My understanding is that this conversion is pretty straight forward, and we understand that we'd have to rely on the
breaker on the
face of the module to perform shutdowns at the end of each day.
I just like to have any info I can
lay my hands on before I begin ...
It sounds like you're determined to do this, so I'll tell you...AFTER you've read all/some of the reasons why NOT to do it, including possibly willfully causing
death by electrocution and/or
burning your venue to the ground.
Three of the many threads discussing this topic:
https://www.controlbooth.com/threads/bypassing-the-choke-on-a-d20.38616
https://www.controlbooth.com/threads/clean-power-for-leds-from-a-original-strand-cd80-rack.38709
https://www.controlbooth.com/threads/convert-dimmer-module-to-non-dim.30322
You don't really need a schematic; it's dead DEAD
DEAD simple really. Your quad
dimmer module (probably, if not, ignore all this and
plug your LEDs into the wall) contains an
ssr. Might look similar to this
.
There will be four 12 guage-ish wires coming from the
circuit breaker s and going to the inputs. There will be four 12 guage-ish wires going from the
ssr's outputs to the
choke s. There will be some much smaller wires to control the
ssr, ignore those. Find the desired input/output wires (may be labeled A, B, C, D), remove them from the
ssr and connect them together. How exactly depends on whether they use
crimp terminal s or screw terminals. Viola. If, after you've properly
LOTO -ed the rack, replaced the altered module, and switched on the breakers on the front, if any trip, you've done it wrong. Turn back off the rack and
call a professional.
Again, one more time, just so we're
clear, don't do this.
What I have done before to make a
dimmer a
non-dim outlet is make a
jumper that bypasses the powercube/
SCR/whatever-name-it-goes-by. The
breaker switch on that
dimmer module acts as an on/off
switch for that specific
circuit. This is how I bring clean
power to moving lights that are located where it is impossible to run a
circuit for it otherwise, such as a
truss with a
raceway built into it. Also, make sure to label the
dimmer that is a
non-dim in the
dimmer rack!!
Dsotm75,
I'm not trying to
call you out directly, but I take great issue with what you are suggesting here. As an
ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician, and a factory authorized field service technician for various manufacturers, I want to emphatically state that an end user should *NEVER* modify a
dimmer rack in this manner. The liability and risk of injury or death is too great.
Modifying the
dimmer rack can void the
dimmer rack warranty, voids UL (or
ETL, or whomever), and likely makes you, your
venue, and your employers/supervisors responsible for any and all damage this may cause if something fails. You risk, at the least, damage to the
dimmer rack and connected devices, and at most, loss of life.
I implore you, if you need
power that can't come from a
dimmer...install a
relay module if you're able to / your rack has that option, or have a licensed electrician help you come up with a safe and viable solution.
Kindest Regards,
Abby
Above re-posted below without quotes so it will stay expanded, and some bolding added...
"
@Dsotm75,
I'm not trying to
call you out directly, but I take great issue with what you are suggesting here. As an
ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician, and a factory authorized field service technician for various manufacturers, I want to emphatically state that an end user should *NEVER* modify a
dimmer rack in this manner.
The liability and risk of injury or death is too great.
Modifying the dimmer rack can void the dimmer rack warranty, voids UL (or ETL, or whomever), and likely makes you, your venue, and your employers/supervisors responsible for any and all damage this may cause if something fails. You risk, at the least, damage to the dimmer rack and connected devices, and at most, loss of life.
I implore you, if you need
power that can't come from a
dimmer...install a
relay module if you're able to / your rack has that option, or have a licensed electrician help you come up with a safe and viable solution.
Kindest Regards,
Abby
"