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INTRODUCTION
1.
The ART2000 digital dimming system
This manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Avolites
ART2000 digital dimming system. Even if you hate reading manuals, read
this section because the next couple of pages contain some
important
safety information
which you should be aware of.
At the end of the manual there is a quick summary of how the DMX control
system works, a Glossary explaining some of the technical terms used in
the manual, and an Index which can be used to find what you need in the
manual.
1.1
What it does
The ART2000 system provides a complete solution to Dimming and Moving
Light Power distribution. You no longer need to have separate mains
distribution making set up times faster and reducing the number of
individual components needed to put a show together.
The ART2000 controls up to 48 individual channels. Four modules of a
maximum of 12 channels can be plugged in. The following module types
are currently available:
12 channel 16Amp dimming module
6 channel 32Amp dimming module
3 channel 63Amp dimming module
12 channel 16amp distribution module for powering moving lights
12 channel 16A Relay module, to switch on/off mains under DMX
control.
Modules of the same channel count can be freely interchanged, and the
rack can be easily configured 'per job' as required.
When loaded with 16A modules the system can be fitted with a patch bay
and up to 20 Multipin outlet connectors which ensure that cabling will be
as simple and reliable as possible.. Each channel of each multipin outlet
connector can be patched to any dimmer output using the hot-patch. The
hot-patch has a lamp test indicator making faults easy to find when a
single dimmer channel powers more than one light fixture. Alternatively
direct outputs are available if a patch is not needed
The 'Load Check' indicators for each dimmer module or relay module
channel give a sure indication that a load is present and the test faders on
each dimmer channel or relay channel allow you to quickly check what’s
connected without having the use of a console.
The design incorporates full monitoring and status feedback via the backlit
LCD display. For simple events you can operate without a console by
setting up a dimmer state on the test faders, or you can record 12 internal
memories for replaying a simple show.
Other features include full DMX patch and merge (2 DMX lines), dimmer
curve and output limit selection per channel, power OK indicators, optional
volt and amp metering and optional RCB or ELDC protection.
