Pulsar UNIPAK HW User manual

UNIPAK HW -1 Channel Dimmer/Switch (Hardwired)
UNIPAK SKT -1 Channel Dimmer/Switch (Sockets)
The UniPak is capable of dimming or switching resistive and
inductive loads, and switching capacitive loads. To dim capacitive
loads, e.g. projectors with power factor correction (PFC) capacitors,
remove their PFC capacitors.
This makes the UniPak suitable for running all types of low voltage
lamps, electric motors, neon lights, properly ballasted fluorescent
lamps etc. besides ordinary resistive tungsten lamps.
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE must only be carried
out by suitably skilled and competent persons. The Unipak
must be connected in accordance with current local and
national wiring regulations. When not in use for a period of time or
before working on the lighting installation, replacing lamps or loads,
the Unipak should be isolated (disconnected) from the mains supply.
If the Unipak is not installed or operated according to this instruction
leaflet then the protection provided by the Unipak may be impaired.
WARNING -THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
INSTALLATION AND VENTILATION All Dimming and
Switching Packs generate a certain amount of heat, so it is essential
to leave a 25mm air gap around the Unipak.
TRUSS MOUNTING Two M10 nutserts are provided in the side of
the Unipak. The maximum thread depth from panel to bottom of
nutsert is 25mm. Select a suitable length M10 bolt to attach the
hangers to the Unipak and attach the hangers to the truss.
A safety chain may be attached to a bolt through one of the M6 holes
located on the base (see Trunking Mounting).
TRUNKING MOUNTING Disconnect the mains supply to the
Unipak. Remove the two M6 blind plastic rivets located on the base
and remove the lid. Trunking clips (not provided) are attached to the
base with M6 nuts and bolts and the lid re-fixed. The Unipak may
now be clipped to the trunking and the mains re-applied.
CABLE GLANDS for hardwiring are located on the side panels.
Please observe the lid printing which states which gland is for mains
input, controlled output, digital in and digital thru. Incorrect wiring will
result in the protection provided by the Unipak being impaired.
LEVER OPERATED SPRING LOADED TERMINAL
BLOCKS are used for all input /output connections for speed and
reliability.
Use a small bladed screwdriver or similar, to operate the lever.
Max. cable size: 2.5 mm2.
MAINS SUPPLY
Important: For your Safety the Unipak must be Earthed, fed via a
Residual Current Circuit Breaker and Local Isolator fused for the
maximum current taken by the load. You might find a Pulsar Mains
Distribution Unit suitable.
Mains Voltage: 100 -230VAC +/-10%, single phase. There is no
voltage selector -the electronics automatically adjusts to the
incoming voltage.
Mains Frequency: 48-62Hz, the electronics automatically adjusts to
the frequency.
Power Consumption: The Unipak itself uses very little power, so
the maximum power consumed (when the light is on full) = the
wattage of lamp connected. The maximum load is 10 Amps.
MAINS CONNECTIONS
The hardwired version uses the lever operated terminal blocks for
mains in, controlled output and digital control in/thru.
The socketed version utilises Neutrik PowerCon connectors for
mains input and controlled output. Digital control input being via 5 pin
XLR connectors (in/thru).
Live, Neutral and Earth Input:
For the hardwired version, use the internal lever operated terminal
block (10A max. rating) to connect the incoming mains supply cable.
The socketed version utilizes the NAC3FCA (blue) inlet cable
connector (supplied).
Connect your supply cable as follows:
N =Neutral E =
Earth L=
Live/Phase/Hot
Live, Neutral and Earth Output:
For the hardwired version, use the internal lever operated terminal
block (10A max. rating) to connect the outgoing load cable.
The socketed version utilizes the NAC3FCB (white) outlet cable
connector (supplied).
Connect your load cable as follows:
N =Neutral E =
Earth L=
Live/Phase/Hot
DIGITAL CONNECTIONS are made by hardwiring, or by using
the sockets provided (5 pin XLR). The connections are indicated on
the lid and can be seen on the PCB in the hardwired version.
The pin connections are:
Note:
•Pins 4 and 5 are occasionally used by other manufacturers for
data. We recommend the use of 2 core plus screen cable, leaving
pins 4 and 5 open circuit, to connect to this type of equipment.
However, the Low Voltage Supply, +9...25VDC at up to 40mA, on
pin 5 of the IN connector is limited to cause no harm to such
equipment.
PMX SIGNAL AND LV SUPPLY DMX SIGNAL AND LV SUPPLY
Pin 1 = Chassis Earth -Screen Pin 1 = Chassis Earth -Screen
Pin 2 = Signal Pin 2 = Signal -
Pin 3 = Signal Earth Pin 3 = Signal +
Pin 4 = no connection Pin 4 = no connection
Pin 5 = Low Voltage Supply Out Pin 5= Low Voltage Supply Out
IN only IN only
CONNECTIONS
INTRODUCTION
UNIPAK
UniUni
UniPak
INSTALLATION
UniPak
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Electronics On/Off switch with built in indicator neon controls the
power to the unit.
Digital Address Select: The digital address of the Unipak is
selected by dialling up the required PMX/DMX address.
Digital Input LEDs: There are three LEDs provided, the red ERR
LED indicates an ERRor in the received data. This red LED shows
that the Unipak did not recognize the last information received.
Errors can often occur if the DMX line is not terminated. The end of
the DMX line must always be terminated with a 100Ωresistor
connected between signal+ and signal-, this resistor can conveniently
be mounted in a 5 pin XLR plug which should be inserted in the last
unit on the DMX line.
Unlike DMX, PMX may be branched and needs no termination.
The yellow PMX (Pulsar MultipleXusing RS232/423) and green
DMX LEDs show the type of data being received by the Unipak.
The software automatically recognises both PMX and DMX.
LVS LED: This blue LED shows when LVS is available on pin 5 of
the IN connection block or XLR socket. It is activated by the LVS
switch on the Option Select DIP switch.
Option Select DIP Switch: Dimmer/Switch selects dimming or
switching function. Full/Normal selects full override or normal
operation from a digital input signal. LVS puts a low voltage supply
onto pin 5 of the IN connection block or XLR socket.
Resistive / Inductive Loads: The Unipak will work with a resistive,
inductive, or mixed load.
Capacitive Loads may be switched but not dimmed.
If the load fails to light, the internal fuse may have blown. This fuse
normally only blows if the output is overloaded. Do not exceed the
10A maximum load and do not short circuit the output. We
recommend that you check your lighting equipment regularly for
damaged wiring, loose connections and potential short circuits. If the
fuse blows, locate and rectify the fault before replacing it.
Replacement of this internal fuse must only be done by a suitably
skilled and qualified person.
To replace the fuse, disconnect the Unipak from the supply, remove
the four M3 bolts securing the lid, locate the fuse and replace it with
an F10A HRC 1.25” x 0.25” fuse (Pulsar Part No. 4154). Replace
and secure the lid. Reconnect the supply.
WARNING –FUSING OF INDUCTIVE LOADS In the
unlikely event of a fault occurring in your Unipak, it is possible that
damage could occur to incorrectly fused transformers or ballasts of
inductive loads if you do not switch off within about one minute of the
fault occurring. Make sure that your inductive loads are fitted with
the lowest value of anti-surge fuse that does not blow in normal use.
If in doubt contact Pulsar. Pulsar cannot be held responsible for
damage to incorrectly fused inductive loads under these
circumstances. Pulsar Pinspots are fully protected by self-resetting
solid-state fuses.
IMPORTANT-CAPACITIVE LOADS may only be switched.
To dim such loads remove all of their Power Factor Correction
capacitors. It is possible to damage your load if this is not done.
Pulsar cannot be held responsible for damage to capacitive loads
under these circumstances.
INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION The Unipak has a
comprehensive choke/capacitor interference suppression system
which reduces the level of interference produced to below the levels
required by EN55022, BS800, VDE0875 etc.. However, a small
amount of residual interference always exists with this type of
equipment, so it is advisable to keep all lighting and mains leads
associated with the Unipak as far away as possible from sensitive
microphone or guitar pick up leads and A.M. radios; by doing this we
do not envisage any problems.
MAINTENANCE Pulsar Unipaks use the very latest techniques
(pioneered by us) to completely eliminate the need for routine
adjustments. The sophisticated circuits we have developed are self
stabilising against changes in mains voltage, mains frequency, top
and bottom control voltage levels, preheat drift, drifting of component
values, etc.
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING -The Unipak may be
safely Earth Bond and Insulation Tested (500V).
STANDARDS -The Unipak complies with the following
International and National Standards:
Electrical Safety -IEC65, EN60065, BS415
EMC -EN50081-1, EN50014, EN55022, EN50082-1
Index of Protection -IP20
Marking Directive 93/68/EEC -The UNIPAK meets
both the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
GUARANTEE Your UniPak is guaranteed for a period of 12
months from the date of original purchase. The guarantee is limited
to parts and labour. The guarantee is void if the unit is misused,
unauthorised persons perform repairs, or the incorrect type of fuse
has been used. In the unlikely event of a fault occurring in the
Unipak do not use without repair. Return the unit, with a description
of the fault, to your supplier or direct to Pulsar for immediate attention.
The following products have been designed to work with and
complement the Pulsar Unipak. Please contact us to receive further
details of these superb products!
Digital Control
Product No. Controller
23000/.1 48/96 Channel Masterpiece Control Desk
24000 108 Channel Masterpiece Control Desk
20216 216 Channel Masterpiece Control Desk
27216 Masterpiece Replay Unit 216
20054 Minipiece 54 Control Desk
Datasplitter 8 Way Universal Buffer/Splitter DC-PMX-DMX
Control Desks
Product No. Controller
23930 18 Channel 1 Preset Analogue/DMX Desk/Tester
23940 12 Channel 2 Preset Manual Desk with DMX
23940NC 12 Channel 2 Preset Manual Desk with DMX
23950 18 Channel 2 Preset Manual Desk with DMX
23950NC 18 Channel 2 Preset Manual Desk with DMX
62014 18 Channel DMX Board
Lanterns
A comprehensive range of stage, rock and effects lanterns, and
PAR36 and PAR46 Pinspots.
Mains Distribution
Product No. Unit
29600AA 180A Mains Distribution 3U 3 x 60A, 13A Skt
29600AC 180A Mains Distribution 3U 3 x 60A, Schuko Skt
29600AE As 29600AA but also with CEE17 Inlet
29600AG As 29600AC but also with CEE17 Inlet
Cables
Product No. Cable
21750.1 2m DMX Extension Lead (1 XLR-5 Plug, 1 Skt)
21750.2 2m DMX Extension Lead (1 XLR-5 Plug, 1 Skt)
21750.3 10m DMX Extension Lead (1 XLR-5 Plug, 1 Skt)
21750.4 DMX Line Terminator Plug
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Code Unit Width Height Depth Weight
mm mm mm kg
UniPak HW 1 Ch. Dimmer/Switch (Hardwired) 255 110 60 1
UniPak SKT 1 Ch. Dimmer/Switch (Sockets) 255 110 60 1
FUSE INFORMATION
OTHER INFORMATION
ACCESSORIES
EXTERNAL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS