ETC Foundation Rigging Controller Installation and operation manual

Copyright © 2012 Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
All Rights reserved.
Product information and specifications subject to change.
Part Number:
8060M2300 Rev A
Released: August 2012
Product Information Guide
Revision A

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reserved by ETC.
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®
, ETC Rigging
™
, Prodigy
™
, Foundation
™
and QuickTouch
®
are either registered trademarks or trademarks
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Help From ETC Technical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Identifying the Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Responsible Use of Rigging Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Working Load Limit (WLL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Powering Up the Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Accessing Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

1Foundation Product Information Guide
Introduction
Welcome to the Foundation™Product Information Guide. This guide demonstrates the
power up and login procedures for the Foundation rigging controller. Operation information
can be found in the Foundation help system.
Document Conventions
The following symbols may be used throughout this manual to alert you to danger or
important information.
ETC's technical documentation is designed for printed or electronic use. However, there
are many bonuses to using the electronic (.PDF) versions of our documents. Aside from
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ETC documents include the ability to click headings in the Table of Contents or Index and
jump to the desired page. Also, our cross-references (indicated in blue italics like this:
Operation, page 5) are links that may be clicked to jump to the specific part of the manual.
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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.

Introduction 2
Help From ETC Technical Services
If you are having difficulties, your most convenient resources are the references given in
this guide and the Foundation help system. If these resources are insufficient, 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 support, please try to have the following information handy:
• Product model
• Software version (see Identifying the Software Version below)
• Other components in your system (number of hoists, external E-Stop stations, etc.)
Please email comments about this manual to: [email protected]m
Identifying the Software Version
To identify the version of your Foundation control software, press the power button located
in the top left corner of the rotating panel. The software version is displayed in the lower left
corner of the LCD screen during the startup and system test, then again in the dialog box
as the system runs its diagnostics.
The software version can also be found after login in the main menu.
Step 1: Push the menu button (ETC logo) found in the lower left corner of the LCD
screen.
Step 2: Choose SETTINGS from the pop up menu.
The Station tab defaults to open. In this tab you will find the software version number.
Americas United Kingdom
Electronic Theatre Controls Inc. Electronic Theatre Controls Ltd.
Technical Services Department Technical Services Department
3031 Pleasant View Road 26-28 Victoria Industrial Estate
Middleton, WI 53562 Victoria Road,
800-775-4382 (USA, toll-free) London W3 6UU England
[phone] [phone]
[email protected] [email protected]
Asia Germany
Electronic Theatre Controls Asia, Ltd. Electronic Theatre Controls GmbH
Technical Services Department Technical Services Department
Room 1801, 18/F Ohmstrasse 3
Tower 1, Phase 1 Enterprise Square 83607 Holzkirchen, Germany
9 Sheung Yuet Road [phone]
Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong [email protected]
[phone]
[email protected]

3Foundation Product Information Guide
Responsible Use of Rigging Equipment
The operation of ETC Rigging™equipment requires responsible use and specific training.
Only authorized, trained personnel should operate rigging hoists and their associated
control stations. Unauthorized use, alteration, or use for situations other than those for
which it was designed may cause damage to the equipment, other property damage, or
injury to persons, potentially of a severe nature. All safety precautions must be observed
and adhered to at all times.
Read and obey the following warning statements to ensure safe and consistent use of your
ETC Rigging system.
WARNING:
Only properly trained and authorized persons should operate ETC Rigging
systems. Operation by untrained persons may result in damage to the
system, other property damage, serious injury, or death.
WARNING:
When operating an ETC Prodigy Hoist, the user must have an unobstructed
view of the entire line set and its attached load. If the user’s view is
obstructed, a second person (spotter) MUST be used to assist the operator
at all times. The spotter must have an unobstructed view of all moving
components and be able to maintain clear communication with the operator
at all times.
If a problem arises while a hoist is moving (such as a mechanical issue or
interference from other objects) stop movement immediately by releasing
the move button or using the Emergency Stop button. If a spotter sees a
problem while a hoist is moving, the spotter must signal the user to stop
movement immediately.
WARNING:
ETC Prodigy hoists must only be used to move a maximum load equal to or
less than the capacity of your specific hoist. Overloading the hoist may
result in damage to the system, other property damage, serious injury, or
death.
WARNING:
ETC Prodigy hoists and Foundation control equipment should not be
operated by a user until installation and configuration have been completed
by an ETC trained and approved technician. Only ETC trained and approved
technicians are authorized to operate equipment during the installation and
configuration process.
WARNING:
ETC Prodigy hoists and Foundation control equipment are designed for the
raising and lowering of theatrical equipment within the approved hoist
capacity only. This equipment is not designed to lift or automate personnel
and such use is strictly prohibited.
WARNING:
Disconnect power before servicing this equipment.

Introduction 4
Working Load Limit (WLL)
The Working Load Limit (WLL) of any hoist is the maximum load capacity that a user may
apply to a hoist or hoist system.
All Prodigy hoists have a Working Load Limit. This is identified on the product label on the
back of the hoist and on the batten label. This limit is not the same for all hoists, so be sure
to check the Working Load Limit for all hoists in your system. Prodigy Working Load Limits
include a design-safety factor.
NEVER exceed the Working Load Limit for any hoist.
WARNING:
• Do not exceed point load, Uniform Distributed Load (UDL), or Working
Load Limit (WLL) for any line set. See label on batten for POINT, UDL,
and WLL.
• Point, distributed, and working load limits may be different for each
hoist.
• Do not suspend persons from the hoist or any of its components.
• Do not ride on the batten.
• Do not operate equipment if unusual noises are heard coming from it.
• Do not operate equipment if unusual smells are coming from it.
• In the event of an Emergency Stop (E-Stop) do not restart the equipment
until the cause of the E-stop is identified and resolved.
• Never lock or jam the operating buttons in the depressed (“on”)
position. These hold down buttons must be manned by a competent
person at all times.
• Use the remote control pendant when the load is obscured from this
operator position or have someone observe the load while it is moving.
• The operator must never leave the controller when the hoist is in motion.
• Log out of Foundation when a competent or qualified person is not
present.
• Disconnect or lock out power to the Prodigy Powerhead or Foundation
controller before servicing the interior of the systems.
• Keep moisture away from the Prodigy Powerhead and Foundation
controller.
• Always inspect and test the Prodigy hoisting system and Foundation
controls before each use.
• Perform regular inspection and maintenance per the instruction manual.
• The system must be inspected annually by a qualified ETC Rigging
inspector.

5Foundation Product Information Guide
Operation
Overview
The Foundation Rigging Controller is the primary control component of your ETC Rigging
system.
LCD touch
screen
Emergency
stop
Rotating
locking
barrel
Power
button
USB
port
Go buttons
Joy stick

Operation 6
Powering Up the Console
Step 1: If your console is in the closed and locked position, insert the key and unlock it.
Step 2: Rotate the barrel towards you to reveal the button and joystick panel.
Step 3: The power button can be found on the top left corner of the panel. Push this
button to power up the console. The LCD screen will illuminate and Foundation
will run its system diagnostics.
Login
To login to Foundation:
Step 1: Press the Login button.
The bottom portion of
the Foundation
console rotates and
locks for security.
Keyed lock
Login

7Foundation Product Information Guide
The user login will open.
Step 2: Select your authorized user account.
Step 3: Enter the four digit code on the pin pad.
Step 4: Press “OK”.
You will now have access to the options and features of your user level.
Accessing the Help System
Help system files are included in the system software ensuring they always match the
software version. Once you are logged in you will have access to the help system.
To access the Foundation help system:
Step 1: Press the Menu button (ETC logo) found in the lower left corner of the LCD
screen.
Step 2: Choose HELP from the pop up menu. When the system has loaded you’ll see the
following Welcome screen.
From this welcome screen, you will be able to search the files using the table of contents,
index or search function.
Helpful System References:
• For a quick breakdown of how to start moving linesets, visit the “Quick Start” chapter.
• To learn more about the user interface, visit the “User Interface” chapter.
• Visit the Manual Movement chapter to become more familiar with the manual
movement screen.
Note:
User levels and codes are set by the system administrator. See your Foundation
system administrator to obtain the proper user level or code.