PRG DMX Reference Guide 5.4 - Manual (Page 42)

34 DMX512 REFERENCE GUIDE
SixPack Chassis
The SixPack chassis is a removable unit which holds up to six C3 (dimmer)
or APS6 (ballast) modules. The modules slide-mount into the chassis and
are electrically connected via euro-connectors. (Blank panel cover plates are
installed in positions where modules are not installed to aid the forced air
cooling.)
Its capability to support both APS6 and C3 modules in any combination will
allow mixing different types of Series 300 luminaires on a single Smart
Repeater unit.
To distribute lamp power to Series 300 luminaires, each chassis is
connected to a Smart Repeater unit with a Series 300 trunk cable.
Note: The LVS power supply module 110V mode of operation has been disabled. The chassis will not operate below
200 volts nominal.
C3 Module
The C3 dimmer module is an electronic dimmer for high wattage tungsten halogen
incandescent lamps. It is used to dim VL5 and VL5B luminaire incandescent lamps.
The module is designed to slide-mount into any of the front slots on the SixPack
chassis, connecting electrically via euro-connectors.
Since the C3 module does not have its own built-in brightness curve, the module
must be used in conjunction with an SPC-36 controller, which has the brightness
curve in its operating system. The SPC-36 controller outputs 0 to +10 volts DC, which
corresponds to 0% and 100% output respectively.
A PCB jumper allows the module’s lamp current output to be configured for 1000 or
1200 watts.
APS6 Module
The APS6 power supply module is an electronic ballast for high intensity discharge
arc lamps. It is used to power VL5Arc, VL6 series, and VL7 series luminaire arc lamps.
The module is designed to slide-mount into any of the front slots on the SixPack
chassis, connecting electrically via euro-connectors.
Switches on the faceplate (or PCB jumpers on older models) allow the module to be
configured for a specific output wattage and enable or disable the remote start
feature. If the remote start feature is desired, the modules must be used in
conjunction with an SPC-36 controller.
The PSET (Preset) mode enables manual control of the module. This is the normal
mode of operation. Use this mode when not using an SPC-36 controller to remotely
control modules from an Artisan console. The DCV (Dimmer Control Voltage) mode
operates the module with 0-10Vdc control input. This mode is required when using an
SPC-36 controller to remotely control modules from an Artisan console.