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Premiere

PREMIERE Programmable lighting control A Guide to Premiere Premiere by Strand Lighting is the most advanced, yet simple to use lighting control system available today. The system comprises three basic elements: 1.

A central processor is the heart of the control system. It interprets the user’s commands received from control stations throughout rooms of a building, and provides control signals to the dimmers or load devices.

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The control stations allow users to communicate their requirements to the central processor by means of pushbuttons and sliders that are configured to perform specific functions, such as selecting particular lighting scenes, turning lights on for cleaning, or special functions via custom macros.

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Premiere can be used to control a variety of load devices. Dimmers are most frequently used for lighting, regulating the power to vary the light output for subtle changes of mood and effect, but contactors and relays may also be controlled, as well as moving lights and color scrollers

Premiere Processor

Pushbutton Control Stations

Slider with Presets Stations

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Features

Premiere Control Stations

Typical applications include theme parks, museums, galleries, hotels, conference centers, restaurants

There is a wide choice of control stations, each with its own particular features and facilities to match the application requirements. Premiere is unique due to the ability to customize, or re-configure, the function of any pushbutton to perform any of over 30 different commands ranging from ON and OFF to PRESET, RAISE, LOWER and NON-DIM. Multi-function MACRO commands can be programmed to perform a complex sequence of operations initiated by a single pushbutton.

 Up to 128 control channels  Up to 32 rooms per processor  Choice of over 30 different control stations  Up to 512 dimmers with comprehensive patching  128 lighting presets per room  Programmable fade times from 0.1 second to 9 hours  Automatic lighting sequences and effects for dynamic lighting  Astronomical time clock with sunrise and sunset offset  Time clock event programming for up to 600 single or repeated events  Configuration software for use on a personal computer  Network Manager software for centralized control from a personal computer  Over 30 assignable pushbutton commands  Programmable macro functions for executing multiple commands  Up to 64 control stations per processor  Configuration and library storage via 3.5” disk drive  Battery maintained memory in the event of power interruption  Multiplex output for secure high speed communications

Control stations are screwless, flush mounting with unobtrusive custom buttons, sliders and illuminated LED indicators. Each control station may have up to 16 templates. A template is a software feature that allows pushbuttons or sliders to be assigned different command functions depending on which template is selected. Templates can be changed either manually by pushbutton or key switch, or by a preprogrammed time clock event on a specific date or time. A typical use of templates would be a single pushbutton selecting either the Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner presets depending on the time of day, thereby simplifying operation. Features such as these enable Premiere to be configured to suit a user’s particular needs. Control stations are connected to a common data highway known as a C-LAN (Control Local Area Network) which simplifies wiring, and allows stations to be subsequently interchanged without the need for additional wiring.

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 Available with 1 to 8 pushbuttons, or 16 pushbutton The 62100 series offers a range of one gang control stations with between 1 and 8 pushbuttons, or a two gang control station with 16 pushbuttons. The standard application for this series is to be either entrance stations with ON and OFF buttons, or preset recall stations. Cat. Nos. 62101, 62102, 62103, 62104, 62105, 62106, 62107, 62108, 62116

Programmable Preset Stations  8 Preset scenes with Raise & Lower.  Facility to modify and re-record presets. The 62208 has eight buttons for preset recall in addition to PRESET RAISE and PRESET LOWER. SET LEVEL selects channel mode allowing individual channels to be selected and raised or lowered. Pressing SET LEVEL a second time records these changes. Cat. No. 62208

Slider with Take Control Stations

 Linear sliders for manual control of channels.  Available with 3, 6, 9, 12 or 15 sliders.  Proportional Master slider. These stations offer manual control of

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Premiere

Slider with Pushbutton Stations

Display Station

Premiere Network Manager Receptacle Station  Communications-quality connector

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 Sliders and presets combined for comprehensive control..

 16 Line, 16 character, backlit LCD display

 Available with 3, 6, 9, 12 or 15 sliders with proportional Master.

 Button function labeling by the LCD display

 Simple and fast record facility for recording slider settings.

 Menu options for preset programming

Cat. Nos. 62803, 62806, 62805, 62812, 62815

The Display Station is used primarily for preset recall, where the preset names or labels assigned during configuration are displayed beside the pushbutton. Paging forward and backward gives access to all 128 presets per room. Menu options allow modification of channel levels and fade times (using cursor control buttons to enter digits), and recording the modifications for future recall.

Command Station

Cat. Nos. 62200

These combine the benefits of slider and pushbutton control stations. Channel levels can be adjusted with sliders and recorded as a preset for later pushbutton recall. An OFF button is provided in addition to the 8 preset pushbuttons.

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 Powerful on-site programming tool  Used for master or individual room control  16 Character backlit LCD display The Command Station gives the operator access to program advanced system facilities. Six function keys plus a 10 key numerical entry keypad enable the user to address channels, presets, stations and channel levels in any room including setting clock, date, automatic events, recording presets, fade, wait and hold times and station lockout functions. Cat. Nos. 62300

Communications-quality connector  Can be configured to accept any type of Premiere Control Station The Premiere Smart Jack provides a convenient method of connecting a Portable Premiere Station on to the C-LAN. Any Premiere Station can be used as a portable station, by ordering the station plus suitable size of portable enclosure kit. Cat. Nos. 62500

A unique station in the range, the Network Manager Receptacle Station does not connect to the C-LAN and is not configurable. It is designed to provide a convenient connection point for a PC running the Network Manager software. Receptacle Stations are connected to an RS485 network distributed throughout the building in a ‘daisy chain’, connecting to up to 15 Premiere Processors for totally integrated systems control. Cat. Nos. 96510

Infra Red Transmitter & Receiver

 Fully assignable transmitter pushbutton functions  Transmits up to 50’ (15 meters) The Infra Red Receiver is connected to the data highway as with other Premiere Stations. Pushbutton signals received from the transmitter are configured to perform any of the available Premiere command functions such as PRESET recall, RAISE, LOWER or even multi-function MACROS. Cat. Nos. 62118, 62110

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Premiere Audio Visual Interface

Relay Driver Interface

 16 Fully programmable inputs.

 16 Programmable inputs

 Used for interfacing external devices to Premiere.

 Inputs accept momentary or maintained contact closures

 Accepts momentary or maintained contact closures or 0 to +5V analog inputs.

 16 Opto isolated relay driver outputs

 One 2600 interface per C-LAN, in addition to the 16 standard stations. The A/V Interface has 16 programmable inputs which accept momentary or maintained contact closures, or analog inputs from external equipment. The inputs can be assigned during configuration to perform any of over 30 system commands including Macro executions. The A/V Interface is supplied as a printed circuit board to embody in equipment enclosures or with custom control panels. Cat. Nos. 62600

Remote Device Interface with Mimic Outputs

 16 Fully programmable inputs with mimic outputs.  Ideal for custom panels.  Can be used for interfacing external devices to Premiere.  Inputs accept momentary or maintained contact closures The Remote Device Interface has 16 programmable inputs that accept momentary or maintained contact closures. and is ideally suited for custom control panels such as those used for room combinations. An external 18-24 volt dc power supply is required. The Remote Device Interface is supplied as a printed circuit board to embody in equipment enclosures or with custom control panels. Cat. Nos. 62610

Similar to the Remote Device Interface, the Relay Driver Interface can be used for custom control panels with a maximum of 16 momentary or maintained contact closures with LED mimic outputs. In addition a total of 16 relay driver outputs are provided in 4 groups of 4, each group being selected to drive latching or non-latching relays. Each relay drive output is rated for a current of 1.5 amps (momentary) or 0.5 amps (maintained). Four terminals are provided to connect separate power supplies for each group of 4 outputs. The 2620 requires an external 18-24V dc power supply.

Premiere processor 

Front panel status indicators.



Configuration and library storage via a 3.5” disk drive.



Battery maintained memory in the event of power failure. Cat. Nos. 62620



Available in rack or wall mount options



Supports: 128 Channels, 512 Dimmers, 64 Stations, 32 Rooms



Remote on-line PC control using Premiere Network Manager software



RS232 and RS485 Connectors for local Network Manager PC connection



DMX512 Dimmer protocol ensures compatibility with most dimming systems

Cat. Nos. 62020, 62220 The Premiere Processor supports a total of 64 control stations on 4 C-LANs of 1000ft each, with 128 control channels and 512 dimmers allocated to a max. of 32 rooms. The processor can be supplied in a self contained wall mounting enclosure, or in a 19” rack mount form for inclusion with other equipment. All Premiere Processors are supplied with a 3.5” disk drive. The disk is used for library storage and for loading the system configuration software which determines the system parameters and operation. The Premiere Processor also has an RS232 (9 way D type) and RS485 (6 pin XLR) connector on the front panel, patch selectable, for local connection of a PC running Premiere Network Manager Software. Refer to the Premiere Network Manager data sheet for further information.

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Premiere Dimming options

A typical assignment might be:

A comprehensive range of dimmers are available to dim a variety of lighting loads including tungsten, tungsten halogen, low voltage (transformer fed), fluorescent, neon and cold cathode. Dimmers are chosen to match the type of load, load size and the installation requirements such as distributed or centralized dimming.

4 Channels for room 1 which is a corridor 8 Channels for room 2 which is a meeting room 34 Channels for room 3 which is a divisible ballroom

The Premiere Processor has a switch selectable industry standard multiplexed DMX-512 or AMX-192 output. This can be connected directly to any dimming system that accepts a multiplexed signal. Alternatively, Strand dimmers requiring an analog control signal can be fitted with a Demultiplex Card. Strand unit dimmers can be controlled via a Demultiplex Cabinet to allow dimmers to be distributed throughout the building.

Premiere Configuration Software All Premiere systems are configured to the specific requirements of the application by defining the number of rooms the processor will control, the number of channels in each room and the type and number of control stations. The system configuration takes the form of a data file created using Premiere Configuration Software. This software is written for an MS-DOS personal computer running Microsoft Windows® version 3.1 or Windows 98 and is optionally available for Lighting Designers, Consultants and end users who may wish to re-configure a system, carry out off-line editing of presets or simply gain access to many of Premiere’s advanced facilities. Once created, the configuration data file is transferred from the computer to the Premiere Processor via a 3.5” floppy disk. The configuration software enables configuration work to be completed off-site while retaining the facility to amend specific system parameters from Premiere Control Stations or from a PC running Premiere Network Manager software.

Stages in creating a configuration are as follows:1. Assigning Lighting Channels to Rooms The first step in configuring the system is to allocate control channels to rooms. Up to 128 channels can be allocated to a maximum of 32 rooms.

2. Room Parameters Each room has certain default parameters which can be modified through a Room Information Menu. These include a choice of 256 pre-programmed room labels to identify the room when selected from the 2300 Command, 2200 Display Station or Network Manager PC. Custom labels can also be entered if required. 3. Channel Parameters Each control channel has certain default parameters which can be modified through a Channel Information Menu. These include channel labels and information to determine how channels will combine with those in other rooms during room combination. 4. Define Presets For each preset, channel levels can be edited together with fade, delay and hold times in the Preset Menu. This will ensure that on completion of the installation, basic lighting scenes will be available which can be then be modified as required. The Preset Information Menu includes options for preset labeling and for defining the sequence for automatic lighting effects or loops. 5. Assigning Control Stations Up to 16 stations can be connected to a single C-LAN, each having a unique address that corresponds to a switch on the rear of each station. The type of station being connected to a C-LAN for each address being used is identified in the Station List Menu. 6. Assigning Pushbutton and Fader Functions Once a station has been added to the Station List, a display of the default button and fader assignment is shown on the PC screen. Additional templates can be created, button functions changed and channel to fader assignments modified to suit. The room to be controlled is also specified for each of the station templates.

7. Assigning Dimmer to Channel Patch Up to 512 dimmers can be patched for control from any of up to 128 control channels. Multiple channel to dimmer and multiple dimmer to channel patching is possible in addition to a one to one patch. Dimmer output curves, lower and upper limits are also assignable for each dimmer. 8. Programming Events & Macro 800 macro steps can be programmed using the macro menu. Each macro takes the form of a Premiere command plus either a room number or a station address. Any individual pushbutton may perform any command or string of commands on any station, or within any room. 600 events can be programmed from the clock menu for automatic execution from the Premiere processor’s astronomical time clock. 9. Printing the Configuration If a printer is connected to the personal computer, once the configuration data file has been created, a printout can be made of any or all sections of the configuration as selected from the Print Menu. Windows® and Windows 98 are Registered Trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

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Premiere Premiere Typical Schematic

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C-LAN TO CONTROL STATIONS

MULTIPLEX OUTPUT TO DIMMERS

PREMIERE PROCESSOR 62020/62220

REMOTE PUSH

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DIMMERS

NETWORK LINKING UP TO 15 PREMIERE SYSTEMS

ANALOGUE CONTROL SIGNAL FROM DEMULTIPL EX CABINET

DIMMER CABINET

UNIT DIMMERS

LIGHTING

FLUORESCENT LIGHTING

LOAD WIRING TUNGSTEN AND TUNGSTEN HALOGEN LIGHTING LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING

ELECTRONIC FLUORESCENT BALLAST CONTROLLER USING ADVANCED MARK VII BALLASTS (NORTH AMERICAN APPLICATIONS ONLY) Analog control derived from Demultiplex Cabinet (as shown) or from one of two analog outputs available from Digital Environ Cabinet.

FLUORESCENT LUMINARIES WITH ADVANCED MARK VII BALLASTS

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Premiere A Guide to Premiere Network Manager

Two primary applications for the Premiere Network Manager are:

Premiere Network Manager is an application software package that enables a personal computer running Windows® V3.1 or Windows 98 to be connected on-line with up to 15 Premiere systems for real time lighting control of up to 480 rooms or areas.

1 Programming The Premiere Network Manager PC can be connected directly to a socket on the front of the Premiere Processor, or connected via a network of PNM Receptacle Stations distributed throughout the building. Using the graphical sliders, menus and check boxes presets, fade times and astronomical time clock events can quickly and easily be programmed and recorded for rooms, or groups of rooms.

 Application software for centralized lighting management and programming from a PC.  Windows® based software for user friendly control.  Connects with up to 15 Premiere systems for total building management of up to 480 independent rooms or areas.  Graphical sliders for level adjustment from PC mouse or tracker ball.  Full recall and editing of preset levels and fade times.  Astronomical time clock event programming.  Grouping functions for simplified system control.  Programmable macros for multiple command sequences.  Display options for customizing PC screen layout.  Room combine functions for room partitioning.  Control station lockout, individually, per room or group.

2 Lighting Management A centrally located Premiere Network Manager PC can monitor up to 15 Premiere Processors simultaneously and provide a visual indication of preset, channel level and station lockout status. If desired, presets can be recalled in a room or group of rooms, macros executed, stations or groups of stations locked or unlocked and rooms linked when moveable partitions are being used. The Premiere Processor configuration file(s) created using the Premiere Configuration Software provide the systems data for the Network Manager software. The Premiere Network Manager can access the programmable parameters typically available from Premiere control stations but cannot amend system configuration data such as patch, station allocation and local macros. System configuration can only be modified using the Configuration Software. The Premiere Network Manager software (catalog No. 68666) is supplied complete with Operators Manual, software key (dongle) and an RS232 cable for connecting a PC to a single Premiere Processor.

A comprehensive range of dimmers is available to dim a variety of lighting loads including tungsten, tungsten halogen, low voltage (transformer fed), fluorescent, neon and cold cathode. Dimmers are chosen to match the type of load, load size and the installation requirements such as distributed or centralized dimming. The Premiere Processor has a switch selectable industry standard multiplexed DMX-512 or AMX-192 output. This can be connected directly to any dimming system that accepts a multiplexed signal. Alternatively, Strand dimmers requiring an analog control signal can be fitted with a Demultiplex Card. Strand unit dimmers can be controlled via a Demultiplex Cabinet to allow dimmers to be distributed throughout the building.

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Premiere Ordering Information Cat No Description - Processors 62020 128 channel, 512 dimmers, 64 control stations & disk drive in a wall mount enclosure. 62220 128 channel, 512 dimmers, 64 control stations & disk drive in a 19” rack mount. 62620 Relay driver interface - excludes back box or custom enclosure 68667 Premiere configuration software package 68666 Premiere Network Manager software package 66711 Portable enclosure Kit (A-size) † 66712 Portable enclosure Kit (B-size) † 66713 Portable enclosure Kit (C-size) † 66714 Portable enclosure Kit (D-size) † 66715 Portable enclosure Kit (E-size) † 66716 Portable enclosure Kit (F-size) † 66717 Portable enclosure Kit (G-size) †

Cat. No. Description Control Stations 62101 62102 62103 62104 62105 62106 62107 62108 62116 62110 62300 62200 62208 62803 62806

Bronze tinted Plexiglass locking covers are available to order for all Premiere control stations

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† Portable Enclosure Kits enable standard stations to be converted to portable units. Kits are supplied complete with 25ft (8m) cable and mating connectors. Stations supplied with back box to order only.

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62610 All masonry back boxes are 3.5” (89mm) deep and all are 3.75” (95.3mm) high. Note: Back boses are subject to regional supply variations. Dimensions given are for guidance only and refer to Raco 690/960 series. Refer to you local Strand Representative for further details. Description

Back Box Width

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1.97” (50mm) 3.78” (96mm) 5.59” (142mm) 7.40” (188mm) 9.22” (234mm) 11.03” (280mm) 12.84” (326mm)

3” (76mm) 4.8” (122mm) 6.6” (168mm) 8.4” (214mm) 10.2” (260mm) 12” (306mm) 13.8” (352mm)

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Faceplate/ Back box

1 Pushbutton A 2 Pushbutton A 3 Pushbutton A 4 Pushbutton A 5 Pushbutton A 6 Pushbutton A 7 Pushbutton A 8 Pushbutton A 16 Pushbutton B Infra-red receiver station A Command station D Display station D 8 Preset / 8 Channel Raise, Lower and Record C 3 Ch. Plus Master, Manual, Record, Off, 8 Presets D 6 Ch. Plus Master, Manual, Record, Off, 8 Presets D 9 Ch. Plus Master, Manual, Record, Off, 8 Presets E 12 Ch. Plus Master, Manual, Record, Off, 8 Presets F 15 Ch. Plus Master, Manual, Record, Off, 8 Presets G Smart Jack station A Premiere Network Manager RS485 receptacle station A System A/V interface excludes back box or custom enclosure Remote device interface excludes back box or custom enclosure -

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