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19770 Bahama Street
Northridge, California 91324
V: 818.898.3380
F: 818.898.3 360
sales@dnfcontrols.com
www.dnfcontrols.com
Christie Spyder ShotBox
USP3-SBX-VSS
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 3
2. EQUIPMENT LIST ......................................................................................... 3
3. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 4
4. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION WEB PAGE .................................................... 5
5. REMOTE DEVICE ASSIGNMENT WEB PAGE ............................................ 6
6. SHOTBOX KEYLAYOUT .............................................................................. 7
7. SETUP MENU ............................................................................................... 8
8. READ SPYDER COMMAND KEYS IN SHOTBOX ....................................... 9
9. STEP THROUGH COMMAND KEY SCRIPT ................................................ 9
10. DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................... 10
REVISIONS
1.00 06/15/15 Original draft.
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1. OVERVIEW
The USP3-SBX-VSS, Spyder ShotBox, provides tactile, fast, easy, and
dependable control over Spyder to recall Command Keys. The Spyder ShotBox
reads the Command Keys in Spyder and automatically maps them to ShotBox
keys.
• Press a button Recall Command Key!
• Press Page Select button, 1 - 10
Press Command Key button, 1 – 30
To Recall Command Key
• Cue to PREVIEW / Cue to PROGRAM at the press of a button
• Step Forward / Step Reverse through Command Key script
• Read Command Key PAGES 1 – 10 or PAGES 11 – 20 into ShotBox
• Controls 8 Spyders
• Connect to Spyder over Ethernet & control 8 Spyders
Tactile – Fast – Easy – Dependable CONTROL
Getting Started…..
1. Go to Installation Section to install ShotBox
2. Go to System Configuration Section to set static IP address, Subnet Mask, and
Gateway address
3. Go to Remote Device Assignment Section to enter Spyder IP address and create
Spyder name that will be displayed in MENU
4. Go to MENU section to set default settings
2. EQUIPMENT LIST
Qty Component DNF Part N umber
1 Spyder ShotBox USP3-SBX-VSS
1 USP3 POWER SUPPLY included
1 POWER CORD included
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3. INSTALLATION
IP Address:
192.168.10.217
Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0
Gateway:
192.168.10.1
User name:
dnfuser
Password:
controls
1
13
25 14
1
13
25 14
1
13
25 14
1
13
25 14
1
6
GPI 1 - 8
GPI 9 - 16
GPO 1 - 8
GPO 9 - 16
Serial
ETHERNET
S1
Reset
POWER 2
POWER 1
Rear View
a. Connect supplied power supply to POWER 1 connector. For redundant
power option, connect power supplies to POWER 1 and POWER 2
connectors.
b. Connect Ethernet cable to ETHERNET connector.
DEFAULT ETHERNET CONFIGUR ATION
The Spyder ShotBox is configured using a standard web browser (Internet Explorer,
Firefox, and Chrome). Enter the ShotBox’s IP address in the Address/ URL bar, typically
located at the top of the web browser page, to access the Home Page. Use the links on
the left side of the Home Page to access the desired configuration web pages.
All configuration settings are saved in non-volatile memory in the ShotBox. Settings are
retained when power is removed.
Settings may be uploaded to a computer as a configuration file (.dnf) for storage.
Configuration files may be downloaded from a computer into the Shotbox to restore a
saved configuration. A configuration file contains all of the ShotBox’s configurations
except IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. The ShotBox does not support
partial configuration upload or download. The configuration file is a not a text formatted
file. It cannot be viewed or modified with a text editor.
To access the System Configuration web page, use the following log-on when prompted.
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4. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION WEB PAGE
P1 Software Upgrade:
Use this link to install the P1 upgrade file provided by DNF Controls
P2 Software Upgrade:
Use this link to install the P2 upgrade file provided by DNF Controls
Web Upgrade:
Use this link to install the Web pages upgrade file provided by DNF Controls
Save Configuration to PC:
Use this link to save the ShotBox’s current configuration to a configuration file
file extension must be ‘dnf’.
Restore Configuration from PC:
Use this link to download a configuration file from your computer to the
name. The file extension must be ‘dnf’.
Set Factory Defaults:
Use this link to reset all ShotBox configuration settings to factory defaults. This
ShotBox will automatically reboot.
Enter the new IP settings below:
Enter the new IP address, Gatewa y, and Subnet Mas k. Click on Save Config to
save the new entries. The ShotBox will automatically reboot.
on a computer. The web browser will prompt for file name and directory. The
ShotBox. The web browser will prompt for directory and configuration file
will NOT change the IP address, subnet mask or gateway address. The
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5. REMOTE DEVICE ASSIGNMENT WEB PAGE
Remote Device Label
Enter up to 32 characters. The first 12 characters will be displayed on the
ShotBox key when the MENU key is pressed.
Device Type
Spyder
Connection Type
Greyed out
Connection Mode
Greyed out
UDP Attempts
Greyed out
IP Address
Enter IP address for Spyder to be controlled
Port Number
Greyed out
Heartbeat Rate
Set heartbeat polling rate. 5 seconds is the recommended setting
Connection Status
Displays “Connected” in green when communicating with Spyder.
when it is not able to communicate with the selected Spyder.
Save Button
Click on Save button to save entered settings
Refresh Link
Click on Refresh link to refresh Connection Status
Displays “---------“ when NOT communicating with Spyder or no IP address
has been entered.
NOTE- The ShotBox will display “WAITING FOR SPYDER” across its keys
NOTE- The ShotBox will display “WAITING FOR SPYDER” across its keys
when it is not able to communicate with the selected Spyder.
Check:
The IP address entered for this Spyder
The Ethernet connection to the ShotBox
The left amber light on the RJ45 should be on
The right green light on the RJ45 shows network activity
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6. SHOTBOX KEYLAYOUT
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
F11
F12
F13
F14
F15
F16
1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
SHIFT
ESC
MENU
PREVIEW
3
PAGE
Command
Key
Press keys F1 – F10 to select a PAGE, 1-10 or 11-20 per MENU setting.
Press keys 1 – 30 to select a Command Key on the currently selected page.
Press , Left Arrow key, to step Reverse through last recalled Command Key’s script.
Press , Right Arrow key, to step Forward through last recalled Command Key’s script.
Press PREVIEW key to jump to PREVIEW cue.
Press SHIFT + PREVIEW keys to jump to PROGRAM cue.
Press MENU to access the Setup Menu.
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7. SETUP MENU
1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
3
P1
Sof twa re
Ve rs ion
P2
Sof twa re
Ve rs ion
IP
Add ress
Sub net
Mask
Gateway
Add ress
MAC
Add ress
Read
Command
Keys
Default
Cue
0
Exit
Menu
Select
PAGES
1 - 10
Select
PAGES
11 - 20
DEV5
Spy der
Name
DEV6
Spy der
Name
DEV7
Spy der
Name
DEV8
Spy der
Name
DEV1
Spy der
Name
DEV2
Spy der
Name
DEV3
Spy der
Name
DEV4
Spy der
Name
Press the ShotBox MENU key to enter the Setup Menu.
Keys 1 & 2 display the ShotBox software version.
Keys 3, 4, & 5 display the ShotBox’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway Address, and
MAC Address.
Press Key 10 to Read Command Keys from the selected Spyder and in the selected
page r ange.
Press Key 11 to toggle between Cue 0 and Cue 1. The current cue number is displayed
on the key. The recalled Command Key will cue to this value.
Press Key 21 to read Command Keys from pages 1 - 10 on selected Spyder. Key face
will turn red.
Press Key 22 to read Command Keys from pages 11 – 20 on selected Spyder. Key
face will turn red.
Press Keys 15 through 18 and 25 through 28 to select the current Spyder. Only the
selected Spyder will be controlled by the ShotBox. The selected Spyder’s key face will
turn r ed.
Press Key 30 to exit the menu.
When a Spyder is selected, its Command Keys will automatically be read by the
ShotBox, in the currently selected page range.
When a SELECTED PAGES range is selected, the Command Keys for that range on the
selected Spyder will automatically be read by the ShotBox.
NOTE- All menu settings are saved in non-volatile memory in the ShotBox and will be
restored after the ShotBox is powered up.
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8. READ SPYDER COMM AND KEYS IN SHOTBOX
The Spyder Command Keys will automatically be read by the ShotBox:
• After the ShotBox is powered up
• Whenever the Read Command Keys key in the Setup Menu is pressed.
• Whenever the SELECTED PAGEs range key is pressed.
• Whenever a Spyder Device key is pressed.
While the Command Keys are being read, the ShotBox keys will display “Reading
Command Keys”. Key 29 will display “PAGE” and Key 30 will display the page
number currently being read. When Read Command Keys has completed, the
ShotBox keys will display a page of Command key names.
NOTE- The ShotBox keys will be blank when an error occurs reading the
Command Keys or the Command Key page is empty.
9. STEP THROUGH COMMAND KEY SCRIPT
a. Recall a Command Key by selecting a page (F1 – F10) and then pressing the
desired Command Key (LCD Key 1 – 30).
b. Press , Left Arrow key, to step Reverse through the last recalled Command
Key’s script.
c. Press , Right Arrow key, to step Forward through the last recalled Command
Key’s script.
d. Press PREVIEW key to jump to the PREVIEW cue.
e. Press SHIFT + PREVIEW keys to jump to the PROGRAM cue.
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10. DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY
DNF Controls warrants its product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from the date of sale to the original purchaser from DNF Controls.
In order to enforce the rights under this warranty, the customer must first contact DNF’s Customer
Support Department to afford the opportunity of identifying and fixing the problem without sending
the unit in for repair. If DNF’s Customer Support Department cannot fix the problem, the
customer will be issued a Returned Merchandise Authorization number (RMA). The customer will
then ship the defective product prepaid to DNF Controls with the RMA number clearly indicated
on the customer’s shipping document. The merchandise is to be shipped to:
DNF Controls
19770 Bahama St.
Northridge, CA 91324
USA
Failure to obtain a proper RMA number prior to returning the product may result in the return not
being accepted, or in a charge for the required repair.
DNF Controls, at its option, will repair or replace the defective unit. DNF Controls will return the
unit prepaid to the customer. The method of shipment is at the discretion of DNF Controls,
principally UPS Ground for shipments within the United States of America. Shipments to
international customers will be sent via air. Should a customer require the product to be returned
in a more expeditious manner, the return shipment will be billed to their freight account.
This warranty will be considered null and void if accident, misuse, abuse, improper line voltage,
fire, water, lightning or other acts of God damaged the product. All repair parts are to be supplied
by DNF Controls, either directly or through its authorized dealer network. Similarly, any repair
work not performed by either DNF Controls or its authorized dealer may void the warranty.
After the warranty period has expired, DNF Controls offers repair services at prices listed in the
DNF Controls Price List. DNF Controls reserves the right to refuse repair of any unit outside the
warranty period that is deemed non-repairable.
DNF Controls shall not be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other types of
damage resulting from the use of the product.
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