INSTALLATION & OPERATION GUIDE

12-Circuit / 24-Circuit / 36-Circuit / 48-Circuit Low Voltage Lighting Control Panels

Models: 76910 / 76911 / 76912 / 76913

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LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING CONTROL PANEL

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Important Safeguards When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: a) READ AD FOLLOW ALL SAFETY ISTRUCTIOS. b) Do not use outdoors. c) Do not mount near gas or electric heaters. d) Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel. e) The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition. f) Do not use this equipment for other than intended use. g) Refer service to qualified personnel. SAVE THESE ISTRUCTIOS.

WARIG: You must have access to a main circuit breaker or other power disconnect device before installing any wiring. Be sure that power is disconnected by removing fuses or turning the main circuit breaker off before installation. Installing the device with power on may expose you to dangerous voltage and damage the device. A qualified electrician must perform this installation. WARIG: Refer to National Electrical Code® and local codes for cable specifications. Failure to use proper cable can result in damage to equipment or danger to persons. CAUTIO: Wire openings MUST have fittings or lining to protect wires/cables from damage. Use 90° C copper wire only!

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Table of Contents About Contact Lighting Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Tools List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Location and Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Mounting the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Connecting the Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Configuration Using RCM LCD Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 LCD Menu Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Vision.net-A21 Designer Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Getting Started with Vision.net-A21 Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Connecting a PC to the Contact System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Configuring RCM Using Vision.net-A21 Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 RCM Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Dimmer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Dimmer Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Parked Dimmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Local Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Save RCM Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Basic Vision.net-A21 Designer Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Discovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Administrative Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Saving Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 System Polling (Vision.net-A21 Designer NT Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Dimmer Load Snapshot (Vision.net-A21 Designer NT Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Total Load Reporting (Vision.net-A21 Designer NT Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Vision.net-A21 Designer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Serial Port (non-ShowNet RCM only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Multicast Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Connect To ShowNet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Report Logging (Vision.net-A21 Designer NT Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Email Notifications (Vision.net-A21 Designer NT Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Dimmer Status (Vision.net-A21 Designer NT Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Emergency Lighting Operation (UL924) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Appendix A: Standard Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Appendix B: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Appendix C: Catalog Number Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Notice To Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Field Service/Commissioning Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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About Contact Lighting Control Panels Contact Low-Voltage Lighting Control Panels provide advanced control of various lighting load types (Incandescent, Tungsten, Halogen, Magnetic Low-Voltage, Electronic Low-Voltage, Neon, Non-Dim Fluorescent, and HID) and allow any combination of control, including scheduling via an astronomical time clock or occupant control through the use of standard Vision.net keypads.

Components Figure 1: Lighting Control Panel Overview

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FRONT PANEL

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Ground Lug Panel Power Supply (requires 120VAC) Rack Control Module (RCM) LCD Display / Menu Manual Relay Switch with LED Status Indication (24x) Knockouts for Low Voltage Connections only (4x) Relay (24x) Knockouts for Line (Power) In Connections only (9x) LCD Display Window Status LEDs Escape Button (back one level) Enter Button (for menu item selection) Right/Left/Up/Down Buttons (navigates menu)

NOTE: The 12-Circuit Lighting Control Panel is shown in this example, however, components are typical for all models.

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Installation Overview The following steps are required to successfully install this product: 1. Review this document completely before starting the installation. 2. Unpack and inspect equipment. Compare the equipment you received with your packing list. If these do not match, contact Strand Lighting Customer Service at 1-714-230-8200. 3. Gather tools. Refer to Tools List below. 4. Chose an appropriate location for installation. Refer to Locations and Clearances below. 5. Plan the wire routings and connection order. Decide where the Feed, Load, and Control wiring will enter the panel(s). 6. Remove access panels and knockouts as required for conduit or busway entry. Perform all conduit connections to the panel before it is permanently installed. Be sure to remove all knockout pieces and debris. 7. Securely mount the panel and terminate all Feed, Load, and Control wiring following the directions in this manual. Clean up work site for engineering check-out by Strand Lighting Technical Services (see otice To Contractor and Field Service/Commissioning Request at the end of this manual). 8. Contact Strand Lighting Technical Services when the product is installed and ready for check-out.

Tools List The following is a basic list of tools required for this installation: • Drill (for mounting holes) • Wire stripper • Hammer (for removing knockouts) • Heatshrink tubing • Phillips screwdriver • Pencil • Small flat screwdriver • Knife • Adjustable wrench • Wire cutter

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Ratchet and assorted sockets Conduit and fittings Digital voltmeter/RMS

Location and Clearances When installing this product, the location site MUST meet the following requirements: • Wall must be capable of supporting the weight of the panel. • The panel may be either recess-mounted or surface-mounted. • Minimum ventilation spacing for side-by-side mounting: 6 inches • All panels require 12 inches of ventilation space above and below. • Indoor Use Only: The unit MUST be installed indoors. • Dry Locations Only: The unit can only be installed in an "office clean" area that is never exposed to moisture of any kind. Strand Lighting is not responsible for damage to equipment caused by moisture, paint, dust, solvents or cleaning supplies. • Installation location should have sufficient volume to allow exhaust air to circulate and cool. • Refer to National Electrical Code® and local codes to determine whether additional requirements must be met.

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Mounting the Panel To install panel: 1. Locate suitable location for mounting the panel. (Refer to "Locations and Clearances" on page 5.)

Figure 2: Panel Mounting Holes

2. Mount panel utilizing pre-punched mounting holes, as indicated in Figure 2, as follows: a. Remove front panel (if installed). b. Ensure that wall is capable of supporting the weight of the lighting control panel. c. Mark hole placement on wall. d. Using four 1/4" wall-anchor bolts (not included), secure panel in place. Mounting Hole (4x)

NOTE: The 12-Circuit Lighting Control Panel is shown in this example, however, components are typical for all models.

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Connecting the Wiring

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WARIG: You must have access to a main circuit breaker or other power disconnect device in order to install any wiring. Failure to disconnect power before installing or servicing the unit may result in injury. Installation of this panel must be performed by a qualified electrician. WARIG: Refer to National Electrical Code® and local codes for cable specifications. Failure to use proper cable can result in damage to equipment or danger to persons. CAUTIO: Wire openings MUST have fittings or lining to protect wires/cables from damage. Use 90° C copper wire only!

To connect wiring: 1. Install load and line wiring through knockouts. Refer to Figure 1 on page 4 and Figure 3 below. 2. Connect proper grounding (Figure 3). 3. Install low-voltage wiring through knockouts. Refer to Figure 1 on page 4 and Figure 3 below.

Figure 3: Wiring Connections TERMINAL

TIGHTENING TORQUE

Load/Line Circuit Wiring

10 - 14 AWG

Ground

350-600 kCM Torque @ 325 in-lbs #4-14 Torque @ 45 in-lbs

Relay Screw (Connection)

0.8 N-m to 1.2 N-m

Load 20 Amp (max) Branch Circuit Ground Connection

Relay (24x)

NOTE: The 12-Circuit Lighting Control Panel is shown in this example, however, components are typical for all models.

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Configuration Using RCM LCD Menu OVERVIEW The Contact Lighting Control System can be configured directly at the Rack Control Module (RCM) using the built-in LCD Menu. Please note that while the built-in menu will display all system status information, it has limited configuration capabilities. Only Vision.net-A21 Designer software provides an interface for configuring all Contact Lighting Control System options. The following section provides instructions for configuring and viewing system status using the RCM LCD Menu. Where applicable, refer to the corresponding Vision.net-A21 Designer instructions for full explanations of each configuration option. Vision.net-A21 Designer instructions can be found in "Configuring RCM Using Vision.net-A21 Designer" starting on page 12.

LCD MENU OPERATION The RCM’s LCD Menu provides local control for accessing all system status information and for making a limited amount of configuration changes to that particular RCM. (If there are multiple OCMs in the system, changes would need to be made at each RCM.) Upon power up, the LCD Menu will display the Strand Lighting logo followed by the current RCM software version and RCM name (assigned using the Vision.net-A21 Designer software). If no name has been assigned, the unit will display "Contact Dimmer Rack" in the name field. After briefly displaying this information, the MAIN MENU will appear. NOTE: To return to the power up screen after boot up, press the [Escape] button.

Right/Left/Up/Down Buttons (4) Navigates menu system.

Figure 4: LCD Menu

Escape Button Backs up one menu level.

Escape

Arrow Indicator Indicates that menu can be scrolled to see more choices.

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Enter Button Accesses details, activates a field, or enters a setting depending on the current menu item.

Status LED Indications:

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Flashing or Steady Red

Vision.net

Illuminating Yellow

Indicates presence of Vision.net control signal.

DMX

Illuminating Yellow

Indicates presence of USITT DMX512 control signal.

Indicates power is active to the Rack Control Module (RCM). Indicates an error condition in the cabinet. If illuminated, remove power to the panel, wait 15 seconds, and re-energize panel. If error condition persists, please contact Strand Lighting Technical Support.

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Configuration Using RCM LCD Menu (continued) MENU SYSTEM The RCM menu system consists of eight main categories as shown in Figure 5. To navigate the menus, press the four navigation buttons as required (Figure 4). When the desired menu is reached, press [Enter] to display the menu options. Use navigation and [Enter] buttons to view status and configure RCM as required.

Figure 5: Menu System Structure System Status - Name - Location - Serial - Type - Dimmer Status - Dimmers Preset - Dimmers with Errors - Comm #1 - Comm #2

Menu Configuration - Display ON (min) - LED ON (min) - Display Contrast System Configuration - DMX A - DMX B - VNet Network - VNet Station ID - DMX Hold (hh:mm) - Power-up Preset - Power-up Hold (h:m) - Power-up Clear - Config Port

Dimmer Inputs Config - Dimmer: (Dimmer #1) - DMX A - DMX B (Ethernet) - Room - Channel - DMX A Priority - DMX B Priority - Preset Priority

System Status Dimmer Presets Config Displays system settings and dimmer status - Dimmer Dimmer Status - Preset - Dimmer information. Menu will display "OK" if all dim- Fade Rate (min) - Type mers are normal and an appropriate error mes- Level (%) - Level Temp sage if not. No settings may be changed at this - Line Load - Dimmer Set menu. - Status Dimmer Options - Errors - Dimmer Dimmer Status - Module - Mode Displays information and status for each dim- Non-Dim % mer, such as name, temperature, load, etc. No Select Presets - Voltage at Full (vac) settings may be changed at this menu. - None - Transition (us) - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 - Response (ms) Select Presets - Dimmer Curve Allows selection and/or configuration of eight - Preheat presets. Menu Configuration Allows configuration of the LCD Menu itself as follows: Display ON - This option sets a time for the LCD Menu to turn off when not in use. Time is set in minutes. (The ALWAYS option keeps the menu on at all times.) LED ON - This option sets a time for the RCM Status LEDs to turn off after power up. Time is set in minutes. (The ALWAYS option keeps the LEDs on at all times.) Display Contrast - This option configures the LCD Menu backlight contrast. This is set as a percentage of 100. System Configuration Allows configuration of various system options. The Config Port setting allows a PC to be connected via the serial port for non-ShowNet RCM units. Dimmer Options Configuration Allows configuration of dimmer options for all dimmers in the system (up to 96). Dimmer Inputs Configuration Allows configuration of dimmer inputs and control priorities. Dimmer Presets Configuration Allows presets to be applied to one or all dimmers.

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Vision.net-A21 Designer Overview Contact Lighting Control Panels can be configured using a Windows® compatible personal computer running Vision.net-A21 Designer software. Only the Vision.net-A21 Designer method provides an interface for configuring all system options. Vision.net-A21 Designer software is available in two versions: Vision.net-A21 Designer SE (Setup Edition) Vision.net-A21 Designer SE is used to configure Contact Systems. A Vision.net-A21 Designer SE computer can be connected to the RCM several ways depending on the type of RCM: 1. Through the RCM serial port (non-ShowNet RCM). 2. Directly through the RCM Ethernet port with an Ethernet turnaround (crossover) cable (ShowNet Enabled RCM only). 3. Through the RCM Ethernet port over an Ethernet network (ShowNet Enabled RCM only). Vision.net-A21 Designer T (SE Upgrade Version) Vision.net-A21 Designer NT is used to configure, monitor, and report errors for the system. A Vision.net-A21 Designer NT computer can be connected via an Ethernet network, or connected directly to the ShowNet Enabled RCM Ethernet port. Vision.net-A21 Designer NT is sold as a separate upgrade to the standard Vision.net-A21 Designer SE program, and cannot be used by non-ShowNet RCM systems. Contact your Authorized Strand Lighting Dealer to upgrade to Vision.net-A21 Designer NT. If you have already purchased the upgrade to NT, it will need to be enabled by the registration process. Refer to "Registering Vision.netA21 Designer" below. Requirements Vision.net-A21 Designer software is provided on a CD-ROM with your system documentation. It should be installed on a computer with the following minimum requirements: • Microsoft® Windows® XP Home or Professional • A minimum of 256Mb RAM (512 or more recommended) • SVGA Video (XVGA or higher recommended) If you did not receive a Vision.net-A21 Designer software CD-ROM with your system, you may call 1-714-230-8200 to have one sent or download the software from www.strandlighting.com.

Getting Started with Vision.net-A21 Designer Installing Vision.net-A21 Designer Software (SE or T) You may install the Vision.net-A21 Designer software in any of the following ways: From the Vision.net-A21 Designer CD-ROM: 1. Insert Vision.net-A21 Designer CD into CD-ROM drive of PC. 2. Double-click My Computer. 3. Double-click CD-ROM drive icon. 4. Follow installation directions on screen. From the Internet: • Vision.net-A21 Designer software may be downloaded from www.strandlighting.com. Starting Vision.net-A21 Designer • At Windows Start menu, select Programs | Genlyte | Vision.net-A21 Designer. Registering Vision.net-A21 Designer Vision.net-A21 Designer SE should be registered after initial startup. If you have purchased an upgrade to the NT version of Vision.netA21 Designer, it will need to be enabled by the registration process. To register: 1. From the Help menu, select Register. 2. Enter the serial number provided by the factory or your dealer.

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Connecting a PC to the Contact System About Showet etworks A ShowNet system is a data manager that utilizes a distributed network of devices that are capable of adding data to, or reading data from the network. Because the system is distributed, every device has access to all of the information being carried on the system, and can be configured to use the data differently than any other device on the system. The ability of every device to individually process data provides the amazing power of ShowNet. By distributing the processing of network data, a ShowNet system is able to grow and re-configure to meet the changing needs of a facility with the minimum possible effort and expense. Vision.net-A21 Designer software and the Contact System use the industry standard ShowNet network licensed from Pathway Connectivity. Pathway Connectivity is the leading data communications company in the entertainment lighting industry. Basic setup of the ShowNet network requires the ShowNet Manager application, which can be downloaded at: http://www.pathwayconnect.com Connecting to the etwork (Showet Enabled RCM): For ShowNet Enabled systems, the PC may be plugged into any Ethernet control port (including the Ethernet port) in the control system using a CAT5 patch cable. Connecting to the Control Module (Showet Enabled RCM): For ShowNet Enabled systems, to connect directly to the RCM, you will need an Ethernet turnaround cable (also known as a crossover cable). Connecting to the Control Module (non-Showet RCM): For non-ShowNet systems, the PC must be plugged directly into the RCM through the serial port on the PC and RCM. NOTE: When configuring an RCM using this method, the RCM must be configured for RS232 operation.

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Configuring RCM Using Vision.net-A21 Designer RCM SETUP Once installed on a PC, Vision.net-A21 Designer SE or NT will automatically discover and display a list of all Contact Lighting Control Panels connected to the network on the left of its display. Once all the units have been discovered, it is possible to Save the configuration. This will make it possible for Vision.net-A21 Designer SE or NT to detect a unit that is not responding in the future. To connect a PC to the system, refer to the previous section: "Connecting a PC to the Contact System." Changes to an RCM can only be made while in the Administrative Mode. Refer to "Administrative Mode" on page 20. Select the required RCM from the RCM list at left and use the RCM Setup tab to configure. NOTE: Unlike the other configuration tabs, the data on this page is sent to the Contact Lighting Control Panels only when the Send data on this page button is pressed.

NOTE: The IP Address, Serial Number, Type and Number of Dimmers are set at the factory and can not be changed. Unit ame Enter a logical name for the system. Example: Ballrooms. Location Enter the location of the system. Example: Electrician Closet EC1. If no input Hold level for Specifies how long each dimmer will hold its current level if the DMX512 data stream is interrupted. Enable Inputs DMX A -- The local DMX512 input on the RCM. DMX B -- The DMX512 data received through the ShowNet network via the Ethernet connection at the RCM. Internal Presets -- Levels that come from the Local Presets.

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Configuring RCM Using Vision.net-A21 Designer (continued) Power-Up Preset On power-up select preset - Select one of the eight available Local Presets to come on automatically when the system is turned on. This is extremely useful during construction when the control console in normally not available. If no input hold preset for - Set the amount of time that the selected Local Preset will stay on before it automatically fades to zero. Clear Preset Select which inputs will override the power-up preset. Send data on this page Unlike the other configuration pages, the data on this page is only sent to the system when this button is pressed.

DIMMER SETUP Changes to the Dimmer Setup can only be made while in the Administrative Mode. Refer to "Administrative Mode" on page 20. Select the required RCM from the RCM list at left and use the Dimmer Setup tab to configure.

Column Heading Clicking on any column heading will sort the list (ascending or descending) by the selected column. Shift and Control Keys Use the Shift Key to select a consecutive group of dimmers. Use the Control Key to add dimmers to the selection. Right click for Select All. Slot The slot number starting from the left in a system. Left dimmer is OK Right dimmer is OK Left dimmer is not reporting any data (offline) Right dimmer is not reporting any data (offline) Left dimmer is reporting an error Right dimmer is reporting an error Circuit The circuit number of each dimmer in the system.

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Configuring RCM Using Vision.net-A21 Designer (continued) Properties With one or more dimmers selected, right click and select Properties or select Properties from the Tool Bar. Mark any field to leave data as is.

Dimmer description A logical name for each dimmer. Dimmer mode Select: Reverse Phase (RPC) for normal incandescent loads. Forward Phase (FPC) for inductive loads. Non Dim for loads that can not be dimmed (set percentage of level where Non Dim should trigger). Output voltage when full Set the maximum voltage output for each dimmer. This is extremely important if a 115 Volt lamp is used. Standard fall/rise time 800 us -- Lamp noise will be reduced 500 us -- Efficiency will be greater NOTE: IGBT dimmers are always silent. Standard response time Set dimmers to match the response time of other dimmers in the system. (Minimum is recommended.) Dimmer Curve Select a curve for each dimmer. (Square Law is recommended.) Preheat If selected the dimmer will output a small amount of current (less than incandescence) to the lamp. Press OK to send Data to system.

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Configuring RCM Using Vision.net-A21 Designer (continued) DIMMER INPUTS Changes to the Dimmer Inputs can only be made while in the Administrative Mode. Refer to "Administrative Mode" on page 20. Select the required RCM from the RCM list at left and use the Dimmer Inputs tab to configure. Column Heading

Clicking on any column heading will sort the list (ascending or descending) by the selected column. Shift and Control Keys Use the Shift Key to select a consecutive group of dimmers. Use the Control Key to add dimmers to the selection. Right click for Select All. Circuit The circuit number of each dimmer in the system.

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Configuring RCM Using Vision.net-A21 Designer (continued) Properties With one or more dimmers selected, Right click and select Properties or select Properties from the Tool Bar. Mark any field to the leave data as is.

DMX Port A / DMX Port B (Showet) Set the starting DMX number. All Same Address all selected dimmers will be set to this address. Consecutive Address dimmers will be set to consecutive addresses. NOTE: Sort the circuit column descending for reverse order. Presets Set the priority for Local Presets. Priority The highest level of all inputs set to Primary will be the output level. If all Primary sources are missing the highest of the Fallback levels will be output. Inputs set to Ignore will not be used by the dimmer. Press OK to send Data to system.

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Configuring RCM Using Vision.net-A21 Designer (continued) PARKED DIMMERS Changes to the Parked Dimmers can only be made while in the Administrative Mode. Refer to "Administrative Mode" on page 20. Select the required RCM from the RCM list at left and use the Parked Dimmers tab to configure.

Column Heading Clicking on any column heading will sort the list (ascending or descending) by the selected column. Shift and Control Keys Use the Shift Key to select a consecutive group of dimmers. Use the Control Key to add dimmers to the selection. Right click for Select All. Slot The slot number starting from the left in a system. Left dimmer is OK Right dimmer is OK Left dimmer is not reporting any data (offline) Right dimmer is not reporting any data (offline) Left dimmer is reporting an error Right dimmer is reporting an error Circuit The circuit number of each dimmer in the system. Properties With one or more dimmers selected, Right click and select Properties or select Properties from the Tool Bar. • Set the Level to Park a Dimmer. • Parked dimmers will not change from this level regardless of inputs. Press OK to send Data to system.

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Configuring RCM Using Vision.net-A21 Designer (continued) LOCAL PRESETS Changes to the Local Presets can only be made while in the Administrative Mode. Refer to "Administrative Mode" on page 20. Select the required RCM from the RCM list at left and use the Local Presets tab to configure.

Select Preset Select a Local Preset to modify. Modify Preset

Use sliders to modify Local Preset. Set a Rate for the Local Preset

Press OK to send Data to system.

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Configuring RCM Using Vision.net-A21 Designer (continued) Sorting RCM List The RCM list in the left hand column can be sorted to make viewing more convenient. Right click in the column to sort.

SAVE RCM CONFIGURATION The configuration of any Contact System can be saved to an RCM Data file (*.rcm2). The Administrative Mode is required to save or open an RCM Data file. Refer to "Administrative Mode" on page 20. NOTE: This feature can also be used to copy a configuration from one Contact System to another. To save an RCM configuration: 1. Select a Contact System from the RCM list. 2. Select Save As (RCM Data File) from the Selected RCM menu. 3. Enter a name and directory for the file and click Save. To open an RCM configuration file: 1. Select a Contact System from the RCM list. 2. Select Open (RCM Data File) from the Selected RCM menu. 3. Select desired RCM Date file and click Open. 4. Make any desired changes, then use Send Config to update the system.

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Basic Vision.net-A21 Designer Operations Once you have installed Vision.net-A21 Designer software on a PC and connected it to the Contact System(s) via the network, you may set up options and configure individual dimmers.

DISCOVERY Vision.net-A21 Designer SE or NT will automatically discover and display a list of all Contact Systems connected to the network. Once all the units have been discovered, it is best to Save the configuration. See "Saving Files" on page 21.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Vision.net-A21 Designer can configure the RCM and each Dimmer in a Contact System system. Any configuration of the RCM or Contact System requires an Administrative Login. Guidelines: • Select the system to be configured from list at the left of the display. (There will only be one system to configure if directly connected to the RCM.) • The first time an RCM is selected, configuration data from the unit will be downloaded to the PC (this may take several seconds). • Dimmers are dynamically updated as changes are made. • Changes to the RCM page require Send data for update. • If the system is connected to the serial port, then Get Status is required.

ADMINISTRATIVE MODE Any configuration of the RCM or dimmers requires an Administrative Login. To log into Administrative Mode: 1. At File Menu, select Admin Login. 2. Enter password: Genlyte 3. [Administrative Mode] will appear on the Title Bar. Vision.net-A21 Designer will remain in Administrative Mode until you Logout or close Vision.net-A21 Designer . To log out of Administrative Mode: • At File Menu, select Admin Logout.

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Basic Vision.net-A21 Designer Operations (continued) SAVING FILES The Save function will save a Dimmer Network file. This file stores the following information: • List of connected Contact Systems. • Which Contact Systems or Dimmers should be ignored. • Sampled load for each dimmer. To save the Dimmer etwork file: 1. From File menu, select Save or click Save button on toolbar. 2. Enter a file name and directory and click Save. NOTE: Multiple files can be saved for different arrangements of the Contact network. To open an existing Dimmer etwork file: 1. From File menu, select Open. 2. Select appropriate file and click Open. To open a new Dimmer etwork file: • From File menu, select New. This will clear the current network and restart the discovery process. NOTE: When Vision.net-A21 Designer is started it will automatically open the Dimmer Network File from the last session.

SYSTEM POLLING (VISION.NET-A21 DESIGNER NT ONLY) Vision.net-A21 Designer NT (sold separately*) has the ability to continually monitor the status of all Contact Systems and dimmers on the network. (Vision.net-A21 Designer NT must be running on the connected PC in order to monitor the system.) NOTE: To force a Poll, select Stop Poll and then Start Poll, this will start a poll immediately. To start polling: Select Start Poll from the toolbar.

To stop polling: Select Stop Poll from the toolbar.

To set poll interval: From the Setup menu, select Poll Interval and check the desired interval.

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Basic Vision.net-A21 Designer Operations (continued) DIMMER LOAD SNAPSHOT (VISION.NET-A21 DESIGNER NT ONLY)

• The Snapshot function, available with Vision.net-A21 Designer NT (sold separately*), is used to sample the load of all dimmers in the system and remember the load for future comparison. • During polling, the load connected to each dimmer is compared to the sampled load and any variation that is reported. • Setup load comparison by selecting Email / Log File on the Setup menu. otes: • The dimmer cannot measure the load unless the dimmer is ON. • In order to store accurate loads in the snapshot, each dimmer must have been set to a level greater than 10% for at least 60 seconds. • All dimmers do not need to be on together, however, they must be on for a period prior to taking the snapshot.

TOTAL LOAD REPORTING (VISION.NET-A21 DESIGNER NT ONLY)

• The Total Load function, available with Vision.net-A21 Designer NT (sold separately*), will display an approximation of the total load on each phase of the system. • Total Load assumes a properly wired, three-phase electrical system. • The load is calculated by adding the load on each individual dimmer. otes: • The dimmer cannot measure the load unless the dimmer is ON. • In order to store accurate loads, each dimmer must have been set to a level greater than 10% for at least 60 seconds. • All dimmers do not need to be on together, however, they must be on for a period prior to displaying the Total Load.

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Vision.net-A21 Designer Setup SERIAL PORT (NON-SHOWNET RCM

ONLY)

In the absence of a ShowNet Enabled network, Vision.net-A21 Designer can configure and get status from a single Contact System connected to a serial port. In this case, the RCM will need to be setup for direct serial connection. To access and configure a non-Showet RCM: 1. Connect PC to RCM’s serial port. Refer to "Connecting a PC to the Contact System" on page 11. 2. Using the LCD Menu, select System Configuration then select Config Port. Change the port from ETHERNET to RS232 and press [Enter]. 3. The RCM is now configured for RS232 mode. 4. Launch Vision.net-A21 Designer and login to Administrative mode. Refer to "Administrative Mode" on page 20. 5. Click on desired RCM at left of display. (The current configuration will be download to Vision.net-A21 Designer .) 6. At Setup Menu, select Serial Port. 7. Enable serial port you wish to use on the configuration computer (COM1: or COM2: etc.). 8. Local com port will appear on list of RCM’s at left of display. NOTE: A Contact System connected to the serial port is not dynamically updated. Get Config, Send Config and Get Status are required.

MULTICAST INTERFACE If the PC has more than one Network Interface Card (NIC), the Interface connected to the lighting network must be selected.

CONNECT TO SHOWNET NETWORK Use this menu option to connect to a ShowNet network.

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Vision.net-A21 Designer Setup (continued) REPORT LOGGING (VISION.NET-A21 DESIGNER NT ONLY) Vision.net-A21 Designer NT (sold separately*) has the ability to keep a log of all detected errors. To set Log Options: 1. Select Email / Log File from the Setup menu. 2. Click Change to set the directory where the Log File should be stored. 3. Click Log Errors to enable logging. 4. Click Log Load Decrease of and set wattage if using Snapshot. 5. Click Log Load Increase of and set wattage if using Snapshot.

If the ignore check box on any dimmer or RCM is checked, that dimmer or RCM will not log or email errors. The log file (Vision.net-A21 Designer_Log.txt) will be located in the specified directory and can be opened with Notepad.

EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS (VISION.NET-A21 DESIGNER NT ONLY) Vision.net-A21 Designer NT (sold separately*) has the ability to send email notifications to any email address using an SMTP server. In this case, the PC running the Vision.net-A21 Designer software must be connected to an email network. For security, it is recommended that this computer have two Network Interface Cards (NIC) so that the Lighting (ShowNet) network can be isolated from the email network. If the ignore check box on any dimmer or RCM is checked, that dimmer or RCM will not log or email errors. To setup email notifications: 1. Set up SMTP email as follows: From (Name): The name that will appear in From field. From (Email address): The email account that will be used to send this email. Outgoing mail server (SMTP): The SMTP server that will be used to send this email. To (Name): The name of the person receiving the email. To (Email address): The email address of the person receiving the email. CC (Name): The name of the person receiving a copy of the email. CC (Email address): The email address of the person receiving a copy.

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Vision.net-A21 Designer Setup (continued) 2. Send a test email using the new settings. 3. Select Email / Log File from the Setup menu. 4. Select Email Errors Immediately if you wish to have email sent when the error is detected. 5. You can Exclude Units Offline and Exclude Dimmers Offline. This is helpful during rehearsal and setup. 6. Check Email Log Changes Everyday and select a time if you wish to have the log file emailed each day.

Dimmer Status (Vision.net-A21 Designer NT Only) The Dimmer Status tab, available with Vision.net-A21 Designer NT (sold separately*), displays all dimmer settings.

Ignore If the ignore check box on any dimmer or RCM is checked, that dimmer or RCM will not log or email errors. Slot The slot number starting from the left in a system. Left dimmer is OK Right dimmer is OK Left dimmer is not reporting any data (offline) Right dimmer is not reporting any data (offline) Left dimmer is reporting an error Right dimmer is reporting an error

* Refer to "Vision.net-A21 Designer Overview" on page 10.

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Dimmer Status (continued) Circuit The circuit number of each dimmer in the system. Description The name of each dimmer set using Dimmer Setup. Error Any error reported by the dimmer from the list of possible errors. Errors are as follows: MESSAGE

MEANING

mis-wire

Dimmer power-up diagnostics sensed a line voltage greater than 185 VRMS.

watchdog

Dimmer firmware has been restarted after a software loop took too long to execute.

supply

The dimmer’s 18V power supply has dropped below 14 volts.

overtemp

Dimmer has exceeded safe temperature and has shut down.

overload

Dimmer has detected an overload (excessive current) due to a short circuit or a load that exceeds the dimmer’s rating.

igbt

An IGBT has failed.

rom

The read-only memory checksum is incorrect.

analog not present

Either the voltage or the current-sensing electronics has failed. The module slot is empty or contains a Constant Circuit Module.

NOTE: Constant Circuit Modules will show the Error message "Not Present." Load The load in Watts (100 watt increments). If Snapshot is enabled, the variation from the sampled load will be displayed in parentheses. Level The current level of the dimmer in percentage and DMX512. Temp The current temperature of the dimmer in degrees Celsius. Yellow - Temperature is approaching a dangerous level. Red - Temperature is above a safe level and the dimmer has shutdown. Status The current status of the dimmer. Line The current Line Voltage at the system. Mod Size The size of this dimmer module in maximum wattage. SW Ver The version number of the dimmer firmware.

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Troubleshooting A PC running the Vision.net-A21 Designer Configuration Utility can tell you many things about the system. Troubleshoot using the Vision.net-A21 Designer Configuration Utility: Connect the PC to the Contact System as described on page 11. Use the directions in "Basic Vision.net-A21 Designer Operations" on page 20, to access the Contact System configuration. From there, you can check for dimmer errors. To physically examine the system: 1. Check LEDs at front of RCM. (Refer to illustration on page 4.) 2. At main circuit breaker(s), check for tripped circuits. 3. Disconnect power to the system. 4. Check for damaged or loose control and/or load connections. To further troubleshoot: Refer to the Troubleshooting Flow Chart below.

Circuit / Channel doesn’t work

Push Focus button

Did button light up?

Yes

Is Focus button LED solid green?

Voltage into the dimmer not present. Check supply.

No

Yes

Check console for DMX output. Check the data cable.

Yes

Dimmer is either not communicating with RCM or has detected an error. Check Dimmer Status for errors.

Yes

Check lamp. Dimmer is detecting no load.

Yes

Lower circuit wattage. Dimmer is detecting an overload.

No

Is Focus button LED solid red?

No

Is Focus button LED flashing green?

No

Is Focus button LED flashing red?

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Emergency Lighting Operation (UL924) When required, the Contact Lighting Control Panel may be used to energize emergency lighting circuits in the event of a loss of power. Contact panels may be custom configured at the factory with special software and hardware to allow the unit to comply with UL924 Electronic Dimmer Bypass. When configured in this mode, the Contact panel allows select circuits to be energized at 100% output upon activation by a control signal. Circuits not identified as emergency may be locked "Off" or can "Ignore" the emergency state and still respond to local controls. When Contact is used as part of an emergency lighting control system, feed power supplied to the Contact panel must be switched by an upstream UL1008 Listed Transfer Device. To trigger the Contact panel to enter the emergency mode, a control signal (Contact-Closure, open) must be provided to the Contact panel, and connected to the Panic #1 input, located on the Connect PCB. Strand Lighting recommends the use of the PLSP (Phase Loss Sense Panel) to monitor normal power and provide the control signal to the Contact panel in the event of a disruption of any phase of the normal power feed. When the Contact panel is in an active emergency mode, the LCD display will read EMERGENCY MODE ACTIVE and the display backlight will flash. The following information applies only to Contact panels which have been configured at the factory for Emergency Lighting Operation. If an Contact panel already installed is required to operate emergency lighting and needs to be updated in the field, please contact Strand Lighting Technical Support at 1-714-230-8200. 1. To Enable UL924 Emergency Lighting Operation: a. The Contact panel must be configured for emergency lighting operation by the factory. To determine if the Contact panel has been configured for Emergency Lighting Operation, connect a computer running Vision.net-A21 Designer software, connect to the Contact panel, and click on the RCM Setup tab. On this menu, just below the Dimmer Panel Type, you should see UL924 Enabled. If this message is not displayed, then the Contact panel has not been configured for use with emergency lighting circuits.

Indicates Contact panel has been configured by the factory to operate emergency lighting loads.

2. To edit the UL-924 Emergency Lighting Settings: a. Using Vision.net-A21 Designer software, click Setup in the toolbar. At drop down menu, select Edit UL-924 Settings.

b. The software will display a window asking for a password. Emergency Lighting Operation requires a special password, different from any user passwords or standard Vision.net-A21 Designer passwords. Please contact Strand Lighting Technical Support to receive this password. Please be prepared to provide the Contact model number (found on the front cover label), the firmware version (from the LCD display, Main Menu, System Status, Firmware Version) and the name of the installation location. Once the password has been received, enter the password in the box and click Enter.

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Emergency Lighting Operation (continued) c. Once the UL-924 settings have been enabled, lighting control circuits can be programmed in one of three emergency modes of operation. The modes of operation are as follows: Go to Full: When selected, the dimmer or relay circuit will provide 100% output to the load when the emergency mode has been activated. When normal power is restored, the circuit will return to its previous method of control. All circuits identified as necessary to ensure safe egress from the area should be programmed in this mode. Go to Zero: When selected, the dimmer or relay circuit will provide 0% output to the load when the emergency mode has been activated. During emergency operation, these circuits cannot be activated by any form of control. Circuits which are not critical to safety should be programmed in this mode to prevent possible overloading of the emergency power source. Ignore: When selected, the dimmer or relay circuit will operate normally even when the emergency mode has been activated. Full control of these circuits shall be provided by the normal means of control, including wall stations, timeclock commands, and/or other sources. It is important to make sure the emergency power source is capable of driving all circuits set to Ignore at 100% output, in addition to all Go to Full emergency circuits to prevent overloading of the emergency supply. To view the current mode of operation for all dimmers, select the Dimmer Setup tab. The screen will show all dimmer circuits, displaying a name and description, maximum output voltage, and the current UL-924 mode of operation.

To select the mode of operation for a dimmer, click on Dimmer Setup and double-click on a dimmer circuit. At Dimmer Setup window, click on the drop-down menu for UL-924B and select the desired mode of operation. d. Click OK when all dimmer circuit attributes have been set.

Important: Check the maximum output voltage for each emergency circuit to be sure the desired output voltage is provided in the event of an emergency condition.

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Emergency Lighting Operation (continued) e. If all dimmer circuits are to be selected, right-click on a dimmer circuit and select Select All, then configure all dimmers together.

3. To exit UL-924 Emergency Lighting configuration: Once all dimmer circuits have been programmed correctly, exit emergency programming mode by clicking Setup in the toolbar, then choose Disable UL-924 Edit. This will prevent unauthorized edits to the emergency lighting control system.

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Appendix A: Standard Wiring

DMX512 Terminal

XLR Pin WE Color Code IECA Color Name (e.g. Belden #8132) Code

Belden Std. Color Code

CATEGORY 5 Color Code

GND

1

Drain (Shield)

Drain (Shield)

Drain (Shield)

Brown (8) White/Brown (7)

DMX -

2

White w/ Blue

Black

Black (of Red Pair)

Orange (2)

DMX +

3

Blue w/ White

White

Red

White/Orange (1)

TALK -

4

White w/ Orange

Red

Black (of White Pair)

Green (6)

TALK +

5

Orange w/ White

Green

White

Green/White (3)

(NOT by Strand)

DMX512

Contractor is Responsible for All Terminations 1) Only approved EIA-485 cable types may be used. Approved types include: Belden #9829 TMB Proplex #PC224T An acceptable plenum rated cable is: Belden #89729 2) Category 5 cable may be used for DMX512. Approved types include: Belden #1583A and Belden #1585A (Plenum). 3) Cable MUST be terminated exactly as shown here. 4) DMX512 cable runs MUST be routed in a "Daisy-Chain" configuration as shown in your drawing set, if provided. DO NOT convert these cables to home runs. 5) DMX512 cable runs should all be in metal conduit. Runs in exposed areas must be in metal conduit. Maximum cable run should not exceed 1000 feet.

VISION.NET NETWORKS (RS485 over CAT5e) Pin Number

Signal Name

Shielded CAT5e Wire Color (Belden #1624 R or P)

1

Data +

White w/ Orange

2

Data -

Orange

3

SHIELD

Shield

4

+ 24 VDC

White w/ Green

5

Signal GND

Green

6

+ 24 VDC

White w/ Blue

7

Signal GND

Blue

8

+ 24 VDC

White w/ Brown

9

Signal GND

Brown

Contractor is Responsible for All Terminations 1) Only approved cable types may be used. Approved types include: Belden #1583A and Belden #1585A 2) Cable MUST be terminated exactly as shown here. Total length of cable in Vision.net Network Wiring must NOT exceed 2000 feet. 3) Cable runs should be routed in a "Daisy-Chain" configuration as shown in your drawing set, if provided. DO NOT convert these cables to home runs. 4) Maximum station quantity subject to power supply and system requirements. Please consult factory for specific information.

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Appendix A: Standard Wiring (continued) TERMINATION

OF

SHIELDED CABLE

Dimension

Name

Minimum

Maximum for Terminal

Maximum for XLR (In-Line)

A

Remove Cable Jacket

1" (25.4mm)

2-1/4" (60mm)

1-1/4" (31.8mm)

B

Drain Wire Heatshrink

Dim 'A' - 1/8" (3.2mm)

-

-

To terminate shielded cable: 1. Strip off specified length of outer jacket. 2. Cut shield (foil or braid) flush to outer jacket. DO NOT cut drain wire. 3. Fit specified length of 1/16" heatshrink tubing over the drain wire. 4. For solder connections, fit a 1/2" length of 1/16" heatshrink tubing over each conductor.

TERMINATION Function

OF

5. Fit a 1" length of 3/8" heatshrink tubing over the entire cable. Position it so that 3/4" of its length is over the cable jacketing, and 1/4" of its length is over the loose conductors.

ETHERNET CABLE PAIR #

PIN OUT (T568B)

Wire Color

1

5 4

White w/ Blue Blue

Tx + (T2) Tx - (R2)

2

1 2

White w/ Orange Orange

Rx + (T3) Rx - (R3)

3

3 6

White w/ Green Green

(T4) (R4)

4

7 8

White w/ Brown Brown

(T1) (R1)

6. Strip 1/8" inch of the insulation from each of the conductors. 7. Terminate the conductors on the terminal block, or solder the terminals as specified. 8. For solder connections, shrink the individual 1/2" lengths of heatshrink tubing over the solder terminals. 9. Shrink the remaining heatshrink tubing. 10.Apply the appropriate ID label to the cable at the end of the outer heatshrink tubing.

e

Contractor is Responsible for All CAT5e Terminations

To terminate Ethernet cable: 1. Strip off outer jacket - approximately 1-1/2" (37.6mm)

Cable Type (10/100 Base-T Ethernet)

Description

Belden #1583A or equal - Nominal O.D. 0.214" (5.54mm)

CATEGORY 5: Non-Plenum Rated 4-Unshielded Twisted Pairs (UTP) #24AWG

Belden #1585A or equal - Nominal O.D. 0.206" (5.23mm)

CATEGORY 5: Plenum Rated 4-Unshielded Twisted Pairs (UTP) #24AWG

2. Fit a piece of 1-1/8" (28.6mm) long heatshrink tubing over the cable extending out 1/4" (8.25mm) from outer jacket. 3. Terminate approximately 1/2" (12.2mm) from end of conductors on Type 110 punch down block or connector per schedule (T568B) - Maximum untwist of conductors to terminations is 1/2" (12.2mm) - Trim excess leads. 4. Shrink tubing and add appropriate ID label to the cable at the end of the heatshrink tubing. System topology and labeling should follow TIA/EIA-568 and TIA/EIA-606 as applicable and guidelines in ESTA's Recommended Practice For Ethernet Cabling Systems in Entertainment Lighting Applications and Supplement. Per TIA/EIA-568, Maximum length of any horizontal cable run (i.e. between Ethernet RJ-45 receptacle (work area) and Patch Panel) is 90 meters; Maximum length of any CATEGORY 5 cables at the Ethernet RJ-45 receptacle (work area) is 3 meters. Ethernet equipment (e.g. Patch Panels, Hubs or Switches) should be maintained in an environment of 18°-24° C (64° - 75° F) and 30% - 55% relative humidity per TIA/EIA-569-A. Maximum length of any segment (cable run - including device cables - between Hub or Switch and Node) is 90 meters. Maximum network diameter (distance between any two Nodes) is 180 meters.

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Appendix A: Standard Wiring (continued) MASTER/SLAVE WIRING Pin Number

Signal Name

Un-Shielded CATEGORY 5 Wire Color

1

+ 24 VDC

White w/ Orange

2

+24 VDC

Orange

3

+ RX

White w/ Green

4

- RX

Green

5

+ TX

White w/ Blue

6

- TX

Blue

7

GND

White w/ Brown

8

GND

Brown

Contractor is Responsible for All Terminations 1) Only approved cable types may be used. Approved types include: CAT5e UTP 2) Cable MUST be terminated exactly as shown here. Total length of cable in a21 Master/Slave wiring must NOT exceed 100 feet. 3) Cable runs MUST be routed in a "Daisy-Chain" configuration as shown in your drawing set, if provided. 4) Total number of dimmers (Dual Dimmer Modules = 2 dimmers; Quad Dimmer Modules = 4 dimmers) in Master/Slave wiring must NOT exceed 96.

PANIC INPUT Pin Number

Signal Name

1

NC

2

IN

3

COM

Contractor is Responsible for All Terminations 1) To be used with: PANIC INPUT #1 - Panic Input PANIC INPUT #2 - Fire Alarm Input 2) Only to be used with Dry Contact Input.

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Appendix B: Specifications 76910 Number of Circuits:

12 (Individually replaceable 20A latching relays)

Relay Type & Rating:

20A High-Performance Single Pole Latching, 277VAC, 347VAC, 50-60Hz, 1.5HP @ 277VAC

AIC Rating:

14,000AIC @ 277VAC

Load Types:

Incandescent (Tungsten, Halogen), Magnetic Low-Voltage, Electronic Low-Voltage, Neon, NonDim Fluorescent, HID

14.38 in

TOP

15.88 in

Control via:

Operating Voltage:

REAR 2.01 in

Internal Astronomical Timeclock Contact and/or Vision.net Button Stations Contact Occupancy Sensors Contact Photocells DMX512 ShowNet BACnet or LonWorks

17.50 in 21.68 in

120VAC, 277VAC or 347VAC

3

Operating Temperature: -10° to 60° C (-15° to 140° F) Operating Humidity:

10% to 90% (Non-condensing)

Mounting:

Surface or Recessed

Enclosure:

NEMA Type 1

Compliance:

CSA listed to UL508 and UL924

FRONT

1

SIDE

10.75 in

2

1 2 3 4

Line Voltage Access Panel Low Voltage Access Panel Control Panel Surface Mounting Holes (mount w/ 1/4" bolts)

20.90 in

0.18 in 3.92 in

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Appendix B: Specifications (continued) 76911 Number of Circuits:

24 (Individually replaceable 20A latching relays)

Relay Type & Rating:

20A High-Performance Single Pole Latching, 277VAC, 347VAC, 50-60Hz, 1.5HP @ 277VAC

AIC Rating:

14,000AIC @ 277VAC

Load Types:

Incandescent (Tungsten, Halogen), Magnetic Low-Voltage, Electronic Low-Voltage, Neon, NonDim Fluorescent, HID, LED

Control via:

Internal Astronomical Timeclock Contact and/or Vision.net Button Stations Contact Occupancy Sensors Contact Photocells DMX512 ShowNet BACnet or LonWorks

22.00 in 0.175 in 4.1 in

TOP

3.75 in 16.00 in

23.50 in

2.11 in

Operating Voltage:

Mix 120VAC, 277VAC and 347VAC (requires optional 76990 Voltage Barrier Kit)

Operating Temperature: -10° to 60° C (-15° to 140° F) Operating Humidity:

10% to 90% (Non-condensing)

Mounting:

Surface or Recessed

Enclosure:

NEMA Type 1

Compliance:

CSA listed to UL508 and UL924

FRONT

1 2

1 2 3 4

3

17.50 in

21.50 in

21.89 in

SIDE

4

REAR

Line Voltage Access Panel Low Voltage Access Panel Control Panel Surface Mounting Holes (mount w/ 1/4" bolts)

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Appendix B: Specifications (continued) 76912 Number of Circuits:

36 (Individually replaceable 20A latching relays)

Relay Type & Rating:

20A High-Performance Single Pole Latching, 277VAC, 347VAC, 50-60Hz, 1.5HP @ 277VAC

22.00 in 0.18 in

AIC Rating:

14,000AIC @ 277VAC

Load Types:

Incandescent (Tungsten, Halogen), Magnetic Low-Voltage, Electronic Low-Voltage, Neon, NonDim Fluorescent, HID, LED

Control via:

Internal Astronomical Timeclock Contact and/or Vision.net Button Stations Contact Occupancy Sensors Contact Photocells DMX512 ShowNet BACnet or LonWorks

Operating Voltage:

4.1 in

2.11 in

Mounting:

Surface or Recessed

Enclosure:

NEMA Type 1

Compliance:

CSA listed to UL508 and UL924

30.00 in

34.77 in

FRONT

1 2

Operating Temperature: -10° to 60° C (-15° to 140° F) 10% to 90% (Non-condensing)

16.00 in 0.18 in

23.50 in

Mix 120VAC, 277VAC and 347VAC (requires optional 76990 Voltage Barrier Kit)

Operating Humidity:

3.75 in

TOP

1 2 3 4

SIDE

3

Line Voltage Access Panel Low Voltage Access Panel Control Panel Surface Mounting Holes (mount w/ 1/4" bolts)

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Appendix B: Specifications (continued) 76913 Number of Circuits:

48 (Individually replaceable 20A latching relays)

Relay Type & Rating:

20A High-Performance Single Pole Latching, 277VAC, 347VAC, 50-60Hz, 1.5HP @ 277VAC

22.00 in 0.18 in 4.1 in 3.75 in

TOP

AIC Rating:

14,000AIC @ 277VAC

Load Types:

Incandescent (Tungsten, Halogen), Magnetic Low-Voltage, Electronic Low-Voltage, Neon, NonDim Fluorescent, HID, LED

Control via:

Internal Astronomical Timeclock Contact and/or Vision.net Button Stations Contact Occupancy Sensors Contact Photocells DMX512 ShowNet BACnet or LonWorks

Operating Voltage:

2.11 in

Mounting:

Surface or Recessed

Enclosure:

NEMA Type 1

Compliance:

CSA listed to UL508 and UL924

FRONT

1 2

Operating Temperature: -10° to 60° C (-15° to 140° F) 10% to 90% (Non-condensing)

30.00 in

34.77 in

Mix 120VAC, 277VAC and 347VAC (requires optional 76990 Voltage Barrier Kit)

Operating Humidity:

16.00 in 0.18 in

23.50 in

1 2 3 4

SIDE

3

4

REAR

Line Voltage Access Panel Low Voltage Access Panel Control Panel Surface Mounting Holes (mount w/ 1/4" bolts)

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Appendix C: Catalog Number Reference Catalog #

Description

76910

Contact 12-Circuit Lighting Control Panel

76911

Contact 24-Circuit Lighting Control Panel

76912

Contact 36-Circuit Lighting Control Panel

76913

Contact 48-Circuit Lighting Control Panel

76990

Contact Voltage Barrier Kit

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR DO OT APPLY POWER TO THE LIGHTIG COTROL SYSTEM No part of this system may be energized or operated until the installation has been approved by a Strand Lighting Representative. Violation of this Requirement may damage components and therefore constitute misuse under standard warranty terms. Such misuse may relieve Strand Lighting of any and all further obligations under the terms of this warranty. Equipment must be installed per the "AS BUILT" drawings. These drawings reflect changes in the equipment based on the returned Approval submittal drawings and/or any changes that may have occurred in production. Previous sets of drawings should be destroyed. All installation and wire terminations MUST be completed per the "AS BUILT" drawings and prior to the arrival of the Field Service Representative: 1) Input power must be connected to the system, but not energized. 2) All loads must be connected and all lighting instruments must be lamped. 3) All control wiring must be installed and terminated - including DMX512, Ethernet and Vision.net. 4) All equipment, including controllers, accessories, keys, cables and manuals must be in place. 5) Personnel for training (i.e. the users), as well as any other personnel required by contract and/or specification must be available for training at the completion of the Engineering Checkout and Energization. 6) An owner (or authorized representative), as well as any other personnel required by contract and/or specification will be present to accept the system. The Field Service Representative will only be able to: • Ensure that the system is properly installed and functions correctly, including troubleshooting and providing guidance to the contractor to correct any problems. • Train personnel in the operation of the Lighting Control System. The Field Service Representative will not be able to: • Install equipment or make electrical connections required of the installing contractor, including DMX512, Ethernet, Vision.net, and/or any other connections that require a licensed electrician. • Return to instruct any personnel who missed the original training session. The Field Service Representative will be required to leave the job site if the above requirements have not been met. Any return trips to complete the Engineering Checkout will be at a cost of travel plus per diem, was well as a labor rate of $80 per hour travel time door-to-door and $800 per day on site. Rescheduling will require 3 weeks notice. Please feel free to contact Strand Lighting Technical Services (1-714-230-8200) should there be any questions regarding the installation of the equipment or requirements regarding the Engineering Check-Out. Refer to the following page for the Field Service/Commissioning Request Form.

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Field Service/Commissioning Request From:

Company: ______________

Phone:

Fax:

Please fill out, sign and date, and fax back to 714-899-0042

Allow Minimum two weeks advance notice Job Name: ___________

___

Sales Order Number: ___________

_

__

Site Address: City:

State:

Electrical Contractor: ____________

Zip Code: Phone:

__

___

__ _________

IMPORTANT: At NO time shall the system be energized prior to Strand Lighting authorized personnel checkout. Strand Lighting will not be liable for any damage that may occur and the system warranty may be voided. System commissioning will be contingent on Strand Lighting's Credit Department approval. Please see Strand Lighting's Terms and Conditions for further details.

Requested Checkout Date: Please check the boxes below to confirm that: Arrangements have been made for access to ALL equipment. ALL control stations and receptacle stations have been installed. ALL system inter-wiring is complete between dimmer cabinets and control stations, and has been checked for accuracy and continuity. ALL load lamps have been installed and ALL load circuits have been checked with the associated power feed for correct wiring. The system has been cleaned for customer acceptance and ALL dimmers have been installed in the appropriate dimmer rack(s). ALL necessary owners, representatives, and staff will be present for demonstrating and training at time of commissioning. Please see specifications for requirements.

I hereby certify that the above conditions have been met and that the installation is complete. I understand that a PURCHASE ORDER will be required for additional visits resulting from an IN COMPLETE IN STALLATION . Print name:

Signature:

Position:

Date:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

Email:

Strand Lighting Inc, 6603 Darin Way, Cypress, California 90630, USA. (+1) 714 230 8200

Strand Lighting Inc, 6603 Darin Way, Cypress, CA 90630, USA Tel: +1 714 230 8200 Fax: +1 714 230 8173 www.strandlighting.com

The material in this manual is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Strand Lighting assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may appear in this manual. For comments and suggestions regarding corrections and/or updates to this manual, please contact your nearest Strand Lighting office. El contenido de este manual es solamente para información y está sujeto a cambios sin previo aviso. Strand Lighting no asume responsabilidad por errores o omisiones que puedan aparecer. Cualquier comentario, sugerencia o corrección con respecto a este manual, favor de dirijirlo a la oficina de Strand Lighting más cercana. Der Inhalt dieses Handbuches ist nur für Informationszwecke gedacht, Aenderungen sind vorbehalten. Strand Lighting uebernimmt keine Verantwortung für Fehler oder Irrtuemer, die in diesem Handbuch auftreten. Für Bemerkungen und Verbesserungsvorschlaege oder Vorschlaege in Bezug auf Korrekturen und/oder Aktualisierungen in diesem Handbuch, moechten wir Sie bitten, Kontakt mit der naechsten Strand Lighting-Niederlassung aufzunehmen. Le matériel décrit dans ce manuel est pour information seulement et est sujet à changements sans préavis. La compagnie Strand Lighting n'assume aucune responsibilité sur toute erreur ou ommission inscrite dans ce manuel. Pour tous commentaires ou suggestions concernant des corrections et/ou les mises à jour de ce manuel, veuillez s'll vous plait contacter le bureau de Strand Lighting le plus proche. Information contained in this document may not be duplicated in full or in part by any person without prior written approval of Strand Lighting Inc and Horizon Control Inc. Its sole purpose is to provide the user with conceptual information on the equipment mentioned. The use of this document for all other purposes is specifically prohibited. Certain features of the equipment described in this document may form the subject of patents or patent applications.

Document Number: 85-5570 Version as of: May 2, 2008

3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Strand Lighting warrants that this product will be free from defects in workmanship or materials. This warranty is void on any electronic controls which have been overloaded, abused, improperly installed or altered in any manner. Strand Lighting’ sole obligation will be at its option to repair or replace any electronic controls product proven defective if it is returned, postage prepaid, to Strand Lighting, 6603 Darin Way, Cypress, CA 90630, USA.. Strand Lighting will not pay for any charge-back or charge for labor or material that does not have its prior written approval. This warranty shall be in lieu of any other warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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