ETC Net3 Conductor User manual

ETC Setup Guide
Net3® Conductor Network Services Gateway
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Overview
Net3 Conductor Network Services Gateway provides powerful and flexible control for integrated
lighting systems. This setup guide will guide you through the setup of the Net3 Conductor
including hardware, electrical and data connections, unit power up, and connection to the built-
in web interface.
Features
Net3 Conductor provides the following features:
• A central repository for all system configurations
• Multiple network services for simple network lighting system integration.
• Logging of real-time errors.
• Reporting tools providing access to historical errors using user defined filters.
• Real-time logging and notification of system errors using e-mail or SMS messaging.
• Conductor is configured using the built-in web interface or its companion software, Net3
Concert.
• On board LCD displaying information including the firmware version number, current date,
time and time zone, IP address and system uptime. Additional displays include indication of
firmware update processing.
Help from ETC Technical Services
If you experience difficulty during setup or installation of the Net3 Conductor, additional
information is available from
www.etcconnect.com or by contacting ETC Technical Services at the
nearest office to you; contact information is listed below.
Setup and Connect
General Use
Net3 Conductor ships standard with non-slip padded feet for use on a table top. Alternatively, the
unit can be installed into a standard 19” rack enclosure when used with the included 1U Half
Width Rack Mount Kit (4260K1001).
Note:
The Net3 Conductor unit must be mounted in a rack in a horizontal flat
orientation, or flat on a table top.

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Rack Mount Kit Setup
The 1U Half Width Rack Mount Kit (4260K1001) is provided for the Net3 Conductor when
installing to a standard 19” rack enclosure. This kit is 1U half width and capable of holding a
second Net3 gateway style device (side by side) for mounting into a standard 19” rack enclosure.
A blanking plate is provided to fill the second space in the 1U rack mount kit. This blanking plate
can be installed on either side of the rack mount bracket, opposite the Net3 Conductor, as
needed.
Rack Mount Considerations
•Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the
operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room
ambient. Care should be taken to not operate the processor in an enclosed environment
above 100°F.
•Reduced Air Flow - When installing the processor in an equipment rack, the rack must be
vented and have adequate airflow to maintain an operating temperature below 100°F.
•Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in an equipment rack should only be
accomplished with the ETC rack hardware kit in a horizontal orientation to assure even
mechanical loading in the rack to avoid hazardous or dangerous loading conditions.
•Circuit Overloading - Use only a supplied ETC power supply of 12V DC / 5A. When installed
in an equipment rack consideration should be given to the connection to the rack power
source to avoid overloading of the rack circuit or supply wiring. Appropriate consideration
of the rack or power distribution in the equipment rack should be applied during
installation.
•ReliableGrounding-Reliableearthingofrack-mountedequipmentshouldbemaintained.
Particular attention should be given to any supply connections other than directions to the
branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).

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Connect
Complete the Net3 Conductor unit connections as defined below:
Step 1: Connect an Ethernet cable (not provided) between the ETC Net3 Ethernet network
and the Net3 Network interface connector on the unit.
Step 2: Plug the provided DC power input cable into the power input receptacle on the rear
panel of the unit and tighten the locking ring for a secure connection.
• An regional specific power supply kit has been provided. For EU regions, select
the appropriate connector from the power supply kit and assemble the cable to
the power supply then connect to the power source. Tie back the power supply
in the rack, taking care to ensure the power supply is supported independently
of the power connections.
Step 3: Whenusinganexternalnetwork (externaloftheETClightingnetwork)toaccessthe
Net3Conductorfor SMSand e-mailmessagingoflogreportsanderrordata,connect
the external network to the Secondary Network interface connector on the unit.
Initial Power Up and Status
The power button and LED on the front of the unit provides information about the power state
of the device. During normal operation, the indicator remains lit.
Note:
Do not connect the Net3 Conductor directly to the Internet without an
appropriate firewall or network address translation system in place. When
working in a corporate environment or building network system, consult your
network system administrator for assistance in setting up a secured connection.
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* Unlabeled connections are not used.
DC Power Input
• 12Vdc, 5A max
NET3 Network input
• 10/100 Mbps
• Auto-sensing
• RJ45 compatible
Secondary Network
• External Time Synch
• 10/100 Mbps
• Auto-sensing
• RJ45 compatible
USB 2.0
Power button
• Press and release to power up or shut down
• Solid LED indicates power on
Display
• cycles information related to the
Net3 Conductor and the network

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Step 1: Apply power to the unit. On the initial power up, the Net3 Conductor unit will
remain powered off until the power switch is activated.
Step 2: Pressthepower buttonlocatedon the frontpanelto power up. Thepowerindicator
willilluminate in bluewhenthe unitispowered on andthe display will begincycling
through the available status screens.
• During the power up and shut down cycles, the power indicator flashes.
Display
The backlit display cycles through the following screens in two second intervals:
Firmware Update
When updating firmware to the Net3 Conductor, the display will show progress of the firmware
retrieval and the installation.
Web Interface
Net3 Conductor is provided with abuilt-in web interface, accessible only through the use of a web
browser. The web interface allows for:
• access to view and set the network IP and mode
• access to set up a secondary network connection as well as SMTP server settings
• ability to configure Windows File Sharing
• access to set and monitor the services provided over the network; such as DNS server, NTP
time server, File Sharing access, and the DHCP server
• ability to configure logging features, including saving and clearing data and setup of log
backup destinations
• ability to generate a backup of the current configuration and upload a configuration
• ability to upgrade Net3 Conductor software
• ability to reboot, shutdown, or restore the factory defaults to the Net3 Conductor
• ability to set up email alerts, set up rules, and post HTTP actions for system error events
Step 1: Toview this webinterface,physically connectandconfigurea computer tothesame
network as the Net3 Conductor.
Step 2: Launch the desired web browser (Internet Explorer 7 or newer, Firefox, etc).
Step 3: Enter the Net3 Conductor IP address in the address line of the web browser. The
factory default IP address is 10.101.50.60.
For further configuration information, reference the Net3 Conductor built-in help system by
clicking on the “Help” tab at the left side of the web interface screen.
Note:
In case of a power loss, the Net3 Conductor restores to the previous power state
when power is restored.
Note:
During a firmware update, the power LED will flash progressively. When the
update is complete, the power LED returns to a solid state.
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Day Month Year hour:min
Time zone +- offset , DST
10.101.50.60
UP Days hours min sec
Screen 1
Screen 2
Screen 3
displays the full software version number
currenet date and time honors 12/24 hour preference setting
DST displays after the time zone offset when enabled
displays Network adapter IP address
total uptime for the unit.