Leprecon AI-512 User Manual
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1 Before you start
1.1 System components
The Leprecon AI-512 is one part of a complete dimming and control system. The AI is designed to operate
with Leprecon Litescape Series II wall panels, and control a DMX-based dimmer system.
The following components are necessary to use the AI-512:
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DC power supply, such as the Leprecon 60-08-0215 rack mount supply
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One or more Litescape Series II wall panels
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A DMX-512 controlled dimming system
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CAT5 cables installed as needed to connect the Litescape panels to the AI-512
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DMX cable as needed to connect the desk, AI-512 and the dimming system
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For setup and programming, a PC or laptop computer and the supplied Ethernet crossover cable.
If you have purchased the AI-512 as part of a pre-built Leprecon rack mount dimmer system, the power supply
will already be installed in the system.
If a DMX control desk is included in the lighting system, it may be routed directly to part of the dimming
system, or be connected to the AI-512 to merge desk and panel controls for a combined dimming system.
If the wall mount panels and the DMX desk control separate systems, it is not necessary to connect to the
DMX in port of the AI 512.
1.2 Cable requirements
The AI-512 must be connected to the Litescape panel system with CAT5 rated cable. The cable must be
terminated with Ethernet type RJ45 plugs. The panel wiring must meet the following criteria:
1.2.1 Cable and connectors:
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Cable must be CAT5 or CAT5e rated.
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All 8 wires must be used in the cable and RJ45 modular plugs.
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All cables are 'straight', not 'crossover' wired.
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Minimum wire size for the CAT5 cable is 24 gauge.
1.2.2 Wiring Methods:
The AI-512 provides TWO jacks at the back of the unit for panel connections.
Each Litescape Series II panel provides TWO jacks, one for incoming data, one for pass-through to the next
panel.
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