CompuDIM 2000 Reference Guide
CompuDim 2000 Copyright 2007 Compulite Systems (2000) Ltd. All rights reserved. This documentation is delivered subject to the following conditions and restrictions: This document is protected by copyright and distributed under licenses restricting its use, copying, distribution and decompilation. No part of this product or document may be reproduced in any form by any means without the prior express written authorization of Compulite Systems (2000) Ltd. and its licensors (if any). The content of this document is furnished for informational use only and is subject to change without notice. Compulite Systems (2000) Ltd. assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book. Document History Version Date 2.0 July 2007 1.0 February 2007
Table of Contents CompuDim2000 Features................................. 1 Overview............................................. 2 Dimmer drawers...................................... 3 Input Sources...................................... 3 Parameter status and error reports...................... 4 Dimmer drawer LED color code....................... 4 Dimmer rack control module............................ 6 Dimmer rack control module keys...................... 7 Dimmer rack control module LEDs..................... 7................... 8 Soft keys............................................ 9 Selecting, navigating, and editing menus................... 9 Status Menu........................................ 10 Status Errors...................................... 12 Error types....................................... 13 Patch menu......................................... 15 Navigation and Display............................. 15 Patching methods.................................. 16 Using the patch wizard.............................. 16 Using the standard patch............................ 18 Editing the input sources for specific dimmers........... 19 Configuration Menu.................................. 20 Ethernet.......................................... 21 Curve........................................... 21 Password......................................... 22 Screen........................................... 23 Fan............................................. 23
Behavior......................................... 25 Reset............................................ 27 User patch........................................ 27 D-Bus........................................... 28 Parameter Menu..................................... 28 Editing dimmer parameters.......................... 29 Using the Parameter wizard.......................... 30 Setting dimmer curves.............................. 31 Programming dimmer curves......................... 32 Dimmer speed setting............................... 32 Test menu.......................................... 33 Diagnostic menu..................................... 36 Upgrading Rack Software............................... 37 Dimmer rack component drawings......................... 39 CompuDim dimmer rack.............................. 40 Input connections.................................... 41 Output connections................................... 42 Input connections.................................... 43 Input mains and terminals.............................. 44 Dimmer drawers..................................... 45
CompuDIM 2000 dimmers CompuDim2000, Compulite's intelligent, high-precision, digital dimming system is designed for DMX512 and/or Ethernet communication. Used with a Compulite computerized control system it offers a complete online reporting facility. The racks are designed to allow easy insertion and removal of the dimmer drawers and the control modules without the use of tools. There is convenient access to line, load, and control termination. The companion Dimmer Monitor software enables PC monitoring on a Windows based software for remote control and monitoring (see Dimmer Monitor documentation). CompuDim2000 Features DMX and Ethernet VC communication 3- phase power supply for the control electronics ensures control continuity in the event of a missing supply phase. 3 phase cooling system of low-noise, top mounted fans with computerized speed control Quick access to load and voltage data in the status default screen Real-time automatic dimmer error notification display and slot status report Patch and parameter setup wizards Testing intensity, fade, and flash per dimmer Backup looks (via Dimmer Monitor software) Bypass compatible Emergency panic switch Backlit LCD, 120 x 64 character graphic LCD display, showing screens, soft key functions, and rack status Text keyboard support 1
Compulite Overview Overview CompuDim2000 consists of: 2 dimmer rack control modules (DRC-96) 24 slots with up to 4 dimmers per slot regulating loads of up to 10Kw Figure 1: CompuDim 2000 dimmer rack No. Part No. Part 1 Top cable entry 6 Bottom cable entry 2 3 fans 7 Output terminal covers 2
CompuDim Overview No. Part No. Part 3 Communication terminals 8 Dimmer drawers 4 Front door lock 9 Main control module (DRC) 5 Air filter 10 Backup control module (DRC) Dimmer drawers A dimmer rack can contain up to 96 dimmers in 24 slots of 4 dimmers each. There are five dimmer drawer models: 4x13 ampere (2.5 kw) 4x16 ampere/relay 2x 25 ampere (5 kw) 1x 50 ampere (10 kw) 4x13 ampere (2.5 kw) Compusine dimmers CompuDim s permanent installation dimmer racks are available in four configurations: Number of slots 2.5 kw dimmers or relay 24 slots Up to 96 dimmers/ Relay 18 slots Up to 72 dimmers/ Relay 12 slots Up to 48 dimmers/ Relay 6 slots Up to 24 dimmers/ Relay 5 kw dimmers Up to 48 dimmers Up to 36 dimmers Up to 24 dimmers Up to 12 dimmers 10 kw dimmers Up to 24 dimmers Up to 18 dimmers Up to12 dimmers Up to 6 dimmers Input Sources Each dimmer can receive up to three input sources: 2 x DMX port - displayed as Da and Db. 3
Compulite Overview 3 x Ethernet virtual connectors - displayed as Va, Vb, and Vc. 1 x Analog port. Parameter status and error reports Each drawer has an on board microprocessor that receives and transmits control data from the DRC-96 via the CAN bus. The processor's primary tasks include: Calculating the phase angle per dimmer in the slot Generating the triggers for power devices Status reporting Error reporting Status reports DMX Load current Open load conditions (no load) DRC-96 communication Error reports Slot temperature Temperature Error Circuit breaker status Power Bypass Dimmer drawer LED color code Each dimmer drawer has 8 LEDs. 4
CompuDim Overview LED Color Phase control dimmers Sine dimmers Dimmer fault Red General fault General fault No load Orange On - if an input signal is received from the console and: No load is connected Or An inductive load is connected Over current Red blinking If the current is over: 16 amperes in 2.5 kw dimmers 50 amperes in 5kW dimmers Dimmer level Green The brightness corresponds to the dimmer s amplitude. Off - dimmer level at 0% Slow blink -dimmer level at 3% - 50% Fast blink - dimmer level at 50% - 75% On - dimmer level at 76% - 100% Short Circuit Red/ orange blinking Note: Not applicable to phase control dimmers When the output has a short circuit at the minimum level of 8%. Note: If there is a short circuit and the dimmer level is less 8%, the error is treated as an over current error. Temp Orange Temperature of drawer Temperature of dimmer drawer 5
Compulite Overview LED Color Phase control dimmers Comm Green Communication with DRC-96 Dimmer rack control module Sine dimmers Communication with DRC- 96 1 First 5 kw dimmer First 5 kw dimmer in drawer 2 Second 5 kw dimmer Second 5 kw dimmer in drawer The Dimmer Rack Control module (DRC-96) is a fully embedded PC that controls the rack electronics. It communicates with the consoles and controls the microprocessor located in each dimmer drawer. There is also bi-directional communication with PC running Dimmer Monitor software. A second (optional) DRC-96 control module may be installed in the dimmer rack. The second control module functions as a tracking backup to the main DRC-96. The tracking backup control takes over in the event of a main module failure. Note: If there are 2 control modules, the lower module is the main and the upper module is the backup. Figure 2: Dimmer rack control module (DRC-96) 6
CompuDim Overview No. Part No. Part 1 Menu selection buttons 5 Ethernet communication LEDs 2 Keypad 6 Navigation & selection buttons 3 DMX communication 7 Soft keys LEDs 4 3-phase power LEDs 8 LCD screen Dimmer rack control module keys Button Arrow keys Button Function Navigate the display and select fields. Numeric keys Enter number selections. CONFIG DIAG ENTER PARAM PATCH Soft Keys STATUS STORE TEST CLEAR Access the Configuration menu. Access the Diagnostic menu. Activate selected field. Access the Dimmer Parameters menu. Access the Patch menu. The soft keys function changes according to the menu and menu option. View the dimmer rack status. Store new information. Access the Test menu. Clear data in cells. Exit menu without storing changes. Dimmer rack control module LEDs The control module indicator LEDs on the front panel show DMX communication status and Ethernet status. 7
Compulite DMX LEDs Function Color DMX 1 DMX input from DMX 1 source Green blink DMX 2 DMX input from DMX 2 source Green blink 3 phases: L1, L2, L3 On - phase is active Off - phase is not active Red Note: :When alarm conditions are present, the corresponding multi-color LEDs, on the dimmer rack control module s front panel, flash and an error report is transmitted to the console. This is only valid for Compulite control systems. Net LEDs Function Color Link Active on Ethernet network Green Rx Receiving data from Ethernet (from consoles or PC) Red blink Tx Transmitting data to Ethernet Red blink The control module has 6 menus Patch menu Test menu Diagnostic menu Status menu Parameters menu Configuration menu Each menu has a direct access key on the dimmer rack control panel. The soft key options for each menu are displayed on the LCD above the soft keys. 8
Soft keys CompuDim The soft keys, located under the LCD screen, change their function according to the current task. Some common soft keys functions are: Soft key TGL (Toggle) PRV (Previous) NXT (Next) ADDR (Address) WIZ (Wizard) What it does Goes to the next screen or returns to the previous screen. Incrementally changes the number values in the selected field or chooses the previous option for the selected field. Incrementally changes the number values in the selected field or chooses the next option for the selected field. Used in the Patch menu for setting DMX addresses Opens a wizard. Used in the Patch menu and the Parameters menu. Selecting, navigating, and editing menus To select menus Press the key for the menu you want to view. The selected menu is displayed on the LCD. To navigate menu fields Use the arrow keys to navigate the fields. To edit fields 1 Navigate to the field. 2 Press ENTER to edit. 3 Enter the new values using PRV or NXT or numeric keys. 4 Press STORE on the keypad or STR soft key. The message Storing flashes on the LCD display until the operation is complete. 9
Compulite Status Menu The new values are stored. To exit without storing changes Press CLEAR to exit the menu without storing changes. To change numeric values Place the cursor in the field and select new values, using PRV or NXT or numeric keys. The Status menu has 8 screens that show the current status and display errors for various dimmer and rack parameters. To navigate the status screens Press TGL (toggle) to navigate the screens in the Status menu. 10
. CompuDim Screens 3 Phases Rack Status Temp Figure 3: Status menu default screen showing 3 phase data Figure 4: Rack status screen Information displayed Rack number Voltage (V) Current (A) Frequency (Hz) DMX channels range Rack number Number of slots in rack Patch type: standard or non-standard Temperature per slot in centigrade (C ). Circuit breaker Figure 5: Temperature status screen Circuit breaker status per dimmers Bypass Figure 6: Circuit breaker status screen Bypass status for bypass slots and dimmers Figure 7: Bypass status screen 11
Compulite Screens Short Circuit Information displayed Short circuit status per dimmer Power Figure 8: Short Circuit status screen Slot type DMX Figure 9: Power status screen DMX start address per slot Figure 10: DMX status screen Status Errors Four status errors are shown on their relevant screens. Error reports show all errors for the selected slot. Error Circuit Breaker Temperature Over current Error in Bypass Status Screen CB Temperature Power BP 12
CompuDim When an error occurs, the display automatically jumps to the relevant screen. The error Status screen is displayed with a skull and crossbones icon,, appearing in the slot where the errors are occurring; the slot number also flashes. When the errors have been resolved, the system returns to the Status default screen. No Load and Over Current errors alarms are shown on the LEDs on the slot panel. To view to an error report Press ENTER while standing on the flashing slot. The Slot # Status report is displayed. To return to the status screen Press OK. The display returns to the previous status screen. Tip! You can view errors for a specific slot in any menu by simply pressing on the menu key. Error types To jump to a selected slot You can jump from status screens to a menu for the selected slot pressing the menu s hard key. Example: The temperature status for slot 15 is displayed and you want to view the parameters for slot 15. Press PARAM and slot 15 parameters are displayed. Temperature error The maximum temperature for each dimmer is set in the Parameter wizard. When the slot temperature exceeds a dimmer s maximum temperature, that dimmer is shut down. Circuit breaker error The CB error status is displayed in the CB Status screen. Icons represent the circuit breaker status. 13
Compulite : Icon Error Error All dimmers CB (circuit breaker) ON Some dimmers CB (circuit breaker) ON and some dimmers CB OFF All dimmers CB (circuit breaker) OFF A circuit breaker error occurs if there is a: Short circuit Over current Manual disconnection Over current error Over current status is displayed in the Power status screen. Slot type 2.5Kw 5Kw 10Kw Default amperage 13A 25A 50A Maximum amperage is calculated by the measured amperage [M] minus the allowed amperage [A]. If [A] is greater than 0 an error occurs: [M - A > 0 = ERROR]. There is a safety margin of 10% amperes before the maximum amperes is reached. When this level is reached, you have 15 seconds to resolve the problem before the Power status screen is automatically displayed and the dimmer automatically fades to zero. If you chose to ignore the error, the system waits an additional 5 seconds and, if the error is not resolved, the dimmer fades to zero again. Bypass error For 5kW and 10kW dimmers only! The bypass switch overrides all other controls. The bypass switch takes precedence over a circuit breaker; if the bypass switch is active, the circuit breaker is ignored. 14
Patch menu CompuDim When the bypass switch is activated the dimmer is maintained at full intensity. When the bypass switch is turned off, the dimmer resumes normal operation, responding to console control or test operations. Bypass errors occur if: Bypass is turned off manually. Over current occurs and the internal bypass circuit breaker is automatically shut down. The Patch menu screen shows the patch schedule for 1 slot. Patch options are dependent on the Behavior Work mode setting: Normal - Any patch order is allowed. Simple - Only 1 to 1 patch order is allowed following the selected start address. Navigation and Display Use the arrow keys to navigate this screen. When the cursor is on a field it can be edited. Each input source is output according to HTP (Highest Takes Precedence) or MRG (Merge) formats. In MRG format the dimmer responds to the first input source transmitting any value including zero. Figure 11: Patch screen The soft key options in the Patch menu are: 15
Compulite Soft Key Function PRV Decrement the value in the selected field by 1. NXT Increment the value in the selected field by 1. WIZ ADDR STR Use the Patch wizard to assign consecutive ascending addresses to all the dimmers in the rack. Note: Standard patching is required for CMX dimmers. Use a standard patch which assigns ascending DMX addresses to each slot. The default space is calculated according to the slot having the most dimmers. CMX support. Store the patch. Patching methods Dimmers can be patched by: Manually editing individual dimmer s DMX addresses. Using the patch wizard in standard mode, setting consecutive DMX addresses from a selected offset. The patch wizard in non-standard mode, setting consecutive DMX addresses from a selected offset. The DMX offsets can be viewed in the Rack status screen. When the standard offset was used, the Rack status screen shows the offsets. When the non-standard offset was used, Non-Standard is displayed. Using the patch wizard Use the patch wizard to assign consecutive addresses, from designated start address, to: All dimmers in the rack Dimmers in one slot A range of selected slots 16
CompuDim Example Slot Dimmers per slot DMX patch 1 6 4 x 2.5 kw DMX 1 24 7 12 2 x 5kW DMX 25 36 When replacing dimmer drawers with an identically configured dimmer drawer in the same slot, it is not necessary to repatch. If the new drawer is not identical to the previous one, you must update the patch. Note: The patch wizard does not support CMX. To patch using the patch wizard 1 Press PATCH. The patch for slot 1 is displayed. Note: Press PRV or NXT to access the next or previous slot. 2 Press the WIZ soft key. The screen shows the input sources, the merge type, sources' types with offsets. 3 Optional: Select a range of slots by entering a slot number in the From Slot field and then entering a number in the To Slot field. 4 Press TRY. 5 Press STORE or STR. The message STORING is displayed. The patch information is stored to the dimmer rack's flash memory. To patch from a specific DMX offset Example: Set the source 1 offset as DMX port 1 starting from channel 25. 1 Press PATCH. The patch for slot 1 is displayed. 2 Press the WIZ soft key. 17
Compulite The screen shows the Input sources and 1 line for the merge type, sources' types with offsets. 3 Optional: Select a range of slots by entering a slot number in the From Slot field and then entering a number in the To Slot field. 4 Move the cursor to the SRC1 column 5 If necessary, press PRV or NXT until D(a) (DMX connector 1) is displayed. 6 Press to select the offset value field. 7 Enter 25 on the keypad. Or Press PRV or NXT until the required number is visible. 8 Press TRY. 9 Press STORE or STR. The DMX offset is set for all dimmers in the rack, or dimmers in the selected slots. in ascending order beginning from 25. Using the standard patch The standard patch option sets consecutive DMX addresses for all slots in the rack. The number of addresses assigned to a slot is determined per frame (= 6 slots). Starting the DMX offset at 25 Example 1 Slot Dimmers per slot Slots x dimmers = # of DMX channels DMX patch 1 6 4 x 2.5 kw 6 x 4 = 24 DMX channels DMX 25 48 7 12 2 x 5kW 6 X 2 = 12 DMX channels DMX 49 60 Example 2 Slot Dimmers per slot Slots x dimmers = # of DMX channels DMX patch 1 12 4 x 2.5 kw 12x 4 = 48 DMX channels DMX 25 72 18
CompuDim Note: The standard patch supports CMX. The default values for merge type are HTP. To set 1-to-1 DMX addresses 1 Press PATCH. 2 Press ADDR. A prompt - Start DMX Address - is displayed. 3 Enter 25 on the keypad. 4 Press 1:1. 5 Press TRY. 6 Press STORE or STR. To set DMX addresses for specific dimmers 1 Press PATCH. 2 Use the arrow keys to navigate to the DMX address you want to change. Example: 3 Press ADDR. 4 Enter the DMX address on the keypad. The message This option moves the patch relatively is displayed. 5 Press TRY. 6 Press STORE or STR. Editing the input sources for specific dimmers To edit the input sources for a specific dimmer Example: Edit input sources for dimmer 1 in slot 1. 1 Press PATCH. The slot 1 patch is displayed. 19
Compulite 2 Navigate to VC data and enter the new VC source using the keypad. 3 Press to move to the next VC and enter the new VC source on the keypad. 4 Press to move to the next VC and enter the new VC source on the keypad. 5 Navigate to the next line to change the merge type. Press PRV or NXT to toggle between HTP and MRG. 6 Press. Input source 1 (SRC1) is selected. 7 Press PRV or NXT. Each press cycles the input source. 8 Press. The DMX, VC, or Analog offset is selected. 9 Press PRV or NXT to increase or decrease the offset. Or Enter the offset on the numeric keypad. 10Repeat steps 6-9 until complete. 11Press STORE. The message Storing is displayed. Configuration Menu In the Configuration menu, you can define: Ethernet settings User Curves Password D-Bus Screen Fan Behavior Reset User patch The configuration is stored in the flash memory and does not require battery backup. 20
CompuDim Ethernet Figure 12: Configuration screen Configuration Name IP Rack # Setting Give the rack a logical text name. Set a unique network IP address. Make sure that the prefix is identical to those of the other devices on the network. Set the rack number. To edit the rack name 1 Press CONFIG. The Config screen is displayed. The cursor is on Ethernet. 2 Press ENTER. The rack configuration is displayed. The cursor is on the Name field. 3 To change the name, press EDIT. 4 Type the rack name. 5 Press STORE or STR. Curve You can program up to 8 user defined curves. Note: Programming curves can also be accessed via the Parameter menu. To program curves 1 Press CONFIG. The Config screen is displayed. 2 Use the arrow keys to navigate to Curve and press ENTER. 21
Compulite 3 Press PRV or NXT until USR #(User Defined Curve #) is displayed. 4 Use and keys to move to points on the graph. Use and to change the position of the points. 5 When the curve is set up, press STORE. Or Press EXIT to exit without storing. ATTENTION! To clear changes and return to the default, press DEF. Password When first accessing the dimmer rack software, you have the opportunity to set and lock the system with your own password. For emergency purposes, there is a system password that overrides user defined passwords. There is an option to lock the password field. When the field is locked, the password is requested for all screen changes. A password is always requested when accessing the Password field in the Config screen To enter a password 1 Press CONFIG. The Config screen is displayed. 2 Use the arrow keys to navigate to Password. A password is requested. 3 Enter the password. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press MOD. 6 Enter a password. 7 Press STR. 8 Optional: Lock the password by pressing LOCK. 22
. Screen The screen settings include: Back light On or Off Contrast adjustment Screen saver CompuDim To change the screen settings 1 Press CONFIG. The Config screen is displayed. 2 Use the arrow keys to navigate to Screen. 3 Press ENTER. The cursor is on Back light. 4 Toggle switches between ON and OFF. 5 Press to go to Contrast. 6 Press DEC or INC to decrease or increase contrast. 7 Press to go to Screen Saver. 8 Use the numeric keys to set the lapse time for screen saver operation. 9 Press STR. Note: Using the screen saver is recommended. Fan Setting On Off Fan mode Fan permanently on. Fan permanently off. Note: Fan Off is functional until a critical temperature of 60 C is reached, then the fan safety will automatically switch on, ignoring this setting. 23
Compulite Setting Linear To configure fan settings 1 Press CONFIG. The Config screen is displayed. 2 Use the arrow keys to navigate to Fan. 3 Press ENTER. Mode is selected. 4 Press next to cycle through the fan modes. 5 Use the arrow keys to select MIN or MAX 6 Press PRV or NXT to go to increase or decrease the values. 7 Press ST to store the fan settings. Or The fan goes on if at least 1 dimmer in the rack reaches 40C. The fan shuts down when the dimmer is at 35C. Fan speed varies according to the temperature. Intensity The fan goes on if at least 2 dimmers output at 50% or if 4 dimmers output at 10% for 30 seconds. The fan shuts off automatically after 15 seconds. Max. and Min. Speed Fan mode Configure range of fan speed (99/30) is recommended) Press EXIT to exit the menu without storing. 24
CompuDim Behavior Setting What it does Options Work mode Determine allowed patching. Normal - Any patch order is allowed. Simple - Only 1 to 1 patch order is allowed following the selected DMX start address. Communications Break Determine rack behavior in case of a communication break between the rack and the console. Fade to 0 Keep last output Voltage Configure the voltage input. Regulated - the voltage is set from 190v to 240v in increments of 10 volts. FL is equivalent to 240 v. Unregulated - The voltage depends on the mains power supply. The settings for unregulated voltage are On or Off. Test Rate Speed Test rate determines the fade rate when testing dimmers through the Test menu. Enable soft dimming on start up to prevent power surges. The speed is applied to all dimmers set as slow in the Parameter menu. Slow Mid Fast Percentage To set work mode 1 Press CONFIG. The Config screen is displayed and Work Mode is selected. 2 Press TGL to toggle between NORMAL and SIMPLE. 3 Press ST to store or EXIT to exit without storing. 25
Compulite To set communication break behavior 1 Press CONFIG. The Config screen is displayed. 2 Press until Behavior is selected. 3 Press until Com Break is selected. 4 Press TGL to toggle between FADE TO 0 and KEEP LAST. 5 Press STORE. Or Press EXIT to exit without storing. To set the test rate 1 Press CONFIG. The Config screen is displayed. 2 Press until Behavior is selected. 3 Press until Test Rate field is selected. 4 Press DEC or INC to select: FAST MID SLOW 5 Press STORE. Or Press EXIT to exit without storing. To set start up speed 1 Press CONFIG. The Config screen is displayed. 2 Press until Behavior field is selected. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Press until the Speed field value is selected. 5 Select a speed setting by pressing PREV or NEXT or enter a value on the keypad. 26
CompuDim Slowest is 10% and fastest is 99%; 100% is normal. 6 Press STORE. Or Press EXIT to exit without storing. Reset User patch Choosing Reset, returns the settings in the Patch, Params, Config menus to the factory defaults. To restore defaults 1 Press CONFIG. The Config screen is displayed. 2 Press until the Reset field is selected. 3 Press 1 to select the patch, 2 to select rack parameters, or 3 to select rack configuration. The contents of the next screen depends on the option selected. 4 Press YES to accept defaults. Or Press NO to reject defaults. 5 Press OK to exit. Saving a user defined patch allows you to reload the patch after resetting the dimmers. ATTENTION! This option is only available in Normal work mode. It is not available in Simple mode. See Work mode page 25. To load or save the user patch 1 Press CONFIG. The Config screen is displayed. 2 Press until User Patch is selected. 27
Compulite D-Bus 3 Press ENTER to select. 4 Press 1 to load the user patch. The message Loading is displayed. Or 5 Press 2 to save the user patch. The message Saving is displayed. For playing back looks with Compulite Macro Panels. To connect and configure Parameter Menu 1 Connect the Macro Panel to the D-Bus (RS485) connector. 2 Press CONFIG. The Config screen is displayed. 3 Press until D-Bus is selected. 4 Press ENTER to select. 5 In Rc Layout, chose the layout for your Macro Panel (1, 2, 0r 3) using the NXT or PREV. 6 Press to select Rc Mode and press TGL to choose Disable, Active, or Passive. 7 Press STORE or STR to save the settings. You can select and set specific parameters for each dimmer or use the Parameter wizard to set the parameters for all the dimmers in the rack. Figure 13: Parameter screen 28
CompuDim : The Parameter screen fields General slot information Dimmer information Field Slot # Temperature DMX address Param Panic Button Status Circuit Breaker Status Current [A] Intensity Information The slot # of the information displayed. The current operating temperature of the Slot. The slot s start address. The selected parameter. Indicates Panic Button ON. Indicates Panic Button OFF. Indicates that Circuit Breaker is ON Indicates that Circuit Breaker is OFF. The current load per dimmer. The dimmer s current level, in percentage, and a progress bar when the dimmer is fading. Editing dimmer parameters In the Parameter menu, you change dimmer attributes. Dimmer attributes are: Dimmer curves using pre-programmed or user programmed curves. Preheat [%] values in percentage format. Proportional patch in percentage format. Maximum Amp(erage) for each dimmers. Temperature shut down in centigrade. Speed can be set to normal or slow. To edit dimmer parameters 1 Press PARAM. 2 Press PRV or NXT to select a slot. 29
Compulite 3 Press or to select the Param field. 4 Press PRV or NXT until the desired parameter is displayed in the Param field. 5 Press. The cursor jumps to the selected parameter for the first dimmer in the slot. 6 If necessary, continue pressing, to select a dimmer. 7 If prompted, enter the password. 8 Enter a value using the keypad or press PRV or NXT to cycle through the available settings. 9 When complete press STORE or the soft key STR. Using the Parameter wizard Use the parameter wizard to set identical parameter values to all the dimmers in the slot. To use the parameter wizard 1 Press PARAM. 2 Press WIZ. The screen shows all of the editable parameters. 3 Move between fields using the arrow keys. 4 Use the keypad or PRV and NXT to enter values. 5 Press STORE. The message Storing is displayed while the new settings are stored. To return to default values Press DEF once to return the active field to its default value. Press DEF twice to return all the parameters to their default values Note: There is no default value for Max Amp because the slot type determines the maximum amperage allowed. 30
Setting dimmer curves CompuDim Curves can be set for all dimmers in the rack using the wizard or to selected dimmers. There are 9 pre-programmed curves available. Curve Type Description L220 Linear curve for 220v. current L110 Linear curve for 110v. current SCRV To set curves S Curve NODM Non Dim PARK FLUO TV1 Always on For fluorescent lamps For use in TV studios Example 1: Use the wizard to set the same curve for all dimmers in the rack. 1 Press PARAM. The patch for slot 1 is displayed. 2 Press WIZ. The Param wizard screen is displayed. Curve is selected. 3 If prompted, enter the password. 4 Press PRV or NXT until the desired curve is displayed. 5 Press STORE. Example 2: Assign a curve per dimmer or to all dimmers. 1 Press PARAM. The patch for slot 1 is displayed. 2 If necessary, press PRV or NXT to move to another slot. 3 Press or to select the Param field. 31
Compulite 4 Press PRV or NXT until Curve appears. Skip this step if Curve is in the Param field. 5 Press to select a specific dimmer The cursor jumps to the selected dimmer displaying the Curve field. 6 If prompted, enter the password. 7 Press PRV or NXT until the desired curve is displayed. 8 Press STORE. Programming dimmer curves You can jump from the Curve parameter in the Parameter menu, to the Config menu to program user defined dimmer curves. To program dimmer curves from the Parameter menu 1 In the Parameter menu, press. The cursor jumps to Curve. 2 Press ENTER. The current dimmer curve is displayed. 3 Press PRV or NXT until the desired curve is displayed. Or Dimmer speed setting To program user defined dimmer curves, See Curve page 21 There are two dimmer speed options: Normal Slow Note: The Speed assigned in the Config Menu is valid only in slow mode. To set dimmer speed 1 Press PARAM. The patch for slot 1 is displayed. 32
Test menu CompuDim 2 If necessary, press PRV or NXT to move to another slot. 3 Press or to select the Param field. 4 Press PRV or NXT until Speed appears. 5 Press ENTER. 6 Press to select a specific dimmer 7 If prompted, enter the password. 8 Press NORMAL or SLOW. 9 Press STORE. Test dimmers by setting output levels in the Test screen. In test mode all external input sources are ignored. When in dimmer testing is active, the slot s communication LEDs flash so it is easy to identify the dimmer being tested. The options in the Test menu are dependent on the Behavior Work mode setting: Figure 14: Test screen when Config Behavior is set to normal There are three options for dimmer behavior in test mode: Intensity (set the intensity level) Fade dimmers (from 0% to Full) Flash dimmers (from 10% to 80%). 33
Compulite When Config Behavior is set to Normal, the soft keys in the Test menu are: Soft Key F1 - PRV F2 - NXT F3 - KEEP F4 - IGN(ORE) / LIS(TEN) F5 - SHO Function Go to the previous dimmer. Go to the next dimmer. The current dimmer remains in test mode, at a fixed intensity, fading, or flashing, while continuing to test other dimmers. Example: Test dimmer 1 by flashing. When you press, KEEP before selecting dimmer 2, dimmer 1 continues to flash. Ignore input from the lighting console. Listen to the input from the lighting console. Short circuit test. When Config Behavior is set to Simple, the soft keys in the Test menu are: Soft Key Function F1 - DOWN F2 - UP Note: You cannot test dimmers when Bypass is on. To test dimmers Set the intensity level. Set the intensity level. F3-80% Set the intensity level at 80% F4 - OFF F5 - IS Stop test. Go to main Test menu. 1 Go to the Test menu. 2 Select a dimmer to start the test. 3 Select the dimmer s test behavior. 4 Optional - press KEEP to retain the selected test mode (intensity, fading, or flashing) when going to the next or previous dimmer. 5 Use the NXT and PRV keys to select dimmers for testing. 34
To test dimmers at a fixed intensity CompuDim 1 Press TEST. The Test screen is displayed The cursor is on INT and the slot s first dimmer is selected. 2 If necessary, use PRV or NXT to change the slot number and select a dimmer on the keypad. 3 Press ENTER to start testing. 4 Set dimmer intensity using the keypad or press until the required intensity is displayed. 5 Press ENTER. 6 Press ENTER or exit the Test screen to stop the test. To test dimmers by fading 1 Press TEST. The Test screen is displayed The cursor is on INT and the slot s first dimmer is selected. 2 If necessary, use PRV or NXT to change the slot number and select a dimmer. 3 Press to select FADE. 4 Press ENTER to start testing. The selected dimmer fades from zero to full repeatedly until the test is stopped. 5 Press ENTER or exit the Test screen to stop the test. To test dimmers by flashing 1 Press TEST. The Test screen is displayed The cursor is on INT and the slot s first dimmer is selected. 2 If necessary, use PRV or NXT to change the slot number and select a dimmer. 3 Press until select Flash is selected. 4 Press ENTER to start testing. 35
Compulite Diagnostic menu The selected dimmer flashes continuously from 10% - 80% until the test is stopped. 5 Press ENTER or exit the Test screen to stop the test. 6 Press ENTER to restart the test. Option Display and LEDs Panel Keys Software Fan Diagnostic Test An expanding and contracting triangle moves on the screen.the LEDs in each slot flash in three colors. Each key press is shown on the display. The current software version and the date of the control module and DSP is displayed. Turn fan on or off. Figure 15: Diagnostic screen To use the diagnostic functions 1 Press DIAG. The Diagnostic menu options are displayed. 2 Press to select an option. 3 Press ENTER to start. 4 Press CLEAR to stop the diagnostic test and return to the main Diagnostic menu. To turn fan on and off 1 Press DIAG. The Diagnostic menu options are displayed. 2 Press until Fan is selected. 3 Pressing ENTER toggles between On and Off. 36
CompuDim Upgrading Rack Software Upgrading Rack Software There are 2 methods for upgrading the Control Module software: Upgrade over the Ethernet network with Compulite Netserver. Using a PC's serial port. To update using Compulite Netserver Attention! To prevent errors the update process requires 2 stages: Installing InstallFile.imf and then upgrading the current software version. 1 Power up the dimmer racks. Dimmer racks should be connected via Ethernet. 2 Run the Compulite NetServer program. 3 Select the File menu. 4 Choose Update Software Version. The Update Software Version dialogue opens. 5 Select InstallFile.imf (.imf). 6 Select one or more dimmer racks from the list. 7 Set the send speed. 8 Click on SEND UPDATE. The update progress is displayed in the Hardware Status box. 9 Repeat steps 5 through 8 for the ImageFile.imf. To upgrade over a PC S Serial port 1 Connect the Dimmer Control Module to a PC using a 9 -pin to 9 -pin serial connector cable. 2 Press and hold down an arrow key and the ENTER key on the CompuDim panel, while turning the power on. 3 Release the panel buttons when the message No Img Found! is displayed and download via Com 1. 4 Copy the two files into a new folder, Cdimm, onto your desktop. 5 Open a DOS window. 37
Compulite Upgrading Rack Software At the DOS prompt C:\windows, type: CD DESKTOP\CDIMM and confirm by pressing Enter. Type: U4DIMM <FILE> [COM], with FILE being the image file name and COM the output COM port of the PC (port 1 or 2). Example: U4DIMM DMA01B02.IMF 2. 6 On the PC keyboard, press Enter. You will see lines of dots running on your PC monitor and a progress bar with a percentage countdown on CompuDim s local LCD. The new software version name, file size, date, and time are also displayed. When the download is complete, the message: Any key to flash is displayed. 7 Press any key. 8 The new software is now burned into the dimmer flash memory. E#...(Erasing) and W# (Writing) is displayed. 9 When finished, CompuDim returns to its regular operation mode. Note: During the uploading/downloading process, the alphanumeric keyboard is not operable. 38
Dimmer rack component drawings These drawings can be found on the following pages: CompuDim dimmer rack on page 40 Input connections on page 41 Output connections on page 42 Input connections on page 43 Input mains and terminals on page 44 Dimmer drawers on page 45 39
Compulite Dimmer rack component drawings CompuDim dimmer rack Figure 1: Dimmer rack for 48 or 24 dimmers 40
Input connections CompuDim Dimmer rack component drawings Figure 2: Output and input connections location 41
Compulite Dimmer rack component drawings Output connections Figure 3: Detail of output connections 42
Input connections CompuDim Dimmer rack component drawings Figure 4: Detail of input connections 43
Compulite Dimmer rack component drawings Input mains and terminals Figure 5: Input connection with main switch 44
Dimmer drawers CompuDim Dimmer rack component drawings Figure 6: 2.5kW, 5kW, and 10kW dimmer drawers 45
Compulite Dimmer rack component drawings 46
Index Index A analog 4 B behavior 25 communication break 25 configuration 23 speed 25 test rate 25 work mode 25 bypass errors 14 status 11 C color code 4, 7 communication break 25 configuration 20 behavior 23, 25 dimmer curves 21 Ethernet 21 fan 23 password 22 reset 25, 27 user patch 27 control module 6 keys 7 LEDs 7 current 11 curves 21, 31 D D-Bus 28 diagnostic 36 dimmer curves 21, 31 programming 32 dimmer drawer models 3 dimmer drawers 45 dimmer parameters 29 dimmer speed 32 DMX status 11 DMX LEDs 7 drawer LEDs 4 E editing 9 dimmer parameters 29 menu fields 9 error reports 4 errors bypass 14 icon 13 over current 14 report 13 status 12 types 13 Ethernet 21 F fan 23 frequency DMX range 11 H HTP 15 I Input connections 41 input connections 41 detail 43 input mains 44 input sources 3
Index L LEDs color code 4 M menu status 10 menus 8, 9 configuration 20 diagnostic 36 exiting 10 navigating fields 9 parameter 28 patch 15 test 33 MRG 15 N navigating menu fields 9 Net LEDs 7 O output 15 output connections 42 over current 14 P parameter 28 dimmer curves 31, 32 dimmer speed 32 wizard 30 parameter menu wizard 29 parameters editing dimmer parameters 29 password 22 patching 15, 27 editing input sources 19 standard 18 wizard 16 power status 11 R rack number 11 reset 25, 27 S screen configuration 23 screen settings 23 selecting 9 menus 9 short circuit status 11 soft dimming 25 soft keys 9 speed 25 status 3 phase 11 bypass 11 circuit breaker 11 DMX 11 errors 12 power 11 rack 11 short circuit 11 temperature 11 status menu 10 status reports 4 T test 33 test rate 25 U upgrading software 37 user patch 27
Index V viewing error reports 13 voltage 11 behavior voltage 25 W work mode 25