ETC ArcSystem Pro D1 Series User manual

ETC Installation Guide
ArcSystem Pro D1 and D2 Series Drivers
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of ArcSystem products. ArcSystem is a family of overhead LED
products designed for installations where dimming, light quality, and ease of installation are
absolutely essential. With ArcSystem, you will experience perfectly smooth dimming from 100%
down to absolute zero. ArcSystem luminaires come in a variety of form factors, beam angles, and
color-temperature options, all with high-efficiency optics and an outstanding quality of light ideal for
any application.
ArcSystem products with ArcMesh can be controlled using wired DMX or the wireless ArcMesh
protocol. ArcSystem products without ArcMesh can be configured for RDMcontrol. This manual
provides step by step instruction on the installation of ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires, D1 and D2
Series Drivers, and full system integration. For information on installing ArcSystem Pro D4 Series
Drivers see the ArcSystem D4 Series Drivers Installation Guide at etcconnect.com/ArcSystem. For
information on ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell luminaires, see the ArcSystem Pro Installation Manual and
the ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell RDMInstallation Guide at etcconnect.com/ArcSystem.
All ETCmanuals are available for download free of charge at etcconnect.com.
Safety
ArcSystem products are 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
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Do not use outdoors.
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Do not let power supply cords touch hot surfaces.
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Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
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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.
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Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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System Overview
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires require an external driver.
Models are available to meet your installation requirements. This guide covers the products listed
below.
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell
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external D1 Series or D4 Series driver required
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ideal for short/medium throw
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25 W full load power consumption
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fixed version recessed/flush mount only
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adjustable version recessed/flush mount with
two-axis tip and tilt
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yoke-mount version with single-axis tilt
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beam angle options: 18°, 30°, 50°
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Small
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external D1 Series or D4 Series driver required
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ideal for short/medium throw
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25 W full load power consumption
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adjustable version recessed/flush mount with
single-axis tilt
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yoke-mount version with single-axis tilt
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beam angle options: 19°, 24°, 37°, 60°
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell High Output
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external D1 HO driver required
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ideal for long throw
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100 W full load power consumption
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fixed version recessed/flush mount only
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adjustable version recessed/flush mount with
two-axis tip and tilt
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yoke-mount version with single-axis tilt
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beam angle options: 18°, 30°, 50°
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Micro
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external D2 driver required
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ideal for short/medium throw
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20 W full load power consumption
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adjustable version recessed/flush mount with
two-axis tip and tilt
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yoke-mount version with single-axis tilt
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beam angle options: 19°, 24°, 37°, 60°
Note: The ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Micro is not available in 5000 K or Fade to Warm
variants. The ArcSystem Pro One-Cell High Output is not available in 3500K, 4000K,
5000K, or Fade to Warm variants.
ArcSystem Pro multi-cell luminaires are covered in the ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell RDMInstallation
Guide and ArcSystem Pro Installation Manual . All ETCmanuals are available for download free of
charge at etcconnect.com.

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D1 Series, D2 Series, and D4 Series Drivers
D1 Driver
D1 HO Driver
D2 Driver Wall-Mount D4 Driver 150
(also available in 350 and 700 models)
Rack-Mount D4 Driver 350
(also available in 700 model)
Note: Antenna is not present on RDM models.
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires require an external driver. ArcSystem D1, D2, and D4 Series
drivers use standard RJ45 connectors for DMXcontrol.
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The D1 Driver provides up to 25 W to a single One-Cell or One-Cell Small luminaire.
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The D1 HO Driver provides up to 100 W to a single One-Cell High Output luminaire.
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The D2 Driver supports one or two One-Cell Micro luminaires and provides up to 10 W per
output.
For more information on installation of standard or emergency D4 series drivers, see the ArcSystem
Pro D4 Series Installation Guide .
Note: ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Micro and ArcSystem Pro One-Cell standard luminaires
are not interchangeable. One-Cell Micro luminaires require a D2 driver to function;
One-Cell and One-Cell Small luminaires require a D1 driver or D4 driver to function.

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Note: All ArcSystem wireless luminaires require a TX1 Transmitter and commissioning
tool to set DMX addresses for both wired DMX and wireless installations. Contact your ETC
Service Technician for more information.
TX1 Transmitter
The TX1 Transmitter is the DMX wireless gateway for the ArcMesh
protocol.
One transmitter:
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Controls up to 100 devices across 64 DMX addresses.
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Has a 24 preset scene memory.
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Has DMX wired output for control of third party equipment within
scene store.
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Has two auxiliary inputs for closed contact connection to trigger a
stored scene.
Each transmitter can be set to one of 16 available network IDs
allowing multiple transmitters to be used concurrently without “cross-
talk.” When two or more transmitters are set to the same network ID
and radio channel, the transmitter with the highest MAC address acts
as a master with the others assuming the role of backup.
For information on installing the ArcSystem TX1 Transmitter for use
with ArcMesh installations, see the ArcSystem Installation Manual at
etcconnect.com/ArcSystem. All ETCmanuals are available for
download free of charge at etcconnect.com.
ArcMesh
ArcSystem products can be controlled using wired DMX through RJ45 connections, or the wireless
ArcMesh protocol. A wireless installation is an ideal solution for retrofit situations where installing
additional cable is not practical.
The following diagram illustrates a basic hybrid ArcSystem installation with a wireless luminaire,
TX1 Transmitter, and a wired DMX console for the main control source.
AC Power
100-240 VAC
Active DMX
output for other
wired devices
DMX512 from
Lighting Control
AUX Input Toggle
Operation
DMX out DMX in
Wireless Luminaire
TX1 Transmitter
Each system requires a minimum of one TX1 Transmitter. The TX1 is used as a transmitter of
wireless data to luminaires or other devices within a system.

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Note: By default the TX1 DMXoutput is disabled. If you require DMX output from the
TX1, you must use the ArcSystem comissioning tool software to add DMXfixtures.
ArcMesh Specifications
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Use up to 100 devices per TX1 transmitter.
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Patch up to 64 ArcMesh channels to 512 DMX channels.
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Use up to 16 TX1 transmitters per system.
There are no system range limitations for transmitting data
between luminaires because each luminaire has the ability to
act as a repeater (see Re-Broadcast Mode below). ArcSystem
is self-regulating and continues to reconfigure the
communication “mesh” to establish the most successful path
of communication transmission.
Re-Broadcast Mode
By default all ArcSystem luminaires are shipped with Re-
broadcast Mode turned off to reduce the amount of wireless
activity. In areas of poor wireless reception, re-broadcast
mode may be enabled on a luminaire-by-luminaire basis to
improve the overall signal level of the system.
CAUTION: If re-broadcast mode is
required, use this feature in as few
luminaires as possible to avoid unnecessary
traffic on the network and possible system
performance issues.
Emergency System Overview
ArcSystem drivers and luminaires can be purchased in UL924 listed variants. Each of the luminaires
can be configured to be UL924 listed when wired into an existing emergency response system. See
Emergency System One-Cell Installation on page16 .
Install the luminaire and ArcSystem D1, D2, or D4 Series driver in a location that is accessible by
qualified personnel for testing of the emergency operation.
Note: Luminaires must be hard-wired to emergency certified drivers to be considered for
UL924 certification.
Note: The number of designated emergency lamps and their height is the responsibility of
the specifier and installer in order to achieve the minimum FC levels of NFPA101.
Installation scenarios should be evaluated by the AHJ to confirm illuminance and
performance requirements of ANSI/NFPA 101 and the IBC.
Note: ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Micro luminaires in emergency installations must be
installed with a maximum mounting height of 23.2 ft (7.07 m).

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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).
Emergency drivers and luminaires require two branch circuit connections. These inputs have the
following functions:
1. Normal branch circuit to sense failure of the normal supply. Connect to Sense Input
connector.
2. Normal/Emergency branch circuit providing power to the luminaire in both conditions.
Connect to Maintained Input connector.
Sense detects when power is lost and forces the luminaire to a full-on state, powered by the
emergency supply through the Constant Power input. Control of the luminaire will not be available
until the sense input has been restored.
WARNING: Do not mix 120 V and 277 V between the sense and emergency
feeds.
AVERTISSEMENT : Ne pas inverser les alimentations à 120V et 277V entre
les alimentations de détection et de secours.
WARNING: Sense (normal) and Maintained (normal/emergency) feeds must
have the same phase. The diagram below shows the recommended installation.
AVERTISSEMENT : Les alimentations de détection (normale) et d’entretien
(normal/secours) doivent être sur la même phase. Le schéma ci-dessous présente
l’installation recommandée.
Typical Installation
The typical installation shown below is suitable for all ArcSystem Pro emergency drivers and
ArcSystem Pro multi-cell emergency luminaires.
normal
breaker
panel
emergency
breaker
panel
normal branch circuit
used to sense normal power failure
normal/emergency branch circuit
normal
normal/emergency
from UL1008
ATS by others
ArcSystem Pro
multi-cell emergency
luminaire or
ArcSystem Pro
One-Cell luminaire
with ArcSystem Pro
series emergency
driver
Sense
Maintained

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Installation with DMXBypass Controller
ArcSystem Pro D1, D1 HO, and D2 Series emergency drivers and ArcSystem multi-cell emergency
luminaires that are installed in a system with a DMXbypass controller can have their Maintained
and Sense inputs fed from an emergency lighting transfer switch (UL1008 ATS).
Note: The installation shown below is not approved for ArcSystem Pro D4 Series Drivers
or ArcSystem ArcLamp Drivers.
DMX
Bypass
Controller ArcSystem Pro
multi-cell emergency
luminaire or
ArcSystem Pro
One-Cell luminaire
with D1, D1 HO, or
D2 series emergency
driver
UL1008
ATS by others
Sense
Maintained
DMX In
DMX/Emergency Bypass DMX
Normal/Emergency Power
Normal/Emergency Power
Before You Begin Installation
Review the following sections before beginning your ArcSystem installation. ArcSystem products
should only be installed by a qualified installer or electrician.
Power Disconnect Device
Before installation, make sure you have a readily accessible input power disconnect device installed
ahead of your ArcSystem products.
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 ArcSystem 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.

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Site Survey for Wireless Installations
ArcSystem transmitters and luminaires operate in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz band using the IEEE
802.15.4 standard. This band is shared with other technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, low power
sensor networks, wireless AV transmitters and some radio microphones.
Before commissioning a system, a wireless site survey is essential.
Gathering information on how your wireless lighting system will overlap with all other Wi-Fi traffic in
the area will help determine setup of transmitters and which luminaires should be re-broadcasting,
not just receiving wireless data.
Installation Requirements
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Indoor installation only: 0–40°C (32–104°F), 5–95% non-condensing humidity.
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Dry locations only.
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Installation location must support the weight of the luminaire, driver, and applicable mounting
hardware.
CAUTION: ArcSystem luminaires and drivers are not suitable for use in spaces
with restricted air flow. Enclosing the luminaires or drivers temporarily or
permanently may cause damage to the luminaires or drivers.
Preparing the Ceiling for Recessed Luminaires
This section is specific to the recessed/flush mounted variant of luminaires. For Pro One-Cell yoke-
mounted luminaires, proceed to Installing One-Cell Yoke-Mounted Luminaires on page11 .
The luminaire retaining clips accommodate 3–24 mm (1/8–15/16 in)ceiling thickness. Cut a hole in
the ceiling or ceiling tile to accommodate the luminaire’s retaining clip anchors. Cut the hole larger
than the minimum hole diameter listed below and smaller than the luminaire’s outer bezel. The
images below provide an example of the bezels on the Pro One-Cell luminaires.
Luminaire Minimum Hole Diameter
Pro One-Cell 16.5 cm (6-1/2 in)
Pro One-Cell High Output 17.0 cm (6-11/16 in)
Pro One-Cell Small 9.5 cm (3-3/4 in)
Pro One-Cell Micro 7.6 cm (3 in)
Note: If you are installing the luminaire into an ArcSystem Recessed Ceiling Adapter,
refer to the ArcSystem Recessed Ceiling Adapter Installation Guide for the minimum
diameter hole to cut in the ceiling to clear the flange on the bottom of the bracket.
Note: Maximum ceiling thickness for safe use of the luminaire retaining clips is 24mm
(15/16in).

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Pro One-Cell
fixed model
Pro One-Cell
adjustable model
AA
B B
Pro One-Cell Small
adjustable model
AB
Pro One-Cell High Output
adjustable model
AB
Pro One-Cell Micro
adjustable model
AB
AOuter bezel
BInner bezel
Installation Spacing - High Output Luminaires
If you are installing ArcSystem Pro One-Cell High Output luminaires, plan the luminaire and driver
locations around the required spacing listed below.
Install with minimum spacings between
a. Center-to-center of adjacent luminaires:609.6mm (24in);
b. Top of luminaire to overhead building member:76.2mm (3in);
c. Luminaire center to side building member:304.8mm (12in);
Assurer les dégagements minimaux suivants
a. Entre l'entraxe des luminaires adjacents 609.6mm (24po)
b. Entre le dessus du luminaire et l'élément de charpente se trouvant au-dessus 76.2m (3po)
c. Entre le centre du luminaire et un élément de charpente 304.8mm (12po)

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Installing One-Cell Recessed Luminaires
The installation procedure is similar for all recessed one-cell luminaires (fixed and adjustable). For
Pro One-Cell yoke-mounted luminaires, continue on to Installing One-Cell Yoke-Mounted
Luminaires on the facing page .
WARNING: ArcSystem Pro One-Cell, One-Cell Small, and One-Cell High
Output fixtures and D1 and D1 High Output drivers are NON-IC rated and
therefore NOT suitable for installation in direct contact with combustible
materials or thermal insulation.
DO NOT INSTALL INSULATION WITHIN 76 mm (3 in) OF ANY PART OF THE
FIXTURE OR DRIVER.
AVERTISSEMENT : Les lampes One-Cell, One-Cell Small, One-Cell High
Output, et les drivers D1 and D1 High Output ArcSystem sont classés NON-IC, ils
ne conviennent donc PAS pour une installation en contact direct avec des
matières combustibles ou une isolation thermique.
NE PAS INSTALLER D’ISOLATION À MOINS DE 76mm (3po) DE TOUTE PARTIE
DE LA LAMPE OU DU DRIVER (DISPOSITIF ÉLECTRONIQUE DE PUISSANCE).
WARNING: Adjustable ArcSystem Pro One-Cell fixtures and adjustable
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Small fixtures are suitable for Non-Fire Rated
installations ONLY.
AVERTISSEMENT : Les lampes Pro One-Cell ArcSystem réglables et Pro One-
Cell Small ArcSystem réglables sont parfaites UNIQUEMENT pour les
installations sans indice de résistance au feu.
Note: Make sure that the flexible electrical supply can extend through the ceiling
opening so that the driver and luminaire can be inspected and serviced when needed.
Note: ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Micro luminaires and D2 drivers are Type IC - inherently
protected and suitable for installation in contact with insulation.
1. Fold both retaining clips towards the luminaire body.
2. Place the luminaire through hole.
3. Release the clips, securing the luminaire in place.
4. When applicable, rotate the luminaire so it is roughly
focused to its final resting position. This will assist in
final focus procedures.

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Installing One-Cell Yoke-Mounted Luminaires
1. Attach a C-clamp or other mounting hardware (not provided) to the yoke of the luminaire.
2. Attach the luminaire to a pipe or other approved mounting device.
Prepare to Install the D1 or D2 Series Driver
The D1 and D2 Series drivers are compact, convection-cooled LEDdrivers with RJ45 connections for
local DMX and wireless capability for the ArcMesh protocol. Each driver has a DMXINand THRU
option, using two separate connectors. The D1 and D1 HOdrivers can control a single luminaire
each. The D2 driver can control two ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Micro luminaires. Up to 32 drivers can
be installed on one hard-wired line of DMX.
The following illustration shows an example of a linear ceiling installation with one luminaire for
each D1 Series driver. The cable between an ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Series luminaire and its driver
is approximately 1 m (40 in) long.
Note: If you want to daisy chain power wiring, it must be connected through a junction
box as shown below. Follow all applicable local and national electrical codes.
A
B
DEF
C
APower connections DScrew mounting locations
BDMXIn and Thru connections ED1 or D1 HOdriver
CFlexible conduit FLuminaire
Supplies
The following supplies are required, but not provided:
•
flexible conduit and conduit fittings, as needed
•
romex or nonmetallic screw-clamp style conduit connectors for outputs
•
Phillips screwdriver
•
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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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 D1and D2 Series drivers accept
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.
Wire and Terminal Specifications
Terminal/Connector Conduit
Entry Wire Range/Specifications Strip Length Torque Rating
D1 power input
line/neutral/ground
½ in
conduit Up to 6mm2(10AWG) solid or stranded 7 mm (1/4 in)
0.8 Nm
(7 in-lb)
D1 HOand D2 power input
line/neutral
½ in
conduit 0.5–10 mm2(22–6 AWG) 7 mm (1/4 in)
0.5 Nm
(4.4 in-lb)
D1 HOand D2 Power Input
ground
½ in
conduit 2.5–10 mm2(6–14 AWG) 10 mm (3/8 in)
4.0 Nm
(35 in-lb)
DMX In/Thru
RJ45 Connectors
½ in
conduit
Cat5e (or better) minimum 0.2mm2
(24AWG) conductors terminated to
T568B standard
N/A N/A
D1 and D2 Series Drivers with
Molex connectors
½ in
conduit Follow Class 2 wiring methods.
Note: Maximum supported wire length between One-Cell luminaires and D1 Series and
D2 Series drivers is 15m (49ft, 3 in). Maximum supported wire length between a One-Cell
High Output luminaire and a D1 HO Series driver is 1 m (3 ft, 3 in).

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Wire the Driver
Wiring of the driver consists of wiring power and data (DMX) to the driver for your luminaire and
then running power out to the luminaire from the driver. If you are installing emergency system
drivers, see Emergency System One-Cell Installation on page16 .
D1 Driver D1 HO Driver D2 Driver

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Power
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
Perform the following steps to wire power to the driver.
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.
1. Make sure power is off at the main circuit breaker.
2. See Wire and Terminal Specifications on page12 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. Insert 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.
Luminaire Connection to Driver
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires connect to a driver using Molex receptacles labeled "LED Head"
for D1 and D2 Series Drivers. All D1 Series and D2 Series drivers have Molex receptacles for
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaire connections.
Note: Maximum supported wire length between One-Cell luminaires and D1 Series and
D2 Series drivers is 15m (49ft, 3 in). Maximum supported wire length between a One-Cell
High Output luminaire and a D1 HO Series driver is 1 m (3 ft, 3 in).
1. Install the ceiling with the prepared mounting hole for the luminaire.
2. Run the luminaire cable through the previously installed screw-clamp conduit connector at one
of the driver knockouts.
3. Connect the luminaire cable to the driver output.
•
connect the four-pin luminaire cables to the Molex receptacles inside the driver. See Wire
the Driver on the previous page .
•
Support the luminaires. Do not let luminaires hang by their cables.

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DMX In and DMX Thru
The following image shows a hard-wired DMX topology for the D1 Series driver.
Standard RJ45
connectors are used
for DMX In and Thru
D1 Driver
Luminaire
Luminaire
Connection
DMX InDMX Thru
Note: Use suitable conduit where required by national and local codes.
RJ45 Pinout Information
Pin Description
1 Data +
2 Data -
7&8 ISOground
(common)
DMX In and DMX Thru cables terminate to RJ45 connectors.
DMX is installed in a daisy chain topology and includes one
pair of wires (Data + and Data -) plus an ISO ground
(common). ETC recommends Cat5e (or better) minimum 24
AWG conductors terminated to T568B standard. Up to 32
D1, D2, or D4 series drivers can be connected per DMX run.
DMX Connection to Driver
1. Run your DMX lines through the other previously installed screw-clamp conduit connector and
terminate the RJ45 connectors to the DMX In and DMX Thru terminals accordingly.
2. Reinstall the driver cover using the two previously removed screws.
Note: ArcSystem multi-cell luminaires and standalone drivers are not self-terminating.
You must terminate the last multi-cell luminaire or standalone driver in line with a 120 Ω
resistor.
To purchase an RJ45 terminator, please contact your ETC customer service representative
and request part number N4086.

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Mount the Driver
Depending on your installation, you might want to surface-mount the driver. Any ArcSystem
standalone driver can be surface-mounted to any surface capable of supporting its weight using the
four holes located on the back side of the enclosure. Contact ETC for custom mounting bracket
options.
1. 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.
Note: If you are installing a D1 High Output driver, the power supply is inside the cover
and has wiring that runs to the driver board in the back panel of the driver. Be careful when
handling. It may help to nest the back panel of the driver inside the cover as shown in Wire
the Driver on page13.
3. Using four #10 screws, mount the back panel to the mounting surface.
4. Attach flexible conduit to the driver. There are four conduit knockouts available.
5. Install Romex or nonmetallic screw-clamp conduit connectors to output knockouts, as needed.
Note: Make sure that the flexible electrical supply can extend through the ceiling
opening so that the driver and luminaire can be inspected and serviced when needed.
Note: Use suitable conduit where required by national and local codes.
Note: Drivers may require additional means of securement. Installation must follow all
national and local codes for electrical equipment.
Emergency System One-Cell Installation
With the exception of power input terminations, ArcSystem emergency system installation
requirements are the same as those of the standard ArcSystem. Complete the appropriate steps for
your installation, referencing the following sections for any additional installation details before
wiring the power:
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Preparing the Ceiling for Recessed Luminaires on page8
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Installing One-Cell Recessed Luminaires on page10
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Installing One-Cell Yoke-Mounted Luminaires on page11
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Prepare to Install the D1 or D2 Series Driver on page11
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Wire the Driver on page13
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Mount the Driver above

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Wiring D1 and D2 Series Emergency Drivers
D1 Emergency Driver D1 HO Emergency Driver D2 Emergency Driver

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Note: If you are installing a D1 High Output driver, the power supply is inside the cover
and has wiring that runs to the driver board in the back panel of the driver. Be careful when
handling. It may help to nest the back panel of the driver inside the cover as shown in D1
HO Driver on page13.
Note: Normal and emergency wiring cannot be contained in the same conduit according
to NEC 700.10(B).
Note: Use suitable conduit where required by local or national code.
Connect Sense Input
Connect the mains sense input to a normal branch circuit. For D1 Emergency Drivers, see Power on
page14 for factory wire colors.
1. Make sure power is off at the main circuit breaker.
2. Loosen the three screw terminals for NEUTRAL (N), GROUND ( ), and LINE (L) connections.
3. Insert the ground wire (typically green) into the GROUND ( ) terminal and tighten the screw.
4. Insert the neutral wire (typically white) into the NEUTRAL (N) terminal and tighten the screw.
5. Connect the line wire (typically black) into the LINE (L) terminal and tighten the screw.
6. Tug gently on the wires to ensure they are secure.
Connect Maintained Input
Connect maintained input to a normal/emergency branch circuit with upstream UL 1008 automatic
transfer switch. For D1 Emergency Drivers, see Power on page14 for factory wire colors.
1. Loosen the three screw terminals for NEUTRAL (N), GROUND ( ), and LINE (L) connections.
2. Insert the ground wire (typically green) into the GROUND ( ) terminal and tighten the screw.
3. Insert the neutral wire (typically white) into the NEUTRAL (N) terminal and tighten the screw.
4. Connect the line wire (typically black) into the LINE (L) terminal and tighten the screw.
5. Tug gently on the wires to ensure they are secure.
Complete Installation
Now that you have completed wiring the power to your emergency system driver, standard
installation procedures can be completed. Refer to the following sections once power wiring is
completed:
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Luminaire Connection to Driver on page14
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DMX In and DMX Thru on page15
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Installing One-Cell Recessed Luminaires on page10
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Installing One-Cell Yoke-Mounted Luminaires on page11

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Final Installation and Power Up
1. Check that all wires are terminated properly and secure in their terminals.
2. Reinstall the cover using the two screws previously removed.
3. Check the front panel LEDs for status indication.
Front Panel LEDs
LED Indicator Description
POWER Solid red indicates the unit is powered
STATUS Pulsing indicates normal operation
DMX IN Solid when valid DMX is present
MASTER Tx Solid when the TX1 is the master
OVERRIDE Solid when Aux is active
Attach Antenna
The TX1 is supplied with a 2 dBi antenna providing 90 degree omni-directional coverage. Install this
antenna to the TX1 antenna receptacle.
Luminaires outside the coverage area will be unable to communicate effectively. Due to the nature
of the ArcMesh protocol, networked luminaires outside of the transmission range may be able to
connect through another in-range luminaire. However, keeping as many luminaires as possible
within range of the TX1 broadcast will strengthen system reliability. When possible, it is best to keep
the transmitter within the same plane as the luminaires.
Dual Redundancy Operation
TX1 transmitters can be set up with dual redundancy, allowing a backup transmitter to take control
if the master transmitter fails.
Note: Transmitter switch-over may take up to 1 minute to complete depending on the
size of the network.
Dual redundancy requires the use of two TX1 transmitters and two separate and dedicated DMX
inputs split using a third-party splitter. It is not possible to daisy-chain DMX through the TX1
transmitters because they have active outputs.
Note: DMX Out is a regenerated data output signal, and not a passive through. Only the
DMX channels that are patched to the 64 ArcSystem channels are available on the DMX
Out port.
When two transmitters are used on the same wireless network ID/radio channel, the system will
determine a master transmitter and a backup transmitter. The TX1 with the highest MAC address
will become the master. All system preset and configuration data is stored on both transmitters. The
master transmitter is indicated by solid red on the LED on the front panel labeled "MASTER Tx". See
Front Panel LEDs above .
Setup of dual redundancy is done at the time of system commissioning by an ETC certified
technician. For more information on this process, contact ETC Technical Services.

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Power Up Procedure
1. Check that luminaire power switch is on, if applicable.
2. Check the DMX control source to ensure proper installation and termination per the
manufacturer's instructions.
3. Apply power at the main circuit breaker.
After the power up procedure, the luminaire will light.
Note: When commissioning a system installation, check all ArcSystem Drivers and multi-
cell luminaires to ensure that the latest firmware is present. If the firmware is not up to
date, upgrade it following the instructions at Updating the Luminaire Firmware on page23.
Note: All ArcSystem luminaires are factory set to provide 100% output level. This
allows an electrical contractor to check that all products are properly installed and wired.
During system commissioning, the certified ETC technician will remove this setting and
configure DMX addresses for normal use. During normal use after commissioning is
complete, ArcSystem luminaires will light if the DMX Control level is greater than 0.
DMX System Control
ArcSystem with ArcMesh can be installed and controlled over the wireless ArcMesh protocol, hard
wired DMX, or a hybrid of the two, making it a great solution for both new construction and retrofit
situations.
ArcSystem RDMSystems can be controlled over wired DMXfrom a lighting console or ETCConcert
software. Concert is available for free download at etcconnect.com/Concert.
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ArcSystem is compliant with DMX 512-A (ANSI E1.11-2008 (R2013)).
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DMXloss behavior is hold last look.
For wired DMX installation, each luminaire can be addressed to any one of the 512 DMX addresses
up to the maximum device limit of 32 devices on each DMX line. Wireless DMXcontrol requires a
TX1 Transmitter and luminaires with the wireless ArcMeshtransceiver. For wireless DMX
installation, there are up to 64 control channels available. See the ArcSystem Installation Manual ,
available from etcconnect.com.
Channels can be grouped and programmed into presets per the needs of your space. Groups and
presets can be recalled through a lighting console or other devices.
Programming groups and presets is done through the configuration tool at time of system
commissioning. This programming will be done by an ETC certified technician. For more information
see Commissioning a Wireless ArcSystem on page23 .
Both wired and wireless products can be used within a single system. The following graphic shows
an example of how a system with wired luminaires, wireless luminaires, and a transmitter may be
installed.