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Unison
User Manual
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ETC Unison User Manual

Station user manual
Architectural
lighting
control system
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Limited Warranty
Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. (ETC) warrants to the original owner or retail customer that for a period of two years from date of delivery of a portable system or energization of a permanently installed system its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. Warranty is limited to 90 days for rental equipment.
Warranty does not cover any product or part of a product subject to accident, negligence, alteration, abuse or misuse, or any accessories or parts not supplied by ETC. Warranty does not cover “consumable” parts such as fuses, lamps, color media or components warranted directly to the owner by the original manufacturer. ETC’s warranty does not extend to items not manufactured by us. Freight terms on warranty repairs are FOB ETC factory or designated repair facility. Collect shipments or freight allowances will not be accepted.
ETC’s sole responsibility under this warranty shall be to repair or replace at ETC’s option such parts as shall be determined to be defective on ETC’s inspection. ETC will not assume any responsibility for any labor expended or materials used to repair any equipment without ETC’s prior written authorization. ETC shall not be responsible for any incidental, general or consequential damages, damages to property, damages for loss of use, time, profits or income, or any other damages.
The owner's obligations during the warranty period under this warranty are to notify ETC at ETC's address within one week of any suspected defect, and to return the goods prepaid to ETC at their factory or authorized service center.
THIS WARRANTY IS CONTINGENT ON THE CUSTOMER’S FULL AND TIMELY COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF PAYMENT SET FORTH IN THE “TERMS AND CONDITIONS.” THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF OTHER OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES ON OUR PART. THE OWNER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE TO HIM OR RELIED UPON HIM WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS SOLD.
This written warranty is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms thereof. Prior dealings or trade usage shall not be relevant to modify, explain or vary this warranty. Acceptance of, or acquiescing in, a course of performance under this warranty shall not modify the meaning of this agreement even though either party has knowledge of the performance and a chance to object.
Contents...
Chapter 1 Introduction
Unison overview............................................................................. 8
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Chapter 2 Basic operation
Control station overview................................................................. 9
Fader station operation ................................................................ 11
To adjust intensities using faders ......................................... 12
To record a Preset .................................................................. 12
To take a “snapshot” from a DMX512 device........................ 12
To select a Preset .................................................................. 13
To temporarily adjust Preset zone levels ..............................13
To temporarily adjust (master) all Preset levels .................... 13
Preset Recall station operation .................................................... 15
To select a Preset .................................................................. 15
To master (raise or lower) a Preset ....................................... 15
LCD station operation ................................................................... 16
To find and select a desired control page ............................. 17
LCD station Preset page ............................................................... 18
To select a preset .................................................................. 18
To record a preset .................................................................. 18
To master (raise and lower) a Preset ....................................18
To take a “snapshot” from a DMX512 device........................ 19
LCD station Zones page ...............................................................20
To select the Zones page ......................................................20
To gradually adjust zone lighting intensities ........................20
To quickly adjust zone lighting intensities ............................ 20
Controlling partitioned spaces ..................................................... 21
To change a wall between open and closed ......................... 21
Wireless Transmitter operation ................................................... 22
To select a Preset .................................................................. 22
To master (raise or lower) a Preset ....................................... 22
Portable Control Connector station .............................................. 23
PC Connector station .................................................................... 23
DMX512 Connector station .......................................................... 23
Link Power Supply......................................................................... 23
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Chapter 3 System maintenance
Cleaning dimmer dust filters ........................................................ 24
Vacuuming out dimmer racks ....................................................... 25
Cleaning control station faceplates ............................................. 26
All control faceplates (except the LCD control) ..................... 26
LCD control faceplate (including touchscreen) ...................... 26
Replacing batteries in the Wireless Transmitter ......................... 27
...................................................................... 24
Chapter 4 Contacting Technical Service
ETC Technical Service Phone number........................................... 28
Problem Report form .....................................................................28
Problem Report Form instructions................................................ 29
....................................................... 28
Glossary
............................................................................................ 33
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Chapter 1
introduction
This manual is designed to assist you in basic operation of the Unison lighting control system.
This manual covers three areas of Unison operation and maintenance:
▼
Basic operation
▼
System maintenance
▼
Contacting ETC Technical Service
Throughout the manual, button labels appear in brackets (i.e., [Enter]), italics identify parts of the manual (i.e., indicates words that appear on a display (i.e., Record ). If any of the terms you encounter are unfamiliar, please refer to the
Chapter 2, Basic operation
Glossary
on page 33.
), and bold type
Because each Unison system can be customized for special functions, some of the illustrations and examples in the match your system. However, the manual provides a good overview of the functions common to all Unison systems.
To familiarize yourself with the structure of a lighting control system, please read the
Unison overview
section, on the next page.
Station
User Manual
may not exactly
Unison overview
Welcome to the Unison Architectural Lighting Control System. Unison gives you professional power to control lighting – but you don’t have to be an expert to use it.
Because architectural lighting is used for a variety of purposes, it requires flexible control. Unison provides flexibility by grouping similar architectural lighting fixtures into light zones. A light zone is one or more light fixtures that are controlled together. Unison controls light zone intensity, or brightness, in several ways.
For fast, convenient control, Unison uses Presets; recorded sets of light zone intensities. Presets activate with the touch of a button and recall a specific lighting look. All standard Unison control stations can recall Presets.
Presets are adaptable. Most Unison control stations let you choose between several Presets. Some can also raise and lower overall Preset light intensities.
With Unison Fader and LCD stations, you can raise and lower overall Preset light intensities, adjust intensity in individual light zones, or set your own lighting look manually using faders. If your lighting needs change, these stations make setting and recording new Presets simple.
Unison systems can also record Presets by taking a “snapshot” of a lighting look set by a lighting console or other DMX512 device connected to a DMX512 Connector Station. After the look is set, the snapshot is recorded in the same fashion as a regular Unison Preset.
If your facility has rooms that can be split into sections by movable walls or partitions, a Unison system can separate lighting control in each section when the walls are closed, or combine control of all sections when the walls are open.
Unison systems are designed to take care of themselves. Except for occasionally cleaning dimmer rack air filters, and changing batteries in the optional handheld Wireless Transmitter, Unison is maintenance-free.
If a problem does occur, Unison systems are designed for fast troubleshooting and quick repair. All components are easy to replace, and Unison systems are covered by Electronic Theatre Controls’ two-year limited warranty and backed by 24 hour technical service.
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Preset 2
Preset 1
Preset 3
Preset 4
Off
Master Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
Off
Preset 2
Preset 1
Preset3
Preset 4
Manual
Record
WallsZonesPresets
Preset 4
Off
Preset 2
Preset 1 Preset 3
Chapter 2
Basic operation
Unison controls offer options to satisfy the needs of any user, whether novice or professional. This chapter explains how to use the basic functions of the standard Unison control stations.
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Control station overview
Unison control stations include Fader stations, Preset Recall stations, LCD stations, Wireless Transmitters and several types of connector stations. Portable versions of Fader, Preset Recall and LCD stations are also available.
Button and Fader functions
Control stations are operated with buttons and faders. Below is a list of standard button and fader functions.
[Record]
Press [Record] to toggle the station in and out of Record mode. The [Record] LED illuminates when Record mode is active.
Record mode also works with lighting control consoles using the DMX512 connector station. After setting the lighting look with the console, pressing [Record] and a Preset button “snapshots” the look as a Preset.
[Manual]
Press [Manual] to activate the faders on a Fader station. The LEDs in the [Manual] button and the Master and Zone faders illuminate when they are active. The LCD station does not require a Manual button.
Zone fader
Move an active Zone fader up or down to adjust the light intensity in its assigned light zone. The Zone fader’s LED illuminates when it is active.
Master fader
Slide the Master fader up or down when it is active to proportionally adjust all light zone intensities. The Master fader LED illuminates when it is active. The LCD station does not have a Master fader.
Preset buttons (including [Off])
Press a Preset button to recall a recorded set of light zone intensities. Light zone intensities adjust to the new levels within a set interval (the standard is one second.) The [Off] Preset sets zone intensities to zero, or to other security or walkthrough settings. A Preset button’s LED illuminates when it is active.
[Raise]
Press and hold [Raise] to proportionally increase Preset light zone intensities. The [Raise] LED illuminates when zone intensities are higher than their original Preset levels.
[Lower]
Press and hold [Lower] to proportionally decrease Preset light zone intensities. The [Lower] LED illuminates when zone intensities are lower than their original Preset levels.
Preset Fade times
Many control station functions involve activating and changing Presets, recorded sets of light zone intensities. Unison assigns a standard fade time of one second to Preset activations. Your system may have customized fade times assigned to some Presets.
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