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ArcSystem ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell RDM
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of ArcSystem products. ArcSystem is a family of overhead LED
products designed for installations where dimming, light quality, and ease of installation are
absolutely essential. With ArcSystem, you will experience perfectly smooth dimming from 100%
down to absolute zero. ArcSystem luminaires come in a variety of form factors, beam angles, and
color-temperature options, all with high-efficiency optics and an outstanding quality of light ideal for
any application.
This manual provides step-by-step instruction on the installation and RDM configuration of ArcSystem
products. For information on ArcSystem products with ArcMesh wireless control, see the ArcSystem
Installation Manual at etcconnect.com/Products/Lighting-Fixtures/ArcSystem. All ETC manuals are
available for download free of charge at etcconnect.com.
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:
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- Page 1 Holzkirchen, DE +49 (80 24) 47 00-0 Rome, IT +39 (06) 32 111 683 Hong Kong +852 2799 1220 Paris, FR +33 1 4243 3535 etcconnect.com Support support.etcconnect.com Contact etcconnect.com/contactETC © 2019 Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. Trademark and patent info: etcconnect.com/ip Product information and specifications subject to change. ETC intends this document to be provided in its entirety. 7490M2160 Rev B Released 2019-07...
- Page 2 ETC Installation Guide ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell Compliance ArcSystem Multi-Cell Standard Fixtures with Integral Drivers Model Description Compliance ARCP2 100–240 V or 100–277 V Pro Two-Cell ARCP2RDM 100–240 V or 100–277 V Pro Two-Cell RDM ARCP4L 100–240 V or 100–277 V Pro Four-Cell Linear...
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Page 3: System Overview
IEC connectors (standard) or 100–125 V input with NEMA 5-15 connectors (emergency). ArcSystem Pro One-Cell fixtures are covered in the ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Installation Guide and ArcSystem Installation Manual . All ETC manuals are available for download free of charge at etcconnect.com. ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell... - Page 4 ETC Installation Guide ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell Page 4 of 24...
- Page 5 ETC Installation Guide ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell Emergency System Overview ArcSystem drivers and fixtures can be purchased in UL924 listed variants. Each of the fixtures can be configured to be UL924 listed when wired into an existing emergency response system. See Installing 100–125 V Emergency Multi-Cell Fixtures...
- Page 6 ETC Installation Guide ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell Emergency drivers and fixtures 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 fixture in both conditions.
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Page 7: Before You Begin Installation
ETC Installation Guide ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell 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 main circuit breaker cabinet or other readily accessible input power disconnect device installed ahead of your ArcSystem products. -
Page 8: Installation Procedure
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 fixtures can be connected per DMX run. - Page 9 Note: ArcSystem fixtures are not self terminating. You must terminate the last fixture in line with a 120 Ω resistor. To purchase an RJ45 terminator, please contact your ETC customer service representative and request part number N4086. ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell...
- Page 10 T568B standard Note: ArcSystem fixtures are not self-terminating. You must terminate the last fixture in line with a 120 Ω resistor. To purchase an RJ45 terminator, please contact your ETC customer service representative and request part number N4086. ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell...
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Page 11: Install The Fixture
ETC Installation Guide ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell Install the Fixture Installing 100–277 V Instructions for installing 100–277 V standard fixtures are below. See Emergency Multi-Cell Fixtures on page 15 for instructions on installing 100–277 V emergency fixtures. Two-cell Four-cell fixture linear fixture Four-cell Eight-cell... - Page 12 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 Fixtures on page 15...
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Page 13: 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 fixtures can be connected per DMX run. -
Page 14: Complete Installation
ETC Installation Guide ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell 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 fixture so it is roughly focused to its final resting position. This will assist in final focus procedures. - Page 15 ETC Installation Guide ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell Installing 100–277 V Emergency Multi-Cell Fixtures Instructions for installing 100–277 V emergency fixtures are below. See Installing 100–277 V Multi-Cell Fixtures on page 10 for instructions on installing 100–277 V standard fixtures. Two-cell Four-cell fixture linear fixture...
- Page 16 ArcSystem 100–277 V systems are supplied with WAGO connectors in the wiring compartment for convenient power connections in normal and emergency fixtures. 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 17 ETC Installation Guide ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell Connect the Maintained Input Wire and Terminal Specifications on page 10 for specification of wire and strip length. Prepare wires accordingly. Remove the screws securing the wiring compartment cover to the fixture. The cover is grounded to the enclosure by a tether.
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Page 18: Power Up Procedure
ETC Installation Guide ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell 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. - Page 19 ETC Installation Guide ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell DMX System Control ArcSystem RDM Systems can be controlled over wired DMX from a lighting console or ETC Net3 Concert software. Concert is available for free download at etcconnect.com/Products/Networking/Software/Net3-Concert.aspx. ArcSystem is compliant with DMX 512-A (ANSI E1.11-2008 (R2013)).
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Page 20: Dmx Personality
ETC Installation Guide ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell DMX Personality ArcSystem multi-cell fixtures support two DMX personality types: single-channel and multi-channel. The single-channel personality controls all LEDs with a single DMX address. The multi-channel personality controls individual LEDs or pairs of LEDs with up to four channels as shown below. - Page 21 ETC Installation Guide ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell Parameter RDM PID Value Notes Default is 001. The upper limit for multi-cell fix- tures is 512-N, where N is the number of channels DMX Start Address 0x00F0 Range = 001 to 512 DMX Personality in the fixture profile. See the supported multiple-channel configuration for each multi-cell fixture type.
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Page 22: Maintenance
ETC Installation Guide ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell Updating the Fixture Software ETC recommends using UpdaterAtor software to manage software updates. For more information on UpdaterAtor, download the UpdaterAtor Software Quick Guide for free from etcconnect.com. 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. - Page 23 ETC Installation Guide ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell Fuses Some ArcSystem fixtures have a user-serviceable fuse located in the power switch. Consult the table below for your fixture type. All emergency fixtures, 100–277 V fixtures, and fixture types that are not listed do not have user-serviceable fuses.
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
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. ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell...
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