ETC Echo Architectural Control Processor User Manual

Architectural Control Processor Configuration Manual

1.0

Product information and specifications subject to change.

Part Number:

7186M1200-1.0.0

Released: 2014-08

Rev A

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Warnings and Notice Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Contacting ETC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Concepts and Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Installation Environment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

UI Overview and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

User Interface Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

LCD Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Wake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Touch Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Enter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Control Menu Shortcut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Numeric Button Pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Removable Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Reset Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Install the Echo ACP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Echo ACP Basic Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

DRd Dimming Rack Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Arch Control Status Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Status / Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Status / Error Messages Generated by the Echo ACP . . . . . . .21

Status / Errors Messages Generated by the DRd Dimming Engine 22

Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Chapter 3

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Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

About Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

About Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Levels Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Version Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Space Combine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Dimming Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Dimmer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Patch DMX Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Patch sACN Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Emergency Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Quick Rack Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Arch Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Remote Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Data Source Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Data Loss & Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Space Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Dimming Control Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Set Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Dimmer Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Release Set Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Arch Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Sequences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

File Operations Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Save Rack Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Save Dimming Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Load Dimming Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Save Arch Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Load Architectural Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Restore Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Update Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Chapter 4

Appendix A

View/Clear Errors Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Restricted Access Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Change Passcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Default Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Service and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Replace a Echo ACP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Hardware Reset Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Dimmer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Unison DRd Rack Compatible Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Dimmer Module Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Compatible Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Dimmer Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Dimmer Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Appendix B

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Echo ACP Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Access the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Dimmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Set Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Sequences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Appendix C

Echo ACP Menu Flow Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Menu Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

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Introduction

Welcome to the Echo Architectural Control Processor (E-ACP) Configuration Manual. This manual contains information for user configuration and programming of the Echo ACP.

The Echo ACP installs into a Unison DRd enclosure and provides centralized access to the dimming, switching, rack enclosure settings, DMX setup, and interface to Echo controls stations over the EchoConnect control network.

The Echo ACP serves as the real time processor for incoming control signals from other Echo processors, control stations, and control sources including DMX (input) and sACN (up to four sACN universes), and transmits that information to the individual dimmers, relays and control stations.

An optional Echo Station Power Module (E-SPM) fits in the module slot directly above the Echo ACP and provides power for up to 16 Echo control stations on the topology-free EchoConnect control network. Reference the related Echo Station Power Module Install Guide for details.

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Warnings and Notice Conventions

These symbols are used throughout this manual to alert you to danger or important information:

Note:

CAUTION:

WARNING:

Notes are helpful hints and information that are supplemental to the main text.

A Caution statement indicates situations where there may be undefined or unwanted consequences of an action, potential for data loss, or an equipment problem.

A Warning statement indicates situations where damage may occur, people may be harmed, or there are serious or dangerous consequences of an action.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! This warning statement indicates situations where there is a risk of electric shock.

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Contacting ETC

For questions about delivery of your Echo system, contact ETC Systems Group. For general information, your most convenient resources are the references provided in this manual. To search more widely try the ETC web site at www.etcconnect.com.

For technical questions about Echo systems, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices listed below. Emergency service is available from all ETC offices outside of normal business hours. When calling for assistance, please be near the equipment for troubleshooting and have the following information handy:

• Your location and job name.

• A complete list of ETC equipment.

• A complete list of other installed products and components connected to the system you are troubleshooting.

• DMX control source, if any.

Americas

ETC International Technical Services Department 3031 Pleasant View Road Middleton, WI 53562 800-775-4382 (USA, toll-free) +1-608 831-4116 service@etcconnect.com

Asia

ETC Asia, Ltd. Technical Services Department Room 1801, 18/F, Tower 1, Phase 1 Enterprise Square 9 Sheung Yuet Road Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong +852 2799 1220 service@etcasia.com

United Kingdom

Electronic Theatre Controls, Ltd. Technical Services Department 26 - 28 Victoria Industrial Estate Victoria Road, London W3 6UU, UK +44 (0)20 8896 1000 service@etceurope.com

Germany

Electronic Theatre Controls, GmbH Technical Services Department Ohmstrasse 3 93607, Holzkirchen, Germany +49 (80 24) 47 00-0 techserv-hoki@etcconnect.com

Please email comments about this manual to: TechComm@etcconnect.com

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Overview

Concepts and Definitions

The Echo Architectural Control Processor (E-ACP) is just one component of the Echo system. The Echo ACP integrates the DRd rack with other Echo networked products (up to 15 other host products such as Sensor 3, Echo Relay Panel, other Echo ACPs) over the EchoConnect network and supports Echo Inspire stations (up to 16) when station power is supplied.

Unison DRd12

rack enclosure

SYSTEMLORTNOCGNIHGIL T SYSTEMLORTNOCGNIHGIL T

SENSOR+

SR48+

dimmer rack

SENSOR+

SR48+

dimmer rack

Unison ERn4

processing rack

LinkPower

Aux Power 24 Vdc

console

Sequence

Macro Record

Unison Heritage

Stations

Sequence

Macro Record

Unison Paradigm

Touchscreen LCD

Preset 1

Preset 2

Preset 7

Preset 2

Preset 8

Preset 3

Preset 9

Preset 4

Preset 5

Preset 10

Preset 5

Preset 1

Preset 6

Preset 1

Preset 2

Preset 7

Preset 2

Preset 8

Preset 3

Preset 9

Preset 4

Preset 5

Preset 10

Preset 5

Preset 1

Preset 2

Preset 3

Preset 4

Preset 5

Preset 1

Preset 2

Preset 3

Preset 4

Preset 5

Eos Ti

Preset 1

Preset 6

power

feed

power

feed

DMX input to ERn rack

ETC Console

(for optional stage lighting)

power

feed

power

feed

With the integrated control, the Echo ACP is a powerful interface allowing:

• dimming system configuration - simple setup using the Quick Rack Setup menu or custom setup using the Dimmer Setup menu.

• preset, spaces, zones and sequence control - supports 64 internal presets (recording of and playback), 8 spaces on the E-ACP or 16 spaces per Echo system, 16 zones per space, and a single sequence per space

• control priority - supports configuration of control priorities (DMX and Arch control)

• UL 924 Emergency configuration - simple configuration of emergency from the E-ACP using a master level and load-shedding (the emergency input is controlled separately by the DRd)

Dimmer

A dimmer refers to the physical position or the logical reference number of a module in the enclosure, used to refer to the controllable output in the DRd enclosure.

Depending on the host rack type, either DRd 6, DRd 12, or dual DRd 12 with an Auxiliary rack, there could be anywhere from 12 to 48 circuits available per Echo ACP which can be populated with a module of any variety including:

• universal dimmer modules - which control incandescent, magnetic low-voltage, twoand four-wire fluorescent, neon, cold-cathode, or switched loads

• specialized modules - such as three-wire fluorescent, relay, or constant current.

• electronic low-voltage dimming modules available for reverse-phase (trailing edge) dimming of electronic transformer loads.

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When configuring your DRd, using the Dimmer Setup menu, you must assign each dimmer to a Space.

Spaces

Spaces are logical divisions within a system that isolates station control (preset and sequence control) to the defined group of controllable outputs in that division. A single Echo ACP is limited to 8 spaces, and an Echo system supports up to 16 spaces.

Each space must be configured using the Space Setup option in the Arch Setup menu. When configuring your DRd, using the Dimmer Setup menu, you must assign each dimmer in the enclosure to a Space.

Circuit

A circuit is the logical reference number used to talk about the controllable output in the Echo ACP. Circuits should be configured to be unique within a space and are user configurable in the Dimmer Setup menu for the selected dimmer. A circuit can be any user configured number from 1 to 65535.

The combination of space and circuit can provide a unique identification of an output in a system.

Zone

Zones are controllable entities within an Echo system, used to logically group the controllable outputs (dimmers) for control from a connected Echo Inspire station.

One or more dimmers can be assigned to a single zone using the Dimmer Setup menu for the selected dimmer. Each zone level may be individually manipulated through use of a connected Echo Inspire station and the zone can be assigned to an Echo Inspire station for direct control using that stations function selector switch. Reference the Echo Inspire Station Installation Guide for information.

Arbitration

The Echo ACP can accept a variety of control sources including DMX input, Streaming ACN (sACN), presets, sequence, manual set levels, and panic.

Circuit output arbitration is based on the sACN model of source priority, meaning each source is assigned a priority between 1 and 200 (200 is the highest priority). With this priority, control sources are arbitrated based on their set priority. The Echo ACP default priority is 100. Control sources at equal priority will HTP or are arbitrated by Highest Takes Precedence.

The Echo ACP uses the priority assigned within the sACN packet, sent from the control source and sets the configured priority for DMX, presets, and sequence.

Manually set levels from the user interface of the Echo ACP overrides all other control sources with the exception of panic. Panic is the highest possible priority.

Configuration

The Echo ACP features a dynamic user interface with a touch wheel for easy menu navigation, an numeric button pad for direct selection, and a bright, easy to read graphic LCD.

All setup and configuration are accomplished from the Echo ACP user interface. No external software is required. Echo Inspire station configuration is accomplished through rotary switches on the station electronics.

Backup

The Echo ACP front panel features a Secure Digital (SD) media card slot and a USB port for use of a flash drive. Use any compatible removable media to backup your configuration files, load a new configuration, or update the Echo ACP firmware. See Removable Media,

page 14 for a list of compatible media.

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Rack and System Feedback

The Echo ACP provides feedback through the status indicators on the front panel of the Echo ACP. Each indicator is visible from the front panel of the Echo ACP with the DRd enclosure door closed. Additional status information is provided on the front panel of the Echo ACP display.

Additional status information is provided on the front panel of the Echo ACP display.

• By default, the “Dimming Rack Status” displays. Rack status includes information pertaining to DMX addressing, rack phase voltage, frequency settings, rack temperature and embedded dimming engine software version number.

• Clockwise rotation on the touch wheel changes the status display to “Arch Control Status”. “Arch Control Status” includes information pertaining to the Echo processor including the processor IP address, DMX port configuration, activity, host rack type and Echo software version number.

Control Inputs

Left I/O

The Left I/O board on the DRd enclosure is an optional accessory that provides an Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) connection to the DRd with Echo ACP. This networks the DRd dimming system with other Ethernet sACN based control systems.

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Right I/O

SIGNAL DISTRO

RIDE THRU/BATT

J9 DUAL RACKS

LPS

APM

DMXB

AUX POWER

LON LINK / ECHO BUS

CDI

DMXA

B+ B- COM A+ A- COM

B+ B- COM

COM PANIC

A+ A- COM

DMXB DMXA

SRC OFF END

DMX PASS-THRU

DRd right I/O

• EchoConnect Station Bus - station communication bus from the Echo ACP to the Echo control stations and other products.

• DMX (Digital Multiplex) - addresses up to 512 channels of control. The Echo ACP supports one universe of DMX input. DMX through connections are available for use as needed. The DMXB connector is not used.

• Optional accessory connections include Battery Backup, Com / Panic input, and Dual Racks (used only if an Auxiliary rack is installed).

The Right I/O board on the DRd enclosures provide a majority of the control inputs into the system including:

Note:

Older Right I/O boards not marked with “LON/Link / Echo Bus” are not compatible for operation with the Echo ACP and EchoConnect wiring. Contact ETC Technical Services about obtaining an upgrade kit.

Additional detail for connections found on the Right I/O boards are detailed in the related Unison DRd Enclosure Installation Manual.

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Installation Environment Requirements

The Echo ACP is designed for use in a Unison DRd enclosure. The environmental conditions for the Echo ACP should adhere to the requirements set for the DRd enclosure. Reference the Unison DRd Rack Enclosure Installation Manual for complete details.

• A clean (not dusty) temperature-controlled environment with an ambient temperature of 32-104°F / 0-40°C and ambient humidity of 10-90%, non-condensing.

• Restricted public access to prevent tampering.

• Soundproofing or performance area separation to muffle ventilation fan noise is recommended.

• All CE equipment is tested to EMC category B environment.

CAUTION:

Installation of the Echo ACP is as simple as sliding the module into the bottom guided slots of the enclosure. See “Install the Echo ACP” on page 15. There are no wire terminations made directly to the Echo ACP, instead all wire terminations are made to the host DRd enclosure left and right I/O boards. Reference the Unison DRd Rack Enclosure Installation Manual for complete wire termination details.

Compliance

• UL and cUL Listed

• CE Compliant

HVAC systems must at all times maintain the specified ambient temperature at the rack. Dimming systems operating within 10°F (5°C) of the upper or lower temperature limits must strictly follow installation and operation guidelines to operate reliably.

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Chapter 1

UI Overview and Installation

This chapter contains the following sections:

• User Interface Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

• Install the Echo ACP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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User Interface Overview

1 About 2 Dimming Setup 3 Arch Setup 4 Dimming Control 5 Arch Control 6 File Operations 7 View/Clear Errors

8 Restricted Access

Main Menu

scroll bar

The Echo ACP features a dynamic user interface with a touch wheel for easy menu navigation, an numeric button pad for direct selection, and a bright, easy to read graphic LCD. Additionally, an SD media card slot and integrated USB port for flash drive.

LCD Display

The Echo ACP features a backlit LCD capable of displaying 8 rows of text with 21 characters per line. The first row is reserved for the menu title. The last character of rows two through eight are reserved to display a proportional scroll bar. The scroll bar is visible only when the menu list requires scrolling to see the entire menu.

Wake

The menu system and LCD backlight are set, by default, to sleep after one minute of inactivity. Any button press wakes the user interface and LCD backlight. The inactivity time setting is user selectable from the “Arch Setup” menu. See “Inactivity Time” on page 39. Settings include 30 secs, 1 min, 5 mins, 15 min, and never.

Touch Wheel

Scroll the menu by moving your forefinger lightly around the touch wheel to highlight a menu item. You may move your finger clockwise to scroll down the menu list or counterclockwise to scroll up the menu list.

The top and bottom areas of the touch wheel function as buttons for increment and decrement operations. When navigating through a menu list, you may use these areas to move up or down the list one menu item at a time. This may also be used to increment or decrement numerical or selection based edits in certain menus.

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Enter

The enter button ( ) is used to commit an edit or an action such as to make a selection from the menu list or to commit a selected value.

When focus is on the first text value (“Module Type:” in the example below) and an edit or change to the selection is desired, press enter ( ). The display changes to select the Module Type. Scroll to select the type and press enter ( ) to make the selection and return to the Dimmer Setup menu. Scroll again to change focus to the next selectable parameter for edit.

When all selections and edits have been made for the display, press the back button ( ) to return to the previous menu.

Dimmer Setup

Module Type: D20 Mode: Normal Curve: Mod Square Threshold: 1 % Voltage Reg: On Max Scale: 118 V Min Scale: 6 V Dyn Preheat: Off Transformer mode: On DMX Res: Hi 16 bit Space: 1 Zone: 1 Circuit: 1 Name: Circuit 1

Module Type

D20

D20E D20F ELV10 L10 L10F R15 R20 D15FB D20FB AFM CC15 CC20 D15 D15E D15F None

Back

To cancel an entry or selection and return to the previous menu, press the back button ( ). When selection focus is on a specific value and you cancel the edit by pressing the back button ( ), focus changes to the previous selectable value.

Multiple presses of the back button will eventually take you to the status display, either the Dimming Rack Status (DRd only) display or the Arch Control Status display, whichever was viewed last.

Control Menu Shortcut

The control menu shortcut button ( ) provides easy access to the dimming and architectural control menus.

Press the control menu shortcut button once to access the dimming control menu. Press it again to access the arch control menu.

Numeric Button Pad

The numbers on the button pad may be used to select specific menu items when using #nav shortcuts is enabled, or to enter a specific value such as a dimmer number, intensity value, etc., while in a selectable menu. Additionally, the button pad may be used to numerically search the menu. When a “abc” graphic is displayed in the right corner of the display, numeric searching may be used.

Recentand

The [recent and] button is a dual function button.

• Used as a menu navigation shortcut, pressing [recent/] at any point in navigation displays a list of the last seven device menus that have been accessed, with the most recent first in the list. Selecting any of the listed items automatically directs you to that

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menu. Recent command navigation relies on the current user access level to display

1 About 2 Dimming Setup 3 Arch Setup 4 Dimming Control 5 Arch Control 6 File Operations 7 View/Clear Errors

8 Restricted Access

Main Menu

About Dimming Setup Arch Setup Dimming Control Arch Control File Operations View/Cle ar Errors

Restricted Access

Main Menu

only accessible options.

• Alternatively, while navigating certain menu items such as “Dimming Setup” or “Dimming Control” menus and selecting specific dimmers, use the [and] button to select

dimmers out of sequence. For example, [1] [and] [5] [and] [8] ( ), selects dimmers 1, 5, and 8. Once selected you may use the numeric button pad to add a value to the selected dimmers or use the touch wheel to scroll to a desired value.

#Nav/Thru

The [#nav thru] button is a dual function button.

• Pressing the [#nav] button toggles the appearance of numbers to the left of menu items. When numbers are visible, pressing a number selects and enters into the corresponding menu item. This is called number navigation (#nav).

• Pressing the #nav button starts a number navigation command. Most number

navigations use only two numbers (e.g. [#nav] [1] [3] for “Version Info”). The #nav button must be pressed first to initiate each shortcut (when the numbers are not already visible). If an incomplete command leaves the numbers visible until the inactivity timeout occurs, the #nav command is cancelled. See “Inactivity Time” on

page 39.

• Alternatively, press the [thru] button while in certain menu items such as “Dimming Setup” or “Dimming Control” menus to select a range of dimmers. For example,

[1] [thru] [1][0] ( ), selects dimmers 1 through 10. Once selected you may use the numeric button pad to add a value to the selected dimmers or use the touch wheel to scroll to a desired value.

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Removable Media

reset switch

USB Port

The Echo ACP includes a USB port for use with a flash drive, located on the front panel. The USB flash drive is not included and can be purchased separately. A USB flash drive can be used to store and load backup files of your architectural and dimming configurations.

SD Media

The Echo ACP includes a Secure Digital (SD) media card slot located on the front panel. The SD media card is not included and can be purchased separately. Use a compatible SD card to store and load backup files of your architectural and dimming configurations.

CAUTION:

To insert a compatible SD card into the ACP SD card slot -

The SD card is small and rectangular in shape with a notched corner on the front right side. Gently press the card into the slot, face side up with the notch on the right, until you hear an audible click and the card end is flush with the front panel of the Echo ACP. Reference the File Operations Menu for instructions to save or load configuration files.

To remove a compatible SD card from the ACP SD card slot -

Once the save or upload process is completed, gently press the end of the card until you hear an audible click and the card releases from the slot.

Format the SD media card

2GB SD cards may utilize several different file storage systems. Some of these systems are not compatible with the Echo ACP. It is recommended that 2GB SD cards not be used with the Echo ACP.

The following related memory card types are incompatible with the Echo ACP, even if they fit the form factor of the SD card slot:

• Multimedia Memory (MMC) card

• miniSD card

• MicroSD card with or without adaptor

• Transflash card with adaptor

Most SD media is pre-formatted with the correct file system. When needed you can format the SD card yourself using a PC with Windows computer with a SD card reader. Reference the related operating system help for instructions to format a SD media card.

operating system or an Apple® Macintosh®

Reset Switch

Reset the Echo ACP software and hardware by pressing the reset switch located on the front panel of the unit. Access the reset switch using the tip of a ball point pen, or other pointed object.

During a powered reset the dimming engine holds the levels for the last played preset or event until the ACP has rebooted.

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Install the Echo ACP

Step 3: Slide the Echo ACP into the rack.

Step 4: Press gently on each corner of the

processor to ensure proper connection with the card edge connectors on the left and right I/O boards.

Step 5: Install the remaining dimmer

modules into their corresponding module slots.

Step 6: Slide the module retention bar to

the right and tighten the screws to secure it in place.

Step 7: Close the DRd enclosure door and

follow the final installation and power up procedures defined in the DRd Enclosure Installation Manual. When power is applied, the status LEDs will illuminate and the ACP will load the operating software.

The Echo ACP is designed to slide in the bottom module slot of a Unison DRd enclosure. All data terminations used with the Echo ACP are terminated to the left and right I/O boards in the DRd enclosure.

Install the Echo ACP only after the DRd enclosure has been installed and all wires have been terminated properly.

WARNING:

Note:

Step 1: Open the enclosure door.

Step 2: Rest the Echo ACP on the bottom lip of the enclosure, aligning both left and right

Rack enclosures installed without an accessible power disconnect device cannot be serviced or operated safely. Follow all local codes and restrictions. Before installing or removing dimmer or control modules for service, de-energize main feed to the rack and follow appropriate Lockout/ Tagout procedures as described in NFPA Standard 70E. It is important to note that electrical equipment such as dimmer racks can present an arc flash safety hazard if improperly serviced. This is due to available large Short Circuit Currents on the feeders of the equipment. Any work on energized equipment must comply with OSHA Electrical Safe Working Practices.

DRd enclosures are shipped standard with a module retention bar which secures all dimmer and control modules into the enclosure, requiring a tool for module removal.

Before installing the Echo ACP module or any other modules, be sure to release the retention bar first, install the modules, then reengage and secure the retention bar.

edges with the module slots.

WARNING:

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Never power up or operate the Unison DRd enclosure without all modules installed. Failure to comply exposes you to dangerously high voltages that may result in death by electrical shock.

System Status

Dimming Rack Status

System OK

DMX Start = 155

Ø1: 119 Ø2: 119 Ø3: 120

60Hz 102F v5.6.7

Arch Control Status

Preset 15 Active

Sequence Inactive

System OK

DMX Start = 155

DMX Input: Active

DRd12 v1.2.3

• Clockwise rotation on the touch wheel changes the status display to Arch Control Status.

• Counter-clockwise rotation on the touch wheel changes the status display back to Dimming Rack Status.

When the Echo ACP is installed and power is applied to the enclosure, the graphic LCD illuminates and displays Dimming Rack Status.

Check the status LEDs for indication of power, control, and rack status. Each indicator is visible from the front panel of the Echo ACP with the DRd enclosure door closed.

The following indicators are featured:

• Power LED - indicates on solid when the controller has power

• DMX input status - slow blink when no DMX input is received, fast blink when there is a data error, on solid when valid DMX input is received.

• Ethernet status - blinks with Ethernet network activity

• Error status - slow blink when errors or warning are present and is off when there no errors present. The Error LED is accompanied by status messages on the graphic LCD.

See “View/Clear Errors Menu” on page 56.

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Chapter 2

Echo ACP Basic Navigation

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

• Status / Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

• Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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Status Display

Dimming Rack Status

System OK

DMX Start = 155

Ø1: 119 Ø2: 119 Ø3: 120

60Hz 102F v5.6.7

The Echo Architectural Control Processor (E-ACP) provides all of the basic rack and system information on the status display. When the Echo ACP is installed in a DRd enclosure, the dimming rack status display is the default status display. The architectural control status display is the only status display available when the Echo ACP is installed in an ERn enclosure.

DRd Dimming Rack Status Display

• display title - A menu’s title appears in the first row of every display for easy navigation.

• scroll to next display - When the clockwise symbol appears in the display, use the touch wheel to scroll clockwise to the Arch Control Status display. When the counterclockwise symbol appears, use the touch wheel to scroll counter-clockwise for the previous display.

• Rack Dimmer levels - A DRd enclosure with 1 to 24 channels will display all dimmers with proportional levels on the line beneath the display title (as pictured above). Crossbussed DRd enclosure display dimmers 1-24 on the top line beneath the display title and dimmers 25-48 on the next line.

Note:

• System Message and Error Display - System messages are common to both the dimming rack and ACP status displays. When a system error is detected, the message changes to reflect the specific error type. When multiple errors are detected, each error message cycles on the display, first by severity and then by chronological occurrence. Reference Status / Error Messages for a complete listing of possible errors and the actions required to clear them.

• DMX Start - Indicates the DMX start address of the first circuit in the DRd enclosure. An equal sign (=) before the address number indicates a 1 to 1 patch of DMX address to the dimmers in the rack. An approximate equal sign indicates advanced patching. The DMX value is appended with (bal) when the rack is configured for 3 phase or 1/bi-phase balanced. Reference the Dimming Setup Menu,

page 27 for details on patching.

• Per Phase Voltage - Each phase of power is measured and represented on the Dimming Rack Status display. When the rack is configured for bi-phase, only phases 1 and 2 are shown, when the rack is configured for single phase, only the single phase data is available.

Voltage displayed is a user convenience and is approximate. It is not as accurate as using proper voltage measurement equipment.

• Operating Frequency, Temps and Dimming software version- Displays the measured operating frequency and temperature inside the enclosure, and the installed version of Dimming software. The temperature is shown in °F by default, but can be set to °C in the Quick Rack Setup menu.

≈ before the address number

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• internal operating temperature - The internal operating temperature is measured and

Arch Control Status

Preset 15 Active

Sequence Inactive

System OK

DMX Start = 155

DMX Input: Active

DRd12 v1.2.3

displays on the dimming rack status display. By default, temperature is displayed in °F when the rack is 120, 240, or 277V AC, and in °C when the rack is 230 V AC.

• rack software version - The rack software is specific to the dimming engine and may differ from the ACP software version.

Arch Control Status Display

• display title - A menu’s title appears in the first row of every display for easy navigation.

• scroll to previous display - When the counter-clockwise symbol appears in the display use the touch wheel to scroll counter-clockwise for the Dimming Rack Status display. When the counter-clockwise symbol appears, use the touch wheel to scroll counter-clockwise for the previous display.

• Preset status - The second row of information displays presets status, for presets that are configured and controlled by the host Echo ACP.

• Sequence status and IP Address - The third row of data cycles between displaying the Echo ACP IP address and the status of built-in sequences. The processor IP address is set to Automatic IP address by factory default, and is only displayed if an active Ethernet interface is detected.

• DMX Start: Indicates the DMX start address of the first circuit in the DRd enclosure. An equal sign (=) before the address number indicates a 1 to 1 patch of DMX address to

the dimmers in the rack. An approximate equal sign

≈ before the address number

indicates advanced patching. The DMX value is appended with (bal) when the rack is configured for 3 phase or 1/bi-phase balanced. Reference the Dimming Setup Menu,

page 27 for details on patching.

• DMX Input and sACN Input: Cycles between the active status of the DMX input and the sACN input, when configured.

• Rack type and E-ACP software version - Displays the host rack type, manually set or automatically detected and the installed version of Echo ACP software.

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Status / Error Messages

Status messages display on both the dimming rack status display and the Arch Control Status display. When the Echo ACP is installed in a DRd enclosure, use the touch wheel to scroll clockwise ( ) to view the Arch Control Status display.

Status messages provide you with system wide, rack specific or even just dimmer specific information including errors. Important errors may suppress display of other existing errors on the status display. For a complete list of errors see Status / Error Messages Generated

by the Echo ACP and Status / Errors Messages Generated by the DRd Dimming Engine.

Status / Error Messages Generated by the Echo ACP

Message Displayed Description Action

System OK No errors exist No action required for normal operation.

The programmed Emergency bypass (Panic) look is played. If load shedding is

Emergency Active

Dimming Firmware / Mismatch Detected

Dimming Engine Communication Failure!

ACP and DRd Configuration Mismatch

AX12X ACP Position Error

DMX Input Data Error DMX serial error occurred. Verify proper DMX data line termination.

Ethernet/Connection Lost

Panic/Emergency bypass operation is active

Firmware version mismatch between the DRd enclosure and the Echo ACP.

The Echo ACP cannot communicate with the DRd dimming engine properly.

Occurs when the dimming configuration stored locally on the Echo ACP does not match the configuration running within the DRd dimming engine.

An error display warns you when the Echo ACP is installed in “Rack 2” of a cross-bussed application.

Ethernet disconnect, connectivity was active then lost.

set to “On” all loads not in emergency are shed. Also the dimming setup, restore defaults, load dimming configuration, and update firmware menus will be locked out from user intervention.

This is resolved through a firmware update procedure. See “Update

Firmware” on page 55.

The error is clearable by correcting the failure point. Contact ETC Technical Services for troubleshooting assistance as needed.

The menu locks out additional navigation and requires you to confirm use of either the dimming rack configuration or use of the dimming configuration as stored on the Echo ACP. Alternatively you can select “Quick Rack Setup” to create a new configuration.

Occurs only when the Echo ACP is installed in a cross-bussed host DRd enclosure. This error cannot be cleared

except by correctly installing the AX12X interconnect cable or by moving the Echo ACP to the enclosure with the interconnect cable end labeled “Rack 1”.

Troubleshoot Ethernet infrastructure for a device or cable failure.

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Status / Errors Messages Generated by the DRd Dimming Engine

Message Displayed Description Action

Rack Error / Rack Overtemp

Rack Warning / High Operating Temp

Rack Warning / Low Operating Temp

Rack Error/Freq out of Range

Dimmer Overtemp/ Dimmers ## and ##

Rack Error/Phase 1 Missing

Rack Error/Phase 2 Missing

Rack Error/Phase 3 Missing

Rack Error/Phase 1 Overvoltage

Rack Error/Phase 2 Overvoltage

Rack Error/Phase 3 Overvoltage

Rack Error/Phase 1 Undervoltage

Rack Error/Phase 2 Undervoltage

Rack Error/Phase 3 Undervoltage

Rack Error/Fan Error or Failure

Ambient temperature is above rated temperature range.

Ambient temperature is approaching maximum temperature.

Ambient temperature is below rated temperature range.

Input power frequency is out of operating range.

Dimmer is in an overtemp condition.

Phase A is off. Check mains power feed.

Phase B is off. Check mains power feed.

Phase C is off. Check mains power feed.

Phase A voltage is above rated voltage range.

Phase B voltage is above rated voltage range.

Phase C voltage is above rated voltage range.

Phase A voltage is below rated voltage range.

Phase B voltage is below rated voltage range.

Phase C voltage is below rated voltage range.

Fan is not operating properly.

All dimmers in the enclosure are disabled from use until the ambient temperature is within an acceptable operating range.

Correct the ambient temperature to within specification.

All dimmers in the enclosure are disabled from use until the input power frequency is within acceptable operating range.

The specified dimmer automatically disables. Verify loads are within acceptable limits. Try swapping dimmer modules to isolate if the problem is within a module.

All dimmers in the enclosure are disabled from use until Phase A voltage is within acceptable operating range.

All dimmers in the enclosure are disabled from use until Phase B voltage is within acceptable operating range.

All dimmers in the enclosure are disabled from use until Phase C voltage is within acceptable operating range

Correct input voltage to acceptable range.

Verify that the fan is not obstructed.

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