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  • Page 1 PX814 AC+ Dimmer User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Description....................4 2 Safety conditions..................6 3 Models available..................8 4 Control elements..................9 4.1 Knob..........................9 4.2 Keys..........................9 4.3 Interface........................10 5 Operation....................11 5.1 Summary screen....................... 11 5.2 Channel summary screen..................13 6 Programming....................15 6.1 Setting the channel parameters................16 6.2 Program........................
  • Page 3 9.4 Arrangement of fixing holes...................37 9.5 DMX signal connection....................38 10 Dimensions.....................39 11 Technical data..................40 Manufacturer reserves the right to make modifications in order to improve device operation. PXM Marek Żupnik sp.k. Podłęże 654 tel. +48 12 385 83 06 32-003 Podłęże mail: info@pxm.pl Rev.1-0 BDO register number 000005972 www.pxm.pl...

  • Page 4: Description

    PX814 has a built-in merger system with an option to select one of 13 priorities, including permanent activation of any circuit, regardless of the controls.
  • Page 5 Direct detection of zero of the network and optical insulation of DMX input guarantee high resistance to interface. PX814 has a solid metal housing with an efficient cooling system, adapted for wall mounting. Software is available for the device that can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website (https://pxm.pl/), which allows to connect with up to...

  • Page 6: Safety Conditions

    Safety conditions PX814 dimmer is a device powered directly from the 230V AC mains. Failure to observe safety instructions may result in electric shock and pose a threat to life. Therefore, you should strictly adhere to the rules outlined below: 1.
  • Page 7 12. Do not operate the device in rooms with humidity above 90%. 13. The device must not be used in rooms with a temperature below +2°C or above +40°C. 14. Clean only with a damp cloth – the dimmer must be at this time completely disconnected from the power supply.

  • Page 8: Models Available

    Models available Below is a description of the PX814 model markings with their explanation: PX814 PX814 – ½ PX814 – B PX814 – B – ½ PX814 – R PX814 – R – ½ PX814 – R – B PX814 – R – B – ½...

  • Page 9: Control Elements

    480 x 272px. During operation, it displays basic information and possible warning and errors. The displays also allows to set the parameters of the dimmer. The settings menu can be locked with a password. Px814 DMMER NR: 1 DMX 1: DMX 2:...

  • Page 10: Interface

    Next / Prev – they are used to switch between successive items on the • screen and select values from the list and numeric fields Esc – it allows to cancel the changes • 4.3 Interface During the preview of information and setting parameters on the screen, there are 3 types of interactive elements: keys, text boxes and selection lists.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation After starting the device, the display shows the start screen , including : name and number Px814 DMMER NR: 1 information whether the device of the dimmer requires you to give a passord DMX 1: DMX 2: (the symbol of an open or...
  • Page 12 Temperature can have four states: 24,2 – current temperature • ??? – no communication with the given channel block • MISS – no sensor • SHRT – sensor shorted • Error notification key is displayed on the screen when one of the following errors is detected in the dimmer : DRIVER HIGH TEMPERATURE –...

  • Page 13: Channel Summary Screen

    The messages are divided into errors and warnings – errors are shown in red and a warnings in orange. NOTE! In case of closing the output circuit, the dimmer automatically disconnects the circuit. In this case, disconnect device from the power supply and check the cause of short circuit.
  • Page 14 Pressing one of the channel keys takes you to the corresponding channel summary screen. This screen displays the following information : value gained by merging inputs (0-255) CHANNEL 1 BACK value on the output MERGED VALUE: NEXT merge mode depending on the output MERGE: HIGH characteristics...

  • Page 15: Programming

    Programming Pressing the (MENU) key on the main screen of the dimmer, MENU takes you to the screen with available keys : CHANNELS – setting the parameters of output channels – defining the scenes and program that can be activated PROGRAM in the absence of DMX signal –...

  • Page 16: Setting The Channel Parameters

    6.1 Setting the channel parameters After selecting (CHANNELS PARAMETERS), you can set the parameters : SINGLE – separately for individual channel RANGE – collectively for the channel range If you select (RANGE), the following fields will be available on the screen : reduction of output power range (0 - 100%)

  • Page 17: Program

    Pressing the ESC key exits the screen without saving your changes, press the SAVE key to exit the screen and save your settings for all channels in a given range. If you select the (SINGLE) option, the screen will display the keys for all output channels.

  • Page 18: Scene Editing

    The screen shows the following keys : EDIT SCENE – editing on of 128 scenes COPY SCENE – copying set values between the scenes CAPTURE SCENE – capturing the current scene output status EDIT PROGRAM – defining the order of scenes in the program PLAY –...

  • Page 19: Scene Copying

    6.2.2 Scene copying Scene copying screen (COPY SCENE) contains 2 fields: FROM and TO, which allow to specify the source scene and the target scene between which the values are to be copied. COPY SCENE FROM SAVE 6.2.3 Scene capture Scene capture option (TO SCENE) allows to save current values on the output channels to the selected scene.

  • Page 20: Program Edit

    6.2.4 Program edit The program edit screen (EDIT PROGRAM) shows a list of 64 steps and scenes corresponding to these steps. EDIT PROGRAM active, defined adds the selected scene to STEP 1 - SCENE: STEP 2 - SCENE: step the program as the next step STEP 3 - SCENE: STEP 4 - SCENE: "inactive"...

  • Page 21: No Signal

    6.2.6 No signal By using the (NO DMX SIGNAL) screen, you can program the operation of the device in the absence of DMX signal. Available options: • ON – all channels will be enabled at 100% • OFF – all channels will be disabled SLOW TURN OFF –...
  • Page 22 Selecting (RANGE) takes you to the screen for group settings. This screen includes the following fields : RANGE FROM range of channels for which TO 24 SOURCE ADDRESS the changes are to be made DMX 1 MERGE DMX1 DMX 2 ARTNET 1 DOUBLE PRECISION selection list for the merge mode...
  • Page 23 is DMX2/DMX1 CAPTURE – if DMX 1 and DMX 2 are enabled, value • from the DMX 2 input is selected. If you disable DMX 2, value from the DMX 1 is selected only when it reaches the DMX 2 input value. is DMX1/UNVRS 1 –...

  • Page 24: Settings

    If you select the (SINGLE) option, the screen will display the keys for all output channels. Pressing one of the channel keys takes you to the corresponding parameter screen : PATCH CHANNEL 1 SOURCE ADDRESS MERGE DMX1 DMX 1 DOUBLE PRECISION DMX 2 ARTNET 1 PREV...

  • Page 25: Curves

    6.4.1 Curves There are 10 curves available in the device: 5 factory-set and 5 user- defined. Preset curves can be previewed and copied. User’s curves can be edited. The (CURVES) screen includes 10 keys for all the curves : LINEAR •...
  • Page 26 Sample configuration of the user’s curve : 1. From the CURVES menu, select the user’s curve key, for example USER 1 2. Press EDIT, the application displays a table of 12 coordinates of the points between which the new curve is drawn 3.

  • Page 27: Admin

    6.4.2 Admin Category (ADMIN) contains the administrator settings : ADMIN restoring the factory default configuration DEFAULT CONFIG setting the device number DEVICE NR: PASSWORD by selecting this option, you can set ADMIN 1111 EXPERT 2222 the access password CURRENT: USER 3333 BOOT SAVE...

  • Page 28: Art-Net

    The device has 3 users w hose access levels are shown in the table below : No logging User Technican Administrator Start screen ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Summary screen ✓ ✓ ✓ Channel preview screen ✓ ✓ ✓ Scene / program running ✓...
  • Page 29 is linear over the range +65°C to +80°C, i.e., if the temperature of +80°C is exceeded, the device will disable the channels. The course of the linear power limitation between +65°C and +80°C is shown in the graph below: Power 100% Temperature 65°C...

  • Page 30: Lcd

    6.4.5 LCD The display menu (LCD) includes the screen saver settings. You can determine whether the screen saver is to be run, and if so, after what idle time and which of the screens is to be displayed after the “awakening”. list of available start screens START SCREEN INFO...

  • Page 31: Bypass

    Bypass The device in option (PX814-B) has On / Off switches installed at each output channel, they are responsible for enabling or disabling the Bypass function. When the switch is turned on (the LED is blue), the channel is 100% (...

  • Page 32: Indication Lights

    Indication lights The device has 3 built-in controls for each channel group, which means: Indicator Action Meaning green flashes the device is turned on single flashing first channel group blue double flashing second channel group no communication on is off the CAN bus in the device yellow...

  • Page 33: Connection Scheme

    Connection scheme 9.1 Dimmer view after opening the door Place for mounting the upper air duct Bypass switches Main circuit breakers Master switch Residual current fuse Cable gland (on the back of the housing) DMX IN / OUT slots Power connectors Output connectors and Ethernet...

  • Page 34: Connection Scheme

    9.2 Connection scheme OUTPUT CONNECTION DIAGRAM: INPUT CONNECTION DIAGRAM: Phases wires output 24 (L1, L2, L3) The tightening torque of the output Neutral wire N connectors is 0.5Nm ("zero") Protective wire (PE ) The tightening torque of the power connectors is 3Nm Color wires: brown = phase 1...

  • Page 35: Installation Steps

    9.3 Installation steps All electrical connections must be performed only by adequately qualified personnel!!! 1. Install anchor bolts in the wall according to the dimensions given in point 9.4 Arrangement of fixing holes. The size and type of dowels should be selected so that, taking into account the weight of the dimmer, ensure safe and durable fixing.
  • Page 36 10. Set all Bypass switches to the "OFF" position. 11. Turn on the external power switch. 12. Turn on the master switch “E”, and the main circuit breakers “F”. The control panel should turn on. NOTE! If the control panel does not turn on and an acoustic alarm is started, immediately turn off the power supply and check if the power cables are properly connected.

  • Page 37: Arrangement Of Fixing Holes

    9.4 Arrangement of fixing holes DETAIL A: 10,5 dimensions are given in milimeters...

  • Page 38: Dmx Signal Connection

    9.5 DMX signal connection 1. The recommended cable for the connection is RS485 (two wires in a shield). 2. Devices must always be connected in series. 3. To split the DMX line, use the Splitter DMX (e.g. PX716). 4. For more devices (over 32) or long distances (more than 300 meters) use DMX Repeater (e.g.

  • Page 39: Dimensions

    10 Dimensions...

  • Page 40: Technical Data

    11 Technical data type PX814 DMX lines Art-Net Universe optically insulated DMX line circuit break detection overvoltage protection faulty circuit control yes (the ability to protect each circuit residual current protection individually in option – R) resolution of control 8 or 16 bit touch screen resolution 480 x 272px (4,3”)
  • Page 41 built-in master switch fans electronic control input slots 35mm terminals output slots terminals power supply 3 x 230V AC current consumption 3 x 128A (at full load) weight 75kg width: 770mm dimensions height: 1030mm depth: 172mm "Art-Net™ Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd”...
  • Page 42 Podłęże, 04.11.2020 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PXM Marek Żupnik spółka komandytowa Podłęże 654, 32-003 Podłęże we declare that our product: Product name: AC+ Dimmer Product code: PX814 meets the requirements of the following standards, as well as harmonised standards: PN-EN IEC 63000:2019-01...

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