User manual

chapter 19 sensor dimming 217
Monitoring dimmers
When used in conjunction with Sensor dimming equipment, the Insight 2x
allows you to monitor individual dimmer loads in your system. This can
greatly simplify troubleshooting by identifying such things as burned out
lamps, and incorrectly lamped or unplugged fixtures.
When dimmer monitoring is in use, Sensor electronics constantly monitor
dimmer loads. If there is an unexpected fluctuation of more than 20 per-
cent in the load on any dimmer, a message identifying the dimmer and
describing the problem is displayed in a window on one of the console’s
display screens. (Note: Error messages are also displayed on the system’s
Sensor CEMs.)
In order to monitor normal dimmer loads, the system must first
learn what
constitutes a normal load. Record Loads is the operation that allows you
to teach the system what the range of normal loads is. You may Record
Loads either from the Insight 2x, or from a Sensor AF CEM.
You should run Record Loads any time you relamp your fixtures, change
the type of fixtures you are using, change the dimmer numbering scheme,
or make any other significant changes to your system. In general, Record
Loads should be the last step in setting up your system. Loads are
recorded from the Load Management display, shown above.
Note: Loads may not be recorded on Sensor systems without the AF
option. See the Sensor CEM Users Manual for more information on
recording loads from your dimming system.