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Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485
Four Channel Electronic FeedBack Controller
An actuator is a mechanical device that moves something. It doesn't matter if the
actuator is powered by hydraulics or compressed air, or directly from an electric motor.
Analog closed loop control of actuators is used when you want to create truly lifelike
animatronic effects. The actuator can be commanded to move slowly or quickly, and
can stop repeatably at any point within its range of movement. If a force is applied to
try to move the actuator, it will fight to return to the original position.
The Br-EFB is used to close up to four Position Feedback loops for four
independent actuators. These can be used in animated shows, lighting, motion base
simulators, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, special effects, signs, fountains, and
more.
Br-EFB
Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 1 of 142
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  • Page 1 fight to return to the original position. The Br-EFB is used to close up to four Position Feedback loops for four independent actuators. These can be used in animated shows, lighting, motion base simulators, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, special effects, signs, fountains, and more.
  • Page 2 Gilderfluke & Company covering or relating to any combination, machine, or process in which Gilderfluke & Company products or services might be or are used. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 2 of 142...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    #1: Power Supply Ground! ................#2: Negative (-) 10 Volt Reference! .............. #3: Position FeedBack Input ! ............... #4: Compliance FeedBack Input! ..............#5: Positive (+) 10 Volt Reference! ............... Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 3 of 142...
  • Page 4 Use DHCP! ......................Restrict Subnet Only! ..................IP Address! ......................NetMask! ......................Gateway Server! ....................JSON messages .................. Br-EFB Configuration (Text Menus) ..........First DMX-512 Address! ..................Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 4 of 142...
  • Page 5 Reload Defaults! ....................Play/Loop! ......................Halt ! ........................Verify! ......................... eXit! ........................Br-EFB PID Wizards (Text Menus) ..........Set Input Voltages! .................... Polarity Wizard! ....................PID Wizard! ......................Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 5 of 142...
  • Page 6 ........................ Reload Defaults! ....................Play/Loop! ......................Halt ! ........................Verify! ......................... eXit! ........................Br-EFB Compliance Settings (Text Menus) ........Compliance Feedback Gain! ................Compliance Decay Rate! .................. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 6 of 142...
  • Page 7 Output to Test & Adjust! ................... Test Output! ....................... More...! ....................... Next! ........................Last ! ........................Info….! ........................ Reload Defaults! ....................Play/Loop! ......................Halt ! ........................Verify! ......................... eXit! ........................Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 7 of 142...
  • Page 8 Stop at End Commands:! ................. Select Show Commands:! ................Show Pause Commands:! ................Br-EFB Dimensions & Mounting ............. !!!! Br-EFB Firmware Updates ............HEXadecimal to Decimal to Percentage ......... Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 8 of 142...
  • Page 9 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 this page is not blank Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 9 of 142...
  • Page 10 USB-DMX for programming your Br-EFB through the DMX-512 inputs, please refer to the PC•MACs ‘Unlimited’ mode. The full PC•MACs manual can be downloaded from our web site at: http://www.gilderfluke.com Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 10 of 142...

  • Page 11: Br-Efb Overview

    If you ever need to replace a Br-EFB with a new one, transferring the µSd card from the old unit to the new one will transfer all the shows and settings to the new Br-EFB. No additional configuration or adjustments should be needed.
  • Page 12 If desired, a small voltage applied to the 'battery' terminals from an uninterruptible power supply can be used to bias the ServoValves/Motor Controllers (or VFDs) towards the 'home' positions. This allows the Br-EFB to safely return a motion base or other device to the load/unload position, even in a complete power failure.
  • Page 13 Br-EFB acts just like any other Gilderfluke & Co. Brick, playing animation data from the micro Sd card. The Br-EFB can be set to start and play a show at power up, or only play when triggered to do so. The start trigger can come through the two optically isolated trigger inputs, the Rs-422 serial port, the mini USB port, or the Ethernet port.
  • Page 14 GilderChecksums, the Br-EFB will automatically update only on valid data packets. The animation sequence which is to be used on the Br-EFB is generated on a PC•MACs Animation Control System. During programming, the DMX-512 or serial port RealTime updates can be used so that you can see the animation sequence as it is programmed.
  • Page 15 Internally, the ADCs and DACs in the Br-EFB use 16 bits of resolution, so going beyond sixteen bits of resolution in your show data can be done, but it won't actually benefit the resolution of the movement.

  • Page 16: Closing The Servo Loop

    (EFB) Position for an actuator, the Br-EFB can divide the stroke of the actuator into many small segments, and then continuously adjust the settings for each Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 16 of 142...
  • Page 17 If the actuator can safely be moved to both its mechanical stops, then the Br-EFB can find the endpoints for you. The Br-EFB will then back off slightly to set the normal range of movement to just short of the ends of the actuator. Otherwise, you can use the web menu to ‘Jog’...
  • Page 18 If it was successful, the Br-EFB will set the P, I and D to the optimal settings for the actuator. Since you don't always want the axis too stiff, a slider lets you select between a soft and hard tune for the actuator.

  • Page 19: Compliance

    (EFB) Position ServoValve/Motor Controller to move the actuator out of your way. This makes it seem like the movement is 'softer', but the effect is only Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 19 of 142...
  • Page 20 The net result is that the actuator will move when you push on it, making it seem 'softer', but can accelerate and decelerate more quickly than a non-compliant actuator making it seem 'stiffer'. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 20 of 142...

  • Page 21: Br-Efb Indicator Leds

    This LEDs indicate the status of the optically isolated 'A' trigger input on the Br-EFB. This LED is on the isolated side of the optoisolator. If it is not on when you send a trigger to the 'A' input, then there is an external wiring problem or the optoisolator has been damaged.

  • Page 22: B' Trigger Input Led

    This LEDs indicate the status of the optically isolated 'B' trigger input on the Br-EFB. This LED is on the isolated side of the optoisolator. If it is not on when you send a trigger to the 'B' input, then there is an external wiring problem or the optoisolator has been damaged.
  • Page 23 There is an error condition reported on one or more of the servo channels. The Axis that are in error will have their individual error LEDs flashing to identify the source and type of error. d) Either: Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 23 of 142...

  • Page 24: External Output Enable Led

    (One Green LED) LED Flashes continuously while the CPU is running. If it ever stops for more than a fraction of a second, the 'Deadman' circuit in the Br-EFB will automatically reset the CPU. While performing an Ease-In, the heart flash rate will double.

  • Page 25: Servoloop Error Leds

    0%, the LED will be off. If it asks for 100%, it will be fully on. Y) ServoLoop Compliance Feedback LEDs (One Yellow LED per axis for Four Yellow LEDs in total) Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 25 of 142...

  • Page 26: Servovalve Output Indicators

    ServoValve/Motor Controller outputs. Since the entire Br-EFB is bypassed when in this mode, the ServoValve/Motor Controller Output Indicator LEDs will not light to show the battery voltage. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 26 of 142...

  • Page 27: Br-Efb Connectors

    Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 Br-EFB Connectors The Br-EFB has connectors on three of its four sides. All the screw terminals are removable, to make swap-out and maintenance easy.

  • Page 28: A' Trigger Input

    Br-EFB's circuitry and non-polarized. It doesn't matter which terminal is wired to the negative or positive lead. You can't wire it backwards, because it will work either way. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 28 of 142...

  • Page 29: Error/Status Output

    There are two green LEDs that indicate the inputs are active. They are on the isolated side of the optoisolators. If they are not on when you send a trigger to the Br-EFB, then there is an external wiring problem or the optoisolator has been damaged.
  • Page 30 In some applications, the enable may not be needed. It still needs a voltage applied to enable the Br-EFB to allow it to run. In this case, just jumper power from any source (like the power terminals on positions #11 and #12 of this terminal block) to these inputs.
  • Page 31 When the External Output Enable is asserted, the Br-EFB will do a long EaseIn on all enabled axis to keep the actuators from jumping. The Br-EFB will not signal an 'out of range' or 'following' error if the actuators are outside of their normal range of movement when the outputs are disabled, or during this initial EaseIn.

  • Page 32: Battery' Input

    Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 'E-Stop' option, this will need to be cleared by 'E-Clear' transition on this or one of the trigger inputs before the Br-EFB will be able to resume normal operations.

  • Page 33: Power Supply Ground

    DMX-512. These two jacks can be used interchangeably. You will need to make sure the DMX-512 transmission is enabled in the configuration of the Br-EFB if you need it to act as the DMX-512 'Master', transmitting DMX-512 to all the other show control gear.
  • Page 34 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 If the Br-EFB is NOT going the be used as the DMX-512 'Master', then you need to make sure that he DMX-512 transmission is disabled in the Br-EFB's configuration.
  • Page 35 GilderGear will automatically start requiring GilderChecksums after receiving DMX-512 that has GilderChecksums in it. Once it starts requiring GilderChecksums, the only way to get the Br-EFB to stop requiring it is to cycle power on it. Note that at higher frame rates (above about 40 FPS), not all 512 channels can be transmitted through DMX-512.
  • Page 36 64 ‘Slaves’ on a DMX-512 line. You can use a isolated DMX-512 buffer or DMX-512 splitter to allow you to attach any number of DMX-512 ‘Slaves’ to a system, until you have used up all 512 channels of the data that can be sent down one DMX-512 network. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 36 of 142...
  • Page 37 Most GilderGear will automatically start requiring GilderChecksums after receiving DMX-512 that has GilderChecksums in it. Once it starts requiring GilderChecksums, the only way to get the Br-EFB to stop requiring it is to cycle power on it. Note that at higher frame rates, not all 512 channels can be transmitted through DMX-512.

  • Page 38: Input

    RealTime updates. It is compatible with all the RS-422 Serial Ports and protocols used on Gilderfluke & Company products. The RS-422 serial data signals from the Br-EFB are brought out on two six position RJ-12 female connectors. This uses the Gilderfluke & Co. standard pinout:...
  • Page 39 It will ignore all commands which are not addressed to it, or not appropriate for it to respond to. If you have hooked up the Br-EFB to your computer and it still doesn't seem to respond to the keyboard, the first thing to check is that you are attached to the right serial port.

  • Page 40: Ethernet

    Br-EFB. If you get characters on the screen even with the jumpers removed from the serial port, it means you probably need to set the 'echo' mode to 'none' or 'full duplex' and try this test again.

  • Page 41: Μsd/Μsdhc/Μsdxc Flash Memory Card Slot

    So that the Log files don’t grow and take over the µSd flash card, the Br-EFB caps the size of each of them. After a log file reaches this cap, it begins a new Log file. After a ten Log files have been created, the Br-EFB deletes the oldest Log file when it creates a new...

  • Page 42: Output Connectors For Each Servoloop Axis

    (although you can use them, if you like). They will accept wire sizes between 14-30 AWG (0.14mm -1.5mm²). All the connections to the Br-EFB are relatively low current, so most wiring will use 20 AWG (0.812mm ) or smaller wires.

  • Page 43: 2: Negative (-) 10 Volt Reference

    The resistance should be close to the value you specified for the resistance of this potentiometer (typically 10K ohms). Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 43 of 142...
  • Page 44 They generally don't need to connect to either the negative or positive references on the Br-EFB. Instead they have a connection to the Ground (screw terminal position #1) Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 44 of 142...
  • Page 45 Be sure to check the specifications on your Non-Contact Position sensor to confirm it is able to run at 24 vdc before you connect it to the Br-EFB’s 24 volt output terminals. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 45 of 142...

  • Page 46: 4: Compliance Feedback Input

    This output is meant only to provide enough current to power an external device. It can only be used as a +10 vdc reference to a potentiometer or similar resistive load. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 46 of 142...

  • Page 47: 6: 24 Vdc Supply Output

    ServoValves have two coils with 250Ω each, but these are normally wired in series to act like a single 500Ω coil). At plus or minus ten volts, these will Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 47 of 142...
  • Page 48 The input to the single V-to-P is attached to the ground screw terminal (position #1) and the Positive (+) ServoValve output on the Br-EFB. If the V-to-P needs 24 vdc to run (it probably does), connect this lead to the 24 vdc Supply Output Screw Terminal (position #6).
  • Page 49 The ground inputs to both V-to-Ps are attached to the ground screw terminal (position #1). The Negative (-) ServoValve output on the Br-EFB (position #7) is attached to the command input on the first V-to-P. The Positive (+) ServoValve output on the Br-EFB (position #8) is attached to the command input on the other V-to-P.
  • Page 50 The OpAmp that drives the positive and negative ServoValve/Motor Controller output pins for each Servo axis is socketed for easy replacement incase it gets damaged by a miswire during installation. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 50 of 142...

  • Page 51: Web-Based Configuration

    To establish initial contact with the Br-EFB’s built-in web page, you will need to know the IP address of the Br-EFB. By default, the Br-EFB is set to DHCP. It will accept an address assigned to it by to your network’s DHCP server.
  • Page 52 The first tab on the Br-EFB's web page displays al the shows in the AutoDownload file. The show which is playing, its length, and the frame it is on is displayed at the top of the window.

  • Page 53: Web-Based Pid Configuration Tab

    Web-Based PID Configuration Tab This is where you set up, test and adjust the PID loops. There is one tab for each axis of the Br-EFB. PID Settings Web Tab Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 53 of 142...

  • Page 54: Minimum Scale (Numeric Value & Slider)

    'Jog' Slider and Numeric value to ramp at the EaseIn rate to the 0% position. Even while it is doing the EaseIn, the user can grab the jog slider and move it as desired. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 54 of 142...

  • Page 55: Maximum Scale (Numeric Value & Slider)

    (or at least the Position Feedback device) to the fully retraced position. With the gain set to 1.000, when you send a command to the Br-EFB for this axis to move to the 0% position, the 'valve' light will be off showing that zero volts are being sent to the valve outputs.

  • Page 56: Integral (I) Gain (Numeric Value, Slider, Checkbox & Output Voltage Display)

    Now if you move either the Position Feedback or commanded position, the valve will output a +/-5 volt signal as the Br-EFB tries to command the actuator to follow the commanded position. If you increased the gain to 2.000, the valve output would again reach +/-10 volts.

  • Page 57: Derivative (D) Gain (Numeric Value, Slider, Checkbox & Output Voltage Display)

    The 'Tightness' setting defaults to 50%. If you want the movement to be fast and sharp, you can increase the 'Tightness'. If you want the movement to be slower and 'softer', you can decrease the 'tightness' as needed. As the Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 57 of 142...

  • Page 58: Compliance Feedback Decay Rate (Numeric Value & Slider)

    K) Compliance Feedback Input Reversed (checkbox) If you press on a compliant axis and instead of moving out your way, it moves towards you, then it needs to be reversed. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 58 of 142...

  • Page 59: Auto Jog While Setting Min/Max (Checkbox)

    Feedback voltage. The Br-EFB will then slowly raise the gain. When the gain reaches a level where the actuator starts to move, the Br-EFB will try to move the actuator towards the Setpoint. If it is successful, the Br-EFB will have determined the 'phase' of the servo Position Feedback loop, and corrected it if necessary.
  • Page 60 PID Wizard will not be able to measure the oscillation period. This can be caused by an undersized valve for a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder, or limiting the valve output voltage from the Br-EFB, which can also limit the flow through the valve.

  • Page 61: Valve Voltage

    Available only after running the PID Wizard. Display only- Not user modifiable. S) Ultimate Period Available only after running the PID Wizard. Display only- Not user modifiable. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 61 of 142...
  • Page 62 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 62 of 142...

  • Page 63: Web-Based Card Settings Tab

    ‘Addressed by AutoDownload, but no AutoDownload’. If resolutions of 12 bits or higher, some addresses will be skipped. You can see this in the sample screen above. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 63 of 142...

  • Page 64: Serial Address

    B) Serial Address If using a v1.1 AutoDownload file, this will be set automatically for you in the AutoDownload file. If you try to change it, the Br-EFB will tell you that: 'This is set in your AutoDownload file'. All devices on an Rs-422 network need to have a unique address assigned to them.

  • Page 65: Easein Speed X

    Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 If using a v1.1 AutoDownload file, this will be set automatically for you in the AutoDownload file. If you try to change it, the Br-EFB will tell you that: 'This is set in your AutoDownload file'.
  • Page 66 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 When the Br-EFB does an EaseIn, these EaseIns will include all analog channels that have the EaseIn function enabled. If the Br-EFB is being used as the DMX-512 'Master' on a DMX-512 network, the EaseIn includes both the local Br-EFB outputs, and all EaseIn enabled analog channels that are controlled by the DMX-512 network.

  • Page 67: Output To Test & Adjust X

    This can be a DMX-512 address that is for one of the Br-EFB's onboard outputs, or if the Br-EFB is sending out DMX-512, an axis that is off-board and controlled through the DMX-512 network. If an v1.1 AutoDownload file is loaded, then the Br-EFB will know what resolution to use...

  • Page 68: Test All X

    K) Set Power-On Defaults x The Power On defaults are used by the Br-EFB only if there is no AutoDownload file found or DMX-512/Serial RealTime data being received. If there is a AutoDownload file on the µSd/µSdHC/µSdXc flash card in the Br-EFB, the first frame of the first show will automatically be loaded at power up.

  • Page 69: Use Dhcp

    Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 L) Use DHCP If enabled, the local DHCP server will provide the IP address to the Br-EFB. If disabled, you will need to manually address the IP address, NetMask and Gateway.
  • Page 70 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 70 of 142...

  • Page 71: Json Messages

    JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) for asynchronous browser/server communication. JSON messages allow you to easily write code to access and control the Br-EFB through the ethernet connection. ### GET /current.php Returns a JSON object with basic info about the current state of the card.
  • Page 72 Returns an object with basic card settings such as the serial address and first DMX channel along with PID settings for each axis. #### Example: ```json "card_address": 0, "first_channel": 0, Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 72 of 142...
  • Page 73 "integral_gain": 0, "derivative_gain": 0, "reversed": false, "scaled_min": 0, "scaled_max": 255 "proportional_gain": 1, "integral_gain": 0, "derivative_gain": 0, "reversed": false, "scaled_min": 0, "scaled_max": 255 "proportional_gain": 1, "integral_gain": 0, "derivative_gain": 0, Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 73 of 142...
  • Page 74 ADL. Each object has the show name, length in frames, frame rate, whether steppable, action. #### Example: ```json "name": "Jai Ho", "length": 60, Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 74 of 142...
  • Page 75 Receives a JSON object with a `command` variable of what to do and an optional `value` variable depending on the command. ### `command` (string): - `"play"` will immediately play whatever show index is set in `value`. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 75 of 142...
  • Page 76 The response is an object with a boolean `success` variable and if success is a false an `error` string. #### Example: ```json "success": false, "error": "no shows loaded" Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 76 of 142...
  • Page 77 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 77 of 142...
  • Page 78 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 78 of 142...

  • Page 79: Br-Efb Configuration (Text Menus)

    If you are using GilderTerm, all the settings are fixed at the appropriate settings. All you will need to do is select the appropriate ‘COM’ port. To talk to the Br-EFB, just configure your terminal program for 9600 baud, no parity, eight data bits, one stop bit and no flow control handshaking.
  • Page 80 More, n) Next, l) Last, i) Info, o) def, p) Play, h) Halt, v) Verify, x) eXit Command- Br-EFB Main Menu This is the first serial menu that opens on the Br-EFB when using the Rs-422 serial interface and GilderTerm. To redraw any screen at any time, just press the <ESC>ape key or <SPACE> bar.

  • Page 81: First Dmx-512 Address

    ‘Enabled’ position. If you want to keep a hard copy printout of the current configuration of the Br-EFB, you should use the <ESC>ape key to redraw the screen while ‘saving to file’ in the modem program running on your computer.

  • Page 82: Serial Address

    D) DMX-512 mode If using a v1.1 AutoDownload file, this will be set automatically for you in the AutoDownload file. If you try to change it, the Br-EFB will tell you that: 'This is set in your AutoDownload file'. If there isn’t a v1.1 AutoDownload file being used, this command is a toggle which can be used to enable and disable the DMX-512 reception and transmission, as well as the GilderChecksums.

  • Page 83: Zero-Based Or One-Based

    G) DMX-512 Zero-Based or One-Based If using a v1.1 AutoDownload file, this will be set automatically for you in the AutoDownload file. If you try to change it, the Br-EFB will tell you that: 'This is set in your AutoDownload file'.
  • Page 84 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 When the Br-EFB does an EaseIn, these EaseIns will include all analog channels that have the EaseIn function enabled. If the Br-EFB is being used as the DMX-512 'Master' on a DMX-512 network, the EaseIn includes both the local Br-EFB outputs, and all EaseIn enabled analog channels that are controlled by the DMX-512 network.

  • Page 85: Output To Test & Adjust

    (v1.0 AutoDownload or no AutoDownload file is found). If the output address selected is one of the four on the Br-EFB, then an arrow will appear to the left of it on the screen. In the example screen above you can see this arrow pointing to output at DMX-512 address ‘123’.

  • Page 86: Test Output

    'Output to Test & Adjust' command will be ramped up and down. This can be a DMX-512 address that is for one of the Br-EFB's onboard axis, or if the Br-EFB is sending out DMX-512, an axis that is off-board and controlled through DMX.

  • Page 87: Set Minimum, Maximum And 'Jog' Using Keypad

    3) hit the <RETURN> key. Changed values will be saved, and you will be returned to the previous menu. 4) Use the 'x) eXit' command. Changed values will be saved, and the Br-EFB will exit configuration mode. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 87 of 142...
  • Page 88 This sets the voltage that will be sent out from the Br-EFB when you give it a ‘zero’ position command through the DMX-512 or AutoDownload file. The default analog output (when set to 0/0h) is 0 vdc. This will automatically force the output to the ‘zero’...
  • Page 89 ‘maximum’ columns). You can use these keys to test your adjustments. The Br-EFB does this by using these keys to adjust the ‘Jog’ value. When you are done adjusting this output, you will want to make sure you clear the ‘Jog’ value, or the analog output will remain locked at the last value set in the ‘Jog’...

  • Page 90: Set Analog Endpoints

    AutoDownload file. After the Br-EFB’s last channel, it will jump back up to the first. If there is no AutoDownload file loaded, then it assumes that all channels are 8 bit resolution analogs, and limits you to the DMX-512 universe.

  • Page 91: Last

    This moves the ‘Output to test & Adjust’ arrow up by one line. This command limits you to channels stored in the AutoDownload file. After the Br-EFB’s first channel, it will jump back up to the last. If there is no AutoDownload file loaded, then it assumes that all channels are 8 bit resolution analogs, and limits you to the DMX-512 universe.
  • Page 92 Input Status on the three optically isolated inputs. FileName of this AutoDownload file (this is set during the AutoDownload process when you save the file to disk) Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 92 of 142...
  • Page 93 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 b) Name of the Br-EFB that this AutoDownload is intended for. The name is set on the ‘Device Settings’ dialog. The ‘Device Settings’ dialog is accessed either by: 1) Opening the Channels List, changing the ‘Show by’...
  • Page 94 ‘N’ 6) Under the ‘L’, whether the show is Uninterruptible if a new show request arrives while this show is playing Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 94 of 142...

  • Page 95: Reload Defaults

    ServoMotor output O) Reload Defaults This command sets all the settings of the Br-EFB back to factory defaults. It asks you an extra time if you are really sure you want to do this before it does.

  • Page 96: Exit

    This exits the configuration mode and returns the Br-EFB to the command mode. When exiting you must enter a ‘y’ or ‘n’, to preserve compatibility with some other Gilderfluke & Company cards. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 96 of 142...

  • Page 97: Br-Efb Pid Configuration (Text Menus)

    You can also access the Wizards to determine the ‘phasing’ of the servoloop and use the PID wizard if you want the Br-EFB to set up the PID settings for you. - Gilderfluke & Co. - Electronic Feedback Card - version 1.00 - copyright 2018 - Uptime: 99:23:59:59, Serial Address: 123, IP: 192.168.2.113...

  • Page 98: Axis Enabled

    This command lets you enable/disable the currently selected axis on this Br-EFB. When an axis is disabled, the P, I and D are all temporarily set to zero values. You will typically enable all the axis you are using, and disable the ones that are not being used.

  • Page 99: Set Integral (I) Gain

    This command lets you manually set the 'I' gain used by the currently selected axis controlled by this Br-EFB. The 'I', or 'Integral' gain is used in a PID ServoLoop to nudge the actuator that last little bit to get it to the commanded position.

  • Page 100: Limit Valve Voltage

    This can be corrected in the wiring by either reversing the two wires that lead to the valve, or swapping the wires that runs to the ends of the Position Feedback Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 100 of 142...

  • Page 101: Compliance Settings

    It can also be corrected in the plumbing by swapping the two hoses that run to the actuator. This easiest way to correct a phase reversal is to let the Br-EFB do it for you. If you are using the Br-EFB's wizard to set the endpoints for the actuator, it will first automatically detect and correct for a phase reversed servo loop.

  • Page 102: Verify

    Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 V) Verify X) eXit These commands are described on the Main Menu. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 102 of 142...

  • Page 103: Br-Efb Pid Wizards (Text Menus)

    Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 Br-EFB PID Wizards (Text Menus) This menu is used when you want to let the Br-EFB to do most of the work of adjusting the PID loop for you.

  • Page 104: Set Input Voltages

    4) Use the 'x) eXit' command. Changed values will be saved, and the Br-EFB will exit configuration mode. Go through steps 1 through 4 on each axis of the Br-EFB to set up all four PID servo loops. 1) Set Input Voltages This sets the range of voltage for the position feedback sensor input.
  • Page 105 K) Test Output N) Next L) Last Info…. O) Reload Defaults P) Play/Loop H) Halt V) Verify X) eXit These commands are described on the Main Menu. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 105 of 142...
  • Page 107 2) Hit the <ESCape> key. Changed values will be discarded, and you will be returned to the previous menu. 3) Hit the <RETURN> key. Changed values will be saved, and you will be returned to the previous menu. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 107 of 142...
  • Page 108 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 4) Use the 'x) eXit' command. Changed values will be saved, and the Br-EFB will exit configuration mode. Unlike the PID wizard, the movements in the actuator are slight when running the Polarity Wizard.
  • Page 109 Position Feedback Voltage displayed on the menu. If there is no change on the Position Feedback voltage, then there is definitely a problem in the Position Feedback wiring. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 109 of 142...
  • Page 110 This command is used to run or rerun the Polarity Wizard. M) More... J) Output to Test & Adjust K) Test Output N) Next L) Last Info…. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 110 of 142...
  • Page 111 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 O) Reload Defaults P) Play/Loop H) Halt V) Verify X) eXit These commands are described on the Main Menu. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 111 of 142...
  • Page 113 2) Hit the <ESCape> key. Changed values will be discarded, and you will be returned to the previous menu. 3) Hit the <RETURN> key. Changed values will be saved, and you will be returned to the previous menu. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 113 of 142...
  • Page 114 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 4) Use the 'x) eXit' command. Changed values will be saved, and the Br-EFB will exit configuration mode. The Br-EFB does this by moving the actuator to mid-stroke and then making a series of small steps as the Proportional ('P') gain is raised until it is high enough to put the actuator into a sustainable oscillation.
  • Page 115 PID Wizard will not be able to measure the oscillation period. This can be caused by an undersized valve for a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder, or limiting the valve output voltage from the Br-EFB, which can also limit the flow through the valve. 1) 'P' Gain only 2) 'P' &...
  • Page 116 K) Test Output N) Next L) Last Info…. O) Reload Defaults P) Play/Loop H) Halt V) Verify X) eXit These commands are described on the Main Menu. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 116 of 142...
  • Page 117 2) Hit the <ESCape> key. Changed values will be discarded, and you will be returned to the previous menu. 3) Hit the <RETURN> key. Changed values will be saved, and you will be Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 117 of 142...
  • Page 118 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 returned to the previous menu. 4) Use the 'x) eXit' command. Changed values will be saved, and the Br-EFB will exit configuration mode.
  • Page 119 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 O) Reload Defaults P) Play/Loop H) Halt V) Verify X) eXit These commands are described on the Main Menu. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 119 of 142...
  • Page 120 2) Hit the <ESCape> key. Changed values will be discarded, and you will be returned to the previous menu. 3) Hit the <RETURN> key. Changed values will be saved, and you will be returned to the previous menu. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 120 of 142...
  • Page 121 Any of these will cause a Following Error that lasts far longer than the transient errors. If a Following Error persists for longer than the Hard Error Time, the Br-EFB will disable the axis. The 'Status' LED till turn Red, and the Status relay will open to indicate to a supervisory system that there is an axis that has faulted out.
  • Page 122 The Status Relay output will open and the Status LED will turn Red. To clear the error condition on this axis, you will need to either cycle power on the Br-EFB, or remove the voltage from the Valve Enable input and then reapply M) More...
  • Page 123 3) Hit the <RETURN> key. Changed values will be saved, and you will be returned to the previous menu. 4) Use the 'x) eXit' command. Changed values will be saved, and the Br-EFB will exit configuration mode. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 123 of 142...
  • Page 124 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 1) DHCP enabled If enabled, the local DHCP server will provide the IP address to the Br-EFB. If disabled, you will need to manually address the IP address, NetMask and Gateway.
  • Page 125 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 V) Verify X) eXit These command are described on the Main Menu. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 125 of 142...
  • Page 126 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 126 of 142...

  • Page 127: Optically Isolated Trigger Input Actions

    The ‘closing edge’ is when current starts flowing through the optically isolated input, which is usually when an attached switch ‘closes’. The status of all the Trigger Inputs can be seen on the Br-EFB’s ‘status’ command and ‘main’ menu. The ‘opening edge’ is when current stops flowing through the optically isolated input, which is usually when an attached switch ‘opens’.

  • Page 128: Not Used

    This is the Input Action you use when you want to stop a show which is playing, but allow it to play through to its natural end. On the Br-EFB’s menus, the show status will be shown as ‘playing’, to indicate that the show will NOT check the ‘at end’...

  • Page 129: Continue Show

    The E-Stop Input Action is most commonly used on the ‘opening’ edge input. This is so a wire break or other fault between the Br-EFB and an E-Stop button will ‘fail safe’ on the Br-EFB. On the Br-EFB’s menus, the show status will be shown as ‘E-Stop’, to indicate that the Br-EFB has been locked up and will not be allowed to start any other shows until the E-Stop is E-Cleared.

  • Page 130: Sequential From List

    ‘already played’ too. You can tell the Br-EFB to reshuffle this list at any time by using the ‘Reshuffle List’ input action.

  • Page 131: Reshuffle List

    ‘already played’ too. You can tell the Br-EFB to reshuffle this list at any time by using the ‘Reshuffle List’ input action.

  • Page 132: Binary Bit

    Use the drop down to the right of the Input Action to select the desired scaling value to use. A ‘zero’ value sets all of the outputs to the voltage set in the ‘minimum’ endpoint column. A value of 100% returns the Br-EFB to normal operation.

  • Page 133: Ethernet & Serial Port Commands

    The following commands are used to start, stop, and generally control the Br-EFB through its Rs-422, USB, or Ethernet ports. The serial port commands can be used as the sole method to control the Br-EFB, or as an adjunct to the Br-EFB’s two optically isolated trigger inputs.

  • Page 134: Echo Commands

    “j5AA5” (card address) This command will erase the AutoDownload file on the Sd Flash Card on the Br-EFB. Needless to say, this command is only rarely used in a completed installation. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 134 of 142...

  • Page 135: Card Status

    AutoDownload target device g) for the show which is loaded: a) show number the Br-EFB is playing b) name of the show Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 135 of 142...

  • Page 136: Start Commands

    (or most recently played show if it is not currently playing). If this is the first show played after an Br-EFB is reset, it will play the show which has been set as the ‘first’ show during the AutoDownload. Requests for specific shows can come only from the serial port.

  • Page 137: Loop Commands

    ! “&”! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Stop at End Global: These commands reset the ‘LOOPING SHOWS’ flag in the selected Br-EFB(s). What this does is to stop them playing when the end of the current show is reached. These commands are used when you want the shows to finish gracefully, instead of stopping in the middle.

  • Page 138: Show Pause Commands

    ‘levels they were at the instant the PAUSE command is received. The CONTINUE command will resume any show playing which has previously been PAUSED. Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 138 of 142...

  • Page 139: Br-Efb Dimensions & Mounting

    3) There are two 10-32 threaded holes for mounting the Br-EFB to a panel from the back. They are on 4.50” centers. You can also use two 6-32 screws through the same holes in the Br-EFB from the front to hold it to a panel.
  • Page 140 Gilderfluke & Co.• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485 this page is not blank Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 140 of 142...

  • Page 141: Br-Efb Firmware Updates

    Br-EFB. Under no circumstances remove power from the Br-EFB while firmware is being updated. A partial firmware update may ‘brick’ the Br-EFB, and then it will need to be returned to the factory for reprogramming.

  • Page 142: Hexadecimal To Decimal To Percentage

    250! 123! 187! (;)! 251! <! 124! 188! (<)! 252! 125! 189! (=)! 253! >! 126! 190! (>)! 254! 127! del! 191! (/)! 255! FF! (del)! 100% Br-EFB Manual / May 22, 2018 3:28 PM / page 142 of 142...

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