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Dimmer Operation 

4-2 

 

WMX SERIES DIMMER

 OPERATING 

MANUAL 

 

The display will halt at 505 in the up direction and at 1 in the down direction, but if the 
button is released and pressed again the menu will wrap around from 505 to 1 (or from 
1 to 505 in the other direction). 

Once selected, the start channel is retained in memory if the power is switched off. 

 

4.1.2 Test 

mode 

In this mode, the WMX’s internal controller is used to drive the selected dimmer 
channels. No DMX control is necessary, but a control signal may be left connected if 
desired. 

Pressing the “Menu/

 ” button displays the first menu item. The menu items are listed 

in Table 4.1. 

Display Description 

  

Turn selected Channel on full

 

 

Turn Phase channels on at set level

 

 

Turn on all channels sequentially at set rate 

Table 4.1: Menu Items 

Pressing the “

” button when the display shows 

Chn

 

changes it to 

CHS

; pressing the 

“+” button when the display shows 

CHS

 changes it to 

Chn

,

 ie. the menu wraps around. 

Pressing the “Exit/C” button returns the dimmer to normal operation, displaying the 
previously set DMX start channel. 

4.1.2.1 Chn 

Pressing “Menu/

 ” while 

Chn

 is displayed moves into the Channel Test menu. The 

display shows the last channel tested (

C 1

 … 

C12

) and immediately turns it on full. 

The “+” and “

” buttons may be used to select a different channel. The channel is 

output live and there is no need to press “Menu/

”. The display (and output) remains in 

that state until the “Exit/C” button is pressed, even if power is disconnected; ie. when 
power is restored the dimmer will continue to drive the selected channel to full. 

Pressing the “

” button when the display shows 

C 1

 changes it to 

C12

. Pressing the 

“+” button when the display shows 

C12

 

changes it to 

C 1

; ie. the menu wraps around. 

When “Exit/C” is pressed, the dimmer returns to the menu displaying flashing 

Chn

. If 

no button is pressed within 3 seconds the dimmer returns to normal operation, 
displaying the previously set DMX start channel.  

4.1.2.2 PHS 

Pressing “Menu/

” while 

PHS

 is displayed moves into the Phase Test menu, and the 

display shows the last phase tested (

A, B, C, 

or

 ALL

). Pressing “+” or “

” and 

then “Menu/

” selects a phase to test. That phase is indicated on the display with a top, 

middle, or lower horizontal bar in the left-most display digit, signifying phases A, B and 
C respectively. The display initially shows a phase level of 

0

. All channels fed from the 

selected phase will be tested simultaneously.  

ie. Phase A = Channels 1-4,   Phase B = Channels 5-8,   Phase C = Channels 9-12. 

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Страница 1: ...WMX...

Страница 2: ...r damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual It is recommended that all service and repairs on this product be carried out by JANDS PTY LTD or its auth...

Страница 3: ...DMX 512 input 3 3 3 6 DMX termination 3 3 3 7 Power up sequence 3 3 4 0 Dimmer Operation 4 1 4 1 Operating modes 4 1 4 1 1 DMX mode 4 1 4 1 2 Test mode 4 2 4 1 2 1 Chn 4 2 4 1 2 2 PHS 4 2 4 1 2 3 CHS...

Страница 4: ...g dimmers Flush to wall 6 7 6 4 Wall mounting dimmers Straddling cable trays 6 8 6 5 Wall mounting dimmers Conduit cable entry 6 9 6 6 Mounting the dimmer to the bracket 6 10 7 0 Maintenance 7 1 8 0 T...

Страница 5: ...ures 12 x 2 4KW dimming channels DMX 512 digital control protocol DMX terminating switch Suitable for permanent installations Soft turn on characteristic Low acoustic electrical noise Toroidal output...

Страница 6: ...ise From Top Left Control Breaker Panel Socket Outlet Panel Bottom Panel 2 1 Panel layout 1 CHANNEL OUTPUT SOCKETS The twelve output sockets are each rated at 10 amps 2 CHANNEL CIRCUIT BREAKERS If a b...

Страница 7: ...PHASE LEDs Three blue LEDs one for each phase indicate that the three phase mains supply is available 9 DMX IN SOCKET Standard 5 pin AXR connector accepts DMX 512 signals from controller 10 DMX LOOP...

Страница 8: ...corner of the panel allowing the panel to be placed to one side while working on the dimmer Connect the incoming mains power cables to the rising clamp terminals on the lower right side of the main ci...

Страница 9: ...acing the covers check to make sure that the two earth straps are connected to the chassis and the front cover for the control and circuit breakers If not push connectors onto the tabs marked with the...

Страница 10: ...t dimmer via the LOOP connector When power is on the DMX LED indicates the presence of DMX signals The DMX receiver input is protected against extreme over voltages across any input pins and from any...

Страница 11: ...e WMX has two operating modes 1 DMX mode the dimmer is controlled from an external DMX 512 control console 2 Test mode the dimmer is controlled by the internal microprocessor and the front panel butto...

Страница 12: ...the Channel Test menu The display shows the last channel tested C 1 C12 and immediately turns it on full The and buttons may be used to select a different channel The channel is output live and there...

Страница 13: ...If no button is pressed within 3 seconds the dimmer returns to normal operation displaying the previously set DMX start channel 4 1 2 3 CHS Pressing Menu while CHS is displayed moves into the Chase m...

Страница 14: ...ASE MENU DMX ADDRESS DMX ADDRESS Fla shing di l Times out after 3 S DMX ADDRESS TEST MENU TEST MENU TEST MENU PHASE TEST PHASE TEST PHASE TEST PHASE TEST PHASE B TEST ALL PHASE TEST PHASE C TEST Menu...

Страница 15: ...or over voltage condition is present and the dimmer outputs will be off until the over voltage or over temperature condition is removed 2 When the Fault LED is on continuously one or more of the follo...

Страница 16: ...immer In nearly all circumstances this is quick enough to prevent damage to the output devices In some circumstances however a triac failure may be experienced although these devices are usually quite...

Страница 17: ...the dimmer If the heatsink temperature rises above the specified maximum the dimmer will automatically shut down the output drive The fan will continue to cool the heatsink during the shut down perio...

Страница 18: ...er Service console Factory service Connect 100W incandescent lamp in parallel Radio interference Faulty EMC filtering Factory service All Channels flicker when dimmed Incorrect DMX protocol wiring Unt...

Страница 19: ...he dimmer may be mounted in a 19 inch equipment rack 11RU of rack space required The dimmer may be mounted flush to a wall with the cabling coming through the wall An optional extended mounting bracke...

Страница 20: ...ed at least 300mm from the floor to avoid excessive ingress of dust and fluff or as dictated by local building statutes Dimmers must be mounted at least 150mm below ceilings or shelves for adequate ve...

Страница 21: ...rews not supplied Supply cable entry may be via a 32mm gland hole at the bottom right of the main chassis or by removing the links from one of the partially notched holes in the rear face of the dimme...

Страница 22: ...g webs with shears De burr the metal Feed any cables supply output and control through this cable access cutout and place the bracket against the wall orienting the bracket as indicated on the bracket...

Страница 23: ...h shears and remove the eight screws securing the bottom blanking piece De burr the metal Position the bracket over the cable tray against the wall orienting the bracket as indicated on the bracket Ma...

Страница 24: ...ket noting the orientation marks on both pieces Use four thread cutting screws supplied at each side to screw the two pieces together forming an 80mm deep enclosure The enclosure formed has an assortm...

Страница 25: ...he bottom of the dimmer to pivot away from the bracket 3 Feed any cables mains supply output or control into the rear of the dimmer and terminate them as necessary This may only be performed by a lice...

Страница 26: ...he power cable or locking off the mains supply isolator Remove the front panels Blow clean the fan and internals with compressed air DO NOT spin the fan with compressed air the blades may break off Wh...

Страница 27: ...W Maximum Dissipation 24 W channel 300 W total Maximum Ambient Temp 40 C Control Signal ANSI E1 11 DMX 512 A Protocol DMX Input 5 pin AXR male female Test Function Level Individual Channels 100 Group...

Страница 28: ...nnector pin outs PIN No CONNECTION DMX IN CONNECTION LOOP 1 SHIELD SHIELD 2 IN OUT 3 IN OUT 4 nc Nc 5 nc Nc Table 8 2 DMX Connector Pin Outs 8 2 Mains wiring colour codes Phase A Red Phase B White Pha...

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