ETC Echo Architectural Control Processor (ACP) v1.0.0 - Manual (Page 10)

5 Echo ACP Configuration Manual
When configuring your DRd, using the Dimmer Setup menu, you must assign each dimmer
to a Space.
Spaces
Spaces are logical divisions within a system that isolates station control (preset and
sequence control) to the defined group of controllable outputs in that division. A single Echo
ACP is limited to 8 spaces, and an Echo system supports up to 16 spaces.
Each space must be configured using the Space Setup option in the Arch Setup menu.
When configuring your DRd, using the Dimmer Setup menu, you must assign each dimmer
in the enclosure to a Space.
Circuit
A circuit is the logical reference number used to talk about the controllable output in the
Echo ACP. Circuits should be configured to be unique within a space and are user
configurable in the Dimmer Setup menu for the selected dimmer. A circuit can be any user
configured number from 1 to 65535.
The combination of space and circuit can provide a unique identification of an output in a
system.
Zone
Zones are controllable entities within an Echo system, used to logically group the
controllable outputs (dimmers) for control from a connected Echo Inspire station.
One or more dimmers can be assigned to a single zone using the Dimmer Setup menu for
the selected dimmer. Each zone level may be individually manipulated through use of a
connected Echo Inspire station and the zone can be assigned to an Echo Inspire station for
direct control using that stations function selector switch. Reference the Echo Inspire
Station Installation Guide for information.
Arbitration
The Echo ACP can accept a variety of control sources including DMX input, Streaming ACN
(sACN), presets, sequence, manual set levels, and panic.
Circuit output arbitration is based on the sACN model of source priority, meaning each
source is assigned a priority between 1 and 200 (200 is the highest priority). With this
priority, control sources are arbitrated based on their set priority. The Echo ACP default
priority is 100. Control sources at equal priority will HTP or are arbitrated by Highest Takes
Precedence.
The Echo ACP uses the priority assigned within the sACN packet, sent from the control
source and sets the configured priority for DMX, presets, and sequence.
Manually set levels from the user interface of the Echo ACP overrides all other control
sources with the exception of panic. Panic is the highest possible priority.
Configuration
The Echo ACP features a dynamic user interface with a touch wheel for easy menu
navigation, an numeric button pad for direct selection, and a bright, easy to read graphic
LCD.
All setup and configuration are accomplished from the Echo ACP user interface. No
external software is required. Echo Inspire station configuration is accomplished through
rotary switches on the station electronics.
Backup
The Echo ACP front panel features a Secure Digital (SD) media card slot and a USB port
for use of a flash drive. Use any compatible removable media to backup your configuration
files, load a new configuration, or update the Echo ACP firmware. See Removable Media,
page 14 for a list of compatible media.