JOHNSON SYSTEMS PRESIDOR PRLC-4 Instruction Manual

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PRESIDOR™ ROOM LINKER COMBINER (PRLC-4)

Rev 1.5

April 2021

INTRODUCTION

The PRLC-4 is an intelligent DMX 4 Port Merger that has been designed as the central DMX merging

"Hub" for multiple rooms or zones of Presidor™ Wall Stations (PWS). Each room/zone of PWS must

contain one Primary Station and a maximum of 15 Secondary Stations when used with a PRLC-4. Each

PRLC-4 has 4 isolated DMX inputs each containing their own isolated 48VDC power supply. Each DMX

input port has both RJ45 and Phoenix Style breakaway terminals for maximum installation versatility.

Multiple (1-8) PRLC-4's can be easily "cascaded" together to permit up to 25 rooms/zones of PWS

control. PRLC's are designed for installation in standard 19" racks. For mid-sized multi-room

installations up to 13 rooms, a small 4RU rack is available model #PRLCR-4U for housing 1-4 PRLC-4's.

Front #PRLCR-4U View

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Page 1 PRESIDOR™ ROOM LINKER COMBINER (PRLC-4) Rev 1.5 April 2021 INTRODUCTION The PRLC-4 is an intelligent DMX 4 Port Merger that has been designed as the central DMX merging “Hub” for multiple rooms or zones of Presidor™ Wall Stations (PWS). Each room/zone of PWS must contain one Primary Station and a maximum of 15 Secondary Stations when used with a PRLC-4.
Page 2 Rear Wall Mount #PRLCR-4U View POWER UP PRLC-4 power supply is 100 – 240 VAC, 1.5A, 50/60 HZ. A standard 3’ computer cable is supplied with each PRLC-4. Each PRLC-4 has an illuminated fused switch for maximum safety. The optional PRLCR-4U mini 19” wall rack comes with a duplex receptacle and single gang electrical backbox installed for ease of interface.
Page 3 On power up, all PRLCs report their connection status to up-stream PRLCs. The MAIN PRLC then automatically assigns Room Numbers to all connected PWSs (Presidor Wall Stations) and PRLC numbers to all down-stream PRLCs. 1) Shows PRLC MAIN (M) or SECONDARY (S). 2) For the MAIN only: a.
Page 4 Use the following navigation keys to navigate the PRLC screens. [UP][DOWN] [LEFT][RIGHT] OR [CENTER JSI] keys where the CENTER JSI key operates as a select button. Note: Pressing and holding the [CENTER JSI] key for (5 Seconds) will reboot the unit! Momentarily pressing the [CENTER JSI] key from the start screen takes you to the main menu screen: MAIN SECONDARY...
Page 5 LINK TABLE EDIT SCREEN 1) With the AUXxx menu item selected, use the [^] and [v] keys to select the AUXxx input number. 2) Select menu item CLEAR to clear all setting for the selected AUXxx. 3) Select the main MENU item to return to the main MENU. 4) With the AUXxx menu item selected in the top row, press the [ENTER] key to access the bottom row.
Page 6 Select [Y] to reset the PRLCs and assign new room numbers. Note that this will also clear the LINK table. STATUS SCREEN 1) PORT NUMBER P1-P4 2) First AUXIN number for this PRLC 3) HOME 4) ROOM 01 ASSIGNED to PWS connected to Port P1 5) Nothing connected to Room Port P2 6) PWS or PRLC was connected to Room Port P3 but was disconnected or is no longer functioning.