Zero88 Betapack 4 User manual

Betapack 4
Introduction
Compliance
Revisions
Warnings & Safety
Installation
Removing the cover
Connecting the mains
Getting started
Configuration & Settings
Default Mode & Channel Test
Manual Control
DMX Address
DMX Fail
Memories
Sequences
Preheat
Topset
Dimmer Laws
Super User
Lock
Reset
Firmware Version
Temperature
RDM
Maintenance & Care
Electrical
Mechanical
Troubleshooting
Support
Betapack has served the industry for 30 years with legendary reliability, robustness, versatility and value for money.
Betapack 4 builds on this heritage by distributing both dimming and “hot power” to a mixed rig of both tungsten and
LED fixtures in a single, affordable device. Betapack 4 continues to serve the most modern applications in lighting
rental, installation and portable situations for many thousands of venues worldwide.
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Betapack 4 includes variants with sockets to match most global standards, and is supplied with MCBs on every
channel. The versatility of the Betapack 4 means it can be 19” rack mounted or installed on a wall using the brackets
supplied, or made portable by using the included Easicarry kit consisting of a handle and four feet. Its legendary
reliability and durability make it the dimmer of choice for many thousands of venues worldwide.
Betapack 4
Please read this manual before use, especially the Warnings & Safety section.
E&OE. Cooper Lighting Solutions reserves the right to make changes to the equipment and specification
described in this manual without prior notice.
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Introduction
Thank you
Thank you for choosing Betapack 4 by Zero 88 to fulfil your lighting power needs. We sincerely hope that your new
unit will bring you years of trouble free service. We make great efforts to build in reliability and serviceability at every
stage of our development and production processes and include a three-year limited warranty - giving you peace of
mind for your investment.
Our extensive dealer network can also provide you with technical service and sales support in your local language no
matter where you are in the world. If you have any questions, comments or problems our contact details can be found
at zero88.com/support
Once again, thank you for choosing Zero 88.
This manual
This online manual describes the operation of Betapack 4.
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Compliance
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Betapack
4
complies
with
the
following
standards:
EN 55015:2013 + A1:2015: Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of
electrical lighting and similar equipment
EN 61547:2009: Equipment for general lighting purposes - EMC Immunity requirements
EN 61439-1:2011: Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Part 1: General Rules
EN 61439-2:2011: Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Part 2: Power switchgear and
controlgear assemblies
EN 50581:2012: Assessment of products with respect to RoHS II
Revisions
Change log of this manual
July 2020 - Manual Restructured - ES
June 2020 - Manual Created - ES
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Warnings & Safety
Do not remove the covers without first completely disconnecting Betapack 4 from the mains supply.
This product must be earthed.
This equipment is designed for professional stage lighting control and is unsuitable for any other purpose. It
should be used by, or under the supervision of, an appropriately qualified or trained person.
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Installation
Betapack 4 is designed for indoor use only.
In a 19" Rack
Betapack 4 is supplied with side brackets fitted for rack mounting.
On a wall
Undo the four screws ‘X’ to remove the brackets, replace the screws in
the holes for future use. Stand Betapack 4 on one end. Remove the
two screws ‘Y’, fit the brackets as shown and replace screws ‘Y’. Fit
the other bracket on the other end.
The wall drilling positions are shown. WARNING Completely fit one
bracket at a time. Removal of all four screws ‘Y’ at the same time can
allow the heatsink assembly to fall out! Allow a minimum vertical
spacing of 130mm between packs, and between packs and other
equipment. A spacing of 180mm is recommended for ease of wiring
and servicing.
For Portable Use
The ‘Easicarry’ Kit, consisting of a handle and four feet, is included
with Betapack 4. To fit, remove the brackets. Fit the handle using the
screws supplied and holes ‘Z’. Fit the four feet to the other end using
the holes ‘X’ and ‘Y’.
When one or more Betapack 4 units are mounted in an enclosed rack, a fan MUST be fitted to ensure that
adequate cool air is circulated. Up to three Betapack 4s may be stacked in free air.
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Ventilation
Betapack 4 is convection cooled with air flowing over the rear mounted
heatsink.
Betapack 4 is convection cooled and includes a temperature sensor
which monitors the internal temperature. If the temperature risesabove
the normal operating level the outputs are first reduced, thenswitched
off altogether until the temperature falls back to a safe level.
The table shows how Betapack 4 will react under these conditions.
(Note: The temperature shown on the display will be the actual
temperature not the rounded figures given in the table).
Removing the cover
Do not remove the covers without first completely disconnecting Betapack 4 from the mains supply.
Isolate and disconnect Betapack 4 from the mains supply.
The mains supply terminals (and output terminals on the hardwire version) are located under the top cover. To remove
the top cover, remove the four screws from the side plates marked “A” in the diagram below.
The Triacs (type BTA40-600A/B) are located under the bottom cover. To remove the bottom cover, remove the four
screws from the side plates marked “B” in the diagram below.
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Connecting the mains
This product must be earthed.
A separate isolator and secure mains earth connection are required.
Phase to Neutral voltage must not exceed 255VAC.
All wiring entering Betapack 4 must be rated to +85ºC, H07RN-F cable is recommended.
Cut outs are provided on the ends and rear for PG21 glands; one is supplied.
Supply terminals will accept wire sizes between 1.5mm2 and 16mm2. Tightening torque is between 1.2Nm
and 2.4Nm.
Hardwire Live/Neutral output terminals will accept wire sizes up to 6mm2.
Hardwire Earth output ring-tags (blue crimp) will accept wire sizes between 1.0mm2 and 2.5mm2. These
may be replaced if larger diameter wiring is installed.
Three phase
Betapack 4 is supplied configured for three-phase star operation as
shown.
Single phase
For single-phase operation, fit the supplied linking bar between the L1,
L2 and L3 terminals as shown.
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Three phase delta
For three-phase delta operation, the 6 neutral wires must be removed
from the terminal block, and the crimped ferrules must be cut off. Strip
the ends of these 6 wires, and reconnect as shown.
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Getting started
Betapack 4 distributes both dimming and non-dimming (“hot power”) to a mixed rig of both tungsten and LED fixtures.
Each of the six channels are capable of driving up to 10 amp loads.
The dim and hot power socket for each channel share the same channel MCB. The hot power sockets are fed directly
from the channel's MCB. Hot power sockets are therefore not affected by DMX control, and are on dependent on the
state of the MCB. The dimmed and hot power sockets for a channel can therefore be used simultaneously, providing
that the total channel load does not exceed 10 amps.
Betapack 4 features MCBs as standard. When dimming, there are preheat, topset and 3 laws per channel, 12
memories, 3 99-step sequences, local control and DMX patch per channel.
An isolated DMX512-A input and loop-through allow for remote operation. When the loop-through plug is not inserted,
the DMX line is automatically terminated.
The DMX control port supports RDM (Remote Device Management) functionality.
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Configuration & Settings
Configuration & settings affect the “Dim” sockets only. The “hot power” sockets will be unaffected by these
settings.
The main display consists of four seven-segment displays; the data
displayed is dependent on the set-up mode of Betapack 4. Around the
outside of these displays are eight red LEDs which indicate the current
set-up mode of Betapack 4. An additional green LED is used for DMX
indication.
Betapack 4 has a default mode for operation. In this mode none of the set-up mode LEDs will be lit, and the main
display will show the DMX address(es).
Mode button
The Mode button is used to cycle through the different set-up modes. They are:
Manual control
DMX address
DMX fail
Memory
Sequence
Preheat
Topset
Law
Enter button
The Enter button is used to confirm actions.
Up & Down buttons
These are used to adjust the values shown in the main display. Pressing both buttons together will reset the display to
the default values.
Default Mode & Channel Test
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If a block patch has been set, then the display will show the DMX start address of the block.
If individual DMX addresses have been set for each channel, then the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows can be used to selectwhich
DMX address to display, or alternatively if ‘Auto’ is selected, then the display will cycle through all six DMXaddresses.
In either case, the DMX address is prefixed by the channel number.
Holding down the ‘Enter’ button in default mode will change the display to ‘Out’, and the top 6 setup LEDs (numbered)
will change to displaying an indication of the current output levels. Each LED will be lit if the current output level for
that channel is greater than 20%.
While keeping the ‘Enter’ button held down in Default Mode, use the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows to set a level of 100% on a
single channel. Release the ‘Enter’ button to remove this level.
Manual Control
The Manual Control Mode allows you to set-up a look on Betapack 4 without using an external controller.
Select ‘Manual’ mode using the ‘Mode’ button. The display will show C.LLL, where C is the channel number and LLL is
the level. Select the channel you require or ‘A’ for all channels, using the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows and press ‘Enter’. Now
set the level you require using the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows and press ‘Enter’ again to confirm and move back to the
channel selection.
The Manual Control levels are reset to zero if power to Betapack 4 is lost.
DMX Address
There are 2 ways that Betapack 4 can be patched – a single DMX start address can be set for the block of 6 channels
(block patch), or each channel can be given a different DMX start address.
For block patch, the range of DMX start addresses is 001 – 507. For individual patch, the range of DMX start
addresses is 001 – 512
Select ‘DMX ADR’ using the ‘Mode’ button, the display will show C.AAA, where C is the channel number and AAA is
the current DMX address for that channel. Select the channel you require (1-6), or ‘A’ for all channels (block patch),
using the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows and press ‘Enter’. Now set the address you require using the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows and
press ‘Enter’ again to confirm and move back to the channel selection.
DMX indication LED behaviour.
DMX Fail
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There are four DMX fail modes available – ‘hold DMX’, ‘fade to black’,
‘fade to memory’ and ‘fade to sequence’.
Select ‘DMX Fail’ using the ‘Mode’ button. Using the ‘Up & Down’
Arrows select your preferred choice.
If there is no DMX present, the selected memory/sequence will be re-
called immediately.
Memories
Betapack 4 will store 12 memories for standalone operation, these can only be re-called if there is no DMX present.
1. Set-up the scene using the ‘Manual’ control function or a DMX controller.
2. Select ‘Memory’ using the ‘Mode’ button.
Using the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows select the required memory number and press the ‘Enter’ button to confirm. A ‘p’ should
appear next to the memory to signify that it has been programmed.
Holding both the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows for 1 second will clear the selected memory. If these buttons are held for 5
seconds, ALL memories will be cleared.
If memories are cleared which are used in sequences, they will be removed automatically from those sequences.
Sequences
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Betapack 4 will store 3 sequences of up to 99-steps each. Each step is a link to one of the 12 programmed memories.
Sequences can only be replayed if there is no DMX present.
Each sequence can have a fade time (0-60s) and dwell time (1-60s) programmed. It is only possible to add steps to or
remove steps from the end of a sequence.
Step 1
Program the required looks using the ‘Memories’ function (see above).
Step 2
Select ‘Sequence’ using the ‘Mode’ button.
Step 3
Use the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows to select the required sequence (the number of steps already programmed in each
sequence is shown after the sequence number on the display) and press the ‘Enter’ button to confirm.
Step 4
The display will now change to show the current step number, followed by the memory currently programmed in that
step. Use the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows to select the required step number (or Fade time ‘F’ or dwell time ‘d’) and press the
‘Enter’ button to confirm.
Step 5
For steps: If there is no DMX present, the selected memory will be immediately re-called. Use the ‘Up & Down’Arrows
to select the memory for that step and press the ‘Enter’ button to confirm. Only programmed memories may be
selected. If the step is at the end of the sequence, then the step number will automatically increment, and further steps
may now be programmed in the same way. Otherwise the display will return to step number selection mode.
For fade and dwell times: If there is no DMX present, the sequence will now run. Use the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows to
change the time and press the ‘Enter’ button to confirm.
When done, or to return to sequence selection mode (step 3 above) at any point, press and hold the ‘Enter’ button for
1s.
At step 3 above, holding both the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows for 1 second will clear the selected sequence. If these buttons
are held for 5 seconds, ALL sequences will be cleared.
At step 5 above, if the selected step is at the end of the sequence, holding both the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows will clear the
selected step.
Preheat
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Preheat can be selected on a per channel or all channel basis. The preheat level is 5% and cannot be adjusted.
Select ‘Preheat’ by cycling through the modes using the ‘Mode’ button.
Select required channel or ‘A’ for all channels, using the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows and press ‘Enter’, to confirm.
Now select on/off using the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows. Press ‘Enter’ to confirm and return to the channel selection.
Note that Preheat is only applied if there is a DMX input present, and the law is not set to ‘Switch’.
Topset
Topset can be selected on a per channel or all channel basis. On Betapack 4, Topset is applied as a limiting (not
scaling) value.
Select ‘Topset’ by cycling through the modes using the ‘Mode’ button.
Select required channel or ‘A’ for all channels, using the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows and press ‘Enter’, to confirm.
Now select the topset level you require, again using the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows and press ‘Enter’ to confirm and return to
the channel selection.
Note that if the law is set to ‘Switch’, the setting in Topset will instead be used to determine the switch-point. The
‘Topset’ LED will flash in this case, to indicate the setting being made.
Dimmer Laws
Three dimmer laws are available, which can be selected per channel.
Select ‘Law’ mode using the ‘Mode’ button. Using the ‘Up & Down’
Arrows select the channel required, or ‘A’ for all channels. Press
‘Enter’ to confirm. Now select the law you require, again using the ‘Up
& Down’ Arrows and press ‘Enter’ to confirm and return to the channel
selection.
Note that if the law is set to Switch, the switch-point can be set in the
‘Topset’ menu.
Super User
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Betapack 4 has a number of hidden functions, located in the Super User Menu. The super user menus can only be
accessed from the Default mode (no LEDs lit). To enter Super User press and hold the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows together
and press and hold the ‘Mode’ button for 5 seconds. All the mode LEDs will flash to indicate Betapack 4 is in super
user mode.
The ‘Up & Down’ Arrows are used to cycle through the various super user functions. Pressing the ‘Mode’ button at any
point will revert to normal operation. If no buttons are pressed after 20 seconds the unit will automatically revert to
normal operation.
Lock
Press the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows until the display shows “LOC”. Press ‘Enter’ to confirm this action. Betapack 4 will revert
to the Default mode. Pressing the ‘Mode’ button now will only cycle between Manual Control and Default Mode.
If Super User is entered when Betapack 4 is locked, only the unlock function will be available. The display will show
“UNL”. To unlock Betapack 4, press and hold the ‘Enter’ button for 5 seconds. Betapack 4 will unlock and exit super
user returning to the Default mode.
Reset
Press the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows until the display shows “rset”. Press ‘Enter’ to confirm. The display will flash briefly to
confirm this action. Betapack 4 will be reset to its default settings, shown in the table below:
Firmware Version
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To identify which version of firmware is loaded in Betapack 4, press the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows until the firmware version
is shown in the display (e.g. 02.00) Press and hold the ‘Enter’ button for 1s, and Betapack 4’s CPU serial number will
be displayed. Press the ‘Enter’ button again to return to the version display. Note that the firmware version will also be
shown briefly on start up.
Temperature
Press the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows until the temperature is shown in the display, shown as xxxC, where xxx is the
temperature in Centigrade. The ‘Enter’ button has no function in this mode.
RDM
To enable or disable RDM (Remote Device Management) functionality
on the DMX control port, press the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows until “ron” or
“rof” is displayed. The ‘Enter’ button toggles this setting between “ron”
(RDM enable) and” rof” (RDM disabled).
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Maintenance & Care
Portable Appliance Testing
Betapack 4 will fail the portable appliance high voltage test as it has capacitors connected between Live 1/2/3 and
Earth, and between Neutral and Earth, to enable it to comply with CE regulations.
Transportation & storage
Care should be taken when transporting Betapack 4. The cardboard box which Betapack 4 is supplied in is intended
only for one or two journeys, and should not be relied upon to keep the dimmer safe for prolonged use.
WEEE
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or Zero 88 dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal. Used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
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Electrical
Do not remove the covers without first completely disconnecting Betapack 4 from the mains supply.
Betapack 4 is designed to operate on 230VAC +10% -15% at 50-60Hz (auto sensing). The pack may not operate
satisfactorily outside this specification.
The packs may be wired:
Single Phase: 60A 1 phase 2-wire 230V (255V max phase to neutral) Earth leakage less than 1mA
Three Phase Star: 20A 4-wire 230/380V (255V max phase to neutral) Earth leakage less than 1mA
Three Phase Delta: 30A 3-wire 230V (255V max phase to phase) Earth leakage less than 4mA
Max total load: 13.9kW @ 230V
Load per channel: 0.1A Min; 10A Max
No load consumption: 10W
Rise Time: 80uS
Triac Type: BTA40-600A/B
If used in conjunction with MCBs, to avoid nuisance tripping use high inrush current (Type K) MCBs.
The “dim” sockets allow for lighting loads which are resistive or inductive, including tungsten, transformer driven low
voltage (e.g. pinspots), and quartz halogen. Electronic transformers plugged into the “dim” socket must be suitable for
leading edge dimming.
DMX
Conforms to USITT DMX512-A (isolated).
One male and one female 5 pin XLR connector. DMX line is
automatically terminated when the loop-through plug is not inserted.
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Mechanical
Always observe the operating environment information. If this environment is exceeded, it is likely that damage will
occur to your Betapack 4.
Height: 175mm
Width: 440mm
Depth: 195mm
Weight: 8.0kg (17.6lb)
IP Rating: IP2X (indoor use only)
Ambient Temperature: +5ºC to +40ºC.
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing.
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