AB-0602A ARCHITECTURAL BALLAST DRIVER Version 0.10 Date 07/05/2012 www.lightronics.com Lightronics Inc.
Page 2 of 10 Version 0.10 AB-0602A ARCHITECTURAL BALLAST DRIVER OWNERS MANUAL DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES The AB-0602A is a 6 circuit, 2400 Watts per circuit ballast driver intended for dimmable fluorescent and LED fixtures which use a switched 120VAC hot feed and dimmed 120VAC control signal to operate them. A three circuit version (AB-0302A) is also available and operates identically. 07/05/2012 between the unit and other equipment to allow air flow around the unit.
Page 3 of 10 Version 0.10 AB-0602A ARCHITECTURAL BALLAST DRIVER OWNERS MANUAL CONTROL SIGNAL CONNECTIONS 07/05/2012 DMX CABLE CONDUCTOR ARRANGEMENT FOR TWISTED PAIR, SHIELDED CABLE Common Shield DMX Data DMX Data + SMART REMOTE CONNECTIONS There are two types of smart remotes (push button and fader) which can be used with the AB-0602A. There are multiple models of each type. They all connect to a common RS-485 bus which is controlled by a AB-0602A.
Page 4 of 10 Version 0.10 AB-0602A ARCHITECTURAL BALLAST DRIVER OWNERS MANUAL OPERATION SIMPLE REMOTE CONNECTIONS CAUTION REMOVE ALL POWER FROM THE AB-0602A BEFORE MAKING OR CHANGING SIMPLE REMOTE CONNECTIONS. Scenes 1 - 8 (stored in the AB-0602A) may be used by simple remotes. A BLACKOUT function may also be accessed. A simple remote is any switch that can provide a momentary contact closure which can be applied to a specific pin on the AB-0602A simple remote controls connector.
Page 5 of 10 AB-0602A ARCHITECTURAL BALLAST DRIVER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.10 07/05/2012 QUICK DMX ADDRESSING TO SET CHANNEL SOFTPATCH ADDRESSES The AB-0602A has a quick DMX address setup which enables you to set the starting address of the pack (the address for channel "A") without accessing the rest of the menu system. When used, the remaining 5 channels are set to the next consecutive addresses. Push SELECT at the dSEt menu.
Page 6 of 10 Version 0.10 AB-0602A ARCHITECTURAL BALLAST DRIVER OWNERS MANUAL Push SELECT at the dSEt menu. Then push MENU/NEXT until the display toggles between dC-A and the current curve setting. d C - A D i n n Use to set the desired curve for that channel. Push SELECT to save the change. Push MENU/NEXT to move to another channel. WALL STATION REMOTE CONTROL The AB-0602A can be controlled using Lightronics architectural smart remote wall stations.
Page 7 of 10 Version 0.10 AB-0602A ARCHITECTURAL BALLAST DRIVER OWNERS MANUAL CREATING AND SAVING SCENES Scenes to be activated by an AB-0602A must first be created and stored (recorded) in the unit. Scene recording stores the current intensity levels of all six channels in the unit regardless of how they were set. Hold MENU/NEXT for aprox. 5 seconds to exit from the menus.
Page 8 of 10 Version 0.10 AB-0602A ARCHITECTURAL BALLAST DRIVER OWNERS MANUAL 07/05/2012 MENU / DISPLAY OPERATION www.lightronics.com Lightronics Inc.
Page 9 of 10 Version 0.10 AB-0602A ARCHITECTURAL BALLAST DRIVER OWNERS MANUAL 07/05/2012 DIMENSIONS AND LOCATIONS www.lightronics.com Lightronics Inc.
WARRANTY All Lightronics products are warranted for a period of TWO/FIVE YEARS from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is subject to the following restrictions and conditions: A) If service is required, you may be asked to provide proof of purchase from an authorized Lightronics dealer.
