SmartBar & SmartModule v1.40 User Manual
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1. 21 LCD Display 22 No Output from One 22 Breaker Trips Continuously 22 Dimmer Output is Stuck On 22 Appendix A 23 SmartBar Control Features 23 SmartBar Specification 23 General onena atte DOA o Mb s eoe ded 23 Mechanical besa oe ee LEER 24 Electrical Sal eat tete 24 SmartModule Specification bese Goatees 24 General a o ates eR EE 24 Mechanical dss ue px beer curn erbe peur 25 veut uec iu aee 25 Men wate Reed UN ERN M 27 SmartBar v1 40 User Manual Introduction This manual describes the operation and programming of the SmartBar and SmartModule dimming products The models covered in this manual include CE SmartBar dimmers Description Model Amperage Feed Load Protection SmartBar 4x6A Edison SB4 6 A 20A 1phase 10 12 3 SO cable Fuse SmartBar 4x6A Stage Pin SB4 6 B 20A 1phase 10 12 3 SO cable Fuse SmartBar 4x6A GTL SB4 6 C 20A 1phase 10 12 3 SO cable Fuse SmartBar 2x10A Edison SB2 10 A 20A 1phase 10 12 3 SO cable Fuse SmartBar 2x10A Stage Pin SB2. 7 Backup Settirigs 300 3 sca or Ra EEN AE 7 Section 4 Information Displays amp Manual Control 8 Check Dimmer 8 Check Set Dimmer Mains Voltage amp Frequency 8 Check Dimmer Software Version 8 Manually Control a Dimmer 8 Operate the Chaser 9 Section 5 Gd reell Le iris ose 10 Flow Diagram 10 General Programming 10 Passwords Ze er ise dae Bale od ined Boe ea Er 10 Navigation Through 10 Channel Characteristics 10 Front Panel 5 10 General controls 22 sse ebrei PE eb Iu eA ba bine 11 ETC Emphasis Unison Light Manager Obsession Il ETCNet2 and EDMX SmartBar SmartModule are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Electronic Theatre Controls Inc in the United States and other countries All other trademarks both marked and not marked are the property of their respective owners Change the Dimmer Characteristic Setup Scheme 11 DMX programming eR RII II 11 Set DMX Addressing Scheme 11 Set the DMX 12 Set the DMX Backu
3. SmartBar and SmartModule User Manual Version 1 40 Copyright Electronic Theatre Controls Inc All Rights reserved Product information and specifications subject to change Part Number 7521M1200 1 40 Rev B Released February 2005 Table of Contents Iro dU CHO c 1 SmartBar Main 2 Using this 2 Help from ETC Technical Services 3 Section 1 Unpacking A 5 4 Unpacking amp Checking 4 Positioning sot modes he etna grate Woe aaa Seg te en dad 4 Connections abu edad dob seb 4 Power Input 4 Power Output 5 4 Convenience Outlet SmartBar 5 DMX Data Signal 5 Sately coded 4a ee hand NAR PUR UT 5 Section 2 Control Panel Layout 5 Section 3 Function Overview 7 Maximum and Minimum 7 Response 7 Non dim Operation 7 Local Control aei dene eae ae ee a 7 Dimmer Curves gue asd oak 7 Status Reporting 22 242
4. 5 Press ENT to leave the menu and reset the dimmer s memory or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged Programming 19 20 Factory defaults CHANNEL CONFIG JOINED CURVE LINEAR DMX ADDRESS 001 DMX BACKUP all 00 DMX FAIL RESET DMX MODE JOINED DMX MINIMUM RESET OFF FREQUENCY 60Hz MAXIMUM 100 MINIMUM 0 00 MODE BASIC NON DIM I O NO PASSWORDS all 0000 PC ADDRESS 000 SLEEP OFF T IN 0 02 secs T OUT 0 02 secs SmartBar v1 40 User Manual Section 6 DimSTAT Note DimSTAT software and hardware are currently not available in the United States Contact ETC with questions DimSTAT provides a system wide network and operates on a host polling protocol where the PC searches for connected dimmers at initiation and then regularly polls dimmers for data to display If a fault occurs the PC s display instantly shows the detail and if the fault is cleared the system resets accordingly Information displayed includes DMX start address per unit DMX OK line voltage current per channel dimmer curve response time max setting type of fault reported temperature overload etc date and time of fault It is possible to set the dimmer curve start address and pre heat from DimSTAT software on the PC The operation and performance of the SmartBar is monitored constantly by the on board data processors and this information is available on the LCD screen of the dimmer and throug
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6. a choice of Stage Pin Edison or GTL per channel Connections to the loads are simply made by fitting the appropriate plug to the load cable Each SmartBar SB4 6 model only output is protected by a fuse which is 5x20mm ceramic 6 3A 250V For replacements please contact ETC technical services and request ETC part number F245 Each SmartBar SB2 10 model only output is protected by a fuse which is 6 3x32mm ceramic 10A 250V For replacements please contact ETC technical services and request ETC part number F237 SmartBar v1 40 User Manual Convenience Outlet SmartBar Only A single auxiliary Edison duplex outlet is located centrally on the bar DMX Data Signal Connections The dimmers are controlled using DMX 512 This is connected by a two pair and shield high speed data cable with XLR 5 pin connectors male input female output Pin connections are 1 Shield 2 DMX 3 DMX 4 DimSTAT optional 5 DimSTAT optional The DMX network supports up to 32 SmartBar 192 dimmers in total connected to each DMX line For larger installations where more DMX lines are required the use of a DMX splitter is recommended Any splitter used has to accommodate bi directional data on pins 4 and 5 for DimSTAT to operate Note If utilizing DimSTAT please reference DimSTAT on page 21 for details of operation Termination is required for both DMX and DimSTAT data on all networks The last DMX output socket in the line ha
7. breakers Choice of Edison Stage Pin or Twist Lok outlets 1 per circuit Single duplex convenience outlet centered on bar SmartModule Specification General Six 10A dimmers UL Listed and cUL approved Installation requires attachment of safety cables Main power via flange mount Twist Lok inlet HBL2515 Data via DMX512 SmartBar v1 40 User Manual Physical Model Height Width Length Weight inches inches inches Ibs kg SM6 10 8 06 205 4 5 114 1775 451 20 9 1 Mechanical Manufactured of aircraft quality anodized aluminum e Integrated suspension points threaded studs for mounting hardware such as c clamps Convection cooled operates without cooling fans or filters Electrical e 120V 60Hz Mains supply 120 208 Three phase 4 wire plus ground 20A feed Power feed via flange mount Twist lok inlet HBL2515 10 Watt minimum load One circuit breaker per dimmer for load protection Choice of Edison Stage Pin or Twist Lok outlets 1 per circuit Convection cooled operates without cooling fans or filters 25 Appendix Menu Layout Bt gt Next Page 27 SmartBar v1 40 User Manual tutt OT TT Corporate Headquarters 3031 Pleasant View Road Box 620979 Middleton Wisconsin 53562 0979 USA 608 831 4116 Fax 608 836 1736 London UK Unit 5 Victoria Industrial Estate Victoria
8. entry of passwords Passwords are included to prevent unauthorized access to the DMX CONFigure and INSTall menu trees The passwords are 4 digit numbers with a factory default of 0000 no password necessary It is possible to have the same password for all or separate passwords for each menu tree If any of the protected menus is selected the subsequent screen requests a password This is achieved by pressing the relevant or cursor buttons to select the digit and the cursor buttons to enter the number Navigation Through the Menus The cursor buttons are used to move around the menu screens and to activate a set up option or parameter prior to adjustment When a parameter or option is activated it is shown in square brackets e g 15 and it is this item which you are changing on the screen When you press ENT to confirm the change the screen will show DATA IS STORED IN MEMORY As this happens for each menu option it is not included in each following instructions Channel Characteristics All dimmer specific functional parameters may be set on a dimmer per dimmer basis Thus each dimmer may have a different response time curve maximum level etc if required Alternatively all dimmers in one SmartBar can be programmed together depending on whether the dimmer set up has been set to SINGLE or JOINED See Change the Dimmer Characteristic Setup Scheme on page 11 If the configuration is set to single a
9. normal transportation but before operating the unit check there is no sign of transit damage which could affect the operation and safety of the dimmer Positioning The SmartBar is an extremely versatile dimmer and can be incorporated in the roof of a building nearby the lights or used as a portable dimmer It is designed for natural ventilation cooling Care must be taken to ensure adequate ventilation especially when the dimmers are installed into the top of the building For added convenience the SmartBar is supplied with mounting hardware suitable for hanging fixtures Connections Note All electrical connections to the SmartBar must be made by a suitably qualified person Power Input Connections Input power is supplied via single or 3 phase supply depending on the dimmer model purchased Reference ntroduction on page 1 for a listing The SmartModule is supplied with a flange mounted GTL receptacle The SmartBar unit is supplied with a 10 bare end flexible cable and requires a suitable input connector not supplied by ETC The input connector should meet the following specifications depending on the model of dimmer supplied Reference Introduction page 1 for detailed requirements of the unit purchased Input Supply type Connector type Single Phase 5 15P Edison Single Phase 5 20P Edison Single Phase L5 20P GTL Three Phase L2120P GTL Power Output Connections The SmartBar include
10. 1 40 User Manual Response time Each dimmer has two times associated with it which control the minimum time to fade in and out and are called T IN and T OUT These times are referred to as response times and are used to protect the lamp filaments from thermal damage and for reducing surges in the system The default times are currently set at 20 milliseconds for the fastest response Values recommended are 0 01s for a 1kW load or 0 1s for a 2kW load Set Dimmer Response Times Step 1 Press CONF The screen shows the individual channel number or T if the dimmer set up scheme copies characteristics to all dimmers in the rack and gives access to all configuration options Step 2 Use to move the brackets to the channel number e screen displays CONFIG CH MAX 100 0 oe Step 3 Use or select the required dimmer number Step 4 Use to move the brackets to the parameter list Step 5 Use to select the response times T IN or T OUT and to highlight the recorded value in brackets screen displays CONFIG Cae q1 T OUT 00 02 s Step 6 Use V to select the time shown in brackets Step 7 Press ENT to leave the menu and record the changes or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged Dimmer Curves Programming Dimmer curves are used to adjust the relationship between control level and light output This enables the dimmer to be fine tuned to accommo
11. 2 10 B 20A 1phase 10 12 3 SO cable Fuse SmartBar 2x10A GTL SB2 10 C 20A 1phase 10 12 3 SO cable Fuse SmartBar 2x10A Edison w circuit breakers SB2 10M A 20A 1phase 10 12 3 SO cable Breakers SmartBar 2x10A Stage Pin w circuit breakers SB2 10M B 20A 1phase 10 12 3 SO cable Breakers SmartBar 2x10A GTL w circuit breakers SB2 10M C 20A 1phase 10 12 3 SO cable Breakers SmartBar 6x10A Edison w circuit breakers SB6 10M A 20A 3phase 10 12 5 SO cable Breakers SmartBar 6x10A Stage Pin w circuit breakers SB6 10M B 20A 3phase 10 12 5 SO cable Breakers SmartBar 6x10A GTL w circuit breakers SB6 10M C 20A 3phase 10 12 5 SO cable Breakers SmartModule dimmers Load Description Model Amperage Feed Protection SmartModule 6x10A Edison w circuit breakers and GTL input SM6 10 A 20A 3phase Flange mount GTL Breakers SmartModule 6x10A Stage Pin w circuit breakers SM6 10 B 20A 3phase Flange mount GTL Breakers and GTL input SmartModule 6x10A GTL w circuit breakers and SM6 10 C 20A 3phase Flange mount GTL Breakers GTL input gt SmartBar Main Features The SmartBar products differ in physical likeness but function very similarly and share the same user interface style Both are a fully digital triac dimmers with fuse or circuit breaker overcurrent protection per circuit The control panel includes a backlit menu driven LCD screen to set and r
12. NIMUM RESET menu Press ENT e screen displays GENERAL MIN RESET OFF Use V to select either ON preheat switches off when DMX is off or OFF preheat runs continuously Press ENT to leave the menu and record the changes or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged Set the Serial Address The DimSTAT PC address which shown on the output screen as A xxx is the unique number which is used by network to identify each dimmer unit for the purpose of reporting status information and for transferring data between the dimmer unit and PC If a dimmer unit is removed from the network and replaced by another DimSTAT will automatically prompt for an update of configuration information when the PC number is entered DimSTAT identifies the new unit on the network and prompts the operator to download the previous characteristics file from the PC to the new dimmer The PC number is associated with a unique factory serial number which is permanently stored in the dimmer Set the Serial Address Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Programming Press INST Press or Vv to choose DIMSTAT ADDRESS menu Press ENT screen displays ADDRESS 000 ENTER 1 Step 4 Use or Vv to set the address number between 001 and 255 Step 5 Press ENT to leave the menu and record the changes or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged Maximum amp Minimum levels You can affect the output level of a dim
13. Use V to select another dimmer channel shown in square brackets or Step 6 Press EXIT to leave the screen Check Set Dimmer Mains Voltage amp Frequency Step 1 Press INFO screen displays LINE SETTING U 120V f 60Hz After 3 seconds the screen automatically changes to show the next Info screen Version Check Dimmer Software Version Step 1 Press INFO twice screen displays Version 01 40 ETC C 2005 After 3 seconds the screen automatically resets to show the normal output details Manually Control a Dimmer Level You can control any dimmer directly from the front panel using the cursor controls to set the desired level This can be used for testing circuits overriding control signals or setting an independent fixed level The level is mixed with any other incoming signal on a highest level takes precedence HTP basis Step 1 Press MAN and its associated red LED lights SmartBar v1 40 User Manual screen displays L isan 3456 Step 2 Use or to select a channel number active channel number is flashing T which controls all channels together Step 3 Use to adjust the level The dimmer output is live while the level is being adjusted Step 4 Press ENT to leave the menu and record the changes or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged Operate the Chaser The SmartBar has a sequence chaser to provide
14. X menu Press ENT screen displays NEW PASSWORD Keke kik Use to adjust the digit The screen displays NEW PASSWORD 7 Use to select a digit to enter shown in brackets Note Make a copy of passwords set in the back of this handbook as the passwords can be found only via a DimSTAT link to a remote PC Resetting the password to 0000 disables the previous setting Step 6 Press ENT to leave the menu and record the changes or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged Sleep mode The SLEEP function has been included to switch off the backlit LCD screen during a performance when the control panels are in view of an audience or camera When enabled the sleep function switches off the backlight a short time after the last touch of a panel button and switches back on when a front panel button is pressed Set the dimmer rack to Sleep mode Step 1 Press INST Step 2 Use or choose GENERAL SETTINGS menu Step 3 Press ENT Step 4 Use or V to choose SLEEP MODE menu Step 5 Press ENT screen displays GENERAL SLEEP MODE OFF Step 6 Use ah or VV to select either ON or OFF Step 7 Press ENT to leave the menu and record the changes or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged Fault reporting The SmartBar will report if a dimmer is overheating or if there is an over voltage The CHK LED illuminates if a fault is recorded an
15. basic effects without a control desk This can be used for exhibition and display lighting purposes Step 1 Press CHAS and its associated red LED lights screen displays Channel Levels CH pen FAD Chase Number 01 T00 5 ON Fade ON or Switch OFF chase mode Step Time Master Level where e CH is chase number e Tis in seconds from one step to another Lisa bargraph showing the master intensity FAD selects either a fading chase ON and a switching chase OFF Step 2 Use 3 to move the brackets around the screen and use or to adjust the selected parameter Step 3 With the chase number bracketed use or to choose the desired chase pattern Step 4 Move the brackets to T to adjust the chase rate as desired Step 5 Move the brackets to L to set a new master intensity level as desired Step 6 Move the brackets to FAD to make the chase fade ON or switching effect Step 7 Press ENT to start the chase Step 8 Press ENT a second time to stop the chase ENT toggles the chase on amp off Step 9 Press EXIT to leave the chase functions Information Displays amp Manual Control 9 Section 5 Programming Flow Diagram An overview of the flow chart showing the menu structure and options is shown in Menu Layout page 27 General Programming Advice Passwords For clarity the following sections which describe programming activities do not refer to the
16. d any circuit errors are reported on the screen above the channel number affected Example as shown below for channel 4 which is displaying a temperature overheat condition L B mtm D 001v CH 123456 A 000X where code 1 over temperature code u over voltage present gt 145V The channel display indicators give the last recorded fault condition A log of the errors is shown in detail through DimSTAT and a summary of the history is shown using the dimmer s LCD screen in the next topic below Check Error Messages amp Reset the Log Step 1 Press CHK Note This screen never requires a password SmartBar v1 40 User Manual If there is no error the screen shows the following message for 3 seconds e fthere is an error the screen displays Error type Channel number of the error Step 2 Use or V to view any other messages in the error log Step 3 Press ENT to leave the menu and clear the log or EXIT to leave the log unchanged Restore Factory Defaults The SmartBar is supplied with a set of factory default settings and recommended software set up parameters It is advisable to reset the dimmer software to the original factory settings in the case of a significant software update Reset to Factory Default Settings Step 1 Press INST Step 2 Use or to choose FACTORY RESET menu Step 3 Press ENT screen displays Step 4 Use to select YES Step
17. date the preferences of a live audience or a television camera There are ten factory standard dimmer curves and a provision for further custom selectable curves in later software releases The factory default curve 0 is Linear The list of dimmer curves is as follows LINEAR Linear relationship default BBC BBC specification modified square law for TV applications S LAW S Law INV LIN Inverted when control zero dimmer full etc TVE Creates a BBC curve with a fluorescent ballast switch to 40 at 5 control FLU 30 Fluorescent minimum 30 110V LIN 110V lamp load linear law FLASH Flash effect light switches on and off as the control fades up and down NON DIM Non Dim operation see note below 2kWL Linear curve with a S law first 15 Usr1 Usr6 For user definable custom curves There are two options for setting Non Dim switch operation via the CURVE menu and the NON DIM menu both found in CONF For Non Dim operation either or both options may be set but for normal dimmer operation BOTH must be set to Set a Dimmer Curve Step 1 Press CONF The screen shows the individual channel number or T if the dimmer set up scheme copies characteristics to all dimmers in the rack and gives access to all configuration options Step 2 Use to move the brackets to the channel number screen displays CONFIG CH 1 MAX 100 0 Step 3 Use or V to select the requ
18. e the brackets to the channel number SmartBar v1 40 User Manual Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Passwords e screen displays CONFIG CHE 1 MAX 100 0 Use V to select the required dimmer number Use to move the brackets to the parameter list Use to select the start MODE option and to highlight the recorded value in brackets screen displays CONFIG Che q MODE BASIC Use or to select the start MODE option shown in brackets Press ENT to leave the menu and record the changes or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged Passwords are used at 3 levels of the SmartBar dimmer set up procedure DMX CONF and INST One password or 3 separate passwords may be used to give a range of access options Passwords are in the form of 4 digit codes and may be set and used from the front panel of the dimmer and DimSTAT but passwords may only be read using DimSTAT Passwords set at 0000 give unlimited access factory default Note If the password is set to 0000 factory default the menus are open and no prompts to enter a password are seen on the display Setup Passwords Note Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Programming Programming passwords for DMX programming Channel configuration and Installation follows the same procedure which is described here for DMX only Press INST Press dh or to choose PASSWORD DM
19. en from control signal level and dimmer output are available to compensate for the different visual responses of a live audience or a TV camera and to provide improved dimming for non resistive loads such as fluorescent tubes Status Reporting All SmartBar and SmartModule dimmers incorporate a bi directional communications system called DimSTAT which provides feedback of the dimmer status and fault reporting to a PC DimSTAT also enables a remote PC to control any dimmer in the network and to update the dimmer s internal operating software and preset options DimSTAT network software and a remote PC are optional extras Backup Settings Should the DMX signal fail the SmartBar can be programmed to hold the present level fade to zero or fade to a pre programmed backup level Function Overview 7 Section 4 Information Displays amp Manual Control The following group of buttons provides direct access to detailed set up and status information and manual override controls Check Dimmer Information Step 1 Press INST Step 2 Use to choose CHANNEL INFO menu Step 3 Press ENT screen displays INFO CH 1 TEMP 84 F 29 C Step 4 Press to select other information as follows TEMPERATURE Internal temperature DMX level received ACTUAL the level the dimmer is responding to may differ from DMX value due to MIN MAX or MAN influence STATUS error message s with details Step 5
20. ep 4 Set the DMX scheme as described above either single or start addressing Press DMX screen displays DMX 001 CHAN 1 Configure the DMX address es If SINGLE has been selected two channels are displayed at a time with their relevant DMX address Use or to select the address needed for the first dimmer channel and move to other channels by pressing and continue adjusting each DMX address by pressing or V as before If START has been selected only one DMX number is displayed the first dimmer in this bar Use or Y to select the address needed for the first dimmer channel The remaining dimmers are automatically addressed in sequential order Press ENT to store the settings and to return to the previous menu DMX address 000 deselects the channel from operation Valid DMX numbers are between 001 512 If higher dimmer numbers are used by the control desk the number has to be rationalized to a base of 512 for the dimmer address e g channel 600 is 600 512 DMX address 88 Set the DMX Backup Condition The SmartBar is equipped with a choice of responses to the loss of a DMX signal The dimmers can be set to hold their last DMX level fade to zero after 10 seconds or fade to a preset memory setting This choice is available per dimmer Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Press INST Use or Vv to choose GENERAL SETTINGS men
21. eview operational parameters performance and status information SmartBar units include many advanced features including DimSTAT the bi directional network used for status and circuit fault analysis remote programming and software updates via the DMX connector Reference DimSTAT on page 21 of this document DimSTAT software and hardware currently not available in the United States Please contact ETC with questions Using this Manual Due to the similarities of user interface and function of both the SmartBar this manual references both products where common features exist In order to be specific about where features and commands are found the following naming and text conventions will be used throughout this manual Menus and commands are indicated bold text For example In File menu click Open e Program buttons are indicated in bold brackets For example click Next to proceed to the next selection or Previous to go back Click OK when done References to other parts of the quick guide are indicated in italics When viewing this quick guide electronically click on the reference to jump to that section in the document Note Notes are helpful hints and information that is supplemental to the main text CAUTION Caution statement indicates situations where there may be undefined or unwanted consequences of an action potential for data loss or an equipment problem WARNING A Warnin
22. g statement indicates situations where damage may occur people may be harmed or there are serious or dangerous consequences of an action Please email comments about this manual to TechComm etcconnect com SmartBar v1 40 User Manual Help from ETC Technical Services If you are having difficulties your most convenient resources are provided in this user manual To search more widely try the ETC website at www etcconnect com If none of these resources is sufficient contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices identified below Emergency service is available from all ETC offices outside of normal business hours Americas ETC Corporate Headquarters Technical Services Department 3031 Pleasant View Road Middleton WI 53562 800 775 4382 USA toll free 1 608 831 4116 service etcconnect com Europe Asia ETC Europe Ltd Technical Services Department 5 Victoria Industrial Estate Victoria Road London W3 6UU England 44 0 20 8896 1000 service etceurope com ETC Asia Ltd Technical Services Department Room 605 606 Tower 111 Enterprise Square 9 Shueng Yuet Road Kowloon Bay Kowloon Hong Kong 852 2799 1220 service etcasia com Section 1 Unpacking amp Setup Unpacking amp Checking SmartBar dimmer units are a self contained dimming system and only require a suitable mains input connector See Power Input Connections below The SmartBar and SmartModule is packaged to withstand
23. h DimSTAT The parameters measured and reported are e DMXOK DMX channel numbers e DMX levels e Frequency Dimmer curve e Temperature Active voltage frequency current cos phi is only measured by appropriate hi level variants of these dimmers For further information please refer to the DimSTAT software manual Section 7 Faults amp Troubleshooting Reported Faults No Load control present but no output This can be reported if either a load fails lamp blows or fuse has failed or the load is disconnected in error or a load is not connected Over Temperature If one of the dimmer channels exceeds an operating temperature of 78 the dimmer will Switch off and report an over temperature condition This can be caused if the ventilation is obstructed e g the dimmer is resting on the floor and is being used continuously at full load First Line Troubleshooting This check list provides initial assistance in the case of a problem which has not been identified and reported by the dimmer s own software DimSTAT 21 22 LCD Display Blank Check all power supply connections No Output from One Channel Check the channel breaker or fuse Check the control signal is active Check the DMX address is correct Breaker Trips Continuously Unplug all load plugs Check the circuit cables plugs and sockets distribution lights for a loose terminals a phase to neutral short a phase to earth short or a neutral t
24. ired dimmer number Step 4 Use to move the brackets to the parameter list Step 5 Use 5 to select the CURVE setting and to highlight the recorded value brackets screen displays CONFIG CH CURVE LINEAR Step 6 Use or to select the curve option shown in brackets Step 7 Press ENT to leave the menu and record the changes or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged Start Mode SmartBar are equipped with a software feature to alter the criteria for dimming cold filaments The response of a dimmer depends on the resistance of the filament which varies according to temperature A cold filament has a slower response than a warm filament If the complete rig is subject to a sudden loss and resumption of power a brown out it is possible for the combined cold switch on load to be higher than the diversified power supply can withstand resulting in nuisance tripping of circuit breakers For this reason the dimmers are installed with a range of start modes to give the users flexibility in the set up characteristics of the dimmer BASIC Normal mode SOFT If the circuit has not been used for 5 minutes the initial response time is automatically set to 500mS Set Start Mode Step 1 Press CONF The screen shows the individual channel number or T if the dimmer set up scheme copies characteristics to all dimmers in the rack and gives access to all configuration options Step 2 Use to mov
25. lectable Data Loss Behavior e Password protection for access to DMX Configuration and Install menus SmartBar Specification General 2 4 or 6 dimmer versions available 2x6A and 4x6A 2x10A and 6x10A e UL Listed and cUL approved UL e Installation requires attachment for safety cables Main power via flexible cable e Data via DMX512 23 24 Physical Model Height Width Length Weight inches inches inches Ibs kg 582 6 3 4 60 2 6 40 n a n a n a n a SB4 6 3 4 60 2 6 40 59 5 1500 11 5 582 10 3 4 60 3 1 80 n a n a n a n a SB6 10 3 4 60 3 1 80 87 4 2200 27 8 12 6 Mechanical Manufactured of aircraft quality anodized aluminum Integrated suspension points for fixtures and for mounting hardware i e C clamps stand adaptors Supplied with five 3 1 4 long 1 2 bolts and appropriate hardware for fixture mounting Convection cooled operates without cooling fans or filters Electrical 120 208V 60Hz Mains supply 2x6A 4x6A and 2x10A Single Phase 2 wire plus ground 20A feed 6x10A Three Phase 4 wire plus ground 20A feed Total load can not exceed capacity of main power connection i e wall outlet 15A 20A Power wiring by use of an attached flexible 10 SO feed cord and bare ends Connector is not supplied by ETC 10 Watt minimum load per dimmer Fuse for load protection per dimmer 10A SmartBars available with circuit
26. mer by setting a minimum level and or a maximum level A minimum level is used to provide a pre heat to preheat lamp filaments whereas the maximum level is used to limit power and extend lamp life Minimum levels may be set between 0 to 29 9 and maximum levels from 30 to 100 Factory default levels are 0 for minimum and 100 for maximum In the case of high inrush loads e g PARcans where flashing on from a cold state is required a preheat level of 5 is recommended See also Set the DMX Minimum Reset page 13 Set Max amp Min Levels Step 1 Press CONF The screen shows the individual channel number or T if the dimmer set up scheme copies characteristics to all dimmers in the rack and gives access to all configuration options Step 2 Use to move the brackets to the channel number screen displays CONFIG CH 1 MAX 100 0 Step 3 Use to select the required dimmer number Step 4 Use 5 to move the brackets to the parameter list Step 5 Use 5 to select the MAX or MIN option and to highlight the recorded value in brackets screen displays CONFIG Che q MIN 000 0 Setting options are MIN minimum level from 00 to 29 9 MAX maximum level from 30 to 100 Step 6 Use to select the level shown in brackets Step 7 Press ENT to leave the menu and record the changes or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged SmartBar v
27. nality during installation with options as follows e DMX configuration individual or combined e Channel configuration individual or combined e Channel information e Password set up e Dimmer hardware configuration Minimum level reset preheat off when DMX is not present Factory reset Sleep mode DMX backup levels DMX failure options CHAS with LED Chase Provides set up for the dimmer s internal chase system for stand alone display effects The LED illuminates when the dimmer is in the chase mode CONF Configure Access to a sub menu to set the detailed configuration for individual or combined dimmer channels Options available are MAX Maximum Sets the maximum output level from 30 to 10096 individually or combined MIN Minimum Sets the minimum output level from 096 to 29 996 individually or combined T IN Response time to fade in from 0 00 secs to 99 99 secs T OUT Response time to fade out from 0 00 secs to 99 99 secs CURVE Dimmer law selection 1 0 Non dim On off operation PRIORITY Sets the channels not effected by the current limit mode in DimSTAT MODE Start mode initiated after 5 minutes off normal soft start burst proportional MAN Manual Provides manual control of each channel for circuit testing and pre setting EXIT Returns to the opening screen menu option without recording changes INFO Information Provides a display of the nominal supply voltage and installed softwa
28. number is shown in each relevant channel reference 4 and if all dimmers are programmed together a T is shown in square brackets T Front Panel Controls All of the performance and control characteristics measurements and status reports are available from the front panel controls and LCD screen When power is applied the power LED will illuminate The DMX LED will illuminate if a valid DMX signal is present If a valid DMX signal is not present it will flash During the power up reset process the LCD display shows identification details and the software version before displaying the output screen Hal D 0 0 1 7 DMX Address of first dimmer CH 123456 A 000X s address This display shows the channel levels bargraphs at the top left the DMX address of the first channel in the SmartBar and the DimSTAT address of the unit A xxx The number of bargraphs shown relates to the number of dimmers in the SmartBar either 2 4 or 6 SmartBar v1 40 User Manual An behind DMX address or DimSTAT address indicates that there is no valid DMX signal or DimSTAT communication A check mark behind the DMX address indicates a valid signal and active DimSTAT communication General controls SmartBar have the capacity to store performance characteristics individually for each dimmer or combined for all dimmers in the group This feature is independent of the choice of DMX numbering
29. o earth short Correct where necessary If the fault persists refer to service technician Dimmer Output is Stuck On Full Disconnect the DMX cable to isolate control If the dimmer is still on check a the MANual level has not been set to 100 b the dimmer curve has not been set to Inverted c the MIN level is at zero If the dimmer is still on refer to a service technician If the dimmer switches off when the DMX cable is removed check that both NON DIM mode selections dimmer curve and Channel Configuration are set to OFF If either or both these functions are set ON the dimmer will be operating in Non Dim mode SmartBar v1 40 User Manual Appendix A Specifications SmartBar Control Features e 512 In and Thru 5Pin XLR connectors Supports up to 32 SmartBars on one line Opto splitter recommended for additional units 2 ine by 20 character backlit LCD for system configuration status display and error indication 9 button keypad plus arrow array and Enter button e 2 status LED indicators Power and Valid DMX Flexible programming of individual dimmer characteristics e Maximum and minimum levels e Response speed e Local control or live manual control 20 pre programmed effect sequences e Selection of standard Dimmer Curves Non dim operation Start Mode for dimming cold filaments Normal Soft Burst Proportional or Blink e Status Reporting Backup settings Se
30. p Condition 12 Set the DMX Backup 13 Set the DMX Minimum 13 Set the Serial Address 13 Set the Serial Address 13 Maximum amp Minimum levels 14 Set amp Min 14 time os but haer ful ad RD ee pua 15 Set Dimmer Response 15 Dimmer CUES nips ai a e a 15 Set a Dimmer 16 Start Mode sacre edak us eed d pawl 16 Set Start 16 Passwords aver ESI UR A dr 17 Setup 17 Sleep 18 Set dimmer rack to Sleep mode 18 Fault reporting ede 18 Check Error Messages amp Reset the Log 18 Restore Factory Defaults 19 Reset to Factory Default Settings 19 Section 6 DIS DAT ore REDI t 21 Section 7 Faults Troubleshooting 21 Reported Faults gt ccc aac atate NEE pua 21 No Load control present but no 21 Over Temperature 21 First Line
31. re SmartBar v1 40 User Manual version CHK with LED Check Displays a log of any circuit or dimmer faults LED illuminates if an error occurs PWR Power This function is not available in this product line Section 3 Function Overview Maximum and Minimum Levels The maximum output of the dimmer may be adjusted to improve lamp life or to limit the power used A minimum level preheat may be necessary with some filaments to improve the speed of fast flashes or chases Minimum level reset option exists INST gt General settings menu to switch off the preheat when the DMX signal is not present i e when the control desk is switched off Response Speed The time taken for a dimmer to fade to the applied control signal level is used to control the rate of change of current to the filament improve lamp life for higher wattage filaments Non dim Operation Each dimmer may be selected to operate as a dimmer or as a non dim switch The programmed time of T IN becomes the minimum on time T OUT now has the function of minimum off time Local Control SmartBar have a range of integrated control facilities for basic operation without a control desk These include live manual control of each dimmer level preset recorded levels for fixed display lighting and an integral chaser with 20 preset chase patterns and variable speed and level Dimmer Curves A selection of dimmer curve transfer functions the relationship betwe
32. s to be terminated with two 1200 1 4 Watt resistors connected between pins 2 and 3 DMX and between 4 and 5 DimSTAT A dummy XLR male connector with the termination resistors fitted is recommended for this purpose Note If a DimSTAT communications network is not required the DMX cable specification may be reduced to a single pair Safety Do not use the dimmer if the mains input cable has been damaged or the body of the case is not intact Section 2 Control Panel Layout DIGITAL DIMMER D 001v CH 123456 A 000X ON LED Illuminates blue when power is applied Control Panel Layout 5 DMX LED llluminates red continuously when valid DMX is present LED flashes when there is no DMX signal ENT amp cursor arrows ENT ENTer completes a programming step and records the information in the memory The four cursor arrows provide navigation through the set up menu and the means to enter data Up cursor Higher level menu feature or move cursor up in display Screen or number increment Down cursor Lower level menu feature move cursor down display screen or number decrement cursor Move cursor left in display screen gt Right cursor Move cursor right in display screen DMX Selects DMX address per channel when the single mode is selected or the first address of the group when the joined mode is selected INST Install function To set up dimmer functio
33. scheme thus the dimmers may have individual characteristics but with consecutive DMX addresses Change the Dimmer Characteristic Setup Scheme Step 1 1 Press INST Step 2 Use or choose GENERAL SETTINGS menu Step 3 Press ENT Step 4 Use or Vv to choose CONFIG CHANNEL menu Step 5 Press ENT screen GENERAL CH CONF JOINED Step 6 Use or to select either SINGLE for different individual channel parameters or JOINED if all dimmers have the same characteristics Step 7 Press ENT to record the changes or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged and return to the home page DMX programming Each dimmer in the SmartBar is assigned a DMX channel number A feature is provided to set sequential number groups joined addressing instead of individual settings single addressing Set the DMX Addressing Scheme Step 1 Press INST Step 2 Use or Vv to choose GENERAL SETTINGS menu Step 3 Press ENT Step 4 Use or to choose DMX ADDRESS menu Step 5 Press ENT screen displays GENERAL DMX MODE START Step 6 Use or to select either SINGLE for different individual DMX addresses or START if the dimmers are numbered sequentially from the start address Step 7 Press ENT to record the changes or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged and return to the home page Programming 11 Set DMX Addresses Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 St
34. u Press ENT Use M or to choose DMX FAIL menu Press ENT screen displays GENERAL DMX FAIL RESET Use or V to select one of the 3 options available RESET sets all dimmers to zero after 10 seconds HOLD maintains the last valid DMX levels until DMX is restored BACKUP selects dimmer levels set up through the backup memory facility Press ENT to leave the menu and record the changes or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged If BACKUP has been set do not forget to pre set the relevant DMX backup state SmartBar v1 40 User Manual the DMX Backup Preset Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Press INST Use or to choose DMX BACKUP menu Press ENT e screen displays 000 000 CHAN 1 2 Use or to select a channel number level active channel level is in brackets Use V to adjust the backup level The dimmer output is live while the backup levels are adjusted Press ENT to leave the menu and record the changes or EXIT to leave the previous settings unchanged Set the DMX Minimum Reset DMX minimum reset is the automatic means to switch any preheat levels off when DMX is not present i e when the control desk is switched off but the dimmers remain on Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Press INST Use or to choose GENERAL SETTINGS menu Press ENT Use V choose MI
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