ETC Unison ERn Wall-mount Control Enclosure User Manual
ERn Wall Mount Enclosure
Installation Manual
Revision B
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Released: 2012-10
Rev B
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ERn External Processing Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
ERn Modules and Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Warnings and Notice Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Contacting ETC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Prepare for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Unpack and Inspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Main Circuit Breaker Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Lockout / Tagout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
General Lockout/Tagout Procedures: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Maximum Current Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Where to Install the Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Clearance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rack Dimensions and Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installation Environment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Wire Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Wire Routing and Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Control Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Data Types and Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
DMX (Digital Multiplex) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Auxiliary 24 Vdc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Install Rack Enclosures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Install the Rack Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Rough-in Conduit and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Remove Option Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Rough-in Line and Control Conduit and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Terminate Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connect Line Power Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Connect Control Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Connect ERn Right I/O Data Terminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Terminate DMX Control Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
DMX Input Termination: Screw Terminals Connector. . . . . . .18
DMX Input/Output Termination: Insulation Displacement Con-
nectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Terminate LinkConnect Control Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Terminate Auxiliary Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
DMX Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Connect ERn Left I/O Data Terminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Connect to Serial RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Connect to Ethernet RJ-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Connect to Contact Inputs and Contact Outputs . . . . . . . . .22
Terminate Contact Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
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Terminate Contact Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Final Installation and Power Up . . . . . . . . . 23
Completing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Check Main Power Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Check Line Voltages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Final Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Install Rack Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rack Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Install the RideThru Option (URTO) Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Connect RideThru Option Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Install the BatteryPack Option (UBPO) Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Install a Paradigm Repeater or Dual Repeater Module. . . . . . .31
Terminate LinkConnect Control Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Terminate Auxiliary Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Install Redundant Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Install the Ethernet Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Connect CAT5e Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
ii Unison® ERn Wall Mount Enclosure Installation Manual
Introduction
Welcome to the installation manual for the Unison® ERn Enclosure. This manual contains
the procedures for safe and efficient installation of wall-mount ERn series control
enclosures, including wire termination and option kit installation.
ERn series enclosures provide Unison architectural control to distributed Unison, Sensor+,
or other DMX512 systems. Used stand alone or in multi-processor network systems, the
Wall Mount ERn series offers elegant low-profile surface mounting, modular back-lit control
electronics, and the ultimate in architectural lighting control versatility.
The ERn enclosure is available in two sizes, ERn2 (single processor) and ERn4 (dual
processor), The ERn is available in three single phase voltage options, 100-120, 230 CE,
and 240 VAC to meet your installation requirements.
ERn External Processing Rack
Model Voltage / Frequency Notes
ERn2-W-120 85-120 VAC, 47-63 Hz (single phase) External processing rack configured for wall
ERn2-W-230CE 180-265 VAC, 47-63Hz (single phase)
ERn2-W-240 180-265 VAC, 47-63 Hz (single phase)
ERn4-W-120 85-120 VAC, 47-63 Hz (single phase) External processing rack configured for wall
ERn4-W-230CE 180-265 VAC, 47-63Hz (single phase)
Wall Mount
ERn4-W-240 180-265 VAC, 47-63 Hz (single phase)
The ERn2 enclosure supports a single Paradigm Architectural Control Processor (P-ACP)
and one Paradigm Station Power Module (P-SPM) or a blank module (ERn-BM). The
accessory tray in the bottom of the enclosure can be used for an additional accessory
option including a 5-port Ethernet Switch (ERn-NET) or a Redundant Rack Power Supply
(ERn-RPS).
The ERn4 enclosure supports up to two Paradigm Architectural Control Processors (PACP) and two Paradigm Station Power Modules (P-SPM) or a Paradigm Repeater Module
(P-REP). Alternatively, the top two slots in the enclosure may be used for a Paradigm Dual
Repeater Module (P-DREP). The accessory tray in the bottom of the enclosure can be used
for an additional accessory option including a 5-port Ethernet Switch (ERn-NET) or a
Redundant Rack Power Supply (ERn-RPS).
mounting. Use with one Paradigm
Architectural Control Processor (ACP) and
one option module.
mounting. Use with up to two Paradigm
Architectural Control Processors (ACP) and
up to two option modules.
Introduction 1
ERn Modules and Options
P-ACP
P-SPM
P-REP
P-DREP
ERn-NET
ERn-RPS
UBPO
URTO
ERn-BM
Model
P-ACP 7180A1001 Paradigm Architectural
P-SPM 7182A1001 Paradigm Station
P-REP 7182A1003 Paradigm Station
P-DREP 7182A1004 Paradigm Dual Station
Part
Number
Description Notes
Control Processor
Power Module
Repeater Module
Repeater Module
The Paradigm ACP provides powerful and flexible control for
architectural and theatrical applications with integrated
networking for both NetConnect and LinkConnect networks.
• Supports up to 1024 control channels using industry standard
protocols.
• User interface remains accessible with the enclosure door
closed.
• Supports up to 62 Unison control stations over the
LinkConnect network with the use of Paradigm Station Power
and Repeater Modules.
• Supports up to 12 Paradigm Touchscreen Stations using
LinkConnect or NetConnect protocols.
• Provides two ports of one DMX universe each (512 addresses
each), individually switchable between input and output.
The Paradigm Station Power Module (P-SPM) provides power for
Unison control stations over the LinkConnect network and
supports the station data bus length up to 1,640 feet (500m).
• Supports up to 32 Unison control stations over LinkConnect.
The Paradigm Station Repeater (P-REP) module extends the
system station bus length by 1,640 feet (500m) and increases the
possible station count by an additional 30 stations. For use only in
an ERn4 enclosure.
• For use in an ERn4 enclosure only.
• Supports up to 30 additional Unison control stations over
LinkConnect.
The Paradigm Dual Station Repeater (P-DREP) module extends
the system station bus length by 3,280 feet (1,000m) through two
separate topology-free segments, each supporting 1,640 feet
(500m).
• The dual repeater supports up to 30 additional Unison control
stations.
• For use in an ERn4 enclosure only.
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Model
ERn-NET 7180A1400 ERn Ethernet Switch
UBPO 7180A1411 Unison Battery Pack
URTO 7180A1410 Unison Ride Thru
ERn-BM 7180A1402 Airflow Option Module Required for any empty module space in the ERn enclosure.
ERn-RPS 7180A1401 ERn Redundant Power
Part
Number
Description Notes
The ERn Ethernet Switch (ERn-NET) provides four ports of
Module
Option Kit
Option Kit
Supply
802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) and one port for the
Paradigm Architectural Control Processor.
• Not compatible with a rack mounted ERn enclosures.
• Not compatible with an ERn4 230 VAC enclosures.
The BatteryPack Option (UBPO) provides back-up power during
power outages for the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor
for up to 90 minutes for an ERn enclosure with one P-ACP or up
to 45 minutes for an ERn4 with two P-ACPs installed.
• Not compatible with rack mounted ERn enclosures.
The Unison Ride Through Option (URTO) kit provides power for
one Paradigm Architectural Control Processor in the host
enclosure for a limited time (minimum of 12 seconds) during brief
power outages or drop outs.
• If installed in an ERn4 enclosure, one URTO is required per
installed Paradigm ACP.
• Installs into the accessory option module slot of an ERn
enclosure.
The ERn Redundant Power Supply (ERn-RPS) provides an
additional rack power Supply that powers the ERn enclosure if the
primary rack power supply is removed or fails.
• Tool-free installation into the accessory option slot of an ERn
enclosure.
• Not supported in ERn4 230 VAC enclosures. The ERn4
230 VAC enclosure requires two rack power supplies as
standard.
Introduction 3
Warnings and Notice Conventions
These symbols are used throughout this installation manual to alert you to danger or
important information:
Note:
CAUTION:
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.
WARNING:
A Warning statement indicates situations where damage may occur, people
may be harmed, or there are serious or dangerous consequences of an
action.
WARNING:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! This warning statement indicates situations
where there is a risk of death by electric shock.
Contacting ETC
For questions about Unison rack system delivery, 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 Unison rack 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 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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Chapter 1
Prepare for Installation
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
• Where to Install the Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
• Wire Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
1 Prepare for Installation 5
Preparations
Unpack and Inspect
Before you begin installation, check your shipment and confirm it arrived complete and
undamaged.
Step 1: Check the shipping container for physical damage.
Step 2: If you find damage, document it to help with a claim against your shipper.
Step 3: Unpack your order and check the contents against the packing list to be sure
your order is complete.
Step 4: If you discover a problem, call ETC Systems Group at (608) 831-4116.
Main Circuit Breaker Protection
Before you begin installing the Unison® external processing rack enclosure, make sure you
have installed a main circuit breaker cabinet or other readily accessible input power
disconnect device in the same, room or in close proximity to the installed ERn enclosure.
WARNING:
Lockout / Tagout
Note:
Equipment should have power disconnected and be locked out while being repaired.
Accidents which occur because equipment that is being repaired and not locked out can
result in serious injuries like amputations, fractures, and even death. Locking out and
tagging power at its source is important while repairing or adjusting equipment because it
ensures that power does not reach the equipment being serviced.
•To lockout means to place a lock on a device that prevents the release of energy.
Locking out is intended to prevent the unexpected startup or energizing of machinery
and equipment during service and maintenance operations.
•To tagout means to place a tag on a switch or other shut off device which warns others
not to start the piece of equipment. Tagout should only be used with lockout, unless
locking out the equipment is impossible.
Rack enclosures installed without an accessible power disconnect device
cannot be serviced or operated safely. Follow all local codes and
restrictions.
When the disconnect device is not located near the installed rack enclosure,
the disconnect must allow for proper lockout and tagout.
While ETC does not intend to qualify your facility Lockout/Tagout procedures, we
have provided a generic guide below for your reference as needed.
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General Lockout/Tagout Procedures:
• Notify all affected employees that a lockout/tagout procedure is ready to begin.
• Turn off the equipment at the control panel.
• Turn off or pull the main disconnect. Be sure all stored energy is released or restrained.
• Check all locks and tags for defects.
• Attach your safety lock or tag on the energy isolating device.
• Try to restart the equipment at the control panel to ensure that it is secured.
• Check the machine for possible residual pressures, particularly for hydraulic systems.
• Complete the repair or servicing work.
• Remove the safety lock and adapter.
• Let others know that the equipment is back in service.
Maximum Current Input
The ERn enclosure draws a maximum current of 3 amps when fully populated. the
maximum allowable protection device rating is:
• 20A at 120 VAC
• 15A at 230/240 VAC
1 Prepare for Installation 7
Where to Install the Enclosure
152 mm
(6”)
394 mm
(15.5”)
914.4 mm
(36”)
Surface mount the ERn enclosure with:
• a minimum of 15.5” (394mm) front
clearance for proper door operation.
• a minimum of 6” (152mm) clearance
from the left and right sides from walls
or other equipment to allow proper
convection airflow in the enclosure.
The Unison External Processing Enclosure (ERn) can be wall (surface) mounted or rack
mounted depending on the rack mounting type ordered. For rack mounted installation
instructions reference the “ERn Rack Mount Enclosure Installation Manual”.
Surface mount the ERn enclosure on a load bearing wall, in an electrical closet or a room
with restricted public access. It is recommended that you install the rack at least 36”
(914.4mm) off the floor surface to ensure clear view of the Paradigm Architectural Control
Processor (P-ACP) for programming and general operation.
Clearance Requirements
Rack Dimensions and Weights
Rack Type
ERn2 - W
ERn4 - W
Height Width Depth
inches mm inches mm inches mm lbs kgs lbs kgs
8.8 223 15.5 394 9.6 244 15 6.8 20 9.1
14.1 358 15.5 394 9.6 244 20 9.1 25 11.3
Product
Weight
Shipping
Weight
Installation Environment Requirements
• For your safety, you should install a circuit breaker cabinet or other readily accessible
input power disconnect device in the same area as the Unison External Processing
Enclosure. Breakers not in the same room must have a physical means to be locked off.
• A clean (not dusty), temperature controlled environment with the following conditions:
• ambient temperature of 32-104°F / 0-40°C
• ambient humidity of 10-90%, non-condensing
CAUTION:
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• Restricted public access to prevent tampering is recommended.
• All CE equipment is tested to EMC category B environment.
HVAC systems must at all times maintain the specified ambient temperature at the
Unison ERn enclosure.
Wire Requirements
Wire Access
Location
Wire Size
Single Phase, 20A
2 - wire + gnd
Control Wires
Top of rack
preferred acceptable
Bottom of rack
preferred acceptable
Left side
acceptable acceptable
Right side
acceptable acceptable
Wire Routing and Specification
Unison ERn enclosures have conduit knockouts on the top and bottom for incoming power
and control wiring. Alternatively, conduit knockouts are located on both sides of the rack for
control signal wiring as needed. Signal and power wiring must be run in separate conduit
in accordance with local codes.
Control and power must be run in separate conduit.
Control Specifications
The riser below is typical of a system utilizing the ERn enclosure with the Paradigm
Architectural Control Processor (P-ACP). Paradigm systems provide up to two DMX inputs
for control of more advanced systems. A Paradigm system also utilizes Net3 networking for
system wide control.
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 3
Preset 9
Preset 4
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 3
Preset 9
Preset 4
Preset 4
Preset 5
Preset 10
Preset 5
Unison DRd12
rack enclosure
power
feed
SYSTEMLORTNOCGNIHGIL T SYSTEMLORTNOCGNIHGIL T
SENSOR+
SR48+
dimmer rack
SENSOR+
SR48+
dimmer rack
Unison ERn4
processing rack
power
feed
Unison
LinkPower
LinkPower
Aux Power 24 Vdc
DMX input
to ERn rack
Preset 1
Preset 2
Preset 3
Preset 4
Preset 5
Preset 1
Preset 2
Preset 3
Preset 4
Preset 5
Preset 1
Preset 6
ETC Console
(for optional stage lighting)
power
feed
1 Prepare for Installation 9
power
feed
The following table lists the recommended control wire types used in a typical Unison
installation and the maximum wire runs allowed.
Purpose
Total length of control wire
(without repeater module)
Maximum wire length
(device to device)
Maximum repeater distance
Data Types and Topologies
LinkConnect
LinkConnect is the station communication bus from the Architectural Control Processor to
the stations. LinkConnect is based on Echelon
protocol, and uses one pair of wires (data +, data -). An additional 14 AWG (2.5mm
for grounding is required when not installed in grounded metal conduit.
ETC uses two types of LinkConnect networks, for SmartLink and Paradigm systems. While
the wiring for LinkConnect in SmartLink and Paradigm systems are the same, the two
communication and control types are not interchangeable. SmartLink products are
compatible only with the SmartLink ACP, SmartLink Station Power Module, and SmartLink
Architectural Control Stations. Paradigm products are compatible only with the Paradigm
ACP, Paradigm Station Power Modules, Unison Heritage Control Stations, and Paradigm
Touchscreens.
LinkConnect is topology-free and polarity independent, you can install your LinkPower data
runs in any desired combination of bus, loop, star, and home run. ETC recommends the
use of Belden 8471 (or approved equal) wire. The total combined length of a LinkPower
wire run cannot exceed 1,640 feet (500m) with a maximum distance of 1,312 feet (400m)
between any two devices.
Stations
(Belden 8471)
Feet Meter Feet Meter Feet Meter
1640 500 1600 487 328 100
1313 400 1600 487 N/A N/A
1640 500 N/A N/A N/A N/A
DMX (Belden
9729)
®
LonWorks™ with LinkPower bidirectional
Ethernet
(Cat5 /Belden
1583a)
2
) wire
Note:
DMX (Digital Multiplex)
DMX can address up to 512 channels of control. DMX is installed in a daisy chain topology
and includes one pair of wires (data+ and data-) plus ground. ETC recommends the use of
Belden 9729 (or approved equal) wire with a single end of line termination (90-150 For
best DMX performance, twist the wires together as close to the pluggable connector as
possible. DMX devices manufactured by ETC are compliant with the USITT DMX512A
standard.
Auxiliary 24 Vdc
Auxiliary power is required when you are installing powered Unison control stations. ETC
recommends using two 16 AWG (1.5mm
control station(s). Auxiliary power is topology-free. Maximum auxiliary voltage runs are
dependant by the wire gauge and the distribution of auxiliary load determined by
installation. The auxiliary supply is capable is of 36W (1.5A at 24Vdc).
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Repeater modules may be used to extend the Unison LinkPower station data bus
an additional 1,640 feet (500m) total wire, with a maximum distance of 1,313 feet
(400m) between the repeater and any station or Station Power Module.
2
) stranded wires for 24 Vdc auxiliary power to the
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