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Paradigm Architectural Control Processor Configuration Manual
Introduction
Welcome to the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor (P-ACP) Configuration Manual.
This manual contains information for user configuration and programming of the Paradigm
ACP when installed in a Unison DRd or ERn enclosure.
The Paradigm architectural control processor (P-ACP) is an integrated hardware and
software solution for complete configuration and control of dimmers, LED fixtures, DMX-
based moving lights, conventional and architectural fixtures, and Heritage and Paradigm
control stations.
Paradigm, combined with Unison LightDesigner software, may be utilized universally in the
Unison DRd enclosure and the ERn processing enclosure to program and control
architectural and theatrical applications with straightforward integrated networking for both
NetConnect and Paradigm LinkConnect control networks.
The Paradigm ACP features a dynamic user interface with a touch wheel for easy menu
navigation, an alpha-numeric button pad for direct selection, and a bright, easy to read
graphic LCD. Additionally, a Secure Digital (SD) media card slot, integrated USB port for
use of a flash drive and an Ethernet port for PC connection and 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 information to the individual
dimmers and architectural control stations.
Standard Performance Features
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User configurable control signal loss behavior including: “hold last look” or “wait and
fade to off”.
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The timed event synchronization feature restores the proper timed event state based
on the current date and time after rebooting.
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Robust “highest takes precedence (HTP)” processing and support of multiple and
simultaneous external sources of information from presets, zones, DMX, and Ethernet.
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Supports up to 62 Heritage control stations over the LinkConnect control network. Up
to six of these stations may be Paradigm Touchscreen LCD Touchscreen stations.
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All data is automatically stored to the built-in CompactFlash allowing rapid replacement
of a Paradigm ACP if needed.
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Built-in SD-card slot and USB port are provided for removable media (SD media card
or USB flash drive) allowing back up of the architectural and dimming configuration
files. Dimming configuration files are available only when the Paradigm ACP is installed
in a host DRd enclosure.
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Built-in real-time and astronomical time clock.
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Built-in Ethernet port for upload and modifications of configuration files from a
connected PC running Unison LightDesigner.
