ETC transtechnik FDX2000 User manual

Operating Manual
FDX2000
Software version 4.0.0
Manual version 140217-400
Manual ID number 7260M1201

Contents
This manual .................................................................................................. 1
Meet FDX2000.............................................................................................. 1
At first glance........................................................................................... 1
Simple operation...................................................................................... 1
FDX2000 −never out-of-date.................................................................. 1
Safety............................................................................................................ 1
Notation ................................................................................................... 1
Important rules......................................................................................... 1
The FDX2000 robust, but................................................................... 2
Operating Controls........................................................................................ 3
Buttons..................................................................................................... 3
Encoder ................................................................................................... 3
Sliding switch........................................................................................... 3
LEDs on the FDX2000.................................................................................. 3
Interfaces...................................................................................................... 5
Working with FDX2000................................................................................. 6
Settings.................................................................................................... 6
Power on.................................................................................................. 6
Main menu............................................................................................... 7
Dimmer status . .................................................................................. 7
M01, DMX sources............................................................................. 8
M02, DMX start address..................................................................... 8
M03, Communication address............................................................ 8
M04, IP address ................................................................................. 8
M05, Dimmer control on/off................................................................ 9
M06, Top level menu, dimmer parameters ........................................ 9
M07, Top level menu, System............................................................ 9
M08, Top level menu, preset settings ................................................ 9
M09, Display language....................................................................... 9
M10, LCD contrast ............................................................................. 9
M11, Dimmer values .......................................................................... 9
Input voltage and frequency............................................................... 9
Software version................................................................................. 9
Error messages................................................................................ 10
Dimmer settings..................................................................................... 11
Ranges of Dimmers with identical Settings......................................11
D01, Dimmer type. ........................................................................... 12
D02, Dimmer curve .......................................................................... 12
D03, Output voltage at 100% control level....................................... 13
D04, Preheat. ................................................................................... 13
D05, Control level limit ..................................................................... 13
D06, Switch point for dimmer of type Nondim ................................. 14
D07, Assign analog input ................................................................. 14
D08, Type of feedback ..................................................................... 14
D09, Individual Feedback on/off....................................................... 15
D10, Follow-up times on intensity changes......................................15
D11, Dimmer test.............................................................................. 16
D12, 16 Bit Control........................................................................... 16
D13, Address patch.......................................................................... 16

System...................................................................................................17
S01, Network protocol......................................................................17
S02, Logical network........................................................................17
S03, IP netmask ...............................................................................17
S04, IP gateway ...............................................................................18
S05, Dimmer count...........................................................................18
S06, DMX input failure......................................................................18
S07, Global Dimmer feedback .........................................................19
S08, Temperature sensors...............................................................19
S09, Overtemperature warning ........................................................19
S10, Overtemperature shutdown .....................................................20
S11, Input voltage specifications......................................................20
Reset to the factory settings.............................................................20
Working with presets .............................................................................21
P01, Saving presets .........................................................................21
P02, Preset test................................................................................21
P03, Preset fade times.....................................................................22
P04, Preset control via external signals ...........................................23
P05, Preset control values................................................................23
Appendix.....................................................................................................24
Improvements and New functions.........................................................24
Overview Menus....................................................................................25
Top level Displays and Menus..........................................................25
Dimmer Submenu:............................................................................26
System submenu..............................................................................27
Preset submenu ...............................................................................27
Technical data .......................................................................................28
List of factory settings............................................................................31
Pin assignment......................................................................................32
Sockets A through H for control of dimmer units..............................32
Connector COM 1-4 (RS-485)..........................................................32
EXT socket .......................................................................................32
15V socket........................................................................................32
Remote socket..................................................................................33
DMX plug-in connector.....................................................................33
Feedback connectors .......................................................................34
Glossary.................................................................................................35
FDX2000 Vers. 4.0.0

This manual
As the name suggests, this operating manual is designed to provide the answers to all your questions
regarding the operation of the FDX2000 dimmer processor. To make this possible, the manual is
structured in the following way:
Safety notes
Page 1.
Operating controls
All settings can be set by scrolling through the menus using just four
buttons and
an encoder. The device interfaces are also shown to help
you with the cabling (page
5).
Main section
As of page
6. This section describes all the options that can be made and
the menus you will need to do t
his.
The menus are described in the order that they appear in on the device.
Appendix
As of page 28. Here you will find technical data, a list of factory settings,
pin assignment of connectors, a short glossary and an index.
Meet FDX2000
At first glance
The FDX2000 dimmer processor receives control commands via DMX, Ethernet and/or analog inputs
and controls the output level of up to 96 dimmers. Each dimmer can be configured individually (e.g.
assignment of characteristic curves, preheat intensity, feedback, fade-in times and much more). The
FDX2000 also allows you to program local presets. The majority of settings can be made very simply at
the device itself. It is a simple matter to reset all parameters back to the factory settings.
Simple operation
The FDX2000 is operated simply using the menus, four buttons and an encoder. Messages and menus
are shown on a 16 x 2 character illuminated LCD display.
FDX2000
−
never out-of-date
The software of the dimmer processor is continuously being developed. Your dimmer processor can be
upgraded to the latest version at any time (WinDFB software).
Safety
Notation
This manual uses the symbols depicted below for Danger, Caution and Note:
Danger
This symbol indicates
situations where failure to follow the instructions carefully can
result in death, injury or accidents.
Caution
This symbol indicates situations where failure to follow the instructions carefully can
cause damage to your equipment.
Note
This symbol is used to draw your attention to a particularly important passage of text.
Important rules
The FDX2000 is not a dangerous piece of equipment. Protective insulation and a whole series of other
protective measures ensure that you cannot come into contact with any harmful electric currents.
FDX2000 Vers. 4.0.0 – 1 –

However, as with all electrical equipment, you will need to observe a few simple rules:
•
Never switch on equipment that is obviously damaged. Send the equipment to an
authorized dealer or back to the factory for repairs.
•
If there is any reason to suspect a fault, unplug the equipment from the mains
supply immediately. Ensure that it cannot be started up again and send the
equipment to an authorized dealer or back to the factory for repairs.
•
Always unplug equipment from the power supply before opening it.
•
Components inside the equipment can be very hot if it has only just been switched
off.
Repairs should only ever to be made by an authorized dealer or by
transtechnik.
The FDX2000 robust, but...
FDX2000 has been designed to cope with the rigors of use on the road, so it will put up with a lot.
Nevertheless, you should still adhere to the following guidelines:
•
Only use your equipment for the purpose for which it is intended.
•
Ensure that the equipment is sufficiently well ventilated to allow excess heat to
escape.
•
Avoid extreme mechanical loads (for example, throwing).
•Avoid direct contact with moisture.
– 2 – FDX2000 Vers. 4.0.0

Operating Controls
All inputs are made via 4 buttons and an encoder wheel. Menus and messages are displayed on a
backlit, two-line LCD screen.
Buttons
Allows you to scroll from one menu page to the next.
Prerequisite: Edit mode must be inactive. If edit mode is active
[PAGE]
functions in the
same way as
[ESC] [PAGE].
Saves the changes you have made and terminates edit mode.
Activates edit mode so that entries and changes can be made.
In edit mode you can change parameters, (e.g. settings, dimmer values).
Some menus allow you to change more than one parameter. Repeatedly pressing
[EDIT]
selects a different parameter each time.
From some menu pages this button will call the next menu level. The menu pages
which allow this are marked with
[EDIT].
Terminates edit mode without saving any changes you have made.
Calls the menu level above the current level, and from all top
-level menu pages this
will also take you straight to the main menu. Main menu:
see page 7.
The LEDs on the [EDIT] and [SAVE] buttons convey information about the current input status:
Edit mode
not active
Edit mode active,
no values
changed yet
LED on
Edit mode active,
at least one
value changed
LED on LED on
Encoder
The encoder has two modes:
Edit mode inactive
The encoder is used to scroll through all the menus of the current level
one by one. When you get to the last menu, the system automatically
takes you back to the first menu (wrap around).
Edit mode active
The encoder is used to modify the values of the marked parameters. The
wrap around feature applies to many of the parameters: once you reach
the last value it automatically jumps back to the first.
Sliding switch
To the right of the display is a sliding switch. This allows you to switch control of the dimmer on and off.
LEDs on the FDX2000
Six multi-colored LEDs can be found on the front panel of the FDX2000. These give information about
the basic operating statuses of the dimmer processor.
FDX2000 Vers. 4.0.0 – 3 –

LEDs on Front Panel

green

green flash

orange

red

red flash

off
CPU
Processor is
functioning
correctly
Flash-
programming
Processor is
starting up
Software or
hardware
error
Hardware
faulty
DIM
Dimmer
control on
Dimmer
control off
NET
Ethernet:
Receiving
valid signal
Receiving
valid DMX
signals and
feedback via
Ethernet
orange/green
flash: DMX
signals and
feedback via
Ethernet, but
not for this
processor
No valid DMX
signals and
no feedback
via Ethernet
Too many
DMX sources
via Ethernet
Power
supply
deactivated
DMX A
DMX IN A has
signal
DMX input A
receiving no
valid signal
Input A
receiving no
DMX signals
DMX B
DMX IN B has
signal
DMX input B
receiving no
valid signal
Input B
receiving no
DMX signals
COM
Serial DFB-
interface is
active
Serial DFB
interface is
not active
– 4 – FDX2000 Vers. 4.0.0

Interfaces
Figure 1: Interfaces on the rear of the FDX2000.
Figure
2:
Front panel of the FDX2000. The arrow points to the remote
interface where a PC can be connected.
For the pin assignment of the connectors/sockets, see page 32.
DMX A IN/OUT
Power to dimmer units
Power supply 3 x 230 V
Serial DFB (RS-485)
Analog control voltage,
temperature sensors
Outputs to
dimmer controller
Ethernet 100Mb
I/V feedback from
dimmer units
DMX B IN/OUT
FDX2000 Vers. 4.0.0 – 5 –

Working with FDX2000
Settings
Global settings for the whole cabinet:
•Selecting and combining the signal sources
•DMX start address or single channel patch
•COM-address
•Network settings, DMX protocol
•Dimmer control on/off
•Number of Dimmers within the cabinet
•Selection of behavior in the event that the DMX signal fails
•Global feedback on/off
•Temperature monitoring
•Display contrast, language
•Local presets
•Changing an individual dimmer value
Settings per dimmer:
•Type of dimmer
•Dimmer curve
•Maximum output voltage
•Preheat
•Limit [%]
•Follow-up time for intensity changes
•Switch points for switch curve
•Assignment of external signals
•Type of and individual feedback on/off
•Local dimmer control
•16bit control
Power on
As soon as the power (at least one
phase) has been switched on, the
dimmer processor starts up and the display shows the software version
for a couple of seconds. Then the main menu appears.
FDX2000
Vers. 3.0.0
ion
DMX:A B COM: ok
ETH: ok DIM: ok
– 6 – FDX2000 Vers. 4.0.0