I. general a. Related documents drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specifications section, apply to work of this section

I.GENERAL

A.RELATED DOCUMENTS

1.Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specifications section, apply to work of this section.

2.Division 16 Basic Materials and Methods sections apply to work of this section.

3.Division 11050 Stage Rigging and Drapery.

B.Intent

1.The intent of this specification is to provide for furnishing all necessary equipment, as detailed on drawings and/or schedules, for a complete lighting and control system.

C.Quality Control

1.Equipment specified herein shall be supplied through a competent theatrical dealer who shall have atleast ten (10) years experience in sales of equipment specified and meet all guidelines for dealer membership in the Entertanment Services and Technology Association.

2.The manufacturer shall have been producing lighting control equipment for ten (10) consecutive years.

D.APPROVALS

1.All Bidders are required to bid the products as called out in the base specifications. In addition, if a bidder elects to offer a DEDUCT or ADD alternate proposal to the base bid, a Prior Approval is required for any such alternate proposals to the specified products.

2.Complete catalog data, specifications, and technical information on alternate equipment must be furnished to the Architect, Consultant and Owner at least ten business days in advance of the bid date.

3.On the dimming and control systems, bidders submitting any alternate equipment to the base bid shall include all pertinent information showing in what respect the alternate systems may deviate from the specified system. In addition, the bidder must provide a list of 6 or more operating system references (with names and telephone numbers for reference contacts) that are currently using the alternate equipment.

E.SCOPE

1.The work included under this specification shall cover all labor, materials, and equipment to furnish the lighting control system herein specified.

2.It shall also include the services of a qualified authorized service center for the manufacturer of the system for installation checkout and demonstration and operation.

3.No part of the system shall be energized before being so checked and the installation approved. Failure to observe this provision shall automatically relieve the manufacturer of any responsibility concerning the proper operation of the system or any part thereof and the replacement of parts that may have been damaged by the premature energizing.

F.SUBMITTALS

1.The manufacturer shall also provide six complete sets of submittal/shop drawings for approval, prior to manufacture of any of the components.

2.All fixtures supplied shall meet or exceed the mechanical, electrical, optical, and performance data published for the equipment listed herein.

3.If required by the Architect or Engineer, the bidder shall provide at his expense, samples of proposed units for testing by an independent testing laboratory. All costs for these tests shall be the responsibility of the bidder.

4.It shall be understood that any additions or revisions of wiring required by the use of substitute equipment shall be the responsibility of the bidder making the substitution.

5.Field engineering and instructional checkout shall be provided by the factory or Authorized Service Center within 14 days of written request made by the electrical contractor.

6.If the installation is not sufficiently complete to perform the checkout upon arrival of the factory authorized engineer, the contractor will be required to pay for any costs incurred for additional time and/or visits to the jobsite.

G.SHOP DRAWING REVIEW AND APPROVAL

1.Shop drawings shall be furnished for approval prior to fabrication of the equipment. A set of drawings shall be returned, appropriately marked, as the approval document.

2.When the installation is complete, the owner shall be supplied with "as built" drawings which shall be incorporated as part of the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Maintenance information shall be provided on all major units and principal components of the system.

H.WARRANTY

1.The manufacturer shall warrant his equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years after the manufacturer's checkout of the installation.

I.STANDARDS

1.All lighting instruments and control system components, where applicable standards have been established shall follow the recommendations of the Underwriters' Laboratories and the National Electrical Code, and must bear the U.L. label.

J.Manufacturers

1.Provide products by the manufacturer(s) as indicated on the drawings and specifications. This apparatus is fully catalogued and described with complete technical data available from the manufacturer(s).

2.All of the Dimming and Control Equipment shall have one common Original Manufacturer. In order to establish single manufacturer responsibility, no integration of more than one manufacturer's Dimming and Control Equipment shall be allowed.

II.CD80 DIGITAL DIMMER PACK(S)

A.General

1.The dimmer packs shall be fully digital, rugged, and designed specifically for entertainment.

2.The dimmer pack shall have (12) 2.4kW dimmers with terminal strip output for permament installation.

3.Dimmer packs shall be UL and CSA listed. Plastic materials are self-extinguishing to UL94VO.

4.Pack setup shall be, as standard, fully user programmable.

B.Mechanical

1.The dimmer pack shall be a free standing, dead front switchboard, constructed of 0.1254” (3mm) thick aluminum. The dimmer pack shall have a main structural chassis, a removable cover for access to all components, an interchangeable rear connector panel and recessed carrying handles. The front panel is recessed to protect the breakers and PCB face panel components.

2.The pack shall be properly treated, primed and finished in fine texture, scratch resistant, gray powder coat epoxy paint.

3.Dimmer packs shall not exceed 8.5”"H x 23.5"W x 20.5"D.

4.Packs shall be designed to be fully portable, wall-mountable, or stackable.

5.The pack shall be designed to allow for easy insertion and removal of the digital command module without the use of tools.

C.Cooling and Environmental

1.A single 100CFM low noise fan shall be provided to cool the dimmer pack.

2.The fan shall maintain the temperature of all components at proper operating levels with dimmers at any load, providing the ambient temperature of the dimmer room is within 0 to 35°C degrees C. Air shall flow over the surfaces of the heat generating components using a combination of convection and fan assisted air flow. Maximum heat dissipated is approximately 3-5% of connected load (Convert watts to BTU's).

3.In the event of SSR heatsink overheat, the O.T. indicator will turn on and the pack will shut down.

4.Dimmer Packs which do not incorporate an overtemperature warning system are not equal and are not acceptable.

5.The Dimmer Pack shall operate in an environment with a relative humidity of 10-95%, non-condensing.

D.Electrical

1.Load terminations shall be clearly marked with the pack circuit number. Neutral and ground shall be clearly marked close to each respective termination. Signal terminations shall be by pre-wired connectors to facilitate contracting and servicing and shall be clearly labeled.

2.The supply voltage and frequency of the pack shall be:

a.three phase, 120/208V, 50/60Hz or single phase, 120/240V, 50/60Hz.

3.Maximum current of the pack shall be 2.4kW x 12: 80A for 3 phase 4 wire and 120A for 1 phase 3 wire.

4.Line and neutral terminals shall accept #6 - 250mcm gauge wire.

5.Ground terminals shall accept #12 - 1/O gauge wire.

6.Load terminals shall accept #18 - #8 gauge wire.

7.Each dimmer module is protected by a fully magnetic circuit breaker of 10kA fault current rating.

E.Electronics, Physical

1.The main dimmer control electronics shall be housed in one Pack Processor Module (RPM) plug in module. The dimmer control electronics shall be completely digital without employing any digital to analog demultiplexing schemes or analog ramping circuits.

2.All pack setup is achieved through switch and jumper settings. Setup configuration may only change if reconfigured manually by the user and there is no possibility of losing setup configuration due to memory loss .

3.The Pack Controller shall have six LEDs that indicate mux Protocol Type, Overtemp, and Power per Phase.

4.The Pack Controller shall have the following connectors for dimmer data: 1 each male and female 4 pin XLR connectors for AMX input (f)/output (m), 1 each male and female 5 pin XLR connectors for DMX or SMX input (f)/output (m), 2 female 15 pin D-Type connectors for 0-10V Analog input. The Controller shall automatically detect the type of protocol received (AMX, DMX or SMX). DMX connectors are opto-isolated from dimmer electronics.

5.The Pack Controller shall have 12 backlit push buttons to turn on any dimmer to its full level without a console or discreet analog input.

6.The Pack Controller shall have a Panic switch to turn all dimmers on to full.

7.The Pack Controller shall have a Reset switch to reset the processor and an RS232 connector for connection with a computer. The Controller shall also have dip switches to select the rack Mode.

8.The Pack Controller shall have 3 Thumbwheels for selecting the dimmer start number for the pack.

F.Electronics: Control and Communications

1.The control electronics shall provide the following control and communication inputs standard:

a.One optically isolated DMX512/SMX input.

b.One AMX input.

c.24 analog 0 to +10 VDC signal inputs. Analog inputs may pile-on to mux levels.

d.Eight optically isolated contact inputs, for external switching of functions.

e.One RS 232 signal input for local connection to a personal computer.

2.The control electronics shall provide the following outputs as standard:

a.24 phase controlled signals to control the dimmer SSRs.

b.One DMX512/SMX output.

c.One AMX output.

3.The control electronics shall provide the following setup features that shall be user programmable:

a.Dimmer start address.

b.Pack phase configuration.

c.Analog input pile-on mode (additive or HTP).

d.Control input numbering (for 6kW and 12kW only).

e.Dimmer curve type (Analog or square law type).

f.Status Quo on/off (holds last dimmer levels for 30 minutes)

G.DIMMERS, Physical

1.The dimmers shall be factory wired.

2.One SSR for each dimmer, rated appropriately for the dimmer power rating, are mounted on a common 18” long heat sink anchored to the bottom of the housing. Each SSR is field replaceable. One torroidal choke for each dimmer is mounted in a common assembly adjacent to the heat sink.

H.Dimmers, Electrical

1.One primary, fully magnetic circuit breaker foe each dimmer is mounted to the front panel and provides for protection of individual dimmers.

2.Dimmer electronics shall be completely solid state. They shall utilize two silicon controlled rectifiers in a back to back electrical configuration. The full load of the circuit is to be carried and controlled by the silicon controlled rectifiers.

3.Each dimmer shall be protected by a fully magnetic circuit breaker of the appropriate current rating and 10,000 AIC surge rating mounted on the face plate of the dimmer module so that the trip current is not affected by ambient or pack temperature.

4.The circuit breaker shall be rated for tungsten loads having an inrush rating of no less than 20 times normal current and shall disconnect the power to the dimmer module before damage can be done to the dimmer power components. The circuit breakers shall be rated for 100 percent switching duty applications and shall be a UL and CSA recognized device.

I.Dimmers, Solid State Relay (SSR)

1.SSR devices shall be encapsulated, epoxy filled high impact plastic cases with optically isolated firing circuits, control circuitry, and two silicon controlled rectifiers (SCRs). There shall be a minimum of 2,500 volts RMS of isolation between the AC line and the control lines of the SSR.

2.The SCR shall be in an industry standard format that is easily field replaceable without removing any other electrical or electronic devices.

J.Dimmers, Filtering

1.Each dimmer module shall have an integral inductive filter to reduce the rate of current rise time resulting from the SCR switching on. The filter shall limit objectionable harmonics, reduce lamp filament sing and limit the radio frequency interference on line and load conductors.

2.Stage dimmers shall have a rise time of not less than 350 microseconds

K.Dimmers, Performance

1.The dimmer module shall be capable of "hot patching" cold, incandescent loads up to its full rated capacity without malfunction with the control signal at full ON.

2.Each 120VAC dimmer module, with circuitry in the Digital Controller, regulates output voltage with changes in the AC line from 108 to 130 volts RMS.

3.The dimmer output levels shall be regulated for incoming line voltage variations. Dimmers will maintain output RMS voltage within +/-2% with changes in load from 10 watts to full rated load at any point on the dimming curve.

4.Output RMS voltage versus setting follows a modified square law dimming curve.

5.Output waveform is a variable conduction angle 120VAC sine wave.

6.Output response time (from control signal change) is less than 0.1 seconds.

7.The power efficiency of the dimmer is a minimum of 95% at full load.

III.preset control system

A.GENERAL

1.System shall be microprocessor based, utilizing DMX digital communications between the control stations and the system dimmers. Systems with stations that do not provide a direct DMX output shall not be acceptable.

B.mechanical

1.The control station face plates shall be free of visible fasteners and shall be of aesthetic appearance.

2.Station face plates shall be fabricated with high density plastic fascia and trim frame.

3.Control stations shall be supplied in a off-white finish. Control station legends shall be printed in grey.

4.Control station push buttons shall have grey button caps with long life red LED linear array indicators.

5.An integral IR receiver shall provide a remote programming interface

C.Installation

1.Single gang control stations require a standard single gang flush mounted masonry (“ears-in”) back boxes, with a minimum depth of 3.5” (90mm). Back boxes must be grounded in accordance with local wiring practices to provide a discharge path to ground for static electricity.

2.Control stations shall be supplied complete with a sub-plate which is screwed to the flush mounting back box with the screws provided. The sub-plate allows the control station to be hinged into position and secured with hexagonal set screws on the bottom edge of the trim ring.

3.1/16" (1.6mm) Allen key shall be provided with each station.

4.It shall not be necessary to remove button caps or sliders, or to disassemble the control station for installation

5.Cable terminations shall be via a screw-terminal for ease of installation.

D.operation

1.All stations require a 15 volt dc supply (nominally 100mA per pushbutton station, 200mA for slider stations) from a remote power supply.

2.A dip switch shall be provided on the back of each station for room selection.

3.Each room shall have a maximum number of 48 DMX channels of control.

4.All stations assigned to control a room will mimic the command actions from other stations within that room.

5.All control functions shall be governed by, and all programmed and stored intensity levels (presets) shall be resident in the system control stations.

E.Pushbutton STATIONS

1.Specific features:

a. 2 and 8 preset pushbuttons for recall of pre-programmed lighting scenes within a room.

b.Allt stations shall support full recording and playback of all presets within the system through their integral IR remote ports. An IR remote programmer shall be provided with each station.

c.Two raise lower keys shall provide preset mastering and access to the stations record mode.

d.Up to 8 stations may be assigned to each room with a maximum of 8 rooms.

F.RECEPTACLE STATION

1.Specific features:

a.The receptacle Station shall have a communications-quality 5-pin XLR socket for connecting a portable station.

G.INFRA RED TRANSMITTER

1.Specific features:

a.The Infra Red Transmitter shall be battery operated and shall transmit data up to a distance of 16ft (5m).

b.In playback operation the Infra Red Transmitter shall recall presets 1 - 8 and access the raise lower functions of the stations it is pointed at. A single LED indicator shall flash while a button is pressed.

c.In record mode the station shall access all presets and permit the setting of levels, and fade times for each dimmer assigned to the station by the room selection switch on the station.

d.The station shall have a complete set of command buttons including 8 preset selection keys, raise lower keys plus a numeric keypad and command and record buttons.

e.One remote shall be provided with each station.

H.CABLE SPECIFICATION

1.Interconnection between the control stations and the dimmer cabinet(s) shall be:

a.Cable: Belden 9829 (DMX)

b.Conductors: 18 AWG.

c.Maximum cable run: 1000ft (300 m) in total

I.POWER SUPPLY

1.Control stations require an external 15 volt dc power supply which can either be a self contained unit for mounting in a dimmer/distribution room, or, depending on the type of dimmer used; this supply may be derived from the dimming system.

J.DOCUMENTATION

1.A Programming Guide shall be supplied with each system.

2.Project installation and connection drawings shall be supplied as specified.

K.SAFETY

1.Control Stations operate at safe extra low voltage circuits (SELV) and contain no hazardous voltages.

L.ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION

1.For all Control Stations and associated equipment, including dimmers and power supply units, the following recommendations shall apply:

2.Ambient temperature extremes 32° - 104° F (0° - 40° C)

3.Relative humidity 10% - 90% non-condensing

4.General conditions Office level cleanliness - Interior use only.

IV.100 Series CONTROL CONSOLE

A.General

1.The control console shall be a microprocessor based control system specifically designed and constructed for simplified control of theatrical, television, film, and architectural dimming systems. The control console shall be designed to be lightweight, portable and easily operated.

B.Channel Capacity

1.The control console shall provide for control of 12 or 24 dimmers on 12 or 24 channels, arranged in two rows of manual potentiometers.

C.mechanical

1.The control system shall consist of a free standing table top console with LED status indicators.

2.The console shall be made of light weight alloy with a dark blue finish with white and blue silk screen graphics. The control console enclosure shall be designed for table or rack mounting with removable end pieces to facilitate this.

D.Electrical

1.The console shall provide, as standard, dimmer output connectors for DMX dimmer control. The cable connector shall be a standard 5 pin DMX connector.

2.The power supply shall be UL, and cUL listed and CE marked.

E.Operational features

1.LED Indicators shall indicate the following:

a.‘A’ & ‘B’ sliders to show active preset

b.Two scene 12 channel operation or single scene 24 channel operation

c.Active channels

d.Manual level selected

e.Flash button selection

f.Effect mode

2.Channel Sliders

a.The console shall feature two sliders for each channel, mounted one above the other in preset mode. In Single scene mode all faders shall operate as a single 24 channel scene with a hold function to create two scene operation.

b.Each preset of channel faders shall be under the control of a separate master slider in both modes of operation.

3.Master Sliders

a.The console shall feature two master sliders mounted adjacent and in opposition so that a dipless crossfade is performed by moving both sliders in tandem.

b.If the masters are set at opposite ends of their scales, the console shall either mix both presets (both at 10) or blackout (both at 0).

4.Timed Fader

a.If the rotary time fader in preset mode is set to a time from 1 second to 15 minutes, the crossfade shall complete in the time set after the masters move to the other end of the scale.

b.In effect mode the time fader shall control the effect step time starting at .1 seconds to 5 seconds.

5.Bump Buttons and Bump Master

a.The console shall have 12 channel bump buttons, one located below each of the channel faders on the lower bank.

b.The console shall have a selection switch with LED indicators which selects top or bottom row of faders to be affected by the bump button or off disabling the bump function.

6.Effects

a.The console shall have a single effect capability and any channel with a level above zero shall form part of an effect.

b.The B fader shall master all effects and allow an effect to be faded in or out.

c.There shall be four effects types, forward, reverse, random and build selecting the desired effect button shall start or stop any effect.

d.The system rate fader shall control effect step times with a separate scale for these times from .1 to 5 seconds. Effect times shall be displayed on the console LED display.

7.Blackout Control

a.The console shall provide a Blackout button. When the blackout button is pressed all channels are set to zero. Pressing the blackout button again shall reset the channels to their previous levels.

b.The Blackout button shall have an associated indication on the adjacent LED display.

F.Weights and Dimensions

1.The console shall be no larger than 19" (483mm) W x 12.2" (310mm) D x 2" (50mm) H and shall weigh no more than 4.4lbs (2kg).

G.Operating Environment

1.The console should be operated under general office level conditions, with a minimum of dust.

2.The maximum operating ambient temperature shall be 32° - 95°F (0° - 35°C).

3.The relative humidity shall be 10% - 95% (non-condensing).

H.Included Furnishings

1.(1) 25’ DMX Cable

2.(1) Power supply

V.Equipment required

A.Provide the following equipment Strand Lighting Control System as listed below.