Savant LCB-DMX1 Deployment Manual

Savant LCB-DMX1 Deployment Manual

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DMX and 0-10V Lighting Deployment Guide [da Vinci 9.0 and Higher]
Document Number:
009-1812-00
Document Date:
May 2019
Document Supports:
da Vinci 9.0 and Higher
This document provides an overview of the steps required for the deployment and configuration of Savant DMX and 0-10V wired lighting solutions,
including:
− RacePoint Blueprint and OLA configuration methods,
− Chaining LED Drivers (5 and 10 Meters),
− DMX Decoding mode settings,
− Network requirements.
DMX and 0-10V Lighting | 009-1812-00 | 190510
Copyright © 2019 Savant Systems, LLC
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45 Perseverance Way, Hyannis, MA 02601
Savant.com
| 508.683.2500

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  • Page 1 May 2019 Document Supports: da Vinci 9.0 and Higher This document provides an overview of the steps required for the deployment and configuration of Savant DMX and 0-10V wired lighting solutions, including: − RacePoint Blueprint and OLA configuration methods, − Chaining LED Drivers (5 and 10 Meters), −...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To access the link to the topics in this document, click the topic page. Introduction ..................................................4 Deployment Steps ..............................................4 Equipment Overview ..............................................5 3.1. Box Contents and Specifications (LCB-DMX1) ................................. 5 3.2. Right and Left Panel Descriptions ......................................5 3.3. Box Contents and Specifications (LCB-010V8)................................6 3.4.
  • Page 3 Before installing, configuring, or operating any equipment and other, All safety instructions below should be read, understood, and applied Savant recommends that each dealer, integrator, installer, etc. access under all relevant circumstances when working with this equipment. and read all the relevant technical documentation. Savant technical Read these instructions.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction This document will guide the installer/integrator through the process of installing, configuring, and adding the following devices to a Savant Pro System. – Savant Wired DMX Low Voltage Controller (LCB-DMX1), – Savant Wired 0-10V Control 8 Channel Lighting Controller (LCB-010V8), –...
  • Page 5: Equipment Overview

    Equipment Overview The subsections below detail the box contents and specifications for both controller types, and provide an overview of their connections and layout. 3.1. Box Contents and Specifications (LCB-DMX1) 3.2. Right and Left Panel Descriptions Right Panel Box Contents...
  • Page 6: Box Contents And Specifications (Lcb-010V8)

    Off - During normal operation. Reset - Press and release to perform a hard reset. Status LED will illuminate while button is pressed. DMX and 0-10V Lighting Deployment Guide Copyright © 2019 Savant Systems, LLC 6 of 33 009-1812-00 | 190425...
  • Page 7: Connections

    (End of Line Terminator) last fixture is regarded as an End Of Line Terminator. • Savant recommends that the DMX signaling cable not be run in the same conduit as the high voltage AC lines. • Fixtures will NOT illuminate when no DMX signal is received.
  • Page 8: 10V Controller (Single Channel)

    • Up to 8 lighting fixtures per output port is supported. • See the USAI Lighting - Products Specification Sheets located on the Savant Customer Community for information regarding the individual lighting fixtures. DMX and 0-10V Lighting Deployment Guide Copyright © 2019 Savant Systems, LLC...
  • Page 9: 10V Controller (Dual Channel)

    Up to 8 lighting fixtures per output supported. • See the USAI Lighting - Products Specification Sheets located on the Savant Customer Community for information regarding the individual lighting fixtures. DMX and 0-10V Lighting Deployment Guide Copyright © 2019 Savant Systems, LLC...
  • Page 10: Wrgb Led Strips (5 Meter)

    4.4. WRGB LED Strips (5 Meter) Use the diagram to make connections between the LED driver (DMX-DRIVER1) and 5 meter LED strips. NOTE: Savant LED Strips can only be cut at cut marks. Local Lan DMX Port Pinout Pin 1...
  • Page 11: Wrgb Led Strips (10 Meter)

    5/W2- No Connection Savant LED strips. 4/W1- White White Light Component LED Driver • A “T” can join two sections of a Savant LED 3/B- Blue Blue Light Component To 120-240VAC Strip at a right angle. 2/G- Green GreenLight Component...
  • Page 12: Tunable White Led Strips (5 Meter)

    Power to Strip LED Driver Yellow Warm White Component R/WW White Cool White Component G/CW No Connection No Connection B/WW No Connection W/CW DMX and 0-10V Lighting Deployment Guide Copyright © 2019 Savant Systems, LLC 12 of 33 009-1812-00 | 190425...
  • Page 13: Tunable White Led Strips (10 Meter)

    The wire colors shown in the diagram NOTE: do not represent any standard. Colors in diagram are used to distinguish INPUT OUTPUT HLG-240H-24 individual wires. POWER SUPPLY DMX and 0-10V Lighting Deployment Guide Copyright © 2019 Savant Systems, LLC 13 of 33 009-1812-00 | 190425...
  • Page 14: Chaining Led Drivers (5 And 10 Meter)

    Red Light Component 2/G- Green Green Light Component No Connection No Connection 3/B- Blue Blue Light Component 4/W- White White Light Component DMX and 0-10V Lighting Deployment Guide Copyright © 2019 Savant Systems, LLC 14 of 33 009-1812-00 | 190425...
  • Page 15: Dmx Decoding Mode Setting

    Strobe effect For output dimming 3,4&5 micro dimming For output 4 micro dimming For output 5 dimming For output 5 micro dimming DMX and 0-10V Lighting Deployment Guide Copyright © 2019 Savant Systems, LLC 15 of 33 009-1812-00 | 190425...
  • Page 16: Blueprint Configuration - Discover Controller (Recommended Method For 9.0 And Higher)

    Blueprint Configuration - Discover Controller (Recommended Method for 9.0 and Higher) Savant recommends following the steps below to add the controller to a RacePoint Blueprint configuration via the Discovery method. The example below shows a DMX controller being added to a configuration, however, the same process can be used to add a 0-10V controller.
  • Page 17: Blueprint Configuration - Ola Server

    Appendix A: OLA Server - Additional Information HELPFUL! When connected to the OLA Server, all control to the Savant Control System is lost. Be sure to close out of the OLA Server before uploading configuration to the Host. Active Universes...
  • Page 18: Configure Lighting Drivers - Rdm Tab

    For more information regarding each of the fields in the RDM tab, refer to Appendix A: OLA Server - Additional Information. Configure LED Drivers (Lighting Fixtures and LED Strips) With the Savant Lighting Universe active, select the RDM tab. Home Settings RDM Patcher...
  • Page 19 To stop the blinking/flashing, uncheck the same box and select Save. DMX and 0-10V Lighting Deployment Guide Copyright © 2019 Savant Systems, LLC 19 of 33 009-1812-00 | 190425...
  • Page 20: Light Fixture Addressing - Rdm Patcher Tab

    Free slots: first 13, last: 512, max contiguous: 500 IMPORTANT! 0-10V fixtures are pre-populated and do not need to be modified.. DMX and 0-10V Lighting Deployment Guide Copyright © 2019 Savant Systems, LLC 20 of 33 009-1812-00 | 190425...
  • Page 21: Optional: Test Communications - Dmx Console Tab

    0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 512 channels to 255 (full on). Clear Bulb - Instantly changes the intensity of all 512 channels to 0 (off). DMX and 0-10V Lighting Deployment Guide Copyright © 2019 Savant Systems, LLC 21 of 33 009-1812-00 | 190425...
  • Page 22: Blueprint Configuration - Add Fixtures To A Smart Group

    4. Double-click the Smart Group and rename to something that identifies the group. The name entered will be used to identify the group within the Savant Pro App. Drag and drop all fixtures into a Smart Group. Each fixture’s LED icon will change from Yellow to Green when added to a Smart Group.
  • Page 23: Blueprint Configuration - Update Data Table

    4. In the Lighting Data Table that appears, verify the entries are either created or modified. Select Done when complete. DMX and 0-10V Lighting Deployment Guide Copyright © 2019 Savant Systems, LLC 23 of 33 009-1812-00 | 190425...
  • Page 24: Racepoint Blueprint Configuration - Upload To Host

    With the configuration complete, it can now be uploaded to the Savant Pro System Host. Follow steps below to upload. IMPORTANT! When connected to the OLA Server, all control to the Savant Control System is lost. Be sure to close out of the OLA Server be- fore uploading configuration to the Host.
  • Page 25: Savant Pro App

    Savant Pro App With the upload complete, the DMX lighting network will either create a Lighting Service in the Savant Pro App or be added to an existing Lighting Service. For further information, refer to the Savant Pro App Lighting Service User Guide (009-1696-xx), available via the Savant Customer Community.
  • Page 26: Appendix A: Ola Server - Additional Information

    Appendix A: OLA Server - Additional Information SETTINGS TAB Below are descriptions of the fields in the Settings tab of the Savant Lighting Universe Home Settings RDM Patcher DMX Monitor DMX Console Universes Universe Settings Savant Lighting – Universe Id - The Savant Lighting Universe ID is automatically...
  • Page 27 The Status LED on the controller will begin blinking once per second and all lighting fixtures connected to the controller will begin flashing. Uncheck the same box and select Save to stop the blinking/flashing. Manufacturers Label - Displays the manufacturer (Savant) of the controller and can’t be modified. The label set in this field also appears in the left panel of the OLA Server.
  • Page 28 # of Supported Curves - Number of dimming curves supported on the device. – Levels Resolution - Number of bits used by the device to output the level of intensity. Savant uses an 8-bit system (0-255 levels). – Split Levels Supported - Are split levels supported (Minimum / Maximum Level Increasing). 00=No, 01=Yes Dimmer Minimum –...
  • Page 29 Product Details - Information regarding the lighting fixture is presented. Sensor 0 (DMX Light Fixture Only) - Displays the internal temperature recorded by the temperature sensor embedded in the lighting fixture. DMX and 0-10V Lighting Deployment Guide Copyright © 2019 Savant Systems, LLC 29 of 33 009-1812-00 | 190425...
  • Page 30: Appendix B: Network Requirements

    Managing IP Addresses To ensure that the IP Address will not change due to a power outage, a static IP Address or DHCP reservation should be configured. Savant recommends using DHCP reservation within the router. By using this method, static IP Addresses for all devices can be managed from a single UI avoiding the need to access devices individually.
  • Page 31: Appendix C: Blueprint Configuration - (Alternative Methods)

    Appendix C: Blueprint Configuration - (Alternative Methods) Savant recommends being local to the site to discover and bind the controllers. However, the controller can be added remotely, before using Discover to bind. HELPFUL! The UID can be found printed on a label, located on Lighting /Keypad Manager for Smith Residence the top cover of the DMX controller.
  • Page 32 Manually add the controller to the configuration (see Add Controller to Lighting Manager). Enter the UID (found on the Lighting Controller’s UID label) into the Overview pane. DMX and 0-10V Lighting Deployment Guide Copyright © 2019 Savant Systems, LLC 32 of 33 009-1812-00 | 190425...
  • Page 33 Savant Systems, LLC. shall not be liable for any technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the performance, furnishing, reliance on, or use of this material.

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