Finalise the installation by re-connecting the earth cable, replacing the front panel(s) and re-fitting the securing screws.
POWER UP ROUTINE
When power is applied to the unit, a self-test is performed. The LCD text display shows SELF TEST. When the self test
is passed, the display will show either PARADIME READY (followed by a scrolling message) if the menus are locked,
or 'DMX START nnn' if the menus are unlocked. If a valid DMX signal is being received, OK will be displayed on the far
right hand side of the display.
DISPLAY
Version 21 software Paradimes (and later) are identifiable by their backlit, blue display. The display will illuminate when
menu buttons are pressed and will switch off after a short period when no buttons are pressed.
SETTING / CHANGING FEATURES
All the features of the dimmer are set using the four push-buttons in conjunction with instructions and options shown in
the LCD display. All features are accessed through menu choices. The complete menu structure can be followed on
the diagram on page 9 of this manual. Each individual menu screen has an exclusive reference number to guide you
through the process.
SOFTWARE VERSION
The software version may be determined by reference to Menu 89 READ SERIAL?
MENU - USER LOCKS
If your button presses are ignored, it may be because the menus have been 'locked' to prevent accidental changes
being made. The menus must be 'unlocked' before changes can be made and if required, re-locked again afterwards.
Menu locking is controlled by the 87 MENU ACCESS function within Menu 8 READ INFO?
MENU - INSTALLER LOCKS
Certain items may be protected by an internal hardware 'lock' as shown in the diagram on page 10. These items
should not normally need to be changed and you should contact your installer/supplier before attempting to do so. note
that these locks do not apply to Patchpack models.
CLEARING LOCKS
See page 11 for details of error messages, their causes and remedies.
The Paradime’s fan cooling is electronically controlled by the microprocessor with override from a hardware thermostat.
Exceptionally, users may wish to take control of the fan’s operation by allocating a supplementary DMX channel to the
fan.
(a) Normal use. At the lower temperature threshold, whether or not the fan puff is enabled (see menu 71), the fan will
start to run constantly (or will cease to run if the pack is in a cooling cycle).
(b) Where DMX control of the fan is used (see menu 12), that threshold is raised approximately 10°. This mode is used
during ‘short burst’ applications only, where low ambient noise levels must be maintained. Its use will reduce the duty
cycle of the unit.
In either of the above operating modes, if the temperature exceeds the upper threshold, the hardware override will
operate, all channels are disabled and an ‘Over Temperature’ error message is displayed. Users should contact their
dealer/installer for assistance with clearing the error: installers should refer to page lll of the installation instructions.
FAN PUFF FEATURE
The fan ‘puff’ may be switched on where required. See menu 71.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND FEATURES
COOLING AND DMX FAN CONTROL
LightProcessor Paradime, all variants, version 21, September 2003
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