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MATRIX MK. II DIMMING SYSTEM 

User Manual 

 

Version: 3.99

 

Copyright © Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. 

All Rights reserved. 

Product information and specifications subject  to change. 

Part number: 7540M1200-3.99 Rev. A 

Released: May 2010 

 

Summary of Contents for MATRIX MK. II

Page 1: ...I DIMMING SYSTEM User Manual Version 3 99 Copyright Electronic Theatre Controls Inc All Rights reserved Product information and specifications subject to change Part number 7540M1200 3 99 Rev A Releas...

Page 2: ...imSTAT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Electronic Theatre Controls Inc in the United States and other countries All other trademarks both marked and not marked are the property of th...

Page 3: ...3 Configuration Procedures 8 Initial settings 8 Number of modules in use 8 Select load rating of modules 8 Setup schemes for channels and DMX 9 DMX Programming 9 To set up a DMX addressing scheme 10 T...

Page 4: ...8 Response time 18 Dimmer curves 19 Non dim operation 20 Maximum current 20 To set up priority channels 21 Current limitation 21 Voltage regulation 22 Line voltage calibration 22 To set voltage regula...

Page 5: ...ctory defaults 32 Chapter 4 Service 43 Contacting ETC about Equipment Problems Changing Rack Modules Regular inspection Check ventilation system Annual inspection Fault finding Main power failure Fail...

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Page 7: ...are available in separate manuals Owing to the range of options available this user manual may describe modules and features which are not directly relevant to a specific installation The following sy...

Page 8: ...l processors are Merge Processor for managing data distribution to the dimmer modules with direct inputs from DMX 1 and 2 main data lines Ethernet control data RS422 touch panels and 48 switched input...

Page 9: ...I dimmer cabinets The range of Matrix Mk II dimming cabinets includes 1600 and 2000mm heights 600 or 800mm widths 800mm incorporates a front access only swing frame and a choice of wiring to accommoda...

Page 10: ...the PC s display instantly shows the detail and if the fault is cleared the system resets accordingly Information displayed includes DMX start address per unit DMX OK line voltage current per channel...

Page 11: ...ndbook Matrix Dimming System Features Modularity Matrix Mk II offers a wide range of plug in power control devices including SCR and Sine wave dimming relay switch circuits and continuous power module...

Page 12: ...rocessors fails in the Matrix Rack Processor unit New to Matrix Mk II Higher density The original Matrix offered a maximum of 162 x 2 5kW 108 x 5kW or 27 x 10kW or mixtures of all three dimmer ratings...

Page 13: ...3 light when three phases are present and a CHECK red led indicator illuminates when the processor has identified any error which is unresolved Three MCBs are located to the right of the panel which s...

Page 14: ...tion current limitation lamp saving and lamp tuning and to test the ventilation system and check firmware Use F5 for system reports If there are no faults indicated by the CHECK indicator the INFO but...

Page 15: ...ssed message icon above the LED column the Processor LCD panel and controls are routed to the selected module Each front panel has an LED per output channel to indicate when there is an output or if t...

Page 16: ...SELECT 3 The screen shows SELECT NUMBER OF DEVICES DEVICES 012 CANCEL ENTER 4 Use the rotary encoder to select the number of Matrix devices the plug in modules in the rack 5 Press ENTER to record the...

Page 17: ...of DMX numbering scheme thus the dimmers may have individual characteristics but with consecutive DMX addresses This step and 2 3 DMX setup should be performed before other channel specific programmin...

Page 18: ...ne DMX address only is entered for the first channel in the device with other channels following in sequential order 5 Press SAVE to leave the menu and to record the changes or CANCEL to leave the pre...

Page 19: ...Master it takes exclusive control until the DMX fails at which time control is transferred to the other DMX line Note When the channel status is being viewed at the dimmer device or remotely by DimSTA...

Page 20: ...ither SAVE to record the changes or CANCEL to leave the previous settings unchanged To set up a DMX Minimum reset In order to reduce dynamic filament noise in 120V Par lamps or to increase the rate of...

Page 21: ...OWN or UP or use the rotary encoder to choose GENERAL SETTINGS menu Press SELECT 3 Press DOWN or UP or use the rotary encoder to choose DMX LAMP TUNING menu Press SELECT GENERAL SETTINGS DMX LAMP TUNI...

Page 22: ...me menu 2 Press DOWN or UP or use the rotary encoder to choose SELECT PC DIMSTAT PARAMETERS menu Press SELECT 3 The screen shows SELECT PC DIMSTAT PARAMETERS ADDRESS 004 CANCEL ENTER 4 Use the rotary...

Page 23: ...er to choose SUBNET MASK menu Press SELECT 4 The screen shows SELECT ETHERNET SUBNET MASK AAA BBB CCC DDD SUBNET MASK 255 255 255 000 EDIT CANCEL SAVE 5 Use the rotary encoder to choose the address nu...

Page 24: ...to choose IP ADDRESS menu Press SELECT 4 The screen shows SELECT MERGER ETHERNET ADDRESS AAA BBB CCC DDD IP ADDRESS 010 001 002 002 EDIT CANCEL SAVE 5 Use the rotary encoder to choose the address numb...

Page 25: ...groups 8 Press ENTER to leave the menu then either SAVE to record the changes or CANCEL to leave the previous settings unchanged To set up the merger universes This option is used to set which Stream...

Page 26: ...CONFIG from the home menu and press EDIT 2 The screen shows the individual channel number or ALL if the dimmer set up scheme copies characteristics to all dimmers in the device as follows CONFIGURE C...

Page 27: ...previous settings unchanged Dimmer curves Dimmer curves dimmer laws are used to adjust the relationship between control level and light output This enables the dimmer to be fine tuned to accommodate t...

Page 28: ...n square brackets are shown and set it to either NO for dimmer operation or YES for a non dim 4 Using the UP and DOWN buttons to address other channel numbers unless all dimmers are being set up toget...

Page 29: ...duce level if the maximum demand is exceeded 1 Select CONFIG from the home menu 2 The screen shows the individual channel number or ALL if the dimmer set up scheme is all together with a list of all a...

Page 30: ...s not maintain the voltage of full on dimmer channels as the regulation circuit can only work with sufficient voltage headroom Programming involves two stages firstly checking the factory set installa...

Page 31: ...rotary encoder With the correct voltage showing in the square brackets it is then possible to calibrate each line individually 5 Press SAVE to leave the menu and record the changes or CANCEL to leave...

Page 32: ...ss SELECT 3 The screen shows SELECT LINE PARAMETERS VOLTAGE CURRENT FREQUENCY NOMINAL 235 43 50 Hz CANCEL SAVE 4 Press EDIT and using the and buttons choose VOLTAGE and enter the maximum voltage limit...

Page 33: ...h on load to be higher than the diversified power supply can withstand resulting in nuisance tripping of circuit breakers For this reason the dimmers are installed with a range of start modes to give...

Page 34: ...n the form of 4 digit codes and may be set and used from the front panel of the dimmer and DimSTAT but passwords may only be read using DimSTAT Passwords set at 0000 give unlimited access Note If the...

Page 35: ...reset number displayed or press HOME to return to the previous screen To set up digital switch functions 1 Select PRESETS from the home menu 2 Press DOWN or UP or use the rotary encoder to choose PRES...

Page 36: ...r overriding control signals or other settings The level is mixed with any other incoming signal on a highest level takes precedence basis To manually control a dimmer level 1 Select PRESETS from the...

Page 37: ...reset time and the dimmer has been disabled awaiting manual intervention and reset The channel display indicators give the last recorded fault condition If the fault is a self resetting fault or if t...

Page 38: ...ng to STAT either OK or error message s with letter codes as above 4 Press CH or CH to display channels in sequence and DEV and DEV to display devices in sequence 5 Press HOME to leave the menu and to...

Page 39: ...result in the loss of communication To update firmware 1 Select INSTALL from the home menu 2 Press DOWN or UP or use the rotary encoder to choose FIRMWARE UPDATE menu Press SELECT 3 The display shows...

Page 40: ...h a set of factory default settings and software set up parameters which configure the internal memory and performance characteristics It is advisable to reset the dimmer software to the original fact...

Page 41: ...MANUAL PRESETS all 00 MAXIMUM 100 MINIMUM 0 MODE basic NON DIM I O no PASSWORDS all 0000 PC ADDRESS 00 PHASE off PRESET 1 CH 1 F only PRESET 2 CH 2 F only PRESET 3 CH 3 F only PRESET 4 CH 4 F only PR...

Page 42: ...ection Check ventilation The only moving parts in the dimming system which will degrade over a period of years and will affect the operation of the dimmers are in the ventilation system comprising low...

Page 43: ...is located Total mains failure will generally cause a loss of all lighting levels not supplied by an emergency backup supply Generally if there is a problem within the dimming system either part of th...

Page 44: ...and dimmer switch off DimStat data loss If DimSTAT loses communication to the dimmers the first step is to check the mechanical connections to the network If this is intact reboot the PC and check co...

Page 45: ...rnative to holding the level or fading out This menu is used to set the backup levels in case of a DMX failure F3 CONFIG Config channel parameters This menu provides direct set up access to the main p...

Page 46: ...Channel number current voltage temperature DMX A level DMX B level actual DMX level used status of channel OK or fault System info Gives a list of software versions in use and provides technicians wi...

Page 47: ...41 A p p e n d i x B S c h e m a t i c d i a g r a m...

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