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1. Featuring MiniDEC Control Technology Tempest Lighting Inc 13110 Saticoy Street Unit C N Hollywood CA 91605 USA Tel 1 888 649 6743 Fax 1 818 982 5510 www tempest org In the interest of continuous product impr notice Neither Tempest Lighting Inc nor arising from it Tempest Lighting Inc All Rights Reserved 4 TEMPEST lighting inc anual Thunder Eepos es Be For all Tempest Thunder models manufactured after July 2013 Includes DEC3 3 Goldilocks supplement for Thunder enclosures with Digital Enclosure Control t is subject to change without able for expense or injury YTA 4711 AAA eo TEMPEST Table of Contents 1 roU O ne tt tt eT 5 2 HVS CaN AT OM sssrinin EE sn EERE EEEE EEOSE EEES 6 Safety and WatningS scstaccinnndrncdunninanbrundmoninandundmoniawadaunteuniewcned 6 Tools and EQUIPMENL cccccseeceeeeeeeeceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeesaeeseneeeaes 6 PLANNIN Ocrasnasinnsnd anan 7 Mounting the Thunder Enclosure cccseccsseeeeseeeeseeeeseeeees 7 DITUT TO L E 9 Using the Blizzard XYZ Mount cccesceceeeeceseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 10 3 Aaa o PEPEE E E E E 12 PEDE ON E ee 12 Which Type of Controller sasisssssessnss 13 Accessing the MiniDEC Controller ccccsseecsseeeeseeeeeeees 13 VIDE C FC WV ING orriren e 14 4 Mounting the Luminaire cccccceseeceseeeeseeeeseeeeseeseseeseeess 16 Co mo NEEN OSIE nee eee 18 5 Operation MINIDE2. Vertical 60 to 90 Horizontal 360 Roll 10 Continued Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 10 TEMPEST J Important e installation must conform to all local safety norms and building codes Tempest Lighting Inc will accept no responsibility for incorrect or unsafe installation e Installer must drill the bottom of the pole and install the safety bolt provided e The vertical pole must be securely mounted and braced to prevent movement Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 11 amp TEMPEST 3 Wiring Electrical Preparation M All electrical work must be carried out by a properly licensed electrician Failure to observe this point will void the factory warranty for the Tempest Enclosure and possibly the equipment housed inside Before starting work switch off power to the branch circuit carefully following lockout and tag out procedures Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death Two electrical junction boxes will be required within a short distance of the Thunder enclosure for e AC supply wiring e DMX control wiring Your Thunder enclosure is supplied fitted with two cable entry points for Power and DMX signal cables The cable entries are suitable for use with standard conduit fittings US size 2 international 20mm Tempest recommends the use of flexible outdoor rated conduit for the last few feet 1m to the enclosure All junction boxes must be in
3. Manual page 7 TEMPEST x Mounting Kits o UU 4900 MB Stainless Steel Unistrut channel nut bolt and 4900 MC Stainless Steel Unistrut channel nut bolt and washer Four required per enclosure pipe clamp for pipes 1 5 38mm to 2 50mm OD Four required per enclosure 4925 MC Stainless Steel Unistrut channel nut bolt and pipe clamp for pipes 2 50mm to 2 5 64mm OD Four required per enclosure Mounting on a Pipe or Truss Use two clamps to mount to a pipe or to mount from a truss at an angle Use four clamps to mount parallel to a truss Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 8 amp TEMPEST Mounting Base down and Base up All Thunder enclosures are designed to be mounted base down on a solid structure using Unistrut mounting hardware They may also be suspended from an overhang ceiling or truss using the same hardware Thunder mounted Base down note the orientation of the inlet and Outlet Vent Inlet Vent Inlet Vent Thunder mounted Base up in this case the inlet and outlet vents are flipped vertically to prevent rainwater ingress Outlet Vent It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that all mounting points are secure and conform to local safety regulations Tempest Lighting Inc accepts no responsibility for damage or injury arising from inappropriate or unsafe installation Drainage Drainage holes are prov
4. by RDM control In all configurations the luminaire inside the enclosure may also be an RDM enabled device Basic Mode factory setting e Standard temperature settings e DMX and RDM disabled e Best for standalone operation Monitor Mode e As Basic mode plus e RDM status reporting e RDM configuration settings may be changed remotely or at the enclosure control panel e DEC3 3 does not require a DMX signal to operate Control Mode e As Basic mode plus e Enclosure functions as a 1 channel DMX device with remote control of the lamp relay o DMX level gt 75 enables normal relay operation normally ON o DMX level lt 25 disables normal relay operation relay turns OFF o This allows you to force a hard reset of the lamp relay in the event of a luminaire malfunction e Control mode is recommended for show control applications but can be risky in live show operation since the DMX slot used for the enclosure MUST be kept high to prevent the lamp relay from opening Service Mode e For trained service personnel only e Normal operation is suspended and the enclosure functions as a 3 channel DMX device o Lamp Relay Slot 1 o Fans Slot 2 o Heater Slot 3 e Service mode is ONLY for troubleshooting DO NOT use Service mode for normal Operation Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 28 TEMPEST J DEC3 3 Control Parameters Temperature and Humidity Ranges Cooling Fan s Oe Trip Te
5. settings To LOCK hold ESC for 5 seconds Menu will time out after ten minutes Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 33 amp TEMPEST lighting inc Control Menu SET DMX OPTIONS SET DMX MODE From the Front Panel this menu item allows the user to check and if necessary change the RDM mode BASIC Standalone operation no DMX RDM factory default MONITOR Standalone plus support for RDM remote configuration and monitoring CONTROL Monitor plus use of a single DMX slot to control Lamp relay SERVICE Monitor plus use of three DMX slots to control Lamp Heater and Fan Important Please ensure that the DEC3 3 is NOT left in Service Mode SET DMX ADDRESS in Monitor Control or Service modes Select a DMX starting address in the range 001 to 510 1 Lamp Relay In Service Mode an addition two slots are available 2 Fan Duty Control 3 Heater Duty Control Note that the DMX control is designed using a SAFETY pile on Logic So the DMX input can only override automatic settings within safe limits SET DMX CURVE DMX Curves affect the way the fixture relay is controlled in Control Mode DMX levels are shown as Response Curve 1 default DMX level 0 25 Relay disabled open DMX level 26 75 No change to relay status DMX level 76 100 Relay enabled normally closed Response Curve 2 DMX level 0 19 No change to relay status DMX level 20 40 Relay disabled open DMX level 41 59 No change to relay status DMX lev
6. 12 spring bolts provided H if f SS lt TES E SG lt ee ee M o 0 o Adjust the position of the spring bolts in the Unistrut to correspond with two of the mounting holes in the Atomic Strobe yoke 5 Connect Luminaire power and DMX Connect the DMX IN and OUT luminaire connections as specified by the luminaire manufacturer Connect the luminaire power cable to the IEC outlet provided on the MiniDEC controller If necessary shorten the length of the luminaire power cord and install the rewireable IEC plug provided with your Thunder enclosure Test all luminaire functions Replace MiniDEC Cover Replace enclosure cover and secure all latched tightly Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 17 amp TEMPEST Closing the Thunder Enclosure The latch tension is Insert a padlock in adjusted by turning the one or more screw clockwise to security rings for tension anti clockwise to additional security loosen Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 18 amp TEMPEST 5 Operation While there are no specific operational actions required for normal use the following points should be kept in mind The enclosure should be connected to a live circuit at all times except when maintenance is being carried out Unless the enclosure or equipment is undergoing routine maintenance the enclosure should be closed and securely latched at all times Only authori
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8. UT IN DMX RDM RS485 Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 26 amp TEMPEST DEC3 3 Main Functions Sense current to luminaire lamp on off l Record lamp hours Monitor temperature and humidity inside Enclosure Maintain temperature at safe operating level Maintain relative humidity within safe limits Prevent condensation Isolate luminaire in case of unsafe temperature Report status over RDM O ON AU A UU N Optional remote luminaire relay control over DMX DEC3 3 constantly monitors the following parameters e Luminaire Luminaire power e Line Voltage e Temperature e Humidity DEC 3 3 s patented Goldilocks algorithm uses a combination of heaters and fans to maintain a safe operating temperature and a safe relative humidity level that will not allow condensation to take place As air is heated it is able to support more moisture without condensing so Goldilocks uses heat to raise the air temperature inside the enclosure in the event that relative humidity approaches dewpoint Factory Settings Basic Mode In most applications DEC3 3 will operate correctly with its factory default settings in Basic operating mode You do not need to do anything Please skip to the Power Connections section below If your needs are more complex read on Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 27 amp TEMPEST Operating Modes DEC3 3 may operate in one of four modes set using either the Front Panel or
9. ces you plan to use on the same network DEC3 3 firmware is field upgradeable using RDM A field upgrade requires a JESE RDM TRI MKI interface to be connected to the Remote Device Manufacturer DEC3 MK2 Controller Software Version 00 12 DMX network on which the DEC3 3 is located and the File Select Select a file to upload 0 use of JESE GetSet software The kit is available from Tempest under part 2000 190 page 37
10. covered in ppe q Parameter Key Remote Device Tempest Lighting Inc DEC3 MK2 Controller Software Version 00 12 Required Parameter M Show Supported Parameter Manufacturer Parameter ESTA Reserved Parameter Root and Sub Devices Root Device DEC3 2 Test Unit Click on Item to Activate Supported Parameters Parameter QUEUVED_MESSAGE STATUS_MESSAGES STATUS_ID_DESCRIPTION CLEAR_STATUS_ID PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER_LABEL DEVICE_LABEL DMx_PERSONALITY DMxX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION DMxX_START_ADDRESS SLOT_INFO SLOT_DESCRIPTION DEFAULT_SLOT_VALUE mW Thunder Enclosure User Manual File Connection Options Tools 1 Device discovered in 0 3 seconds File Connection Options Tools Help 1 Device discovered in 0 3 secon Thunder Enclosure User Manual Help Sensor Relative Humidity Humidity 100 Normal pa Delta aa Min Min 10 0 E 428 a Firmware Upload amp TEMPEST lighting inc This view shows a single DEC3 2 test unit that has been correctly discovered and labeled by the GetSet software suite and a log of RDM messages This RDM interface provides a graphic view of the various sensor functions supported by DEC3 2 and up Important Check that your RDM interface vendor has tested his interface with Tempest enclosures and all other RDM devi
11. d equipment does not use DMX then connector 2 on the controller is DMX OUT for the enclosure DMX Line Terminations Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 30 TEMPEST J Re DMX cable runs must be terminated at the far end of the cable run with a termination resistor as detailed in the DMX512 standard oe efooofooopoos G G G G DMX OUT DMXIN DMXOUT DMXIN LIGHT OUT LIGHT Remote Device Management RDM The individual equipment installed inside the Tempest enclosures must NOT be terminated It is recommended that any line termination is done using the 3 pin terminal connector fitted to the DEC3 3 control circuit board RDM refers to ANSI E1 20 a control protocol in the entertainment industry used for device configuration and monitoring and essentially an extension of DMX512 The use of RDM is optional and uses the same RS485 cable connection as DMX512 so no additional wiring is required if DMX is already present The user must ensure that any DMX splitters or other routing devices used are RDM operable as well as DMX use Tempest strongly recommends working with a qualified RDM system integrator when designing an RDM network Go to www tempest org for contact information RDM and RDM Integration DEC3 3 s RDM implementation allows system integrators to remotely configure control or monitor DEC3 3 attributes including e Relative Humidity e Air Temperature e PCB Temperat
12. e waived under paragraph A above ii to any Goods that have been subject to misuse abnormal service or handling or altered or modified in design or construction iii to any Goods repaired or serviced by any person other than Seller s authorized service personnel or to Goods installed other than according to installation instructions or iv with respect to normal wear and tear 3 Seller makes no Warranty with respect to parts or components that are not the product of Seller and specifically makes no warranty whatsoever for equipment housed inside enclosure products manufactured by Seller 4 The Warranty is Seller s exclusive warranty with respect to the Goods Seller makes no warranties guarantees or representations express or implied to Customer except as set forth in this section ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR USE OR FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED C Seller will accept the return of Goods properly rejected under paragraph A above or as to which Notice of an alleged breach of Warranty has been timely given and such Goods may be returned to Seller freight prepaid but only upon Customer s receipt of Seller s written return material authorization RMA and shipping instructions The RMA shall be void if the Goods are not received within 45 days after issuance of the RMA No deduction or credit in respect of an
13. ebris both inside and out Bolts and tie down straps should be tight Rubber seals should be in good condition Check seals inside and out for gaps Fan hould be functioning and not making excessive noise Filters should be clean Air Filter Every Three 3 Months The air filter should be removed and cleaned on a regular basis To remove filter pull pull it directly out of the intake vent The filter can be cleaned by running water from a hose and do not require any special solution To reinstall carefully push filter back into the cowl molding Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 20 amp TEMPEST Case As Needed The outside of the case should be cleaned as needed The case should be cleaned with a wet cloth and mild detergent if necessary Do not use a direct spray from a hose to clean the case Equipment Review the manufacturer s instructions for proper maintenance of your Luminaire Remember the enclosure simply protects the equipment inside it and is not a substitute for regular maintenance Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 21 amp TEMPEST 7 Troubleshooting This is a guide to the general symptoms problems and solutions that may occur during the usage of your enclosure However it is important to remember that problems may occur within the equipment itself and these must also be considered Equipment does not have power Check power supply wiring and voltage Fan is not spinning Fan cords may
14. el 60 80 Relay enabled normally closed DMX level 81 100 No change to relay status Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 34 amp TEMPEST lighting inc SET DMX RESPONSE DMX Response sets a delay time before DMX Control Mode settings are acted on Setting a response delay of a few seconds would prevent unintended fixture relay state changes in the event of a short accidental change in DMX level NOTE from firmware revision 0 00 100 DEC holds last valid DMX level if DMX is interrupted Response Delay Values are No Delay default 1 2 5 10 15 20 30 60 seconds SET TEMP UNITS Choose to display temperature values in Celsius or Fahrenheit default Celsius Note that temperature settings must be entered in Celsius SET TEMP RANGES Set three temperature trigger points for Bottom Top and Trip temperatures in C SET TEMP LOWER minimum temperature to be maintained default O C permissible range 0 10 C SET TEMP UPPER maximum desired temperature default 40 C permissible range 35 50 C SET TEMP TRIP temperature at which load will be isolated see note default 60 C permissible range 55 70 C Note A thermal emergency is when enclosure ventilation fails with the lamp on in which case the temperature will rise very quickly To avoid nuisance tripping we recommend setting a higher Trip temperature 60 C or above SET MAX HUMIDITY default 80 permissible range 50 90 Set target maximum relative humidity l
15. er Enclosure User Manual page 24 amp TEMPEST 10 Digital Enclosure Control DEC3 3 with Goldilocks Heater Relay N Lamp mJ TEMPEST OROROORO DEC3 3 that s Digital Enclosure Control third Generation revision 3 is the brain of your Tempest enclosure It will maintain the internal environment in a comfortable temperature and humidity range and prevent condensation the real killer of outdoor equipment DEC3 3 monitors internal temperature humidity and lamp current at all times and uses this information to control the enclosure s lamp relay fan s and heater s It can report back over the DMX cable using the RDM protocol Remote Device Management if desired From summer 2013 DEC is running Tempest s new Goldilocks operating system patents pending A completely new OS Goldilocks analyzes temperature and humidity trends targeting and maintaining safe ranges and acting to prevent condensation before it happens Goldilocks is also much more energy efficient than previous generations so your equipment is always in the Goldilocks zone and you save money too Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 25 amp TEMPEST 4 DEC3 3 Schematic C Optional independent I SPLIT AC Luminaire Supply Pe Cut links on board for split feed operation MAIN AC Supply it i lt LLJ fo P SENSOR aiii AC HEATER S P AC FAN S OUT IN O
16. evel This should be set at or a few higher than the normal high humidity levels expected on site SET LAMP ON POINT The lamp current at which DEC detects the luminaire luminaire lamp is running Default is 1 Amp which allows for equipment fans and power supplies to run without changing the air in the enclosure Lamp on point may be set in 0 2 Amp increments between 0 2 Amps and 2 0 Amps RESET LAMP HOURS Reset each time you change the lamp in the luminaire luminaire Make this a part of your maintenance instructions Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 35 STATUS DISPLAY View current status information using the arrow keys to scroll through a b c d e f g Humidity relative humidity in Air temperature in degrees C or F amp TEMPEST lighting inc PCB temperature this will usually be significantly higher than air temperature Voltage line Voltage reaching the DEC Current being drawn by luminaire light in Amps Lamp Hours elapsed since last reset Firmware version RDM Monitoring and Configuration All the features accessible over the DEC3 3 control panel are also available over RDM Just how this information is displayed will depend on the RDM interface used These screen shots were taken running the GetSet program in Windows 7 and connecting to a DEC3 3 controller using a RDM TRI MK1 interface Tempest part 2000 190 File Connection Options Tools Help 1 Device dis
17. going to the light fixture inside the Thunder enclosure and also heat inside the enclosure When it detects that the light is on and or the internal temperature is getting warm MiniDEC runs the enclosure fan For best results enclosures must be connected to live power at all times DMX Wiring A separate conduit entry is provided for DMX wiring Pull DMX cables into enclosure and terminate following instructions provided by the luminaire manufacturer Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 15 TEMPEST x 4 Ja Mounting the Luminaire If the Thunder enclosure is suspended from a ceiling or overhang this must be done by two people l Place the equipment on the equipment tray If hanging the equipment upside down one person must hold the equipment in position while another person secures it in place Ensure that the equipment is securely held before proceeding further 2 For most theatrical lights adjust the yoke to the shortest available setting before installing in the enclosure as shown here 3 Move the Unistrut Channel nut into position to line up with the fixture yoke 4 Bolt through the yoke into the channel nut and tighten firmly in place using the hardware provided Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 16 amp TEMPEST NOTE Mounting the Atomic Strobe in the 6660 Enclosure The Atomic Strobe enclosure has its window on the SIDE of the enclosure and the strobe faces sideways mounted on two M
18. have become disconnected Check connections between fan and cord Fan may be obstructed Shut off power to enclosure and check for obstructions Turn power back on to see if fan will start spinning If fan does not turn then enclosure is not receiving power Turn off all power and check wiring If the wiring is correct contact technical support Equipment does not have power Check equipment power switch If switch is on check wiring and supply switch circuit breaker Equipment turns on and off repeatedly over short span of time Check that vent areas and airways are clear If so ambient temperature may be too high or equipment may have internal problem Excessive water in enclosure Seal leak Repair with silicone sealant or replace seal Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 22 TEMPEST f Re 8 Limited Warranty INSPECTION WARRANTY RETURNS A Customer at its sole expense shall inspect all Goods promptly upon receipt and accept all Goods that conform to the specifications or catalog All claims for any alleged defect in or failure of the Goods or Seller s performance to conform to the Contract capable of discovery upon reasonable inspection must be set forth in a written rejection notice detailing the alleged non conformity and be received by Seller within thirty 30 calendar days of Customer s receipt of the Goods Failure by Customer to notify Seller of the alleged non conformity within thirty 30 days will be co
19. his Please continue with the instructions below Accessing the MiniDEC Controller Remove the enclosure cover Remove the MiniDEC cover under the fan You will see the MiniDEC circuit board on the inside of the MiniDEC cover Bring your AC supply to the conduit entry under the MiniDEC cover Note use the conduit entry point outside the electrical cover for DMX wiring Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 13 7 Connect AC Wiring to MiniDEC Controller Single Feed Operation Split Feed Operation wes JD wows DD WOO puoso se mre me MIO HOOT mea 90r SLOC LZL ALA 90r SLOCT LZLXALA AStL O ASW G ASL O ASW Q CUT LINK 2 PLACES FOR SPLIT FEED NEUTRAL OPERATION NEUTRAL GROUND GROUND LIVE Light and Fan LIVE Fan Single Feed Wiring LIVE Light TEMPEST Feed the controller with a single maintained supply The light must be switched off when needed using the lighting control system Thunder ships configured for single feed wiring operation DO NOT CONNECT SINGLE FEED WIRING TO THE OUTPUT OF A DIMMER Dual Feed Wiring You may switch off the supply to the light without interfering with the cooling fan operation Connect feeder wires as shown AND CUT THE COPPER LINK ON THE MiniDEC BOARD IN TWO PLACES AS SHOWN Fan circuit should be maintained 24 7 Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 14 TEMPEST J MiniDEC Operation The MiniDEC controller monitors current
20. ided in the top and bottom of the enclosure The holes in the cover top are plugged with 10 32 screws and sealing washers Important Drainage in base up installations T n e gt a 2 l l i Enclosure shown is a Blizzard l projector gt enclosure 1 Remove the drainage Pug screws from the cover Oo 2 Replace in the corresponding holes in the base Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 9 j TEMPEST Blizzard XYZ Mount All Blizzard and Thunder enclosures may be mounted using the adjustable Blizzard XYZ mount part 6500 XYZ The XYZ Mount is designed to mount on the bottom of a piece of 1 schedule 40 pipe 48 50mm Outside Dimension pan movement Then nant tnis hog Tighten these screws to raise this lock horizontal side roll or loosen to lower it Tighten the locknuts up under the yoke to lock the roll position This bolt should be E just tight enough so p the projector can tilt with a little hand pressure Tighten this knob both sides to lock tilt movement SAFETY COLLAR The Safety Collar MUST be bolted through the bottom of the pole below the yoke Friction Pad ensures a tight grip when locked down Spring nuts lock into Unistrut rails IMPORTANT on Blizzard base Drill a 3 8 10mm hole through the bottom of your vertical pole and use this bolt and locknut to fix the safety collar in place Part 6500 XYZ Adjustment Range
21. ies to run Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 29 amp TEMPEST without changing the air in the enclosure Lamp on point may be set in 0 2 Amp increments between 0 2 Amps and 2 0 Amps Start up Validation When you switch power ON to the DEC3 3 controller firmware 01 00 006 and up the following indications will confirm that the major system elements are working correctly e BEEP a loud beep indicates that the processor has initialized and is functioning correctly e FANS fans run for three seconds e HEATER the heater turns on for 15 seconds This is enough to get warm to the touch DMX Connections DMX refers to USITT DMX512 a commonly used control protocol in the entertainment industry running over RS485 Consult USITT DMX installation guidelines when laying out a system or employ a qualified DMX system integrator A DMX network will be required if a The luminaire inside the enclosure requires a DMX control signal b You wish to monitor the enclosure using RDM c You wish to control the enclosure lamp relay over DMX DMX Terminations anaes r Note DMX will not normally be used in luminaire installations Pinout 1 Ground 2 Data 3 Data DMX Connectors 1 DMX IN from network DMX IN from outside world DMX OUTto next DMX device 2 DMX OUT to luminaire or to network if not controlling luminaire 3 DMX IN from luminaire 4 DMX OUT to network Note If the enclose
22. mp 55 70 C Default 60 C Low Upper Temp 35 50 C Default 40 C Relative Humidity Trend Temp 50 90 Dynamic Default 80 IdealTemp Dynamic based on Relative Humidity High LowerTemp 0 10 C Default 0 C Heater s Notes 1 In moving light enclosures the temperature sensor is located in the exhaust airflow Temperatures shown may be higher than those around the luminaire 2 We recommend using the factory default settings for several weeks or months before making any changes In most cases they will not be necessary Max Humidity Range 50 90 Default 80 The threshold at which air inside the enclosure is heated to raise dewpoint and prevent condensation Setting a higher Max Humidity is not a bad thing in high humidity climates Setting the Max Humidity too low will result in unnecessary heating and excessive energy use So set the Max Humidity at the top end of the relative humidity likely to be experienced on site DMX Address Range 001 510 Default 001 Sets the DMX address for the lamp relay control See also DMX Response Set Temp Units Display Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit Default Celsius Note that temperature settings must always be Celsius Lamp Hours Default 0000 Counts lamp hours you must reset to zero when changing lamps Lamp On Point The lamp current at which DEC detects the luminaire luminaire lamp is running Default is 1 Amp which allows for equipment fans and power suppl
23. mpest Lighting Inc declares that their Thunder Lighting Enclosure Series 6xxx xxx complies with the Essential Requirements of the following EU Directives Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Test Report 60065 6600 10 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC Test Report 61000 6600 1 2 and further conforms with the following EU Harmonized Standards EN 60065 2002 Test Report 60065 6600 10 EN 60529 2001 2002 Test Report 60529 6600 1 1 EN 61000 6 3 2007 A1 201 1 Test Report 61000 6600 1 2 EN61000 6 1 2007 Test Report 61000 6600 1 2 EN55015 2006 A2 2009 Test Report 61000 6600 12 Dated 1 March 2013 Position of signatory President Name of Signatory Tim Burnham Signed below on behalf of Tempest Lighting Inc spe Dated October 26 2009 adil Signature 2 c Tempest ir Inc Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 3 6600 US 6610 US 6650 US 6660 US 6700 US 6710 US 6750 US 6760 US 6800 US 6810 US 6850 US 6860 US ERTE l LisTEO C US This is to certify that the following products Thunder 6600 Enclosure Thunder 6610 Enclosure DEC3 Control Thunder 6650 Scan Enclosure Thunder 6660 Scan Enclosure DEC3 Control Thunder 6700 Enclosure Thunder 6710 Enclosure DEC3 Control Thunder 6750 Scan Enclosure Thunder 6760 Scan Enclosure DEC3 Control Thunder 6800 Enclosure Thunder 6810 Enclosure DEC3 Control Thunder 6850 Scan Enclosure Thunder 6860 Scan Enclosure DEC 3 Control Have bee
24. n tested and approved to standards UL 508 electrical and UL 50 environmental as NEMA 3R enclosures for use in the United States and Canada This declaration is made by the manufacturer Tempest Lighting Inc 13110 Saticoy Street Unit C North Hollywood CA 91605 USA This declaration is based on tests that were conducted on the submitted samples of the above mentioned products Listing Report No 3198609LAX 001a refers Dated Signature amp f December 12th 2010 Tempest Lighting Inc Tempest Lighting Inc 13110 Saticoy Street North Hollywood CA 91605 USA www tempestlighting com info tempestlighting com t 1 818 787 8984 f 1 818 982 5582 Thunder Enclosure User Manual E J TEMPEST lighting inc page 4 amp TEMPEST 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Thunder enclosure It will serve you for many years protecting your Stage spotlights and effects projectors from the elements Products Covered By this Manual 6660 Thunder Martin Atomic Strobe all versions 6690 Thunder Rosco X Effect all versions 6600 Thunder all versions 6650 Thunder Scan 6700 Thunder Stretch all versions 6750 Thunder Scan Stretch 6800 Thunder X Stretch all versions 6850 Thunder Scan X Stretch All Custom Thunder enclosures This manual covers all versions of the products shown here manufactured after the date of publication Using This Manual Please read thi
25. nclusive proof that the Goods have been received by Customer without defects or damage and in the quantities specified on the bill of lading and shall constitute an irrevocable acceptance of the Goods and a waiver of any such claim in connection with the Goods B Seller warrants to Customer only that the Goods will be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of delivery and subject to the exceptions and conditions set forth below for the following period the Warranty Period twelve 12 months from the date of shipment by Seller Seller may provide additional years of warranty coverage beyond 12 month at the rate of 2 5 of the net sale price per year up to a total of four additional years coverage beyond the standard 12 month warranty period Seller will remedy a defect as set forth in paragraph 7 D below the Warranty The Warranty is subject to each of the following exceptions and conditions 1 Customer must promptly and in all events within the Warranty Period notify Seller of any alleged defect in a written notice the Notice which shall set forth the quantity catalog number finish original purchase order number Seller s invoice number on which Goods were originally billed and a statement of the alleged defect along with digital photographs showing such defects where feasible 2 The Warranty shall not apply i to any claimed defect that was capable of discovery upon reasonable inspection and deemed to b
26. relay is open due to over temperature event Luminaire power receptacle is isolated Temperature is below lower temp setting Temperature is in normal range Humidity is above target limit Temperature is above top setting Temperature is above Trip level Luminaire power is isolated DEC3 3 is in BASIC Mode DMX not used OR DEC3 3 is in Monitor or Control Mode and no valid DMX or RDM packet has been detected Good DMX or RDM data packet received Control Mode DMX Fail A previously good DMX signal has failed Monitor Mode No RDM information being received this is normal page 32 amp TEMPEST lighting inc Control Display The display on the Control display provides additional status information depending on the operating mode Basic Mode amp 28 C 47 internal temperature relative humidity Monitor Mode 209V OFF line voltage lamp status DMX Mode amp 28 C 47 internal temperature relative humidity Service Mode 209V OFF line voltage lamp status Alternating with DMX 001 DMX Start Address No DMX DMX Status Control Interface Operation The Control Interface is normally LOCKED To UNLOCK hold ESC and OK together for 5 seconds r N e LLJ ae gt LLJ P a You are now in the CONTROL MENU Use Vv to scroll up and down the menu Press OK to enter a menu item Use Y to set the item parameter or to scroll to the next menu level Use ESC to go BACK and OK to confirm
27. s manual in its entirety before starting work All the information contained is important and should be read carefully before proceeding Heed all warnings and advisories Icon Key Valuable information M Electrical Warning amp 3 Safety Information Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 5 amp TEMPEST 2 Installation Safety and Warnings These warnings are for your protection Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death Tempest Lighting Inc assumes no responsibility for damages or injury incurred by misuse or mishandling of product skd Do not attempt to install or operate the enclosure before fully reading and understanding this manual Never allow anyone who has not read this manual to open the enclosure or perform maintenance on the equipment within Never leave the enclosure unattended when open Always make sure all bolts and latches are tight and safety locks are in place after performing any form of maintenance on the unit Do not open any electrical boxes until power has been shut off to all supply lines to the enclosure including the one powering the equipment Do not open the enclosure in wet weather Tools and Equipment To install the enclosure you will need the following items O O Crescent wrench Phillips screwdriver Terminal screwdriver Proper wiring installation equipment for line power and signal wiring Any equipment listed in the equipmen
28. stalled in accordance with local electrical codes and should be located near the permanent installation of the enclosure Each junction box requires a length of flexible conduit long enough to reach from the junction box to the enclosure conduit fittings Leave slack for positioning of enclosure and enough space behind the enclosure for ventilation The AC supply must be protected by a fuse or circuit breaker of a rating suitable for the equipment Thunder Enclosure Power Requirement Standard Thunder enclosures with MiniDEC control 20W Thunder enclosures with DEC3 control option 520W The user may connect the fan and the equipment to the same switched supply or run them separately according to need see below Note that for temporary in stallation the conduit fittings may be replaced with outdoor rated cable entry glands at the user s discretion Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 12 TEMPEST J Re Which type of controller do you have If you have the DEC3 control option there will be a panel on the back of your enclosure like this Turn to the DEC3 Appendix Section 10 at the back of this manual for wiring and operation instructions N LLJ Q gt LLJ P If you do NOT have the DEC3 display your enclosure is equipped with a MiniDEC controller Please use the following instructions If you do NOT see a panel like this your Thunder enclosure has a MiniDEC controller like t
29. t manufacturer s equipment specific installation directions Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 6 TEMPEST Planning Snowclearance MINIMUM 24 60cm Allow at least 24 60cm clearance behind enclosure for access and ventilation 1 gt 24 60cm Enclosures with MiniDEC Control should be powered during daylight hours Enclosures with Digital Enclosure Control MUST be powered 24 7 365 d Warning In most cases this installation cannot be safely completed by 1 person Mounting the Thunder Enclosure The Thunder enclosure must be mounted on or under a solid structure rated for the weight of the enclosure the equipment inside it and at least one person Snow if installed outside in cold regions the bottom of the Thunder enclosure must be at least 2 60cm above maximum height of any snowfall or drifting snow subject to local conditions If snow is not a consideration then enclosure may sit on the ground as long as proper drainage is provided LEAVE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BEHIND ENCLOSURE FOR WIRING AND VENTILATION Tempest Lighting recommends the use of stainless steel mounting hardware The Thunder enclosure is provided with a pair of Unistrut channels on the enclosure base for mounting to your structure You may use standard Unistrut accessories or purchase either of the mounting kits available from Tempest Lighting four kits are recommended per enclosure Thunder Enclosure User
30. ure e Lamp Current e Elapsed Lamp Hours e Lamp Relay Status e Fan Relay Status e Heater Relay Status e DMX Status e DMxX Start Address e DMX Personality RDM Mode e Device Type e Device Label e Software Version Thunder Enclosure User Manual DMX RDM RDM is an effective and powerful tool for commissioning and monitoring an installation particularly in large systems For further guidance please consult a qualified RDM system integrator Tempest Lighting warrants DEC3 3 to be compliant with the RDM standard but is not an RDM systems integrator and can offer only basic guidance on RDM utilization page 31 Control Interface LED Indicators Heater ON Green Fan ON Green Lamp On ON Green OFF Lamp Relay ON Green ON Red Temp FLASHING Green eee ee oe NE ON Green ON Amber ON Red FLASHING Red EEE Eee DMX OFF ON GREEN ON RED D u E Thunder Enclosure User Manual me TEMPEST lighting inc Ws r S LL we P Heater is ON to maintain lower temperature level or to prevent condensation Lamp is ON or Temperature is HIGH and Fan is cooling enclosure Short burst when lamp off indicates fan moving air to stabilize temp humidity Current sensing shows lamp is ON Lamp hour counter is running Current sensing shows lamp is OFF Lamp hour counter is not running Lamp relay is closed normal Luminaire power receptacle is energized Lamp
31. y rejected or returned Goods shall be taken until Customer has received Seller s further written deduction or credit authorization following Seller s inspection to confirm nonconformity or defect Seller will charge to Customer any and all costs incurred by Seller in connection with the handling shipping inspection and disposition of any returned Goods that are determined by Seller not to have been nonconforming upon Delivery or as to which the warranty hereunder is not applicable D UPON ANY PROPER RETURN PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH C ABOVE WHETHER IN CONNECTION WITH A REJECTION OF GOODS OR AN ALLEGED BREACH OF WARRANTY AND BASED UPON THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS PARAGRAPH 7 SELLER AGREES THAT IT WILL AS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THE CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE FOR ANY NONCONFORMITY OR BREACH OF WARRANTY AND AT SELLER S SOLE ELECTION i REPAIR SUCH GOODS OR ii REPLACE SUCH GOODS Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 23 amp TEMPEST 9 Tempest Product Support Step 1 Step 2 First contact your local Dealer for support Your dealer is best placed to respond quickly to your needs If your dealer is unable to answer your questions please contact our Sales Office Tempest Lighting Inc 13110 Saticoy Street Unit C North Hollywood CA 91605 USA Tel 1 818 787 8984 Fax 1 818 982 5582 support tempestlighting com Visit our web site for current information and specifications www tempestlighting com Thund
32. zed personnel should open the enclosure see maintenance warnings in the next chapter Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 19 amp TEMPEST 6 Routine Maintenance It is very important to perform routine maintenance on both the enclosure and the equipment inside it Failure to do so may reduce lifetime for both the enclosure and the equipment Note Maintenance schedules depend on location and environment The intervals given here are general minimum guidelines It is up to the user to judge whether maintenance should be carried out more frequently We recommend doing these tasks no less often than mentioned here Safety ahd As the enclosure is a powered unit with moving parts it is necessary to keep safety in mind while performing routine maintenance Although maintenance can be performed while the enclosure is powered it is safer to carry it out with the power disconnected with proper lockout and tag out procedures followed Be aware that once the enclosure has had power applied to it the fan will start to turn Make Sure that your hands are clear of the fan before applying power to the enclosure Only authorized personnel should perform maintenance on the enclosure or equipment Do not service the unit in the rain or other adverse weather conditions snow sleet high winds etc Inspection Checklist Every Three 3 Months OUUU Uo oo Glass should be clean and free of cracks Enclosure should be free of d
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