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- Page 1 Lex Products Corporation Lex West www.lexproducts.com 15 Progress Drive 11847 Sheldon Street info@lexproducts.com Shelton, CT 06484 Sun Valley, CA 91352 800.643.4460 203.363.3738 818.768.4474 203.363.3742 Fax 818.768.4040 Fax 6KW,12KW and 24KW Portable Dimmers User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This user guide is furnished exclusively to support installation and operation of the Lex 6KW, 12KW and 24KW portable dimmers. All concepts and ideas are the sole property of Lex Products and are not to be duplicated or utilized in any manner without written permission. -
Page 3: Introduction
Lex Products hereby disclaims any and all liability for any injury or damage caused by the faulty installation or improper operation of this product, including damage from mishandling. Note: Canadian versions of the Lex FD1 film series dimmers are also available. These products differ only in the use of Canadian industry standard Joy and Series 18 Cam-type power connectors. -
Page 4: Installation
Installation Location Place the 6KW, 12KW and 24KW portable dimmers in a ventilated area free of excessive humidity or condensation and accessible only to authorized personnel. Typical ambient temperature should be between 0° and 32° C. Connecting Power and Control Wiring The FD1-6K dimmer is rated for 6,000 Watts at 120VAC. It equipped with a 60 Amp Stage Pin... -
Page 5: Set-Up And Operation
Set-Up and Operation The control panel will be operational once main power is present to the dimmer, regardless of the position of the main circuit breaker. This feature enables operators to set appropriate control output parameters prior to energizing the dimmed load. The 6KW, 12KW and 24KW portable dimmers operator interface consists of a three-digit LED display, three momentary pushbuttons and four LED indicators to report the set-up/operating mode selected. Modes are: Manual, Relay, DMX and Pre-heat. Each mode is explained below. Mode selection: To select a mode press the center pushbutton labeled “Function.” The LED indicators above the display will incrementally illuminate to indicate the mode selected. Press the button again to step to another function. -
Page 6: Maintenance
Maintenance The 6KW, 12KW and 24KW portable dimmers are designed to be low maintenance; however, several precautionary steps will prolong the life of the electronic components. Whenever possible, limit the unit’ s exposure to high ambient temperatures. Take care not to drop the device and always protect the controls and connectors from damage. Do not allow liquid of any kind to enter the unit. All screws and connections should be checked, and tightened if necessary, on a regular basis, especially in rental and location applications. If the unit accumulates dust, disconnect it from power and clean it using compressed air. Always disconnect dimmer from power before performing any maintenance operation. Troubleshooting If the portable dimmer does not operate as expected, check the power source and check all cables and connectors. Be sure the Mains Power circuit breaker is on. Confirm that the controlled load operates from a constant power supply and confirm that any remote console is sending valid DMX512-A data. Control indicators do not illuminate: Confirm that power is present to the unit. -
Page 7: Additional Resources
Additional Resources For additional information regarding the DMX512 control protocol, properly known as “ANSI E1.11 - 2004 Entertainment Technology - USITT DMX512-A - Asynchronous Serial Digital Data Transmission Standard for Controlling Lighting Equipment and Accessories” visit the following sites: • ANSI (American National Standards Institute), www.ansi.org • USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology), www.usitt.org • ESTA (Entertainment Services and Technology Association), www.plasa.org Extra Notes www.lexproducts.com... - Page 8 Lex Products Corporation Lex West 15 Progress Drive 11847 Sheldon Street Shelton, CT 06484 Sun Valley, CA 91352 203.363.3738 818.768.4474 203.363.3742 Fax 818.768.4040 Fax 1-800-643-4460 • www.LexProducts.com • info@LexProducts.com...