Leprecon APC Architectural Preset Control - Manual (Page 3)

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1. Overview
The Leprecon Architectural Control Panel system (APC) is a wall-mounted DMX
controller that can be used with any type of DMX compatible dimmer, fixture or
device. There are a total of four different panels (1, 3, 6 or 12 presets) available, as
well as an external HUB that provides power, DMX isolation and buffering, and
proper interconnection to the rest of the lighting system. Other types of power supply
may be used as well.
APC panels can be connected together to provide control from several locations.
Each panel has two RJ-45 connectors to allow daisy-chain connection from panel to
panel.
An external DMX console can be used in conjunction with APC panels by routing the
DMX signal from the console through the panels and out to the dimmers or DMX
controlled fixtures. This configuration allows a very simple method of taking control
from the panels when DMX signal is present from the console.
2. Specifying a system
Leprecon APC panels can be used in many different ways. Examples of typical
systems include:
1) Panel-only system - APC panels are used to directly drive DMX dimmers with no
theatrical controller.
2) Interface with console - Panels are wired in a daisy chain configuration with a
DMX controller. This allows automatic transfer of houselight functions from panels to
the console at the beginning of a performance, and back to panels at the end.
To ensure a reliable system, make sure to observe these guidelines:
· All systems will require a power supply for the APC panels. The APC Hub by
Leprecon is an off the shelf solution that will provide power, wiring breakout, DMX
isolation and DMX Deceleration in one package. If your system specification
includes the APC Hub, instructions for use are included in this manual. If the Hub
is not used, a commercial power supply can be used. See the Power
Requirements section for details.
· Up to ten panels can be connected in a system. Panels operate as a single set of
presets, pressing Preset 1 on any panel will bring up the same scene, and all
panels will light the Preset 1 LED.
· A DMX source is needed to program the APC system. If there is a DMX controller
in the system, this can be used for programming. If the system consists of APC
panels ONLY, a DMX controller must be connected to the system temporarily for
setting up and storing scenes.