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Versatile. Eff icient. Conven ient.
Compact. Portable. Low Cost.
Reliable. These are just some of
the assets of Colortran's new
modular electronic dimming
system, the most advanced model
on the market today. ldeal for a
wide variety of theatrical, tele-
vision and architectural applica-
tions. Priced to compete with
systems currently available.
Colortran's electronic dimming
system consists of a Dimmer
Pack, Control Pack and optional
Master Pack.
The Dimmer Pack features six
2400 watt f ully f iltered solid state
dimmers protected by magnetic
circuit breakers. This compact
unit is designed for high reli-
ability. Total convenience in
hook-up and operation whether
used portably or in permanent
installation.
The Control Pack offers remote
controlled 2 scene preset opera-
tion providing controlled cross-
fading, pile-on, and random
grouping within presets. The
Control Pack f unctions inde-
pendently or as slave to the
Master Pack.
The Master Pack controls up to
120 dimmers with its four master
function controls, Grand Master:
A and B Faders, and lndependent
Master.
The Colortran Dimmer Pack
System the new performance
leader in- portable dimming
systems.
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The Control Pack:
Remote control operation.
Calibrated 2 scene preset controllers
for each dimmer.
Channel function selector switches
with preset, off, and independent position
for random grouping within presets.
Two scene master controllers for
controlled crossfading, lead/lag,
and pile-on.
Master/Local switch permits the
Control Pack to operate independently
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or slave to the Master Pack.
Compact size with protective dust cover
for convenient portabil itY.
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A complete lighting system:
One Control Pack (two-
scene preset).
The system expanded:
One Master Pack.
Two Control Packs.
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Colortran's portable
Dimmer Pack System is
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One Dimmer Pack (six Two Dimmer Packs. easy to set up. Plug in your
2400 watt dimmers). power source to the Dimmer
Right:
Pack, plug in the Control
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Add up to twenty Control Pack and you're in business.
Packs and Dimmer Packs Plug in the Master Pack (ca-
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per Master Pack. pable of mastering 120
dimmers) and you're f ree to
expand your system, simply
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needs grow. This makes it
a natural for high schoo$',
college and university
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theatre where a truly pro-
fessional system can be
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built up as budget permits.
The Dimmer Pack System
is ideal also for little theatre
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Portability
Permanent or portable.
Dimmer packs will fit any
standard nineteen inch
relay rack. They can be
hard-wired for permanent
installation or plug con-
nected through a variety of
available output recep-
tacles. lnput connection is
easy with Colortran's
exclusive phase change
block. Rack them, stack
them or carry them. Rugged
rear mounted carry handle
makes hefting Dimmer
Pack's seventy f ive pounds
easy. For the ultimate in
portability, strap them to a
Cartpack, Colortran's
handy wheeled trouping
dolly.
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width 12tl
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depth 10"
weight 6 lbs.
Filtering
The Dimmer Pack has
the smoothest turn on
cycle in the industry.
Precisely controlled rise
time eliminates objection-
able dimmer interference
width 17V4'l Plug-in Circuitry in your audio/video
height 9Y4" Easy access lift-off top and system and minimizes
depth 2o1/ztl knock-down side panels reveal lamp filament noise. Now,
the latest in solid state circuitry. for the first time, a small
weight 75lbs.
Plug-in printed circuit cards dimming system can be
mean simple, inexpensive serv- recommended for use in
icing. Dimmer Pack components television studios,
are conservatively rated and theatres, and night clubs
designed to run dependably 24 where sound systems
hours a day under full load. are in use.
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Cooling
The Dimmer Pack is designed for
convection air cooling with a
front to back air flow. This pre-
vents heating the intake air to
units stacked above. All electronic
components operate below their
temperature ratings in room
temperature environ ments. To
provide safe operation at high Circuit Breakers
ambient temperature Each dimmer has its own Pro-
(50oC-1 20'F), a fan was added tective magnetic breaker and
to increase electronic compo- indicator light. These eliminate
nent life and insure proper the need for inconvenient, ex-
cooling under adverse conditions. pensive high speed fuses.
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Power lnput
The unique plug-in phase change
block enables any Dimmer Pack
BIB to accept three phase lour-wire,
single phase three-wire, or single
phase two-wire power input
cables. The phase change block
is simply turned over and plugged
Output Receptacles in, automatically accommodating
a given type of input power. Sim-
The Dimmer Pack may be or- ply plug in the appropriate cable.
dered with any of f ive output
variations:
6 - 20 anrp parallel blade U
Control Cables:
ground duplex recePtacles Multi-conductor cables with
6 - 20 amp 3 pole pin connectors heavy duty Mil-Spec cannon
6 - 20 amp 3 pole twistlocks connectors equipped with lock-
6 - 20 amp 3 wire pigtails ing rings that won't accidently
Rear mounted terminal connec- disconnect like most other types
tions for permanent installation. on the market. Military specifica-
Except for rear mounted terminal tions insure rugged, long lasting
connections, all outPut Plugs are cables tough enough to take
f ront mounted and readilY acces- rough handling and give years
sible for ease of oPeration. of service.
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Control Pack and Master
Pack with control
positions corresponding to
control flow in diagrams
below and right.
HowTheyWork
You've seen the separate components
of the Colortran Dimmer Pack System.
Now see the remarkable flexibility
of the total system in action. Follow
the simplified circuitry diagram from
Dimmer loads through Master Pack.
Key numbers in the diagram
correspond with the numbered
paragraphs below.
Dimmer Pack
Six 2400 watt dimmers connected
to various loads.
Control Pack
Channel Controllers
1I -Two one
potentiometers per dimmer,
for Preset A and one for Preset B,
provide proportional control of each
individual dimmer load.
6 Channel Function Selector
Z S*it"h", Each channel func-
- of these 3-position
tions through one
mechanically interlocked switches.
(Only one position at a time is active.)
Switch Positions:
Preset AIlows each channel con-
- be mastered by its
troller to
associated scene master.
Oll Deactivates channel.
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Independent Allows channel to
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operate independently of other
channels. Dimmers can be controlled
individually, permitting random
grouping within a scene, or be
mastered by the lndependent Master
of the Master Pack.
a) Scene Masters One each for
9 - B provide
Preset A and Preset
proportional control of all channels
set to "Preset" (2). Separate controls
permit different rates of control.
Controlled crossfading, leading and
lagging, and pile-on are easily
achi eved.
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Masler Pack
Example of Control
, Master/ Local Switch ln a
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system of more than six dimmers,
Pack slaved to
Master Pack.
where the Control Packs are linked
to a Master Pack, the Masterl Local
Channels 1, 2, 3, and 6
Switch is used to permit the Control
are in Preset.
Pack to operate as slave to the Channels 4 and 5 are in
I ndependent.
Master Pack or to operate
independently of the Master Pack. Channels in Preset
controlled by A and B
Master Pack
Scene Masters.
When two or more Control Packs
are used they are linked to a Master Master/Local Switch
Pack capable of m.astering up to in Master position
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Control Pack slave to
120 dimmers (20 Control Packs).
Any Conirol Pack with its Master/ Master Pack.
Switch (4) set to 'Master" Channels in P/eset
^Local
(}iitt onerate as slave to ihe Master
--Pack.
operate through A
The Master Pack provides and B Faders, and finally
the following functions. through Grand Master.
Faders- Channels on lndePendenl
f A and B ProportionallY
operate through lnde-
9 control the A and B Scene
pendent Master, and in
Masters on the Control Packs.
this case bypass the
Separate controls provide different
Grand Master.
rates of control permitting controlled
cross-fade, lead and lag, and pile-on.
A lndeoendent Master Masters
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channels on Control Packs
Example of Control
slaved to the Master Pack whose
Pack in Local mode.
Channel Function Selector Switches
(2) are in "lndependent" position. Channels 1,2, and 4
operating through
'7 lndependent Bypass Switch
- Presel-
I Permits the lndependent Master
Channel 3 is Ofl.
(6) to operate independently of the
Grand Master or Slave through Channels5and6are
the Grand Master.
in Independent.
Channels in Preset
6 Grand Master
- Masters
the A,
controlled by A and B
O B Fuo"r. (5) at ail iimes and the
Scene Masters.
lndependent Master (6) when its
Bypass Switch (7) is set to the
Master/Local Switch
"Slave" position. in Local position.
Control Pack operates
independently of
Master Pack.
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Cable Details
Three types of plug-in cables are
available with the Dimmer Pack
System.
Carry Cases Power lnput Cables shell for extra reliability and
Carry cases for two Control 10',25t ,50/, and 1 00' lengths are strength. Control cable connects
Packs and one Master Pack, available for single phase 2-wire Dimmer Pack to Control Pack.
or four Control Packs and 120V. single phase 3-wire Slave Cables
one Master Pack are 120/240V,and three phase 4-wire 3', 10', 25', sot, and 100/ lengths
available. Larger cases are 120/208V. One end of each cable electrically connect Control
available on request. Cable is stripped with non-terminated Packs to the Master Pack, when
cases are available for leads. The other end is terminated the master pack is used. Control
cable transportation and with a plug-in cannon connector Packs are electrically mastered
storage. for fast set up of input power. through the Master Pack. Physical
Control Cables connections occur between
10t , 25',50/, and 1 00/ lengths are dimmer packs and the master
provided. They are equipped with pack (see diagram). Slave cables
heavy duty Mil-Spec cannon use cannon connectors similar
connectors with locking rings. to control cables for reliability
They won't accidentally dis- and quick set up. Cables are
connect like other types in the provided with locking rings and
market place. lnternal connec- double wall construction for
tions are protected by an outer security and strength.
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All components of the sYstem
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Dimmer Pack, Control Pack, and
Master Pack can be ordered
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for mounting on a wall, for
installation in a relaY rack, or in
custom Colortran racks. ln
addition, the Control Pack and
Master Pack are available for
panel mounting. Flush horizontal
or vertical mountings for neat,
convenient shelf or desktop
installation are available.
(For additional detail and catalog
numbers, see the specif ications
and ordering information on
pages 20 and 21.)
When permanently installed,
Colortran's Dimmer Pack SYstem
conforms to electrical safetY
codes, an essential feature for
commercial and architectural
applications. Safety and ver-
satility make the low cost
Dimmer Pack System ideal for
theatres, television studios,
restaurants, churches, disPlaY
windows, nightclubs, and other
applications requiring lighting
effects to help set mood and
Permanent lnstallation atmosphere. Used in auditoriums,
The Dimmer Pack System is
convention f acilities and conf er-
designed to permit permanent ence rooms, the system can
installation. Dimmer Packs are increase the effectiveness of
available with terminal boxes on audio visual or multi-media
presentations.
the rear to facilitate the connec-
tion of hard or f lex conduit for Specif ications for architectural
line, load, and control wiring via or permanent installation are
rear terminals. avai lable upon request.
Custom Systems
You can use Dimmer Packs with
standard dimming systems in
custom configurations. The low
cost Dimmer Pack System is
compatible with Colortran's high
capacity CRD Dimmers. Custom
systems with 3, 6, and 12KW
modules for your big power
req ui rements combined with
f lexible low cost Dimmer Pack
modules-the ultimate in quality,
economy and f lexibility.
For example, a small theatre or
television studio might combine
six 6KW dimmers, and three
Dimmer Packs in a custom rack
controlled by four Control Packs.
(see diagram to right)
The 6KW units could handle a
cyc strip with its heavy power
requirements while the eighteen
2.4KW units would control area
lights. Custom systems tailored
to your exact needs. A lot of t!r
f Iexibility and control for a lot
less money. Custom Rack with x
Do it yourself ? Certainly!
Three Dimmer Packs
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(Colortran's f lexibil ity doesn't
and six 6KW dimmers
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end with its dimmer systems.)
We'll work with your plans. Order
what you want, install it yourself. Iil
We're flexible Ask us.
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Power Distribution
Boxes
Custom power distribution boxes
are available for Dimmer Pack
Systems employing two or more
Dimmer Packs. Cable require-
ments are simplified and set up
procedures made fast and easy.
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Glossary
Channel describes a control
- or controller in
potentiometer
a console. A 30 channel console
would have a minimum of 30
control potentiometers
- each
controlling its respective dimmer.
Channel Function Selector Switch
a switch assembly associaied
-with each channel that assigns the
control to either "preset," "off," or
"independent" control functions.
Potentiometer voltage
Cross Fade one group of lights - a low
- another group
fading up while
variable device that controls the
control signal to the dimmer.
fades down all simultaneouslY
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and proportionally.
Determines dimmer's output.
Preset a control channel or
Fader Fader A or Fader B: a - channels set up in
master-control on the Master Pack
group of
advance to specif ic lighting levels
which controls all Scene A and for use when required. Normally
Scene B Masters on the Control controlled by a scene master and
Packs when the Control Pack's
also called a scene (such as a 5
Master/ Local switch is set to
scene system or a 5 scene preset
N,4aster position.
system).
Grand Master the Master on the
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Masterpack which proportionallY
Propottional Dimming
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describes
response of dimmers within a Pre-
masters the A and B faders and
set set to different levels. All dim-
also the lndependent Master when
mers reach their preset levels at
set to Grand Master Control.
the same time regardless of setting.
lndependent- describes a control Their response is proportional.
channel operating independentlY
of master control in a preset or
Random Grouping
- assignment
of controls in a preset to any of
separately from a preset Dontrol.
several master controls. Assign-
lndependent Master-a control on ment is by a mulii-position switch
the Master Pack that proportionally (as many positions as sub-masiers).
masiers channel controllers set Number of switches equal to num-
to Independent function on anY ber of channel controls per scene.
Control Pack set to operate under Example: a S-scene preset with
the control of the Master Pack. random grouping on 5 masters
Lead to lead in a lighting cue. would have 25 masters. Number of
- two lighting movements
To have assignment switches equal to
take place with one of the actions number of presets times number
preceding or "leading" the other, of dimmers. Also called selective
whichwouldbea... sub-mastering.
Lag cue. The lead Scene Master a control that
- or lagged
cue change starts and finishes its proportionately- masters all sub-
'rr:ii action before the lagged cue is controls assigned to it in a presei.
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completed. Also known as a preset master.
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nated areas on stage. One area
- control which operates
mastering
starts to fade out before the other. that control (slave) proportionately.
One area leads the other, which The slaved control is essentiallY
lags behind in lighting change. dependent on the master control.
Pile-on term used to describe T RIAC a high-speed variable
- preseis on at the same
two or more
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power-control device. Permits
time with the dimmers resPonding large amounts of power to be
to the highest individual (not sum varied by low voltage and current
total) control voltage applied in control. The heart of the Dimmer
each channel. Pack.
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Specif ications Ordering lnformation for
Dimmer Pack Systems
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description catalog no.
Dimmer Pack
width 171/qtl 1. S"te"t The Type ol lnput Feed For Dimmer Pack.
height g1/q"
1/z "
depth 201/2tt
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weight 75 lbs.
Plug-in lnput Power & Control
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Terminal
Box
width
height
depth
weight
17V4"
9Y4"
26v2tl
77lbs.
6 - 2.4kW Dimmers, 120 volt, 60 cycle, Plug-in lnput model
6 - 20 A. U ground duplex outlets
6 - 20 A. 3 pole pin connector outlets
6 - 20 A. 3 pole twistlock (non U. L. old style)
Terminal connection output
6 - 20 A.3 wire leads 18" (no termination)
6 - 20 A. 3 pole twistlock (U. L. approved new style)
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Terminal lnput Power & Control
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Control Pack
6 - 2.4kW Dimmers,120 volt, 60 cycle, Terminal lnput moOet O
width 12tl
6 - 20 A. U ground duplex outlets 200-021
height 5Y2" 6 - 20 A. 3 pole pin connector outlets 200-o22
depth 17Y4" 6 - 20 A. 3 pole twistlock (non U. L. old style) 200-023
weight 12 lbs. Terminal connection output 200-o24
6 - 20 A. 3 wire leads 18r/ (no termination) 200-o25
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6 - 20 A. 3 pole twistlock (U. L. approved new style) 200-026
51/2 " Note: 240 Volt, 50 cycle syslems are available
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2. Setect The Power lnput Cables Required.
(For Plug-in lnput Power) 1 Minimum per Pack
Power lnput Cable Single phase 2 wire with input plug
Master Pack
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10'single phase 2 wire with plug, and ground 200-221
width 12tl 25l single phase 2 wire with plug, and ground 200-222
height 50/ single phase 2 wire with plug, and ground 200-223
5"
100/ single phase 2 wire with plug, and ground 200-224
depth 1O"
weight 6lbs. Power lnput Cable Single phase 3 wire with input plug
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3. a","", The Type of Gontrol Pack Wall Mount for Dimmer Pack
(1 Per Dimmer Pack) Wall mount assemblY 200-291
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-.flt {\ Wall Mount for Master Pack
l@ {:-: Wall mount assembly 200-31 1
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Relay Rack
Portable Wall Mount Panel Mount
200-1 51 200-152 200-1 53 200-154
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Colortral1
Berkey Colortran
1015 Chestnut Street
Burbank, California 9.1 502
Telephone 213-843 -1 200
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Credits
Dimmer Pack System
. Colortran staff
Electronic and lunction
design: Mert Cramer
Appearance and mechanical
design: Fredrick Walsh
Brochure
Design: Thomas Jamieson
and Clinton Wade
P hotog r ap hy : Arthur Dubinsky,