LSC Lighting e24V3 - Manual (Page 7)

e24V3 Dimming System
Operator Manual V3.0
LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 3
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 About this Manual
This manual describes the
configuration and
operation of the e24V3V3
Dimming, Distribution and
Patching System and
associated “ePlate” wall
controllers manufactured
by LSC Lighting Systems.
2.2 e24V3
Features
The e24V3 provides 24 channels of dimming
and Hot-power at 3,000 watts per channel
(13Amps @ 230VAC).
Dimmer outputs or Hot power can be patched to
48, 60 or 64 output circuits (depending on
optional output configurations) with a wide
selection of possible patch arrangements to suit
most applications.
The e24V3 can be controlled via;
• DMX 512 from a lighting console
connected by cable or optionally by
inbuilt wireless DMX.
• ePlate wall controllers connected via
LSCnet
• Front panel LCD Touch Screen.
The e24V3 has an inbuilt DMX splitter
providing 5 fully isolated DMX outputs, full 512
channel DMX softpatch, 80 internal memories
(recalled by ePlates), 8 dimmer curves plus
local and remote status monitoring.
The e24V3 uses LSC’s Pulse Transformer Fired
Dimmer (PTFD™) output circuitry which means
that virtually any load can be controlled
perfectly. Pin-spots, ELV lamps, transformers,
strobes and even a 5w pilot lamp can all be
connected without the need for dummy loads.
PTFD™ ensures perfect flicker free dimming
even when running on bad power, including
generators.
The dimmers are designed for 100% duty cycle
operation across all channels simultaneously.
The e24V3 features variable speed fan cooling
to minimise noise. The fan only operates when
required.
When something goes wrong at a show you
want to know where to look. So the e24V3 has a
large 10mm Bi-Colour LED on the front panel for
status indication. Solid GREEN means all is
well. Flashing RED gets your attention to tell you
that something is wrong.
Houston is an optional Windows PC application
that allows the remote monitoring of all LSCnet
enabled products. This includes the e24V3
dimmers and ePlate wall controllers. Any
operational faults such as input phase failure,
loss of DMX, over temperature etc are all sent
over the LSCnet from all of the devices to a PC
running the Houston software. The user is
immediately notified of a fault when the normally
GREEN status indicator starts flashing RED.
Houston also keeps a permanent log of all
system events for later viewing. These are
stored with the time and date of the fault,
allowing further diagnosis of a problem, even if it
is not reported until weeks later.
2.3 LCD Touch Screen.
Dimmer configuration, DMX patching and local
control is achieved via a backlit touch screen
graphical LCD on the front panel. A lock code
can be used to prevent unauthorised tampering.
2.4 Flight Case
The sturdy flight case has been designed to
allow the e24V3 Dimming Systems to be
stacked on top of each other or sit side by side.
For ease of transportation, wheels are located
on the front lid with a wooden skid base on the
bottom of the flight case. Having the wheels
located on the front lid gives the added bonus of
allowing the operator to patch the outputs while
the Dimming System is still on its wheels. This is
great for the operator saving strain on their back
and legs instead of trying to patch when the
e24V3 is upright and down low
.
The front and rear lids can also be locked
together to provide a “dolly” for the dimmer.