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User guide
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................2
Welcome 2
Safety 2
Supplied items 3
Optional extras 3
INSTALLATION.........................................................5
Power and control wiring 6
Maximum cable lengths / number of fixtures 7
Extending AL Dot runs 8
DMX channel designations 9
OPERATION ........................................................... 10
Addressing fixtures 10
Testing emitter output 11
FURTHER INFORMATION ......................................12
Troubleshooting 12
Specifications 12
Dimensions 13
Limited product warranty 14
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INTRODUCTION
WELCOME
Welcome to the AL Dot range from Acclaim Lighting. These compact, aluminum bodied,
wet location (IP66) fixtures are self-contained DMX/RDM nodes which emit singular dots of
dimmable light. When used in multiples, they can create a large scale, low resolution graphic
display.
AL Dots are available in two white light options (3000K or 4000K) as well as RGB and
Spectrum RGBW (W=3000K) color mixing variants. There are three lens options to suit your
installation type: Clear flat, diffused flat or diffused dome. Each AL Dot features a large screw
threaded body (diameter 1.73”/44mm) with two aluminum locking rings to allow for panel
mounting, where necessary.
Each AL Dot comes complete with an integral T-cable which combines power (24VDC) and
control (DMX/RDM) to make it simple to daisy chain multiple units. All connectors are IP67
rated and feature secure locking to promote reliable operation in all conditions.
Each AL Dot is fully configurable using RDM (Remote Device Management) and can be
assigned to any DMX address (a single address is required for each white light model,
while the RGB and Spectrum RGBW versions require 3 and 4 DMX addresses respectively).
A maximum of 50 AL Dots may be joined in a single daisy chain (due to power bus
restrictions), however, this limit can be extended by using the optional power feed T-cable
(see page 8).
SAFETY
•Ensure that the power input is supplied from a correctly fused, grounded and
environmentally protected location.
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SUPPLIED ITEMS
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
AL Dots with clear at, diused at and diused dome lens options
Available with 3000K, 4000K, RGB or Spectrum RGBW emitter options
Link cables
1’ (30cm) [ADOLC1]
5’ (1.5m) [ADOLC5]
10’ (3m) [ADOLC10]
Feed cable
10’ (3m) [ADOFC10]
End cap [ADOEC]
T-cable 1’ (30cm)
(for extending daisy chains lengths) [ADOT1]
DMX/RDM tool plus male 5pin XLR lead
[XMT350]
continued overleaf
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Small power supply (100-240VAC, 50-60Hz input)
24VDC 30W (powers 1 x 8 AL Dot run) [APS-30-24]
includes 4.6 feet (1.4m) cable with bare conductors
OPTIONAL EXTRAS (CONTINUED)
Large power supplies (115-230VAC, 47-63Hz input)
24VDC 240W (powers 1 x 50 AL Dot run) [APS-240-24]
24VDC 480W (powers 3 x 50 AL Dot runs) [APS-480-24]
Wet location large power supply (100-277VAC, 47-63Hz input)
24VDC 300W (powers 2 x 50 AL Dot runs) [APS-300-24-IP]
(IP66 wet
location)
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INSTALLATION
AL Dots are primarily designed to be mounted within surfaces that are no greater than 0.71”
(18mm) in thickness . A hole of diameter 1.81 to 1.89” (46 to 48mm) is required.
TO MOUNT AN AL DOT
1 Unscrew and remove the first (rear) locking ring from the AL Dot body.
2 Carefully slide the locking ring along the AL Dot’s cable and T-piece so that it is
completely detached.
3 Feed the AL Dot’s cable and T-piece through the pre-prepared mounting hole and insert
the body of the AL Dot into the hole.
4 Use the front locking ring to determine how deep into the mounting surface the AL Dot
should sit.
5 Feed the removed locking ring back onto the cable/T-piece and screw it back onto the
body of the AL Dot to tighten it within the mounting surface.
6 Connect the AL Dot to your power and control source (see page 6).
Mounting hole Ø1.81 to 1.89” (Ø46 to 48mm)
Locking rings
Mounting surface
maximum thickness
0.71” (18mm)
Threaded section
1.24” (31.5mm) in length
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POWER AND CONTROL WIRING
AL Dot fixtures use Chogori™ Standard (22) series IP67 5-pin
connectors for their combined power/control inputs and
outputs. AL Dot fixtures can be either daisy chained directly
to each other or via intermediary link cables, depending on
distances between fixtures.
AL Dot fixtures require both a regulated 24VDC power input as
well as DMX control. The final fixture in the line should have a
120Ω terminating resistor connected between the DMX + and
DMX – lines.
Due to the limited current carrying capacity of the internal
power buses, runs of AL Dot fixtures must not exceed 100 feet
(30m). See page 8 if longer runs are needed.
The required feed cables (available as separate purchase)
also include (male plus matching female) pluggable
terminal sockets (5.08mm pitch) at the external end for rapid
connections. The cable designations are as follows:
Connections to
feed cables are best
protected within
junction boxes with
suitable IP ratings
AL Dot
3’ (10m)
feed-in cable
24VDC and DMX
[Part #: ADOFC10]
Chogori™
22 series
5-pin
Signal
Ground
DMX+
DMX–
24VDC
Power
Ground
Female connector
pin-out
IMPORTANT: These connectors are not rated for live connection or disconnection.
Check that power is isolated before making or breaking any links. Ensure the
connectors have locked and are seated correctly before applying power.
Note: Acclaim requires Belden 9842
or approved equivalent for all DMX
wiring applications.
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MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTHS / NUMBER OF FIXTURES
The maximum number of fixtures that can be connected in a single series run is 50 when
they are directly connected to each other (which will result in their total cable length being
100 feet (30m):
50 fixtures / 100 feet (30m) of total cable length
Where greater distances are required between AL Dots, you can use extra link cables.
However, the total number of AL Dot fixtures must be reduced accordingly so that the total
cable run does not exceed 100 feet (30m).
For instance, if 1’ (30cm) link cables were used between each of the AL Dot fixtures, the total
number of fixtures would need to be reduced to 33:
See page 8 if longer runs are needed.
IMPORTANT: In damp or wet location installations, ensure that the output connector
of the nal xture has an end cap tted [AGDEC] to prevent moisture ingress.
33 fixtures / 100 feet (30m) of total cable length
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EXTENDING AL DOT RUNS
Due to the limited current carrying capacity of the internal power buses, runs of AL Dot
fixtures must not exceed 100 feet / 50 units when they are directly connected to each other
(less when link cables are also used - see page 7). Where more AL Dots / longer runs
are required, you can either arrange separate parallel runs of fixtures, or use the optional
T-cable [AGDT1] from Acclaim Lighting. The T-cable can be applied between separate 100
feet (or less) runs; its job is to continue the DMX control connections while terminating and
replacing the power input with a new source.
Note: The preferred method is to use separate parallel runs as the reliable limits of DMX operation
may be exceeded if too many fixtures are connected to a single, unbuffered control line.
End of previous AL Dot
run - powered from
original 24VDC source
Beginning of new (up to) 50 AL Dot
run - powered from new 24VDC
source, via the T-cable
T-cable: continues the DMX
control connection while
terminating and replacing
the power connection
Protect the
connections
in a junction
box with
appropriate
ingress
protection
Where the T-cable body needs to be
secured, we recommend the use of a
standard 3/4”pipe strap:
3/4” pipe strap
(not supplied)
T-cable lengths:
Connector to connector - 12” (305mm)
Center point to bare tails - 12” (305mm)
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