Source Four S4Dim-S4 Installation Manual

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Installation Guide

Overview
The Source Four Dimmer is a universal voltage input, single dimmer that can be field installed to an existing
Source Four fixture.
The Source Four Dimmer provides a simple user interface for local manual control, allowing setting of the DMX
address and setting a manual level. In addition the DMX In and Thru connectors allow control, RDM discovery
and configuration. RDM configuration includes setting the DMX start address, selecting the output curve, and
receiving status and feedback from the dimmer.
Three kit models are available including:
Model Description
S4Dim-S4 S4 Dimmer with Ellipsoidal lamp burner kit
S4Dim-PAR S4 Dimmer with PAR lamp burner kit
S4Dim-JR S4 Dimmer with jr lamp burner kit
Prepare for Installation
Installation of the Source Four Dimmer to a Source Four is simple. Before you begin, please consider the
following very important instructions:
NOTE: Minimum clearance between installed fixtures with the Source Four Dimmer should be no closer
than 18 inches (46 cm) on center.
CAUTION: Do not install the Source Four dimmer positioned
above a fixture that is in a yoke out position.
Dimmer overtemp and failure may occur.
ETC reccomends that the fins of the dimmer be mounted vertically for optimal cooling.
ETC reccommended
Dimmer fins
positioned mounting with fins
positioned vertically.
horizontally.
Double Clutch Mounting
In order to mount the Souce Four Dimmer to a double clutch fixture such as a Source
Four Zoom, you will need the offset bracket kit; ETC part number 7145K1401.
Step 1:
The kit contains two screws and the custom bracket. Use both screws to
attach the bracket to the fixture.
Step 2: Use the screws provided with the dimmer kit to attach the dimmer to the
bracket. Do not attach the dimmer to the yoke as you would with other similar fixtures.
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Weight Notes
(dimmer only) Kit includes S4 lamp burner
4.25 lbs
Kit includes S4 PAR lamp burner and replacement yoke
1.93 kg
Kit includes S4 jr lamp burner
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Source Four Dimmer Kit
Mounts to Source Four Ellipsoidal style
fixture yokes
Includes attached model specific lamp
burner
UL/cUL Listed to UL508
DMX 512 compliant
Remote Device Management (RDM)
USITT / ANSI E1.20 standard
Operating environment maximum
ambient of 50°C with humidity levels
between 10-95%, non-condensing.
User Interface
Simple three character display
with a three button interface providing
local manual control.
A "Status LED" provides feedback
DMX In and DMX Thru on XLR style connector
RDM configuration
Supports three output curves (modified through
RDM)
NOTE: DMX thru is not self terminating.
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Mounting
Installs to the left side of a Source Four yoke with
supplied hardware.
Eight mounting options are available including horizontal,
vertical, top and bottom mounting holes.
CAUTION: Do not install the Source Four dimmer
positioned above a fixture that is in a
yoke out position. Dimmer overtemp and
shutdown may occur.
Lamp Burner
Lamp burner is specific
to the model of fixture it
will be installed to.
Available models include
ellipsoidal, jr, and PAR
style.
Power Input
Supplied by default with a 3' (.914m) bare-
end power input cord or can be supplied with
a factory installed connector (Edison, Twist-
Lock, or Stage-Pin).
120V or 230/240V input, 50/60Hz, drives a
115V, 375W, 575W or 750W HPL lamp.