connector and terminal blocks EC21 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 mm RRA M D E DU N M 1234 STRAND LIGHTING C21 amp EC21 CIC96 P N 3 723200 010 r 3 Not Used 5 x Not Used 4 Data 3 Dimmer Rack Wall Receptacle Figure 18 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 st
25. ning 9 set door direction 24 size 2 weight 2 dimmer SSR v DMX512 iv control wiring 19 door set direction 24 E electronics chassis 3 install 15 processor module 4 environment 7 Ethernet iv ethernet control wiring 18 ethernet wiring 18 F fade iv fade time iv fan module 2 feeds 12 H hardware description See dimmer racks dimmer rack construction 2 electronics chassis 3 fan module 2 power module 6 power module connector 2 processor module 4 humidity operating 7 storage 7 I initial programming 28 input DMXS512 19 ethernet 18 Outlook 20 SWC 20 install processor housing 15 installation electronics chassis 15 environment 7 initial programming 28 output check 28 power requirements 7 preparing the rack 10 processor module configuration 26 safety check 25 set door direction 24 ventilation 7 L LED status 27 level iv listing cUL 1 UL 1 load connect 14 connector 14 location 9 M mains power See power module fan 2 power 6 processor 4 module connector 2 O offices 1 operating humidity 7 operating temperature 7 outlook iv Outlook control wiring 20 termination 20 output check 28 P dimmer racks 1 PANIC activate 23 parts purchases v patch iv phase iv phasing 2 positioning 9 power connect 13 connecting 2 phasing 2 requirements 7 to processor assembly 16 power feeds 12 power module v 6 co
26. nnector 2 14 power module connector 2 power wiring 12 preparing the rack 10 preset v preset fade time v See fade time problems v processor installation 15 processor assembly power 16 processor module 4 configuration 1 26 programming 28 R rack number v rack processor housing v RPH v rack processor housing LED 27 reporting module 6 required clearances 10 requirements control wiring 8 environment 7 humidity 7 mains power 7 positioning 9 power 7 temperature 7 room See Outlook room routing control cables 17 S safety check 25 safety listings 1 set door direction 24 size 2 solid state relay v spare parts v SSR v status LED 27 storage humidity 7 storage temperature 7 Strand lighting Offices 1 supply phasing 2 supply power See power SWC control wiring 20 termination 20 T technical assistance v temperature operating 7 storage 7 termination cat 5 18 DMX512 19 Outlook 20 SWC 20 Thyristor v type dimmer module 6 U UL listing 1 W weight 2 wiring cat5 18 DMX512 19 ethernet 18 outlook 20 SWC 20 Section 3 Commissioning 3
27. 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 intensities 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 EC21 power module can have multiple dimmers or contactors in it so this manual distingui
28. 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 Alternative term describing a silicon control rectifier EC21 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 Strand Lighting or the local Authorized Service Center serving your area www strandlighting com Section 1 Hardware Description General The 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 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 A earth lug is provided in the rack The dimmer connectors in the rack are polarized to prevent dimmer modules being plugged into slots inappropriate for their rating The dimmer racks can be individually fed or bused together using an optional busing kit Large dimmer racks have provis
29. ptional Ethernet Switch Main Power Supply Figure 15 Connecting Power to the Rack Processor Housing RPH Connecting the Dimmer Control Cable Harness Connecting the Control Signal Wiring EC21 Dimmer Control Ribbon Connectors Connect the dimmer control cable harnesses to the Control Interconnection Card 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 16 NOTE EC21 requires that the dimmer control ribbon connectors terminate in this order T1 T3 T5 T2 T4 T6 and B1 B3 B5 B2 B4 B6 see figure 16 below EC21 dimmer racks accept a variety of data signals as inputs and outputs and 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 dimme
30. r rack See figure 17 on page 18 for details Rack Processor Module Fan Cable Plug In Connector Connector T1 T3 T5 T2 T4 T6 and B1 B3 B5 B2 B4 B6 Panic Select Switches 96 or 144 Switches Control Cable Routing at Power Supply Plug In Connectors STRAND LIGHTING C21 amp EC21 CIC96 P N 3 723200 010 Control Input Connectors Figure 16 Connecting Control Signal Wiring A cable trough is provided in the top left hand side of the rack for the control 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 Section 2 Installation 17 18 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 17 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 White Brown Brown White Blue Blue av de Cat5 Cable Belden 1583A OOOO Ss N Ethernet Jack e dl Figure 17 Ethernet Wiring and Termination Belden 1583A or Strand Lighting approved equal Max Length This cable must be insta
31. shes between dimmers individual power control circuits and power modules a collection of one or more power control circuits vi power cube preset preset fade time rack number room RPH RPM SWC Thyristor Technical Assistance Assembly containing one or more inverse parallel connected SCR s together with isolation and drive circuitry to permit control from a logic source A pre defined set of intensities for a set of channels stored in memory for later replay For Outlook applications the EC21 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 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 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
32. sume 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 2004 2009 Philips Group 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 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 Strand Lighting Offices Strand Lighting Los Angeles This manual describes the installation procedures for EC21 dimmer racks A separate Operator s Guide describes the software operation and its use Thank you for choosing Strand Lighting EC21 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 servic
33. t 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 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 EC21 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 EC21 Operator s Guide Section 3 Commissioning 27 28 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 EC21 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
34. 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 Ya D TS E CS SS ten oo N SN SN T Ki A 45 A Leave Adequate Service Loop Connect All Factory Cables To Termination Board Pull Rack Processor Housing Part of The Way Out Of The Rack Or Set On The Floor To Make Connections Figure 14 Install Electronics Chassis Section 2 Installation 15 Connecting Power to the The three phase supply to the rack processor housing RPH is factory wired Rack Processor Housing 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 Do not attempt to connect disconnect the Rack Processor power connector with power switched on 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 Connector For Power Cable Power Harness Optional Architectural Station Power Supplies O
35. 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 10msS 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 maximum 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 earth 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
36. ure 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 EC21 dimmer rack contains a rack processor housing RPH This Rack Processor Housing housing contains the rack processor module s power supplies and control RPH 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 rack processor modules RPM The second processor module acts as a backup to the main processor 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 Plug In Connector Optional Power Supplies S e Main Power Supply ae Rack Processor Housing Optional Back Up Rack Processor Module Main Power Supply Optional Power Supplies Figure 2 Rack Processor Housing RPH Section 1 Hardware Description 3 Rack Processor Module RPM Each EC21 rack contains one or two rack processor modules RPM The rack processor module is available in two variations 96 outputs and 144 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 dimm
37. yle connectors in 5 Pin wall boxes and on control consoles XLR Terminal DMX Wire Color Pin number Signal Comments Pairs i 1 COMMON Dimmer Common Shield ___ Shies _2 2 DATAI Dimmer Drive Complement Pair1 White Blue 3 3 DATA1 DimmerDrivetrue Pair1 Blue White Oe SL L_z Orange White Table 2 DMX512 Termination Section 2 Installation 19 Control wiring from SWC hand held controllers and stations such as Outlook is SWC Outlook 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 Wall Station T1 T6 amp B1 B6 Power Supply r 12vdc os De Wall Station SS SES Power Supply i 12vdc i LIV Fin Pe Penice Fee 12vde VERRA Pe Be N ia rn i n rolla wu aia fs Lessa a Leali Lon Lon Leoni Leni Lon Lon Lon Ni cei mei Gore m Nt Ey Ery ht Urg ary Ery ao ao el Eee gra ren n QpOpOprpoOporporre a an H LEJ GE DEJ CE x TO i Y en pee ie i Belden 9773 Cable DMX Port B Drain Shield SWC Input LAN Data LAN Data Power Power Power Power Figure 19 SWC Outlook Wiring and Termination Belden 9773 or Strand Lighting approved equal Max Length 1000 feet 300m daisy chained runs only Connector Pluggable two piece screw
38. z H p 2 a p z HTE 619 0mm i j f Top View l I p 2032 0mm II I 1955 0mm i j i Rear Panel i l Frame Rear Panel A Bottom Frame 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 Note added on top of the floor is recommended to keep the dimmer rack clear of incidental water or accidental flooding Section 2 Installation 9 10 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 m 619 0mm m 619 0mm o o 654 0mm 1232 66mm Door Closed Door Open 90 Figure 8 Clearances Preparing the The EC21 rack is supplied without the door installed The dimmer modules Rack for Wiring and rack processor housing are supplied separately In order to gain full access to the rack you must 1 Remove the top and bottom grills 2 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 4 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 Light
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