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Control Installation and User Manual
Revision B
Copyr igh t © Ele ctr oni c The atre Co ntrol s, Inc.
All Rights reserved.
P rod uct info rma tion and sp ecificati ons subj ect to ch an ge.
Part Number: 7090M1008 Rev B
Released: 11 /0 2

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  • Page 1 Control Installation and User Manual Revision B Copyr igh t © Ele ctr oni c The atre Co ntrol s, Inc. All Rights reserved. P rod uct info rma tion and sp ecificati ons subj ect to ch an ge. Part Number: 7090M1008 Rev B Released: 11 /0 2...
  • Page 2 E TC®, Irid eon ®, Co mp oser™, Co mp oser Lite™, AR50™, AR6™, A R5 00™, Bui ldin g With Lig ht™, and the Bu ild ing De si gn s a re re gister ed tra demar ks own ed b y Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., 3030 La ura L ane , Mi ddl eton , Wisconsi n, US A, r egi ste red in the Un ited S tates and othe r coun tries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    System Overview ....7 Irideon Control System Options ....8 Composer / MCP Control System ....9 Composer Lite™...
  • Page 4 C h a p t e r 4 Troubleshooting ....41 System Identification ..... . . 42 Troubleshooting .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This manual covers detailed steps for installation and operation of the Irideon® control system. It is designed to be used in conjunction with the existing luminaire owners manual for the specific luminaire type you are using. The introduction contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 6: Using This Manual

    This manual is intended for use in conjunction with the manual specific to your luminaire type. This document will cover the detailed steps for installation of the Irideon® control system as well as general information for the owner. Instructions for removing and installing user replaceable items can also be found in this manual.

  • Page 7: Recommended Safety Practices

    Maintenance The ETC Irideon® Control System is designed for maintenance free operation. In the event problems do occur, please contact your local ETC service center or call ETC Technical Support. This manual also contains a troubleshooting guide to aid in the identification of failures discovered during initial installation or daily use.

  • Page 8: Support

    Department. Just send e-mail to the address listed below. You will receive a reply by e-mail. Service@etcconnect.com F a x You can fax questions or comments to ETC, Inc. Just send a fax to the number listed below. You will receive a reply by fax. 608.836.1736 Introduction...
  • Page 9 London W3 6UU England +44 (0)20 8896 1000 service@etceurope.com Asia ETC Asia, Ltd. Technical Services Department Room 605-606 Tower III, Enterprise Square 9 Sheung Yuet Road Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong +852 2799 1220 service@etcasia.com Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...
  • Page 10 (This page intentionally blank) Introduction...

  • Page 11: System Overview

    This chapter contains the following sections: • Irideon Control System Options ......8 • Composer / MCP Control System ......9 •...

  • Page 12: Irideon Control System Options

    Irideon Control System Opti ons The Irideon system is a modularized control system designed to maximize the full potential of Irideon® multi-parameter automated luminaires. ETC® Inc., offers three control system options for Irideon® automated luminaires. Depending on the requirements of your application your control system may be defined as any of the following.

  • Page 13: Composer / Mcp Control System

    Closure Station The Composer / MCP Control System provides flexible control of your Irideon luminaires. This type of system must include a PC running Windows®, Composer Software, and a Master Control Processor. Optional controls include Remote Stations and Astronomical Time Clock.
  • Page 14 Composer Software - A Windows® based control software application designed to provide a user friendly means of designing, programming, operating, and testing Irideon luminaires and DMX devices. Composer Software contains step-by-step instructions in the easy to understand user’s guide to assist in the programming process.
  • Page 15 • Irideon Astronomical Time Clock (ATC) - Provides interface to the Composer / MCP system enabling astronomical time programmed events throughout the calendar year. Features of the ATC: • Rack or Wall mount • Available in both 120v or 230v operating voltage •...

  • Page 16: Composer Lite™ Control System

    RJ-45 CABLE The Composer Lite Control System provides low cost control of your Irideon automated luminaires. This type of system must include only a PC running Windows®, Composer Lite Software, RS232-RS485 adaptor, and at least one but no more than 31 Irideon automated luminaires. Optional accessories include a Luminaire Programming jack, and a Composer Lite Programming kit.
  • Page 17 • Composer Lite Software - A Windows® based control software application designed for use with up to 31 Irideon automated luminaires used in applications desiring single sequence operation. Composer Lite Software step by step instructions in the easy to understand user’s guide to assist in the programming process.

  • Page 18: Dmx Interpreter Control System

    For integration of DMX512 control sources your system may include a DMX Interpreter which converts DMX512 data into Irideon protocol thus allowing Irideon luminaires to be controlled from a DMX console. Remote control stations are not compatible with the DMX Interpreter.

  • Page 19: Installation

    • Site Preparation ........16 • Input Power and Control Cabling for Irideon Control System17 •...

  • Page 20: Site Preparation

    Si te Preparation When selecting locations for the DMX Interpreter, MCP, ATC, and associated Remote Control Stations (if applicable) consideration should be given to the overall length of daisy-chained cable runs. Recommended maximum overall cable length for each data run and remote control run cannot exceed 1000 feet total.

  • Page 21: Input Power And Control Cabling For Irideon Control System

    Input Power and Control Cabli ng for Irideon Control System N o t e : The following wiring requirements apply to Irideon products with the exception of the Luminaire Programming Jack (LPJ) and the Keyswitch (KS) station. Signal Type From Source To:...

  • Page 22: Installation Procedure

    In the rack mount version, an IEC connector has been installed on the back panel and wired to the AC terminal block. An IEC power cord is required, but not supplied by ETC, for the rack mount MCP. DC voltage to the Astronomical Time Clock or Remote Stations and all data connections are to terminal blocks located behind the right front panel.
  • Page 23 + White/Orange data - Orange Black Brown Drain Step 3: Connect AC power as shown: International Standard: Neutral = Blue; Line = Brown; Ground = Grn/ Yellow Step 4: Replace the front panels. Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...

  • Page 24: Astronomical Time Clock (Atc)

    Astronomical Time Clock (ATC) The Astronomical Time Clock (ATC) is available as rack mount, 120 or 230 volts. The ATC resides on the same data run as the Remote Stations. Wiring for the ATC with Remote Stations should be a single run daisy chain configuration with a 120 ohm termination resistor between the two data lines (+&-) after the last station.
  • Page 25 Data (-) from MCP Data (+) from MCP Data Shield Input Common 2 Closure Input 2 Input Common 3 Closure Input 3 Input Common 4 Closure Input 4 Input Common 5 Closure Input 5 Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...
  • Page 26 b. Connect AC power to the AC terminal block following the label chart inside the ATC: Step 3: If your installation includes Remote Stations, continue the single daisy chain run for the Data and DC Power to the next station. Step 4: Using a small screwdriver, set the two rotary switches found on the ATC’s Contact Closure station to the fixture address...

  • Page 27: Remote Control Stations

    RACO #680 single box (2-1/2” deep gang able) or equivalent. Step 2: For installations not including the Irideon Astronomical Time Clock, Data and DC power should be run from the MCP then daisy chained from station to station.
  • Page 28 Step 8: Using the screws provided, secure the remote station in the junction box. Step 9: Replace the station faceplate. C A U T I O N : Do not over tighten faceplate as damage may occur to the circuit board.

  • Page 29: Composer Lite

    The Composer Lite Control System configuration utilizes an RJ45 connection from the PC to the luminaires or Luminaire Programming Jack for programming. This system is limited to 1-31 Irideon luminaires which are to be wired in a single data run (daisy chain configuration). Remote Control Stations are not compatible.

  • Page 30: Luminaire Programming Jack (Lpj)

    Installation: The Composer Lite System is a software driven control system more so than a hardware system. In a Composer Lite Control System the only hardware that may be installed is the Luminaire Programming Jack (LPJ). Additionally the Composer Lite Programming Kit may be used for initial programming, then removed from the system with the PC.

  • Page 31: Dmx Interpreter

    An IEC power cord is required (not supplied) for the rack mount version of the DMX Interpreter. Two part plug-in terminal strips are utilized to connect wiring from the DMX console to the DMX Interpreter and from the DMX Interpreter to the luminaires. Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...
  • Page 32 Step 2: Remove the female portion of the terminal strip and attach wiring utilizing the following pin/wire code: a. P2 is not used on the DMX Interpreter. b. 3-pin Data Terminal Strip P3 on DMX Interpreter feeds luminaire data run # 2 (fixture addresses 32 thru 62): c.

  • Page 33: Product Detail

    6. TEST MODE - LED indicating MCP TEST MODE SWITCH is in test position. 7. TEST MODE SWITCH - Initiates self test of luminaire control. 8. PC Connect - DB9 Receptacle for PC connection. 9. Clock / Calendar Display - LCD showing Day, Date and Time. Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...
  • Page 34 10. Clock Control Select - Selects clock/calendar functions to be updated. 11. Clock Control Up/Down - Incremental adjustment for Day, Date and Time. 12. MCP Address - Rotary switches for setting address of Master Control Processor. 13. RESET - Reboots the processor software without removing power.

  • Page 35: Astronomical Time Clock (Atc)- Detail

    11. Program - key used during programming to add, delete, or change parameters. 12. Override - key used during programming, takes the user to the override header. 13. Master Reset - clears time and program Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...

  • Page 36: Remote Station - Detail

    Remote Station - detail 2 B u t t o n R e c a l l S t a t i o n ( 2 R S ) : 8 B u t t o n R e c a l l S t a t i o n ( 8 R S ) M C P P r o g r a m m i n g R e c e p t a c l e ( M P R ) Installation...
  • Page 37 Key Sw itch (K S) L u m i n a i r e P r o g r a m m i n g J a c k ( L P J ) Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...

  • Page 38: Dmx Interpreter - Detail

    DMX Interpreter - detail 9 10 11 Mode STORE PC Connect 1. DEVICE COM. - LED indicating data transmission between DMX Interpreter and luminaires on data run #1. 2. DEVICE COM. - LED indicating data transmission between DMX Interpreter and luminaires on data run #2 N o t e : Port #2 of the DMX Interpreter does not support ON/OFF feature.
  • Page 39 11. DMX START ADDRESS SETTINGS - Rotary switches for setting DMX Interpreter start address. 12. RESET - Resets processor without removing power. 13. Knock-outs - Provided for wiring access. 14. Rack Mount Brackets - Provided for installations requiring 19” rack mounting. Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...

  • Page 40: Power Up Procedures

    Power Up Procedures N o t e : Verify all wiring is properly connected per the associated products pin/ wire tables. Verify equipment is properly grounded. Verify area around lighting fixtures is clear as calibration of equipment will begin immediately when power is applied to luminaires. MCP responses.

  • Page 41: System Test

    • MCP/DMX Interpreter Testing ......38 • Remote Station and ATC Testing ..... . .38 Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...

  • Page 42: System Test

    System Test MCP/DMX Interpreter Testing Although the MCP and DMX Interpreter are different in function, they have been programmed to perform identically during the unit system test. The following test procedure applies to both the MCP and the DMX Interpreter. The system test is a series of commands resident in the MCP/DMX Interpreter.
  • Page 43 This LED will flash at a fast rate for one second, then turn off for one second, then flash at a fast rate for one second. • This cycle will continue until the MCP test switch is returned to its normal operation position. Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...
  • Page 44 (This page intentionally blank) System Test...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    • Symptom Diagnostics ....... .44 Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...

  • Page 46: System Identification

    DMX Interpreter Control System This system is comprised of a DMX Interpreter, which receives 512 data from a DMX 512 control console, and converts the DMX 512 into Irideon protocol for control of Irideon automated luminaires. Installed ETC® products include the DMX Interpreter and Irideon automated luminaires.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Software User’s Guide for address setting information. • Verify start address on DMX Interpreter is correct. Prop- er operation of the luminaire may be verified by use of the luminaire self test described in the specific luminaire user’s manual. Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...

  • Page 48: Symptom Diagnostics

    If a MCP or DMX Interpreter is present, verify the De- vice Comm and Control Comm LEDs are flashing. If LEDs are not flashing, replace the MCP/DMX Interpret- er circuit board. Contact your Dealer or ETC Technical Services for further assistance. Individual luminaires do not respond to controller’s system test instructions.
  • Page 49 If it becomes necessary or desirable to return an item to an authorized service center, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) must be obtained prior to shipment. Items will not be accepted without an RMA number. Contact your Dealer or ETC Technical Services for further assistance. Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...
  • Page 50 (This page intentionally blank) Troubleshooting...

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    • MCP Circuit Board Replacement..... . . 52 • DMX Interpreter Circuit Board Replacement ... . . 54 Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...

  • Page 52: Recommended Safety Practices

    Recommended Safety Practices WARNING: Potentially hazardous voltages exist, disconnect all power before working on unit. MCP and DMX Interpreter Maintenance Although the MCP and the DMX Interpreter are different in functional design, they are identical in physical configuration. Each has a power supply, liquid crystal display and main circuit board.
  • Page 53 Place the mounting base plate on the back of the new power supply and secure in place with the four screws removed in the above step. Step 9: Replace the power supply by performing Steps 1 through 6 in reverse order. Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...

  • Page 54: Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Replacement

    Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Replacement The LCD Display is mounted to the back side of the MCP or DMX Interpreter center control panel. A ribbon cable connects the display to the main circuit board. It is necessary to lift the center panel and unplug the ribbon cable prior to moving the panel away.
  • Page 55 DB9 connector extend through the panel. Secure with the four screws removed in Step 3 above. Step 13: Replace the left and right front panels and secure in place with the screws removed in Steps 1 and 2 above. Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...

  • Page 56: Mcp Circuit Board Replacement

    MCP Circuit Board Replacement Aside from the power supply and liquid crystal display module, all electronics reside on a single circuit board within the MCP. T o r e m o v e a n d r e p l a c e t h e M C P c i r c u i t b o a r d : Step 1: Remove the three screws from the left front panel.
  • Page 57 Connects MCP to luminaire data run #2 Auxiliary connection for future application Step 11: Reconnect display module ribbon cable to LCD. Step 12: Replace four screws in center front panel. Step 13: Replace left and right front panels. Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...

  • Page 58: Dmx Interpreter Circuit Board Replacement

    DMX Interpreter Circuit Board Replacement Aside from the power supply and liquid crystal display module, all electronics reside on a single circuit board within the DMX Interpreter. T o r e m o v e a n d r e p l a c e t h e D M X I n t e r p r e t e r c i r c u i t b o a r d : Step 1: Remove the three screws from the left front panel.
  • Page 59 Connects power supply to circuit board. Not used. Input Data from DMX console. Step 11: Reconnect display module ribbon cable to LCD. Step 12: Replace four screws in center front panel. Step 13: Replace left and right front panels. Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...
  • Page 60 (This page intentionally blank) Maintenance...

  • Page 61: Software Hardware Components

    Components This Appendix describes all of the individual products that ar considered the Irideon Control System. Luminaire information can be found in the specific luminaire user’s guide. This appendix contains the following sections: • Software/Hardware Components ..... . .58...

  • Page 62: Software/Hardware Components

    Key Switch (KS) The Key Switch provides local security to a single Irideon recall station or closure station. The Key Switch allows you to turn the 8 button, 2 button, or Closure Station on or off, thereby enabling or disabling the system control from that station.
  • Page 63 Irideon Astronomical Time Clock (ATC) The Irideon Astronomical Time Clock is a rack mount or wall mount unit that provides interface to the Composer MCP system enabling timed specific programmed events (example: sunset = power on -or- sunrise = power off) throughout the calendar year. The ATC is designed for use with Composer/MCP systems and is not compatible with the Composer Lite or DMX Interpreter control systems.
  • Page 64 (This page intentionally blank) Software Hardware Components...

  • Page 65: Astronomical Time Clock Installation Instructions

    ATC to your existing installation. This appendix contains the following sections: • Installation of the ATC into an existing system: ...62 Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...

  • Page 66: Astronomical Time Clock (Atc) Installation

    Astronomical Time Clock (ATC) installati on instructions for existing MCP/Remote Station installations. The Astronomical Time Clock is available as rack mount, 120 or 230 volts. The ATC resides on the same data run as the Remote Stations. Wiring for the ATC with Remote Stations should be a single run daisy chain configuration with a 120 ohm termination resistor between the two data lines (+&-) after the last station.
  • Page 67 MCP to facilitate Data and DC Power hookup. Step 5: Obtain the necessary Data and DC Power wires. “Input Power and Control Cabling for Irideon Control System” on page 17. Approximate length of wires, if installed as pictured above, should be 16”.
  • Page 68 Step 10: Following the label chart on the left side of the ATC, connect Earth Ground, Line and Neutral. Step 11: Attach the DATA wires pulled from the ATC to P3 on the MCP using the following pin/wire code: + Gnd Wire (CAT 5) Belden 9729 data +...
  • Page 69 Step 16: Replace the ATC front panel. Step 17: Replace the MCP front panels. Step 18: Refer to “Power Up Procedures” on page 36. Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...
  • Page 70 (This page intentionally blank) Astronomical Time Clock installation instructions...

  • Page 71: Astronomical Time Clock Program

    • Introduction to Programming the ATC ....68 • Astronomical Time Clock (ATC) Programming ... .72 Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...

  • Page 72: Introduction To Programming The Atc

    Introduction to Programming the ATC The Irideon Astronomical Time Clock (ATC) is an electronic time control that provides simple, inexpensive interface to the Irideon Composer/MCP system. F u n c t i o n a l d e s c r i p t i o n : Programming for the ATC is accomplished with the simple keypad combined with a large, user friendly display.
  • Page 73 RUN - This key will return the control to the RUN mode. • From all programming steps (excluding the override menu), the control will perform a status update and re- turn to the RUN mode. Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...
  • Page 74 • From all review steps, the control will go straight to the RUN mode without updating. • If the REVIEW key was pressed while in a programming step, the control will perform a status update and return to the run mode. •...
  • Page 75 ASTRO HEADER - The Astro function provides a means for controlling lights based on the changing sunrise and sunset times throughout the year without use of a photocell. The Astro feature does not turn loads on or off. Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...

  • Page 76: Astronomical Time Clock (Atc) Programming

    Astronomical Time Clock (ATC) Programming A f t e r t h e A T C i s i n s t a l l e d a n d p o w e r u p i s s u c c e s s f u l y o u m a y p r o c e e d t o s e t u p a n d p r o g r a m t h e A T C .
  • Page 77 Step 34: Press the +/- key to roll minutes to your minutes value. Step 35: Press the Next key, SUN is flashing and NO is displayed. Step 36: Press the + key, change NO to YES to assign this ON event to Sunday. Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...
  • Page 78 Step 37: Press the Next key, Repeat steps 35-36 for Monday through Saturday. Step 38: Following Saturday, continue to press Next disregarding Holiday A, Holiday B and Holiday C. Step 39: Event #2 is flashing, press the Next key. Step 40: Use the + key to select OFF Step 41: Repeat steps 30- 38 above to program your OFF time.

  • Page 79: Appendix Ddmx Addressing

    Appendix D DMX Addressing This Appendix details information regarding the addressing of Irideon automated luminaires in a DMX Interpreter Control System. This appendix contains the following sections: • Luminaire addressing via a DMX512 Console ... . .76 •...

  • Page 80: Luminaire Addressing Via A Dmx512 Console

    The DMX Interpreter has a remote control feature that allows the user to remotely reset all Irideon luminaires on Port # 1. This feature also turns lamps on Port # 1 - ON or OFF by utilizing DMX channel 512. To...

  • Page 81: Dmx Channel Maps

    Fine Tilt Wheel 1 Wheel 2 Lens Tilt Index Enhanced 8-Bit AR50 Mode (EA8-9)-9 channels per luminaire Channel Color Beam AR500 Dim/Diff Cyan Amber Magenta Time Time Color Beam AR50 Dim/Diff Tilt Cyan Amber Magenta Time Time Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...
  • Page 82 Enhanced 8-Bit AR6 Mode (EA8-11)-11 channels per luminaire Channel Intensity Focus Color Beam AR500 Dim/Diff Cyan Amber Magenta Time Time Time Time Intensity Focus Color Beam AR50 Dim/Diff Tilt Cyan Amber Magenta Time Time Time Time Gobo Intensity Focus Color Beam Intensity Tilt...
  • Page 83 (This page intentionally blank) Irideon Control Installation and User Manual...
  • Page 84 Americas 3030 Laura Lane, P.O. Box 620979, Middleton, Wisconsin 53562-0979 USA Tel: +608 831 4116 +800 688 4116 Fax: +608 836 1736 +800 555 8912 Europe Unit 4, Victoria Industrial Estate, Victoria Road, London W3 6UU, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8896 1000 Fax: +44 (0)20 8896 2000 Asia Room 605-606, Tower III Enterprise Square, 9 Sheung Yuet Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2799 1220...

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