Latch-lock, Panic, Latch-lock lug panic – ETC CEM3 v1.5.1 User Manual

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CEM3 User Manual

Latch-Lock

Latch Lock is a control mode available to any dimmer circuit (see

Control:, page 20

). Similar

to switched mode, Latch-Lock features an additional safeguard so that circuits can not be

turned on or off as easily. The circuit only turns on when a defined control level range is

held for a specified amount of time, and only turns off when a different control level range

is held for another amount of time. Latch-lock is useful for avoiding accidental dowsing of

arc lamps during shows (often caused by running the Grandmaster down). By requiring a

level range and time, most master fades will not hover in a given range for long enough to

trigger on or off.

The level ranges and times can be edited on a per dimmer basis (see

Dimmer Property

Definitions, page 19

). On and Off level ranges may not overlap.

Lug

“Lug” refers to a physical position in the rack. Lugs are always numbered counting

downwards from the top of the rack, starting at “1.” Some modules may take up multiple lug

positions in the rack.

Panic

CEM3 offers a Panic capability that complies with UL 924 Panic functionality.

When a properly connected and enabled CEM3 has a panic “look” stored, when it receives

a signal over the panic circuit it will automatically play the recorded look.

Panic can be enabled when a maintained (normally open or normally closed) contact

closure is properly wired to the backplane (for more information, see the data termination

guide or installation guide that was supplied with the rack).

For information on how to configure Panic on your CEM3, see

Setting Up Panic, page 35

.

Level

Time

LatchLock On Range

LatchLock On Time

LatchLock Off Range

LatchLock Off Time

In this range the control source can go
to any level, as long as it does not stay
in the off time range for more than the
latchlock off time value

Control Level

Relay Closes

Relay Opens

Diagram of How Latch-Lock is Applied to a Circuit

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