Summary of FP12
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Contents ii revision 01 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual emc compliance this product is approved for use in europe and australia/new zealand and conforms to the following standards: european norms australian / new zealand standards en 55014-1 as/nzs 1044 en 55014-2 as/nzs 4251.1 en 60335-1 as/n...
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Contents ii revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual table of contents 1.0 introduction 2.0 equipment description 2.1 front panel layout ............................................................................................... 2-1 3.0 getting started 3.1 connecting power ...............
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Contents iii revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual 7.0 maintenance 8.0 technical data and specifications 8.1 dmx connector pin-outs .................................................................................... 8-2 8.2 dmx bank allocations.............................................
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Introduction 1-1 revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual 1.0 introduction the jands fp12 is a high quality, rugged, 12 channel, 2.4kva per channel (10a/240v) dimmer rack specifically designed for demanding touring and theatre applications. The fp12 can be powered from three-phase or singl...
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Equipment description 2-1 revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual 2.0 equipment description 2.1 front panel layout refer to fig 2.1 (below) for a description of the front panel controls. 1. Channel output sockets (rear panel): the twelve output sockets are each rated at 10 amps. 2. Channe...
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Getting started 3-1 revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual 3.0 getting started the fp12 would normally be rack mounted before any wiring is terminated. Refer to section 6.0 installation for installation details. 3.1 connecting power the fp12 dimmer is supplied with a flexible cable fitte...
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Getting started 3-2 revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual 3.3 powering up turn on the power and check that the three phase indicator leds are on before connecting any loads. If any of the phase leds are dim or off, power down and remedy the fault before trying again. Refer to section 5....
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Dimmer operation 4-1 revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual 4.0 dimmer operation this section assumes the dimmer has been correctly connected to three phase power and a source of dmx-512 control signal. 4.1 operating modes the fp12 has two operating modes: 1. Dmx mode: the dimmer is cont...
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Dimmer operation 4-2 revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual this mode is split into two sections with individual channel testing from banks “44” to “59” and group channel testing from banks “60” to “99”. The first section is not level controllable and each channel is driven to full. Refe...
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Dimmer operation 4-3 revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual 4.2 status led the status led is used to indicate fault conditions. In normal operation this led should not illuminate. When active this led will either be flashing or on continuously. 1. When the led is flashing an over-tempera...
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Fault diagnosis 5-1 revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual 5.0 fault diagnosis note contact your authorised jands distributor for repairs or servicing. In australia refer all repairs to an authorised jands service agent or return the faulty unit in suitable packaging to: jands electronic...
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Fault diagnosis 5-2 revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual 5.3 phase fault indication the three blue phase leds will show when all three power input phases are present. Warning if one or more phase leds is off, immediately disconnect power to the dimmer and check the mains supplies and w...
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Fault diagnosis 5-3 revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual 5.6 fault finding guide fault symptom possible cause remedy breaker trips when desk channel flashed to full or near full large incandescent load excessive load use console preheat facility reduce channel loading breaker trips aft...
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Installation 6-1 revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual 6.0 installation the fp12 dimmer is designed for use in 19 inch racks or a 19 inch bar frame, and occupies 3 rack units (export models may differ). The dimmer is supplied with rear rack mounting support brackets, which provide addit...
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Maintenance 7-1 revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual 7.0 maintenance with care, the fp12 dimmer will require little or no maintenance. Periodic electrical safety checks may be required by law in some applications. Warning do not allow the entry of liquids of any sort into the dimmer ch...
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Technical data and specifications 8-1 revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual 8.0 technical data and specifications parameter fp12 no. Of channels: 12 input power requirements: 3 phase star only 415 vac phase-phase @ 40a/phase protected at 50a/phase full size neutral required maximum powe...
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Technical data and specifications 8-2 revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual 8.1 dmx connector pin-outs pin no connection (dmx in) connection (loop) 1 shield shield 2 in- out- 3 in+ out+ 4 nc nc 5 nc nc the dmx shield connection is tied to chassis by a 47k resistor and a rf bypass capaci...
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Technical data and specifications 8-3 revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual 8.3 mains wiring colour codes flexible tails installed wiring phase a brown red phase b white white phase c black blue neutral blue black earth green / yellow green / yellow 8.4 internal mains wiring the fp12 di...
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Technical data and specifications 8-4 revision 0.1 – 3 june 1999 fp12 dimmer user manual the bridge between the three neutral terminal poles (n1, n2, n3) must be removed before the three incoming active lines are connected. • the first incoming active is connected to terminals a1 and n3. • the secon...