Rack property definitions – ETC CEM3 v1.5.1 User Manual

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Rack Property Definitions

Each rack has specific properties that dictate how the rack is identified and functions. When

selected in the Rack Setup display ([Setup]>Rack), the rack’s properties are shown on the

display window. Below is a list of the various rack properties in the order they appear on the

display:

Reporting Mode:

AF-Enabled only - Defines the load reporting mode for this circuit.
Options are: Off, No-Load, and Load Change. Default for AF
modules is Load Change.

Sensitivity:

AF-Enabled only - Defines the threshold a load can be within
before triggering a load error. Available in 0.5Amp increments. 2A
is default.

AF Reaction:

AF-Enabled only - Determines the length of time for an AF
reaction to occur. Default = 5 seconds.

Rack Property

Definition

Rack Number:

Displays the current rack number, which you can change to be
between 1-999.

System Number:

Displays the current system number, which you can change to be
between 1-999. Default is 1.

DMX A:

Toggles the output of the DMX A port between “Enabled” and
“Disabled.” When disabled the respective “Priority” field is not
visible and “Off” is displayed on the home screen. Default for DMX
A is “Enabled”.

Priority (DMX A):

Visible only when DMX A output is enabled. This field allows you
to configure the priority of the DMX A output signal from the rack.
Range is between 1-200 (200 = highest priority). Default is 100.

DMX B:

Toggles the output of the DMX B port between “Enabled” and
“Disabled.” When disabled the respective “Priority” field is not
visible and “Off” is displayed on the home screen. Default for DMX
B is “Disabled”.

Priority (DMX B):

Visible only when DMX B output is enabled. This field allows you
to configure the priority of the DMX B output signal from the rack.
Range is between 1-200 (200 = highest priority). Default is 100.

sACN:

Toggles the output of the sACN port between “Enabled” and
“Disabled.” When disabled, “Off” displays on the home screen.
Default for sACN is “Enabled”.

Preset Priority

Set the priority for all outgoing preset levels. Range is between
1(lowest) - 200 (Highest). Default is 100.

Fan:

This is the length of time (in minutes) the rack fan will stay on after
the last load in the rack has reached 0%. Range is between 30-
180 minutes or can be set to “Always-on”. Default is 30.

AF Enabled:

Displays whether the rack has Advanced Features (AF) enabled
or not (Yes/No). Default is based on the backplane DIP switch
setting.

Dimmer Property

Definition

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