ETC GDS BluesSystem Installation Manual

BluesSystem

Installation Manual

Manuel d’installation

This product is intended for professional use only.

Read this entire document before using this product.

Copyright © 2016 Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.

All rights reserved. Product information and specifications subject to change.

Part Number: 7492M2100 Rev: C

Released: 2016-03

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Table of Contents

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

Help from ETC Technical Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

System Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Fixture Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Fixture Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Terminate Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Maximum Cable Length Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Accessory Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Wiring Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Wall Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Terminate Power Supply Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Dimming Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Connection Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

System Power Up and Configuration. . . . 21

Configure DMX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Set the DMX Start Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

DMX Loss Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Set Minimum Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

System Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Power Up the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Configure Switched Output Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Set Output Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Replace Input Power Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Table of Contents i

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of BluesSystem products. The BluesSystem products are a
range of low-voltage LEDs that provide dimmable running lights in a compact form factor.

This manual details both BlueBeam and BlueDome LED installation instructions as well as
instructions for the installation of BluesSystem power supplies.

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consequences of an action.

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where there is a risk of electric shock.

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Help from ETC Technical Services

If you are having difficulties, your most convenient resources are the references given in this
document. To search more widely, try the ETC website at www.etcconnect.com. If none of
these resources are sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices
identified below. Emergency service is available from all ETC offices outside of normal
business hours.

When calling for help, please:

• Have a detailed description of the problem

• Be near the equipment for troubleshooting

• Have a notification number if you have called in previously

Americas United Kingdom

Electronic Theatre Controls Inc. Electronic Theatre Controls Ltd.
Technical Services Department Technical Services Department
3031 Pleasant View Road 26-28 Victoria Industrial Estate
Middleton, WI 53562 Victoria Road,
800-775-4382 (USA, toll-free) London W3 6UU England
[phone] [phone]

[e-mail] [e-mail]

Asia Germany

Electronic Theatre Controls Asia, Ltd. Electronic Theatre Controls GmbH
Technical Services Department Technical Services Department
Room 1801, 18/F Ohmstrasse 3
Tower 1, Phase 1 Enterprise Square 83607 Holzkirchen, Germany
9 Sheung Yuet Road [phone]
Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong [e-mail]
[phone]

[e-mail]

Safety

BluesSystem products are intended for professional use only. Read the entire manual
before using this equipment.

Introduction 2

System Overview

BluesSystem is comprised of BlueDome or BlueBeam fixtures and a One-Zone or Six-Zone LV
Power Supply.

The fixtures mount directly to a junction box (either flush or surface mounted are acceptable,
but not provided) and provide focused light for corridor, stairway, lobby, and backstage
applications.

One zone power supplies are available in Switched Control or DMX512 for wall mount
installation. Six zone power supplies are available for wall mount or rack mount installation.
Models are available with DMX512, Switched Control, or 0-10 VDC Control.

Control

Power

Supply

Mains Power

PWR

O/P 1

GND
CTRL

PWR
GND

O/P 2

CTRL

Do not exceed the total load of 10 units (BlueBeam and/or BlueDome) per power zone

BlueBeam BlueBeam

BlueBeam BlueBeam

PWR

BlueBeam

GND
CTRL

BlueDome

BlueDome

BlueDome

BlueBeam

This chapter introduces you to each product and provides specification details for each
BluesSystem product.

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Fixtures

BlueBeam Fixture

BlueDome Fixture

Overview

Both the BlueBeam and BlueDome low-voltage LED lighting fixtures provide dimmable
running lights for tight spaces, such as catwalks, stairways, backstage areas and hallways,
that require discrete, safe illumination during live productions.

BlueBeam and BlueDome LED lighting fixtures mount directly to a standard metal or plastic
conduit junction box (either flush mounted or surface mount is acceptable). A compatible
junction box cover plate is available from ETC in either square, round, or octagonal. Contact
ETC Customer Service for ordering information.

The fixtures must be powered by a BluesSystem Low-Voltage 1 Zone or 6 Zone Power Supply.
For more information about power supplies, reference Power Supplies on page 6.

WARNING:

The BlueBeam and BlueDome LED lighting fixtures cannot be installed
in the storage area of a clothes closet.

Low-Voltage LED Fixture Electrical Specification

• Minimum operating voltage 11 VDC

• Maximum operating voltage 36 VDC

• Nominal input voltage 24 VDC

• Nominal input power 3 watts

• Operating current 125mA @ 24 VDC

• Standby current 6-8mA

• Control line impedance 100

KΩ

System Overview 4

Accessories

Cowl Accessory

Eyelid Accessory

The BlueBeam low-voltage LED lighting fixture provides directional blue light and is available
in 2.5, 5, 10, 20, and 50 degree variants. The beam can be masked by using a cowl accessory.
The cowl can be rotated to mask off a selected side of the fixture beam.

The BlueDome low-voltage LED lighting fixture provides omnidirectional blue light at low
levels and is available in frosted or opaque variants. Masking can be achieved using the eyelid
accessory. The eyelid is used to mask off half of the BlueDome light output. The eyelid can be
rotated to mask off the desired portion of the light.

Both the cowl and eyelid accessories mount around the lens of the fixture using a simple push
and twist motion to lock them in place.

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Power Supplies

Overview

The BluesSystem Power Supply provides power for the BlueDome and BlueBeam low-voltage
LED lights. Power supplies are available in a One-Zone and Six-Zone variants.

The One-Zone LV Power Supply provides power for up to 10 BlueBeam and BlueDome
running lights and is wall mounted. The wall mounted One-Zone LV Power Supply is available
in two models either DMX512 or Switched Control, depending on control requirements.

The Six-Zone LV Power Supply provides power for up to 10 BlueBeam and BlueDome running
lights per zone. Six-Zone power supplies are available in both rack mount and wall mount
variants, and offer three control options, DMX512, Switched Control, or 0-10 VDC Control.

System Overview 6