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IES PR-6 dimmer pack Operators’ Manual v. 1.1         25-04-2002 1 

 

 

 

Operator Manual 

 

PR-6 rack mounted 

dimmer pack 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

on

dmx

DMX

INST

CHAS

PWR

MAN

CONF

INFO

CHK

EXIT

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Contents: 

1 Introduction......................................................... 2 

1.1 Product range............................................ 2 
1.2 Main features of PR-6............................... 2 
 

2 Unpacking and installation................................. 2 

2.1 Unpacking & checking .............................. 2 
2.2 Positioning ................................................. 2 
2.3 Connections .............................................. 2 
2.4 Safety......................................................... 2 

3 Control panel layout........................................... 3 

4 Function overview .............................................. 4 

4.1 Maximum and minimum levels................. 4 
4.2 Response speed ....................................... 4 
4.3 Non-dim operation .................................... 4 
4.4 Local control .............................................. 4 
4.5 Dimmer curves .......................................... 4 
4.6 Status reporting......................................... 4 
4.7 Backup settings......................................... 4 

5. Information displays and manual control ......... 4 

5.1 To check dimmer performance ................ 4 
5.2 To check software versions...................... 4 
5.3 To manually control a dimmer level ......... 5 
5.4 To operate the chaser............................... 5 

6 Programming...................................................... 5 

6.1 Flow diagram............................................. 5 
6.2 General Programming Advice .................. 5 
6.3 Front Panel Controls ................................. 6 
6.4 General controls ....................................... 6 
6.5 DMX programming.................................... 6 
6.6 Serial address ........................................... 7 
6.7 Maximum & Minimum levels..................... 8 
6.8 Response time .......................................... 8 
6.9 Dimmer curves .......................................... 9 
6.10 Non-Dim operation.................................. 9 
6.11 Start Mode............................................... 9 
6.12 Passwords ............................................ 10 
6.13 Sleep mode ........................................... 11 
6.14 Fault reporting ....................................... 11 
6.15 Return to factory settings...................... 11 

7. DimSTAT ......................................................... 12 

8. Fault finding..................................................... 12 

8.1 Reported faults........................................ 12 
8.2 First line maintenance............................. 12 

9. Specifications .................................................. 13 

10. Declaration of conformity.............................. 14 

11. Flow chart ...................................................... 15 

12. Index .............................................................. 16 

Summary of Contents for PR-6

Page 1: ...orting 4 4 7 Backup settings 4 5 Information displays and manual control 4 5 1 To check dimmer performance 4 5 2 To check software versions 4 5 3 To manually control a dimmer level 5 5 4 To operate the chaser 5 6 Programming 5 6 1 Flow diagram 5 6 2 General Programming Advice 5 6 3 Front Panel Controls 6 6 4 General controls 6 6 5 DMX programming 6 6 6 Serial address 7 6 7 Maximum Minimum levels 8...

Page 2: ...for 19 equipment enclosures and accommodates 3U of panel space 2 3 Connections Note All electrical connections to the PR 6 dimmer pack must be made by a suitably qualified person 2 3 1 Power input connections Input power is supplied via a 3 phase neutral and earth 4mm2 flexible cable or a 4 wire delta supply cable For ease of installation and removal a suitable plug and socket such as a 32A three ...

Page 3: ...guration individual or combined Channel configuration individual or combined Sleep mode Minimum level reset preheat off when DMX is not present Factory reset Channel information Password set up Dimmer hardware configuration CHAS with LED CHASe Provides set up for the dimmer s internal chase system for stand alone display effects The LED illuminates when the dimmer is in the chase mode CONF CONFigu...

Page 4: ...ing All IES dimmers incorporate a bi directional communications system called DimSTAT which provides feedback of the dimmer status and fault reporting to a PC DimSTAT also enables a remote PC to control any dimmer in the network and to update the dimmer s internal operating software and preset options DimSTAT network software and a remote PC are optional extras 4 7 Backup settings Should the DMX s...

Page 5: ...g FADE 5 Press ENT to start the chase and the screen shows e g CH 3_3_3_ AUTO 05 01 1 0 3 OFF 6 The step number will increment as the chase progresses restarting at 1 at the end of each cycle 7 With the chase number underlined press é or ê to switch to another chase pattern 6 Programming 6 1 Flow diagram An overview of the flow chart showing the menu structure and options is shown in section 11 6 ...

Page 6: ... the dimmer characteristic set up scheme 1 Press INST 2 Press ê or é to choose GENERAL SETTINGS menu Press ENT 3 Press ê or é to choose CONFIG CHANNEL menu Press ENT 4 The screen shows GENERAL CH_CONF SINGLE 5 Use é or ê to select either SINGLE for different individual channel parameters or JOINED if all dimmers have the same characteristics 6 Press ENT to record the changes or EXIT to leave the p...

Page 7: ...l number is underlined or T if all channels are to be set together 5 Press é or ê to adjust the backup level The dimmer output is live while the backup levels are adjusted 6 Press ENT to leave the menu and record the changes or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged 6 5 5 To set up a DMX Minimum reset In order to increase the flashing speed of higher wattage lamps it is sometimes necessary ...

Page 8: ... channel number or T if the dimmer set up scheme copies characteristics to all dimmers in the rack and gives access to all configuration options CONFIG CH 1 MAX 100 2 Press é or ê to select the required dimmer number 3 Press è to select the maximum or minimum option and to highlight the recorded value in square brackets CONFIG CH 1 MIN 00 0 Setting options are MIN minimum level from 00 to 29 9 MAX...

Page 9: ...and record the changes or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged 6 10 Non Dim operation PR 6 dimmer packs may be set to switch on and off rather than dim and in this way are used for many other functions such as switching power to working lights non dim and auxiliary circuits There are two methods of selecting non dim operation as described here and also as one of the Dimmer Curves as descr...

Page 10: ... to leave the menu and record the changes or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged 6 12 Passwords Passwords are used at 3 levels of the PR 6 dimmer pack dimmer set up procedure DMX CONF and INST One password or 3 separate passwords may be used to give a range of access options Passwords are in the form of 4 digit codes and may be set and used from the front panel of the dimmer and DimSTAT ...

Page 11: ... as follows 6 14 1 To check fault reports and to reset the log 1 Press CHK Note This screen never requires a password 2 The screen shows ERR STATUS CH 01 TEMP 04 where 04 is the short circuit error code and 01 is the affected dimmer circuit within the module 3 Press ê or é to view any other reports in the error log 4 Press ENT to leave the menu and CLEAR the log or EXIT to leave the log unchanged ...

Page 12: ... at full load 8 2 First line maintenance This check list provides initial assistance in the case of a problem which has not been identified and reported by the dimmer s own software 8 2 1 LCD display blank Check all power supply connections Check module s RCBO or MCB is on 8 2 2 LCD display corrupted Switch off and on again If the fault persists open the module and check all connections and that p...

Page 13: ...E17 Schuko French product ref PR 6 C PR 6 S PR 6 F Control connectors in and out XLR 5 DMX data pins 2 3 DimSTAT data pins 4 5 control data Control signal DMX 512 4 wire DMX and DimSTAT bi directional data Max level preset 30 0 100 full Min level preset 0 0 29 9 Response time 0 00 secs 9 9 secs up and dn Local control LCD screen cursor controls to access all functions and status Passwords 3 passwo...

Page 14: ...lares that the product Product name PR6 Model number PR6 no 9908 2005 9913 2001 Conforms to the following product Specifications Emission EN 50081 1 EN 50081 2 EN 55011 EN 55014 Immunity EN 50082 1 EN 50082 2 EN 55024 2 6 kV Contact discharge 8 kV Air discharge EN 55024 3 3 V m EN 55024 4 1 kV Signal lines 2 kV Power lines Supplementary information The product complies with the EMC Directive 89 33...

Page 15: ...IES PR 6 dimmer pack Operators Manual v 1 1 25 04 2002 15 11 Menu flow chart ...

Page 16: ...ol 5 manual control 5 DimSTAT 12 fault finding 12 DMX front panel control button 3 DMX address setup 6 DMX addressing scheme 6 DMX backup condition setup 7 DMX backup preset setup 7 DMX booster isolator 2 DMX data signals 2 DMX LED 3 DMX Minimum reset setup 7 DMX network 2 DMX programming 1 6 DMX termination 2 E ENT cursor arrows 3 errors reported codes 11 EXIT front panel control 3 F Factory defa...

Page 17: ...non dim switch setup 9 O ON LED 3 output fault finding 12 Over temperature error message 12 P Passwords 1 5 10 setup 10 Pin connections 2 Positioning 1 2 Power connections 2 Product range 1 2 Programming 1 5 Programming Advice 1 5 PROPortional mode defined 10 R RCBO fault finding 12 RCD fault finding 12 Reset factory defaults 11 Response speed defined 1 4 Response time 1 8 response times setup 8 S...

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