Watchdog I User Manual
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1. User Manual The Watchdog Monitoring System Software version 1 0 Manual revision IR CONTENTS Introduction ie ener a rede eveeuean ai 3 The Watchdog and The Coloram II System 4 Using The Watchdog es ns cenetiesees Gone aay 5 The Watchdog COMpoOneNts e eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 Installing The Watchdog eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 Loading the software ccecssceeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeees 13 SPSCIICANONS eae cs chide hey a ees Coe e 14 ere goat Gare ae eee ara a aN en Ee Oe re ee 16 Warranty information cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 18 Introduction The Watchdog is a monitoring system which allows you to view a graphical representation of the health and status reported by your Coloram II System The Watchdog s compact DMX Interface and versatile Software Program integrate easily into an existing installation or help meet your monitoring needs for new installations This manual gives step by step instructions for preparation setup and operation of The Watchdog Monitoring System The Watchdog and The Coloram II System The Watchdog Monitoring System consists of a Watchdog DMX Interface and Watchdog Software Program to be installed on your PC or laptop computer One Watchdog Monitoring System will display health and status information for up to 200 Color Changers Gobo Changers or Dowsers The DMX512 control cable from the lighting board is connecte2. 322 324 Unused channels which can be overlapped Fan control channel Figure 3 A single click on the icon representing the Gobo Changer connected to the 24 Way Power Supply will open the following window The first of 3 dimmer channels ma Goboram 13 Status E3 for Gobo Changer control Software version installed DME Channel 13 in the Gobo Changer HeadAddess 1T 1of1 lees Version 2 0 Status This is the only unit set to this channel Rotory DIP switch address Voltage at the at the Gobo Changer Gobo Changer Position 255 Spin He Indicates continuous rotation direction or index position Indicates which gobo is selected Start Time Length Alert Indicates Alerts and Alert history Figure 4 A single click on the icon representing the Color Changer connected to the 6 Way Power Supply will open the following window Software version installed in the Color Changer Voltage at the Color Changer Indicates Alerts and Alert history w Coloram 4 Status DMX Channel 4 Head Address EN 1of1 Version 1 0 Status Shutdov Active eae Off Fan Speed Low Ne l Limited Norm Motor Speed Voltage 24 0 VDC 0 127 fia 255 Start Time Length Figure 5 The dimmer channel for Color Changer control This is the only unit set to this channel Rotory DIP switch address at the Color Changer Indicates gels
3. acket to Shakespeare 600 light fixture 453 08 01P ou Milled barrel for Source F our light fixture 16 The Coloram Il mounting and installation accessories 452 01 03P we 6 25 158 75mm mounting plate for 4 inch Color Changer 4522 03 04 ese 6 25 158 75mm mounting plate for 7 5 inch Color Changer 704 01 03P voces 7 5 190 5mm mounting plate for 7 5 inch Color Changer 711 01 03P eee 10 254mm mounting plate for 7 5 inch Color Changer 1009 01 20P 12 125 307 98mm mounting plate for 10 inch Color Changer 1009 01 21P wu 14 25 361 95mm mounting plate for 10 inch Color Changer SCRPH832037P 3 8 pan head screws for mounting plate to Color Changer SCRPH832050 1 2 pan head screws for mounting plate to Color Changer 1900 01 05P 24 Way Power Supply hanger bracket 715 01 03P aasian 6 Way and 12 Way Power Supply hanger bracket SCRWC252075 Wing screw for Power Supply hanger bracket to pipe SCRSC2520037 Socket cap screw for hanger bracket to Power Supply The Coloram Il System cable 108233 siriasi 3 power signal cable 1042 aisn 5 power signal cable 7042 10 occas tees 10 power signal cable 1042 15 en 15 power signal cable 7042 25 ses cere ston 25 power signal cable 1042 50 ccenanuy 50 power signal cable 7042 75 een 75 power signal cable 1042 100 100 power signal cable Warranty information WYBRON INC warrants to the original owner or retail customer that for a perio
4. d of one year from date of delivery of a portable system or energization of a permanently installed system up to a maximum of 18 months from delivery its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service Warranty does not cover any product or part of a product subject to accident negligence alteration abuse misuse or any accessories or parts not supplied by WYBRON INC Warranty does not cover consumable parts such as fuses lamps patterns or gelstrings WYBRON INC s warranty does not extend to items not manufactured by us Freight terms on warranty repairs are FOB WYBRON INC factory or designated repair facility Collect shipments or freight allowances will not be accepted WYBRON INC s sole responsibility under this warranty shall be to repair or replace at WYBRON INC s option such parts as shall be determined to be defected on WYBRON INC s inspection WYBRON INC will not assume any responsibility for any labor expended or materials used to repair any equipment without WYBRON INC s prior written authorization WYBRON INC shall not be responsible for any incidental general or consequential damages to property damages for loss of use time profits or income or any other charges The owner s obligations during the warranty period under this warranty are to notify WYBRON INC at WYBRON INC s address within one week of any suspected defect and return the goods
5. d to the Watchdog DMX Interface and then continues out to one or more Coloram II Power Supplies Your PC or laptop computer is then connected to the Watchdog DMX Interface The Coloram II Power Supplies transmit IDS Return Data back to the Watchdog DMX Interface along pins 4 and 5 of the DMX cable Note The Watchdog is compatible with all Coloram II Power Supplies equipped with software version 2 1 and greater DMX512 To additional gt gt Coloram Power Supplies To additional or other DMX512 devices gt Coloram Power Supplies or other DMX512 devices a To additional Coloram Power Supplies or other DMX512 devices To additional Coloram Power Supplies i or other DMX512 devices X To additional Coloram Power Supplies l i i gt or other DMX512 devices DMX512 Opto Splitter with bi directional communication OI L Opto Splitter DMX Control console Buffered DMX512 Laptop Computer DMX512 DMX512 LALA E LELEII The Watchdog DMX Interface AC Power Figure 1 Using The Watchdog 6 Way Coloram II Power Supply 12 Way Coloram Il Power Supply 24 Way Coloram II Power Supply Power Supply channel range dimmer channel range The Watchdog automatically displays icons representing all of the Coloram II Power Supplies which are connected to the DMX line as well a
6. e DMX control cable from the lighting board to the Power Supply is a five conductor cable with 5 pin XLR connectors on each end The wiring pin out is specified by the USITT DMX512 1990 standard XLR Pin Function Common Data Data Talkback Talkback akwND Parts list To order any of the following items contact your authorized WY BRON dealer The Watchdog Monitoring System and accessories 6000 er The Watchdog Monitoring System 600 08 01 User Manual 600 08 02 Setup disks 600 01 03P Loin Rack mount tabs The Coloram Il Color Changers and Power Supplies 4520 eadactn 4 Inch Coloram Il TA ihanan 7 5 Inch Coloram Il TOBI i iana 7 5 Inch Aquaram LOTOO risiini 10 Inch Coloram II DSO LO iiniu 15 Inch Coloram II 16080 kinnin 8 Light Coloram II 16090 iriiria Large Format Coloram II VOLO iriiria Thomas 9 Light Coloram II DUO O ieaie Large Format Aquaram 19000 innisis Coloram II 24 Way Power Supply 19012 nais Coloram II 12 Way Power Supply 19060 s Coloram II 6 Way Power Supply The Goboram Gobo Changer and accessories O53 Os aiaia Goboram Gobo Changer 453 01 11P en Goboram mounting bracket for Source Four 453 01 15P e Goboram mounting bracket for Shakespeare 600 453 01 14P Gobo installation template 453 01 16P ou Goboram slot cover for Source Four 4953 08 05 ee User Manual SCRPH632025 Screws for mounting bracket to Source F our light fixture SCRPH832037 seu Screws for mounting br
7. g DMX Interface automatically accommodates all line voltages worldwide Figure 8 PC Software The Watchdog PC Software consists of two setup disks and can be loaded onto most PCs or laptop computers The PC Software runs ona Windows 95 operating system and works best with a P166 Mhz or faster Pentium processor The Watchdog Software Program features high quality graphics displayed in an easy to understand format Figure 9 10 Installing The Watchdog To get your Watchdog Monitoring System up and running follow these hookup and checkout procedures 1 Mount The Watchdog DMX Interface The Watchdog DMX Interface is designed to be free standing or mounted into a 19 rack You decide which mounting method best suits your application Rack mount tabs a ee Z EWATCHD G DN DS PM PE oe nW Rubber feet Figure 10 2 Connect The Watchdog DMX Interface to AC power A Plug the AC cord into a non dimmed power circuit The Power Supply automatically accommodates 85 132 VAC 50 60 Hz and 170 264 VAC 50 60 Hz Power at the Watchdog DMX Interface is indicated by a red LED marked Power Caution Do not power The Watchdog DMX Interface from a dimmer Severe damage will result and is not covered by product warranty 3 Connect The Watchdog DMX Interface to the DMX line The DMX Interface has DMX512 input and output connectors located on the back of the unit Connect
8. ll appear informing you that The Watchdog PC Software Program has been correctly installed 11 Click on the OK button Specifications The Watchdog DMX Interface Capacity 200 units Compatibility Coloram II System Connectors DMX in Male 5 pin XLR DMX out Female 5 pin XLR Serial communication Male DB9 DMX512 termination Wired through Fuse 25 amp slow blow at 115 VAC 125 amp slow blow at 230 VAC IDS termination Switchable Input Power Automatically accepts 85 132 VAC 50 60 Hz and 170 264 VAC 50 60Hz Input Signal 1990 USITT standard DMX512 and IDS Return Data LED indicators Indicate power DMX512 signal IDS signal and PC link Size 10 13 257 3mm L x 19 00 482 6mm W x 2 12 54 8mm H The Watchdog PC Software Program Compatibility The Watchdog DMX Interface Installation 2 setup disks Input signal RS232 Watchtalk Hardware requirements Pentium processor P166 Mhz or greater is recommended Microsoft Windows 95 operating system or Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4 0 or greater 2 MB hard disk 32 MB of RAM VGA or higher resolution monitor 115 2 Kbaud serial communications port The serial port must be configured and available while Watchdog is running 3 5 Floppy drive SNN8 NAN 14 RS232 cable The cable which connects The Watchdog DMX Interface to the PC is a standard RS232 computer cable DB9 Pin Function 2 Receive Data 3 Transmit Data 5 Ground DMX512 control cable Th
9. lor Changer Dowser or Gobo Changer set to it 6 Start The Watchdog program Click on the Start button Click on Programs Double click on The Watchdog icon This will open the main window and start The Watchdog program The PC Link LED on The Watchdog DMX Interface will now slowly blink to indicate communication between the DMX interface and The Watchdog Software Program 12 Loading the software The following directions explain how to install The Watchdog Software Program using the two setup disks 1 Insert the disk labelled Set Up Disk 1 into your disk drive 2 Click on the Start button 3 Click on Run 4 Select or type in A Setup exe 5 Click on the OK button A window will appear informing you that initialization files are being copied Another window will appear instructing you to insert Set Up Disk 2 6 Remove Set Up Disk 1 from your disk drive 7 Insert the disk labelled Set Up Disk 2 into your disk drive 8 Click on the OK button A window will appear recommending you close any applications you may be running If you are running any other applications click on Exit Setup close the applications and restart the installation procedure 9 Click on the OK button A window will appear informing you of the destination directory and giving you the option to change it 10 Click the Install icon You will see various windows appear informing you that The Watchdog setup program is being installed Finally a window wi
10. prepaid to WYBRON INC at their factory or authorized service center This warranty is contingent on the customer s full and timely compliance with the terms of payment set forth in said purchase order This warranty is expressly in lieu of any and all other warranties expressed or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and of other obligations and liabilities on our part The owner acknowledges that no other representations were made to him or relied upon him with respect to the quality and function of the goods sold This written warranty is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms thereof Prior dealings or trade usage shall not be relevant to modify explain or vary this warranty Acceptance of or acquiescing in a course of performance under this warranty shall not modify the meaning of this agreement even though either party has knowledge of the performance and a chance to object 18 ADVANCING ARTO LIGHTING WYBRON INC TEL 719 548 9774 FAX 719 548 0432 Email info wybron com Visit us on the World Wide Web at http www wybron com
11. s icons representing all of the Color Changers Gobo Changers and Dowsers which are connected to the Power Supplies If the remote fan control channel is turned on in the Power Supply an icon of a fan will be displayed The icons are automatically sized and arranged to fit the window size of your choice Figure 2 shows The Watchdog main screen with a Coloram II System consisting of three Power Supplies three Gobo Changers three Color Changers and one Dowser Wile hic GS Honir Goboram Gobo Changer Coloram Color Changer Remote fan control channel dimmer channel Eclipse Dowser Figure 2 If an alert is triggered by any of the Color Changers Gobo Changers or Dowsers connected to The Watchdog Monitoring System a red circle with a line through it will appear over that icon A yellow circle with a line through it indicates an alert was triggered but the condition which triggered the alert has been corrected A single click on the 24 Way Power Supply icon opens the following window w 24 Way Power Supply 13 Status Eg m Control Assignment DMX 13 29 NON 1 Coloram Fan l 322 24 fiz Goboram Jitter Filt i Jitter Filter Version 27 7 Eclipse Total quantities of each unit connected to this Power Supply Active Unused channels which Channels used Talkback Assignment cannot be overlapped by a Goboram DMX 13 30 Channels used by a Coloram or Dowser Fan
12. the DMX control cable from the lighting console to the input Connect the DMX control cable from the output to The Coloram II Power Supplies DMX signal will be indicated by the flashing LED marked DMX on the front of The Watchdog DMX Interface Note All DMX control cables and any other DMX devices between the DMX interface and The Coloram II Power Supplies must have lines 4 and 5 connected 4 Connect the PC to The Watchdog DMX Interface The connector for the PC is located on the back of the DMX Interface The cable you will need to connect the DMX Interface to your PC will depend on the PC serial port you select Note The maximum length of cable which can be used between the DMX interface and the PC is 30 feet 5 Set The Coloram Il Power Supply options and addresses While communication between the Power Supplies and the connected units is constant you will need to turn the Talkback option on to send this information back to the DMX interface This option is found in the SETUP menu IDS Return Data will be indicated by the flashing IDS LED on the front of The Watchdog DMX Interface Note The Power Supply starting address will now increment by three This is a product of the IDS Talkback protocol and is normal Set the Power Supply starting addresses to the desired DMX channel ranges This is also done in the SETUP menu Note You may overlap Power Supply channel ranges but may not overlap onto any channel which has a Co
13. tring position A single click on the icon representing the Dowser connected to the 24 Way Power Supply will open the following window Software version installed in the Dowser ea er HeadAddess 16 1 of 1 J Version 2 1 Status Shutdowr Active Fan Speed Motor Speed Voltage at the Dowser Indicates fixture intensity Indicates Alerts and Alert history DMX Channel 28 Position ju 114 ee Voltage 23 5 VDE Alert Start Time Length Figure 6 ia Eclipse 28 Status x The dimmer channel for Dowser control This is the only unit set to this channel Rotory DIP switch address at the Dowser A single click on the icon representing the fan control channel for the 12 Way Power Supply will open the following window w Fan Channel 322 Status for PS 13 DMX Channel 322 Power Supply FEN Fan Speed The dimmer channel which is controlling the fan speed Indicates the fan speed as set by the remote fan channel Power Supply starting address Fan Off Override Indicates if the option to turn the fans off is turned on Figure 7 The Watchdog Components DMX Interface DMX512 control signal is daisy chained through The Watchdog DMX Interface via standard 5 pin XLR connectors As the DMX signal is internally wired through The Watchdog DMX Interface will continue to pass the DMX signal to the DMX output connector in the event of AC power loss The Watchdo
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