Lightronics AB0302D - Manual (Page 2)

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AB0602D ARCHITECTURAL BALLAST DRIVER
Version 0.10 OWNERS MANUAL 06/25/2012
www.lightronics.com
Lightronics Inc. 509 Central Drive Virginia Beach, Va 234354 757 486 3588
DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES
The AB-0602D is a 6 circuit, 2400 Watts per circuit
ballast driver intended for dimmable fluorescent and
LED fixtures which use a switched 120VAC hot
feed and a 0 - 10 VDC analog control signal to
operate them. A three circuit version (AB-0302D) is
also available and operates identically.
The AB-0602D can also be used as a conventional
relay pack by using only the switched hot feed
controls without the 0 - 10VDC analog signal.
EXTERNAL CONTROLS
The AB-0602D can communicate with remotely
located control equipment in several ways.
A USITT DMX-512 protocol bus is provided so the
unit may be used with any DMX lighting console.
The AB-0602D is fully patchable with respect to the
DMX bus.
The AB-0602D may also be controlled by several
types of wall mounted smart remote stations. Smart
remotes communicate with the unit by way of a low
voltage RS-485 bus. This bus is completely separate
from the DMX bus. Smart remotes are used to
activate preset scenes which have been stored in the
AB-0602D. There are several types of smart remote
stations. Multiple smart remotes of the same or
different types may be chained together on the RS-
485 bus. The same RS-485 bus may be chained to
multiple AB-0602D units.
The AB-0602D may additionally be controlled by an
arrangement of one or more momentary switches
(simple remotes). The switches may be used to
control a specific set of eight scenes which are
stored in the AB-0602D.
INSTALLATION
PHYSICAL LOCATION
The unit is intended for INDOOR USE ONLY and
should not be subjected to excessive moisture or
heat. The unit should be installed where a supply of
circulating air is available. The AB-0602D is
designed to be wall mounted in a equipment room or
electrical distribution area.
The ambient air in the installation area should be
below 86 deg F.
Provide spacing between the unit and other
equipment to allow air flow around the unit. See the
DIMENSIONS AND LOCATIONS diagram for more
information about mounting the unit.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
The internal AB-0602D circuitry requires a 120VAC
line feed. The circuitry is fused with a 1/2 Amp fast
acting 1 1/4" x 1/4", 250V fast acting fuse.
SWITCHED HOTS
A separate 120 VAC line feed is needed for each of
the six switched hot loads (A - F). The maximum
load for each load is 2400 Watts (20 Amps).
These connections are made on a terminal strip
inside the AB-0602D. The diagram
DIMENSIONS
AND LOCATIONS shows the connection details.
A grounding bar is also provided.
ANALOG (0-10VDC) OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
Connectors with screw down terminals are provided
on the control circuit board for the 0 -10VDC analog
output signals. Specific wiring connection point
information is shown in the diagram
CONTROL
AND ANALOG CONNECTIONS .
CONTROL SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
Connectors with screw down terminals are provided
for connection to DMX consoles, smart remotes, and
simple remote stations. Specific wiring connection
point information for all external control signals is
shown in the diagram
CONTROL AND ANALOG
CONNECTIONS .
DANGER
RISK OF FIRE
DANGER
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK