LSC Lighting ePRO - Manual (Page 4)

ePRO Dimmer
Operator Manual V3.0
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1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 About this manual
This manual describes the configuration and
operation and specifications of the ePRO digital
dimmers manufactured by LSC Lighting Systems.
1.2 ePRO features
The ePRO portable dimmer offers high quality,
high performance digital dimming that can be
installed into either 19” racking systems or free
standing applications.
The dimmer is powered from a 3 phase power
source and provides dimming functionality
through an integrated front control panel and
DMX512 control input. A wide selection of output
connector options is available to deliver power to
the load. On site software upgrades can be
performed with LSC’s CodeLINK software option
ensuring the dimmer is operating with the latest
optimised software.
Each dimming channel is protected by a fast
acting Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) or
optionally with a Residual Current Breaker with
Overload (RCBO). The ePRO dimmer uses
LSC’s proprietary Current Control Technology© to
minimise nuisance tripping of the MCBs when
high inrush currents are suddenly applied. The
added benefit is that lamp filaments are also
protected from this shock, thus extending lamp
life.
Quality toroidal inductors and filtering circuits
minimise the possible interference to other
electronic equipment by reducing the harmonic
waves produced by phase angled control of the
power mains.
Ease of operation is a key element of the ePRO
dimmers. The clever use of pushbuttons and an
easy to read display allows the user to quickly set
the DMX512 address, to drive individual channels
at varying levels, to create a 12 channel scene
that can be stored in non-volatile memory and to
set a choice of up to six different fade curves for
each dimmer channel.
The ePRO dimmer utilises Pulse Transformer
Fired Dimmer (PTFD) Technology. In essence
this means the technology used inside the ePRO
enables it to control virtually any type of
connected load. This includes inductive loads
such as transformers, pinspots, 12v EVL dichroic
lamp systems, strobes, and reactive loads
(discharge lamps and fluorescent lamps)
The ePRO dimmers are CE and C-tick approved.
1.3 Continuous operation
The ePRO dimmers are built around a custom
aluminium extruded heatsink that provides central
mounting for all major internal components. The
overall design concept provides a very efficient air
flow path allowing the dimmers to run at 100%
duty cycle on all channels simultaneously. A low
noise fan circulates air over the dimming circuitry.
The ePRO dimmer has variable fan speed control,
where fan speed increases as the operating
temperature of the dimmer rises.
LSC recommends a general clearance of 100mm
on either side of the dimmer.
1.4 ePRO Models
The ePRO dimmer is available in the following
options with a variety of load connector types:
ePRO - 12 channels with 13 Amp MCBs per
channel.
ePRO/B - 12 channels with 10 Amp RCBOs per
channel.
ePRO/6 - 6 channels with 25 Amp MCBs per
channel.
ePRO/B/6 - 6 channels with 25 Amp RCBOs per
channel.
Front Ventilation Slots
Control Panel
DMX output DMX input Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCB’s)
19” Rackmount Brackets