PID 11 by THEATRELIGHT 96 x 4kW 120usec Theatre
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PID 11 by THEATRELIGHT 96 x 4kW 120usec Theatre
PID II - Professional Plug-in Dimmers for TV and Theatre
The Theatrelight PID II is a general purpose Plug In Dimmer cabinet designed for TV and Film Studios, Theatres, Concert halls, or any venue requiring an intelligent and reliable dimmer installation. The PID II design supersedes the original Theatrelight PID Dimmer, and is based on software and hardware designs already well proven in the Theatrelight products Nebula—a 3u high rack-mounting professional dimmer pack, and Meteor—a wall mounting Stage or Environmental dimmer. Users familiar with these products will find the menu system and key setup of the PID II intuitive and easy to understand.
The new design uses distributed multiple micro-processors, each bin of 6, single, dual or quad modules having a separate microprocessor for maximum reliability. All dimmer parameters in each bin microprocessor are easily set up by the user interface keys and LCD at eye height. The redundant power supplies have a proven history in Theatrelight’s previous designs. Each of the the two DMX inputs per cabinet present only one, 1/10th standard load to a control panel.
The PID II can also be fitted with DMX-over-ethernet communication systems for use with Artnet standard control panels, or an optional RS485 system for use with remote keyplate lighting controllers, or as control, reporting, and monitoring gateways.
The PID II is available in a number of versions: 5 bins, 8 bins, and 10 bins per cabinet, each bin carrying 6 plug-in modules. Each module may be of 1, 2 or 4 SCR dimmer channels, with the system planned for future introduction of IGBT and Sinewave dimmer modules. PID II firmware is available in a number of different configurations, and with different communications hardware and software according to customer request. DMX over Ethernet (ArtNet compatible) may be fittted as an option.The space saving design needs only front access for all installation and maintenance, allowing the cabinets to be sited against the dimmer room walls, or back to back.
- Simple menu system with large 4 line, 20 character LCD display providing instant access to every dimmer in every bin
- 5, 8 and up to 10 bins of dimmers per cabinet, each of 6 plug-in modules
- 1, 2, or 4 dimmers in each module
- Easy to use menu set-up of all dimmer parameters
- All dimmer parameters held in non-volatile flash memory
- Fully redundant main set-up microprocessor
- Multiple distributed dimmer microprocessors, one per bin
- Redundant, high reliability power supplies, 90-265 volts AC, 45-65 Hertz
- Redundant temperature controlled cooling fans for low acoustic noise
