ETC SmartBar 2 User Manual

Step 3

Step 2

SmartStand

Setup and Connect Guide

SmartBar2

2, 4 or 6 channel bars
DMX 512 compliant
RDM identify / RDM - DMX Address
UL / cUL Listed and CE Marked

Dimmers and Circuit Breakers

10 Amp dimmer per channel output with magnetic
circuit breaker (load protection).
Choice of output connectors

“Smart” User Interface

Local manual control of dimmers and 20
built-in chases for stand-alone operation

Multi-language software including English,
Spanish, German and French

DMX 512 In and Thru XLR connectors

Convenience Outlets

UL outlet type is dual Edison
CE outlet type typically matches

the output connector type.

Mounting

Step 1

Step 1: Install the input connector.
Step 2: Attach the SmartBar2 to the

SmartStand using the stand adaptor
kit and hardware provided. Be sure to
tighten the set screw on the stand
adaptor for a snug fit.

Step 3: Secure each fixture to the SmartBar2
using the hardware provided. Each
bolt kit contains two washers. Install
one on top and one on bottom.

NOTE: Reference the SmartStand
documentation for weight
restrictions.

NOTE: Total load output cannot exceed capacity of

the mains power input. Many supply breakers

have an 80% rating. 75 Watts minimum load
per dimmer for best results.

Mains Power Specification

Mains Power Input (Do Not exceed 20A maximum per phase)

2 channel 4 channel 6 channel

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1Ø - 100, 120 VAC 1Ø 100, 120 VAC 2Ø 120/240 VAC

1Ø 230 VAC 1Ø 230 VAC 1Ø 230 VAC

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2Ø 120/240 VAC
100/200 VAC

Product information and specifications subject to change.

100/200 VAC

3Ø 120/208 VAC
100/173 VAC

3Ø 230/400 VAC

Input connector is not supplied.

Recommended (UL) Input Connector

To maintain UL Listing, use a recommended input connector.

1Ø

2 wire + ground

2Ø

3 wire + ground

4 wire + ground

3Ø

NOTE: Using a NEMA L5-15, 5-15 or 14-15 input connector
derates the SmartBar2 to 15A maximum input.

Recommended (CE 230 VAC) Input Connector

1Ø

2 wire + ground

4 wire + ground

3Ø

use NEMA L5-15, 5-15, L5-20, 5-20

use NEMA 14-15, 14-20, L14-20

use NEMA 21-20

dual NF or dual Shuko load connectors use
Schuko or NF male 16A
UK15A Round Pin load connectors use
UK15A Round Pin male or CE17 16A

CE17 male 16A 3PNE

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Optional Mounting

optional

mounting

Step 2

Step 1

Step 1: Install the input connector.
Step 2: Secure each fixture to the SmartBar2 using the hardware provided. Each bolt kit contains

two washers. Install one washer on top and one on bottom of the unit.

NOTE: Through-holes are provided on the bar for optional mounting.

optional

mounting

optional

mounting

User Interface

The SmartBar2 user interface and menu structure provide users an intuitive easy setup with multiple
language options built-in.

d = DMX
T = Test
C = Chase

The two LEDs on the user interface indicate power and DMX signal. When
power is applied, the blue “Power” LED is illuminated. The green LED
indicates DMX signal. When no DMX signal is present, the green LED will
flash. When a stable DMX signal is present, the green LED will illuminate fully.

Keypad

returns to the home menu
cancels the current operation and returns to the previous

menu or selection

activates a menu selection or stores a value
pressing once increases a value or menu choice by one.
pressing once decreases a value or menu choice by one.

NOTE: “+” and “-” values auto repeat with acceleration when pressed and held for two

seconds.

enters “Test Mode” from any menu. Exiting test returns to the previous menu.

DMX: 123 > 128

Level:

ETC

[DMX ]

ETC

[Dimmer Cu rves]

ETC

[Chase]

The indicator located in the top right hand corner
of the LCD indicates the current control source.

d

d

d

d

Menu Flow Chart

DMX

[DMX St art Addre ss]

DMX

[DMX Patc h]

DMX

[DMX los s behavior]

DMX

[DMX Mo de]

Dimmer Num: [12]

Fluoresc ent

CH: Enabled

[01] T: 00.0 Yes

DMX Star t Address

DMX: [501 - > 506]

DMX Patch

Dim [12] > DMX 512

DMX loss b ehavior

[Wait and Fad e]

DMX Mode

[Start A ddress]

Dimmer Num: 12

[Fluores cent]

CH: Enabled

C

01 T: [00.0] Yes

C

DMX: 001 > 006

d

Level: 25

DMX Patch

Dim 12 > DMX [512]

options inc lude Hold L ast Look. W hen set to Wait

and Fade, “ Wait Time: [mm:ss] d isplays for se lection.

options inc lude:

DMX Patch

options inc lude Linear, Sw itche d (non-di m), and Pre- Heat. Set S tart Voltag e displays

when Fluores cent is the sele ction. Set Pr e-He at Level displays wh en Pre-H eat is the sele ction

CH: Enabled

01 T: 00.0 Yes

CH: Enabled

C

01 T: 00.0 [Yes]

C

First Time Power-up Display

The first time you apply power to the unit, you will be
asked to choose a language for the operating system.
The language options will cycle through at three
second intervals. Press to set the displayed
language option.

User Interface

The SmartBar2 user interface and menu structure provide users an intuitive easy setup with multiple
language options built-in.

d = DMX

The indicator located in the top right hand corner

DMX: 001 > 006

T = Test

of the LCD indicates the current control source.

Level: 25

C = Chase

The two LEDs on the user interface indicate power and DMX signal. When
power is applied, the blue “Power” LED is illuminated. The green LED
indicates DMX signal. When no DMX signal is present, the green LED will
flash. When a stable DMX signal is present, the green LED will illuminate fully.

Keypad

returns to the home menu
cancels the current operation and returns to the previous

menu or selection

activates a menu selection or stores a value
pressing once increases a value or menu choice by one.
pressing once decreases a value or menu choice by one.

NOTE: “+” and “-” values auto repeat with acceleration when pressed and held for two

seconds.

enters “Test Mode” from any menu. Exiting test returns to the previous menu.

DMX: 123 > 128

d

Menu Flow Chart

Level:

DMX

ETC

DMX Start Address

d

[DMX Start Address]

[DMX]

DMX: [501 -> 506]

DMX

DMX Patch

DMX Patch

[DMX Patch]

Dim [12] > DMX 512

Dim 12 > DMX [512]

DMX

DMX loss behavior

options include Hold Last Look. When set to Wait
and Fade, “Wait Time: [mm:ss] displays for selection.

[DMX loss behavior]

[Wait and Fade]

DMX Mode

DMX

options include:
DMX Patch

[Start Address]

[DMX Mode]

Dimmer Num: 12

Dimmer Num: [12]

ETC

options include Linear, Non-dim (relay), and Pre-Heat. Set Start Voltage displays

d

when Fluorescent is the selection. Set Pre-Heat Level displays when Pre-Heat is the selection

[Fluorescent]

Fluorescent

[Dimmer Curves]

CH: Enabled

CH: Enabled

CH: Enabled

ETC

CH: Enabled

CCC

d

01 T: 00.0 Yes

01 T: [00.0] Yes

[01] T: 00.0 Yes

[Chase]

01 T: 00.0 [Yes]

options include:

General Settings

Set Language

ETC

d

Francais, Deutsch, Espanol

[Set Language]

[English]

[General Settings]

LCD Backlight

General Settings

options include:

Off, Auto

[On]

[LCD Backlight]

options include:

Menu Mode

General Settings

Advanced Menu

[Normal Menu]

[Menu Mode]

Are you Sure?

General Settings

options include:

Yes

[No]

[Restore Defaults]

Are you Sure?

General Settings

option includes Yes.

Sets all curves to Mod Sqr Law, Base Address 1, Erases DMX Patch

[No]

[Deep Clear System]

Software Version

General Settings

v2.#.#

[Software Version]

First Time Power-up Display

The first time you apply power to the unit, you will be
asked to choose a language for the operating system.
The language options will cycle through at three

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second intervals. Press to set the displayed
language option.

Set Language - English

Choisir la langue - Français

Sprache auswählen - Deutsch

Seleccionar idioma - Español

Test Menu

The test menu is a tool for testing dimmers and loads. In the absence of a DMX control source, the test menu may also be used to
set dimmer levels. Enter test mode from any menu by pressing the test button .

Set dimmer levels in the test menu

Step 1: Use or to select one or [All] dimmers.

Step 2: Use + or - to set a level, press . The menu will progress to the next channel.

Step 3: Press “Exit Test Mode [Keep Test On]” displays. Options are, [Keep Test On]
which exits with test levels still active, [Test: All Off] which releases test levels then
exits Test Mode.

NOTE: Press << to return to the main menu and clear all test levels.

DMX 512

DMX may be daisy chained from one unit to another utilizing
the XLR connectors on the front of the unit. The DMX-Thru
connector is self-terminated if no XLR connection is inserted.

RDM

RDM features of the SmartBar2 are available to RDM control­lers with standard DMX cabling as described in the DMX
section above.
RDM Identify - when this command is sent from a RDM
controller, the LCD display of the SmartBar2 will flash.
DMX Address - displays the DMX address and allows

C

addressing to be changed from any RDM controller.

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Normal Menu

The normal menu is used to view system status and to set the DMX
start address for the unit. The start address range is determined by the
size of the unit but limited to DMX address 512. A two channel unit has
a range of 001 - 511, a 4 channel unit has a range of 001 - 509, and
the 6 channel unit has a range of 001 - 507.

Set the DMX Start Address

Step 1: Scroll to DMX, press .

Step 2: Scroll to DMX Start Address, press .

Step 3: Use + or - to scroll the start address range.

Step 4: Press to set the start address.

Replace DMX Transceiver

The DMX transceiver and a replacement spare is located behind the
user interface control panel.

Warning: You must remove power to the unit prior

to removing the control panel.

Step 1: Before removing the control board you must first loosen
the screws on the convenience outlet cover located on
the right side of the user interface.

Step 2: Remove the two screws securing the control panel to
the unit.

d

DMX: 001 > 006
Level: 25

Step 3: Gently pull the control panel
out of the unit to reveal the
control board on the back side.

Step 4: Remove the existing DMX
transceiver chip and replace with
the spare provided with the unit.

Step 5: Replace the control panel into the
unit and secure with the two
screws provided.

Step 6: Re-tighten the outlet cover screws.

Normal Menu

The normal menu is used to view system status and to set the DMX
start address for the unit. The start address range is determined by the
size of the unit but limited to DMX address 512. A two channel unit has
a range of 001 - 511, a 4 channel unit has a range of 001 - 509, and
the 6 channel unit has a range of 001 - 507.

Set the DMX Start Address

Step 1: Scroll to DMX, press .

Step 2: Scroll to DMX Start Address, press .

Step 3: Use + or - to scroll the start address range.

Step 4: Press to set the start address.

Test Menu

The test menu is a tool for testing dimmers and loads. In the absence of a DMX control source, the test menu may also be used to
set dimmer levels. Enter test mode from any menu by pressing the test button .

Set dimmer levels in the test menu

Step 1: Use or to select one or [All] dimmers.

Step 2: Use + or - to set a level, press . The menu will progress to the next channel.
Step 3: Press “Exit Test Mode [Keep Test On]” displays. Options are, [Keep Test On]

which exits with test levels still active, [Test: All Off] which releases test levels then
exits Test Mode.

NOTE: Press << to return to the main menu and clear all test levels.

DMX 512

DMX may be daisy chained from one unit to another utilizing
the XLR connectors on the front of the unit. The DMX-Thru
connector is self-terminated if no XLR connection is inserted.

RDM

RDM features of the SmartBar2 are available to RDM control­lers with standard DMX cabling as described in the DMX
section above.

RDM Identify - when this command is sent from a RDM
controller, the LCD display of the SmartBar2 will flash.

DMX Address - displays the DMX address and allows
addressing to be changed from any RDM controller.

Replace DMX Transceiver

The DMX transceiver and a replacement spare is located behind the
user interface control panel.

Warning: You must remove power to the unit prior

to removing the control panel.

Step 1: Before removing the control board you must first loosen
the screws on the convenience outlet cover located on
the right side of the user interface.

Step 2: Remove the two screws securing the control panel to
the unit.

DMX: 001 > 006
Level: 25

d

ETC

[General S ettings]

General S ettings

d

[Set Langua ge]

General S ettings

[LCD Backl ight]

General S ettings

[Menu Mo de]

General S ettings

[Restore D efaults]

General S ettings

[Deep Cle ar System]

General S ettings

[Soft ware Version]

Set Languag e

[English]

LCD Backlig ht

[On]

Menu Mode

[Norma l Menu]

Are you Sure?

[No]

Are you Sure?

[No]

Softw are Version

v2.#.#

options inc lude:

Francais , Deutsch, Es panol

options inc lude:

Off, Auto

options inc lude:

Advanced M enu

options inc lude:

Yes

Sets all cur ves to Mod Sqr Law, Base Add ress 1, Erases DM X Patch

option inc ludes Yes.

Step 3: Gently pull the control panel
out of the unit to reveal the
control board on the back side.

Step 4: Remove the existing DMX
transceiver chip and replace with
the spare provided with the unit.

Step 5: Replace the control panel into the
unit and secure with the two
screws provided.

Step 6: Re-tighten the outlet cover screws.

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