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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), −...
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.
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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.
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), –...
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...
(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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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# 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 –...
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.
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.
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