Smartlink Stations Enabled; Features; Definitions - ETC sensor+ CEM+ Manual

Appendix B

SmartLink Stations Enabled

Features

SmartLink is a communications network created for enhanced control of the 128 built-in presets found
in SmartLink enabled CEM+ dimmer racks. The addition of the SmartLink network facilitates two
additional control features, wall stations and SmartLink product to SmartLink product synchronization.
Neither control feature is dependent upon the other for operation but instead rely independently on
the SmartLink network and specific host messages.
• Synchronization - each CEM+ group, SmartPack and SmartSwitch in the system must have an I/
O board installed (i.e. be SmartLink enabled) and connected on the SmartLink network. A
SmartLink enabled Sensor+ rack is identified by the logo
four SmartPack or SmartSwitch products may be utilized on the SmartLink network.
• Wall Station - In addition to the I/O board, one Sensor+ rack, SmartPack or SmartSwitch in the
system must have a LinkPower supply installed. The LinkPower supply powers up to four
SmartLink wall stations. ETC recommends installing the LinkPower supply in the same Sensor+
rack, SmartPack or SmartSwitch product that the station data run terminates in and utilizing that
product as the "station master".

Definitions

H o s t P r o d u c t
Any SmartLink enabled product within a system that sends specific host messages to other SmartLink
enabled products in the system for preset and sequence synchronization. Default functionality is that
the last SmartLink product updated in the system acts as the host product and sends its host messages
to the other products in the system. If a preset or sequence is activated from another pack in the
system, it will then act as the host product and send its host messages to the other products in the
system.
S t a t i o n M a s t e r
Any SmartLink enabled product, with a LinkPower supply installed, that is configured via the menu to
control wall stations, track and update LED status when preset or sequence changes occur, and receive
host messages from the wall stations when a button is pressed and released. In addition the "station
master" will act as the "host product" for preset and sequence synchronization. ETC recommends
configuring the product with the LinkPower supply installed and the station data runs terminated as
the "station master".
H o s t M e s sa g e s
Specific configuration settings and events sent from the host product to other SmartLink enabled
products for lock step synchronization of preset and sequence playback. Host messages communicated
include:
• DMX Loss Behavior: Hold Last Look, Wait and Fade, or Fade to Preset. Wait and Fade Times or
Fade to Preset Number, if applicable
• Sequence: Start, Stop and Loop Yes or No (SmartPack and SmartSwitch only)
• Preset: Fade Up Time, Fade Down Time and Hold Time
• Language: Language selected
• Station Master: Enable or Disable
• Power Up Behavior: Normal or Previous state
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