Traxon Technologies LCE, Setup Manual

Page 1: ...Lighting Control Engine Lighting Control Engine fx Setup Manual Discontinued ...

Page 2: ...ion Ausgabe 18 10 13 Published by Herausgegeben von Traxon Technologies Europe GmbH Karl Schurz Strasse 38 Paderborn Germany 2012 Traxon Technologies Europe GmbH All rights reserved Alle Rechte vorbehalten Comments to Kommentare an documentation traxontechnologies com ...

Page 3: ... delivery content 7 Set up the device 7 Rack mounting 8 Installation location 9 ME2 connections 10 MIDI dry contact input configuration 11 Initial start up 12 System Configuration 12 Setting the network address 13 Adjust the Programmer s network settings 16 Performing maintenance 17 Lighting Control Engine System Configuration 17 Open the server housing 17 Replacing hard drives 17 Battery replacem...

Page 4: ... while in operation Repairs may only be carried out by authorized specially trained personnel When in doubt contact e cue service To prevent the device from overheating only operate it in well ventilated environment Ventilation slots may not be obstructed Do not install next to heat emitting sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight or excessive dust Installation and maintenance of this pro...

Page 5: ... as KiNet and Art Net This and the capability to integrate various audio video external triggering as well as other devices and content the LCE is the ultimate solution for the most demanding projects A built in touch screen monitor on the front panel of the attractive durable aluminum casing provides user interaction with custom graphic user interface designs The LCE can be mounted in a 19 inch r...

Page 6: ...asily mountable in a standard 19 rack Integration of media content 2 x RS232 LCE 4 x RS 232 LCEfx 16 digital dry contact inputs Ethernet e net MIDI interface Delivery Content Accessories Included in the package e cue System Manual Basic e cue System Manual Advanced DIN A6 Setup Manual HDMI to DVI adapter Screw driver 2 m CAT5e SFTP cable AC power cord DE UK US Rack mount kit Optional accessories A...

Page 7: ...s containing solvents e g acetone alcohol or thinner or abrasives The housing surface and touch screen can be cleaned with a moist lint free cloth Ensure that no water penetrates into the housing Otherwise this could damage the electronics Commissioning Inspect the delivery content Unpack the LCE and inspect all parts for completeness Keep the packaging for use in case of further transport If ther...

Page 8: ...8 Setup Manual Lighting Control Engine Rack mounting min 500 mm max 700 mm Ensure that the server rack is sufficiently ventilated ...

Page 9: ...tion Do not obstruct the ventilation slots There must be at least 10 cm distance to other devices or objects Do not stack several devices on top of each other otherwise this could lead to overheating Install the server in a location where the device is protected against dust heat moisture and vibration Only install the device in a vertical position All other operating modes are prohibited ...

Page 10: ... out max 100mA 18 12 VDC out max 100mA 19 GND 20 GND SPS isolated opto inputs Attention When using internal 12 VDC output pay attention to the max current rating 100mA Example for SPS connections The 12 VDC connectors can be used to connect pushbuttons For this connect 12 VDC to one of the sixteen inputs with the pushbutton inbetween IN 0 15 12 VDC OUT S1 DT6 1 2 4 3 TO SPS Pin 1 Pin 20 GND VDC MI...

Page 11: ... LCE 12V push button In1 i These inputs are for dry contacts only do no apply external voltage on the inputs this can damage the input module Setup Software In Programmer Device Manager add Me2 Midi Interface category Midi Device can be found via Automatic Setup Wizard Also add Me2 Input Module category Terminals and Miscellaneous will NOT be found via Automatic Setup Wizard Select Me2 Input Modul...

Page 12: ...f the LCE Only switch off power to the LCE by shutting down the operating system Disconnecting the operating voltage can lead a loss of data If the operating system does not respond press the Off switch on the LCE and keep pressed until the LCE switches itself off i Change the Windows administrator password within six weeks after first startup Otherwise the password will expire and cannot be reset...

Page 13: ... Touchmon icon Click on 4 points calibration a window opens for calibrating the touch screen Follow the instructions on the screen Setting the network address To change the network address of one of the installed network cards click on the Start icon and enter Connections in the search box ...

Page 14: ...14 Setup Manual Lighting Control Engine Select View network connections in the hit list You now see all available connections Right click on the desired connection and select Properties ...

Page 15: ...n window click on Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 then press the Properties button Enter the appropriate address for the network Confirm your input by clicking on the OK button You can close all windows now The network connection is now configured ...

Page 16: ...rammer V5 3 Enterprise Click on Extras and select Application Options In the menu under the Advanced tab you can specify which network card the programmer software e net should output to You can also specify this setting for the ArtNet and KiNet protocols e cue recommends only outputting one ...

Page 17: ...iance with the ESD guidelines Non compliance can cause damage to the system Open the server housing To open the housing remove the LCE from the 19 rack if necessary Unfasten the six screws The red cover can now be taken off as shown Replacing hard drives Each hard drive can be removed by unfasten ing three screws Only use hard drives for re placement that have been approved by e cue Battery replac...

Page 18: ...y 0 80 non condensing Protection class IP20 Housing Steel aluminum Mounting Desktop 19 mounting Certifications CE Engine User interface Keyboard mouse touch screen Operating system Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate System connection ports 2 x e net RJ45 Ethernet Data storage LCE 2 x 250 GB SATA2 HDD RAID1 Data storage LCEfx 2 x 500 GB SATA2 HDD RAID1 Outputs LCE 2 x DMX512 XLR5 Pin 2 x RS 232 D Sub9 1 ...

Page 19: ... LCE 1 x Audio 1 x Video 1x DMX512 XLR5 Pin 2 x RS232 D Sub9 1 x MIDI 16 x digital dry contact inputs Inputs LCEfx 1 x Audio 1 x Video 1 x DMX512 XLR5 Pin 4 x RS232 D Sub9 1 x MIDI 16 x digital dry contact inputs Display Display format XGA 1024x768 ...

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Page 21: ...ontrol Engine Appendix LCE connections RS232 DVI Video In Mouse Keyboard Power In DMX Out USB HDMI DMX In 16 Digital dry contact inputs Fire Wire MIDI S PDIF Audio in out SMPTE Timecode in e net Art Net KiNET e net Art Net KiNET ...

Page 22: ...ctions RS232 DVI Video In Mouse Keyboard Power In DMX Out USB HDMI DMX In 16 Digital dry contact inputs Fire Wire MIDI S PDIF Audio in out SMPTE Timecode in e net Art Net KiNET 2 x e net Art Net KiNET 2 x RS232 DVI DVI 1 x DVI 2 x HDMI 1 x Display Port ...

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