ETC Echo Architectural Control Processor User Manual

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Architectural Control Processor Configuration Manual

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Released: 2014-08

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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.

Introduction 2

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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Menu Navigation

The Echo ACP menu is designed with consistent navigation from the user interface either using the numeric button pad or the touch wheel.

Note:

To navigate the menu using the numeric button pad, press the #nav/thru button on the button pad. This enables number navigation and displays the specified numbers to the left of an existing menu list. See “#Nav/Thru” on page 13.

The main menu is the root for all menu navigation. When a menu item is selected from the main menu, a secondary menu displays including multiple functions for selection.

When a menu item is selected, an operation menu displays for your action or edit of objects. Operations for your action and/or edit use descriptive text which is followed by a colon “:” and a value.

The numeric button pad or the touch wheel may be used to edit specific objects from the operation menu, such as dimmer number, levels, etc. Once an edit has been made, press the enter ( ) button to accept the selection.

Use the touch wheel to navigate to the next object for action or edit. To return to the previous operation, press the back ( ) button. Continue pressing the back ( ) button to return to the menu list and eventually the main menu.

The back ( ) button may also be used with any “Yes” or “No” dialog box. Pressing the back ( ) button is similar to selecting “No”.

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Chapter 3

Programming

This chapter contains the following sections:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About Menu

The “About” menu provides you direct access to view details about your dimmers, current level summary data, software version information, and information about which spaces in your Echo ACP configuration have combined control.

About Dimmer 1

Current Level: 70% DMX Level: 45% sACN Level: 0% Arch Level: 33% Set Level: 0% Panic/Emer: 100%

Dim Ckt Src Level 1 1 DMX 255

2 24 sACN 128 3 3 Arch 75 4 4 --- --5 5 DMX 255 6 6 Emerg 255 7 7 Set 0

The “Levels Summary” menu shows each dimmer position in the enclosure as well as the associated circuit number, the winning control source, and its actively controlled level (current level) from the controlling data source for the dimmer.

Levels are displayed in values 0 - 255.

Note:

The “About” menu is provided for you to view information only. There are no editing tools or menu lists available.

About Dimmer

By default, the “About Dimmer” menu automatically selects and displays the data for the first dimmer in the rack. Notice the title bar displays the selected dimmer number.

About Dimmer 1

DMX address: 125 sACN address: 1234/123 Module Type: D20F Mode: Fluorescent Space: Space 1 Current Level: 70%

Use the touch wheel to scroll to a different dimmer or use the numeric button pad to specify the dimmer number. Dimmer parameter data updates when a new dimmer is selected.

Press enter ( ) to view additional source details about your selected dimmer. The display switches between dimmer property and dimmer source data information. To exit the “About Dimmer menu and return to the previous menu press the back button ( ).

1 About Dimmer

2 Levels Summary 3 Version Info 4 Space Combine

About

Note:

“Current Level” is the actively controlled level from the controlling data source for this dimmer.

Levels Summary

Valid input control sources include:

• DMX input - displayed as DMX

• streaming ACN - displayed as sACN

• Set levels - displayed as Set

• Preset or Zone levels - displayed as Arch

• Panic/Emergency - displayed as Emerg

• No active control input - displays as ---

Use the touch wheel to scroll through all channels in the list or use the numeric button pad to specify a channel. To exit the About DMX Level Data menu and return to the previous menu press the back button ( ).

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Version Info

Echo ACP App:

12.34.0.0.0.0.05 DRd: 2.1.0.0.0.0.4

FL O: 1.0.0.0.0.0.6 DALI: 1.0.0.0.0.0.7

Echo Protocol:

12.3.5.7.1.1.1 Echo PHY:

12.3.5.7.1. 2.1

The “Version Info” menu displays the current full software version numbers, including build numbers, for each software type installed in the rack.

FLO and DALI options only appear if they are presently installed in the host DRd rack. Each DRd may have only 1 option installed, except when the rack type is the DRd12AX12X. In this case, you will notice a “1” or “2” following the software version type. This indicates to which rack the software relates.

Space Combine

Space 1: 2 Space 2: 1 Space 4: 4-6 Space 5: 4-6 Space 6: 4-6

The “Space Combine” menu displays each configured space for this Echo ACP and lists other spaces, by their numbers, the space is combined with for control.

Space 1 is created by default. When no other spaces have been created, and therefore Space 1 is not combined with anything, None displays.

Space Combine

Note:

A space cannot be combined with itself.

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Dimming Setup Menu

Dimming Setup

Dimmer Setup

Patch DMX Input Patch sACN Input Emergency Setup Quick Rack Setup

Push to Set Levels

The “Dimming Setup” menu provides a range of options to setup a host DRd enclosure. Use the “Dimming Setup” menu to specify dimmer module types, customize dimmer properties, patch the rack dimmers to the specified DMX input and sACN input addresses, and setup emergency operation for the dimmers in the rack configuration.

In the “Dimmer Setup” menu, each dimmer in the rack defaults to a standard dimmer module (D20, AD20, ED15) depending on the rack voltage selection and each dimmer module defaults with standard properties.

Note:

Refer to your architectural panel schedule when patching dimmers to DMX and sACN inputs.

Dimming setup can be simplified by using the default values as found in the Quick Rack

Setup menu. When viewing the “Dimming Setup” menu, press the control menu shortcut

( ) button to directly access set levels and dimmer check functions.

Dimmer Setup

The “Dimmer Setup” menu provides the ability to set each dimmer’s module type and properties individually, one dimmer at a time, or set by a range of dimmers using the (and) and (thru) buttons on the numeric keypad. The range of dimmers cannot exceed the number of dimmers in the host enclosure.

Each object in the “Dimmer Setup” menu allows you to specify alternative dimmer properties about each dimmer channel including the dimmer module type, the mode of operation, curve, etc. Refer to Dimmer Module Defaults, page 65 for a listing of standard dimmer properties.

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Note:

When specifying a range of dimmers, properties that are not equal among the selected dimmers will display as empty property fields. Any edits made to the empty property fields are applied to the entire selected range of dimmers. Specifying a different module type defaults all dimmer properties for the selected range.

Step 1: Scroll to select a dimmer or use the numeric keypad to specify a range of

dimmers. Press enter ( ) to edit the selected dimmer properties.

Step 2: Scroll to “Module Type” property and press enter ( ). The “Module Type” menu

will display all possible dimmer module types available for the host rack and voltage.

Step 3: Scroll to select the desired module type from the available list and press enter

( ). The display returns to Dimmer Setup.

Note:

Mode

Normal Dimmer Doubled Switched 2/3 Wire Fluorescent Always On Off 4 Wire Fluorescent DALI

Reverse Phase

LED Smoothing Fwd

LED Smoothing Reverse

Reference Dimmer Modes, page 68 for detailed information regarding standard dimmer firing modes.

Each module type has a default set of properties such as the firing mode, dimmer curve, etc. When changing a module type, all dimmer properties for the specified dimmer(s) also change to match the new module type property defaults. You may edit the dimmer properties individually. Refer to Dimmer Module Defaults, page 65 for a listing of standard dimmer properties.

Step 4: Scroll to “Mode” property and press enter ( ). “Mode” displays for selection.

• Reverse Phase and LED Smoothing Reverse modes display as a selectable mode only when the “Module Type” is ELV or when using reverse phase controlled module types such as the ELV10, HELV5, AELV5, EELV6.

• Dimmer Doubled Mode when the rack type is DRd48 with an Auxiliary Rack or the rack voltage is 240V, Dimmer Doubled is not displayed for selection.

• When Dimmer Doubled Mode is selected, properties for Transformer Mode and DMX Res are read only.

• Fluorescent modes are abbreviated in the Dimmer Setup display, but are displayed properly in the Mode selection display.

Step 5: Scroll to select the firing mode for the selected dimmer from the available options

in the list then press enter ( ). Changing the dimming firing mode automatically changes the default settings for curve, threshold, voltage regulation, minimum voltage and maximum voltage.

Step 6: Continue through each of the available dimmer properties, modifying each

property only as needed.

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Note:

The listing below identifies relatively important information when setting these additional properties. Reference Dimmer Properties, page 71 for detailed information about all dimmer properties.

• When the Voltage Reg: property is set to Off, the Max Scale Voltage property is not displayed.

• When Dimmer Doubled is the selected firing mode, the DMX Res: property automatically defaults to “Lo 8 bit”.

• Each dimmer must be assigned to a Space. By default, all dimmers are assigned to Space 1. Spaces are created in the Arch Setup menu.

• By default, all Zones of Space 1 are assigned to the first 16 consecutive dimmers in the same Space.

• By default, all Circuit numbers default to match the dimmer number.

• The circuit “Name” is a read only property.

Step 7: Press the back button ( ) to return to the Dimming Setup menu.

When exiting the “Dimmer Setup” using the back button ( ), and the changes made to dimmers / dimmer properties have affected the rack DMX input patch / sACN input patch, a dialog will display requesting confirmation. Select to fix the patch issues through the dialog or press the back button ( ) to ignore the dialog and return to the “Dimming Setup” menu.

Patch DMX Input

1: 111 a 111 b

2: 112 a 368 b 3: N A 4: 113 5: 114 H 115 L 6: 116 a 117 b

DIM DMX

The Echo ACP supports one universe of DMX input patch. A universe is a group of 512 contiguous control channels. When using the “Patch DMX Input” menu, addresses may start at one or any number up to 512 minus the number of dimmers in the enclosure, depending on the type of enclosure(s) you are programming.

The highest DMX address for any dimmer allowed is 512.

By factory default, dimmers are patched 1 to 1. This means that dimmer 1 is patched to DMX input address 1, dimmer 2 is patched to DMX address 2, and so on. A basic DMX input patch is also possible using the Quick Rack Setup menu.

Patch DMX Input Display Features

• “---” is displayed when a dimmer is not patched to a DMX address.

• Dimmers set for Dimmer Doubled mode, Hi 16 bit (DMX resolution), Lo 8 bit (DMX resolution) operation from the Dimmer Setup menu, require two channels of control (two DMX addresses). These channels are represented in the Patch DMX Input display with an “a” and “b”, “H”, or “L” respectively next to the DMX input addresses.

• A dimmer set for Dimmer Doubled mode is by default applied a +256 address offset

from the starting address for the second (b side) control channel value of that dimmer. For example if dimmer 1 is set to Dimmer Doubled mode and DMX address 1, the second channel of control (b side) for dimmer 1 would be DMX address 257.

Note:

When the result of the Dimmer Doubled offset is greater than the allowable 512 addresses, the A side and the B side of the dimmer are set equal address values.

• A dimmer set for Hi 16 bit is by default applied a +1 address offset from the starting

address for the second control channel value of that dimmer. For example if dimmer 2 is set to Hi 16 bit and DMX address 501, the second channel of control for dimmer 2 would be DMX address 502, by default.

When the result of the offset is greater than the allowable 512 addresses, the dimmer will be unpatched. These addresses will then display as “---”, meaning it is unpatched.

• When a dimmer is not patched to a DMX address or DMX address 0 is entered, “---” is displayed.

• When the dimmer module type has less than two controllable addresses (for example CC20, D20F), “NA” displays for any non-editable dimmer.

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Patch Dimmers

Using “and”

Using “thru”

Patch sACN Input

1: 111 a 111 b 63999

2: 112 a 368 b 1 3: N A 4: 113 1 5: 114 H 115 L 1 6: 116 a 117 b 2

DIM sAC N Univ

The Echo ACP manages all sACN inputs-to-dimmer patch addressing for the enclosure.

A maximum of 4 sACN universes are supported, which can be arbitrated between a maximum of 6 sources in all.

You may use “and thru” functions to specify a selection or range of dimmers for patch editing. Once your selection is made, press enter ( ) to accept the selection and begin editing. To remove the last selected dimmer from the selection, press the back button ( ). Continue pressing the back button ( ) to clear all undesired dimmers from the selection.

Step 1: Make a selection of dimmers for patching using either the touch wheel or the

numeric button pad. Press enter ( ) to accept the selection.

• In the examples below, the start address for a dimmer range selection is highlighted and ready for editing. Each additional dimmer added to the selection using the “and thru” functions adds to the selection. When a hiresolution Hi 16 bit dimmer is selected, both the high and low addresses are selected for editing.

Patch DMX Input

DIM DMX

1: 111 a 111 b

2: 112 a 368 b 3: N A 4: 113 5: 114 H 115 L 6: 116 a 117 b

Patch sACN Input

DIM DMX

1: 111 a 111 b

2: 112 a 368 b

3: NA

4: 113 5: 114 H 115 L 6: 116 a 117 b

1 AND 3

DIM DMX

1: 111 a 111 b

2: 112 a 368 b

3: NA 4: 113 5: 114 H 115 L 6: 116 a 117 b

1 AND 3 THRU 6

Step 2: Assign a DMX address to the first dimmer in the selection using the scroll wheel

or the numeric keypad, the press enter ( ). The focus changes back to the dimmer number.

• Assigning a DMX address to the first selected dimmer automatically assigns consecutive numbering to the remaining selected dimmers based on the first entry of the selection.

• When dimmer doubling is enabled for a selected dimmer, the focus changes to the second address (b) selection for the affected dimmers.

Step 3: As needed, assign a DMX address to the second address (b) of the dimmer

doubled dimmer in the list and press enter ( ) to accept the selection. The focus changes back to the dimmer number.

Note:

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For example, assume the system is configured with 4 sACN universes (named 1, 2, 3, and 4, configured in the Arch Setup > Network Settings menu).

If two sources are available for universe 1, and two sources for universe 2, and 2 sources for universe 3, nothing is controllable on universe 4 until one of the other six sources goes away.

sACN patch editing only allows specification of the 4 sACN universes configured for this Echo ACP. sACN 1 is available by default, the valid range is 1 - 63999. To associate sACN universes to this Echo ACP, reference Network Settings, page

41.

A universe is a group of 512 contiguous addresses. When using the “Patch sACN Input”

Emergency Dimmers

Emergency Level: 100 Load Shedding: On Input Type: Maintained Active When: Closed

Emergency Setup

The “Emergency Setup” provides access to the setup and operation of dimmers when the integrated emergency bypass operation is triggered. This operation is UL 924 Listed.

menu, addresses may start at one or any number up to 512 minus the number of dimmers in the enclosure, depending on the type of enclosure(s) you are programming.

Patch sACN Input

You may use “and thru” functions to specify a selection or range of dimmers for sACN patch editing. Once your selection is made, press enter ( ) to accept the selection and begin editing. To remove the last selected dimmer from the selection, press the back button ( ). Continue pressing the back button ( ) to clear all undesired dimmers from the selection.

Step 1: Make a selection of dimmers for sACN input patch using either the touch wheel

or the numeric button pad. Press enter ( ) to accept the selection.

Step 2: Assign a sACN input address to the first dimmer in the selection using the scroll

wheel or the numeric keypad, the press enter ( ). The focus changes to the Universe number.

• If the selected dimmer is in dimmer doubled mode, the focus changes to the second address (b) side of the dimmer.

a: As needed, assign a sACN input address to the second address (b) of the

dimmer doubled dimmer in the list and press enter ( ) to accept the selection. The focus changes to the Universe number.

Step 3: Use the scroll wheel to select among the sACN Universes that have been

configured for this Echo ACP (refer to Network Settings, page 41).

Emergency Setup

Emergency Dimmers

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The DRd enclosure detects a contact input and immediately triggers the panic/emergency preset prior to processing any control levels, regardless of the condition of the enclosure (physical, configuration, or firmware).

Emergency operation uses the emergency settings that are provided by the dimming engine, as set in Emergency Setup menu, even if the Echo ACP configuration and the dimming engine configuration do not match.

When panic is triggered in a DRd enclosure, the following menus are not accessible for view or edit:

• “Dimming Setup” menu

• “Restore Defaults”, “Load Dimming Config”, and “Update Firmware” menus as found in the “File Operations” menu.

• The [recent] commands shortcut button

From the Emergency Setup menu, scroll to “Emergency Dimmers” and press enter ( ).

“Emergency Dimmers” displays for dimmer assignment.

Assign dimmers to be “On” when the panic input is active and assign other dimmers to turn off (also known as load-shedding).

Emergency Dimmers

1: On 2: On 3: --

4: On 5: -- 6: -7: On 8: On 9: On 10: -- 11: On 12: On 13: NA 14: NA 15A: On 15B:On 16A:On 16B: On

Settings include:

• “On” which is the default and indicates the dimmer will turn on to the emergency preset level when the emergency input is active.

• “– –” indicated the dimmer is not in the emergency preset or is “Off”.

• “NA” indicates a dimmer that is not applicable such as the CC20 or the second dimmer for a single density module.

Note:

Modules with single density or no density, such as the D20F or CC20 modules, do not allow edits to the second dimmer position. The second dimmer position defaults to “NA”.

For example, if the first dimmer in the rack (slot #1) is a D20F, a single density fluorescent dimmer module, you would notice that dimmer number 1 could be set to be “On” or “Off” depending on your operation requirements. Dimmer number 2 would be automatically set to “NA”. In this example, setting dimmer 1 to “On” will include both the switched and the dimmed outputs in the emergency preset.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel or the numeric button pad to select dimmers. You may also

use “and/thru” to specify specific or a range of dimmers. When the dimmer selection, as seen in the title bar, is longer than the allowed 21 characters, an ellipsis “...” will display at the beginning of the title bar. Press enter ( ) to accept the selection. The focus changes to the emergency value field.

Dimmer doubled dimmers are shown with both “A” and “B” dimmers. When you have selected the dimmer number, the “A” dimmer will be selected only by default. Use the touch wheel to scroll and select the “B” side of the dimmer.

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to set the dimmer to either “On” or “– –”. Press enter ( )

to accept the selection.

Step 3: Continue until all dimmers are set to the desired value.

Step 4: Press the back button ( ) to return to the Emergency Setup menu.

Emergency Level

The Emergency level is the value that the emergency circuits will activate to when the emergency panic input is active. The emergency level defaults to 100% but can be set to a minimum setting of 80%.

Step 1: Within the Emergency Setup menu, use the touch wheel to scroll to “Emergency

Level” and press enter ( ).

Step 2: Use the touch wheel or numeric button pad to change the emergency level to any

value between 0% and 100%. Press enter ( ) to accept the selection.

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Load Shedding

Emergency Setup

Emergency Dimmers Emergency Level: 100

Load Shedding: On

Input Type: Maintained Active when: Closed

When the DRd enclosure senses the loss of normal power, it bypasses the Echo ACP and drives selected emergency load circuits to the emergency level.

The emergency contact input supports a “Maintained” or “Momentary” input type configured for Active When: “Open” or Active When: “Closed”. The default “Input Type” is a “Maintained”, Active When: closed.

Load circuits not set for emergency can either be turned off (via load shedding “On” setting) or the DRd dimming engine can continue to allow control levels for the circuits that are excluded from emergency (via load shedding “Off” setting).

Step 1: Within the Emergency Setup menu, use the touch wheel to scroll to “Load

Shedding” and press enter ( ).

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to change the value for load shedding to “On” or “Off. By

default load shedding is set to “On” and all load circuits not in emergency will turn off when the contact input is active.

Step 3: Press enter ( ) to accept the selection.

Input Type / Active When

Emergency Setup

Emergency Dimmers Emergency Level: 100 Load Shedding: On

Input Type: Maintained

Active when: Closed

Step 1: Within the Emergency Setup menu, use the touch wheel to scroll to “Input Type”

and press enter ( ). The “Input Type” menu displays.

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to select either “Momentary” or “Maintained”. Press enter

( ) to accept the selection.

Step 3: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Active When” and press enter ( ). The “Active

When” menu displays.

Step 4: Use the touch wheel to select either “Open” or “Closed”. Press enter ( ) to

accept the selection.

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Quick Rack Setup

Voltage L-N Auto

Rack Type: Auto Module Type: D20 Balance:

Straight DMX Start Addr: 1 sACN Universe: 1 sACN Start Addr: 1

Apply Changes* Only

Quick Rack Setup

DMX Start Addr: 1 sACN Universe: 1 sACN Start Addr: 1 Space: 1 Temp: Auto

Apply Changes* Only

Apply All

The “Quick Rack Setup” menu provides you with easy access to set or edit the most important dimmer rack properties. Voltage, Rack Type, and Temperature settings are automatic settings (Auto) provided by the Echo ACP.

CAUTION:

Notice also that rack property defaults have already been made for you and are indicated in the default menu. Changing any of these settings will affect the entire DRd enclosure.

When a property has been changed, an asterisk “*” will display next to the changed value. When you have made all property adjustments desired, scroll to the bottom of the menu. Select “Apply Changes * Only” to save only the changes (indicated with an asterisk*) or select “Apply All” to save all of the currently displayed settings in the “Quick Rack Setup” menu.

Voltage L-N

This setting is automatically detected by the Echo ACP and should not need to be changed. These settings include 100-130, 220-240, and 277V AC.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Voltage L-N”, press enter ( ) repeatedly to

Step 2: When the desired value is displayed, use the touch wheel to scroll to the next

Rack Type

This setting is automatically detected by the Echo ACP and should not need to be changed. These settings include DRd6, DRd12 and DRd24.

Use extreme caution when adjusting settings that default to “Auto” as these affect important aspects of your dimming configuration. For example, the voltage setting determines which dimmer modules are available for selection.

cycle through the available options.

setup option or scroll to “Apply Changes Only” or “Apply All”. Press enter ( ) to select.

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Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Rack Type”, press enter ( ) repeatedly to

cycle through the available options.

Step 2: When the desired value is displayed, use the touch wheel to scroll to the next

setup option or scroll to “Apply Changes Only” or “Apply All”. Press enter ( ) to select.

Module Type

Module type allows you to quickly set all dimmers in the DRd rack to a single type. Available modules are determined by the voltage which is automatically determined at power up. Reference Dimmer Specifications, page 62 for dimmer module property defaults.

• For a 100-130 V AC dimmer rack, the default is a D20 dimmer module.

• For a 230-240V AC dimmer rack, the default is an ED15 dimmer module.

• For a 277V AC dimmer rack, the default is an AD20 dimmer module.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Module Type”, press enter ( ). The module

type menu list displays for selection.

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to scroll the module type list, press enter ( ) to make your

selection.

Step 3: Use the touch wheel to scroll to the next setup option or scroll to “Apply Changes

Only” or “Apply All”. Press enter ( ) to select.

Balance

This setting is automatically defaulted to “Straight”. Other settings include “3 Phase Bal” or “1 Phase Bal”.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Balance”, press enter ( ) repeatedly to cycle

through the available options.

Step 2: When the desired value is displayed, use the touch wheel to scroll to the next

setup option or scroll to “Apply Changes Only” or “Apply All”. Press enter ( ) to select.

DMX Start Address

This setting is automatically defaulted to “1”. The start address corresponds to the first address you wish to patch DRd dimmers in the enclosure. When using the “DMX Start Addr” setting, addresses may range from 1 to 501 depending on the type of dimmer rack. The highest DMX address for any dimmer allowed is 512.

A universe of DMX is a group of 512 contiguous control channels. When using the “DMX Start Address” menu feature, addresses may start at one or any number up to 512 minus the number of dimmers in the enclosure, depending on the type of enclosure(s) you are programming.

Note:

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “DMX Start Addr” and press enter ( ) to select.

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to scroll or use the numeric button pad to specify a start

Step 3: Use the touch wheel to scroll to the next setup option or scroll to “Apply Changes

Un-editable dimmers, such as the CC20 module, are not assigned addresses in this operation.

Dimmer doubled dimmers are, by default, applied a default +256 address offset. When this results in an address greater than 512, the address for the “B” side of the dimmer is set to equal the “A” side of the dimmer.

High resolution dimmers are applied a default +1 address offset.

If the selected start address doesn’t allow for unique addresses for each dimmer in the enclosure (for example a DRd6 with a start address of 506), the dimmers outside of the allowable range of 512 will remain un-patched.

address. Press enter ( ) to select.

Only” or “Apply All”. Press enter ( ) to select.

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sACN Universe

This setting is automatically defaulted to sACN Universe “1”. sACN Universe corresponds to the input universe of control that the Echo ACP will receive control input from. The valid range is 1 - 63999.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “sACN Universe” and press enter ( ) to select.

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to scroll or use the numeric button pad to specify sACN

universe. Press enter ( ) to select.

Step 3: Use the touch wheel to scroll to the next setup option or scroll to “Apply Changes

Only” or “Apply All”. Press enter ( ) to select.

sACN Start Address

sACN Start Address corresponds to the first sACN address you wish to patch DRd dimmer. The DRd always receives its sACN from the network connected sACN control device. This setting is automatically defaulted to sACN Start Address “1”.

A universe of sACN is a group of 512 contiguous control channels. When using the “sACN Start Address” menu feature, addresses may start at one or any number up to 512 minus the number of dimmers in the enclosure, depending on the type of enclosure(s) you are programming.

Note:

Space

Temp

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “sACN Start Address” and press enter ( ) to

select.

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to scroll or use the numeric button pad to specify the start

address. Press enter ( ) to select.

Step 3: Use the touch wheel to scroll to the next setup option or scroll to “Apply Changes

Only” or “Apply All”. Press enter ( ) to select.

Editing this setting allows assignment of all dimmers in the enclosure to a single Space. By default, Space 1 is selected. As a result of editing this setting, all dimmers will receive default and unique circuit numbers for the specified Space. By default, these circuit numbers are equal to the dimmer number and viewable in the Dimmer Setup menu.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Space” and press enter ( ) to select.

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to scroll or use the numeric button pad to specify the Space

number. Press enter ( ) to select.

Step 3: Use the touch wheel to scroll to the next setup option or scroll to “Apply Changes

Only” or “Apply All”. Press enter ( ) to select.

This setting is automatically defaulted for you. When the dimmer rack’s voltage is set or defaulted to 100-130, 240, or 277V AC, “Fahrenheit” will be the default. When the dimmer rack’s current voltage is set or defaulted to 230 V AC, “Celsius” is the default.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Temp” and press enter ( ) repeatedly to cycle

through the options.

Step 2: When the desired value is displayed, use the touch wheel to scroll to the next

setup option or scroll to “Apply Changes Only” or “Apply All”. Press enter ( ) to select.

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Arch Setup Menu

The “Arch Setup” menu items governs how this controller uses available control sources.

When configuring more than one Echo controller on the network, these settings must be set to each controller individually.

Remote Record: Off Data Source Settings Data Loss & Power On Preferences Space Setup Network Settings

Arch Setup

Remote Record

Enable or disable remote recording of presets from controls on the EchoConnect station communication bus in this menu. By default, the remote record feature is disabled (Off).

This setting does not affect the ability of this Echo ACP to record presets for its own loads from the Arch Control menu.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Remote Record” and press enter ( ). The

selection changes to the currently selected setting.

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to scroll to change the selection between “On” or “Off”.

Press enter ( ) to select. The selection changes back to “Remote Record”.

Data Source Settings

Data Source Settings menu is provided to specify data source properties such as DMX input to the Echo ACP, DMX and Arch Priorities.

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

Each source is assigned a priority between 1 and 201 (201 is the highest priority). Each control source is arbitrated based on the set priority. The Echo ACP defaults the DMX Priority and Arch Priorities to 100.

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.

Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Data Source Settings” from within the “Arch Setup” menu. Data Source Settings menu displays.

DMX Input

Enable or disable the DMX input port to the Echo ACP. By default, the DMX input port is set to “Enabled”.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “DMX Input” from within “Data Source Settings”

menu.

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to scroll to either “Enabled” or Disabled” and press enter

( ) to select. The selection changes back to “DMX Input”.

DMX Priority

Set the priority level for DMX input. By default, DMX Input is set to priority 100.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “DMX Priority” and press enter ( ). The

selection changes to the currently selected setting.

Step 2: Use the touch wheel, scroll to change the selection to any value between 1 and

201, with 201 being the highest priority. Press enter ( ) to select. The selection changes back to “DMX Priority”.

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Arch Priority

DMX Loss Behavior Mode: Hold Last Look

Wait Time: Forever sACN Loss Behavior Mode: Wait and Fade Wait Time: 3 min 0 sec Fade Time: 0 min 3 sec Power On Behavior Mode: None

DMX Loss Behavior, sACN Loss Behavior, and Power On Behavior have default settings which can be customized to fit your installation. DMX behavior settings apply to the DMX input port.

Set the priority level for Arch controls including the Echo ACP user interface, presets and sequence controls, and stations on the EchoConnect network.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Arch Priority” and press enter ( ). The

selection changes to the currently selected setting.

Step 2: Use the touch wheel, scroll to change the selection to any value between 1 and

201, with 201 being the highest priority. Press enter ( ) to select. The selection changes back to “Arch Priority”.

Data Loss & Power On

DMX Loss Behavior and ACN Loss Behavior

DMX Loss Behavior and ACN Loss Behavior may be set to “Hold Last Look” or “Wait and Fade”.

• Hold Last Look - holds any active dimmers at whatever control input levels they were receiving prior to the loss of data. The last levels are retained until data is restored or the Echo ACP is reset.

• Wait and Fade - holds the last levels received when the data was lost for a user-defined amount of time and then fades those input levels to zero intensity using a user-defined fade time. The default wait time setting is three minutes and zero seconds. The default fade time setting is zero minutes and three seconds. Wait and fade times can range from zero minutes and zero seconds to 60 minutes and zero seconds.

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Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Data Loss & Power On” from within the “Arch

Setup” menu and press enter ( ). The DMX Loss Behavior, ACN Loss Behavior, and Power On Behavior menu lists display. Notice the three settings are separated vertically on the screen. You cannot select the heading, only the “Mode” and options from within.

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to scroll to DMX Loss Behavior “Mode:” and press enter

( ) repeatedly to cycle through the options.

Step 3: When the desired value is displayed, and depending on the value selection,

additional setting options may display. Use the touch wheel to scroll to the next setting option, if there is one, and press enter ( ) or press back ( ) to return

to the “Arch Setup” menu.

When “Wait and Fade” is the mode selection:

a: “Wait Time” and “Fade Time” displays for additional settings. Use the touch

wheel to scroll to “Wait Time” and press enter ( ). The focus changes to the minutes field.

b: Use the touch wheel or numeric button pad to select the desired “minutes”

value and press enter ( ) to change the focus to the seconds field.

c: Use the touch wheel or numeric button pad to select the desired “seconds”

value and press enter ( ) to accept the new values.

d: Repeat for “Fade Time”.

Step 4: Repeat for ACN Loss Behavior.

Power On Behavior

Click Volume: Low

InactivityTime: 1 min Backlight: Auto Language: English

Preferences

“Preferences” is a menu list of available settings related to the Echo ACP user interface such as the touch wheel’s click volume, inactivity time setting, the backlight time setting before the backlight dims, and the language setting for the menu. Preferences stay with the ACP not the configuration file and therefore only need to be set once.

Power On Behavior may be set to “None”, or configured to execute an action, such as playing a specific preset or a sequence.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Data Loss & Power On” from within the “Arch

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to scroll to Power On Behavior “Mode” and press enter

( ). Follow the on screen choices to make an action selection.

Note:

Preferences

Click Volume

Set the “Click Volume” which plays an audible sound when using the touch wheel to scroll or the buttons to select.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Preferences” from within the “Arch Setup” menu

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Click Wheel” and press enter ( ) repeatedly

Step 3: When the desired value is displayed, use the touch wheel to scroll to the next

Selecting “Play Preset” or “Play Sequence” as the behavior mode requires additional parameter specifications. Only presets and sequence actions that are assigned to spaces that are pre-configured for this Echo ACP are allowed.

and press enter ( ). The Preferences menu list displays.

to cycle through the options “Low”, “High”, or “Off”.

setup option or press back ( ) to return to the “Arch Setup” menu.

Inactivity Time

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Inactivity time is the specified amount of time after which the user interface times out to the status display. The inactivity time is also the backlight timer (when backlight is set to Auto) and the number navigation timer for any unfinished number navigations. Time setting options include “Never”, “30secs”, “1min”, “5min”, and “15min”. Default is set to “1min”. If the inactivity timer is set to “Never”, the backlight will time out after one minute.

A wake event (any button press) wakes the main menu and backlighting. Any touch wheel use wakes the status display and backlighting.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Preferences” from within the “Arch Setup” menu

and press enter ( ). The Preferences menu list displays.

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Inactivity Time” and press enter ( ) repeatedly

to cycle through the options.

Step 3: When the desired value is displayed, use the touch wheel to scroll to the next

setup option or press back ( ) to return to the “Arch Setup” menu.

Backlight

Space Setup

Space Name

1 Space 1

5 Space 5 14 S p ace 14 16 S pace 16

-- U n used

The Echo ACP supports configuration of up to 8 of the available 16 Spaces in an Echo system. Space 1 is available as default.

Space names are defaulted to match the space number. For example, if 1 is the selected Space, the Space Name will be “Space 1”.

The backlight setting specifies the performance of the user interface backlight. When the backlight setting is set to “Auto”, the inactivity timer is also the backlight timer. If the inactivity timer is set to “Never”, the backlight will time out after one minute.

Backlight settings include:

• “Auto” (LCD dims when the inactivity timer has expired)

• “On (the backlight is always on)

• “Off” (the backlight is always off).

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Preferences” from within the “Arch Setup” menu

and press enter ( ). The Preferences menu list displays.

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Backlight” and press enter ( ) repeatedly to

cycle through the options.

Step 3: When the desired value is displayed, use the touch wheel to scroll to the next

setup option or press back ( ) to return to the “Arch Setup” menu.

Language

The multi-language user interface includes English, Spanish, German and French.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Preferences” from within the “Arch Setup” menu

and press enter ( ). The Preferences menu list displays.

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Language” and press enter ( ) repeatedly to

cycle through the options.

Step 3: When the desired value is displayed, use the touch wheel to scroll to the next

setup option, or press back ( ) to return to the “Arch Setup” menu.

Space Setup

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Space Setup” from within the “Arch Setup” menu

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to scroll, then press enter ( ) to select a row for Space

Step 3: Use the touch wheel or use the numeric keypad to specify the space number.

Note:

and press enter ( ). The Space Setup menu displays with Space 1 populated by default.

selection. The focus changes to the Space column.

You will not be allowed to specify a Space number that is currently already

specified. Press enter ( ) to set the selection.

If a configured Space is changed to another number and has dimmers or circuits assigned to it, a dialog displays for confirmation that you want the configured circuits reassigned to this new Space. Select “Yes” to reassign configured circuits to the new Space or select “No” to cancel and return to the previous setup.

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Note:

Netw or k Settings

IP Address

sACN Universes

The “Network Settings” menu provides access to editing and setup of the Echo ACP IP Address mode and sACN Universes.

The Echo ACP must be assigned an IP Address before it can communicate over the Ethernet control network. Communication over the Ethernet network is possible when the host DRd is installed with the left I/O card (Ethernet).

When exiting the Space Setup display and a space has been changed, and it had circuits assigned to it, a warning dialog displays for confirmation.

Some Circuit numbers

Go to Dimmer Setup?

Select “Yes” to be redirected to the Dimmer Setup menu, or press “No” to cancel and return to the previous selection.

Use the touch wheel to scroll to and setup the next space or press back ( ) to return to the “Arch Setup” menu.

Network Settings

Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Network Settings” from within the “Arch Setup” menu and press enter ( ). The Network Settings menu displays with IP Address and sACN Universes menu options.

WARNIN G

were edited by

Space edits.

Yes

IP Address

Type: Manual

IP: 10.10 1.1 6 6.1 0 1 Mask: 255.255.0.0 G w a y : 10.1 0 1.1.1

IP Address

Apply and Exit

In addition to Ethernet network communication, a computer connected to the control network can browse into the Echo ACP web interface using the IP address.

Set Processor IP Address

All devices that are connected over Ethernet must utilize a unique IP address which identifies itself on the network.

The Echo ACP defaults to “Automatic” IP Address and will attempt to acquire an address from an Address (DHCP) server on the network. If the DHCP server is not found, the processor will default to a Link Local address for the current power cycle.

Manual entry of an IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway are allowed. The manual values by factory default are set to “IP: 10.101.166.101, Mask: 255.255.0.0, and Gateway

10.101.1.1.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “IP Address” and press enter ( ). The IP

Address menu displays.

Step 2: Press enter ( ) to change the address type.

Step 3: Scroll or press the up or down button to cycle through either Automatic or Manual

as the selection.

Step 4: Press enter ( ) to set the displayed type.

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When “Automatic is selected:

sACN Universes

Universe A: 1

Universe B: Universe C: Universe D: -

Configure up to four streaming ACN (sACN) universes for input patching to the circuits in the enclosure. sACN universe 1 is associated by default.

Scroll to “Apply and Exit”, then press enter ( ). The display returns to the Network Settings menu.

Note:

When “Manual” is selected:

Press enter ( ) to manually select each of the IP Address settings. By default, the manual IP settings for the Echo ACP are: IP Address 10.101.166.101, Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0, and Gateway 10.101.1.1.

sACN Universes

When “Automatic” is the selected IP Addressing mode, the IP Address, Gateway and Subnet Mask fields do not display. To identify the current IP Address, reference the Arch Control Status Display.

a: Scroll to “IP Address” and press enter ( ). The selection changes to the

first octet of the IP Address. Use the numeric keypad to specify the first numeric octet, then press enter ( ). Repeat for each octet of the IP

Address.

b: Scroll to “Mask” and press enter ( ). The selection changes to the first

octet of the Subnet Mask. Use the numeric keypad to specify the first numeric octet, then press enter ( ). Repeat for each octet of the Subnet

Mask.

c: Scroll to “Gway” and press enter ( ). The selection changes to the first

octet of the Gateway. Use the numeric keypad to specify the first numeric octet, then press enter ( ). Repeat for each octet of the Gateway Address.

d: Scroll to “Apply and Exit”, then press enter ( ). The display returns to the

Network Settings menu.

Note:

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Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “sACN Universes” and press enter ( ). The

sACN Universes menu displays.

Step 2: Scroll to select the Universe for editing and press enter ( ).

Step 3: Use the numeric keypad or scroll wheel to specify the sACN universe number

between 1 and 63999, then press enter ( ) to set.

Step 4: Repeat for each Universe available as control input into the Echo ACP, up to four

universes total.

An sACN universe entered as “0” will display as “-” in the sACN Universes display to indicate the universe is unused.

Step 5: Press the back ( ) button to set the values and return to the Network Settings

menu.

Dimming Control Menu

Dimming Control

Set Levels

Dimmer Check Release Set Levels

The “Dimming Control” menu is provided to set dimmer levels, check dimmers and release any set dimmer levels. Direct access to the “Dimming Control” menu is also selectable from the Control Menu Shortcut ( ) button.

All configured dimmers (up to 48) are displayed in the “Set Levels” menu list. You may use “and thru” functions to specify a selection or range of dimmers for level setting.

Setting a level value when multiple dimmers are selected will set all selected dimmers to that level value. Once your dimmer selection is made, press enter ( ) to accept the selection. The focus changes to the level value setting. To remove the last selected dimmer from the selection, press the back button ( ). Continue pressing the back button ( ) to clear all undesired dimmers from the selection.

Set Levels

1 55 2 -- 3 FL

4 -- 5 50 6 -7 50 8 FL 9 -10 50 11 25 12 FL 13 NA 14 NA 15 FL 16 -- 17 FL 18 75 19 -- 20 50 21 50

Set Levels

Note:

1 55 2 -- 3 FL

1 and 5 thru 12

4 -- 5 55 6 55 7 55 8 55 9 55 10 55 11 55 12 55 13 NA 14 NA 15 FL 16 -- 17 FL 18 75 19 -- 20 50 21 50

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Set Levels” from within the “Dimming Control”

menu and press enter ( ). The Set Levels menu list will display.

Step 2: Use the touch wheel to scroll through the list to select a specific dimmer or use

the numeric button pad and the “and/thru” functions to select specific or a range of dimmers. Press enter ( ) to accept the selection. The focus changes to the level value field.

“NA” indicates a dimmer that cannot be set to a level such as a CC20.

Step 3: Use the touch wheel to scroll or the numeric button pad to enter a specific level

value for the selected dimmers. This value can be between 0% and 100% (displayed as FL). Press enter ( ) to accept the selection.

Step 4: When all dimmers are set to the desired level, press back ( ) to return to the

“Dimming Control” menu.

Step 5: When you exit the “Set Levels” menu, you will be prompted for confirmation if you

would like to “Release Set Levels”. Selecting “Yes” returns all set levels to the default value. When the level has been released, “--” displays, meaning there is no set level. Selecting “No” causes all set levels to remain until released.

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Note:

Dimmers that are controlled from the “Set Levels” action cannot be controlled from the architectural system, DMX, or sACN until they have been released.

Dimmer Check

Dimmer Number 1

Level 80 Next Dimmer Previous Dimmer

current dimmer in check

Level the dimmer will illuminate to (can be set to any value 0 - 100).

Scroll to “Next Dimmer” and press enter to step through the dimmer list.

Scroll to “Previous Dimmer” and press to step back through the dimmer list.

Release Set Levels

All Set Lev els

control has been

Released.

When “Release Set Levels” is selected all levels that had been set by the “Dimming Control” menu are released.

This message screen is displayed for only one second, then the menu returns to the “Dimming Control” menu.

The “Dimmer Check” menu provides a quick and easy method to step through all your individual dimmers. This is useful for checking lamps or checking focus. Only one dimmer number is illuminated at a time.

Step 1: Use the touch wheel to scroll to “Dimmer Check” from within the “Dimming

Control” menu and press enter ( ). The Dimmer Check menu displays.

Step 2: Choose which navigation method you would like to use to initiate the dimmer

check.

Scroll to “Next Dimmer” or “Previous Dimmer” and press enter ( ).

• Each press of enter ( ), when using “Next Dimmer” or “Previous Dimmer”,

Select the dimmer value field (dimmer 1 in the example graphic above).

increments to either the next dimmer in the list or the previous dimmer in the list. When using this method the dimmer list rolls-over continuously from the last dimmer in the list to the first dimmer in the list.

a: Press enter ( ) to change the focus from “Dimmer Number” to the dimmer

number value.

b: Use the touch wheel to scroll through the dimmer list. When using this

method, the dimmer list does not roll-over from the last dimmer in the list to the first dimmer in the list.

c: Use the touch wheel’s increment or decrement buttons to

step through the dimmer list. When using this method, the dimmer list does not roll-over from the last dimmer in the list to the first dimmer in the list.

d: Specify the dimmer number using the numeric button pad.

Release Set Levels

Note:

Dimmers that are controlled from the “Set Levels” action cannot be controlled from the architectural system, DMX, or sACN until they have been released.

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Arch Control Menu

Arch Control

Presets

Sequences

The “Arch Control” menu provides access to architectural control objects such as presets and sequences.

The “Presets” menu provides the tools to edit the assigned Space, display preset status, activate, deactivate, record, and configure fade timing for the 64 built-in presets.

The lowest configured Space displays by default. See Space

Setup, page 40 for information to configure Spaces.

Presets

Space 1

Preset #: 12 Activate Record Fade Time: 0 min 2 sec

Presets

Preset 15 Active

Preset activation, deactivation, and record use the specified Space as the control scope. Each Space can have one single active preset at a time. Activation plays latest takes precedence (LTP), on a per Space basis. Each Space may have a different active preset, or it may have no preset active as the Preset may be “Off”.

Preset defaults (including levels for controllable outputs (dimmers):

• Preset 1 - 100% (full), Preset 2 - 75%, Preset 3 - 50%, Preset 4 - 25%, repeating until the last supported Preset.

• Fade Time - 2 seconds is the default fade time. Each preset supports a unique fade time.

Scroll to select “Presets” from the “Arch Control” menu and press enter ( ). The first editable option in this menu list is Space. This menu selection allows configuration of the pre-configured Spaces only. Reference Space Setup, page 40.

Edit the Space number

Step 1: Press enter ( ), the selection changes to the Space number.

Step 2: Using the scroll wheel, scroll through the available pre-configured Spaces for the

Echo ACP. Use of the numeric keypad is allowed, but specification of a Space that is not already pre-configured will not be allowed. Press enter ( ) to accept

the selection.

Preset Status

A currently active Preset will display (read-only) on the line directly below. If no Preset is active for the selected Space, “No Active Preset” will display instead.

Edit the Preset number

Step 1: Scroll to “Preset #” and press enter ( ), the selection changes to the Preset

number.

Step 2: Using the scroll wheel or numeric keypad, specify the Preset number for edit and

press enter ( ). Each Space contains Presets numbered between 1 and 64.

Change Preset State (read only)

When the currently selected Preset is NOT active, “Activate” displays for selection on the following line.

When the currently selected Preset is active, “Deactivate” displays for selection on the following line.

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Step 1: Scroll to “Activate” or “Deactivate” and press enter ( ) to change the currently

Sequences

Space 1

Preset 15 Active Start Seq Mode: Single

Edit Steps

The “Sequences” menu provides the tools start and stop a Sequence, edit the steps of a Sequence, and configure the sequence mode. The Echo ACP supports one active Sequence per Space.

selected Preset state.

• Selecting to “Activate” a Preset in a Space automatically deactivates any other Preset that is currently active in the Space. Only one Preset can be active at a time in each Space.

• Selecting to “Deactivate” a Preset in a Space deactivates the currently selected Preset in the selected Space.

Record (snapshot) a Preset

Record (snapshot) the current selected Preset using the current levels of all of the circuits within the selected Space. Levels can be DMX, sACN, manually set levels from the user interface, or a combination of sources regardless of priority.

Step 1: Scroll to “Record” and press enter ( ).

Set the Preset Fade Time

Fade time determines the length of time it will take for a Preset to fade up or down. By default, Presets are activated and deactivated using a 2 second fade time.

Step 1: Scroll to “Fade Time” and press enter ( ). The selection changes to the min

field.

Step 2: Scroll or use numeric entry to specify a minutes selection (0-60 min available for

selection), then press enter ( ). The selection changes to the sec field.

Step 3: Scroll or use numeric entry to specify a seconds selection (0-59 sec available for

selection), then press enter ( ). The selected Preset will fade up and down using the new specified Fade Time selection.

Sequences

Scroll to select “Sequences” from the “Arch Control” menu and press enter ( ). The first editable option in this menu list is Space. The lowest configured Space displays by default. This menu selection allows configuration of the pre-configured Spaces only. Reference

Space Setup, page 40.

Edit the Space number

Step 1: Press enter ( ), the selection changes to the Space number.

Step 2: Using the scroll wheel, scroll through the available pre-configured Spaces for the

Echo ACP. Use of the numeric keypad is allowed, but specification of a Space that is not already pre-configured will not be allowed. Press enter ( ) to accept

the selection.

Sequence State (read only)

A currently active Sequence will display (read-only) on the line directly below. If no Sequence is active for the selected Space, “No Active Sequence” will display instead.

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Start / Stop Sequence

Edit Step

Step: 1 of 6

Fade Time: 2 sec Hold Time: 3 sec Record Inser t Step After Delete Step

Each Sequence allows recording of up to 6 Sequence Steps.

What each Step does is defined through the recording (snapshot) of current output levels, and the specification of Fade and Hold times.

When the Sequence is NOT currently playing, “Start” displays for selection on the following line.

When the Sequence is playing, “Stop” displays for selection on the following line.

Step 1: Scroll to “Start” or “Stop” and press enter ( ) to change the Sequence state.

Sequence Mode

Sequence Mode determines how the Sequence will behave when it is running. Options include “Bounce”, “Single” or “Loop”.

Step 1: Scroll to “Seq Mode” and press enter ( ).

Step 2: Use the scroll wheel to change the Sequence Mode. Press enter ( ) to accept

the selection.

Note:

The default fade time for sequences is zero seconds, and instead defers to the fade times that are defined in the Sequence Steps.

• Bounce mode is similar to a preset, it can be activated or deactivated. When it is activated, it runs through the sequence steps in order of recorded presets for the Space, similar to a fade up. When it is deactivated, it runs through those same steps in reverse order, similar to a fade down. A “Bounce” Sequence is useful for powering on and off equipment that needs to be turned on or off in a particular order, like sound amplifiers and mixers.

• Single mode runs the defined Sequence Steps from beginning to the end, then terminates. A single Sequence is activated by a “Start” command.

• Looping mode runs the defined Sequence Steps in a loop from 1 through the highest programmed Sequence Step, then starts the Sequence over again from Step 1. A looping Sequence is activated by a “Start” command and terminated by a “Stop” command.

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Step 1: Set levels for all of the circuits within the selected Space. Levels can be DMX,

sACN, levels set through architectural controls, manually set levels from the user interface, or a combination of sources regardless of priority.

Step 2: Press enter ( ). The selection changes to the Step 1 of 1 (this is created by

default, but has no recorded value yet). Adding more Steps into the Sequence is done using the “Insert Step After” menu option, see Step 6: below.

Step 3: Fade Time determines the fade time for a step in seconds. At zero seconds, the

step will snap with no fade time. Two seconds is the default. Scroll to “Fade Time” and press enter ( ). Specify a new value in seconds then press enter ( ).

Step 4: Hold Time determines the length of time that the Step will be held at the recorded

levels before fading to the next Step. Three seconds is the default. Scroll to “Hold Time” and press enter ( ). Specify a new value in seconds then press enter ().

Step 5: Scroll to “Record” and press enter ( ). The current state of the output levels are

recorded into the currently selected Step with the set Fade and Hold times.

Step 6: Scroll to “Insert Step After” and press enter ( ). A new Step will be added into

the Sequence directly after the currently selected Step. Up to 6 steps are allowed per Sequence, therefore when 6 Steps are created. The “Insert Step After” menu option will no longer be available for selection.

Step 7: Scroll to “Delete Step” to delete the currently selected Step and shift all

subsequent steps, if any are created, by one to close the gap. The “Delete Step” menu option will not be available for selection when there is only one Step in the Sequence.

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File Operations Menu

Save Rack Configs

Save Dimming Config Load Dimming Config Save Arch Config Load Arch Config Restore Defaults Update Firmware

File Operations

The “File Operations” menu provides you with the tools to save and load your Echo ACP and dimming configurations, restore system default properties and update firmware.

Operations from this menu, with the exception of “Restore Defaults”, provide operations for saving and loading of files using SD media and USB flash drive removable media types.

Save Rack Configs

Name: Unison1 Save to USB Media Save to SD Media

Save Filename

Unison1

Unison2

Unison3 Unison4 Unison5 Unison6 Unison7

Save Rack Configs

Name: Unison2

Save to USB Media

Save to SD Media

Save Rack Configurations

The “Save Rack Configs” operation saves two files to the selected media destination with the same (user selected) filename but with different file extensions. The Echo architectural configuration receives a “.eacp” file extension and the dimming rack configuration receives a “.drd” file extension. Files are always saved to the root directory of the removable media device.

Step 1: Install the removable media into the correct slot on the front of the Echo ACP.

Step 2: Scroll to select “Save Rack Configs” from the “File Operations” menu and press

enter ( ). The “Save Rack Configs” menu list will display.

Step 3: Press enter ( ) to change the rack configuration filename. The “Save Filename”

menu list displays for selection. You may choose from a selection of configuration filenames.

Note:

Step 4: Press enter ( ) to accept the filename selection. The display returns to the

“Save Rack Configs” menu list.

Step 5: Beneath the configuration filename lists the installed and available removable

media. Scroll to select the desired or available media type and press enter ( ). If an error has stopped the saving process, simply follow the instructions on the

display. When the configuration files are saved successfully, the “File Operations” menu displays.

When the removable media is either not installed properly or is not an approved type, you will receive a display notification.

Check the media to ensure it is the proper type. Reference Removable Media, page 14. Then press enter ( ) to continue.

Cannot Perform Save

SD or USB

Removable Media

was not detected

or is invalid.

Please insert media

and retry.

WARNING:

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Do not remove media during this process. Doing so could damage your media or prevent your system from operating properly.

Save Dimming Configuration

Save Dimming Config

Name: DRd12_1 Save to USB Media Save to SD Media

Save Rack Configs

Save Dimming Config

Load Dimming Config Save Arch Config Load Arch Config Restore Defaults Update Firmware

File Operations

Save Dimming Config

Name: DRd12_1 Save to USB Media Save to SD Media

Save Filename

DRd12_1

DRd12_2

DRd12_3 DRd12_4 DRd12_5 DRd12_6 DRd12_7

The “Save Dimming Config” operation only saves the dimming configuration file to the root directory of the removable media.

Step 1: Install the removable media into the correct slot on the front of the ACP.

Step 2: Scroll to select “Save Dimming Config” from the “File Operations” menu and

press enter ( ). The “Save Dimming Config” menu list will display. Filename defaults to the name of the currently running configuration. “DRd*_1” is the default filename (*DRd and the type of rack you are saving from whether that is a DRd6, DRd12, or DRd24.

Step 3: Press enter ( ) to change the dimming configuration filename. The “Save

Filename” menu list displays for selection. Choose from a selection of configuration filenames.

Step 4: Press enter ( ) to accept the filename selection. The display returns to the

“Save Dimming Config” menu for media selection.

Save Dimming Config

Name: DRd12_2

Save to USB Media

Save to SD Media

Step 5: Beneath the configuration filename lists the removable media options. Scroll to

WARNING:

select the desired or available media type and press enter ( ). The configuration file saves to the root directory of the selected removable media device. If an error has stopped the saving process, simply follow the instructions on the display. When the configuration files are saved successfully, the “File

Operations” menu displays.

Do not remove media during this process. Doing so could damage your media or prevent your system from operating properly.

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Load Dimming Configuration

Load Dimming Config

SD:\folder

<... >

<folder2> DRd6_1 DRd12_2 DRd12_3 DRd6_4

Save Rack Configs Save Dimming Config

Load Dimming Config

Save Arch Config Load Arch Config Restore Defaults Update Firmware

File Operations

Load Dimming Config

Load from USB Media

Load from SD Media

Rack Size Mismatch

“DRd12_2.drd” has

fewer dimmers than

this rack is setup to

accept. Use defaults

for extra dimmers?

Cancel

The “Load Dimming Configuration” operation provides you with tools to load an existing rack configuration from a removable media device into the Echo ACP and DRd dimming electronics.

Note:

Step 1: Install a removable media device (either SD media card or USB flash drive) into

Step 2: Scroll to “Load Dimming Config” from the “File Operations” menu and press enter

Step 3: Scroll to select the desired or available media type and press enter ( ). All valid

Step 4: Scroll to the desired valid dimming configuration file and press enter ( ). When

Rack Size Mismatch

When you have loaded a dimming configuration that differs in rack size from the original rack configuration, you will be prompted with a “Rack Size Mismatch” error. Before proceeding, you are required to select an action. Select “OK” to continue loading the new mismatched configuration file or select “Cancel” to cancel the load process.

This menu option is unavailable when the Emergency input is active.

the correct slot on the front of the ACP.

( ). The “Load Dimming Config” menu lists the installed and available removable media.

dimming configurations available for loading are displayed.

• Default dimming configurations are named similar to DRd12_1. Only valid DRd configuration files are shown.

• Folders, indicated in brackets “<text>”, may also display in the menu list. Select the folder and press enter ( ) to display the configuration files stored

within the selected folder. To return to the root directory scroll to select <...> and press ( ).

the load process is complete, the display returns to the “File Operations” menu.

Rack Size Mismatch

“DRd12_2.drd” has more dimmers than

this rack is setup to

accept. Ignore data

for extra dimmers?

Cancel

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If “Ok” is the selected action and the mismatch occurred due to the new configuration having fewer dimmers than the original, reference Dimmer Setup, page 27 to configure the “extra” dimmers from the default properties.

Save Arch Configuration

Save Rack Configs Save Dimming Config Load Dimming Config

Save Arch Config

Load Arch Config Restore Defaults Update Firmware

File Operations

Unison1

Unison2

Unison3 Unison4 Unison5 Unison6 Unison7

Save Filename

Save Arch Config

Name: Unison1 Save to USB Media Save to SD Media

The “Save Arch Config” process saves only the architectural configuration to the root directory of the removable media device.

Step 1: Install a removable media device (either SD media card or USB flash drive) into

the correct slot on the front of the ACP.

Step 2: Scroll to “Save Arch Config” from within the “File Operations” menu and press

enter ( ). The “Save Arch Config” menu list displays. The filename defaults to the name of the currently running configuration.

Step 3: To change the architectural configuration filename press enter ( ). The “Save

Filename” menu list displays for selection. You may choose from a selection of configuration filenames.

Step 4: Press enter ( ) to accept the filename selection. The display returns to the

“Save Arch Config” menu.

Step 5: Beneath the configuration filename lists the available removable media. Scroll to

select the desired or available media type and press enter ( ) to save the architectural configuration. The configuration file saves to the root directory of the selected removable media device. If an error has stopped the saving process, simply follow the instructions on the display. When the configuration files are saved successfully, the “File Operations” menu displays.

WARNING:

Note:

Do not remove media during this process. Doing so could damage your media or prevent your system from operating properly.

When the removable media is either not installed properly or is not an approved type, you will receive a display notification.

Check the media to ensure it is the proper type. Reference Removable Media, page 14. Then press enter ( ) to continue.

Cannot Perform Save

SD or USB

Removable Media

was not detected

or is invalid.

Please insert media

and retry.

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Load Architectural Configuration

Load Arch Config

USB:\folder

<...>

<folder2> Unison1 Unison5 Unison9 Unison11

Load Arch Config

Load from USB Media

Load from SD Media

Save Rack Configs Save Dimming Config Load Dimming Config Save Arch Config

Load Arch Config

Restore Defaults Update Firmware

File Operations

The “Load Arch Config” menu provides you with tools to load an existing Echo architectural configuration from a removable media device, such as an SD media card or USB flash drive. Loading a new architectural configuration file overwrites any previous architectural configuration on the Echo ACP.

Step 1: Install a removable media device (either SD media card or USB flash drive) into

the correct slot on the front of the ACP.

Step 2: Scroll to “Load Arch Config” from within the “File Operations” menu and press

enter ( ). The “Load Arch Config” menu list displays all media types that are available for loading a configuration file.

Step 3: Scroll to select the which location the desired configuration file is located for

loading onto the local Echo ACP. Press enter ( ) to accept the selection. “Load Arch Config” displays with the directory of all available Echo configurations.

Step 4: Select the configuration file for loading. Load status displays when loading is

successful. When the load process is complete, the display returns to the “File Operations” menu.

WARNING:

Note:

Do not remove media during this process. Doing so could damage your media or prevent your system from operating properly.

If the load process fails due for any reason, press enter ( ) to return to the “Load Arch Config” menu, select a different file and try again.

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Restore Defaults

Arch (E-ACP)

settings in memory

will be lost! Are you Sure?

Yes

• Before the Echo ACP restores the configuration factory defaults, you are provided with one last opportunity to cancel the “Restore Defaults” operation.

The “Restore Defaults” operation erases all memories, excluding removable media, and returns the specified configuration(s) to factory defaults. “Restore Defaults” is prohibited while the Emergency input is active.

Note:

Before proceeding with “Restore Defaults”, save your current architectural and dimming rack configurations to removable media device so that you can always revert back if needed.

Step 1: Scroll to select “Restore Defaults” from the “File Operations” menu and press

enter ( ).

Restore Defaults

Select settings

to default:

Arch (E-ACP)

Dimming (DRd)

All

Step 2: Select to restore defaults to either the “Arch (E-ACP)”, the “Dimming (DRd)”, or

“All”. Press enter ( ) to accept the selection.

Step 3: Scroll to select “No” or “Yes” and press enter ( ).

• If “No” is selected, the display returns to the “File Operations” menu.

Pressing the back ( ) button has the same affect as selecting “No”.

• If “Yes” is selected for the selected option, all memories are erased, excluding removable media, and configurations are restored to factory defaults.

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Update Firmware

This operation causes

the controller to

reboot.

Do you want to

Continue?

Yes

Firmware is the embedded software for the Echo Architectural Control Processor, dimming engine, DALI and fluorescent option boards.

Echo ACP firmware is available from Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. and should be saved to the root directory of your removable media for loading on the Echo ACP.

CAUTION:

Step 1: Install a removable media device (either SD media card or USB flash drive), with

Step 2: Scroll to select “Update Firmware” from the “File Operations” menu and press

Step 3: Scroll to select the media option that contains

Step 4: Use the touch wheel to scroll and select the desired firmware update file. Press

Use caution when updating Echo ACP firmware. If reverting to an earlier version of the Echo ACP firmware, previous versions may not support newer features and the configuration data for those features will be lost. Please contact ETC Technical Services for assistance as needed.

the firmware files loaded, into the correct slot on the front of the ACP.

enter ( ). An “Update Firmware” dialog displays for your action.

• Choose “No” to abort and return to the “File Operations” menu.

• Choose “Yes” to proceed with the firmware update. The “Update Firmware” menu lists available removable media for selection.

the firmware update packet and press enter ( ) to accept the selection. All applicable firmware files that are available for uploading are displayed.

• Echo ACP firmware package filename suffix is “*.efw”

• Folders, indicated in brackets “<text>”, may also display in the menu list. Select the folder and press enter ( ) to display the individual firmware files

stored within the selected folder. To return to the root directory scroll to select <...> and press ( ).

enter ( ) to accept the selection. If the update process fails for any reason, you will be notified of the failure. Follow the instructions provided on the error dialogs. If the update continues to fail, the display will cancel the update process and return to the “Update Firmware” display for firmware package selection again. The update process will automatically resume the update from the stage of failure when a valid firmware file is detected on removable media.

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Do not remove media during this process. Doing so could damage your media or prevent your system from operating properly.

View/Clear Errors Menu

View / Clear Errors

Dimmer Errors

Overtemp: Dim 13

Rack Communication

Failure!

DMX input Inactive

The “View/Clear Errors” menu list displays current system errors in the order of severity, with the most severe error first in the list. When duplicated or new errors are detected, they replace any previous errors of the same type in the list.

Other errors cannot be cleared from the list.

Some errors do not support clearing. You will receive notification on the display when this condition exists. Scroll to select “Ok” and press enter ( ).

Note:

Reference Status / Error Messages, page 21, for a list of most common errors and the resulting actions.

Some errors can be cleared from the list or are automatically cleared.

Scroll to the displayed error and press enter ( ) to remove it from the errors list. Some errors automatically clear themselves from the list when the condition that created the error no longer exists. Errors that are still current will quickly reappear in the list.

View/Clear Errors

Dimmer Errors:

Overtemp: Dim 13

Can not be cleared!

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Restricted Access Menu

Restricted Access

Login

Change Admin Passcode Change User Passcode Default Access: Admin

Restricted Access

Change User Passcode Default Access: Login

Administrator level display User level display

The “Restricted Access” menu provides two levels of user access to the Echo ACP menu, “User” and “Admin” and can be set to always require a user login.

Step 1: Scroll to select “Restricted Access” and press enter ( ). The “Restricted

Access” menu list displays according to the current user access level.

Admin Access Level

By default, when you first receive your Echo ACP, the “Default Access:” is set to the “Admin” level. “Admin” level allows access to all menu items and the ability to change the “Admin” and “User” passcodes.

User Access Level

When the default access level is set to “User”, the “Dimming Setup, “Arch Setup”, or “File Operations” menus are unavailable for selection. If you try to access a menu item that is restricted access to a User level login, you will receive a notification dialog.

Access Denied

You must login at a higher security

level to access

this item

(Login)

(Cancel)

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Note:

Step 1: Scroll to select “Login” from the “Restricted Access” menu and press enter ( ).

“Enter Login Code” displays.

Step 2: Enter the four digit access code to login to the Echo processor and press enter

( ). By factory default, the Admin passcode is “3333” and the User passcode is “2222”. The display returns to the “Restricted Access” menu list.

Once logged in, that access level is maintained until the status screen is shown. The status screen can be reached either by successive back ( ) button presses or inactivity timeout.

Change Passcode

Change Admin Passcode

New Passcode: **** Verify New: ****

Accept Changes

The process identified below is identical for changing both the “Admin” and the “User” passcode. When logged in with “Admin” level access, you are provided with the ability to change both the admin passcode and the user passcode. When logged in with “User” level access, you are provided only with the ability to change the user passcode.

Restricted Access

Default Access Level

Admin

User Login Always Required

1 Login 2 Change Admin Passcode 3 Change User Passcode

4 Default Access: Admin

Step 1: Scroll to “Change Admin Passcode” from within the “Restricted Access” menu

and press enter ( ) or press “8” and “2” when (#nav) is enabled. The “Change Admin Passcode” menu list displays.

Step 2: Scroll to “New Passcode” and press enter ( ).

Step 3: Use the button pad to enter a new four digit passcode. Press enter ( ) to accept

the change.

Step 4: Scroll to “Verify New” press enter ( ).

Step 5: Use the button pad to re-enter the new four digit passcode. Press enter ( ) to

accept.

Note:

When the new passcode and the verified passcode do not match, you will receive notification for action.

Press enter ( ) to try again or press back ( ) to cancel the passcode change

and return to the “Restricted Access” menu.

Step 6: Scroll to “Accept Changes” and press enter ( ). The display returns to the

“Restricted Access” menu.

Default Access

The current system default access level is displayed next to the “Default Access” menu item in the “Restricted Access” menu. Default access level is dependant on the current login level.

• When the current login is the Admin level, you may select to default the Echo processor to the “Admin” access level, the “User” access level, or “Login Always Required”.

• When the current login is the User level, you may select to default the Echo processor to the “User” access level or “Login Always Required”.

Note:

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Selecting “Login Always Required” for either access level will require passcode entry to access all menus. You will be prompted to confirm your selection.

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Chapter 4

Service

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

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

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Service and Maintenance

reset switch

Replace a Echo ACP

Step 1: Open enclosure door.

Step 2: If possible, save all configuration files to removable media. See “Save Arch

Configuration” on page 52. When the Echo ACP is hosted by a Unison DRd rack,

the Save Rack Configurations action also saves the dimming rack configuration with the architectural configuration.

Step 3: Remove the existing Echo ACP from the rack.

a: Hold both sides of the Echo ACP and pull straight out.

Step 4: Insert the new Echo ACP into the enclosure.

a: Rest the Echo ACP on the bottom lip of the enclosure.

b: Slide the ACP into the rack.

c: Press on each corner of the ACP to ensure proper connection with the card

edge connector’s on the left and right I/O boards. If power is applied, the status LEDs will illuminate when proper connection is made.

Step 5: If the Echo ACP is installed within a Unison DRd rack and a configuration

mismatch error occurs, select “Yes” to load the dimming configuration from the DRd rack dimming engine. Alternatively you could select “NO”, then proceed to load the rack configuration from the removable media. See “Load Dimming

Configuration” on page 51.

Note:

Step 6: Load the Echo ACP configuration from the removable media. See “Load

If you don’t get a configuration mismatch error, the Echo ACP already has the matching dimming rack configuration or it doesn’t have any dimming rack configuration file and therefore automatically loaded the dimming configuration from the DRd rack dimming engine.

Architectural Configuration” on page 53.

Hardware Reset Switch

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

During a powered reset the host rack holds levels for the last look played until the Echo ACP has rebooted and takes control.

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Appendix A

Dimmer Specifications

Unison DRd Rack Compatible Modules

120V AC Dimmer Modules

Module

Type

AFM Air Flow Module 7083A1072 1.3 lbs / .59 kgs CC15 Dual 15A Constant Circuit Breaker Module 7083A1021 2.1 lbs / 1.0 kgs CC20 Dual 20A Constant Circuit Breaker Module 7083A1025 2.2 lbs / 1.0 kgs D15 Dual 15A, 1.8KW, 350µS Dimmer Module 7083A1018 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs D15E Dual 15A, 1.8KW, 500µS Dimmer Module 7083A1019 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs D15F Single 15A, Fluorescent Dimmer Module 7083A1020 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kgs D15FB Single 15A, Fluorescent / Battery Dimmer Module 7183A1073 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kgs D20 Dual 20A, 2.4KW, 350µS Dimmer Module 7083A1022 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs D20E Dual 20A, 2.4KW, 500µS Dimmer Module 7083A1023 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs D20F Single 20A, 2.4KW Fluorescent Dimmer Module 7083A1024 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kgs D20FB Single 20A, Fluorescent / Battery Dimmer Module 7183A1074 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kgs ELV10 Reverse Phase 10A at 120V AC, Dimmer Module 7183A1017 2.6 lbs / 1.2 kgs R15 Dual 15A at 120V AC Relay Module 7083A1084 2.6 lbs / 1.2 kgs R20 Dual 20A at 120V AC, Relay Module 7083A1085 2.6 lbs / 1.2 kgs L10 Reverse Phase 10A at 120V AC, Dimmer Module 7083A1078 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kgs

L10F

3 wire, Reverse Phase 10A at 120V AC, Dimmer Module

Description Part Number

7083A1079 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kgs

Module

Weight (lbs/

kg)

230V AC Dimmer Modules

Module

Type

AFM Air Flow Module 7083A1072 1.3 lbs / .59 kgs EELV6 Reverse Phase 6A at 230 V AC, Dimmer Module 7070A1300 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kgs ECC6 Dual 6A, 1.3KW, Constant Circuit Module 7183A1091 2.7 lbs / 1.2 kgs

ECC6N

ECC10 Dual 10A, 2.3KW Constant Circuit Module 7183A1092 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs

ECC10N

ECC15 Dual 15A, 3KW Constant Circuit Module 7070A1046 2.7 lbs / 1.2 kgs ECC25 Dual 25A, 5KW Constant Circuit Module 7070A1047 2.5 lbs / 1.1 kgs ED6 Dual 6A, 1.3KW 400µS Dimmer Module 7170A1073 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kgs

Dual 6A, 1.3KW, Neutral Disconnect Constant Circuit Module

Dual 10A, 2.3KW Neutral Disconnect Constant Circuit Module

Description Part Number

7183A1089 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs

7183A1090 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs

Module

Weight (lbs/

kg)

A Dimmer Specifications 62

230V AC Dimmer Modules (Continued)

Module

Type

ED6N

ED6NE Dual 6A, 1.3KW, 400µS Dimmer Module 7070A1081 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kgs ED10 Dual 10A, 2.3KW 400µS Dimmer Module 7070A1074 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kgs ED10E Dual 10A, 2.3KW, 400µS Dimmer Module 7083A1086 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs

ED10N

ED10NE

ED15 Dual 15A, 3KW, 225µS Dimmer Module 7083A1035 1.3 lbs / .59 kgs ED15E Dual 15A, 3KW, 400µS Dimmer Module 7083A1032 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs

ED15N

ED15NE

ED15RS Dual 15A, 3KW, 225µS RCD Module 7083A1045 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs ED15RE Single 15A, 3KW, 400μS RCD Module 7083A1046 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs ED25S Single 25A, 5KW, 225µS Dimmer Module 7083A1033 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kgs ED25E Single 25A, 5KW, 400µS Dimmer Module 7083A1034 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kgs

ED25NE

ED25NS

ED25RS Single 25A, 5KW, 225µS RCD Module 7083A1047 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs ED25RE Single 25A, 5KW, 400μS RCD Module 7083A1048 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs ER6 Dual 6A, 1.3KW at 230V AC, Relay Module 7183A1083 5 lbs/ 2.3 kgs ER10 Dual 10A, 2.3 KW at 230V AC, Relay Module 7083A1084 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs

ER15 Dual 15A, 3KW at 230 V AC, Relay Module 7083A1086

ER25 Dual 25A, 5KW at 230 V AC, Relay Module 7083A1087

Dual 6A, 1.3KW 400µS Neutral Disconnect Dimmer Module

Dual 10A, 2.3KW 400µS Neutral Disconnect Dimmer Module

Dual 10A, 2.3KW, 400µS Neutral Disconnect Dimmer Module

Dual 15A, 3KW, 225µS Neutral Disconnect Dimmer Module

Dual 15A, 3KW, 400µS Neutral Disconnect Dimmer Module

Single 25A, 5KW, 400µS, Neutral Disconnect Dimmer Module

Single 25A, 5KW, 225µS Neutral Disconnect Dimmer Module

Description Part Number

7183A1079 5.6 lbs / 2.5 kgs

7083A1080 5.6 lbs / 2.5 kgs

7070A1080

7083A1041 5.6 lbs / 2.5 kgs

7083A1042 5.6 lbs / 2.5 kgs

7083A1044 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs

7083A1043 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kgs

Module

Weight (lbs/

kg)

5.5 lbs / 205 kgs

3.1 lbs / 1.42 kgs

240V AC Dimmer Modules

Module

Type

AFM Air Flow Module 7083A1072 1.3 lbs / .59 kgs HD15 Dual 15A, 3.0KW at 240V AC, 165µS Dimmer Module 7050A1045 5.1 lbs / 2.3 kgs HD15F Single 15A, Fluorescent Dimmer Module 7050A1051 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs HELV5 Reverse Phase 5A at 240V AC, Dimmer Module 7183A1055 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kgs

HR15 Dual 15A at 240V AC, Relay Module 7183A1057

HCC15 Dual 15A, Constant Circuit Module 7183A1058 2.6 lbs / 1.2 kgs

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Description Part Number

Module

Weight (lbs/

kg)

3.1 lbs / 1.42 kgs

277V AC Dimmer Modules

Module

Type

AFM Air Flow Module 7083A1072 1.3 lbs / .59 kgs ACC15 Dual 15A at 277V AC, Constant Circuit Breaker Module 7183A1048 2.7 lbs / 1.2 kgs ACC20 Dual 20A at 277V AC, Constant Circuit Breaker Module 7083A1090 2.7 lbs / 1.2 kgs AD15 Dual 15A, 4.1KW at 277V AC, Dimmer Module 7083A1006 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs AD15F Single 15A, 4.1KW at 277V AC, Dimmer Module 7083A1008 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kgs AD15FB Single 15A, Fluorescent / Battery Dimmer Module 7183A1075 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kgs AD20 Dual 20A, 5.5KW at 277V AC, Dimmer Module 7083A1007 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs

AD20F

AD20FB Single 20A, Fluorescent / Battery Dimmer Module 7183A1076 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kgs AL5 Dual 5A at 277V AC Reverse Phase Dimmer Module 7083A1075 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kgs

AL5F

AELV5 Dual 5A at 277V AC Reverse Phase Dimmer Module 7183A1028 2.6 lbs / 1.2 kgs AR15 Dual 15A at 277V AC Relay Module 7083A1082 2.6 lbs / 1.2 kgs AR20 Dual 20A at 277V AC Relay Module 7083A1083 2.6 lbs / 1.2 kgs

Single 20A, 5.5KW at 277V AC, Fluorescent Dimmer Module

Single, 3 wire, 5A at 277V AC Reverse Phase Dimmer Module

Material description Part Number

7083A1009 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kgs

7083A1076 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kgs

Module

Weight (lbs/

kg)

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Dimmer Module Defaults

120V ACDefault

Mode

AFM Off Linear AFM Off Linear AFM Off Linear

CC15 Off Linear ECC15 Off Linear ACC15 Off Linear

CC20 Off Linear ECC25 Off Linear ACC20 Off Linear

D15 Normal Mod-Sq *ED15 Normal Mod-Sq AD15 Normal Mod-Sq

D15E Normal Mod-Sq ED15N Normal Mod-Sq AD15F

D15F

*D20 Normal Mod-Sq ED15NE Normal Mod-Sq AD20F

D20E Normal Mod-Sq ED15RE Normal Mod-Sq AELV5

D20F

R15 Switched Linear ED15RS Normal Mod-Sq AR20 Switched Linear

R20 Switched Linear ED25E Normal Mod-Sq AD15FB

ELV10

D15FB

D20FB

L10 Normal Mod-Sq ED25RS Normal Mod-Sq

L10F

2/3 wire Fluorescent

Reverse Phase

2/3 wire Fluorescent

Default

Curve

Linear ED15E Normal Mod-Sq *AD20 Normal Mod-Sq

Linear ED15R Normal Mod-Sq AR15 Switched Linear

Mod-Sq ED25NE Normal Mod-Sq AD20FB

Linear ED25NS Normal Mod-Sq AL5 Normal Mod-Sq

Linear ED25RE

Linear ED25S Normal Mod-Sq

230/

240V

EELV6

ED10 Normal Mod-Sq

ED6 Normal Mod-Sq

ER15 Switched Linear

ER25 Switched Linear

HCC15 Off Linear

HD15 Normal Mod-Sq

HD15F

HR15 Switched Linear

HELV5

Default

Mode

Normal Mod-Sq AL5F

Reverse Phase

2/3 wire Fluorescent

Reverse Phase

Default

Curve

Linear

Mod-Sq

277V

Default

Mode

2/3 wire Fluorescent

Reverse Phase

2/3 wire Fluorescent

* denotes default module type

Default

Curve

Linear

Mod-Sq

Linear

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Compatible Loads

100 - 120V AC Racks

Module Type Description of Purpose Compatible Loads AFM required in empty dimmer slots not applicable

CC15 and CC20

D15 and D20 D15E and D20E

D15F and D20F 15 and 20 amp fluorescent dimmers

D15FB and D20FB

ELV10 10 amp reverse phase module electronic low voltage loads

L10 10 amp, low wattage dimmer

L10F 10 amp fluorescent low wattage dimmer

R15 and R20 15 or 20 amp, level activated mechanical relay any switched load

direct connection from line lug to load lugs protected by 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker

standard 15 or 20 amp dimmer enhanced dimmer with 500s rise time

15 and 20 amp fluorescent dimmers with integrated battery.

constant loads such as power supplies or other constant-on loads

Incandescent, 2 and 4 wire fluorescent, magnetic low voltage, neon, cold cathode (CC) and nondim

3 wire dimmable electronic fluorescent ballast

2 wire dimmable electronic fluorescent ballast with battery pack

Incandescent, 2 wire fluorescent and LED

3 wire dimmable LED and electronic fluorescent ballast

230 and 240V AC Racks

Module Type Description Compatible Loads AFM required in empty dimmer slots not applicable

ECC15 and ECC25 15 or 25 amp circuit breaker

ED15 standard 15 amp dimmer

ED15E and ED25E

ED15N neutral disconnect dimmer ED15NE and

ED25NE

ED25NS

ED15RE and ED25RE

ER15 and ER25 15 or 25 amp level activated mechanical relay any switched load

EELV6 6 amp electronic low voltage dimmer

ED6 and ED10 6 or 10 amp dimmer ED15RS and

ED25RS

ED25S

HD15 240V AC 15 amp dimmer module

HCC15 240V AC 15 amp circuit breaker

15 or 25 amp enhanced 400s rise time dimmer

enhanced 400s neutral disconnect dimmer

25 amp 400s neutral disconnect (single module)

15 or 25 amp RCD module 400s rise time dimmer

15 or 25 amp RCD module 225s rise time dimmer

25 amp 400s rise time (single) dimmer module

constant loads such as power supplies or other constant-on loads

Incandescent, 2 and 4 wire fluorescent, magnetic low voltage, neon, cold cathode (CC) and nondim

3 wire dimmable electronic fluorescent ballast

LED, fluorescent and low voltage loads.

Incandescent, 2 and 4 wire fluorescent, magnetic low voltage, neon, cold cathode (CC) and nondim

constant loads such as power supplies or other constant-on loads

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230 and 240V AC Racks (Continued)

Module Type Description Compatible Loads HELV5 240V AC 5 amp reverse phase module electronic low voltage loads

HR15

HD15F 240V AC 15 amp fluorescent dimmer module

240V AC 15 amp, level activated mechanical relay

any switched load

3 wire dimmable electronic fluorescent ballast

277V AC Racks

Module Type Description of Purpose Compatible Loads AFM required in empty dimmer slots not applicable

ACC15 and ACC20

AD15 and AD20

AD15F and AD20F 15 and 20 amp fluorescent dimmer

AD15B and AD20FB

AR15 and AR20 15 or 20 amp, level activated mechanical relay any switched load AELV5 5 amp reverse phase module electronic low voltage loads

AL5 5 amp, low wattage dimmer

AL5F 5 amp fluorescent low wattage dimmer

direct connection from line lug to load lugs protected by 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker

standard 15 or 20 amp dimmer enhanced dimmer with 500s rise time

15 and 20 amp fluorescent dimmers with integrated battery.

constant loads such as power supplies or other constant-on loads

Incandescent, 2 and 4 wire fluorescent, magnetic low voltage, neon, cold cathode (CC) and nondim

3 wire dimmable electronic fluorescent ballast / 2 wire ballast with battery pack

2 wire dimmable electronic fluorescent ballast with battery pack

2 wire dimmable fluorescent and LED

3 wire dimmable fluorescent and LED

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Dimmer Modes

Normal Mode

Property Units Default 120V

Curve not applicable Mod-Square Mod-Square Mod-Square Voltage Regulation On / Off On On On Dynamic Preheat Seconds / Off Off Off Off Min Scale Volts 6V 12V 14V Max Scale Volts 118V 230V 277V Transformer Mode On/Off Off Off Off Threshold % Control 1% (>0%) 1% (>0%) 1% (>0%)

“Normal Mode” typically applies to standard dimmer modules.

Default

230/240V

Default 277V

Dimmer Doubled Mode

Property Units Default 120V

Curve NA Mod-Square not applicable not applicable Voltage Regulation On / Off On not applicable not applicable Dynamic Preheat Seconds / Off Off not applicable not applicable Min Scale Volts 6V not applicable not applicable Max Scale Volts 110V not applicable not applicable Transformer Mode On / Off not applicable not applicable not applicable Threshold % Control 1% (>0%) not applicable not applicable

“Dimmer Doubled Mode” applies only to channels using ETC’s Dimmer Doubling™ technology.

Default

230/240V

Default 277V

Note:

“Dimmer Doubled Mode” does not apply to the DRd12-48 rack or any DRd rack with an operating voltage of 230, 240, or 277V AC.

Switched Mode