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ART SSC
Setup Manual
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Elation ART SSC Setup Manual

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MANUAL
ART SSC
SOLID-STATE CONTROL
Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................................................2
Setting up........................................................................................................3
Supported Protocols.......................................................................................... 6
Web-based User-Interface................................................................................10
Home.........................................................................................................10
Lighting Console..........................................................................................11
Recorder.....................................................................................................15
Show Control.............................................................................................. 17
Actions.......................................................................................................20
Monitors.....................................................................................................22
Settings......................................................................................................23
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Art SSC. This manual discussing setting up the unit and programming the lighting cues and various other features.
Description
The Art SSC is solid-state lighting controller, designed without any moving parts, it is build for reliability and durability.
The unit is aimed at providing a control solution for (semi-)permanent lighting projects. The Art SSC primary control signal is DMX-512, the protocol used for entertainment, theatre and most LED lighting fixtures. Next to DMX-512 this controller also supports a range of other protocols; allowing communication with various other equipment.
An internal web-server provides the web-interface through which you can program the Art SSC. A modern browser is required to access this web-interface during set-up. A browser or computer is not required for standalone use after the set-up.
Features
– 2 independent, optically isolated DMX-512 outputs
– optically isolated DMX-512 input
– MIDI in, through and out (with MTC support)
– SMPTE time-code input
– GPI port with 4 contact closures
– Ethernet port with support of Art-Net, OSC & UDP
– Lighting controller with 256 cues
– DMX-512 and Art-Net recorder with 16 memories
– Real-time clock scheduling
– eTouch compatibility
Limitations
The Art SSC is a compact device with an excellent value for money ratio, however, it inevitably has limitations. Please consider the following:
– Maximum number of concurrent playbacks: 1 cue-list + 4 recorder memories + show control
events
– Responsiveness might degrade if all features are used simultaneously
Further Help
If, after reading this manual, you have further questions then please consult the online forum at
http://forums.elationlighting.com/ for more technical support.
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Setting up
This chapter discusses the steps to set up the Art SSC to start programming.
Mounting
The Art SSC can be placed desktop or it can be DIN rail or 19” rack mounted
DIN Rail
The Art SSC is prepared for DIN Rail mounting by using the 'DIN rail holder TSH 35' from Bopla (Product no. 22035000).
This adapter is – amongst others – available from:
Farnell / Newark (order code 4189991)
Conrad (order code 539775 – 89)
Distrelec (order code 300060)
19” Rack
There will become available an adapter for 19” rack-mounting the Art SSC.
Kensington Lock
You can secure your Art SSC by using a Kensington style laptop lock.
Power
The Art SSC requires a DC power supply between 9 and 12 Volts with a minimum of 500mA. The 2,1 mm DC is center-positive.
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Network
During programming a network connection is required between the Art SSC and computer. Connect the Ethernet port on the Art SSC to the Ethernet port on your computer by using a RJ-45 cable. Alternatively, you can connect the Art SSC and the computer via a network switch. The Art SSC's ethernet port is auto-sensing so it does not matter whether you use a cross or straight cable.
The factory default IP address is 192.168.1.10 with the sub-net mask set to 255.255.255.0. Make sure your computer is in a valid address range, e.g. set your computer to IP 192.168.1.9 with a sub-net mask of 255.255.255.0.
Then open a browser on your computer and go to http://192.168.1.10. You should see the following page:
The settings page allows you to change the IP address and sub-net. Make sure that all equipment on your network have unique IP addresses.
By pressing the reset button on the Art SSC for 3 seconds or more, you will reconfigure the unit to the factory default IP address and sub-net mask.
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Artman Software Tool
A special software tool called Artman has been developed to manage (multiple) Art SSC devices. This tool is available on MS Windows, Mac OS X and Ubuntu Linux is available via our website, free of charge. Artman allows you to:
– change IP address and subnet
– set the Art SSC's date and time (your computer's date and time will be used)
– perform firmware updates
– do a factory reset that will erase all user data in the Art SSC and will restore the default
settings.
– Identify a specific Art SSC (in a multi Art SSC setup) by blinking it's LED
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Supported Protocols
The Art SSC is fitted with several communication ports and supports various protocols. This chapter describes these protocols.
DMX-512
Connect your lighting fixtures either to the DMX OUT A port or DMX OUT B. Use a 5-pin XLR cable to connect the Art SSC's DMX OUT port to the first fixture, from then on daisy-chain to all other fixtures.
3 Pin Adapter
If your cabling or fixtures are using a 3-pin XLR connector then you can obtain - or create yourself - a 5-to-3-pin adapter.
For both 5-pin and 3-pin connectors the pin-out is:
1 = GND
2 = Data-
3 = Data+
(on the 5-pin XLR pin 4 & 5 are not connected)
Cable
Use a shielded twisted pair cable for DMX cabling. The cable should be terminated with an 120 Ohm resistor.
Overcoming DMX-512 Limitations
DMX-512 is a very successful protocol with, however, a few limitations. The maximum number of attached devices is limited to 32 and they all have to be connected in bus-topology having one cable running via each device. Furthermore, a DMX cable should not be longer than 300 meters.
The DMX Branch/4 from Elation Professional helps tackle those inconvenient limitations of DMX-512. The Splitter takes a DMX signal and sends it out again on its 4 DMX output ports allowing a star-topology for efficient cable usage. Each output port is capable of driving 32 more devices. The Splitter can also function as a signal booster as each port supports another 300 meter long connection.
RDM
RDM is a recent addition to the DMX-512 protocol. The DMX protocol was uni-directional. RDM makes it bi-directional and allows for the controller to receive status information from the fixtures and set properties like the fixture's starting address.
Both of the DMX outputs are RDM capable (the DMX input is not) and the RDM master functionality for collecting all the information and setting all the parameters will be implemented via an external software program (not available yet).
Art-Net
The Art-Net protocol primarily transfers DMX-512 data over Ethernet. The high bandwidth of a
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Ethernet connection allows Art-Net to transfer up to 256 universes. The Art SSC supports 2 universe outgoing Art-Net and 2 universes incoming.
There are two versions of Art-Net, version 1 uses UDP broadcast and version 2 uses UDP multicast. The Art SSC uses version 1. Broadcast messages do put a certain load on the network, therefore it is recommended to disable Art-Net when not in use.
Additional to transmitting DMX-512 data, Art-Net can also be used for transferring time-code information.
SMPTE
SMPTE is time-code signal which can be used to synchronize audio, video, lighting and other effects. SMPTE information can be transferred through various media like audio channels, video signals, MIDI, etc.
The Art SSC supports LTC SMPTE that is transferred as an audio signal.
MIDI
The MIDI protocol was intended for inter-connecting musical devices such as synthesisers and sequencers. This protocol is also very suitable to send triggers from one device to another and is often used to synchronise audio, video and lighting equipment.
There is also a large collection of MIDI control surfaces available; user-interface consoles with knobs, (motor-)faders, rotary-encoders, etc.
The Art SSC also supports the time-code signal (MTC) which is embedded into MIDI.
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OSC
Open Sound Control (OSC) is a protocol for communicating between computers, software and various multi-media type devices. OSC uses the network to send and receive messages, it can contain MIDI, time-code and custom information.
There are apps available for creating custom­made user interfaces on IOS (iPod, iPhone, iPad) and Android. These tools allow you to program fool-proof user-interfaces for controlling the Art SSC. E.g. TouchOSC from
http://hexler.net/software/touchosc.
There is a TouchOSC layout available from
http://www.visualproductions.nl/downloads.html
that is configured to control the recorder playbacks and select cues in the lighting console. This layout works in conjunction with the 'OSC Control' template, as discussed on page
19.
Other templates are available to use the Art SSC as a converter between OSC and MIDI.
UDP
UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a simple protocol for sending message across the network. It is supported by various media devices like video projectors and show controllers.
The Art SSC can send and receive UDP messages. The UDP message contains a NULL terminated ASCII string of maximum 15 characters. UDP can be received by adding the UDP source action-list in the Show Control page. Enter the expected ASCII string as the action's trigger. UDP messages can be send by adding a UDP task to any action. Parameter 1 allows you to enter the ASCII string and parameter 2 will contain the destination IP address and port number.
GPI
The GPI port features 4 contact-closure ports. It allows you to attach physical switches, sensors or other equipment and have the ports trigger events in the Art SSC. You can set the port to 'Normally Open' or 'Normally Closed' in the Show Controller (see page 20).
The GPI's RJ-45 has the following pin-out:
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