ETC MATRIX MK. II Bedienungsanleitung
MATRIX MK. II DIMMING SYSTEM
User Manual
Version: 3.99
Copyright © Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
All Rights reserved.
Product information and specifications subject to change.
Part number: 7540M1200-3.99 Rev. A
Released: May 2010
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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................... 1
Congratulations...................................................................1
Using this Manual................................................................1
Chapter 1 Overview.......................................................... 3
System Components...........................................................2
Processor............................................................................2
Dimmer Monitoring Interface Overview ..............................3
Dimming System features...................................................4
Chapter 2 Basic Navigation.............................................. 6
Processor user Interface.....................................................6
Chapter 3 Configuration Procedures................................ 8
Initial settings ......................................................................8
Number of modules in use........................................8
Select load rating of modules ...................................8
Setup schemes for channels and DMX....................9
DMX Programming..............................................................9
To set up a DMX addressing scheme ....................10
To set up DMX addresses......................................10
DMX A/B Arbitration................................................11
To set up a DMX Backup condition........................11
To set up a DMX Backup preset.............................12
To set up a DMX Minimum reset............................12
DMX lamp features ...........................................................13
To set up DMX lamp tuning....................................13
To set up DMX lamp saver.....................................13
Network settings................................................................14
DimSTAT Address..................................................14
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Contents To set up a serial address ......................................14
Ethernet ..................................................................14
To set up the dimmer IP address ...........................14
To set up the dimmer subnet mask ........................15
To set up the dimmer gateway address .................15
To set up the merger IP address............................16
To set up the merger subnet mask.........................16
To set up the merger gateway address..................17
To set up the merger universes..............................17
Channel settings ...............................................................18
Maximum & minimum levels...................................18
Response time........................................................18
Dimmer curves........................................................19
Non-dim operation..................................................20
Maximum current....................................................20
To set up priority channels......................................21
Current limitation.....................................................21
Voltage regulation...................................................22
Line voltage calibration...........................................22
To set voltage regulation ........................................23
To set maximum output voltage..............................23
Phase-on and Phase-off settings ...........................23
Start mode ..............................................................24
Passwords.........................................................................25
Presets and manual control functions...............................26
To set up digital switch presets ..............................26
To set up digital switch functions............................26
To reset all presets.................................................27
Manual dimmer control...........................................27
Local fault reporting ..........................................................28
To check fault history..............................................28
To analyse dimmer status and performance..........29
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Contents
Matrix OS Software...........................................................29
To check dimmer software version.........................29
Firmware update.....................................................30
Miscellaneous ...................................................................30
Sleep mode.............................................................30
Check ventilation ....................................................31
Return to factory settings........................................31
Factory defaults ......................................................32
Chapter 4 Service........................................................... 43
Contacting ETC about Equipment Problems........................
Changing Rack Modules.......................................................
Regular inspection ................................................................
Check ventilation system...........................................
Annual inspection .......................................................
Fault finding...........................................................................
Main power failure ......................................................
Failure of a group of dimmers.....................................
Failure of a single dimmer ..........................................
Over temperature alarm..............................................
Over voltage alarm .....................................................
Serial data loss ...........................................................
DMX data loss.............................................................
Appendix A Processor menus...............................................
Appendix B Schematic diagram............................................
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Introduction
Congratulations...
on the purchase of an ETC Matrix® MkII system. Matrix MkII continues ETC's
tradition of providing the highest quality products for the entertainment lighting
market.
Using this Manual
This manual describes the general operation and programming information for the
Matrix Mk.II dimming system. Installation, maintenance and servicing details are
available in separate manuals. Owing to the range of options available, this user
manual may describe modules and features which are not directly relevant to a
specific installation.
The following symbols are used in this manual to alert you to danger or important
information.
Note: Provides important information about your installation
CAUTION: Alerts you to important information relating to equipment performance or reliability.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! warns you when electricity may cause injury.
WARNING: warns you where there is a possibility of other types of injury.
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Chapter 1
Overview
System Components
The Matrix MkII dimming system consists of Matrix Mk.II racks, a Matrix Processor
per rack, and various dimmer module types. A module may contain an SCR dimmer
or a sine wave dimmer, but in addition, a module may contain only a circuit breaker,
a group of relays for switching either conventional lighting or HMI sources, dimmers
enhanced for Fluorescent loads, or may contain no electronics at all.
Matrix Mk.II Processor
The Matrix modules in each rack are managed by a rack Processor unit. The Matrix
Mk.II Processor stores the settings for each module in the rack, manages the data
lines into the rack, provides display for and access to the internal settings of each
channel in the rack's modules. Although each rack processor is central to the full
operation of Matrix Mk.II, each module's own processing capabilities ensure that
basic dimming facilities are maintained even if a major fault affects one of the dual
processing paths within the rack Processor. The dual processors are:
Merge Processor: for managing data distribution to the dimmer modules
with direct inputs from DMX 1 and 2 (main data lines), Ethernet control data,
RS422 touch panels and 48 switched inputs via optional interfaces.
Screen Processor: for setup, status reports and monitoring, with direct
inputs from DMX 1 and 2 (backup lines), Ethernet DimSTAT and RS485
DimSTAT.
The Processor serves as a real-time processor for incoming control signals and
transmits that information to the individual modules. It also monitors the system
status and reports any errors, both locally, on its own display panel and the affected
module's status LEDs, and remotely through the DimSTAT® network.
The Processor can be used to configure its rack within the system. Configuration and
error data can be accessed either locally at the Processor keypad, or by using the
DimSTAT network PC screen.
Networked Matrix Mk.II systems can be divided into separately configured
subsystems called groups. A group would typically represent one auditorium or one
studio in a theatre or TV studio complex. There is no limit to the number of groups,
but the maximum number of Processors (i.e. racks in the system) is 255, which is
equivalent to 45,900 channels.
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The Matrix Processor has capacity to accept Ethernet data and regular DMX, to
choose two universes from the Ethernet data (for main and backup control lines A
and B), and to output DMX on XLR and RJ45 cat5 connections.
Matrix Mk.II Modules
The range of modules includes a choice of SCR rated at
3kW, 5kW or 12kW per channel with 400µS risetime chokes,
Sine wave dimmers rated at 1.25kW, 2.3kW, 3kW, 5kW or
12kW per channel, fluorescent modules rated at 3kW or 5kW
per channel, Non-Dim relays rated at 16A or 32A,
continuous supply modules rated at 16A, 32A or 63A, Solid-
state switches 4kW HMI and 10kW 3-phase HMI non-dim
relays with ignition detection.
Matrix Mk.II offers either 1,2,4 or 6 channel module options
depending on protection required. Generally, most 6 channel
modules include one RCD and 6 individual MCBs, and a 4
channel module has space for individual RCBOs per
channel.
Matrix Mk.II dimmer cabinets
The range of Matrix Mk.II dimming cabinets includes 1600 and
2000mm heights, 600 or 800mm widths (800mm incorporates a
front access only swing frame), and a choice of wiring to
accommodate up to a maximum of 6 channels per module. The 6-
channel wiring version provides higher density, and gives more
flexibility for future expansion (it is compatible with 4-channel
modules as well).
All terminals are high-specification spring loaded terminals for
4mm (3kW), 10mm (5kW) and 16mm (10kW) load terminations.
There are 4 styles of cabinet for either 6-way or 4-way
configurations, with or without swing frame (front access only). All
are in standard ETC colours except where shown:
1600mm (h) x 800mm (w) x 800mm (d) swing frame,
4- or 6-way for 18 modules
2000mm (h) x 800mm (w) x 800mm (d) swing frame,
4- or 6-way for 18 modules
2000mm (h) x 800mm (w) x 800mm (d) swing frame,
4- or 6-way for 27 modules
1600mm (h) x 600mm (w) x 800mm (d) 6-way for 12 modules
(RAL7035 light grey)
1600mm (h) x 600mm (w) x 800mm (d) 6-way for 18 modules (RAL7035 light grey)
2000mm (h) x 600mm (w) x 800mm (d) 6-way for 27 modules (RAL7035 light grey)
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Matrix Mk.II Dimmer Monitoring Interface Overview
Each Matrix Mk.II power device in the system may be linked to a PC network using
DimSTAT® software for the purpose of remote control, set-up, status monitoring and
fault reporting. The system operates through a regular polling of dimmers, and if a
fault occurs, the report can be investigated from the PC in the first instance. The
network link is also used to upgrade software when appropriate.
DimSTAT provides a system-wide network, and operates on a host polling protocol
where the PC searches for connected dimmers at initiation, and then regularly polls
dimmers for data to display. If a fault occurs, the PC’s display instantly shows the
detail, and if the fault is cleared the system resets accordingly. Information displayed
includes: DMX start address per unit, DMX OK, line voltage, current per channel(with
most modules), dimmer curve, response time, max. setting, type of fault reported
(temperature, overload etc.), date and time of fault. It is possible to set the dimmer
curve, start address and pre-heat from DimSTAT software on the PC.
The operation and performance of the Matrix dimmer is monitored constantly and
comprehensively by the on-board data processors, and this information is available
on the LCD screen of the dimmer rack, and through DimSTAT. The parameters
measured and reported are:
a) DMX OK
b) DMX channel numbers
c) DMX levels
d) line voltage
e) current per dimmer (with suitable modules)
f) current per phase per rack
g) set frequency
h) dimmer curve
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