ETC SmartBar 2 Setup and Connect Guide - Manual (Page 2)

options include:
DMX Patch
options include Hold Last Look. When set to Wait
and Fade, “Wait Time: [mm:ss] displays for selection.
options include Linear, Switched (non-dim), and Pre-Heat. Set Start Voltage displays
when Fluorescent is the selection. Set Pre-Heat Level displays when Pre-Heat is the selection
options include:
Francais, Deutsch, Espanol
options include:
Off, Auto
options include:
Advanced Menu
options include:
Yes
option includes Yes.
Sets all curves to Mod Sqr Law, Base Address 1, Erases DMX Patch
LCD Backlight
[On]
General Settings
[LCD Backlight]
Menu Mode
[Normal Menu]
General Settings
[Menu Mode]
Are you Sure?
[No]
General Settings
[Restore Defaults]
Are you Sure?
[No]
General Settings
[Deep Clear System]
Software Version
v2.#.#
General Settings
[Software Version]
ETC
[General Settings]
d General Settings
[Set Language]
Set Language
[English]
CH: Enabled
01 T: 00.0 Yes
CH: Enabled
01 T: [00.0] Yes
CH: Enabled
[01] T: 00.0 Yes
ETC
[Chase]
d CH: Enabled
01 T: 00.0 [Yes]
Dimmer Num: 12
[Fluorescent]
Dimmer Num: [12]
Fluorescent
ETC
[Dimmer Curves]
d
d
C C C C
DMX: 123 > 128
Level:
DMX
[DMX Start Address]
ETC
[DMX]
d DMX Start Address
DMX: [501 -> 506]
DMX
[DMX Patch]
DMX Patch
Dim [12] > DMX 512
DMX Patch
Dim 12 > DMX [512]
DMX
[DMX loss behavior]
DMX loss behavior
[Wait and Fade]
DMX Mode
[Start Address]
DMX
[DMX Mode]
DMX 512
DMX may be daisy chained from one unit to another utilizing
the XLR connectors on the front of the unit. The DMX-Thru
connector is self-terminated if no XLR connection is inserted.
RDM
RDM features of the SmartBar2 are available to RDM control-
lers with standard DMX cabling as described in the DMX
section above.
RDM Identify - when this command is sent from a RDM
controller, the LCD display of the SmartBar2 will flash.
DMX Address - displays the DMX address and allows
addressing to be changed from any RDM controller.
d = DMX
C = Chase
T = Test
The two LEDs on the user interface indicate power and DMX signal. When
power is applied, the blue “Power” LED is illuminated. The green LED
indicates DMX signal. When no DMX signal is present, the green LED will
flash. When a stable DMX signal is present, the green LED will illuminate fully.
The indicator located in the top right hand corner
of the LCD indicates the current control source.
User Interface
The SmartBar2 user interface and menu structure provide users an intuitive easy setup with multiple
language options built-in.
DMX: 001 > 006
Level: 25
d
Keypad
returns to the home menu
cancels the current operation and returns to the previous
menu or selection
activates a menu selection or stores a value
pressing once increases a value or menu choice by one.
pressing once decreases a value or menu choice by one.
NOTE: “+” and “-” values auto repeat with acceleration when pressed and held for two
seconds.
enters “Test Mode” from any menu. Exiting test returns to the previous menu.
First Time Power-up Display
The first time you apply power to the unit, you will be
asked to choose a language for the operating system.
The language options will cycle through at three
second intervals. Press to set the displayed
language option.
options include: DMX Patch
options include Hold Last Look. When set to Wait and Fade, “Wait Time: [mm:ss] displays for selection.
options include Linear, Non-dim (relay), and Pre-Heat. Set Start Voltage displays when Fluorescent is the selection. Set Pre-Heat Level displays when Pre-Heat is the selection
options include: Francais, Deutsch, Espanol options include: Off, Auto options include:
Advanced Menu
options include: Yes option includes Yes. Sets all curves to Mod Sqr Law, Base Address 1, Erases DMX Patch
LCD Backlight [On] General Settings [LCD Backlight] Menu Mode [Normal Menu] General Settings [Menu Mode] Are you Sure? [No] General Settings [Restore Defaults] Are you Sure? [No] General Settings [Deep Clear System] Software Version v2.#.# General Settings [Software Version]
ETC [General Settings] d General Settings [Set Language] Set Language [English]
CH: Enabled 01 T: 00.0 Yes CH: Enabled 01 T: [00.0] Yes CH: Enabled [01] T: 00.0 Yes ETC [Chase] d CH: Enabled 01 T: 00.0 [Yes]
Dimmer Num: 12 [Fluorescent] Dimmer Num: [12] Fluorescent ETC [Dimmer Curves] d
d
C C C C
DMX: 123 > 128 Level: DMX [DMX Start Address] ETC [DMX] d DMX Start Address DMX: [501 -> 506] DMX [DMX Patch] DMX Patch Dim [12] > DMX 512 DMX Patch Dim 12 > DMX [512] DMX [DMX loss behavior] DMX loss behavior [Wait and Fade] DMX Mode [Start Address] DMX [DMX Mode]
DMX 512 DMX may be daisy chained from one unit to another utilizing the XLR connectors on the front of the unit. The DMX-Thru connector is self-terminated if no XLR connection is inserted. RDM RDM features of the SmartBar2 are available to RDM control- lers with standard DMX cabling as described in the DMX section above.
RDM Identify - when this command is sent from a RDM
controller, the LCD display of the SmartBar2 will flash.
DMX Address - displays the DMX address and allows
addressing to be changed from any RDM controller.
d = DMX
C = Chase T = Test
The two LEDs on the user interface indicate power and DMX signal. When power is applied, the blue “Power” LED is illuminated. The green LED indicates DMX signal. When no DMX signal is present, the green LED will flash. When a stable DMX signal is present, the green LED will illuminate fully.
The indicator located in the top right hand corner of the LCD indicates the current control source.
User Interface The SmartBar2 user interface and menu structure provide users an intuitive easy setup with multiple language options built-in. DMX: 001 > 006 Level: 25 d
Keypad returns to the home menu cancels the current operation and returns to the previous menu or selection activates a menu selection or stores a value pressing once increases a value or menu choice by one. pressing once decreases a value or menu choice by one. NOTE: “+” and “-” values auto repeat with acceleration when pressed and held for two seconds. enters “Test Mode” from any menu. Exiting test returns to the previous menu.
First Time Power-up Display The first time you apply power to the unit, you will be asked to choose a language for the operating system. The language options will cycle through at three second intervals. Press to set the displayed language option.
Seleccionar idioma - Español
Set Language - English Choisir la langue - Français Sprache auswählen - Deutsch
Normal Menu The normal menu is used to view system status and to set the DMX start address for the unit. The start address range is determined by the size of the unit but limited to DMX address 512. A two channel unit has a range of 001 - 511, a 4 channel unit has a range of 001 - 509, and the 6 channel unit has a range of 001 - 507.
Set the DMX Start Address
Step 1: Scroll to DMX, press .
Step 2: Scroll to DMX Start Address, press .
Step 3: Use + or - to scroll the start address range.
Step 4: Press to set the start address.
Test Menu The test menu is a tool for testing dimmers and loads. In the absence of a DMX control source, the test menu may also be used to set dimmer levels. Enter test mode from any menu by pressing the test button .
Set dimmer levels in the test menu
Step 1: Use or to select one or [All] dimmers.
Step 2: Use + or - to set a level, press . The menu will progress to the next channel.
Step 3: Press “Exit Test Mode
[Keep Test On]” displays. Options are, [Keep Test On] which exits with test levels still active, [Test: All Off] which releases test levels then exits Test Mode. NOTE: Press << to return to the main menu and clear all test levels.
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Replace DMX Transceiver The DMX transceiver and a replacement spare is located behind the user interface control panel. Warning: You must remove power to the unit prior to removing the control panel. Step 1: Before removing the control board you must first loosen the screws on the convenience outlet cover located on the right side of the user interface. Step 2: Remove the two screws securing the control panel to the unit.
Menu Flow Chart
Step 3: Gently pull the control panel out of the unit to reveal the control board on the back side. Step 4: Remove the existing DMX transceiver chip and replace with the spare provided with the unit. Step 5: Replace the control panel into the unit and secure with the two screws provided. Step 6: Re-tighten the outlet cover screws.
DMX: 001 > 006 Level: 25 d
Normal Menu
The normal menu is used to view system status and to set the DMX
start address for the unit. The start address range is determined by the
size of the unit but limited to DMX address 512. A two channel unit has
a range of 001 - 511, a 4 channel unit has a range of 001 - 509, and
the 6 channel unit has a range of 001 - 507.
Set the DMX Start Address
Step 1: Scroll to DMX, press .
Step 2: Scroll to DMX Start Address, press .
Step 3: Use + or - to scroll the start address range.
Step 4: Press to set the start address.
Test Menu
The test menu is a tool for testing dimmers and loads. In the absence of a DMX control source, the test menu may also be used to
set dimmer levels. Enter test mode from any menu by pressing the test button .
Set dimmer levels in the test menu
Step 1: Use or to select one or [All] dimmers.
Step 2: Use + or - to set a level, press . The menu will progress to the next channel.
Step 3: Press “Exit Test Mode
[Keep Test On]” displays. Options are, [Keep Test On]
which exits with test levels still active, [Test: All Off] which releases test levels then
exits Test Mode.
NOTE: Press << to return to the main menu and clear all test levels.
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Replace DMX Transceiver
The DMX transceiver and a replacement spare is located behind the
user interface control panel.
Warning: You must remove power to the unit prior
to removing the control panel.
Step 1: Before removing the control board you must first loosen
the screws on the convenience outlet cover located on
the right side of the user interface.
Step 2: Remove the two screws securing the control panel to
the unit.
Menu Flow Chart
Step 3: Gently pull the control panel
out of the unit to reveal the
control board on the back side.
Step 4: Remove the existing DMX
transceiver chip and replace with
the spare provided with the unit.
Step 5: Replace the control panel into the
unit and secure with the two
screws provided.
Step 6: Re-tighten the outlet cover screws.
DMX: 001 > 006
Level: 25
d