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LSC Gen VI Installation And Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION and OPERATION
Supplied by:
Covering software Version 1
January 2014
Document number:
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
email: info@lsclighting.com
web:
www.lsclighting.com
Gen VI
Advanced Dimming System
Version V 1.0
GenVI-T01U-A1
Fax:+61 3 9702 8466

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  • Page 1 Supplied by: Covering software Version 1 January 2014 Document number: GenVI-T01U-A1 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...
  • Page 2 Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. In any event, LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. cannot be held liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages or loss whatsoever (including, without limitation,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.8.3 DMX Loss Memory 3.8.4 Auto Power Copyright Notices GenVI dimmers are developed by LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. www.lsclighting.com Copyright © 2014 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. All rights reserved. Contents of this manual, Copyright © 2014...

  • Page 5: Product Description

    DMX address patching. Minimum and maximum output levels. Choice of two fade curves (linear or s) or switched power output. Switched (LSC Trupower) output provides direct power by utilising relays guaranteeing there are absolutely no electronics in the circuit to interfere with connected loads.

  • Page 6: Genvi Control Philosophy Models

    Product Description genVI Dimmer Operator Manual V1.0 MODELS The GenVI is available in two models:  10 amps per channel.  13 amps per channel. FACTORY FITTED OPTIONS 1.4.1 Output Connections Various output connector options are available. See the “Rear Panel” section below for details.
  • Page 7 GenVI Dimmer Product Description Operator Manual V1.0 Weiland Sockets Socapex Sockets Shuko Sockets Installation Screw Terminals Page 3...

  • Page 8: Installation

    (is not looped to other dimmers or devices) then the DMX TERM switch must be set to TERM. See section 3.11 LSC recommends the use of RS485 data cable or shielded CAT5 cable for the DMX connections. Audio or Microphone cables must not be used.

  • Page 9: Menu System

    GenVI Dimmer Menu System Operator Manual V1.0 Menu System OVERVIEW The GenVI dimmer uses a touch screen with menus on the screen that provide the functions to configure and operate the dimmer. HELP SCREENS Several menus have Help screens available. Press the ? button (when available) to see the help screen.

  • Page 10: "Dimmer Output" Home Page

    Menu System GenVI Dimmer Operator Manual V1.0 Enter the DMX address for the first channel in this GenVI then press Apply. 3.3.2 Dimmer Output Home Page Page name Grey dot shows “Maximum” level set for a channel. Grey dot shows “Minimum”...

  • Page 11: Dimmer Status

    GenVI Dimmer Menu System Operator Manual V1.0 It shows the presence of the input power phases, DMX presence, position of the DMX termination switch, dimmer running time, last cause of a reset, internal temperature and the fan speed and fan setting (constant speed or automatic). Pressing About shows the software versions, RDM ID and the optional “Owner”...
  • Page 12 Menu System GenVI Dimmer Operator Manual V1.0  P1, P2, P3 show the presence of the input power phases. Green indicates power is present. Flashing red is not present.  DMX shows the presence of a DMX control signal. Green is DMX present. Flashing Red is not present. ...

  • Page 13: Riggers Control

    GenVI Dimmer Menu System Operator Manual V1.0 RIGGERS CONTROL To set the level of a channel(s) (or run a chaser) from the touch screen, from either home page (above) press Riggers Control. Output levels. Channels under Riggers Control shown in red. Non-dim channel The output of the Riggers Controls can be turned off or on by pressing...

  • Page 14: Channels Menu

    Menu System GenVI Dimmer Operator Manual V1.0 The following table shows the functions that can be performed in each sub menu. Channels System Min Level Patch Code Upgrade Max Level View DMX Input levels Reset Curve Edit DMX Loss Memory & Fan Control Source Delay Time...
  • Page 15 GenVI Dimmer Menu System Operator Manual V1.0 For example: DMX Address Channel Output Number Max =90% Control Source Min = 10% Curve = Non-Dim Control Source Curve = S Dimmer Channel 3 patched to DMX 55 Curve = Linear To change the settings of a channel(s), select the channel(s) by touching it. You can select multiple channels.

  • Page 16: Min Level

    Menu System GenVI Dimmer Operator Manual V1.0 Help Parameter Selector Parameter Selector Min Level Max level Selected Parameter Curve Source  A channel must be set to the “NonDim” curve before “Auto Power” can be selected as the “Source”.  If a channel is set to “NonDim”...

  • Page 17: Default Channel Settings

    GenVI Dimmer Menu System Operator Manual V1.0 level whenever any valid DMX signal is detected. These channels will remain on for a programmable “hold time” when DMX is no longer detected. GenVI switched output provides direct power by utilising relays guaranteeing there are absolutely no electronics in the circuit to interfere with connected loads.

  • Page 18: 16 Bit Dmx Control

    Menu System GenVI Dimmer Operator Manual V1.0 The menu shows the first 6 channels. Use the < or > buttons to see the other groups of 6 channels. Touch a channel to select it. You can select multiple channels. To select a range of channels select your first channel then press Thru then your last channel.

  • Page 19: Dmx Loss Memory

    GenVI Dimmer Menu System Operator Manual V1.0 levels between off and full on. If you require smoother fades, the GenVI dimmer can be set to 16bit mode where each dimmer channel uses 2 DMX slots to control its level. This gives 65536 discrete levels when fading from off to full.
  • Page 20 Menu System GenVI Dimmer Operator Manual V1.0 Bargraph of DMX Loss Memory channel levels When you press , the “DMX Loss Memory” menu allows you to create or edit the “DMX Loss Memory” by any of the following methods:  Manually set channel levels using the controls on the screen.
  • Page 21 GenVI Dimmer Menu System Operator Manual V1.0  Pressing DMX will take a snapshot of the current DMX input signal.  Pressing Outputs will take a snapshot of the current output of the GenVI. These channel levels could be coming from DMX or Riggers Control or a combination of both.

  • Page 22: Auto Power

    Menu System GenVI Dimmer Operator Manual V1.0 Fade In/ Fade Out 3.8.4 Auto Power Many lighting fixtures such as LED’s and moving fixtures require a constant source of non- dimmed power when they are operating. Normally you would manually switch on the power to these devices prior to a show and manually switch them off at the conclusion.

  • Page 23: View Input

    GenVI Dimmer Menu System Operator Manual V1.0 The “Auto Power” pane has 2 buttons:  Press Disable to disable the Auto Power function. The button then changes to Enable. This is a global setting for all channels that have their control source set to “Auto Power” ...

  • Page 24: Code Upgrade

    3.9.1 Code Upgrade LSC Lighting Systems has a corporate policy of continuous improvement to its products. The GenVI dimmer software (firmware) is subject to this policy as new features are added and existing features improved. The software version of your GenVI dimmer can be checked from the “Dimmer Output”...

  • Page 25: Fan Control

    GenVI Dimmer Menu System Operator Manual V1.0 3.9.3 Fan Control The internal fan in the GenVI is used to control its temperature. To set the fan control press Config, System, Fan Control. There are two choices of fan control:  Auto Speed.
  • Page 26 Menu System GenVI Dimmer Operator Manual V1.0  User. Locks out the “Config”, “Owner”, “Riggers Control” and “DMX Address” menus.  Owner. Locks out the “Config” and “Owner” menus.  Service. Locks out the “Service” menu. Note: The “Service” menu is used for factory setup and has no user functions. It is always locked.

  • Page 27: Alarms And Troubleshooting

    genVI Dimmer Alarms & Troubleshooting Operator Manual V1.0 Alarms and Troubleshooting Warning. No user controls or user serviceable parts are located inside the GenVI Dimmer. Refer all servicing to suitably qualified personnel. MAINTENANCE Ensure that the air vents are free from dust. Check that the GenVI contains the latest software release.

  • Page 28: Trouble Shooting

    Alarms & Troubleshooting GenVI Dimmer Operator Manual V1.0 Either reduce the load or increase the cooling to reduce the temperature. If the fan has been set to a constant slow speed either increase the speed or set it to “Automatic”. See section 3.9.3. When the temperature drops below 86 degrees the outputs are automatically switched back Touching shows the legend for the display……...

  • Page 29: Dmx Explained

    GenVI Dimmer DMX Explained Operator Manual V1.0 DMX Explained OVERVIEW 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.

  • Page 30: Rdm Explained

    GENVI RDM LSC’s GenVI Dimmer range are RDM enabled products. This allows you to use RDM to interrogate the dimmer to find out its status such as:  Temperature.

  • Page 31: Ptfd Explained

    PTFD stands for “Pulse Tranformer Fired Dimmer”. It is a tried and proven piece of dimmer technology that is used in top quality dimmers including LSC’s GenVI range. However, many dimmer manufacturers now use low cost opto-isolator circuitry in their dimmers which can have some short comings as described below.

  • Page 32: The Proof

    Operator Manual V1.0 THE PROOF The best way to prove this is to demonstrate the problem. LSC staff carry a pin spot, a 12v desk lamp with transformer and a mirror ball motor with them when they do demonstrations. The LSC PTFD dimmers can control all of these devices without any problem.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    10A or 13A maximum load per channel with each channel protected by a Channel RCBO (Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrent). LSC’s proprietary Current Control Technology © (CCT) protects all RCBO’s from nuisance tripping due to cold lamp inrush currents. Duty Cycle Rated at 100% across all channels simultaneously at 25°C ambient.

  • Page 34: Compliance Statements

    Operator Manual V1.1 Compliance Statements CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT The GenVI Dimmer 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). C TICK COMPLIANCE STATEMENT All LSC products with CE Compliance automatically comply with C-Tick requirements as per Section 182 of the Radio-communications Act 1992.

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