Modules
With the introduction electronic transformers on LV light fittings and the advance of LED applications, dimmer systems today need to be tailored to best suit the load types. Various lighting control technologies are available in the State Automation Modular Power Control Range
Description
Advanced phase control (APC) technology is a Highly Efficient “Green” dimmer, uniquely developed by State Automation’s engineers to provide a new generation of dimmers with high rise time (that is, extremely good filtering) but with low heat loss compared with other dimmers. APC also greatly increases the range of switchable loads that may be controlled by the dimmer channels.
In addition, each APC dimmer output can be supplied with an optional relay to enhance its functionality. The fitted relay may have either NO (Normally Open) or NC (Normally Closed) contacts. They can be connected either in parallel or in series with the load. This provides three control enhancements that are exclusive to the SA APC Dimmer Modules.
Applications
- Opera and Theatres
- Production studios
- Multi-purpose conference and exhibition venues
- Entertainment venues and Architectural installations
Product Features
- 0 ~ Leakage current – ’Ghosting’
- Earth leakage protection
- Dynamic Load Range : 0 ~ 100% Load
- MCB/RCD trip detection
- Channel current monitoring
- Load current fault monitoring
- Hot Power disconnect
- MCB per channel option
- Temperature monitoring
- Over temperature shutdown
- Status LED indicator: CPU Health, Fault, DMX level
Benefits:
- 99.2% efficiency
- Longer lasting life for the dimmer
- Cost saving “Green” technology (dissipates up to 50% less heat than competition product)
- Lower air conditioning costs
- Correct voltage delivered to lamps
- Correct color temperature lamps
- Pure Power switching to moving lights and other devices
VST is the most technological advanced dimming technology available on the market. A dimmer incorporating Variable Sinewave Technology (VST) is close to an “ideal dimmer”. Dimmers employing VST technology produce essentially zero electrical noise pollution. Specifically, power factor, input harmonics and output harmonics are all dramatically reduced when compared with phase control dimmers.
VST is a new type of dimming technology, using modern insulated gate bipolar transistors (transistors) and pulse width modulation (PWM). This enables an AC input voltage to be regulated to produce a variable amplitude sinusoidal output, with virtually no change in frequency or wave-shape.
Applications
- Opera and Theatres
- Production studios
- Multi-purpose conference and exhibition venues
- Entertainment venues and Architectural installations
Product Features
- Less than 1.2% THD
- Electronic short circuit protection
- Electronic overload protection
- RCD earth leakage protection
- EMC conducted emission filter
- 96% efficiency
- Heat pipe cooling
- MCB/RCD trip detection
- Channel current monitoring
- Load current fault monitoring
- Hot Power disconnect
- MCB per channel option
- Temperature monitoring
- Over temperature shutdown
- Status LED indicator: 1. CPU Health 2. Fault 3. DMX level
Benefits:
- Elimination of lamp filament sing
- Virtually indestructible
- Cost savings on installation cabling and transformers
- Cost savings on lamp replacement
- Flexible load compatibility
- Operates under the harshest of conditions
- Substantially improved power factor
Standard Phase Control (SPC) is a proven technology for simple dimming application of resistive and inductive loads.
Applications
- Opera and Theatres
- Production studios
- Multi-purpose conference and exhibition venues
- Entertainment venues and Architectural installations
Product Features
- 0 ~ Leakage current – ’Ghosting’
- Earth leakage protection
- Dynamic Load Range : 0 ~ 100% Load
- MCB/RCD trip detection
- Channel current monitoring
- Load current fault monitoring
- Hot Power disconnect
- 20-400 μS rise time
- MCB per channel option
- Status indicator: 1. CPU Health 2. Fault 3. DMX level
- 120 μS 5kW option
- Temperature monitoring
- Over temperature shutdown
- Relay by-pass option
- Serial Relay Option
Benefits:
- Dims resistance and inductive loads
- 100% rated output at 40°C ambient
Unlike other Reverse Phase Control dimmer, State Automation’s RPC uses an innovative approach to create a slower turn off edge. It has a slim case without using a chunky heat sink and equips a discrimination circuit to protect dimmer from both overload and short circuit. When an overload happens, it reduces the output voltage gradually until a rated current is reached. If a short circuit appears, it shuts down the circuit after confirming a short circuit by sending a series of pulses to the output. The RPC module also has a load type detection circuit which will sense the load condition and shut down its output a heavier inductive load be connected.
Applications
- Opera and Theatres
- Production studios
- Multi-purpose conference and exhibition venues
- Entertainment venues and Architectural installations
Product Features
- Electronic overload protection
- Electronic short circuit protection
- Circuit breaker / RCD trip monitoring
- Earth leakage protection
- MCB/RCD trip detection
- Channel current monitoring
- Load current fault monitoring
- Hot Power disconnect
- MCB per channel option
- Temperature monitoring
- Over temperature shutdown
- Status LED indicator: 1. CPU Health 2. Fault 3. DMX level
Benefits:
- Dims capacitive loads
- Silent operation
- Reduced filament hum
- Dims LED drivers
- Dims electronic transformers
The State Automation Hot Power Module offers a reliable source of power for applications where your moving lights, audio equipment or smoke machine is not to be dimmed or switched.
Applications
- Opera and Theatres
- Production studios
- Multi-purpose conference and exhibition venues
- Entertainment venues and Architectural installations
Product Features
- RCBO per channel option
- Thermal/ magnetic circuit breaker
- Earth leakage protection
- Channel current monitoring
- Load current fault monitoring
- Hot Power disconnect
- MCB per channel option
- Status LED indicator: 1. CPU Health 2. Fault
- MCB/RCD trip detection
- Main filtering
Benefits:
- Interchangeable with dimmer modules
- High integrity source of power
- Full module reporting including channel current