PRG Controlling VARI-LITE Equipment Using DMX 512 - Manual (Page 88)

DMX512 R EFERENCE G UIDE
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Series 200 Luminaires
Refer also to "DMX512 System Example" on page 7 .
Connecting to System
Series 200 luminaires will require a DMX200 interface unit in order to control them from DMX512
consoles.
Step 1. Locate house AC service.
a. Determine location of main power service where lighting system will be connected.
b. Verify with a qualified electrician (see WARNING above) that house AC service is
within system operating voltages: 85 - 130 VAC or 170 - 260 VAC, single or three
phase, 50 or 60 Hz. Ensure that house service can accommodate connecting 2/0 pig tails
or 8/5 cables to house service lugs.
Step 2. Position ACS, Mini-ACS, or SixPack chassis delta/we switches to correct setting.
Refer to "Configuring Equipment For Delta or Wye Operation" on page 20 .
Step 3. Tie in 2/0 or 8/5 tails.
a. Remove power from house service or verify that service disconnect switch is in the OFF
position.
b. Have a qualified electrician connect 2/0 or 8/5 pig tails to house service.
DMX200 Translator
Y Cable
INP
U
T
ACS Rack
OUT
P
UT
INPUT
OUTPUT
Series 200
Lamp Cable
Data & Power
Series 200
Trunk Cable
Data & Power
Series 200 luminaires
VL2B/VL2C, VL4
DMX200 Unit
S200
Repeater
Data & Power
XLR DMX Data Cable
from DMX512 source.
Power from
Modular Rack