E Ink ARC00301 User Manual

E Ink ArC30™ Controller User’s Manual
Version REV-
E Ink P/N 960-1430
Copyright © 2018 E Ink Corporation
E Ink Corporation 1000 Technology Park Drive Billerica, MA 01821 U.S.A.
Printed in USA
E Ink ArC30™ Controller
USER’S MANUAL
VERSION REV-
29 August 2018
IMPORTANT NOTE: Read this manual BEFORE installing the E Ink ArC30™ Controller or powering it up. The controller will require programming and configuration prior to use.
The E Ink ArC30™ Controller is shipped with a default animation file and set to “slave” mode. See Section 5 of this manual for further information.
Contents
Contents .................................................................................... 1
1. Introduction and Overview ............................................... 1
2. Warnings and Notices........................................................ 3
3. Package Contents .............................................................. 5
4. Controller Features............................................................ 0
5. Initial Power-up and Check................................................ 7
6. Installation and Mounting ................................................. 9
7. Connecting E Ink Prism™ Tiles to the Controller ............. 11
8. Basic Operation ............................................................... 14
9. Connection to a PC and Programming ............................ 14
10. Connecting Multiple Controllers ................................. 15
11. Basic Prism Design Studio Functions ........................... 18
Checking controller status ................................................... 18
Setting a controller to master or slave mode...................... 19
Setting the controller password .......................................... 20
Identifying a controller in a multi-controller installation .... 21
12. Control via the Mobile App ......................................... 22
Checking the status of controllers within the installation .. 24
Starting and stopping animations and playlists................... 26
13. File Storage .................................................................. 28
14. Using the Sensor Input ................................................ 30
15. LED Indicators.............................................................. 40
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“E Ink Prism™,” “E Ink ArC™,” and “E Ink Prism Design Studio™” are trademarks of E Ink Corporation.
“Bluetooth®” is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group.
“micro SD” is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
20. Support
For support issues or questions regarding your ArC30™ controller, E Ink’s Prism™ color-changing material, or other aspects of your installation, please e-mail E Ink at
prism-support@eink.com
You can also obtain information regarding the Prism product line of materials and controllers for architectural and design applications by visiting our website at:
16. Troubleshooting .......................................................... 41
17. Software and Firmware Updates................................. 46
18. Specifications and Restrictions.................................... 47
19. Warranty, Disclaimers, and Regulatory Statements ... 48
20. Support ........................................................................ 51
http://www.eink.com/prism/
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1. Introduction and Overview
Thank you for your purchase of an E Ink ArC30™ Controller. This product provides programmable, standalone drive for over 80 square meters (860 ft segments of E Ink’s Prism™ color-changing material for use in architectural and interior design applications. For larger, more complex installations, multiple controllers may be connected in a master/slave configuration such that control of the entire system may be coordinated. Multiple patterns of color changes and animations may be stored within each controller, and the addition of optional Micro-SD flash storage permits a virtually unlimited number of different animation programs, permitting designers to set up a wide range of complex effects and sequences of color-change patterns.
Physically, the controller is a compact unit that can be wall­mounted, used within a permanent enclosure, or set up as-is in a temporary installation. The entire system can be powered by a small external power supply or battery pack, and all components and cabling use low voltage drive for enhanced safety.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly and note all warnings, cautions, and operational guidelines prior to the installation and operation of this controller. Failure to heed these warnings, cautions, and guidelines can result in improper operation, product damage or failure, or an unsafe operating condition.
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) and up to 128 separate tiles or
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Radiation Exposure Statement
The device has been found to be compliant to the requirements set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091 and Industry Canada RSS-102 for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Le dispositif a été jugé conforme aux exigences énoncées dans les articles 47 CFR 2.1091 et Industrie Canada RSS-102 pour un environnement non contrôle’. L’antenne(s) utilisée pour ce transmetteur doit etre installé pour fournir une distance de séparation d’au moins 20 cm de toutes les personnes et ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionner en conjunction avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur.
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EU RoHS Compliance: To the best of E Ink’s knowledge and
based upon information received from our suppliers, this product meets the requirements of the Commission Delegated Directive 2015/863 of 31 March 2015 amending Annex II to Directive 2011/65/EU.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules:
IMPORTANT
These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment, nor to provide for every contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation or maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise that are not covered sufficiently for your, the user’s, purposes, please contact E Ink Support. (See Section 20 of this User’s Manual).
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device many not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by E Ink Corporation can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.
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2. Warnings and Notices
Please review the following warnings and notices prior to the use of this product. The following symbols will be used throughout this manual to highlight important notes regarding the correct and safe use of this product:
Indicates an important note or item required for the proper installation or operation of the system. Failure to install and operate the product as directed by these notes my result in product failure or affect the reliability or operational lifetime of these products.
This symbol indicates important information relating to the safe installation or operation of your system, or describes factors which may result in product failure, unsafe conditions, or affect the reliability or operational lifetime of these products.
RESTRICTIONS:
WARNING: This product is intended for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors or where the unit might be exposed to water, excessive heat, or open flames.
This product is intended for use in commercial environments, is not meant for use in residential areas.
19. Warranty, Disclaimers, and Regulatory
Statements
WARRANTY: This product carries a limited warranty for one year from the date of shipment. Please see the complete warranty terms at www.eink.com
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This product is to be used only with E Ink Prism™ material as provided by E Ink and its authorized resellers in installations and operating as described in this manual and other documentation as provided on E Ink’s website. Use of the product in any other manner voids any and all warranties and E Ink Corporation assumes no liability for damage, failure, or injury to this or any other product, device, property, or person resulting for such use.
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Do not open the controller. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the controller case. Opening the controller case will void the warranty and may result in the controller being unsafe to operate.
This product is for indoor use only. Do not install or attempt to operate this product in locations where it will be exposed to precipitation, extreme temperatures, etc..
This product is not intended for use in residential locations.
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18. Specifications and Restrictions
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Overall dimensions: 239 mm W x 119.5 mm H x 22.5 mm D (including mounting tabs); 215 mm W excluding mounting tabs.
Weight: approximately 335 grams (~12 oz.; controller only, does not include mounting clips or screws)
Input power requirements: 18 VDC @ 2A (5.5 mm O.D. jack, center positive)
Outputs: 128 total outputs; 96 “high-density” outputs and 32 “high-current” outputs
High density outputs:
Max. current: 4 mA each Max. driven area*: 0.2 m
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(2 ft2)
WARNING: This product is intended for interior use only, within the environmental conditions as described in the specifications section of this manual. It should not be installed or operated in any area or situation in which it will be exposed to water, chemicals, exposed flame or heat sources.
WARNING: This product is to be used only in accordance with the directions included in this manual and other user documentation provided by E Ink. Failure to follow these directions may compromise the safety of the product.
High current outputs:
Max. current: 50 mA each Max. driven area*: 2.5 m
Operating temperature range: 0 to 40 deg. C
Operating humidity range: 5 to 90% R.H., non-condensing
Storage temperature range: -20 to 65 deg. C
* Maximum active area of E Ink Prism™ material which may be
driven by each output. Other limitations may apply depending on specific design of a given Prism™ tile.
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(26.9 ft2)
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3. Package Contents
Ensure that you have the following items before installing or using your controller:
Item Quantity Notes
E Ink ArC30™ Controller 1 ­Power supply 1 See Section 5 DIN rail mounting clips 2 Screws, #6 x 3/8” 4 Ethernet cable (controller interconnect cable), 1 m USB (A) to micro-USB (B) cable, 1m User’s manual 1 (This manual)
1 See Section 10
1 See Section 9
See Section 6
17. Software and Firmware Updates
The animation creation software, mobile control application, and the controller firmware may from time to time be updated by E Ink Corporation. Registered users of this controller product may receive notification of such updates via e-mail, or by checking for the latest revision at www.eink.com
Updates to the controller firmware must be installed via the USB connection, using the E Ink Prism Design Studio™ software running on a compatible computer.
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seeing faults or intermittent operation in such installations, try connecting a power supply to each controller in the system. If this corrects the problem, supplies may then be removed one at a time until the problem recurs. This will determine the minimum number of power supplies required for that installation.
4. Not all controllers have been programmed with the
correct animation file(s) for all animations/playlists to be run by that system, or animation files have become corrupt. Check the files programmed into each controller via the E Ink Prism Design Studio™ software running on a computer connected to the system, or using the E Ink ArC™ mobile app on a Bluetooth device. Reprogram any missing or corrupt files using the E Ink Prism Design Studio™ software.
High-density outputs,
1 through 96
4. Controller Features
High-current outputs,
101 through 116
High-current outputs,
117 through 132
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Sensor input (see Sec. 14)
ArC30 controller and
major features
Micro SD card slot
(see Section 13)
Controller
interconnect ports
(see Section 11)
6
(see Sec. 9)
18VDC, 2A max.
Center positive
(see Section 5)
Micro USB Power input
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