journeymanjohn
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So, I've been nrowsing info on the CD80 dimmer packs, and have a few questions.
One question is about this "upgrade" control module for them. Am I correct in assuming that this would be for the early ramp card conversions and the AMX. One website I visited was showing a pic of the DMX control module upgrade and it appeared to be saying that it was an upgrade for the "obsolete" DMX, AMX, analog modules. Is this possibly because serveice/repair/replacement of the OEM control modules is nonexistent?? Seems to me, that if it is capable of DMX512, one should be good to go.
Another is about the breaker size on the 24 x 1.2kw modules. Says they are fifteen amp breakers, which as we all know is actually 1.8kw. Ya, it's only 600 watt difference, but still, it would lead me to beleive that either the individual dimmers don't have proper overcurrent protection, unless the dimmers are actually rated for the full 1.8kw or more, and if they are, ...why not just call them 1.8kw dimmers. I would think one could actually overload the dimmers and never trip the breaker till something seriously melts down/shorts or grounds out??
And maintenance and repair issues?? From what I have read, the main problem these dimmer packs face is the replacement of SCRs. Correct?? How expensive is this. Parts?? How bout how difficult is it for one to do themselves.
The particular website was saying most of the electrical issues arise from ground loops and light loops. I am familiar with ground loops, but what the heck is a light loop?? After 20 years in the electrical industry, this is the first I have heard of those.
Thanks all.
One question is about this "upgrade" control module for them. Am I correct in assuming that this would be for the early ramp card conversions and the AMX. One website I visited was showing a pic of the DMX control module upgrade and it appeared to be saying that it was an upgrade for the "obsolete" DMX, AMX, analog modules. Is this possibly because serveice/repair/replacement of the OEM control modules is nonexistent?? Seems to me, that if it is capable of DMX512, one should be good to go.
Another is about the breaker size on the 24 x 1.2kw modules. Says they are fifteen amp breakers, which as we all know is actually 1.8kw. Ya, it's only 600 watt difference, but still, it would lead me to beleive that either the individual dimmers don't have proper overcurrent protection, unless the dimmers are actually rated for the full 1.8kw or more, and if they are, ...why not just call them 1.8kw dimmers. I would think one could actually overload the dimmers and never trip the breaker till something seriously melts down/shorts or grounds out??
And maintenance and repair issues?? From what I have read, the main problem these dimmer packs face is the replacement of SCRs. Correct?? How expensive is this. Parts?? How bout how difficult is it for one to do themselves.
The particular website was saying most of the electrical issues arise from ground loops and light loops. I am familiar with ground loops, but what the heck is a light loop?? After 20 years in the electrical industry, this is the first I have heard of those.
Thanks all.