I haven't posted here in a while, and now I have a very strange question. At the theatre at my university, they used to have a couple different lighting systems that worked together in the theatre. One was an ATD system of some sort, and the other was a Kliegpac. Around 1996 I think they got a new system (ETC Express console and whatnot), but they kept the Kliegpac because they thought they might use it in some other space at some point. Well, that didn't happen, so now it's sitting around, unused, and they don't really want to keep it. It looks to be complete as far as I know; it's got the controller and the dimmer (main) unit. I don't remember if the cable to go from the controller to the dimmer pack is there, but I'm sure I could come up with that. Here's my question:
Bear in mind, I know nothing about how this thing was hooked up, in terms of voltage, pinout, etc. Would it be possible (though some modification perhaps) to wire the unit so that it could be used with standard 120v current? I doubt that's what it's set up for now, but I could be mistaken. Basically I would use it as my own "mini" unit for the four Kliegl ERS fixtures I got from the same theatre. I realize I probably couldn't use the full dimming capabilites as there wouldn't be ample power, but I only have these four instruments which can only take a maximum 750 watt lamp. I also realize that means I would be drawing 25 amps at full power on every instrument.
So, my idea then is to modify the Kliegpac such that it could be taken to some location, plugged into two separate circuits (so that it would get a maximum of 30-35 amps allowed), and used to dim at least these four instruments. Is this in any way possible, or am I totally crazy? I do know how to work with electricity (I'm not an electrician, but I have worked on electronics and done wiring, etc.). Basically I'm not looking for the Kliegpac to take, say, a 220 source and break it down into several 120V dimmers, I'm just looking to use it as a portable (heavy) dimmer unit. Any ideas as to whether or not this is possible?
-Dan
Bear in mind, I know nothing about how this thing was hooked up, in terms of voltage, pinout, etc. Would it be possible (though some modification perhaps) to wire the unit so that it could be used with standard 120v current? I doubt that's what it's set up for now, but I could be mistaken. Basically I would use it as my own "mini" unit for the four Kliegl ERS fixtures I got from the same theatre. I realize I probably couldn't use the full dimming capabilites as there wouldn't be ample power, but I only have these four instruments which can only take a maximum 750 watt lamp. I also realize that means I would be drawing 25 amps at full power on every instrument.
So, my idea then is to modify the Kliegpac such that it could be taken to some location, plugged into two separate circuits (so that it would get a maximum of 30-35 amps allowed), and used to dim at least these four instruments. Is this in any way possible, or am I totally crazy? I do know how to work with electricity (I'm not an electrician, but I have worked on electronics and done wiring, etc.). Basically I'm not looking for the Kliegpac to take, say, a 220 source and break it down into several 120V dimmers, I'm just looking to use it as a portable (heavy) dimmer unit. Any ideas as to whether or not this is possible?
-Dan