Zero88 Spice 1210i, Manual

Page 1: ...rd Memory Play Memory Clear Memories Edit Memory Sequences Program Sequence Playback Sequence Sequence Options Clear Sequence Preheat Dimmer Laws Topset Reset Dimmer DMX Controls Set Start Address Set...

Page 2: ...he demanding environment of production and touring dimming as well as theatre television and conference applications When used in permanent installations the ChilliNet connectivity is an added bonus a...

Page 3: ...contact details can be found at zero88 com support Once again thank you for choosing Zero 88 This manual This online manual describes the operation of Spice dimmers https youtu be gvNuwCChcrg For an o...

Page 4: ...m Conventions Throughout this manual the following conventions are used References to physical front panel controls and buttons appear within a solid border for example ENT ESC References to fields wh...

Page 5: ...to limit its maximum output level Twelve programmable memories using an output grab method Individual memories can be played back when required Editable memory fade times and channel levels Three pro...

Page 6: ...ervision of an appropriately qualified or trained person Airflow should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as curtains costumes cabling etc No naked flame sources such...

Page 7: ...tilation slots Insufficient airflow will cause overheating and the dimmer will shut down Mains Connection The mains supply to the dimmer is via a 32 Amp 5 pin CEE17 connector Channel Outputs Socapex C...

Page 8: ...or pin numbers This table shows the pin connections of the Harting connector ET Earth Terminal Data Connections Spice can be controlled by DMX and ChilliNet control protocols using the appropriate dat...

Page 9: ...100MHz FTP cable Alldevices in the Chilli network must be connected in serial The devices in the network can be wired in any order Anetwork termination resistor must be fitted at the two ends of the...

Page 10: ...rface buttons with settings and information displayed on the LCD If ChilliNet is enabled the LCD will be in ChilliNet mode and will display different information LCD Display The LCD Display comprises...

Page 11: ...to confirm numeric data entry move down menu structures confirm operations etc Escape Key The Escape key ESC is used to escape from memory structures Default Screens Shortly after the dimmer is power...

Page 12: ...ll show the DMX field on the top row and the ChilliNet field on the bottom row DMX 1 Chilli Net 12 Alarm State If the alarm state is active the LCD will show DIMMER LOCKED ALARM ACTIVE Zero 88 Spice P...

Page 13: ...data NOT DIMMER DMX errors are occurring DATA ERROR No DMX data being received NO DATA DMX input disabled DMX DISABLED Temp Field in the Default Screens The Temp field in the default screen will show...

Page 14: ...sor keys are used for navigation After selecting a top level menu option press the ENT key to enter the corresponding sub menu Hitting the ESC key on a screen generally returns to the menu level above...

Page 15: ...l Level This option allows you to set up a manual control level between 0 100 for each of the dimmer channels Select the Set Chan Level option from the menu and press the ENT key to enter the menu Sta...

Page 16: ...tches the level entered the cursor returns to the Channel field The A key can be used to increase the field value by 1 and the B key can be used to decrease the field value by 1 The key can be used as...

Page 17: ...ush will take it 100 the second push will take it 0 etc Memories The Spice rack dimmer can be programmed with up to 12 memories The memories are programmed by grabbing the current outputs The programm...

Page 18: ...nd is not editable The cursor appears in the Fade Time field Use the numeric keypad or cursor keys to adjust the fade time as required 1 60 seconds Press the ENT key to save the fade time to the memor...

Page 19: ...rsor appears in the Fade Time field Use the numeric keypad or cursor keys to adjust the fade time as required 1 60 seconds Press the ENT key to save the fade time to the memory The dimmer will then gr...

Page 20: ...ry s fade time and replace any previous memory or sequence being output Unprogrammed Memory is displayed and the outputs do not change The screen returns to the Play Memory screen Memory Zero is a fix...

Page 21: ...ed memory in the memories fade time and replace any previous memory or sequence being output for the selected area Unprogrammed Memory is displayed and the outputs do not change The screen returns to...

Page 22: ...ored on the dimmer Select the Edit Memory option from the Memories menu and press the ENT key The screen shows Edit Memory xx If the memory is unprogrammed a star is shown next to the memory number an...

Page 23: ...mmer Select the Edit Memory option from the Memories menu and press the ENT key The screen shows Area 1 Memory xx If the memory for the chosen area is unprogrammed a star is shown next to the memory n...

Page 24: ...mory screen The memory is removed from the outputs Sequences The Spice dimmer can be programmed with up to 3 different sequences each containing a maximum of 12 steps In Standard mode each step in a s...

Page 25: ...he step is not programmed Select the first step in the sequence then press the ENT key The cursor moves to the Memory field Use the cursor keys to select one of the programmed memories in the dimmer P...

Page 26: ...d Use the cursor keys to select the required memory number 1 12 Press the ENT key to assign the memory to the selected step The cursor returns to the Step field Use the cursor keys to select the next...

Page 27: ...utput Stopping a Sequence Select the sequence that is currently running in the dimmer using the cursor keys then press the ENT key The sequence will stop running ChilliNet Mode This option allows you...

Page 28: ...ory or sequence for that area currently being output by the dimmer Stopping a Sequence Select the sequence that is currently running in the dimmer using the cursor keys then press the ENT key The sequ...

Page 29: ...on from the Sequences menu and press the ENT key the screen shows Select Sequence 1 Use the numeric keypad or cursor keys to select the required sequence then press the ENT key the screen shows Push E...

Page 30: ...ption from the menu and press the ENT key The screen shows Push ENT key to Clear Preheats Press the ENT key to set all the channel preheat levels to 0 Dimmer Laws You can choose a dimmer law for each...

Page 31: ...may cause damage to both the load device and Spice The Switch dimmer law is not a relay and should only be used to switch dimmable loads Set Laws This option allows you to set up the dimmer law for ea...

Page 32: ...o reset all laws Press the ENT key to set the state of all dimmer laws to normal The screen will briefly show a confirmation and then return to the Dimmer Laws screen Pressing the ESC key at any point...

Page 33: ...to 1 Press the ENT key to move between the Channel and Level fields and adjust the values using the numeric keypad or cursor keys Clear Topsets This option allows you to clear reset the topset levels...

Page 34: ...n from the top level options menu and press the ENT key The screen shows Push ENT key to Reset Dimmer Press the ENT key The screen shows Press ENT key to Confirm Reset Press the ENT key to reset the d...

Page 35: ...d or cursor keys then press the ENT key This sets the start address for the dimmer The screen pauses briefly and then returns to the DMX Controls screen Pressing ESC on this screen leaves the current...

Page 36: ...ou can select the DMX Fail Mode that is choose what happens to the dimmer outputs if the DMX input signal fails Hold DMX Fade to Black or Fade to Memory When the DMX Input is disabled any DMX input si...

Page 37: ...fail Mode as follows Hold DMX Use cursor keys to select this option Press the ENT key Fade to Black Use cursor keys to select this option Press the ENT key Fade to Memory Use cursor keys to select th...

Page 38: ...ct On or Off as required Press the ENT key The cursor returns to the Area field Repeat the operation for each area defined on the dimmer Press the ESC key to move on to the DMX Fail Mode screen DMX FA...

Page 39: ...hilliNet mode the above statements are applied to the channels on an area basis since each area could be outputting a different memory or sequence at the time of DMX failure Security This option allow...

Page 40: ...s briefly shown and the screen returns to the Lock Dimmer screen above Unlocking the Dimmer If the dimmer is locked the main screen will be shown and all menu access will be disabled If the ENT key is...

Page 41: ...T key The screen shows State Disabled Dimmer No xxx The cursor is in the State field Use the cursor keys to select Enabled Press the ENT key to move the cursor to the Dimmer No field State Enabled Dim...

Page 42: ...available Set Chan Area Set All Chans Set Channel Area This option allows you to assign an area to each of the dimmer channels individually Select the Set Chan Area option from the menu and press the...

Page 43: ...output levels Alarm On Message When a networked dimmer receives an Alarm On message the following will occur The dimmer enters the Alarm State All channel output levels fade to 80 over a period of 1s...

Page 44: ...sensing and auto tracking Total Dimmer Capacity 120 A 40A per phase limited to 32A per phase by mains connector Channel Capacity Minimum 0 1A Maximum 10A Rise Time 80uS Channel Protection 10A neutral...

Page 45: ...t 14 5kg IP Rating IP2X indoor use only Environmental Operating Temperature Range 2 C to 40 C Operating Relative Humidity 5 to 95 Non condensing Always observe the operating environment information If...

Page 46: ...w Voltage EN60439 1 1994 EN60950 Emissions EN55022 EN55015 2000 EN61000 3 2 Immunity EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 EN61000 4 11AC Zero 88 Spice Page 46 of 47 Printed 10 03 2021 09 32...

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