Installation Instructions - Acuity Brands nLight nPWDMX SNAPSHOT DIN Instructions Manual

ABOUT nPWDMX SNAPSHOT DIN
The nPWDMX Snapshot Controller is a multi-protocol controller that provides bi-directional communication between a DMX512 lighting system and a Wired
nLight® network. A Snapshot, similar to an nLight scene, is the recording of DMX512 levels created by any theatrical console or similar controller. The nPWDMX
Snapshot can smoothly fade between any one static snapshot to another.
This device allows nLight Wired wall switches, sensors, and nLight ECLYPSE™ System Controllers to directly control theatrical DMX lights. It also enables any
DMX theatrical console to trigger scenes and broadcast levels to nLight channels.
Like any nLight Wired device, the Snapshot Controller is configurable using SensorView and an nLight ECLYPSE controller or nComKit. It consumes 17 nLight
addresses; 16 outputs and 1 input. The input is uniquely composed of 16 wallpods and 16 scenes.
The recording of DMX snapshots and other DMX playback parameters is done with Pathscape.
This manual assumes the user is already somewhat familiar with nLight and SensorView. An Introduction to Pathway's Pathscape software is included for
users who have not used it before.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The nPWDMX Snapshot controller is 35 x 7.5mm DIN rail-mountable and intended for use in NEMA enclosures, or to be mounted in a standard 19" equipment
rack, using the Pathway PWENC SHELF HOR 2-Rack Shelf Unit accessory.
All nPWDMX units are intended for installation in a dry, indoor location. Ambient operating conditions are 14°F to 113°F (-10°C to 45°C); 5-95% relative
humidity, non-condensing.
Warning: This equipment relies on building installation primary overcurrent protection.
Warning: All ports on the nPWDMX SNAPSHOT DIN are intended for low voltage and/or data lines only.
Attaching anything other than low voltage sources to the data ports may result in severe equipment
CONNECTIONS
The nPWDMX Snapshot features terminal strips that can be removed from the card to facilitate easy wiring installation or replacement. Make the following
connections WITH ALL POWER DISCONNECTED.
POWER
The Snapshot is designed to run on either Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), or on an auxiliary power supply providing 24 Volts DC. The device is Class 2 PoE and will
draw up to 7 Watts.
If an auxiliary power supply is used, observe correct polarity when wiring the power IN terminal plug.
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