ETC IRIDEON, Installation And User Manual

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38 System Test
System Test
MCP/DMX Interpreter Testing
Although the MCP and DMX Interpreter are different in function, they have
been programmed to perform identically during the unit system test. The
following test procedure applies to both the MCP and the DMX Interpreter.
The system test is a series of commands resident in the MCP/DMX
Interpreter. The commands have been designed to allow the installer/user
to observe the various functions of the luminaire for the purpose of
verifying proper communication between the controllers and the
luminaires. The total test time is approximately one minute. The test will
repeat in continuous cycle until test is terminated.
Step 1: Before initiating the MCP/DMX Interpreter system test, power
up the luminaires allowing them to recalibrate. After successful
completion of the calibration sequence, the luminaires will go to
their “home” position.
Step 2: The system test is initiated by setting the test switch located on
the face of the MCP to the “test” position. When the test switch
is set to the “test” position the luminaires will execute a test
routine (refer to the luminaire user’s manual for details.).
N o t e :
Each luminaire type has its own internal self test which is initiated with
its address switches. To prevent the luminaire’s self test from interfering
with the system test, ensure that the luminaire address switches are set
to luminaire’s correct address.
Remote Station and ATC Testing
N o t e :
Note: For MCP with remote stations only--does not apply to DMX
Interpreter Control Systems.
When the MCP test switch is placed in the test position, LED status
indicator lights will flash indicating data is being received.
8 Button Recall Station (8RS) -the eight button recall station has two
rows of buttons and LEDs.
• The left-most column of LEDs will flash for a period of one second.
• The column of LEDs just to the right of these will then flash for one
second.
• The third column of LEDs will then flash followed by the fourth column
for one second each.
• At the end of this four seconds, the test sequence will recycle and
continue cycling until the test switch is returned to its normal operation
position.
2 Button Recall Station (2RS) - the two button recall station responds to
this same four second test as the 8RS.
• The first button will flash during the first second
• The second button during the next second.