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1. gt Figure 12 Vacuuming CEM rack modules 3 Use anarrow vacuum 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 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Service Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 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 Any error messages on the CEM status LCD display v Related system problems or equipment failures ETC Technical Services 3030 Laura Lane Middleton WI 53562 Phone 1 800 775 4382 Note For the best service results always tell your service representative you are using the CEM version of Sensor dimming system Caution Servicing Sensor CEM dimming equipment exposes high amperage power connections inside the rack If possible always tum off power at the main circuit breaker before servicing your system Changing Installation Rack modules All Sensor CEM rack modules can be easily replaced without tools 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 tum rack power off at the main circuit breaker if possible before changing modules Note Ope
2. This Test log must be posted in a conspicuous place near the GFI dimmers Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 55 Electronic Theatre Controls North America 3030 Laura Lane Middleton Wisconsin 53562 USA Tel 1 608 831 4116 Fax 41 608 836 1736 Europe 5 Victoria Industrial Estate Victoria Road London W3 6UU England Tel 44 181 896 1000 Fax 444 181 896 2000 Asia Room 605 606 Tower lll Enterprise Square 9 Sheung Yuet Road Kowloon Bay Hong Kong Tel 852 2799 1220 Fax 4852 2799 9325 e Web www etcconnect com Email mail etcconnect com Copyright 1997 00 Specifications subject to change 7051M 1013 RevA 4 00
3. Record Backup Look 2_ Not Recorded Pani enot recorded a Backup Looks Clear All NO Appendix 3 Standard mode CEM menu flow chart PY Setup Dinner r Sep Dinner 1 Setup Onner 1 Setup Dinner 1 Setup Dintrer t I 9 Setup Dinner 1 Mode Nonval ane Sensor 2 0 Scale 120 Threshold Norrral Record Load NO Load Err Enab edr ETC ink Addr 1 Start Addr 1 Port A Enab edr Port B Enablect DMX Moc Starcbri Kees gt Setup Rack Update gt Setup Rack Corfig Local Rack Addr t d Setup System Setup System gt Setup System Deta I Setup Rak Record Loads NO Load En ENABLED Loss Fade Time 180 Panic Monertary Appendix 4 Advanced mode CEM menu flow chart AUC El D Ued OST Su Spey sso ACEI IEN INEI LE peol ON Speo poo uas anpes S maequests enses EA LuensAs dns E uass onmes 3 LORIE VN Ou PUE xc Uy Cr GES ByucD peucdnmes san Sg LUDDN ptu Fool PEU PY SPONKA MOT AQUOUd xD RuUuq ISIH 96 DS xL LEES aeysuei peu cres lt 7 gt peydmes MK dvpeg peu dns lt g dog peu nps lt
4. The Backup display shows if a Backup look is active Backup looks are lighting About System looks recorded by the CEM They are activated at the CEM face panel or Backup 0 Inactive E remotely by ETClink devices Backup look status 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 O followed by Inactive Configuration name The System Name window shows the configuration name If you need to About System Hame make a service call knowing your configuration name helps Technical Plavers Theater E Services identify your system Configuration name Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Controlling Backup looks Status display ist Rack 1 1st UD 1 ackup zl Backup Looks 1 Pla Play Backup Look System Ok 2 Record 3 Clear Al gt 0 lU det ook LINE 3 A or V acKup LOOKS Play Backup Look Clear All NO_ lt 2 1 le Recorded Record Backup Look Record Backup Look Alor Y PANIC not recorded Iv 1 Not Recorded lt E Hlor M E Backup Look ay Backup Loo Clear mi YES Enter Enter 2 JRecorded Recording PANIC Backup Record Backup Record M od 48 S Look typeset Levels V Look type Snapshot Enter A Play Backup Look Dimmers are added Enter Enter 2_ Activated Record Backup Look Record Backup Look Record Backup Look PANIC_recorded 1_ Record
5. Address DM X 101 Figure 3 Applying DMX channels to dimmers Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual DMX512 is the standard digital signal used in lighting control DM X signals are normally generated by a lighting console and transmitted to the dimmer rack by a DMX data network Each DM X512 signal contains up to 512 separate channels each containing a single output level The Control Electronics M odule CEM matches DM X channel levels to the correct dimmer Applying DM X channels to individual dimmers Each dimmer in a Sensor system is identified by a Unique Dimmer Number UD between 1 and 8192 UD s are assigned according to dimmer position and rack address See Unique Dimmer Numbers UD 5 on page 8 for details To apply DM X levels to dimmers the CEM matches a DM X channel to each dimmer s UD starting with the DM X Start address the first DM X channel used in the rack For example if the DM X Start address is 101 and the first UD in the rack is 49 the CEM sends the level from channel 101 to dimmer 49 channel 102 to dimmer 50 etc until all dimmer levels are set Note For specific information on setting DM X starting addresses and configuring DM X inputs see DM X addressing modes on page 9 Unique Dimmer Numbers UD s Unique Dimmer Numbers identify each dimmer in a Sensor system individually up to 8192 dimmers per system UD s are assigned by the Control Electronics Module CEM according to rack addres
6. GFI Dimmer module circuit breakers Testing GFI circuit breaker functions GFI dimmer modules must be tested monthly for proper GFI operation in order to comply with UL943 for life safety applications Test results should be recorded on a test sheet that is easily accessible from the dimmer rack Note GFI tests must be performed with rack power on 1 Open the dimmer rack door and locate the GFI modules you want to test 2 Push the Test switch just right of the circuit breaker handles v If the GFI breaker is working the breaker switches will trip to the right v If the switches do not trip the GFI circuit may need repair Push the Test switch to test the GFI circuitry Both breaker switches should trip off to the right Figure 17 GFI Dimmer module circuit breakers 3 Reset the breaker switches and log the test on the test sheet 4 Close the dimmer rack door Warning GFI testing must performed and logged monthly to conform to UL 943 GFCI Life Safety requirements 42 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Troubleshooting Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual Your Sensor CEM 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 v 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 Younotice a problem with
7. Inc Rack 1 ist UD 256 System OF gt CEM Status screen display Setup Rack Start Addr 256 1 Start Address screen Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual ETCLink A digital Echelon LonTalk network that carries system status information including console specific and dimmer specific data between components of a Sensor system ETCLink components include CEMs and ETClink consoles PCs or peripheral devices 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 aport s addressing scheme Used with the port start and port end addresses Accessed through the Setup rack menu in Advanced DM X 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 MPE Multi Protocol Electronics module used in Sensor MPE dimming systems MPE systems use a single DM X512 input and or AM X192 or Analog 0 10 volt control systems ETCLink is not available for MPE systems Panic Panic is a group of dimmers driven to full intensity by a remote keyswitch station signal Port DM X512 input ports Each CEM in the rack has two DM X in
8. Press Setup and 2 on the CEM keypad to enter the Setup Rack menu 2 Press gt until you reach the DMX Mode window Note lt 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 v to change DM X mode between Standard and Advanced 4 Press Enter to make the change 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 Curve Sensor 2 0 Scale Voltage 120 Threshold Normal Setup i A or V A or Y A or Y Di Setup Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 aak V oyetem Mode Off Curve M od Square Threshold 50 A or Y A or Y Setup Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 Mode Switched Curve Square gt Setup Dimmer 1 gt Setup Dimmer 1 Woch Woch Record loads NO Load Errs Enabled Setup Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 IM 1 NM Mode DD Curve M od Linear Record loads YES Load Errs Disabled A or Y A or Y Setup Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 Mode Non dim 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 p
9. V 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 x address An ETCLink network rack must have its own ETCLink number Checking number 3 Ifthe number is OK the window displays Download config from Rack Scroll through ETCLink rack addresses with A or Y or type in the rack revue cop number you want to download the configuration from and press Enter fram Rack 2 gt New configuration address 5 Press Enter to download the configuration After the configuration has downloaded the Port A window displays Update Backup looks from another rack M ulti 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 electronics 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 numeric Backup from 2 EN keypad to enter the desired rack number and press Enter You must select the number just above or below your rack address number Selecting config backup source 2 Press gt to go the next window LA FA Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Checkin
10. law curve for more uniform response to control levels changes across the entire range of dimmer output Modified square Law Curve ie eo D E E S lr TII p dc d Output Voltage RMS Diech ec ST M odified square law curve Linear curve for reference Figure 21 Modified square law dimmer curve Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual Sensor 2 0 curve The Sensor 2 0 curve is the previous version of ETC s 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 Output Voltage RMS Console percentage setting Sensor 2 0 curve Linear curve for reference Figure 22 Sensor 2 0 dimmer curve 51 Ok D204AF Rak 1 Slot 6 Rec Load 1000 VV Act Loact 1000 VV Level O PA Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Fay About Raci eonz About Rack 1 gt About Rack 1 r About Rack 1 gt About Rack rt About Rack 1 N1 120 2 120 3 120 Start Addr 1 DMX PortZA CK DMX PortE Disabled Amb Temp 75 F Type SRAaS AF About System About System About System Nane Panic INACTIVE gt Backup O INACTIVE gt Players Theater Play Backup Look i AI 1 Recorded A Record Backup Look
11. ETCLINK FAILED ETCLink enabled but not responding Check all ETCLink cable and connectors FREQUEN CY ERR Feed power is not 50 or 60Hz 32 5Hz Check input frequency NO AIRFLOW Insufficient airflow detected Check fan and air filter for obstruction NO DATA PORT A B No DM X512 data received by Port A or B Check DM X512 source devices and input cables OVERTEM P Dimmer has overheated and shut down Check airflow press Clear to reset dimmer PHASE A B or C ERROR Voltage below 90V or above 140V 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 TEM P SENSOR STUCK Ambient temperature sensor is stuck Replace CEM ZERO CROSSING ERR CEM hardware failure Replace CEM 48 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Appendix 2 Sensor 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 offers five dimmer curve choices which can be applied to individual dimmers See Choosing dimmer curves on page 26 for details Linear curve The linear curve match
12. Setting direct dimmer levels Caution Direct dimmer levels override normal dimming Only use direct levels when normal facility lighting is not needed To restore normal dimming clear direct dimmer levels Setting dimmer levels except Dimmer Doubled dimmers 1 After entering your UDHs press At An appears between the UD s and the dimmer level PU ae eS eS 2 Press A or V to increase or decrease dimmer levels or use the number keys to enter a percentage between O and 100 Setting dimmer levels 3 Press Enter to set the level 14 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Setting levels for Dimmer Doubled dimmers 1 Enterthe UD s you wish to set levels for Dimmer Doubled UD4s will be Dim 8H 90 split into A and B channels Dim 8B NOT SET 2 To enter levels press At An appears between dimmer channel A and Dimmer Doubled level display its dimmer level 3 Press A B to switch between channel A and B Dim 8B 45 4 Press A or vy to increase or decrease dimmer levels or use the number keys to enter a percentage between 1 and 100 Setting Dimmer Doubled levels 5 Press Enter to set the level Clearing direct dimmer levels Clearing dimmer levels restores control to DM X port inputs from your DM X lighting control system Note Dimmers with levels of O must be cleared before they will respond to Dim 1 B DMX or Backup look control input m HOT SET 1 1 After entering your UD Xs press At An appears b
13. dark The Sensor rack beacon will flash to signal a problem Replacing a phase fuse 1 Remove the CEM module See Removing and replacing a CEM module on page 40 2 Locate and replace the defective fuse F3 Phase C 0 125 amp F2 Phase B 0 125 amp F1 Phase A 1 5 amp slow blow fuse um HS IC THEATRE CONTROLS Figure 15 Replacing CEM phase fuses 3 Replace the CEM module and close the door Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 41 Resetting or Testing Ground Fault Interrupt GFI dimmer modules GFI modules have circuitry that compares the current between the Phase and Neutral wires on the dimmer circuit If the module detects more than a 5mA current drop ground fault between Phase and Neutral it trips the breaker GFI dimmer modules from ETC comply with UL 943 if they are properly installed and maintained Resetting a tripped GFI circuit breaker Note Dual density GFI 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 Putthe circuit breaker switch in the desired On or Off position v Pushthe handle left to turn the dimmer on or reset a tripped breaker v Pushthe handle right to tum the dimmer off Push the switch to the right to turn the dimmer Off 3 G re Push the sw itch to the left to turn the dimmer On Figure 16
14. reappear You only see the windows you need to use for your system Table 1 Smart Menus affected windows Feature Menu location Advanced features Setup Rack menu Dimmer Doubling Dimmer menu ETCLink menus M ulti rack systems only DM X512 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 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 14 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 21 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 Un
15. record loads in approximately 2 minutes and 45 seconds When recording is finished the CEM displays Restoring Set Levels momentarily then retums to the normal display Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Turning load error reporting On or Off for all dimmers AF systems only The second display lets you tum 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 error Setup System message Load Err ENABLED SS 1 Press Enter and scroll to ENABLED or DISABLED by pressing A or Y SENNA ad ENEE 2 Press Enter again to complete the change 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 the last Setup System Data 1 valid look if DM X512 input is lost After the set number of seconds pass Loss Fade Time 999 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 Y 2 Press Enter again to complete the change Note To hold the last valid look indefinitely after losing DM X512 input enter Oas the data loss fade time Panic Activati
16. 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 system 1 Check for loose or damaged control cables coming into your dimmer rack Check for tripped breakers on your main circuit breaker panel Look for obstructions on top or in front of your installation rack that may be blocking rack ventilation Open the door and look for dust buildup on the air filter or rack modules 5 Check for tripped dimmer module circuit breakers Check the CEM display for error messages For an explanation of error message causes and possible corrections see Appendix 1 CEM error messages on page 48 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 21 for details 8 Make sure your Panic circuit is not activated This will drive some of your dimmer circuit to full and hold them there See Assigning dimmers to the Panic circuit on page 23 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 14 for details 10 Correct any of these problems you find press Reset on the front of the CEM module and observ
17. 0 Types of Electrical Connections WWW EMC Environment 1 Pollution Degree 2 Environment Ambient temperature between 32 F and 104 F 0 40 C Humidity between 30 9596 non condensing Altitude below 6500 feet 2000 meters Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 45 Glossary 46 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 EM The Control Electronic M odule fora Sensor CEM dimming system CEM systems enable multiple DM X512 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 and Sensor 2 0 Dimmer Doubling ETC s patented method of using one dimmer channel to control two separate Source Four lighting loads at two different levels It can be selected as a Dimmer mode option Dimmer M ode Determines the firing mode of a digital dimmer Available firing modes are Normal Switched Off Non dim and Dimmer Doubled 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 regulat
18. Caution Alerts you to important information relating to equipment performance or reliability Contacting ETC For questions about Sensor CEM systems contact ETC Customer Service at 800 688 4116 Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 5 System components Installation Racks Rack door P un N Control Electroni s Module CEM Figure 1 Sensor rack components The dimmer rack contains your dimmer modules Control Electronics Module CEM and their associated electrical connections The rack enclosure protects your dimming components with a key locking door The door contains the air filter and should not be left open during operation Caution Running your Sensor system with the door open exposes components to tampering and will allow dust contamination causing overheating and system shutdown There are four models of Sensor Installation Racks v The SR 6 rack has 6 dimmer slots v The SR 12 rack has 12 dimmer slots v The SR 24 rack has 24 dimmer slots v The SR 48 rack has 48 dimmer slots The Sensor Control Electronics Module The Control Electronics Module CEM is required for Sensor systems The CEM sets dimmer levels monitors system status and enters your changes to system configuration settings A Sensor dimming system will not function without a properly installed CEM For control input the CEM has two DM X512 input ports port A and port B You can use them individually or make them work together Th
19. M X512 port A and port B together or to disable one or both as needed Both ports share a single DM X 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 looks channels recorded with unset levels continue to respond to DM X input See Backup looks for specific dimmers on page 11 for details Both DM X ports start with the lowest unique dimmer number in the rack DM X port A DM X port B Both ports have the same Start Address DM X 101 Both ports control the same set of dimmers Figure 7 Standard DM X512 addressing mode Note See Setting up a rack in Standard mode on page 27 for step by step programming instructions Advanced DM X addressing mode Advanced mode enables complex lighting control systems to use multiple control sources with overlapping or split dimmer assignments DM X512 port start and end addresses and First Dimmer Affected numbers In Advanced mode you can set separate DM X 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 ea
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21. R48 AF The About Rack submenu lets you view rack information 1 Enter the submenu by pressing About 2 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 Y or enter a rack number using the number keys and press Enter 4 Press Exit twice to retum to the Status display Line frequency and phase voltages The first About Rack display shows the selected rack s input power frequency on the first line The second line displays line voltage Rack starting address Standard mode only Start Addr displays the rack s DM X Start address the first DM X channel from About Rack 2 B Hz v1 119 2 1213 120 gt Phase frequency and voltage About Rack 2 1 the input ports applied to dimmers in the rack Because Start Address is only Start Addr 1 T used in Standard DM X addressing mode this window does not appear when Racks DMX Start address Advanced DM X addressing mode is selected DM X512 input port A or B status The third and fourth displays show the status of the CEM s two DM X512 input About Rack 2 1 ports port A and port B The second line identifies the port followed by one DM Port A Ok E of four status messages Ei x D o 3 D gt an B V v OK means the port is set for and receiving DM X512 levels v Disabled means the port is not set to receive signals About Rack 2 1 v No Input means the port is
22. SENSOP i Sensor CEM Dimming System User M anual Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Contents Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual IntroducBoh oot hd des a das 5 How to use this manuel 5 System elul e ETC 6 Sensor dimming overview eseeseseseeeeeeneennen nennen nnns 7 How Sensor uses DM X512 signals ssseeeees 7 Unique Dimmer Numbers UD 8 DM X addressing modes ne 9 Standard DM X addressing moche 9 Advanced DM X addressing mode AA 10 Sensor dimming system features 11 Smat Menus oin scit eere etd eee iro Rt Ln RE nua 11 Set direct dimmer levels from the CEM sese 11 Backup looks mi raci re are ac eee aee s 11 Adding dimmers in a Panic circuit 12 ETCLEIDK Leet tee e ee Rr I EEG RE up 12 Advanced Features ssssssssssssseeee enne nennen nnne 12 Dimmer Doubling essen 12 L EL el DEE 13 Using the Control Electronics Module AA 13 Setting direct dimmer levels from the CEM A 14 Setting direct dimmer ees 14 Clearing direct dimmer levels AAA 15 Using direct dimmer levels with Backup looks 15 Getting dimmer rack and system information at the CEM 16 Getting dimmer information from the About menu 17 Getting rack information from the About menu 19 Getting system information from the About menu 20 Controlling Backup ook
23. Setup Rack menu is ETCLink Addr The Setup Rack menu sets rack dimmer and control input addresses enables and disables ports and tums other rack features on and off 1 Press Setup then 2 to enter the Setup Rack menu The first window Electronic Theatre Controls Inc 4 gt Setup Rack ETCLink Addr 1 i m e E 8 g uU Setup Rack Part A Priority High 1 tn D g 5 amp Ei x 8 A B S 9 A 3 Setup Rack Part A Start 1 t U D e 3 De 8 A B Ei s x ny Cy 5 Setup Rack Part A End 96 t Setting port A DMX end Setup Rack Part A First Dimmer 1 t Setting port A First dimmer Setup Rack Part B Priority Pile n 1 Setting DM X port B priority Setup Rack Part B Start 1 t Setting port B DM X start Setup Rack Part B Start 1 t Setting port B DM X end ETCLink Address M ulti rack systems only The ETCLink address determines rack identity in the system configuration 1 Use A or Y orthe numeric keypad to enter an ETCLink address number and press Enter 2 Press to go the next window DM X Port A Priority 1 To determine the priority of DM X port A control levels when other input data is present use A or V to display either High Low PileOn or Off priority options and press Enter See Using input priorities on page 10 2 Press gt to go the next window Port A Start 1 To set the number of the first DM X512 channel you want DM X port A t
24. 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 CEM Dimming User M anual 37 38 pp ow joo Dimmer module air vents 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 tum 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 SCR 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 SCR power cube air inlets of the dimmer modules 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 SCR power cube air inlets elele e ejej eie L L L sensor 00 00 00 00 00 10 0 0 K i E
25. ber is used for error reporting and dimmer setup by CEMs and ETClink consoles PCs or peripheral devices 4 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 display Back 1 dat UD 256 error messages from its installed rack ETCLink capable lighting consoles and i peripherals can select racks by ETCLink address and review error messages AMBIENT OYERTEMF t remotely CEM Status screen displa SE 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 CEM Error Message Probable cause Possible corrective action AM BIENT OVERTEM P Ambient temperature higher than 115 F Lower dimmer room temperature AM BIENT TEM P HIGH Ambient temperature higher than 104 F Lower dimmer room temperature AM BIENT TEM P LOW Ambient temperature lower than 32 F 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 DIM MER ERROR A dimmer in this rack has an error Use About Dimmers to check the specific error DATA ERROR PORT A B DM X512 data error Check DM X512 port input cable and termination DIM M ER OVERTEM P One or more dimmers are overheated Check exhaust fan and air filter operation
26. ch DM X 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 DMXportA F DM X port B X Se S xy w l OK v i C A0 Port Start M er A ve DM X 401 S pied Port Start DM X 101 j 353 Priority ad settings sq determine Port End 2 which port DM X 436 424 controls B shared Port End cE dimmers DM X 139 DM X port A applies DM X port B applies levels to UD 1 port A levels to UD 13 port B First Dimmer Affected 4 E First Dimmer Affected through UD 39 Si through UD448 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 DM X input ports A and B and to Backup looks There are four levels of Input priority 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 v High priority chan
27. ding the Panic set will take approximately 30 seconds per Overwriting a panic look dimmer rack in your system Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 23 Changing dimmer rack and system settings in the Setup menu Status display Setup Rack 1 1st UD 1 etu Setup 1 Di P D gt Setup Y Rimmer Setup Di 1 Setup Di 1 Setup Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 Setup Dimmer 1 Mode Normal gt Cute Square gt Beale Voltage 120 gt Threshold Normal gt Record loads NO s Setup Dimmer 1 Load Errs Enabled 2 in Standard DMX Addressing Mode Setup Rack Setup Rack Setup Rack Setup Rack Setup Rack ETCLink Addr 1 3 far Adara PotA ENABLED D PortB biSABLED _ gt _m M od Standard Setup Rack Transfer Setup Rack Update Setup Rack Confi gt Local Rack Addr 1 gt Backup from 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 ET CLink Addr 1 gt Priority Pileon lg gt aa 96 lFirst Dimmer 1 Setup Rack Port B Setup Rack Port B Setup Rack Port B Setup Rack Port B Setup Rack Back Priority PileOn gt Start 1 gt End P 96 First Dimmer 1 SEEMS amy WS Setup Rack Setup Rack Transfer Setup Rack U
28. e AAA 21 Playing Backup Jooke AA 21 Unsetting deactivating Backup looks sess 21 Recording Backup ookes 22 Assigning dimmers to the Panic drun 23 Deleting a Backup look sene 21 Clearing erasing all Backup looks eese 22 Changing dimmer rack and system settings in the Setup menu 24 Switching between Standard and Advanced addressing mode 24 Dimmer mode curve and error reporting settings 25 Setting up a rack in Standard moche 27 Setting up a rack in Advanced mode sssesseeseeeeeresrrrrrerrerrnerrseen 30 Viewing and changing system settings esssssss 34 3 Cleaning dimmer rack air Tlters AAA 37 Vacuuming dimmer rock 38 AL 39 Contacting ETC about equipment problems sssssss 39 Changing Installation Rack modules 39 Dimmer module circuit breakers AAA 41 Changing CEM phase fuses ceceeeteecteceneeeeeeeeeeeteeeteeeeteeeseaeeeeaeeeaees 41 Resetting or Testing Ground Fault Interrupt GFI dimmer modules 42 Troubleshooting WEE 43 Sensor specifications essen 45 Glossary 1d oxule MAR oun BEER 46 Appendix 1 CEM error messages eeen r nriserr errereen 48 Appendix 2 Sensor 3 0 dimmer cupves eeens 49 Appendix 3 Standard mode CEM menu flowchart 52 Appendix 4 Advanced mode CEM menu fl
29. e CEM location varies by cabinet type v The SR6 SR12 and SR24 racks CEM slot is at the bottom v The SR48 s CEM slot is in the middle of the rack 24 slots from the top Warning Do not apply power to a Sensor dimming system without a properly installed CEM A missing CEM exposes dangerous voltages and makes the system inoperable Sensor dimmer modules Sensor dimmer modules are installed into rack slots M odules 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 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 Donot operate Sensor dimming systems with empty module slots Open slots expose dangerous voltages and interfere with rack ventilation causing rack overheating Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Sensor dimming overview Control signal source lighting console example A Sensor dimming system controls lighting using DM X512 control levels from alighting control system usually a lighting console or architectural controller M ain Circuit Breaker Line feed input Control network DM X512 and ETCLink conduit network connectors Dimming Rack SR12 example Figure 2 A typical CEM lighting system How Sensor uses DM X512 signals Unique Dimmer Numbers Start
30. e the system to see if the problem still exists If you cannot locate or correct the problem If you are unable to eliminate the problem contact your authorized ETC representative See Contacting ETC about equipment problems on page 39 for procedures on contacting ETC for technical help 43 44 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Sensor specifications Dimensions SR6 16 4 inches high x 14 8 inches wide x 13 3 inches deep SR12 25 8 inches high x 14 8 inches wide x 13 3 inches deep SR 24 45 8 inches high x 14 8 inches wide x 16 8 inches deep SR48 83 1 inches high x 14 8 inches wide x 22 8 inches deep W eight SR6 36 pounds SR12 50 pounds SR24 132 pounds SR48 249 pounds Rack module w eights Control Electronics M odule 4 3 pounds D15 and D20 module 5 0 pounds D50AF module 5 5 pounds D100AF module 7 6 pounds Airflow AFM module 1 5 pounds Electrical compliance SR6 100 amps per phase 3 phase maximum SR12 200 amps per phase 3 phase maximum SR24 400 amps per phase 3 phase maximum SR48 800 amps per phase 3 phase maximum These are maximum current ratings Your rack may use less depending on the type and number of dimmer modules Class electrical device Frequency 50 60Hz Operational Voltage Ue 120V 10 3p N 120V 10 2p N Insulation Voltage Uj 400V Impulse withstand Voltage Uimp 4000V Short circuit current 10kA Degree of protection IP2
31. ecord loads in approximately 1 minute Restoring Set v SR48 racks record loads in approximately 2 minutes and 45 seconds Levels 4 When recording is finished the CEM displays Restoring Set Levels Finishing the recording process momentarily then returns to the normal display Turning a dimmers load error reporting on or off Note Load errors can only be reported in racks equipped with ETC s Advanced Features AF option When AF racks detect a load error indicating a lamp failure or tripped dimmer circuit breaker it sends an error message to other ETCLink devices in the Setup Dimmer 1 t system You can turn this feature on or off Lo 3 E E Lc Du LL E 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 CEM Dimming User M anual 29 Setting up a rack in Advanced mode Status display Rack 1 lst UD 1 System Ok Setup Setup 2 Rack 3 System 1 Dimmer Setup Rack ETCLink Addr 1 2 gt Enter Setup Rack PortA Priority High Setup Rack Port A Start 1 gt A or Y Setup Rack PortA Priority PileOn A or Y Setup Rack PortA Priority Low A or Y Setup Rack PortA Priority Off Enter E Setup Rack Port A End 96 Setu
32. ed dimmers 1 6 will go to Clearing dimmer levels 25 percent and dimmer 7 will go to 0 percent off while dimmers 8 512 remain under normal DM X port control Exiting the Dimmer menu To exit the Dimmer menu press Exit The LCD retums to the Status display Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 15 Getting dimmer rack and system information at the CEM Status display Rack 1 Ist UD 1 About About 1 Dimmer System Ok 2 Rack 3 System About Dimmer 12 About Dimmer 12 About Dimmer 12 A DISAF lRack 1 Slot 6 gt Rec Load 1000 W i About Dimmer 12 About Dimmer 12 About Dimmer 12 Act Load 1000 W Level 0 Ok 2 About Rack 1 60Hz About Rack 1 About Rack 1 r 2 1V1 120 2 120 3 120 gt Start Addr 1 DM X PortA OK m About Rack 1 About Rack 1 About Rack 1 DM X PortB Disabled Amb Temp 70 F Type SR48AF 3 About System About System About System Name gt Panic INACTIVE gt Backup 0 INACTIVE l gt Piayers 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 load 3 Sy stem level and error messages 2 Rack T
33. ed 1_ Recorded Clear Clear Record Backup Look Record Backup Look Delete 1 NO_ Delete 1 NO_ The Backup menu lets you play record and clear Backup looks Backup looks Backup Looks 1 Play are dimmer level settings recorded and played by the CEM They typically set ime house and stage lights without a console or work as a backup if DM X512 input 2 Record 3 Clear HII fails You can record up to 32 different Backup looks The Backup Looks menu Playing Backup looks 1 Press Backup 1 Play Backup Look appears on the first line of the Play Backup Look LCD The second line displays Backup look numbers and their status 1_ Recorded t Recorded Not Recorded or Activate Selecting a backup look to play Note You cannot play a Backup look until one has been recorded See Recording Backup looks on page 22 for recording instructions 2 Press A or v to scroll through the Backup looks or enter a number from Play Backup Look 1 through 32 with the number keys 1_Active 3 When the desired Backup look appears on the LCD press Enter to Playing Active backup look 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 o
34. ed 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 dimmer 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 t Record Loads YES 1 Preparing to record a load 2 Recording Loads 1 3 Qutput level 100 gt Output level status Restoring Set Levels 4 Finishing the recording process recorded They will not respond to normal DM X512 control input until recording is completed Set a level of at least 1 percent on all dimmers you want recorded You can use your lighting console or direct levels from the CEM To record dimmer loads use A or V to switch NO to YES and press Enter 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 v SR60rSRI12 racks records loads in approximately 30 seconds v SR24racks record loads in approximately 1 minute v SR48 racks
35. es the control input percentage to Root M ean Squared RMS voltage output Each percent increase in control level increases dimmer voltage output by the same amount Linear Curve Output Voltage RMS Console percentage setting Figure 18 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 Console percentage setting M odified linear curve Linear curve for reference Figure 19 Modified linear dimmer curve Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 49 50 Square law curve At low control levels much of 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 voltage response at low control levels to compensate for the infrared loss Square Law Curve Output Voltage RMS Console percentage setting Square law curve Linear curve for reference Figure 20 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 ETC s modified square law curve applies a second multiple to the standard square
36. etting direct dimmer levels from the CEM Status display Jardine nee Dimmer Doubled mod Rack 1 IstUD 1 Dimmer wl Dim 1 NOT SET i Dim 1A NOT SET System Ok Dim 1B NOT SET 8 AT Dim 8 NOT SET Dim 1A NOT SET At A B Dim 8 NOT SET Dim 1B NOT SET Figure 10 CEM Dimmer menu structure The Dimmer menu sets and displays dimmer levels set directly by Sensor control electronics at the CEM keypad Dim 1 NOT SET Note Some other ETCLink peripherals can also set direct dimmer levels du 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 Note Dimmer levels set by DM X512 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 with the number keys and press Enter Dimmer menu Shortcuts v Toselect a range of dimmers enter the first UD with the number keys Dim 1 5 press Thru and enter the last UD Press Enter All the dimmers HOT SET 1 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 v Press A after entering the UD7 s to pop dimmer levels to 100
37. etween the UDHs Clearing dimmer levels and the dimmer level 2 Press Clear Enter The dimmer level changes to NOT SET Using direct dimmer levels with Backup looks Backup looks recorded from direct dimmer levels can set levels for designated dimmers while other dimmers continue to respond to DM X lighting control Note In Standard mode levels from Backup looks always take control from DM X input levels In Advanced mode Backup look priority must be set to High before Backup levels can override DM X input See Using input priorities on page 10 for details Follow these steps to create a Backup look for specific dimmers l Setlevels for the dimmers you want the Backup look to control using Dim 1 gt 6 25 t 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 O Setting dimmer levels to 25 2 Clearlevels from dimmers you wish to remain under DM X control so their levels are NOT SET In the example dimmers 8 512 are cleared BEE 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 Backup looks on page 11 i Setting a dimmer level to 0 for details 4 After recording the Backup look clear all direct dimmer levels to restore Dim 512 control to your facility lighting control system HOT SET t When the Backup look from the example is activat
38. ext window 31 Port B First dimmer 1 To set the Unique Dimmer Number of first dimmer you want DM X port B setup Rack Port B to control scroll through the numbers with A or v or type in the number Start 1 t you want from the numeric keypad and press Enter Setting port B First dimmer 2 Press gt to go the next window Setting Backup look Priority l To change your Backup look Priority use A or Y to display either High 5 et MP Rack Backup Low or PileOn and press Enter See Using input priorities on page 10 PNUD ye Liw 2 Press to go the next window Setting Backup look priority DMX Mode status DMX Mode sets your system to use either DM X addressing mode Standard Setup Rack i which makes setting up most standard systems easier or Advanced for the DHE Mode Advanced gt power to configure complex multi console systems Setting DMX addressing mode 1 Use A or V to display either Standard or Advanced and press Enter 2 Press gt to go the next window Transfer M ulti rack systems only Note Donotusethe Transfer function unless you are directed to by an ETC authorized 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 Lacal 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
39. g rack configurations M ulti 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 either Checking Enabled 4 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 tum Config Checking off unless instructed to do so by an authorized ETC representative Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 33 Setup System Viewing and changing system settings Status display Rack 1 1st UD 1 Setup wl Setup 1 Dimmer 3 System Ok 2 Rack 3 System Setup System Setup System Setup System Data Setup System Record Loads NO Load Er ENABLED gt Loss Fade Time 180 Panic Hold A or Y A or Y A or V Setup System Setup System Setup System Record Loads YES Load Err DISABLED Panic Momentary The Setup System submenu lets you change system settings 1 2 3 Enter the submenu by pressing Setup 3 Move from display to display by pressing gt Press Exit twice to retum to the Status display Recording multiple dimmer loads AF systems only Note Dimmer loads can only be recorded in racks equipped with ETC s Advanc
40. he About menu v Rack lets you view your installation rack s line voltage and frequency starting address DM X port A status DM X port B status temperature and rack type System lets you check your system for active Panic states or backup looks and displays your system s configuration name 16 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Getting dimmer information from the About menu Status display Rack 1 Ist UD 1 About About 1 Dimmer HI System OK 2 Rack 3 System About Dimmer 12 J About Dimmer 12 About Dimmer 12 D15AF Rack 1 Slot 6 gt Rec Load 1000 W About Dimmer 12 About Dimmer 12 About Dimmer 12 eg let W VIe gt Ok 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 About Dimmer 1 enter a UD using the number keys and press Enter DISAF Dimmer module type lt gt 1 5 Press Exit twice to retum to the Status display Dimmer module type The first display shows the dimmer type on the second line Dimmer rack and slot number About Dimmer 2 The second display identifies dimmer rack and slot numbers Rack 1 Slot 1 gt Dimmer rack a
41. ing look as a standard Backup look It will record both DM X512 and direct dimmer levels Recording appears momentarily on the second line of the LCD as current dimmer levels are recorded When recording is complete the second line displays the number of the Backup look followed by Recorded The Backup look is recorded and ready to be activated 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 than Record Backup Look 98 percent PRHIC Hot Recorded Note lf yourconsole displays levels in DM X decimal mode 0 255 you need Setting panic circuits to set dimmers levels above 250 to include them in the Panic set Press Backup and then 2 to display the Record Backup Look window Press 1 to select Backup look 1 4 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 Y and press Enter to Record Backup Look replace the previous Panic circuit assignments Overwrite PAHIC HO Note Recor
42. ion Maintains steady dimmer output voltage by adjusting dimmer firing It is used to compensate for line voltage fluctuations and or different load resistance Dimmer slot The rails and circuit connections in a dimmer rack that individual dimmer modules slide into during installation Larger dimmer modules 100 amp use two dimmer slots per module 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 DM X mode The DM X512 addressing scheme It is set to either Standard or Advanced in the Setup rack menu v Standard DM X mode used in the majority of single console systems Standard mode automatically assigns dimmers to DM X512 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 v Advanced DM X 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 DM X512 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 Electronic Theatre Controls
43. k 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 l To change Configuration checking status use A or Y to choose either Enabled or Disabled and press Enter 2 To bypass Config Checking and go back to the beginning of the Setup Rack menu press gt Note Do not tum Config Checking off unless instructed to do so by an authorized ETC representative Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Recording a single dimmer load Note Dimmer loads can only be recorded in racks equipped with ETC s Advanced Features AF option Recording dimmer loads allows an AF system to monitor dimmer circuits for Setup Dimmer 1 1 load changes that indicate a lamp failure Rec SS Load YES 1 To record a dimmer load use A or Y or the numeric keypad to enter the Preparing to record a load desired dimmer number and press Enter 2 Use A or v to switch NO to YES and press Enter Note The dimmer is cycled through its output range during recording It will not respond to normal DM X512 control until recording is complete Recording Loads i 3 The CEM will record the dimmer load During recording the CEM will display Recording Loads and dimmer output level The time needed will utput level 100 S vary depending on rack size Output level status v SR6orSR12 racks records loads in approximately 30 seconds v SR24 racks r
44. l input and a two line by 20 character LCD display SEnsor Dimmer 7 8 9 a e e e e e e OD 1 3 Clear Enter e e 20 character LCD display M enu keys Number keys Command keys Reset key Figure 9 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 48 for a list of error messages and their causes CEM keypad controls Button label Button function Dimmer Opens Dimmer menu About Backup Opens About menu Opens Backup menu Setup Opens Setup menu 0 through 9 Enter numbers Enables dimmer level input in the Dimmer menu Returns to the current display s first screen if pressed once Returns to the Status display if pressed twice Selects the next dimmer or backup look in the Dimmer or Backup display Permits selection of a range of Unique Dimmer Numbers Clears the current entry Increase or decrease levels or scroll up or down through lists Advances to the next screen in a sub menu Executes selected actions or records value changes A B Switches between Dimmer Doubling channel A and B Reset Restarts system electronics Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 13 S
45. lay shows dimmer status including any error messages About Dimmer 2 1 reported by the CEM for that dimmer If there are no errors the second line k m 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 REMOVED Dimmer is missing from slot Dimmer may not be installed The messages listed below are only displayed by systems with Advanced Features DC OUTPUT Dimming is not balanced An SCR power 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 SCR 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 recorde NO DIM LOAD No load detected Lamps may be burned out or wiring is defective SCR FAILED Dimmer output does not The SCR power cube may need to be match control leve replaced 18 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Getting rack information from the About menu Status display About ou Di T CORT a E About Rack 1 60Hz gt About Rack 1 gt About Rack 1 V1 120 2 120 3 120 Start Addr 1 DM X PortA OK ET About Rack 1 About Rack 1 About Rack 1 DM X PortB Disabled Amb Temp 70 F Type S
46. mer slots are numbered with one or two UD labels Electronic Theatre Controls Inc DMX addressing modes Standard Advanced mode mode Start Addr DM X 101 x Port Start DM X 101 Port End DM X 138 Figure 6 Standard and Advanced DM X addressing Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual The Control Electronics Module CEM DM X address settings select the desired range of DM X channels DM X addressing also controls input from both of the CEM s DM X input ports A and B Sensor systems can use either Standard or Advanced DM X addressing mode Standard Mode uses a DMX Start address to set the first DM X512 channel number used Beginning with the Start address the CEM applies one DM X 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 DM X port Only DM X channel levels between the Start and End addresses are used Each DM X 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 DM X adaressing mode on page 10 for details Standard DM X addressing mode Standard mode is the normal DM X512 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 D
47. n the first line of the LCD Play Backup Look The second line displays Backup look numbers and their status Unset Look n Recorded Not Recorded or Activated Unsetting a backup look 2 Press 0 or scroll with A or v to Unset Look Press Enter to unset the look It fades out in five seconds Deleting a Backup look Record Backup Look 1 Press Backup 2 Record Backup Look appears on the first line of the a P Jed LCD The second line displays Backup look numbers and their status EEEE either Recorded or Not Recorded E 2 Press A or Y to scroll to the desired Backup look or enter its number Record Backup Look with the number keys Delete NOL 3 Press Clear The second line will display Delete followed by NO Scroll Deleting a backup look from NO to YES with A or Y and press Enter to erase the look Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 21 Clearing erasing all Backup looks 1 Backup Looks Clear All ES_ t 2 Clearing all backup looks Press Backup 3 Backup Looks appears on the top line of the LCD and Clear AII NO appears on the bottom line Press A or Y to scroll from NO to YES and press Enter All the 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 back
48. nd slot namber Note Dual density dimmer modules share slot numbers Dimmer recorded load AF systems only About Dimmer 2 4 The third display shows the last load recorded for the dimmer Only systems Bec Load 1725 W M with Advanced Features can record dimmer loads If no load is recorded W displays Recorded load AF systems only Actual dimmer load AF systems only The fourth display shows the load the system is currently reading on the About Dimmer A 1 dimmer Only systems with Advanced Features can display dimmer loads Het Load 1722 W Ss Note Load information display 3 and 4 is only shown for systems equipped Actual load AF systems only with Advanced Features AF Non AF systems display two dashes instead of a number Dimmer control level The fifth display identifies dimmer level by percentage If the level is set at the About Dimmer 2 1 keypad by a Backup look or by a Panic circuit the level will be followed by an Leva 33 S B or Prespectively Levels set by DM X512 input port A are followed by PA port B levels are followed by PB Dimmer Doubled dimmer levels Since Dimmer Doubled dimmers set two levels per dimmer circuit the level About Dimmer 2 1 display shows two output levels A and B Identifying suffixes are the same as Lev B 33 PA B 1SPA gt for other dimmer levels Dimmer level Dimmer Doubled level Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 17 Dimmer status and error Messages The sixth disp
49. nel levels are used first High priority levels disable levels from Low or Pile on priority inputs v PPile 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 vw Off shuts off input from DM X input ports Off is not used for Backup looks Note See Setting up a rack in Advanced mode on page 30 for step by step programming instructions for Advanced mode Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Sensor dimming system features ETC s Sensor 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 feedback lets you remotely monitor and configure your system Advanced Features provides individual dimmer circuit data over ETCLink 424244 4 v Built in support for ETC s Dimmer Doubling light fixtures Smart M enus Smart M enus simplify navigating all CEM menus by suppressing display of unneeded configuration windows When a feature is disabled Smart M enus will skip its setting window s If the feature is activated its window s
50. o use scroll through DM X channels with A or V or type in the number you want from the numeric keypad and press Enter 2 Press to go the next window Port A End 1 To set the number of the last DM X512 channel you want DM X port A to use scroll through DM X channels with A or Y Or type in the number you want from the numeric keypad and press Enter 2 Press to go the next window Port A First dimmer 1 To set the Unique Dimmer Number of first dimmer you want DM X 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 to go the next window DM X Port B Priority l To determine the priority of DM X port B 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 10 2 Press to go the next window Port B Start 1 Tosetthe number of the first DM X512 channel you want DM X port B to use scroll through DM X channels with A or Y or type in the number you want from the numeric keypad and press Enter 2 Press gt to go the next window Port B End 1 To set the number of the last DM X512 channel you want DM X port B to use scroll through DM X channels with A or Y or type in the number you want from the numeric keypad and press Enter 2 Press gt to go the n
51. o go the next window DM X Port B status Setup Rack 1 1 Toset your system to use or ignore control input from DM X port B use Port B Disabled IN A or V to display either Enabled or Disabled and press Enter DMX Port B setup 2 Press to go the next window Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 27 Setup Rack 1 DM Mode Standard gt Setting DM X addressing mode Setup Rack Transfer Lacal Rack Addr 1 E Rack transfer ETClink address Checking far Rack number 2 gt Q m z 3 tQ ei E S b 7 Download config fram Rack 2 gt New configuration address Setup Rack Update t Backup from 2 gt Setting DM X addressing mode Setup Rack Config H Checking Enabled gt Configuration checking status N 8 DMX addressing mode status DMX Mode sets your system to use either DM X addressing mode Standard which makes setting up most standard systems easier or Advanced for the power to configure complex multi console systems 1 Use A or v 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 30 if you are using Advanced mode 2 Press gt to go the next window Transfer M ulti rack systems only Note Do not use the Transfer function unless you are directed to by an ETC authorized service representative as part of the process of replacing a Contr
52. ol Electronics Module CEM Transfer downloads a configuration from one rack to another 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 the next window 2 The CEM will check to see if any other racks in your system have that address An ETCLink network rack must have its own ETCLink number 3 If the number is OK the window displays Download config from Rack 4 Scroll through ETCLink rack addresses with A or V or type in the rack number you want to download the configuration from and press Enter 5 Press Enter to download the configuration After the configuration has downloaded the Port A window displays Update Backup looks from another rack M ulti 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 electronics You can update Backup looks from other racks 1 To update Backup looks from another rack use A or Y or the numeric keypad to enter the desired rack number and press Enter You must select the number just above or below your rack address number 2 Press gt to go the next window Checking rack configurations M ulti rac
53. on 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 Setup System Data t Lass Fade Time U Last look held until cancelled v Hold runs Panic as long as a steady Panic activation signal is present v Momentary turns Panic on and off in response to a short signal 1 To change your Panic activation use A or Y to display either Hold or s ae Ge j Momentary and press Enter Panic circuit status 2 To bypass Panic and go to the Config Checking window press gt Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 35 36 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Maintenance 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 2 inch 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 11 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 it Do not use soap or other chemicals to clean the filter 4 Slide the top of the filter back up into the slot
54. ormation to your new CEM See page 28 Standard DM X addressing mode or page 32 Advanced DM X addressing mode for details Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Dimmer 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 switch 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 v Push the handle left to turn the dimmer on or reset a tripped breaker v Push the handle right to tum the dimmer off Push the switch to the right to turn the dimmer Off Push the sw itch to the left t turn the dimmer On Figure 14 Dimmer module circuit breakers Changing CEM phase fuses The CEM has three phase fuses v The phase A fuse F1 is a 250V 1 5 amp slow blow fuse CEM operating power is drawn through this fuse If F1 fails the CEM will not operate and dimming will not work The Sensor rack beacon will be dark v Phase B F2 and Phase C F3 fuses are 250V 0 125 amp fuses If F2 or F3 fail the CEM will function but dimmers on the affected phase will not operate and the phase status LED will be
55. ough the curve options with A or Y There are five curves available See page 49 for graphs of Sensor dimmer curves v Sensor2 0 ETC s previous Modified Square law curve for Sensor system using Sensor configuration software version 2 14 or earlier v Mod Square ETC s recommended curve for incandescent lighting using a Sensor dimming rack v Square Standard square law curve v ModLinear ETC s 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 setup Dimmer 1 maximum effective Root Mean Square RMS voltage the dimmer can output Scale 120 5 to the load Voltage output regulation can compensate for line power fluctuations or differences in line resistance between loads S Setting Scale voltage 1 Enter the UD with the number keys or scroll through the dimmers with A or Y Press Enter 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 RM S voltage When control input sends a dimmer below its threshold level dimmer output goes to ze
56. owchart 53 Appendix 5 GFI Dimmer test heet 55 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Introduction Welcome to the User M anual for the Sensor CEM dimming system This manual contains operating instructions for Sensor CEM dimming systems There are four Sensor CEM installation racks the 6 slot SR6 the 12 slot SR12 the 24 slot SR24 and the 48 slot SR48 How to use this manual Manual organization This manual has separate sections to tell you how to use maintain and trouble shoot your Sensor CEM dimming system v System components on page 6 details the main parts of a Sensor system v Sensor dimming overview on page 7 provides descriptions of Sensor dimming functions v Sensor dimming system features on page 11 describes features in your Sensor system that enhance system usability v Operation on page 13 gives step by step operating instructions v Maintenance on page 37 describes routine maintenance tasks v Service on page 39 tells you how to repair and troubleshoot your system and how to contact ETC to get technical assistance v Sensor specifications on page 45 contain technical specifications v Glossary on page 46 defines technical terms used in this document Warnings and notice conventions These symbols alert you to danger or important information Warning Warns you when electricity may cause injury Warning Wams you when there is a possibility of other types of injury gt gt
57. p Rack PortA First Dimmer 1 gt gt Setup Rack Port B Priority High Setup Rack Port B gt Start 1 A or Y Setup Rack Port B Priority PileOn A or Y Setup Rack Port B Priority Low A or Y Setup Rack Port B Priority Off Enter Enter Setup Rack Port B End 96 Setup Rack Port B First Dimmer 1 l gt Setup Rack Backup Priority High etup Rack gt DM Setup Rack d ETCLink Rddr 1 gt ETCLink address 30 A or Y M ode Advanced Setup Rack Port A Priority PileOn A or IV Suh Rack DM XM ode Simple A or Y Setup Rack Port A Priority Low Enter Setup Rack Update Backup from Setu EE Rack Addr 1 Rack Transfer gt Setup Rack Confi Checking ENABLED Advanced DM X mode is used in complex multi console systems Advanced mode enables individual port start and end addresses Input priorities and First A or Y Setup Rack Confi Checking ENABLED 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
58. pdate Setup Rack Confi gt DM M ode Advanced gt Loca Rack Addr 1 Backup from gt Checking ENABLED EN Setup System Setup System Setup System Dat Setup System Recard Loads NO Load Err ENABLED gt Loss Fade Time 180 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 i Dimmer Advanced Features AF equipped systems Setup Dimmer also controls I Back 3 System recording loads and enables or disables load errors The Setup menu 2 Setup Rack sets the ETCLink address DM X addressing configuration Setup Rack DH Made Standard 1 Switch DMX addressing mode 24 checking and allows you to update Backup looks from other CEMs Note You have the choice of running Setup Rack in either Standard or Advanced mode See DMX addressing modes on page 9 for details about DM X adaressing 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 canalter or even stop normal dimming functions Use the Setup menu cautiously when the system is in use and keep a record of changes in case of problems Switching between Standard and Advanced addressing mode 1
59. put ports labeled port A and port B Port End The last channel number between 1 512 used from a DM X512 input port Accessed from the Setup Rack menu in Advanced mode only Port Start The first channel number between 1 512 used from a DM X512 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 in a 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 Scale voltage Scale voltage sets the maximum voltage the dimmer can output Scale voltage is set in the Setup dimmer menu Start address The DM X512 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 dimmer channel in the system This num
60. rating a dimmer rack with open module slots disrupts airflow inside the rack which can lead to rack overheating 39 40 Removing and replacing a dimmer module 1 uF WN Turn off rack power at the main breaker if possible Open the rack door Grasp the dimmer module by the center 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 Close and lock the Sensor rack door before applying power 2 H o evel uae NoNo aliaa a ee bib e o d eve Figure 13 Removing an CEM module Removing and replacing a CEM module 1 uU RUN o Turn off rack power at the main breaker Open the rack door 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 Close and lock the Sensor rack door before applying power ONLY if directed to do so by an ETC authorized service representative transfer configuration and Backup look inf
61. ressing gt 3 Press Exit twice to retum to the Status display Editing dimmer modes The first display selects dimmer modes Dimmer modes determine how dimmers respond to DM X512 level changes 1 Enterthe Unique Dimmer Number with the number keys or scroll through Setup Dimmer 1 t the dimmers with A or Y Press Enter Mode Normal 2 Scroll through the dimmer modes with A or Y There are four dimmer Selecting dimmer modes modes available v Off turns the dimmer off v Normal operates as a standard incandescent dimmer v Non dim dimmers output regulated AC voltage when the DM X512 level is higher than the threshold level v Switched dimmers output unregulated AC voltage when the DM X512 level is higher than the threshold level Setup Dimmer 1 t 2 Made DD s v DD Dimmer Doubled enables a single dimmer circuit to dim two ETC Source 4 loads at different levels See Dimmer Doubling on page 12 Dimmer Doubled mode for details 3 Press Enter to select the desired dimmer mode Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 25 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 Setup Dimmer 1 1 l Curve Mod Square gt Selecting dimmer curves Scroll thr
62. ro You can set threshold to Normal or from O to 90 percent by scrolling levels with A or Y Note Since threshold is expressed as a percentage of RMS voltage the DMX or direct dimmer level where the threshold cutoff occurs will vary depending on your dimmer curve setup Dimmer 1 d 1 Enter the UD with the number keys or scroll through the dimmers with Threshold Hormal gt A or Y Setting dimmer threshold 2 Press Enter Use A or y to scroll to the desired value between 0 and 90 percent Setup Dimmer 1 1 3 Press Enter Threshold Always On gt Note For dimmers set to Switched or Non dim firing modes the Normal Switched and Non dim modes setting is changed to Always On Dimmers with Always On thresholds drive to full output when dimmer rack power is on 26 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Setting up a rack in Standard mode Standard DM X mode is used in most single console systems It uses a single DM X512 Start address for both DM X 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 M enus only display 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 Di Setup Rack Setup Rack Se
63. s 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 O distribute Unique o Dimmer Numbers in each phase Phase A 13 Phase B 10 Phase C 17 Sequenced racks have fo dimmers numbered O sequentially I from top to tO co 1 CO Un AUNE e OO Dimmer numbers Balanced rack Start DM X 101 Figure 5 Applying DM X in a balanced dimmer rack OO Figure 4 Balanced and sequenced dimmer numbering n 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 DM X channels are still applied in order of the UD This causes DM X channels 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 dim
64. set dimmers are not affected by the Backup look and continue to respond to DM X control levels sent by your facility lighting control system See Using direct dimmer levels with Backup looks on page 15 for details Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 11 Adding dimmers in a Panic circuit If your system includes an external Panic circuit you can easily create a set of dimmers which will drive to full when the circuit is activated See Assigning dimmers to the Panic circuit on page 23 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 setto 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 systems monitor their operation and provide operator feedback over the ETCLink network allowing 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 Yo
65. set to receive but no DM X512 signals are DMa Part B Disabled gt present v Data Err means there are DM X512 data errors Dimmer room air temperature Ambient Temp displays the dimmer room air temperature while the rack s About Rack 2 cooling fan is running If the fan is idle the temperature display is Ambient Temp 5 Fo Dimmer room air temperature Ei x d e w ny B uU Dimmer rack type Type displays the rack s type For racks equipped with Advanced Features an About Rack 2 1 AF follows the rack type Type SR 48 AF gt Rack type Sensor CEM Dimming User M anual 19 Getting system information from the About menu Status display Rack 1 IstUD 1 About System Ok 2 About 1 Dimmer 3 Rack 3 System gt About System Panic INACTIVE EN About System Backup 0 INACTIVE gt About System Name 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 retum to the Status display Panic circuit status Active or Inactive The Panic display shows if a Panic circuit is active or inactive A Panic circuit About System is a set of dimmers that drive to full output when activated by an external Panic Inactive switch Panic State Backup look status
66. tup Rack Setup Rack Setup Rack S System 12 Er CLink Adar 1 Start A ddr gt Port A ENABLED Port B ENABLED Alor Y A or Y Setup Rack pete Rack Port A DISABLED Port B DISABLED q Enter Enter Setup Rack Setup Rack Update Setup Rack Transfer Setup Rack Confi DM XM ode Standard Backup from Local Rack Addr 1 gt Checking ENABL A or IY A or IY Setup Rack Setup Rack Confi DM XM ode Advanced Checking DISABLED Entering the Setup Rack menu The Setup Rack menu sets rack dimmer and control input addresses enables and disables ports and tums other rack features on and off l Press Setup then 2 to enter the Setup Rack menu The first window is ETCLink Addr ETCLink Address M ulti rack systems only The ETCLink address is a number between 1 32 that determines rack identity Setup Rack t in the system configuration SE 1 Use A or y or the numeric keypad to enter an ETCLink address number ETCLink address and press Enter 2 Press gt to go the next window Start Address 1 To set the number of the first DM X512 channel you want the DM X ports setup Rack 1 on your rack to use scroll through DM X channels with A or Y or type in Start Addr 1 e a channel number from 1 512 with the numeric keypad and press Enter DMX start address 2 Press gt to go the next window DMX Port A status Setup Rack o EE Port A Enabled DMX Port A setup 2 Press gt t
67. up looks Recording Backup looks 1 Record Backup Look 2 not recorded 1 Selecting a look to record Set the lighting look you want to record v Using a lighting console or other DM X512 device v Directly from the CEM Dimmer menu See Using direct dimmer levels with Backup looks on page 15 v By combining DM X512 and CEM levels 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 Note You can replace previously recorded Backup looks by recording new 3 4 Backup Record Look type Snapshot A Snapshot look vi Backup Record Look fvpe Set Level A direct CEM level look 6 Record Backup Look 2 Recorded 1 A recorded backup look N N dimmer levels to them The new levels replace the old ones Press A or Y to scroll through the Backup looks or enter a number from 1 through 32 with the number keys When the desired Backup look appears on the LCD press Enter A window appears asking whether you want to record Set Levels or a Snapshot Select Set Levels or Snapshot with A or Y and press Enter to record the Backup look v Set Levels records only direct dimmer levels set at the CEM Direct level Backup looks can interact with DM X512 inputs when activated See Using direct dimmer levels with Backup looks on page 15 for details v Snapshot records the current light
68. ur Sensor CEM 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 rack has a UD sticker on the left side showing its UD4s Advanced Features Using Sensor s Advanced Features AF option ETCLink can report output and signal data from individual dimmers AF systems can report load changes in individual circuits that indicate problems like burned out lamps or tripped dimmer circuit breakers Sensor s Advance Features AF option allows recording and monitoring of individual dimmer output loads Constant comparison of dimmers actual loads 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 Dimmer Doubling By splitting the AC power waveform into positive and negative halves using ETC s Dimmer Doubler connector a single dimmer can set two different lighting levels on one dimmer circuit Sensor CEM systems can automatically configure dimmers to take advantage of the this feature See Dimmer mode curve and error reporting settings on page 25 for setup instructions 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 keypad contro

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