ETC Sensor CE Rack ESR ECEM to CEM3 Retrofit User Manual

CE Sensor Rack (ESR Series)

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ECEM to CEM3 Retrofit Manual

Revision A

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Released: September 2011

7144M2310

Rev A

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Introduction

This manual is intended to guide ETC Service Technicians through the process of
upgrading existing CE Sensor rack installations to Sensor3 racks with a CEM3 control
module. This manual covers ESR12, ESR24, ESR36 and ESR48 permanent installation
dimming racks.

Contacting ETC Technical Services

If you have questions about the retrofit process that are not answered in this manual, please
contact ETC Technical Services.

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Technical Services Department Technical Services Department Technical Services Department

26-28 Victoria Industrial Estate Ohmstrasse 3 Room 1801, 18/F

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Warnings and Notice Conventions

These symbols are used in Sensor documentation to alert you to danger or important
information:

Note:

CAUTION:

WARNING:

WARNING:

Notes are helpful hints and information that is 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 1

Safety

Please note the following safety warnings before use:

• Disconnect power from the racks before all maintenance.

WARNING:

Dimmer racks without an accessible power disconnect device cannot be
serviced safely. Before removing dimmer or control modules for service, de­energise main feed to dimmer rack and follow the appropriate safety
procedures for your region.

Overview of this Manual

Reference this manual throughout the retrofit procedure. The major sections of the
procedure are:

• Preparation, page 5 - before you open the rack.

• Remove the Old, page 5 - labeling and remove the existing equipment.

• Data Terminations, page 7 - adapting and connecting the data terminations.

• Attach new power harness, page 8 - adapting and connecting the power harness for
the new backplane.

• Install the New Backplane, page 10 - transfer the wiring and install new components.

• Change out the AF Cards (if present), page 11 - remove the existing Advanced Feature
cards and install the new ones.

• Change out the Beacon PCB, page 12 - replace the beacon pcb with the new one.

• Verify the Retrofit, page 13 - put the dimmers back in the rack and power up the rack.

• Configure the CEM3, page 13 - program a configuration for the CEM3.

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2 CEM3 Sensor ESR Rack Retrofit Manual

Section 1

Unpack and Organise

The table below lists the parts and components needed to retrofit a CE Sensor rack
(ESR12, 24, 36 or 48) to become a Sensor3 rack with a CEM3. Each part is listed to reflect
the different quantities for the different kits and types of racks.

Parts/Components

ETC Part Number

Beacon Door Acrylic
7051A4116

CAT5 Termination Kit
4101A2003

Sensor3 Beacon Blue Assembly
7141B5109

Sensor3 Install Rack Door Label
7141A4001

8-pin Screw Terminal Data Connector
J3407-F

ECEM Classic to CEM3 Power Adapter Harness, ESR12
7144B7002

ECEM Classic to CEM3 Power Adapter Harness, ESR24-48
7144B7003

CE Sensor3 Install Rack Backplane Assembly, Sgl Height
7144A2000-CFG

CE Sensor3 Install Rack Backplane Assembly, Dbl Height
7144A2001-CFG

Sensor+/3 Filler Module
7150A3010

Sensor Rack CEM Classic to CEM3 Retrofit Manual
7144M2310

CAT5e Cable RJ45/RJ45 UTP 2ft

Parts Included in the Kits

N4035
Screw 6-32 X 3/8 Ph PH MS CP W/Patch

HW222
Screw M4 X 10mm Ph PH MS W/Patch

HWM1346
Cable tie 4" Hi-temp Black

HW7121
CEM3 Backplane 1/8” #8 screw spacer

HW9343
Tie-mount (sticky-back)

HW741
Heat Shrink 1-1/2” x 4-1/2” Black

W682

ESR12 Rack

7144K1000

11

11

11

11

22

1

1

11

11

33

33

28 28

33

14 14

22

ER24-48 Rack

7144K1001

1

1

1

Additional Items

Sensor3 AF Card (for all AF racks)
7150B5623

CEM3
7140A1001

Additional

Line Items

up to 4*

1

* Need/quantity based on specific rack type. For details contact ETC Technical Services (see Contacting ETC

Technical Services, page 1).

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