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1. Figure 18 Replacing the fan relay fuses Use a flat screwdriver to gently press the fuse caps in and release them with a 1 4 turn anti clockwise The spring loaded caps push out slightly after being released Remove the caps and replace fuses with 5 x 20 mm T type ceramic body fuses 2 amp 250 VAC 1500 AIC capacity Reinstall the new fuses and caps by gently inserting them and turning 1 4 turn clockwise Replace the dimmer modules and CEMs Reinstall the module safety stops and close the rack door Apply power to the rack Page 47 of 64 Replacing the fuses for the Line power indicator neons ESR48 rack shown Phase In racks equipped with Line power indicator neons there are three fuses indicator fuse locations for inside the rack which provide overload protection for the neons and their other racks are similar associated electronics If one of the indicator neons fails to correctly indicate Line power status the associated L1 L2 or L3 fuse inside the rack L3 neon fuse of s H F gt A kai F Li Wo E E o Figure 19 Line indicator neon fuse locations By Page 48 of 64 a BG L1 neon fuse 2 p u A h Ite 3 h U
2. ie d i Figure 16 Removing a CEM module Removing and replacing a CEM module T Grasp the pull tab centered on the bottom of the CEM Pull the CEM straight out Firmly press the new CEM module into the correct slot until you feel the connections seat the module face will be flush with the other modules Reset the module safety stops see previous page Close and lock the Sensor rack door before applying power ONLY if directed to do so by an ETC authorised service representative transfer configuration and Backup look information to your new CEM See Downloading the existing configuration to a new CEM on page 44 or Loading a new system configuration from a replacement CEM on page 45 for details Page 43 of 64 Replacing a Control Electronics Module CEM Replacing a CEM to upgrade your system or correct a defect is a simple process Replacements CEMs may be provided with a current configuration for your system or require updating from installed CEMs after installation in the rack Replacing a CEM with a current system configuration 1 Follow the instructions in Changing Installation Rack modules on page 42 to replace the CEM in your system Turn on rack power at the main breaker 3 Open the rack door and observe the CEMs LCD display v Ifthe second line of your CEMs display reads System OK your new CEM has a cur
3. Dimmer numbers Balanced rack Start DMX 101 Figure 5 Applying DMX in a balanced dimmer rack Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Figure 4 Balanced and sequenced dimmer numbering In balanced racks the numbers are distributed on each electrical phase In sequenced racks dimmers are numbered sequentially from top to bottom When dimmers are balanced DMX channels are still applied in order of the UD This causes DMX channel assignments to skip down through the dimmers in the rack In systems with multiple dimmer racks each rack is assigned an ETCLink address This rack address determines the UD s assigned to dimmers in each rack For example in a system with three 24 dimmer racks rack number one would hold dimmers 1 through 24 rack two would have dimmers 25 through 48 and rack three would have dimmers 49 through 72 Rack addresses and dimmer distribution are set at the factory before racks are shipped and dimmer slots are numbered with one or two UD labels Page 9 of 64 DMX addressing modes Standard Advanced mode mode Start Addr DMX 101 OM 10 Port End DMX 138 Figure 6 Standard and Advanced DMX addressing Page 10 of 64 The Control Electronics Module CEM DMX address settings select the desired range of DMX channels DMX addressing also controls input from both of the CEMs DMX input ports A and B Sensor CE systems can use either Standard or Advanced
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5. 53 Appendix 3 Sensor CE 3 0 dimmer curves Y 57 Appendix 4 Standard mode CEM menu flowchatt 61 Appendix 5 Advanced mode CEM menu flowchart 62 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Introduction Welcome to the User Manual for the Sensor CE dimming system This manual contains operating instructions for Sensor CE dimming systems including the three installation racks the 24 slot ESR24 the 36 slot ESR36 and the 48 slot ESR48 How to use this manual Manual organization This manual has separate sections to tell you how to use maintain and trouble shoot your Sensor CE dimming system w System components on page 6 details the main parts of a Sensor CE system v Sensor CE dimming overview on page 8 provides descriptions of Sensor dimming functions lt Sensor CE dimming system features on page 12 describes features in your Sensor system that enhance system usability Operation on page 15 gives step by step operating instructions Glossary on page 50 contain technical specifications Glossary on page 50 defines technical terms used in this document lt lt lt lt Service on page 41 tells you how to maintain and service your system and how to contact ETC to get technical assistance Y Warnings and notice conventions o gt These symbols alert you to danger or important information Warning Warns you when electricity may cause inj
6. for reference Figure 27 Sensor CE 2 0 dimmer curve Page 59 of 64 Page 60 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Standard mode CEM menu flowchart Appendix 4 Status display Rack 1 1st UD 1 System Ok J Dimmer gt Dim 1 NOT SET Sensor CEM menu structure Standard Mode Version 3 0 About S y About 1 Dimmer About Dimmer 12 y About Dimmer 12 y About Dimmer 12 About Dimmer 12 About Dimmer 12 yp About Dimmer 12 2 Rack 3 System D20AF Rack 1_ Slot 6 Rec Load 1000 W gt Act Load 1000 W Lev 0 PA Ok 2 About Rack 1 50Hz Ab ij ji gt al gt bi gt out Rack 1 gt About Rack 1 About Rack 1 About Rack 1 About Rack 1 Va 239 b 238 c 240 gt Start Addr 1 DMX PortA OK DMX PortB Disabled Amb Temp 70F 21C Type ESR48 AF 3 About System About System About System Name Panic INACTIVE gt Backup 0 INACTIVE gt Players Theater Backup y Backup Looks 1 Pla 1 Play Backup Look 2 Recor 3 Clear AN 1 Recorded 2 Record Backup Look Record Backup Look L gt Backup Record 2_ Not Hecorded Panic not recorded Look Type Snapshot 3 Backup Looks Cle
7. About Dimmer 12 About Dimmer 12 About Di 12 gt epou D gt gt out Dimmer Rack 1 Slot 6 Rec Load 1000 W ez About Dimmer 12 gt About Dimmer 12 gt A pout Dimmer 12 Act Load 1000 W Level 0 The About Dimmer submenu lets you view dimmer types addresses levels and dimmer errors 1 Enter the submenu by pressing About 1 2 The first line of the display shows the Unique Dimmer Number UD 3 Move from display to display by pressing gt 4 Scroll up or down to view the desired dimmers by pressing A or Y or enter a UD using the number keys and press Enter About Dimmer 1 4 5 Press Exit twice to return to the Status display EDISAF Dimmer module type Dimmer module type The first display shows the dimmer type on the second line Dimmer rack and slot number About Dimmer 2 f _ Back 1 Slot 1 The second display identifies dimmer rack and slot numbers Dimmer rack and slot number Note Dual density dimmer modules share slot numbers Dimmer recorded load AF systems only About Dimmer 2 i The third display shows the last load recorded for the dimmer Only Rec Load 1725 W me systems with Advanced Features can record dimmer loads If no load is i recorded W displays Recorded load AF systems only Actual dimmer load AF systems only The fourth display shows the load the system is currently
8. DIMMER OVERTEMP One or more dimmers are overheated Check exhaust fan and air filter operation ETCLINK FAILED ETCLink enabled but not responding Check all ETCLink cable and connectors FREQUENCY ERR Feed power is not 50 or 60 Hz 2 5 Hz Check input frequency NO AIRFLOW Insufficient airflow detected Check fan and air filter for obstruction NO DATA PORT A B No DMX512 data received by Port A or B Check DMX512 source devices and input cables OVERTEMP Dimmer has overheated and shut down Check airflow press Clear to reset dimmer PHASE A B or C ERROR Voltage below 210 V or above 270 V Check line feed PHASE A B or C OFF L1 L2 or L3 dimmers turned off for voltage error Check line feed PHASE DETECT FAIL CEM could not read line feed phasing Reseat CEM and try again If problem persists replace the CEM PROCESSOR FAIL CEM processor not responding Replace CEM SYSTEM ERROR System and CEM configurations different Replace CEM or check setup configuration TEMP SENSOR STUCK Ambient temperature sensor is stuck Replace CEM ZERO CROSSING ERR Page 52 of 64 CEM hardware failure Replace CEM Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Appendix 2 Redundant Tracking operation This appendix shows you how to use the redundant tracking control electronics option on ESR24 ESR36 and ESR48 dimming systems equipped with the dual Control Electronics Module CEM ba
9. gt to display the configuration name on the CEM status display w Any error messages on the CEM status LCD display w Related system problems or equipment failures ETC Europe 5 Victoria Industrial Estate Victoria Road London W3 6UU United Kingdom Tel 44 0 20 8896 1000 Fax 44 0 20 8896 2000 service etceurope com Page 49 of 64 Glossary Backup looks Backup looks are lighting looks recorded in the CEM Up to 32 Backup looks can be recorded Backup looks can be played or recorded from the CEM or from ETCLink consoles PCs or peripheral devices CEM The Control Electronic Module for a Sensor CE dimming system CEM systems enable multiple DMX512 inputs and addressing modes and support ETCLink Dimmer channel An individual circuit used to set lighting levels Dimmer curve Determines how control signal level maps to dimmer voltage output Curve options available from the Setup dimmer menu are Square Mod Square Linear Mod Linear and Sensor 2 0 Dimmer Mode Determines the firing mode of a digital dimmer Available firing modes are Normal Switched Off and Non dim Dimmer mode is selected in the Setup Dimmer menu Dimmer module A slide in cartridge containing one or two dimmer channels Dimmer rack The cabinet cooling and power distribution system for dimmer modules Dimmer regulation Maintains steady dimmer output voltage by adjusting dimmer firing It is used to compensate for line voltage fluctuat
10. to go to the next window Port A First dimmer 1 To set the Unique Dimmer Number of the first dimmer you want DMX port A to control scroll through Unique Dimmer Numbers with A or Y or type in the number you want from the numeric keypad and press Enter 2 Press gt to go to the next window DMX Port B Priority 1 To determine the priority of DMX port B control levels when another control input is present use A or VW to display either High Low PileOn or Off Priority options and press Enter See Using input priorities on page 11 2 Press gt to go to the next window Port B Start 1 To set the number of the first DMX512 channel you want DMX port B to use scroll through DMX channels with A or Y or type in the number you want from the numeric keypad and press Enter 2 Press gt to go to the next window Port B End 1 To set the number of the last DMX512 channel you want DMX port B to use scroll through DMX channels with A or Y or type in the number you want from the numeric keypad and press Enter 2 Press D gt to go to the next window Page 33 of 64 Port B First dimmer 1 Toset the Unique Dimmer Number of the first dimmer you want DMX setup Rack Port B port B to control scroll through the numbers with A or Y or type in Start 1 t the number you want from the numeric keypad and press Enter Setting port B First dimmer 2 Press gt to go to the next window Setting Ba
11. Configuration checking status 2 To bypass Config Checking and go back to the beginning of the Setup Rack menu press gt Note Do not turn Configuration Checking off unless instructed to do so by an authorized ETC representative Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Page 35 of 64 Viewing and changing system settings Status display Rack 1 1st UD 1 System Ok 3 Setup Setup 1 Dimmer gt 2 Rack 3 System Setup System Setup System Record Loads NO Setup_ System Setup System Data Load Err ENABLED Set Syst gt gt Poss Fade time 180 D gt Panie Hold a A or V A or Y A or Y Setup System Record Loads YES Setup System Panic Momentary Setup_ System Load Err DISABLED t Record Loads YES gt Preparing to record a load Recording Laads t Qutput level 100 gt Output level status Restoring Set Levels Finishing the recording process Page 36 of 64 The Setup System submenu lets you change system settings 1 Enter the submenu by pressing Setup 3 2 Move from display to display by pressing gt 3 Press Exit twice to return to the Status display Note To streamline navigating menus Smart Menus only displays configuration windows for features used by your system Therefore your display may skip unneeded steps in the configuration process Recording multiple
12. High before Backup levels can override DMX input See Using input priorities on page 11 for details Follow these steps to create a Backup look for specific dimmers 1 Set levels for the dimmers you want the Backup look to control using instructions from Setting direct dimmer levels on the previous page In the example dimmer 1 6 are set to 25 and dimmer 7 is set to 0 2 Clear levels from dimmers you wish to remain under DMX control so their levels are NOT SET In the example dimmers 8 512 are cleared Note Until a level is set for them dimmers default to NOT SET and do not need to be cleared 3 Record the Backup look from these levels See Recording Backup looks on page 24 for details Note You must select Set Levels as the input type to use the direct level features 4 After recording the Backup look clear all direct dimmer levels to restore control to your facility lighting control system When the Backup look from the example is activated dimmers 1 6 will go to 25 percent and dimmer 7 will go to 0 percent off while other dimmers remain under normal DMX port control Exiting the Dimmer menu Sensor CE Dimming User Manual To exit the Dimmer menu press Exit The LCD returns to the Status display Page 17 of 64 Getting dimmer rack and system information at the CEM Status display Rack 1 1st UD 1 About About 1 Dimmer System Ok 2 Rack 3 System About Dimmer
13. Low Enter Enter Setup Rack Setup Rack Update Setup Rack Transfer Setup Rack Confi gt DMXMode Advanced gt Backup from gt Local Rack Addr 1 gt Checking ENABL A or Y A or Y Setup Rack Setup Rack Confi DMXMode Standard Checking ENABL Advanced DMX mode is used in complex multi console systems Advanced mode enables individual port start and end addresses Input priorities and First dimmer affected for Port A and Port B You can also assign a priority for Backup looks in Advanced mode Note To streamline navigating menus Smart Menus only displays configuration windows for features used by your system Therefore your display may skip unneeded steps in the configuration process Entering the Setup Rack menu Setup Rack The Setup Rack menu sets rack dimmer and control input addresses enables and disables ports and turns other rack features on and off SUMS 1 Press Setup then 2 to enter the Setup Rack Theis n ress etup en o enter e setup mack menu e Tirs ETCLink address window is ETCLink Addr Page 32 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Setup Rack ETCLink Addr 1 ETCLink address lt Setup Rack Port A Priority High WN D 3 gt O gt a ie lt lt Setup Rack Part A Start 1 WN D ie B gt gt Wn D a lt Setu
14. Unused dimmer slots are filled by Airflow AFM modules to cover internal wire connections and maintain proper internal air circulation Modules with the AF suffix support the Advanced Features AF dimmer reporting in dimmer racks with the AF option installed Modules with the HR suffix are high rise time AF modules Modules with the N suffix are Neutral Disconnect ND modules They can only be used in racks with the Neutral Disconnect option Modules with the R suffix are ND modules equipped with Residual Current Device RCD circuit breakers 30 mA These modules also require ND equipped racks Dimmer modules should only be removed by qualified personnel and must be replaced by modules of the same type or with airflow modules before restoring system power Warning Do not operate Sensor dimming systems with empty module slots Open slots expose dangerous voltages on interior power bus bars and interfere with rack ventilation causing rack overheating Page 7 of 64 Sensor CE dimming overview A Sensor CE dimming system controls lighting using DMX512 control levels from a lighting control system usually a lighting console or architectural controller Main circuit breaker Line feed input DMX512 ETCLink Wallplate Control A ne Dimming rack Wallplate connector cables conduit Figure 2 A typical CEM lighting system Control signal source lighting console exam
15. the primary CEM The only difference in menu structure is in the Setup Rack menu Since the spare CEM takes over the primary CEM s rack address when activated most Setup Rack menu commands are disabled to avoid configuration conflicts Status Display Spare Switch Auto 1 SE Stem Ok Setup Enter Setup 1 Dimmer Setup Rack Setup Rack Transf Setup Rack Update Setup Rack Confi 2 Rack 3 System 2 TCLmk Addr 2 gt Loca Rack Addr gt Backup from gt Chacking ENABL A or Y Setup Rack Confi Checking DISABLED Figure 22 Setup Rack menu for the spare CEM Entering the Setup Rack menu for the Spare CEM The Setup Rack menu sets the Spare CEM rack address updates its configuration and Backup looks and turns configuration checking on and off 1 Press Setup then 2 to enter the Setup Rack menu The first window is ETCLink Addr ETCLink Address The ETCLink address is a number between 1 32 that determines rack Setup Rack t identity in the system configuration ETCLink Addr 1 1 Use A or Y or the numeric keypad to enter an ETCLink address ETCLink address number and press Enter 2 Press D gt to go the next window Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Page 55 of 64 Transfer configuration Note Do not use the Transfer function unless you are directed to by an ETC authorised service representative as part of the process of repla
16. 64 Clearing erasing all Backup looks 1 Press Backup 3 Backup Looks appears on the top line of the LCD Backup Looks and Clear All NO_ appears on the bottom line Clear All ES_ t 2 Press A or Y to scroll from NO to YES and press Enter All the Clearing all backup looks Backup looks are erased When erasing is finished the LCD returns to the first Backup look display Caution Clearing all Backup looks permanently erases all 32 system backup looks Follow the procedure for Deleting a Backup look previous page to erase individual backup looks Recording Backup looks 1 Set the lighting look you want to record v Using a lighting console or other DMX512 device v Directly from the CEM Dimmer menu See Using direct dimmer levels with Backup looks on page 17 Record Backup Look wv By combining DMX512 and CEM levels 3 not recorded 2 Press Backup 2 Record Backup Look appears on the first line of the LCD The second line displays backup look numbers and their Selecting a look to record status either Recorded or Not Recorded Note You can replace previously recorded Backup looks by recording new dimmer levels to them The new levels replace the old ones 3 Press A or Y to scroll through the Backup looks or enter a number from 1 through 32 with the number keys 4 When the desired Backup look appears on the LCD press Enter A window appears asking whether you want to record Set Levels or a Snap
17. Backup looks for specific dimmers on page 12 for details Both DMX ports start with the lowest unique dimmer number in the rack DMX port A DMX port B Both ports have the same Start Address DMX 101 Both ports control the same set of dimmers Figure 7 Standard DMX512 addressing mode Note See Setting up a rack in Standard mode on page 29 for step by step programming instructions Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Advanced DMX addressing mode Advanced mode enables complex lighting control systems to use multiple control sources with overlapping or split dimmer assignments DMX512 port start and end addresses and First Dimmer Affected numbers In Advanced mode you can set separate DMX start and end addresses for port A and B You also set separate First Dimmer Affected numbers for each input port These settings allow you to apply a specific portion of each DMX port s 512 channels to a specific set of dimmers in a rack Each port can control a separate set of dimmers or overlap dimmer control assignments DMX port A DMX port B SSS x SSS SS QA Port Start OON SVME pMX 401 S eS Port Start DMX 101 Priority settings 44 determine Port End J which port DMX 436 controls shared Port End dimmers DMX 139 DMX port A applies DMX port B applies levels to UDN 1 port A levels to UDN 13 port First Dimmer Affected B First Dimmer Affected
18. CE Dimming User Manual Page 15 of 64 Setting direct dimmer levels from the CEM Status display l E ener A Back 1 dst UDE 1 Dimmer Dim 1 NOTSET 8 Dim 8 NOT SET At Dim 8 NOT SET Figure 11 CEM Dimmer menu structure The Dimmer menu sets and displays dimmer levels set directly by Sensor CE control electronics at the CEM keypad Note Some other ETCLink peripherals can also set direct dimmer levels Levels set by these devices function like levels set at the CEM 1 Press Dimmer to enter the dimmer menu The CEM LCD displays a Selecting a single dimmer dimmer s Unique Dimmer Number UD and level NOT SET indicates dimmers without set levels Dim 1 NOT SET t Note Dimmer levels set by DMX512 Backup looks or Panic circuits are not displayed by the Dimmer menu 2 Press A or Y to scroll to the desired dimmer or enter UD s with the number keys and press Enter Dimmer menu Shortcuts v To selecta range of dimmers enter the first UD with the number Dim 1 gt 6 keys press Thru and enter the last UD Press Enter All the m HOT SET t dimmers between the two numbers are selected Selecting a range of dimmers v You can select one or more dimmers directly from the Status display by entering the numbers on the keypad Y Press a after entering the UD s to bump dimmer levels to 100 Setting direct dimmer levels Caution Direct dimmer levels override normal
19. CE system individually up to 8192 dimmers per system UD s are assigned by the Control Electronics Module CEM according to rack address and dimmer position The lowest UD for each rack is the First Unique Dimmer Number shown on the CEM status display as 1st UD By default the dimmer in a rack s top slot is assigned the 1st UD Balanced racks a Sequenced racks Z distribute Unique have dimmers _ Dimmer Numbersin numbered sequentially each phase L from top to bottom i 2 oum o gt r 21 es U U S 7 ce 3 om a B omm o x 4 omm o Phase A 13 so E 5 se 14 omm o 6 omm o es ee 19 o 7 oam o 20 mam o m 8 smwmm e sa 3 omm e O o amm 4 Tomm o 10 6 T FE T O Z 9 suma o 11 mam o 10 sm o en es 12 a o m e S Phase B 15 amam o E 13 wm e 16 wmma e m 14 mm o es 21 am 15 oe 2 16 5 mwam e 17 wmm e 6 mm Y 18 mm o m J 11 summam o 19 emmm o 12 S m 20 TOME o m Phase C 17 smam o 21 emum s i o na I a 0s es E 23 smmm se ommm o 24 em o 24 Sa 3 gt gt gt IIT a eS eS B O O O O
20. Controls Inc Appendix 3 Sensor CE 3 0 dimmer curves Dimmer curves determine how dimmers set voltage output in response to control signal input To accommodate designer preferences and load response variations Sensor CE offers five dimmer curve choices which can be applied to individual dimmers See Choosing dimmer curves on page 28 for details Linear curve The linear curve matches the control input percentage to Root Mean Squared RMS voltage output Each percent increase in control level increases dimmer voltage output by the same amount Linear Curve 265 227 189 151 113 75 Output Voltage RMS 37 Console percentage setting Figure 23 Linear dimmer curve Modified linear curve A modified linear curve reduces the voltage change at low control levels for better performance in low wattage fixtures Modified linear Curve Output Voltage RMS 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Console percentage setting Modified linear curve Linear curve for reference Figure 24 Modified linear dimmer curve Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Page 57 of 64 Square law curve At low control levels much of a traditional incandescent fixture s light output is in the invisible infrared spectrum This results in poor visible response to low control levels A square law curve applies a multiple derived from the square root of the control level with full output equal to 1 00 to increase volta
21. Y Di Setup Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 onde pind Mode Off Curve Mod Square Threshold 50 A or Y A or Y Setup Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 I Mode Switched Curve Square gt Setup Dimmer 1 gt Setup Dimmer 1 Record loads NO Load Errs Enabled Aer AY A or Y A or Y Setup Dimmer Sere Dimmer Setup Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 Mode Non dim Curve Mod Linear Record loads YES Load Errs Disabled A or Y Setup Dimmer 1 Curve Linear The Setup Dimmer submenu lets you view and edit dimmer firing modes dimming curves and error reporting 1 Enter the submenu by pressing Setup 1 2 Move from display to display by pressing gt 3 Press Exit twice to return to the Status display Note To streamline navigating menus Smart Menus only displays configuration windows for features used by your system Therefore your display may skip unneeded steps in the configuration process Editing dimmer modes The first display selects dimmer modes Dimmer modes determine how dimmers respond to DMX512 level changes 1 Enter the Unique Dimmer Number with the number keys or scroll through the dimmers with A or Y Press Enter 2 Scroll through the dimmer modes with A or Y There are four dimmer modes available v Off turns the dimmer off Setup Dimmer 1 wv Normal operates as a standard incandescent dimmer Mode Normal Selecting dimmer modes DMX512 level is higher than the threshold level v No
22. a in Sig Eh 4 ae 4 rh 4 z L2 neon i 4 fuse fap h je A i q n no 1 l should be checked and if necessary replaced 1 Turn off rack power at the main circuit breaker Pull out enough rack modules usually ten to gain access to either the L1 L2 or L3 indicator neon fuse See Changing Installation Rack modules on page 42 for instructions on removing rack modules Locate the associated L1 L2 or L3 neon fuse Replace defective fuses with 20 A Ferraz Shawmut 6 3 mm x 31 8 mm cylindrical 3AG type fuse rated at 200kAlC at 250 VAC Replace the dimmer modules Reinstall the module safety stops and close the rack door Apply power to the rack Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Troubleshooting About System Hame Players Theatre Displaying the config name Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Your Sensor CE system helps you identify system problems with status reporting and diagnostic testing capabilities You will usually notice a system problem in one of two ways w The Sensor Beacon on the dimmer rack begins blinking indicating the CEM has detected a problem The system may still continue to dim normally v You notice a problem with system performance The error beacon may be flashing or the problem may be caused by another part of your lighting control system When either of these situations occur you can follow these steps to isolate and correct the cause Make a preliminary examination of your syst
23. aaa 16 Setting direct dimmer levels rn nrssrrraass 16 Clearing direct dimmer levels a srnsasrrsssaass 16 Using direct dimmer levels with Backup looks 17 Getting dimmer rack and system information at the CEM 18 Getting dimmer information from the About menu 19 Dimmer status and error messages n 20 Getting rack information from the About menu 21 Getting system information from the About menu 22 Controlling Backup l6pks uuu uuu Sua ERS 23 Playing Backup loegks urnana anette ua eo eed aie tea ues 23 Unsetting deactivating Backup looks 23 Recording Backup looks al Sh am kanl hasa 24 Assigning dimmers to the Panic circuit 25 Deleting a Backup look 23 Clearing erasing all Backup looks n arrssrssass 24 Changing Setup menu dimmer rack and system settings 26 Switching between Standard and Advanced addressing mode 26 Dimmer mode curve and error reporting settings 27 Setting up a rack in Standard mode a rrrsaaass 29 Setting up a rack in Advanced mode rra 32 Viewing and changing system settings a 36 Mlaintenance
24. dimming Only use direct levels when normal facility lighting is not needed To restore normal dimming clear direct dimmer levels 1 After entering your UD s press At An appears between the UD s and the dimmer level Dim 1 gt 6 m 25 lt gt 2 Press A or Y to increase or decrease dimmer levels or use the number keys to enter a percentage between 0 and 100 leva Seling almimerievels 3 Press Enter to set the level Clearing direct dimmer levels Clearing dimmer levels restores control to DMX port inputs from your DMX lighting control system Note Dimmers with levels of 0 must be cleared before they will respond Dim 1 gt to DMX or Backup look control input m HOT SET j 1 After entering your UD s press At An appears between the Clearing dimmer levels UD s and the dimmer level 2 Press Clear Enter The dimmer level changes to NOT SET Page 16 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Using direct dimmer levels with Backup looks Dim 1 gt 6 m 25 i Setting dimmer levels to 25 Dim 7 i Setting a dimmer level to 0 Dim gt 512 HOT SET t Clearing dimmer levels Backup looks recorded from direct dimmer levels can set levels for designated dimmers while other dimmers continue to respond to DMX lighting control Note In Standard mode levels from Backup looks always take control from DMX input levels In Advanced mode Backup look priority must be set to
25. drive to full when the circuit is activated See Assigning dimmers to the Panic circuit on page 25 for details Note Panic activation only affects dimmers included in the panic set Other dimmers not included in the set continue to dim normally Caution Panic activation automatically drives the output levels of the selected dimmer set to full overriding all other level inputs to those dimmers ETCLink ETCLink is a feedback and configuration network for your dimmer racks and ETCLink capable peripherals Sensor CE systems monitor their operation and provide operator feedback over the ETCLink network This allows you to monitor system performance at the CEM with optional ETCLink peripheral devices or from the displays of an ETCLink compatible lighting control console ETCLink peripherals can report information and edit configuration settings on any rack or dimmer in your system Peripherals include dimmer rack CEM displays ETCLink compatible consoles and ETCLink peripherals which duplicate many CEM functions Automatic Unique Dimmer Number UD addressing Your Sensor CE dimming system assigns a Unique Dimmer Number UD to each dimmer in your system ETCLink uses UD s to identify dimmers for error reporting and dimmer setup Each dimmer slot in a Sensor CE rack has a sticker on the left side showing its UD s Advanced Features Using Sensor s Advanced Features AF option ETCLink can report output and signal data from indiv
26. during redundant tracking operation When any of these errors occur ETCLink will report it and the CEM with the fewest errors will take control of dimming Table 4 Redundant tracking errors Error Message Error condition Possible cause RACK OFFLINE Rack off line CEM is disabled Neuron failure EE PROM checksum error or ST9 failure NO DATA PORT A No DMX512 data received by Port A DMX driver failed or DMX connections are faulty NO DATA PORT B No DMX512 data received by Port B DMX driver failed or DMX connections are faulty DATA ERROR PORT A DMX512 data error DMX driver failing DATA ERROR PORT B DMX512 data error DMX driver failing L1 L2 or L3 ERROR L1 L2 or L3 phase voltage too high or low ST9 problem L1 L2 or L3 OFF L1 L2 or L3 phase voltage off L1 L2 or L3 fuse blown FREQUENCY ERR Voltage frequency too high or low DMA problem NO AIRFLOW No airflow Airflow sensor failed ZERO CROSSING ERROR DMA cannot detect voltage zero DMA problem PHASE DETECT FAIL CEM cannot track AC phases DMA failure Page 54 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Available settings on the spare CEM Normally CEM menu changes with the exception of recording loads should be made using the primary CEM The primary CEM uses the same menu structure as a single CEM in a regular Sensor system Both CEMs will be automatically updated when changes are made If desired the spare CEM can make many of the same menu changes as
27. through UDN 39 through UDN 48 l Figure 8 Advanced DMX port addressing modes Using input priorities Note Levels from Panic circuit activation or direct dimmer input from the CEM or other ETCLink devices override levels from DMX and Backup looks DMX port and Backup look priority settings have no effect on the built in override priority of Panic circuit or direct dimmer level input When both ports are sending levels to the same dimmers control is decided by port priorities set in the Setup Rack submenu Input priorities can be applied to DMX input ports A and B and to Backup looks There are four levels of Input priority v High priority channel levels are used first High priority levels disable levels from Low or Pile on priority inputs v Pile on priority signals are used if there are no High priority control signals present Pile on priority disables Low priority signals When signals from multiple Pile on priority sources are present the highest level takes control on a channel by channel basis v Low priority levels are used if no High or Pile on priority control signals are present v Off shuts off input from DMX input ports Off is not used for Backup looks Note High and Low priority can only be assigned to a single input source If one of these priorities is assigned to a second input the first input will be reset to Pile on priority Note See Setting up a rack in Advanced mode on page 32 f
28. with the CEM display and keypad You can use direct levels to light an area as a temporary substitute for your main control system to test new lighting loads or dimmer installations or to set Backup looks or Panic circuits See Setting direct dimmer levels on page 16 for details Caution Direct dimmer levels disable DMX512 and Backup control level inputs from your normal lighting control system Only Panic circuit activation overrides direct levels Backup looks You can record and activate up to 32 Backup looks using the CEM Backup menu Backup looks can be used as a temporary substitute for your main control system or for static lighting control during area setups or construction Backup looks can also function as a cost effective architectural control system house lighting controller or stage manager backup See Controlling Backup looks on page 23 for details Backup looks for specific dimmers You can record Backup looks that only affect selected dimmers Setting levels directly at the CEM enables you to give dimmers an unset level Unset dimmers are not affected by the Backup look and continue to respond to DMX control levels sent by your facility lighting control system See Using direct dimmer levels with Backup looks on page 17 for details Page 12 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Adding dimmers in a Panic circuit If your system includes an external Panic circuit you can easily create a set of dimmers which will
29. 12 D15AF About Dimmer 12 Rack 1 Slot 6 About Dimmer 12 Rec Load 1000 W 5 About Dimmer 12 About Dimmer 12 About Dimmer 12 gt Act Load 1000 W gt Level 0 gt Ok gt UR About Rack 1 50Hz About Rack 1 About Rack 1 V1 240 2 240 3 240 gt Start Addr 1 DMX PortA 0K DMX PortB Disabled Amb Temp 70F 21C Type ESR48AF gt About Rack 1 gt About Rack 1 gt About Rack 1 3 About System About System About System Name Panic INACTIVE D Backup 0 INACTIVE P Players theater The About menu lets you view dimmer rack and system information Since you cannot make setting changes in the About menu it is a safe way to monitor your system during operation The About menu is divided into three submenus About 1 Dimmer v Dimmer lets you view individual dimmer s type address location 2 Rack 3 System load level and error messages The About menu v Rack lets you view your installation rack s line voltage and frequency starting address DMX port A status DMX port B status temperature and rack type v System lets you check your system for active Panic states or backup looks and displays your system s configuration name Page 18 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Getting dimmer information from the About menu Status display Abou n ack S u ou Dimmer aan Ok eae a E Syste
30. 4 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Loading a new system configuration from a replacement CEM If you install a CEM with a new configuration for your site you must load its internal configuration into your system Use local configuration YES_ Configuration message Setup Rack Transfer My ETCLink Addr 1 gt Preparing to record a load Download config from rack 1_ Entering the ETCLink address Sensor CE Dimming User Manual t Caution Downloading anew configuration can potentially change 6 all system settings Only download a new configuration when directed to do so by an ETC representative Follow the instructions in Changing Installation Rack modules on page 42 to replace the CEM in your system Apply power to the system Open the door and check the CEM display It will display a message asking if you want to use the local internal configuration The default setting is NO which uses the external system configuration Scroll to YES with A or Y and press Enter to use the new configuration in the replacement CEM The CEM LCD displays a message asking for an ETCLink address Press Enter to use the rack s current address displayed on the LCD Make a record of this address Close the rack door Caution Do not change Backup Dimmer or Setup menu settings before you finish downloading the new configuration to all CEMs to avoid disabling your dimming system Go to the next Sensor CE r
31. DMX addressing mode Standard Mode uses a Start Address to set the first DMX512 channel number used Beginning with the Start address the CEM applies one DMX channel per Unique Dimmer Number UD until all the dimmers in the rack have levels Advanced Mode has a Start and End address for each DMX port Only DMX channel levels between the Start and End addresses are used Each DMX port can control a separate dimmer set using the First Dimmer Affected setting Advanced mode also enables you to set priority levels for input ports and backup looks See Advanced DMX addressing mode on page 11 for details Standard DMX addressing mode Standard mode is the normal DMX512 addressing method For systems that use one source of lighting signals at a time or apply multiple control signals to the same set of dimmers Standard mode is usually the best choice Standard mode allows you to enable both DMX512 port A and port B together or to disable one or both as needed Both ports share a single Start Address you set and apply their control channels by UD starting with the racks First Unique Dimmer number 1st UD If both ports are sending levels at the same time the system applies the highest level from each port on a channel by channel basis Pile on mode Channel levels from Backup looks have higher priority than input from either DMX port However Backup look channels recorded with unset levels continue to respond to DMX input See
32. SENSOP CE uu uu Sensor CE Dimming System User Service Manual Contents Introd ction 4 ee oe eae en eet ee ee asas 5 How tO USE THIS MAN UAll ua eh eta igina ana E i a Ferd 5 SYSTEM COMPONENTS ss ie senses Nisan fei S EE ER Habeenes 6 Sensor CE dimming Overview siones peni eddi 8 How Sensor CE uses DMX512 signals a r 8 Unique Dimmer Numbers UDt s a 9 DMX addressing modes rre 10 Standard DMX addressing mode n ar 10 Advanced DMX addressing mode a 11 Sensor CE dimming system features l arsssarisss 12 SMart IME IS SS aaa nayawa i ied 12 Set direct dimmer levels from the CEM aaa 12 Backup lOOKS esters a fee Se Re a 12 Adding dimmers in a Panic circuit ar 13 ETGINK E su a lt uyasha th CNet sen Se ta tate td 13 Advanced Features an 13 Any phase power operation rra 13 Redundant Tracking CEM Srroresesias tr gieda e ON S i 14 Neutral Disconnect ND operation r 14 Residual Current Device RCD Operation a a 14 Line power indicator neons rren 14 Operation uu a yt supna ate Db wu a ayah Seated 15 Using the Control Electronics Module arrsa 15 Setting direct dimmer levels from the CEM a
33. Theatre Controls Inc Sensor dimmer modules N Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Sensor dimmer modules are installed into rack slots Modules may hold one or two dimmers single or dual density depending on current rating and rise time All dimmer modules are protected by circuit breakers Sensor CE dimmer modules are available with 15 25 or 50 amp dimmers in a variety of configuration types to support Sensor CE dimming options 3kW dimmer modules w ECC15 constant current modules ED15 dual 3 kW dimmers with 225 uS risetimes ED15AF dual 3 kW AF dimmers with 400 uS risetimes ED15N dual 3 kW ND dimmers with 225 uS risetimes ER15AF relay modules ED15AFN dual 3 kW ND AF dimmers with 400 US risetimes ED15AFR dual 3 kW ND RCD AF dimmers with 400 uS risetimes lt lt lt lt lt lt 5kW dimmer modules w ECC25 constant current modules ED25 dual 5 kW dimmers with 225 uS risetimes ED25AF dual 5 kW AF dimmers with 350 uS risetimes ER25AF relay modules ED25N dual 5 kW ND dimmers with 350 uS risetimes ED25AFN dual 5 kW ND AF dimmers with 350 US risetimes ED25AFR dual 5 kW ND RCD AF dimmers with 350 uS risetimes v ED25HRR single 5 kW ND RCD AF dimmer with 650 US risetime wv ED25HR single 5 kW AF dimmer with 650 US risetime lt lt lt lt lt lt 10kW dimmer modules v EDS50AF single 10 kW AF dimmer with 350 US risetimes v ED50AFR single 10 kW ND RCD AF dimmer with 350 uS risetime
34. a single dimmer load Note Dimmer loads can only be recorded in racks equipped with the Advanced Features AF option V Recording dimmer loads allows an AF system to monitor dimmer circuits setup Dimmer 1 t for load changes that indicate a lamp failure Rec aug Load YES af 1 Torecord a dimmer load use A or Y or the numeric keypad to enter Preparing to record a load the desired dimmer number and press Enter 2 Use A or Y to switch NO to YES and press Enter Note The dimmer is cycled through its output range during recording lt will not respond to normal DMX512 control until recording is complete Recording Loads 3 The CEM will record the dimmer load During recording the CEM will a display Recording Loads and dimmer output level The time needed Output level 100 a will vary depending on rack size E RS w ESR24 racks record loads in approximately 1 minute w ESR36 racks record loads in approximately 2 minutes w ESR48 racks record loads in approximately 2 minutes and 45 Restoring Set seconds Levels 4 When recording is finished the CEM displays Restoring Set Levels momentarily then returns to the normal display Finishing the recording process Turning a dimmers load error reporting on or off Note Load errors can only be reported in racks equipped with the Advanced Features AF option When AF racks detect a load error indicating a lamp failure or tripped dimmer circuit breaker it sends an error m
35. ack in your system and open the rack door Press Setup 2 to enter the Setup Rack submenu Press Enter and use A or Y to scroll to the ETCLink address you recorded in step 5 Press Enter The CEM downloads the new configuration and begins dimming Close the rack door Repeat steps 6 10 until all the CEM configurations in your system are upgraded Page 45 of 64 Fuse F2 T125 mA 10 Vdc backplane fuse Fuse F1 80mA T 250 VAC L1 phase fuse Fuse F3 80 mA T 250 VAC L2 phase fuse Fuse F4 80 mA T 250 VAC L3 phase fuse Page 46 of 64 Changing CEM phase fuses The CEM has four fuses v Three of the fuses protect the L1 L2 and L3 phase power transformers If one of these fuses fails the associated L1 L2 or L3 LED on the CEM face panel will go dark and load circuits on that phase will lose power Phase fuses are replaced with 80 mA T 250 VAC TR5 plug in fuses w The fourth fuse protects the unregulated 10 Vdc supplied to the CEM backplane If this fuse fails the Sensor beacon will be dark and Panic circuit activation will not work The unregulated 10 Vdc fuse is replaced with a 125 mA T 250 VAC TR5 plug in fuse Replacing a phase fuse 1 Turn off rack power at the main breaker 2 Open the door and release the module safety stops See Releasing and securing module safety stops on page 42 3 Remove the CEM module See Removing and replacing a CEM module on page 43 4 Locate and r
36. acks Setup Rack Update 4 1 To update Backup looks from another rack use A or Y or the Backup from 2 on numeric keypad to enter the desired rack number and press Enter You must select the number just above or below your rack address Setting DMX addressing mode number 2 Press gt to go to the next window Checking rack configurations Multi rack systems only All racks in a system must have the same configuration to work properly Your system can be set to automatically check for mismatched configurations Setup Rack Config t 1 To change Configuration checking status use A or Y to choose Checking Enabled either Enabled or Disabled and press Enter Configuration checking status 2 To bypass Config Checking and go back to the beginning of the Setup Rack menu press gt Note Do not turn Config Checking off unless instructed to do so by an authorised ETC representative Recording loads for redundant tracking CEMs AF systems only The Advanced Features load monitoring and reporting works with redundant tracking but loads must be recorded separately for both the primary and spare CEM To record loads for the primary CEM leave the rack in automatic mode and record loads normally After recording is finished switch control to the CEM in the B slot and repeat the process See Recording multiple dimmer loads AF systems only on page 36 for details on recording loads Page 56 of 64 Electronic Theatre
37. ar All NO_ Setup l 1 l i i gt Setup 1 Dimmer Setup Dimmer 1 y Setup Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 gt Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 gt Setup Dimmer 1 2 Rack 3 System Mode Normal Curve Sensor 2 0 Scale Voltage 240 Yhreshold Normal Record Load NO Load Err ENABLED 2 Setup Rack gt Setup Rack gt Setup Rack gt Setup Rack gt Setup Rack ETCLink Addr 1 Start Addr1 Port h Enabled Port B Enabled DMX Mode Standart ee Rack Transfer _yjSetup Rack Update Setup Rack Confi Local Rack Addr 1 Backup from 2 Checking ENABLED 3 Setup System Setup System Setup System Data Setup Rack Record Loads NO gt oad Err ENABLED ioss Fade Time 180 gt Banie Momentary Page 61 of 64 Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Advanced mode CEM menu flowchart Appendix 5 IU Mezuswo 7 iuenshe dnyas x08L WI pej sso Bien irene dno lt 318VN3d 443 peo ui1s s dni s lt lt ON Speo pio3 ti uig1js sS dni S En E Ga lavN3 Bupjaay9 yuodj yoey dnjas W014 dnyoeq epdN yoey mess x L APpy 9ey 2907 Jajsuely yey dnjas paoueApy apoy Wd nes Avey MOT A1lOlid dnyoeg J2ey dnas lt yb d uuulI 1S1I uod pey maa lt x96 gt pu g og Yyoey dm a lt xb HEIS g HOd yoeYy dn S xUu0O id ALOU eg g Mog yey dnj
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39. cing a Control Electronics Module CEM Transfer downloads a configuration from one rack to another 1 Set the CEM selector switch to A Setup Rack Transfer Local Rack Addr 1 Rack transfer ETClink address Note Attempting to transfer a configuration with the selector switch in Auto may result in a corrupted configuration 2 If desired you can change the rack s ETCLink address number by scrolling screen numbers with A or Y or typing in a number with the numeric keypad Press Enter to select the number or press gt to go the next window Checking for Rack 3 The CEM will check to see if any other racks in your system have that number 2 gt address An ETCLink network rack must have its own ETCLink Checking number number 4 Ifthe number is OK the window displays Download config from Rack 5 Scrollthrough ETCLink rack addresses with A or Y or type in the Download config oe you want to download the configuration from and press from Rack 2 gt I 6 Press Enter to download the configuration After the configuration New configuration address has downloaded the Port A window displays Update Backup looks from another rack Note Do not use the Update function unless you are directed to by an ETC authorised service representative as part of the process of replacing a Control Electronics Module CEM Backup looks are lighting looks recorded and played by the CEM You can update Backup looks from other r
40. ckplane PCB This appendix has three parts w A description of normal redundant tracking operation w Instructions for switching between automatic and manual CEM selection wv Monitored CEM error indications and their causes Normal redundant tracking operation Selector switch Slot A Primary CEM _ i gt ees SENSOP A Rack Ist UD 1 B System OK sensor Spare Switch Auto System OK L Slot B Spare CEM Figure 20 Redundant CEMs Slot A CEM Spare Switch Auto AIRFLOW PROBLEMS Slot B CEM Rack 1 1st UD 1 system k Switching messages Sensor CE Dimming User Manual The Sensor CE redundant tracking option provides the highest possible degree of reliability for critical performance environments like live television broadcasts Redundant tracking duplicates the dimming functions of the primary CEM with a spare tracking CEM If the primary CEM fails or produces errors that do not appear in the tracking CEM the tracking CEM takes over dimming functions to prevent an interruption in lighting performance How redundant tracking works When the primary CEM in slot A is operating normally it controls the dimmers in the rack sends out periodic status or heartbeat signals and monitors itself for errors The spare CEM in slot B tracks the heartbeat signal and err
41. ckup look Priority 1 To change your Backup look Priority use A or Y to display either setup Rack Backup High Low or PileOn and press Enter See Using input priorities on Priority Low page 11 Setting Backup look priority 2 Press gt to go to the next window DMX Mode status DMX Mode sets your system to use either DMX addressing mode Setup Rack Standard which makes setting up most standard systems easier or DMM Mode Advanced gt Advanced for the power to configure complex multi console systems Setting DMX addressing mode 1 Use A or Y to display either Standard or Advanced and press Enter 2 Press gt to go to the next window Transfer Multi rack systems only Note Do not use the Transfer function unless you are directed to by an ETC authorised service representative as part of the process of replacing a Control Electronics Module CEM U Wd s Transfer downloads a configuration from one rack to another Local Rack Addr 1 Rack transfer ETClink address 1 If desired you can change the rack s ETCLink address number by scrolling screen numbers with A or Y or typing in a number with the numeric keypad Press Enter to select the number or press gt to go to the Port A window Checking for Rack 2 The CEM will check to see if any other racks in your system have that number 2 3 address An ETCLink network rack must have its own ETCLink Checking number number 3 Ifthe number is OK the
42. configuration name If you need to i make a service call knowing your configuration name helps Technical Configuration name Services identify your system Page 22 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Controlling Backup looks Status display gece pdp or Baku _ akun op a gt ev ako Lae A or Y Bia Rie NO I nec Alor Y Benny Causa m eR RRR Alor Y CRASS ves Enter Enter A PANE fg es laa Enter after 20 seconds Clear a Ree PENI cored Daeg NO The Backup menu lets you play record and clear Backup looks Backup looks are dimmer level settings recorded and played by the CEM They typically set house and stage lights without a console or work as a backup if DMX512 input fails You can record up to 32 different Backup looks Backup Looks 1 Play 2 Record 3 Clear All The Backup Looks menu Playing Backup looks 1 Press Backup 1 Play Backup Look appears on the first line of the LCD The second line displays Backup look numbers and their status Play Backup Look Recorded Not Recorded or Activate 1_ Recorded 1 Note You cannot play a Backup look until one has been recorded See Selecting a backup look to play Recording Backup looks on page 24 for recording instructions 2 Press A or to scroll through the Backup looks or enter a number from 1 through 32 with the number keys Play Backup L
43. cube may have failed between the positive and negative peaks of the AC waveform DIM FAIL Dimmer has control signal Dimmer circuit breaker is off or SSR cube but no output has failed LOAD CHANGE Load is different than Lamp may have burned out or lamping has recorded load been changed since loads were recorded NO DIM LOAD No load detected Lamps may be burned out or wiring is defective SCR FAILED Dimmer output does not The SSR power cube may need to be match control level replaced Page 20 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc About Back 2 5 Hz wie AaS as Ael ae SAM Getting rack information from the About menu Status display Rack 1 1st UD 1 About About 1 Dimmer 2 System Ok 2 Rack 3 System y About Rack 1 50Hz gt About Rack 1 gt About Rack 1 V1 241 2 239 3 240 Start Addr 1 DMX PortA OK gt About Rack 1 gt About Rack 1 gt About Rack 1 DMX PortB Disabled Amb Temp 70F 21 C Type ESR48 AF The About Rack submenu lets you view rack information 1 Enter the submenu by pressing About 2 Move from display to display by pressing gt 3 The first line shows the rack number Scroll up or down to view different racks by pressing A or VW or enter a rack number using the number keys and press Enter 4 Press Exit twice to return to the Status display Line frequency and phase voltages The first Abo
44. dimmer loads AF systems only Note Dimmer loads can only be recorded in racks equipped with the Advanced Features AF option Recording dimmer loads allows an AF system to monitor dimmer circuits for load changes that indicate a lamp failure or dimmer circuit breaker trip When you record multiple loads your system will automatically record all the dimmers you select To prevent overloading the main circuit breaker the system limits recording to no more than eight dimmers per phase up to 24 dimmers per cycle on a 3 phase rack After finishing the first recording the system repeats the cycle with the next group of dimmers until all selected dimmers have been recorded Note Dimmers are cycled through their output range while they are being recorded They will not respond to normal DMX512 control input until recording is completed 1 Seta level of at least 1 percent on all dimmers you want recorded You can use your lighting console or direct levels from the CEM 2 Torecord dimmer loads use A or Y to switch NO to YES and press Enter 3 The CEM will record the dimmer load During recording the CEM will display Recording Loads and dimmer output level The time per recording cycle will vary depending on rack size w ESR24 racks record loads in approximately 1 minute w ESR36 racks record loads in approximately 2 minutes w ESR48 racks record loads in approximately 2 minutes and 45 seconds 4 When recording is finished
45. em 1 Check for loose or damaged control cables to your dimmer rack Check for tripped breakers on your main circuit breaker panel 3 Look for obstructions on top or in front of your installation rack that may be blocking rack ventilation 4 Open the door and look for dust buildup on the air filter or rack modules 5 Check for tripped dimmer module circuit breakers 6 Check the CEM display for error messages For an explanation of error message causes and possible corrections see Appendix 7 CEM error messages on page 52 7 Check for an activated Backup look at your CEM This can lock some or all of your dimmer circuits at one level See Controlling Backup looks on page 23 for details 8 Make sure your Panic circuit is not activated This will drive some of your dimmer circuits to full and hold them there See Assigning dimmers to the Panic circuit on page 25 for details 9 Make sure all direct dimmer levels at the CEM are cleared This can lock some or all of your dimmer circuits at one level See Setting direct dimmer levels on page 16 for details 10 Correct any of these problems you find press Reset on the front of the CEM module and verify system operation If you cannot locate or correct the problem If you are unable to eliminate the problem contact your authorized ETC representative Please have this information available v Your location and job name v Your configuration name Press About gt
46. eplace the defective fuse ignal Transformer AP 10R 20 d Q Signal Transformer 14A 10R 20u 1 3 4 6 Signal Transformer 14A 10R 20u 1 3 4 6 J g N Oo oO Figure 17 Replacing CEM phase fuses Re insert the CEM into the installation rack Put the module safety stops back into position Replace the CEM module and close the door Apply power and verify rack operation Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Replacing fan filter relay fuses There are three fuses on the Fan Filter Relay board inside the rack If one of these fuses burns out the associated L1 L2 or L3 LED on the CEM face panel goes dark ll 2 Fuse F3 Provides protection for L1 Fuse F2 Provides protection for L2 Fuse F1 Provides protection for L3 Press the fuse caps in and rotate 1 4 turn anti clockwise to remove Turn off rack power at the main circuit breaker Determine where the relay board is located w ESR24 racks have the relay board on the bottom left corner of the rack behind the CEM w ESR36 and ESR48 racks have the relay board on the left side of the rack behind the CEM slots Pull out enough rack modules usually ten to gain access to filter relay board Also remove the CEMs if the board is located behind them See Changing Installation Rack modules on page 42 for instructions on removing rack modules
47. essage to other ETCLink setup Dimmer 1 t devices in the system You can turn this feature on or off 2k d Ug EHAE 2 z 1 To switch load error reporting use A or Y or the numeric keypad to Switching error reporting enter the desired dimmer number and press Enter 2 Use A or Y to switch between ENABLED and DISABLED and press Enter Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Page 31 of 64 Setting up a rack in Advanced mode Status display Enter Rack 1 1st UD 1 Setup Rack Setup Rack Port A Setup Rack Port A System Ok 2 ETEak Adar 1 gt Priority High gt Start 1 Setup A or Y Setup 1 Dimmer Setup Rack Port A 2 Rack 3 System Priority PileOn A or Y Setup Rack Port A Priority Low A or Y Setup Rack Port A Priority Off Enter Setup Rack Port A Setup Rack Port B gt lFirst Dimmer 1 gt Priority High gt A or Y Setup Rack Port A Priority PileOn A or Y Setup Rack Port A Priority Low A or Y Setup Rack Port A Priority Off Setup Rack Port A Setup Rack Port B laa 96 Start 1 Enter Setup Rack Port B Setup Rack Port B Setup Rack Backu Setup Rack R End 96 gt First Dimmer 1 gt Priority High P I gt Autoload Enabled A or Y A or Y Setup Rack Port A Setup Rack Priority PileOn Autoload Disabled A or V Setup Rack Port A Priority
48. ex multi console systems Setting DMX addressing mode 1 Use A or Y to display either Standard or Advanced and press Enter Note Switching to Advanced mode will completely change your Setup Rack menu options Use the instructions from Setting up a rack in Advanced mode on page 32 if you are using Advanced mode 2 Press D gt to go to the next window Transfer Multi rack systems only Note Do not use the Transfer function unless you are directed to by an ETC authorised service representative as part of the process of replacing a Control Electronics Module CEM Setup Rack Transfer Transfer downloads a configuration from one rack to another Local Rack Addr 1 Rack transfer ETClink address 1 If desired you can change the rack s ETCLink address number by scrolling screen numbers with A or Y or typing in a number with the numeric keypad Press Enter to select the number or press gt to go to the next window Checking for Back 2 The CEM will check to see if any other racks in your system have that number 2 gt address An ETCLink network rack must have its own ETCLink number 9 D 9 a gt D gt E 3 gt D 3 3 Ifthe number is OK the window displays Download config from Rack 4 Scroll through ETCLink rack addresses with A or Y or type in the rack number you want to download the configuration from and press Download config Enter from Rack 2 New contaursion address 5 Pre
49. ge response at low control levels to compensate for the infrared loss Square Law Curve 265 _ m a j on Z 189 gt g 15 113 5 7 So 37 Console percentage setting Square law curve Linear curve for reference Figure 25 Square law dimmer curve Modified Square law curve A standard square law curve may overcompensate for infrared loss resulting in steppy response to incremental control changes at low levels the modified square law curve applies a second multiple to the standard square law curve for more uniform response to control levels changes across the entire range of dimmer output Modified Square Law Curve 265 227 189 151 113 75 Output Voltage RMS 37 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Console percentage setting Modified square law curve Linear curve for reference Figure 26 Modified square law dimmer curve Page 58 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Output Voltage RMS Sensor CE 2 0 curve 265 227 189 151 113 75 37 The Sensor CE 2 0 curve is the previous version of the modified square law curve It provides backwards compatibility for shows created using earlier versions of ETC equipment and familiar response for designers who prefer the earlier version Sensor 2 0 Curve 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Console percentage setting Sensor 2 0 curve Linear curve
50. idual dimmers AF systems can report load changes in individual circuits that indicate problems like burned out lamps or tripped dimmer circuit breakers Sensor s Advanced Features AF option allows recording and monitoring of individual dimmer output loads Constant comparison of a dimmer s actual load against the recorded value lets the system signal you when a load value changes A change usually means a lamp has burned out or failed allowing you to make an immediate replacement Any phase power operation Any phase power operation means the CEM and cooling fan will continue to function even when one or two input power phases fail due to a circuit breaker trip wiring failure or blown fuse Although the CEM will continue to operate and indicate the source of the error dimmer circuits powered by the missing phase s will lose power until the phase s is restored Dimmer circuits connected to the remaining phases will continue to dim normally Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Page 13 of 64 Page 14 of 64 Redundant Tracking CEMs Redundant tracking CEMs duplicate dimming functions of the primary Control Electronics Module CEM with a spare tracking CEM If the primary CEM fails or reports internal errors the spare CEM takes over to prevent an interruption in lighting performance Note If both the primary and tracking CEMs report internal errors the CEM with the fewest errors will control dimming functions Redundant tracking
51. ime 3 Press gt to go to the next window Setup System Data T Loss Fade Time 0 Last look held until cancelled Panic Activation Panic enabled systems only The Panic circuit drives selected dimmers to full brightness when activated You can set the CEM for the activation signal used by your system v Hold runs Panic as long as a steady Panic activation signal is Setup Rack t present Panic Hold z v Momentary turns Panic on and off in response to a short signal Panic circuit status 1 To change your Panic activation use A or Y to display either Hold or Momentary and press Enter 2 Press gt to go to the next window Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Page 37 of 64 Page 38 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc aintenance Cleaning dimmer rack air filters Clean the air filter on your dimmer cabinet every six months more often if your system operates in a dusty environment 1 Open the dimmer rack door The air filter is mounted on the inside of the door held in on the bottom by a metal lip 2 Slide the filter up about 1 cm until the filter base clears the top edge of the lip Pull the base out far enough to clear the retaining lip and slide the filter down and out Figure 12 Removing the air filter 3 Vacuum or blow dust out of the filter Note You can wash the filter under clear tap water but it must be completely dry before you reinstall i
52. ion causing rack overheating The Sensor Control Electronics Module Rack door Electronics odules Figure 1 Sensor CE ESR48 rack components Page 6 of 64 Sensor systems designed for the technical specification of the Common Europe market require installation of the European Control Electronics Module ECEM in installation rack s Control Electronics Module CEM slot s For brevity the European Control Electronics Module is referred to as a Control Electronics Module CEM in this manual The Control Electronics Module CEM is required for Sensor systems The CEM sets dimmer levels monitors system status and enters changes to system configuration settings A Sensor dimming system will not function without a properly installed CEM Dual slot dimmer racks do not require two CEMs to operate If desired the lower slot can be filled with a Electronic Filler Module EFM There are four different CEM models available for Sensor CE systems v The ECEM 48 controls up to 48 channels using 240 volt power v The ECEM 96 controls up to 96 channels using 240 volt power All CEMs have two DMX512 input ports port A and port B You can use them individually or make them work together CEM location varies by cabinet type w AnESR24 rack has one CEM slot on the bottom of the rack v An ESR36 rack has two CEM slots 12 slots from the top of the rack w AnESR48 rack has two CEM slots 24 slots from the top of the rack Electronic
53. ions and or different load resistance Dimmer slot The rails and circuit connections in a dimmer rack that individual dimmer modules slide into during installation Direct dimmer levels Direct dimmer levels are dimmer output values set directly from the numeric keypad of the CEM Set levels override input from all sources except Panic activation DMX mode The DMX512 addressing scheme It is set to either Standard or Advanced in the Setup rack menu wv Standard DMX mode used in the majority of single console systems Standard mode automatically assigns dimmers to DMX512 channels using the Start address set by the user Both port A and B use the same start address The user can select either port A or B for control or use both ports in highest takes precedence mode w Advanced DMX mode used in multi console systems or where special addressing is required The user sets individual Port start and Port end addresses for port A and or B as desired The user also enters the First dimmer that each port affects in the rack and assigns each port a priority DMX512 The established data protocol for digital control of dimming systems A DMX512 signal carriers up to 512 dimmer channels each with an intensity level from 0 255 ETCLink A digital Echelon LonTalk network that carries system status information including console specific and dimmer specific data between components of a Sensor CE system ETCLink components include CEMs a
54. itch handles on the left side of the dimmer modules Note Dual density dimmer modules have two circuit breaker switches 1 Open the dimmer rack door 2 Locate the dimmer module you want to control or reset Note Handles on tripped circuit breakers will be to the right 3 Put the circuit breaker switch in the desired On or Off position w Push the handle left to turn the dimmer on or reset a tripped breaker w Push the handle right to turn the dimmer off Push the switch to the right to turn the dimmer Off Push the switch to the left t turn the dimmer On Figure 14 Dimmer module circuit breakers Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Page 41 of 64 Page 42 of 64 Changing Installation Rack modules All Sensor CE rack modules slide in and out of their slots and are ready to start dimming immediately Although Sensor modules including the CEM can be replaced with power on always turn rack power off at the main circuit breaker Note Operating a dimmer rack with open module slots disrupts airflow inside the rack which can lead to rack overheating Releasing and securing module safety stops Module safety stop Safety stop securing screws Figure 15 Setting safety stop position To prevent unauthorised access to rack modules and interior wiring Sensor CE Installation Racks are provided with module safety stops that hold modules in place until released by a se
55. k Addr ETCLink Address Multi rack systems only Setup Rack The ETCLink address is a number between 1 32 that determines rack ETCLink Addr 1 identity in the system configuration ETC Iink address 1 Use A or Y or the numeric keypad to enter an ETCLink address number and press Enter i 2 Press D gt to go to the next window Start Address Setup Rack 1 To set the number of the first DMX512 channel you want the DMX ports on your rack to use scroll through DMX channels with A or Y start Addr 1 a or type in a channel number from 1 512 with the numeric keypad and Start Address press Enter 2 Press gt to go to the next window DMX Port A status Setup Rack 1 Toset your system to use or ignore control input from DMX port A use ispl ither Enabled or Disabled E mar ae aoaaa A or Y to display either Enabled or Disabled and press Enter DMX Port A setup 2 Press gt to go to the next window DMX Port B status setup Rack t 1 To set your system to use or ignore control input from DMX port B use Fort B Disabled x A or Y to display either Enabled or Disabled and press Enter DMX Port B setup 2 Press gt to go to the next window Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Page 29 of 64 DMX addressing mode status DMX Mode sets your system to use either DMX addressing mode setup Rack Standard which makes setting up most standard systems easier or IHs Mode Standard gt Advanced to configure compl
56. mer rack power is on Page 28 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Setting up a rack in Standard mode Standard DMX mode is used in most single console systems It uses a single DMX512 Start address for both DMX input ports The user selects either port A or B for control or uses both ports in highest takes precedence mode Note To streamline navigating menus Smart Menus only displays configuration windows for features used by your system Therefore your display may skip unneeded steps in the configuration process Status display Rack 1 1st UD 1 System Ok Enter Enter CN Seti 1 Di Setup Rack Setup Rack Setup Rack Setup Rack Setup SESE 3 System 2 Erctink Adar 1 gt Star addr 1 gt Port A ENABLED gt Port B ENABLED A or Y A or Y Setup Rack Betun Rack Port A DISABLED Port B DISABLED Enter Enter gt Setu ea ey gt Setup Rack Update gt Setup Rack Transfer Setup Rack Confi DMX Mod Backup from Local Rack Addr 1 gt Checking ENABLED A or Y A or Y Setup Rack Setup Rack Confi DMX Mode Advanced Checking DISABLED Entering the Setup Rack menu The Setup Rack menu sets rack dimmer and control input addresses enables and disables ports and turns rack features on and off 1 Press Setup then 2 to enter the Setup Rack menu The first window is ETCLin
57. mmer channel in the system This number is used for error reporting and dimmer setup by CEMs and ETCLink consoles PCs or peripheral devices Page 51 of 64 Appendix 1 CEM error messages If the CEM detects an error it will flash the Sensor beacon and display the appropriate error message in the LED Status display A CEM will only Rack 1 1st UD 256 display error messages from its installed rack ETCLink capable lighting AMBIENT O YERTEMP i CEM Status screen display CEM Error Message consoles and peripherals can select racks by ETCLink address and review error messages remotely Note There may be more than one error message You can use A or Y to scroll through multiple error messages Table 3 CEM Error messages causes and corrective action Probable cause Possible corrective action AMBIENT OVERTEMP Ambient temperature higher than 46 C Lower dimmer room temperature AMBIENT TEMP HIGH Ambient temperature higher than 40 C Lower dimmer room temperature AMBIENT TEMP LOW Ambient temperature lower than 0 C Raise dimmer room temperature BACKUP MISMATCH Backup look error Transfer backup look data from another rack CONFIG MISMATCH Configuration error Transfer configuration data from another rack DIMMER ERROR A dimmer in this rack has an error Use About Dimmers to check the specific error DATA ERROR PORT A B DMX512 data error Check DMX512 port input cable and termination
58. n dim dimmers output regulated AC voltage when the v Switched dimmers output unregulated AC voltage when the DMX512 level is higher than the threshold level 3 Press Enter to select the desired dimmer mode Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Page 27 of 64 Choosing dimmer curves The second display lets you select the dimmer curve Dimmer curves adjust the relationship of individual dimmers control signal input to their power output 1 Enter the Unique Dimmer Number UD with the number keys or scroll through the dimmers with A or Y Press Enter 3 Scroll through the curve options with A or Y There are five curves available See page 57 for graphs of Sensor CE dimmer curves setup Dimmer 1 t v Sensor 2 0 The previous Modified Square law curve for Sensor Curve Mod Square gt CE system using Sensor CE configuration software version 2 14 or earlier Selecting dimmer curves v Mod Square The recommended curve for incandescent lighting using a Sensor CE dimming rack v Square Standard square law curve v Mod Linear The modified linear straight output curve recommended for low voltage or ballasted loads v Linear Linear straight output curve 4 Press Enter to select the desired curve Setting dimmer scale voltage boost in software versions 2 x The third display lets you set the dimmer scale voltage Scale voltage sets the maximum effective Root Mean Square RMS voltage the dimmer can output to
59. n either Standard or Advanced mode See DMX addressing modes on page 10 for details about DMX addressing options 3 Setup System permits users with AF systems to record dimmer loads and enable and disable load error reporting On all systems Setup system sets the data loss fade time and Panic circuit options Caution Changes made in the Setup menu take effect immediately and can alter or even stop normal dimming functions Use the Setup menu cautiously when the system is in use and record changes in case of problems Switching between Standard and Advanced addressing mode 1 Press Setup and 2 on the CEM keypad to enter the Setup Rack Setup Rack menu DMa Mode Standard 2 Press gt until you reach the DMX Mode window Switch DMX addressing mode Note It may be necessary to press gt up to 12 times The number will vary depending on the features used in your system 3 Press A or Y to change DMX mode between Standard and Advanced 4 Press Enter to make the change Page 26 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Dimmer mode curve and error reporting settings Status Display Enter Enter Enter Rack 1 1st UD 1 Setup Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 System Ok Mode Normal gt Cire Sensor 2 0 gt Seale Voltage 240 gt Threshold Normal Setup Il A or Y Aor Y A or
60. nd ETCLink consoles PCs or peripheral devices Page 50 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Rack 1 dt UD 256 9 S setem k CEM Status screen display Setup Rack Start Addr 256 Start Address screen Sensor CE Dimming User Manual gt ETCLink Address A number assigned to a dimmer rack or connected device in a multi rack ETCLink network Accessed through the Setup Rack menu Note Dimmer racks are assigned a number between 1 32 These addresses cannot be duplicate or skip numbers e g rack 1 2 3 4 5 Not rack 1 2 2 4 5 First dimmer The first Unique Dimmer Number between 1 8192 affected by a port s addressing scheme Used with the port start and port end addresses Accessed through the Setup rack menu in Advanced DMX mode only Highest takes precedence Compares levels from two control sources on a channel by channel basis and assigns control to the higher channel level Panic Panic is a group of dimmers driven to full intensity by a remote keyswitch station signal Pile on mode Compares levels from two control sources on a channel by channel basis and assigns control to the higher channel level Port DMX512 input ports Each CEM in the rack has two DMX input ports labeled port A and port B Port End The last channel number between 1 512 used from a DMX512 input port Accessed from the Setup Rack menu in Advanced mode only Port Start The first channel number between 1 512 u
61. om D gt Checking ENABLED 2 in Advanced DMX Addressing Mode Setup Rack Setup Rack Port A Setup Rack Port A Setup Rack Port A Setup Rack Port A y PTclink Addr 1 gt lPriorty Pileon gt Start 1 D nd 96 D rst Dimmer 1 Setup Rack Port B Setup Rack Port B Setup Rack Port B Setup Rack Port B Setup Rack Backu gt Priority PileOn gt Start 1 gt End P 96 gt First Dimmer 1 gt Priority Low i Setup Rack Setup Rack Setup Rack Transfer Setup Rack Update Setup Rack Confi gt Autoload Enabled gt DMxXMode Advanced gt Local Rack Addr 1 gt Backup from gt Checking ENABL 3 y Setup System Setup System Setup System Data Setup System Record Loads NO gt Load Err ENABLED gt Foss Fade Time 180 gt Panic Momentary The Setup menu displays and edits dimmer rack and system operating settings It is divided into three submenus 1 Setup Dimmer controls dimmer modes curves and scale voltage On Setup 1 Dimmer Advanced Features AF equipped systems Setup Dimmer also 3 Back 3 Syvetem controls recording loads and enables or disables load errors The Setup menu 2 Setup Rack sets the ETCLink address DMX addressing configuration checking and allows you to update Backup looks from other CEMs Note You have the choice of running Setup Rack i
62. ook 3 l_Active t Playing Active backup look When the desired Backup look appears on the LCD press Enter to activate it The second line of the LCD displays the number of the Backup look followed by Active Dimmers fade to the Backup look s levels Note Activating a Backup look when another is already playing causes a five second cross fade from the old look to the new Unsetting deactivating Backup looks 1 Press Backup 1 Play Backup Look appears on the first line of the LCD The second line displays Backup look numbers and their status Play Backup Look C Recorded Not Recorded or Activated D _ Unset Look t Unsetting a backup look 2 3 Press Enter to unset the look It fades out in five seconds Press 0 or scroll with A or y to Unset Look Deleting a Backup look 1 Press Backup 2 Record Backup Look appears on the first line of the LCD The second line displays Backup look numbers and their status either Recorded or Not Recorded Record Backup Look 2_ Recorded Press A or Y to scroll to the desired Backup look or enter its number with the number keys gt T K gt D Q gt o KS S No 3 Press Clear The second line will display Delete followed by NO Scroll the display from NO to YES with A or y and press Enter to erase the Backup look Record Backup Look Delete HO_ t Deleting a backup look Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Page 23 of
63. or messages from the slot A CEM Note Redundant tracking dimmer racks are assigned two consecutive ETCLink address numbers In normal operation the primary CEM has the lower ETCLink address and the spare has the higher The slot B CEM takes dimming control if it detects a slot A CEM heartbeat failure or if slot A CEM errors outnumber its own Slot B takes slot A off line and adopts the lower ETCLink address becoming the primary CEM Note ETClink consoles and remote displays will define the spare CEM as a spare rack After being taken off line the slot A CEM stays off line for two minutes Because the higher ETCLink address is deactivated while the slot A CEM is off line the interval generates an ETCLink error message to consoles or other ETCLink remote devices reporting an CEM failure After two minutes the slot A CEM comes back on line if it has not failed completely and resumes self testing If the slot A CEM reports the same number or fewer errors for a one minute interval than the slot B CEM the slot BCEM returns control to slot A and assigns it the lower ETCLink address The slot B resumes its tracking functions with the higher address Note The slot A CEM always functions as the Primary CEM unless it reports more errors than the slot B Spare CEM The slot A CEM never functions as the backup If the slot A CEM continues to detect errors it remains dormant and sends out ETCLink error messages with the higher address The
64. or step by step programming instructions for Advanced mode Page 11 of 64 Sensor CE dimming system features The Sensor CE dimming system features improve set up and operation Smart Menus only display settings used by your system Set direct dimmer levels at the Control Electronics Module CEM 32 Backup looks controlled by dimmer rack electronics Built in Panic circuit configuration ETCLink allows remote system monitoring and configuration Advanced Features provides individual dimmer circuit data Any phase power keeps the system working until all power phases fail Redundant tracking CEMs provide the highest reliability possible Neutral Disconnect ND modules require an ND rack lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt Residual Current Device RCD modules require an ND rack Smart Menus Smart Menus simplify navigating all CEM menus by suppressing display of unneeded configuration windows When a feature is disabled Smart Menus will skip its setting window s If the feature is activated its windows reappear This reduces the complexity of the menu structure because you only see the windows needed for your system Table 1 Smart Menus affected windows Feature Menu location Advanced features Setup Rack menu ETCLink menus Multi rack systems only DMX512 start address Setup rack Standard mode only Set direct dimmer levels from the CEM You can set levels directly for any dimmer in the system
65. p Rack Part A End 96 Setting port A DMX end lt Setup Rack Part A First Dimmer 1 j WY D gt Q D Q ms D I g _ 3 3 D x Setup Rack Port B Priority Filen WN oO fen gt O w d O SS EF Setup Rack Part B Start 1 WN D 3 O a w gt ep D a lt Setup Rack Part B Start 1 Setting port B DMX end Sensor CE Dimming User Manual ETCLink Address Multi rack systems only The ETCLink address determines rack identity in the system configuration 1 Use A or Y or the numeric keypad to enter an ETCLink address number and press Enter 2 Press gt to go to the next window DMX Port A Priority 1 To determine the priority of DMX port A control levels when other input data is present use A or Y to display either High Low PileOn or Off priority options and press Enter See Using input priorities on page 11 2 Press D gt to go to the next window Port A Start 1 To set the number of the first DMX512 channel you want DMX port A to use scroll through DMX channels with A or Y or type in the number you want from the numeric keypad and press Enter 2 Press gt to go to the next window Port A End 1 To set the number of the last DMX512 channel you want DMX port A to use scroll through DMX channels with A or Y or type in the number you want from the numeric keypad and press Enter 2 Press gt
66. play Menu keys Number keys Command keys Reset key Figure 10 CEM face panel components The normal status display shows the rack s number and the first Unique Dimmer Number 1st UD on the first line and a status message on the second line The normal status message is System OK See Appendix 1 CEM error messages on page 52 for a list of error messages and their causes CEM keypad controls Button label Button function Dimmer Opens Dimmer menu About Opens About menu Backup Opens Backup menu Setup Opens Setup menu 0 through 9 Enter numbers At Enables dimmer level input in the Dimmer menu Exit Returns to the current display s first screen if pressed once Returns to the Status display if pressed twice Next Selects the next dimmer or backup look in the Dimmer or Backup display Thru Permits selection of a range of Unique Dimmer Numbers Clear Clears the current entry A or Y Increase or decrease levels or scroll up or down through lists gt Advances to the next screen in a sub menu Enter Executes selected actions or records value changes A B No function in Sensor CE systems Reset Restarts system electronics Redundant tracking CEM operation Redundant tracking CEMs use the same commands as single CEM systems For a detailed description of redundant tracking operation see Appendix 2 Redundant Tracking operation on page 53 Sensor
67. ple How Sensor CE uses DMX512 signals DMX512 is the standard digital signal used in lighting control DMX signals are normally generated by a lighting console and transmitted to the dimmer rack by a DMX data network Unique Dimmer Each DMX512 signal contains up to 512 separate channels each Numbers 49 9 containing a single output level The Control Electronics Module CEM 1 matches DMX channel levels to the correct dimmer t i apne i A Applying DMX channels to individual dimmers DMX 101 2 Each dimmer in a Sensor CE system is identified by a Unique Dimmer 1 Number UD between 1 and 8192 UD s are assigned according to dimmer position and rack address See Unique Dimmer Numbers UD s on page 9 for details To apply DMX levels to dimmers the CEM matches a DMX channel to 63 sm o each dimmer s UD starting with the Start Address the first DMX 54 ea o channel used in the rack For example if the Start Address is 101 and the FAE E first UD in the rack is 49 the CEM sends the level from channel 101 to 67 o dimmer 49 channel 102 to dimmer 50 etc until all dimmer levels are set S o Note For specific information on setting DMX starting addresses and configuring DMX inputs see DMX addressing modes on page 10 Figure 3 Applying DMX channels to dimmers Page 8 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Unique Dimmer Numbers UD s Unique Dimmer Numbers identify each dimmer in a Sensor
68. provides the highest possible degree of reliability for critical performance environments like live television broadcasts See Appendix 2 Redundant Tracking operation on page 53 for details Neutral Disconnect ND operation Neutral Disconnect dimmer modules circuit breakers disconnect a dimmer circuit s neutral inputs along with phase power when tripped This removes the possibility of current reaching loads through the neutral wiring providing an increased level of safety Note Neutral Disconnect ND dimmers can only be installed in racks with the Neutral Disconnect busing option Racks with the ND busing option can be configured for any desired combination of ND RCD and standard dimmers Residual Current Device RCD operation RCD dimmer modules combine the protection of Neutral Disconnect dimmers with the added protection of residual current sensing If current leakage to earth reaches 30mA the RCD circuit breaker will trip and disconnect the circuit s phase and neutral inputs An RCD Trip ETCLink error message will be displayed by system CEMs ETCLink consoles and ETCLink peripherals Note Residual Current Device dimmers can only be installed in racks with the Neutral Disconnect ND busing option ND RCD and standard modules can be used together in ND bused racks in any desired combination Line power indicator neons N Sensor CE racks may be equipped with amber neons that illuminate when line power is applied to
69. reading on the About Dimmer 2 t dimmer Only systems with Advanced Features can display dimmer loads Act Load 1725 W X Note Load information display 3 and 4 is only shown for systems Actual load AF systems only equipped with Advanced Features AF Non AF systems display two dashes instead of a number Dimmer control level About Dimmer 2 ley 33 i The fifth display identifies dimmer levels by percentage If the level is set ai a at the keypad by a Backup look or by a Panic circuit the level will be Dimmer level followed by an S B or P respectively Levels set by DMX512 input port A are followed by PA port B levels are followed by PB Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Page 19 of 64 Dimmer status and error messages The sixth display shows dimmer status including any error messages About Dimmer 2 t reported by the CEM for that dimmer If there are no errors the second Ok ee line reads Ok Dimmer status Table 2 Dimmer error messages Message Error condition Notes and causes OVERTEMP Dimmer module is too warm Check airflow through dimmer air filter may be dirty MOD gt REMOVED Dimmer is missing from slot Dimmer may not be installed The messages listed below are only displayed by systems with Advanced Features RCD Tripped More than 30mA leakage Reset module circuit breaker then check current to Earth load circuit wiring If problem continues DC OUTPUT Dimming is not balanced An SSR power
70. rent configuration and is functioning properly v The CEM LCD displays a message asking if you want to use the local internal CEM configuration See Downloading the existing configuration to a new CEM below to update your new CEMs configuration Caution Upgraded system configurations are frequently delivered in a replacement CEM Do not replace the new CEMs configuration unless you are sure you want to continue using the current system configuration v lf the display shows other error messages consult Appendix 7 CEM error messages on page 52 to correct the problems 4 Close the rack door Downloading the existing configuration to a new CEM If you install a CEM that doesn t have a current configuration you will need to download your system s configuration from another CEM in the system 1 Follow the instructions in Changing Installation Rack modules on page 42 to replace the CEM in your system Turn on rack power at the main breaker Open the rack door and observe the CEMs LCD display The CEM LCD displays a message asking if you want to use the local Use local internal configuration The default setting is NO which uses the configuration HOL t external system configuration Configuration message 5 Press Enter to download your system s configuration to the new CEM The CEM automatically downloads the configuration When it is finished the display will show a normal status screen 6 Close the rack door Page 4
71. rvice technician 1 Turn off rack power at the main breaker Warning Rack power must always be turned off at the main circuit breaker before any maintenance or service is performed that exposes the interior of the rack Do not release the module safety stops until power is turned off 2 Open the rack door The safety stops are along the left side of the dimmer modules See the illustration in Figure 16 v To release the safety stop loosen the three safety stop securing screws and slide the stop to the left to release the modules It is not necessary to remove the stop v To secure the safety stop slide it back to the right and tighten the three safety stop screws 3 Follow the appropriate instructions on the next page to remove or replace the desired dimmer or control modules Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Removing and replacing a dimmer module 1 Grasp the dimmer module by the centre of the main air vent Pull the dimmer straight out Firmly press the replacement dimmer or airflow module into the correct slot until you feel the connections seat the module face will be flush with the other modules Reset the module safety stops see previous page Close and lock the Sensor rack door before applying power A x I lt ol 9 a
72. s Dimmer rack type Type displays the rack s type For racks equipped with Advanced Features an AF follows the rack type Page 21 of 64 Getting system information from the About menu Status display Rack 1 1st UD 1 About y About 1 Dimmer 3 System Ok 2 Rack 3 System y About System gt About System gt About System Name Panic INACTIVE Backup 0 INACTIVE Players Theater The About System submenu lets you view Panic and Backup look status and the system configuration name 1 Enter the submenu by pressing About 3 2 Move from display to display by pressing gt 3 Press Exit twice to return to the Status display Panic circuit status Active or Inactive About System The Panic display shows if a Panic circuit is active or inactive A Panic Panic Inactive circuit is a set of dimmers that drive to full when activated by an external Panic State switch era Backup look status ou stem The Backup display shows if a Backup look is active Backup looks are Backup Inactive a lighting looks recorded by the CEM They are activated at the CEM face Backup look status panel or remotely by ETCLink devices If a Backup look is active its number displays on the second line followed by Active If no Backup looks are active the Backup look number is 0 followed by Inactive Configuration name About System Hame f avers Theater T The System Name window shows the
73. s levels above 250 to include them in the Panic set 2 Press Backup and then 2 to display the Record Backup Look window Press 1 to select Backup look 1 Press Y Panic_Recorded or Panic_Not Recorded displays v If Panic_Not Recorded is displayed press Enter to add all dimmer circuits set higher than 98 percent to the Panic circuit v f Panic_Recorded is displayed press Enter to display Overwrite Panic No Change No to Yes with A or YV and Record Backup Look press Enter to replace the previous Panic circuit assignments Overwrite PAHIC HO Note Recording the Panic set will take approximately 30 seconds per 7 immer rack in r m Overwriting a panic look a mess aie Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Page 25 of 64 Changing Setup menu dimmer rack and system settings Status display Rack 1 1st UD 1 Setup Setup 1 Dimmer System Ok gt 2 Rack 3 System 1 y Setu Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 Mode Normal gt CUVE Square gt Scale Voltage 240 gt Setup Dimmer 1 Threshold Normal 2 in Standard DMX Addressing Mode Setup Rack Setup Rack Setup Rack Setup Rack Setup Rack T Clink Addr 1 D gt Start Addr gt Pot A ENABLED gt Port B DISABLED D gt Autoload ENABLED D N Setup Rack gt Setup Rack Transfer Setup Rack Update Setup Rack Confi DMX Mode Standard Local Rack Addr 1 gt Backup fr
74. sed from a DMX512 input port Accessed from the Setup rack menu in Advanced mode only Priorities Priority determines how dimmer levels from Port A B and backup looks interact to control dimmers There are three levels of priority High Pile on and Low Accessed from the Setup rack menu in Advanced mode only Rack Start The lowest Unique Dimmer Number between 1 8192 ina dimmer rack Usually the first dimmer channel in the rack This is the number that appears after Start in the default CEM status display In the example the Rack start number is 256 Redundant tracking Two CEMs in one rack one serving as primary and the other as backup If the primary CEM reports errors the backup takes over dimming functions If both the primary and backup report errors the CEM with the fewest reported errors controls dimming Scale voltage Scale voltage sets the maximum voltage the dimmer can output Scale voltage is set in the Setup dimmer menu Start address The DMX512 channel number between 1 512 applied to the first dimmer in the rack Succeeding channel levels are automatically applied to the remaining dimmers in order of their Unique Dimmer Number Displayed after Start Addr in the Setup rack menu in Standard mode only Threshold Threshold sets the minimum voltage the dimmer can output Threshold voltage is set in the Setup dimmer menu Unique Dimmer Number UDN The ETCLink number between 1 and 8192 assigned to each di
75. shot Select Set Levels or Snapshot with A or Y and press Enter to Backup Record record the Backup look Look type Snapshot A Snapshot look g v Set Levels records only direct dimmer levels set at the CEM Direct level Backup looks can interact with DMX512 inputs when activated See Using direct dimmer levels with Backup looks on page 17 for details Backup Record v Snapshot records the current lighting look as a standard Backup Look type set Lewel look It will record both DMX512 and direct dimmer levels A direct CEM level look 6 Recording appears momentarily on the second line of the LCD as current dimmer levels are recorded 7 When recording is complete the second line displays the number of Record Backup Look the Backup look followed by Recorded The Backup look is recorded 2_ Recorded and ready to be activated gt T O Q oO Q iow o KS S Page 24 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Assigning dimmers to the Panic circuit The CEM Panic circuit is a system wide set of dimmers that drive to full when activated by an external signal Panic circuits consist of all dimmers set to levels higher than 98 percent when the Panic is recorded 1 Set dimmer channels you want assigned to the Panic circuit higher Record Backup Look than 98 percent PAHIC Hot_Recorded Note If your console displays levels in DMX decimal mode 0 255 you Setting panic circuits need to set dimmer
76. slot B CEM continues as the active dimming controller using the lower ETCLink address Page 53 of 64 Switching between Automatic and Manual CEM control Ru SEE Sensor CE Dimmer Installation Racks capable of redundant tracking the ESR24 ESR36 and ESR48 have two CEM slots Racks configured for A redundant tracking contain a dual backplane PCB and local CEM selection switch just to the left of the CEMs The selection switch has three Auto positions B The up position A selects the primary CEM in the upper A slot as the dedicated controller The down position B dedicates control to the spare Up CEM in the lower B slot When A or B is the dedicated controller A z redundant tracking is disabled and the rack functions like a single CEM unit Only the centre position Auto enables automatic CEM switching by redundant tracking bee j o ee Down A remote switch option is also available It functions just like the local switch A selects the primary CEM B selects the spare and Auto enables CEM switching by redundant tracking U CEMA controls rack Note Local switch settings override the remote switch unless the local C aiii Redundant tracking on switch is in the Auto position If a remote switch is installed both Down CEM B controls rack switches must be in the Auto position for redundant tracking to Figure 21 Selector switch work CEM error monitoring The following table lists the errors the CEMs monitor
77. ss Enter to download the configuration After the configuration has downloaded the Port A window displays Update Backup looks from another rack Multi rack systems only Note Do not use the Update function unless you are directed to by an ETC authorized service representative as part of the process of replacing a Control Electronics Module CEM Backup looks are lighting looks recorded and played by the CEM You can update Backup looks from other racks Setup Rack Update i 1 To update Backup looks from another rack use A or Y or the Backup from 2 numeric keypad to enter the desired rack number and press Enter You must select the number just above or below your rack address Setting DMX addressing mode number J 2 Press gt to go to the next window Checking rack configurations Multi rack systems only All racks in a system must have the same configuration to work properly Your system can be set to automatically check for mismatched configurations Setup Rack Config 1 To change Configuration checking status use A or Y to choose Checking Enabled P either Enabled or Disabled and press Enter Configuration checking status 2 To bypass Config Checking and go back to the beginning of the Setup Rack menu press gt Note Do not turn Configuration Checking off unless instructed to do so by an ETC authorised service representative Page 30 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Recording
78. t Do not use soap or other chemicals to clean the filter 4 Slide the top of the filter back up into the slot at the top of the door until the base clears the metal retaining lip on the bottom of the door 5 Let the filter drop back into place and close the door Note When you clean the air filter you should also check the dimmer module air vents for dust See Vacuuming dimmer racks on the next page for instructions Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Page 39 of 64 Vacuuming dimmer racks You should inspect your dimmer rack when you clean the air filter and vacuum the front of the dimmer modules if necessary Caution To avoid the possibility of electrical shock turn off power at the main breaker before touching the rack with the vacuum nozzle 1 Open the door and look at the modules air vents and SSR power cube air inlets If a dust buildup is visible vacuum the front of the modules 2 Leave the modules inside the rack Most dust collects on the dimmer choke vents and SSR power cube air inlets of the dimmer modules Warning Phase voltages inside the rack can be deadly Do not remove rack modules when vacuuming dimmer racks Only qualified technicians should expose the inside of the dimmer cabinet SSR cube air inlets Dimmer module air vents ECEM air vent Figure 13 Vacuuming the CEM and rack modules 3 Use a narrow vacu
79. the CEM displays Restoring Set Levels momentarily then returns to the normal display 5 Press gt to go to the next window Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Turning load error reporting n or Off for all dimmers AF systems only The second display lets you turn system load error reporting on and off When an AF system detects an error in dimmer output it flashes the error beacon displays the message on the CEM LCD and transmits an ETCLink Setup System error message Load Err ENABLED gt 1 Press Enter and scroll to ENABLED or DISABLED by Setting load error reporting pressing A or Y 2 Press Enter again to complete the change 3 Press D gt to go to the next window Setting data loss fade time The third display edits your system s data loss fade time The data loss fade time sets the number of seconds from 1 to 999 the system will hold setup System Data t the last valid look if DMX512 input is lost After the set number of seconds Loss Fade Time 999 pass dimmer levels begin a five second fade to zero Setting data loss fade time Note The 999 second maximum value holds levels for 16 minutes and 39 seconds 1 Press Enter and enter a new data loss fade time number with the number keys or scroll the number of seconds up or down by pressing A or V 2 Press Enter again to complete the change Note To hold the last valid look indefinitely after losing DMX512 input enter 0 as the data loss fade t
80. the load Voltage output regulation can compensate for line a m E power fluctuations or differences in line resistance between loads etup Dimmer Scale 240 gt Setting Scale voltage 1 Enter the UD with the number keys or scroll through the dimmers with A or Y Press Enter 3 Enter a scale voltage with the number keys or scroll to the desired voltage with A or Y 4 Press Enter Setting dimmer threshold levels The fourth display controls a dimmer s threshold level The threshold level sets a dimmer shut off point expressed as a percentage of RMS voltage When control input sends a dimmer below its threshold level dimmer output goes to zero You can set threshold to Normal or from 0 to 90 percent by scrolling levels with A or Y Note Since threshold is expressed as a percentage of RMS voltage the DMxX or direct dimmer level where the threshold cutoff occurs will Setup Dimmer 1 vary depending on your dimmer curve Threshold Hormal gt 1 Enter the UD with the number keys or scroll through the dimmers Setting dimmer threshold with A or Y 2 Press Enter Use A or Y to scroll to the desired value between 0 and 90 percent lt Setup Dimmer 1 i 3 Threshold Always n gt Switched and Non dim modes Press Enter Note For dimmers set to Switched or Non dim firing modes the Normal setting is changed to Always On Dimmers with Always On thresholds drive to full output when dim
81. the rack Line power neons are visible on the upper right corner of the rack when the door is opened Neons alert users and service persons to the power applied status of a dimmer rack Warning Neons are only intended to illuminate as an alert to a rack s power applied status Neons and their associated fuses are subject to failure and may be dark even when line power is present Power off status can only be confirmed by an ETC technician or other qualified electrical technician as defined by IEV195 04 01 02 Phase indicator neons light WARNING L1 to indicate when power 1s Read notices and warnings in product applied to a dimmer rack documentation before use Internal circuits are live when lit Isolate power before removing covers or modules L2 A A Dark neons do not always 1 L3 4 indicate the absence of line power Figure 9 Line power indicator neons Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Operation Using the Control Electronics Module Open the dimmer rack door to access the Control Electronics Module CEM CEM front panel LCD display The CEM has a keypad for control input and a two line by 20 character LCD display SEnSsOr Dimmer 7 8 9 Exit A eee About 4 5 6 Next Y 0 0 0O I Back 1 2 Tr gt ETCLink Joe l ho l oO m o a o h S Setup A B 0 At Clear Enter eset zs lem ee 20 character LCD dis
82. um cleaner nozzle to vacuum dimmer module air vents the SCR power cube air inlets and the CEM air vent Do not push debris into the modules 4 Close the door Page 40 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Service A Warning Servicing Sensor CE dimming equipment exposes high amperage power connections inside the rack Only ETC technicians or other qualified electrical technicians as defined by IEV195 04 01 02 should service Sensor CE dimming equipment Always turn off rack power before servicing a Sensor CE system Contacting ETC about equipment problems If possible please have this information available before contacting ETC about an equipment problem v Your location and job name v Your configuration name Press About 3 gt gt to display the About System Hame configuration name on the CEM status display Players Theatre v Any error messages on the CEM status LCD display Displaying the config name v Related system problems or equipment failures ETC Europe 5 Victoria Industrial Estate Victoria Road London W3 6UU United Kingdom Tel 44 0 20 8896 1000 Fax 44 0 20 8896 2000 service etceurope com Note For the best service results always tell your service representative you are using the Sensor CE dimming system Dimmers module circuit breakers Each dimmer is protected by a built in circuit breaker on the left side of the module Circuit breakers are turned On and Off or reset using the sw
83. ury Warning Warns you when there is a possibility of other types of injury Caution Alerts you to important information relating to equipment performance or reliability Contacting ETC Sensor CE Dimming User Manual For questions about Sensor CE systems contact ETC Europe 5 Victoria Industrial Estate Victoria Road London W3 6UU United Kingdom Tel 44 0 20 8896 1000 Fax 44 0 20 8896 2000 mail etceurope com Page 5 of 64 System components Installation Racks N The dimmer rack contains your dimmer modules Control Electronics Module CEM and associated electrical connections The rack enclosure protects dimming components with a key locking door The door contains the air filter and should not be left open during operation There are three sizes of Sensor CE Installation Racks v The ESR 24 rack has 24 dimmer slots and dual CEM slots v The ESR 36 rack has 36 dimmer slots and dual CEM slots wv The ESR 48 rack has 48 dimmer slots and dual CEM slots There are also several configuration options available for Sensor CE Installation racks w Advanced Features AF dimmer reporting w Redundant tracking CEMs v Neutral Disconnect ND busing For specific information on rack configuration options see Sensor CE dimming system features on page 12 Warning Do not operate Sensor dimming systems with empty module slots Open slots expose dangerous voltages on interior power bus bars and interfere with rack ventilat
84. ut Rack display shows the selected rack s input power frequency on the first line The second line displays line voltage Phase frequency and voltage About Rack 2 Start Addr 1 i Rack s Start Address About Rack 2 DHA Port A OK DMX Port A status About Rack 2 Rack starting address Standard mode only Start Addr displays the rack s Start Address the first DMX channel from the input ports applied to dimmers in the rack Because Start Address is only used in Standard DMX addressing mode this window does not appear when Advanced DMX addressing mode Is selected DMX512 input port A or B status The third and fourth displays show the status of the CEM s two DMX512 input ports port A and port B The second line identifies the port followed by one of four status messages v OK means the port is set for and receiving DMX512 levels v Disabled means the port is not set to receive signals OM Port B Disabled gt v Nolnput means the port is set to receive but no DMX512 signals are DMX Port B status About Rack 2 i Ambient Temp F7 21 Dimmer room air temperature About Rack 2 Type ESR 48 AF Rack type Sensor CE Dimming User Manual present wv Data Err means there are DMX512 data errors Dimmer room air temperature Ambient Temp displays the dimmer room air temperature in Fahrenheit F and Celsius C while the rack s cooling fan is running If the fan is idle the temperature display i
85. window displays Download config from Rack 4 Scroll through ETCLink rack addresses with A or Y or type in the rack number you want to download the configuration from and press Download config Enter from Rack 2 New con guat onaddress 5 Press Enter to download the configuration After the configuration has downloaded the Port A window displays Update Backup looks from another rack Multi rack systems only Note Do not use the Update function unless you are directed to by an ETC authorised service representative as part of the process of replacing a Control Electronics Module CEM Backup looks are lighting looks recorded and played by the CEM You can update Backup looks from other racks Setup Rack Update j 1 To update Backup looks from another rack use A or Y or the Backup from 2 g numeric keypad to enter the desired rack number and press Enter You must select the number just above or below your rack address Selecting config backup source number 2 Press gt to go to the next window Page 34 of 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Checking rack configurations Multi rack systems only All racks in a system must have the same configuration to work properly Your system can be set to automatically check for mismatched configurations Setup Rack Config j 1 To change Configuration checking status use A or Y to choose Checking Enabled re either Enabled or Disabled and press Enter
86. y E g e uors1aN apou paguenpy 31191 nuaw 79 108119 E lt fnogy 13S LON lluiq lt pawung JO uig1s S L 0N ISL L 3989 Aejdsip smeg Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Page 62 of 64 Sensor CE Dimming User Manual Page 63 of 64 Americas Middleton Wisconsin e USA e Tel 1 608831 4116 e Fax 1 608 836 1736 e mail etcconnect com Europe London United Kingdome Tel 44 0 20 8896 1000 e Fax 44 0 20 8896 2000 e mail etceurope com Asia Hong Kong e Tel 852 2799 1220 e Fax 852 2799 9325 e mail etcasia com International 3030 Laura Lane e Middleton Wisconsin 53562 e Tel 1 608 831 4116 e Fax 1 608 836 1736 www etcconnect com 7071M1006 e Rev C 6 01 z Copyright 1996 2001 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc All Rights Reserved Product information and specifications subject to change

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