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Tacit G4 User Manual 

 

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DMX/RDM Network, using JESE RDM-TRI 

 

 

 

The 2000.195 JESE RDM-TRI MK2 passes 
DMX information from a show control 
system to each DEC4 controller. 

Set a DMX address for each controller in the 
range 1-510. See DEC4 section below for 
more information. 

Summary of Contents for Tacit G4

Page 1: ...Tacit G4 User Manual 1 User Manual Tacit G4 Revision 01 1 September 2017 Tempest Lighting Inc...

Page 2: ...ct 12 Wiring the Enclosure 13 Power Wiring 13 SAFETY NOTICE 13 Electrical Standards 13 Wiring Access 14 One or Two Power Circuits 15 Single Feed Power Termination 16 Split Feed Power Termination 16 Wi...

Page 3: ...rs 32 Control Interface 33 User Interface LCD Display 34 Control Interface Operation 34 Control Menu 35 Set DMX Options 35 Set Temp Units 36 Set Temp Ranges 36 Set Lamp On Point 36 Reset Lamp Hours 36...

Page 4: ...losures require some modification prior to installation 42 Routine Maintenance 43 Clean Port Glass 43 Check Filter 43 Check Temperature Humidity Sensor 44 For After Sales Support 44 Troubleshooting 45...

Page 5: ...l and UL 50 environmental as NEMA 3R enclosures for use in the United States and Canada This declaration is made by the manufacturer Tempest Lighting Inc 11845 Wicks Street Sun Valley CA 91352 USA Thi...

Page 6: ...ing EU Directives Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Test Report G4 51 LVD Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC Test Report G4 51 EMC and further conforms with the following EU Harmonized...

Page 7: ...Tacit G4 User Manual 7 Approvals China...

Page 8: ...Lifting some enclosures and the equipment inside them may be heavy Use properly rated lifting equipment where appropriate and never attempt to carry out work with fewer than the number of workers nee...

Page 9: ...0 254 162lb 74kg 56 300P Christie Boxer Portrait 57 4 1457 23 4 594 33 4 848 55 1397 21 533 10 254 175lb 80kg 56 350 Barco HDF Landscape 53 4 1356 35 4 900 29 4 747 51 1295 33 838 12 305 200lb 91kg 56...

Page 10: ...ss steel mounting hardware IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Installer must ensure that all mounting points are secure and conform to local safety regulations Tempest Lighting Inc accepts no responsibility for...

Page 11: ...atively straight 25cm 10 duct may be adequate Ducting should allow for minimum airflow rates Tacit 200 300 500cfm 0 25m3 S Tacit 350 and up 1000cfm 0 5m3 S Note that smaller Tacit models are supplied...

Page 12: ...raw inlet air from an adjoining insulated roof space or air conditioned room Incoming air temperature should not exceed 25 30 C the warmer it is the harder the fan must work to cool the projector and...

Page 13: ...ore opening the enclosure Tempest Lighting Inc its employees and agents will not be held responsible for damage or injury caused by disregarding this notice Electrical Standards Important Enclosure mo...

Page 14: ...ATE CONDUITS NOTE Layout of Tacit models may differ slightly Open the back door and remove the DEC4 Controller cover Identify the following parts DEC4 Motherboard DEC4 Daughter Board s AC Terminal Blo...

Page 15: ...on Enclosure and Projector must be rated for the same voltage Supply must be rated for projector current plus 150 watts Supply must be permanently ON Split feed Enclosure power must be permanently ON...

Page 16: ...external ballast eg Roadie 45K CP4230 a 3 phase AC supply is required Three phase Split Feed IMPORTANT Three phase systems with split feed MUST be factory configured You CANNOT change a 3 phase Tacit...

Page 17: ...Tacit G4 User Manual 17 North America 208V Single Feed...

Page 18: ...Tacit G4 User Manual 18 North America 208V Split Feed...

Page 19: ...Tacit G4 User Manual 19 North America 120 208V Three Phase Single Feed...

Page 20: ...Tacit G4 User Manual 20 North America 120 208V Three Phase Split Feed...

Page 21: ...Tacit G4 User Manual 21 International 230V Single Feed...

Page 22: ...Tacit G4 User Manual 22 International 230V Split Feed...

Page 23: ...Tacit G4 User Manual 23 International 230 400V Three Phase Single Feed...

Page 24: ...Tacit G4 User Manual 24 International 230 400V Three Phase Split Feed...

Page 25: ...he DEC4 Live fan terminal and the fan This reduces fan noise but also airflow and it is possible that the capacitor value may need to be adjusted to optimize for the best balance between airflow cooli...

Page 26: ...ndix TEMP Protocol 3 Grouped via RS485 using DMX RDM see next page Requires one 51 485 RS485 board per enclosure Requires one 51 485 RS485 board per enclosure and one 51 EN Ethernet board per bridge N...

Page 27: ...nning on RS485 originally intended to control lighting system dimmers to control power to the projector inside the enclosure This is very useful in hot locations where the projector may be stressed by...

Page 28: ...Network using JESE RDM TRI The 2000 195 JESE RDM TRI MK2 passes DMX information from a show control system to each DEC4 controller Set a DMX address for each controller in the range 1 510 See DEC4 sec...

Page 29: ...r of outdoor equipment DEC4 monitors internal and external temperature humidity and lamp current at all times and uses this information to control the enclosure s lamp relay fan s and heater s It can...

Page 30: ...ctor Luminaire current Line Voltage Temperature Humidity DEC 3 3 s patented GoldilocksTM algorithm uses a combination of sensors heaters and fans to maintain a safe operating temperature and a safe re...

Page 31: ...ly ON o DMX level 25 disables normal relay operation relay turns OFF o This allows you to force a hard reset of the lamp relay in the event of a projector malfunction Control mode is recommended for s...

Page 32: ...er than those around the projector 2 We recommend using the factory default settings for several weeks or months before making any changes In most cases they will not be necessary Trip Temp 55 70 C De...

Page 33: ...normal Projector power receptacle is energized ON Red Lamp relay is open due to over temperature event Projector power receptacle is isolated Temp FLASHING Green Temperature is below lower temp settin...

Page 34: ...Mode Control Interface Operation The Control Interface is normally LOCKED To UNLOCK hold ESC and OK together for 5 seconds You are now in the CONTROL MENU Use to scroll up and down the menu Press OK t...

Page 35: ...se ensure that the DEC3 3 is NOT left in Service Mode SET DMX ADDRESS in Monitor Control or Service modes Select a DMX starting address in the range 001 to 510 1 Lamp Relay In Service Mode an addition...

Page 36: ...m temperature to be maintained default 0 C permissible range 0 10 C SET TEMP UPPER maximum desired temperature default 40 C permissible range 35 50 C SET TEMP TRIP temperature at which load will be is...

Page 37: ...through a Humidity relative humidity in b Air temperature in degrees C or F c PCB temperature this will usually be significantly higher than air temperature d Voltage line Voltage reaching the DEC e C...

Page 38: ...t up in the factory Portrait Configurations Most Tacit enclosures may be specified in portrait format this depends on the desired projector being approved for portrait orientation Most projectors that...

Page 39: ...ts Mount the Projector Ceiling 1 Slide out the projector tray 2 Have two or more people hold the projector in place and secure with the screws provided through the tray slots into the threaded holes i...

Page 40: ...CTOR TO THE PROJECTOR OUTLET IF THE PROJECTOR FEED BYPASSES THE DEC CONTROLLER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK AND THE PROJECTOR WILL OVERHEAT Projector specific Mounting All Tacit enclosures are...

Page 41: ...Failure to follow this step will very likely lead to hot air recirculating and serious overheating Barco HDX The lamp exhaust from this projector requires a special chimney provided to direct the hot...

Page 42: ...ith a tangential blower fan on the top of the lamp chimney Set the projector on the Tacit enclosure tray and secure in place using the clamps provided locating into the X frame on the projector base N...

Page 43: ...how much the projector is used If the filter becomes clogged the temperature inside the enclosure will start to rise This is an indication that the filter must be cleaned or possibly replaced Part Num...

Page 44: ...ve the controller may not operate correctly A defective sensor will result in one of three messages appearing on the DEC user interface If you see any of these messages contact Tempest for a replaceme...

Page 45: ...RH 5 RH 100 or RH there is a sensor fault Contact Tempest for a replacement sensor Dirt Debris inside enclosure 1 Filter is either missing or damaged 2 Filter is not properly seated 3 Side panels or b...

Page 46: ...bove ii to any Goods that have been subject to misuse abnormal service or handling or altered or modified in design or construction iii to any Goods repaired or serviced by any person other than Selle...

Page 47: ...and monitored over an IP network Please contact factory for ordering information Physical Layer 1 EITHER Use a 51 EN Ethernet daughter board plugged directly to the DEC4 motherboard connected to your...

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