NSI NRD 8000 Operation Manual

Addressable dimmer pack

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NRD 8000
ADDRESSABLE
DIMMER PACK
OPERATION MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for NSI NRD 8000

  • Page 1 NRD 8000 ADDRESSABLE DIMMER PACK OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 9,600 watts. The NRD 8000 is fully user addressable allowing assignment of up to eight of a possible 128 channels. Microplex technology developed by NSI for the stage lighting industry, is the electrical marriage of microprocessor technology with digitally controlled multiplexing.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS No. of Channels: Eight Power Output per Channel: 1200 Watts Total Maximum Power Output : 9,600 Watts (8) Toroidal Chokes 400 USEC. Filtering: NSI "Microplex" Serial Control System: 50 MSEC Input Voltage To Response Time: Control Isolation: 1200 Volt HV + 15 V.
  • Page 4: Addressing

    121-124 125-128 The NRD 8000 is actually two four channel dimmers coupled together to provide eight channels of dimming in a single rack mountable package. Each group of four channels has its own address switches. These controls channels are addressed in increments of four as outlined in the chart above.
  • Page 5 AC OUTPUT RECEPTACLES Dual standard Leviton AC outlet receptacles are provided for each channel of the NRD 8000. These receptacles provide power to the lamps in your lighting system. The amount of power supplied to these outlets control the intensity of the lights they drive. Multiplexed signals received from your NSI controller are translated into power levels to achieve desired light intensity.
  • Page 6 The NSI NRD 8000 dimmer pack may be mounted in standard EIA 10” racks. The NRD 8000 is provided with two mounting flanges or ears designed for securing to the rack mounting rails.
  • Page 7 The NRD 8000 may be connected to either of the following types of electrical power services as illustrated below. It is recommended that a suitable power connector and cable (such as a standard 4 prong range or dryer plug) be attached to the unit for portable operation.
  • Page 8: Operational Hints

    1) Use a power source on a circuit separate from your audio system. 2) Ensure that the rating of the breaker or fuse for the power source chosen is adequate. The required rating (in amps) of the breaker or fuse may be calculated with the following formula: 3) Always use quality 12 gauge (or heavier) grounded power cables for input power.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM NO OUTPUT, LED INDICATORS SHOW STATUS OKAY NO POWER LIGHTS ALWAYS OFF LIGHTS ON ALWAYS LED INDICATORS ON DIMMER PACK FLICKER OR GLOW DIMLY. Caution: Please disconnect power before removing cover for service as high voltage is otherwise present. CHANNEL FUSE LOCATION REPLACE WITH VALUES AS LISTED BELOW ND4600 8 AMP FAST BLO...
  • Page 10 NSI CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY NSI Corporation warrants new electronics products to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase to the original owner when purchased from an authorized NSI dealer. The purchaser is responsible for completing and mailing to NSI, within 15 days of purchase, the warranty registration card enclosed with each product.

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