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- Page 1 ArcSystem Installation Manual Part Number: 7490M2100 Rev: G Released: 2019-11...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Document Conventions Help from ETC Technical Services Safety Compliance FCC Compliance EU Declaration of Conformity System Overview D1 Series, D2 Series, and D4 Series Drivers TX1 Transmitter ArcMesh ArcMesh Specifications Emergency System Overview Before You Begin Installation Power Disconnect Device... - Page 4 DMX In and DMX Thru D4 Series Driver Current Configuration Installing One-Cell Recessed Luminaires Installing One-Cell Yoke-Mounted Luminaires Emergency System One-Cell Installation Wiring D1 Series, D2 Series, and D4 Series Emergency Drivers 26 Connect Sense Input Connect Maintained Input D4 Series Emergency Driver Current Configuration Complete Installation Standard System Multi-Cell Installation Installing 100–240 V Multi-Cell Luminaires...
- Page 5 Commissioning a Wireless ArcSystem Maintenance Fuses Troubleshooting DMX Link LED DMX Status LED Emergency Operation and Test TX1 Installation Preparing for Installation Supplies Electrical and Wiring Specifications Mounting Terminate Wiring Power DMX In and DMX Out Auxiliary Input Final Installation and Power Up Front Panel LEDs Attach Antenna Dual Redundancy Operation...
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Page 7: Introduction
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! This warning statement indicates situations where there is a risk of electric shock. All ETC documents are available for free download from our website: etcconnect.com. Please email comments about this manual to: TechComm@etcconnect.com. Introduction... -
Page 8: Help From Etc Technical Services
Help from ETC Technical Services If you are having difficulties and your problem is not addressed by this document, try the ETC support website at support.etcconnect.com or the main ETC website at etcconnect.com. If none of these resources are sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices identified below. -
Page 9: Safety
Safety ArcSystem products are intended for professional use only. Read the entire manual before using this equipment. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not use outdoors. •... -
Page 10: Compliance
Compliance ArcSystem One-Cell Luminaires Model Description Compliance cULus ARCP1 ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Conforms to UL 2108 • Conforms to UL 924 • Conforms to UL 2043 plenum • rating (ARCP1, ARCP1S, and ARCP1S ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Small ARCP1H, recessed variants only) Certified to CSA C22.2 No. - Page 11 ArcSystem D1, D1HO, D2, and D4 Emergency Drivers Model Description Compliance ARCPED1DM* ArcSystem D1 Emergency Driver ARCPED1DRDMM ArcSystem D1 RDM Emergency Driver ARCPED1HDM* ArcSystem D1 High Output Emergency Driver ARCPED1HDRDMM ArcSystem D1 High Output RDM Emergency Driver cULus ARCPED2DM* ArcSystem D2 Emergency Driver Conforms to UL 8750 ARCPED2DRDMM ArcSystem D2 RDM Emergency Driver...
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Page 12: Fcc Compliance
ArcSystem Multi-Cell Emergency Luminaires with Integral Drivers Model Description ARCPE2* 100–277 V Pro Two-Cell Emergency ARCPE2RDM 100–277 V Pro Two-Cell RDM Emergency cULus ARCPE4L* 100–277 V Pro Four-Cell Linear Emergency Conforms to UL 924 • ARCPE4LRDM 100–277 V Pro Four-Cell Linear RDM Emergency Certified to CSA C22.2 No. -
Page 13: System Overview
Chapter 1 System Overview ArcSystem luminaires are available in 100–240 V standard models with IEC connectors, 100– 125 V emergency models with NEMA 5-15 connectors, or 100–277 V hard-wired standard or emergency models. ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires require an external driver. ArcSystem Pro One-Cell ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Small external 100–277 V D1 Series or D4 Series external 100–277 V D1 Series or D4 Series driver... -
Page 14: D1 Series, D2 Series, And D4 Series Drivers
One-Cell and One-Cell Small luminaires require a D1 driver or D4 driver to function. Note: All ArcSystem wireless luminaires require a TX1 Transmitter and commissioning tool to set DMX addresses for both wired DMX and wireless installations. Contact your ETC Service Technician for more information. ArcSystem Installation Manual... -
Page 15: Tx1 Transmitter
TX1 Transmitter The TX1 Transmitter is the DMX wireless gateway for the ArcMesh protocol. One transmitter: Controls up to 100 devices across 64 DMX addresses. • Has a 24 preset scene memory. • Has DMX wired output for control of third party equipment •... -
Page 16: Arcmesh Specifications
ArcMesh Specifications Use up to 100 devices per TX1 transmitter. • Patch up to 64 ArcMesh channels to 512 DMX • channels. Use up to 16 TX1 transmitters per system. • There are no system range limitations for transmitting data between luminaires because each luminaire has the ability to act as a repeater (see Re-Broadcast Mode below). -
Page 17: Emergency System Overview
Emergency System Overview ArcSystem drivers and luminaires can be purchased in UL924 listed variants. Each of the luminaires can be configured to be UL924 listed when wired into an existing emergency response system. Emergency System One-Cell Installation on page 26 • Emergency System Multi-Cell Installation on page 37 •... - Page 18 Emergency drivers and luminaires require two branch circuit connections. These inputs have the following functions: Normal branch circuit to sense failure of the normal supply. Connect to Sense Input connector. Normal/Emergency branch circuit providing power to the luminaire in both conditions. Connect to Maintained Input connector.
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Page 19: Before You Begin Installation
Before You Begin Installation Review the following sections before beginning your ArcSystem installation. ArcSystem products should only be installed by a qualified installer or electrician. Power Disconnect Device Before installation, make sure you have a readily accessible input power disconnect device installed ahead of your ArcSystem products. -
Page 20: Standard System One-Cell Installation
Chapter 2 Standard System One-Cell Installation This chapter provides information on how to install One-Cell drivers and luminaires in a standard ArcSystem installation. Preparing to Install the Driver ArcMesh Wireless DMX D1 Driver TX1 Transmitter D1 Driver D1 HO Driver D2 Driver D4 Driver The D1, D2, and D4 Series drivers are compact, convection cooled LED drivers with RJ45... -
Page 21: Installation Spacing - High Output Luminaires
Install the driver on a power distribution system with reliably identified earthed neutral (ground) and install a maximum 20 A circuit breaker on the line conductor. The D1, D2, and D4 Series drivers accept 100–277 VAC, 50/60 Hz. ETC recommends installing all wiring in grounded metal conduit. - Page 22 Wire and Terminal Specifications Conduit Strip Terminal/Connector Wire Range/Specifications Torque Rating Entry Length D1 power input ½ in Up to 6 mm (10 AWG) solid or 7 mm 0.8 Nm line/neutral/ground conduit stranded (1/4 in) (7 in-lb) D1 HOand D2 power input line/neutral ½...
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Page 23: Mounting The Driver
Depending on your installation, you might want to surface-mount the driver. Any ArcSystem standalone driver can be surface-mounted to any surface capable of supporting its weight using the four holes located on the back side of the enclosure. Contact ETC for custom mounting bracket options. -
Page 24: Preparing The Ceiling For Recessed Luminaires
Preparing the Ceiling for Recessed Luminaires This section is specific to the recessed/flush mounted variant of luminaires. For Pro One-Cell yoke-mounted luminaires, proceed to Wiring the Driver and Luminaire on page 19 Cut a hole in the ceiling or ceiling tile to accommodate the luminaire’s retaining clip anchors. Cut the hole larger than the minimum hole diameter listed below and smaller than the luminaire’s outer bezel. -
Page 25: Wiring The Driver And Luminaire
Wiring the Driver and Luminaire Wiring of the driver consists of wiring power and data (DMX) to the driver for your luminaire and then running power out to the luminaire from the driver. If you are installing emergency system drivers, see Emergency System One-Cell Installation on page 26 D1 Driver D1 HO Driver... - Page 26 LED4 LED3 Switch Output type blocks varies by model LED2 LED1 D4 Driver Constant Current with Molex connectors Constant Current with terminal outputs Constant Voltage with terminal outputs ArcSystem Installation Manual...
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Page 27: Power
Power Internal wire colors vary by model. Factory Wire Colors Model Color Type North America ground/earth green/yellow and Europe North America black line/hot North America white neutral Europe brown live Europe blue neutral Perform the following steps to wire power to the driver. WARNING: Circuits that are installed without an accessible power disconnect device cannot be serviced or operated safely. -
Page 28: Luminaire Connection To Driver
Luminaire Connection to Driver ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires connect to a driver using Molex receptacles labeled "LED Head" for D1 and D2 Series Drivers and "LED" followed by output channel number for D4 Series drivers. All D1 Series and D2 Series drivers and some models of D4 Series drivers have Molex receptacles for ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaire connections. -
Page 29: Dmx In And Dmx Thru
ArcSystem multi-cell luminaires and standalone drivers are not self- terminating. You must terminate the last multi-cell luminaire or standalone driver in line with a 120 Ω resistor. To purchase an RJ45 terminator, please contact your ETC customer service representative and request part number N4086. Standard System One-Cell Installation... -
Page 30: D4 Series Driver Current Configuration
Switches 2 through 5 are factory set to allow each output to be controlled by an individual DMX address. ETC recommends leaving the DMX channel switches (positions 2 through 5) at their factory settings and using the ArcSystem Configuration Software to control the behavior of each output. -
Page 31: Installing One-Cell Recessed Luminaires
Installing One-Cell Recessed Luminaires The installation procedure is similar for all recessed one-cell luminaires (fixed and adjustable). For Pro One-Cell yoke-mounted luminaires, continue on to Installing One-Cell Yoke-Mounted Luminaires below WARNING: ArcSystem Pro One-Cell, One-Cell Small, and One-Cell High Output fixtures and D1 and D1 High Output drivers are NON-IC rated and therefore NOT suitable for installation in direct contact with combustible materials or thermal insulation. -
Page 32: Emergency System One-Cell Installation
Chapter 3 Emergency System One-Cell Installation With the exception of power input terminations, ArcSystem emergency system installation requirements are the same as those of the standard ArcSystem. Complete the installation as follows, referencing the following sections for any additional installation details before wiring the power: Preparing to Install the Driver on page 14 •... - Page 33 LED4 LED3 Switch Output type blocks varies by model LED2 LED1 SENSE SENSE D4 Emergency Driver Constant Current with Molex connectors Constant Current with terminal outputs Constant Voltage with terminal outputs Emergency System One-Cell Installation...
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Page 34: Connect Sense Input
Note: If you are installing a D1 High Output driver, the power supply is inside the cover and has wiring that runs to the driver board in the back panel of the driver. Be careful when handling. It may help to nest the back panel of the driver inside the cover as shown in D1 HO Driver on page 19. -
Page 35: D4 Series Emergency Driver Current Configuration
Switches 2 through 5 are factory set to allow each output to be controlled by an individual DMX address. ETC recommends leaving the DMX channel switches (positions 2 through 5) at their factory settings and using the ArcSystem Configuration Software to control the behavior of each output. -
Page 36: Standard System Multi-Cell Installation
DMX In and DMX Thru cables terminate to RJ45 connectors. DMX is installed in a daisy chain topology and includes one pair of wires (Data +, Data -) plus an ISO ground (common). ETC recommends Cat5e (or better) minimum 24 AWG conductors terminated to T568B standard. Up to 32 multi-cell luminaires can be connected per DMX run. -
Page 37: Installing 100-240 V Four-Cell Round Luminaires
ArcSystem luminaires are not self terminating. You must terminate the last luminaire in line with a 120 Ω resistor. To purchase an RJ45 terminator, please contact your ETC customer service representative and request part number N4086. Toggle the power switch to “ON". -
Page 38: Installing 100-277 V Multi-Cell Luminaires
Install ArcSystem 100–277 V luminaire on a power distribution system with reliably identified earthed neutral and install a maximum 20 A circuit breaker on the line conductor. ArcSystem 100–277 V luminaires and drivers accept 100–277 VAC, 50/60 Hz. ETC recommends installing all wiring in grounded metal conduit. -
Page 39: Install The Luminaire
Install the Luminaire Instructions for installing 100–277 V standard luminaires are below. See Installing 100–277 V Emergency Multi-Cell Luminaires on page 38 for instructions on installing 100–277 V emergency luminaires. Two-cell Four-cell luminaire linear luminaire Four-cell Eight-cell square luminaire luminaire A wiring compartment B conduit entry for 1/2 in conduit C DMX in and thru Note:... -
Page 40: Terminate Power Wiring
Non-emergency ArcSystem 100–277 V systems are supplied with three two-position WAGO connectors (ETC part number J4717, WAGO part number 221-412). See Installing 100–277 V Emergency Multi-Cell Luminaires on page 38... -
Page 41: Terminate Dmx
DMX In and DMX Thru cables terminate to RJ45 connectors. DMX is installed in a daisy chain topology and includes one pair of wires (data +, data -) plus an ISO ground (common). ETC recommends Cat5e (or better) minimum 24 AWG conductors terminated to T568B standard. Up to 32 luminaires can be connected per DMX run. -
Page 42: Complete Installation
Complete Installation Check that all wires are terminated properly and secure in their terminals. Tuck wiring and WAGO connectors inside wiring compartment. Replace the wiring compartment cover using the screws set aside previously. Rotate the luminaire so it is roughly focused to its final resting position. This will assist in final focus procedures. -
Page 43: Emergency System Multi-Cell Installation
Chapter 5 Emergency System Multi-Cell Installation With the exception of power input terminations, ArcSystem emergency system installation requirements are the same as those of the standard ArcSystem. Installing Four-Cell Round Emergency Luminaires ArcSystem Pro Four-Cell Round emergency luminaires are supplied with hard-wired power cables with NEMA 5-15 connectors for North America and bare ends for Europe and the rest of the world. -
Page 44: Installing 100-277 V Emergency Multi-Cell Luminaires
Installing 100–277 V Emergency Multi-Cell Luminaires Instructions for installing 100–277 V emergency luminaires are below. See Installing 100–277 V Multi-Cell Luminaires on page 32 for instructions on installing 100–277 V standard luminaires. Two-cell Four-cell luminaire linear luminaire Four-cell Eight-cell square luminaire luminaire A wiring compartment B conduit entry for 1/2 in conduit C DMX in and thru D knockout for 1/2 in conduit... -
Page 45: Terminate Power Wiring
ArcSystem 100–277 V systems are supplied with WAGO connectors in the wiring compartment for convenient power connections in normal and emergency luminaires. ArcSystem 100–277 V emergency systems are supplied with one three-position WAGO (ETC part number J4629, WAGO part number 221-413) and four two-position WAGO connectors (ETC part number J4717, WAGO part number 221-412). - Page 46 Connect the Maintained Input Wire and Terminal Specifications on page 32 for specification of wire and strip length. Prepare wires accordingly. Remove the screws securing the wiring compartment cover to the luminaire. The cover is grounded to the enclosure by a tether. Set the screws aside. Terminate ground.
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Page 47: Complete Installation
Terminate line (hot) to the Sense input. Locate the WAGO connector on the line (hot) wire (black) from the input labeled Sense. Run a line (hot) wire (typically brown, orange, or yellow) through conduit to a free position on the WAGO connector. Lift up the orange clip, insert the line wire, and press the clip down onto the wire. -
Page 48: Power Up And Control
All ArcSystem luminaires are factory set to provide 100% output level. This allows an electrical contractor to check that all products are properly installed and wired. During system commissioning, the certified ETC technician will remove this setting and configure DMX addresses for normal use. During normal use after commissioning is complete, ArcSystem luminaires will light if the DMX Control level is greater than 0. -
Page 49: Commissioning A Wireless Arcsystem
Initial programming of a wireless ArcSystem requires a USB commissioning tool (ARC-CT), and existing hardware such as a laptop or desk top computer that is connected to ArcSystem. This programming will be carried out by an ETC certified technician at the time of system commissioning and training. -
Page 50: Maintenance
Maintenance WARNING: RISK OF DEATH BY ELECTRIC SHOCK! Failure to disconnect all power to the system before installation, maintenance, cleaning, or any other system modification could result in serious injury or death. AVERTISSEMENT : RISQUE DE MORT PAR DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE! Négliger de débrancher toutes les sources d’alimentation du système avant l’installation, l’entretien, le nettoyage ou toute autre modification du système peut causer des blessures graves ou la mort. -
Page 51: Fuses
Steady blinking: processor is operating normally • Solid On: system is responding to DMX instruction • Solid On when no DMX command is being sent: there is a processor fault. Contact ETC • technical services for assistance. Power Up and Control... -
Page 52: Emergency Operation And Test
Emergency Operation and Test It is important to test ArcSystem emergency systems regularly because they are life safety devices. NOT SELF-TESTING PER ANSI/NFPA 101 - This equipment is not self-testing in conformance with the Life Safety Code, ANSI/NFPA 101. ANSI/NFPA 101 Life Safety Code requires testing of life safety devices every 30 days. -
Page 53: Tx1 Installation
Appendix A TX1 Installation WARNING: RISK OF DEATH BY ELECTRIC SHOCK! Before you begin pulling and terminating wire to the ArcSystem Driver enclosure or TX1 Transmitter, make sure the main circuit breaker cabinet or other readily accessible input power disconnect device for the normal power input (and emergency power input when used) is locked out and tagged out. -
Page 54: Preparing For Installation
Phillips head screw driver • Four each wall anchors, as needed • Electrical and Wiring Specifications The TX1 Transmitter accepts 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power input. ETC recommends installing all wiring in grounded metal conduit. Wire and Terminal Specifications Conduit Terminal / Connector... -
Page 55: Terminate Wiring
Terminate Wiring DMX IN DATA - front panel LEDs DATA + AUX contact Inputs: DMX OUT ground is common DATA - for both inputs DATA + I/P 1 I/P 2 Power Terminals Fuse TX1 Installation... -
Page 56: Power
DMX is installed in a daisy-chain topology and includes one pair of wires (data +, data -) plus an ISO ground (common). ETC recommends the use of Belden 9729 (or approved equal) wire. For best DMX performance, twist the wires together as close to the terminals as possible. - Page 57 Strip 18 cm (7 in) of the outer jacket off. Label the cable with the data type and run designation. (DMX1, DMX2, etc.) Strip the foil shielding from each wire set back to within 6 mm (1/4 in) of the outer jacket.
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Page 58: Auxiliary Input
DMX Wire Termination DMX In and DMX Out termination is the same. Loosen all three screw terminals for "GND", "Data +", and "Data -" on the DMX header. Insert the common wire into the "GND" terminal and tighten the screw, securing the wire in place. -
Page 59: Front Panel Leds
The master transmitter is indicated by solid red on the LED on the front panel labeled "MASTER Tx". See Front Panel LEDs above Setup of dual redundancy is done at the time of system commissioning by an ETC certified technician. For more information on this process, contact ETC Technical Services. TX1 Installation... -
Page 60: Maintenance
Maintenance WARNING: Circuits that are installed without an accessible power disconnect device cannot be serviced or operated safely. AVERTISSEMENT : Il est imprudent d'utiliser ou de réparer les circuits installés sans qu'un dispositif de déconnexion de l'alimentation ne soit accessible. Fuses The TX1 Transmitter has one 3.150 A, 250 V, 5x20 mm fuse located on the power input terminal block. - Page 62 ArcSystem Installation Manual...
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