Leprecon VX Series Dimmer User Manual
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4.2. Analog control input
The VX and MX control electronics also accepts analog control signals. The DC level needed for
full output is factory set at 10 volts, but can be readjusted in the range of 5 to 24 volts DC.
The analog control connectors are 8 pin male Jones type. The pin connections are shown below:
Connector
Pin
Function
1
1
Channel 1
1
2
Channel 2
1
3
Channel 3
1
4
Channel 4
1
5
Channel 5
1
6
Channel 6
1
7
Not Used
1
8
Control Common
2
1
Channel 7
2
2
Channel 8
2
3
Channel 9
2
4
Channel 10
2
5
Channel 11
2
6
Channel 12
2
7
Not Used
2
8
Control Common
5. Dimmer Circuit Controls and Indicators
Each dimmer chassis contains twelve independent dimmer circuits, each with the following
controls:
5.1. Circuit Breaker
The channel breaker is the first line of defense against shorted lamps or load circuits. A special
type of magnetic breaker has been chosen for the VX and MX systems. This breaker allows only
a fraction of the energy to pass through the system in the case of a short in the load or load wiring
as compared to conventional magnetic breakers. The performance of this breaker contributes to
the reliability of the system.
In the VX and MX 2400, current in excess of 20 amps in any single output will cause the channel
breaker to trip. In the VX and MX 1200 the maximum is 10 amps, and the VX 3000* is 27 amps.
The breaker toggle will flip to the left, indicated on the front of the breaker as "OFF". If a breaker
trips, it is an indication of a problem on that load circuit. Reset the breaker only after finding and
fixing the fault that created the overload. Resetting the breaker repeatedly with a shorted output
stresses the breaker, the dimmer channel and load wiring.
Channel breakers can also be used to turn off a single circuit. Pushing the breaker toggle handle
to the "OFF" position will disconnect power to the dimmer circuit and load.
*VX 3000 no longer available