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Legacy Unison Light Manager v1.65 User Manual

1. eT 2 To send configuration data to all processors connected to the network form the File menu select Save to Online Networked Unison Processors 3 Light Manager displays a progress dialog box 72 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Printing configurations To print the information in your configuration press F12 This will create a Tile called Config txt in the same folder that has the Lightman exe file This file contains the number of Presets Rooms Zones Stations and Station ID numbers Once the Tile has been created you can double click on the Contig txt file to open it If you need to print information on more than one configuration save each txt Tile with a different name Otherwise you will replace the Tile each time you save Contig Notepad File Edt Search Help Filename C PROGRA 1 ETC LIGHTH 1 6 MANUAL CFG Hame Hanual configuration Humber Location Middleton Engineer Room Room 1 Section Section 1 Station Presets Type 168 ID Station Faders Section 1 Type 888 ID Station LED Type 1168 ID fone Zone 1 DHA 1 fone Zone 2 DHX 2 fone Zone 3 DHA 3 Section Section 2 Station Presets Type 168 ID Station Faders Type 868 ID Station LED Type 1168 ID Zone Zone 1 DHX 4 fone Zone 2 DHX 5 fone Zone g3 DHX 6 Section Section 3 Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 BH88 47454 51681 HH68 56
2. 26 TOVCCOIG ar OS s 42 c40c4066 04010554 0042844 31 ECD StAUONS r tarere oo ait ath ore eee A ace eos aD eee a2 32 SOMME ClOIS le ONS re Sis est 2 ad bie dels Soe ast we Be 45 Contact Fader Interface stations 47 FS Le ONS frees tere chaise aat Sotto ok ate as pat ot Genie ee IS eae ah ot 48 Programming Rooms with Moving Partitions 49 Programming Macro sequences 00 00 eee DD Programming Astronomical time clock events 63 Saving loading and transferring configurations 71 Ponting configurations seresa setara nea a a a Bate 73 Chapter 4 Advanced System Programming LOCKOUT VAIE irere eax sacttcn a RY eave tei G 8 Bete ea A 75 VISION ICVGIS amp 2c t o4 sre Scab be 2 bo db ee debe ob de eed ad 715 FICSCTDNONUCS 24 c vbewhenae eng edia Goh oed eaten dws 76 ZONE OLODCIUCS 2 e a2 xs eed iaoe dm Bebe wig ew Eid mah Bea So 77 Staion Templie eesriie hele eee 78 Cross stalon CONTO eai doe wach e eee Bad EA 80 Advanced LCD features 0 0 00 cc ee 82 DMA IMDUCMACIOS 2 rran atk ae a atte keke Bos yee 387 Access Securing Light Manager configurations 88 Chapter 5 Understanding Network Systems Setting up a Networked Unison configuration 91 To set processor network addresses 6 93 Advanced network settingS 0 000000 5 97 To set PC network addresses aaea 98 Writing network configurations 2
3. 10 Page Properties E Hame Page When the station lockout level is at or above this value this page will be disabled Lockout Yalue 40 EN By entering the unlock code the page may be used This code is also used to unlock controls that are locked out Unlock Code i When the station lockout level is at or above this value this page will be hidden Visibility Value 60 Background image Caneel Enter or edit the page name J Enter or edit the Page Lockout value Page lockout value is anumber between 0 and 100 you assign to the page to control user access for security purposes Light Manager assigns custom pages a default lockout value of 40 When a page lockout value is less than the station s lockout level the page is replaced by a security keypad Enter the Unlock Code The Unlock Code allows authorized personnel to bypass lockout levels by entering the unlock code with the keypad See Lockout values on page 79 Enter the Visibility value Visibility value is a number between 1 and 100 you assign to the page to control its visibility When a station lockout level is the same or higher than the visibility value the page is hidden Light Manager assigns a default visibility value of 60 See Visibility levels on page 75 To use a background image enter the name of the image file in the Background Image box A background image file can be any black and white 256 x 128 pixel Windows bitm
4. Follow these steps to create a sample LCD template with limited access If you need more information to perform any of the following see LCD stations on page 32 I 1 Double click an LCD station 2 Add a custom page to this station and name it Login 3 Under Edit Page set the new page s lockout value to 0 Page Properties Ea Name When the station lockout level is at or above this value this page will be disabled Lockout Yalue 0 4 Delete all other pages In Station Properties create a new template with a four digit or less numerical name e g 1234 Hame 1234 a cee 6 Keep that template highlighted close that window and open the LCD station Notice the LCD s name has changed reflecting the templates name Electronic Theatre Controls Inc 7 Adda standard page to the station LCD 1234 Security Add Standard Page Add Custom Page Edit Page Set as Timeout page Move Page to Lett Move Page to Right Remove Page 8 Create another station template with another numerical name Cancel 9 Add a different standard page to that station 10 Set the station template back to Default 11 Open the LCD station right click on Login and select Set as Timeout Page Add Standard Fage Add Custom Page Edit Page Set as Timeout page Move Page to Lett Move Page to Right Remove Page Now if you enter the code name for one
5. A Start P Unison Light Man Mee 3 02 PM 3 Select the desired component function for each used position Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 47 IR Stations Infrared station control lighting uses hand held programmable transmitters and ceiling or wall mounted IR receivers To customize IR transmitter stations 1 Double click the IR Transmitter icon 2 Right click the button you want to customize See page 26 for a description of options a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG e x File Edit Boom Section Well Preset Station Zone Help EH eis ele Erom O a E Herme _ u g P AA Preset 1 Preset 2 os Presets Fam JC JC Presets Faders LCD 0 0 0 0 9 90 Zonei Zo Zone1 Zone2 Zone3 Sect Section 2 Section 3 NUM 3 Select the desired function for each button used or select one of two pre programmed IR transmitters from the station list 7 button transmitters 12 button transmitters 48 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Programming Rooms with Moving Partitions Rooms with moving partitions have special lighting control requirements that must be programmed using Light Manager The small spaces created by the division of a large room are called sections When the partitions are closed each section needs Individual or separate lighting control When some or all of the partitions are open the larger spaces need grouped or joined lighting control Light Manager
6. Activating 79 Adding new 78 Templates 19 58 78 84 107 Time of day Events 67 Time 41 82 Timeout 44 Timeout 38 Toggle 57 107 Toolbar Functions 73 U Unison Serial Access Protocol Baud Rate USAP 93 Unlock Code 38 43 V visibility level 42 Visibility value 38 43 Visibility 38 41 42 43 75 107 Visibility OMM 97 Visibilty level 707 Visiblity levels 75 W Wait 60 Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 Wall Close 47 Wall Closed 27 Wall Direct 27 Wall Logic 54 105 Wall Open 27 41 Wall Toggle 27 41 Walls Description 75 New Walls 73 49 Properties 77 25 Wizard Combine Walls screen 49 Divisible Rooms 49 New Configuration 76 See also Configuration Beginning Wall Station screen 49 Wall Stations screen 50 Welcome screen Zones screen 97 Zones screen 57 X X Y Control 39 Z Zone Narrow 39 Properties 58 Zone Bump Direct 28 47 Zone Bump Toggle 47 Zone Bump 28 Zone Group Toggle 28 47 Zone Select Direct Shows Level 1929 09 Zone Select Direct 28 Zone Select Toggle 28 41 Zone Source 107 Zones Description 15 Icon 14 15 New Zones 13 16 Properties 17 22 Zones 29 39 FIA 112 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Americas 3030 Laura Lane Middleton WI 53562 e Tel 1 608 831 4116 Fax 1 608 836 1736 Toll free 800 688 4116 e Toll free fax 800 555 8912 Europe 5 Victoria Industrial Estate Vict
7. Select Properties from the displayed menu The Wall Properties screen appears 4 Unison Light Manager HANUAL CFG File Edit Room Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help EA Room 1 e Le Le We Le Preset 1 ss m nas E Presets Faders LCD Name z I a lt Previous Next gt 15 x Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Section 3 Section 1 For Help press F1 NUM Enter the wall s name 4 Click Close Or Previous opens the Properties box for the wall proceeding the one you are working on Or Next opens the Properties box for the wall next in succession Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 25 26 Programming control stations The Unison control product line consists of preset recall fader LCD connector contact interface fader interface IR keyswitch and PC interface Stations All station components may be factory or field customized to perform a wide variety of functions To customize Fader and Preset recall stations Fader and preset recall stations use buttons and faders to select edit and record presets Stations can use default or custom component programming to control area room lighting 1 Double click the desired station icon The station is displayed 2 Right click the station component you want to customize Light Manager displays a list of function options To also see advanced control features hold down the Ctrl key while right c
8. To effectively use the program it is very important to understand the display features Configuration file name J Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG Pull down menus Eie Edit Room Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help Eu elk es Shortcut buttons j Tool bar v Jee IES fe ee amp Presets Faders LCD Presets Faders Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 Section 1 Section 3 For Help press F1 INUM Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 9 Understanding the display Pull down menus The pull down menus allow you to create and edit items in your configuration With the exception of a few File Menu items most functions can be performed using the tool bar See Tool bar functions on page 13 or communication buttons See Shortcut buttons on page 12 Pee ta a LG OT Bh felines slida LGN WAI Ta EDT eta Ane fal cr Cirle Note In each menu function one letter is underlined By pressing the Alt key and the underlined letter you can directly access that function Electronic Theatre Controls Inc The following list describes the functions in the File Menu only lt q lt q lt d lt d4 lt lt New Open Merge Save Save As Save For Processor Network Settings Save to Networked Unison Processor Save to Online Networked Unison processors Setup Serial PC Interface Send disk file Serial Receive disk file Serial Lo
9. 20 30 up to 120 and so on A zone master always masters the next 9 zones To use this function hold down the Ctrl button while selecting Zone Dimmer Load Properties Example A zone with a Link Code of 10 will master any zones with a Link Code between 11 19 Zones with a property of 21 29 will be mastered by a zone with a Link Code of 20 and so forth fone Dimmer Load Properties Bal one V Link when Sections combined Dimmers Numbers InputPatch Litecom Maximum Level Minimum Level 0 Use 0 for Off Max Fade Rate lt none gt I Except for Preset fades Icon Standard lt Previous Hext gt gt Note Using Link Codes to provide master slave zones is the preferred method of controlling multiple zones on a fader Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 77 Station templates Templates are station properties that refer to a specific set of programmed component functions Light Manager supports the programming of multiple templates for each control station For example a five button station is programmed to select the default presets 1 4 and off Via a macro the station programming or template may be changed to select presets 5 8 and off It is important to note that the large station graphic always displays the default template legending The active template name is Indicated in the title bar on the graphic station To add a station template 1 Right c
10. 28 30 41 42 Light Manager 109 Computer requirements 5 Display 9 Install software 7 Programming 9 Saving configurations 71 Securing configurations 88 Transferring configurations 72 Using Stations 37 Link Code 77 Link Power 47 Link When sections combined 23 106 Live Control 11 12 103 104 Indicator 72 13 104 Load See also Serial Load from Serial Unison Processor 12 Load from Serial Unison Processor 72 Load Net Backup 82 Location 82 Lockout Direct 27 106 Lockout Level 19 28 30 38 42 75 Lockout Toggle 27 41 Lockout Value 19 38 43 75 84 Lockout 19 27 28 38 41 44 58 75 84 106 Lower 27 41 106 M MAC Address 97 Macro 28 41 55 62 70 106 Call 60 DMX Input 87 Edit 61 New Macro 55 56 Number of iterations 60 Run 83 Stop 83 Wait 60 Macro Direct 28 41 Macro Toggle 28 41 Manual Processor control 18 Manual 27 29 75 92 106 Master Fader 75 106 Master indicator 104 Master 22 29 59 77 80 101 106 Maximum dimmer level 29 Maximum fade rate 23 28 41 Maximum light level 23 59 106 Menus File Menu 70 11 LCD 35 82 110 Pull down 9 10 Windows Start Menu 98 Merge 11 Mimic LCD 18 Mimic multicast IP address 93 Mimic 106 Minimum dimmer level 29 Minimum light level 23 59 106 Movable Partitions See Walls Multicast Addresses 93 Multiple instances allowed 59 Multiple 92 N Network 11 103 Networking 89 101 New 11 Ne
11. 3 4 The zone level is being controlled in Live Control fone Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 103 Setting and recording zone levels in Live Control To set and record levels in Live Control you must have the master Online indicator selected You will notice that each room in your configuration also has its own online button that turns green when the master Indicator is selected This indicates that at least one of the processors that controls that room Is online a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG BEI Ed File Edit Room Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help Master Online Indicator C lee fu LOGY bee FE preset 1 Preset2 Preset3 Preset 4 Off Room Online TE Indicator al ao m Presets Faders LCD Presets Faders LCD Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone2 Zone3 Section 3 Section 1 For Help press F1 NUM Adjusting levels online is helpful when you want to see what affect your changes will have In a networked system even though you are in live control you may not be able to see your changes This depends in what the source of control is coming into the zone e g DMX512 or EDMX If the zone icon does not have a small Unison logo in it you will not see your changes as you make them You may still make changes and record a new preset but you will not be able to view this new preset until Unison has regained control of those zones For help
12. 77 88 Access Full 88 Access LCD 84 Access Reduced 88 Activate 705 Add Standard Page 36 All zones off 83 Astronomical Time Clock 63 67 105 Create a custom day 64 65 Periodic events 68 Record an event 66 Sunrise event 66 Sunset events 67 Time of day events 67 B Background Image 11 38 44 105 C Call Macro 60 CEM 105 CME d 71 105 CMEi 89 91 97 105 Combine Sections 23 54 Combine through selected wall 54 105 Combine Type 49 Combine Walls screen 49 Configuration Wizard 105 Configurations Beginning 16 Description 14 Icons Preset Icon 14 Room Icon 14 Section Icon 14 Station Icon 14 Wall Icon 74 Zone Icon 74 Connector 705 Control stations Connector stations PC Interface 45 Portable 45 Fader and Preset Recall 26 75 Fader Switch contact satellite sta tions 47 IR transmitter stations 48 Programming 26 Button assignments 26 Fader assignments 29 CPU 105 Custom Day 64 Custom Page 39 D Date 41 82 Day 41 Deactivate 57 69 Delete 41 42 DMX Input Macros 87 DMX Input Patch 23 102 DMX512 16 105 DMX output patch 23 DMX start address 16 Input modes Master 22 59 Pass through if active 22 59 Pass through if on 22 59 Pass thru 22 59 Pile On 22 59 Replace if on 22 59 Replace 22 59 Snapshot 22 59 Routing 22 DMX in Local Priority 96 DMx in Start 96 DMx Out 78 96 E Edit Macro 55 67 Edit Timed Events 64 65 EDMX Data
13. A visibility value lower than the station lockout level hides the page Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 43 7 Enter Background Image if desired Background images must be created and saved as Windows bitmap omp files to the same directory that Light Manager is located If Light Manager is in the default directory bitmap files would be saved to C Program files ETC Lightmanager Images must be 256 W x 128 H pixels and in a black and white format HINT Do not use the top 1 5 25 pixels of the bitmap image This portion is displayed in the tab section of the LCD 8 Enter the Page Timeout The Page Timeout is the length of time before the page changes to an indicated page or lockout 9 Specify the Page to display after the timeout 10 Click OK Modifying LCD screen features Follow the steps below to access the LCD screen editor fa i S eo aE Contrast Brightness Dim Level Dim Delay Hold down the left mouse button at Click the right mouse button Release the left mouse button Click the left mouse button at Adjust LCD contrast brightness dim level and dim delay as desired oo ge oe a Note Once you have completed steps 1 5 the above screen will be displayed This feature allows you to set the contrast and brightness of the LCD for general use You can also set the amount of time Dim Delay before the LCD will change to a low light level Dim Level Electronic Theatre Co
14. Enter desired preset activation mode The four preset activation modes are Last Action the selected preset will be activated de activating all previously selected presets except Pile on Pile On the selected preset is activated and levels reflect the highest level of any activated preset Previously selected presets are not de activated Last Action Override the last selected preset is activated de activating all previously selected presets including Pile on Deactivate Clears selected preset Enter preset priority level This assigns relative priority or importance of a control selection based on levels from 1 10 10 is the default priority 1 is highest priority See Preset priorities on page 76 Enter a Fade Time trom 0 001 to 1 000 hours Click Wait for Fade to hold macro step progression until fade is complete Click OK v Wall Re defines wall state When selected as a macro step the Set Wall State screen is displayed Room Wall Cancel d Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 Set Wall State Acton Enter the name of room in which to change the wall state Enter the wall name to change Enter the desired action open close or toggle e Open opens the wall Sections set to combine through the wall will operate jointly e Close closes the wall Sections set to combine through the wall will operate independently e Toggle chang
15. F1 NUM With new section added a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG File Edit Room Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help E Room 2 Mee Ic Le a y y y y eee amp amp wa Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Preset 4 Faders LCD PC Interface Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Section 1 Faders LCD PC Interface Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Section 3 Section 4 A For Help press F1 INUM 52 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc To add a wall 1 2 Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 Select the New Wall tool Place tool cross hair on one end of the border between two sections where there is a movable partition Left click and drag cross hair to the other end of the border A new wall is displayed Wall size may be modified by selecting the pointer tool and using standard Windows conventions a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG File Edit Room Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help E Room 2 Ls lele fu E ie PEPER Pa Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Preset 4 j Entry Faders LCD PC Interface e AUER AE Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Section 1 14 Faders LCD PC Interface Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Section 3 Section 4 For Help press F1 INUM 53 54 To program wall logic Wall logic establishes which sections combine when a partition is open 1 Select the desired section The border will turn black 2 Select the wal
16. Pass through if on Unison levels are output and recorded unless DMX or EDMX levels are above 0 v Pass through if active Unison levels are output and recorded unless a DMX or EDMX console is plugged in and turned on gt Note Zones default to the DMX Input Mode of Replace A macro can be written to quickly change all of the zones to a mode of Pile On Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 101 102 4 Also inthe Zone Dimmer Load Properties dialog you need to set the zone s dimmer number s and Input Patch v Dimmer numbers Enter DMX512 or EDMX output patch dimmer numbers to be controlled together List dimmer numbers individually separated with a space or comma or list dimmer number ranges separated with a dash Enter the Input Patch DMX dimmer number The Input Patch will redirect the dimmer to the Output Patch dimmer number above If no Inout Patch number is given the Output Patch is used Example There are several dimmer racks throughout the building that all have a dimmer 1 in them In this case the input patch would be dimmer 1 but the output patch may be EDMX value 2000 Since there can only be one sender of information dimmer 1 redirection to EDMX 2000 eliminates the chance of multiple dimmer 1 senders of trying to all send out information to a specific zone Note Although the output patch can have multiple dimmers the input patch is just one dimmer number E
17. Room 3 Room 4 DMX start 1025 DMX start 1537 RIBS P address 10 10 1 34 IP address 10 10 1 35 IP address Ethernet 10 10 1 XX www Unison Link Power 90 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Setting up a networked Unison configuration Using the example on the facing page the configuration has been planned and laid out to include four different rooms each having it s own ER4 processor CMEi and Unison stations for zone control The processors and computer are connected the network via Ethernet The processors will each have their own universe of DMX or EDMX The stations are connected to the ER4 processors via the Unison Link Power protocol Follow these steps to create a four room network Unison Configuration 1 Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 E Room 3 Bb e Room 4 Begin a new configuration and use the Room Wizard to create four rooms a 4 ROOM CFG BE E File Edt Room Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help Et Room 1 ERT Room ITT e e a CJC E e e e a E E e Ia a Ia ILa Ia E p F F E p F F Presetd Preset Preset3 Preset4 Off Presetd Preset Preset3 Preset4 Off E i E i 4 ANE 4 ANE Presets Faders Presets Faders x fie Yi IC Es lle a IC e ye ye ye ye ye Te LL ye F F F F F FF F F F Preset1 Preset Preset3 Preset4 Off Preset1 Preset Preset Pre
18. all of the processors to the indicated IP gateway If all the processors are on the same subnet select Set All to assign them all the same IP gateway setting v EDMX data IP The multicast IP address used for EDMxX data distribution from the selected processor This must be unique for each processor and not used by other EDMX sources or other protocols on the network You may use the default settings Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 95 DM out start oo ml l Local Priority l Include in EDMX DM in start Oo l l Local Priority v DMX out start The starting EDMX value for the processor s DMX out port Notice that if you pull down the menu the numbers are in increments of 512 however any number from 1 to 32 256 may be used The DMX out port may also be split between two ranges of EDMX values To do this enter two numbers separated by a slash The first number is used for the first 256 DMX channels and second for the remaining 256 DMX512 channels e g 1 513 gt Note The second digit must be at least 512 above the first digit v DMX out Local Priority If you check this option the DMX out port gives priority to the Unison level over the EDMX level This is useful for DMX Input modes such as Pile on By not setting this option you are letting the EDMX source control the level v Include in EDMX When checked this features only enables Unison to accept Individual dimmer levels
19. and memory sizes v Save to Disk Saves current Unison configuration to a 3 5 diskette v Load from Disk Allows you to retrieve Unison configuration from a 3 5 diskette 82 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Diagnostics Performs a variety of system diagnostics Note Listed below are advanced diagnostic procedures Only a trained Light Manager operator should attempt to run these Run Macro Runs selected Macro stop Macro Stops selected Macro Dimmers Shows levels of input and output DMX512 and EDMX levels Stations Shows which stations are in use All zones off Turns all active zones off Initialize flash Erase flash memory of processor Update software Uploads currents version of software from a PCMCIA card UPSAC systems only send object model Sends configuration over network in special Master controlled applications 3 Press exit to back up one step in the menu structure Note For more details or flowcharts of control module menus see the Unison ER and DR Installation Guide Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 83 84 Limiting LCD Access By creating station templates you can restrict access to certain LCD screens and functions For more information about creating station template see Station templates on page 78 When a lockout code is entered on an LCD keypad page If it matches the code of an alternate template that template becomes active
20. four faders per page using normal default faders E or up to eight faders by checking use narrow zones in the page properties dialog box Pen a aS a a a a S gt Note Light Manager will add all pages needed to display all presets walls or zones in the configuration Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 33 v Presets Page Preset pages provide button control of preset recall raise lower and record functions LED Presets Fones Walls Page Menul 111 Off Check Show Time and Date in the Page Properties dialog box to add the time and date to your presets page Ofi E Fri Electronic Theatre Controls Inc v Walls page Wall pages use horizontal lines to represent movable partitions A solid line indicates that a wall is closed and in place with lighting operating independently A broken dashed line Indicates that a wall is open and not in place with lighting for the adjacent rooms operating together Prese fore Weal 1 Well 2 v Menu Page Menu pages use graphic buttons and arrows to lead you through basic control module version 1 6 setup functions See Advanced LCD features on page 82 for additional Menu screen details Unison tielvL 5 012 as setup IN WY Note Menu page control access should be limited to qualified personnel only It is not recommended that LCD stations with a menu page be accessible to the general public Unison Light Man
21. from an ETC Obsession control console Unison processors do not respond to EDMX from each other For most networked systems this option should be checked Note Either Local Priority or Include in EDMX must be checked in order for the Unison processor to output DMX v DMX in start The starting EDMX value for the processor s DMX in port The levels on the DMX in port are used for Unison zone input patches and are not automatically output as EDMX v DMX in Local Priority If a level is available at both the DMX in port and from EDMx this setting determines which has priority If this is checked the local DMX in port will be used If not checked the EDIMX level will be used Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Advanced Network Settings The Advanced Network Settings dialog is used to override settings or change objects that are visible through the OMM protocol interface OMM visibility l Controls l Wallstations OMH CID override Do o HAC Address override 1 0 3 1 05 i 4 _ dress EDM data DM A out start 13 155 0 0 0 0 PC 20 1 246 1 0 39 1 20 2 236 1 0 40 51S 20 3 236 1 0 41 51S To open the Advanced Network Settings screen hold down the Control Ctrl key while selecting Network Settings under the File menu OMM visibility The Object Model visibility interface is used for ETCLink messages from sensor racks connected via ETCLink The OMM visibility gives you the option of whi
22. individually by moving them When they meet or exceed current zone level they activate without affecting other faders or levels v Record v Raise v Lower v Wall Open y Wall Closed v Wall Toggle v Wall Direct v Lockout Toggle v Lockout Direct Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 Selects record mode Proportionally raises levels of the last active preset or zones in the section if no Preset Is active Proportionally lowers levels of the last active preset or zones in the section if no Preset is active Indicates the open position of movable partitions and joins control of lighting in adjacent room Indicates the closed position of movable partitions and separates control of lighting in adjacent rooms Toggles the state of movable walls within the Unison processor Used when a large room is divided into sections with movable partitions When a designated button is connected to a wall sensor or maintained key switch the maintained closure opens the wall Alternates lockout state of all stations in a room with a lockout level between O and 99 Alternates lockout state of stations in the room based on maintained input signal When a keyswitch is placed in the disable position the associated stations will not operate When a keyswitch is placed in the enable position stations will operate as programmed 27 v Zone Bump Zone Bump Direct Zone Select Toggle Zone Select Direct select
23. maximum intensity level of the zone Enter an intensity percentage If a zone is set with this functionality and Zone Select Direct Shows Level box is checked in the station s properties the button LED will light whenever that zone is above a level of zero e Enter Value of property change v Multiple instances Check this box if the macro will be assigned to allowed multiple control stations and you want each station to run the macro independently Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 59 60 v Wait v Call Macro v Stop Macro Provides a programmable delay in sequence progression When selected as a macro step a Wait screen appears Cancel a Select or enter the desired delay time in hours minutes and seconds e g H M S b Click OK Selects a programmed macro When selected as a macro step a Macro list appears Macro Return to Login Cancel Loop Macro a Highlight the Macro to select or click loop macro to create a loop function b Click OK Note When a Macro is Called the next step does not run until the Called macro is complete Stops a macro s progression When selected as a macro step a Macro list is displayed Macro Return to Login Cancel a Highlight the Macro to be stopped b Click OK 6 Add additional steps as required 7 Click OK to record macro Note Use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to chang
24. out start Computer 10 10_10_31 0 0 0 0 Processor 1 10 10 1 32 236 1 0 39 Processor 2 10 10 133 236 1 0 40 Processor 3 10 10 134 236 1 0 41 Processor 4 10 10 135 236 1 0 42 Processor 5 Processor 6 Processor 7 Processor Processor 9 Processor 10 Processor 11 Processor 12 Name IP address EDM data IP DM gt out start M Enabled W Local Priority l Computer PC _Get Stn ID s 255 0 0 0 Set All ae Wereink DMX in start Online alee Offline set All l Local Priority Heboot ee a EE E E EEE lt Name Ihe name of the processor or PC If the processor is currently online a gt symbol will appear in front of the name You can change the name of the processor by clicking in that field and typing the new name lt Enabled Only enabled processors are considered part of the configuration By default only one processor is enabled in the configuration besides the PC To enable more than one processor highlight that processor and check the Enabled box lt Computer PC Check this box if the network address is used for a PC and not a Unison processor The Get Stn ID s button will cause all of the wallstations connected to the processor to re connect and update the station ID properties in Light Manager lt Note Once the configuration is saved wallstations will automatically bind on subsequent downloads v Status indicators Version 1 65 012 Online 04 76 2000 12 07 52 pm Off
25. the desired Macro b Click OK Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Saving loading and transferring configurations Once you have written your system configuration It is important that it be saved and then loaded or transferred to the Unison processor Type 2 systems are supported by software versions 1 4 and higher Version1 6 is the latest release of this software Type 2 systems use CME or CME d processors These systems use 3 5 diskettes for data transfer Type 3 is supported only by versions 1 5 and higher This type uses a Serial PC connector or 3 5 diskettes to transfer configuration information to and from control processors Type 4 systems are supported only by version 1 6 software This type allows you to transfer configuration information through an Ethernet connection PC interface or 3 5 diskettes To save Type 2 Light Manager configurations From PC to 3 5 disk 1 Insert a 3 5 disk into your A drive 2 From the File menu select Save As 3 Enter the file name and select the A drive 4 Click OK From 3 5 diskette to Unison Processor 1 Insert a 3 5 diskette into the control module disk drive 2 From the control module keypad scroll to Load trom Disk Press Enter 3 Select the configuration you wish to load into the control module and press Enter gt Note Iwo bitmap files are automatically created and saved as well Icdfont0 bmp and Icdgratx omp To transfer Type
26. unlock code the page may be used This code is 5 also used to unlock controls that are locked out Presets Fadersigay D Unlock Code e g 0 PTE als When the station lockout level is at or above this value this page Zone1 Zone 2 will be hidden Visibility Value 70 Background image fs Page Timeout 2 00 T Page Il Use Narrow Zones Cancel Section 1 NUM 3 Enter the page Name Maximum of 16 characters 4 Enter the Page Lockout value See Lockout values on page 75 Page lockout values are numbers between 1 and 100 assigned to pages to control user access Light Manager assigns the following default lockout values to pages Zone Page 50 Preset Page 80 Wall Page 40 Custom Page 40 When a station lockout level exceeds a page lockout value the page displays a security keypad and will not operate Authorized users can use a one to four digit unlock code on the keypad to make the page usable 5 Enter the Unlock Code The Unlock Code is series of up to four numbers that unlock control pages Light Manager sets the Unlock code to 0 by default 6 Enter the Visibility value Visibility values are numbers between 1 and 100 assigned to pages to control user access Light Manager assigns the following default visibility values to pages If you don t enter a level Zone Page 70 Preset Page 90 Wall Page 60 Custom Page 60 Visibility values operate similar to lockout values see step 4 above
27. walls v v Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 Room properties Station properties Zone properties Preset properties Section properties Wall properties Define room name Mimic LCD page changes option and designating processor control Define station name whether station is portable enable off toggle station Neuron ID number station lockout level and active station template Advanced station properties also define zone select functionality and preset priority level Define zone name DMX input mode link enabling DMX patch input patch maximum zone level minimum zone level maximum fade rate and load name Define preset name fade time and flicker effect status Define section name Define wall name To modify room properties 4 4 Unison Light Manager MANUAL_CFG File Edit Room Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help SC I Mimic LCD page changes i tL i i i F F F F Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Preset 4 Off Presets Faders LCD 90 9 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Which processor is this room controlled by Automatic based on DMX out port usage C Manual C Multiple o OK Cancel Section 1 For Help press F1 INUM Select Properties from the Room pull down menu or right click on the white portion of the room and select Properties You must currently be in the desired room The Room Properties window will be di
28. with network zone icons see Working with Networked Configurations on page 103 Setting and recording zone levels in Non Live Control Non live control of zones stays the same regardless of whether your system is networked or not You can still set and record levels in one of the following ways See Jo record a preset on page 31 for more information v Adjusting individual levels and recording to a system wide preset v Using the stations within Light Manager to set and record individual section presets Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Chapter 6 Glossary Activate Initiates fade of preset or starts macro sequence Astronomical Time Clock Time clock that activates events presets or macros based on sunrise and sunset Background Image A 256x128 black and white monochromatic Windows bitmap omp file created for use in the LCD Cancel Deactivates a selection CEM The Control Electronics Module used in SR series racks CME d The dimming and extended architectural control module used in Unison dimming racks CMEi The extended architectural control module with Networking functions Combining through selected walls Function that allows programming of wall logic in a room with moving partitions or walls Configuration Wizard A series of questions and dialog boxes regarding the Space you would like to configure Connector Device that adjoins peripheral equipment to control network Control Pa
29. 00000 e 100 Transterring configurations 0 000 eee 103 Working with network configurations 103 Setting and recording zone levels in Live Control 104 Chapter 6 CTO SS OI ct eters accel a tase seer ute Sats a hee a eet 105 MVE E nse Ses af EA E been EE es See eee 109 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Chapter 1 Introduction Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 What is Light Manager Unison Light Manager is a unique software program designed to simplify the setup and operation of Unison lighting control systems Light Manager is used to configure simple one room control systems as well as large networked multi orocessor systems Light Manager uses standard Microsoft Windows point and click conventions for easy programming Configuration and Room Wizards lead you through initial programming while sophisticated electronic security protects the system from unauthorized use Light Manager helps you manage your lighting needs Note Only authorized personnel should be permitted access to the lighting system configuration Computer requirements Light Manager requires a minimum of a Pentium 90 PC computer with a minimum of 16MB of RAM 5MB of free hard drive space and a VGA monitor Light Manager requires the Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system Note Your screen resolution should be set to 800X600 or greater To successfully operate the Unison Light Manager prog
30. 2 Light Manager configurations using 3 5 diskette From Unison Processor to 3 5 diskette 1 Inserta 3 5 disk into the control module disk drive 2 From the control module keypad use the up and down keys to scroll to Save to Disk Press Enter 3 Press Enter and choose your configuration file name that you wish to save on a disk and press Enter From 3 5 diskette to your PC 1 Insert 3 5 diskette into A drive 2 Select Open from the File menu 3 Select drive A and the file name 4 Click OK Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 71 To transfer Type2 Type 4 Light Manager configurations using PC connector station From your PC to the Unison processor 1 Insert PC serial cable into PC Connector station gt Note Light Manager cannot be running when you make the serial connection 2 Open Light Manager then select Save to Serial Unison Processor from the File menu 3 Light Manager displays a progress dialog box From the Unison processor to your PC 1 Insert PC serial cable into PC connector station 2 In Light Manager select Load from Serial Unison Processor from the File menu 3 Light Manager displays progress dialog boxes Configuration will be opened as an untitled configuration To transfer Type 4 Light Manager configurations using an Ethernet connection 1 To send configuration data to a specific processor from the File menu select Save to Networked Unison Processor
31. 56 851 HH88 62 09 8961 8H68 6241 4361 HHb8 686 78 2561 BHAB 7315 1856 Pir Ea 73 74 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Chapter 4 Advanced System Programming In larger or more complex systems Light Manager can be used to program a variety of elements designed to customize system operation Advanced elements include lockout visibility levels preset priorities templates and networked system operation Lockout values Lockout values are used to provide electronic security for your lighting control system A numeric value between 0 100 may be assigned to each station and each component on a station The default station lockout level is 0 This value may be re programmed in the station property screen or via a macro sequence step Component lockout values are programmed in Light Manager by right clicking on the desired component and entering the lockout value Default component lockout values are Fader Preset Recall Station LCD Station Off button 90 Preset page 80 Preset recall 80 Zone Page 50 Manual button 60 Fader button 40 Master fader 60 Wall page 40 Zone fader 40 Custom page 40 Record button 20 Record 20 Single components or complete stations may be locked out based on station lockout levels and component lockout values When the station lockout level is higher than one of its component lockout values that component will be locked out and will not work If a button is locked out you will see the LED flas
32. IP 95 EDMX Input Patch 22 101 EDMX Output Patch 23 102 EDMX 22 83 89 91 93 95 96 101 102 104 105 Enable ETCLink 94 Enable Off Toggle 17 19 26 27 105 Enabled 92 94 ER4 Processor 91 ETCLink 97 Ethernet 72 89 91 Except for Presets 23 Exclude from Preset 15 F Fade time 20 29 57 70 105 Flicker 20 21 Format Disk 82 Full Access 88 G Graphic Indicator 39 H Hold down button 28 Host all controls 28 30 81 Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 Host this control 28 30 81 I Icon 106 Icons Light bulb 23 Presets 14 Sconce 23 See Configurations Stations 14 Zones 15 Zones 103 Include in EDMX 96 Include in Preset 15 Indicator 104 Information Configuration 82 Job information 11 88 Initialize flash 83 IP Address 92 93 95 97 99 IP Gateway Set All 95 IP Gateway 95 IP Mask Set All 95 IP Mask 95 IR transmitter stations 48 K Keypad LCD 84 Numerical 31 Security 38 43 Unison Processor 11 71 L Label 41 Last Action Override 57 69 106 Last Action 57 69 106 LCD Access 84 Add Standard Page 36 Background Image 38 Custom control pages 37 Custom Page 39 42 Edit Page 43 Menu Page 35 82 Page Properties 43 Page Timeout 38 Preset page 34 Screen Features 44 Set as Timeout Page 38 Standard control pages 33 Templates 84 86 Timeout page 44 Walls page 35 Zones Page 33 39 LCD stations 32 Legend
33. If you are writing a configuration that is intended for use on a network see Chapter 5 Understanding Network Systems on page 89 for more information on routing DMX512 and EDMX through your network 1 Double click the zone s icon The Zone Dimmer Load Properties screen appears 4 Unison Light Manager HANUAL CFG File Edit Room Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help E Room 1 Le oO i i i7 p amp amp Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Preset 4 Presets Faders LCD T Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 e Section 1 For Help press F1 2 Enter the Zone Name v Replace v Snapshot v Pile On v Pass thru v Master v Replace if on v Pass through if on v Pass through if active f g a x lel x Zone Dimmer Load Properties x Zone hiana DHX Input Mode Replace x IV Link when Sections combined Dimmers Ee Po Input Patch Maximum Level Minimum Level o I Use 0 for Off Max Fade Rate I Except for Preset fades Name Icon Standard lt Previous Next gt Cancel NUM select the DMX Input Mode for the dimmer numbers in this zone Unison overrides DMX512 input levels records and outputs active Unison levels This is the default Input Mode Unison records incoming DMX512 levels Dimmers must be patched 1 to 1 Used for UPSAC systems only Unison and DMX512 console signals combine highest level takes precedence This is used best fo
34. Lignt Manager 1 65 nison Li ighting Control System User Guide UNISON A oe Unison Light Manager Manual version 1 65 Software License Agreement Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 software Copyright 2000 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc All Rights Reserved Before using the equipment please carefully read the software license provisions below If you do not agree with the provisions promptly return the equipment to ETC Inc and your money will be refunded a Purchaser is granted a personal non exclusive license to use the software soley to operate the equipment for its intended purpose ina single permanent installation at the Purchaser s place of use the Software License continues until Purchaser ceases to use the equipment or transfers the equipment to another party at which point the license shall be automatically transferred to the new owner subject to the terms of this license b Purchaser is authorized to execute the code embodied in the software to enable the equipment to perform according to specifications c Purchaser agrees that it will not use or copy the software copies of the software or any code in the software except as expressly authorized in this License and will not modify merge disassemble or decompile the software copies thereof or any code in the software nor remove any notices or license terms from the equipment or documentation Information necessary to achi
35. See Station templates on page 78 for additional details on programming station templates Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Programming Macro sequences A macro is a programmed sequence of events activated manually by a button or automatically by the integrated time clock Sequence steps may include preset recall wall state change station property change zone property change timed delay in sequence macro recall and stop macro To program a Macro 1 Select the Show Room List option from the Room menu The Area Screen appears a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG File Edit Help le els E Add For Help press F1 Edit FEME Bun Stop All a x me x Presets Faders 0 0 AR Zone1 Zone2 Section 3 NUM 2 Click Add below the list of macros The Edit Macro screen appears Add Timed Events Edit Macros Macro 1 File Edit Help Run Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 Add Edit Popy Remove a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG Edit Macro x Name Macro Recall Preset Preset 1 in Room 1 Last Action p10 Recall Preset Preset 2 in Room 1 Last Action p10 Recall Preset Preset 3 in Room 1 Last Action p10 Recall Preset Preset 4 in Room 1 Last Action p10 Loop Macro Add Step Edit Step Copy Step Add a _ Add eet Remove Step Timed Even Bun Step Move Up M
36. ad from Serial Unison processor Save to Serial Unison processor Live Control Access Job Information Keypad Exit Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 Opens the Wizard to create a new configuration Opens a previously created and saved configuration Combines functions of multiple configurations to make one configuration You must hold down the Ctrl key to use this function Saves configuration Saves current configuration to specified drive disk Saves configuration on disk for a specified processor Setup for multiple PC or architectural processors linked together via Ethernet Saves configuration directly to specified processor connected to the network Saves configuration to all online processors one at a time Opens Setup PC Interface Connection window Used to update LCD background images This function requires a PC Interface station Used to access LCD background images This function requires a PC Interface station Uploads and displays the configuration currently in the Unison processor Requires a PC interface Downloads current configuration to the Unison Processor Requires a PC interface Gives you direct viewable control over active and recorded presets walls and zone levels Allows you to limit functions of your configuration using a password Allows you to view and edit the information you entered when creating a configuration This is also where you can add detailed j
37. ager User Manual version 1 65 30 To add standard control pages 1 Right click in the tab region of the LCD screen A list of options appears a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG File Edit Room Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help Room TET Der oz f p p p Preset 1 Preset2 Preset3 Preset 4 Presets Faders LCD ARK MIER J Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Add Custom Page Edit Page Set as Timeout page Move Page to Left Move Page to Right Remove Page Section 1 NUM 2 Select Add Standard Page The Add Standard Page Type screen appears listing the available page types Add Standard Page Type Select page type to add Cancel gt Note Select Move Page Left and Move Page Right to place added or selected page in desired position Select Remove Page to delete an unwanted page 36 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Custom control pages Custom pages allow you to create an LCD page using button faders walls moving lights and bit mapped elements To add a custom control page 1 Click in the tab region of the LCD screen An options list appears a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG BERKS Room 1 poonmeA P amp amp p Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Preset 4 Presets Faders i CAR MER Mi Zone1 Zone2 7Zone3 ni Add Custom Page Section 1 2 Select Add Custom Page The Page Properties screen appears Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 37 38
38. ap bomp file The file must be placed in the same directory as Light Manager before the configuration is transferred to the Unison processor The default location for Light Manager s directory is C Program Files ETC LightManager The bitmap file must also be saved to the diskette you use to load the configuration Click OK The bitmap will be visible if installed Enter or select the amount of time for the Page Timeout select which LCD page will be displayed after the timeout Note Another way to set the Timeout Page is to right click on an LCD page and select Set as Timeout Page Electronic Theatre Controls Inc To configure a custom page You may add any of the four available components to a custom page The four options are 1 v Button Buttons may select presets or macros activate special functions such as record raise lower wall toggle lock out toggle or provide information such as date day time and label v Zone Zone faders control individual lighting zones Four standard width faders fit on an LCD page v Zone narrow Narrow zone faders work like normal zone faders but take up less screen space Eight narrow width faders fit on an LCD page v XN X Y input controls moving light applications The X and Y axis control two sequential zones Right click on the blank custom page at the spot where you want to place the component A list of components appears a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG File Edi
39. ates the selected preset in a last action manner Preset toggle Activates the selected preset in a pile on manner Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Properties Specific parameters associated with rooms stations presets zones sections and walls Raise Control function that incrementally increases light output Record Control function that saves zone sequence or time clock information Room Area of control Room combine Control function designed for joining and separating the lighting controls of adjacent sections based on the position of moving walls Room list Display window detailing all rooms of a single configuration Section Divided area of a room separated by moving partitions Source or Zone Source Used in a networked configuration to keep track of which object is controlling or outputting levels e g Unison DMX or EDMX Station User control device Station ID A 12 digit identification number that is unique for each station Template Station properties that refer to a specific set of programmed component functions Toggle Alternate action of two functions Visibility level Programmable electronic security LCD pages Wait for fade Function that delays progression of a macro until the previous fade is completed Wall Partition used for dividing a large area or room Zone Control channel Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 107 Index A Access
40. be patched 1 to 1 with the Zone set to the Pile on mode If they are not only the lowest DMX512 value is recorded for a given zone Note If you would like to see on screen which dimmers your zones are patched to select Show Dimmer Numbers from the Room pull down menu a 4 Enter the Input Patch DMX dimmer number The Input Patch will redirect the dimmer to the Output Patch dimmer number above If no Input Patch number is given the Output Patch is used Example There are several dimmer racks throughout the building that all have a dimmer 1 in them In this case the input patch would be dimmer 1 but the output patch may be EDMX value 2000 Since there can only be one sender of information dimmer 1 redirection to EDMX 2000 eliminates the chance of multiple dimmer 1 senders of trying to all send out information to a specific zone Note Although the output patch can have multiple dimmers the input patch is just one dimmer number 7 Enter the Maximum light level for the zone Although you may set different parameters the graphical display of a zone will still show the full range for the zone 8 Enter the minimum light level for the zone Although you may set different parameters the graphical display of a zone will still show the full range for the zone This is useful for setting egress lighting levels Low end cutoff levels for limited range sources such as fluorescent should be programmed a
41. ch objects you want the CMEi s to make available to an OMM client Master Controller or CUDI OMM CID override The default CID is the last number of a processor s IP address You would want to override this number only if your network requires it and then only If you are loading configurations one by one into the networked processors No two processors on the network should have the same CID Once you have changed your CID save that configuration to a floppy disk and load it into the appropriate processor MAC Address override As with the CID override this address only if your network requires it and then only if you are loading configurations one by one into the networked processors No two processors should have the same MAC address Once you have changed your MAC address save your configuration to a floppy disk and download it to the appropriate processor The processor will automatically translate the number to Hexadecimal Warning CID and MAC overrides will affect all processors in a configuration Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 97 To set PC network addresses a Select Settings Control Panels from the Windows Start menu The Control Panel Screen appears PJ Control Panel File Edt View Help z Accessibility Add New Add Remove DateTime Display Uptions Hardware Programs Find Fast Fonts Interet keyboard Mail and Far 35 T Modems Mouse Multimedia Hetwork Passwords Pr
42. ckout Level 0 M Station controls at or below the station lockout level will e locked out Active Template Add Edit Bemove Templates allow having multiple sets of functionality for controls on a station Selected template is active Section 1 To customize the functionality of a pushbutton or fader click on the button or fader using the right mouse button and select a function from the pop up menu Enter the station s name Check the Portable Station box if the station is portable A portable station connector must be in the same Room or Section Check the Enable Off Toggle box to make active presets toggle to Off when their buttons are pressed a second time Pressing the Off button toggles back and forth between Off and the last active preset By default this box is checked The Zone Select Direct shows Level is an advanced function If a zone is set with this functionality the button LED will light whenever that zone Is above a level of zero Enter a station ID number in the ID box You must include the dashes You are not required to enter a station ID number You can display and select station IDs at the Unison processor after the configuration is loaded If you do enter the correct ID number including the dashes the Unison processor will automatically bind to new stations the first time the system Is energized Enter the station Lockout level The default level is O You can use lockout levels to control us
43. ct OK The graphic station title bar displays the name of the alternate template Presets Night B Station templates may also be activated either by a Macro or Time Clock event To program alternate templates 1 Activate desired template using the steps above 2 Program the station as detailed in Programming control stations on page 26 Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 79 80 Cross station control Cross station control allows you to assign host or master functionality of components from one station to another station This is useful when programming large custom stations For example if you use two 10 fader stations to control a 20 zone room you could have the Record or Master fader functions hosted or mastered at one station to control both To program cross station control 1 Double click the slave or controlled station 2 Select the host or mastering station Do not open this station P BEI EC Presets Section 3 0 0 i z Presets Section 3 E Zone 3 3 Press Ctrl and right click on the desired component The function list is displayed Electronic Theatre Controls Inc 4 Select Host this control Possible host stations will be displayed MEE EH els See JEg COE i Faders Section 1 ian 3 Pregets Section 3 Hast this control Note For full station mastering change Step 4 to select Host all controls 5 Select host
44. e J Also use events Section 1 Enter the hour and minute event should occur Select am or pm Select event type See Event types on page 69 Select Ok Sunset Sunset events are activated based on the programmed relation to the calculated sunset a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG e x Edit REMOVE Edit HeMove Edit HeEMove Hadit REMOVE Section 1 NUM Enter the hour and minute before or after sunset event should occur Select Before or After Select event type See Event types on page 69 Select Ok 67 Periodic Periodic events are activated on a programmed interval a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG Weekend Edit HEMOKE Edit HEMOVE Edit HEMOVE Edit HEMOVE F Aiso use events rom default day Ype Section 1 A Enter the hour and minute interval between events B Select event type C Select OK Repeat steps one and two for each event in all used day types Also use events from default day types check this box if you have programmed a special event yet also want typical or standard events to OcCur Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Event types v Recall Preset Activates a pre recorded preset When selected as an event the Recall Preset Screen appears Edit Timed Events x Day Type Edit Cl Weekday ath Add Weekend Calendar Recall Preset Add Section Cancel Tim
45. e fade time may be applied to zones fading up and zones fading down To enter a split fade time enter the up time a forward slash and the down fade time e g 2 5 4 Ifthe flicker effect is required Select the Edit Flicker button The Edit Flicker window will be displayed Presets with the flicker effect continually vary zone levels to simulate light output of a fire or lightning 20 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc To add a flicker effect 5 Click the Add button The Edit Name window will be displayed 6 Enter the flicker effect name then click OK 7 To edit flicker effect select and highlight flicker name in list Edit Flicker E3 AE A Edit i Remove jo jo jo jo jee ES Es 2 ie st Th d Jaddada z Slow Fast Level Slower Hastet 8 Adjust speed and intensity of flicker effect by moving graphic sliders up or down Note The display in the upper right corner of the window shows a representation of flicker settings 9 Click the OK button to return to the Preset Properties window 10 Select the flicker from the Flicker pop up list 11 Select the OK button to return to the Light Manager desktop Or Previous opens the Properties box for the preset preceding the one you are working on Or Next opens the Properties box for the preset next in succession Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 21 22 To modify zone properties
46. e ord Preset Preset 1 Add Level 100 Hode Last Action Bee niy 10 default j Add Fade Time 0 05 Ferior Add Bemore P Alio use events from default day type a Enter the room name the event will affect from the pull down options e nthe same room in all rooms e One room name from the room list b Enter the section name from the pull down menu options e Jn all sections e One section name from the section list c Select preset to recall Enter desired intensity level Enter desired preset activation mode The four preset activation modes are e Last Action Activates the last selected preset All previously selected presets are de activated except Pile on e Pile On Activates a selected preset The levels reflect the highest level of any activated preset Previously selected presets are not de activated e Last Action Override Activates the last selected preset De activates all other selected presets including Pile on e Deactivate Unselects the selected preset Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 69 70 v Macro f Enter the priority level This assigns relative priority or importance to control selection based on levels 1 10 10 is the default priority 1 is the highest level priority g Enter Fade Time from 0 00 to 1 000 hours h Click OK Activates pre recorded macro When selected as a event the Macro List is displayed a Highlight
47. e the order of highlighted macro steps Use the Remove Step button to delete a macro step Copy Step will duplicate selected step and Run Step will run highlighted step in the Macro Enter the Number of Iterations This number will determine the number of times the macro will loop This function will only work if Loops are added to steps See Call Macro Click OK Electronic Theatre Controls Inc To edit macro steps 1 Select the Show Room List option from the Room menu 2 Highlight the macro to edit 3 Click Edit The Edit Macro screen appears a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG cS te ts ee Room 1 HE Area l Rooms SE els eS Room 1 a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG S in Room 1 Last Action p10 S in Room 1 Last Action p10 S in Room 1 Last Action p10 S in Room 1 Last Action p10 oop Macro acros Add Edit REMOVE Section 1 4 Highlight the step to edit Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 61 62 5 Click Edit Step The associated step screen appears Edit Macro x H mac bbe Le Ea Hame OF Macro Room Room 1 H Cancel Section Cancel Add St Preset Preset 1 gt EE Edit Step Level 100 Copy Step Mode 4 Multiple Instances Allowed Priority 10 default Le Le Fade Time 2 6 Make any necessary changes 7 Click OK to save the edited macro Humber of It
48. ed to the network The CME s can send and receive both DMX512 and EDMX Between these two facets of a network DMX512 and EDMxX levels can be received sent and redirected throughout all devices connected to the network Unison networked systems are comprised of multiple architectural processors linked together on an Ethernet network The CME architectural processor supports termination of UTP 10Base T or ST style Fiber Optic 10Base FL wiring Linked in this manner system nodes share commands and information including preset activate preset record preset fade time zone levels macro activate stop macro stop all macros wall state and time Additionally any CMEi processor may have control of any DMX512 value ona DMx out port of another CMEI via the EDMX protocol This DMX512 value corresponds to a specific dimmer which in turn controls the light s You have the option of taking control of any dimmer in the system regardless of who had control of it previously Obsession and Unison work together to assign and reassign dimmer control through the CME processors nodes consoles and any other device with the ability to send DMX512 levels In networked systems just one configuration is built that will be split up for control by each architectural processor CMEI on the network Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 89 Networking example Room 1 Room 2 DMX start 1 DMX start 513 P address A Network Hub F
49. ens the Configuration Wizard and begins to create a new room Click Next Enter job name number location and engineer into the fields provided Click Next Click Next Light Manager opens the Room Wizard Enter the room name Click Next select single or divisible room configuration If the room is divisible you will need to answer several questions about its sections See page 49 9 Click Next 10 Select a control station s for this room from the list of stations eS SoS Yh 11 To add more than one of this type of station to the room click Quantity 12 Enter how many of that station you want per room or section 13 Click OK Repeat steps 10 through 12 for each type of station 14 Click Next 15 Enter the number of zones for each room or section If you do not enter the number of zones Light Manager will automatically give you the default number of zones on the largest fader station in the room Enter the starting DMX address for the zones in this room The Wizard will automatically enter an address based on which room number this is The pull down menu also lists common DMX start address 16 Click Finish Light Manager builds a graphic representation of the room showing presets zones control stations and movable partitions Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Changing system properties system properties consist of the defining elements of rooms stations zones presets sections and
50. er access to controls Light Manager assigns lockout levels to stations When a station lockout level is higher than one of its component s lockout value the component will not operate Station lockout levels are initially set by Light Manager and can be changed by macros during system operation The lockout level will be displayed in the station window title bar if above zero For information on setting component lockout levels see Lockout values on page 75 Click Add to enter additional station template names Templates are different sets of component functions that can be assigned to control stations You can switch templates with Light Manager or through macros The Active Template other than the default template will be displayed in the station window title bar on the graphic display See Station templates on page 78 Click OK or Cancel To modify preset properties 1 Double click the preset s icon The Preset Properties window appears 4 Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG e x File Edit Room Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help lee 2s Col E e ee F p Preset Properties x m Name CIR IR Ficker Non a Fike Zone1 Zone2 Zone3 lt Previous Next gt Cancel I Section 1 ForHelp pressFT IN 2 Enter the Preset Name 3 Enter the Fade Time The default preset fade rate is 2 seconds gt Note Preset fade times may be split meaning that a separat
51. erations emare Step Bun Step Move lip Hove Down Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Programming Astronomical time clock events Unison Light Manager provides a powerful integrated astronomical time clock for automating your lighting control Timeclock events schedules are programmed for each default and custom day type Default day types include anyday weekday weekend Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday The time clock activates events based on their relation to sunrise sunset a specitic time of day or periodic schedule The Unison Processor automatically calculates astronomical time based on latitude and longitude To manually set the altitude longitude and latitude see the Unison Installation Guide Depending on the day default day type schedules are activated On a Monday the anyday weekday and Monday schedules are activated On a Sunday the anyday weekend and Sunday schedules are activated Each and every calendar day may be programmed through Light Manager to operate an alternate default or custom day type schedule Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 63 To create a custom day type 1 Select Show Room List from the Room pull down menu 2 Click Timed Events The Edit Timed Events screen appears Edit Timed Events l Edit l emo Bait ae TT HETTIE Hait Li e TT METOE Bait ae TF METOE Bait ae TF METOE 4 F
52. es Stations Move Sections Walls Presets ones Stations Edit Room Section Wall Properties Edit Preset Properties Edit Zone Properties Edit Station Properties Edit Station Functions Open Stations O K l Add 7 Edit Timed Events ok Remove Timed Events Cancel Edit Flicker v Select the Settings button to detail system limitations The System Access window will be displayed v Check the functions required in reduced access mode Those functions not checked will be unavailable v Select the OK button to return to the Access window 3 Select the change password button to program or change Access password Password must be 1 20 alpha numeric characters The system will require verification entry of password gt Note It is important to document programmed passwords for future reference to prevent accidental lockout The Job Information notes under the File menu may be a good place to store these A Select the OK button Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Chapter 5 Understanding Network Systems Unison utilizes the ETCNet2 Ethernet protocol EDM xX which allows several different types of DMX512 devices to negotiate dimmer control In most cases there are more than 512 dimmers to control and Unison is sharing the network with an ETC Obsession control console Since there are more than 512 dimmers and 512 DMX values a second or more architectural processor CMEi is add
53. es an open wall to a closed wall or a closed wall to an open wall Click OK 5 58 v Station Property v Zone Property Changes station properties See Changing Properties section When selected as a macro step the Set Station Property screen appears Set Station Property Room i Station Property Lock Level Z Yalue 40 a Enter the room name the macro will affect from the pull down options e n all rooms e One room name from the room list b Enter the section name from the pull down options e n all sections e One section name from the section list c Enter station type to modify or use the default All Stations d Select station property to change The station properties a macro can modify are e ockout level See To modify station properties on page 19 e Template changes the station template e CD Page allows selection of LCD page e Enter Value Value will change depending on station property selected e ockout level 0 100 e Template Template name e CD page LCD page name Re detfines zone properties See Changing Properties section When selected as a macro step the Set Zone Property screen appears Set one Property x Room One Yalue 80 a Enter the room name the macro will affect from the pull down options e n all rooms e One room name from the room list Electronic Theatre Controls Inc b Enter the sec
54. es to the COM ports to take affect Note If you use both Light Manager and Sensor ETCLink Utilities ETC recommends editing the config sys file directly rather than using Setup serial PC Interface See page 7 A m Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Contact Fader Interface Stations Contact Fader Interface stations control lighting based on maintained or momentary contact closure inputs or 0 5Vdc analog from secondary devices such as building automation controls or security systems Each station supports the termination of either eight switches or pots and eights lamps of LEDs to be connected to the Link Power network Stations are assigned to rooms in the initial configuration of the system from the station list Stations may also be added from the New Station toolbar button To customize Contact Fader Interface stations 1 Double click the Switches Faders icon The station is displayed 2 Press and hold the Ctrl button while right clicking the button or fader you want to customize Light Manager displays a list of function options See page 29 for a description of options a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG x File Edit Room Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help E Room 1 Mm x ee fxs COC E i i 4 4 F F F F Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Preset 4 Presets Faders LCD Presets Faders LCD Zonei Zone2 Swit EJ Faders 2 0 Zone 3 Tifla Switches Faders 2 I Section 1 Section 3 aUL
55. essor that will be used by this configuration In each room open Room Properties and select which processor s will be In control Room Properties Hame Foyer M Mimic LCD page changes Which processor is this room controlled by C Automatic based on DMX out port usage C Multiple East Wing West Wing Caneel Electronic Theatre Controls Inc 3 For every zone in your configuration you must determine what its DMX Inout Mode will be fone Dimmer Load Properties x fone Name fm o o y oo DMX Input Mode Dimmers Pass Through Humb Haster ical Replace If On Input Patch Pass Through If On Pass Through If Active Maximum Level Minimum Level jo Use O for Off Max Fade Rate Except for Preset fades Load Name Icon Standard lt Previous Hext gt Cancel v Replace Unison overrides DMX512 input levels records and outputs active Unison levels v Snapshot Unison records incoming DMX512 levels Dimmers must be patched 1 to 1 Used for UPSAC systems only v Pile On Unison and DMX512 console signals combine highest level takes precedence v Pass thru DMX512 or EDMX input level passes through Unison system v Master Unison levels master DMX512 passing through the Unison system e g A Unison fader could be used to fade up and down a chase being run on a console v Replace if on DMX512 input levels are output if Unison levels are at O v
56. etwork you will need to contact ETC gt Note When 1 6 External Architectural Control EAC Code is installed into a processor the processor defaults to being a computer in the Network Settings Each networked processor must be manually set at it s face panel to a unique processor address e g Processor 3 v Inthe Light Manager configuration go to the File pull down menu and select Network settings The Network Settings dialog will be displayed Network Settings x System Hode status multicast IP address EDM administration multicast IP address Mimic multicast IP address Unison Senal Access Protocol Baud Hate l Enable ETC Link Processors Hame IP address DM out start Computer 10 10 10_31 Processor 1 10 10 1 32 Processor 2 10 10 1 33 Processor 3 10 10 1 34 Processor 4 10 10 1 35 Processor 5 Processor 6 Processor f Processor amp Processor 9 Processor 10 Processor 11 Processor 12 Hame IF address EDH data IP DMX out start FEFEFE FET EE A T ri Local Priority SEAR Get Stn ID mas I Computer PC ef sin IDs Hi Include in EDHX 255 0 0 0 Set All SR DMX in start Yersion Offline set All l Local Priority Reboot The following Multicast Addresses are used to send a single message to many on line devices In Unison network systems these messages are used to determine which processors are on line who is in control of an EDMX channel and to broadcast commands to networked proces
57. eve interoperability of the equipment with other programs is available from ETC Inc on request d Upon the resale of the equipment the Software License is automatically transterred to the subsequent purchaser provided the subsequent purchaser agrees to accept the terms of the Software License Purchaser agrees that it will not sublicense rent or assign the software e All additional software supplied in the form of updates or incorporated in replacement IRIDEON hardware shall be subject to the terms of the software License Contents Chapter 1 Introduction What is Light Manager ccc w bud oun thee ge RSA WR ee 5 Computer TEOUIREIMENIS jt 46 emer ioe t tht ee edie EA 5 Manual GONVENLIONS 2 6 22 08 04 te b o4ndGe d Rebs Badd eel dodes 5 Chapter 2 Installing Light Manager Software 0 00 00 00 00000000 7 Chapter 3 Basic Programming Understanding the display os 4 ve nda CeO e eS eb ee 10 Conoguda ato V SCA tear eat Seen at des ot on ae oe 16 Changing system properties cceccaehen tea Gakuen ead 17 To modify room PIODCHIES a 2 35 5 aaua aaaea 18 To modify station properties 2 noaua a 644462844 19 To modify preset properties 005 20 To modify zone properties anua Yin a sha oS ee ee 22 To modify section properties 006 24 To modify wall DIODES ewew vows St eee eaeew 2 25 Programming control stations 0 0 00 eee ee 26 To customize Fader and Preset recall stations
58. evel If a zone is set with this functionality and the Zone Select Direct Shows Level box is checked in the station s properties the button LED will light whenever that zone is above a level of zero When the fader is at the bottom of its slot presets use their recorded fade times v Manual Activates zone and master faders Deactivates all Presets v Record Selects record mode v Dimmer Minimum Sets the minimum light level of an associated zone It level a zone is set with this functionality and Zone Select Direct Shows Level box is checked in the station s properties the fader LED will light whenever that zone is above a level of zero v Dimmer Maximum Sets the maximum light level of an associated zone level If a zone is set with this functionality and Zone Select Direct Shows Level box is checked in the station s properties the fader LED will light whenever that zone is above a level of zero Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 29 30 v v No Action Lockout Level Legend Host this control Host all controls Fader has no action assigned Edits the numeric value where the fader is locked out Enter a number between 1 and 100 For more information see Lockout values on page 75 View and edit the fader name displayed on the station faceplate by Light Manager Maximum of 20 characters Designates a fader to run a specific function on another station Useful for custom stations Desig
59. ge Tabbed pages on an LCD CPU Central Processing Unit Custom Control Page Non standard control page on an LCD Default The factory set configuration Direct Refers to input from maintained dry contact closure DMX Acronym for Digital Multiplex a communication standard developed for theatrical lighting DMX Routing Mode Process of routing DMX input into the CEM or Unison processor EDMX DMX distributed over Ethernet Enable off toggle Activates the alternate action of preset select switches and off Events Presets and or macros either manually or automatically activated Fade time Programmed interval of time from the activation to the completion of an event Fader A graphic or mechanical slide potentiometer which is used to vary individual or multiple zone lighting levels Usually calibrated on a 0 100 scale Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 105 106 Icon Graphic element of Light Manager software Last action A preset activation mode that activates a preset and cancels previous presets except Pile on types Last action override A preset activation mode that activates a preset and cancels previous presets including Pile on types LCD A Unison touchscreen control station using liquid crystal display technology LED Light emitting diode used to indicate button and fader status Link when sections combined A Zone property When selected joins control of like zones
60. h quickly The station lockout level will be displayed in the station window title bar When an LCD page is locked out the system displays a security key pad The page may be unlocked with the entry of the unlock code Unlock codes are programmed in the LCD page property screen The unlock code is a one to four digit number The default unlock code is 0 The page will re lock when a different LCD page is selected Visibility levels Visibility levels are used to provide additional security for your LCD touch screen A numeric value between 0 100 may be assigned to each LCD page or component This level may be re programmed in the page property screen or by right clicking on any component When the station lockout level is higher than a page or component visibility level that LCD page or component will no longer be displayed The default visibility levels are LCD Station Preset page 80 Wall page 40 Zone Page 50 Custom page 40 Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 75 Preset priorities Preset Priorities are an advanced station property used to establish the relative priority or importance of a control selection based on levels from 1 10 1 having highest priority 10 having lowest Stations with higher priority levels override take control from presets activated from devices with lower priority levels This feature is commonly used to program time clock override stations 1 Right click the desired station 2 Pre
61. igurations on page 71 for details in loading configurations from disk If Network Settings have been modified reset processor by selecting the Reset button on the control module gt Note f a processor s network address is outside the default range 10 10 20 1 10 10 20 64 a floppy disk with a configuration containing the processor s network address setting must be loaded into that processor The processor s address must be set using the Processor Address command From then on the configuration may be transferred over the network Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 99 Writing Network Configurations Other than a few exceptions writing a network configuration is really no different than writing a non network configuration For information on writing a configuration see Configuring a system on page 16 When writing a network configuration these are the main items to take into consideration as you plan your system v v Read Chapter 5 Understanding Network Systems on page 89 before entering or changing network settings Plan room control Plan starting DMX512 addresses of each room Consider the path that DMX512 will take through nodes and processors Become familiar with how Unison tracks and displays input and output levels through icons setting and recording zone levels Changing system properties dh 100 In the File Network Settings dialog enter the appropriate parameters for each proc
62. ind and highlight the date to customize 64 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc 5 Click Create Custom The Day Type screen appears 6 Enter the Name of the custom day type 7 Click OK 8 Click Close to return to the Edit Timed Events screen Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 65 66 To record an Astronomical Time Clock event Select a day type The Add buttons will be activated a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG Edit REMOVE HeMove Edit REMOVE Edit HeEMove Edit HeMove Also use events trom default day type Section 1 Select the activation type v Sunrise Sunrise events are activated based on the programmed relation to the calculated sunrise a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG Edit REMOVE Edit HeMmove Edit Se B a Hemove Edit HeMove J Also use events rom default day type Section 1 A Enter the hour and minute before or after sunrise event should occur B Select Before or After Select event type See Event types on page 69 D Select Ok Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 v Time of day Time of day events are activated at the programmed time of day a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG e x IOW Edit REMOVE Edit Rp Up SAU A Edit HeMove Hdt HeEMov
63. inters Regional Sounds System Settings 19 objectis ve b Select the Network Icon The Network screen appears Network EET Configuration Identification ACCESS Control The following network components are installed m Clent for Wlicrosoft Networks m Chent for Netware Metworks 3Com EtherLink III S4 3C509 3C5096 n 54 mode PSP compatible Protocol HetBEUI Remove Properties c Select the TCP IP The TCP IP Properties screen appears TCPYIP Properties ki Ei Bindings Advanced DAS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IF Address Sele addresse ran ha sito askicall a22imnad tna hie ranmi ikar 98 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc d Select the IP Address page tab An F address can be automatically assigned to this computer IF your network does not automatically assign IP addresses ask pour network administrator for an address and then type it in the space below Obtain an IF address automatically amp Specify an IP address IP Address 10 10 13 155 e Select the Specify an IP address radio button f Enter IP address The IP address must be unique to the specific node and no other processors or PC s can have the same address IP ADDRESS 10 10 13 155 g Enter Subnet Mask This number must be entered as detailed below SUBNET MASK 255 255 255 0 4 Load Configurations into Individual Processors See Saving loading and transferring conf
64. ion Bump Toggle selection Bump Toggle w clear selection Bump Direct Zone Group Toggle No Action Macro Macro Toggle Macro Direct Lockout Level Legend Host this control Host all controls Hold down button Alternates designated zone status from full on to full off The LED will illuminate when the zone is on Enter maximum fade rate in Zone Properties to adjust rate of fade Default rate is instant Alternates designated zone status from full on to Tull off based on maintained input signal Typically used with Contact Interface stations which receive maintained contact closures from secondary devices Alternates designated zone status trom selected to unselected Alternates designated zone selection status based on maintained input signal If a zone is set with this functionality and Zone Select Direct Shows Level box is check In the station s properties the button LED will light whenever that zone is above a level of Zero Bumps selected zone s to full A second button hit sets zones to zero but does not clear selection Bumps selected zone s to full A second button hit sets zones to zero and clears selection Bumps selected zone s to full while button is depressed Bumps all zones In a preset to designated preset levels Button has no action assigned Assigns Macro activation Alternates activation of selected macro s LED status designates which macro is active Alternates activati
65. l The wall turns black 3 Select Combine through selected wall from the Section pull down menu or right click on the wall A chain will appear in combined section 4 Select the adjacent section The wall should still be selected 5 Select combine through selected wall from the Section pull down menu or by right clicking on the section A chain will appear in sections that have been combined Double clicking the wall will join or separate lighting control of assigned sections The join separate function may be assigned to a button or part of a macro sequence To program control logic There are two prevailing philosophies regarding the control of rooms with moving partitions In the first method identical presets are programmed for each section When the sections are combined presets are selected in parallel If presets are not identical lighting levels of the zones will be different in combined spaces This method is the easiest to program and is recommended for sections with similar zone layouts In the second method presets are programmed for each section and combination of sections When sections are combined a macro is activated that changes the control templates of the stations within the combined sections to an alternate set of presets This method is harder to program yet provides greater system flexibility in applications where lighting configuration changes dramatically based on the position of the moving partitions
66. lectronic Theatre Controls Inc Transferring configurations As you change of your configuration you must update the processor s in one of the following ways For more information see Saving loading and transferring configurations on page 71 v File Save for Processor This allows you to select a processor to write a configuration file for The tile may then be loaded into the processor via a floppy disk v File Save to Networked Unison Processor Allows you to select a processor to have the configuration sent to v File Save to Online Networked Unison processors sends configuration updates to all online processors one at a time Note f a processor s network address is outside the default range 10 10 20 1 10 10 20 64 a floppy disk with a configuration containing the processors network address setting must be loaded into that processor The processor s address must be set using the Processor Address command From then on the configuration may be transferred over the network v Save to Serial Unison processor sends configuration data through a PC interface station to the local processor in which that PC interface is connected Working with Networked Configurations Once you have your system configured saved and downloaded to the processors you will notice that the zone icons change to indicate whether or not you are in Live Control 3 The zone level is not being controlled in Live Control Zone
67. lick on station and select properties Station Properties Portable Station Cancel M Enable Off Toggle Zone Select Direct shows Level Next gt op i Previous fil Lockout Level Station controls at or below the station lockout level will be locked out Active Template Edit Remove Templates allow having multiple sets of functionality for controls on a station Selected template is active To customize the functionality of a pushbutton or fader click on the button or fader using the night mouse button and select a function from the pop up menu 2 Select Add from the Active Template Section Cancel 3 Enter the new template name 4 Select the OK button 78 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc To activate alternate template 1 Right click on station and select Properties Station Properties Portable Station Cancel M Enable Off Toggle Zone Select Direct shows Level Next gt op i Previous Hilt Lockout Level Station controls at or below the station lockout level will be locked out Active Template Edit Remove Templates allow having multiple sets of functionality for controls on a station Selected template is active To customize the functionality of a pushbutton or fader click on the button or fader using the night mouse button and select a function from the pop up menu 2 Highlight desired template 3 Sele
68. licking the station component See next page for option descriptions for buttons and faders 4 Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG al x File Edit Room Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help ee 4 COS E 6 be EE Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Preset 4 Fader Je i a Preset Recall gt Lockout Toggle Preset Recall hard off gt Lockout Direct Martor Zoneo1 Zono Zane ease Toggle gt of Zone Bump Toggle gt o Zone Bump Direct r vere Manual Zone Select Toggle b Record Zone Select Direct r Selection Bump Toggle Selection Bump Toggle w Clear Selection Bump Direct Raise Lower Wall Open b Zone Group Toggle gt Wall Close gt 7 Act Wall Toggle gt Age Wall Direct gt Macro Macro Toggle Macro Direct Lockout Level Section 1 Legend Host this control gt Host all controls gt Button Function Recall Preset Preset 1 Hold down button 3 Select the desired component function Button assignments Note For options that include either Toggle or Direct Toggle is equal to momentary switch closure Direct is equal to maintained switch closure v Preset Recall Activates the selected preset In a Last Action manner When activated Last Action presets turn off all other active presets except Pile on types When an active Preset Recall button is pressed again it activates the Off preset in Last Action mode turning off other active presets except Pile
69. line Heboot Version Shows the operating code version in the processor only shown if the processor is online Online Shows the last time the processor came online Offline Shows the last time the processor went offline Electronic Theatre Controls Inc IP address EDM data IP 10 10 20 1 236 1 0 39 IP mask 255 0 0 0 Set All IP gateway 0 0 0 0 Set All v IP address The IP address of the PC or processor If you are using a private or closed network you may use the default settings for each processor you will be using v IP mask The IP mask of the processor The chart below shows the different mask classes The default ETC IP address will always use Class A Class A IP addresses 255 0 0 0 Class B IP addresses 255 255 0 0 Class C IP addresses 255 255 255 0 v IP mask Set All This sets all the processors to the indicated IP mask If all the processors are on the same subnet select Set All to assign them all the same IP mask v IP gateway The IP address of the gateway or router to other subnetworks The ETCNet2 protocols and the Unison mimic protocol can be routed between IP subnetworks providing the routers support multicast IP IGMP Note If you are using the default settings leave the default IP gateway field blank Note If you are routing Unison data through a Hub in your network the IP gateway should be the same as the processor s IP address UG IP gateway Set All This sets
70. ly its own preset v Off Activates the Off preset ina Last Action Override manner Last Action Override activates the selected preset turning off other active presets including Pile on When an active Off button is pressed again it activates the previously active preset 40 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc gt Note f the Enable Off Toggle box in the Station properties dialog box is not checked pressing active preset or Off buttons has no effect the buttons remain active See To modify station properties on page 19 Vv Vv v lt qd Se SE Record Raise Lower Wall Open Wall Close Wall Toggle Lockout Toggle Zone Bump Toggle Zone Bump Direct Zone Select Toggle Selection Bump Toggle Selection Bump Toggle w clear Selection Bump Direct Zone Group Toggle No Action Macro Macro Toggle Macro Direct Date Day Time Label Lockout Visibility Legend Delete Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 Selects record mode Proportionally raises levels of the last active preset or zones in the section if no Preset is active Proportionally lowers levels of the last active preset or zones in the section if no Preset is active Indicates the open position of movable partitions and joins control of lighting in adjacent room Indicates the closed position of movable partitions and separates control of lighting in adjacent rooms Toggles the state
71. mp Direct Raise Zone Group Toggle gt L 2E No Action Wi gt Aapan Macro Wall Close gt Wall Togale 5 Macro Toggle 33 Macro Direct kout Toggl Lockout Toggle Date Day Time Label Section PE Lockout Visibility Legend LCD Function lt None Delete 2 Select the function you want the button to provide Light Manager labels the button appropriately Button assignments Note For options that include either Toggle or Direct Toggle is equal to momentary switch closure Direct is equal to maintained switch closure v Preset Recall Activates selected preset ina Last Action manner When activated Last Action presets turn off all other active presets except Pile on types When an active Preset Recall button is pressed again it activates the Off preset in Last Action mode turning off other active presets except Pile on types v Preset Recall Activates selected preset in a Last Action hard off manner identical to Preset Recall When an active Preset Recall hard off button Is pressed again it activates the Off preset in Last Action Override mode turning off other active presets Including Pile on types v Preset Toggle Activates selected preset in a Pile On manner When activated Pile On presets do not turn off other presets Zone levels are set by the highest level of all active presets When an active Preset toggle button is pressed again it turns off on
72. nates another station to host all controls on this station Electronic Theatre Controls Inc To record a preset Using individual zones 1 Create a simple one room configuration 4 Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG Iaf x File Edit Room Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help Gi Room 1 MEE Hekwmnes F F amp F p 4 amil Faders Presets Faders 0 Martor Zonet Zono Zane Section 1 Section 3 For Help press F1 NUM Set the zone levels as you would like to record them You can do this in one of the following ways v Select a zone and click anywhere in its slider bar v Select a zone Left click and hold on the slider Move slider to new level v Select a zone and on the numerical keypad enter the new level v Select a zone and on the numerical keypad use the or keys to adjust the level one percent at a time Use for Full Right click on the Preset you would like to record to e g Preset 1 and select Record from the pull down menu Using stations within Light Manager i 2 3 4 o Double click to open a fader station Set the zone levels using the faders Change the functionality of one of the buttons to Record See Fader assignments on page 29 Press the Record button Press the Preset button you want to record to When you recall the new preset within that section or room you will see only that section or room s zones move to their new level If you activa
73. nd enter the desired directory path This is recommended if you have more than one version of Light Manager installed on your computer Click Next Light Manager displays the Select Folder screen Unison Light Manager is the default folder option You may also enter a new folder name or select one from the existing folder list Installation takes about a minute Once setup is complete you will need to restart your computer Select either Yes want to restart my computer now or No will restart my computer later and click Finish Light Manager will ask if you wish to launch the program Click the Launch field and click Finish gt Note If you are using Light Manager and Sensor ETCLink Utilities EELoad you will need to edit the config sys file on your computer These programs will not operate at the same time If you are using Light Manager rem the linkutil line in the file If you are using ETCLink Utilities rem the Light Manager line device CA ETC LIGHTMAN dvsita sys fps fa b36400 al rem device CETCVinkutiildvsita sys fp3 fa b9600 Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Chapter 3 Basic Programming Unison Light Manager is designed to help a consultant technician or user set up the lighting control system quickly and easily Because of the range of system sizes the software provides Basic and Advanced levels of programming complexity
74. ntrols Inc Connector stations Connector stations provide wall mounted connectors for portable stations and or PCs Portable Station Connectors Portable station connectors allow a user to connect portable preset recall fader or LCD stations to the control network The system does not require any special configuration for a portable station connector Each portable station must be bound to the processor individually when system is first turned on Connector Fa PC Interface Connectors PC Interface connectors allow a user to connect a PC to the control network The PC may be used for uploading or downloading Light Manager configurations and or online system monitoring As an on line tool Light Manager lets users select edit and record presets and timeclock events for general architectural purposes i PC Interface EA Continued on next page Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 45 46 Light Manager is not a live console or control board Depending on system size PC screen graphic update or refresh rates may be affected If using on line control you must configure your PC COM port Setup PC Interface Connection Select PC interface method C Network or not connected C COMI PRT PE Card Caneel 1 Under the File menu select Setup Serial PC Interface select which port your PC will be using to connect to the network Click OK You will need to restart your computer for chang
75. ob information Opens and mimics the Unison processor interface keypad Disabled for multi processor Ethernet configurations Closes Light Manager Shortcut buttons Shortcut buttons allow point and click access to commonly used functions The shortcut buttons are located below the pull down menus a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG File Edt Room Section Wall Freset Staton Zone The following list describes the function of each shortcut button Open The Open a configuration file button accesses previously saved Unison configurations cfg Save The Save to disk button saves the current configurations to specitied drive disk Load from Serial This button uploads a configuration from the external Unison Processor processor to Light Manager via a serial connection This is used in conjunction with PC interface stations Save to Serial This button downloads displayed configurations to the Unison Processor Unison Processor This is used in conjunction with PC interface stations e Live Control This button gives you direct viewable control over recorded or manual presets walls and zone levels Ea Live Control The Live Control indicator button turns green when you indicator have online control O 12 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Tool bar functions Tool bar button functions allow you to edit and modify configurations The tool bar is located below the room label of the screen di
76. odify divisible room 52 Modifying properties 18 Properties 17 Pull down menu 18 Room Wizard 16 Run Macro 83 S Satellite boards 47 Save Save as 11 Save for processor 77 Save for Processor 703 Save to networked Unison proces sor 77 Save to Networked Unison Proces sor 72 103 Save to Online Networked Unison Electronic Theatre Controls Inc processor 77 Save to Online Networked Unison Processor 72 Save to Online Networked Unison Processors 703 Save to Serial Unison Processor Vi 12 Save to Serial Unison Processor 72 103 Save 11 12 Sections Description 14 Icon 14 New Sections 13 Properties 17 24 Securing configurations 88 Selection Bump Direct 28 41 Selection Bump Toggle w clear 28 41 Selection Bump Toggle 28 41 Send Disk file 11 See also Serial Send object model 83 Serial Load from Unison Processor 11 12 PC Interface station 11 Receive disk file 11 Save to Unison Processor 11 12 Send disk file 11 set as Timeout Page 38 set Zone Property 58 setup Setup Serial PC Interface 77 setup Serial PC Interface 46 Shortcut Buttons 9 12 Show Time and Date 34 Sliders 27 31 Snapshot 22 59 101 Station ID 707 Stations Description 74 Icon 14 IDs 19 New Stations 13 Properties 17 19 58 Status bar 14 15 Status Indicator 94 Stop Macro 83 Stop Macro 60 Sunrise Events 66 Sunset Events 67 System files Config sys file 7 46 System wide Preset 18 T Templates
77. of adjacent sections when the partition separating them IS opened Lockout Programmable electronic security for buttons faders and LCD pages Lockout direct Electronic security controlled by an input from a maintained dry contact closure Lower Control function that incrementally reduces light output Macro A recorded sequence of events Macros may be activated manually or via the astronomical time clock Manual Individual zone control of lighting through slide or graphic faders Master fader A slide fader assigned to proportionately control area lighting zones Maximum level Zone property that allows you to program the highest level that the controls may drive a zone Mimic Station property which allows changes in the programming of one Station to take affect in others Minimum level Zone property which allows programming of the lowest level that the controls may drive a zone Often used for programming low light levels for limited range light sources Page Lockout Electronic security for LCD pages PCMCIA Card An SRAM data card used for storing and transferring configuration and bitmap images Used for SR Series systems with an integrated UP SAC processor Pile On Preset activation mode where multiple presets can be activated Zone levels are set by the highest level of active presets Preset A recorded set of lighting zone intensities including a programmed fade time Preset recall Activ
78. of movable walls within the Unison processor Used when a large room is divided into sections with movable partitions Alternates lockout state of station Alternates designated zone status from full on to full off The button will highlight when the zone is on Enter maximum fade rate in Zone Properties to adjust rate of fade Default rate is instant Alternates designated zone status from full on to Tull off based on maintained input signal Turns zone on full while button is held down Bumps selected zone s to full A second button hit fades to zero but does not clear selection Bumps selected zone s to full A second button hit fades to zero and clears selected zone Bumps selected zone s to full while button is held down Bumps all zones In a preset to designated preset levels maintained input signal Button has no action assigned Assigns Macro activation to component Alternates activation of selected macro s LED status designates which macro is active Runs one Macro when button is pressed and another when button is released The button displays the date The button displays the day of the week The button displays the time Displays a word you enter on the page Edits the numeric value at which the button Is locked out Enter a number between 1 and 100 For more information see Lockout values on page 75 View and edit the button name displayed on the Station faceplate by Light Manager Ma
79. of the templates the screen will change to that template If you wait for the timeout It will return to Login Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 85 86 You can also create a custom page with a macro button that when activated will return the LCD station back to the default template From there you will see the security keypad and enter the appropriate template code LCD 1234 Security Edit Macro Hame Return to Login Macro Station Property Template Detfault in lt All Rooms Cancel Add Step Edit Step topy Step Remove Step j EE EE Beunrs Siew Han Sey Bim Step Move lip Move Down Multiple Instances Allowed NGnibecok Iterations Electronic Theatre Controls Inc DMX512 Input Macros By holding down the Ctrl key while pressing F12 you can open a dialog box that allows DMX Input macros to be programmed DHX Input Macros EA OF Cancel There are two types of input macros acquisition or loss of DMX512 and by a single DMX512 channel activation The first type works on Acquire Loss of DMX512 This would entail creating two different macros for either situation When a valid DMX512 input signal is sensed the first macro is run When the DMX512 signal is no longer sensed the second macro is run This is very useful for functions that are tied into activation of a console like changing DMX input modes or locking out all but the
80. on of selected macros based on a maintained input signal Edits the numeric value at which the button is locked out Enter a number between 1 and 100 For more information see Lockout values on page 75 Edits the button name displayed on the station within Light Manager Maximum of 20 characters Allows you to designate a button to run a specific function on another station Useful for custom stations Designates another station to host all controls on a specitied station Keeps button selected Used when testing direct style functions Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Fader assignments a Unison Light Manager M4ANUAL CFG Mie ES File Edit Room Section Wall Preset Station one Help E Room 1 OR x Kogar e fee amp p Preset 1 Preset Preset3 Preset 4 Off i EES Zone Lockout Level Preset Digan een 0 er Master eee ee ue Fade Time Host this control gt Zone 1 anua as 00 I Host all controls gt Manual Record Dimmer Minimum Level gt Dimmer Maximum Level gt No Action Section Section 2 Section 3 For Help press Fl MUM v Zone Controls dimmers assigned to specific zone v Preset Controls assigned preset v Master Proportionally controls system zones on this station v Fade time Overrides presets recorded fade time with a new time based on the fader s position New fade times range from instant at a fader level of 10 percent to two minutes at the 100 percent l
81. on types Note Enable Off Toggle must be active Electronic Theatre Controls Inc v v v Preset Recall hard off Preset Toggle Off Activates selected preset ina Last Action manner identical to Preset Recall When an active Preset Recall hard off button is pressed again it activates the Off preset in Last Action Override mode turning off other active presets Including Pile on types Note Enable Off Toggle must be active Activates selected preset in a Pile On manner When activated Pile On presets do not turn off other presets Zone levels are set by the highest level of all active presets When an active Preset toggle button is pressed again it turns off only its own preset Activates the Off preset ina Last Action Override manner Last Action Override activates the selected preset turning off other active presets including Pile on When an active Off button is pressed again it activates the previously active preset Note f there is no Preset named Off this function will fade all Zones to zero gt Note If the Enable Off Toggle box in the Station properties dialog box is not checked pressing active preset or Off buttons twice has no effect the buttons remain active See To modify station properties on page 19 v Manual Activates zone and master faders This will deactivate all Presets Note Faders may also be activated
82. or mastering station 6 Repeat for all slave stations Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 81 Advanced LCD features The standard LCD Menu page lets you access the architectural processor menu To operate the Menu screen 1 Press the up and down arrows to scroll options Options are displayed in brackets Unison Melv165 012 IN Setup we hid 2 Press enter to select an option v Setup Allows you to set up the primary system functions listed below e Stations Allows you to connect and disconnect stations to the architectural processor e Zones Allows you to set zone level add or delete dimmers and to define zone by zone DMX input mode Replace Snapshot Pile on Pass through Master Replace if on Pass through if on and Pass through if active e Presets Allows you to view and record preset fade times and activate and record system presets e Walls Allows you to open or close walls in any room e Load Net Backup Loads configuration over network in special Master controlled applications e Date Time Sets system parameters including year month date hour and minute e Location Enters local longitude and latitude settings for astronomical time clock features e Format Disk Formats a 3 5 diskette e Processor Address shows the IP address for all computers and processors currently in the configuration e Information Lists system configuration counts
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84. ove Down Macros I Multiple Instances Allowed E E Ee E Run Stop All For Help press F1 Stop All Enter the new macro s name 55 4 Click Add Step The New Macro Step screen appears 4 Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG File Edit Help Edit Macro Macro New Macro Step Ea Macro step type Edit Step Add Copy Step Stop Macro Remove Step Hun Step Move Up Move Down Timed Even Macros V Multiple Instances Allowed Stop All Number of Iterations For Help press F1 NUM 5 Select the desired macro step type from the list shown above and click OK Then follow the lettered steps indicated below for the step type you have chosen v Recall Preset Selects a preset When selected as a macro step the Recall Preset Screen appears Recall Preset Room Section lt All Sections gt Preset Preset 1 Level 100 Mode Priority 10 default Fade Time 2 Le Le 4 a j i ch T a Enter the room name the macro will affect from the pull down options e n the same room as the station e nall rooms e Specific room name from the room list b Enter the section name trom the pull down options e n all sections e Specific section name from the section list c Select preset to recall d Enter desired intensity level Electronic Theatre Controls Inc e
85. r Right clicking on the section field will bring up the Section Properties menu choice Stations are depicted in Light Manager as a small station icon The graphic icon represents the real station in the actual space and is used In Light Manager to assign station functionality The station icon is typically located in the room or section it will control Left clicking a station icon will select the Station for editing Double clicking the station icon will display an exploded view of the station for button and fader assignment Right clicking on the Station icon will bring up the Station Properties menu Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Presets are depicted in Light Manager as an icon of an index finger pushing a button This icon is typically located at the top of the display Presets represent a programmed set of levels for room zones Presets are associated with rooms not sections A restaurant might have breakfast lunch dinner and late night presets Left clicking a preset icon will select the preset for editing Right clicking on the preset icon will bring up the Preset Properties menu v Solid green and light green Preset icon descriptions Solid Green A solid green Preset icon indicates that the Preset is active and associated zones have moved to their pre recorded k ae levels Preset 4 Light Green A light green Preset icon indicates that although another Preset has been activated zones that are associated with this P
86. r Snapshotting looks from a console DMX512 or EDMX input level passes through Unison system Unison levels master DMX512 passing through the Unison system e g A Unison fader could be used to fade up and down a chase being run on a console DMX512 input levels are output if Unison levels are at 0 If Unison goes above O the Unison level is output Unison levels are output and recorded unless DMX or EDMxX levels are above 0 Unison levels are output and recorded unless a DMX or EDMX console is plugged in and turned on Electronic Theatre Controls Inc 4 Check the Link when Sections combined box if control of the zone should be combined with zones that have the same name in adjacent sections when the sections are combined Uncheck the box if the zone will operate independently of the movable partition s position By default this box is checked 5 Enter DMX512 or EDMX output patch dimmer numbers to be controlled together EDMxX allows you to use more than just 512 DMX values in a configuration In fact you can have several universes of DMX for multiple rooms and multiple processors all linked on a network by Ethernet See Chapter 5 Understanding Network Systems on page 89 List dimmer numbers individually separated with a space or comma or list dimmer number ranges separated with a dash Unison will sequence them automatically Note When recording trom a console Zone and dimmer numbers should
87. ram you should know how to use Windows This manual assumes that you have a basic knowledge of Windows operation Manual conventions When referencing keys and or buttons on a control station the text will be in square brackets such as Record Messages or text that appears on displays is printed in boldface such as Add Custom Page References to other sections of the manual are printed in Italics such as Chapter 1 Installation gt Note Indicates special applications or points of interest Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Chapter 2 Installing Light Manager software To use Light Manager you must install Light Manager software on your computer To install Light Manager k 2 Insert the Unison Light Manager 3 5 inch diskette into your disk drive From the Windows Explorer find the Setupex exe file on the A drive Double click on the Setupex exe file Light Manager verifies that you wish to install the program Click Yes Light Manager begins the Install Wizard which will guide you through the setup process When you finish the Welcome screen will appear Click Next Light Manager displays the Choose Destination screen Click Back to return to the previous screen Click Cancel to stop the installation process To install Light Manager in the default directory click Next Light Manager displays the Select Folder screen OF To Install Light Manager in an alternate directory click Browse a
88. reset are still active Preset 3 Zones are depicted in Light Manager as a small light bulb or sconce with an adjacent graphic scale A zone represents single or groups of DMX512 values that are controlled together Zone icons are located in the sections of rooms A Zone s level is displayed in the adjacent graphic scale Levels may be adjusted by clicking and dragging the scale lever or by selecting the zone and entering a percentage on your keyboard The light bulb icon will reflect relative lighting intensity Left clicking a zone icon will select the zone for editing Right clicking on the zone Icon will bring up the Zone Properties menu choice v Zone icon descriptions A small red X by a Zone Icon indicates that this zone is excluded from not recorded in or affected by the highlighted selected preset Check Icon A small black check mark by a Zone icon Indicates that this YQ zone is included in the highlighted selected preset Click once on any preset to see which zones are included Zone 3 gt Note Select a Preset then right click on a specific Zone and select Include in Preset or Exclude from Preset Walls are depicted in Light Manager as gray or black lines between colored sections The wall icon graphically represents the actual moving partition in a large room divided into sections Lighting control of sections is combined joined or separated through walls When walls are open lighting of sections opera
89. rotocol Baud Rate 9600 l Enable ETC Link System N Le Processors Name Computer Processor 1 Processor 2 Processor 3 Processor 4 IP address 10 10 10 31 10 10 1 32 10 10 1 33 10 10 1 34 10 10 1 35 EDMX data 0 0 0 0 236 1 0 39 236 1 0 40 236 1 0 41 236 1 0 42 Processor 5 Processor 6 Processor 7 Processor 8 Processor 9 Processor 10 Processor 11 Processor 12 Name IP address EDMX data IP P PC Get Stn ID s IP mask Version Online IP gateway Offline polit a Reboot DMxX out start M Local Priority Tl Include in EDMX DMX in start I Local Priority v Highlight Computer and ensure that the Enabled and Computer PC v v boxes are checked Other processors may not be enabled To enable highlight those processor names and check the Enabled box Their information can now be viewed You may need to change the IP addresses for the computer and processors Highlight each component and manually type in the correct address in the IP address box Electronic Theatre Controls Inc To set processor network addresses The following section outlines the network settings for a single or multiple processor system Many of the options default to a setting that will enable you to set up your system quickly and easily If you require a more extensive networked configuration such as customized IP addresses or connecting your Unison network to an external n
90. screen is displayed Room Wizard ones Ea Enter the number of zones channels to be placed In each section and the starting OMX channel Number of ones aoo Start DHX Hote Some wall stations will create more zones as needed if they have zone faders When you press Finish your room will be built and configured for you Cancel lt Back Hext gt Finish 8 Enter the number of zones required for each section 9 Select Finish The graphic room layout is displayed Light Manager automatically configures section and wall combinations Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 51 To modify a divisible room using the tool bars Complete the Room Wizard selecting the layout that most closely resembles your divisible space To add a section 1 Select the New Section tool 2 Place the tool cross hair on the upper left corner of desired new section 3 Left click and drag the cross hair to the lower right corner of the desired new section A new section is displayed Section size may be modified by selecting the pointer tool and using standard Windows conventions a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG File Edit Boom Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help E Room 2 Le ef fu CUI fe E p p F amp mi E y Faders LCD PC Interface 9 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Section 1 Faders LCD PC Interface Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone4 Zone5 Section 3 For Help press
91. set 4 Off E i E Fir ri 4 2 tht 4 flit 3 Presets Faders Presets Faders 0 0 0 A AUER AUER A Zone1 Zone Zone3 el Zone1 Zone Zone3 For Help press F Mh Note In the Room Wizard Zones dialog change the Start DMX for Rooms 2 4 to the following Room 2 513 Room 3 1025 Room 4 1537 Room Wizard ones Enter the number of zones channels to be placed In each section and the starting OMX channel Humber of ones ft Start DHX EE Hote Some wall stations will create more 3 513 as needed if they have zone faders When you press Finish your roo will be built and configured for you Cancel lt Back Hext gt 91 92 2 In each Room you will need to select which processor s will be controlling that Room The default setting is Automatic based on DMX out port usage Room Properties Which processor is this room controlled by Automatic based on DMX out port usage C Manual Multiple Processor 2 Processor 3 Processor 4 If you want to select a different processor select Manual If more than one processor will be controlling that Room select Multiple and highlight the appropriate processors 3 Under the File Menu open the Network Settings dialog and do the following Network Settings x Node status multicast IP address 36 1 0 EDMX administration multicast IP address Mimic multicast IP address Unison Serial Access P
92. sors Changing these addresses will cause multicast messages to be lost and processors to respond randomly at best v Node status multicast IP address he IP multicast address is used to determine which processors and PCs are online This address should remain at its default setting v EDMX administration multicast IP address The IP multicast address is used for EDMX administration This address should remain at its default setting v Mimic multicast IP address he P multicast address is used for Unison Mimic protocol This address should remain at its default setting v Unison Serial Access Protocol Baud Rate USAP Allows setting the speed of the USAP interface USAP is a communication protocol that allows a device capable of outputting RS 232 protocol to interface with a Unison Lighting Control System USAP is a polled system meaning that it accepts commands from a transmitter and provides status when queried Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 93 v Enable ETCLink Check this box if you want the capability to send and receive Sensor ETCLink information through the control processors If you are using this function please contact ETC v Reboot Allows you to reboot a processor from within Light Manager You must select the processor then Reboot v Processors Lists the processors and PCs used in the configuration select a processor to see its properties in the fields below Name IP address EDM data DM
93. specific stations The second type of DMX input macro is activated by a single DMX512 value When that value goes above O the first macro will run When it goes back to 0 the second macro will run The DMX512 value that this trigger is set on the dialog box above Note Some consoles do not output a true DMX 0 and will not be able to use this feature Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 87 Access Securing Light Manager configurations In systems with direct serial input stations it may be desirable to limit system functions available through Light Manager 1 Select Access trom the File pull down menu The password screen will appear Enter only pre programmed passwords in displayed field If a password has never been programmed select the OK button The Access window will be displayed Access Level Full Access C Reduced Access Settings EET 2 Select Full Access if no user limitations are required OR 2 Select Reduced Access if user limitations are required System Access x Checked functions will be available in reduced access mode Auto disable Save when configuration loaded Open Configuration Load from Unison processor Save to Unison processor Live Control Toggle Auto activate Live Control when configuration loaded Add 7 Edit Macros Remove Macros l Add Rooms Sections Walls Presets ones Stations Remove Rooms Sections Walls Presets Zon
94. splay lt Ja I E e The following list describes the function of each button on the tool bar q Pointer The Pointer button cancels the selected function and returns the cursor to pointer action The Pointer button also selects and expands screen objects E New Preset The New Preset button changes the cursor to a crosshair Place the crosshair along top of screen and click to place a new preset Presets are not tied to specific sections a New Zone The New Zone button changes the cursor to a crosshair Place the crosshair in desired room or section and click to place a new zone 2l New Station The New Station button opens the station options list Select drag and drop new stations in the desired room or t section New Wall The New Wall button changes the cursor to a crosshair Place crosshair in desired room and click and drag to place a new wall New Section The New Section button changes the cursor to a crosshair Place crosshair in desired room and click and drag to place a new section El Record The Record button saves zone levels to the selected preset To use Record set zone levels select the desired preset and click Record Recall a recorded preset by clicking Preset on a control station e Live Control The Live Control indicator button turns green when at least indicator one of the processors that controls the room is on line Unison Light Manager User Man
95. splayed Enter Room name Check the mimic LCD page changes box If you have multiple LCDs within the same room and you want all LCDs to track page selection Select how this room will be controlled by the networked processors Note No changes are required for a single processor system s v Automatic based on DMX out port usage Light Manager determines automatically which processor controls the room based on dimmer patch and which processor controls the most dimmers in that room v Manual This setting lets you decide which processor will control this room v Multiple Select this setting only if you will need this room to be controlled by multiple processors A system wide preset would be one reason to use the multiple processor setting Select the OK button Electronic Theatre Controls Inc To modify station properties 1 2 Q 10 Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 Right click the desired station Select Properties from the displayed menu The Station Properties screen appears 4 Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG a x Fie Edit Room Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help E Room 1 lel ES x melo ni s a E i Station Properties x al al a al Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Preset 4 Name z _ T Portable Station a I Enable Off Toggle lt Previous Presets Faders LCD I Zone Select Direct shows Level Next gt e e l o DDO O Zone1 Zone2 Zone3 r Lo
96. ss and hold the control Ctrl key while selecting Properties from the displayed menu The advanced Station Properties screen will appear a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG File Edit Boom Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help ee ele Station Properties x Name MEE E e o Ja a l I Portable Station Cancel _ V Enable Off Toggle i I re Jn l Zone Select Direct shows Level _ lt Previous E Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Preset __ Next gt E r l EES Priority 10 10 default Ff 10 default T Show only at this level Presets Faders LCD Lockout o l z o l v Level os f Station controls at or below the station lockout level will 4 2 3 be locked out i i Active Template Edit Bemoyve Templates allow having multiple sets of functionality for controls on a station Selected template is active i To customize the functionality of a pushbutton or fader click on the button or fader using the right mouse button and select a function from the pop up menu Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Fader Function Zone Zone 3 NUM 3 Enter the station property elements as described in the Jo modify station properties on page 16 4 Enter desired preset priority level gt Note The default station preset priority level is 10 Note To deactivate the override condition select the specific preset button a second time 5 Select the Close but
97. supports setup of nine of the most common divisible room configurations through the Room Wizard You can create alternate layouts In Light Manager using the tool bars To program a divisible room using the Room Wizard ie Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 Create a new room using the Room Wizard See Configuring a system on page 16 for Wizard details select Yes when asked if the space is divisible select Next The Combine Type screen is displayed Room Wizard Combine Type x Choose the layout that resembles your combinable room If your room is not represented exactly choose the layout that is closest You can move or add walls and sections manually later e TI c HH c HH gt EN c HH c HH o M c HH Cancel lt Back Next gt inten Select the layout that resembles your combinable room Select Next In layouts with a large wall spanning multiple sections the Combine Walls screen is displayed In smaller layouts the wall station screen is displayed 49 50 Select whether the large wall opens incrementally or all at once Room Wizard Combine ralls Room Wizard Yall Stations Entry 1 2 gang 1 Preset Off 1 2 gang 4 Presets Off 1 2 gang Entry 1 gang 1 Preset Off 1 gang H 4 Presets Off 1 gang ue 6 Select type and quantity of stations to be used in each section Electronic Theatre Controls Inc 7 Select Next The zones
98. t Boom Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help E Room 1 Cif x Le ie Le fu LOL J F p F amp Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Preset 4 Presets Faders LCD Pr Fad cD Presets Faders Add Button Add Zone Add Zone narrow gt Add XY gt Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 NUM select the component you want The button zone fader or X Y control appears on the page To move a component on the page put the cursor arrow over it and press and hold the right mouse button As long as you are holding down the mouse button you can drag the component around the page Release the button to place the component Note Do not overlap graphics Doing so will cause problems with your custom page functions and a graphic overlap indicator will be displayed Fri Wee 19 99 Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 39 To edit custom page button functions 1 Rightclick ona button A button function list appears To add the advanced functions to the list hold down the Ctrl key while right clicking a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG File Edit Boom Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help E Room 1 ME E a ee fl e ppp A A A ei Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Preset 4 Preset Recall Zone Bump Toggle gt Preset Recall hard off gt Zone Bump Direct gt Preset Toggle b Zone Select Toggle gt Off Selection Bump Toggle ae zaleei Bump pele w Clear Selection Bu
99. t the dimming rack 9 Check the Use 0 for off box when the minimum light levels are low end cutoff levels for limited range sources When activated lights will turn off when level is at Zero 10 Enter a Max Fade Rate This feature establishes a maximum fade rate for individual zone faders for zone bump applications Select the Except for presets box to override max fade rate in Presets 11 Enter Load Name optional 12 Click Ilcon and select either the light bulb or sconce icon for the zone 13 Click OK Or Previous opens the Properties box for the zone preceding the one you are working on Or Next opens the Properties box for the zone next in succession Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 23 To modify section properties 1 Double click in the desired section The Section Properties screen appears Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG laj x File Edit Room Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help Le l ye 15 15 15 E n ss E E Presets Faders LCD iW 0 P Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zonei1 Zone Zone I Section 1 Section 3 For Help press F1 NUM 2 Enter the Section Name 3 Click OK Or Previous opens the Properties box for the section preceding the one you are working on Or Next opens the Properties box for the section next in succession 24 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc To modify wall properties 1 Right click the wall s icon 2
100. te a system wide preset notice that the other section or room s zones move to their own recorded levels Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 31 32 LCD stations LCD stations use graphic buttons and faders on tab style control pages to select edit and record presets The LCD offers both standard and custom configured control pages as well as the ability to import custom bitmap images and to control moving lights A single LCD station can have up to 30 tabbed control pages Up to five page tabs can be displayed along the top edge of the LCD screen at one time To display the desired page touch the page tab LCD stations with more than five control pages stack the extra tabs in groups of five in the corner of the display Touch a stack to hide the current set of tabs and display the next set a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG File Edit Boom Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help EE ele Ie E Room 1 x Ce Jel e fu CIC fe F e F amp Presets Faders LCD ARR DR J Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 iia rejea Section 1 NUM Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Standard control pages Standard control pages have preprogrammed component layouts There are four types of standard pages zone preset wall and menu Standard control pages cannot be modified v Zones Page with normal or narrow faders Zone pages provide individual control of lighting zones through graphic faders You may have up to
101. te together When walls are closed lighting of sections operate independently Left clicking a wall will select the wall for editing When you select the wall the wall turns black and Light Manager displays chains to indicate sections combined by that wall Wall size may be modified by pointing and dragging end points of selected wall Right clicking on the wall will bring up the Wall Properties menu choice Status bar The status bar displays programmed features in the system such as button tool bar and communication button functions The status bar is located on the bottom left of the display screen Unison Light Manager User Manual version 1 65 15 Configuring a system The first step in programming a new lighting control system is understanding the parameters of the system It is recommended that dimmer and control schedules be completed prior to system configuration A configuration is the specific set of room station preset zone section and wall requirements for an individual project You can establish new configurations using the configuration and room wizards or by manually entering the information with the tool bars Unison Light Manager x Welcome to the Unison Light Manager Please select from the following choices Open a configuration file i Load contiquration from venal Union processar Belle ae a E Exit To begin a new configuration 1 Click Begin a New configuration Light Manager op
102. tion name from the pull down options e n all sections e One section name from the section list c Enter zone to modify or use the default A Zones d Select zone property to change The zone properties a macro can modify are e Level The exact lighting intensity of the zone Enter an intensity percentage e DMX512 input mode changes how the zone will react to Incoming DMX values select one of eight DMX512 input modes Replace Unison overrides DMX512 Input Snapshot Unison records incoming DMX512 levels Pile On Unison and console signals combine highest level takes precedence Pass thru DMxX512 input passes through Unison system Unison values are ignored Master Unison levels master DMX passing through the Unison system i e A Unison fader could be used to fade up and down a chase being run on a console Replace if on DMX levels are output unless Unison levels are above 0 Pass through if on Unison levels are output and recorded unless DMX levels are above 0 Pass through if active Unison levels are output and recorded unless a DMX console is plugged in and turned on e Minimum The minimum intensity level of the zone Enter an intensity percentage If a zone is set with this functionality and Zone Select Direct Shows Level box is check in the station s properties the button LED will light whenever that zone is above a level of zero e Maximum The
103. ton gt Note Stations with higher preset priority level set closer to 1 override functions of station with lower levels closer to 10 Carefully detail all station preset priority levels during setup Area lighting will reflect levels set at the station with the highest programmed priority level Example A lighting system is designed with an automatic astro timeclock operation of atrium lighting The timeclock is programmed to activate preset 1 Morning at 6 30am preset 2 Day at 12 00 noon and preset 3 Night at 5 30pm On various non scheduled occasions the atrium of the facility is used at night for community activities requiring manual control of the lighting A manual override station is located in the atrium control closet Timeclock presets are programmed with a priority level of 10 while the override station is programmed with a preset priority of 8 When activated the override station will take control of area lighting from the timeclock The override condition remains in effect until deactivated from the override station Deactivate the override by selecting the button a second time or programming a restore to previous settings macro See Programming Macro sequences on page 55 for more information 76 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc Zone properties The Link Code is an advanced feature of Zone Dimmer Properties which allows you to specify a master slave configuration Master numbers are always 10
104. ual version 1 65 13 Preset icon Station icon Room Zone icon section Wall ee F F P Configuration Icons Station Preset and Zone icons in Rooms and Sections are used to display system status and provide access to system properties 4 Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG Efx File Edit Room Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help Le eel ofa COI s 8 Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Preset 4 f F Presets Faders LCD Presets Faders Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 Section 3 status bar For Help press F1 NUM Rooms are depicted in Light Manager as a moveable sizable window A room represents a specific area of control Each room in a Light Manager configuration has its own graphic display Rooms may be divided into multiple sections with moving partitions Room size may be modified by clicking and dragging a corner point of selected room border Sections are depicted in Light Manager as a broad field of color with gray or black borders Sections are portions of a room Like a room a section represents a specific area of control Sections are joined or linked to other sections through walls When walls are open lighting of sections operate together When walls are closed lighting of sections operate independently Left clicking a section will select the section for editing Gray borders turn black when selected Section size may be modified by clicking and dragging a corner point of selected section borde
105. w configuration 16 New Macro 55 56 New Preset 13 New Section 13 52 New Station 13 47 New Wall 13 53 New Zones 13 No Action 28 30 41 Node status multicast IP address 93 Number of Iterations 60 O Off 19 27 40 OMM CID 97 OMM Visibility 97 Open 77 12 57 P Pass through if active 22 59 101 Pass through if on 22 59 101 Pass thru 22 59 101 PC Interface Station 45 46 72 PCMCIA Card 83 106 Periodic Events 68 Pile On 22 57 59 69 101 106 Pointer 13 Portable station connector 45 Portable stations 19 45 Preset priorities 76 Preset Recall hard off 27 40 Preset Recall station 75 Preset Recall 26 40 69 75 106 Preset Toggle 27 40 106 Preset 29 31 82 106 Presets Description 75 Except for Presets 23 Icon 74 15 New Preset 73 Properties 77 20 Recall 56 Recording 13 37 System wide 78 Printing Configurations 73 Processor 18 71 72 82 91 94 97 99 100 103 Manual 78 Multiple 78 Network addresses 93 Programming Basic 9 Properties 707 Fader 42 LCD Page 34 43 Presets 17 20 Room 700 Rooms 77 18 20 Sections 17 24 Stations 77 19 TCP IP 98 Walls 77 25 Zones 17 22 77 R Raise 27 41 107 Receive Disk file 77 See also Serial Record 107 Record a Preset 37 Record 13 27 29 31 41 66 75 104 107 Reduced Access 88 Replace if on 22 59 101 Replace 22 59 107 Rooms Description 74 Icon 14 M
106. ximum of 10 characters Deletes selection 41 To edit custom page fader functions 1 Right click on a fader A Fader Properties list appears a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG e x File Edit Boom Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help E Room 1 mie x NiGer ae F F p p Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Preset 4 Presets Faders LCD Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Lockout Visibility i one Delete Section 3 LCD Function Zone Zone 1 INUM 2 Modify the fader s legend lockout level or visibility level Fader function options v Lockout Visibility Edits one numeric value at which the fader is locked out and another to make it invisible Enter a number between 1 and 100 for each value or click OK to use the default values For more information see Lockout values on page 75 v Legend Edits the fader name displayed on the LCD control page Maximum of eight characters v Delete Deletes selected fader 42 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc To edit LCD page properties 1 Click in the tab region of the LCD screen An options list appears 2 Select Edit Page The Page Properties screen appears a Unison Light Manager MANUAL CFG a x File Edit Boom Section Wall Preset Station Zone Help Coe oa Ex Mere Name iz 1 id When the station lockout level is at or above this value this page F F EF will be disabled Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Pri Lockout Value 50 x 3 ati By entering the

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