Tempest Thunder - Manual (Page 28)

Thunder Enclosure User Manual page 28
DEC3.3 Main Functions
1 Sense current to luminaire (lamp on/off)
2 Record lamp hours
3 Monitor temperature and humidity inside Enclosure
4 Maintain temperature at safe operating level
5 Maintain relative humidity within safe limits
6 Prevent condensation
7 Isolate luminaire in case of unsafe temperature
8 Report status over RDM
9 (Optional) remote luminaire relay control over DMX
DEC3.3 constantly monitors the following parameters:
 Luminaire/Luminaire power
 Line Voltage
 Temperature
 Humidity
DEC 3.3’s patented Goldilocks TM algorithm uses a combination of heaters and fans to maintain a
safe operating temperature and a safe relative humidity level that will not allow condensation to
take place.
As air is heated it is able to support more moisture without condensing, so Goldilocks uses heat
to raise the air temperature inside the enclosure in the event that relative humidity approaches
dewpoint.
Factory Settings – Basic Mode
In most applications, DEC3.3 will operate correctly with its factory default settings, in Basic
operating mode.
You do not need to do anything. Please skip to the Power Connections section below.
If your needs are more complex, read on.