Dimming System Retrofit Solutions

Are your dimmers leaving you in the dark?

Many failing dimming systems do not need total replacement - they simply need to be upgraded.  Parlights offers the complete range of cost-effective lighting retrofit solutions from Johnson Systems Inc. 

Available products include:

Dimmer Upgrades:

CD-2000 for Strand Lighting CD80™ & CD80 AE™ dimmers
QD-2000 for Electro Controls Quad dimmers
JS22-AB Universal Replacement Firing Card

ENVY for Strand Environ™ dimmers
PT-PACK for  Strand LightingCD80™  Dimmer Packs
CD-PACK for Strand Lighting CD80™ Dimmer Packs

Architectural Controls Upgrades:

JS-2800 control stations for use with CD/QD-2000 upgrades
JS-2900 analog controls stations with full/ on/ take control

Not all Retrofit Solutions are created equal - some require complete rewiring of the dimmer rack and outboard mounting of the new processor.  Our Retrofit Solutions quickly install inside of the existing rack, and connect to the manufacturer's original headers and wiring...in about an hour. 

Custom assemblies are available for most makes and models.  Look through the information posted here, and contact us about a Retrofit Solution for your system!

CD2000 Upgrade for Strand CD80TM & CD80AETM Dimmer Racks   Replaces CD80™ card cage assembly with a new, fully featured state of the art unit for control of up to 96 dimmers each. DMX-512 Control provides compatibility with modern control consoles and intelligent lighting fixtures. Designed for fast, simple installation using existing rack wiring harnesses and connectors. Modular construction of rack mount assembly with plug-in modules eliminates costly on-site service calls. A minimum of 8 DMX "snapshot" presets with fade times can be recalled via JS-2800 remote control stations. No external equipment rack & harness required - the unit replaces the existing processor & fan cage assembly. Multiple rack network configurations available. Two year Johnson Systems warranty.

QD2000 Upgrade for Electro Controls Quad Dimmer Racks Replaces EC Quad card cage assembly with a new, fully featured state of the art unit for control of up to 96 dimmers each. DMX-512 Control provides compatibility with modern control consoles and intelligent lighting fixtures. Designed for fast, simple installation using existing rack wiring harnesses and connectors. Modular construction of rack mount assembly with plug-in modules eliminates costly on-site service calls. A minimum of 8 DMX "snapshot" presets with fade times can be recalled via JS-2800 remote control stations. No external equipment rack & harness required - the unit replaces the existing processor & fan cage assembly. Multiple rack network configurations available. Two year Johnson Systems warranty.

PT-PACK Upgrade for Strand CD80TM Dimmer Packs

CD-PACK Upgrade for Strand CD80TM Dimmer Packs

• Direct Replacement of control card with tools free installation in minutes

• DMX input with opto-isolated DMX data thru port.

• Internal rotary address select switches in single channel increments.

• Internal DMX "end of line" termination.

• Internal switching power supply will self adjust to any line voltage, frequency or power type.

• LED status indication of phase reference, power, data receive and overtemp.

• Two year Johnson Systems warranty.

ENVY Upgrade for Strand EnvironTM Dimmer Racks

• Engineered as a long-term solution for Environ dimmer rack owners, this is a direct replacement of the aging and obsolete cabinet electronics.

• No need to replace the entire dimmer cabinet, saving big $$$ on unnecessary equipment costs, electrical contracting and facility downtime.

• Direct plug-in mean no tools are required for cabinet installation.

• Accepts DMX 512 digital data protocol and allows for industry wide compatibility with modern controls, consoles and dimmers.

• Direct inputs for Johnson Systems CD-2000 & QD-2000, ETC Unison® and Strand Premiere® architectural controls.

• Allows replacement and integration of house control stations when used with the Johnson Systems CD-2000 or QD-2000 control systems.

• Two year Johnson Systems warranty.

JS22-AB Universal Replacement Firing Card

• Replacement of failing Analog dimmer driver cards on a dimmer per dimmer basis.

• Cost effective solution for systems with 48 dimmers or less.

• Will fit most manufacturer's modular and bolt-in dimmer assemblies.

• Digital, flicker free control for Triacs, power cubes, or SCRs

• Analog or DMX controlled cards available

• LED status indication of phase power, data receive and overtemp.

• Two year Johnson Systems warranty.

JS-2800 Architectural Controls for CD/QD 2000

• Program and recall up to 16 DMX snapshot presets + "off", providing backup looks and eliminating the need to use the more sophisticated (and expensive) lighting control console for basic activities.

• Automatic station "lockout" with DMX-512 on-line.

• Individually assignable fade times for each preset.

• 4 digit PIN number to protect programming from unauthorized access.

• Simple control wiring - three conductors at least 22 AWG.  That's it!

• Heavy duty push button switches are rated at 5 million operations.

• Two year Johnson Systems warranty.

JS-2900 Architectural Controls (Analog 0-10vDC)

• A complete line of analog control stations for new or retrofit applications.

• Direct replacement for Strand "Microcontrol™" line of analog controls.

• Available from single to twelve channel with master, full "on", full "off", and preset functions.

• Heavy duty push button switches are rated at 5 million operations.  Metal shaft sliders help ensure no more broken or missing plastic parts!

• Two year Johnson Systems warranty.