Table of Contents Introduction ........................................ 5 IMPORTANT: Safety Advisories ................................5 Installation ........................................6 Dimensions and Rigging Points ................................6 Air Clearance ....................................... 7 Snow Clearance ....................................7 Mounting Bolts and Accessories ................................7 Rigging Options – Grab Handles ................................ 8 Rigging Options –...
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Control Interface Operation ................................20 Control Menu ......................................21 Set Data Options ....................................21 Set Temp Units ....................................22 Set Temp Ranges ....................................22 Set Max Humidity ..................................... 22 Set Lamp On Point .................................... 22 Reset Lamp Hours..................................... 22 Set Fan Function ....................................23 Status Display ....................................
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+1 818 787 8984 f: +1 818 252 7101 e: info@tempest.biz www.tempest.biz Tempest Lighting, Inc. declares that t heir Projector Enclosure Series 54.xxx.xx complies with the Essential Requirements of the following EU Directives: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC Test Report G4.51.LVD Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/ 108/EC Test Report G4.51.EMC...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Tempest enclosure! We have worked hard to provide you with the very best product available for its purpose, and we shall continue to do everything possible to ensure that it works well for you for many years to come.
Installation Dimensions and Rigging Points Rigging Points: Six M12-1.75 x 40mm threaded holes top and bottom, left and right sides. Note: M12x40 stainless steel bolts Supplied. Note: Typhoon 100 – four rigging points top, left and right sides, six on base. Typhoon A in A mm...
Make sure the air inlet has at least 75mm/3in clearance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Installer must ensure that all mounting points are secure and conform to local safety regulations. Tempest Lighting Inc. accepts no responsibility for damage or injury arising from inappropriate or unsafe installation.
Rigging Options – Grab Handles Grab handles make it much easier to carry and install the enclosure at the job site. Handles install to the base of the enclosure for landscape operation, using the M12 bolts provided. For portrait, attach the handles to the side rigging points.
Rigging Options – Stacking Kit Typhoon may be stacked up to three units high, using the 51.SK stacking Kit. You will need the total number of Typhoons to be stacked, minus one stacking kit(s). Note: Typhoons must be of the same model to stack in this way.
NOTE: You may specify multiple projector types when ordering, and Tempest will provide mounting holes for each type specified, based on projector manufacturer drawings. Mount the projector/tray assembly in the enclosure Adjust position front-back –...
Using Typhoon enclosures in Portrait mode Typhoon enclosures may be used in either landscape or portrait mode. Check your Projector Many projectors may be used in portrait mode, but some may not – check with your projector manufacturer. For those projectors that may be used in portrait mode, the manufacturer may specify a particular orientation –...
The rubber flap is intended to protect connectors from rain on outdoor jobs. It may be helpful to wrap it around the cable bundle and secure with a zip tie or similar. Spare flaps are provided with each enclosure and are available from Tempest: 54.CF...
51.485 RS485 51.EN Ethernet Board RS485 Daisy Chain (use CAT5 Cable) Ethernet LAN Ethernet LAN Tempest System Manager Local PC Remote PC Smartphone Local PC Note: Tempest System Manager and web-based monitoring will be available early 2017 Typhoon User Manual...
Digital Enclosure Control DEC4 – that’s Digital Enclosure Control, fourth Typical DEC4 Generation – is the brain of your Tempest enclosure. It will configuration, with maintain the internal environment in a comfortable Motherboard, fan control board and temperature and humidity range, and prevent RS485 comms board condensation –...
DEC4 Main Functions Firmware Revision This manual covers DEC4 Firmware revision 2.03.000 and higher. To check the Firmware revision, on the User Interface menu, go to Status Display/Firmware. Sense current to projector (lamp on/off) DEC 3.3’s patented Goldilocks algorithm uses a combination Record lamp hours of sensors, heaters and fans to maintain a safe operating Monitor temperature and relative humidity...
Hardware Indicators & Fuses Main Temperature & Humidity Fan Board is connected and RS 485 Comms Board is Sensor is connected and functioning correctly (blinking) connected and functioning functioning (All Enclosures) correctly (blinking) Auxiliary Temperature & External Temperature Sensor is Humidity Sensor is connected connected and functioning (custom and functioning (custom...
Operating Modes • Supports RDM monitoring over RS485 if present RDM Only Monitor (Factory Default) • Supports TEMP monitoring if present • RDM Status Reporting over RS485 • RDM Configuration – settings may be changed remotely or at the enclosure user interface. •...
DEC4 Control Parameters Temperature and Humidity Ranges Cooling Fan(s) Trip Temp (55-70˚C, Default 60 ˚C) Upper Temp (35-50˚C, Default 40 ˚C) Relative Humidity Trend Temp (50-90%, (Dynamic) Default 80%) IdealTemp (Dynamic, based on Relative Humidity) High LowerTemp (0-10˚C, Default 0 ˚C) Heater(s) Notes: In moving light enclosures the temperature sensor is located in the exhaust airflow.
Control Interface LED Indicators Heater ON (Green) Heater is ON, to maintain lower temperature level or to prevent condensation ON (Amber) Enclosure is temporarily outside the Goldilocks zone, and DEC is working to restore it ON (Green) Lamp is ON, or Temperature is HIGH and fan is cooling enclosure. Short burst when lamp off indicates fan moving air to stabilize temp/humidity.
User Interface LCD Display The display on the Control display provides additional status information, depending on the operating mode: RDM Only Monitor Mode RDM+DMX Control Mode RDM+DMX Service Mode (Alternating DMX Display requires a DMX signal to be present) Control Interface Operation The Control Interface is normally LOCKED.
Control Menu Set Data Options SET DATA MODE From the Front Panel, this menu item allows the user to check (and if necessary change) the Data mode. RDM Only Monitor DEFAULT Supports RDM or TEMP if connected. No DMX Control. RDM+DMX Service Service mode –...
SET DATA RESPONSE DMX Response sets a delay time before DMX Control Mode settings are acted on. Setting a response delay of a few seconds would prevent unintended fixture relay state changes in the event of a short accidental change in DMX level.
Set Fan Function SET FAN TEST To test the enclosure fan(s), press [OK] The enclosure fan will run The Display Fan LED lights green DEC Beeps To stop the fan test, press [ESC] Status Display View current status information, using the arrow keys to scroll through: Humidity –...
ALL your enclosures. ✓ If the sensor has either a Tempest logo or a piece of green tape on the cable, then: Check that the sensor cable is not damaged and that it is plugged in to...
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Check the actual climate conditions – could the absolute humidity be ✓ close to 100%? If it is, SAFE MODE is operating correctly, and all is well. Typhoon User Manual...
DEC4 Firmware Updates From time to time Tempest may introduce new DEC4 firmware for feature enhancements and bug fixes. Please note that the main System Control Board (SCB) and the various optional daughter boards each have their own firmware, and it will be good practice to update all firmware in an enclosure for optimal performance and interoperability.
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If using an Asian character set, go to control panel and select Region and Language. Ensure input locale for non Unicode programs is set to a non Asian language Plug you RDM-TRI in to your PC and connect to the RS485 connection on the DEC4 communications board with the fly lead, as shown below.
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On older revisions of DEC Firmware, if the elected DEC ‘DATA MODE’ is set to ‘RS485 TEMP’, select ‘RDM MONITOR’ mode using the DEC user display. On more recent revisions of Firmware, the appropriate mode will be automatically selected. Open the GetSet application, connect to the RDM-TRI and discover the DEC. To run discovery, click the Icon indicated below Right click on the highlighted item in the list view and select ‘Reprogram’...
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In the Firmware upload handler, search for a file to upload by clicking the file icon. Find and select the file to load and click the Open button. On returning to the File upload tool window, select the green upload arrow to initiate the upload process. The upload will the start.
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Close the application and disconnect the USB Cable from the SCB Important: If the Tempest enclosures are connected to an RDM interface or controller, set the DATA MODE for each enclosure as follows: RDM MONITOR ONLY To view status information over RDM...
Routine Maintenance Check the following every six months: Clean Port Glass Clean port glass using a window cleaning fluid or mild detergent. Use a soft, lint free cloth. Check Filter In most cases the filter will be good for 1-2 years. If the filter becomes clogged the temperature inside the enclosure will start to rise.
DEC RH: 100% user interface. RH: #### If you see any of these messages, contact Tempest for a replacement sensor. For After Sales Support Contact your Tempest dealer or email info@tempest.biz Typhoon User Manual...
If wiring is ok, fan may be faulty. Check the UI display for RH (relative humidity) message. If display reads RH 5%, RH 100%, or RH###, there is a sensor fault. Contact Tempest for a replacement sensor. Dirt/Debris inside enclosure Filter is either missing or damaged?
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None of the above? Contact info@tempest.biz Typhoon User Manual...
Warranty INSPECTION/WARRANTY/RETURNS. A. Customer, at its sole expense, shall inspect all Goods promptly upon receipt and accept all Goods that conform to the specifications or catalog. All claims for any alleged defect in or failure of the Goods or Seller's performance to conform to the Contract, capable of discovery upon reasonable inspection, must be set forth in a written rejection notice detailing the alleged non-conformity, and be received by Seller within thirty (30) calendar days of Customer's receipt of the Goods.
Appendix – TEMP Protocol AVAILABLE TO SPECIAL ORDER Tempest can optionally provide a firmware load that facilitates TEMP over RS485, suitable for interfacing to an Ethernet adapter. TEMP is a lightweight proprietary ASCII based protocol, intended for rapid integration into management systems.
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