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Spice
Introduction
Revisions
Overview
Warnings & Safety
Installation
Channel Outputs
Data Connections
User Interface
Default Screens
Menu Structure
Manual Control
Memories
Sequences
Preheat
Dimmer Laws
Topset
Reset Dimmer
DMX Controls
Security
ChilliNet
Area Control
Alarm Messages
Technical Specification
Support
Zero 88 - Spice - Page 1 of 47
Record Memory
Play Memory
Clear Memories
Edit Memory
Program Sequence
Playback Sequence
Sequence Options
Clear Sequence
Set Start Address
Set DMX Patch
Reset DMX Patch
DMX Input
Printed: 10/03/2021 09:32:33 ES

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  • Page 1 Spice Introduction Revisions Overview Warnings & Safety Installation Channel Outputs Data Connections User Interface Default Screens Menu Structure Manual Control Memories Record Memory Play Memory Clear Memories Edit Memory Sequences Program Sequence Playback Sequence Sequence Options Clear Sequence Preheat Dimmer Laws Topset Reset Dimmer DMX Controls...
  • Page 2 Spice 1210i is a tough, supply tolerant, 19” 3U rack mounting dimmer designed to offer a professional range of features whilst retaining simplicity, reliability and affordability. Units are supplied complete and ready to use with either Harting or Socapex connectors and a CEEform 32 Amp 3 phase connector and cable fitted.
  • Page 3 Our extensive dealer network can also provide you with technical service and sales support in your local language no matter where you are in the world. If you have any questions, comments or problems our contact details can be found zero88.com/support Once again, thank you for choosing Zero 88.
  • Page 4 Zero 88 online manuals are updated regularly to ensure you have all the relevant information and useful tips. Check out the Revisions section to see what has been added. If you see something that doesn't look right, or have suggestions, please send us an email to support@zero88.com. Conventions...
  • Page 5 Variants The Spice dimmer is a 12 channel 3U high 19” rack mountable dimmer and is available in the following variants: 12 x10 Amp Socapex 12 x10 Amp Harting Features The channels may be patched as a block or individually to the DMX. Each channel has a manually adjustable output level.

  • Page 6: Warnings And Safety

    Warnings & Safety Do not remove the covers without first completely disconnecting Spice from the mains supply. This product must be earthed. This equipment is designed for professional stage lighting control and is unsuitable for any other purpose. It should be used by, or under the supervision of, an appropriately qualified or trained person. Airflow should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as curtains, costumes, cabling etc.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation The Spice dimmer is 3U high and is designed to be rack mounted into a standard 19" cabinet using 4 x M6 Cage Nuts and 4 x M6 x16mm screws. Ventilation must be provided in the rack such that the dimmer can freely draw air from its rear ventilation slots.

  • Page 8: Data Connections

    This table shows the pin connections of the Socapex connector. Note - Pin 19 is not connected. Harting Connectors Two Harting fixed sockets are provided on the rear of the dimmer. The left hand socket is wired for channels 1 - 6; the right hand socket for channels 7 - 12.
  • Page 9 ChilliNet Spice dimmers can be connected to Chilli Control Panels over ChilliNet. Other legacy ChilliNet devices are also compatible. Each device has a set of network terminals or an RJ11 socket provided for connection to the Chillinetwork. The cable used to connect the various devices in the network must be CAT 5 (100MHz) FTP cable. Alldevices in the Chilli network must be connected in serial.

  • Page 10: User Interface

    User Interface This chapter describes all the various dimmer functions, which can be adjusted using the user interface buttons, with settings and information displayed on the LCD. If ChilliNet is enabled, the LCD will be in ChilliNet mode and will display different information. LCD Display The LCD Display comprises two lines of 16 characters.

  • Page 11: Default Screens

    Numeric Keys The numeric keys (0 - 9) are used for entering numerical data (eg channel number, manual levels etc.) Star Key The Star key * is used to toggle the back light on and off when the Main Screen is displayed. Hash Key The Hash key # is used to toggle the channel level between 0% and 100% in Manual Control or Edit memory.
  • Page 12 ChilliNet Mode In ChilliNet mode, the LCD will show the DMX field on the top row, and the ChilliNet field on the bottom row: DMX: 1 Chilli Net: 12 Alarm State If the alarm state is active, the LCD will show: DIMMER LOCKED *ALARM ACTIVE* Zero 88 - Spice - Page 12 of 47...
  • Page 13 These default screens contain three different fields; DMX, Temp and ChilliNet. These are described as follows: DMX Field in the Default Screens The DMX field in the default screen will show the status of the DMX input signal. Receiving valid DMX dimmer data: “DMX: xxx”...

  • Page 14: Menu Structure

    “Temp: HOT” Overheat shutdown (> 95 C) “Temp: FAIL” ChilliNet Field in the Default Screens If the dimmer is operating in ChilliNet mode, the second line of the screen shows “Chilli Net: xx”, where xx is the dimmer number. If the dimmer is in ‘dumb’ mode as a result of conflicting dimmer numbers on the network, the screen shows: “Chilli Net: CON”.
  • Page 15 Select the Manual Control option from the top level menu options, and press the ENT key to enter the Manual Control menu. The following options are available: Set Chan Level Set All Chans Use the cursor keys to scroll between the options. Press the ENT key to enter the menu for the selected option. Set Channel Level This option allows you to set up a manual control level between 0 - 100% for each of the dimmer channels.
  • Page 16 The cursor is shown in the Channel field. The channel number defaults to 1. The area number A(xx) shows the area that the dimmer channel is assigned to and is for information only. Level Adjustment In both Standard and ChilliNet modes, individual channel levels can then be adjusted using the numeric keypad or cursor keys.
  • Page 17 The cursor is in the Area field. Press the ENT key to move between the Area and Level fields. The area number must be valid (i.e. the dimmer has one or more channels assigned to that area) to adjust the Level field. Level Adjustment In both Standard and ChilliNet modes, when the cursor is in the Level field you can enter the required level (0 –...
  • Page 18 Standard Mode In standard mode, recording memories allows you to store the current output levels in one of the 12 memories in the dimmer. The fade time can also be adjusted, if required, during this operation. It is recommended that when recording memories, the topset level for all channels is set to 100%. Select the Record Memory option from the Memories menu, and press the ENT key.
  • Page 19 Area: 1 Memory: xx The cursor is in the Area field. Enter the required area number using the numeric keypad or cursor keys, then press the ENT key. If the area is valid, the cursor moves to the Memory field. Use the numeric keypad or cursor keys to select the required memory (1 - 12).
  • Page 20 The cursor appears in the memory number field (xx). If a memory is currently being output, then that number is shown in the field. Use the numeric keypad or cursor keys to select a memory to be output (0 - 12). Press the ENT key to confirm the memory number selection.

  • Page 21: Clear Memories

    The cursor is in the Area field. Enter the required area number using the numeric keypad or cursor keys, then pressthe ENT key. If the area number is valid, the cursor moves to the Memory field. If a memory for the selected area is currently being output from the dimmer, then that number is shown. Use the numeric keypad or cursor keys to select a memory to be output (0 - 12).
  • Page 22 Area: 1 ENT to clear The cursor appears in the Area field. Use the numeric or cursor keys to select the required area number (0-10), then press the ENT key. Area 0: This is a special case. The dimmer will clear all stored memories for all areas, and all programmed sequences on the dimmer.
  • Page 23 Memory: xx Fade Time: xx The Memory field is for information only. The cursor appears in the Fade Time field. Use the numeric keypad or cursor keys to adjust the fade time as required (1 - 60 seconds). Press the ENT key to save the fade time and the channel levels into the memory. The screen briefly shows a confirmation, and then returns to the Edit Memory screen.
  • Page 24 The area number field A(xx) is for information only. The cursor is shown in the Channel field. The Level field shows the programmed value for that channel in the memory. Adjust the level of each channel as required. This operation uses the same user interface as the Set Channel Level function in Manual Control.

  • Page 25: Program Sequence

    Click the available options to find out more... Program Sequence Playback Sequence Sequence Options Clear Sequence Program Sequence Standard Mode This option allows you to program one of the three sequences, using the programmed memories in the dimmer. Select the Program Sequence option from the Sequences menu, and press the ENT key, the screen shows: Select Sequence: 1 Use the numeric or cursor keys to select the required sequence number, then press the ENT key.
  • Page 26 ChilliNet Mode This option allows you to program any of the three sequences in the dimmer with memories for a specific area. Select the Program Sequence option from the Sequences menu, and press the ENT key. The screen shows: Sequence: 1 Area: 1 The cursor appears in the Sequence field.
  • Page 27 Sequence: 1 ENT to start If sequence X is currently running in the dimmer, the screen shows: Sequence: X ENT to stop Use the cursor keys to select the required sequence. The second line of the screen shows the current state of the selected sequence. Starting a Sequence Select the required sequence using the cursor keys, then press the ENT key.
  • Page 28 Sequence: X ENT to stop Use the cursor keys to select the required sequence. The second line of the screen shows the current state of the selected sequence. Starting a Sequence Select the required sequence using the cursor keys, then press the ENT key. The sequence will start running.

  • Page 29: Clear Sequence

    The cursor appears in the X-Fade Time field. Use the numeric keypad or cursor keys to adjust the fade time as required (range 1 - 60 seconds). Press the ENT key to confirm the crossfade time. The cursor moves to the Dwell Time field. Use the numeric keypad or cursor keys to adjust the dwell time as required (range 1 - 600 seconds).

  • Page 30: Dimmer Laws

    Channel: xx Level: xx The cursor is shown in the Channel field. Press the ENT key to move between the Channel and Level fields, and adjust the values using the numeric keypad or cursor keys. Clear Preheats This option allows you to clear the preheat levels for all of the dimmer channels to 0%. Select the Clear Preheats option from the menu, and press the ENT key.
  • Page 31 Linear - Suitable for most live or theatrical situations. Switch - Output switches from zero to full when the input reaches 50% (DMX slot value of 128). Square - For use with video cameras. Non-dimmable loads should NOT be connected to Spice dimmer channel outputs. Feeding non-dimmable loads off a dimmer channel may cause damage to both the load device and Spice.
  • Page 32 The cursor is shown in the Channel field. The channel is selected using the numeric keypad or cursor keys. Press the ENT key to move between the Channel and Law fields. When the cursor is in the Law field, the cursor keys cycle through the laws. The currently selected law for the channel is indicated by a ‘*’, for example: Channel: 10 Law: Normal*...

  • Page 33: Reset Dimmer

    Set Topset This option allows you to set up a topset level (between 0 - 100%) for each of the dimmer channels. Select the Set Topset option from the menu, and press the ENT key. The screen shows: Channel: xx Level: xx The cursor is shown in the Channel field.

  • Page 34: Dmx Controls

    This option allows you to reset the dimmer to its default settings which are defined as follows: All dimming laws set to Normal. Preheat for all channels off (0%). All memories cleared. All memory fade times reset to 3s. All sequences cleared. Sequence crossfade reset to 1s.
  • Page 35 Click the available options to find out more... Set Start Address Set DMX Patch Reset DMX Patch DMX Input Set Start Address This option allows you to set a DMX start address for the dimmer. The range for the DMX start address for the Spice dimmer is 1 - 501. The dimmer channels are then patched automatically as a contiguous block starting at the specified address.

  • Page 36: Dmx Input

    This option allows you to reset the start DMX address for the dimmer to DMX channel 1. Select the Reset DMX Patch option from the menu, and press the ENT key. The screen shows: Push ENT key to Reset DMX Patch Press the ENT key to reset the DMX patch.
  • Page 37 DMX Input - Standard Mode Select the DMX Input option from the menu, and press the ENT key. The screen shows the current setting for the dimmer, for example: < DMX DISABLED > Use the cursor keys to set the DMX input to the required option (DMX DISABLED, DMX HTP MIX, or DMX PRECEDENCE).
  • Page 38 Use the cursor keys to set the DMX input to the required option (DMX DISABLED, DMX HTP MIX or DMX PRECEDENCE). Press the ENT key to confirm the DMX Input selection. If DMX DISABLED was selected, the screen returns to the DMX Input screen, otherwise the screen shows: Area: 1 DMX: ON This screen allows you to turn the selected DMX Input Mode on or off for each area defined on the dimmer.
  • Page 39 DMX Fail Modes Hold DMX In HTP Mix mode, the last DMX input levels are held in the dimmer and mixed in as normal. In DMX Precedence mode, the DMX inputs are removed from the output calculations. Fade To Black The DMX Input values and any memory or sequence being output are faded to black (0%) over 3 seconds.
  • Page 40 Locking the Dimmer Select the Security option from the top level options menu, and press the ENT key. The screen shows: Lock Dimmer Code: xxxx Use the numeric keypad to enter a 4 digit code and then press the ENT key. The screen shows: Confirm Code Code: xxxx Re-enter the same 4 digit code and then press the ENT key to confirm.
  • Page 41 This option puts the dimmer into ChilliNet mode so that it can be controlled remotely by other ChilliNet devices on the network, such as Chilli wall control panels, other ChilliNet Dimmers, and other legacy ChilliNet devices, all via ChilliNet messages. For the network to function correctly each dimmer on the network must have a unique dimmer number.

  • Page 42: Area Control

    Dimmer No Already Used Area Control This option is only available when the dimmer is in ChilliNet mode. This option allows you to assign each of the dimmer channels to an Area (1 - 10). Dimmer channels may be assigned individually or all the dimmer channels may be assigned to the same area. This allows you to playback memories and sequences across the network on an area basis.

  • Page 43: Alarm Messages

    Use the numeric keypad or cursor keys to enter the required area number (1-10) and then press the ENT key. Alarm Messages If the Spice dimmer is in ChilliNet mode, it will respond to Alarm messages received via the network. When the dimmer is in the Alarm State, the output levels are subject to topset, but not temperature shutdown.

  • Page 44: Technical Specification

    Technical Specification Electrical Mechanical Environmental Electrical Supply Voltage: 190V - 255V Supply Frequency: 40 to 70 Hz auto-sensing and auto-tracking Total Dimmer Capacity: 120 A (40A per phase, limited to 32A per phase by mains connector) Channel Capacity Minimum: 0.1A Maximum: 10A Rise Time 80uS...
  • Page 45 USITT DMX512/1990 External switchable termination Mechanical Height: 132mm - 3 Rack Units Width: 483mm - 19” Rack Mount Depth: 420mm Weight: 14.5kg IP Rating: IP2X (indoor use only) Environmental Operating Temperature Range: +2°C to +40°C Operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% Non-condensing Always observe the operating environment information.
  • Page 46 Low Voltage: EN60439-1 1994 EN60950 Emissions: EN55022 EN55015:2000 EN61000-3-2 Immunity: EN61000-4-3 EN61000-4-4 EN61000-4-5 EN61000-4-6 EN61000-4-11AC Zero 88 - Spice - Page 46 of 47 Printed: 10/03/2021 09:32:33 ES...
  • Page 47 Support Support requests can be submitted via email to support@zero88.com or through our support forum at zero88.com/forum For more urgent requests, please contact Zero 88 by telephone on +44 (0)1633 838088 – 24 hour answer service available. Zero 88 - Spice - Page 47 of 47...

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