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36 channels of dimming
plus 12 channels of non-dim
patched to 96 outputs.
>> RUGGED
STEEL CHASSIS. The Tour series rack
utilises 6 standard 2U hard-wired output Paradime dimmers mounted
in a chassis constructed from an all steel welded cage and
finished in an attractive two tone grey polymer powder coating.
Suitable for semi-permanent installations where re-assignable
outputs and output routing is required. For ‘travelling
duty’ the system is supplied suspended within a high quality
roadcase fitted with locking casters, butterfly catches, handles
and removable front and back doors. The patch bay is protected 
by
a separate lid section which can be left in place during
performance to prevent unauthorised re-patching.
>> REAR
OUTPUT PANEL. All 96 outputs are routed
from the patch to the rear panel which is fitted with 16 high
quality 19pin multi-pole connectors wired in the normal format.
Alternatively, most other popular connector and wiring
configurations are available as special order options. Ceeform
125A 3 phase + Neutral and Earth input connectors are supplied as
standard. A ‘through’ connection is fitted to simplify
mains distribution when the rack is not using the full supply
capability.
>> NON-DIM
SUPPLIES. With the growing popularity
of ‘moving’ or ‘intelligent’ lights, more
applications require constant as opposed to dimmed feeds. The
Paradime Tour Series rack caters for this and provides constant
non-dim supplies which by-pass the dimmers. These are protected
directly by circuit breakers on the mains distribution panel and
are available to power moving lights, colour scroller systems,
smoke machines, special effects etc. alongside the standard
dimmable lighting loads.
>> PATCH
PANEL. The Paradime Tour Series
rack includes a full ‘hot’ patch bay where each dimmer
output is available at two 3 pin sockets. The 6 non-dim circuits
each rated at 16 Amps maximum are also routed to the patch bay in
six 
groups
of four further sockets. All 96 ‘feeds’ (36x2 dimmer +
6x4 non-dim) may then be patched using the leads supplied to any
of the 96 output lines. The output lines are wired to the
multi-pole output connectors on the rear panel. Shows can be
quickly configured using the minimum of extra cabling and mains
distribution gear. The rack lid can be secured into position
whilst the unit is operated preventing unauthorised or accidental
patch changes during a show or between tour venues.
>> LITTLITE
OPTION. A 19” flexible low
voltage littlite system is available as an add-on option at point
of order. This provides lighting for the front and top of the
rack when operating in blacked-out areas.
Overall
RCCD plus individual MCB protection.
>>
SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION PANEL. This panel distributes the
incoming mains power to each dimmer, non-dim output group, and to
a front panel service socket. It incorporates an RCCD residual
current device or Earth leakage trip which protects the complete
rack system. Split protection options are available to special
order.Three Phase-healthy neons are included to confirm all three
phases are connected and working, an additional neon is wired
across the earth and neutral connections and will light should
there be an input wiring error. A Ceeform socket rated at 16
Amps, and protected by a separate circuit breaker is provided to
power a lighting desk, ancillary piece of 
equipment or provide a temporary power
source for test.
>> DMX and
ANALOGUE INPUTS. Although designed primarily
for DMX operation, the Paradime Tour Series rack retains the
individual 0-10V.DC analogue inputs and scene switching
capabilities of the other units in the range. Similarly each
dimmer may be set to respond individually to a DMX signal
failure:- holding the current output, switching off or reverting
to a previously stored output scene. 
>> STANDARD
DIMMER MODULES. The Paradime Tour Series
rack utilises standard rack mount 6 channel Paradime dimmers -
available ‘off the shelf’ in most parts of the world -
ensuring quick and simple servicing and tour preparation, years
of trouble free use, maximum return on investment and good
residual value.
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