Lightronics AS Series User manual

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AS62L
6 x 1200W COMPACT DIMMER
OWNER’S MANUAL
Version 1.1
06/01/2022

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AS62L COMPACT DIMMER
Version 1.1 OWNER’S MANUAL 06/01/2022
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Lightronics Inc. 509 Central Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Tel: [phone]
DESCRIPTION
The AS62L is a compact six channel light dimmer. It
has a maximum capacity of 1200 Watts per channel
and maximum total load capacity of 4800 Watts. It is
supplied with two input power cord stubs which may
be connected to two different 120 VAC power
phases. The AS62L is intended for INDOOR USE
ONLY. The unit operates using the industry standard
three wire multiplex protocol. The AS62L may be
operated in a relay (non-dim) mode. The unit will
also function as a chaser and has several preset
chase patterns which may be used.
INSTALLATION
LOCATION: Locate the unit vertically with control
signal connectors on bottom in a well ventilated area
away from moisture and heat. Two ½” holes are
provided on the dimmer top cover to install a lighting
bar pipe clamp and a suitable safety cable.
POWER CONNECTIONS: Extending from the
chassis are two 20 amp line cords for connection to
two separate 120 VAC, 20 Amp, grounded services
in any phase combination. Total capacity of the
AS62L is 4800 Watts.
LOAD CONNECTIONS: There are six numbered
duplex outlets on the top of the unit. Each provides
two connections for one of the output channels. You
can connect up to 1200 Watts of lighting to a single
channel. The total load capacity of the
AS62L channels 1, 3, and 5 combined is
limited to 2400 Watts. The total load
capacity of the AS62L channels 2, 4, and 6
combined is also limited to 2400 Watts.
CONTROL SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
The male three pin XLR connector on the unit end
panel connects to the control console. The female
connector is for connection to additional dimmers.
The AS62L dimmer LMX-128 protocol is compatible
with the Lightronics and NSI/Sunn three wire
multiplexed protocol. If you have older Lightronics
dimmers which run in the obsolete Lightronics mode
only, contact Lightronics for information on changing
the mode. When using multiple dimmers, ALL
dimmers MUST be in the SAME mode.
CONTROL SIGNAL WIRING:
Connector Pin # Signal Name
1
LMX Common
2
Console Power
3
Multiplex Signal
AS62L END VIEW
OPERATION
NORMAL MODE (non-chaser)
A green LED in the end panel will indicate that a
valid control signal is applied to the unit. A DIP
switch block on the end panel selects the starting
channel number of the dimmer. The eight right hand
switches control this function. For example, if all
switch positions are down - the dimmer will respond
to channels 1-6. Moving the switch position on the
far right up will set the dimmer to respond to
channels 3-8. A complete table of channel
assignments is provided at the end of this manual.
RELAY MODE Pairs of channels (1/2 and/or 3/4
and/or 5/6) may be switched into the relay mode. In
this mode the output of these channels will be either
off or full on depending on the control console
channel setting. The trip point for turn on is approx.
50%. The three left hand switches on the DIP switch
block control relay mode channel selection.
CHASER MODE
When operating in the chaser mode the AS62L
becomes independent of the control console and
other dimmers. The green LED indicator is OUT
when in the chaser mode. Chaser mode is turned
on and off by one of the DIP switches on the end of
the unit. A diagram on the unit cover shows the
switch settings for controlling chaser operation.

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AS62L COMPACT DIMMER
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Eight different chaser patterns are available. A
“bounce” condition may be imposed on several of
the chase patterns by setting one of the DIP
switches. The bounce condition causes the chase
pattern to run in alternating directions.
The chase step time may be controlled for up to 128
seconds per step. Step fade time is proportional to
the step time. If a channel is in the relay mode
during chaser operation - it will “snap” on and off
(zero fade time). The following tables show the
details of chaser settings.
ADDRESS AND CONTROL SWITCH SETTINGS
CHASER PATTERN SELECTION
CHASER TIMING SELECTION
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
TROUBLESHOOTING
•Check that power is applied to the dimmer.
•Check that all light fixtures are functional.
•Check the fuses.
•Check the multiplex cable.
•Check the settings of the dimmer DIP switches.
•Check the console setup for correct patching.
REPAIR
The only user serviceable parts are externally
accessible fuses. Replace fuses ONLY with 10
Amp, 250VAC, fast blow fuses. Internal service on
the unit by other than Lightronics authorized agents
will void the warranty. If service is required, contact
the dealer from whom you purchased the dimmer, or
Lightronics, Service Department, 509 Central Drive,
Virginia Beach, VA 23454. Tel: [phone].
WARRANTY INFORMATION AND
REGISTRATION – CLICK LINK BELOW
www.lightronics.com/warranty.html
SWITCHES PATTERN
6 channel sequence
6 channel build
6 channel build/unbuild
6 channel random
3 channel sequence
3 channel build
3 channel build/unbuild
2 channel alternating
SWITCHES STEP TIME
0.5 seconds
1.0 seconds
2 seconds
4 seconds
6 seconds
8 seconds
12 seconds
16 seconds
24 seconds
32 seconds
40 seconds
48 seconds
56 seconds
64 seconds
96 seconds
128 seconds
NORMAL MODE SWITCH FUNCTIONS
RELAY 5/6
RELAY 3/4
RELAY 1/2
(up for relay)
NORMAL/CHASER
(down for normal)
ADDRESS
CHASER MODE SWITCH FUNCTIONS
RELAY 5/6
RELAY 3/4
RELAY 1/2
(up for relay)
NORMAL/CHASER
(up for chaser)
BOUNCE
CHASER CHASER
PATTERN TIMING

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CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT SETTINGS
The DIP Switch Setting column shows the positions of the DIP switches on the AS-62L dimmer. The Start
Channel column shows the resulting channel assignment for channel 1 of the dimmer. The remaining dimmer
channels will automatically be assigned the next 5 consecutive control channels.
EXAMPLE: If the dimmer's DIP switches are set to  then the first channel of the dimmer will
respond to console channel 87. The remaining dimmer channels will respond to console channels 88, 89, 90, etc.
DIP Switch #
and Setting Start
Channel
DIP Switch #
and Setting Start
Channel
DIP Switch #
and Setting Start
Channel
DIP Switch #
and Setting Start
Channel
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1

33

65

97

3

35

67

99

5

37

69

101

7

39

71

103

9

41

73

105

11

43

75

107

13

45

77

109

15

47

79

111

17

49

81

113

19

51

83

115

21

53

85

117

23

55

87

119

25

57

89

121

27

59

91

123

29

61

93

125

31

63

95

127