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Jands HP Series Operating Manual

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D i g i t a l l y C o n t r o l l e d D i m m e r R a c k
O O PERATING MANUAL

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  • Page 1 HP Series D i g i t a l l y C o n t r o l l e d D i m m e r R a c k O O PERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 2 It is recommended that all service and repairs on this product be carried out by JANDS ELECTRONICS P/L or its authorised service agents. JANDS HP Series dimmers must only be used for the purpose they were intended by the manufacturer and in conjunction with this operating manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1.5 DMX CHannel menu ................4-5 4.1.6 DMX BANK menu ..................4-6 4.1.7 BUILD menu ...................4-6 4.1.8 RUN menu....................4-7 4.1.9 TEST function..................4-9 4.2 Deep clear ......................4-9 4.3 Channel disable ....................4-10 4.4 Software update....................4-10 Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 4 6.2.5 Wall Mounting Dimmers - Hung from Bar Hooks........6-7 6.2.6 Wall Mounting Dimmers - Patch Lead Option..........6-8 6.3 Mounting the dimmer to the bracket ...............6-9 6.4 Wall Mounting Dimmers - Ventilation..............6-10 7.0 Maintenance Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 5 8.4 Mains wiring colour codes..................8-6 8.5 Internal Mains Wiring.....................8-6 8.5.1 Normal Three Phase plus Neutral Operation..........8-6 8.5.2 Single Phase Operation ................8-6 8.5.3 Delta Supply Operation ................8-7 8.5.4 Operation in Europe .................8-7 Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction 1.0 Introduction The JANDS HP12 series dimmers are rugged, high quality, 12 channel, 2.5kVA per channel dimmers specifically designed for demanding touring and theatre applications. The HP12-TR features opto-controlled Triacs and medium risetime chokes; the HP12- SC features DC-fired SCR pairs and high risetime chokes.
  • Page 7 "difficult" loads and loads down to 5 watts • • High risetime chokes for low acoustic lamp filament noise and low wiring noise • • Single 80mm speed-controlled fan • • Dual 80mm speed-controlled fans Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 8 SELECT SELECT Figure 2.1...

  • Page 9: Equipment Description

    Figure 2.1 (Rack-mount) 1. Channel output circuit breakers: The circuit breakers are rated at 11.5 amps continuous, however Jands recommend the maximum load connected to a channel be limited to 10A. If nuisance tripping occurs, enable the Preheat option (see section 4.1.4.5).
  • Page 10 Note that the channel circuit breaker must be ON for the LOAD LED circuitry to work. BREAKER LOAD CHANNEL DRIVE LOAD LED STATUS not connected connected connected OUTPUT MIMIC doesn’t matter doesn’t matter Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    DMX Start Channel (between 1 and 512). After this the display will show whatever it was showing before turning off the power. If all is well, power down and proceed to the next section. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 12: Connecting Loads

    The DMX input to the HP12-WMTR / HP12-WMSC dimmers connects to a circuit card using a labelled screw terminal block. The DMX “thru” signal may be daisy- chained to the next dimmer via the LOOP terminal block. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 13: Power-Up Sequence

    (producing the lighting equivalent of an audio “thump”) and prevents damage to lamps, dimmers, and other controlled devices. Use the reverse procedure when powering down. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 14 MODE 1: VOLTAGE, TEMPERATURE, LAW, PREHEAT, VOLTAGE FLUCTUATION (Termination, Check, Voltage Compensation & Lock to be continued next page) 60V selection applied 120V selection applied 240V selection applied Linear-Power selection applied Switched output selection applied Preheat "On" selection applied Preheat "Off" selection applied Neutral detect "On"...

  • Page 15: Dimmer Operation

    • “P.FLT” - mains input voltage fault (power fault) test enable • “TERM” - DMX input termination • “CHEK” - display dimmer operating parameters • “V.COM”- enable/calibrate voltage compensation • “LOCK” - lock dimmer functions Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 16 The HP12-TR / HP12-SC dimmers are designed to be installed in standard 19-inch wide racks. These racks should have adequate ventilation allowing for the side-to-side airflow of the dimmers. Fully enclosed racks that obstruct side-to-side ventilation may cause overheating problems. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 17 • The display will change to “OK” to indicate the dimmer is now in normal operating mode with the selected change implemented. Normal DMX operation of the dimmer is unaffected by selecting this function. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 18 MODE 2: TERMINATION, CHECK, VOLTAGE COMPENSATION & LOCK Dimmer unlocked Turn right for 1 step Turn right for 1 step ENTER DMX terminated DMX not terminated Voltage compensation applied Voltage compensation not applied Turn left for ENTER ENTER 1 step ENTER NORMAL Adjust to scroll...
  • Page 19 This is useful for checking that a dimmer has been setup correctly. Select the channel to be checked by turning the FUNCTION encoder wheel (the STATUS LED of the channel being checked will flash). Stop the scrolling of the Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 20 240, and the mains input voltage is 220, the maximum voltage available at the output is 220 volts. 2 The compensation system does not operate on switched outputs (ie. channels Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 21 TEST, DMX BANK, DMX CHANNEL, DEEP CLEAR [Exit to DMX operation] [DMX BANK selected ] [DMX start number selected ] NORMAL ENTER ENTER [Number of channels for dimmer] [Numbe FUNCTION ENTER [Selected DMX BANK value] [Selected DMX start channel] LEVEL STATUS [Selected output voltage] [Selected output voltage]...
  • Page 22 TEST, DMX BANK, DMX CHANNEL, DEEP CLEAR [Exit to DMX operation] [DMX BANK selected ] [DMX start number selected ] [Exit to DMX operation ] ENTER NORMAL ENTER ENTER [Number of channels for dimmer] [Number of channels for dimmer] FUNCTION ENTER [Selected DMX BANK value] [Selected DMX start channel]...

  • Page 23: Dmx Channel Menu

    • To select the DMX start channel press the ENTER button on the keypad. • The display will then show “OK” to indicate the dimmer is now in normal operating mode. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 24 BUILD: SNAP 1~3, SCENE 1 & 2 [DMX snapshot recorded] [Local scene recorded] ENTER [Channel level] STATUS SELECT ENTER DISPLAY = "Press Enter to store DMX value" ENTER ENTER DISPLAY = "Press Select and hold [SP1: SNAP1 / SP2: SNAP2 / SP3: SNAP3] [SC1: SCENE1 / SC2: SCENE 2] while change level for each channel"...

  • Page 25: Dmx Bank Menu

    • On pressing ENTER, the dimmer will store the current DMX values for the twelve dimmer channels in the currently selected bank. • The display will change to “OK” to indicate the dimmer is now in normal operating mode. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 26 RUN: SNAP 1~3, SCENE 1&2, PRE-RECORDED CHASES 1~6 [Exit to DMX operation] [Exit to DMX operation] [Exit to DMX operation] NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL [over all Level of SNAP] [over all Level of SCENE] [Speed in B.P.M.] STATUS STATUS STATUS SELECT SELECT SELECT [Stand alone channel level]...

  • Page 27: Run Menu

    • Pressing a channel SELECT button will isolate that channel from the master level control. The STATUS LED will flash to show the channel is isolated. Pressing the SELECT button again will re-connect the channel to the master level control. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 28 • By pressing and HOLDING a channel SELECT button, and rotating the encoder wheel, that channel level may be edited. • Once the SELECT button is released, the encoder wheel becomes the chase Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 29: Test Function

    ENTER. Individual channel output voltage may be changed later via the MODE menu (see section 4.1.4.1). • Next use the encoder wheel to select “12ch” output (for HP12-TR / HP12-SC), Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Channel Disable

    3 and 4 must be repeated for each dimmer, before proceeding to step 5. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the download kit for further details. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 31: Fault Diagnosis

    Fault Diagnosis 5.0 Fault Diagnosis NOTE Contact your authorised JANDS Distributor for repairs or servicing. In Australia refer all repairs to an authorised JANDS service agent or return the faulty unit in suitable packaging to: JANDS Electronics Pty Ltd Service Department...

  • Page 32: Thermal Protection

    OFF and the following message scrolls across the display: “MAINS UNDERVOLTAGE. PRESS NORMAL TO REACTIVATE”. When the undervoltage condition is removed, press the NORMAL button to Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 33: Output Faults

    If a message should appear scrolling across the display: “ADDRESS EXCEPTION ERROR XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX” where the Xs represent different characters, write down the complete message and contact JANDS Service Department or your local JANDS Distributor, giving details of the dimmer’s operating conditions that caused the error.

  • Page 34: Dmx Faults

    In addition to those loads controllable from an HP12-TR, the HP12-SC will control more "difficult" loads, such as fluorescent and discharge lamps, due to the use of DC- fired SCRs within the dimmer. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 35: Fault Finding Guide

    Incorrect DMX protocol / wiring Replace DMX source / wiring Mains control tones exceed limits Contact factory DMX line unterminated Terminate DMX line Radio interference Faulty choke Factory service Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 36: Installation

    465mm deep, measured from the front rail to the rear rail eg. Jands 13RU Rack. Refer to section 6.1.2. Extended brackets (also supplied) are used for deeper racks in the range 625mm to 730mm deep, and should be used for installing in racks such as the JANDS 27RU and 40RU Contractor Series racks.

  • Page 37: Mounting In Deep Racks Using The Extender Brackets

    4 Insert two M6 screws through each of the slide supports and into the threaded inserts in the rear support brackets. 5 Finally, tighten all screws, leaving the screws inserted in step 4 until last. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 38: Rack Mounting - Ventilation

    • The dimmer may be mounted over a vertical cable tray up to 420mm wide and 75mm deep. • The dimmer may be flown from a bar using a pair of normal hook clamps. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 39: Wall Mounting Dimmers - In Racks

    32mm holes in the rear blanking plate. Unused 32mm holes should be covered with the blanking plugs provided. Attach the dimmer to the bracket as described in section 6.3. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 40: Wall Mounting Dimmers - Flush To Wall

    Mark and drill at least 4 fixing points, and attach the bracket to the wall. Attach the dimmer to the bracket as described in section 6.3. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 41: Wall Mounting Dimmers - Straddling Cable Trays

    4 fixing points, and attach the bracket to the wall. Feed any cables (supply, output, and control) through the cable access cutout. Attach the dimmer to the bracket as described in section 6.3. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 42: Wall Mounting Dimmers - Conduited Cable Entry

    Place the assembly against the wall at the desired location, and mark and drill holes for at least 4 fixing points. Mount the enclosure on the wall. Attach the dimmer to the bracket as described in section 6.3. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 43: Wall Mounting Dimmers - Hung From Bar Hooks

    32mm gland hole at the bottom right of the main chassis, or via one of two 32mm holes in the rear blanking plate. Unused 32mm holes should be covered with the blanking plugs provided. DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 44: Wall Mounting Dimmers - Patch Lead Option

    6 Connect the load wires to the terminal blocks. 7 Mount the dimmer (see section 6.3) and connect the supply and DMX cables. OUTPUT CABLES 9-12 13-16 17-20 21-24 PATCH CABLES Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 45: Mounting The Dimmer To The Bracket

    5 Lock the dimmer in place with one M4 screw at the bottom right inside corner. 6 Re-attach the front panel. DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE OUTPUTS MAINS EARTH Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 46: Wall Mounting Dimmers - Ventilation

    Dimmers must be mounted at least 150mm below ceilings or shelves for adequate ventilation. CEILING >150 HP12WM HP12WM JANDS JANDS >100 HP12WM HP12WM JANDS JANDS >50 >300 FLOOR Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    • Electrical checking of ground integrity from power cable to chassis • Electrical checking of ground integrity from power cable to outlet grounds • Flushing of dust buildup • Testing the operation of all frontpanel switches and breakers Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 48: Technical Data And Specifications

    Clipsal 56P532 plug block block Output Connectors: 1 x 10 amp Clipsal 1 x 10 amp Clipsal Internal terminal Internal terminal 415 per channel 415 per channel blocks blocks (Australia) Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 49 482 (w) x 133 (h) x 435 (w) x 485 (h) x 435 (w) x 485 (h) x 350 (d) 350 (d) 133 (d) 133 (d) Weight 20kg 24kg 20kg 24kg Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 50: Multipin Output Connector Pin-Outs

    NEUTRAL 10 ACTIVE ACTIVE NEUTRAL 5 NEUTRAL 11 ACTIVE ACTIVE NEUTRAL 6 NEUTRAL 12 EARTH EARTH EARTH EARTH EARTH EARTH EARTH EARTH EARTH EARTH EARTH EARTH NOT CONNECTED NOT CONNECTED Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 51 PIN No CONNECTION SOCKET “A” “B” “C” ACTIVE NEUTRAL ACTIVE NEUTRAL ACTIVE NEUTRAL ACTIVE NEUTRAL EARTH 9 + LOOP EARTH 10 + LOOP EARTH EARTH 11 + LOOPS + Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 52 Tecnnical Data and Specifications 12 + LOOPS Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 53: Dmx Connector Pin-Outs

    457 - 468 205 - 216 469 - 480 217 - 228 481 - 492 229 - 240 493 - 504 241 - 252 505 - 512 253 - 264 Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 54: Mains Wiring Colour Codes

    The neutral-earth detection will act if all three neutrals have more than 15 volts to earth, or if any one neutral has more than 45 volts to earth. Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 55: Delta Supply Operation

    In this case the Neutral-Earth voltage may become large enough to trip the protection circuitry under normal operation. In this case disable the power fault detection system as described in section 4.1.4.5 –— MANUAL ENDS –— Revision 2 - 20 March, 1997 HP SERIES DIMMER OPERATING MANUAL...

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