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- Page 1 CEM+ User/Configuration Manual Version 3.1 Part Number: 7150M1400-3.1.0 Rev: B Released: 2021-12...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
What’s New in v3.1 ........1 Help from ETC Technical Services ....2 Overview . - Page 4 Configuration ....... .31 Panic ..........31 Patch .
- Page 5 Chapter 5 Contacting ETC ........55 Changing Installation Rack Modules .
- Page 6 CEM+ LCD Menu ....77 Appendix F No Config Menu ........77 About .
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an ETC Sensor+ system. Sensor+ continues ETC's tradition of providing the highest quality products for the entertainment lighting market. Using this Manual This manual contains information on using and configuring features of the Sensor+ CEM+ in any Sensor+ rack or pack available up through the Power User login user level. -
Page 8: Help From Etc Technical Services
Help from ETC Technical Services If you are having difficulties, and your problem is not addressed by this document, try the ETC support website at support.etcconnect.com or the main ETC website at etcconnect.com. If none of these resources are sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices identified below. -
Page 9: Overview
• ETC’s own EDMX control protocol • Two inputs of USITT DMX512A • Architectural Presets, controlled by ETC’s SmartLink stations The configuration of your dimming system determines which input or combination of inputs will generate the output levels of your dimmers... -
Page 10: Sensor+ Connect Web Browser Interface Overview
The right side of the page is used to view or edit the selected information. Note: The Emphasis Server network settings are the default ETC values and ready for immediate use. No configuration is required. Sensor+ CEM+ User/Config Manual... -
Page 11: Sensor+ Dimming System Features
You must set an IP address for any personal computer you plan to use on an ETCNet2 or Net3 network. ETC recommends that the personal computer used on a lighting network is dedicated to that network Configure Your Computer for an ETCNet2 so changes to network settings are kept to a minimum. -
Page 12: Cem+ Playback Priorities
CEM+ Playback Priorities The CEM+ uses the ACN priority scheme internally to arbitrate the priorities of each input. It also uses the priorities directly from the sACN sources if they are provided. This can make for a flexible and versatile system to meet your needs, but it can also be a bit complex. Refer to the diagram below to help determine how your CEM+ will use the data in your system as you configure it. -
Page 13: System Limitations
System Limitations Group • Maximum Racks: 16 • Maximum Dimmers: 1536 • DMX Output only from last rack • DMX output is considered 512 virtual dimmers for maximum dimmer count • Maximum Presets: 128 • Maximum Rooms: 4 • Maximum Active Presets: 4 •... - Page 14 Sensor+ CEM+ User/Config Manual...
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Page 15: Basic Navigation
Chapter 2 Basic Navigation This manual covers functions and configuration of User Level the CEM+ and Sensor+ Connect that are available Default/User None to the User and Power User login levels of the full Power User 3333 face panel menu. The Basic/Portable feature set and Basic/Portable Mode page 61 menu is covered in... -
Page 16: Cem+ Basic Operation
CEM+ Basic Operation The procedures covered in this section are available to users logged in as User, which requires no password or PIN, and Power User which does require a password or PIN. The Default Display Local rack number Total number racks in the configuration Rack status Displays starting... -
Page 17: Noconfig
NoConfig The No Config menu provides a place to make initial base settings and begin to create a configuration for the local CEM+. The NoConfig menu has no login requirements and anyone has access to these menu items. Generate Defaults The Generate Defaults menu allows you to create an initial configuration for your local rack. -
Page 18: Login
Dimmer About Dimmer provides information about a selected dimmer, including recorded and actual loads, the dimmer type, curve and maximum voltage. You can also view the current output level, the source of that level, and the dimmer’s location. Rack General The Rack General menu provides the current ambient temperature and air flow status of the selected rack. - Page 19 Setup Dimmer S e t F i ri n g M od e The Set Firing Mode menu allows you to set a dimmer or a range of dimmers to a specific firing mode. Available modes include Normal, Off, Switched, Fluorescent, Reverse Phase, and DD (Dimmer Doubled).
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Page 20: Rack [User][Power]
A d v a n c e d F e a t u r e s [ P o w e r ] The Advanced Features menu allows you to set Advanced Features (on/off), Report Load Errors, AF Sensitivity, and AF Reaction Time for a dimmer or range of dimmers. •... - Page 21 HTP. Priorities have a range from 1 (lowest) to 200 (highest). All ports default to 100 along with other ETC products so that the default control state is HTP. You can also enable or disable the data ports from this menu.
- Page 22 Example: dimmers 1 and 2 are in the top slot of a rack, dimmers 3 and 4 are located in the next slot, etc. • Straight1-Phase: rack is fed 1-Phase power and dimmer numbers are distributed numerically from top to bottom in the rack.
- Page 23 Set Temp Alarm [Power] The Temp Alarm is used to generate a warning when the ambient temperature monitored by the rack exceeds a user-defined level. Use the Set Temp Alarm menu to set that level for the selected rack. Configure Fan [Power] The Configure Fan menu allows you to configure the behavior of the fan in the selected rack.
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Page 24: Group [User][Power]
Add Rack [Power] The Add Rack menu is the place to add additional racks to your existing configuration. You do this by specifying: the rack voltage, the rack type, first dimmer in the rack, the patch mode, the ambient alarm temperature, the default module type, the phase balancing, and whether or not to enable Advanced Features for the rack. - Page 25 E d i t N a m e [ P o w e r ] The Edit Name menu allows you to update the name of a recorded preset. Names are alphanumeric and can be up to 20 characters long (not all 20 characters will be visible on the LCD). P o w e r U p B e h a v i o r [ P o w e r ] The Power Up Behavior menu allows you to specify how all of the racks in the group behave upon booting up.
- Page 26 Record Loads [Power] The Record Loads menu is used to record the loads on each dimmer. This is useful in Advanced Features systems where load reporting is desired. Name Group [Power] The Name Group menu allows you to set the name of the Group. Names are alphanumeric and can be up to 20 characters long (not all 20 characters will be visible on the LCD).
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Page 27: Sensor+ Connect Web Interface
Chapter 3 Sensor+ Connect Web Interface This section covers functions and User Level Login Password configuration of the CEM+ and Default [empty field] [empty field] Sensor+ Connect that are available Guest guest guestpass to the Guest, User and Power User login levels. -
Page 28: Group
No configuration is required. You must set an IP address for any personal computer you plan to use on an ETCNet2 network. ETC recommends that the personal computer used on an ETCNet2 network is dedicated to that network so changes to network settings are kept to a minimum. -
Page 29: Racks & Dimmers
Racks & Dimmers All Racks All Racks provides a place to access and set the properties of all racks in the configuration. Provides current rack status information for all racks in the Group. Set the name of the Set the temperature group scale to use Set the ambient... -
Page 30: Add Racks
Add Racks This page is where you add racks to your configuration. Set the default module type Set the phase balancing type First dimmer of the first added rack. Enable Advanced Features for added racks. Enable “No Load Alarm” 240V changes the available rack & module types to European models. - Page 31 Configure Rack This page is the individual rack equivalent to the All Racks/Configure Rack page listed above. See Racks page 23 Configure Dimmers This webpage provides a single place to set all of your dimmer’s properties. Below is a list explaining each one of the settings.
- Page 32 Set Di mmer Nam e [U ser] The Set Name menu allows you to name a dimmer. Names are alphanumeric and can be up to 20 characters long (not all 20 characters may be visible on the LCD). S e t M o d u l e T y p e [ P o w e r ] The Set Module Type menu allows you to set a dimmer or range of dimmers to a specific module type and firing mode.
- Page 33 D y n a m i c P r e h e a t [ P o w e r ] This setting allows quick blackouts on dimmers that are set to preheat. It sets the amount of time a dimmer will remain at a zero (0) level before returning to the preheat level.
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Page 34: Search
1) To clear a specific error, 2) Click the Clear ...or... Click the Clear All Error(s) button to clear click in the check box Error(s) button. errors regardless of the check boxes. then... Search The Search pages (search appears multiple times within the Sensor+ Connect webpages) allow you to find dimmers based on multiple search criteria. -
Page 35: Rooms & Presets
Use this section to make changes that will get applied to all This section gets found dimmers below. the changes applied to it. Apply to All makes the changes to the table below. Save Changes updates the information in the CEM+ Rooms &... - Page 36 Creates a new preset to be named and recorded later. Indicates which room you are Indicates which currently preset is being viewing. manipulated. Indicates an inactive preset. Set Level will record only the level information set at the CEM+ in Indicates an the preset.
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Page 37: Configuration
Note: If DMX output is enabled, Each DMX output address can be manually included in the preset by adding an intensity level in the rows named “DMX output xxx.” Once included in the preset, the preset will be prioritized with other incoming sources according to the priority entered for the preset. - Page 38 Both must be checked for DMX Output from port B to work. DMX Port B Output is also enabled here. You need to enable both the Port B Output and the DMX B port of the last logical rack in the group. DMX Port B Output takes level information from Presets, patched DMX Port A, EDMX and sACN and outputs 512 addresses of DMX.
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Page 39: Network
Use this section Apply to All to do range makes the patching based changes to the on the criteria table below. given in the fields provided. Save Changes Use this updates the section to information in edit the CEM+ individual dimmers for all ports. -
Page 40: File Transfer
To change the entire network table at once from the web interface, set the Group and Rack numbers and click Restore Defaults. This will repopulate the network table with the default addresses. Note: To edit the IP addresses directly from the web interface, you need to contact ETC Technical Services. File Transfer This webpage is used to initiate configuration transfers between the CEM+ module and an FTP server if one is configured and available. -
Page 41: File Upload
File Upload The File Upload web page is where you send either a configuration file or a software file to the CEM+ you are logged into. The CEM+ looks at the file being sent to automatically handle the file type or part of the configuration file. - Page 42 Sensor+ CEM+ User/Config Manual...
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Page 43: Cem+ Procedures
Subnet Mask _____._____._____._____ Gateway IP _____._____._____._____ To use your personal computer on an ETCNet2 network that does not use a network router (i.e. hub and/or switch only), ETC recommends the following default settings: IP Address 10.101.1.101 Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0 Gateway IP 10.101.1.101... -
Page 44: Software Changes [Power]
Browse into a CEM+ from Internet Explorer 6: 1. Open Internet Explorer 6. 2. Type the IP address of the rack you want to browse to in the address box and press RETURN. Sensor+ Connect will open in the browser window if the CEM+ at the entered address is online. Note: 10.101.101.101 is the default address for a CEM+ in the first rack of the first group. -
Page 45: Delete All Racks [Power]
Note: The file transfer process may take a few minutes, during which Internet Explorer may be unresponsive. Depending on the version you are upgrading from, you may encounter the following error. If you do, you may dismiss the error (click “OK”) as it indicates the software has successfully been transferred. -
Page 46: Build New Configuration (From Noconfig State)
Restore Defaults. This will repopulate the network table with the default addresses. Then click Save Changes. Note: To edit the IP addresses directly from the web interface, you need to contact ETC Technical Services. Sensor+ CEM+ User/Config Manual... -
Page 47: Add Racks [Power]
Add Racks [Power] Racks can be added individually or as multiples of the same rack type and dimmer type. Adding racks is very easy and you are asked for everything needed to create a rack. However, there are a couple of points you need to be aware of: •... -
Page 48: Patch
Patch The Patch page provides a powerful and convenient place to alter the default 1 to 1 patch to suit your individual needs. The patch itself is a table of addresses that you can use to assign various control addresses (DMX, EDMX or sACN) to individual dimmers. The dimmer number and name are in the columns to the left and the rest of the row are the control addresses that are patched to that dimmer. - Page 49 Switched Switched mode defaults to full unregulated sine wave of the power through the dimmer. This is good for inductive loads connected to a dimmer. Change the firing mode to Switched and click Save Changes. After saving changes, the remaining dimmer properties will change automatically or can now be set to your desired values.
- Page 50 Fluorescent Change the firing mode to Fluorescent and click Save Changes. After saving changes, the remaining dimmer properties will change automatically or can now be set to your desired values. Property 120V 230V Firing Mode Fluorescent Fluorescent Curve Linear Linear Threshold or desired setting or desired setting...
- Page 51 Dimmer Doubling™ Change the firing mode to DimDbl and click Save Changes. After saving changes, the remaining dimmer properties will change automatically or can now be set to your desired values. Dimmer Doubling is only available for 120V systems. DC Output Prevent must be disabled in order for Dimmer Doubling to work. Property 120V 230V...
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Page 52: Rooms & Presets
Rooms & Presets Assign Dimmers to Rooms All dimmers in a group default to being in (and thus available only to) Room1. You can assign a dimmer or range of dimmers to any of the rooms (1-4), but to only one room at a time. Shown below, dimmers 101-112 are assigned to Room1 and dimmers 113-114 are assigned to Room2. -
Page 53: Record Vs. Snapshot A Preset
Record vs. Snapshot a Preset Record and Snapshot are two different operations. Record will only use level information from Set Levels from the CEM+ modules in the group when storing a preset. Snapshot will use level information from all available sources to the CEM+ modules (DMXA, DMXB, EDMX, sACN and Set Levels) when storing a preset. -
Page 54: Load Management
Load Management Load management can be used after your system is setup and your loads (lights) are connected to dimmers. For load management to work properly, Load Errors must be enabled for each dimmer you Configure Dimmers page 25 want to monitor under dimmer properties. See . -
Page 55: File Transfers
File Transfers The configuration files that are shared from CEM+ to CEM+ in a group are XML files that are sent and received via FTP (File Transfer Protocol). They are then parsed at each CEM+ for use locally within that CEM+ depending on the rack number (the CEM+ knows what rack number it is and looks to that part of the configuration to get its settings). -
Page 56: View A Configuration
View a Configuration To view a configuration file’s raw XML content on screen, just left-click on the configuration file name you want to see. Once you are viewing the configuration, click back in your browser to get back to the File Transfer page. -
Page 57: Upload A Configuration
All CEM+ modules will send their configurations to the FTP server with the same file names and the same directory (root) and will overwrite other configuration files present. Contact ETC Technical Services if this is a requirement of your system. CEM+ Procedures... -
Page 58: System Maintenance
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Power down the rack before removing the CEM+. Only remove modules with the rack powered off, following these instructions or as instructed by ETC Technical Services. AVERTISSEMENT : RISQUE DE MORT PAR ÉLECTROCUTION! Mettez le rack de gradation hors tension avant de retirer le CEM+. -
Page 59: Verifying The Configuration Of The New Control Module
Verifying the Configuration of the New Control Module For Single Rack Systems Sensor+ racks contain a backplane memory chip that allows the CEM+ to detect upon boot if it holds the correct configuration for the system. If the CEM+ was last booted with the same configuration, it will finish booting with its local copy of the group configuration and begin responding to incoming data. - Page 60 Sensor+ CEM+ User/Config Manual...
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Page 61: Service
Chapter 5 Service Contacting ETC If you are having difficulties and your problem is not addressed by this document, try the ETC support website at support.etcconnect.com or the main ETC website at etcconnect.com. If none of these resources are sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices identified at... - Page 62 Releasing and Securing Module Safety Stops (ESR Racks Only) To prevent unauthorized access to rack modules and interior Module safety stop wiring, Sensor+ CE Installation Racks (ESR) are provided with module safety stops that hold modules in place until released by a service technician.
- Page 63 Do not press on the center of the CEM+ to insert it into a rack. Doing so may result in damage to the CEM+. 2. Close and lock the Sensor rack door before applying power. ONLY if directed to do so by an ETC-authorized service representative, transfer the configuration files/information to your new CEM+. Service...
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Page 64: Cem+ Fuses
CEM+ Fuses The CEM+ has two fuses: • The F1 fuse is a 250V, 0.75 amp, fuse. CEM+ operating power and power for the dimmer module electronics, is drawn through this fuse. If F1 fails, the CEM+ will not operate and dimming will not work. -
Page 65: Troubleshooting
If You Cannot Locate or Correct the Problem... If you are unable to eliminate the problem, contact your authorized ETC representative. Help from ETC Technical Services page 2 , for procedures on contacting ETC for technical help. - Page 66 Sensor+ CEM+ User/Config Manual...
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Page 67: Basic/Portable Mode
Appendix A Basic/Portable Mode Basic/Portable mode is a separate mode that you can put the CEM+ into when you initially begin the configuration. It is a truncated menu structure focusing on the functions that touring rack and portable pack users need most often allowing for quicker navigation and ease of configuration. To switch between Basic/Portable Mode and Full Feature Mode, you need to start over with your configuration as this choice can only be made while generating the default state of a CEM+. - Page 68 Sensor+ CEM+ User/Config Manual...
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Page 69: Smartlink Stations Enabled
In addition the “station master” will act as the “host product” for preset and sequence synchronization. ETC recommends configuring the product with the LinkPower supply installed and the station data runs terminated as the “station master”. -
Page 70: Synchronization
Synchronization It is possible to synchronize presets and sequence activation across up to four Sensor+ groups, SmartPack or SmartSwitch products when they are connected on a SmartLink network. SmartLink connected products share various configuration parameters and events, known as host messages, as Host Messages page 63 sent from the host product. -
Page 71: Wall Stations
Wall station use with the SmartPack Portable dimmer pack requires additional hardware that is separate from the pack itself. Contact ETC for assistance. A LinkPower supply must be installed into one host product and is required to operate up to four wall SmartLink Power Board Kit Setup Guide stations per system. -
Page 72: Station Options
Preset 29-32 and Sequence Preset 71-80 Preset 64-72 and Sequence Custom options available, contact ETC quotations department for assistance. Station Personality Settings The control electronics (back side) include a set of eight dip switches. Each setting activates standard functionality or personalities from within the station including the starting preset number and sequence looping. - Page 73 The table below indicates dip switch settings for both the 5 button and the 10 button preset stations. Determine the functionality required and set the dip switches for station personality. 5 Button Station 10 Button Station Switch Switch 1 Switch 1 Switch 1 Switch 1 On =...
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Page 74: Record A Preset From A Wall Station
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 [Power] page 19 . All products on the SmartLink network will record the current output levels and assign the preset to the button. -
Page 75: Redundant Tracking Backup
Help from ETC Technical Services page 2 upgrade to a dual backplane, contact ETC. See There is a three position switch provided to the left of the control modules that allows control to be switched to either the top or bottom control module. When the switch is in the centre position control is automatically given to the module with the least errors, or the top module if there are no errors. -
Page 76: Addressing
Addressing In RTB systems, the control modules are still configured sequentially in terms of IP addressing and rack numbering, but each rack contains two CEM+ modules. This means that logical CEM+ rack numbering is not the same a the physical rack. For example, here is a RTB system with three RTB ESR racks. -
Page 77: Cem+ Status Messages
Appendix D CEM+ Status Messages If the CEM+ detects an error, it will flash the beacon and display the appropriate error message on the LCD display. A CEM+ will only display error messages for the same rack it is in. You can’t see other rack’s error messages from a single CEM+. - Page 78 A configuration with more than 1536 dimmers including DMX Out • A configuration with dimmers patched to more than 4 sACN universes For assistance with determining or correcting any of these issues, contact ETC Technical Services. Sensor+ CEM+ User/Config Manual...
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Page 79: Dimmer Curves
Appendix E Dimmer Curves Dimmer curves determine how dimmers set voltage output in response to control signal input. To accommodate designer preferences and load response variations, Sensor offers five dimmer curve choices, which can be applied to individual dimmers. Linear curve The linear curve matches the control input percentage to Root Mean Squared (RMS) voltage output. -
Page 80: Modified Linear Curve
Modified linear curve A modified linear curve reduces the voltage change at low control levels for better performance in low- wattage fixtures. Linear Curve Console percentage setting (for reference) Modified linear curve Linear curve Square law curve At low control levels, much of a traditional incandescent fixture’s light output is in the invisible infrared spectrum. -
Page 81: Modified Square Law Curve
L inear curve Sensor 2.0 curve The Sensor 2.0 curve is the previous version of ETC’s modified square law curve. It provides backwards compatibility for shows created using earlier versions of ETC equipment and familiar response for designers who prefer the earlier version. - Page 82 Sensor+ CEM+ User/Config Manual...
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Page 83: Appendix Fcem+ Lcd Menu
Appendix F CEM+ LCD Menu This appendix contains the entire face panel menu structure. Note that the different color of the screens denotes a different user level required for access. CEM+ LCD Menu... -
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Page 86: Rack Menu
Sensor+ CEM+ User/Config Manual... - Page 87 CEM+ LCD Menu...
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Page 88: Group Menu
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Page 91: Appendix G Sensor+ Connect Site Map
Appendix G Sensor+ Connect Site Map Sensor+ Connect Site Map... - Page 92 Sensor+ CEM+ User/Config Manual...
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Page 93: Appendix Hacn Reporting
ACN allows lighting control devices (such as control consoles) to communicate with and receive status reporting from lighting output devices (such as dimmers) over an ethernet network, even between different manufacturers’ equipment. Net3 is ETC’s ACN-compliant networking protocol. ACN Net3 Reporting As of v3.0.0 Sensor+ CEM+ now supports status reporting over Net3. -
Page 94: Configuration Changes
Configuration Changes In addition to status, remote computers and lighting devices can also change settings that would typically be performed during pre-show technical sessions. These potential configuration changes include: • group (system) name • rack name • dimmer name • mode •... - Page 96 | Support support.etcconnect.com | Contact etcconnect.com/contactETC © 2021 Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. | Trademark and patent info: etcconnect.com/ip Product information and specifications subject to change. ETC intends this document to be provided in its entirety. 7150M1400-3.1.0 Rev B Released 2021-12...
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