Etc Matrix MkII Dimming System User Manual

MATRIX MK. II DIMMING SYSTEM User Manual Version: 1.0x Copyright © Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. All Rights reserved. Product information and spe

Table of Contents 5 Normal operation In normal rehearsal and performance situations, the home screen is displayed with the list of all dimmers in the

6 expense. Smaller transformers and backup generators can be purchased, offering great savings. Environmentally friendly: Providing a pure sinewave,

Table of Contents 7 Chapter 2 Basic Navigation This section covers the functions and configuration of the Matrix Mk.II processor. It is possible to

8 The processor’s functionality is available with DimSTAT and is generally faster and easier to perform through DimSTAT using a PC using shortcuts to

Table of Contents 9 Dimmer Module User Interface Local control for each dimmer module is included within the Processor, and no direct access is requi

10 Chapter 3 Configuration Procedures Initial settings Some settings for the Matrix rack are made during installation only, and many of the channel

Table of Contents 11 SELECT LOAD SELECTION DEVICE 12 LOAD: 4 x 2.5KW EDIT CANCEL SAVE 5. Press EDIT. 6. Use the rotary encoder to se

12 DMX programming Each channel in a Matrix device is assigned a DMX channel number from either DMX-1 or DMX-2 signal inputs. The two numbers can be

Table of Contents 13 encoder will increment the address number clockwise, and reduce the number anti-clockwise, with a roll-over at the 512-0 point.

14 BACKUP: fades to dimmer levels set-up through the PRESETS memory facility 5 Press SAVE to leave the menu and record the changes or CANCEL (to le

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Table of Contents 15 5. Press SAVE to record the change or CANCEL (to leave the previous settings unchanged and return to the previous screen). DMX

16 Network settings This section extends the data setup procedure to cover the network setup of Matrix Mk.II dimmers on a DimSTAT and Ethernet netw

Table of Contents 17 2. Press DOWN or UP or use the rotary encoder to choose ETHERNET SETUP menu. Press SELECT. 3. This accesses the Ethernet men

18 SELECT ETHERNET GATEWAY ADDRESS AAA BBB CCC DDD IP ADDRESS [010] 001 001 001 <<<<< >>>>>> EDIT

Table of Contents 19 5. Use the rotary encoder to choose the address number and press >>>> or <<<< to tab other 3-digit gro

20 Channel settings This section describes the individual settings for each channel in the Matrix rack. Individual dimmers may be setup to have speci

Table of Contents 21 CONFIGURE CHANNEL PARAMETERS CH MIN% MAX% T-IN T-OUT CURVE I/O PRIOR ALL 00 100 [00.05] 00.05 LIN

22 CONFIGURE CHANNEL PARAMETERS CH MIN% MAX% T-IN T-OUT CURVE I/O PRIOR ALL 00 100 00.05 00.05 [LIN] N

Table of Contents 23 3. The screen shows: SELECT LINE PARAMETERS VOLTAGE CURRENT FREQUENCY NOMINAL 235 [43]

24 4. The screen shows: GENERAL SETTINGS CURRENT LIMITATION: [OFF] CANCEL SAVE 5. Press EDIT and using the encoder wheel, choose ON or

Table of Contents i Table of Contents Introduction ... 1 Congratulations...

Table of Contents 25 To set voltage regulation 1. Select INSTALL from the home menu. 2. Press DOWN or UP or use the rotary encoder to choose GENER

26 CONFIGURE CHANNEL PARAMETERS CH MAX% T-IN T-OUT CURVE I/O PRIOR PHASE ALL 100 00.05 00.05 LIN NO

Table of Contents 27 CONFIGURE CHANNEL PARAMETERS CH T-IN T-OUT CURVE I/O PRIOR PHASE MODE ALL 00.05 00.05 LIN NO NO OFF

28 Note: All menu actions, except for INFO, are prefixed with the request to ENTER PASSWORD if passwords are set greater than 0000 Preset and manua

Table of Contents 29 To reset all presets: If the presets are being set up for the first time, or significantly altered, it may be appropriate to er

30 Note: The channel is under control as soon as it is activated (square brackets) and the rotary encoder used to adjust the channel. Local fault re

Table of Contents 31 3. Press RESET to cancel the message, or RESET-ALL to cancel all error messages. 4. Press HOME to leave the menu and to retur

32 Matrix: Version 01.36 T. 8803uS Merger: Version 01.06 F/E 39045/ 0 Device 01: Version 01.44 F/E 0/ 1654 RESET FRAMES DEV- DEV

Table of Contents 33 parts of the dimmer devices, including the front panel illumination until such time that the DMX signal is re-established (as so

34 RETURN TO FACTORY SETTINGS ARE YOU REALLY SURE? [NO] CANCEL SAVE 3. Use the rotary encoder to choose either YES (clears memory) or NO (

ii Contents To set up a serial address ...14 Ethernet ...

Table of Contents 35 PRESET-5: CH-5 @F only PRESET-6: CH-6 @F only PRESET-7: CH-7 @F only PRESET MODE: Normally Open PRIORity no SLEEP: off T-IN

36 Chapter 4 Service Contacting ETC Changing rack modules Regular inspection Check ventilation The only moving parts in the dimming system which wil

Table of Contents 37 Failure of group of dimmers An assessment of the number of dimmers affected is crucial for effective corrective action. This wil

38 Appendix A Processor menus F1 SET DMX Set DMX This menu sets the DMX address for each channel or a start address for the channels in each module.

Table of Contents 39 General settings This is the main system menu for general operating features: • DMX address settings [individual or joined] •

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Table of Contents iii Contents Matrix OS Software...29 To check dimmer software version...

Table of Contents 1 Introduction Congratulations... on the purchase of an ETC Matrix® MkII system. Matrix MkII continues ETC's tradition of prov

2 Chapter 1 Overview System Components The Matrix MkII dimming system consists of Matrix Mk.II racks, a Matrix Processor per rack, and various dimme

Table of Contents 3 The Matrix Processor has capacity to accept Ethernet data and regular DMX, to choose two universes from the Ethernet data (for ma

4 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® softwar