3. Installing the ART2000 - Page 11
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If the display shows other messages, this may indicate that a problem has
been found. See the Troubleshooting section on page 24 for details of what
to do.
If you cannot read the display you may need to adjust the display contrast
control at the bottom right hand corner of the display.
Note: The phase selector intended usage is that it allows you to power the
electronics of a different phase in case of a phase failure. There is
normally no need to go to the yellow or blue phase.
3.4
Connections to lights
You connect the lighting rig to the ART2000 either through the multipin
connectors (Socapex or Harting) or through direct outlets on the rear
panel. There are up to 20 multipin connectors, each of which carry 6
channels (Harting-type connectors may carry 8 channels). The optional
hot-patch panel allows you to determine which dimmer channel controls
which output circuit (direct out versions do not have a hot patch).
Do not connect or disconnect the multipin connectors whilst channels are
turned on, as this may cause arcing which will damage the connectors.
Note: Only connect loads through the multipin outlets, direct outlets or
the utility outlets. DO NOT try to power any equipment directly
from the dimmer output patch on the hot-patch panel as the patch
cables do not carry an earth connection.
3.5
Control connection
Two DMX inputs (and linked outputs) are provided, these allow you to use
two consoles (such as a normal “static light” console and a moving light
console), or to have a back-up control link. Normally the system will
combine the two inputs with a highest-takes-precedence rule. It is also
possible to configure the system so that some dimmers are controlled by
one DMX input only (see section 4.5).
If you need to change the DMX start address of the system this is
described in section 4.1.
If you are linking the DMX cable on to other devices, ensure the
termination switches are set to Off. If this is the end of the DMX line, set
the termination switch to
On
for that DMX line. An indicator light comes on
when the termination is
On
.
3.6
Patching module channels to lights
If a patch is fitted you need to patch each light to a dimmer by connecting
cables on the hot-patch panel. There are two patch options series (110V)
and parallel (240V). Most patches are parallel and the following text
assumes a parallel patch
At the front of the hot patch panel are the outlets from the modules.
Module A has four outlets per channel, and modules B, C and D have two
outlets per channel.
At the back of the hot patch panel are the plugs which link to the multipin
connectors. There is a plug for each circuit on each connector. The picture
shows module channel 19 (channel 7 on module B) connected to circuit 1
