Lehigh DX3 - Introduction to the DX3 System

Table of Contents
1 Introduction..................................................................................................................5
1.1 DX3 Dimmer Racks............................................................................................5
1.2 DX3 Architecture...............................................................................................6
1.2.1 Memory..........................................................................................................6
1.2.2 Ride-Thru Feature...........................................................................................6
2 System Design and Layout.............................................................................................7
2.1 Typical System Riser..........................................................................................7
2.2 Control Panel Detail...........................................................................................8
2.3 Dimmer Control Concepts...................................................................................9
2.4 Precedence.....................................................................................................10
2.5 Dimmer Control Source Example.......................................................................11
2.6 Input/Output Control Concepts.........................................................................13
2.6.1 Input/Output Mapping...................................................................................13
2.7 Backup Cues....................................................................................................14
2.8 Collage............................................................................................................14
2.9 Zones..............................................................................................................15
3 Control Stations...........................................................................................................15
3.1 Master Control Stations....................................................................................15
3.2 Preset Recall Stations.......................................................................................16
3.3 Receptacle Station...........................................................................................16
4 Control Wiring Terminations..........................................................................................17
4.1 DMX A & DMX B Connections............................................................................17
4.2 Collage Architectural Connections.....................................................................18
4.3 Fire Alarm Input..............................................................................................18
4.4 Rack ID and DIP Switch Terminators.................................................................19
4.5 DMX Out Connections......................................................................................19
4.6 Phase Loss Terminals (Optional).......................................................................20
4.7 Ethernet Connections.......................................................................................20
5 AV System Integration..................................................................................................21
6 Connecting to a PC for DxDirector DX3..........................................................................21
6.1 USB Cable.......................................................................................................21
6.2 Ethernet Connection........................................................................................21
7 Rack Control Interface Operation (RCI).........................................................................22
7.1 Enter/Esc Button..............................................................................................22
7.2 Menu Navigation..............................................................................................22
7.3 Dialog Navigation.............................................................................................23
7.4 Main menu - File..............................................................................................23
7.4.1 File – Save....................................................................................................24
7.4.2 File – Load....................................................................................................24
7.4.3 File – Safe Remove........................................................................................25
7.4.4 File – Filenames............................................................................................25
7.5 Main menu – Config.........................................................................................25
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