Tel: +44 (0)1633 838088 * right to make changes to the Fax: +44 (0)1633 867880 equipment described in this manual e-mail: sales@zero88.com without prior notice. Web: www.zero88.com E & OE. * 24 hour answerphone Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 2 of 30...
Neutral Disconnect Option Three Phase Table 1: Chilli Dimmer Variants Note - Single Phase Conversion Additional information detailing how to convert these dimmers for single phase operation is given in a separate document TU7806 available for download from the Zero 88 website.
The function of the star key (*) is and sequence playback on an Escape Key not yet defined. area basis. The Escape key (ESC) is used to escape from the current menu to the menu level above. Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 4 of 30...
Installation Installation Introduction This chapter deals with installing the Chilli Dimmer and includes the following sections: • Mounting the Dimmer • Connecting to the Mains • Load Connections • DMX Connection • Alarm Input Connection • Chilli Network (Chilli Net) •...
230V 50Hz single phase supply. Ensure that mains connections are fully tightened and lockwashers used where Figure 2 - 3: Chilli Pro 4 Channel Dimmer supplied. Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 6 of 30...
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They only intended connection to electronic ballasts for fluorescent fittings. They are not intended to control, and should not be connected at any time, to any earth referenced electronics. Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 7 of 30...
Other wiring options are available - Figure 2 - 5: Chilli 6 or 12 Channel Dimmer (No RCD) please consult the factory for details. Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 8 of 30...
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E, N1, L2, E, N2, etc. and will accept a maximum 6mm cable. Do not use a common neutral for multiple loads. Figure 2 - 6: Chilli 6 or 12 Channel Dimmer (3 Phase RCD) Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 9 of 30...
230V 50Hz 3-phase supply. Ensure that mains connections are fully tightened and lockwashers used where supplied. Figure 2 - 8: Chilli Pro 1210 HF Dimmer - Wiring Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 10 of 30...
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The connectors are in 2 parts and the screw terminal parts may be removed from the PCB to ease making the connections. If removed for wiring, ensure that the orientation is correct when replacing the connectors. Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 11 of 30...
Figure 2 - 11: Chilli 24 Channel Dimmer supplied. Other wiring options are available - please consult the factory for details. Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 12 of 30...
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Channels 1 - 8 Phase 1 Channels 9 - 16 Phase 2 Channels 17 - 24 Phase 3 Do not use a common neutral for multiple loads. Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 13 of 30...
Figure 2 - 13: Alarm Input Connections removed from the PCB to ease making the connections. If removed for wiring, ensure that the orientation is correct when replacing the connector. Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 14 of 30...
CAT5 resistor must be fitted (see cable as follows: Figure 2-14 above). Each Chilli Dimmer is supplied • Chilli Dimmer with a termination resistor fitted. Orange Pair +12V This resistor is 120 ohms, 0.25 •...
Figure 2 - 15: Network Connections Pull the connector from the PCB, connect the wires from the CAT 5 cable and push the connector back onto the PCB, ensuring correct orientation (see figure 2-15). Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 16 of 30...
The text “Temp: No Val” is shown briefly at startup In the Alarm State - the screen shows: as the dimmer is reading the sensor. This is normal DIMMER LOCKED behaviour. * ALARM ACTIVE * Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 17 of 30...
In Stand Alone or Network Mode, individual channel levels can then be adjusted using the numeric keypad or cursor keys. Press the ENT key to move between the Channel and Level fields. Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 18 of 30...
Select the Record Memory option shows: from the Memories menu, and press the ENT key. The screen Area: shows: Memory: xx Record Memory The cursor is in the Area field. Enter the required area number Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 19 of 30...
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The screen returns to the Play are all in different areas. Memory screen. Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 20 of 30...
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This operation uses into the memory. The screen the same user interface as the Set briefly shows a confirmation, and Channel Level function in Manual Control. Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 21 of 30...
Repeat the above process until all the steps in the sequence have Repeat the above process until all been programmed (maximum of the steps in the sequence have 12 steps). been programmed (maximum of 12 steps). Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 22 of 30...
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ENT key. The sequence will stop running. Press the ENT key. The screen The dimmer sends out a stop returns to the Clear Sequence sequence message onto screen. network. Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 23 of 30...
HF ballast controller, the results obtained may be different from Select the Dimmer Laws option those shown below, depending on from the top level menu options, the ballast used. Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 24 of 30...
1 - 507 from the menu, and press the 12 channel dimmer: 1 - 501 ENT key. The screen shows: 24 channel dimmer: 1 - 489 Push ENT key to Clear Topsets Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 25 of 30...
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DMX FAIL MODE The cursor is shown in the Area input signal fails (Hold DMX, Fade < Hold DMX > field. Use the numeric keypad or to Black or Fade to Memory). Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 26 of 30...
<Fade to Mem:xx> (Remote Device Management) the ENT key. The screen shows: functionality of the Chilli Dimmer. Lock Dimmer Use the numeric keypad to enter Code: xxxx the required memory number, then press the ENT key.
Use the numeric keypad or cursor Dimmer No keys to enter the required area number (1-10) and then press the Already Used ENT key. Chilli Dimmer 73-853-00 Issue 8 Page 28 of 30...
User Interface • The dimmer enters the Alarm Alarm Input State. The Chilli Dimmer has an alarm • All channel output levels fade input, which when activated, to 80% over a period of 1s (see causes it to enter an alarm state.