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- Page 1 DX3 System Manual Version 1.1 P/N F546 © Lehigh Electric Products Company, 2016...
- Page 2 Only individuals experienced with electrical and electronic equipment should remove the panels or attempt to service this system. All questions regarding this equipment should be referred to: Lehigh Electric Products Company 6265 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown, PA. 18106-9789...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.4 Rack ID and DIP Switch Terminators..............19 4.5 DMX Out Connections..................19 4.6 Phase Loss Terminals (Optional)...............20 4.7 Ethernet Connections..................20 5 AV System Integration....................21 6 Connecting to a PC for DxDirector DX3................21 6.1 USB Cable.......................21 6.2 Ethernet Connection..................21 7 Rack Control Interface Operation (RCI).................22 7.1 Enter/Esc Button....................22 7.2 Menu Navigation....................22... - Page 4 8.7 Cleaning......................34 8.8 Electrical Connections..................34 8.9 Ventilation.......................34 8.10 Off-Line Configuration Storage................34 9 Auxiliary Control Boards....................35 9.1 Dry Contact AV Interface Board (P/N C1470).............35 9.2 Fluorescent/LED 0-10vdc Control (P/N C1469)...........36 9.3 Analog Input Control Board (P/N C1549)............37 10 Troubleshooting......................38 DX3 Manual...
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Page 5: Introduction
It is designed for theatrical or architectural applications, or a combination of both. This manual begins by introducing the DX3 system architecture as well as features and how they work. Please refer to the DxDirector DX3 manual for details on how to set up and program all the features into your rack. -
Page 6: Dx3 Architecture
SCM in an orderly fashion, much like a smart UPS will do to your computer. DX3 relies on a power good signal to indicate if DC power is present or not, and a cap good signal indicating that the super capacitors are fully charged. -
Page 7: System Design And Layout
SB2400 Dimmer Racks and SPB Power Interface Modules may also be controlled via the DMX output from the main DX3 Rack. Emergency transfer is available either via a UL1008 transfer switch, a Normal/Emergency dimmer rack or Normal/Emergency SPB Modules. -
Page 8: Control Panel Detail
• PC Communications USB Port – A USB type B port to allow connection to a computer running the DxDirector DX3 software for use in setting up configuration, testing and control of the system • Graphic LCD Display – A multi-line graphic LCD display to list the menus and commands for control of the various functions •... -
Page 9: Dimmer Control Concepts
I/O module. Backup Cue A backup cue is a preset made up of 512 dimmer levels. The DX3 can store 99 of these cues for recall either via the Rack Control Interface or through remote button stations on the Collage data link. -
Page 10: Precedence
DMXP DMXB Main P Analog A/C/P Area Zone High DM1A < < Area 1 Zn-001 DM1B Area 1 Zn-002 DM2A < Area 1 Zn-003 DM2B Area 1 Zn-004 DM3A < Area 2 Zn-061 DM3B < Area 3 Zn-062 DM4A < Area 2 Zn-063 DX3 Manual... -
Page 11: Dimmer Control Source Example
Collage or analog. These are strictly generalizations, and may not apply to your system application. Dimmers and precedence may be assigned in almost any fashion, with multiple dimmers assigned to the same source, so you do not need individual sources for each dimmer. DX3 Manual... - Page 12 >TC4 DMXB-14 when Take Control 4 is on, otherwise DMXA-14. < Area 3, Zn-014 Analog input 10 when any DMX multiplex present, Collage Area 3, Zn-014 when DMX multiplex is absent. DMX4 when DMXA is present, otherwise zero. DX3 Manual...
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Page 13: Input/Output Control Concepts
Control. The auxiliary outputs require an additional C1549 control board, whereas the Panic or Take Controls are virtual. While there is flexibility in the design of the DX3 system, some of the I/O options require auxiliary control boards as shown in Figure 6 above. The Control Source Example chart in Figure 5 shows some of these possibilities and how they can be used. -
Page 14: Backup Cues
Master, Infra-red, as well as receptacles for portable varieties of any type. • Control from a PC. A PC may be used to control lights in all areas of a DX3 system. Local control of one SCM (usually one rack) can be done via the USB port on the master rack. -
Page 15: Zones
Master Control Stations The programmable stations illustrated in Figure 7 are used to create and recall presets. PAGE FULL STORE SCROLL MASTER SELECT MENU GROUP PAGE FULL STORE SCROLL MASTER SELECT MENU GROUP Figure 7: Master Control Stations DX3 Manual... -
Page 16: Preset Recall Stations
This can be useful in applications where a desktop control is desired, or in a venue with only recall stations on the wall, but having a portable master station for setting presets. Figure 9: Receptacle Station DX3 Manual... -
Page 17: Control Wiring Terminations
TB6 & TB7 are used to connect the DMX inputs. Note that the “OT” signals are to be used only when connecting to Lehigh Electric manufactured consoles, as these are pins 4 & 5 of the standard XLR-5 connectors used for DMX. This “OT”, or “over-temp” is activated whenever any dimmer in the rack exceeds its temperature limits, thus sending a signal to the console that there is an over-temp condition in the rack. -
Page 18: Collage Architectural Connections
When the terminals are shorted, the system activates “PANIC 2” in the SCM for any dimmer that is configured to that Panic signal. The input is maintained, and will remain in panic as long as the terminals remain shorted. Figure 12: Fire Alarm / Panic Connections DX3 Manual... -
Page 19: Rack Id And Dip Switch Terminators
The termination DIP switch for this line must be left open unless it is not connected to another device. The DMX out signal is standard DMX with alternate start codes for the purpose of communication to each of the dimmer racks. Figure 14: DMX C Connections DX3 Manual... -
Page 20: Phase Loss Terminals (Optional)
DxDirector DX3 program. Multiple racks may be linked together with an Ethernet switch, and then networked via the DxDirector DX3 program for control from one software interface. -
Page 21: Av System Integration
The commands used to control the rack are found in the DX3 A/V Command Reference manual. Connecting to a PC for DxDirector DX3 There are two ways to connect to the DX3 dimmer rack for control or configuration with a PC. Both are described in the DxDirector DX3 manual. -
Page 22: Rack Control Interface Operation (Rci)
Rack Control Interface Operation (RCI) This section describes the user interface for the DX3 dimming system. The RCI, rack control interface includes a 128 X 64 monochrome graphic LCD, capacitive touch buttons and slider for user input, as well as LED status indicators for Ethernet, DMX, mode, and architectural controls. The RCI also has a piezo annunciator to provide audible feedback on touch pad entry. -
Page 23: Dialog Navigation
A list control for the files on the USB drive is shown selected. USB Files: 4 Fname: scm01.udr Main menu - File The file menu has dialog selections to save or load DX3 rack File configurations to/from a USB drive. There is also a selection ►Save... -
Page 24: File - Save
7.4.1 File – Save The file save dialog displays the number of DX3 .udr files on Save to USB the USB drive and provides a single line list control for file selection. The default and first item in the list control is USB Files: 4 “New”... -
Page 25: File - Safe Remove
“enter/esc” button. 7.4.4 File – Filenames A note about filenames for DX3 configuration files, (.udr files). Keep the length of the filename to fifteen characters, not including the file extension when naming files in DxDirector DX3. The menus on the rack user interface can only display fifteen chars and the extension. Any filename longer than fifteen characters will be truncated to fifteen. -
Page 26: Config - Network
Press # to store entries. Once the network settings are changed, use the # button to store the changes. The DX3 rack will restart so the new IP address changes take effect. 7.5.3 Config - Info This dialog displays the software version of the DX3 software Version Info and rack control interface software. -
Page 27: Snapshot - Fade Time
7.7.2 MRAM - Save This dialog lets you save the current configuration in RAM to Save to MRAM MRAM. Press # to save Press # to save the configuration. To exit this dialog, do an escape using the “enter/esc” button. DX3 Manual... -
Page 28: Mram - Load
7.7.3 MRAM - Load This dialog lets you load the configuration from MRAM. Load from MRAM Press # to load the configuration from MRAM. The DX3 rack Press # to load will restart with the MRAM configuration. The DX3 rack will restart with the new configuration. -
Page 29: Main Menu - Focus Check
Press the * button to select the dimmer control, then use the slider or numeric keys to enter a dimmer number from 1- 512. Press the * button to select again to return to the level control. To exit this dialog, do an escape using the “enter/esc” button. DX3 Manual... -
Page 30: Operation And Maintenance
Mode LED should be lit, and either DMX LED will be lit if there is a DMX source active. When powering up the DX3 for the first time, the boot time is approximately 22 seconds to lights on. It takes a total of 40 seconds for the ride-thru super capacitors to fully charge, providing maximum ride-thru time. -
Page 31: Scm - System Control Module Details
LED1 will go out once the super capacitors are within 7.5% of full charge. LED2 indicates that 3.3V DC power is present on the board and is applied to the main processor code module. Figure 19: Main System Control Module (SCM) DX3 Manual... -
Page 32: Core Module Removal
SCM Reset DxDirector DX3 has a soft reset function. If dip switches 1 or 2 are in the down position, the resulting interpretation of the switches will be applied when the soft reset is applied. A soft reset to DX3 is completely internalized where everything in the software is dismantled and shutdown then restarted within the software. -
Page 33: Control Backplane Details
The Dimmer Control Card plugs into the Control Backplane illustrated in Figure 20 below via connectors J8-J11. When plugging in the board, be sure to press firmly until you here a good solid “snap”, indicating it is fully seated. Figure 20: Control Backplane Details (120v version) DX3 Manual... -
Page 34: Cleaning
Cleaning The DX3 dimmer cabinet is fan-cooled. Air is pulled through the electrostatic filters, travels across the dimmers, and is exhausted out the top. The filters should be removed at least every 6 months, shorter if in dusty conditions, and washed or vacuumed clean. -
Page 35: Auxiliary Control Boards
Figure 21 illustrates the wiring of the board. The DIP switches are factory set for the particular function required by the project and should not be changed unless directed by the factory. Figure 21: AV Interface Control Board DX3 Manual... -
Page 36: Fluorescent/Led 0-10Vdc Control (P/N C1469)
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Page 37: Analog Input Control Board (P/N C1549)
4. Figure 23 illustrates the wiring of the board. The DIP switches are factory set for the particular function required by the project and should not be changed unless directed by the factory. Figure 23: Analog Control Board DX3 Manual... -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
If red OT light on the individual dimmer comes on, the thermostat senses too high a temp. Check for obstructed air movement or overloaded dimmer. All control power is out Check for AC power, or that the phase 'A' fuse is not blown (F1 or F2) DX3 Manual... - Page 39 This page left intentionally blank. DX3 Manual...
- Page 40 Lehigh Electric Products Co. 6265 Hamilton Blvd Allentown, PA 18106 610-395-3386 (Phone) 610-395-7735 (FAX) www.lehighdim.com DX3 Manual...
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