User Manual Version 2.1 C o p y r i g h t E le c tr o n i c T h e a t r e C o n t r o l s , I n c . All Rights reserved. P r o d u c t in f o r m a t i on a n d s p e c i f i c a t i o n s s u bj e c t t o c h a n g e . P a r t N u m b e r : 7020M1200-2.1.
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Congratulations.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SmartPack Wall Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preset and Sequence Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Record a Preset from a Wall Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Chapter 3 Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Contacting ETC about Equipment Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Congratulations... on your purchase of the ETC SmartPack™ dimmer pack. SmartPack continues ETC’s tradition of providing the highest quality product for the entertainment and architectural lighting market. If you have questions regarding the operation or installation of your SmartPack system, please contact ETC Technical Services at the office nearest you.
Overview SmartPacks are designed to provide SCR-based, professional quality dimming packaged for portable, touring and permanent installations. ETC offers three versions of the SmartPack including the SmartPack 19” Portable Pack, SmartPack Touring Systems, and the SmartPack Wall Mount unit. Standard Features 2 • DMX512 native • SmartLink® enabled for pack to pack synchronization. • Thirty-two programmable presets and a built-in sequencer for stand-alone operation.
SmartPack Wall Mount The SmartPack Wall Mount unit with SmartLink enabled provides total versatility and convenience for venues requiring low profile permanently installed dimming. The SmartPack Wall Mount unit may be installed with or without other system components, ensuring the lowest possible cost ownership. In addition, a rack mount kit is available for installing the unit into an equipment rack.
SmartPack 19” Portable The SmartPack Portable dimmer packs are designed in a rugged 19-inch 2-space rack mount package. Ships standard with SmartLink™ enabled for total versatility. • UL listed SmartPack Portable dimming packs are available with either six 20A dimmers or twelve 10A dimmers. • CE marked SmartPack Portable dimming packs are available with either three 25A dimmers, six 15A dimmers, or twelve 10A dimmers.
SmartPack Touring System Standard UL 2XSL1210 shown The SmartPack Touring system offers small compact design built to travel. Standard UL Touring rack provides room for two or four SmartPack dimmer packs with the similar output panel options as available in the SmartPack 19” Portable pack. The UL SmartPack Touring system is SmartLink™ enabled and includes built-in mains distribution with options for a main circuit breaker or a Cam-Lok® pass-thru panel.
Chapter 1 Menus and Configuration User Interface The SmartPack family user interface and menu structure provide users an intuitive easy setup with multiple language options built-in. Control Power Switch and LED Indicators Power LED Standby / Control Power Switch DMX LED DMX Use the Standby/Control power switch to start up and shut down operation of the SmartPack. When the breaker is in the “On” position, the blue Power LED is illuminated indicating the power is on.
LCD The display is a high contrast 20-character by two line backlit LCD. The control symbol, indicated in the top right corner of the LCD, indicates the current control source. d = DMX DMX: 001 > 012 P = Preset d Level: S = Sequence Control Symbol Note: T = Test If you discover a blinking “C” in the top corner of the LCD, one or more of the power cubes has exceeded the maximum operating temperature of 90° Celsius. When you have corrected the temperature problem, the error should clear.
Circuit Mode Selection Switches (for SmartPacks with ThruPower) ThruPower Relay Each circuit has a dedicated, three-position switch that sets the circuit to Dimmable, Relay, or Hot Power (constant circuit). Circuit set to “Dimmable” Circuit set to “Relay” Circuits set to “Hot Power” ThruPower Switch (CE only) Each circuit has a dedicated, two-position switch that sets the circuit to Dimmable or Hot Power (constant circuit).
Normal Menu Structure Normal Menu The normal menu is used to view system status and to set the DMX start address for SmartPack. The start address range is determined by the size of your SmartPack. DMX Start Address range: 3 channel: 001-510 6 channel: 001-507 12 channel: 001-501 Set the DMX start address: Step 1: Scroll to DMX, press . Step 2: Scroll to DMX Start Address, press Step 3: Use + or - to scroll the start address range. Step 4: Press . to set the start address.
Advanced Menu Structure Enter the Advanced menu from the Normal Menu: The Advanced menu provides all access to the menu and configuration settings for the SmartPack. Step 1: Scroll to General Settings, press Step 2: Scroll to Menu Mode, press Step 3: Scroll to Advanced Menu, press and hold for 5 seconds. The display will return to the main menu when the Advanced Menu has been accessed. • If the mode. .
Step 4: Dim ## > DMX [###] will display. Press + or - to change the DMX address. Step 5: Press to return to the dimmer channel selection. Continue with steps 3 and 4 until all dimmers are patched to the required DMX Address. Step 6: Press < to return to the previous menu or press << to return to the main menu. “DMX Patch” will display on the LCD. DMX Loss Behavior DMX Loss Behavior may be set to either Hold Last Look, Fade to Preset, or Wait and Fade Out.
Setup Preset Timing Step 1: Scroll to Presets menu, press . Step 2: Scroll to Setup Timing, press . Setup Timing, Preset / Step: [##] will display. Step 3: Press + or - to scroll the presets list. Press Step 4: Press + or - to increase or decrease the Fade Up minutes. Press selection will change to the seconds field. Step 5: Press + or - to increase or decrease the Fade Up seconds. Press [min]:03 will display. Step 6: Repeat steps 4 and 5 for Fade Down. Press . Hold Time [min]:00 will display.
Star t / Stop a Sequence Step 1: Scroll to Sequencer, press . • Start the sequence, scroll to Start Sequence and press . Sequence Started will briefly display and the control symbol on the LCD will display the “S”. Note: The sequence will start at preset 1 and run for a user configured number of steps. If the sequence is not configured to loop, the sequence will stop. If the sequence is set to loop, the sequence will continue looping until the sequence is deactivated.
Emergency SmartPack is provided with a emergency contact input. When an active emergency contact is received all non-emergency dimmers in the SmartPack are forced off while all userselected emergency dimmers energize to full. During an emergency the LCD will display a message advising the “Emergency Input Is Active” and the menu will lock-out all ability to access the system. After normal power is restored, the SmartPack will restore to the configured DMX Loss Behavior mode.
Assign Station Master One SmartPack in a system with wall stations installed should be configured as the “Station Master”. The station master tracks and updates button LED states for connected wall stations when preset or sequence changes occur. In addition the station master sends host messages to other SmartLink enabled SmartPack dimmer packs in the system. Note: ETC recommends configuring the SmartPack with the LinkPower supply installed and wall stations connected as the “Station Master”.
General Settings The General Settings menu is used to configure standard features of your SmartPack dimmer pack including: Set Language Multiple language options to choose from: • English • Francais • Deutsch • Espanol LCD BackLight User-selectable LCD backLight performance: • Auto - LCD dims when not in use for period of time • On - always on • Off - always off Menu Mode User-selectable Normal Menu or Advanced Menu: • Normal - limited menu options allowing users only to change the DMX Start
Power Up Behavior Choose between Normal or Previous State: • Normal - the SmartPack powers up with both presets and the sequencer de-activated. • Previous State - powers up the SmartPack with the preset or the sequence active that was running during the previous session. This feature allows unattended operation through power blackouts. This state will not restore Test levels. Diagnostics The diagnostics menu provides feedback of line errors and temperature readings for each line.
Chapter 2 SmartLink™ Enabled Features SmartLink is a communications network created for enhanced control of the 32 built-in presets and sequence as found in SmartLink enabled products. The addition of the SmartLink network facilitates two additional control features, wall stations and pack to pack synchronization. Neither control feature is dependent upon the other for operation but instead rely independently on the SmartLink network and specific host messages.
Definitions 2 • Host Product - any SmartPack, SmartSwitch, Unison DRd with SmartLink or Sensor+ with SmartLink within a system that sends specific host messages to other SmartLink enabled products in the system for preset and sequence synchronization. • Station Master - any SmartLink enabled host product, with a LinkPower Supply (S-LPS) or Station Power Module (S-SPM) installed that is configured via the menu to control wall stations.
Pack Synchronization It is possible to synchronize presets and sequence activation across up to four SmartLink host products when they are connected on a SmartLink network. SmartLink connected products share various configuration parameters and events, known as host messages, as sent from the host product. Reference page 19 for host messages defined.
Stati ons Two button station types are available for use on the SmartLink network, a 5 button and a 10 button station, providing easy remote access to the 32 built-in presets and sequencer found in the SmartPack. The SmartLink Timeclock also provides access to all your presets and adds real and astronomical time functions to the SmartLink control system from a single location. Note: Wall station use with the SmartPack Portable dimmer pack requires additional hardware that is separate from the pack itself.
Record a Preset from a Wall Station It is possible to record a preset from a wall station if “Remote Record” has been enabled in the station master. See “Remote Record” on page 15. All SmartPack and SmartSwitch products on the SmartLink network will record the current output levels for the preset that is assigned to that button. Step 1: Set dimmer levels to a desired look via the test menu and/or other DMX control device. Step 2: Press and Hold the preset button for 5 seconds.
Chapter 3 Service and Maintenance Service Contacting ETC about Equipment Problems If you are having difficulties, your most convenient resources are the references given in this manual. To search more widely try the ETC web site at www.etcconnect.com. If none of these resources is sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices listed below. Emergency service is available from all ETC offices outside of normal business hours.
Maintenance Vacuum the Vents Vacuum the dust from the airflow vents regularly. The interval between cleanings is dependant on the installation environment. Never allow the vents to become completely clogged with dust. Vacuum the Interior WARNING: High Voltage! Remove power from the SmartPack unit prior to removing the front cover. Step 1: Remove power from the SmartPack. Step 2: Remove the front cover of the SmartPack unit and detach the ground wire.
Appendix A LinkPower Supply Kit One SmartLink LinkPower Supply (S-LPS) powers up to four wall stations over the SmartLink™ network. Note: You may have only one station power source on the SmartLink network. This source may be either the LinkPower Supply (S-LPS) or a SmartLink Station Power Module (S-SPM) which powers up to 16 SmartLink stations. As well, you may have up to four SmartLink host products in a SmartLink system.
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B Menu Flow Chart ] ETC SmartPack [Presets ] ## ETC SmartPack [DMX DMX: 1 > 12 Level: Preset/Step ## Fade Up [mm]:[ss] Preset/Step ## Hold Time: [mm]:[ss] Preset Deactivated Record Preset Number: [##] Setup Timing Preset/Step: [##] Preset/Step ## Fade Down: [mm]:[ss] Presets ## [Deactivate Preset] Presets ## [Record Preset] Presets [Setup Timing] Preset ## Recorded Activate Preset Number: [##] DMX Response [dd] Packet Delay DMX Mode [Start Address] DMX Mode >DMX Patch< Presets ## [Activate Pr
28 SmartPack User Manual Sequence Stopped Setup Sequence Number of steps:[##] Sequence “Active” Step ## Fade:mm:ss Sequencer [Stop Sequence] Sequencer [Setup Sequence] Sequencer [Sequencer Status] Station Master [Enable / Disable] Remote Record [Enable/Disable] Emergency [Assign Dimmer] Stations [Station Master] Stations [Remote Record] ETC SmartPack [Stations] Dimmer [##] In Emergency No CONTROLS LOCKED, ENTER UNLOCK CODE Press and hold + and - for 5 seconds to disengage menu lockout.
B Menu Flow Chart 29 ETC SmartPack [Diagnostics] ETC SmartPack [General Settings] Menu Mode [Normal] [Advanced] Are you sure? [Yes / No] Are you sure? [Yes / No] Software Version [Ver:2.#.
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