CN-20MP Manual - Furman`s Contractor Series
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1. EXAMPLE 3 DIAGRAM LARGE LEGACY UPGRADE PRIMARY CONTROL AMP RACK RS 1 Maintained Key Switch O START O FORCE ON ASD 120 FORCE OFF REM COMM GND RLY COMM OF This upgrade is based upon scenario number 3 in the ASD 120 manual The new example substitutes CN 24008S units at the old miniport locations 24 AWG RECOMMENDED A STAGE MONITOR CIRCUITS CN 2400S was mP 20 1A FORCE OFF O 12 O FORCE OFF O OSTAT i Oo STATO B cO DO EO 1 B BACK PANEL TERMINALS e a CN 2400S LOCATION ORIGINALLY WAS A MP 200 OSTAT ne BACK PANEL TERMINALS REM REM O DIP SWITCH SET ON REM S O REMO O GND 12 GNDO FOR REFERENCE ONLY ABBREVIATED DESCRIPTIONS AS SHOWN ON THE PRODUCT EVS AUTO oe SETTING S MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS 5 12V ON 12V OF CN 1800S DIP SWITCH SET 1 ON 7 OGND GND O 12345 678 9 Tea CN 2400S was MP 20 FORCE OFF O FORCE OFF O STAT O REM O GND O DIP SWITCH SET 2 EEH PRIMARY INTERFACE System controllers can interface FORCE OFF FORCE OFF N0 O cO with the CN Series sequencers locally or from the cloud Yet also be interrupted by fire alarms SYSTEM CONTROLLER RS 232 PROTOCOL SEPARATE ROOM FIRE ALARM COMMON SETTING FOR UNIT 1 PRIMARY INTERFACE UNIT ABOVE CN 1800S SECONDARY INTERFACE FORCE OFFO FORCE OFFO Noo NCO cO 3POLE CLASS 22. Main terminal input for remote triggering GND Terminal for remote LED status and or triggering CATHODE DLY OUT Legacy Miniport compatible Delay On function POWER PROTECTION INDICATORS NOTE Chain units in series CONNECTION STATUS LIGHTS PRIMARY LINK Multi color LED indicates the condition of communication between the Secondary Link and the Primary Link of the preceding unit SECONDARY LINK Multi color LED indicates the condition of communication between the Secondary Link and the Primary Link of the following unit SECURITY PLATE Protects DIP Switches and Delay Adjustment Settings BYPASS SWITCH For force on CIRCUIT BREAKER 15A Press to reset in the event of current overload No circuit breaker on CN 20MP eran Ah an NE ONY p ees EXTREME VOLTAGE Illuminated RED when an extreme voltage condition is present consequently all outlets are powered off POWER Illuminated GREEN indicates when the AC duplex is powered CN 15MP KIS N TWO NEMA 5 15R AC RECEPTACLES A CN 20MP FURMAN TWO NEMA 5 20R J AC RECEPTACLES A ANATRA EE anavan G4 G PANER A20 NAC 50180 Hz WINIPORT MAX LOAD 15A o gt CN 20MP 10 FT AC POWER CORD 3 12 AWG NEMA 5 20P PLUG CN 15MP 10 FT AC POWER CORD 3 14 AWG NEMA 5 15P PLUG EXAMPLE 1 DIAGRAM SMALL SmartSequencing SET UP CLASS 2 WIRI
3. EVS LED will remain illuminated and the outlets will be disabled as long as an out of tolerance condition exists Circuit Breaker The CN 15MP is equipped with a 15 Amp thermal circuit breaker button which will pop outward if the amount of current distributed to all loads exceeds 15 Amperes The CN 20MP does not have a circuit breaker CN 20MP No Circuit Breaker CN 15MP If the combined current drawn by all devices plugged into the CN 15MP exceeds 15 Amps at any time the circuit breaker will trip cutting off power to all connected devices If this occurs the operator must reduce the load by unplugging one or more devices from the CN 15MP and reset it The operator can reset the circuit breaker by pressing in the circuit breaker button However because the safety feature is a thermal breaker it is suggested that you wait one minute after the trip occurs to allow the breaker to cool down before resetting CN 20MP The CN 20MP does not have an integral circuit breaker and relies on the branch circuit breaker to limit the current to the loads The CN 20MP must be connected to a branch circuit equipped with a 20 Amp breaker and capable of sustained 20 Amp service If the branch circuit breaker trips the operator must reduce the load by unplugging one or more devices from the CN 20MP Terminal Barrier Strips SMART SEQUENCING 4 Pin Phoenix Type SMARTSEQUENCING The SmartSequencing Barrier
4. we have spent the last 30 years quietly obsessing about professional audio and how to best separate your equipment from the noise and damage often associated with AC power Over the years we have developed a multitude of technologies that have spared countless devices from damage and earned the trust and respect of the Profession al A V industry The Contractor series represents the culmination of our engineering expertise and leverages more than 30 years of experience Why choose AC power sequencing Many pro audio video installations need audio power amplifiers to activate last Our solution is the AC power sequencer The power sequencer pro vides AC power to outlet groups one at a time thus allowing equipment to be powered up and down in an orderly fashion by first providing power to signal processing equipment and then providing power to the amplifiers When shutting down the A V system a sequencer will turn off the system in the reverse order hence the amps will be turned off first and then the signal processing equipment will be turned off last This is necessary because as most sound reinforcement professionals know the majority of equipment damage occurs when devices are either being powered up or powered down Power sequencing allows equip ment to power up in sequence which prevents the dreaded speaker pop associated with on off switching of signal processing equipment while the audio power amplifiers are energized If the
5. 1 2 amp 3 If all three DIP switches are off and the potentiometer is turned completely counter clockwise the time delay is 100 milliseconds which is the minimum time setting The Delay Adjustment potentiometer comes factory set at 50 the 12 o clock position Example If the DIP Switches are set to a 6 minute maximum delay and the potentiometer is set to its 50 setting then the delay interval between sequenced banks will be 3 minutes DIP 1 OFF or DOWN DIP 2 and DIP 3 ON or UP x 50 6 minutes x 50 3 minutes Uy ti im S mi it mM JETI ti Default DIP Switch Settings DIP 4 FORCE OFF setting DIP Switch position 4 is used to define how the Miniport will implement its FORCE OFF feature FORCE OFF is a safety feature that is designed to cut AC power to all outlets instantaneously Some municipalities may require this feature as a means of disabling equipment in the presence of fire or an alarm The FORCE OFF inputs can be used with a momentary or maintained dry contact in either a Normally Open or Normally Closed state The factory default position for DIP 4 ON or UP or NO Normally Open In this configuration the FORCE OFF will be triggered when the FORCE OFF pins are shorted together If DIP Switch position 4 is off DIP 4 DOWN the FORCE OFF pins must remain shorted for normal operation In this configuration the FORCE OFF will b
6. AC electrical circuit is utilized wiring Furman SmartSequencing products in series is simple fast and reliable EVS EXTREME VOLTAGE SHUTDOWN Furman s trusted EVS over voltage detection protects against prolonged over voltage conditions such as accidental connections to 208 or 240 VAC or an intermittent loss of neutral It does so by continuously monitor ing the incoming AC voltage and when an unsafe condition is detected a relay shuts off the power to the outlets until the overvoltage condition has subsided The Miniport also allows the EVS shut down feature to be overridden The Extreme Voltage Shutdown technology is a tremendous asset Remote Access and BlueBOLTe The Miniport is a member of Furman s Contractor series of devices All members of the Contractor series can be controlled remotely using an integral data link and command API The remote access feature delivers integration with various control systems The API provides a rich set of commands and queries that allow remote control and situational aware ness over large distances Furman s optional BlueBOLT RS 232 to Ethernet adaptor provides additional control programming and monitoring from any Web enabled device via Telnet direct HTTP connection or www mybluebolt com UBAT SPREE BB RS232 Security and Safety The Miniport is readily adaptable to a wide range of installation requests and requirements It was de
7. Connector with Screw Terminals 12V STAT REM GND DLY OUT Class 2 Wiring Force Off Phoenix type 2 Pin Connector with Screw Terminals Class 2 Wiring Power Consumption No Load 10 Watts Safety Agency NRTL C CSA NRTL Compliant Specifications subject to change due to product upgrades and improvements 15 YEAR LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Furman warrants to the original purchaser of this product for a period of fifteen 15 years from the date of purchase that the unit shall be free of defects in design material or workman ship and Furman will repair or replace any defective unit Full Warranty and Policy information available at www furmancontractor com CAUTION WARRANTY LIMITATION FOR INTERNET PURCHASERS Furman products purchased through the Internet do not carry a valid Product Warranty unless purchased from an Authorized Furman Internet Dealer and the original factory serial numbers are intact they must not have been removed defaced or replaced in any way Purchasing from an Authorized Furman Internet Dealer insures that the product was intended for consumer use has passed all quality inspections and is safe Buying through auction sites or unauthorized dealers may result in the purchase of salvaged failed and or products not intended for use in the US In addition Authorized Furman Internet dealers have demonstrated sufficient expertise to insure warranty compliant installations For a list of Authorized Furman I
8. Strip is used to connect ae and daisy chain other SmartSequencing units together SmartSequencing requires that a pair of wires be connected between the Primary OUT terminals of one sequencer to the Secondary IN terminals of a second sequencer The recommended wire is 22AWG but SmartSequencing is extremely tolerant of wire gauge FORCE OFF 2 2 Pin Phoenix Type The FORCE OFF input provides terminals for initiating an immediate shutdown of all SmartLink devices in a SmartLink chain Fire alarms and other safety devices can be connected to the FORCE OFF input When activated the system will begin an immediate but orderly shutdown starting with the last sequencer in the chain first Description FORCE OFF Input dry contact active state defined by DIP 4 FORCE OFF Input common Remote Port 5 Pin Phoenix Type The Remote Port Barrier strip is provided to allow Furman Legacy devices to be interoperable with the Miniport One or more remote location switches can be connected to the Miniport The switch or switches used may be either a momentary or maintained contact type In the most basic configuration only two wires and an SPST switch are needed to initiate a remote ON or OFF sequence If a four conductor cable is used an LED may be installed between the STAT and GND pins to indicate when the power outlets are on REMOTE PORT 12V STAT REM GND DLY OUT Pin Label De
9. chain will display both a solid Green Primary Link LED and a solid Green Second ary Link LED The Connection Status Link Indicators will flash accordingly during power up and power down as SmartSequencer messages are sent between units Green LED status is a sign of good communications If a Contractor Series unit is used independently no connections and the unit is configured as a Primary Unit DIP 8 ON or UP the Primary Link LED will slowly blink Green at 1 second intervals If there is a SmartSequencer link connecting a Primary Unit to a Secondary Unit the Primary unit will send messages to the Secondary Unit and the Secondary Link LED will illuminate Green on the Primary Unit indicating there is an established communication link with a the Secondary Unit On Secondary units DIP Switch 8 OFF or DOWN the Primary Link LED will be Green indicating there is communi cation to a Primary The Red Connection status LED can sometimes illuminate briefly if a message is lost corrupted on the SmartSequencing link Unless the Red LED is illuminated continuously this should be no cause for concern The SmartSequencing protocol is robust and redundant As long as a physical link is in place the message will eventually get through A continuous Red Connection Status LED indicates that a unit has no SmartSequencing link connection where the unit has been configured to expect link communications This occurs when a Secondary Unit cannot c
10. exists however SmartSequencing commands that control the outlets are not always honored This may occur if the Miniports switch settings of conditions conflict with the requested SmartSequencing command For example BYPASS switch REMOTE Input EVS or FORCE OFF may have priority over the SmartSequencing command Additional SmartSequencing information is available throughout this manual and also on the website www furmancontractor com Details such as connection diagrams and a Quick Start Guide etc can also be found at the website Side Panel Overview Bypass Switch DIP Switches 1m 2m BO panganga es SP 7ER SER SEEN Potentiometer FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING Bypass Switch 1 2 3 The BYPASS push button switch is located on the side panel to the right of the DIP Switch A hole in the security cover provides access to the BYPASS switch even when the security cover is installed The BYPASS switch has a dual purpose The BYPASS switch is provided to allow a layperson to activate the outlets if the external control system is either inaccessible or commanding the outputs to an OFF state It should be noted that the FORCE OFF and EVS conditions have priority over the BYPASS switch and if either of these conditions are true the outlets will be deactivated regardless of the posi tion of the BYPASS switch The BYPASS switch operates in a push on push off mode and latches either on or off If the switch is pushe
11. need to be changed from Primary to Sec ondary status This is done by changing the setting of DIP switch 8 from ON to OFF and then cycling power If you are using several Miniports to control an AV system it is recom mended that you connect the signal processing equipment to the Mini ports near the beginning of the chain and the Amplifiers to the sequenc ers nearest the end of the chain This will ensure that the power to the signal processing equipment will be active and have had the opportunity to stabilize before power to the amplifiers is activated Breaker Overload The overall current capacity is 15Amps for the CN 15MP and 20Amps for the CN 20MP This refers to the combined steady state current drawn by all devices plugged into the power outlets If the combined current level exceeds the current capacity at any time the circuit breaker will trip cutting off power to the connected equipment If this occurs the operator must reduce the load by unplugging one or more devices Although 15 Amps is an absolute limit the CN 15MP will allow the operator to come as close as possible to using the full 15 Amps Power sequencing greatly reduces the risk of tripping the breaker because power sequencing offsets large but temporary inrush currents by activat ing equipment in stages rather than simultaneously This allows each stage to settle to its steady state current draw before the next stage is powered If for any reason reasonable effor
12. signal processing pop is amplified sufficiently the result can damage amplifiers and speaker components Because it prevents this unwanted and often costly circum stance AC power sequencing is extremely valuable Furman Contractor Series equipment allows sound reinforcement equip ment to be remotely powered up or powered down over a large distance not just in the immediate vicinity of the operator A remotely mounted switch or control pad can be used to sequence equipment on or off In addition Furman Contractor Series remote functions can be initiated across a room on site or off site with our BlueBOLT technology The Miniport SmartSequencer fulfills many power sequencing require ments that have very difficult to achieve in the past Furman SmartSe quencing delivers an end to end solution right out of the box Please review this manual to discover how the Miniport with SmartSequencing can deliver professional results for you Before You Begin Inspect Upon Receipt The box should contain the following items 1 Miniport CN 15MP or CN 20MP 2 Quick Start Guide 3 Phoenix Type Connectors CN 15MP e me e ae SSS SSS CN 15MP Quick Start Guide 3 Phoenix Type Connectors CN 20MP CN 20MP CN 20MP Quick Start Guide 3 Phoenix Type Connectors Table of Contents Feature Descri
13. CONTRACTOR SERIES SmartSequencer MINIPORT CN 15MP and CN 20MP Instructions Contractor Grade Power Management with smartSequencing Technology asasaran MINPORT VAC 59 s Loan IBO Hz 15A Features SmartSequencing technology allows large complex A V systems to be safely power cycled on and off sequentially with the press of a button Extreme Voltage Shutdown EVS with safeguards against operation during under and over voltage conditions Security features include cover shield to prevent tampering with switch settings Forced Off immediate shutdown for safety and fire ordinance compliance Multi Color LED Indicators for status functions 2 Power Outlets on 1 bank providing 1800 Watts of AC power CN 15MP and 2400 Watts of AC power CN 20MP CN 15MP 10 ft Power Cord 14AWG CN 20MP 10 ft Power Cord 12AWG 15 Year Limited Product Warranty 20 ie a MINIPORT xy AC 50 V LOAD 20A AQ lt gt CN 15 20MP DIN 00020 A FURMAN Introduction Congratulations and thank you for choosing the Furman CN 15MP or CN 20MP Miniport We assure you that your Miniport will provide many years of trouble free operation The Miniport Power Sequencer is equipped with Furman s exclusive SmartSequencing technology SmartSequenc ing defines a whole new level of power management and control while streamlining installations from start to finish Why choose Furman At Furman Sound
14. NG 24 AWG RECOMMENDED RS 2 Momentary Remote Switch CN 1800S BACK PANEL TERMINALS FORCE 12 O O 12 STAT O _ STAT REM O O REM GND O _O GND V VOLTAGE S STATUS R REMOTE G GROUND D DELAY FOR REFERENCE ONLY ABBREVIATED DESCRIPTIONS AS SHOWN ON THE PRODUCT NOTFOR SETTING S INSTRUCTIONS EVS ia MANUAL 9 Fire ordinances sometime require immediate shut down no matter how large or small a sound system SmartSequencing provides the solution FIRE ALARM 2 POLE IMMEDIATE FORCED OFF WITH SHORT CN 20 MP VS RG OD OO000 FORCE OFFO O P S DIP SWITCH SET POWERED ARRAYS CN 20 MP VS Re Gae O0000 DIP SWITCH SET FORCE OFF O O 30E e s INHER GE OO 2345 678 MONITOR SYSTEM EXAMPLE 2 DIAGRAM SMARTSEQUENCING SET UP SAMLL LEGACY UPGRADE RS 1 Maintained Key Switch 12 O41 STAT VS R G D REM o _FOEU GND CN 15MP PRIMARY DIP SWITCH SET When using Legacy Port Dip Switch 8 must be in the up position FOR REFERENCE 12V ON 12V OFF ABBREVIATED DESCRIPTIONS AS SHOWN ON THE PRODUCT NOTFOR SETTING S INSTRUCTIONS EVS ON EVS OFF CN 1800 replaces Legacy product for purposes of immediate shutdown CLASS 2 WIRING 24 AWG RECOMMENDED CN 15 MP MP 20 Old MP 20 Old
15. RS SmartSequencing Barrier Strip 1 Primary terminals connect OUT to Secondary terminals of next SmartSequencing device Secondary terminals connect IN from Primary terminals of previous SmartSequencing device Force Off Barrier Strip 2 FORCE OFF Provides immediate shutdown by fire alarm 9 Please only use accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way or fails to operate 11 WARNING Do not use power cord as the main power disconnect The device is intended for AC power sequencing 12 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other The wide blade is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet See below for 20A plug 13 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding prong A ground type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 14 WARNING This device must be connected to an AC outlet with a protective earth ground connection Remote Barrier Strip 3 12V Main DC terminal output for remote triggering STAT DC terminal output for a remote LED indicator ANODE REM
16. WIRING 24 AWG RECOMMENDED CN 15MP SECONDARY INTERFACE CN 1800S SECONDARY INTERFACE FORCE OFF O FORCE OFFO os NOO SO FORCE OFFO O o NCO RO P F co UNIT 4 VS RG OD O0000 CN 15MP FOR REFERENCE ONLY ABBREVIATED DESCRIPTIONS AS SHOWN ON THE PRODUCT NOT FOR SETTING S INSTRUCTIONS 12V ON 12V OFF EVS ON EVS OFF SECONDARY SECONDARY DIP SWITCH SET VSRGD INTERFACE OO000 FORCE OFFO O P S OoOo COMMON SETTING FOR UNITS 2 3 4 5 SECONDARY INTERFACE UNITS ABOVE SmartSequencing 101 SmartSequencing requires that a pair of wires be connected between the Primary OUT terminals of one sequencer to the Secondary IN terminals of a second sequencer SmartSequencing is polarity independent so it does not matter which terminals are used at the IN port or the OUT port Two wire runs connecting two or more units create a SmartSequencing chain SMARTSEQUENCING OUT OUT OUT PRIMARY SECONDARY SECONDARY Furman SmartSequencing products can be connected end to end to form a chain of sequencers Each Contractor Series unit has two com munication ports OUT and IN divided into 4 terminals responsible for half duplex transmissions via two bi directional current loops The mes sages between connected devices are communicated in the form of ASCII character strings utilizing a propr
17. d on the outlet will remain powered until the switch is pressed a second time and latches in the off state The BYPASS switch is also used to clear the FORCE OFF error If the unit is in FORCE OFF mode and the conditions at the FORCE OFF inputs that spawned the FORCE OFF error have been removed the user can use the BYPASS switch to clear the FORCE OFF error by quickly toggling the BYPASS switch ON OFF DIP Switch and Delay Adjustment The DIP Switch is found near the center of the side panel under the Security Cover You can access the DIP switch by removing the security cover screw using a small Philips screwdriver The DIP Switch is used to set various options It is also used in combination with the DLY ADJ pot to the ON OFF delay Eor NOTE The DIP switch ON OFF settings are DIP SWITCH DEFAULT SETTING Switches are factory pre set as shown below Switches 1 4 8 and 9 are up ON position indicated as shown below throughout this manual Ie Peek ELLLL Default DIP Switch Settings DIP 1 2 amp 3 and the Delay Adjustment DIP Switch positions 1 2 and 3 are used to define the time delay or dwell time that is imposed between activating deactivating consecu tive devices within a chain of sequencers Miniports will activate their outlet as soon as an activation message or signal has been received but impose a delay defined by the settings of DIP 1 2 amp 3 when for
18. e triggered when the short between the two FORCE OFF pins is removed If a FORCE OFF is triggered the FORCE OFF message will be propagated to all SmartLink connected devices The power to all of the outlets will be disabled and the POWER LEDs will begin to blink To clear the FORCE OFF the FORCE OFF pins must first be cleared of the condition that originally triggered the FORCE OFF event After this has been done you can reset the FORCE OFF in three ways 1 Cycle the BYPASS switch on off 2 Cycle the power to the unit on off 3 If you are using a rack mounted Contractor device CN 1800S CN 2400S CN 3600S as a Primary unit you can clear the FORCE OFF from all SmartLink connected units by turning the key to the OFF position and then back to the ON or REMOTE position Once FORCE OFF has been cleared normal operation will resume Force off DIP 4 has priority over all other DIP switch settings including DIP 5 DIP 6 and DIP 7 settings Further information on DIP 5 DIP 6 and DIP 7 can be found in the sections that follow The use of DIP 4 may or may not be a consideration for every install yet it may be a vital feature for safety compliance The Force Off feature is always working despite the fact sometimes it is in a forgotten state 12V ON 12V OFF eee 12V STAT REM GND DLY OUT m m m m cn C mi M T r Remote Port Default DIP Switch Sett
19. ietary data link protocol The first SmartSequencer within a chain is referred to as the Primary or Primary Unit The Primary unit controls the other sequencers in the chain The other sequencers are termed Secondary or Secondary Units The Primary Unit only has one active current loop because the Primary Unit only has one Secondary sequencer attached to it Sec ondary units have two active current loops because they are inserted between two sequencers A chain of sequencers is created by connect ing the PRIMARY OUT terminals of one sequencer to the Secondary IN of the next downstream sequencer A Furman SmartSequencing chain communicates using a bucket brigade technique A Primary Unit communicates to the first Secondary Unit downstream by sending commands out of its Primary OUT terminals to the Secondary IN terminals of the first downstream Secondary Unit If there is an additional Secondary Unit in the chain the first Secondary Unit will communicate to the additional Secondary Unit using its Primary OUT terminals to the second Secondary Unit s Secondary IN terminals This continues down the sequence chain until the last Secondary Unit The last Secondary Unit will receive commands into its Secondary IN terminal port but will not use its Primary OUT terminal port because there are no Secondary Units after it Please see figure above SmartSequencing commands between units are always accepted when continuity
20. ings DIP 5 and 6 Remote input setting DIP Switch positions 5 and 6 are used to define what happens when either 12VDC or GND are applied to the remote REM signal input All of the signals discussed in this section appear on the REMOTE PORT con nector on the top right side of the CN 15MP The factory default settings for DIP 5 and DIP 6 are OFF With DIP 5 and DIP 6 OFF factory default connecting the 12VDC signal to the REM terminal will cause the outlet power to turn OFF With DIP 5 ON and DIP 6 OFF connecting the 12VDC signal to the REM terminal will cause the outlet power to turn ON With DIP 6 ON connecting GND to the REM terminal will cause the outlet power to turn on regardless of the setting of DIP switch 5 The table below summarizes the power outlet behavior as a function of DIP 5 and DIP 6 DIP5 DIP6 Outlet behavior as a function of the REM signal input Note that the setting of DIP switch 6 overrides D lf DIP Switch 6 is ON the setting of DIP switch 5 i OFF OFF Outlet is deactivated when REM is connected to 12VDC ON OFF Outlet is activated when REM is connected to 12VDC OFF ON Outlet is activated when REM is connected to GND ON ON Outlet is activated when REM is connected to GND P switch 5 s ignored The settings for DIP 5 and DIP 6 may be use the existing remote key switch operates different from that which was anticipated by the factory default settings or Furman standard wall switch p
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22. omatically turn on after the EVS event has subsided unless the BYPASS switch is on or the remote port has been configured to enable the outlet To reactivate a Miniport operating in a Smartlink all units must be sequenced off and then back on This can be done by sequencing the Primary unit OFF ON Please note if there is an underlying wiring fault such as an intermittent loss of Neutral the EVS event may continue to be encountered If this is the case an operator should avoid resetting the unit without first check ing the source of the problem and perhaps changing the AC source Connection Status Lights Each multi color Connection Status Light provides information on the Miniports communication links There are two LEDs labeled PRIMARY LINK and SECONDARY LINK that are associated with the SmartSequencer link communications system Each of these LEDs can illuminate Red Green or amber When a number of Miniports are connected together via their SmartSequencer link ports the LEDs will illuminate Green and occasionally blink as messages are passed between units PRIMARY LINK SECONDARY LINK SmartSequencing Note When there are two or more SmartSequencer units linked in series a slowly blinking Green Primary Link LED identi fies the Primary Unit Similarly a SmartSequencer displaying a solid Green Primary Link LED would indicate the unit is the last Secondary in the chain of sequencers Secondary Units in the middle of the
23. ommunicate with surrounding units in a SmartSequencing chain The result is that the Secondary Units Primary Link LED may be Red because the link is broken to a Primary Unit or the Secondary Link LED may be Red because the link is broken to a Secondary Unit This could also mean that the Secondary Unit sees the Primary Unit but the Primary Unit does not see its Secondary The Amber LED may be seen upon start up initialization or as communi cation ensues between Smart Sequencers This Amber LED state should resolve to a Red or Green state If the amber indication does not resolve please contact Furman Support Power Indicator N EXTREME VOLTAGE Q POWER One POWER LED is provided to indicate the ON or OFF state of the power outlet If power is provided to the outlet the LED will illuminate green If the Miniport is operating under safe power conditions and no utility fault conditions exist the POWER LED will remain steadily lit Once triggered to power down the POWER LED will go off as the power outlet is deacti vated EVS LED m EXTREME VOLTAGE omn The EXTREME VOLTAGE LED indicator is normally OFF The EVS function is tied to this LED and monitors the incoming voltage for out of tolerance conditions If enabled the EVS will disable the AC power before damage can occur The EXTREME VOLTAGE LED will be illuminated Red anytime the voltage is found to be below 77 volts or more than 145 volts The
24. ptions 2 ImportantSafetylnstructions 3 Abbreviated Product Features 3 Set Up Diagrams 4 amp 5 SmartSequencing 101 6 Side Panel Overview 7 889 Front Panel Overview 10 amp 11 Setup and Troubleshooting 11 Single Unit Set Up 11 MultipleUnitSetUp 11 Breaker Overload 11 Re syncing Multiple Sequencers 12 Specifications 12 15 Year Limited Warranty 12 SmartSequencing Furman SmartSequencing is a contractor friendly technology that makes AC power sequencing easy to employ by non technical person nel Using SmartSequencing technology multiple Furman Contactor Series units can be linked together over distances up to 1000 feet using inexpensive two conductor wire These same two wires not only control the sequencers but also form the backbone of an amazingly robust and reliable communication system through which information about status voltage current and power can be queried from any device in the SmartSequencing network Generally high priced automation systems are used for large innovative installs yet these control systems seldom combine AC power distribution and bidirectional sequencing SmartSequencing provides the answer right out of the box by offering a simple approach to AC power manage ment and control Furman s newest power sequencing technology is an end to end solution that is operational up to 1000 feet via a non polarized isolated current loop In situations where power sequencing is critical or more than one
25. re sync is initiated unit will cycle down and return to an off state A sequence can now be ramped up in order SPECIFICATIONS Maximum AC Current Rating e CN 15MP 15 Amps 120 VAC Thermal circuit breaker e CN 20MP 20 Amps 120 VAC No circuit breaker AC Cord e 3 14 AWG 10 feet black fixed NEMA 5 15P plug AC Receptacles e AC Outlets 2 Switched NEMA 5 15R 1 duplex Surge Under Overvoltage Protection e AC Undervoltage Protection EVS 77VAC 3VAC e AC Overvoltage Protection EVS 145VAC 5VAC e AC EVS Protection Activate Deactivate Modes ON or OFF DIP 9 configurable Operating Temperature Range e 5C 40F to 40C 105F degrees Humidity Range e lt 90 rH Relative Humidity User Interface e Thermal Circuit Breaker Bottom panel pushbutton CN 15MP only e Front panel diagnostic indicators Primary link Secondary link Power Extreme Voltage e Side Panel DIP Switches Hidden by security cover 1 Minute Delay 2 Minute Delay 4 Minute Delay Force Off NO NC 12V Mode ON OFF GND Mode On Momentary Maintained Primary Secondary EVS ON OFF e Potentiometer Side panel time calibration hidden by security cover fine tune delay adjust Control Status Triggering Front Panel e Remote Terminal 5 30VDC IN 12VDC 12mA OUT e SmartSequencing Phoenix type 4 Pin Connector with Screw Terminals Primary amp Secondary Links Current Loop 1000 maximum e Remote Terminal Phoenix type 5 Pin
26. roducts RS 1 and RS 2 Please feel free to contact Furman tech support if further assistance is necessary ul in situations where Default DIP Switch Settings DIP Switch position 7 is used to define the switching preference for switches or devices connected to the remote REM signal input The Miniport can be set to operate in a Maintained Mode DIP 7 OFF or DOWN or a Momentary Mode DIP 7 ON or UP dependent upon the preferred method of remote switching The factory default for DIP 7 is OFF Maintained Mode When operating in Maintained Mode the REM input assumes that an external switch or device will behave like a toggle switch wherein the switch contacts remain in a given position open or closed until the state of the switch has been changed Maintained switching is considered more stable because control signals must be continuously asserted to maintain a system in operation When operating in Momentary Mode the REM Input assumes that an external switch will behave like a momentary contact push button switch where the switch contacts are shorted only as long as the button is pressed The output will toggle ON or OFF each time the REM input is activated Momentary Mode is considered more flexible than Maintained mode as multiple push button switches such as the Furman RS 2 can be wired in parallel and used to toggle a Miniport ON or OFF from multiple loca
27. scription 1 12VDC General purpose output 10mA Max 2 STAT Status output intended to drive anode of LED 3 REM Remote control input behavior defined by DIP 5 6 7 4 GND General purpose ground 10mA Max 5 DLY OUT Delayed output for connecting downstream devices Setup and Troubleshooting As discussed at the introduction in order to prevent expensive repairs to speaker enclosures a power sequencer or multiple power sequencers are employed to coordinate the activation of power within an A V system The amplifiers receive AC power last when a system is turned on and amplifiers have the AC power cut before the signal processing is turned off There are many applications besides those pro audio applications discussed here and SmartSequencing opens up many possibilities We cover the basics within our documentation yet this does not mean that other applications cannot garner the benefits of SmartSequencing Security and IT professionals can also benefit from remote power management and power sequencing Please feel free to consult a Furman professional to answer any questions or to address the needs for any particular installation Single Unit Set Up Basic installation of the Miniport is ready right out of the box The default DIP Switch settings should be appropriate for a single stand alone instal lation Multiple Unit Set Up If you plan to use the Miniport as a Secondary device within a chain of sequencers the Miniport will
28. signed from the ground up to be out of box compatible with Furman legacy and third party equipment Forced Off inputs and selectable DIP switch settings are provided to allow easy interface to devices such as alarm systems Additional Features The Miniport is equipped with LED indicators to provide visual aid in tracking conditions such as power protection sequencing and communi cation The Miniport CN 15MP is supplied by a 14 AWG 10 foot AC cord And the Miniport CN 20MP is supplied with a 12 AWG 10 foot AC cord All Contractor Series units are backed by our exclusive 15 year Limited Warranty Important Safety Instructions 1 Please read and follow all instructions 2 Please keep these instructions 3 Please heed all warnings 4 WARNING This device is intended for indoor use only Do not use this device near water To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this device to rain or moisture 5 CAUTION To reduce risk of shock please disconnect the CN 15MP CN 20MP Sequencer from AC power before servicing any equipment connected to the CN 15MP CN 20MP Sequencer 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 CAUTION Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat regis ters stoves or other equipment that may produce heat 8 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs and the point where they exit the device ABBREVIATED PRODUCT FEATURES PHOENIX TYPE CONNECTO
29. tions REMOTE PORT E B i 12V g BE E STAT REM SEC DLY OUT 8 Default DIP Switch Settings Remote Port DIP 8 Primary Secondary setting DIP Switch position 8 is used to define the Miniports role in the SmartSe quencing system In an array of sequencers connected via Smart Link there can be only one Primary Sequencer and multiple up to 99 Secondary Sequencers A Primary Sequencer sends commands to all Secondary sequencers over the SmartLink interface If DIP Switch 8 is ON the Miniport is set as Primary Sequencer If DIP Switch 8 is OFF the Miniport will operate as a Secondary Sequencer m m m m m m A EVS AUTO MANUAL 9 Default DIP Switch Settings DIP 9 EVS ON or EVS OFF setting DIP Switch position 9 is used to define how the Miniport will behave in the presence of Extreme voltage If DIP 9 is ON EVS ON the Miniport will automatically turn off power to its outlet if the incoming power ever goes above or below tolerable conditions If DIP 9 is OFF EVS OFF the Miniport will register but not turn off power to its outlet if the incoming power ever goes above or below tolerable conditions For the Miniport the over voltage EVS triggers at 145 VAC 5 and the under voltage EVS is triggered at 77 VAC 5 If DIP 9 is set to ON and an EVS event occurs the Miniport will not au t
30. ts are made to resolve breaker trips and trips continue please to do not hesitate to contact Furman technical support Re syncing Multiple Sequencers There can be unique situations where multiple sequencers fall out of sync For example loss of sync can occur when a branch circuit experi ences an overload or high voltage and triggers an EVS shutdown of one or more units If you are using a rack mounted Contractor unit equipped with SmartSequencing you can re establish sync by pressing and holding the Start Sequence pushbutton on the Primary Unit for several seconds Sync can also be re established by rotating the key on the primary unit from the REMOTE to the OFF position and then back to REMOTE When pressing and holding the pushbutton on dedicated SmartSequencing units the Primary Unit commands the Secondary Units to Go Home and all units will sequence down in reverse order Once the chain of sequencers has cycled off the sequencers can be sequenced on again by pressing the START SEQUENCE button or turning the key switch to the ON position Legacy connected sequencers can also be re synced if the sequencers are operating Momentary Mode The units will resync can be accom plished by pressing and holding the Start Sequence pushbutton Unlike the SmartSequencing chains units will cycle down yet may not cycle down in hierarchical order It is advised that all sound sources be muted before a re sync action is initiated Once the
31. warding the activation message to the next downstream device When activating the delay countdown starts after the outlet has been activated When deactivating the delay occurs prior to deactivating the outlet DIP 1 ON adds 1 to the minute maximum time delay DIP 2 ON adds 2 minutes DIP 3 ON adds 4 minutes Note The DIP switch settings are cumulative thus if all three DIP switches are in the ON position the maximum allowable time delay will be 7 minutes i e 1min 2min 4min 7min The factory default setting is DIP 1 ON or UP and DIP 2 and 3 are OFF or DOWN You can set these switches in any position you like to achieve your preferred time delay DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 Maximum Time Delay OFF OFF OFF 10 Seconds ON OFF OFF 1 Minute OFF ON ON 2 Minute ON ON OFF 3 Minute OFF OFF ON 4 Minute ON OFF ON 5 Minute OFF ON ON 6 Minute ON ON ON 7 Minute Delay Adjustment The Delay Adjustment DLY ADJ pot is used in conjunction with DIP 1 2 and 3 to precisely dial in your preferred delay time The DLY ADJ is located to the left of the DIP Switch If this potentiometer is turned to its 100 value fully clockwise the time delay will be equal to the maximum time delay defined by DIP switches 1 2 and 3 If the potentiometer is in the 12 00 o clock position 50 then the time delay will be 50 of the maximum time delay interval defined by the setting of DIP Switch posi tions
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