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Introduction This manual is intended to guide ETC Service Technicians through the process of upgrading existing Sensor rack installations to Sensor+ racks with an CEM+ control module. This manual covers SR6, SR12, SR24 and SR48 permanent installation dimming racks. If you have questions about the retrofit process that are not answered in this manual, please contact ETC Technical Services.
S a f e t y Please note the following safety warnings before use: • Disconnect power from the racks before all maintenance. W A R N I N G : Dimmer racks without an accessible power disconnect device cannot be serviced safely.
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The table below lists the parts and components needed to retrofit a Sensor rack up to a Sensor+ rack with a CEM+. Each part is listed to reflect the different quantities for the different kits and types of racks. Parts/Components ETC Part Number CEM+ Backplane Bracket 7150A3002 CEM+ Backplane PCB Assy...
This connector will be used in the upgrade. Step 7: Unscrew the backplane metal from the rack. (One screw in each side upper- corner - two screws total.) Discard these screws. Replacement screws with thread locker are provided (ETC Part# HW377). The Retrofit...
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Belden 9729 and contains screw terminals (ETC Part# J3407- included with the kits). The other style is an IDC connector (ETC Part# J3409 - an additional line item) for solid-core wire such as Category 5 cabling.
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Step 5: Install the power adapter harness to edge connector (straight thru PCB) to old power connector (match the wire colors) The PCB is the same on both sides, top and bottom. Wire-tie the connectors together Match the wire colors Step 6: Secure the power connectors together with provided 4"- wire-ties.
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On bottom for Lower Step 11: Terminate the Ethernet cable with the provided Ethernet Termination Kit (ETC Part# 4101A2003). Follow the wire preparation and termination instructions included with the kit. CEM+ Sensor Rack Retrofit Manual...
I n s t a l l t h e N e w B a c k p l a n e Step 1: Set the DMX termination switches. Termination should be turned on for the last physical rack in the DMX daisy- chain (No DMX wiring goes back out for that port.) The switches and their location are shown here.
PCB with the connector in the same orientation. Step 5: Install the new beacon PCB (ETC Part # 7050B5109) with two screws (ETC Part # HW222) (two new screws of the same type are provided in case the old ones get damaged during the removal process).
F i n i s h i ng T o u c h e s Step 1: Remove the old Sensor beacon acrylic in the door and discard. Step 2: Install the Sensor+ beacon acrylic in the door. Step 3: Remove old Sensor label from the front of the door and discard.
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