Zero88 SWITCH 6 User manual

SWITCH 6 USER GUIDE
Zero88 Lighting Ltd, Usk House, Llantarnam Park, Cwmbran, Gwent NP44 3HD, U.K
Tel: [phone] (24hr Answer Phone) Fax: [phone]
73-877-00 Email: [e-mail]
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To Remove The Cover:
Isolate and disconnect the Switch 6 from the mains supply.
The mains supply terminals are located under the top cover.
Remove the four screws from the side end plates to lift off the cover.
Connecting The Mains:
The Switch 6 is supplied configured for three-phase operation. As shown in the diagram
below;
Single Pole Breakers Neutral Disconnect Breakers
A linking bar (part 00-380-00) can be supplied to order, for single-phase operation
Mounting/Installation:
The Switch 6 has side brackets for mounting in a standard 19” rack/case.
Ventilation:
The Switch 6 is cooled by natural convection. In order to prevent the unit from overheating,
DO NOT block the vents located on either side of the unit.
WARNING!
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER WITHOUT FIRST
COMPLETLEY DISCONNECTING THE SWITCH 6 FROM THE
MAINS SUPPLY

SWITCH 6 USER GUIDE
Zero88 Lighting Ltd, Usk House, Llantarnam Park, Cwmbran, Gwent NP44 3HD, U.K
Tel: [phone] (24hr Answer Phone) Fax: [phone]
73-877-00 Email: [e-mail]
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Specification Overview:
The Switch 6 is a 2U 19” rack mounting switching unit,
designed to meet the needs of the low cost touring market,
offering six channels each capable of switching up to
10Amp loads.
The unit is well specified, featuring breakers as standard,
robust contactors and 12 memories for standalone
operation. Remote operation is possible by DMX or
Chillinet.
Control Interface
The main display consists of three seven-segment
displays; the data displayed is dependent on the set-up
mode of the unit. Around the outside of these displays are
six LED’s. Five of which indicate the current set-up mode
of the unit, the sixth is used for DMX indication. The two
LED’s marked ‘Preheat’ and ‘Law’ are not used on the
Switch 6.
The unit has a default mode, for operation. In this mode
non of the set-up mode LED’s will be lit, the main display
will show the DMX address and if it has been terminated a
small dot will be shown in the bottom right of the third
display.
Mode Button:
The Mode button is used to cycle through the different set-
up modes. They are;
- Manual
- DMX address
- DMX fail
- Memory
- Chillinet
- Default
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.
Set-up Modes:
Manual Control:
The Manual Control Mode allows the user to set-up a look
on the unit without the need of an external controller.
Select ‘Manual’ mode using the ‘Mode’ button. The
display will show C.LL, where C is the channel number and
LL is the level (‘00’ for Off, and ‘FF’ for Full). Select the
channel you require or ‘A’ for all channels, using the ‘Up &
Down’ Arrows. Press ‘Enter’ to toggle the level for that
channel between Off and Full.
DMX Address:
The Switch 6 uses a start or block address, which can be
set from 001 – 507.
Select ‘DMX ADR’ using the ‘Mode’ button, the display will
show the current DMX address. Select the required
address using the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows.
DMX Fail:
There are three DMX fail modes available – ‘fade to black’,
‘hold DMX’ and ‘fade to memory’.
Select ‘DMX Fail’ using the ‘Mode’ button. Using the ‘Up
& Down’ Arrows select your preferred choice from the list
below;
Fail Mode Main Display
Hold Last State Hld
Fade to Zero F00
Fade to Memory 1 - 12 F01 - F12
Note that the Switch 6 calculates fades internally, with the
output transition occurring at a fixed level of 50%.
Memories:
The Switch 6 will store 12 memories for stand alone
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.

SWITCH 6 USER GUIDE
Zero88 Lighting Ltd, Usk House, Llantarnam Park, Cwmbran, Gwent NP44 3HD, U.K
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73-877-00 Email: [e-mail]
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Chillinet:
Remote control of the Switch 6 is possible using the
Chillinet connectors mounted on the front panel. Each unit
on a Chillinet system must have a unique unit number.
To enable Chillinet and set the unit number, Select
‘Chillinet’ using the ‘Mode’ button.
Set the unit number using the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows and
press ‘Enter’, to confirm. The display will flash the unit
number while it is checked against other units on the
network.
If the unit number is found to be unique, then the display
will return to being steady. If the unit number already exists
on the network, the display will show ‘---‘.
‘---‘ indicates that Chillinet is disabled. To disable Chillinet,
hold down the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows together.
Memory selection from Chillinet is only possible when a
DMX control signal is not present.
The Chillinet network incorporates an ‘Alarm’ feature. If an
Alarm message is received from another unit on the
network, then the Switch 6 will fade all outputs to 80%, and
the display will show ‘ALA’. In this state, all other control
(INCLUDING OVER TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN) is
disabled.
Note that the Switch 6 calculates fades internally, with the
output transition occurring at a fixed level of 50%.
Super User:
The unit has a number of hidden functions, located in the
Super User Menu. The super user menu’s 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 LED’s will flash to indicate the unit
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.
Unit Lock/Unlock
Press the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows until the display shows
“LOC”. Press ‘Enter’ to confirm this action. The unit 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 the unit is locked, only the
unlock function will be available. The display will show
“UNL”. To unlock the unit, press and hold the ‘Enter’
button for 5 seconds. The unit will unlock and exit super
user returning to the Default mode.
DMX Termination:
Press the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows until the display shows
“ter”. If the unit is terminated a dot will appear at the
bottom of the last segment. Pressing the ‘Enter’ button will
toggle between the two states.
Resetting The Unit:
Press the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows until the display shows
“rst”. Press ‘Enter’ to confirm. The display will flash briefly
to confirm this action. The unit will be reset to its default
settings, shown in the table below:
Set Up Parameter State
Manual Control Levels All Off
DMX Address 1
DMX Fail Mode Hold Last State
Memory Memory Cleared
Chillinet Disabled
DMX termination Disabled
Firmware Version:
To identify which version of firmware is loaded in the unit,
press the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows until the firmware version is
shown in the display (e.g. 1.03) The ‘Enter’ button has no
use here. (The firmware version will also be shown briefly
on start up).
Internal Temperature:
Press the ‘Up & Down’ Arrows until the temperature is
shown in the display, shown as xxC, where xx is the
temperature in Centigrade. The ‘Enter’ button has no
function in this mode.
Servicing Functions:
Versions of firmware prior to 1.03 include other functions
within Super User, which are used for servicing and
maintenance purposes. It is strongly recommended that
these are only accessed by Zero 88 staff or an appointed
Zero 88 dealer. From firmware version 1.03 onwards,
these functions are hidden in normal operation.

SWITCH 6 USER GUIDE
Zero88 Lighting Ltd, Usk House, Llantarnam Park, Cwmbran, Gwent NP44 3HD, U.K
Tel: [phone] (24hr Answer Phone) Fax: [phone]
73-877-00 Email: [e-mail]
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Technical:
Electrical:
The Switch 6 range is designed to operate on 230V at
50Hz. The unit may not operate satisfactorily outside this
specification.
- Mains Supply Voltage: 230V +/- 10%
- Single or 3 Phase (Star Only)
- Frequency: 45 – 65 Hz
- Channel Rating: 10A
Mechanical:
- Height: 88mm
- Width: 483mm
- Depth: 360mm
- Weight: 7.0kg (15.4lb)
DMX Connections
One male and one female 5 pin XLR connector. Pin
assignment is:
Pin 1 0V
Pin 2 DMX- (RS485 B line)
Pin 3 DMX+ (RS485 A line)
Pin 4 Reserved
Pin 5 Reserved
DMX Indication:
On DMX dimmer data (start byte of 00)
being received OK.
Flash Fast DMX data being received, but not
dimmer data (start byte of 00)
Flash Slow DMX data errors occurring.
Off No DMX data being received.
Chillinet Connections:
Twin RJ12 connectors. Pin assignment is:
Pin 1 !! Factory use only. Do not connect !!
Pin 2 +12V
Pin 3 CAN-L
Pin 4 CAN-H
Pin 5 0V
Pin 6 !! Factory use only. Do not connect !!
Cooling:
Ambient Temperature: 0 to 40 Degrees Centigrade.
The Switch 6 is cooled by natural convection. An internal
temperature sensor monitors the temperature. A warning,
according to the table below, is shown on the display if the
internal temperature rises above the normal operating
level.
Notes:
Zero 88 Lighting Ltd reserves the right to make changes to
the equipment described in this manual without prior
notice.
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.
E&OE. Zero88 Lighting Ltd reserves the right to change
the specification without prior notice.
Manual Stock Number: 7387700
Issue 1.3: March 2007
© Zero 88 Lighting Ltd 2005-2007
Temperature Main display
<75C normal
75C-95C temperature
>95C “hot”
sensor fault “err”
WARNING
–
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER
WITHOUT FIRST COMPLETELY
DISCONNECTING THE SWITC
H 6 FROM THE
MAINS SUPPLY.