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1.3.4 Connections........................4 How to install the CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server ............. 5 1.4.1 Prepare your CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server (Effect Server X unit ONLY) ....5 1.4.2 Prepare your CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server (4DMX-HUB unit ONLY) ....5 1.4.3 Fix the CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server to the wall ..........
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Connection in the case of EDGE String equipped with SYSTEM CONTROLLER, ES P/N: 051- 200-90X-YY paragraph, on page 7. Chapter 2: Updated CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server first startup procedure paragraph, on page 11. Updated How to setup a new light effect combination paragraph, on page 12.
All QubicaAMF ELECTRONIC products are specifically designed and engineered to be used inside a bowling center environment. QubicaAMF ELECTRONIC equipment has an OPERATING temperature range of 15° to 35° C (59° to 95° F) and an OPERATING humidity range of 10% to 80%.
CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server Owner's Manual 1 Components The CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server is the interface used to control the lights from a Conqueror X/Pro front desk terminal. It could have different configurations: Effect Server X; composed by 2 units: the 4DMX-HUB unit and a 5HD-CPU unit;...
D4 DMX COM LINE: Currently NOT used. • POWER INPUT: Connect here the power line (range: 100 - 240 V; 50/60 Hz). Connectors on the upper side of the CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server unit: • N1 Network: Standard network connection to the scoring network.
IMPORTANT NOTE: the 5HD-CPU unit, P/N: 288250023, is supported by Conqueror Pro version 12 or higher. The 4HD-CPU and the 5HD-CPU are the core unit for the CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server. Their functionality is to control the DMX pit lights. They are connected to the 4DMX-HUB unit with a single network cable and must be installed on the front panel of the 4DMX-HUB unit.
6. Electrical specifications (12 VDC Max 33W Ext. Pow. Plug). 1.3.4 Connections On the 4HD/5HD-CPU the following connections are available (NOTE: we will describe here only the connections used for the CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server): Connectors on the upper side of the 4HD/5HD-CPU unit: •...
1.4.3 Fix the CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server to the wall Choose the position where you want to install the CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server. We strongly suggest to install the unit on the rear of the curtain wall, near the first DMX dimmer unit. Then fix the wall support to that position using four screws.
CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server Owner's Manual T.90.255 –CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server suggested installation MAIN SCORING NET SWITCH HOME RUN CABLE DMX DIMMER 2 UNITS CENTERPUNCH LIGHTING EFFECTS SERVER P/N: 400275000; Rev. F, 03/22...
Connect the DMX 120 Ohm terminator to the “D2 DMX IN/OUT” connector of the last SYSTEM CONTROLLER, ES unit and/or the last DMX Dimmer 2 unit. Power on the CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server: connect the power cable to the Effect Server X and plug it into an electrical outlet.
Connect the DMX 120 Ohm terminator to the “D2 DMX IN/OUT” connector of the LAST DMX Dimmer 2 unit. Power on the CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server: connect the power cable to the Effect Server X and plug it to an electrical outlet.
Connect the DMX 120 Ohm terminator to the “D2 DMX IN/OUT” connector of the LAST DMX Dimmer 2 unit. Power on the CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server: connect the power cable to the 4DMX-HUB and plug it to an electrical outlet.
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Click on “Yes” in the confirmation window. When the message “Upload terminated: UPLOAD COMPLETED” appears in the “Upload status” text box and the circle near the serial number turns green, the reinitialization process has been completed and the CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server is ready.
CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server Owner's Manual 2.2 How to setup a new light effect combination 2.2.1 How to create and setup a new light effect combination – Conqueror X Follow this procedure to setup a new light effect combination. In this example we will setup a light effect for a strike event: On a front desk computer, navigate through the Conqueror X main menu and select: SETUP / Modules &...
On a Conqueror Pro terminal select: SETUP / BOWLING SETUP / CENTERPUNCH DECK LIGHTING The “CenterPunch Deck Lighting” screen will open, the preset light effect combination is named “DEFAULT”. Click on the “ADD” button to create a new light effect combination.
CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server Owner's Manual 2.3 Use the light effect combinations Once the different light effect combinations have been setup, there is the need to set them up in Conqueror X / Pro in order to utilize them in different situations.
CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server Owner's Manual 2.3.2 How to setup light effect combinations in Bowling modes - Conqueror Pro In this example we have a bowling center with 8 lanes, where we set the Lights combination “VIP AREA” from lane 1 to lane 4 and the Lights combination “DEFAULT”...
CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server Owner's Manual 2.3.3 How to setup light effect combinations in Lane options It is possible to assign different light effect combinations for each lane option. By default the assigned light effect combination for each lane option is the one used for the bowling modes.
CenterPunch Lighting Effects Server Owner's Manual 2.4 How to perform a light effect from the Special Functions menu 2.4.1 Conqueror X It is possible to perform a light effect on a lane, or a group of lanes, by enabling it from the “Special functions” menu.
Click on the “Special F.” button. Click on the “Deck lighting” button. The “CenterPunch deck lighting” screen will appear. Select the effect from the “Effect” selection and set the options for the selected effect (please refer to “How to create and setup a new light effect combination”...
3.1 How to replace the Effect Server X or the 4DMX-HUB units This is the procedure to follow to replace a faulty Effect Server X unit: Turn off the faulty CENTERPUNCH LIGHTING EFFECTS SERVER by unplugging the power cord from the Effect Server X unit itself (or from the 4DMX-HUB).
This is the procedure to follow in order to replace a faulty 4DMX-HUB: Turn off the faulty CENTERPUNCH LIGHTING EFFECTS SERVER by unplugging the power cord from the 4DMX-HUB unit itself Disconnect and remove the 4HD/5HD-CPU unit from the 4DMX-HUB...