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Part Number:

7180M1230-2.0.1

Rev A

Released: 2012-01

Architectural Control Processor
Configuration Manual

2.0.1

Summary of Contents for P-ACP

Page 1: ...tronic Theatre Controls Inc All Rights reserved Product information and specifications subject to change Part Number 7180M1230 2 0 1 Rev A Released 2012 01 Architectural Control Processor Configuratio...

Page 2: ...rols Inc in the United States and other countries Echelon LonWorks and LON are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Echelon Corporation All other trademarks both marked and not marked are...

Page 3: ...11 Wake 11 Touch Wheel 11 Enter 12 Back 12 Control Menu Shortcut 12 Alpha Numeric Button Pad 12 Removable Media 14 Ethernet 14 Reset Switch 15 Paradigm ACP Basic Navigation 16 Status Display 17 DRd Di...

Page 4: ...nels 53 Groups 54 Walls 54 Sequences 55 Macros 55 Overrides 56 Clear Arch Output 56 File Operations Menu 57 Save Rack Configurations 57 Save Dimming Configuration 58 Load Dimming Configuration 59 Save...

Page 5: ...iii Appendix A Paradigm ACP Menu Flow Chart 75 Menu Flow Chart 76 Appendix B Dimmer Specifications 83 Unison DRd Rack Compatible Modules 83 Dimmer Module Defaults 85 Dimmer Modes 86...

Page 6: ...LightDesigner configuration updates are provided The Paradigm ACP serves as the real time processor for incoming control signals from other processors and control sources and transmits that informatio...

Page 7: ...CAUTION A Caution statement indicates situations where there may be undefined or unwanted consequences of an action potential for data loss or an equipment problem WARNING A Warning statement indicate...

Page 8: ...TC equipment A complete list of other installed products and components connected to the system you are troubleshooting DMX control source if any Please email comments about this manual to TechComm et...

Page 9: ...amming before loading into the Paradigm ACP Paradigm ACP Features Configuration Project programming and configuration are accomplished in LightDesigner software and then are uploaded into the Paradigm...

Page 10: ...display When the Paradigm ACP is installed in a host DRd enclosure the default status display is Dimming Rack Status Rack status includes information pertaining to DMX addressing rack phase voltage f...

Page 11: ...ommunication bus from the Paradigm ACP to the architectural control stations DMX Digital Multiplex addresses up to 512 channels of control In an ERn enclosure the Paradigm ACP supports two configurabl...

Page 12: ...temperature controlled environment with the following conditions ambient temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C ambient Humidity 30 90 non condensing Installation is as simple as sliding the ACP module into the...

Page 13: ...1 Installation and User Interface Overview 8 C h a p t e r 1 Installation and User Interface Overview This chapter contains the following sections Install the Paradigm ACP 9 User Interface Overview 11...

Page 14: ...o receive a LightDesigner configuration file The procedure to set processor identity and IP address is determined by the type of system you are installing either a single or a multiple processor syste...

Page 15: ...hen the Paradigm ACP is installed properly and power is applied to the enclosure the graphic LCD illuminates and displays system status When the Paradigm ACP is installed in a host DRd rack the defaul...

Page 16: ...tem and LCD backlight are set by default to sleep after one minute of inactivity Any button press wakes the user interface and LCD backlight The inactivity time setting is user selectable from the Arc...

Page 17: ...u shortcut button once to access the dimming control menu Press it again to access the arch control menu When the Paradigm ACP is installed in an host ERn rack only the architectural control menu is a...

Page 18: ...mming Control menus to select a range of dimmers For example 1 thru 1 0 selects dimmers 1 through 10 Once selected you may use the numeric button pad to add a value to the selected dimmers or use the...

Page 19: ...uctions to save or load configuration files To remove a compatible SD card from the ACP SD card slot Once the save or upload process is completed gently press the end of the card until you hear an aud...

Page 20: ...essing the reset switch located on the front panel of the unit Access the reset switch using the tip of a ball point pen or other pointed object If the Paradigm ACP is hosted by a DRd enclosure during...

Page 21: ...2 Paradigm ACP Basic Navigation 16 C h a p t e r 2 Paradigm ACP Basic Navigation This chapter contains the following sections Status Display 17 Status Error Messages 19 Menu Navigation 22...

Page 22: ...re common to both the Dimming Rack Status and Arch Control Status displays When a system error is detected the message changes to reflect the specific error type When multiple errors are detected each...

Page 23: ...sor IP address must also be assigned Automatic IP address settings are used when the processor name identity is unknown status message area Status messages are common to both the dimming rack and ACP...

Page 24: ...sure use the touch wheel to scroll clockwise to view the Arch Control Status display Status messages provide you with system wide rack specific or even just dimmer specific information including error...

Page 25: ...within the DRd dimming engine Occurs only when the Paradigm ACP is installed in a host DRd enclosure The menu locks out additional navigation and requires you to confirm use of either the dimming rack...

Page 26: ...blem is within a module Rack Error Phase 1 Missing Phase A is off Check mains power feed Rack Error Phase 2 Missing Phase B is off Check mains power feed Rack Error Phase 3 Missing Phase C is off Chec...

Page 27: ...ic button pad or the touch wheel may be used to edit specific objects from the operation menu such as dimmer number levels etc Once an edit has been made press the enter button to accept the selection...

Page 28: ...p t e r 3 Programming This chapter contains the following sections About Menu 24 Dimming Setup Menu 30 Arch Setup Menu 43 Dimming Control Menu 50 Arch Control Menu 52 File Operations Menu 57 View Cle...

Page 29: ...sACN universe address used for that port is listed for the lowest address of that sACN universe Note The About Menu is provided for you to view information only There are no editing tools or menu lis...

Page 30: ...sorted by the output addresses in the far left column The next column displays the level information for the address When there is no active DMX output the output level column displays Levels are dis...

Page 31: ...ich rack the software relates Project Information Job Name My Project Job Number 123456 Address 123 My Street PO Box 123 456 Any town USA Tech S R Phone 123 123 1234 Date dd mm yyyy Version v1 2 3 4 5...

Page 32: ...ng a specific processor from the processors configured in the system Ethernet Interface LON Interface sACN Control Stats Totals by Processor for Processor 1 sACN Sources 6 sACN Universes 3 sACN Addres...

Page 33: ...uts View Message Log 01 00 00 7 01 08 ACP Online 00 59 45 07 01 08 v1 2 3 upgrade 00 58 15 07 01 08 Dim soft ver error 00 57 00 07 01 08 The View Message Log menu is provided to give users a way to se...

Page 34: ...selected device For Unison Heritage stations the selected station LEDs will blink however third party devices may behave differently 20 gang Station A Custom Presets 3 Heritage 5 btn FOH LCD LCD 7 He...

Page 35: ...hange the beginning dimmer number Notice that when the beginning dimmer number is 1 and you change to a different number the ending number also changes to reflect the same beginning number selected Th...

Page 36: ...isplay as empty property fields Any edits made to the empty property fields are applied to the entire selected range of dimmers Specifying a different module type defaults all dimmer properties for th...

Page 37: ...c fluorescent ballast 2 wire ballast with battery pack AD15B and AD20FB 15 and 20 amp fluorescent dimmers with integrated battery 2 wire dimmable electronic fluorescent ballast with battery pack AR15...

Page 38: ...mmer firing mode automatically changes the default settings for curve threshold voltage regulation minimum voltage and maximum voltage Step 3 You can change dimmer properties from default by using the...

Page 39: ...ess enter to accept the selection Minimum Scale Minimum scale allows you to set a dimmer or a range of dimmers to a minimum output voltage which is the bottom of the scaled output of the dimmer s The...

Page 40: ...nter The focus changes to the value field Step 18 Use the touch wheel to scroll to the desired value Press enter to accept the selection DMX Res DMX resolution is the mode used to set the movement res...

Page 41: ...immer set for hi resolution 16 bit mode is applied a 1 address offset from the starting address for the second control channel value of that dimmer For example if dimmer 2 is set to hi resolution 16 b...

Page 42: ...a selection or range of dimmers for patch editing Once your selection is made press enter to accept the selection and begin editing To remove the last selected dimmer from the selection press the bac...

Page 43: ...rgency Setup menu even if the Paradigm ACP configuration and the dimming engine configuration do not match When panic is triggered in a DRd enclosure the following menus are not accessible for view or...

Page 44: ...e to when the emergency panic input is active The emergency level defaults to 100 but can be set to a minimum setting of 80 Step 5 Within the Emergency Setup menu use the touch wheel to scroll to Emer...

Page 45: ...and press enter The Input Type menu displays Step 11 Use the touch wheel to select either Momentary or Maintained Press enter to accept the selection Step 12 Use the touch wheel to scroll to Active W...

Page 46: ...These settings include DRd6 DRd12 and DRd24 Step 1 Use the touch wheel to scroll to Rack Type press enter repeatedly to cycle through the available options Step 2 When the desired value is displayed u...

Page 47: ...er allowed is 512 DRd6 channel 500 DRd12 channel 488 DRd12 24 channel 464 Step 1 Use the touch wheel to scroll to DMX Start Addr and press enter to select Step 2 Use the touch wheel to scroll or use t...

Page 48: ...Select Space menu list displays all available spaces for this Paradigm ACP Step 2 Scroll to select the space and press enter Selecting a space filters the connect to and disconnect from lists Connect...

Page 49: ...Settings menu lists will suggest settings based on the same default addressing that is used in LightDesigner Once the Paradigm ACP has a valid LightDesigner configuration the Select New Settings and...

Page 50: ...ad to specify a numeric value Press enter to move the selection to the second date field c Repeat for each date field When complete press enter to move back to the Date selection in the menu list Step...

Page 51: ...although you may change the selection to East as required This setting is contained in the architectural configuration a Scroll to Latitude selection in the menu list and press enter b Scroll to selec...

Page 52: ...ep 1 Use the touch wheel to scroll to Preferences from within the Arch Setup menu and press enter The Preferences menu list displays Step 2 Use the touch wheel to scroll to Inactivity Time and press e...

Page 53: ...from zero minutes and zero seconds to 60 minutes and zero seconds Step 1 Use the touch wheel to scroll to Data Loss Power On from within the Arch Setup menu and press enter The DMX Loss Behavior ACN L...

Page 54: ...htDesigner Port activity is determined by the traffic through each port The display may read active or inactive Refresh rate is the only user selectable setting within this menu When a DMX port is set...

Page 55: ...Note Dimmers that are controlled from the Set Levels action cannot be controlled from the architectural system DMX or sACN until they have been released Dimming Control 1 Set Levels 2 Dimmer Check 3 R...

Page 56: ...he touch wheel to scroll through the dimmer list When using this method the dimmer list does not roll over from the last dimmer in the list to the first dimmer in the list c Use the touch wheel s incr...

Page 57: ...ted space displays with status Status can be active altered or inactive Step 3 Scroll to select the desired preset and press enter The selected preset details display including status and priority sta...

Page 58: ...rt B address 1 and sACN patching e g 1 1 universe 1 address 1 Continue to step 4 a Step 4 Edit the attribute level a For a single control channel attribute such as a dimmer scroll to select the new in...

Page 59: ...configured in the LightDesigner configuration Step 1 Scroll to select Walls from the Arch Control menu and press enter The Select Space menu list displays all spaces and subspaces that are connected...

Page 60: ...ch Control menu and press enter The Macros menu list displays all macros recorded in the LightDesigner configuration Macro state is displayed next to the macro name Macros are listed in alphabetical o...

Page 61: ...s for multi parameter fixtures This will also clear the Boot Look however gateway or DMX pass through data will remain unaffected Note Channels may have a minimum or default attribute level defined th...

Page 62: ...ia types are installed both are listed otherwise only the installed and valid type is available for selection Scroll to select the desired or available media type and press enter Reference below for r...

Page 63: ...Beneath the configuration filename lists the installed and available removable media If both media types are installed both are listed otherwise only the installed and valid type is available for sele...

Page 64: ...o display the configuration files stored within the selected folder To return to the root directory scroll to select and press Step 4 Scroll to the desired valid dimming configuration file and press e...

Page 65: ...the configuration file is saving any errors will stop the save process If an error has stopped the saving process simply follow the instructions on the display When the configuration file is saved su...

Page 66: ...Select the desired processor to retrieve the configuration from If the load process fails due to a communication error press enter to return to the Load Arch Config menu list check your physical conne...

Page 67: ...r Yes and press enter If No is selected the display returns to the File Operations menu Pressing the back button has the same affect as selecting No If Yes is selected for the selected option all memo...

Page 68: ...played Valid firmware package filenames are indicated similar to PACP firmware pfw Folders indicated in brackets text may also display in the menu list Select the folder and press enter to display the...

Page 69: ...oot directory of the selected media a dialog displays for action Select Yes to overwrite the existing file or select No to cancel the save action and return to the Save LCD Files menu list If the dest...

Page 70: ...ch Warning Archive mismatch warnings occur only in multi processor systems when a configuration update such as a preset record or edit to a timed event was not properly received by all of the processo...

Page 71: ...tricted access to a User level login you will receive a notification dialog Login Step 1 Scroll to select Login from the Restricted Access menu and press enter Enter Login Code displays Step 2 Enter t...

Page 72: ...Admin access level the User access level or Login Always Required When the current login is the User level you may select to default the Paradigm processor to the User access level or Login Always Re...

Page 73: ...ed date displays including the name and the time period the event takes place A recurrence logo to the right of the timed event name indicates a recurring timed event Step 2 Scroll to select a timed e...

Page 74: ...ation is specified enter the hours and minutes for the event Select Action for edit to display all available actions that can be assigned to an event such as control of presets control channels groups...

Page 75: ...s that can be assigned to an event such as control of presets control channels groups walls sequences macros and overrides Scroll to select the desired action and press enter When Recurrence is select...

Page 76: ...ed The Special Day Protect menu list displays Step 2 Press enter to select a date for special protection The calendar view displays Step 3 Scroll the calendar to select the specific date for special p...

Page 77: ...4 Service 72 C h a p t e r 4 Service Service and Maintenance 73 Hardware Reset Switch 74...

Page 78: ...of the ACP to ensure proper connection with the card edge connector s on the left and right I O boards If power is applied the status LEDs will illuminate when proper connection is made Step 6 If the...

Page 79: ...g the reset switch located on the front panel of the unit You can access this reset switch using the tip of a ball point pen or other pointed object During a powered reset the host rack holds levels f...

Page 80: ...main menu items A menu item that is specific to a Paradigm ACP when installed in a host DRd rack is indicated with a This menu will not display when the Paradigm ACP is hosted by an ERn enclosure A m...

Page 81: ...umber 123456 Address 123 My Street PO Box 123 456 Any town USA Tech S R Phone 123 123 1234 Date dd mm yyyy Version v1 2 3 4 5 Comments this is a test created in LightDesigner About 1 About Dimmer 2 DM...

Page 82: ...6V Dyn Preheat Off Transformer mode On DMX Res Lo 8 bit Dimming Setup Dimmer Setup Patch By DMX Start Patch Dimmers Emergency Setup Quick Rack Setup Push to Set Levels To identify push Found w Error L...

Page 83: ...Time Location Arch Setup LonWorks Connections Assign Processor IP Date Time Location Preferences Data Loss Power On DMX Settings 1 About 2 Dimming Setup 3 Arch Setup 4 Dimming Control 5 Arch Control 6...

Page 84: ...Daylight Inactive Nite Mode Inactive Occupancy Active Timed Event Inactive Arch Control Presets Control Channels Groups Walls Sequences Macros Overrides Clear Arch Output When the selected macro is a...

Page 85: ...ch P ACP Dimming DRd ALL This operation erases all memories excluding removable media and returns the selected setting to factory defaults 1 Save Rack Configs 2 Save Dimming Config 3 Load Dimming Conf...

Page 86: ...tart Before Sunrise Time h m hh mm am Action None End Duration Time 0h 0m hhmm am Action None Recurrence None Start Time Time of Day Before Sunrise After Sunrise Before Sunset After Sunset Add New Eve...

Page 87: ...o arch config is installed displays only the Clear Arch Output menu selection Set Levels 1 55 2 3 FL 4 5 50 6 7 50 8 FL 9 10 50 11 25 12 FL 13 14 50 15 FL 16 17 FL 18 75 19 20 50 21 50 A level entry o...

Page 88: ...C Relay Module 7083A1085 2 6 lbs 1 2 kgs 230 VAC Dimmer Modules Module Type Description Part Number ModuleWeight lbs kg AFM Air Flow Module 7083A1072 1 3 lbs 59 kgs ECC15 Dual 15A 3KW Constant Circuit...

Page 89: ...e Material description Part Number ModuleWeight lbs kg AFM Air Flow Module 7083A1072 1 3 lbs 59 kgs ACC15 Dual 15A at 277 VAC Constant Circuit Breaker Module 7183A1048 2 7 lbs 1 2 kgs ACC20 Dual 20A a...

Page 90: ...l Mod Sq ED15NE Normal Mod Sq AD20F 2 3 wire Fluorescent Linear D20E Normal Mod Sq ED15RE Normal Mod Sq AELV5 277V Reverse Phase Mod Sq D20F 2 3 wire Fluorescent Linear ED15R Normal Mod Sq AR15 Switch...

Page 91: ...ynamic Preheat seconds 0sec Off not applicable not applicable Min Scale Volts 6V not applicable not applicable Max Scale Volts 110V not applicable not applicable Transformer Mode On Off not applicable...

Page 92: ...ec Off 0sec Off Min Scale Volts 120 Max 230 Max 277 Max Max Scale Volts 120 230 277 Transformer Mode On Off On On On Threshold Control 1 0 1 0 1 0 Always On Mode Property Units Default 120V Default 23...

Page 93: ...e Mode Property Units Default 120V Default 230V Default 277V Curve not applicable Mod Square NA Mod Square Voltage Regulation On Off On NA On Pre Heat On Off Off NA Off Dynamic Preheat seconds 0sec Of...

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