ETC F-Drive W1 Series User manual

F-Drive Series W1
Installation Manual
Part Number: 7148M2110 Rev: A
Released: 2020-06

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 3
Introduction 1
Document Conventions 1
Help from ETC Technical Services 2
Safety 3
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS 3
Chapter 1 Overview 4
Features 4
W1 Models 5
Emergency System Overview 6
W1 Emergency Functionality 6
Before You Begin Installation 8
Installation Requirements 8
Power Disconnect Device 8
Chapter 2 W1 Installation 9
Prepare to Install the W1 9
Parts and Tools 9
Mounting Straps 10
Electrical and Wiring Specifications 11
Install the W1 12
Wall-Mount the W1 Driver 12
Connect the Power Input 13
DMXIn and Thru Connections 15
Terminate DMXIn and DMXThru 17
Terminate Outputs 17
Chapter 3 W1 Emergency Driver Installation 20
Wire a W1 Emergency Driver 20
Connect the Sense Input 22
Connect the Maintained Input 22
Configure the W1 CC Emergency Driver Test Button for
Low-Voltage Loads 23
Complete the Installation 23

Chapter 4 Power Up and Control 24
Power Up Procedure 24
Identify 24
DMX System Control 24
Navis Luminaire DMXPersonalities 24
Edit and Save Configuration Files 25
RDM Parameters 25
Update Firmware 27
W1 Driver Firmware 27
Maintenance 28
Emergency Operation and Test 28
Troubleshooting 29
Test Button 29
LEDIndicators 29
Appendix A Compliance 30
FCC-Part 15 Class A 30
DMX 30
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Introduction 1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the ETC F-Drive Series W1. The F-Drive Series W1 Driver
LEDpower control solutionprovides a centralized approach for controlling LEDluminaires. It is a
wall-mount driver that provides power and data for up to four circuits in standard and
emergency installations. By maintaining remote, easy access to the driver, LED-based systems
can be easily installed and serviced, while ensuring critical components are readily accessible to
support staff.
Document Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to draw your attention to important information.
Note: Notes are helpful hints and information that is supplemental to the main text.
CAUTION: A Caution statement indicates situations where there may be
undefined or unwanted consequences of an action, potential for data loss or
an equipment problem.
WARNING: A Warning statement indicates situations where damage may
occur, people may be harmed, or there are serious or dangerous
consequences of an action
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! This warning statement indicates
situations where there is a risk of electric shock.
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Help from ETC Technical Services
If you are having difficulties and your problem is not addressed by this document, try the ETC
support website at support.etcconnect.com or the main ETC website at etcconnect.com. If none
of these resources are sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices
identified below. Emergency service is available from all ETC offices outside of normal business
hours.
When calling for help, take these steps first:
•
Prepare a detailed description of the problem
•
Go near the equipment for troubleshooting
•
Find your notification number if you have called in previously
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Introduction 3
Safety
The F-Drive Series W1 is intended for professional use only. Read the entire manual before
using this equipment.
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:
•
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
•
Do not use outdoors.
•
Do not let power supply cords touch hot surfaces.
•
Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
•
Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not
readily be subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel.
•
The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may
cause an unsafe condition.
•
Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
•
To reduce the risk of fire and overheating, make sure all connections are tight.
•
Turn off electrical power before modifying the lighting system in any way.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Chapter 1
Overview
F-Drive W1 and W1E Drivers
Features
•
Compatible with a wide range of control systems
•
DMX/RDM control input with per-circuit patching
•
W1E models are UL 924 listed for emergency lighting control

Overview 5
W1 Models
Variant Load Type Output Type
Max.
Power
per
Circuit
Max.
Power
per Card
Output
Connectors
W1 Fade to Warm
Driver
FDW1FTWD (-CE) up to four total
ETCArcSystem Navis 100
Fade to Warm luminaires
constant current,
maximum
450mA per
channel
50 W 150 W
RJ45 and 4
two-pin
terminal
blocks
W1 Fade to Warm
Emergency Driver
FDW1EFTWD (-CE)
W1 CC Driver
FDW1CCD (-CE)
•
up to four total ETC
ArcSystem Navis 100 White
luminaires
•
up to four total
ETCArcSystem Pro One-
Cell White luminaires
-
Pro One-Cell
-
Pro One-Cell Small
-
Pro One-Cell Micro
•
200–700 mA fixtures
manufactured by others
constant current,
adjustable from
200–700mA,
default output
600mA (see
Configure the W1
CC Driver on
page19 )
50W 150W
RJ45 and 4
two-pin
terminal
blocksW1 CC Emergency
Driver
FDW1ECCD (-CE)
W1 CV Driver
Constant Voltage
FDW1CVD (-CE)
24VDC fixtures 24VDC 50W 150W
4 two-pin
terminal
blocks
W1 CV Emergency
Driver Constant
Voltage
FDW1ECVD (-CE)
Note: Use ONEtype of output connector. For example, use the RJ45 receptacle OR
the two-pin terminal blocks on a W1 Fade to Warm Driver or a W1 CC Driver.
Note: F-Drive W1 Drivers do not support ArcSystem Navis 100 RGBW luminaires or
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell High Output luminaires.
CAUTION: Setting the F-Drive W1 CC Driver to output more current than
the manufacturer recommends for the loads may reduce the lifetime or cause
damage to the load. See Configure the W1 CC Driver on page19.

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Emergency System Overview
The W1 Emergency Driver is a UL924 listed variant of the W1 Driver.
Install the W1 Emergency Driver in a location that is accessible by qualified personnel for testing
of the emergency operation.
Note: Installation must follow all national and local codes for electrical equipment.
Note: Normal and emergency wiring cannot be contained in the same conduit
according to NEC 700.10(B).
W1 Emergency Functionality
The W1 Emergency Driver requires two circuit connections. These inputs have the following
functions:
1. "Sense" input. The "Sense" input accepts 40-300 VACor VDC. There are two options for
"sense" input:
•
A normal mains supply circuit to sense failure of the normal supply.
•
Alternatively, this can be the 48 VDCpanic output from an F-Drive R12 Driver to sense
failure of the power to the F-Drive R12.
Connect this circuit to the "Sense" input terminal.
2. "Maintained"input:a circuit with a changeover relay that switches to a battery-backed
supply that provides power to the fixture when the normal mains supply fails. Connect this
circuit to the "Maintained" input terminal.
"Sense" detects when power is lost and forces the fixture to a full-on state, powered by the
emergency supply through the maintained input. Control of the fixture will not be available until
the sense input has been restored.
Sense Input from Normal Mains Supply
CAUTION: If you are using a normal mains supply for the "Sense" input, do
not mix 120 Vand 277 V between the sense and emergency feeds. "Sense"
(normal) and "Maintained" (normal/emergency) must have the same phase.
The diagram below shows the recommended installation.
F-Drive W1E
Driver
Maintained
Changeover Relay
Battery
Backed
Supply
Normal
Mains
Supply Sense

Overview 7
Sense Input from F-Drive R12 48 VDCPanic Output
See the F-Drive R12 Installation Manual for details on wiring the panic output on the F-Drive
R12. ETCdocuments are available for download in PDFformat free of charge at
etcconnect.com.
F-Drive R12
F-Drive W1
Emergency Driver
Sense Terminals

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Before You Begin Installation
Review the following information before installing the F-Drive W1.
Installation Requirements
•
Ambient operating temperature 0–40°C (32–104°F), 5–95% non-condensing humidity.
•
Dry locations only.
Power Disconnect Device
Before installation, make sure you have an accessible input power disconnect device installed
ahead of your F-Drive W1.
WARNING: RISK OF DEATH BY ELECTRIC SHOCK! Failure to disconnect all
power to the system before installation, maintenance, cleaning, or any
other system modification could result in serious injury or death.
AVERTISSEMENT : RISQUE DE MORT PAR DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE!
Négliger de débrancher toutes les sources d’alimentation du système avant
l’installation, l’entretien, le nettoyage ou toute autre modification du
système peut causer des blessures graves ou la mort.
De-energize main feed to F-Drive Power Control products and follow
appropriate Lockout/Tagout procedures as mandated by NFPA 70E. It is
important to note that electrical equipment such as breaker panels can
present an arc flash hazard if improperly serviced. This is due to the high
amounts of short-circuit current available on the electrical supply to this
equipment. Any work must comply with OSHA Safe Working Practices.
WARNING: Circuits that are installed without an accessible power
disconnect device cannot be serviced or operated safely.
AVERTISSEMENT : Il est imprudent d'utiliser ou de réparer les circuits
installés sans qu'un dispositif de déconnexion de l'alimentation ne soit
accessible.

W1 Installation 9
Chapter 2
W1 Installation
Prepare to Install the W1
W1 Drivers are for wall-mount only.
Parts and Tools
The following supplies are required, but not provided:
•
conduit and conduit fittings, as needed
•
conduit punch
•
Romex or nonmetallic screw-clamp style conduit connectors for outputs
•
Phillips screwdriver
•
Flatblade screwdriver
•
Wire stripping and cutting tool
•
Wire ties
•
5 mm nut driver
•
Four #10 screws and other mounting hardware as needed
Note: Mounting hardware and installation location must support the weight of the
driver, conduit hardware, and all cable required for installation.

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Mounting Straps
The mounting straps provide external keyholes to allow wall-mounting without removing the
cover of the W1 Driver.
A
B
B
AMounting straps
BMounting strap attachment nuts
Remove the Mounting Straps
If you prefer to remove the mounting straps and mount the W1 Driver to the wall using holes in
the back panel, follow the steps below:
1. Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws on the cover of the driver and set
them aside.
2. Remove the driver cover. The cover is tethered to the backbox. Be careful when handling.
3. Using the 5 mm nut driver, remove the four nuts securing the mounting straps to the back
of the W1 Driver.
•
Save the mounting straps and nuts for future use or discard them.
4. Using four #10 screws, mount the back panel to the mounting surface using the holes in
the back panel.
5. Proceed with step 4 of Wall-Mount the W1 Driver on page12 .

W1 Installation 11
Electrical and Wiring Specifications
Install the driver on a power distribution system with reliably identified earthed neutral
(ground),and install a maximum 20 A circuit breaker on the line conductor. The W1 Driver
accepts 100–277 VAC, 50/60 Hz. ETC recommends installing all wiring in grounded metal
conduit.
WARNING: Circuits that are installed without an accessible power
disconnect device cannot be serviced or operated safely.
AVERTISSEMENT : Il est imprudent d'utiliser ou de réparer les circuits
installés sans qu'un dispositif de déconnexion de l'alimentation ne soit
accessible.
Terminal/Connector Wire Range/Specifications Strip
Length
Torque
Rating
Maintained power
input
line/neutral/ground
Up to 6mm2(10AWG) solid or stranded.
Class 1 wiring only. For connections use wire
rated for at least 75C.
7 mm
(1/4 in)
0.5 Nm
(4.4 in-lb)
Emergency driver
sense power input
line/neutral/ground
0.2–2.5 mm2(24–14 AWG) 6.5 mm
(1/4 in)
0.5–0.6 Nm
(4.4–5.3 in-lb)
Power input
ground 2.5–10 mm2(6–14 AWG) 10 mm (3/8 in)
4.0 Nm
(35 in-lb)
DMXIn/Thru
three-pin screw-
terminal connectors
Cat5e (or better) minimum 0.2 mm2(24
AWG)conductors
See wiring instructions
at DMXIn and Thru
Connections on page15
DMXIn/Thru
three-pin IDC
connectors
Belden 9729 or equivalent
See wiring instructions
at DMXIn and Thru
Connections on page15
RJ45 output (W1 CC
Driver and W1 Fade
to Warm Driver)
You must use 0.25mm2(23AWG) or larger
conductors in Category-type cable.
Terminate to T568B
standard.
two-pin terminal
block outputs (W1
CC Driver, W1 Fade
to Warm Driver, and
W1 CV Driver)
0.2–2.5mm2(26–14AWG)
Follow Class 2 wiring methods.
6 mm
(1/4in)
0.4–0.5Nm
(3.5–4.4in-lb)

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Install the W1
1 2 3 4
DMX
IN
DMX
THRU
MAINTAIN
B
C D G
H
F
A
E
ARemovable wiring panel EDMXtermination switch "S5"
BACpower input FRJ45 output
CDMXIn GTwo-pin terminal outputs
DDMXThru HSDcard
Wire power and data (DMX) to the W1 Driver and then run power out to the Navis luminaires or
other loads. If you are installing a W1 Emergency Driver, see W1 Emergency Driver Installation
on page20 .
Wall-Mount the W1 Driver
W1 Drivers can be surface-mounted to any wall capable of supporting their weight using the
mounting straps.
To wall-mount the W1 Driver without removing the cover, use the optional mounting flange. If
you prefer to remove the mounting straps, see Mounting Straps on page10 .
1. Using four #10 screws, mount the back panel to the mounting surface using the mounting
straps.
2. Remove the two screws on the cover of the driver and set them aside.
3. Remove the driver cover. The cover is tethered to the backbox. Be careful when handling.
4. Remove the four screws securing the removable wiring panel to the backbox.
5. Punch holes as needed for conduit for power connection and data connection.
6. Reinstall the removable panel to the backbox.

W1 Installation 13
7. Install Romex or nonmetallic screw-clamp conduit connectors as needed.
8. Attach flexible conduit to the driver.
Note:
•
Use suitable conduit where required by national and local codes.
•
Driver may require additional means of securement. Installation must follow all
national and local codes for electrical equipment.
Connect the Power Input
MAINTAIN
Internal wire colors vary by model.
Factory Wire Colors
Model Color Type
North America and Europe green/yellow ground/earth
North America black line/hot
North America white neutral
Europe brown live
Europe blue neutral

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WARNING: Risk of electric shock! This device utilizes high voltage and
should only be installed by a qualified installer or electrician. Follow all
local codes for installation. Before terminating the AC power wiring verify
that the main breaker is in the off position and follow the proper
lockout/tag out procedures per NFPA Standard 70E.
AVERTISSEMENT : Risque de décharge électrique! Cette appareil utilise
une haute tension et ne doit être installé que par un installateur qualifié ou
un électricien. Suivez tous les codes locaux pour l'installation. Avant de
raccorder le câblage du courant alternatif, vérifiez que le disjoncteur
principal est en position d'arrêt et suivez les procédures de
Consignation/Déconsignation prescrites par la norme NFPA 70E.
WARNING: Circuits that are installed without an accessible power
disconnect device cannot be serviced or operated safely.
AVERTISSEMENT : Il est imprudent d'utiliser ou de réparer les circuits
installés sans qu'un dispositif de déconnexion de l'alimentation ne soit
accessible.
Perform the following steps to wire power to the driver.
1. Make sure power is off at the main circuit breaker.
2. See Electrical and Wiring Specifications on page11 for specification of wire, strip length,
and terminal torque ratings. Prepare the wires accordingly.
3. Loosen the three screw terminals for NEUTRAL (N), GROUND ( ), and LINE (L)
connections.
4. Insert the ground wire (typically green) into the GROUND ( ) terminal and tighten the
screw.
5. Insert the neutral wire (typically white) into the NEUTRAL (N) terminal and tighten the
screw.
6. Connect the line wire (typically black) into the LINE (L) terminal and tighten the screw.
7. Tug gently on the wires to ensure they are secure.

W1 Installation 15
DMXIn and Thru Connections
DMX In and DMX Thru cables terminate to RJ45 connectors or three-pin IDCor screw-terminal
connectors.
DMX is installed in a daisy-chain topology and includes one pair of wires (Data + and Data -)
plus an ISO ground (common). DMXcables must be acceptable for DMX data transmission, and
connections should follow the standard pinouts in the chart below.
Three-Pin DMXTerminal Blocks
DMX-512 Pinouts for Three-Pin Header
Pin Description Typical Wire Color
1 Common (shield) clear/shield
2 Data - black
3 Data + red or white
DMX_TERM
DMX_TERM
DMX
IN
DMX
THRU
123123
DMX
IN
DMX
THRU

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DMXCable Preparation and Termination
This instruction assumes preparation of Belden 9729 (or equivalent) cable for termination to the
three-position screw terminal connector provided.
Note: Not for use with Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 cable. When running DMXwith these
cable types, use the 3-position IDCconnector.
D1
12
10
11
11
8
5
5
6
7
3
+-
com
1. Leave approximately 20 cm (8 in) of wiring to
allow slack for future service needs.
2. Strip 18 cm (7 in) off the outer jacket.
3. Label the cable with the data type and run
designation. (DMX1, DMX2, etc.)
4. Strip the foil shielding from each wire set to
within 6 mm (1/4 in) of the outer jacket.
5. Untwist the shield wire from each pair and apply
a piece of 1.6 mm (1/16 in) clear heat shrink to
each shield wire.
6. Twist each shield wire back onto its data pair,
and then apply a 4 cm (1.5 in) piece of 0.5 cm
(3/16 in) heat shrink all the way down each 3-
wire set. Make sure to capture the foil shielding
at the base.
7. Apply the 5 cm (2 in) piece of the 1 cm (3/8 in)
heat shrink, centered on the end of the cable
jacket and the bases of all the wires in the cable.
8. Cap the ends of the unused pair of wires with a
2.5 cm (1 in) piece of 0.5 cm (3/16 in) heat
shrink centered over the end of the wires.
9. Strip 6 mm (1/4 in) of insulation from all of the
wires to be used.
10. Maintain the wire pair twist as close to the screw
terminal connector as possible and terminate the
wires.
•
Insert the data - wire (typically black) into the
terminal labeled “DMX -” and secure.
•
Insert the data + wire (typically red or white)
into the terminal labeled “DMX +” and secure.
•
Insert the common (shield) wire into the terminal labeled “DMX " and secure.
11. Bend back the unused set of wires and secure them to the cable with a wire tie.
12. Secure the terminated wire sets together with a wire tie 5 cm (2 in) from the connector.