Eject -
Pull both
levers forward
from the top
edge. Grasp and
pull to remove
control module
(power down the
rack before
removing).
Keypad
Scroll Wheel
Display Window Navigation Buttons
LED Indicators identify current states of:
Eject
Power
Reset
DMX Ports
Network
Panic
Net3 Ethernet
USB
Load software and
configurations
The User Interface
Navigation
Use the scroll wheel and up/down arrows to move the
selection cursor on any menu screen until the desired item
is highlighted. Press
[Enter]
to select the highlighted item.
Use keypad to enter values and select dimmers or ranges of
dimmers.
Press
[< Back]
to return to the previous screen on any
menu.
Press menu buttons (
Test, About, Setup
) to access features
within that menu type - see above.
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User Quick Guide
Setup
Commonly used features include
Change dimmer, rack, and network settings
Enable control ports
Change Operating Mode
Upgrade/Backup (Media)
Change Curve and Firing Mode
Test (Live Control)
Allows you to
Set Levels Dimmer Check Activate Presets
About
Access information on
Dimmers Rack Control Sources Errors
Navigation Shortcut Buttons
Press navigation button, navigate to desired item, press
[Enter]
to select.
Quick Setup
SR48
Rack Number:
[1]
First Dimmer:
[1]
Numbering
[Straight]
Dimmer Double:
[No]
[Cancel]
[Go]
:
Set rack#, first dimmer,
define if rack should be
balanced.
Press
[Go]
to save.
Rack Setup
First Time Setup
CEM3 backplanes include a dipswitch field, which is set
in the factory during the manufacturing process of the
Sensor3 rack. There is a dipswitch map located on the
underside of the CEM3 processor for easy reference.
Several items are determined by the dipswitch
settings on the backplane:
System Voltage: 120v or 230/240v
Rack Size: 6,12,24,36, or 48
(based on the number of dimmer modules)
Advanced Features
Quick Setup
In quick setup, you can set the rack number, first
dimmer number, & straight or phase based num-
bering. This will result in a rack filled with a default
module type.
Service and Troubleshooting
General Maintenance
Make regular backups of your configuration to an USB drive or over the network as detailed in the
Configuration Backup & Restore section of this document.
Your rack has filters fitted into the door. Every 6 months or as needed, remove and clean the filters with a
vacuum cleaner.
Do NOT use water or chemical cleaners in your rack or modules.
Troubleshooting
Display of the CEM3 is not lit up
Check that power is connected to the rack. If an installed rack, check that the power disconnect is turned on. If
a portable pack, check that power is connected and turned on.
Check that the CEM3 is fully seated in the rack. The black latches on either side of the CEM3 should be
pushed up and the CEM3 should be flush with the front of the rack.
Dimmers not turning on
Check that there is power to the CEM3 as described above.
Check that your control source (Network or DMX) connections are ok.
There may be an error message on the CEM3 display.
Common error messages that might prevent dimmers from turning on include:
Fan Fail - check that the fan is running & clear of obstructions.
CPU Overtemp - check the temperature in the dimmer room.
Voltage Too High / Too Low - check the incoming power supply to the rack.
Dimmer Overtemp - check that the specified dimmer is not overloaded and check cooling.
Controller Replacement
The configuration for the CEM3 is automatically
stored in two places: the backplane of the rack & in
the CEM3.
If you have to replace the CEM3, you can simply pull
out the CEM3 & insert the new one.
If you have to replace the backplane as well, you can
reload the configuration from an USB drive as
detailed in the Configuration Backup & Restore
section of this document.
Configuration Backup & Restore
There is a USB key slot on the front of the CEM3. This is for
saving the rack configuration to a USB drive for safe keeping, &
for reloading the configuration if needed.
To Save a Configuration
1. Press
[Setup]
.
2. Scroll to
{Media/Backup}
.
3. Press
[Check]
.
4. Scroll to
{Save Cfg to USB}
.
5. Press
[Check]
.
The configuration will be saved with
a name based on the date & time.
To Load a Configuration
The configuration must be in the root directory of the USB
device.
1. Press
[Setup]
.
2. Scroll to
{Media/Backup}
.
3. Press
[Check]
.
4. Scroll to
{Load Cfg to USB}
.
5. Press
[Check]
.
Panic
(Setup>Panic)
Panic allows dimmers to be turned on via a contact
closure. Typically this is used to connect to a fire
alarm system, or a simple switch system to turn on
houselights. Panic is generally configured at installation.
If you need to change the dimmers in thei panic preset,
please contact ETC Technical Services at the office
nearest to you. A list of ETC offices is given at the
bottom of this page.
When panic is active, the red panic LED on the front of
the CEM3 will be lit and ‘Panic Active’ will be displayed.
For advanced setup options and additional information, please see the
CEM3 wiki at www.etcconnect.com/Sensor3help.
