ETC ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell RDM User manual

ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell RDM

Installation Guide

Part Number: 7490M2160 Rev: C

Released: 2020-09

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents i

Introduction 1

Document Conventions 1

Help from ETC Technical Services 2

Safety 3

System Overview 4

Emergency System Overview 5

Before You Begin Installation 7

Power Disconnect Device 7

Installation Requirements 7

Installing 100–240 V Multi-Cell Luminaires 8

DMX 8

Installation Procedure 8

Installing 100–240 V Four-Cell Round Luminaires 9

Installing to Threaded Rod 9

Installing 100–277 V Multi-Cell Luminaires 10

Supplies 10

Electrical and Wiring Specification 10

Install the Luminaire 11

Terminate Power Wiring 12

Connect the Power Input 13

Terminate DMX 13

Complete Installation 14

Installing a 100-277 V Four-Cell Pendant 14

Prepare the Cylinder and Stem 16

Prepare the Back Box 17

Terminate Building Wiring to the Canopy 18

Install the Canopy Mounting Plate on the Back Box 20

Hang the Stem in the Canopy 20

Terminate Wiring Inside the Canopy 20

Complete Canopy Installation 22

Emergency System Multi-Cell Installation 23

Installing Four-Cell Round Emergency Luminaires 23

Installing 100–277 V Emergency Multi-Cell

Luminaires 24

Terminate Power Wiring 25

Connect the Maintained Input 26

Connect the Sense Input 26

Complete Installation 27

Installing a 100–277 V Emergency Four-Cell Pendant 27

Prepare the Cylinder and Stem 28

Prepare the Back Box 28

Terminate Building Wiring to the Canopy 29

Install the Canopy Mounting Plate to the Back Box 30

Hang the Stem in the Canopy 30

Terminate Wiring Inside the Canopy 30

Complete Canopy Installation 31

Final Installation and Operation 32

Power Up Procedure 32

DMX System Control 33

RDM Values 33

Updating the Luminaire Software 35

Multi-Cell Luminaire LEDs 35

DMX Link LED 35

DMX Status LED 35

Maintenance 35

Fuses 36

Emergency Operation and Test 37

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Compliance 37

Table of Contents iii

iv ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell Installation Guide

Introduction 1

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of ArcSystem products. ArcSystem is a family of overhead LED

products designed for installations where dimming, light quality, and ease of installation are

absolutely essential. With ArcSystem, you will experience perfectly smooth dimming from 100%

down to absolute zero. ArcSystem luminaires come in a variety of form factors, beam angles,

and color-temperature options, all with high-efficiency optics and an outstanding quality of light

ideal for any application.

This manual provides step-by-step instruction on the installation and RDMconfiguration of

ArcSystem Multi-Cell luminaires. For information on ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell luminaires with

ArcMesh wireless control, see the

ArcSystem Pro Installation Manual

etcconnect.com/ArcSystem. For information about installing ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires

and D1, D2, or D4 Series Drivers, see the

ArcSystem Pro D1 and D2 Series Drivers Installation

Guide

or the

ArcSystem Pro D4 Series Drivers Installation Guide

at etcconnect.com/ArcSystem.

All ETCmanuals are available for download free of charge at etcconnect.com.

Document Conventions

This document uses the following conventions to draw your attention to important information.

Note:

Notes are helpful hints and information that is supplemental to the main text.

CAUTION:

A Caution statement indicates situations where there may be

undefined or unwanted consequences of an action, potential for data loss or

an equipment problem.

WARNING: A Warning statement indicates situations where damage may

occur, people may be harmed, or there are serious or dangerous

consequences of an action

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! This warning statement indicates

situations where there is a risk of electric shock.

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Please email comments about this manual to: TechComm@etcconnect.com.

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Help from ETC Technical Services

If you are having difficulties and your problem is not addressed by this document, try the ETC

support website at support.etcconnect.com or the main ETC website at etcconnect.com. If none

of these resources are sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices

identified below. Emergency service is available from all ETC offices outside of normal business

hours.

When calling for help, take these steps first:

•

Prepare a detailed description of the problem

•

Go near the equipment for troubleshooting

•

Find your notification number if you have called in previously

Americas United Kingdom

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Technical Services Department Technical Services Department

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Introduction 3

Safety

ArcSystem products are intended for professional use only. Read the entire manual before

using this equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed

including the following:

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

•

Do not use outdoors.

•

Do not let power supply cords touch hot surfaces.

•

Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.

•

Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be

subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel.

•

The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an

unsafe condition.

•

Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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System Overview

ArcSystem luminaires are available in 100–240 V standard models with IEC connectors, 100–

125 V emergencymodels with NEMA5-15 connectors, or 100–277 V hard-wired standard or

emergency models. ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires require an external driver.

Models are available to meet your installation requirements. This guide covers the products

listed below.

ArcSystem Pro Two-Cell

•

integral driver

•

ideal for medium throw

•

55 W full load power consumption

•

Standard:100–240V with IEC connector

or 100–277V hard-wired input options

•

Emergency:100–277 Vhard-wired input

options

•

yoke-mount only

•

beam angle options: 19°, 24°, 37°, 60°

ArcSystem Pro Four-Cell

•

integral driver

•

ideal for medium/long throw

•

100 W full load power consumption

•

Standard:100–240V with IEC connector or

100–277V hard-wired input options

•

Emergency:100–277 Vhard-wired input

options (linear, square, and pendant); 100–125

Vhard-wired cables with NEMA 5-15

connectors (four-cell round, North America

only); 100–240 V hard-wired cables with bare

ends (four-cell round, Europe)

•

linear and square yoke-mount, round, and

pendant options

•

beam angle options: 19°, 24°, 37°, 60°

•

standard pendant stem lengths are 6, 12, 24,

36, 48, 72, and 96 inches

•

custom pendant stem lengths can be ordered

•

pendant accommodates up to 34° sloped

ceiling

ArcSystem Pro Eight-Cell

•

integral driver

•

ideal for long throw

•

200 W full load power consumption

•

Standard:100–277V hard-wired input

options

•

Emergency:100–125V with NEMA 5-15

connectors or 100–277 Vhard-wired

input options

•

yoke-mount only

•

beam angle options: 19°, 24°, 37°, 60°

Note:

The ArcSystem Pro Four-Cell Pendant is only available with 100–277 Vhard-

wired input. The ArcSystem Pro Four-Cell Round is only available with 100-240 V input

with IECconnectors (standard models)or 100–125 V input with NEMA5-15 connectors

(emergency models).

ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires are covered in the

ArcSystem Pro D1 and D2 Series Drivers

Installation Guide

ArcSystem Pro D4 Series Drivers Installation Guide

, and

ArcSystem Pro

Installation Manual

. All ETCmanuals are available for download free of charge at

etcconnect.com.

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