Dove Systems DIMMERMASTER 824 User Manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL
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DOVE LIGHTING SYSTEMS INC.
\\3563 SUELDO STREET UNIT E
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OWNER’S MANUAL
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:Table of Contents
// SETUP AND CONNECTION\\
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A Mechanical Installation\\
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B Rack Mounting\\
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C Electrical Installation\\
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D Grounding\\
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E Load Connections\\
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F COntrol Connections\\
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G Indicators\\
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H Internal Switches\\
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// TROUBLESHOOTING CHART\\
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// WARRANTY INFORMATION\\
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:SETUP AND CONNECTION
A// Mechanical Installation
Remove all packing material from the carton and from the unit.
Make certain that all cooling fins and holes are free of obstruction
on all sides of the unit.
For portable use, set the Dimmermaster on a smooth, cool surface,
preferably in an area which remains fairly cool. Maximum air
temperature must not exceed 40 degrees Centigrade (105 degrees
Fahrenheit). Make certain that the vent holes all have at least 6
inches of free air around them. Up to 4 packs may be stacked
vertically. Do not remove the feet when stacking. Do not block any
vent holes. It is essential that this unit have adequate cooling for
safe, reliable performance.
B// Rack Mounting
For larger systems, the Dimmermaster can be rack mounted in a
standard EIA 19-inch equipment rack. Rack ears may be easily attached
to the heat sink and feet must be removed. The Dimmermaster occupies
3.5 inches of space in the rack. To insure proper operation, the
rack enclosure must be ventilated. Air should be exhausted from
the top of the cabinet at a minimum of 200 cubic feet per minute.
Top and bottom panels should be removed for improved ventilation.
The tiny blue wire stays in terminal "L3".
C// Electrical Installation
The Dimmermaster 824D consists of eight dimming channels. Each of
these channels may be operated from a voltage of 100 to 240 volts
referenced to the neutral terminal. Frequency of operation is 50 or
60 Hertz. The 824D will adjust automatically to the proper voltage
and frequency. If the dimmer is operated at 240V then the lamps
MUST also be rated at 240V. Because the Dimmermaster controls
the flow of electricity to the lighting instruments, the dimmer must
be supplied with an amount of current equal to the combined total
current of the lamps it controls. To calculate this current, use the
formula amps=watts/volts. For example, if eight 1200-watt, 120 volt
lighting units are connected to the dimmer, it would require 9600/120,
or 80 amps.
The power input connectors is a terminal block. This model has circuit
breakers to protect each dimmer channel. The primary circuit
protection and disconnect is to be provided by the user. Number 4
AWG wire is recommended for power feed. See Power Input Connection
Chart.
RECEIVING YOUR EQUIPMENT
As soon as you have received your equipment, open the
boxes and examine the contents. If any damage is noted,
contact the carrier immediately to file a claim for dam-
ages. You can be sure that when the equipment left the
factory it was in good condition and properly packed. If
you find the equipment to be in accordance with your
order and the packing slip, and also in good physical
condition you may read on to the section covering SETUP
AND CONNECTION. If, for some reason, the equipment in
the carton does not agree with your order or the pack-
ing slip, contact the factory immediately and we will be
happy to help you.