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OPERATOR MANUAL - Gothenburg Studios

1. Clear Patch Patch Patch To save the patch press Save Patch or to cancel the changes that you have made and return to the previous patch press Cancel 6 3 3 User Patch The User Patch allows you to individually patch each e24V3 dimmer channel to a DMX slot of your choice Press Menu DMX Input Patch User Patch To select a channel press that channel number You can add further channels to your selection by pressing their channel numbers To deselect a channel press it again To select a range of channels press a channel then Thru then another channel To clear all selections press Clr In the example above dimmer 1 is patched to DMX slot 1 and dimmer 9 is patched to DMX slot Page 19 MENU SYSTEM 2 Dimmer 12 is currently selected white text on black background ready to be patched To make a patch select the dimmer channel s as described above then press Patch Slot o Patch Slot Bini Type in the DMX slot number then press Patch Slot All of the selected dimmer channels are patched to the selected DMX slot number Select other dimmers and patch them as required To Un patch a dimmer s select the dimmer s then press UnPatch When all patches have been made press Done To save the patch press Save Patch or to cancel the changes that you have made and return to the previous patch press Cancel 6 3 4 Clear Patch To remove all patches in a singl
2. Ri eS L S C LIGHTING SYSTEMS e2uVva TOURING DIMMING amp DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR MANUAL Document number E24U0130 Version V3 0 May 2009 LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd ABN 21 090 801 675 Building 3 66 74 Micro Circuit Dandenong South Victoria 3175 Australia Tel 61 3 9702 8000 Fax 61 3 9702 8466 email info lsclighting com web www lsclighting com Pps e24V3 Dimming System e L S C Operator Manual V3 0 This page intentionally left blank LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24V3 Dimming System gt Operator Manual V3 0 I L S C CONTENTS 1 e24V3 QUICK REFERENCE 1 8 INDICATORS ALARMS amp 1 1 DMX Control 1 TROUBLESHOOTING 30 1 2 DMX Patching 1 8 1 Status LED 30 1 3 DMX Backup Memory 1 8 2 DMX LED 30 1 4 Memory Control 2 8 3 LSCnet LED 30 1 5 Create or Edit memories 2 8 4 DMX Source 30 1 6 SWITCH Control 2 8 5 Channel LEDs 30 1 7 AUTO Switch 2 8 6 Circuit Breakers 30 1 8 TOUCH SCREEN Control 2 9 WIRELESS DMX512 OPTION 31 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3 9 1 Wireless Solutions W DMX Operation 31 2 1 About this Manual 3 9 2 City Theatrical s SHoW DMX Operation 31 2 2 e24V3 Features 3 3 EOR FOUC OCTEBI 3 10 DMX512 EXPLAINED 33 2 4 Flight Case 3 l 2 5 ePlates 4 10 1 Typical DMX Installatioin__33 2 6 Patch Outputs 4 11 FAQ 34 3 e24V3 QUICK TOUR 5 11 1 Frequently Asked Questions 34 3 1 Front Panel 5 3 2 e24V3 Control Philosophy 6 12 SPECIFICATIONS 35 3 3 Wireless DMX 8 T AROR anO 9 13 SOFTW
3. ine a ds 2s Chans So SS 10 ii 12 Via DHX Hem Switch Auto B Xfade Switch gt Time oft Ja i 7s Chans 5 amp 7 9 13 44 15 16 17 46 19 20 21 22 23 24 The screen is divided into two sections e The top section sets the action for dimmer channels under DMX Control These settings are described below The screen also shows the channels that are under DMX Control In the example above it is channels 10 11 and 12 e The bottom section sets the action for dimmer channels controlled via DMX MEM Switch These settings are described on the next page The screen also shows which channels are under DMX MEM_ Switch control In the example above it is channels 5 to 9 and 13 to 24 6 3 6 1 DMX CONTROL CONNECT LOSS ACTION AND BACKUP MEMORY In the event that the DMX input signal is lost the DMX controlled channels in the e24V3 can be configured to respond in different ways The e24V3 can either HOLD the last valid DMX levels indefinitely or after a programmable hold time it can crossfade Xfade to a Backup Memory previously stored in the e24V3 When DMX is restored the e24V3 will immediately crossfade in the Xfade time back to the DMX signal Pressing Hold Time brings up a keypad screen where you can enter a DMX hold time from O to 300 seconds 5 minutes or you can select an Infinite DMX hold time Aft
4. of a dimmer channel s highlight the required dimmer channel s by touching them then press Control Source The three choices for dimmer channel control source are DHX Memory DHX Z MEM Control Control Switch Press DMX Control Press Save Setup Done Done 1 2 DMX Patching To Patch an e24V3 dimmer channel to a DMX slot press LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd Menu DMX Input Patch The 1 to 1 patch provides a rapid method of patching all of the dimmers in one e24V3 frame to sequential DMX slots starting from a DMX slot that you select Press 1 1 Patch then type in the DMX start slot number 0 to 512 for dimmer channel 1 in this e24V3 frame then press Patch Series Save Patch Done Done The User Patch allows you to individually patch each e24V3 dimmer channel to a DMX slot of your choice Press User Patch To select a channel press that channel number then press Patch Type in the DMX slot number 0 to 512 for the selected channel then press Patch Slot When all patches have been made press Done Save Patch Done Done 1 3 DMX Backup Memory To create or edit the DMX Backup Memory automatically recalled if DMX s lost press Menu DMX Input Connect Loss Action Set the Hold Time to any time other than Infinite then press Set To replace the current e24V3 output with the Backup Memory press Backup Memory DMX Input Connect Los
5. The three choices for dimmer channel control source are Control Control Switch Press Memory Control Save Setup Done Done 1 5 Create or Edit memories To Create or edit a memory press Menu Memories Record Memory or Edit Memory Select a memory number then press Pick You can either create your own memory using the controls on the screen or press Snap DMX to take a copy of the current DMX input signal When a channel s is selected indicated by a small triangle v above the channel it can be faded up or down by sliding your finger over the virtual fader or instantly set to off or full using the 0 or M 00 buttons Memory gij l 86 Chan 2 345687 8 310111 gwar TA Faner TA T cna Tine DH ben ET When the channel levels of the memory are correct press Save Memory Done To recall a memory use a ePlate button or fader that has been programmed to control that memory 1 6 SWITCH Control All channels set to DMX MEM SWITCH can be switched between Memory or DMX control The switch can be operated from either the LCD touch screen or from a suitably programmed ePlate To set a dimmer channel to SWITCH control press Menu Dimmer Channels Setup Page 2 e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 The screen shows the Control Source for each dimmer channel To change the Control Source of a dimmer channel s highlight the required dimmer channel
6. Buttons 1 Fader 2 Faders 1 Fader 2 Faders 2 6 Patch Outputs The 24 channels of Dimming and Hot power are divided into two banks of 12 with each bank protected by its own RCD Residual Current Device The 24 channels have individual 13 Amp MCB s Miniature Circuit Breakers to protect the circuits from overload The output of each of the 24 MCB s is available on the rear patch as both a dimmer channel output and a Hot power output Note Some export models are not fitted with a patch See Input Patch amp Output Options for details 2 6 1 Fully Approved The e24V3 dimmers are CE and C Tick approved Page 4 LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24 Dimmer gt Operator Manual V3 0 IC L S C 3 e24V3 QUICK TOUR 3 1 Front Panel The front panel contains the Input circuit breakers load MCB Miniature Circuit Breakers control panel that includes the status indicators and LCD touch screen and the DMX and LSCnet connectors and terminate switches plus the 5 DMX splitter outputs and optional wireless DMX LCD Touch Screen Control Panel Bank 1 Channel Level indicators LSCnet input output amp Terminate switch DMX input DMX Thru and Terminate switch Wireless DMX receiver option Bank 2 if fitted Channel Level indicators Programming port for software upgrades Bank 1 MCB s Load Circuit Breakers 5 way DMX splitter Bank 2 MCB s Load Circuit Breakers Bank 2 In
7. DMX or Memory To change the selected attribute of a channel s select the channel s by touching them Selected channels have white text on a black background Page 16 e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 Save Setup Cancel zZ 4 5 6 Memory Hemors Memory Switch Switch T a 18 A Switch Suitch Switch MT Tia ht PT 4 5 3 E 13 1 15 16 i7 18 Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch 19 Z zi z2 23 24 Switch Switch Suitch Suaitch Switch Suitch Attribute Button In this example channels 10 11 and 12 are selected To de select a channel touch that channel again To de select all channels press Clr To select a range of channels press a channel then Thru then another channel When any channels are selected the attribute button becomes active Pressing the attribute button allows you to change the attribute of the selected channel s as described below The default settings for channel attributes are ATTRIBUTE DEFAULT SETTING Control Source 100 Net Master Group Descriptions of each attribute and how to set them are described below When the all attributes are correct for all channels press Save Setup or to cancel the changes that you have made and return to the previous settings press Cancel 6 2 1 1 CONTROL SOURCE The Control Source attribute selects the signal that will control the level of a dimmer channel Press Menu Dimm
8. E24V3 QUICK TOUR gt e24 Dimming System e b S C Operator Manual V3 0 Dimmers 1 12 Channel 1 Hot Power Circuits O v t _ a N Channel 1 Parallel Dimming A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 Phase A W e 8 RCD 1 Eiai E 9 O OOO On RON O W 1 O Phase C 11 O gJ 35 229 W Patch Outputs Patch Leads I Output Connectors D gt WWW U WakwWwh O W N 1 Dimmers 13 24 MCB s 13 24 E2 E E4 E5 Phase A F2 F F3 F4 Separate Input on _ some Australian Models F6 G1 Aa DPN 3 Phase B 74 B I RCD 2 G4 tt s G6 i H2 H H4 H5 22 22 H6 Auxiliary Phase C Output Channel 24 Hot Power O Channel 24 Parallel Dimming Auxiliary E O Outputs es E24V3 Power Flow Block Diagram Page 12 LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 4 GETTING CONNECTED 4 1 Input Supply Australian models have 3 options for input power e Two 2m cables each fitted with a Clipsal style 32A 5 pin three phase plug e Two 2m cables each fitted with a Clipsal style 40A 5 pin three phase plug e One set of 5 x 400A Powerlocks Export non Australian models have 3 options for input power e One 63A 5 pin CEEform connector e One 125A 5 pin CEEform connector e One set of 5 x 400A Powerlocks The incoming power is internally terminated to 2 three phase 63 Amp Residual Current Devices RCD s These devices are set to trip if the residual cu
9. STATUS WIRELESS DMX MENU SELECT DMX SOURCE CABLE A h WIRELESS If your e24V3 is fitted with the Wireless DMX option the LED s beside the Wireless DMX panel show the DMX source that is controlling the dimmers If both cable and wireless DMX are available the e24V3 will automatically use the cable DMX Cable LED e Green Cable DMX Data in use Wireless LED e Green Wireless DMX Data in use e Orange Wireless DMX Data available but not in use 8 5 Channel LEDs The numbered LED s around the perimeter of the control panel light when their respective dimmer channel is on The brightness of the LED shows the channel level e They light green when under DMX control e They light red when under ocal control If a dimmer channel is not working check the MCB Miniature Circuit Breaker for that dimmer channel 8 6 Circuit Breakers If the MCB has tripped OFF firstly try to determine the cause of the breaker tripping It could be a blown lamp or a circuit overload Rectify to problem replace the lamp or reduce the load then restore the MCB If the MCB continues to trip refer the problem to a suitably qualified person If the MCB has not tripped you can test the operation of the dimmer from the local LCD touch screen See section 6 2 2 Channel Test for details If the dimmer is working from the touch screen but not via DMX check that the dimmer is patched to the correct DMX slot and configu
10. channels e If cable DMX is available the splitter will output cable DMX e lf only wireless DMX is available the splitter will output wireless DMX e If BOTH cable and wireless DMX are available the splitter will output cable DMX 4 4 Load Connection The e24V3 offers a wide selection of output load connectors to suit many applications and markets See the previous section for details on the output connector options Use the captive patch leads to patch your load circuits to the required channels dimmer or HOT Power The maximum load of Dimming and Hot power on each of the 24 channels is 3 000 watts 13Amps 230VAC 4 5 Overload Protection The e24V3 is fitted with twenty four fast acting Miniature Circuit Breakers MCB s one for every output channel Under normal operating conditions the MCB s pass the rated current and will only trip when there is an overload through the channel The MCB s are located on the front panel of the dimmer allowing quick visual access to which channel has a fault or overload condition Channels can be manually disabled by switching off the MCB for that particular channel The auxiliary single phase outputs are protected by three RCD s also located on the front panel Page 13 e24 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 5 CONFIGURING THE E24V3 DIMMER The e24V3 dimmer may need to be configured to suit its particular application This involves the following operations which a
11. date used by the log press Menu Options Date amp Time Page 26 e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 The screen shows the current time and date settings To change the Time press Time Use the keypad that appears to enter the time in 24 hour format then press Set To change the Date press Date Use the keypad that appears to enter the date then press Set When finished press Done 6 6 8 Net Playback If the e24V3 is only to be controlled by DMX then it is possible to disable dim out all memory menus and other network functions and hence simplify the menu operations In addition when Net Playback is disabled all dimmer channels are controlled by DMX irrespective of their previous Control Source settings Press Menu Options Net Playback Choose either Enable or Disable then press Set 6 6 9 Reset The e24V3 provides two different types of reset function SYSTEM reset and TOTAL reset 6 6 9 1 SYSTEM RESET In the unlikely event that the e24V3 fails to respond the operating system may be reset so that the software may initialise and recommence normal operation Performing a system reset will not affect any of the settings or memory To perform a SYSTEM RESET press Menu Options Reset System Reset Yes 6 6 9 2 TOTAL RESET Total Reset will ERASE all the settings and memory from the e24V3 and reset the operating system To perform a TOTAL RESET press Me
12. giving it a level and then decide to remove it from the memory then you must select the channel and press No Level 6 4 2 1 MEMORY LABELS The default label for each memory is its number For example Memory 8 You can enter your own label by pressing Label Sel Memory amp Label save cancel Pressing CLR clears the current label Press or to move the flashing cursor then select the letters or press 123 to select numbers Press Shift for uppercase letters or symbols instead of numbers When finished press Save 6 4 2 2 FADE TIME The default Fade time for each memory is 1 second You can set your own fade time by pressing Fade Time Sel Memory Fade Time 8 308 Cance Fade Time 386 s e l A memory may have a fade time in the range 0 to 300 seconds 5 minutes A time of less than 10 seconds may in the range 0 0 to 9 9 seconds From 10s the time is in increments of 1Second When the fade time is correct press Set Page 24 e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 Note An ePlate button can be programmed to replay a memory using the time saved in the memory or the button can have its own specific fade time In this case the memories fade time will be ignored To save the memory press Save Memory Exit The original dimmer output is restored 6 4 3 Edit Memory To edit a memory press Press Menu Memories Edit Memory The current output of the e24V3 if an
13. required curve for the selected channel s Select Fade Curve S Law is the default law and provides a normal dimmer response Square Cube and Quad laws can be selected to better match the transfer characteristic of existing dimmer installations or to provide the response that you require Try the different curves to find the best curve for your needs Non Dim is used for devices that do not fade but need to be switched OFF or ON such as motors or discharge lamps When set to Non Dim when the control signal is raised above 60 the dimmer will switch from OFF to full ON and when the level drops below 40 the dimmer will switch OFF Relay is used for devices that need to be switched OFF or ON It is similar to Non Dim but uses different thresholds for switching When set to Relay if the level is raised above 4 the dimmer will switch to full ON and when the level drops below 2 the dimmer will switch OFF Relay mode is particularly useful when long fade times are used as the Relay channel will switch Page 17 MENU SYSTEM on at the start of the up fade and switch off at the end of the down fade 120V limits the maximum output voltage of the selected channels to 120 Volts Use this setting for 120Volts lamps 80V limits the maximum output voltage of the selected channels to 80 Volts Use this setting for 80Volts lamps When finish
14. s by touching them then press Control Source The three choices for dimmer channel control source are DHX Memory DHX Z HEH Control Control Switch Press DMX MEM Switch Press Save Setup Done Done To operate the switch use either a suitably programmed ePlate button or from the LCD touch screen press Menu Net Setup DMX MEM Switch Select either DMX or Memory then press Set 1 7 AUTO Switch To configure the Switch above to automatically switch to DMX whenever a valid DMX signal is connected to the e24V3 press Menu DMX Input Connect Loss Action DHX Input Connect Loss Actio Done DHX Control Hold xtade Me Vine En d Fs Chans 1 11 12 Via DHX Mem Switch Auto i Xfade switch Time off i Zs Auto Switch On DHX Connect Loss Cancel Press On set Done Done Donel 1 8 TOUCH SCREEN Control e24V3 dimmer channels can also be controlled from the e24V3 s front panel LCD touch screen This method of control is primarily used for testing dimmer circuits To test a dimmer channel s press Menu Dimmer Channels Chan Test Select a channel s then fade the channel s up or down with the virtual fader on the LCD screen or instantly set them to off or full using the 0 or 100 buttons Channel test only allows one level to be set for all selected channels To set individual channels levels use the DMX B
15. the above settings you can also set the following optional parameters e Selecting the dimmer action of DMX controlled channels when the DMX signal is connected or lost including the saving of a Backup Memory See section 6 3 6 Connect Loss Action e Selecting minimum and maximum levels for each dimmer See section 6 2 1 2 Min and Max Levels e Selecting a fade curve for each dimmer See section 6 2 1 3 Fade Curve e Setting each dimmer to either Dim dimmer or Switch between OFF or fully ON See section 6 2 1 3 Fade Curve e Setting a lock code to prevent unauthorised access to the e24V3 menu See section 6 6 4 e24V3 Lock Unlock e Naming the Dimmer Useful in large installations to identify each e24V3 See section 6 6 6 Name e Setting the date and time for the e24V3 status log See section 6 6 7 Time and Date e If the e24V3 is ONLY to be controlled by DMX then the Memory control by ePlates via LSC net can be disabled This simplifies the menu system and forces all dimmer channels to DMX control See section 6 6 8 Net Playback e The DMX alarm delay time can be set or the alarm can be disabled Disabling the alarm is useful when the e24V3 is never to be controlled by DMX See section 6 3 7 DMX Alarm 5 5 Testing The operation of each dimmer circuit can be tested from the LCD touch screen See section 6 2 2 Channel Test Page 14 LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24 Dimming System Operator
16. will be automatically connected to any channels that are set to Switch See 6 3 6 2 DMX MEM Switch Connect Loss Action for details on how to set the DMX MEM Switch to Auto Switch to DMX When finished press Save Setup Done Done 6 2 1 2 MIN AND MAX LEVEL The Min Level attribute sets the level of the dimmer output when the control signal is set to minimum Setting this value slightly above zero is useful to Pre Heat lamp filaments Max Level sets the level of the dimmer output when its control signal is set to maximum Press Menu Dimmer Channels Setup then use the and buttons to select Min Level or Max Level When you select a channel s by touching it then press Min Level or Max Level you can use the keypad that appears to enter the required percentage level for the selected channels then press Set Hax Level a7 feie LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd MENU SYSTEM When finished press Save Setup Done Done 6 2 1 3 FADE CURVE Fade Curve is the curve or transfer characteristic between input control signal and dimmer output The following curves are available e SLaw Square Law Cube Law Quad Law Non Dim Relay 120V Volt 80V Volt Press Menu Dimmer Channels Setup then use the and buttons to select Fade Curve When you select a channel s by touching it then press Fade Curve you can select the
17. 0 Amps 48 60 or 64 depending upon output option N 8 80 N 2 x 63 Amp 30ma Trip Residual Current Device Status LEDs Optional on Australian Models 3 x Single phase Max 117 Amps 3P N E 220 240VAC 50 60 Hz 780mm 680mm 730mm 84 kgs 62 kgs Page 35 Operator Manual V2 2 13 SOFTWARE UPGRADE LSC Lighting Systems has a corporate policy of continuous improvement to its products The e24V3 software firmware is subject to this policy as new features are added and existing features improved The software version of your e24V3 is momentarily displayed on the LCD touch screen when the e24V3 is switched on or at any time by pressing Menu Options About The latest version of e24V3 software can be downloaded from the LSC web site www Isclighting com To upgrade your e24V3 software the new software is loaded into the e24V3 via CODELINK CODELINK is a communication program that runs on a PC based computer The CODELINK cable connects the personal computer PC comm port to the e24V3 Codelink connector which is located on the front control panel The CODELINK program together with full instructions can be downloaded from the LSC website www sclighting com or you can contact LSC or your LSC dealer 14 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS 14 1 C TICK COMPLIANCE STATEMENT All LSC products with CE Compliance automatically comply with C Tick requirements as per Section 182 of the Radiocommunications Act 1992 LSC Company Registration numbe
18. 24V3 dimmer channel can be patched to any DMX slot number The end of the DMX line is terminated to prevent the signal reflecting back up the line and causing possible errors Termination Switch set to TERM Page 33 e24 Dimming System Operator Manual V2 2 11 1 Frequently Asked Questions Q How do the e24V3 s go with a load such as a mirror balls Is there any trickle A No problems We use a circuit called PTFD Pulse Transformer Fired Dimming which means that we can control virtually ANY type of load Resistive Inductive Strobes Motors ELV etc without the need for dummy loads This is one of the key differences between LSC and most other brands of dimmers Q Do the dimmers work on HTP or LTP when the ePlate wall stations are connected A The ePlates work in LTP mode So if you activate Memory 3 it takes control Then if another user activates Memory 7 and it contains the same channels saved in memory 3 then Memory 3 is de activated Each Memory can contain any combinations of channels so Memory 1 can turn all the lights on at full whereas Memory 2 may only control the odd channels This allows the client to have a very flexible configuration that is powerful whilst remaining simple to use Q Can you disable the ePlates so that no one plays with one while a console is in use A Yes You can setup a few different configurations for how DMX and the ePlates interact The most common configuration i
19. ARE UPGRADE 36 3 5 Input Power 9 3 6 Patch Bay Options 9 3 7 Output Options 10 14 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS 36 TO nue F OWOFOUNGIS 11 14 1 C TICK COMPLIANCE STATEMENT 36 14 2 CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT 36 4 GETTING CONNECTED 13 14 3 PRODUCT OF AUSTRALIA 36 4 2 Control Input 13 4 3 DMX Splitter 13 4 4 Load Connection 13 4 5 Overload Protection 13 5 CONFIGURING THE E24V3 DIMMER 14 5 1 Dimmer Control Source 14 5 2 Patching 14 5 3 Recording Memories 14 5 4 Optional Settings 14 5 5 Testing 14 6 MENU SYSTEM 15 6 1 Touch Screen Menus 15 6 2 Dimmer Channels Menu 16 6 3 DMX INPUT Menu 19 6 4 Memories Menu 22 6 5 Net Setup Menu 24 6 6 Options Menu 25 6 7 Log Menu 26 7 ePLATE REMOTE CONTROLLERS 27 7 1 ePlate Models 27 7 2 LSC Net Cabling 27 7 3 LSCnet TERMINATION 27 7 4 Recording Memories 28 7 5 Memory Recovery after Power Loss 28 7 6 Recalling Memories 28 7 1 Pre Programmed ePlates 28 7 8 Pre programmed Memory Control 28 7 9 Programming ePlates 29 7 10 ePlate Functions 29 LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd Pps e24V3 Dimming System e L S C Operator Manual V3 0 This page intentionally left blank LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 1 e24V3 QUICK REFERENCE The control source for each e24V3 dimmer channel can be individually configured to be controlled by either A DMX wired or optional wireless from a DMX lighting controller If DMX is lost a Backup Memory can be automatically
20. Cnet input from ePlates recalls memories Channel Test via LCD Touch Screen E24V3 QUICK TOUR 3 2 3 Switch When configured to Switch a dimmer channel can be switched between Memory or DMX Operation of the Switch is controlled from either a suitably programmed ePlate button or from the e24V3 touch screen or if Auto Switch is set to ON it will be automatically switched to DMX whenever a valid DMX signal is connected to the e24V3 Individual selection for every dimmer Channel Dimmer Channel Switch Memory Dimmer Control Source attributes MEM DMX Switch operated by either 1 LCD Touch Screen 2 ePlate button 3 DMX input detected if Auto Switch is ON e24V3 Dimmer Channel Control Options 1 ms 1 16 24 EDM BackuF HzHemors B i5 OMe Mew Switch The letters below the bargraphs show the control source for each channel The legend below the channel numbers explains the meaning of the letters In the example above e Channels 1 to 4 are controlled by M Memories recalled by ePlates e Channels 10 to 12 are controlled by D DMX e Channels 5 to 9 and 13 to 24 are also controlled by D DMX but have white letters on a black background meaning that their control is via the MEM DMX switch If the switch was changed from DMX to Memory then channels 5 to 9 and 13 to 24 would change to Memory control If the switch has LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd been set to Aut
21. MX transmitter is ON then press and release the FUNCTION button This process may take up to 10 seconds to synchronise Once synchronised the STATUS indicator will illuminate To unlink the W DMX receiver from the DMX transmitter press and HOLD the function button until the STATUS indicator goes off 9 2 City Theatrical s SHoW DMX Operation STATUS WIRELESS DMX MENU SELECT DMX SOURCE CABLE A Vv WIRELESS The STATUS indicator shows the current wireless status e Flashing RED NO DMX transmitter detected e Flashing GREEN DMX transmitter detected The display will timeout and turn off after 10 seconds if no buttons are pressed If the display has turned off press either button to turn it on e Press the left button to move through the four menus Menu Display Description Press the right button to activate a menu While in a menu e Press the right button to move forward through the menu options e Press the left button to move back through the menu options e Press and HOLD the right button to scroll forward through the menu options e Press and HOLD the left button to select a menu options Page 31 Wireless DMX Option e24 Dimming System oe L C Operator Manual V3 0 SHoW ID menu After Power up the STATUS LED will blink and the display will read ID xx xx SHoW ID When you enter the menu left button the display will change to gt xx Scroll through the available choices and select the on
22. Manual V3 0 6 MENU SYSTEM 6 1 Touch Screen Menus When the e24V3 is switched ON after briefly showing the opening screen the main screen appears DIDM B DMA BackuP Bai OM Mew Switch Dimmer OK 6 1 1 e24V3 Menu Structure Pressing Menu reveals the Main Menu Hain Menu Dimmer DHX Channels Input options The six buttons on the Main Menu provide access to the Sub Menus and functions which are described in detail on the following pages Each sub menu has a description of its function at the top of its screen Each of the 6 main menu buttons accesses the following sub menu functions Dimmer Channels Set up Chan Test Control Source Manual channel s level test DMX Memory or Switch Channel test sequencer Min Level Max Level Fade Curve Net Group Master Memory Memory Memory Memory Module Status Input Phases Software ABC Version Temperature Model type Fan Speed Lock Dimmer 4 digit code to lock Date and Time Set Time Voltage Dimmer Name Enter a name Reset System Reset Change Lock Code Default 0000 Net Playback Enable or Disable Memory playback from ePlates Total Reset Set Date LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd DMX Input Pateh CC View Levels _ 1 1 Patch Raw levels User Patch Percentage Clear Patch DMX Control Alarm Enable Disable Hold Time Xfade Time Backup Memory Alarm Delay Time Via DMX MEM Switch A
23. PLITTER OUTPUTS The 5 DMX outputs are individually isolated from each other as well as from the input Isolation is for both data and common and provides a galvanic barrier to 1500 Volts Outputs are EMI filtered and current limited to protect against short circuits Space is provided above each output to write a label Page 8 e24 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 The DMX signal from the splitter outputs will be the same as is currently controlling the e24V3 dimmer channels e If cable DMX is available the splitter will output cable DMX e f only wireless DMX is available the splitter will output wireless DMX e If BOTH cable and wireless DMX are available the splitter will output cable DMX If the DMX THRU connector is not used then the DMX TERM button must be pressed IN to terminate the DMX line The DMX TERM indicator above the touch screen will light when the DMX is terminated DMX TERM LSCnet TERM STATUS D DMX LSCnet 3 3 2 LSCnet Connectors LSCnet is LSC s proprietary TCP IP networking protocol using industry standard Cat5 cables and connectors It is used to connect ePlates to control the e24V3 and also for remote monitoring using an optional Windows PC application called Houston If only one of the LSCnet connectors is used then the LSCnet TERM button must be pressed IN to terminate the line The LSCnet TERM indicator above the touch screen will light when the networ
24. V3 Dimming Systems to be stacked on top of each other or sit side by side For ease of transportation wheels are located on the front lid with a wooden skid base on the bottom of the flight case Having the wheels located on the front lid gives the added bonus of allowing the operator to patch the outputs while the Dimming System is still on its wheels This is great for the operator saving strain on their back and legs instead of trying to patch when the e24V3 is upright and down low The front and rear lids can also be locked together to provide a dolly for the dimmer Page 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ps e24V3 Dimming System S L C Operator Manual V3 0 2 5 ePlates The inclusion of LSCnet also allows AV companies to use the e24V3 as a stand alone dimmer for small shows Simply connect any DMX console set up a look and use the DMX snapshot function to record up to 80 memories Then remove the lighting console and replace it with elegant push button and or ePlates remote wall station controllers They allow users to recall internal memories 80 from the e24V3 for replay at a pre programmed level and with a selected fade time If no lighting console is available you can also create memories using the inbuilt touch screen ePlates are available in the following configurations oo 8S8 OS gee OO od LO 2 Buttons 4 Buttons 8 Buttons 4 Faders gt f gt i ane o Pa 2 Buttons 2 Buttons 4 Buttons 4
25. V3 dimmer channel numbers To patch e24V3 dimmers to DMX slots or to examine the current patches press Menu DMX Input Patch Patch DMX Input Menu p EvE Dim Chan 1 2 3 q 5 6 Dmx Slot 8275 O26 H27 826 829 838 Dim chan 9 14 ii 12 T 5 Dmx Slot O91 032 833 834 835 8356 Dim chan 43 14 15 16 1417 48 Dmx Slot A37 38 839 AAA B41 H4 2 Dim Chan 19 20 21 2F 23 24 Dmx Slot 843 844 845 846 O47 848 1 1 User Clear Patch Patch Patch In this example Dim Chans 1 to 24 are patched to DMX Slots 025 to 048 respectively 6 3 2 1 to 1 Patch Patches are often performed in contiguous blocks of addresses The 1 to 1 patch provides a rapid method of patching all of the dimmers in one e24V3 rack to sequential DMX slots starting from a DMX slot that you can select Press Menu DMX Input Patch 1 1 Patch LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd MENU SYSTEM JHE a JHH m gigi Type in the DMX start slot number 0 to 512 for dimmer channel 1 in this e24V3 rack then press Patch Series In this example the starting DMX slot number is 61 Each e24V3 dimmer is automatically patched to the next higher DMX slot number Patch DMX Input Menu p Evs Dim Chan 1 2 3 4 5 6 Dmx Slot B61 B86 B63 864 865 B66 Dim chan 14 ii T 5 g i Dmx Slot BGs BES H69 AFB H71 BF Dim Chan 43 d4 45 46 1417 48 Dmx Slot A73 O74 A75 Afb OF AFG Dim Chan 19 20 21 22 23 4 Dmx Slot B79 BBA H81 BB 88D B64 1 1 User
26. a snapshot of the DMX input signal Snap DMs To Which Channels 7 GET s lt 1 lt tc3 If you do not want to capture the level of all channels you can use the selected option to only include the levels of the channels that you have selected See Included Channels below After taking a snap you can still use the controls on the screen to edit the snapped channel levels 6 4 2 Included Channels If a channel is not included in a memory then the channel is not affected when that memory is faded up or down Grid Marks show included channels Memory a amp a Chan 18 gwar ioe gwar Ea Fade Snap Time Snap ea feel jz A memory only contains the channels that you select Selected channels can have any level including zero When a memory is recalled only channels that are in the memory are affected If a channel is Page 23 MENU SYSTEM not ina memory its current level if any will not be affected when that memory is recalled Note This is a very important concept It is fully explained in section 8 ePlates and LSC Net You can see which channels are included in a memory by the grid marks above the channels In the example above channels 2 5 7 10 11 12 17 and 22 are included Note that channel 10 is included but has a level of 0 Channels 1 3 4 6 8 9 11 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 23 and 24 are not included in this memory If you have included a channel by
27. ackup Memory above LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2 1 About this Manual This manual describes the configuration and operation of the e24V3V3 Dimming Distribution and Patching System and associated ePlate wall controllers manufactured by LSC Lighting Systems 2 2 e24V3 Features The e24V3 provides 24 channels of dimming and Hot power at 3 000 watts per channel 13Amps 230VAC Dimmer outputs or Hot power can be patched to 48 60 or 64 output circuits depending on optional output configurations with a wide selection of possible patch arrangements to suit most applications The e24V3 can be controlled via e DMX 512 from a lighting console connected by cable or optionally by inbuilt wireless DMX e ePlate wall controllers connected via LSCnet e Front panel LCD Touch Screen The e24V3 has an inbuilt DMX splitter providing 5 fully isolated DMX outputs full 512 channel DMX softpatch 80 internal memories recalled by ePlates 8 dimmer curves plus local and remote status monitoring The e24V3 uses LSC s Pulse Transformer Fired Dimmer PTFD output circuitry which means that virtually any load can be controlled perfectly Pin spots ELV lamps transformers strobes and even a 5w pilot lamp can all be connected without the need for dummy loads PTFD ensures perfect flicker free dimming even when running on bad power including ge
28. an delete more memories or if finished press Exit Done Done 6 5 Net Setup Menu The Net Setup menu is used to control the manual operation of the DMX MEM Switch Press Menu Net Setup LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 Note If Net Setup is greyed out not available then playback via LSCnet has been disabled from the options menu This option can be selected when the e24V3 is only to be controlled by DMX See Options menu for details Net Setup Menu De Z HEM switch Switch Group DMK 1 6 5 1 DMX MEM Switch Operation All channels that have their Control Source attribute set to Switch can be switched between either DMX control or Memory ePlate control The DMX MEM Switch can be operated from a suitably programmed button on an ePlate or directly from the LCD touch screen on the e24V3 To manually operate the DMX MEM Switch from the touch screen press Menu Net Setup DMX MEM Switch Set DMX MEM Switch Source DMX Memory Cancel Select either DMX or Memory then press Set 6 5 2 Switch Group An ePlate button that has been programmed to operate the DMX MEM Switch can also be programmed with a Switch Group Number You can set the DMX MEM Switch in each e24V3 to only be operated by a particular Switch Group Number Therefore in setups with more that one e24V3 individual ePlate b
29. and the status area at the bottom of the LCD screen for any messages 8 1 Status LED e Green Normal operation e Red flashing Alarm See message on LCD touch screen e Red steady Alarm is acknowledged but the problem still exists Possible causes of a flashing Status LED are e Over Temperature If the temperature of the e24V3 is too high the circuitry automatically switches off the dimmers All dimmer channels will flash red Either reduce the load or increase the cooling to the e24V3 When the temperature returns to normal the e24V3 automatically returns to normal operation e Temperature sensor failure If the temperature sensor fails the circuitry automatically switches off the dimmers All affected dimmer channels will flash red e Loss of input power phase s If any of the input power phases are lost the affected dimmer channel LEDS will flash red In the event of any alarm read the message on the status area of the LCD screen Press Ack on the touch screen to acknowledge the alarm This stops the status LED from flashing but it remains red until the fault condition is rectified 8 2 DMX LED e Green Valid DMX control signal connected e Red flashing Error on DMX control signal e Green flashing Loss of DMX control signal Page 30 8 3 LSCnet LED e Green Valid LSCnet control signal connected from ePlates e Green flashing Data traffic detected on LSCnet 8 4 DMX Source
30. at allows you to patch connect each DMX slot address from your lighting controller to a e24V3 dimmer channel number or to multiple dimmer channel numbers When good quality data cables are used DMX512 cable runs may be up to 1 000 metres in length When several DMX feeds are required to feed different locations DMX512 splitters must be used These provides multiple isolated DMX512 feeds DMX Cable Lighting Controller LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd The e24V3 provides a DMX Thru output allowing you to loop the DMX signal from one e24V3 to the next The last e24V3 in the chain must have the DMX Terminate switch set to TERM to terminate the line Note Do not use unscreened microphone or low speed data cables for DMX This can cause problems in the DMX network Make sure the cable conforms to the EIA485 cable requirements by providing the following specifications e Low capacitance e One or more twisted pairs e Foil and braid shielded e Impedance of 85 150 Ohms nominally 120 Ohms e 22AWG gauge for continuous lengths over 300 metres The following diagrams illustrate a simple setup utilising DMX512 10 1 Typical DMX Installation In the following example the DMX output signal from the lighting control desk is fed to the DMX connector of the first e24V3 dimmer The DMX cable is then looped to the following e24V3 dimmers The order of the daisy chaining is not important as each e
31. available to control the operation of the Memory DMX Switch e Button 1 selects DMX e Button 2 selects Memory 7 8 Pre programmed Memory Control The buttons on the Pre Programmed ePlates all recall a different memory number at full level Question If every button recalls a memory at full level how do you turn a memory off Answer You playback a different memory containing the same channels but with all of their channel levels set to 0 in that memory When a memory is recorded it contains selected channel s at any level including zero level Therefore if memory 1 contains channels at a level of 80 pressing button 1 on an ePlate will fade up those channels to 80 If memory 2 contains the same channels at a level of 0 pressing button 2 on an ePlate will fade those channels off For example LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24V3 Dimming System gt ePLATE REMOTE CONTROLLERS Operator Manual V3 0 p L S E Button 1 recalls Memory 1 with channels 1 3 and 6 at various levels Button 2 recalls Memory 2 with channels 1 3 and 6 at 0 level Using this method each pair of buttons on an ePlate are easily used as On fade up and OFF fade down buttons e You record the odd numbered memories with the levels you require e You record the even numbered memories with the same channels but at 0 level 7 9 Programming ePlates You can program the functions of the buttons and faders on ePlates to suit y
32. cel Memory When finished press Done Done Done 6 3 6 2 DMX MEM SWITCH CONNECT LOSS ACTION In the event that the DMX input signal is lost the DMX MEM_ Switch can be configured to respond in different ways Press Menu DMX Input Connect Loss Action Page 21 MENU SYSTEM DMs Input Connect Loss Actio Done DMX Control Hold Afade 5 Vine Ee Via DHX Hem Switch Auto Do He Xfade Switch E l Time oft A Ja i 25s chans 5 amp 7 9 13 44 15 16 17 46 19 20 21 22 23 24 Note If Auto Switch is greyed out not available then playback via LSCnet has been disabled from the options menu This option can be selected when the e24V3 is ONLY to be controlled by DMX See Options Menu for details Pressing Auto Switch allows you to turn Auto Switch On or Off DMX MEHM Switch Auto Connect Make your choice then press Set If Auto switch is On then if a valid DMX signal is connected to the e24V3 the DMX MEM Switch will operate and all dimmer channels whose control source is set to switch will cross fade to DMX control in the time set by the Xfade Time button This crossfade can be from O to 300 seconds 5 minutes Note The DMX MEM Switch can also be manually operated from either a suitably programmed ePlate button or from the LCD touch screen by pressing Menu Net Setup DMX MEM Switch Pressing Hold Time allows you to s
33. channel 6 is selected A Selected Channel 5 Cancel Memory LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd MENU SYSTEM There are two ways to select channels e Press lt 4 or gt to step the small triangle w through the channels e Press Pick Chans to reveal the channel pick screen To select a channel press that channel number Selected channels have white text on a black background You can add further channels to your selection by pressing their channel numbers To deselect a channel press it again To select a range of channels press a channel then Thru then another channel To invert your selection s press Inv To select all channels whose level is greater than zero press LvI gt 0 To clear all selections press Clr When the required selections have been made press Pick and the screen returns to the Modify Memory screen When a channel s is selected it can be faded up or down by sliding your finger on the virtual fader To instantly set the fader to 0 press the 0 button below the fader To instantly set the fader to 100 press the 100 button above the fader To quickly set the selected channel s to a specific level press Level Enter the level on the keypad that appears then press Set When the channel levels of the Backup Memory are correct press Save Memory or to cancel the changes that you have made and return to the previous Backup memory press Can
34. e operation press Menu DMX Input Patch Clear Patch Yes 6 3 5 View Levels The View Levels menu allows you to see the levels of the DMX control signals that are connected to the e24V3 dimmer Press Menu DMX Input View Levels 1 Slot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Level B87 8625 843 661 Slot 9 140 4i 1412 43 14 1415 46 Level 2 079 ones SSGce Tito t32 Slot 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Level 158 168 186 284 Slot 25 26 27 26 29 38 34 32 Level Show Show The screen shows 32 of the 512 DMX slots and the level for each slot Press Next or Prev to change to the next or previous page of 32 DMX slots The DMX values can be displayed as a percentage 0 100 or as raw data levels 0 255 by selecting the relevant button at the bottom of the screen When finished press Done Page 20 e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 6 3 6 Connect Loss Action This menu allows you to set the actions that the e24V3 will take when a DMX signal is connected or restored after a loss There are separate settings for e Dimmer channels whose Control Source is DMX e Dimmer channels whose Control Source is the output of the DMX MEM Switch See Control Source earlier in this section for details Press Menu DMX Input Connect Loss Action DMS Input Connect Loss Actio Done DMX Control Hold Afade Mine
35. e that you want press and hold the left button There are 64 SHoW IDs Each corresponds to a different combination of Hopping Pattern and Broadcast Bandwidth settings The SHoW IDs are defined in the table below pe Paton mia Lo Paien wiath Pattern width Pattern width p11 Full f 33 1 WFi49 2 2 Ft 34 CFO 3 3 Pw 35 3 WFi4e 4 J4 Pew 36 4 WiFi49 5 5 Fw 37 5 WFi49 6 le Jra 33 6 WFi49 7z 7 Pewa f 39 7 WFi49 8 8 Jra 40 8 WFi49 9 9 Ful 41 9 WiFi49 10 10 Ful 42 10 WiFi4 9 ano o 14 Full 43 11 Fi 4 9 142 12 F 4 12 _ WiFi4 9 13 J13 Full S 45 13 WiFi4s 9 14 14 Full 46 14 _ WiFi4 9 15 15 ruw S 47 15 WFi49 16 16 SC Full S 48 16 WFi4 9 a7 1 CT WWFi1 6 49 1 WiFi7 11 18 2 WFi16 50 2 WiFi7 11 19 3 WiFit 6 51 3 WiFi7 11 20 4 WiFi1 6 52 4 WiFi7 11 21 TST FiO 53 5 WiFi7 11 22 6 WFi16 54 6 WiFi7 11 23 7 CT WWFi1 6 55 7 WiFi7 11 24 8 WwiFi1t 6 56 8 WiFi7 11 25 9 WwiFit 6e 57 9 WiFi7 11 26 10 WiFi1 6 58 10 WiFi7 11 27 11 FG 59 11 WiFi7 11 28 12 WiFi1 6 60 12 WiFi7 11 29 13 FIG 61 13 WiFi7 11 30 14 XWFi1 6 62 14 WiFi7 11 31 15 WFi1 6 63 15 WiFi7 11 32 16 WwFi16 64 16 WiFi7 11 The SHoW DMX system supports 16 different frequency hopping spread spectr
36. ed press Save Setup Done Done 6 2 1 4 NET MASTER GROUP ePlate fader panels can be programmed so that a fader acts as level Group Master over specified dimmer channels that are under memory control Any dimmer channels that are assigned to a Group Master will still be controlled by the playback of memories but the ePlate Group Master will have master level control For example if a channel is played back from a memory with a level of 50 and its Group Master is set to 50 then the channels level will be 25 The Net Master Group attribute allows you to assign each dimmer channel to a group number so that the channels overall level is controlled by an ePlate Group Master fader with the same group number Press Menu Dimmer Channels Setup then use the and buttons to select Net master Group When you select a channel s by touching it then press Net Group Master you can select the group number of the ePlate group fader that is to be a group master over that channel s or for no group master press None When you have made your selection press Set Set Net Master Group 1 255 Cancel Master Group i u LJe Ge 7 fs When finished press Save Setup Done Done Page 18 e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 6 2 2 Channel Test Pressing Menu Dimmer Channels Chan Test provides local control of dimmer levels from the touch screen for testing purpos
37. er Channels Setup The screen shows the control source for every channel To change the control source select a channel s by touching them then press Control Source You can select the following sources DHX Memory DHX HEH Control Control Switch 1 DMX Control When configured for DMX Control a dimmer channel is only controlled from the DMX signal from a lighting controller Note If a dimmer channel is controlled by DMX it might need to be patched See 6 3 1 Patching for details LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 2 Memory Control When configured for Memory Control a dimmer channel is controlled from ePlates wall plates that are used to recall memories stored in the e24V3 dimmer These memories can be created and edited via the LCD touch screen 3 DMX MEM Switch When configured to Switch a dimmer channel can be manually or automatically switched between DMX or Memory control Manual operation of the DMX MEM Switch is controlled either remotely from a suitably programmed button on an ePlate or locally from the e24V3 touch screen See section 6 5 1 DMX MEM Switch Operation for details on how to manually operate the DMX MEM Switch from the touch screen Automatic operation of the Switch is controlled by the presence or absence of a valid DMX signal from a DMX lighting controller When DMX is present it
38. er making your selection press Set LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 Set Time to Hold Channel Lev Cance Hold Time a s 7 elle ferr e pei rnrimite If a Hold Time other than Infinite has been set pressing Xfade Time allows you to enter a time from 0 to 300 seconds 5 minutes in which the DMX channels will crossfade to the Backup Memory and back to DMX when it is restored Pressing Backup Memory instantly replaces the current output of all dimmer channels with the contents of the Backup Memory This is irrespective of the Control Source settings for the dimmer channels The Backup Memory screen allows you to either create your own memory using the controls on the screen or take a snap copy of the current DMX input signal by pressing Snap DMX If you press Snap DMX you must then choose to take a snapshot of either All DMX channels or only Selected channels See below for details on how to select channels Snap DHX To Which hannels 7 In After taking a snap you can still use the controls on the screen to edit the snapped channel levels as described below To set the level of a channel s it must be selected The selected channel s are indicated by a small triangle w at the top of the screen above the channel bargraph and are also listed on the left of the screen In the example below
39. es Dimmer Channel Test Choo Done 1 2 3 4 5 6 ER EE a l e foz 14 1 d 17 18 a 23 24 The screen shows the current level of each dimmer channel This level might be coming from the DMX control input or a memory recalled from an ePlate To test a dimmer channel s press the dimmers channel number s Selected channels have white text on a black background In the example above channel 1 is selected You can add further channels to your selection by pressing their channel numbers To deselect a channel press it again To select a range of channels press a channel then Thru then another channel To clear all selections press Clr When a channel s is selected it is disconnected from either the DMX or Memory control signal and connected to the virtual fader on the right of the touch screen It can be faded up or down by sliding your finger on the virtual fader To instantly set the fader to 0 press the button at the bottom of the fader To instantly set the fader to 100 press the button at the top of the fader When a channel is deselected it is disconnected from the virtual fader and returns to its previous DMX or memory control 6 2 3 Test Sequencer The Channel Test screen provides a simple sequencer that will automatically step through the channels As each channel s is selected it is disconnected from either the DMX or Memory control signal and connected to the virtual fader on
40. et the time that the DMX MEM Switch will remain in the DMX position if the DMX signal is lost if it has been automatically operated by the presence of a DMX signal The Hold Time can be set from 0 to 999 seconds over 15 minutes or to Infinite If a Hold Time other than Infinite has been set the channels will crossfade to their current Memory settings after the Hold Time expires 6 3 7 DMX Alarm Selecting Menu DMX Input DMX Alarm reveals the following screen DMX A Alarm Del Enabled 5 Page 22 e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 Pressing DMX Alarm allows you to Disable or Enable the DMX alarm that occurs whenever there is no valid DMX signal present The DMX Alarm is usually disabled when the e24V3 is only to be controlled by ePlates Pressing Alarm Delay brings up a keypad screen where you can enter the delay time between when the e24V3 is turned ON and when the No DMX alarm occurs The time can be set from 0 to 300 seconds or infinite Setting the Alarm Delay time to be slightly longer than the boot up time of your DMX lighting controller will prevent unwanted alarms when both the e24V3 and Lighting Controller are switched on at the same time 6 4 Memories Menu Selecting Menu Memories provides menus for e Recording Memories e Editing Memories e Copying Memories e Deleting memories An e24V3 dimmer can hold up to 80 memories Eac
41. h for the LSCnet A No You will need a data repeater every 800m but there is no limit as to how many repeaters you run If you need to cover very long distances for example greater than 2km then you can use the LSCnet ethernet bridge to convert the LSCnet data into standard TCP IP ethernetand then use existing computer networks including the internet to carry the data Q Can remotely monitor the status of my e24V3 A Yes You will need LSC s Houston software This is a Windows PC application program that allows you to remotely monitor and fault report on all LSCnet enabled equipment on a single network LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24 Dimming System Operator Manual V2 2 12 SPECIFICATIONS Dimmer Channels Non Dim Patch Channels Max Rating per Channel MCB Breaking Capacity per Dimmer Channel Max No of Patched Output Circuits Current Control Technolog Number of Curves per Dimmer Channel Memory Storage Power up in last known state Channel Output Level mimic LEDs DMX512 Input and Link thru connectors DMX splitter with 5 isolated outputs Wireless DMX option LSCnet Input and Output connectors Variable speed Fan Cooling System Mains Distribution Protection Power Input Monitoring Series 120 Volt Patching Auxiliary Power Outputs Input Power Requirements Depth includes wheels fitted to covers Shipping Weight Actual Weight LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd 24 13 Amps 600
42. h memory only contains the intensity levels for the dimmer channels that you select when you record or edit that memory If a channel is not selected in a memory then recalling that memory will never affect that channel Selected channels in a memory can have any level from 0 to 100 Memories are recalled from ePlate wall stations 6 4 1 Recording Memories Press Menu Memories Memories Menu Choose Memor rey ES it rey ES Ey Delete Hemor y To record a memory press Record Memory Pick Memory to Record Exit race Evece Ester Cesta Pouse race Evece Ester Cesta Pouse ON OFF n OM n OFF ON e PE Menor 21 48 OFF HALF The current output of the e24V3 if any is blacked out LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 The memories are organised in 4 banks of 20 memories The buttons on the right select the banks Select the bank and memory number to be recorded When a memory is selected its contents are shown on the output of the e24V3 and also on the channel indicators This allows you to preview the contents of memories on the output and pick either an empty or existing memory To confirm your selection press Pick If the memory exists it will be deleted To confirm press Yes Modify Memory Save Cancel gues ie Snap fea Time Snap fea Virtual fader To vary the level of a channel it must be selected The selected c
43. hannel is shown below the memory number and also indicated by small triangle v above the selected channel s In this example channel 7 is selected There are two method to select channels e Press or to step w through the channels e Press Pick Chans to reveal the channel pick screen Modify Memory Pick e To select a channel press that channel number Selected channels have white text on a black background e You can add further channels to your selection by pressing their channel numbers e To deselect a channel press it again e To select a range of channels press a channel then Thru then another channel LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd Y indicates selected channel s MENU SYSTEM e To invert your selection s press Inv e To select all channels with a level greater than zero press Lvl gt 0 e To select all included channels including those with level of zero press Lvl gt 0 See How Memories Work for details on included channels with a level of zero e To clear all selections press Clr When the required selections have been made press Pick and the screen returns to the Modify Memory screen To set the level of the selected channel s either e Slide the virtual fader e Press the 0 or 100 buttons e Press Level and enter a value Channel levels can also be set using the DMX input from a lighting controller Press Snap DMX to take
44. ing Systems Aust Pty Ltd or its authorised service agents No liability will be accepted whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel In addition servicing by unauthorised personnel may void your warranty Page 36 LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd
45. is LSC Net Connection Board contains the two network RJ45 connectors and the LSCnet TERMINATE SWITCH Rear view of ePlate LSCnet LSC Net Terminate Connection Switch Board Page 27 ePLATE REMOTE CONTROLLERS 7 4 Recording Memories Memories are recorded or edited from the e24V3 s LCD touch screen See section 6 4 Memories Menu for details on how to record memories A e24V3 dimmer can hold up to 80 memories Each memory only contains the intensity levels for the dimmer channels that you select when you record or edit that memory If a channel is not selected in a memory then recalling that memory will never affect that channel This is an important concept It means you have to decide whether or not you want a channel to be in a memory Fading up a memory will not necessarily replace the current output of the dimmer with the memory you have just faded up Only the channels in the memory you have just faded up will change Any channels that are not in the new memory will remain as they were Selected channels in a memory can have any level from 0 to 100 Memories are recorded or edited by either e Selecting channels and giving them a level via the touch screen controls or e Taking a snapshot of the current DMX input levels These levels can then be edited if required 7 5 Memory Recovery after Power Loss When the power is restored to an e24V3 after a power loss channels controlled by DMX wi
46. ite text on black shows control source is via the DMX MEM Switch tennunuununnnunuununnn suuuuuunnunnnnnunnnnE Age Rex 3 re ee rer me Peer err rrr rere i e24V3 Main Screen The middle of the screen is a bar graph display of the channel levels with channels numbers 1 to 24 shown across the bottom The levels from 00 to FL Full are shown on the left scale in increments of ten whilst the units of each channel are shown on the individual channel bars In the example above channel 3 has a level of 68 Page 6 3 2 e24V3 Control Philosophy The control source for each e24V3 dimmer channel can be individually configured to control that channel from either DMX Memory or Switch DMX Mem Switch 3 2 1 DMX When configured for DMX a dimmer channel is controlled from a DMX lighting controller If DMX fails the DMX levels can be held indefinitely or the channels can fade to a DMX Backup memory previously stored in the e24V3 If the LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 optional wireless DMX is fitted it will automatically take control if the wired DMX is lost 3 2 2 Memory When configured for memory a dimmer channel is controlled from ePlates wall plates that are used to recall memories stored in the e24V3 dimmer Back up Memory Can be automatically recalled if DMX is lost DMX Input Optional Wireless DMX Memories 1 to 80 LS
47. k is terminated LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24 Dimming System gt a E24V3 QUICK TOUR Operator Manual V3 0 g L S C 3 4 Rear Panel Dimmer and Hot Power Patch Bay Patch Cable and Output Connector panel Captive Patch Leads eee internally wired l to Output Connectors Auxiliary Output Three phase connectors power input tails fitted with 32A 5 pin plugs Other options available e24V3 Australian model Rear View The e24V3 is available in many configurations of input patch bay and output connections Je paten Bay Opuons Note The e24V3 also has a DMX Softpatch 3 5 Input Power allowing any of the 24 dimmer channels to be pustiallan models have 3 options for input patched to any DMX slot number See PENS section 6 3 1 Patching e Two 2m cables each fitted with a Clipsal style 32A 5 pin three phase plug Australian models use GST18 patch bay e Two 2m cables each fitted with a connectors The channel outputs are available in Clipsal style 40A 5 pin three phase plug two optional configurations e One set of 5 x 400A Powerlocks e Two parallel 230 Volts dimmer outputs Export non Australian models have 3 options and a dimmer output wired in series to for input power two connectors allowing two 115 Volt e One 63A 5 pin CEEform connector loads to be connected in series across e One 125A 5 pin CEEform connector 230 volts plus two Hot power outputs e O
48. l arranged in the connector groups This allows quick identification of patch leads to output connectors whilst patching Labelling of the output connectors is via alpha characters These letters appear next to each connector and can be easily seen even when mating connectors are fitted The patch leads are also labelled in accordance with the output connector letter and the circuit number for the connector e24 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 For example the patch lead for circuit for 4 on connector F will be labelled F4 Australian models have the following patch cable to output connector wiring options e 48 GST18 patch cables wired to eight 19 pin Socapex connectors 6 circuits each providing 48 outputs e 48 GST18 patch cables wired to twelve 10 pole Harting connectors 4 circuits each providing 48 outputs e 60 GST18 patch cables wired to twelve 10 pole Harting connectors 5 circuits each providing 60 outputs e 48 GST18 patch cables wired to eight 16 pole Harting connectors 6 circuits each providing 48 outputs 48 patch cables wired to eight 19 pin Socapex connectors labelled A thru H 6 circuits each providing 48 outputs Export Patch models have the following patch cable to output connector wiring options e 48 GST18 or ST18 patch cables wired to eight 19 pin Socapex connectors 6 circuits each providing 48 outputs e 48 GST18 or ST18 patch cables wired to eight 16 pole Harting con
49. l indicator is proportional to the channel level See the Maintenance and Alarms section for further details on alarms Menu button Scrolling Status Messages Status Dimmer OF e 4 Dimmer C OriH B DRH Backur f Memordy B i5 OF Mem Switch e24 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 3 1 3 Touch Screen The touch screen may be operated by touching the virtual buttons with your finger The home page of the touch screen shows the current level of each dimmer channel in a bar graph display If the e24V3 has been locked the Menu button is replaced by the Unlock button Touching the Unlock button and entering your code number unlocks the e24V3 and reveals the Menu button Pressing Menu allows you to access a range of functions setups and tests via sub menus Each sub menu screen has help information in the top left corner The menus are fully described in Section 6 Menu System At the top of the screen is the name of this e24 dimmer The default name is e24 Dimmer but you can enter a name of your choice from the options menu Names are useful in identifying each e24 dimmer in installations containing more than one e24 and can also be used by the Houston monitoring software Programmable Dimmer Name Status of Power Phases A B amp C to each bank 1 Present O Not Present Letter shows current control source for each channel as per 24 legend on screen Wh
50. ll immediately respond to the current DMX levels However channels controlled by Memories respond differently depending upon the duration of the power loss e f the power returns within 2 hours the memory channels will return to their last memory levels e f the power returns after 2 hours memory channels will remain OFF To restore output you must recall the required memory 7 6 Recalling Memories Memories are recalled from ePlate wall stations 7 7 Pre Programmed ePlates ePlates are shipped from the factory with pre programmed standard configurations e 2 Button ePlates Button 1 recalls Memory 1 at 100 Button 2 recalls Memory 2 at 100 Page 28 e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 e 4 Button ePlates Button 1 recalls Memory 1 at 100 Button 2 recalls Memory 2 at 100 Button 3 recalls Memory 3 at 100 Button 4 recalls Memory 4 at 100 e 8 Button ePlates Button 1 recalls Memory 1 at 100 Button 2 recalls Memory 2 at 100 Button 3 recalls Memory 3 at 100 Button 4 recalls Memory 4 at 100 Button 5 recalls Memory 5 at 100 Button 6 recalls Memory 6 at 100 Button 7 recalls Memory 7 at 100 Button 8 recalls Memory 8 at 100 e 1 Fader ePlates Fader 1 controls Memory 1 e 2 Fader ePlates Fader 1 controls Memory 1 Fader 2 controls Memory 2 e 4 Fader ePlates Fader 1 controls Memory 1 Fader 2 controls Memory 2 Fader 3 controls Memory 3 Fader 4 controls Memory 4 A pre programmed 2 button ePlate is
51. nd prevent unauthorised access press Menu Options Lock Dimmer Page 25 MENU SYSTEM Tipe Lock Code Lele Co JHO Ge Iele Using the keypad type in the current 4 digit lock code then press Lock The e24V3 is shipped from the factory with the lock code set to 0000 The menu returns to the home screen and the Unlock button appears instead of the Menu button To unlock the touch screen of the e24V3 press Unlock then type in the current 4 digit code then press Unlock 6 6 5 Change Lock Code To change the lock code press Menu Options Change Lock Code Type in the current 4 digit lock code then press Enter The e24V3 is shipped from the factory with the lock code set to 0000 Type in your new lock code then press Enter To confirm re type the new lock code then press Set Code 6 6 6 Name The name of each e24V3 dimmer is shown on the home screen of the LCD touch screen The default name is e24 Dimmer but you can give the dimmer a name of your choice Naming each dimmer is useful in installations of more than one e24V3 To change the name of a dimmer press Menu Options Dimmer Name Set Dimmer Name To start a new name press CLR Use the or buttons to move the flashing cursor Type in your name For numbers press 123 When finished press Save Done Done 6 6 7 Time and Date The e24V3 keeps a log of its status that is time and date stamped To set the time and
52. ne set of 5 x 400A Powerlocks per channel e Four parallel dimmer outputs plus two Hot power outputs per channel Export model CEEform input connector LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd Page 9 E24V3 QUICK TOUR 04 Ob0 Opol Od BOG GHG SVG SHS pol o ona 650 obol opo ooo 006 aa oa 550 apa3 SHS f GST18 Patch L 4 parallel HU outputs plus 2 Hot power outputs per channel Export models can be supplied with or without output patching Export models with a patch bay have two optional types of dimmer patch connector e 118 connector patch bays provide two parallel dimmer outputs plus one Hot power per channel e GST18 connector patch bays provide four parallel dimmer outputs plus two Hot power outputs per channel E alt als god oe ono oe PIIA oveL ope ore ores pe re re S718 Patch bay with 2 parallel dimmer outputs plus 1 Hot power output per channel Note LSC Lighting System accepts no responsibility for damage that may occur to the connector the dimmer or the load if the patch connectors are disconnected whilst under load 3 7 Output Options If you need to connect to different types of load connectors you can order multiple types of output connector panels The patch cable output connector panel can be easily changed to a different output connector type in less than 5 minutes The patch leads are hard wired to the output connectors and pass through the rear pane
53. nectors 6 circuits each providing 48 outputs e 64 GST18 or ST18 patch cables wired to eight 16 pole Harting connectors 8 circuits each providing 64 outputs we see J 3 RR Ead 48 patch cables wired to eight 16 ole Haring connectors 6 circuits each providing 48 outputs LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 Export Non Patch Models have rear mount connector panel with hard wired output connectors e 24 Double Shuko output connectors e 24 Double Shuko output connectors with four 16 pole Harting connectors wired in parallel e 24 Double Shuko output connectors with four 19 pin Socapex connectors wired in parallel e 24 Triple Swiss output connectors with four 16 pole Harting connectors wired in parallel e 24 Triple Swiss output connectors with four 19 pin Socapex connectors wired in parallel l K A na Lyx g 7 7 ON a Q fo feo r fa fro fr ED s t E Dej Ge be Caj s N t gt fs a P Pry a A A j R A A OD Dej repy iow bee b fa Ei f S a fs g PS fs S A AA oe sates Ves J ss ers ys es Oe eet aan pee D b D cs he men oot yw ze se N 5 7 a FAN GN 5 Q PA feo rt Cay fea fc CEG sej by be Ga Ee s P e P a ray os as S ir OQA S 57 ER 19 E2 E2 1 wN a N EI GJ Lee Go Ea Gy _ 7 COo igt ee b gt ca dat be
54. nerators The dimmers are designed for 100 duty cycle Operation across all channels simultaneously The e24V3 features variable speed fan cooling to minimise noise The fan only operates when required When something goes wrong at a show you want to know where to look So the e24V3 has a large 10mm Bi Colour LED on the front panel for status indication Solid GREEN means all is LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd well Flashing RED gets your attention to tell you that something is wrong Houston is an optional Windows PC application that allows the remote monitoring of all LSCnet enabled products This includes the e24V3 dimmers and ePlate wall controllers Any operational faults such as input phase failure loss of DMX over temperature etc are all sent over the LSCnet from all of the devices to a PC running the Houston software The user is immediately notified of a fault when the normally GREEN status indicator starts flashing RED Houston also keeps a permanent log of all system events for later viewing These are stored with the time and date of the fault allowing further diagnosis of a problem even if it is not reported until weeks later 2 3 LCD Touch Screen Dimmer configuration DMX patching and local control is achieved via a backlit touch screen graphical LCD on the front panel A lock code can be used to prevent unauthorised tampering 2 4 Flight Case The sturdy flight case has been designed to allow the e24
55. nu Options Reset Total Reset Yes The e24V3 asks you to confirm by pressing Yes again 6 7 Log Menu Selecting Menu Log shows the status log showing time and date stamped operations and alarms 15712 13 45 35 DMX Alarm DMX Connected 15712 13 45 36 OAH Alara DMX Disconnected 15 42 15 45 38 Phase Alarm Phase Alarm Cleared 15712 15 45 29 Phase Alarm System Phase B Error 15712 15 45 25 Ph se Alarm System Phase A Phase B Error 15712 15 45 25 Phase Alarm System Phase A Error 15712 13 45 13 Thermal Alara Therm l Alarm Cleared 15712 25 45 48 Thermal Alarm Module QverTenwe 1252 The log can be used to analyse any problems you may have encountered such as loss of control signals over temperature alarms or loss of input power phases etc LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 7 ePLATE REMOTE CONTROLLERS ePlates are the remote wall station controllers for the e24V3 dimmers or other LSCnet enabled products The ePlates allow you to recall internal memories from the e24V3 for replay at a pre programmed level and fade time ePlates can also be programmed to perform other functions such as selecting memory or DMX operation or locking out other ePlates ePlates are connected to the e24V3 dimmers via a communications bus called LSCnet Note If Net Playback functions are disabled in the e24V3 menu the Memories and Net Se
56. o Switch to DMX if a DMX signal is present then if the DMX signal is lost channels 5 to 9 and 13 to 24 would automatically switch to Memory control See section 6 Menus for details Bank 1 SABC 111 Bank FABC 111 The right hand side of the screen indicates the presence of the 3 phases A B C of input power to the two Banks of Dimmers and Hot power inside the e24V3 1 indicates the presence of that phase indicates a loss of that phase The bottom of the screen displays scrolling messages about the status of the e24V3 dimmer These are described in the Maintenance and Alarms section Page 7 E24V3 QUICK TOUR 3 3 Wireless DMX The wireless DMX module can work as the sole DMX input source for the e24V3 or as a back up source for the cable DMX input If both cable and wireless DMX are available the e24V3 will automatically use the cable DMX STATUS WIRELESS DMX MENU SELECT DMX SOURCE CABLE i Vv WIRELESS The DMX SOURCE indicators show the current DMX status Cable LED e Green Cable DMX Data in use Wireless LED e Green Wireless DMX Data in use e Orange Wireless DMX Data available but not in use Two different types of wireless DMX are available See section 9 Wireless DMX Option for details 3 3 1 DMX Splitter The e24V3 has an inbuilt DMX splitter providing a loop THRU output and 5 DMX outputs J j a r S at en _ ISOLATED OMX S
57. our specific requirements using a computer program available from your LSC agent or you can contact LSC and they will custom program ePlates for your specific requirements The programable functions of buttons indicators and faders are listed below 7 10 ePlate Functions A button can be configured to e Activate a memory with a specific fade time and level e Control multiple memories from a single button e Switch dimmer channels between DMX and Memory ePlate control if the channel s control source has been set to switch e Lock unlock the operation of other ePlates The indicators beside each button are independently programmed and can indicate e Memory activated Brightness of indicator shows level of memory e Plate active or locked e DMX or Memory control selected A fader can be configured to e Control the level of a memory or channel e Actas a Grand Master over all channels e Act as Group Sub Master over the memory levels of channels in that group number e Set the Fade Time for a memory LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd Page 29 e24 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 8 INDICATORS ALARMS amp TROUBLESHOOTING Warning No user controls or user serviceable parts are located inside the e24V3 Dimmer Refer all servicing to suitably qualified personnel DMX LSCnet c24V3 Dimmer If the e24V3 is not functioning correctly check the LED indicators on the front panel
58. put RCD Breaker 3 Auxiliary Outputs RCD Breakers Bank 1 Input RCD Breaker 3 1 1 Control Panel The Control Panel contains the indicators for status and channel levels and the LCD touch screen STATUS Status Indicator DMX Remote Control Status Indicator DMa LSCnet LCD Touch Screen LSCnet ePlate Remote Menu e24V3 Dimmer een Oo ii een Poe ae oe I Control Status Indicator Dimmer Channel level indicators 1 to 12 Brightness indicates channel level Dimmer Channel level indicators 13 to 24 Green Controlled by DMX Red Controlled by Memory e24V3 Control Panel LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd Page 5 E24V3 QUICK TOUR 3 1 2 Indicators The indicators located around the touch screen are multi coloured and light or flash to indicate their current condition as described below STATUS e Green Normal operation e Red flashing Alarm See status message on LCD screen Red steady Alarm is acknowledged but the problem still exists DMX e Green Valid DMX control signal Green flashing Loss of DMX signal Red flashing Error on DMX signal LSCnet e Green Valid LSCnet control signal connected from ePlates e Green flashing Data traffic detected on LSCnet CHANNEL LEVEL indicators e Green The channel is ON via DMX control e Red The channel is ON via memory ePlate or channel test control The brightness of the channe
59. r is N921 14 2 CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT The e24V3 Dimming System from LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd has been designed and tested to the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization CENELEC standard EN55022 Information Technology Equipment 14 3 PRODUCT OF AUSTRALIA The e24V3 Dimming System meets the requirement status Product of Australia as defined by the Australian Governments Trade Practises Act 1974 Section 65AC and administered by the Australian Made Campaign Limited AMCL All LSC manufactured products have virtually all their design production and manufacture processes occur in Australia thus qualifying for the highest status by the AMCL 14 4 DISCLAIMER LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd has a corporate policy of continuous improvement covering areas such as product design and documentation In light of this policy some detail contained in this manual may not match the exact operation of your product In any event LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd can not be held liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages or loss whatsoever including without limitation damages for loss of profits business interruption or other pecuniary loss arising out the use or the inability to use this product for its intended purpose as expressed by the manufacturer and in conjunction with this operating manual Servicing of this product is recommended to be carried out by LSC Light
60. re achieved via the touch screen menus The menu system is fully described in section 6 5 1 Dimmer Control Source Each dimmer channel needs to configured for the Control Source that will drive it This could be either DMX Memory or SWITCH switch able between Memory or DMX See section 6 2 1 1 Control Source The SWITCH above can be manually operated either locally from the LCD touch screen or remotely from an ePlate See section 6 5 1 DMX MEM Switch Operation and section 6 5 2 Switch Group The SWITCH can be automatically operated by the presence or absence of DMX See section 6 3 6 2 DMX MEM Switch Connect Loss Action Note If Control Source is not available on the menu then Net Playback has been disabled from the Options menu When Net Playback is disabled it forces all dimmer channels to DMX control 5 2 Patching Dimmer channels set to DMX or Switch Mode may need to be patched to the DMX slot number that is to control them See section 6 3 1 Patching 5 3 Recording Memories Dimmer channels set to Memory Mode are controlled by the memories up to 80 memories saved in each e24V3 These memories are created and saved in the e24V3 either by using the LCD touch screen to create the memory or by taking a snapshot of the DMX input The ePlates wall plates must also be programmed to recall the required memories See section 8 ePlates amp LSC Net 5 4 Optional Settings In addition to
61. recalled B Memories stored in the e24V3 are recalled by ePlates wall plate controllers C DMX MEM Switch All channels that are configured to switch can be switched between DMX or Memory control from either a suitably programmed ePlate button or from the e24V3 touch screen If Auto Switch is ON channels set to switch will be automatically switched to DMX whenever a valid DMX signal is connected D Touch Screen Dimmer channels can also be manually controlled from the e24V3 front panel touch screen for testing purposes The row of characters below the level bar graph on the main e24V3 screen shows the current control source for each dimmer channel as described by the legend on the screen 12 16 24 DDMS B D Hs Backur Memord Ctatun B i5 OM Mew Switch In this example channels 1 to 4 are all controlled by Memories channels 5 to 24 are all controlled by DMX but 5 to 9 and 13 to 24 are via the DMX Mem Switch and can therefore be switched to Memory 1 1 DMX Control When a dimmer channel is set to DMX Control it is always controlled by the DMX signal from a lighting console or other DMX device and it responds to the DMX slot number to which it has been patched in the e24V3 patch menu To set a dimmer channel to DMX control on the LCD touch screen press Menu Dimmer Channels Setup The screen shows the Control Source for each dimmer channel To change the Control Source
62. red for the correct control source LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24 Dimmer Operator Manual V3 0 WIRELESS DMX512 OPTION 9 WIRELESS DMX512 OPTION Two models of wireless DMX receivers are available as an option on the e24V3 e W DMX supplied by Wireless Solutions e SHoW DMX supplied by City Theatrical SHoW DMX option fitted Salus Wireless DMX aerial The wireless DMX modules supplied by LSC for the e24V3 are modified receiver boards from the above manufacturers You will need a compatible wireless DMX transmitter module from the same manufacturer of the wireless DMX option fitted to your e24V3 LSC does not supply wireless DMX transmitters Contact either www wirelessdmx com for W DMX transmitters or www citytheatrical com for SHoW DMX transmitters The wireless DMX module can work as the sole DMX input source for the e24V3 or as a back up source for the cable DMX input If both cable and wireless DMX are available the e24V3 will automatically use the cable DMX The DMX SOURCE indicators show the current DMX status DMX SOURCE CABLE WIRELESS Cable LED e Green Cable DMX Data in use Wireless LED e Green Wireless DMX Data in use e Orange Wireless DMX Data available but not in use LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd 9 1 Wireless Solutions W DMX Operation W DMX FUNCTION To link the W DMxX receiver in the e24V3 to your DMX transmitter ensure that the D
63. rrent reaches 30mA RCD s are also known as Safety Switches Earth Leakage Breakers or Core Balance Units Three indicator LED s next to each RCD show e Green power available e Red bad neutral connection e Red fault or bad earth connection Connection is Three Phase Star and frequency is automatically selected between 50Hz and 60Hz 4 2 Control Input The dimmers of the e24V3 can be controlled by various sources e DMX 512 from a lighting controller or console The DMX Input connector is located on the front panel A DMX Thru connector located next to the DMX Input allows the DMX signal to be connected to other DMX512 devices downstream If the DMX Thru is not used the DMX signal must be terminated by switching on the DMX Terminate switch See DMX Explained for more details e Wireless DMX from the optional wireless DMX receiver If both cable DMX and wireless DMX are being received dimmer control will be by cable DMX e ePlate wall controllers connected via LSCnet can be used to recall any of the 80 memories saved in the e24V3 See ePlates and LSCnet for details e The front panel LCD Touch Screen See Section 6 2 2 Channel Test for details LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd 4 3 DMX Splitter There are 5 isolated DMX outputs available from the DMX splitter The DMX signal from the splitter outputs will be the same as is currently controlling the e24V3 dimmer
64. s Auto Switch In this mode as soonas the dimmer sees DMX after the console is turned on then the ePlates are disabled so no one can accidentally turn the lights on off whilst the console is in use When theconsole is turned off there is a preset delay 1 999 seconds and then the ePlates are re enabled The other modes allow a button on a specified ePlate s to be programmed to manually change between DMX and Memory architectural mode Page 34 Q How do the ePlates connect to the dimmers and how do the dimmers link to each other Is it all your LSCnet A The ePlate wall stations and e24V3 dimmers all connect in a daisy chain just like DMX We use Cat5 cable as it is cheap and easy to install This Cat5 cable carries the LSCnet data and power to the ePlates Q How many ePlate wall stations can have in one system A The limit is 65 535 devices on a network These can be made up of e24V3 dimmers and or ePlates Depending on the physical distances involved and the quantities of ePlates and e24V3 s you may need data repeaters and power supply boosters to make it work There are two simple rules 1 Data Limit You can run up to 800m of Cat5 cable and 32 devices before a data repeater is needed 2 Power Limit A single e24V3 dimmer can provide enough power to run 4 ePlates If you need more ePlates then you will need either another e24V3 dimmer or an LSCnet PSU booster Q Is there a max cable lengt
65. s Actio Done DMX Control ine i Vine Ea hans I 11 12 Yia DHX Hem Switch Auto Hold Afade Switeh Time Time 5 6 7 8 9 The RAKIP memory screen a Backup p goo ccc ct fe 1g Memory oa B Chan 60 oop 2 dg P a4 18 1117 mA Sna PE You can either create your own memory using the controls on the screen or press Snap DMX to take a copy of the current DMX input signal When a channel s is selected indicated by a small triangle v above the channel it can be faded up or down by sliding your finger over the virtual fader or instantly set to off or full using the 0 or 100 buttons When the channel levels are correct press Save Memory Normal output is restored Page 1 e24V3 QUICK REFERENCE 1 4 Memory Control When a dimmer channel is set to Memory it is always controlled by the e24V3 memories created via the LCD touch screen or by taking snapshots of a DMX input signal or a combination of both The memories are saved in the e24V3 and are recalled using the buttons or faders on ePlates To set a dimmer channel to Memory press Menu Dimmer Channels Setup The screen shows the Control Source for each dimmer channel To change the Control Source of a dimmer channel s highlight the required dimmer channel s by touching them then press Control Source
66. t a A fa a r a Pn hem I A J city ty Gs ity j P cy z sj ie h i E gt S Se Sa ww At WS ee E Toy m 7 Co Mait eee De 2 he a Para 5 7 J A fe Q fea firma lr a E PS Fa Q j f ET 3 Q ec Sz Poa o oY ifs ee Sae JO W A N y j d j LF w eV Doutte Suro tP Socapex Somat Pa eVI Trpie Sevan Shuro 19P Socapex Socket Pane Non Patch Output Connector options LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd E24V3 QUICK TOUR 3 8 Auxiliary Power Outlets In addition to the 24 channels all models are fitted with 3 single phase auxiliary outputs each protected by its own Residual Current Device RCD Australian models have three 13 Amp Auxiliary power circuits with Australian 3 pin sockets On Australian models fitted with two 3 phase input connectors supply to these three auxiliaries comes from the second bank input connector Export patch models fitted with ST 18 connectors have 3 Auxiliary power circuits each with one 16A CEEform connector and two ST18 sockets VC al a GXI Export patch models fitted with GST 18 connectors have 3 Auxiliary power circuits each with one 16A CEEform connector Export non patch models fitted with Shuko connectors have 3 Double Shuko auxiliary power outlets Export non patch models fitted with Triple Swiss connectors have 3 Double Triple Swiss auxiliary power outlets Page 11
67. the right of the touch screen e Select a channel or several channels e Seta level on the virtual fader e To start the sequencer press gt forward e To stop the sequencer press W stop e To manually step the stopped sequence to the next channel press W e To play the sequence in the opposite direction press 4 reverse When finished testing channels press Done Done Done All dimmers return to normal control LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24V3 Dimming System Operator Manual V3 0 Hint When testing lamps locally from the e24V3 control panel the test sequencer is especially useful if the lamps are in a different location to the e24V3 dimmer You can start the sequencer then go and check that each lamp is working as the e24V3 automatically sequences through the dimmer channels 6 3 DMX INPUT Menu Selecting Menu DMX Input provides menus for e Patching e Viewing DMX Levels e Dimmer reaction to connection and loss of DMX signal e DMX alarm settings 6 3 1 Patching The patch allows you to patch connect DMX slots addresses from your DMX lighting controller to e24V3 dimmer channel numbers Each e24V3 dimmer numbers its dimmer channels from channel 1 through to channel 24 Patches are required when e A particular DMX slot number from the lighting controller is to control an e24V3 dimmer with a different dimmer channel number e A single DMX slot number is to control multiple e24
68. tup buttons in the Menu are dimmed and ePlates will not function See section 6 6 8 Net Playback for details 7 1 ePlate Models ePlates are available in the following configurations A ee OS OS FELL OO I OO 2 Buttons 4 Buttons 8 Buttons 4 Faders gt f fs s Se Ss SE Sie 2 Buttons 2 Buttons 4 Buttons 4 Buttons 1 Fader 2 Faders 1 Fader 2 Faders Each button and its associated indicator can be independently programmed to control up to 4 independent events allowing complex functions to be easily operated by a novice See below for details of specific ePlate functions 7 2 LSC Net Cabling LSCnet uses Cat5 cable for the interconnection of devices and all devices are connected in a daisy chain fashion All connections are via industry standard RJ45 connectors Cat5 cable daisy chained between devices e24 Dimmer LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd The LSCnet cable is used to carry both data and power for the ePlates The e24V3 can power up to 4 ePlates Up to 800 meters of Cat5 can be installed before a data repeater is needed If more than 800m is required then a LSCnet data repeater is required Contact your LSC agent for details 7 3 LSCnet TERMINATION The LSCnet must be correctly terminated Termination is required at BOTH ends of the data cabling e24 Dimmer Each ePlate has a main processor board with a small LSC Net Connection Board plugged into the back of it Th
69. um FHSS hopping patterns full bandwidth broadcasting mode and three different limited bandwidth broadcasting modes Select the SHoW ID for the combination that you require POWER Menu This menu is only used when the SHoW DMX is transmitting This mode is not used by the e23V3 SOFTWARE Menu This menu shows the current software version of the unit and its radio receiver CERTIFICATION Menu This menu shows the FCC IC and CE compliance information Page 32 LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd e24 Dimming System Operator Manual V2 2 10 DMX512 EXPLAINED DMX512 1990 A is the industry standard for the transmission of digital control signals between lighting equipment It utilises just a single pair of wires on which is transmitted the level information for the control of up to 512 DMX slots addresses or channels The information for each slot is sent sequentially The level of slot 1 is transmitted then the level of slot 2 then 3 etc up to a maximum of 512 slots This stream of data containing the levels for all 512 DMX slots is repeated a minimum generally of 44 times per second This provides sufficient updates of channel information for smooth fade transitions As the DMX512 A signal contains the level information for all slots each piece of equipment needs to be able to read the level s of the slots s that apply only to that piece of equipment To enable this the e24V3 dimmer has a DMX Patch menu th
70. uto Switch On Off Hold Time Xfade Time MEM DMX Switch Manually operate the MEM DMX Switch Switch Group Set Switch Group Number or None for ePlate control of MEM DMX Switch Displays Log Clear Log Page 15 MENU SYSTEM Select a menu by touching the appropriate button on the touch screen To step back through the menus press the button in the top right of the screen The choices will be either Done Exits to previous menu or if changes have been made Save Exits to previous menu and saves changes or Cancel Exits to previous menu and restores previous settings 6 2 Dimmer Channels Menu Selecting Menu Dimmer Channels provides menus for e Setup of channel attributes e Channel Testing 6 2 1 Set Up Selecting Menu Dimmer Channels Setup reveals the following screen The and buttons at the bottom left of the screen step through the attributes that can be set for each individual dimmer channel The available attributes are Control Source Min Level Max Level Fade Curve Net Master Group As each attribute is selected the screen shows the setting of that attribute for every channel In the example above the Control Source attribute for every channel is shown e Channels 10 to 12 are controlled by DMX e Channels 1 to 4 are controlled by e24V3 memories recalled from ePlates e Channels 5 to 9 can have their control switched between either
71. uttons can be programmed to only operate the DMX MEM Switch in e24V3 dimmers with the matching Switch Group Number To set the Switch Group Number from the Net Setup menu above press Switch Group Number Sel DH X MEM Switch Group l a LSC Lighting Systems Aust Pty Ltd MENU SYSTEM Enter the required Switch Group Number in the range from 001 to 255 to match the required ePlate button or for no Switch Group press Disabled then press Set Done Done 6 6 Options Menu Selecting Menu Options provides menus for e Module Status Beeper About Lock Dimmer Change Lock Code Dimmer Name Date and Time Net Playback Enable Disable Reset 6 6 1 Module Status Pressing Menu Options Module Status reveals information about the input power phases temperature and fan speed of the e24V3 Module Status Hodu le Bankl Bank Phase A Nominal Nominal Phase B Nominal Nominal Phase C Nominal Nominal Temperature ZAC Fan Speed Hz Status Dimmer OK 6 6 2 Beeper The e24V3 can be set to Beep in acknowledgment to every key press on the touch screen To switch off the beeper press Menu Options Beeper is On To switch on the beeper press Menu Options Beeper is Off 6 6 3 About Pressing Menu Options About reveals information about the software version model and voltage of the e24V3 6 6 4 Lock Unlock To lock the touch screen of the e24V3 a
72. y is blacked out Select the memory to be edited As each memory is selected its contents are shown on the output of the e24V3 and also on the channel indicators This allows you to preview the contents of each memory on the output To confirm you selection press Pick Editing a memory is the same as recording a memory see section 6 4 1 Recording Memories for details 6 4 4 Copy Memory To copy a memory press Press Menu Memories Copy Memory The current output of the e24V3 dimmer if any is blacked out Select a source memory to be copied As each memory is selected its contents are shown on the output of the e24V3 and also on the channel indicators This allows you to preview the contents of each memory on the output and make the correct choice When the correct source memory is selected press Pick select a destination memory number then press Pick You can copy more memories or if finished press Exit Done Done 6 4 5 Delete Memory To delete a memory press Press Menu Memories Delete Memory The current output of the e24V3 dimmer if any is blacked out Select a memory to be deleted As each memory is selected its contents are shown on the output of the e24V3 and also on the channel indicators This allows you to preview the contents of each memory on the output and make the correct choice When the correct memory to be deleted is selected press Pick To confirm press Yes You c

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