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HP6/HP12
Digitally Controlled Dimmer Rack
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Table of Contents

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Jands HP6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Channels6
Maximum Output Current per Channel10 A
Frequency50/60 Hz
CoolingFan Cooled
Control ProtocolDMX512

Summary

Introduction

Mains supply wiring

Details the three-phase and single-phase mains power supply wiring configurations.

Phase failure

Describes dimmer behavior and operator control when a power phase fails.

Circuit breakers

Explains the function and characteristics of output circuit breakers.

Overloads and Inrush

Discusses inrush current from cold lamps and its effect on circuit breakers.

Short Circuits

Details how SCRs and triacs are protected from short circuits.

Outdoor Systems

Provides recommendations for running dimmers at outdoor shows with local power.

Equipment Description

Front panel layout

Details the layout and function of front panel controls and indicators.

Circuit Descriptions

Mains and Low Voltage power supplies

Explains power supply configurations, wiring, and filtering for the dimmers.

Phase control

Describes the thyristor firing control method used in the dimmers.

SCRs and triggering circuits

Details the SCR components and their triggering mechanisms for dimming.

Output chokes and filtering

Explains the function of output chokes and filtering in reducing EMI.

Load & drive indicators

Describes the function and behavior of Load and Drive LEDs.

CPU card

Details the microprocessor, memory, and I/O components of the CPU card.

Front panel card

Covers the switches, LEDs, and encoder circuitry on the front panel.

Dimmer Operation

Menu structure

Outlines the navigation and operation of the dimmer's menu system.

MODE menu options

Details the various modes like VOLT, TEMP, LAW, PREH, P.FLT, TERM, CHEK, V.COM, LOCK.

DMX CHannel and BANK menus

Explains how to set DMX start channels and banks for dimmer addressing.

BUILD menu

Describes how to record DMX Snapshots and user-defined Scenes.

RUN menu

Explains how to run Snapshots, Scenes, and pre-recorded chases.

TEST function

Details how to test individual channels or groups of channels.

Deep clear

Provides instructions for performing a deep clear of dimmer settings.

Channel disable

Explains how to take individual channels off-line.

Software update

Covers the procedure and precautions for updating dimmer software.

Fault Diagnosis

Protection mechanisms

Details output, thermal, and overvoltage protection features.

Output faults

Describes issues like short-circuits and faulty triacs/SCRs.

Operating faults

Addresses display messages indicating errors and system issues.

DMX faults

Explains how DMX signal loss affects dimmer operation.

Phase fault indication

Describes how phase presence is indicated and warnings for faults.

Cold lamp filaments

Discusses inrush current issues with cold lamps and preheat solution.

Memory failure

Covers issues related to the CPU card's lithium battery and memory.

Fault finding guide

Provides a table for diagnosing common symptoms and their causes/remedies.

Disassembly Procedures

CPU card removal

Step-by-step guide for removing the CPU card from the dimmer.

Front Panel card removal

Instructions for safely removing the front panel circuit card.

Triac / SCR replacement

Details the process for replacing triacs or SCRs on the dimmer.

"Engine Blockā€ removal

Procedure for removing the main dimmer "engine block" assembly.

Test and Configuration Settings

CPU self-tests

Explains how to run built-in CPU diagnostic tests.

Output card testing

Provides a functional test procedure for the dimmer's output card.

Phase Compensation setup

Describes DIP switch settings for phase compensation adjustments.

Dimmer Re-calibration

Details the procedure for recalibrating the dimmer's output voltage.

Technical Data and Specifications

Multipin output connector pin-outs

Lists pin assignments for Socapex and Wieland output connectors.

DMX connector pin-outs

Specifies the pin configuration for DMX input and loop connectors.

DMX bank allocations

Details channel assignments for different DMX banks.

Mains wiring colour codes

Provides standard colour coding for mains wiring connections.

Appendix A History of Modifications

Appendix B Connector Pinouts

CPU card connectors

Pinout details for CPU card power, front panel, and DMX connectors.

Front panel card connectors

Pinout details for front panel card CPU and other connectors.

Output card connectors

Pinout details for output card CPU and temp sense connectors.

Appendix C Spare Parts

Appendix D Circuit Diagrams

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