Creative Conners SHOWSTOPPER 3 E-STOP HUB User manual

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SHOWSTOPPER 3 E-STOP HUBTM
REFERENCE MANUAL V2
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Copyright 2020, Creative Conners, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED 1
WHAT’S IN THE BOX? 1
FEATURES 2
INSTALLATION 3
MAKING THE CONNECTIONS 3
INPUT POWER 3
SHOWSTOPPER E-STOP OUTPUT 3
ACCESSORY INPUT/OUTPUT 3
TROUBLESHOOTING 5
When the Green and Amber lights are illuminated, you are ready to Make It Move! 5
Refer to the specific device manual for further troubleshooting. 5
TECHNICAL SUPPORT 6
SPECIFICATIONS 7
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7
DRAWINGS 8
OVERVIEW DRAWING 8
WIRING DIAGRAM 9
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GETTING STARTED
Congratulations on your purchase of Showstopper 3 E-Stop Hub from Creative Conners, Inc! The
Showstopper 3 E-Stop Hub expands the capabilities of your Showstopper 3 Base allowing 10
additional machines to be connected to your Emergency Stop Network. In order to use a
Showstopper 3 E-Stop Hub, you will also need a Showstopper 3 Base to power your E-Stop Hub.
This manual will guide you through:
●Unpacking
●Installation
●Connecting Devices
●Troubleshooting
If you need help along the way contact us on our website (creativeconners.com), via email
([email protected]), or by phone [phone] x2). We want your automation to
succeed and we are eager to help you through any head-scratching issues.
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
●1 x Showstopper 3 E-Stop Hub (3U)
●1 x IEC Power Cable
●2 x Accessory Terminator
If any of these components are missing, please contact us for a replacement.
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FEATURES
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1. E-Stop Button - Big, red, illuminated, mushroom shaped e-stop button.
2. Indicator Lights
a. Green to indicate that all e-stops on the network have been disengaged and the
Showstopper E-Stop Hub is ready for operation.
b. Amber to indicate the Showstopper 3 E-Stop Hub has power.
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1. Input Power - 120VAC, 1.4A IEC Socket
2. E-Stop Outputs - 10 e-stop outputs that allow 10 additional machines to be connected to the
Showstopper 3 E-Stop Hub.
3. Accessory Outputs - 2 accessory outputs for connecting to any Showstopper 3 accessory
device. I.e. Consolette, Pendant, Stage Manager, Hubs, Remotes, and more. When not in use,
you must use the included terminators or the e-stop will stay engaged
4. Accessory Input - 1 accessory input for connecting to your Showstopper 3 Base
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INSTALLATION
The Showstopper 3 E-Stop Hub is intended to be rack mounted in any standard 19” rack. Feel free to
install it along with other Showstopper devices, a rack PC, a storage drawer for the Showstopper 3
Consolette or in racks with your Stagehand controllers. It can also sit on the operator desk or on top
of a Stagehand controller - just be sure it is secured to avoid falling down or being accidentally
engaged.
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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
As with all our devices, they need to be connected to function.
INPUT POWER
Connect the IEC cable to mains power and to the Showstopper 3 E-Stop Hub. The power connection
must be constant, loss of power to the Showstopper 3 E-Stop Hub will stop all movement to any
connected Stagehands. We recommend adding in a Battery Backup to avoid power loss issues.
SHOWSTOPPER E-STOP OUTPUT
Each Stagehand and smart machine requires a direct connection to a Showstopper 3 Base or
Showstopper 3 E-Stop Hub. The Showstopper 3 E-Stop Hub includes 10 E-Stop connections. These
connections are made with a Neutrik 5-pin XLR cable. There’s no tech wizardry here, any 5-pin XLR
cable will work as long as the polarity is correct. The 5-pin XLR cable is not a DMX signal, but rather it
was chosen as a convenient cable that is prevalent in many venues so you should always be able to
find a spare cable when needed.
Below is the pin-out for the Showstopper Emergency Stop output:
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ACCESSORY INPUT/OUTPUT
The Accessory output provides power (+24VDC) to the accessory devices as well as the Remote
E-Stop capability. This connection is a standard locking Harting connector (IRC 21mm x 21mm (3A)
12P 10A). This connection is designed to allow devices to be daisy chained together. However, at the
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end of the chain, you must have a terminator to complete the e-stop circuit. Make sure that any
Accessory Output not connected to a device has a terminator.
Below is the pin-out for the Showstopper Accessory output:
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The face of the Showstopper 3 E-Stop Hub has 2 indicator lights on the faceplate and one indicator
light on the red mushroom button to help determine the state of the system. The chart below should
help you diagnose any issues.
Indicator
Check
Mains
Power
Local
E-Stop
Engaged
Remote
E-Stop
Engaged
Check
Accessory
connections
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Terminators
Ready to
Make it Move!
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When the Green and Amber lights are illuminated, you are ready to Make It Move!
Issue
Checkpoint
No indicators illuminated
Check mains power
Red & amber indicators
Check E-Stop mushroom switch on the Showstopper E-Stop
Hub
Amber indicator
Confirm no remote E-Stop switch is activated
All connected Stagehands are not
releasing E-Stop
1. Confirm the Base has power
2. Confirm no remote E-Stop switch is activated
One of several Stagehands is not
releasing E-Stop
1. Confirm Stagehand is connected to Base or E-Stop
Hub with Showstopper cable
2. Replace Showstopper cable between Base or E-Stop
Hub and the Stagehand
Showstopper Accessories
unresponsive
1. Confirm accessory cable is connected
2. Confirm terminations
Refer to the specific device manual for further troubleshooting. 
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you get stuck, we’re here to help. The best way to get in touch with a tech expert is via email - even
during normal business hours - because most days we are spread around the shop and may not be
near the phone. There’s someone in the office from 8:30a-5pm EST Monday - Friday and will return
an email or phone call quickly. After hours, (honestly when most tech support issues arise) we have a
crack team monitoring email and voicemail who will respond quickly to help get you moving.
●Online: www.creativeconners.com
●Email: [email protected]
●Phone: [phone] x2
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SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The Showstopper 3 E-Stop Hub is packaged in a standard 19” x 3U rackmount case. The overall
dimensions are: 17”W x 8”D x 5-1/8”H.
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Description
Value
Input Voltage
120V
Showstopper Output
24VDC 2.5A
Accessory Output
24VDC
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DRAWINGS
OVERVIEW DRAWING
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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