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1. Figure 6 1 Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual 26 Maintenance 7 Maintenance WARNING DO NOT ALLOW THE ENTRY OF LIQUIDS OF ANY SORT INTO THE DIMMER CHASSIS EXTERNAL CLEANING If the front panel requires cleaning wipe with a mild detergent on a damp soft cloth DO NOT spray liquids into the chassis DO NOT use solvents to clean the unit INTERNAL CLEANING The HUB24 dimmers require no internal maintenance other than periodic inspection for dust build up in the air paths and on the heatsinks If the heatsinks are clogged with dirt or fluff the dimmer must be disassembled by an authorised Jands service agent and the heatsinks cleaned Do not attempt to clean the heatsinks by blowing compressed air through the vent holes in the chassis ROUTINE MAINTENANCE e Test both RCDs each time the HUB24 is used e Inspect the heatsink surfaces for build up of dirt or fluff which will reduce the cooling ability of the heatsinks Touring dimmers may need a more rigorous maintenance routine which should also include e Inspection of chassis for evidence of impact damage and physical abuse e Inspection of output sockets for wear and damage e Inspection of mains power cable for wear and damage e Electrical checking of ground integrity from power cable to chassis and power cable to output socket grounds e Testing the front panel breakers isolate the outputs when switched off Note The interna
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3. Download cable is plugged into 4 Prepare the dimmer so it is waiting to receive a download See the dimmer s user manual for how to do this 5 Click the Start button to start the download process The computer will execute the download whether or not a dimmer is actually connected 6 A progress bar will be shown at the bottom of the window Each curve will take about 5 seconds to download 7 When the Download Complete dialogue box appears click OK and check the dimmer to see if the download was successful 8 Click the Close button to return to the curve editor Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual 36 A 5 Using the Dimmer Utility Logo Generator utility The logo generator is used to draw customs logos from scratch to modify existing images and to download logos to the dimmers This is achieved using the following main functions e Opening an existing logo file e Importing a bitmap file e Graphically editing a logo e Saving a logo to the computer e Download a logo to a dimmer e Erasing the logo and password from a dimmer Go to the main window on the Edit menu click Logo Generator to launch the Logo Generator utility The logo generator window consists mainly of a grid of squares which represent each of the pixels in the logo It starts with a blank logo all pixels white The grid can be made larger or smaller on the screen by clicking Enlarge or Reduce on the Edit menu
4. Override ignores the DMX signal while HTP does highest takes precedence for the level of each channel e Select 4 2 Playback Mode on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight either Override or HTP e Press OK to save the new playback mode and exit Restore Defaults 4 3 Menu gt 4 System Settings gt 4 3 Restore Defaults e Select 4 3 Restore Defaults on the menu e Press CONFIRM to restore the following settings back to their default values DMX Terminate to Off DMX Loss of signal to Hold Control Curve to Linear for all channels Current Limit to 32 Amps Fault Detect to Detect Faults Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer 4 2 16 4 2 17 Revision 1 0 Dimmer Operation 13 LCD Contrast and Backlight to defaults Main Screen to Normal Playback Mode to Override Chase parameters to defaults chase steps are not affected Other Settings such as DMX cross patch and the time are not changed To ensure all dimmer outputs are restored to DMX control select 3 3 Clear Test and select 7 3 Clear Playback with 7 3 1 All Set Time amp Date 4 4 The HUB24 has an in built clock that keeps track of the time amp date even when the power is off The time amp date is logged with each entry in the error log Menu gt 4 System Settings gt 4 4 Time amp Date e Select 4 4 Time amp Date on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to c
5. Text or click the A icon Place the pointer at the start of the text and press the left mouse button a flashing vertical line will appear Carefully type the desired text backspace has no effect Repeat as required Erase Dot Regardless of the current method press the right mouse button to change the pointer to an eraser and erase the pixel turn to white Hold the right mouse button and drag the pointer to erase multiple pixels Erase Block On the Methods menu click Marquee or click the marquee icon Place the pointer at one corner of a block of pixels hold down the left mouse button and drag the pointer to define the block to be erased Press Delete on the keyboard to erase all the pixels inside the selected area Reverse On the Edit menu click Reverse or click the reverse icon to change all the black pixels to white and all the white pixels to black Note the background colour remains white Undo On the Edit menu click Undo or click the undo icon to undo the last draw Each click undoes one more draw Undo does nothing if there are no draws to undo Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual 38 Using the Dimmer Utility Redo On the Edit menu click Redo or click the redo icon to reverse the action of the last undo Each click reverses one more undo Blank Blanks the entire logo sets all pixels to white this is used to start drawing a new logo On the Edit menu click Blank or c
6. exit 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual 4 2 18 4 2 19 4 2 20 4 2 21 Dimmer Operation Software Version 5 1 Menu gt 5Diagnostics gt 5 1 Software Version Select 5 1 Software Version on the menu to display the version and date of the operating software currently in the HUB24 This changes when a new version of the operating software is downloaded into the unit Refer to the Jands web site for the latest version www jands com au Display Mains 5 2 Menu gt 5Diagnostics gt 5 2 Display Mains The HUB24 will display the mains voltage and current for each phase and mains frequency Note this screen will not timeout and return to the main screen e Select 5 2 Display Mains on the menu e Press CANCEL to exit Calibrate Voltage 5 3 1 Menu gt 5Diagnostics gt 5 3 Calibrate gt 5 3 1 Voltage For the voltage reading shown on the Mains Monitor screen to remain accurate the HUB24 must be calibrated regularly Note An external voltmeter is necessary to complete this procedure e Select 5 3 1 Voltage on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight Phase A e Press SELECT e Use an external voltmeter to measure the mains voltage on phase A e Turn the encoder wheel to adjust the displayed voltage until it reads the same as the reading on the voltmeter e Press OK to save a new voltage calibration setting for phase A Repeat for the other two phases Calibrate Curr
7. or click the plus or minus magnify icons To print the logo that is currently in the logo generator on the File menu click Print To close the logo generator on the File menu click Close Opening an Existing Logo File An existing custom logo file can be loaded into the logo generator so that changes can be made to it 1 On the File menu click Open to open the Open dialogue box 2 From the Look in drop down list select the drive the logo file is located in 3 Open the folder that contains the file by double clicking on the folder s 4 Double click on the file name or type it in File name and click Open Importing a Bitmap File The logo generator can import bitmap files which are monochrome black amp white and not greater than 68 x 43 pixels in size On the File menu click Import to open the Import dialogue box 2 From the Look in drop down list select the drive the bitmap file is located in 3 Open the folder that contains the file by double clicking on the folder s 4 Double click on the file name or type it in File name and click Open A Windows drawing or paint program can be used to prepare the image and convert it to a conforming bit map file Eg using Microsoft Paint Open an existing bitmap file On the Image menu click Attributes and select Black amp White On the Image menu click Stretch Skew and use stretch to scale the image to fit Save the image with a new file name as a mo
8. output e Press SELECT to restore output s to DMX control e If All was not selected turn the encoder wheel and select other dimmer outputs 4 3 Deep clear In the event of a software lockup or error message see section 5 3 the HUB24 dimmers have a facility that enables them to be Deep Cleared CAUTION THIS FUNCTION WILL ERASE THE ENTIRE MEMORY SETTINGS e Hold down both buttons while turning power ON to the HUB24 e The display will show Deep Clear e Press CONFIRM to confirm deep clear e The normal main screen will be shown when deep clear is finished Note It may be necessary to adjust the LCD contrast Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer 4 4 Dimmer Operation 19 Download from PC New operating software new dimming curves and custom logos can all be downloaded to the HUB24 from a PC This is done without opening the unit via the front panel DMX input connector The following items are required e HUB24 dimmer e PC Download cable e Jands Dimmer Utility software e IBM compatible laptop or desktop computer with Windows95 or later The HUB Download Kit can be purchased as an accessory it contains a PC Download cable and the Dimmer Utility software on floppy disk Alternatively a PC Download cable can be constructed from the diagram in Appendix B and the Dimmer Utility software can be download from the Jands web site www jands com au The following procedure assumes the J
9. pub at eod a tM TE da eins 22 Output miimui do308 5 e ere i M edge eas 22 Raul ndo sudeste 23 Installation viii ri 25 Free Standing E 25 Wall Mounting usage 25 Maintena A 26 Technical Data and Specifications 27 DMX connector pin OUls s eee uictor eto e 28 Mena Mams O oo 28 8 2 1 Mains Power Block Dia de 29 8 2 2 Mans Witing colour Codes oe etie iE E 29 8 2 3 Normal Three Phase plus Neutral Operaton esses 30 S24 Single Phase Operan A de dai eua 30 Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer Contents Appendix A Using the Dimmer Ultility 31 AT TnstallattOm A PRENDA MR Md isi ud eic Md DE 3l AZ Mam WIndOW eege 32 A3 Ple Download Utility it i A a odia teta ak 32 AAs Curve Editor UUllby ti Ad ears 33 A Logo Generator Utility rr KEE EA 36 Appendix B PC Download Cable 40 Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual Contents LANDS Supplied Items 1 HUB24 Dimmer 2 User Manual 3 Warranty Registration Card Optional Accessories e Reinforced Protective Cover part No JND DC HUB24 e HUB Download Kit part No JND HUB24DOWNLOAD PC Download cable Jands Dimmer Utility software e Wall mounting bracket part No JND HUB24WMB e Hand Ra Mounting brackets part No JND HUB24HRB Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer Introduction 1 1 Introduction The J
10. 3 x 15 amp Clipsal LOMDP 15 Size mm 432 w x 560 h x 300 d inc feet Weight Net 29 kg Shipping 35 kg 8 1 DMX connector pin outs No DMX IN Thru Opto Out _ SHIELD SHIELD o Spare To m NICO m 8 2 Internal Mains Wiring The HUB24 dimmer has been designed to run from three phase plus neutral mains power The wiring of each output to a phase is shown in the following table Supply e Distribution Phase Dimmer Outputs Outputs Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer Technical Data and Specifications 29 8 2 1 Mains Power Block Diagram Current Monitor Mali ee o Supply Phase C l if W I ISO 1 ISO 2 Control PSU PSU Electronics Circuit Breakers Dimmer Circuits Output Sockets Figure 8 1 8 2 2 Mains wiring colour codes PHASE B WHITE PHASE C BLUE NEUTRAL BLACK EARTH GREEN YELLOW Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual 30 8 2 3 8 2 4 Technical Data and Specifications Normal Three Phase plus Neutral Operation The HUB24 is normally supplied with a three phase power cable and plug attached suiting the vast majority of available mains supplies ie three phase and neutral The incoming mains supply must be protected by upstream circuit breakers or fuses rated at not more than the Upstream protection value This value is specified in the Technical Data and Specification ta
11. 914 diodes 1x Female 5pin AXR plug 5m of DMX cable a 1 O wm ol R2 2 O R 1K a b al 1K D2 Ges Di 1N914 mt ON 1N914 Female A ee eee a ilc 4 Spin AXR Components in D9 backshell oe APPENDIX ENDS gw Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer
12. ANDS HUB24 is a unique combination of dimmer channels power distribution and isolated DMX splitting all in one compact and low noise package The HUB24 is specifically designed for demanding touring and theatre applications and is ideal for shows where a mixture of conventional and automated lights are used Especially suitable for live shows school auditoriums trade shows and other similar applications the HUB24 eliminates the usual clutter associated with dimmer racks power distribution boxes and DMX splitters The HUB24 also includes the ability to record and playback snapshots and chases without a lighting console One HUB24 incorporates 15 Dimmer outputs 9 Power Distribution outputs 1 in2 out opto isolated DMX splitter HUB24 dimmers use a chokeless IGBT output topology for reduced weight and low acoustic noise The unit is primarily cooled by natural convection small fans will turn on only in extreme circumstances The unit monitors the supply current drawn on each phase If more than a preset limit is drawn from a phase all the dimmer outputs on that phase are dimmed down until the current is near to the limit This ensures connector and upstream circuit breaker current ratings are not exceeded for long periods of time The HUB24 features microprocessor based digital control A menu driven user interface consisting of only two buttons an encoder wheel and a large graphics LCD enables the user to easily monitor and s
13. LECTRONICS Pty Ltd cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel or by use other than that intended by the manufacturer Disconnect power when not in use Manufactured in Australia by JANDS ELECTRONICS PTY LTD ACN 001 187 837 40 KENT RD Locked Bag 15 MASCOT NSW 2020 AUSTRALIA PHONE 61 2 9582 0909 FAX 61 2 9582 0999 EMAIL jandsinfo jands com au WEB www jands com au Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer Contents Table of Contents A 1 2 Equipment Description eere 3 3 Getting Started eee 4 S Positioning the UTI id sr 4 Ded Sui eiua Oo dM 4 24 Set DMX tarea tanto s M IS 4 3 4 Connecting e ET 5 3 9 Connecting DMX 312 ia il ias 5 3 07 Power Up SEQUE ii a A A beet 5 4 Dimmer Operation ssasssssunsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnna 7 EL Mamm SCPC Nas so ec ee EE 7 42 Menu UM Ee 7 AOA DMX Start Channel A e 8 42 2 DMXECross Pateh 1 2 s ose iii 9 4 23 DMX Terminate 21 9 4 2 4 Loss of DMX Signal An 9 423 Output Control Curve 2 1 ocios 9 42 6 Supply Current Limit 2 2 nc dd 10 4 2 1 DAYS O tp ts 3 Dis i Be eee ids 10 4 2 3 BUON 11 quU Clear Test 323 E 11 4 2 10 Backlight Activation II 11 42 11 Backlight Intensity Alia 11 4 2 12 Display Contrast 4 1 3 oiii ert ted iet eoe ee dE Eden gedu 12
14. a SS Cee er en d a LU y 1 g y 1 E y AA M DIMMER y p 8 n 14 1 3 D 6 o E S o o OPERATING MANUAL HUB 24 gt S amp Sa A can TI an l l Zaih la l Ce Zei JANDS ii Contents EMC COMPLIANCE CE This product is approved for use in Europe and Australia New Zealand and conforms to the following standards European Norms Australian New Zealand Standards EN 50081 1 AS NZS 4252 1 EN 50082 1 AS NZS 4251 1 EN 60065 AS NZS 3260 To ensure continued compliance with EMC Directive 89 336 and the Australian Radiocommunications Act 1992 use only high quality data cables with continuous shield and connectors with conductive backshells Examples of such cables are DMX Belden 8102 100 Aluminium foil screen 65 Copper braid JANDS ELECTRONICS PTY LTD 2002 All rights reserved DISCLAIMER Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor JANDS ELECTRONICS Pty Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual It is recommended that all service and repairs on this product be carried out by JANDS ELECTRONICS Pty Ltd or its authorised service agents JANDS HUB24 Series dimmers must only be used for the purpose they were intended by the manufacturer and in conjunction with this operating manual JANDS E
15. ands Dimmer Utility software is installed on the PC See Appendix A for instructions on installing and using this software To download new software a dimming curve or a logo to the HUB perform the following 1 Switch the power off to the HUB24 at the three phase outlet 2 Connect the PC Download cable between the computer serial COM port and the DMX input of the dimmer Disconnect any DMX terminators Start the Jands Dimmer Utility software on the PC and prepare to download 4 Press and hold the CANCEL button while turning on power to the HUB24 Dimmer boot ROM x xx will be displayed with a menu 5 Ensure Burn Flash is highlighted and press the large button 6 Press the large button again to confirm flash burn Start download on PC will be displayed 7 On the PC start downloading new software a curve or a logo A progress bar will be shown on the PC and Receiving data will be displayed on the dimmer A software download may take up to 2 minutes to complete 8 When complete the dimmer checks to see 1f the new data is valid If an error 1s displayed switch the dimmer off and start the procedure again 9 If there are no errors the menu will be displayed Turn the encoder wheel to highlight Main Program and press the large button to restart the dimmer Updating the operating software should be done with the following notes and cautions e The dimmer must be Calibrated refer to section
16. ble at the beginning of section 8 The dimmer s circuit breakers are not rated to correctly clear faults if the supply protection is in excess of this The power cable is terminated within the dimmer at the four terminals on one of the RCDs and a chassis earthing stud Single Phase Operation It is possible to supply the HUB with one single phase feed where three phase mains supply is unavailable The total current drawn by the HUB is limited by the rating of the neutral conductor in the mains cable Max total current 50 Amps To extend these limits the HUB requires internal rewiring contact the factory if this is required w MANUAL ENDS agw Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer Using the Dimmer Utility 31 Appendix A Using the Dimmer Utility A 1 The HUB24 and later HP dimmers can have updated operating software downloaded to them The HUB24 can also have user definable dimming curves and custom logos downloaded to it This is achieved using a PC Download cable connected between the PC serial port and the dimmer s DMX input connector Jands Dimmer Utility is a Windows based custom editor and download application It provides the following facilities e Download HUB24 operating software e Download HP12 amp HP6 operating software e Edit amp download dimming curves e Edit amp download custom logos The Dimmer Utility software only sends files to a dimmer A dimming curve or custom logo cannot be read back from
17. cs POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Current limit reached Unbalanced load Poor ventilation Ambient temperature above limit Poor ventilation Ambient temperature above limit Faulty Fan all the above Out of calibration Faulty power socket plug or cable Fault with mains supply Flat internal battery Voltage or current out of calibration Flat internal battery Software lockup HUB24 Series Dimmer Reduce the load on that phase Adjust current limit setting to a higher value see 4 2 6 Recalibrate current see 4 2 21 Spread the loads out more evenly across the dimmer outputs Position unit correctly see 6 1 ensure all vents are clear blow away any dust Keep ambient temperature below limit Position unit correctly see 6 1 ensure all vents are clear blow away any dust Keep ambient temperature below limit Factory service Move some load from those three channels to other channels Recalibrate current see 4 2 21 Factory service Repair or Replace Call an electrician Factory service Calibrate as per 4 2 20 amp 4 2 21 Factory service Deep clear see 4 3 6 2 Installation 25 Installation Free Standing The HUB24 is primarily convection cooled with the main air intake at the bottom and air exhaust at the back and sides these openings must not be obstructed Correct positioning and adequate ventilation are essential The HUB24 must be in the upright po
18. ct the installation files using an archive utility eg Winzip 3 Run the newly extracted Setup exe program 4 The installation program will ask questions about the computer and where to install the software Click Next to accept each of the default settings 5 When all the files have finished copying exit the installation program Main Window On the Windows Start menu click Programs gt Jands gt Dim_Utility to start the Jands Dimmer Utility The main window will appear across the top of the screen Its main purpose is to launch the three utilities e File Download e Curve Editor e Logo Generator To launch each of the utilities click the desired utility in the Edit menu or click the corresponding icon located below the menus The main window also provides access to on screen help and a direct link to the download section of the Jands web site Closing the main window will close all the descendant windows and exit the program File Download utility File Download is used to download existing files from the computer to the dimmer Operating Software files can be downloaded to the computer from the Jands web site Curve and Logo files are created using the other utilities in this program File Download can manage 4 types of files e HUB Operating Software hub e HP Operating Software hp e Logo files logo e Curve files crv Downloading a File Go to the main window and on the Edit menu click File Downl
19. current is much less and the circuit breaker is less likely to trip Other advantages of preheating lamps are an increase in lamp life due to the reduction of thermal shock to the filaments and a reduction of lamp heat up time the lamps will flash to full slightly faster Output minimum loads The HUB24 dimmer outputs will correctly control all resistive and mains voltage incandescent loads down to 60 watts and transformer driven incandescent lamps eg pinspots and low voltage halogen lamps down to 100 watts The dimmer outputs will also control the speed of most universal motors however some motors will require a lamp plugged in parallel Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer 5 8 One or more channels don t respond to DMX control Breaker trips when channel flashed Breaker trips after prolonged operation Breaker trips immediately when channel is driven One or more channels flicker when dimmed Revision 1 0 7 May 02 Fault Diagnostics Fault finding guide FAULT SYMPTOM 23 POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Playback or Build are active DMX start channel is set incorrectly DMxX cross patch is set incorrectly Not receiving DMX signal Dimmer channel fault Large incandescent load Excessive load Hot breaker Faulty breaker Excessive load Lamp or wiring fault Hot breaker Output short Dimmer channel fault Current limit reached DMX line not terminated DMX source problem Dimmer channel fau
20. d e Select 5 5 Clear Error Log on the menu e Press CONFIRM to clear the error log Control Source 5 6 Menu gt 5 Diagnostics gt 5 6 Control Source The control of each dimmer output can come from several sources Test Playback a snapshot Playback a chase DMX Test overrides the incoming DMX signal Playback can be configured to override the DMX signal or to merge the two see section 4 2 14 e Select 5 6 Control Source to display a list showing what source has been assigned control of each dimmer output e Turn the encoder wheel to scroll through the list Note When in HTP playback mode the list does not show when a DMX level is higher than the assigned snapshot or chase To restore all dimmer outputs to DMX control select 3 3 Clear Test and select 7 3 Clear Playback with 7 3 1 All Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual 4 2 25 4 2 26 4 2 27 Dimmer Operation Record a Snapshot 6 1 Menu gt 6 Record gt 6 1 Snapshot The HUB24 can record up to 8 snapshots which can be played back later A snapshot 1s a grab of the drive level of all 15 dimmer outputs e Set the dimmer outputs to the desired levels using a combination of lighting console playback other snapshots or test build outputs e Select 6 1 Snapshot on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight the desired snapshot memory e Press RECORD to save the current drive level of all 15
21. e HUB24 to be wall mounted and optional hand rail mounting brackets allow the HUB24 to be mounted on a catwalk rail Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual Operating Manual BN Equipment Description Figure 2 1 HUB24 Series Dimmer DISTRIBUTION Equipment Description 3 2 Equipment Description Front panel layout Figure 2 1 1 Phase Power LEDs Three different coloured LEDs one for each phase indicate that the mains supply phases are available Red for phase A White for phase B and Blue for phase C 2 Display Large graphics LCD used to display dimmer status information and to control the menus 3 Menu buttons 2 buttons are used to navigate the menus and save changes 4 Encoder wheel This detent action control knob is used to select items from the menus and to select the channel levels or chase rate depending on the operating mode 5 DMX IN THRU connectors A standard five pin AXR connector receives DMX 512 signals from a control source and a second Thru connector links signal to other DMX equipment See section 8 1 for wiring details 6 DMX OPTO OUT connectors Two fully isolated DMX outputs using standard five pin AXR connectors See section 8 1 for wiring details 7 Dimmer RCD protection A three phase RCD protects the dimmer outputs It must not be used as load break switch 8 Distribution RCD protection A three phase RCD protects the power distribution output
22. e menu is exited Build output allows the user to take control of the dimmer outputs from the menu Individual outputs all 5 outputs on a phase or all 15 outputs can be faded from 0 to 100 and permanently remain at that level until cleared by the user Note Build outputs does not take control of the output s until the encoder wheel has been moved Clear Test 3 3 Menu gt 3 Test gt 3 3 Clear Test Clear Test allows restoring of DMX control to the outputs that were being controlled by Test Build outputs e Select 3 3 Clear Test on the menu e Press CONFIRM to release all outputs from Build control and exit Backlight Activation 4 1 1 Menu gt 4 System Settings gt 4 1 Display gt 4 1 1 Backlight Activation The liquid crystal display has backlighting to enable it to be read in the dark This backlight can be set to turn off when the menu is not in use or set to always on e Select 4 1 1 Backlight Activation on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight either On Auto 20 secs or Auto 5 mins e Press OK to save the backlight activation setting and exit Backlight Intensity 4 1 2 Menu gt 4 System Settings gt 4 1 Display gt 4 1 2 Backlight Intensity The intensity of the LCD backlight can be changed to suit the ambient light level e Select 4 1 2 Backlight Intensity on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to change the backlight intensity e Press OK to save the new backligh
23. ed home WARNING DAMAGE MAY OCCUR IF THE RETAINING LOCK RING IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED Ensure adequate mains socket access once the dimmer is installed to allow for switching the HUB24 on and off Turn on the power and check that the three PHASE indicator LEDs are on Check the large display is on and not showing any faults before connecting any loads If the PHASE LEDs or the display indicate a fault condition power down and remedy the fault before trying again See section 5 5 regarding phase faults Set DMX start channel The HUB24 s dimmer outputs respond to 15 DMX channels The first channel can be set anywhere from channel 1 to channel 512 the remaining channels will follow in sequence e At the main screen see section 4 1 press the large button 3 times to select Menu gt 1 DMX Settings gt 1 1 Start Channel e Turn the encoder wheel to change the displayed DMX channel e Press the large button now shown as OK to save the new start channel See section 4 2 2 if the dimmer outputs need to respond to out of sequence DMX channels Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer 3 4 3 5 3 6 Getting Started 5 Connecting loads Power down the HUB24 Plug in the loads to the Dimmer output sockets It is recommended that where practical the load on the dimmer outputs be evenly spread across the 15 channels This will minimise fan noise and make it harder to overload a single phase Ensure the load on each di
24. elect all the built in functions The user has the ability to soft patch the channels out of sequence test selected channels while the remainder of the dimmer stays on line download custom dimming curves capture or build up to eight non volatile snapshots and chases Other functions provided are dimmer soft start bad soft neutral detection monitoring supply voltage current and other working parameters of the unit Control signal connection to the HUB24 is via a standard DMX 512 socket located on the front panel along with DMX through and two opto isolated DMX outputs Also located on the front panel are the dimmer and distribution output sockets The three phase power entry and a cable tray are located on the rear panel The unit will wake up in the mode it was last programmed to run an ideal function for stand alone applications If no particular mode has been previously defined the unit looks for DMX control The user has the ability to set how the HUB24 will respond if DMX control is lost but in all cases the dimmer outputs will turn off if the DMX signal is not restored within 10 minutes The HUB24 range of dimmers have been designed to receive future optional software upgrades to the operating system without opening the unit The HUB24 is convenient to transport due to its solid carry handles protective transportation bag and built in cable tray for storage of the three phase cable An optional wall bracket allows th
25. ent 5 3 2 Menu gt 5Diagnostics gt 5 3 Calibrate gt 5 3 2 Current For the current reading shown on the Mains Monitor screen and Current Limiting to remain accurate the HUB24 must be calibrated regularly e Turn off all 18 circuit breakers dimmer and distribution to ensure all the loads are disconnected e Select 5 3 2 Current on the menu e Press OK to recalibrate the current readings Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer 4 2 22 4 2 23 4 2 24 Dimmer Operation 15 Error Log 5 4 Menu gt 5Diagnostics gt 5 4 Error Log When an event occurs that generates an error or warning a message is immediately displayed on the LCD and an entry is placed in the error log Neutral Earth Warnings see section 5 1 4 Fan Activated Warning see section 5 1 3 Software Exception Error see section 5 3 The error log will hold up to 15 entries if an 16th error occurs the oldest entry is discarded to make room for the new entry The error log can be viewed on the display the most recent entry will be at the bottom of the list e Select 5 4 Error Log to display a list of the entries in the error log e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight one of the log entries e Press SELECT to view more details of the log entry e Press CANCEL to return to the error log list Clear Error Log 5 5 Menu gt 5 Diagnostics gt 5 5 Clear Error Log The error log can be cleared with all the errors and warnings being remove
26. enus with the main screen being the start of the tree Navigation of the menu entails highlighting a sub menu using the encoder wheel and pressing the large button to move to the highlighted sub menu level The encoder wheel is then used to highlight the next sub menu the large button is pressed again to move to another level and so on Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual Dimmer Operation Phase B A typical menu screen Information displayed on a menu Numbering showing the current location within the menu tree Tabs showing the number of items in this sub menu with current position highlighted Function of the large button see below Highlighted menu item The large button performs different functions depending on the current sub menu The button s label is always shown in the top right hand corner of the display The various functions of the large button are MENU enters the first level of the menu tree SELECT moves into the highlighted menu item OK saves the new value and exits the current screen NEXT jumps to the next channel or item RECORD _ record a snapshot or chase step CONFIRM perform the displayed action The CANCEL button is always used to move back from a sub menu to the previous menu level This button will exit a screen without saving changes Pressing CANCEL five times will return to the main screen from anywhere in the menu tree 8 1 2 3 4 4 2 1 DMX Start Cha
27. hange the hours and press NEXT e Turn the encoder wheel to change the minutes and press NEXT e Turn the encoder wheel to change the day and press NEXT e Turn the encoder wheel to change the month and press NEXT e Turn the encoder wheel to change the year e Press CANCEL to exit Fault Detect 4 5 Menu gt 4 System Settings gt 4 5 Fault Detect The HUB24 will detect voltage problems generated by a poor or missing neutral connection Normally when a fault is detected all the dimmer outputs are turned off and a Neutral Earth Fault warning is displayed until the fault is removed and a button pressed See section 5 1 4 for more detail In some venues the three phase power supply may be less than ideal with a Neutral Earth Fault warning occurring without the wiring being truly faulty For this reason it is possible but not recommended to disable the neutral earth fault detection ALWAYS check first that the problem is not a dropped neutral in either the three phase socket or plug and ensure the earth connection is good WARNING IF THE NEUTRAL EARTH FAULT DETECTION IS DISABLED UNSAFE MAINS SUPPLY WIRING MAY NOT TO BE DETECTED Re enable the neutral earth fault detection before the HUB24 changes venues e Select 4 5 Fault Detect on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight either Detect Faults or Ignore Faults e Press OK to save the new fault detect setting and
28. he power distribution outputs Note The test button will not trip the RCD if the HUB is powered from a single phase supply 5 1 2 Output protection Each of the dimmer circuits are protected by a fast acting thermal magnetic circuit breaker These breakers are designed to pass the rated current but will disconnect the output circuit for any overload condition the larger the overload the quicker the disconnection There are 3 power distribution circuits with 3 sockets on each circuit Each circuit is protected by a fast acting thermal magnetic circuit breaker The breakers protect the dimmer s output devices from short circuit loads and faulty wiring looms and save on expensive dimmer repairs A tripped circuit breaker indicates a load fault that requires immediate attention Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer 5 2 5 3 Fault Diagnostics 21 Thermal protection The HUB24 dimmers primarily use convection cooling so reducing the air flow to the unit can produce over heating The temperature of each of the heatsinks are individually monitored If the temperature of a heatsink gets close to maximum the fan on that heatsink will be turned on and a Fan Activated warning message is displayed also placed in the error log Press either button to acknowledge the warning and restore the display to normal If the temperature of a heatsink rises above maximum all three dimmer channels on that heatsink will be will be shutdo
29. ight Al or a single dimmer output e Press SELECT e If All was not selected turn the encoder wheel and select other dimmer outputs that need to be assigned to this playback Note Each dimmer output can only controlled by one snapshot or chase at a time Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual 18 Dimmer Operation 4 2 30 Playback a Chase 7 2 Menu gt 7Playback gt 7 2 Chase When playing back a chase it can be assigned control of all dimmer outputs or a selection of dimmer outputs Channels in the chase that have not been assigned an output will be ignored e Select 7 2 Chase on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight the chase to playback e Press SELECT e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight AII or a single dimmer output e Press SELECT e If All was not selected turn the encoder wheel and select other dimmer outputs that need to be assigned to this chase Use 6 2 2 Parameters in Record Chase to adjust the way a chase is playing back These parameters are level speed and crossfade 4 2 31 Clear Playback 7 3 Menu gt 7 Playback gt 7 3 Clear Playback Clear Playback stops the playing back of all snapshots and chases returning those dimmer outputs to solely DMX control It can be applied to all dimmer outputs or a selection of dimmer outputs e Select 7 3 Clear Playback on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight Al or a single dimmer
30. it breaker will disconnect the fault from the dimmer In nearly all circumstances it is quick enough to prevent damage to the output devices If an output device does fail the symptoms will be the dimmer output at a fixed level off half or full regardless of the control level If a fault does occur that channel may be isolated with its circuit breaker Note If a channel is not responding to DMX control ensure it is not being controlled by playback or test see 4 2 24 before suspecting an output device has failed Software exception errors If a message appears on the display like ADR ERROR EXCEPTION XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX where the Xs represent different characters write down the complete message and contact JANDS Service Department or your local JANDS Distributor giving details of the dimmer s operating conditions that caused the error Press either button to restart the dimmer if the error prevents normal operation a Deep Clear will be required see section 4 3 Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual 22 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 7 Fault Diagnostics DMX faults Loss of DMX signal will be indicated by NO DMX displayed at the bottom of the main screen When DMX signal is lost the dimmer will respond as configured until a new DMX signal is provided or a Snapshot or Chase function is selected See section 4 2 4 for configuring Loss of DMX Signal Control consoles when powered down may
31. l battery within the HUB24 will need to be replaced every 4 years or whenever settings are not retained when the power is turned off This must be done by an authorised Jands service agent Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer Technical Data and Specifications 27 8 Technical Data and Specifications PARAMETER HUB24 id No of Outputs Dimmer Distribution Opto DMX Out Input Power 3 Phases plus Neutral and Earth Require nents 200 265 volts phase to neutral 345 460 Volts AC Phase Phase 10 Full size Neutral conductor 50 Amps Phase Load Power per 60VA 2 4KVA Max Dissipation lt 15W chan lt 225W total DMX 512 1990 Protocol Input AXR 5 21B Output AXR 5 22B RCD Protection Dimmer Outputs 1x 3phase RCD Distribution Outputs 1x 3phase RCD Output Protection Dimmer 15 x 10 amp circuit breakers Distribution 3 x 20 amp circuit breakers Thermal Protection Heatsink 85 C Fan switches on Heatsink 100 C 3 output channels disabled Neutral Earth Voltage 15V 10 Limit Gate Firing System Opto Isolator Output risetime 120 usec 10 90 50 dim 10 load independent Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual 28 Technical Data and Specifications PARAMETER HUB24 Mains measurements Voltage accuracy Current accuracy Power Supply Entry 3 metre tail with Clipsal 56P532 plug Output Connectors Dimmer 15x 10amp Clipsal 1OMP Distribution 6x10amp Clipsal 10MP
32. lick the blank icon to blank the logo Saving a Logo The logo that is currently in the logo generator can be saved as a file on the computer 1 On the File menu click Save to open the Save As dialogue box 2 From the Save in drop down list select the drive the logo will be saved to 3 Open the folder that is to contain the file by double clicking on the folder s 4 Type a file name in File name and click Save Downloading the Logo to a Dimmer The logo that is currently in the logo generator can be downloaded to a dimmer directly from the logo generator 1 On the File menu click Logo Download or click the download icon to open the logo download window 2 Ifa password is required type the same password in both boxes The dimmer will reject the new logo if the password doesn t match the existing password 3 From the Com Port drop down list select the serial port that the PC Download cable is plugged into 4 Prepare the dimmer so it is waiting to receive a download See the dimmer s user manual for how to do this 5 Click the Start button to start the download process The computer will execute the download whether or not a dimmer is actually connected 6 A progress bar will be shown at the bottom of the window A logo will take about 2 seconds to download 7 When the Download Complete dialogue box appears click OK and check the dimmer to see if the download was successful 8 Click the Close but
33. lt Insufficient or non linear load or intermittent load wiring Mains control tones exceed limits HUB24 Series Dimmer See sections 4 2 9 and 4 2 31 Change DMX start channel Change DMX cross patch Check console and cabling remove upstream terminators Factory service Preheat the lamp Reduce channel loading Improve ventilation to breakers or reduce ambient temperature Factory service Reduce channel loading Check lamps and wiring Improve ventilation to breakers or reduce ambient temperature Factory service Check lamps and wiring Reduce channel loading Factory service Reduce the load on that phase Adjust current limit setting to a higher value see 4 2 6 Recalibrate current see 4 2 21 Terminate DMX line see 4 2 3 Use upstream opto isolator Replace control console Replace DMX wiring Factory service Check if same load flickers on a different channel Contact factory Operating Manual 24 FAULT SYMPTOM One or more channels won t drive to full Fan Activation warning Group of three channels shutdown Ch 1 2 3 or Ch 4 5 6 or Ch 7 8 9 or Ch 10 11 12 or Ch 13 14 15 Current reading is not zero when no outputs are on One or more phase LEDs are off Settings are being lost or Deep Clear continually required on power up HUB should be calibrated is displayed at power up Dimmer won t respond to buttons or DMX signal Operating Manual Fault Diagnosti
34. mmer output is greater than the minimum see section 5 7 Plug in the loads to the Distribution output sockets Each output must not be loaded beyond the capacity of its socket Connecting DMX 512 The dimmer input signal should conform to the USITT DMX 512 1990 specification See section 8 1 for connector wiring details The status of the DMX signal is indicated on the bottom of the display The DMX input to the HUB24 dimmers connects to the IN socket on the front panel The DMX signal may be daisy chained to the next dimmer via the THRU socket If the THRU socket is not being used see section 4 2 3 for how to terminate the DMX segment The two ISO sockets may be used to start two new fully isolated DMX segments which may be required for e Isolating DMX segments that run to equipment that is powered from different supplies e Star DMX network topology e Amplifying the DMX signal for extremely long cable runs e Driving more than the normal maximum of 32 devices from a console Power up sequence When powering up the following sequence should be used 1 Power up the control desk 2 Power up any softpatches and or DMX receivers 3 Ensure the dimmer RCDs and circuit breakers are switched on 4 Power up the dimmers last preferably one at a time starting from the first dimmer rack in the DMX loop This procedure minimises the risk of lamps and fixtures responding to any false DMX data produced by control desks or ancilla
35. n it is within the graph Hold down the left mouse button and drag the pointer to draw a new part of the curve On the Edit menu click Apply or click the brush icon to apply the freehand line to the dimming curve Repeat as required Bar On the Methods menu click Bar or click the bar icon the graph will change to 32 vertical bars and the pointer will change from an arrow to a hand when it is within the graph To change the bars place the pointer over a bar hold down the left mouse button and drag the bar up or down On the Edit menu click Apply or click the brush icon to apply the changed bars to the dimming curve Fine Adjustment A curve is stored as 256 points Using fine adjustment the output level of each point can be individually adjusted from 0 to 255 Select a point by editing the number in Input by the arrows or by typing Output will display the corresponding level for that point Adjust the selected point by editing the number in Output by the arrows or by typing and the graph will immediately show the changes Undo On the Edit menu click Undo or click the undo icon to undo the last apply Each click undoes one more apply Undo does nothing if there are no applies to undo Redo On the Edit menu click Redo or click the redo icon to reverse the action of the last undo Each click reverses one more undo Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer Using the Dimmer Utility 35 Blank Blank sets the power output to zer
36. name and click Open Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual 34 Using the Dimmer Utility Graphically Editing a Curve The curve editor provides four graphical editing methods and for very fine changes there 1s a fine adjustment section These graphical editing methods are e Line e Curve e Freehand e Bar While editing the position of the mouse pointer within the graph is shown in the bottom left hand corner The range of both X and Y are 0 to 255 Line On the Methods menu click Line or click the line icon a green working line will appear with a small square at each end To adjust this working line place the pointer over one of the squares hold down the left mouse button and drag the square to a new location On the Edit menu click Apply or click the brush icon to apply the working line to the dimming curve Repeat as required Curve On the Methods menu click Curve or click the curve icon a green working curve will appear with a small square at each end and another two squares to adjust the shape of the curve To adjust this working curve place the pointer over one of the squares hold down the left mouse button and drag the square to a new location On the Edit menu click Apply or click the brush icon to apply the working curve to the dimming curve Repeat as required Freehand On the Methods menu click Freehand or click the pencil icon the pointer will change from an arrow to a pencil whe
37. nnel 1 1 Menu gt 1 DMX Settings gt 1 1 Start Channel The HUB24 s dimmer outputs can be set to respond to 15 consecutive DMX channels the first channel can be set anywhere from 1 to 512 By setting the start channel to 1 the dimmer will respond to DMX channels 1 through 15 inclusive When using racks of looped dimmers the next dimmer should start at channel 16 the one after that at channel 31 and so on e Select 1 1 Start Channel on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to change the displayed start channel e Press OK to save the new start channel and exit Note If the start channel is set above 498 the dimmer outputs that would have been above 512 will be set to not connected and not respond to the DMX signal Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer 4 2 2 4 2 3 4 2 4 4 2 5 Revision 1 0 Dimmer Operation 9 DMX Cross Patch 1 2 Menu gt 1DMX Settings gt 1 2 Cross Patch Each of the HUB24 s dimmer outputs can be set to individually respond to any DMX channel from 1 to 512 This allows the outputs to be patched out of sequence e Select 1 2 Cross Patch on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight a dimmer output and press SELECT e Turn the encoder wheel to changed the displayed DMX channel e Press OK to save the new DMX channel and exit e Repeat for each dimmer output Note Setting a dimmer output to NC means that output will ignore the DMX DMX Terminate 1 3 Menu gt 1DMX Set
38. nochrome bitmap Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer Using the Dimmer Utility 37 Graphically Editing a Logo The logo generator provides four graphical editing methods and erase functions The graphical editing methods are e Dot e Line e Marquee e Text While editing the position of the mouse pointer within the grid is shown in the bottom left hand corner The top left hand pixel is location X 1 and Y 1 Dot On the Methods menu click Dot or click the pencil icon Place the pointer over a pixel and press the left mouse button to make the pixel black Hold the left mouse button and drag the pointer to draw on multiple pixels Line On the Methods menu click Line or click the line icon Place the pointer at the start of the line hold down the left mouse button a blue square will mark the start pixel and drag the pointer to draw the line Repeat as required Marquee Marquee enables a rectangular group of pixels to be moved within the grid On the Methods menu click Marquee or click the marquee icon Place the pointer at one corner of the group hold down the left mouse button and drag the pointer to define the area to be moved When inside the selected area the pointer will change from an arrow to a hand hold the left mouse button and drag the pixels to a new position Font On the Font menu click the desired text size All text added to the logo from then on will be of the new size Text On the Methods menu click
39. o for every control input value this is used to start drawing a new dimming curve On the Edit menu click Blank or click the blank icon to zero the curve in the editor Linear Linear sets the power output directly proportional to the control input value this is used to start drawing a new dimming curve On the Edit menu click Linear or click the linear icon to linearise the curve in the editor Curve Name A name is assigned to the dimming curve by clicking in the text box located in the top right hand corner and typing a new name This name is what is displayed on the dimmer when the user is assigning a control curve to a dimmer channel Saving a Curve The dimming curve that is currently in the editor can be saved as a file on the computer 1 On the File menu click Save to open the Save As dialogue box 2 From the Save in drop down list select the drive the curve will be saved to 3 Open the folder that is to contain the file by double clicking on the folder s 4 Type a file name in File name and click Save Downloading the Curve to a Dimmer The dimming curve that is currently in the editor can be download to a dimmer directly from the curve editor 1 On the File menu click Curve Download or click the download icon to open the curve download window 2 Click either Curve 1 or Curve 2 and type in a curve name if it needs to be changed 3 From the Com Port drop down list select the serial port that the PC
40. oad to launch the File Download utility 1 From the Com Port drop down list select the serial port that the PC Download cable is plugged into 2 Select a file to download i Click the Browse button to open the Open dialogue box 11 From the File Types drop down list select one of the types of file 111 From the Look in drop down list select the drive the file is located in 1v Open the folder that contains the file by double clicking on the folder s v Double click on the file name or type it in File name and click Open Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer A 4 Using the Dimmer Utility 33 3 Ifa Curve file has been selected the window will change to allow entering curve number and name Click either Curve 1 or Curve 2 and type in a curve name if it needs to be changed 4 Ifa Logo file has been selected the window will change to allow entering a password If a password is required type the same password in both boxes The dimmer will reject the new logo if the password is different to the password of the existing logo 5 Prepare the dimmer so it is waiting to receive a download See the dimmer s user manual for how to do this 6 Click the Start button to start the download process The computer will execute the download whether or not a dimmer is actually connected 7 A progress bar will be shown at the bottom of the window A download can take up to 2 minutes to complete 8 When the Download Comple
41. outputs into the selected snapshot memory Record a Chase 6 2 1 Menu gt 6 Record gt 6 2 Chase gt 6 2 Chase 4 gt 6 2 1 Record Step The HUB24 can record up to 8 chases which can be played back later Each chase can have from 1 to 15 steps Each step is a grab of the drive level of all 15 outputs e Select 6 2 Chase on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight the desired chase and press SELECT e Ensure Record Step is highlighted and press SELECT e Set the dimmer outputs to the desired levels using a lighting console e Ensure New Step is highlighted and press RECORD to save the current drive level of all 15 outputs into the new step e Repeat the previous 2 actions for all the required steps of the chase To record a chase without a console record each step of the chase in a similar way as recording a snapshot Chase Parameters 6 2 2 Menu gt 6 Record gt 6 2 Chase gt 6 2 Chase gt 6 2 2 Parameters Level speed and crossfade parameters that effect the way a chase is played back are stored within the chase The value of these parameters can be changed at anytime even while the chase is being played back Level master level of the chase 0 to 100 default 100 Speed speed of the chase 0 slow 255 fast default 180 Crossfade fading rate between steps 0 gradual 100 immediate default 50 Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer 4 2 28 4 2 29 Dimmer Ope
42. r definable curves can be used for lamps whose light output is not linear for lamps with special requirements eg fluorescent tubes or if any special curve is required The user definable curves are created and edited on a PC or Laptop using Jands Dimmer Utility software and downloaded to the dimmer See appendix A for how to use the Dimmer Utility software and see section 4 4 on how to download the curves to the HUB24 e Select 2 1 Control Curve on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight a dimmer output and press SELECT e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight one of the four control curves e Press OK to apply the new curve to the dimmer output and exit e Repeat for each dimmer output Supply Current Limit 2 2 Menu gt 2 Dimmer Output gt 2 2 Current Limit The HUB24 constantly monitors the supply current in each phase consumed by both the dimmer and distribution outputs If more than a preset limit is drawn from a phase all the dimmer outputs on that phase are dimmed down until the current drops to near the preset limit e Select 2 2 Current Limit on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight 32A or 40A or 50A or 63A or No limit e Press OK to save the new current limit and exit Drive Outputs 3 1 Menu gt 3 Test gt 3 1 Drive Output Drive output allows testing of each dimmer output from the menu with or without a console present A single output all 5 output
43. ration 17 e Select 6 2 Chase on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight the desired chase and press SELECT e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight Parameters and press SELECT e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight either Level or Speed or Crossfade and press SELECT e Turn the encoder wheel to change the value of the parameter The effect of the new value will be seen immediately if the chase is being played back e Press OK to save the new parameter value or press CANCEL to restore the parameter to its original value Clear a Chase 6 2 3 Menu gt 6 Record gt 6 2 Chase gt 6 2 Chase 4 gt 6 2 3 Clear Chase The entire contents of one chase can be cleared ie all the steps are deleted Note It is not possible to remove an individual step from a chase e Select 6 2 Chase on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight the chase to clear and press SELECT e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight Clear Chase and press SELECT e Press CONFIRM to clear the chase completely Playback a Snapshot 7 1 Menu gt 7Playback gt 7 1 Snapshot When playing back a snapshot it can be assigned control of all dimmer outputs or a selection of dimmer outputs Channels in the snapshot that have not been assigned an output will be ignored e Select 7 1 Snapshot on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight the snapshot to playback e Press SELECT e Turn the encoder wheel to highl
44. ry equipment at turn on producing the lighting equivalent of an audio thump and prevents damage to lamps dimmers and other controlled devices Use the reverse procedure when powering down Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual Dimmer Operation Menu Structure Overview MENU 1 DMX Settings 1 1 Start Channel 1 2 Cross Patch for each output 1 3 DMX Terminate 1 4 Loss of Signal 2 1 2 2 2 Dimmer Output TE 3 Test ZEE 3 1 3 2 3 3 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 System Settings 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 Diagnostics 6 1 6 2 6 Record y 7 Playback 7 1 7 2 7 3 Control Curve for each output Current Limit Drive Output for individual phase or all outputs Build Output for individual phase or all outputs Clear Test Display backlight contrast main display Playback Mode Restore Defaults Time amp Date Fault Detect Software Version Display Mains voltage current amp frequency Calibrate mains voltage amp current Error Log last 15 entries Clear Error Log Control Source for each output Snapshot 8x snapshots Chase 8x chases Snapshot Chase Clear Playback Figure 4 1 Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer 4 4 1 4 2 Dimmer Operation 7 Dimmer Operation This section assumes the dimmer has been correctly connected to three phase power and a source of DMX input signal as described in section 3 In
45. s It must not be used as load break switch 9 Dimmer circuit breakers 15 circuit breakers one for each dimmer output 10 Distribution circuit breakers 3 circuit breakers each one supplies a row of 3 separate distribution outputs 11 Dimmer Output connectors 15 dimmer output sockets 12 Distribution Output connectors 9 distribution output sockets Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual 3 2 3 3 Getting Started Getting Started Positioning the Unit Correct positioning and adequate ventilation are essential for reliable operation Ensure the transportation bag or road case is totally removed before use The HUB24 must be upright when in use with clearances of 100mm behind 200mm above and 100mm on each side The unit s feet provide air intakes front back amp 2 sides these openings must not be obstructed See section 6 2 for wall mounting details See your Jands distributor for other mounting options Connecting power The three phase cable must be completely removed from the cable tray before applying power to the unit The mains supply to the HUB24 dimmers must be protected by upstream circuit breakers or fuses see sections 8 2 3 amp 8 2 4 If the supply cable is damaged it must be replaced with a cable available from JANDS or its service agents The power plug must be connected to an appropriately rated socket outlet The plug s retaining lock ring if present must be screw
46. s 4 2 20 and 4 2 21 after downloading new operating software e It is recommended that dimmer software not be updated during a tour show season unless the currently installed software proves unsatisfactory for normal operation e More than one dimmer may be updated at a time using normal DMX cables to link the DMX Thru connector of the first dimmer to the input of the next etc In this case steps 4 5 amp 6 must be repeated for each dimmer before proceeding to step 7 Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual 20 Fault Diagnostics 5 Fault Diagnosis NOTE Contact your authorised JANDS Distributor for repairs or servicing In Australia refer all repairs to an authorised JANDS service agent or return the faulty unit in suitable packaging to JANDS Electronics Pty Ltd Service Department 40 Kent Rd MASCOT NSW 2020 Phone 61 2 9582 0909 Fax 61 2 9582 0999 5 1 Protection The HUB24 series dimmers feature several types of protection These can be generally classified as e RCD protection e Output protection e Thermal protection e Neutral to Earth Overvoltage protection 5 1 1 RCD protection The HUB24 protects against earth current faults with two Residual Current Detectors RCDs These disconnect all three phases when a very small fault current is detected Both RCDs should be tested regularly by pressing the test buttons The left hand RCD protects the dimmer outputs and right hand RCD protects t
47. s on a phase or all 15 outputs can temporarily be faded from 0 to 100 After testing each dimmer output returns to 1ts previous level Note The drive output menus do not timeout and return to the main screen Single Output e Select 3 1 Drive Output on the menu e Ensure Ch 1 Next is highlighted and press SELECT e The present drive level of the selected output will be displayed as a percentage Turn the encoder wheel to change this output level e Press NEXT to control to the next output the previous output will revert back to 1ts original level Repeat the previous step for the new output Note Pressing NEXT when driving Ch 15 will jump back to Ch 1 e Press CANCEL at any time to exit all outputs revert back to original levels Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer 4 2 8 4 2 9 4 2 10 4 2 11 Revision 1 0 Dimmer Operation 11 Single Phase or All Outputs e Select 3 1 Drive Output on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight either Al Phase A Phase B or Phase C and press SELECT e All the selected outputs will be set to zero Turn the encoder wheel to directly change the drive level of all the selected outputs e Press CANCEL to exit all outputs will revert back to their original levels Build Outputs 3 2 Menu gt 3 Test gt 3 2 Build Output The build output menu operates in the same way as drive outputs see 4 2 7 however the levels are not lost when th
48. sition standing on its feet Allow at least 100mm behind at least 200mm above and at least 100mm on each side of the dimmer Allowing for good airflow will serve to further reduce internal dimmer temperatures and will enhance the dimmer s operational reliability Wall Mounting The HUB24 may also be wall mounted in non enclosed spaces Mounting within cupboards is not recommended When wall mounted allow at least 300mm above and at least 100mm on each side of the dimmer It should be at least 200mm from the floor to avoid excessive ingress of dust and fluff Multiple HUB arrays should be spaced vertically with at least 300mm gap between the dimmers and no more than three dimmers high to avoid excessive heating of the top dimmer Horizontally there must be at least 150mm space between each dimmer The wall mounting bracket is an optional accessory Place the wall mounting bracket against the wall orienting it so the tabs are at the top Mark and drill at least four fixing points and attach the bracket to the wall The HUB24 is attached to the pre mounted bracket as follows 1 Pull out the three phase cable from the cable tray 2 While tilting lift the HUB24 up and insert the tabs through slots in the top of the rear panel 3 Pivot down the HUB24 fully onto the bracket being careful to position the three phase cable in the cable groove 4 Lock the HUB24 in place with two M4 screws through the bottom of the bracket Wall
49. t intensity and exit 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual 4 2 12 4 2 13 4 2 14 4 2 15 Dimmer Operation Display Contrast 4 1 3 Menu gt 4 System Settings gt 4 1 Display gt 4 1 3 Contrast The contrast of the LCD display can be changed to suit the required viewing angle e Select 4 1 3 Contrast on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to change the contrast level 1 is light 16 is dark e Press OK to save the new contrast and exit Main Display 4 1 4 Menu gt 4 System Settings gt 4 1 Display gt 4 1 4 Main Display The information that is shown on the main screen can be configured The options are Normal Mains Monitor and Custom Logo See appendix A for how to create and edit custom logos on a PC or Laptop and see section 4 4 for how to download them to the HUB24 The owner s logo and or contact details can be shown on the LCD at the main screen The logo can be password protected so it can t be overwritten by somebody hiring the unit e Select 4 1 4 Main Display on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight either Normal Mains Monitor or Custom Logo e Press OK to save the new main display setting and exit Playback Mode 4 2 Menu gt 4 System Settings gt 4 2 Playback Mode When playing back snapshots and chases the HUB24 can also continue to respond to the incoming DMX signal How the playback and DMX signal are merged together can be configured
50. te dialogue box appears click OK and check the dimmer to see if the download was successful If required repeat the process for another dimmer or a different file On the File menu click Close to close the File Download utility Curve Editor utility The editor is used to created new dimming curves from scratch to edit existing dimming curves and to download these curves to the dimmers This is achieved using the following main functions e Opening an existing curve file e Graphically editing a curve e Saving a curve to the computer e Download a curve to a dimmer Go to the main window on the Edit menu click Curve Editor to launch the Curve Editor utility The curve editor window consists mainly of a large graph with control level 0 100 along the bottom and dimmer output power up the left hand side When the editor is launched the graph will default to a linear dimming curve To print the dimming curve that is currently in the editor on the File menu click Print To close the curve editor on the File menu click Close Opening an Existing Curve An existing dimming curve file can be loaded into the editor so that changes can be made to it 1 On the File menu click Open to open the Open dialogue box 2 From the Look in drop down list select the drive the file is located in 3 Open the folder that contains the file by double clicking on the folder s 4 Double click on the file name or type it in File
51. the dimmer in order to make minor changes to it so it is important to save all curves and logos on the computer as well These instructions assume the user has basic experience with Microsoft Windows For help in this area consult the Windows manual or click Help on the Start menu Installation The Jands Dimmer Utility software must be installed on an IBM compatible laptop or desktop computer System Requirements PC with Pentium class processor Minimum 16MB of RAM Minimum 2MB of disk space SVGA display recommended 1024 x 768 A mouse or other pointing device One spare RS232 com port Microsoft Windows 95 or later Use the floppy disk supplied with the HUB Download Kit or download the latest software from the Jands web site www jands com au Installing from floppy disk 1 Insert the Jands Dimmer Utilities disk into the floppy disk drive 2 Onthe Start menu click Run 3 Type a setup where a is the letter assigned to the floppy drive 4 Click OK 5 The installation program will ask questions about the computer and where to install the software Click Next to accept each of the default settings 6 When all the files have finished copying exit the installation program Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual 32 A 2 A 3 Using the Dimmer Utility Installing from a downloaded file 1 Download Dim_Utilities zip from the Jands web site 2 Extra
52. this manual references to individual front panel buttons will be in uppercase bold text eg CANCEL while references to display messages will be in quotation marks eg Test Main Screen The Main Screen is the screen that is displayed when the menu is not being used and no errors or warnings are indicated See section 4 2 12 for details of changing the contents of the main screen A PLAYBACK BUILD enu Ml mre A HI 14 39 UI TERMINATED DMX OK Main Screen normal T Information displayed on the normal main screen 1 Bar graph mimic of the actual control level of each dimmer output before the control curve is applied from all sources DMX playback amp test 2 Playback is displayed when Snapshots and Chases are being played back on one or more channels Buil is displayed when Test Build has control of one or more channels Function of the large button see section 4 2 DMX address of the 1st dimmer channel Present time 24hr format Drugs At E 0099 Status of the DMX input signal amp termination Menu structure All the functions and settings of the HUB24 are accessed through a menu An overview first two levels of this menu structure is shown in figure 4 1 Except where noted the menu will automatically return to the main screen after 20 seconds of no button presses or encoder wheel movements The menu uses a tree structure consisting of multiple levels of sub m
53. tings gt 1 3 DMX Terminate The HUB24 has an internal DMX termination function The last device in the DMX line ie With its DMX Thru connector not used should have the DMX terminate turned on e Select 1 3 DMX Terminate on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight either Terminate or Continue e Press OK to save the new termination setting and exit Note Termination does not apply to the opto isolated DMX outputs Loss of DMX Signal 1 4 Menu gt 1DMX Settings gt 1 4 Loss of Signal If the DMX control signal is lost there are options on how the HUB24 will respond but in all cases the dimmer outputs will turn off if the DMX signal is not restored within 10 minutes e Select 1 4 Loss of Signal on the menu e Turn the encoder wheel to highlight either Hold Fade to 0 or Fade to Snap 1 e Press OK to save the new signal loss setting and exit Output Control Curve 2 1 Menu gt 2 Dimmer Output gt 2 1 Control Curve The HUB24 contains four control curves which can be assigned to each dimmer output individually The two preset curves are Linear Power and Switched while the remaining two are user definable The linear power curve gives even fade characteristics for lamps The switched curve may be used for controlling devices that should not be dimmed eg strobes motors foggers etc 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual 4 2 6 4 2 7 Dimmer Operation The use
54. ton to return to the logo generator The password is optional until one is downloaded into the dimmer Once the dimmer has a password it must be remembered or it will not be possible to change the logo Operating Manual HUB24 Series Dimmer Using the Dimmer Utility 39 Erasing the Logo from a Dimmer The logo and password that are currently in the dimmer can be erased ie On the File menu click Erase Logo or click the lightning icon to open the erase logo window If the logo in the dimmer has a password then type it in the password box The dimmer will reject the request to erase logo if the password is wrong From the Com Port drop down list select the serial port that the PC Download cable is plugged into Prepare the dimmer so it is waiting to receive a download See the HUB user manual for how to do this Click the Erase button to send the erase logo request to the dimmer When the Erase Done dialogue box appears click OK and check the dimmer to see if the erase was successful Click the Close button to return to the logo generator oe APPENDIX ENDS aw Revision 1 0 7 May 02 HUB24 Series Dimmer Operating Manual 40 Circuit PC Download Cable Appendix B PC Download Cable The following cable can be used for downloading files from a PC to both HP dimmers and HUB24 dimmers It consists of very commonly available parts Parts List Ix Female D9 connector Ix D9 backshell 2x IK watt resistors 2x 1N
55. transmit spurious DMX data which can unintentionally cause dimmer channels to turn on Because of this after 10 minutes of no DMX signal the HUB24 will turn off all channels that were under DMX control The HUB24 is protected against internal damage from most high voltage faults on any of the DMX lines Note that the protection circuitry may take up to a minute to reset after a fault is removed from a DMX line Phase fault indication The three coloured Phase LEDs located on the left of the display will light when all three mains phases are present Phase A Red Phase B White Phase C Blue WARNING IF ONE OR MORE PHASE LEDS ARE OFF IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECT POWER TO THE DIMMER AND CHECK THE MAINS SUPPLIES AND WIRING BEFORE RE CONNECTING POWER Cold lamp filaments Cold lamp filaments consume considerably more power than warm filaments This means that when a lamp is flashed to full the surge current can be much greater than the rated current for the lamp The cold surge current to large lamps may be enough to trip the output circuit breakers If such nuisance tripping of the circuit breakers occurs the filament maybe preheated using the control desk or programming a snapshot Preheating is turning a channel on a very small amount around 1 which heats the lamp filaments and increases their electrical resistance The lamp filaments may show a barely perceptible dull red glow When the lamp is then turned on full the surge
56. wn No indication of this shutdown is displayed The channels will be restored when the heatsink temperature returns to a lower level Neutral Earth voltage The HUB24 will detect voltage problems generated by a poor or missing neutral connection poor resistive neutral connection can cause arcing and overheating of the connector and also allows the phase to neutral voltages to vary causing overvoltage damage to components Bad neutral connections account for many lamp and dimmer failures While the internal electronics of HUB dimmers can tolerate these fault conditions other equipment run from the same mains supply generally cannot If the voltage between the neutral and earth exceeds the allowed maximum all the dimmer outputs are turned OFF and a Neutral Earth Fault warning message is displayed also placed in the error log When the neutral earth voltage condition is removed press either button to reactivate the dimmer outputs The outputs will restart according to the previous settings Neutral earth voltages are most commonly caused by poor resistive neutral connections or undersized neutral wires in supply cables Screw terminals in connectors can loosen with use and these should also be checked if this fault occurs The Neutral earth fault detection can be disabled using the Fault Detect menu item see section 4 2 17 Output faults If a short circuit lamp or output cable is plugged into a dimmer output the circu

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