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  • Page 1 S t a S t a Canvas User guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Date and time Bluetooth Aria DMX wireless Screen brightness Preset fade Idle Activity Dimmer/Timer Contact triggers Voltage out Restart Canvas Factory reset FURTHER INFORMATION ........25 Optimizing signal strength via channel selection Choosing the right location Specifications Dimensions Limited product warranty...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION WELCOME Welcome to the Canvas controller from Acclaim Lighting. This neat and compact wall panel orchestrates your lighting fixtures using a combination of touch screen user selections, automated timers, triggers from externals sensors and remote control from mobile devices.

  • Page 5: Installation

    INSTALLATION CONNECTIONS The Canvas controller uses two 10-way (Phoenix Contact® FK-MC) push-lock terminal blocks to provide quick linking to the various input and output lines. Both terminal blocks can be populated without the need to remove them from the controller, but detach easily when necessary.

  • Page 6: Power

    Wire strip guide MOUNTING The Canvas controller is designed to fit into a standard 3-gang North American wallbox (2.75” depth minimum). Various different colored front plates are provided and these snap into place. Standard 3-gang North American wallbox (2.75”...

  • Page 7: Removing And Replacing The Micro Sd Card

    REMOVING AND REPLACING THE MICRO SD CARD The Canvas controller uses a standard Micro SD memory card (4GB minimum) to store its configuration data. On occasions it may be advantageous to remove the card so that it may be copied as a backup or moved to another installation.

  • Page 8: Configuration

    CONFIGURATION The Canvas controller is fully configurable to suit your installation; it includes a setup wizard to help guide you through the initial configuration. THE SETUP WIZARD The primary functions of the setup wizard are to help you set the date, time and determine the type of lighting fixtures to be controlled.
  • Page 9 7 What happens next will be determined by the choice you made in the last step: • If you chose the Varying option, the wizard will terminate at this point as it has received all the information it needs. You can now jump to using presets, see page 8. •...

  • Page 10: Operation

    For details about how to create new presets, see page 9. EXTRA CONTROLS • Screen brightness - You can determine the overall brightness of the Canvas screen. This is set within page 3 of the Settings menu - see page 20.

  • Page 11: Creating New Presets

    CREATING NEW PRESETS There are two main types of presets: • Static presets - where an unchanging color mix is applied to one or more fixtures, • Show presets - where a series of scenes are repeatedly played out across the fixtures. Both types of preset are chosen by users in exactly the same way and both types can be created directly from the Presets section using similar methods.
  • Page 12 8 Optionally edit the name for your show preset and tap the FINISH button to store your preset within the chosen entry. Note: The Canvas controller will append your chosen name with the word (Show) so that it can easily be differentiated from static presets. www.acclaimlighting.com...

  • Page 13: Dimmers

    The Dimmers section provides direct access to the channels that control the lighting fixtures. The appearance of the channel faders in this section will depend directly on how the Canvas controller was initially configured (see “The setup wizard” on page 6): Varying channel layout...

  • Page 14: Timers

    Up to sixty separate timer events can be created and operated, with each one providing a choice of repeat ranges: Once only; daily; weekly; monthly or annually. Ensure that the Canvas controllers internal clock is correct - see “Date and time” on page CREATING NEW TIMERS When you create a new timer event, you will need to define: •...
  • Page 15 6 You can now choose the repeat range for your timer. Please select the date or day range for your timer Use the left and right arrows Do Not Repeat to select the required settings. As you change from the Do Not Repeat (i.e.

  • Page 16: Mobile Device Control

    TO LINK YOUR MOBILE DEVICE 1 Ensure the Bluetooth function of your mobile device is enabled (i.e. airplane mode is off, etc) and also ensure that your mobile device is within 30 feet (10 meters) of the Canvas controller (and has line of sight).
  • Page 17 TO UNLINK YOUR MOBILE DEVICE Each Canvas controller can be paired and linked with one mobile device at a time. On occasions it may be necessary to unlink one mobile device to allow another to take control. 1 Within the Canvas app on your mobile device, tap the...

  • Page 18: Settings

    SETTINGS The six Settings pages provide access to numerous items within the Canvas controller: Passcode see page 17 Page 1 Date and Time see page 18 Bluetooth see page 19 Page 2 Aria DMX Wireless see page 19 Screen Brightness...

  • Page 19: Passcode

    PASSCODE You can optionally set a passcode in order to limit access to certain user operations. TO SET A PASSCODE 1 Display page 1 of the settings menu. Passcode 2 Tap the Passcode button. A keypad will be displayed. 3 Enter an appropriate passcode and tap the button.

  • Page 20: Date And Time

    DATE AND TIME The Canvas controller uses the date and time for its timer functions. Use this section to Passcode ensure the correct settings are in place. TO SET DATE AND TIME 1 Display page 1 of the settings Date & Time 4/6/2018 11:45:57 AM menu (see page 16).

  • Page 21: Bluetooth

    SETTINGS ARIA DMX WIRELESS In addition to outputting hardwired controls, the Canvas controller can also transmit the first DMX universe via the Aria wireless standard, supported by many Acclaim Lighting fixtures. The usual choice of fifteen Aria radio channels, numbered 0 to 14, are available.

  • Page 22: Screen Brightness

    SCREEN BRIGHTNESS To suit the installation location, you can determine the brightness of the Canvas controller screen, between 100 (full brightness) down to 30 (dim). TO SET THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS 1 Display page 3 of the settings Brightness menu (see page 16).

  • Page 23: Idle Activity Dimmer/Timer

    IDLE ACTIVITY DIMMER/TIMER The Canvas controller includes a dimming feature which will automatically reduce the screen backlight brightness to a set level after a certain period of inactivity. The screen can be reduced from its normal brightness (configured on Settings page 3/6 - see page 20) down to any lower level (or to 0 to produce a complete blackout).

  • Page 24: Contact Triggers

    CONTACT TRIGGERS The Canvas controller can accept up to eight dry contact trigger inputs (see page 3). Using this section you can determine which presets should be shown in response to each trigger input being closed and/or re-opened. TO SET CONTACT TRIGGERS 1 Display page 5 of the settings menu (see page 16).

  • Page 25: Voltage Out

    VOLTAGE OUT In addition to originating two DMX digital universes, the Canvas controller also outputs two 0-10V analog lines (see page 3), each of which can be associated with the status of a particular universe and channel, or alternatively can be given a fixed output level.

  • Page 26: Restart Canvas

    Restart Canvas Restart Canvas controller to its initial unconfigured state. When you choose this option, the Canvas controller will ask you to confirm your choice and then Factory Reset Factory Reset show the opening screen of the setup wizard to help guide you through the configuration process.

  • Page 27: Further Information

    2412 2437 2462 Before installing Aria wireless devices, such as the Canvas controller, we strongly recommend you carry out a radio spectrum survey to determine any potential sources of temporary or permanent interference issues. If you have control over the nearest WiFi access points, it is suggested that you lock them down to one or more of the common channels (to prevent them from roaming) and select radio channels that sit comfortably alongside.

  • Page 28: Choosing The Right Location

    • Maintain a clear ‘line of sight’ path between the Canvas controller and the Aria receiver(s). Note: The Aria signal originates from the right side of the front panel.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    60 timer controlled events 2 x 8 responses to dry contact inputs (close and re-open) Mobile device application Canvas app available free for iOS and Android Allows remote preset selection and dimmer adjustment Mounting 3-gang North American wall box (2.75” depth minimum)

  • Page 30: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS 6.02" (153mm) 1.81" (46mm) 1.81" (46mm) 0.35" (9mm) Total weight: 12.38oz (351g) 6.3" (160mm) 0.39" (10mm) www.acclaimlighting.com...

  • Page 31: Limited Product Warranty

    If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, Acclaim Lighting will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package.
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