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Retrofitting / Upgrading & Repairing dimming and Lighting control systems                                 Recycling dimmers economically to save the environemt           

A solution guaranteed to bring dimming maintenance costs down to nothing by converting old Dimming systems into new digital ones for a small fraction of the complete replacement cost.      

( restore these huge dimming cabinets to keep them away from our landfills.)

 

Dimming systems consist mainly of 2 sections.

1-The LOGIC controls section that includes the wall controls, signal processing electronics , firing cards, etc... 

and

2- The POWER section that includes  Triacs or SCRs, Chokes , heat sinks, Breakers, connectors, etc... ( dimming modules) all mounted inside a large electric cabinet.

 

The most costly of the two is the POWER section (2).  In most cases, it is not the source of the problems.  Even new dimmers' POWER  sections are built based on the same technology developed in the early seventies therefore nothing is improved by replacing them.

 

What is left for upgrading / retrofitting in most existing dimming systems is the  LOGIC control section (1).

The PROTOCOL allows to inexpensively Retrofit existing dimming systems from any manufacturer by interfacing the PROTOCOL logic modules MD400 ( 4 dimmers ) and control stations PSFxx  to the existing dimmer modules.  The installation does not require any costly work on the Line Voltage side and could utilize existing control wiring.  Although it will provide a virtually new, feature rich dimming system, this type of UPGRADE/ RETROFIT costs a very small fraction of the replacement of the whole system.

 

Old problematic controllers are replaced by the new PROTOCOL front end components PSFxx , adding a myriad of features, flexibility and reliability to an otherwise condemned dimming system.

 

The result is a digital dimming system, that interfaces seamlessly with Audio Visual and other control equipments,  with features like 254 scenes and multi way controls, Universal infrared compatibility along with the capability of combining controls for Multi Room applications via the PTAxx patch panels room combiners.


Whether you do Dimming Systems repair, service and maintenance or you own an old dimming system ,just E-mail Us or call us and we will do a feasibility study, free of charge.

 

(Also available in DMX512 for dimming systems to be controlled by DMX512 consoles)      Saving money while preserving the environment             

Section # 1       LOGIC control section         

New parts      

Control stations, firing boards, combiners 

Section # 2           POWER Section       

Reusable Existing parts

SCR dimmers, Chokes, Heat sinks, Breakers

MD400 PROTOCOL Logic with 4 optically  coupled phase shift dimmer triggers  list price  $160

 (Shown in example  is a PRESCOLITE Dimmer Module HD 3.6 )

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Replacing Wall Dimmer and switch banks:

Some venues nice lighting and interior design are diminished  because they do have a cluster of wall dimmers and switches with which it is not possible to create the appropriate different lighting scenes or to control the lights from multiple locations.

 

These individual wall dimmers and switches can be quickly and inexpensively replaced with the PD dimmers while using the existing wiring.  Then it would be easy to add control stations PSFxx  in any location for individual or preset scene control locally or with infrared remote.

 

Retrofitting with the PROTOCOL dimming system proves to be a practical and affordable tool to improve the ambiance and achieve the right moods intended by a well planned lighting design.

 

Call us with the number of switches and dimmers and we will give you a quick quote.  You will be surprised how economical and simple it is.

 

info@digitallighting.com                                                        305-969-8442


Retrofit, Repair ,Maintenance of Prescolite Dimmers and dimming systems

Prescolite entered into an agreement with digital lighting systems, inc. back in 1997 to upgrade their old Analog dimmers to Digital full featured systems. Since Prescolite closed down their dimming manufacturing department in 2000, Digital Lighting continued to provide service and maintenance parts for the hundreds of Digital dimming systems sold by Prescolite. Also we provide easy and inexpensive upgrade and retrofit for old analog prescolite dimming cabinets and systems.

Since the major cost of a dimming system is confined to the dimmer enclosures and modules, our retrofit provides a fast and inexpensive way for upgrading to a much more advanced technology without any rewiring on the high or low voltage sides. There is no need to throw away perfectly good dimmer enclosures, especially since the high voltage end of the technology has remained basically the same.

Retrofitting LITECOMP Systems From Vantage Controls

Vantage Controls introduced itself into the dimming controls market by launching its first system, the LiteComp 1000/2000/3000 dimming controllers.

Digital Lighting Systems was the original equipment manufacturer and designer of the LiteComp CPU and controls for VANTAGE controls from 1987 till 1990. Hundreds of LiteComp systems have been installed and are still in operation today. Digital Lighting Systems has received numerous calls from LiteComp system owners seeking service and maintenance for these systems. In most instances, we were able to help repair the LiteComp systems. However, because that particular technology dates from 1986,  certain components and parts are no longer available.

To remedy the situation and give existing LiteComp owners a relatively inexpensive upgrade / retrofit solution, we created a retrofit kit out of our  PROTOCOL  components that installs inside the old CPU enclosure. The new retrofit system uses the existing Vantage Controls dimmer enclosures and modules as well as all of the existing low voltage cabling. The Protocol wall stations plug into the existing cables which terminate into the old LiteComp CPU enclosure. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LITECOMP RETROFIT MANUAL

 

For More Info Call Digital Lighting Systems At: (305) 969-8442, or  [Send Us a Message] [Request Technical Manuals] [Rep / Dealer Inquiry] [E-mail Us]

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