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- Page 1 High End Systems Halcyon Silent Automated Luminaire User Manual Version 1.3.4 Part Number: 2572M1210-1.3.4 Rev: A Released: 2025-05...
- Page 2 To view a list of ETC trademarks and patents, go to etcconnect.com/ip. All other trademarks, both marked and not marked, are the property of their respective owners. You can find complete High End Systems terms and conditions and warranty information at etcconnect.com/Support/Warranty.aspx.
- Page 3 Table of Contents Introduction Document Conventions Help from Technical Services Safety Considerations General Operation and Use Guidelines Overview Fixture User Interface Touchscreen Display Navigation Controls Specifications Environment Power Electrical Input and Power Factor Fixtures per Circuit Connector Specifications Install the Fixture DMX Control DMX Connector Pinout Connect DMX Cables to Fixture...
- Page 4 Reset Fixture to Factory Default Settings Test/Home Menu Reset the Mechanical Positions on the Fixture Test the Fixture Test an Individual Channel Manually Set an Individual Channel Calibrate Pan and Tilt Encoders Diagnostics Menu View Software Version View Temperatures Halcyon Silent User Manual...
- Page 5 View Usage Information View Fixture Errors View Sensor Status View DMX Values for Channels View Encoder Information View RDM and IP Address Information Configure the Fixture Using the Set Light App Replace a Gobo Error Codes Errors Maintenance Clean the Fixture Replace the Fuse Replace the Battery Compliance...
- Page 6 Introduction This manual provides important information for the safe installation, configuration, and maintenance of your High End Systems Halcyon Silent fixture. For your safety, read this entire manual prior to installing, operating, or servicing the fixture. ETC recommends that you update your fixture with the latest version of software before you use the fixture.
- Page 7 Help from Technical Services If you have questions that are not answered by this document, try the ETC support website at support.etcconnect.com or the ETC LED Automated Lighting product website at etcconnect.com/Products/Automated-Fixtures. If none of these resources are sufficient, visit etcconnect.com/contactETC...
- Page 8 • This fixture is intended for professional use only. Not for residential use. Read the entire manual before using this equipment. • Contact your authorized ETC dealer or Technical Services before performing any service in order to maintain warranty coverage.
- Page 9 Note: The light source in this luminaire is not user-replaceable, and must be replaced only by a qualified technician. Contact ETC Customer Support for assistance. Symbols used on the product label are defined below: The luminaire must be installed at least 2.0 m (6 ft Le luminaire doit être installé...
- Page 10 • Please use the original packaging if the fixture is to be transported. ETC will not be responsible for the fixture if packaging other than manufacturer provided packaging is used.
- Page 11 Overview Fixture 1. Lens 2. Tilt lock 3. Yoke handle 4. NFC (Near Field Communication) tag 5. Touchscreen display 6. Navigation controls 7. Pan lock 8. Handle 9. Power in 10. USB port 11. Power out 12. DMX in 13. DMX thru 14.
- Page 12 User Interface NFC Tag: Use the ETC Set Light app to wirelessly configure the fixture, with or without power applied to the fixture. See Configure the Fixture Using the Set Light App on page Touchscreen display: Displays the fixture configuration options in menu format. Tap the Touchscreen Display on page 12 display to access the Main Menu.
- Page 13 Navigation Controls 1. Press any of the navigation buttons to access the Main Menu. Note: The display is powered by the onboard battery when the fixture is not connected to power; press and hold the Enter button for three seconds to access the Main Menu.
- Page 14 0.97 0.97 0.96 Fixtures per Circuit One fixture is allowed per circuit via an ETC R20 or similar breaker module. Consult the upstream breaker trip curves when using other equipment. Connector Specifications WARNING: Risk of Shock and Fire. Assemble a grounding-type attachment plug with integral cord grip that is within the voltage and amperage rating of this luminaire.
- Page 15 Install the Fixture Overhead rigging must be performed by qualified personnel. Follow all local and national codes and recommended practices. WARNING: • The installation location must support a minimum point load of 10 times the weight of the fixture. Fixture weight is 41.3 kg (91.0 lb). •...
- Page 16 Follow local codes and recommended safety standards for securing the fixture to the installation location. 8. Unlock the pan and tilt locks. 9. Apply power to the fixture. 10. Inspect the installation prior to lifting the fixture overhead. Halcyon Silent User Manual...
- Page 17 DMX Control The Halcyon Silent fixture operates on standard DMX512 control bus, controlled by a DMX console. The fixture requires 61 channels of DMX in standard mode. Attach the fixture to the control bus using a two-core, shielded cable with a 5-pin XLR connector (Belden 9729 is preferred).
- Page 18 DMX Control and Ethernet Output While many of the High End Systems fixtures automatically convert DMX signals to network data, the Halcyon Silent does not include that feature due to its multiple data source processing capabilities. Halcyon Silent User Manual...
- Page 19 1, you could set the second fixture to 62 (61+1), the third to 123 (61+62), and so on. DMX Channels The current DMX channel map for the Halcyon Silent can be found on the ETC website: etcconnect.com/Halcyon/Documentation. DMX Control...
- Page 20 Ethernet Control The Halcyon Silent fixture includes two Ethernet ports that allow sending and receiving of control signals using the Art-Net protocol or sACN. Use a Cat5e (or better) cable and terminate to RJ45 connectors following the TIA/EIA 568B wiring standard.
- Page 21 DMX Address on page 23 Example: The Halcyon Silent requires 61 channels of control. If you set the DMX starting address of the first fixture to 1, you could set the second fixture to 62 (61+1), the third to 123 (61+62), and so on.
- Page 22 Set the Control Source and Network For Ethernet control, you must configure the control source (Art-Net or sACN) and set a universe for each fixture. See Set Control Options on page 23 Set Network Options on page 24 for details. Halcyon Silent User Manual...
- Page 23 Configure the Fixture Use the onboard user interface to configure the fixture, or use the ETC Set Light App to wirelessly configure the fixture (see Configure the Fixture Using the Set Light App on page 32 for details). Connect the fixture to power before you configure it. If you do not provide power, the fixture will use battery power to power the user interface.
- Page 24 Set the subnet mask IP address. IP Mode Manual Set the IP mode. DHCP * If IP Mode is set to DHCP , the IP Address and Subnet Mask IP address are assigned by the DHCP server and you cannot change them. Halcyon Silent User Manual...
- Page 25 Set Pan and Tilt Options Navigate: Main Menu → Settings → Pan/Tilt Menu Item Options Description Pan Invert Invert the pan movement of the fixture. Tilt Invert Invert the tilt movement of the fixture. Pan/Tilt Feedback When set to On, the fixture automatically moves back to the correct pan and tilt positions (based on position data from the pan and tilt encoders) if the fixture head is manually moved.
- Page 26 Brightness 10%–100% Set the brightness of the display. To change the brightness, drag the slider left or right in the display or tap the left and right navigation buttons. Halcyon Silent User Manual...
- Page 27 Update Software When Halcyon Silent fixtures are connected to data, you can update software directly using UpdaterAtor. For information about UpdaterAtor, see the UpdaterAtor Software Quick Guide and the UpdaterAtor Software Release Note , which you can download from etcconnect.com/UpdaterAtor/.
- Page 28 • Each fixture restarts when the update is complete, and the touchscreen display returns to its default state. 6. When all of the Halcyon Silent fixtures on the data run have been updated to the new software, reconnect the DMX control source to the host fixture's DMX IN port.
- Page 29 Navigate: Main Menu → Settings → AF Config Use the options in this menu to calibrate the auto focus feature. For details, see the Halcyon Auto Focus Calibration Reference Guide , which is available for free download from the ETC website: etcconnect.com/Halcyon/Documentation.
- Page 30 Test/Home Menu Reset the Mechanical Positions on the Fixture Navigate: Main Menu → Test/Home → Home Reset ("home") all features on the fixture, including, pan, tilt, colors, gobos, etc. Test the Fixture Navigate: Main Menu → Test/Home → Self Test The fixture automatically runs a self-test procedure to test each of its functions. Tap the SELF TEST back button to end the self-test and return the display to the previous menu.
- Page 31 Navigate: Main Menu → Diagnostics → DMX Monitoring View the DMX value of each of the fixture's channels (the parameters of the fixture). Scroll to the parameter that you want to view (Pan, Tilt, etc.) and view the value. View Encoder Information Navigate: Main Menu →...
- Page 32 See Access Service Settings on page Download the ETC Set Light app to a smartphone with NFC functionality, use the app to set fixture parameters, and then tap the smartphone to the NFC tag on the fixture to configure it wirelessly—even when the fixture is not powered on.
- Page 33 Pan Coarse and Tilt Coarse errors are shown). 3. Cycle the power off and on to rehome the fixture: 4. If errors persist after rehoming is complete, contact ETC Technical Services for assistance. Errors...
- Page 34 • the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure) • the stepper motor is defective or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed • Gobo Rotating Wheel 1 is not located in the default position after the reset Halcyon Silent User Manual...
- Page 35 Gobo Rot 2 This message displays after the reset of the fixture if any of the following conditions exist: • the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure) • the stepper motor is defective or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed •...
- Page 36 • the magnetic-indexing circuit malfunctions (optical or magnetic sensor failure) • the stepper motor is defective or the related IC driver on the main PCB has failed • the Zoom wheel is not located in the default position after the reset Halcyon Silent User Manual...
- Page 37 • Moving parts must not show any signs of wear and must move smoothly without issue. • The power supply cables must not show any damage, material fatigue, or sediment. • If spare parts are required, order only genuine parts from ETC or your authorized ETC dealer.
- Page 38 AVERTISSEMENT : Remplacez la batterie uniquement par le type et le calibre indiqués. Replacement batteries for Halcyon Silent fixtures are available for purchase from ETC. Contact ETC or your authorized ETC dealer and order part number 2595A3220. Parts and tools required: •...
- Page 39 For current and complete compliance information, view the product datasheet at etcconnect.com/Products/Automated-Fixtures. For complete product documentation, including compliance documentation, visit etcconnect.com/products. FCC Compliance High End Systems Halcyon Silent (For any FCC matters): Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. 3031 Pleasant View Road...
- Page 40 | Support support.etcconnect.com | Contact etcconnect.com/contactETC Trademark and patent info: etcconnect.com/ip | Third-party license agreement info: etcconnect.com/licenses Product information and specifications subject to change. ETC intends this document to be provided in its entirety. 2572M1210-1.3.4 Rev A Released 2025-05...
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