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The ART2000i is the latest in the ART2000 range. Designed using the knowledge gained in manufacturing tens of thousands of channels of touring dimming this install system combines the robustness of design from a touring system with the economy of a system which does not need to move (very often at least).

Care has gone into the design to ensure it is easy to install and you can be confident in the knowledge that using the ART2000i in any install design will make the installers job fast as well as giving the client trouble free operation for years to come.

The optional integral patching expands the possibilities of ART2000 including that of a mixture of touring and install systems, enabling a smaller number of install channels with the knowledge that additional channels can be hired in or purchased as touring systems for larger productions.

The exact specification you need can be built using a number of standard parts, these are listed at the end of the document but please contact us to ensure the most optimum system is put together.

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Example Systems

Note that ALL systems use MCBs (Circuit Breakers) not fuses. The systems described below are only examples configurations there are many more possibilities. Please contact Avolites for an ideal solution which meets your requirements.

24 Channels of dimming, lowest cost system.
Quantity Part

Description
1 17-82-0010

Mainframe
1 17-82-0030

PG13 cable entry
1 17-82-0022

Patch Blanking Plate
2 17-82-0060

16A Dimming Blocks

 

24 channels of 16 Amp Dimming with RCB protection.

Quantity Part

Description
1 17-82-0010

Mainframe
1 17-82-0030

PG13 cable entry
1 17-82-0022

Cover Plate
2 17-82-0060

16A Dimming Blocks
1 17-82-0052

RCB protection

 

24 Channels with RCB and Patch.

Quantity Part

Description
1 17-82-0010

Mainframe
1 17-82-0040

Patch system cable entry
1 17-82-0020

Patch
2 17-82-0060

16A Dimming Blocks
1 17-82-0052

RCB protection

 

24 Channels with RCB, Patch and mains isolator (full system).

Quantity

Part

Description

1

17-82-0010

Mainframe

1

17-82-0040

Patch system cable entry

1

17-82-0020

Patch

2

17-82-0060

16A Dimming Blocks

1

17-82-0052

RCB protection

1

17-82-0050

Mains Isolator

 

12 Channels of 16 Amps, 6 channels of 32 Amps, RCB and mains isolator.

Quantity Part

Description
1 17-82-0010

Mainframe
1 17-82-0040

Patch system cable entry
1 17-82-0021

Half Patch
1 17-82-0060

16A Dimming Blocks
1 17-82-0070

6 * 32A dimming
1 17-82-0052

RCB protection
1 17-82-0050

Mains Isolator

 

Complete 48 channel system with patch, RCB protection and mains isolator.

This comprises of two frames, which must be fitted side by side. There is a single set of electronics and a single mains feed. If a diversity factor of 1 is needed then two mains feeds can be used, contact Avolites for details and a quotation.
Quantity Part

Description
1 17-82-0010

Mainframe
1 17-82-0011

Expansion Frame
2 17-82-0040

Patch system cable entry
2 17-82-0020

Dimmer Patch
4 17-82-0060

16A Dimming Blocks
2 17-82-0052

RCB protection
1 17-82-0051

Mains Isolator 160A

 

24 channels 16 Amps, 12 Channels 32 Amps, RCB protection and mains isolator.

Quantity

Part

Description

1

17-82-0010

Mainframe

1

17-82-0011

Expansion Frame

2

17-82-0040

Patch system cable entry

1

17-82-0020

Dimmer Patch

2

17-82-0022

Patch Blanking Plate

4

17-82-0060

16A Dimming Blocks

2

17-82-0052

RCB protection

1

17-82-0051

Mains Isolator 160A

 

Part Numbers and Descriptions

Part No

Description

Picture

Notes

17-82-0010

Basic Stand-Alone Mainframe

 

basic case, controller, lid, manuals installation kit  

17-82-0011

Basic Expansion Frame

 

basic frame, lid, link cables, installation kit  

17-82-0020

Full Wieland ST17 Patch 

2 Panels

dimmer outlet panel with 48 ST17 sockets patch outlet panel with 48 Wieland ST17 sockets terminating to 4 Harting 24 Ways connectors

17-82-0021

Half Wieland ST17 Patch

2 Panels

dimmer outlet panel with 24 ST17 sockets patch outlet panel with 24 Wieland ST17 sockets terminating to 2 Harting 24 Ways connectors, empty patch sockets blanked

17-82-0022

Patch Blanking Plate

1 Panel

blank plate to cover the dimmer patch out area  

17-82-0030

Non Patch Pg13.5 Cable Entry    

cable entry with 24 half punched PG13.5 holes, 5 PG13.5 holes for mains inlet and 4 11mm holes for DMX input

17-82-0031

Non Patch Plate Cable Entry

cable entry with a 1.5mm thick Zintex plate for custom holes(465x140mm)  

17-82-0040

Patch Plate Cable Entry

cable entry for patch versions only with a 1.5mm thick Zintex plate for custom holes(465x140mm)

17-82-0050

125a Mains Switch

 

pad-lockable 125A mains switch   

17-82-0051

160a Mains Switch

 

pad-lockable 160A mains switch

17-82-0052

2 Bay RCB Option

 

 

17-82-0060

12x 16A Dimmer Block

 

12 x 16A C type breaker 100% duty cycle 240µS rise time  

17-82-0070

 6x 32A Dimmer Block

 

6x 32A C type breaker 100% duty cycle 240µS rise time

 

 

 

Installation

The system is specifically designed to be easily installed. The system consists of a cable entry box and the dimming box which contain the electronics etc. These two boxes fit together. The cable entry box is fitted first, and the mounting is very flexible to allow for situations where a hole cannot be drilled in an exact location. Holes for the dimming box are drilled at the same time using a template provided and a plumb line hanging point and tape measure fixing point are provided to ensure the system hangs vertically.
Once the cable entry box has been fitted all the wiring can be completed, whilst the dimmer box is kept in a ‘safe’ environment. Circuits can easily be tested using a test connector which mates with the cable entry box connectors.
The cable entry panel can have 24 PG13.5 knock-outs or be a flat plate which can be easily customized by the installer to suit the local installation.
When the dimming box is required, it is simply hung onto the entry box and screwed into place, and connectors mated to complete the installation. If necessary circuits can still be wired, the hanging of the dimming box does not obstruct the cable termination.

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Specification

bullet 24/48 16amp channels or 12/24 32 Amp channels, or permutations of this.
bullet Size 1000high 500wide 200deep (Hotpatch increases this, see below).
bullet Twin DMX inputs fully patchable + RDM ready.
bullet Internal memories.
bullet Panic input.
bullet Hotpatch dimmer outputs to install circuits.
bullet RCB protection.
bullet Easily installed, electronics installed separately once building is clean.
bullet Easy commissioning.
bullet Easy disconnect of Live and neutral for building electrical testing.
bullet 240uS rise time.
bullet Proven design, thousands of channels of Art2000 in operation daily.

Physical

bullet The sturdy mainframe is made from 1.5 mm folded, welded and powder coated steel.
bullet The mainframe is 500mm wide 1000mm high and 200mm deep.
bullet The mainframe with optional patch is 500mm wide 1150mm high and 200mm deep.
bullet The mainframe weights 31 Kg.
bullet The 16A power block 16 Kg.
bullet The 32A power block 16 Kg.
bullet Patch panel 6 Kg.

Channel types

bullet The system is build around a mainframe and two power blocks. The power block variants are:-
bullet 12 channel 16A 240 μSec rise time choke.
bullet 6 channel 32A 240 μSec rise time choke.
bullet The Channel Phase allocation per power block is.
bullet Phase 1 channels 1, 4, 7, 10.
bullet Phase 2 channels 2, 5, 8, 11.
bullet Phase 3 channels 3, 6, 9, 12.
bullet All channels are rated at 100% duty cycle at 40 °C.
bullet Cooling is achieved by 2 temperature dependant speed controlled fans which are switched off during inactive periods (all channels at 0%).
bullet An optional air filter set is available for the air intake.

System permutations

A system consists of 1 master mainframe and optionally 1 slave mainframe. Each mainframe can hold 2 powerblocks, each powerblock containing either 12 channels of 16 Amps or 6 channels of 32 Amps per channel.

The possible configurations therefore are:-
bullet Single mainframe
bullet 24 channel of 16A.
bullet 12 channels of 16A and 6 channels of 32A.
bullet 12 channels of 32A.

 

bullet Master + Slave Mainframe (2 main frames linked)
bullet 48 channels of 16A.
bullet 36 channels of 16A and 6 channels of 32A.
bullet 24 channels of 16A and 12 channels of 32A.
bullet 12 channels of 16A and 18 channels of 32A.
bullet 24 channels of 32A.

Protection

The mainframe can be fitted with optional 30mA RCB protection for each power block.

Mains isolation

bullet Single mainframes can be fitted with a 125A mains isolator, which can be locked in the off position. (The diversity factor is 1.)
bullet Master mainframes can be fitted with a 160A mains isolator, which can be locked in the off position. (The diversity factor reduces to 0.62.)

Mains connection

bullet The mains input uses 5 Wago cage clamp capable of receiving 35mm² cables without specialist crimping tools.
bullet The system requires a 3-Phase 4 wire mains connection (TN-S or TN-C-S)
240V P-N/ 415 P-P/ 0V N-E.
bullet The supply needs to be protected with maximum of 125A D type breaker or fused disconnector (160A D type for master slave). 
bullet The maximum Icu is 6kA.
bullet The maximum withstand voltage is 2000V.

Load connection

bullet Connection directly to the dimmer circuits
bullet The mainframe load connection to the building wiring is through two multipin connectors allowing easy disconnection of both the neutral and phase connections for periodic wiring tests.

Using the integral patching option

An optional integral patch panel consists of two outlets per 16 amp dimmer channel and is complemented by a 48 circuit panel for connection to the installed circuits. Connection to this is via four multipin connectors for solid cable ensuring the panel can be closed, or direct into the Wieland connector if stranded building wiring is used. In the patch configuration periodic wiring test neutral and phase disconnection is achieved by unplugging the patch cable.

Control system

bullet The system is fully digital, no trimming is needed.
bullet Two DMX 512 inputs which can be individually addressed and merged on an HTP basis.
bullet The system is RDM ready via software upgrade using a connection to a laptop computer.
bullet Local channel control is through an intuitive encoder wheel and on-screen level matrix.
bullet 12 memories can be stored and replayed using the encoder wheel and on-screen level matrix.
bullet Breaker and Load Status is displayed on screen, and through RDM when available.
bullet Remote store and replay of memories by any ART dimmer family member
bullet Memory 12 can be controlled by a 12V AC or DC panic input.
bullet Intuitive user interface using a large 42 x 8 character graphics quality backlit LCD display.
bullet Individual channels can be set to any of the available curves.
bullet Individual channels can have a limit level set.
bullet Individual Preheat for each channel.
bullet Plug in Control card for easy maintenance.
bullet Software upgradeable via a PC and download cable.