Community High School District #128 Libertyville High School Studio Theater Lighting Control and Dimming Replacement BID DOCUMENTS Part 1 - General 1) SUMMARY A) Libertyville High School seeks to replace the Studio Theater Lighting System - including dimmers/control board/and wiring infrastructure as needed.
finished a fully working system will be turned over to the owner. Any errors, omissions, or ambiguities are not to condition this requirement, but shall be brought to the attention of the Theatrical Dealer in their possible effect on the intent of this specification.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Chicago Spotlight, Inc., Chicago, IL 312-455-1171 Grand Stage Co., Chicago, IL 312- 332-5611 Intelligent Lighting Creations, Arlington Heights, IL 847.933.9792 Mainstage Theatrical Supply, Milwaukee, WI 414- 278-0878 Other dealers may be considered with prior review and approval of the Owner.
9) WARRANTIES A) The manufacturer of the stage lighting and control equipment shall warranty the Stage Wiring Devices and Dimming and Control equipment to be free from defects of material or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of acceptance. During the period of this warranty, equipment which proves to be defective shall be repaired or replaced at no charge (excepting freight).
(USITT) and the Professional Light and Sound Association (PLASA). All control consoles shall be interchangeable. E. All control, signal and video connectors shall be of substantial construction and shall be of the locking or latching type. All plate-mounted connectors shall be bolted to faceplates – rivets shall not be acceptable. F. All components requiring external electrical connections of more than eight (8) conductors shall include barrier-type terminal strips properly sized and permanently labeled.
SR3-6 (6 module) SR3-12 (12 module) SR3-24 (24 module) SR3-48 (48 module) 16.6”H x 14.8”W x 13.3”D 25.8”H x 14.8”W x 13.3”D 45.8”H x 14.8”W x 16.8”D 83.1”H x 14.8”W x 22.8”D 3. Racks shall be designed for front access to allow back-to-back or side-by-side installation. 4. Racks shall be designed to allow easy insertion and removal of all modules without the use of tools. Supports shall be provided for precise alignment of dimmer modules into power and signal connector blocks.
B) CONTROL ELECTRONICS MODULE A) General (1) The dimmer rack electronics shall be contained in one plug-in Control Electronics Module (CEM3). Each control module shall plug into a dimming cabinet, with no discrete wire connections. A simple user interface shall be provided for group configuration, testing and diagnostics. The control module shall be UL/cUL Listed and CE Marked.
constant power to the load. Regulation shall maintain the desired output voltage ±1V for the entire operating range (90-240V AC) with the exception that the maximum output will be no greater than the line voltage minus dimmer insulation loss. The regulation shall compensate for dips and anomalies in the AC waveform on a dimmer-by-dimmer basis. There shall be no interaction between dimmers in the system or any other equipment.
(13)The control module shall be capable of monitoring and displaying incoming line voltage for all three phases on the LCD. With installed current sensors, the same display shall show amperage on each phase. (14)English, French, German and Spanish language support shall be standard in the control module. (15)The control module shall support 4 levels of security access.
load, and compare it to the recorded load. Any change from recorded loads greater than five percent shall display an error on the control module and any monitoring device on the network. G) Dimmer Specific messages shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Load has dropped below recorded value 2. Load has raised above recorded value 3. DC detected on dimmer output 4. One SCR has failed on/off 5. Dimmer has failed off or circuit breaker has tripped 6. Dimmer has been removed 7.
C) ARCHITECTURAL RACK ENCLOSURES (1) The rack enclosure shall be the Unison DRd Series Control Enclosure as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal. A) Mechanical 1) The Rack Enclosure shall be a surface mounted, deadfront switchboard, constructed of 18-guage formed steel panels with a hinged, lockable full-height door containing an integral electrostatic air filter. a) Filter shall be removable for easy cleaning.
7) Optional floor mounting pedestal shall be available for the 12-module rack. 8) Racks enclosures shall be designed for use with AX series auxiliary racks for Main Circuit Breaker, Main Lug, and cross bussing applications. B) Accessories 1) RideThru Option (RTO) a) The Rack Enclosure shall support an optional, short-term back-up power source for the control electronics.
7) The rack enclosure shall support 65,000 steps of dimming. 8) The rack enclosure dimming engine shall support multiple dimmer curves including modified square law, linear, switched, fluorescent, pre-heat and electronic low voltage. 9) The rack enclosure shall support voltage regulation including, minimum and maximum scale voltages with offsets 10) Rack enclosure shall support a UL924 listed contact input for emergency lighting control bypass.
D) ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL PROCESSOR MODULES 1) The Architectural Control Processor shall be the Unison Paradigm P-ACP Series Control Processor as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal. 2) The Architectural Control Processor (ACP) assembly shall be designed for use in DRd Series Dimming Enclosures and ERn Series Control Enclosures. 3) The processor shall utilize microprocessor based, solid state technology to provide multiscene lighting and building control.
E) DIMMER MODULES A) General (1) The dimmer modules shall be the Sensor dimmer modules as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal. Sensor dimmer modules shall be designed for dependable, economical service in theatrical and video applications. B) Electrical (1) Each dimmer module shall contain two single-pole circuit breakers, a solid-state switching module, associated toroidal filters, and power and control connectors.
A) Filtering (1) Dimmer modules shall include toroidal filters to reduce the rate of current rise time resulting from switching the SCRs. The filter shall limit objectionable harmonics, reduce lamp filament sing and limit radio frequency interference on line and load conductors. Modules shall offer 350 or 500 uS. filter rise times. Rise time shall be measured at the worst case slew rate (about 50 percent) from 10 to 90 percent of the output wave form with the dimmer operating at full load.
no more than 18 lbs. The 6 circuit dimmer bar shall measure 3.0 x 2.0 x 88 inches and weigh no more than 28 lbs. V) Electrical 1) Power wiring to each module shall be connected by use of a 12’ flexible SO Top or bottom fed cord and connector. Use of flexible feed cords and connectors facilitates the reconfiguration of both permanent and portable dimming equipment installations Each bar shall be powered by a power feed service according to its current rating.
between 32ºF (0ºC) and 104ºF (40C), and humidity between 10 - 90% (noncondensing). 2) Optimum cooling shall be when the units are mounted horizontally with the control panel vertical (or upright). 2) CONTROL EQUIPMENT RACK A) General 1) The control equipment rack shall be a standard 19” equipment rack, such as manufactured by Middle Atlantic Products and based on the EWR style with separate wiring backpan.
(8) On demand moving light controls shall provide mouse-based tools for non-intensity parameters. The tools shall display the current value for each parameter and shall provide controls for adjusting each parameter.
2. Non-intensity parameters may be set numerically or via the on demand moving light controls. This control shall be fully interactive. In either case the current parameter value shall be displayed on the console monitor. 3. Only those parameters available for control in the active lighting system shall be displayed for control. 4.
(5) Display Controls 1. Format shall change the view of selected displays. 2. Channel views may be displayed either in a expanded table view combining conventional channel symbols with table views for multi-parameter devices, or in a channel summary view. 3. Flexi channel shall change which channels are viewed in selected displays, based on a variety of different criteria, including all channels, patched channels, active/move channels, manual channels, selected channels and user-specified channel lists.
12. Cue Level timing and delays for Intensity Up and Intensity Down, Parameter moves shall follow the Intensity Up time. 1. Follow or hang time 2. Link instruction 3. Loop value 4. Block and/or preheat 5. Curve 6. Label and note 7. Execute list to trigger other activity 13. Non-intensity channel parameters may be marked (preset using Automark. Automark presets any parameter transitions in the cue just prior to intensity becoming active.
2. Record target data may be displayed in an expanded table view containing conventional symbols and table views for multi-parameter devices, in a summary view or a spreadsheet view, which allows quick data comparisons, move and replace with functions. 3. Changes made in blind displays shall be stored automatically. 4. Blind editing shall be possible for all record targets. 5. It shall be possible to show or hide parameter data in spreadsheet views for simplicity in viewing/editing. (8) Patch Display 1.
6. MIDI/SMPTE Gateways 7. I/O Gateway with 12 analog inputs, 12 SPDT contact outputs, RD232 interface 8. Element Client Software Kit C) Physical (1) All operator controls and console electronics for a standard system shall be housed in a single desktop console, not to exceed 32.9” wide, 17.9” deep, 5.1” high, weighing 30 pounds. (2) Console power shall be 95 – 240V AC at 50 or 60Hz, supplied via a detachable power cord.
C) Processor 1) Maximum delay time from input to output shall not be greater than one packet time (approximately 22 mSec.). 2) A minimum DMX update rate of 40Hz shall be sustained under all conditions unless specifically configured for a slower rate for the sake of compatibility with 3rd party DMX devices. D) Mechanical 1) The gateway faceplate shall be constructed of durable cast aluminum and mount in a standard 1 gang backbox. Faceplates manufactured of plastic shall not be acceptable.
3) Multiple sACN sources may be combined with a priority may be assigned to each source sending data to the gateway. G) Network 1) Communications physical layer shall comply with IEEE 802.3i for 10BASE-T, 802.3u for 100BASE-TX and 802.3af for Power over Ethernet specifications. 2) All network cabling shall be Category 5 (or better), conforming to TIA-568A/B, and shall be installed by a qualified network installer. 3) Data transport shall utilize the TCP/IP suite of protocols to transfer the DMX data.
3) Provide a current generation PC with Windows XP operating system equipped with a 10/100 Ethernet card. 4) Systems that do not provide the above capabilities shall not be acceptable 4) DATA PLUG-IN STATIONS A) General 1) The Plug-in Stations shall consist of the appropriate connectors required for the functional intent of the system. These stations shall be available with DMX input or output, Remote Focus Unit, Network, or architectural control connectors. Custom control connectors shall be available.
2) Mechanical a) Portable Touchscreen stations shall consist of a seven inch, backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) with a minimum resolution of 800 by 400 pixels and 24-bit color depth with a touch interface. b) The Portable Touchscreen enclosure and cover shall be constructed of aluminum and finished in a fine-texture powder coat paint c) The enclosure shall provide a hinged cover with two positions for the Touchscreen: closed and operating.
2) It shall be possible to view and modify connectivity settings 3) It shall be possible to view status information 4) It shall be possible to view and modify LCD screen settings 5) It shall be possible to perform Touchscreen calibration 6) It shall be possible to view and modify audio settings 7) The appearance of the setup display shall be standard and not editable 8) The setup display may be invoked from within the user-defined configuration and/or physical button on the Portable Touchscreen 9) There
A) Time clock events shall be assigned to system day types. Standard day types include: anyway, weekday, weekend, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. System shall support programming of additional custom or special day types. B) Time clock events shall be activated based on sunrise, sunset, time of day or periodic event. System shall automatically compensate for regions using a fully configurable daylight saving time.
6) STATIONS A) The Lighting Control Stations shall be the Unison Heritage UH Series Control Stations as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal. 1) Mechanical a) Unison Heritage Button and Button/Fader Stations shall operate using up to sixteen programmable faders and twelve programmable buttons. b) All button/fader stations shall be available with white, cream, ivory, gray or black faceplates, fader knobs, and buttons.
4) Network insulation displacement connectors shall be provided with all stations. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Install all items in conformity with standard trade practices and Manufacturer’s recommendations B. Consult and coordinate work with trades doing adjoining work. C. Position all items accurately as indicated in the Drawings and true to plumb line and level. Maintain maximum headroom and clearance at all points. D.
B. Label each fixture, lighting outlet, distribution device and dimmer module with unique designation. Make designations on elevated components readable from floor. 3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Manufacturer’s Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect, test and adjust field-assembled components and equipment installation, including connections, and to assist in field testing. Report results in writing. B.
B. Upon completion of all installation work, the contractor shall verify in writing to the owner that the work is complete and ready for final inspection. Final inspection shall be scheduled by the owner, school and the theatrical dealer within fourteen (14) days following the contractor’s notice of completion.
shall be scheduled by the Owner, shall be scheduled for a maximum duration of four (4) hours and will cover topics requested by the Owner. F. The Dealer shall provide to the Owner video instructions on the operation and maintenance of the system. Information contained in video will cover all points of operation and maintenance covered in the instruction session with Owner's staff. A video recording of the actual instruction session is acceptable. Provide two (2) full copies of video instruction.
4.) ALTERNATE BID EQUIPMENT 4.1) POWER DISTRIBUTION – CONNECTOR STRIPS A) General 1) Connectors shall be available as 20A, 50A and 100A grounded stage pin, 20A twist lock and 20A “U” ground (dual rated “T-slot”); other connectors shall be available as specified. 2) Internal wiring shall be sized to circuit ampacity and shall be rated at 125°C. 3) Pigtails shall be three-wire type “SOW” rubber jacketed cable sized for the maximum circuit ampacity.
b) The bypass switch shall be used when no DMX devices are present at that location. When activated, the DMX pass through switch shall pass DMX directly through to the next DMX panel on the strip. The pass through switch shall have a mechanical indicator to show the operator that it has or has not been engaged 8) Connector Strips shall be Underwriter Laboratories (UL) and Canadian Underwriter Laboratories (cUL) LISTED. B) Physical 1) Connector strips shall be 6.25” H x 3.
7) Connector strips shall support optional LED indicators to indicate the presence of power at each local circuit. The indicator shall be red in color and mounted in the connector strip a) The LED indicator shall be mounted in the lower right corner of the outlet panel b) The LED indicator shall be mounted in the connector strip trough directly below the outlet panel.
proportional, intensity master or manual master fade control and independent status may be placed on each cue list. It shall also be possible for a cue list to contribute to playback background states or to withhold such contributions. 6. A Master Playback fader pair and dedicated Grand Master/Blackout shall be provided. 7. Three USB fader wings or 60 sliders shall be added to the console, for a maximum of 300 submasters and/or 200 playback faders.
system status, error states and dimmer load monitoring. Adjustment of dimmer configuration shall also be supported. Communications with the dimming system shall utilize ANSI E1.17 2006 Entertainment Technology - Architecture for Control Networks. 19. Show data may be created and modified on a personal computer, using either Windows XP or Windows 7 operating systems, with a free offline editing application. The offline editor may also run natively on Intel-based Macintosh platforms using OS X.
console monitor and simultaneously on the console LCD display. Systems using only a local LCD or only a video monitor shall not be acceptable. c. Only those parameters available for control in the active lighting system shall be displayed for control. d. Lamp controls provide direct access to luminaire functions such as striking and dousing arc lamps and calibrating entire fixtures or individual mechanisms of fixtures, as provided by the luminaire manufacturer.
c. Up to 300 proportional, fully overlapping additive, effect or inhibitive submasters may be defined. Submasters shall have colored LEDs to indicate submaster status. Each submaster may have fade up, dwell and down fade times. Each has a bump and assert/channel select button. Submasters may be set to independent, exclusive, shielded and proportional/intensity master control. d.
a. Channel lists may be constructed using the +, - and Thru keys as well as the direct selects. Channel selection and de-selection is fully interactive, regardless of the method used. b. Levels may be set with the keypad, level wheel and non-intensity encoders. “Selected” channels shall be those last addressed and under keypad control. c. Sneak shall be used to restore specified channels to background states, default values, or to send them to specified values, in user specified or default times. d.
l. Any channel parameter may be stored with an effect instruction. These effects may contain relative offsets from current value, or absolute instructions. Effects may be progressive action or on/off states. Entry and exit behaviors shall modify the channel parameters activity when beginning and ending the effect. m. Update may be used to selectively add modified parameter data quickly to that parameter’s current source. It shall be possible to update inactive record targets.
devices shall be created with a simple table and graphical user interface supported by images of major manufacturers. 4. e. Copy to and Move functions shall be supported in patch. f. RDM discovery and device monitoring shall be supported. Setup/Browser a. Setup shall access system, show and desk configurations. b. The browser shall access show data storage, import, export, print to .pdf and clear functions, as well as show data utilities. E. Dimmer Monitoring and Configuration 1.
g. F. Shutdown due to Overtemp Training Options 1. Training packages shall be available customizable to the individual venue preferences and needs. The level of training (beginner, intermediate or advanced) may be selected and training may be defined as an element of system commissioning or deferred to a later time. G. Interface Options 1. The console shall support a variety of local interfaces. a. AC input. b.
J. Physical 1. All operator controls and console electronics for a standard system shall be housed in a single desktop console, not to exceed 19” wide, 19” deep, 5.5” high, weighing 20 pounds. Consoles that will not fit in a 19" rack shall not be acceptable. 2. Console power shall be 95 – 240V AC at 50 or 60Hz, supplied via a detachable power cord.
I. Bonding Requirements A. Each proposal must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond or a certified check payable to the owner, equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, the proper contract will be executed and performance bond filed. B. The bidder shall furnish bonds covering faithful performance of the contract and payment of all obligations arising there under.
Bid Form Bid to: Project: Community High School District #128 50 North Lakeview Parkway, Suite 10 Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Bids Due: Libertyville High School Studio Theater Lighting Control and Dimming Replacement March 6th, 2013 by 1:00 PM Attn: Yasmine Dada Deliver sealed bids to: Community High School District #128 Studio Theater Bid 50 Lakeview Parkway – Suite 101 Vernon Hills, IL.
BIDDER ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION Public Act 85-1295 (Illinois Revised Statutes, 1987, Chapter 38, Article 33E) requires that all the contractors bidding for public agencies in the State of Illinois certify that they are not barred from bidding on public contracts for bid rigging or bid rotation. Following certification must be signed and submitted with bidder’s bid proposal. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF THE BIDDER.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH ILLINOIS HUMAN RIGHTS ACT All successful contractors must comply with the provisions of the Illinois Human Rights Act (ACT) dealing with equal employment opportunities (Section 2-105, 775 ILCS 5/2-105) including equality of employment opportunity and the regulations of the Department of Human Rights of the State of Illinois and also must provide for the adoption and implementation of written Sexual Harassment Policies.
