NSI DS12 Installation And Operation Manual

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MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE

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Specifications

Number of Channels:

Output Capacity:

Input Power:

Dimmer control system:

Load Filtering:

Control Input Types:

Control Wiring:

Output Panels:

Cooling System:

Dimensions:

Weight:

Recommended Ambient

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NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM

Software Revision 1.1x, 8/24/99

NSI

DS8/DS12 DIMMER PACKS

Version 1.1x Software

Part Number LIT-31665-0 Rev B – 9/25/2000

Model DS8-12

: 8 channels

Model DS12-12

: 12 channels

Model DS8-24

: 8 channels

Model DS12-24

: 12 channels

Model DS8-12

: 1200 Watts per channel @ 120VAC

Model DS12-12

: 1200 Watts per channel @ 120VAC

Model DS8-24

: 2400 Watts per channel @ 120VAC

Model DS12-24

: 2400 Watts per channel @ 120VAC

Model DS8-12

: 1 phase, 3 wire, 120/240 VAC, 40 Amps, 47 – 63Hz

Model DS12-12

: 1 phase, 3 wire, 120/240 VAC, 60 Amps, 47 – 63Hz or

3 phase, 4 wire, 120/208 VAC, 40 Amps, 47 – 63Hz

Model DS8-24

: 1 phase, 3 wire, 120/240 VAC, 80 Amps, 47 – 63Hz

Model DS12-24

: 1 phase, 3 wire, 120/240 VAC, 125 Amps, 47 – 63Hz or

3 phase, 4 wire, 120/208 VAC, 80 Amps, 47 – 63Hz

Microprocessor digital phase control.

350 s

12 channels of 0 -10VDC [ 15 pin Male D-Sub on back of pack ]

Pins 1 through 12 = Channels 1 through 12, pin 13 = T/C,

Pin 14 = +14.4VDC, Pin 15 = Analog COM

MICROPLEX (in / through) on 3 pin XLR connector

DMX-512 (in / through) on 5 pin XLR connector

Luma-Net - 6 pin Terminal Block

Class 2 low voltage

PB8/12 – 1 - NEMA 5-15 or 5-20 receptacle per channel or,

SP8/12 – 1- 20 Amp stage pin receptacle per channel or,

KO8/12 – hard-wired terminal blocks.

Thermostatically controlled and monitored fan forced air with individual dimmer module

temperature monitoring. Fan exhaust on right rear side.

3.5"High x 17.2" Wide x 17.0"Deep. ( 2 EIA 19" Rack Spaces)

50lbs

0-25 degrees C ( 32 - 85 degrees F)

10,000A RMS Sym. @ 240VAC

AC lighting loads only

For indoor use only

Utilizer dans un endroit a l'abri

Specifications subject to change without notice

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Page 1 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE Part Number LIT-31665-0 Rev B – 9/25/2000 _________________________________________________________________ Specifications Number of Channels: Model DS8-12 Model DS12-12 Model DS8-24 Model DS12-24 Output Capacity: Model DS8-12 Model DS12-12...
Page 2 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM ___________________________________________________________________ Mounting The DS dimmer packs are designed to be mounted in a standard 19" EIA rack. The packs are provided with two mounting flanges or ears, which are designed for securing the pack to the front rack mounting rails. The pack may also be operated as is on top of a sturdy table or shelf.
Page 3 Model DS8-12: 1 phase, 3 wire plus ground, 120/240 VAC, 40 Amps, 47 – 63Hz ( Type S/SO, 4 conductor, #6 AWG minimum) Model DS12-12: 3 phase, 4 wire, 120/208 VAC, 40 Amps, 47 – 63Hz ( Type S/SO, 5 conductor, #4 AWG minimum) 1 phase, 3 wire, 120/240 VAC, 60 Amps, 47 –...
Page 4 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM Feeder re-wiring procedure for 12 channel single phase units: All power feeders should be turned off and disconnected. Remove the dimmer pack cover by removing the screws around the edge. Using a flat blade screwdriver, disconnect the 18 AWG red control module power wire from the B phase power feed terminal block, and move it to the C phase power feed terminal block along with the #18 AWG blue control module power wire, and terminate using set screw torqued to 35 inch-lbs.
Page 5: Control Wiring
NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM ________________________________________________________________ Control Wiring DMX-512: Input = 5 pin XLR-M Through Output = 5 pin XLR-F Recommended Control Wire: Belden 9729 or 9829 Microplex: Input = 3 pin XLR-M (MPX) Through Output = 3 pin XLR-F...
Page 6 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM ___________________________________________________________________ DS Pack Operation The Operation of the DS Pack has been divided into the following sections: Turn Lights On…Now! Setup Softpatch Analog Submasters Presets Dimmer Feedback Control Module Jumper Settings Contact NSI __________________...
Page 7: Section 2 Setup
NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM _______________ __________ Section 2 SETUP The DS dimmer pack will be ship pre-configured with factory default settings, however, it may be necessary to change some of those settings in the field based on installation requirements or service conditions. The following section steps through the various control setup options.
Page 8 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM 2.3 Test Switch Action / Level Selection: From the main menu: NSI DSxx xPHASE STATUS=xxx [MORE] Press the key sequence [MORE], [MORE], [SETUP], [MORE] [MORE]. The following menu will be displayed: SET TEST SWITCH [ACTION] [MORE] Select [ACTION].
Page 9 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM 2.5 Factory Defaults Selection: There are an abundance of functions that are initialized if this selection is made: All non-analog presets in memory ( Presets 13 through 400 ) are completely erased. Both DMX-512 and Microplex softpatches default to 1:1 at full on channels 1 through 12.
Page 10 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM 2.7 Set Line Regulation This menu enables or disables the line regulation feature of the dimmer pack. Line regulation is a feedback system that monitors the incoming line voltage, and attempts to compensate for surges or sags in the feeder voltage by inversely dimming the output up or down, thereby maintaining a constant output voltage to the lamp.
Page 11 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM _________________________________ Section 3 SOFTPATCH The DS dimmer pack has the ability to be patched quickly if only a start address is required and normal full range dimming is required, or it is capable in the custom patch menu of proportionally patching any DMX-512 or Microplex multiplexed control signal to any dimmer, setting custom dimming curves, and setting maximum and minimum control levels.
Page 12 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM 3.3 Custom Softpatch Please note that all softpatch entries are stored in non-volatile EEPROM, and are automatically loaded on power up. Softpatch modifications take effect immediately. From the main menu : NSI DSxx xPHASE STATUS=xxx [MORE] Press the [DIMMER] keypad.
Page 13 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM 3.33 Live Dimmer Status Press [MORE] to display the following status screen: DIM 01 = xx% DIMR SOURCE=yyy[MORE] This screen displays a variety of live functions of the dimmer. This screen not only displays the current control level for the dimmer, but also indicates where the control source level has been derived.
Page 14 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM 3.35 Custom Patch Minimum Level The minimum level menu will follow: DIM 01 MIN LEVEL = 00% [MORE] This level is essentially a warmer level. It can be used to keep filaments hot for quick lamp response, or for emergency circuits that you never want to go off.
Page 15 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM Approximate damping times FL = 30 seconds 90% = 9 seconds 80% = 8 seconds 70% = 7 seconds 60% = 6 seconds 50% = 5 seconds 40% = 4 seconds 30% = 3 seconds...
Page 16 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM Approximate damping times FL = 30 seconds 90% = 9 seconds 80% = 8 seconds 70% = 7 seconds 60% = 6 seconds 50% = 5 seconds 40% = 4 seconds 30% = 3 seconds...
Page 17 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM Please note that an 000.0 second hold time will hold the preset active forever, when run from the front panel menu display. An entry of 000.1second to 999.9seconds will hold the preset active for the selected hold time, then will automatically start the next or linked preset crossfade when the hold time runs out.
Page 18 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM 5.2 Analog Triggered Deep Presets This section assumes that you understand how to create and run presets, fade times, and links as described in the previous sections. If you have been poking around in the edit preset menus, you may have come across a menu after the LINK to PRESET menu called AUTO TRIGGER.
Page 19 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM ____________________________ Section 6 Dimmer Feedback The DS dimmer has several mechanisms for dimmer feedback. The most readily available feedback is the LED's on the front panel display. The green LED above each circuit breaker fades up and down proportional to the corresponding dimmer level.
Page 20 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM DMX for DMX-512 MPX for Microlpex BMP for Test Switch PRE for Preset LUM for Luma-Net A1 for analog submaster 1 … Through A12 for analog submaster 12 This live dimmer status screen also indicates the current dimmer curve setting as:...
Page 21 NSI DS8/DS12 MODULAR DIGITAL DIMMING SYSTEM Software Revision 1.1x, 8/24/99 ______________________ Section 8 NSI Corporation Limited Warranty NSI Corporation warrants new electronics products to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase to the original owner when purchased from an authorized NSI dealer.

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