MVP 6/12 Pak Dimmer
USERS MANUAL
Revision 3, January 2004
©2004 Electronics Diversified, Inc.
070-0829-03
Introduction
Description
This Manual is supplied with your MVP Dimmer System.
Copies of this manual may be obtained through EDI’s website for no charge. If a hard copy is needed, it can be obtained from the factory for a nominal charge.
No part of this Manual may be reproduced by any means,
graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems, without the express written permission of Electronics
Diversified, Inc., except in connection with installation, repair
and maintenance of installed MVP Dimmer Systems.
The MVP is a simple compact dimming system. The MVP
is available in eight different standard configurations depending on power load per dimmer and number of dimmers. Options such as fluorescent dimming modules and
various dimming loads on dimmers may be featured on
custom units. Typically, The MVP unit will have either six
or twelve dimmers, denoted as MVP 6 or MVP 12. Dimmer modules may be 600W, 1.2kW, 1.8kW, and 2.4kW.
The MVP comes standard with a digital card accepting
DMX-512 protocol. In addition, the MVP has assignable
worklights and panic functions that can be remotely activated over 1000 feet of cable.
Table of Contents
The optional analog card accepts analog 0 –10 V signals
along with expansion cards. Two expansion slots allow
the user to add DMX-512, Worklight card, Set and Forget,
and other optional controller cards. The user can also add
secondary analog for a backup source if necessary in a
HTP scenario.
Introduction……………………………………………………. 1
Description…………………………………………………….. 1
Features……………………………………………………….. 2
Setup:
Precautions………………...................................
Power Up…………………………………………..
Control Sources…………………………………...
DMX………………………………………………...
Analog……………………………………………...
Panic………………………………………………..
Worklight…………………………………………...
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Troubleshooting………………………………………………. 6
Service ………………………………………………………… 7
Registration……………………………………………………. 8
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Features
Circuit Breakers
For Circuit Breakers
turn to page 3
Heat Vents
For Precautions,
turn to page 3
Heat Sinks
For Precautions,
turn to page 3
For Panic
Functions
turn to
page 5
Panic On
Power
Indicator Indicator
Over Temperature
Indicator
DMX In
Indicator
Worklight
On Indicator
For DMX
turn to
page 4
For Worklight
Functions turn
to page 5
Phase Indicator
Lights
For Phase
Indicators,
turn to
page 3
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Setup
Precautions
Make sure to read the manual thoroughly before using the
MVP Dimmer.
WARNING: Make sure area is cleared
around the MVP. No flammable objects
should be placed near the heat sinks. No
object should be near or covering any of
the heat vents. Sporadic operation or possible fire may occur.
(A) MVP breakers (may vary in numbers and style )
600W versions
Power Up
1.2kW and 2.4kW versions
1.
2.
(B) Power indicator
Turn on main power to the MVP Dimmer Pack.
Turn on breakers on the MVP (Figure A). Make sure
all control sources are at their lowest level or off.
NOTE: 600 W MVP come with breakers in their on
position.
When the Main Feed is energized, The Power indicator
(Figure B) at the bottom of the box lights, displaying that
the control section of the rack and dimmers are powered.
Depending on the configuration, all three of the Phase
indicators (Figure C) are brightly lit. This represents normal operation. If one or more are dimly lit, refer to the
Trouble Shooting section (page 6). The Rack is now powered up.
(C) Phase indicators
Control Sources
The MVP is designed to handle a multitude of sources.
Depending on the unit designed, it may accept a DMX,
analog 0 to 10V, contact closures, or available controller
interface cards. The following sections explain how to set
up MVPs that accept analog and DMX sources. For more
information about other sources, please contact the factory.
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Setup
(E) DMX Indicator
(D) DMX Card
DMX
If your MVP is being controlled by a USITT DMX-512
source, read the following instructions on how to
address the dimmer:
1.
2.
3.
S2
S1
Dimmer Addressing
Switches (HEX)
4.
5.
Unscrew the access panel at the bottom of the unit.
Locate the two DMX hex address switches (S1 and
S2) (Figure D).
Select a proper starting address for the dimmer using the guide below (Figure F) and assign the dimmer using the two address switches (S1 and S2). If
DMX is being accepted by the dimmer, the “DMX IN”
light (Figure E) should be lit.
Test lights at the DMX controller (SMART, TSC, etc.)
for proper function.
Replace access panel on dimmer.
(F) DMX address guide
S1 S2
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S1 S2
addr.
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addr.
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addr.
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addr.
S1 S2
addr.
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Setup
Analog
If your MVP is being controlled by an analog source, the
contractor has wired specific outputs to a specific control
unit. Please contact your factory representative for more
details concerning the readdressing of the dimmer to a
different source input.
Panic
(G) One screw front panel
The MVP dimmer is equipped with a Panic function.
When activated, all dimmers go to full load. This feature is
useful in troubleshooting and bringing all lights on. To turn
on:
(H) Panic and Worklight
1.
2.
3.
Unscrew the front panel (Figure G).
Locate the Panic switch (Figure H).
Toggle Panic switch to the “On” position (Figure I).
When activated, the Panic light will turn on.
Depending on the installation, The MVP may be equipped
with a remote Panic switch. Consult your representative
for more details.
Panic and Worklight switches
Worklights
(I) Worklight Assignment
TEMINATION
RESISTOR
SWITCH
UNUSED
WORKLIGHT
ASSIGN 0N FOR
WORKLIGHT DIMMERS 1-6
SWITCH
PANIC
SWITCH
The MVP is also equipped with a Worklight function. This
function allows the user to easily bring on a specific set of
lights manually from the dimmer to full.
WORKLIGHT
ASSIGN 0N FOR
DIMMERS 7-12
(12 Pak Only)
1 2 3 4
5
To set and turn on the Worklights:
1. Unscrew the front panel (Figure G).
2. Locate and select the correct Worklight assigned
dimmer switches using the diagram (Figure I).
3. Push the Worklight assigned dimmer switch to the
“On” position.
4. Push the Worklight Switch and the light for the dimmer(s) should light up.
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Indicators
Causes
Remedy
System dead, no
lights come on,
regardless of
controller
settings.
No indicators are lit.
Unit is not powered.
Find main circuit breakers to
MVP
DMX indicator is not lit.
Control source is not
talking to the dimmers.
Check to see if control
source is on or
improperly working.
All correct lights are lit
Dimmer Breakers are
off.
Turn on circuit breakers
Analog source is not
talking to the dimmer.
Check to see if control
source is on or
improperly working.
Control board
malfunctioning
Call service technician
A phase is out.
Check main circuit
breakers to MVP.
Wiring is not
connected securely or
is improperly wired.
Call service technician.
Analog source is not
properly connected to the
dimmer.
Check to see if control
source is on or
improperly working.
Control board
malfunctioning or
blown SCR
Call service technician
Some lights come
on, but one or
more will not.
One or more phase
lights are dimly lit.
All correct lights are lit
Lights are on but
cannot be controlled by the
source
Panic indicator is lit
Panic is on and
overriding the control
source.
Turn off Panic.
Some lights are
on but cannot be
dimmed.
Worklight indicator
is lit.
Worklight is on
Turn off Worklight.
Lights will go out
and come back on
after some time
Overtemp indicator
lights as the unit shuts
The unit is
overheating.
Shut down and remove
any obstructions from off.
the front of the unit. If the
problem persists contact
the factory.
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Service
EDI offers a 24 hour Service/Support Network.
For technical questions about this product or operational assistance, ask for Customer
Service at:
Telephone:………………………………………………………………….1-800-547-2690
FAX:………………………………………………………………………...1-503-629-9877
Internet…………………………………………………………………..www.edionline.com
Internet E-Mail:…………………………………………………….service@edionline.com
If your MVP needs repair, call: 1-503-645-5533 for a Return Materials Authorization number. A shipping address will be furnished.
This dimmer is a product of:
1675 N.W. Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro, Oregon 97214 USA
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