ETC Unison Mosaic Show Control User Manual

Unison Mosaic Show Control Hardware Installation Guide

Rev D

Product information and specifications subject to change.

Part Number: 7180M2120 Rev D.

Released: 2012-08.

ETC permits the reproduction of materials in this manual only for non-commercial purposes. All other rights are reserved by ETC.

Contents............................................................................................................. 3

Welcome.............................................................................................................5

Overview............................................................................................5

Software installation........................................................................ 5

QuickTime.........................................................................................5

Sample media.................................................................................... 5

MSC installation & hardware reference....................................................... 6

MSC installation............................................................................... 6

MSC layout........................................................................................ 6

MSC versions.................................................................................... 6

Power supply & grounding............................................................. 7

Realtime clock battery.................................................................... 8

Memory card.................................................................................... 8

Status LEDs & error codes............................................................8

Reset switch & watchdog...............................................................9

Ports................................................................................................. 10

TPC installation & hardware reference..................................................... 14

TPC installation.............................................................................. 14

TPC layout.......................................................................................14

Power supply...................................................................................15

Realtime clock battery..................................................................15

Memory card...................................................................................16

Status LEDs & error codes..........................................................16

Reset switch, config switch & watchdog...................................17

Learning IR receiver.......................................................................17

MSC X installation & hardware reference................................................ 18

MSC X installation.........................................................................18

MSC X layout..................................................................................18

MSC X versions..............................................................................18

Power supply & grounding........................................................... 19

Realtime clock battery..................................................................19

Memory card.................................................................................. 19

Status LEDs..................................................................................... 20

Error codes..................................................................................... 20

Reset switch....................................................................................20

Watchdog........................................................................................ 21

Ports................................................................................................. 21

AVC installation & hardware reference.....................................................24

AVC installation............................................................................. 24

AVC layout...................................................................................... 24

Power supply & grounding........................................................... 25

Realtime clock battery..................................................................26

Memory card.................................................................................. 26

Status LEDs & error codes......................................................... 26

Reset switch & watchdog............................................................ 27

Video systems................................................................................ 27

Ports................................................................................................. 28

RIO installation & hardware reference...................................................... 30

RIO installation.............................................................................. 30

RIO layout....................................................................................... 30

RIO versions................................................................................... 30

Power supply & grounding........................................................... 31

Status LEDs & error codes..........................................................31

Address wheel................................................................................32

Reset switch & watchdog............................................................ 32

Ports................................................................................................. 32

BPS installation & hardware reference...................................................... 36

BPS installation............................................................................... 36

BPS versions....................................................................................36

BPS layout........................................................................................37

Power supply...................................................................................37

Status LEDs..................................................................................... 37

Error codes..................................................................................... 38

Address wheel................................................................................38

Reset switch & watchdog.............................................................38

Learning IR receiver.......................................................................38

NET installation & hardware reference..................................................... 40

NET installation..............................................................................40

NET layout.......................................................................................40

Power supply...................................................................................40

Power supply choice & loading...................................................41

Grounding........................................................................................41

Status LEDs..................................................................................... 41

OPTO installation & hardware reference................................................. 42

OPTO installation..........................................................................42

OPTO layout...................................................................................42

Power supply...................................................................................42

Grounding....................................................................................... 43

Status LEDs..................................................................................... 43

DMX Thru termination................................................................ 43

DMX & RDM guidelines.............................................................. 43

LED installation & hardware reference..................................................... 44

LED installation.............................................................................. 44

LED layout.......................................................................................44

LED versions...................................................................................44

Power supply...................................................................................45

Grounding....................................................................................... 45

Status LEDs..................................................................................... 45

DMX Thru termination................................................................ 45

DMX & RDM guidelines...............................................................45

Test & address wheel....................................................................46

LED fixture types...........................................................................46

Fixture ganging............................................................................... 47

LED version & power supply selection.................................... 47

Warranty & compliance information......................................................... 48

WELCOME

Thank you for purchasing a Unison Mosaic product, we hope that it fulfills your expectations and provides a lifetime of reliable service.

If you have any questions or require technical support please contact:

Email: service@etcconnect.com Telephone: (800) 775-4328

Technical specifications of this and other Unison Mosaic products can be found on our website at http://www.etcconnect.com.

OVERVIEW

The Unison Mosaic control solution has two complementary parts: the installed Controllers and Remote Devices, and the Designer software which runs on any personal computer and is only required when creating or modifying the presentation.

This guide is primarily intended as a reference for the Unison Mosaic hardware installation. For Designer software help please refer to the on-line documentation (once installed, see below) or the PDF file on the installation CD.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

• Microsoft Windows (see Designer Help for supported OS):

Insert the CD and use Windows Explorer to navigate to the Unison Mosaic Designer folder and double-click on the file “mosaic_designer_<ver>_installer.exe” to launch the software installation process.

• Apple Macintosh (see Designer Help for supported OS):

Insert the CD and use Finder to navigate to the Unison Mosaic Designer folder and doubleclick on the file “mosaic_designer_<ver>_installer_(cpu).dmg” (where cpu is either intel or powerpc as appropriate) to launch the software installation process.

QUICKTIME

Apple’s QuickTime must be installed for Designer to function and so version 7 is supplied on the CD; navigate to the QuickTime folder and double-click either “QuickTimeInstaller.exe” (Windows) or “QuickTimeInstaller.dmg” (Macintosh) to launch the installation process.

SAMPLE MEDIA

Sample media has been kindly provided by Projected Image Digital, Digigobos and Mode Studios which you are free to use without paying a royalty fee. These media clips can be found in the Sample Media folder on the CD and more can be obtained by visiting these suppliers’ websites; click on the links provided on the Media pane of the Designer software.

MSC INSTALLATION

Unison Mosaic Show Controllers (MSC)

The are designed to be permanently installed in a central control room/cupboard or DIN consumer unit for remote deployment. The enclosure and mounting complies with DIN43880 and EN60715 (35/7.5 rail) respectively.

The units are 100% solid state and have been qualified to operate in a dry environment within a temperature range of 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F). Sealed IP65 rated consumer units are available for outdoor use, please consult your ETC distributor or representative.

Since the units require no user intervention once installed they are suitable for remote installation with all configuration and management taking place over an Ethernet network. However it is recommended that access can be gained in the unlikely event of a hardware failure.

MSC LAYOUT

The following drawing illustrates the layout of the Unison Mosaic Show Controller, refer to the following sections for details:

STATUS

LEDS

RS232/485 SERIALMIDI INPUT & OUTPUT

DIGITAL INPUTS (8)

DMX512 OUTPUTS (2)

ETHERNET

(PoE)

DC INPUT

(9-48V)

USB

RESET

MSC VERSIONS

There are three versions of the MSC available: MSC 1, MSC 2 and MSC 4. The MSC 1 supports 512 DMX channels, the MSC 2 supports 1024 channels and the MSC 4 supports 2048 channels (of which 1024 channels are eDMX only). All can be used as a stand-alone controller or cooperatively, via an Ethernet network, to form a scalable system.

MSC

POWER SUPPLY

The MSC can be powered in two different ways:

• DC power (9 to 48V)

A limited power source approved to UL60950-1 2 Edition, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-

1.07 2 Edition MUST be used, with an output voltage of 9 to 48V DC.

Such a power supply can be connected directly to the MSC using the DC Input connector. The pins on this connector are marked:

Positive input (9 to 48V DC)

Signal ground (0V)

Chassis ground (earth)

The power supply should be connected to the Positive and Signal ground inputs, ensuring the polarity is correct. Where possible, use a 12V (minimum) supply in preference to a 9V supply to ensure some headroom.

The MSC will typically consume 4W.

• Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)

A standard (802.3af) Power-over-Ethernet switch may be used to provide both power and a network connection to the MSC using a single cable.

The MSC operates as a PoE Class 2 device (3.84>6.49W) and will typically consume 4W.

NOTE: Power should only be applied using one of the above methods. Redundant

operation using both sources is not supported.

NOTE: Power must not be disconnected when uploading project data nor during

bootloader/firmware updates to the MSC as corruption of the data or software may occur, perhaps even rendering the unit inoperable.

GROUNDING

The MSC is designed to be mounted on a grounded (earthed) DIN-rail and a dedicated Chassis ground (earth) terminal is also provided which should be connected to a suitable earth.

Additionally, the Signal ground can be tied to Chassis ground to provide a suitable reference but this is not generally recommended.

If in any doubt at all, or if you have unusual power supply or grounding/earthing requirements, then please consult ETC support.

MSC

REALTIME CLOCK BATTERY

The MSC’s internal realtime clock is battery-backed to ensure operation when the unit is not powered. The battery should last for at least 10 years and is easily replaced when necessary, replacement battery: Renata CR2032 Lithium Button Cell.

CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery replaced by incorrect type. Dispose of used

ATTENTION: Il y a un danger d’explosion s’il y a un remplacement incorrect de batterie.

MEMORY CARD

The MSC is shipped with a 256Mbyte SD Memory Card which should be sufficient for most projects since the MSC’s data storage is extremely efficient, even with a multitude of imported media files. However, a larger capacity card could of course be fitted if required.

As only the project’s programming data resides on the card, the card is also a convenient way to backup data for archiving; the Designer project file for example.

Furthermore, in the event of MSC hardware failure, simply moving the card into a replacement unit with identical or more recent firmware is sufficient to get the project up and running again.

STATUS LEDS

The ETC logo will illuminate when power is applied to the MSC. The red LEDs on the front of the MSC indicate the unit’s current status.

The Active LED illuminates once the boot up procedure has completed and is indicative of a fully functional unit.

The Ethernet LED indicates Mosaic-related network activity (not network link, see Ethernet port later) while the remaining LEDs indicate communication on the various ports of the MSC.

The Output LED indicates that a valid project file has been loaded from the memory card and that playback & data output has started.

batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Mettre au rebut les batteries usages conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

The DMX LED indicates that valid DMX512 data is being output from the DMX ports.

ERROR CODES

Additionally the red status LEDs are used to indicate any boot failures of the MSC that prevent the unit from going active. These codes are outlined below and in all cases the Active LED will be off.

MSC

• Ethernet & USB double flashing - failed to boot firmware (follow the MSC recovery procedure detailed in Designer Help)

• Ethernet, MIDI & USB triple flashing - memory card missing (insert or replace card)

RESET SWITCH

The MSC may be reset by inserting a small blunt object into the reset hole on the front of the MSC to depress the reset switch. The switch should be held for at least one second.

NOTE: The reset must not be operated when uploading project data nor during

WATCHDOG

The internal “watchdog” is enabled by default to reset automatically the MSC in case of a software crash as a result of either a coding error (“bug”) or a random electromagnetic event such as a power brown-out or spike, nearby lightning strike or static discharge. Please refer to the Designer Help to learn how to disable this feature (not recommended).

bootloader/firmware updates to the MSC as corruption of the data or software may occur, perhaps even rendering the unit inoperable.

MSC

PORTS

• RS232/RS485 Serial Port

The serial port's protocol (RS232 or RS485), data rate and format settings (baud, parity, stop bits, etc.) are configured using Designer.

In RS232 mode, the port operates in full duplex with the following pinout:

Receive

R/+

Transmit

T/-

Signal ground

In RS485 (and DMX In) mode, the port operates in half duplex with the following pinout:

Data +

R/+

Data -

T/-

Signal ground

The serial port is not isolated from the MSC’s power supply. If isolation is required, it must either be provided by the connected device or a separate isolator should be used.

• MIDI Input and Output

The MIDI input and output connectors are standard 5 pin DIN connections. They may be connected directly to any standard MIDI device.

• DMX Outputs

Two DMX outputs are provided. An MSC 1 will output on both the same DMX universe data, an MSC 2 will output a separate universe on each. The pins on these connectors are marked:

Data + (‘Hot’ or ‘True’) Data - (‘Cold’ or ‘Complement’) Chassis ground (shield)

To make up a cable to a 5 pin XLR the following connections should be made:

Data + 3 Data - 2 Shield 1

MSC

MSC: 5 pin XLR:

The DMX ports are by default not isolated from the MSC’s ground connection which is the recommended configuration for driving isolated inputs - the majority of DMX receivers.

If required this may be changed by removing the top cover of the MSC and removing the jumper marked ‘JP1’, located to the right of the DMX ports. The two DMX ports will then be optically isolated from the MSC’s internal circuitry although not from each other.

• Digital/Analog Inputs

The MSC features 8 digital/analog inputs on one 16 way connector. To connect an input signal to the MSC, one connection should be made to the desired input pin, marked '1' to '8', and the other should be made to the adjacent signal ground pin.

The inputs can be individually configured via Designer to operate in one of three modes:

Contact closure: An external volt-free switch may be connected between the input pin and the signal ground pin.

In this mode, the input pin is internally pulled-up to 5V via a 2.2Kohm resistor, so the switch only needs to be rated at 5V, 2.5mA or greater.

Digital input: An external voltage source (such as a 12V trigger output) may be connected between the input pin and the signal ground pin.

In this mode, the input pin is internally pulled down to 0V via a 2Mohm resistor and the maximum input voltage supported is 24V.

The MSC may be configured to specify what the 'high' and 'low' threshold voltages are. This facility can be used to provide 'Schmitt trigger' action.

Analog input: An external voltage source (such as a 0-10V analog signal) may be connected between the input pin and the signal ground pin.

In this mode, the input pin is internally pulled down to 0V via a 2Mohm resistor and the maximum input voltage supported is 24V.

The MSC may be configured to specify what the input voltage range is. Voltages inside this range are reported as 0% to 100%.

In all modes, the maximum rated input voltage is 24V. The inputs should never be driven with a higher voltage nor negative voltage or damage may occur.

In all modes, all signal ground pins are connected together internally. The digital/analog inputs are not isolated from each other nor the MSC’s power supply. If isolation is required, it must either be provided by the connected device or a separate isolator should be used.

MSC

• Ethernet

A standard 10/100TX Ethernet connection may be made to the MSC. As the MSC supports Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), a PoE switch or midspan injector can be used. The LEDs on the RJ45 jack itself are useful for debugging the Ethernet installation:

The Lnk LED will illuminate when an Ethernet link has been established.

The Dat LED will illuminate to indicate Ethernet traffic (not just Mosaic-relevant).

• USB

The USB port may be used to connect the MSC to a PC to upload project data and update the MSC’s internal operating software.

NOTE: Ports and third party equipment can be damaged when plugging or

unplugging an energised system (hot-plugging). It is therefore advisable to remove power before making or breaking port connections.

MSC

TPC INSTALLATION

The Mosaic Tessera Panel Controller (TPC) is a fully fledged Controller in its own right with an integrated touch screen user interface. It can also share its user interface with other Mosaic Controllers when operating as part of a system across an Ethernet network.

The units are designed to be permanently installed into UK double-gang or custom back boxes (supplied separately). The units are 100% solid state and have been qualified to operate in a dry environment within a temperature range of 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F).

The following drawing illustrates a typical installation:

BACK BOX: 35mm (1.5”) or deeper, remove or bend flat the top and bottom tabs if present

BEZEL & ELECTRONICS: Mounts flush to the wall, ensure that the back box cutout is not oversized

Carefully remove the protective films from the front of the liquid crystal display and the magnetic overlay before final assembly.

TPC LAYOUT

The following drawing illustrates the layout of a Mosaic Tessera Panel Controller (shown with overlay removed), refer to the following sections for details:

TPC

RESET

CONFIG

STATUS

LEDS

SD CARD

POWER SUPPLY

• Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)

A standard (802.3af) Power-over-Ethernet switch should be used to provide both power and a network connection to the TPC using a single cable. Alternatively, if a PoE switch is not available, a PoE midspan injector could be used.

A limited power source approved to UL60950-1 2 Edition, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-

1.07 2 Edition MUST be used, with an SELV output voltage.

SENSORS

The TPC operates as a PoE Class 2 device (3.84>6.49W) and will typically consume 4W.

NOTE: Power must not be disconnected during firmware updates to the TPC as

corruption of the software may occur, perhaps even rendering the unit inoperable.