Dimmers/Jands Rack - Revision history

Angus Ireland at 18:54, 28 May 2013

2013-05-28T18:54:14Z

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	The dimmers are daisy chained together through DMX for control information, and each dimmer has a switch for activating a built in DMX terminator - only the last dimmer should have this switch in the Terminate position.		The dimmers are daisy chained together through DMX for control information, and each dimmer has a switch for activating a built in DMX terminator - only the last dimmer should have this switch in the Terminate position.

	If the dimmers are being operated on the same universe as the [[Category:Lighting/Fixtures/Intelligents\|intelligent heads]], they should have their starting addresses set, from Module 1 (top) to Module 4 (bottom), to '''1''', '''13''', '''457''' and '''469'''. In all other cases, they should be '''1''', '''13''', '''25''' and '''37''' respectively.		If the dimmers are being operated on the same universe as the [[:Category:Lighting/Fixtures/Intelligents\|intelligent heads]], they should have their starting addresses set, from Module 1 (top) to Module 4 (bottom), to '''1''', '''13''', '''457''' and '''469'''. In all other cases, they should be '''1''', '''13''', '''25''' and '''37''' respectively.

	The manual for these units is available from the [http://www.jands.com.au/brands/jands/dimmers/fpx_dimmer/downloads Jands Website].		The manual for these units is available from the [http://www.jands.com.au/brands/jands/dimmers/fpx_dimmer/downloads Jands Website].

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Power Distribution

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	The Jands dimmer system requires 125A [[Three-phase Electric Power\|three phase]] power, supplied via the [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Powerlock\|Powerlock]] inputs on the rear, under the soca panel. These connectors are provided by a jump from the 125A [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Ceeform\|ceeform]], which comes from the [[Understage Isolators]].		The Jands dimmer system requires 125A [[Three-phase Electric Power\|three phase]] power, supplied via the [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Powerlock\|Powerlock]] inputs on the rear, under the soca panel. These connectors are provided by a jump from the 125A [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Ceeform\|ceeform]], which comes from the [[Understage Isolators]].

	At the front of the unit, there are circuit breakers - one for each module, as well as the "auxiliary" 16A ceeform outputs on the back. We don't use these outputs, so when powering up the Dimmer Racks there is no need to switch the auxiliary section on. There is also a circuit breaker protecting the [[DMX]] feed from overcurrent if a fault develops along the cable run.		At the front of the unit, there are circuit breakers - one for each module, as well as the "auxiliary" 16A ceeform outputs on the back. We don't normally use these outputs, so when powering up the Dimmer Racks there is no need to switch the auxiliary section on. They have however been used in the past when large amounts of hire equipment have been brought into the venue. There is also a circuit breaker protecting the [[DMX]] feed from overcurrent if a fault develops along the cable run.

	==Patch Panel and Socapex==		==Patch Panel and Socapex==

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	==Patch Panel and Socapex==		==Patch Panel and Socapex==
	The ~~back~~ panel ~~consists~~ of ~~16 soccapex outputs~~. ~~Beneath are 3 16 amp~~ single ~~phase switching power C~~-~~form outputs~~, ~~and 1 16 amp three phase switching power C-form output~~. ~~Under that are the 5 powerlock connectors~~		The top panel of the rack is called the ''patch panel''. Each pair of sockets at the front of the panel matches a channel on a dimmer module, while each individual socket at the rear of the panel matches a single channel on a [[socapex]]. In this way, it is possible to link two luminaires to one dimmer channel - though care may need to be taken to ensure you don't draw too much current: each channel is rated at 10A, allowing for around 2300W of lantern.

	On the ~~top panel is a patch~~ panel, ~~which uses a wire-board~~ patch ~~system. Soccapex outputs are on~~ the ~~back end~~ of the patch panel~~, and the~~ channels ~~are on the front end. Channels 1-12 link to the top FPX dimmer, 13-24 the 2nd~~, ~~25-36 the 3rd~~ and ~~37-48 the 4th. The Gray cables used for patching~~ are ~~kept on the wall by the staircase to the floor. Cross phasing is not an issue with this dimmer system~~.		The rear of the rack comprises the [[socapex]] panel, where each numbered socapex output matches the patch sockets at the rear of the patch panel. Each socapex is capable of carrying 6 channels of power, and there are 16 socapex outputs.

	[[Category:Lighting/Dimmers~~]][[Category:Unfinished~~]]		There is no need to worry about cross-phasing in this system, unlike with the Betapacks.

			[[Category:Lighting/Dimmers]]

Angus Ireland: /* Jands FPX 12 Channel Dimmers */

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Jands FPX 12 Channel Dimmers

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	==Jands FPX 12 Channel Dimmers==		==Jands FPX 12 Channel Dimmers==
	Each Jands FPX dimmer is a 12 channel unit. Each of the 12 channels has an individual circuit breaker. The system can be programmed with a basic chase, or controlled via DMX. Channels 1-4, 5-8 and 9-12 are each on a separate phase.		Each Jands FPX dimmer, or ''module'', is a 12 channel unit. Each of the 12 channels has an individual circuit breaker. The system can be programmed with a basic chase, or controlled via DMX. Channels 1-4, 5-8 and 9-12 are each on a separate phase.

			The dimmers are daisy chained together through DMX for control information, and each dimmer has a switch for activating a built in DMX terminator - only the last dimmer should have this switch in the Terminate position.

			If the dimmers are being operated on the same universe as the [[Category:Lighting/Fixtures/Intelligents\|intelligent heads]], they should have their starting addresses set, from Module 1 (top) to Module 4 (bottom), to '''1''', '''13''', '''457''' and '''469'''. In all other cases, they should be '''1''', '''13''', '''25''' and '''37''' respectively.

	The manual for these units is available from the [http://www.jands.com.au/brands/jands/dimmers/fpx_dimmer/downloads Jands Website].		The manual for these units is available from the [http://www.jands.com.au/brands/jands/dimmers/fpx_dimmer/downloads Jands Website].

Angus Ireland: /* Power Distribution */

2013-05-28T17:12:51Z

Power Distribution

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	The Jands dimmer system requires 125A [[Three-phase Electric Power\|three phase]] power, supplied via the [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Powerlock\|Powerlock]] inputs on the rear, under the soca panel. These connectors are provided by a jump from the 125A [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Ceeform\|ceeform]], which comes from the [[Understage Isolators]].		The Jands dimmer system requires 125A [[Three-phase Electric Power\|three phase]] power, supplied via the [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Powerlock\|Powerlock]] inputs on the rear, under the soca panel. These connectors are provided by a jump from the 125A [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Ceeform\|ceeform]], which comes from the [[Understage Isolators]].

	At the front of the unit, there are circuit breakers - one for each module, as well as the "auxiliary" 16A ceeform outputs on the back. We don't use these outputs, so when powering up the Dimmer Racks there is no need to switch the auxiliary section on.		At the front of the unit, there are circuit breakers - one for each module, as well as the "auxiliary" 16A ceeform outputs on the back. We don't use these outputs, so when powering up the Dimmer Racks there is no need to switch the auxiliary section on. There is also a circuit breaker protecting the [[DMX]] feed from overcurrent if a fault develops along the cable run.

	==Patch Panel and Socapex==		==Patch Panel and Socapex==

Angus Ireland: /* Power Distribution */

2013-05-28T17:12:00Z

Power Distribution

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	The Jands dimmer system requires 125A [[Three-phase Electric Power\|three phase]] power, supplied via the [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Powerlock\|Powerlock]] inputs on the rear, under the soca panel. These connectors are provided by a jump from the 125A [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Ceeform\|ceeform]], which comes from the [[Understage Isolators]].		The Jands dimmer system requires 125A [[Three-phase Electric Power\|three phase]] power, supplied via the [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Powerlock\|Powerlock]] inputs on the rear, under the soca panel. These connectors are provided by a jump from the 125A [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Ceeform\|ceeform]], which comes from the [[Understage Isolators]].

	At the front of the unit, there are circuit breakers - one for each module, as well as the "~~auxilliary~~" 16A ceeform outputs on the back. We don't use these outputs, so when powering up the Dimmer Racks there is no need to switch the ~~auxilliary~~ section on.		At the front of the unit, there are circuit breakers - one for each module, as well as the "auxiliary" 16A ceeform outputs on the back. We don't use these outputs, so when powering up the Dimmer Racks there is no need to switch the auxiliary section on.

	==Patch Panel and Socapex==		==Patch Panel and Socapex==

Angus Ireland: /* Power Distribution */

2013-05-28T17:11:39Z

Power Distribution

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	The Jands dimmer system requires 125A [[Three-phase Electric Power\|three phase]] power, supplied via the [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Powerlock\|Powerlock]] inputs on the rear, under the soca panel. These connectors are provided by a jump from the 125A [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Ceeform\|ceeform]], which comes from the [[Understage Isolators]].		The Jands dimmer system requires 125A [[Three-phase Electric Power\|three phase]] power, supplied via the [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Powerlock\|Powerlock]] inputs on the rear, under the soca panel. These connectors are provided by a jump from the 125A [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Ceeform\|ceeform]], which comes from the [[Understage Isolators]].

	At the front of the unit, there are circuit breakers - one for each module, as well as the "auxilliary" ceeform outputs on the back. We don't use these outputs, so when powering up the Dimmer Racks there is no need to switch the auxilliary section on.		At the front of the unit, there are circuit breakers - one for each module, as well as the "auxilliary" 16A ceeform outputs on the back. We don't use these outputs, so when powering up the Dimmer Racks there is no need to switch the auxilliary section on.

	==Patch Panel and Socapex==		==Patch Panel and Socapex==

Angus Ireland: /* Jands FPX 12 Channel Dimmers */

2013-05-18T00:54:03Z

Jands FPX 12 Channel Dimmers

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	Each Jands FPX dimmer is a 12 channel unit. Each of the 12 channels has an individual circuit breaker. The system can be programmed with a basic chase, or controlled via DMX. Channels 1-4, 5-8 and 9-12 are each on a separate phase.		Each Jands FPX dimmer is a 12 channel unit. Each of the 12 channels has an individual circuit breaker. The system can be programmed with a basic chase, or controlled via DMX. Channels 1-4, 5-8 and 9-12 are each on a separate phase.

	The manual for these units is available from the [http://www.jands.com.au/brands/jands/dimmers/fpx_dimmer/downloads\|Jands Website].		The manual for these units is available from the [http://www.jands.com.au/brands/jands/dimmers/fpx_dimmer/downloads Jands Website].

	==Power Distribution==		==Power Distribution==

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2013-05-18T00:53:15Z

Power Distribution

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	==Power Distribution==		==Power Distribution==
	The Jands dimmer system ~~has~~ a ~~Powerlock input (converted~~ from a 125A ~~three phase C~~-~~Form input)~~.		The Jands dimmer system requires 125A [[Three-phase Electric Power\|three phase]] power, supplied via the [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Powerlock\|Powerlock]] inputs on the rear, under the soca panel. These connectors are provided by a jump from the 125A [[Cables_%26_Connectors/Ceeform\|ceeform]], which comes from the [[Understage Isolators]].
	~~'''TODO: Finish Power Distrubtion''~~'
			At the front of the unit, there are circuit breakers - one for each module, as well as the "auxilliary" ceeform outputs on the back. We don't use these outputs, so when powering up the Dimmer Racks there is no need to switch the auxilliary section on.

	==Patch Panel and Socapex==		==Patch Panel and Socapex==

Angus Ireland at 23:54, 17 May 2013

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	The '''Jands Dimmer system''' is a 48 way dimmer, system bought by the union in December 2010 to replace the old [[Dimmers/Betapack\|Betapack I]] dimmer racks and demux. It is located in the stage left wing next to the [[distro]] and [[Rubber Box (lighting)\|rubber box]].		The '''Jands Dimmer system''' is a 48 way dimmer, system bought by the union in December 2010 to replace the old [[Dimmers/Zero88 Betapack\|Betapack I]] dimmer racks and demux. It is located in the stage left wing next to the [[distro]] and [[Rubber Box (lighting)\|rubber box]].

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