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- Page 1 Station user manual Architectural lighting control system...
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- Page 3 AND FUNCTION OF THE GOODS SOLD. ETC’s sole responsibility under this warranty This written warranty is intended as a shall be to repair or replace at ETC’s option complete and exclusive statement of the terms thereof. Prior dealings or trade usage such parts as shall be determined to be defective on ETC’s inspection.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents... Chapter 1 Introduction ..................7 Unison overview................8 Chapter 2 Basic operation ................. 6 Control station overview ..............9 Fader station operation ..............11 To adjust intensities using faders ......... 12 To record a Preset ..............12 To take a “snapshot” from a DMX512 device......12 To select a Preset .............. - Page 5 LCD control faceplate (including touchscreen) ...... 26 Replacing batteries in the Wireless Transmitter ......27 Chapter 4 Contacting Technical Service ............28 ETC Technical Service Phone number........... 28 Problem Report form ..............28 Problem Report Form instructions..........29 Glossary .................... 33...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 introduction This manual is designed to assist you in basic operation of the Unison lighting control system. This manual covers three areas of Unison operation and maintenance: Basic operation System maintenance Contacting ETC Technical Service Throughout the manual, button labels appear in brackets (i.e., [Enter]), italics identify parts of the manual (i.e., Chapter 2, Basic operation ), and bold type... -
Page 8: Unison Overview
Presets are adaptable. Most Unison control stations let you choose between several Presets. Some can also raise and lower overall Preset light intensities. With Unison Fader and LCD stations, you can raise and lower overall Preset light intensities, adjust intensity in individual light zones, or set your own lighting look manually using faders. - Page 9 Chapter 2 Basic operation Unison controls offer options to satisfy the needs of any user, whether novice or professional. This chapter explains how to use the basic functions of the standard Unison control stations. Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3...
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Page 11: Control Station Overview
Preset Fade times Many control station functions involve activating and changing Presets, recorded sets of light zone intensities. Unison assigns a standard fade time of one second to Preset activations. Your system may have customized fade times assigned to some Presets. -
Page 12: To Adjust Intensities Using Faders
Fader station operation A Unison Fader station adjusts lighting using Zone and Master faders or recalls recorded lighting looks with Presets. You can use the faders to temporarily adjust an active Preset, or set and record new Preset intensities to recall later. -
Page 13: To Select A Preset
1. Slide the Master fader all the way up. When it reaches the top of the slot, the Master fader activates and its LED illuminates. 2. Adjust intensities with the Master fader. To make the new levels permanent, record them to a Preset. Unison Station User Manual... - Page 14 Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
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Page 15: Preset Recall Station Operation
Preset Recall station operation The Unison Preset Recall station recalls recorded lighting looks with Preset buttons. Standard Preset Recall stations have one, two, five, seven, or ten buttons. In addition to Preset buttons, seven button Preset Recall stations include [Raise] and [Lower] buttons to temporarily adjust the active Preset. For a description of button functions, see Control stations overview on page 11. -
Page 16: Lcd Station Operation
LCD station operation The Unison LCD station represents buttons and faders with graphics. Use these buttons and faders by touching their images on the LCD station’s touchscreen. The button and fader images are organized on individual control pages. A single LCD station can have up to 30 control pages, displayed one at a time. -
Page 17: To Find And Select A Desired Control Page
Preset pages – Let you recall, record and adjust Presets. Zone pages – Let you adjust individual light zone intensities. Wall pages – Let you inform Unison of the current status of movable partitions that divide rooms into smaller sections. -
Page 18: Lcd Station Preset Page
LCD station Preset page The Preset page displays up to five Preset buttons (including [Off]) you use to recall recorded light levels. It also contains [Raise] and [Lower] buttons to adjust Preset light levels, and a [Record] button to record new Preset settings. Presets page tab Presets Zones... -
Page 19: To Take A "Snapshot" From A Dmx512 Device
Record mode. (Record mode deactivates after seven seconds.) 3. Touch the desired Preset button. Current light zone intensities are recorded to the button’s Preset, replacing previously recorded Preset intensities. The button is highlighted when recording is complete. Unison Station User Manual... -
Page 20: Lcd Station Zones Page
LCD station Zones page The Zones page displays up to four Zone faders you can use to adjust individual light zone intensities directly. Zones page tab Presets Zones Walls Intensity bar Intensity percent Raise arrow Lower arrow Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 To select the Zones page... -
Page 21: Controlling Partitioned Spaces
2. Touch the wall’s line. The line toggles between dashed (open) and solid (closed). A Unison system can also use partition sensors to detect when walls are open or closed. The system will automatically set your control stations to work together or separately based on the actual state of the walls. -
Page 22: Wireless Transmitter Operation
Wireless Transmitter operation The Unison Wireless Transmitter is a handheld control device that lets you select, raise, and lower Presets anywhere within 40 feet of the ceiling mounted infrared receiver. Objects in the line of sight between the Wireless Transmitter and its receiver can block infrared signals and reduce effective control range. -
Page 23: Portable Control Connector Station
DMX512 connector station. Your system must be configured for DMX512 connections. Unison systems can also record Presets by taking a “snapshot” of a lighting look set by a lighting console or other DMX512 device connected to the DMX512 Connector Station. After the look is set, the snapshot is recorded in the same fashion as a regular Unison Preset. -
Page 24: Chapter 3 System Maintenance
chapter 3 system maintenance Cleaning dimmer rack air filters The air filter on your dimmer should be cleaned every six months, more often if your system operates in a dusty environment. You can remove the air filter for cleaning. 1. Open the dimmer rack door. The air filter is mounted on the inside of the door, held in on the bottom by a metal lip. -
Page 25: Vacuuming Out Dimmer Racks
Pay particular attention to the dimmer choke vents, the SCR grills and the CEM grill. Do not push or blow debris into the modules or rack interior. Choke vent SCR grill CEM grill 4. When you are finished, close the door. Unison Station User Manual... -
Page 26: Cleaning Control Station Faceplates
Cleaning control station faceplates All control faceplates (except the LCD control) Control station faceplates, with the exception of the LCD touchscreen, can be cleaned with ammonia-based glass and hard surface cleansers. Do not use abrasive cleansers. 1. Dampen a soft clean cloth with cleanser. Do not spray cleanser directly on the control faceplate. -
Page 27: Replacing Batteries In The Wireless Transmitter
1. Press lightly on the front edge (see illustration) and pull out the access cover. 2. Remove the old batteries. 3. Install two AAA alkaline batteries oriented with the diagram inside the battery compartment. 4. Slide the cover back over the battery compartment until the clip catches. Unison Station User Manual... -
Page 28: Contacting Technical Service
Chapter 4 If you have a Unison system problem, please fill out a photocopy of this problem report form before calling ETC Technical Services. This information will help ETC correct the problem quickly and effectively. Contacting The toll-free Technical Services number is 800 775 4382. -
Page 29: Problem Report Form Instructions
If you don’t know the software version of your configuration, you can find it on the first line of the Unison Setup menu. To enter the Unison Setup menu, follow the procedures for answering Question 2, Can you enter the Unison Setup menu on the CEM? on page 31 . - Page 30 Fill out the problem conditions starting with the first question and working your way to the end. When a question requires you to check a separate Unison component, you will be directed where to go and what to do by the instructions.
- Page 31 Clear Setup [Enter] 2. Can you enter the Unison Setup menu on the CEM? Access the Unison setup menu through the CEM keypad and LCD display. To enter the Unison menu: Press [Setup] [3] [Enter]. If the CEM LCD display matches the LCD display Unison Menu (1.2)
- Page 32 7. Please describe any events that might be related to the system malfunction: Events that happened to or around your Unison system before the problem occurred may have affected its performance. Some example: Have you experienced recent power outages or lightning strikes?
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Page 33: Glossary
Astronomical time clock The internal clock in a Unison CPU. It keeps local time and date as well as calculating sunrise and sunset times throughout the year based on geographical position, elevation, time zone, and Daylight Savings. - Page 34 The Unison LCD control station controls lighting with a high resolution touchscreen LCD to display buttons, sliders and other control images. Light Manager The Unison configuration program. It is used to create and edit Unison configurations, including writing macros and programming time clock events. Light zone One or more light fixtures that are controlled together.
- Page 35 Room Combine allows sections of a divided room to be controlled together based on the position of movable partitions. Room The basic unit of the space controlled by a Unison system. Rooms may be divided into sections. Section A section is a division of a room – defined by walls, partitions or use.
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