Summary of HPC AIRGAP
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Hpc.
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About this manual 1 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc 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 55015 as/nzs cispr15 iec 60439-1 iec 60439.3 as/nzs 343...
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About this manual 2 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual table of contents table of contents ...................................................................................................... 2 1.0 about this manual .........................................................................
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About this manual 3 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual 7.1 ventilation ............................................................................................................... 16 7.2 supply wiring .......................................................................................
Page 5: 2.0 Introduction
Introduction 4 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual 2.0 introduction the hpc is a professional power control product designed primarily for use in performance spaces, but has many additional applications. Each of the 12 channels incorporates a full power dimmer circuit and two high current...
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Equipment description 5 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual 3.0 equipment description 3.1 front panel layout refer to figure 2 for a description of the front panel controls. 1. Channel output sockets (rear panel): the output sockets are located on the back panel. 2. Channel circuit breake...
Page 7: 4.0 Getting Started
Getting started 6 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual 4.0 getting started the hpc would normally be rack mounted before any wiring is terminated. Refer to section 6.0 installation for installation details. 4.1 connecting power the hpc dimmer may be supplied with a mains inlet cable and mu...
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Getting started 7 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual 1. Press the channel switch for the channel to be reconfigured. All of the channel leds now flash to indicate the current mode of operation as shown in table 1. 2. Continue to press the channel switch until the required function is ind...
Page 9: 5.0 Operation
Dimmer operation 8 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual 5.0 operation this section assumes the hpc has been correctly connected to the mains power supply and a source of dmx-512 control signal. 5.1 menu and setting adjustment • pressing menu/ at any time moves up a menu level or confirms ...
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Dmx address test channel select channel use channel select buttons to activate channels ne protection activate chase ne protection ~ * + - dmx setups output cap terminate ~ * signal loss ~ * drive all chans cap value ~ * + - scene control mains freq * phases present * select scene ~ * + - select spe...
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Dimmer operation 10 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual first level second level third level description chn use channel select buttons drive channel/s to full n-e on-off when on the n-e fault detector is enabled sig no.S hld set the hpc to hold the current output upon loss of dmx data si...
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Dimmer operation 11 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual 5.1.2 cap function the cap function is used to scale the output voltage of all channels from the maximum of 240v. This may be used to extend lamp life or allows other voltage loads to be run, such as 230v or 120v lamps. Note that the...
Page 13: 5.2 Deep Clear
Dimmer operation 12 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual display setting dmx channel level data is received on: rdm control data is received on: d d front panel dmx connector front panel dmx connector d e front panel dmx connector ethernet option connector e d ethernet option connector fro...
Page 14: 5.3 Rdm Facility
Dimmer operation 13 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual 5.3 rdm facility rdm is a specification for a protocol that enables a rdm “controller” to set and alter parameters within a rdm “device” via the dmx-512 connection. An rdm system consists of one rdm controller and at least one rdm de...
Page 15: 6.0 Fault Diagnosis
Fault diagnosis 14 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual 6.0 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 pty ltd service...
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Fault diagnosis 15 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual 6.4 fault finding guide fault symptom possible cause remedy breaker trips excessive load reduce channel loading lamp or wiring fault check lamps and wiring poor ventilation increase air flow to hpc side vents faulty hpc service hpc on...
Page 17: 7.0 Installation
Installation 16 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual 7.0 installation the hpc is designed for use in 19 inch racks or a 19 inch bar frame, and occupies 3 or 4 rack units. The hpc is supplied with rear rack mounting support brackets, which provide additional support for touring applications...
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Maintenance 17 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual 8.0 maintenance with care, the hpc will require little or no maintenance. However periodic electrical safety checks may be required by law in some countries. 8.1 external cleaning if the front panel requires cleaning, wipe with a mild det...
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Technical data and specifications 18 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual 9.0 technical data and specifications parameter specification active-neutral supply voltage 100-230vac ±10% full size neutral required supply frequency 40-66hz supply protection 10k amps rated insulation voltage 430v...
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Technical data and specifications 19 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual 9.1 dmx connector pinouts pin no connection (dmx in) connection (loop) 1 shield shield 2 in- out- 3 in+ out+ 4 dmx loop pin 4 dmx in pin 4 5 dmx loop pin 5 dmx in pin 5 9.2 rdm implementation 9.2.1 root device pids g...
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Technical data and specifications 20 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual sensor_definition 4: temperature, frequency, dmx rate, phases sensor_value identify_device animates display. Will time out reset_device 0x01 & 0xff – result in warm reset capture_preset scenes 1,2 preset 0x0001, 0x00...
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Technical data and specifications 21 revision 2.0c – 30 august 2013 hpc user manual 9.2.2 sub device pids one sub device per hpc channel (12 total) get set pid notes supported_parameters device_model_description up to firmware rev 2.12: channel dependant from firmware rev 2.13: same for all sub-devi...