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F-Drive Series W1 Installation Manual Part Number: 7148M2110 Rev: D Released: 2022-01...
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Table of Contents Introduction Compatible Products F-Drive System Design Tool LED Dimming Compatibility Database Documentation for Compatible Products Document Conventions Help from ETC Technical Services Safety IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Label Symbols Chapter 1 Overview Features W1 Models Third-Party Fixtures Emergency System Overview W1 Emergency Functionality...
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Connect the Maintain Input Configure the W1 CC Emergency Driver TEST Button for Low-Voltage Loads Complete the Installation Chapter 4 Power Up and Control Power Up Procedure Identify DMX System Control Navis Luminaire DMX Personalities RDM Parameters On Below Minimum Live Edit Configuration Files Edit Offline and Save Configuration Files to MicroSD 32 Firmware Upgrade Instructions MicroSD Firmware Upgrade Instructions...
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the ETC F-Drive Series W1. The F-Drive Series W1 Driver LED power control solution provides a centralized approach for controlling LED luminaires. It is a wall-mount driver that provides power and data for up to four circuits in standard and emergency installations.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! This warning statement indicates situations where there is a risk of electric shock. All ETC documents are available for free download from our website: etcconnect.com. Please email comments about this manual to: TechComm@etcconnect.com. W1 Installation Manual...
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Safety The F-Drive Series W1 is 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: READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY • INSTRUCTIONS.
Chapter 1 Overview F-Drive W1 and W1E Drivers Features Compatible with a wide range of control systems • DMX/RDM control input with per-circuit patching • W1E models are UL 924 and CSA C22.2 No. 141 listed for emergency lighting control •...
100 Fade to Warm 21.6 W 86 W terminal 450 mA per Emergency Driver luminaires blocks channel FDW1EFTWD (- up to four total ETC • ArcSystem Navis 100 Fixed White W1 CC Driver luminaires constant FDW1CCD (-CE) up to four total • current, ETC ArcSystem Pro...
If your load is not in the compatibility database, follow the instructions at the link above to contact the ETC Applications Engineering department to arrange for compatibility testing. Visit the F-Drive System Design Tool (etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-Drivers/F-...
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Changeover relay Sense Input from F-Drive R12 48 VDC Panic Output See the F-Drive R12 Installation Manual for details on wiring the panic output on the F-Drive R12. ETC documents are available for download in PDF format free of charge at etcconnect.com. F-Drive W1E “Sense”...
Refer to the ArcSystem Navis 100 Installation Guide for luminaire installation requirements. • All ETC documents are available for free download from our website: etcconnect.com. Power Disconnect Device Before installation, make sure you have an accessible input power disconnect device installed ahead of your F-Drive W1.
Chapter 2 W1 Installation Prepare to Install the W1 W1 Drivers are for wall-mount only. Parts and Tools The following supplies are required, but not provided: conduit and conduit fittings, as needed • conduit punch • Romex or nonmetallic screw-clamp style conduit connectors for outputs •...
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A Mounting straps B Mounting strap attachment nuts Remove the Mounting Straps If you prefer to remove the mounting straps and mount the W1 Driver to the wall using holes in the back panel, follow the steps below: 1. Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws on the cover of the driver and set them aside.
Install the driver on a power distribution system with reliably identified earthed neutral (ground), and install a maximum 20 A circuit breaker on the line conductor. The W1 Driver accepts 100–277 VAC, 50/60 Hz. ETC recommends installing all wiring in grounded metal conduit.
The W1 Chroma Driver ships with an RJ45 DMX terminator. Navis RGBW luminaires are not self-terminating. You must terminate the last Navis RGBW luminaire in line with a 120 Ω resistor. To purchase extra RJ45 terminators, please contact your ETC customer service representative and request part number N4086. Chapter 2 ...
Wall-Mount the W1 Driver W1 Drivers can be surface-mounted to any wall capable of supporting their weight using the mounting straps. The mounting straps allow you to install the W1 Driver without removing the cover. If you prefer to use the mounting holes in the back panel of the W1 Driver, you can remove the mounting straps.
Connect the Power Input MAINTAIN MAINTAIN 1 2 3 4 THRU Factory Wire Colors* Model Color Type North America and green/yellow ground/earth Europe North America black line/hot North America white neutral Europe brown live Europe blue neutral *Factory wiring is not shown in the illustration above. Chapter 2 ...
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WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! This device utilizes high voltage and should only be installed by a qualified installer or electrician. Follow all local codes for installation. Before terminating the AC power wiring verify that the main breaker is in the off position and follow the proper lockout/tag out procedures required by NFPA Standard 70E.
DMX In and Thru Connections DMX In and DMX Thru cables terminate to three-pin IDC or screw-terminal connectors.The F-Drive R12 includes a DMX termination kit (ETC part number 4268K1004) provides both screw terminal connectors for use with Belden 9729 cable and IDC connectors for use with Cat5 cable.
2. Strip 18 cm (7 in) off the outer jacket. 3. Label the cable with the data type and run designation. (DMX1, DMX2, etc.) 4. Strip the foil shielding from each wire set to within 6 mm (1/4 in) of the outer jacket.
Navis 100 Luminaires See the ArcSystem Navis 100 Installation Guide for luminaire installation instructions. ETC documents are available for download in PDF format free of charge at etcconnect.com. Navis 100 luminaires can be directly connected to a W1 Driver via Category-type cable in a daisy chain. Navis 100 Fixed White and Fade to Warm luminaires can also be connected through a B-Box4 breakout box with RJ45 connectors (FD-BBOX-4R) for installation in star topology.
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Connect Navis 100 Fixed White or Fade to Warm Luminaires in Star Topology with B-Box4 Note: Navis RGBW luminaires are not compatible with B-Box4. As an alternative to a daisy chain of four Navis 100 Fixed White or Fade to Warm luminaires, you can install the luminaires in star topology using a B-Box4 breakout box with RJ45 outputs (FD-BBOX-4R).
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6. Insert the conductors through the labeled terminals on one of the provided two-pin screw-terminal connectors as follows and tighten the screws to secure the wires in the terminals: a. Pin 1 to the positive terminal ("+"). b. Pin 5 to negative terminal ("-"). 7.
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If your load is not in the compatibility database, follow the instructions at the link above to contact the ETC Applications Engineering department to arrange for compatibility testing. Third-Party constant current or constant voltage fixtures can be connected to a W1 CC Driver or W1 CV Driver either directly to the two-pin terminal or to the RJ45 output through a B-Box4 breakout box with terminal outputs (FD-BBOX-4T) that provides four two-pin terminals.
Chapter 3 W1 Emergency Driver Installation The W1 Emergency Driver is available in constant current, constant voltage, and Fade to Warm models. F-Drive W1 Emergency Drivers powering Navis 100 Fixed White or Fade to Warm luminaires are compliant with or conform to the applicable safety standards for emergency applications.
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SENSE SENSE MAINTAIN MAINTAIN 1 2 3 4 THRU Note: Normal and emergency wiring cannot be contained in the same conduit according to NEC 700.10(B). Note: Use suitable conduit where required by local or national code. Factory Wire Colors* Model Color Type North America and...
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! This device utilizes high voltage and should only be installed by a qualified installer or electrician. Follow all local codes for installation. Before terminating the AC power wiring verify that the main breaker is in the off position and follow the proper lockout/tag out procedures required by NFPA Standard 70E.
Configure the W1 CC Emergency Driver TEST Button for Low-Voltage Loads The W1 Emergency Driver "TEST" button is configured by default to work with Navis 100 Fixed White and Fade to Warm luminaires. If you are using third-party loads with less than 30 V forward voltage, you must set the W1 CC Emergency Driver test switch to work with low- voltage loads.
RDM Parameters on page 29 DMX System Control You can control the W1 over wired DMX from a lighting console or ETC Concert software. Concert is available for free download at etcconnect.com/Concert. F-Drive Series products are compliant with DMX 512-A (ANSI E1.11-2008 (R2013)).
Navis Luminaire DMX Personalities Navis RGBW luminaires have two personality options: direct (IRGBW) and IRGB. Navis Fade to Warm luminaires have two personality options: Intensity and Warm Trim. Navis Fixed White luminaires have a single personality: Intensity.The personality is set for all four channels of the W1 Driver.
Device Model Description 0x0080 ASCII string for model description Chroma Card: "Chroma" FTW-150 Card: "FTW-150" CV-150 Card: "CV-150 CC-150 Card: "CC-150" Manufacturer Label 0x0081 ASCII string for manufacturer label Get returns "ETC"from the root only. Device Label 0x0082 ASCII string for device label Personalities Default Supported W1 Drivers Personality 1= Intensity ✓...
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Parameter RDM PID Value Notes 1= start identify off pattern. Bottom trim. Minimum Level must be lower than the Maximum Level. Default is 0. W1 Chroma Driver Minimum Level 0x0341 0 to 254 ignores this setting. On Below Minimum on the facing page Top trim.
Parameter RDM PID Value Notes Red Shift 0x8106 0, 1 Sets if red shift is enabled on a Chroma Card 0 = disabled 1 = enabled Red Shift Description 0x8114 "disabled" or "enabled" "Get" returns an ASCII text string. 0 is 2700K Color Fixture White Point 0x8107 "Set"...
Live Edit Configuration Files You can live edit configuration files using ETC Concert software v4.1.2 or later with the F-Drive device package. Concert is available for free download at etcconnect.com/Concert. For more information on Concert, see the help files within the Concert application.
When commissioning a system installation, check all F-Drive Series drivers to ensure that the latest firmware is present. If the firmware is not up to date, upgrade it using ETC Concert and ETC UpdaterAtor software before commissioning is completed. 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. AVERTISSEMENT : RISQUE DE MORT PAR DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE! Négliger de débrancher toutes les sources d’alimentation du système avant l’installation, l’entretien, le nettoyage ou toute autre modification du système peut causer des blessures graves ou la mort.
Troubleshooting Test Button The "TEST" button is only present on emergency models. See Emergency Operation and Test on the previous page LED Indicators "TEST" button and "DER" LED are only present on TEST emergency models. Power Error Description Color Function (Quantity) solid on = power present at control card Power (1) blue...
Appendix A Compliance For current and complete compliance information, view the product datasheets at etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-Drivers/F-Drive/Documentation.aspx. For complete product documentation, including compliance documentation, visit etcconnect.com. FCC Compliance F-Drive W1 Driver (For any FCC matters): Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. 3031 Pleasant View Road Middleton, WI 53562 +1 (608) 831-4116 etcconnect.com...
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