Reference Guide ///// PRODIGY

Installation Manual

OVERVIEW • RS-232/422 control of up to 16 Prodigys; total of 96 independent zones

One AMX 232/422 card will control 96 channels; two cards control 192 channels, etc.
• 255 Programmable Presets available in permanent memory
• UL and CSA listed
• Up to six 2400 watt modules per Prodigy dimming pack
• Individual modules for incandescent, fluorescent, and switched (on/off) control
• Single phase or three phase operation @ 120 amps
• Independent stand alone control, or combine with AMX control system
• Fade rates up to 255 seconds
• Ramp rates programmable from 1 - 9 seconds
• Contact closure recall of presets 1 - 11, per Prodigy
• Each Prodigy factory tested before shipping
• Fan cooled
• Available in 220 volt and international models
• Many optional controllers available

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Mounting
All Dimensions in Inches
Details
4 3/8 5
KO for 1/2, 3/4,
1 1/4 or 1 1/2 Load

KO for 1/2, 3/4 7 1/4 KO for 1/2, 3/4

or 1 1/4 conduit Line conduit - Low Voltage
11 1/8
Maximum Mounting Hinge Hinge
Screw Size = #12 18 3/8
6 5/8
17 3/8
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Cabinet
Style
-G-
10 14
ON ON
OFF OFF

1 4 5 2 3 6

UL LISTED
Left 2 CSA LISTED
Right
Lid Screw Lid Screw
15 1/2 Fan Side
Air Vent Side with Label
15 1/2 KO for 1/2, or 3/4
KO for 1/2, or 3/4 conduit - Low Voltage
7 1/2
KO for 1/2, 3/4,
1 1/4 or 1 1/2 Load
conduit

5 3/8
4 3/8

Prodigy Cabinet Style -G-

• Install dimmer pack with 6" minimum unobstructed air space on left and right side
• Two hinges suspend lid from top, two screws secure lid to bottom of enclosure
• Total weight with six incandescent modules 40 lb (18 kg)
• Four mounting holes provided to secure enclosure to wall or mounting surface
• Maximum mounting screw size #12
• Use 1/2" , 3/4" knock-out (k.o). near Fan Side for low-voltage control wiring
• Use 1/2" , 3/4" k.o. on Air Vent Side for conduit routing to individual modules
• 1800 BTU per Prodigy, per hour @ full rated load; 300 BTU per module

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HIgh Voltage (AC) Power

Conduit Routing Input Conduit To Main Breakers
Load Feed
277 volt
fluorescents

PROlink PROlink

DB-25 DB-25

Feed Load
Low Voltage
Signals
High Voltage

• Wire according to all applicable codes using this illustration as a guide only
• Use separate conduit for low voltage and 277 volt wiring

Load Terminals
Line Terminations
Panel Label NEUTRAL
L1 L1 L2 L1 L2 L3
6 Power Switch 1 thru 6 1, 4, 5 2, 3, 6 1, 4 2, 5 3, 6
GROUND

Power Switch
5 A B C D A B C D A B C D
LINE INPUT Pro-Link
TERMINAL BLOCK
Gnd
-
All four Line Input Terminals MUST receive 120 VAC
+
DIMMER MODULE #
VUN ( Processor Board is powered from Line Input Terminals )
1, 4 5 2 3, 6

Fluorescent 13 Terminal Block A powers modue 1 and 4

4 A B C D

Terminal Block B powers module 5

A BC D Terminal Block C powers module 2
DB-25
Terminal Block D powers module 3 and 6
1
Use copper buss bars supplied to link terminals
Fluorescent
3
1 8
Module Installation Instructions
DIP Switch 1. Turn off main power source
2. Position modules as shown
Incandescent
2 1 4 5 2 3 6 Module 3. Install circuit breakers at positions shown
Gate
This label is Connectors
4 5 6
4. Terminate load wire(s) at module
For Proper Operation
5. Attach module gate connector to Module Circuit Breaker
mounted inside the 1 Incandescent
1 2 3
circuit board as indicated
Position Must Match
lid for reference (Note arrow position) Channel Number

Data Connector
Pin-out Diagram Control Pinouts Processor Board DIP Switch
+ 10V DC Unregulated 13
ON
12 25 Record Enable N/C 1 N/C
Not Used 11 24 Preset 11
Pin-out Diagram 60 Hz (USA) 2 50 Hz (EURO)
10 23 Preset 10 Pro-Link Connector
NORMAL Test All ON
DMX 512 RxD (+) 9 22 Preset 9 3

DMX 512 RxD (-) 8 21 Preset 8 4 + 10V DC Unregulated LINEAR 4 CONSOLE

20 CONSOLE OFF 5 TERMINAL ON

Signal Ground 7 Preset 7 3 Data (+)
19 MOMENTARY 6 LATCHED
Mode 6 Preset 6
2 Data (-) ANALOG FADERS PUSH BUTTON
RS422./RS232. TxD(-) 5 18 Preset 5 7

RS422. RxD(+) 4 17 Preset 4 1 Ground N/C 8 N/C

RS422. TxD(+) 3 16 Preset 3

RS422./RS232. RxD(-) 2 15 Preset 2 Factory
Signal Ground 1 14 Preset 1 Configuration
( #4, #6, #7 = ON )

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Processor Channel Status LEDs ( red ) Processor Board Power LED ( green ) 16 Position Rotary Switch
Board Program EPROM Jumpers Board Power
DMX Mode Indicator LED ( clear ) Neutral Tab
Input Tabs
Blue
PH 3 Module #1,#4

Orange Module #5
Dimmer Channel PH 2B
Control Connectors Red
PH 2A Module #2
Brown
N
PH 1 Module #3, #6
H

DIP Switch Fan Tabs

Input Fuses
Processor board
DB-25 Connector PROlink Connector input connections

• Board Power Input Tabs must be supplied with 120 volts VAC to operate properly
unless board is labeled: - MODIFIED FOR 220 VOLTS -
• The phase of the line power connections to processor board Power Input Tabs
determine zero crossing reference for dimming modules.
• Connect RS-422/232 cable to DB-25 Connector
• Connect PROlink cable to PROlink Connector
• Use 16 position Rotary Switch to set pack number ( 1-16 )
• All status LEDs are visible through panel cover
• Channel status LEDs indicate relative light level of channel dimmer;
The red LED glows bright when the dimmer module is full ON,
and does not glow when the channel is OFF
• The Power LED indicates the processor board has power and is functioning properly.
If the board has power, but the LED is not lit, call AMX for help.

Power and
Module Module Line
Signal Load Control Inputs
Neutral
Line Input to PRODIGY from
buss External Circuit Breakers
Connector Terminals Terminals bar Black Wires
Locations
6 FPC
SAFETY A B D
C
GROUND

5 FPC
Pro-Link

DB-25
Circuit Breaker
4 FLE
Module Reference
A B C D
Installation Numbers
Positions
1 4 5 2 3 6
3 FLE

2 INC
1 4 5 2 3 6 Connections for Leads
from Corresponding Module Number
4 5 6
1 INC 1 2 3 Line Input Terminal Block
Circuit Breaker Detail
Module
To Module Inputs Control
Connectors

• Connect Load wires from lights to Load Terminals

• Connect Line Input wires from panel breakers to Line Input Terminal Block
• Connect Neutrals to neutral bus bar
• Connect RS-422/232 cable to DB-25 Connector ( see page 11 for details )
• Connect PROlink cable to PROlink Connectors ( parallel wiring )
• Note that breakers are NOT in sequential order

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Line Input • Input Block 'A' Powers Modules 1 and 4 ( brown )
Terminal Block • Input Block 'B' Powers Module 5 ( red )
Configuration • Input Block 'C' Powers Module 2 ( orange )
• Input Block 'D' Powers Modules 3 and 6 ( blue )

Power Wiring

COPPER
JUMPERS
120
SUPPLIED
VAC
120
VAC
Line Neutral Safety Line 1 Line 2 Neutral Safety Safety
Black White Ground Black Red White Ground Phase 1 Phase 3
Neutral Ground

Phase 2

Jumper Jumpers Jumper Jumper Jumper

A B C D A B C D A B C D

120 VAC Single Phase 240 VAC Single Phase 120/208 VAC "Y" Three Phase
Two - wire plus ground Three - wire plus ground Four - wire plus ground
120 AMPs Per Leg Max 60 AMPs Per Leg Max
40AMPs Per Leg

PRODIGY Line Input Terminal Block

• Each Prodigy provided with three copper Line Input Terminal Block jumpers
CAUTION ---
• All four line terminals (A, B, C, D) must receive 120 volts for proper operation
WARNING !
• DO NOT apply 220 volts to Line Input Terminal Block unless labeled
- MODIFIED FOR USE WITH 220 VOLT LINE INPUTS -

• DO NOT apply 277 volts to Line Input Terminals at any time

• DO NOT change positions of breakers or gate terminals

Phase If two or more lights simultaneously fade in an erratic, uneven fashion, the Prodigy dimmer
has probably been wired out of phase. The primary cause of phase problems occurs when
the breakers or control voltage connectors to dimmer modules are moved. Have electrician
check or correct power wiring.
Each dimmer module gets its zero crossing level reference from the phase of the voltage
supplied to the Line Input Terminal Block. (i.e. Line Input A powers modules #1 AND #4. )
An Out-Of-Phase condition will happen when a module powered from one phase is
controlled by a channel referenced to a different phase.

Dip Switch DIP Switch #3 is an ALL LIGHTS ON test switch

TEST MODE
1. Turn OFF breakers feeding power to Prodigy
2. Set DIP switch #3 on processor board to "ON"
3. Turn ON breakers feeding power to Prodigy
4. Turn ON individual breakers on Prodigy
5. All lights should turn ON and RS422/232 control will be disabled

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PRM-INC
From PRODIGY
120 Volt Internal Circuit Breaker
Incandescent
Dimmer Blue
Module Twisted-Pair Cable and
Connector (Supplied)

Black Control Connector

or Grey Attach To Prodigy Smart Card
Mounting Screws
both Ends
Load Terminal to Lights

• UL rated at 2400 watts, 20 amps at 120 VAC maximum

• Large toroidal choke for superior noise reduction
• Capable of dimming most transformers for low voltage lighting
• When dimming transformers, de-rate maximum load to 1920 watts;
neon to 1800 watts
• Can be used to control most dimmable neon lights
• Can be used with Lutron Hi-Lume* ballasts for dimming of fluorescent lights to 2%
• Some incandescent lights are unsuitable for dimming.
If you have questions regarding control compatibility , contact AMX.

Incandescent Incandescent Lights

Wiring ZONE 1 ZONE 2 Line Feed 1 120V AC

CKT #1 To Operate
2
Incandescent Modules
Line Feed And Dimmer Electronics
CKT #2

PANEL
Safety Ground
HOT

NEUTRAL White - Neutral

SAFETY
GROUND
6 TERMINAL

NEUTRAL
5
Pro-Link

4 DB-25
HOT A C D

3 DIP
Switch

2 1 4 5 2 3 6

4 5 6
1 1 2 3

• Connect input power from panel to Prodigy Line Input Terminal Block ( details on p. 4 )
• Connect output load wires to Module Load Terminal ( see above )
• Connect safety ground wires as required
• Modules must be wired to the same phase as the gate connector is referenced to
• Use this diagram as an example; wire according to all applicable electrical codes
• Note position of breakers in relation to module

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PRM - FLE 1
AC Load
PRM - FLE 2 To Ballast Group 2 AC Line Feed
Advance Ballast Group 2
Control Voltage, 10V DC
Up to 10 Mark VII Ballasts from Breaker
7 Amps Maximum
Connect Both
Wires To The Control Terminal Connector
Same Breaker + - ( six wires )
black Violet Gray
Electronic
Fluorescent LINE2

7A Fuse
Dimmer - +
Module Mounting Screws
LOAD2 F2

Both Ends

7A Fuse + -
LOAD1 F1 LINE1

black

Dimming indicators
AC Load
To Ballast Group 1
Output indicators Power indicator
Up to 10 Mark VII Ballasts
7 Amps Maximum
CONTROL VOLTAGE CONNECTORS

Features • This module only controls Advance Mark VII ballasts

common to both: • The PRM - FLE is a dual package containing one double dimmer rated at 14 amps
• Each module has two 7 amp electronic fluorescent dimmers; controlled as one
PRM - FLE 1 • Each module can control Mark VII ballasts with combined rating up to 14 amps;
PRM - FLE 2 7 amps on each side at either 120 VAC or 277 VAC
• Power indicator LED lights when FLE module receives power from processor card
• Output indicator LEDs turn ON when the FLE is passing input VAC to the ballast
• Dimming indicator LEDs show relative status of dimmer output

WARNING ! • Never attach high voltage wires to orange control voltage connector
• DO NOT connect neutral from 277 volt fixtures to Prodigy;
wire directly from panel to fixture (see PRM - FLE wiring diagram A for details)
• DO NOT run low voltage control wires in same conduit with high voltage wires

CAUTION ! • Wire according to all applicable electrical codes using this illustration as a guide only
• Connect safety ground wire as required
• Refer to Advance Mark VII Ballast data sheet for detailed wiring instructions
• PRM - FLE 2 modules do not come with a breaker; use external breakers for 277 VAC
• Reverse polarity of Control Voltage Wiring will disable dimming

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All Ballast Are ADVANCE MARK VII
PRM - FLE 1
Green - Safety Ground
120 Volt To Ground
White - Neutral
To Panel
Electronic Black - line
Fluorescent
Dimmer
BALLAST BALLAST BALLAST
BALLAST
Wiring -A BALLAST

MINUS --
gray
PLUS ++ violet
LINE2

Prodigy 7A Fuse
20 amp
_
breaker
LOAD2 F2 + CONTROL
CABLE
_
120 VAC 20 + to Processor Board
Individual from panel 7A Fuse

LOAD1 F1 LINE1
+

Module Wiring
PLUS ++ PLUS ++
Details violet

MINUS -- gray MINUS --

BALLAST BALLAST BALLAST

Black - line input

To Panel
White - Neutral

To Ground
Green - Safety Ground

All Ballast Are ADVANCE MARK VII 277 VAC WIRING

PRM - FLE 2
Green - Safety Ground
277 Volt To Ground
White - Neutral
To 277 VAC Panel
Electronic Black - line 277 VAC
Fluorescent
Dimmer
BALLAST BALLAST BALLAST
BALLAST
Wiring -A BALLAST

MINUS --

gray
PLUS ++ violet
LINE2

Line 1 2 7A Fuse
Feed 4
_
3 LOAD2 F2 + CONTROL
5 6
7 8 CABLE
9 10 _
+ to Processor Board
Individual 277 VAC PANEL
7A Fuse

LOAD1 F1 LINE1
+

Module Wiring
PLUS ++ PLUS ++
Details violet

MINUS -- gray MINUS --

BALLAST BALLAST BALLAST

277 VAC
Black - line input

To 277 VAC Panel

White - Neutral

To Ground
Green - Safety Ground

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PRM - FLE ZONE 1 ZONE 2 CKT #1
1

CKT #2 4
120 Volt
White
SAFETY PANEL
GROUND
Electronic Fluorescent Ballast
Black - Line
Load - 120V AC
Fluorescent Black White - Neutral

Dimmer
NEUTRAL
Safety
Wiring -B 6 Ground
Treminal

5 Pro-Link

4
Wirenuts DB-25
A BC D
120 Volt
Fluorescent 3
Dual Zone Unit
Powered from 2
+ -

1 4 5
2 3 6
2 3 6
2 3 6
Two Phases
-
+

+ -
4 5 6
1 1 2 3
-
+

Never Connect Line

10 vdc Control wires from ballast Voltage Here.

PRM - FLE 2 277 volts

CKT #1 120 volts
1
2 CKT #1
ZONE 1 ZONE 2
277 Volt CKT #2
1

Lines PANEL Line

PANEL
Electronic Neutral
Fluorescent Ballast SAFETY
Neutral
Fluorescent Load - 120V AC
GROUND

Dimmer Black HOT

Wiring - C ZONE 1 ZONE 2
CONTROL CONTROL
Ground NEUTRAL
Terminal
6

Dual Zone Unit 5 Pro-Link

Wirenut DB-25
Lighting Loads 4
A BC D
Powered from
Wirenut
Separate Panel 3

+ -

2 1 4 5 2 3 6
+ -

+ - 4 5 6
1 1 2 3
+ -

Never Connect Line Dimmer Control Voltage

Voltage Here.

Control voltage to Advance Mark VII ballast

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PRM - FPC 1 PRODIGY PRM- FPC Switch Module

Mounting Screws
PRM - FPC 2 Both Ends
LINE INPUT TERMINAL
From Breaker Smoothing Capacitor

120/277 volt Blue

Twisted-Pair Cable and
Switch Connector (Supplied)

Module
Gate Terminals - Connect
Black or Gray
To Prodigy Smart Card
LOAD TERMINAL to Lights

• UL rated at 20 amps, 120 or 277 VAC

• FPC Module switches fluorescent, motor, or incandescent loads
• No breaker supplied with PRM-FPC 2 module; wire using external breaker

277 VOLT
PRM - FPC 1
2 120 VOLT
277V AC
To Operate 1
120 / 277 volt Fluorescent

PANEL
Neutral to 277 vac panel
Switching PANEL
Module Connect to
Safety Ground Neutral
Wiring As Required

NEUTRAL BUSS BAR

6
SAFETY
GROUND

5
Pro-Link
Multi - Zone Unit
Powered from 4 277 V DB-25
A BC D

Two Phases Fluorescent Lights

3 277 V

motor 2 120 V U12

1 2

4 5 6
1 1 2 3
120 V
recepticles

• Wire according to all applicable electrical codes using this diagram as a guide
• No circuit breakers supplied with this modules; use external breakers
CAUTION ! • DO NOT connect 277 volt neutral from panel to Prodigy; connect directly to lights

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Black Switched Hot
PRM - FDB to Load
White to Neutral Bus Bar
120 VAC

Lutron FDB
Fluorescent
Module
Wiring

Black from Breaker

Green
Variable AC 120 VAC
Violet to Control Port
Fluorescent Ballast Blue
Control

Orange from Ballast

Variable Hot
to Load

• Compatible with most FDB series dimming ballasts

• Output: 120 VAC, 20 A, 2400 W
• Includes AC dimming control channel, AC switch on/off channel
• Wire according to all applicable electrical codes using this diagram as a guide
• 20 A circuit breaker include for 120 VAC applications only

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PRODIGY
25-Pin
Connector
1- Signal Ground
PRESET 1 -14 2- RS-422/RS-232 RxD(-)
PRESET 2 - 15 3- RS-422 TxD (+)
PRESET 3 - 16 4- RS-422 RxD (+)
PRESET 4 - 17 5- RS-422/RS-232 TxD (-)
PRESET 5 - 18 6- Mode
PRESET 6 - 19 7- Signal Ground
PRESET 7 - 20 8- DMX 512 RxD (-)
PRESET 8 - 21 9- DMX 512 RxD (+)
PRESET 9 - 22 10- n / c
PRESET 10-23 11- n / c
PRESET 11-24 12- n / c
RECORD -25 13- +10 V DC (Common for Presets)

25 pin Female (DB-25) Wiring or Solder Side

Pins 13-24 can be used for contact closure playback of presets 1-11, with the voltage from Pin
13 to trigger the preset. For example, a momentary closure from pins 13 to 14 will playback
Preset 1. When Pin 25 (Record) is jumped to pin 13 (+10V DC), pins 14-23 change to Record
Preset mode. In this mode, closing pins 14 and 13 will record the current levels of channels
as Preset 1. The duration of the contact will determine the fade time of the preset - if the
contact is held for five seconds, Preset 1 will be recorded as a 5-second fade.

As shown in Cables, Pin 6 must be jumped to Signal Ground (Pins 7 and 1) to enable RS-
232/422 communication. The Prodigy is normally controlled via RS-422; RS-232 may be used
when Pin 4 is also jumped to ground.

PROlink If the Device numbers are correct on each Prodigy, check the PROlink wiring between
CABLE enclosures. Connections should be made as below. Always disconnect main power to Prodigy if
rewiring of the PROlink cables needs to be performed.

PRODIGY #1 PRODIGY #2 PRODIGY #3

PWR VUN

D+ D+

D- D-

GND GND

CABLES 1 GND GND 6,7

5 RXD- TXD- 5
6 RXD+ TXD+ 3
AXCESS 7 TXD- RXD- 2
Control 8 TXD+ RXD+ 4

AXCESS/AXCENT PRODIGY
RS-422 Card/Port Connections 25-PIN "D" Female

Use AMX Cable FG #10-776 to connect AMX 422/232 Card or AXCENT port to Prodigy.

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Computer to Wiring or Solder Side
AXCESS Cage 5
2 3
3 2
5

COMPUTER COM Port AXCESS/AXCENT Master Port

9 - pin Female (DB-9) 9 - pin Female (DB-9)

Use AMX Cable FG #10-727 to connect COM port to AXCESS or AXCENT Master Port.

Wiring or Solder Side

Computer to
Prodigy
5
1,4,6,7
3
2
2
5

PRODIGY COMPUTER COM Port

25 pin Female (DB-25) 9 - pin Female (DB-9)

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