ETC ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell RDM User manual

ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell RDM
Installation Guide
Part Number: 7490M2160 Rev: C
Released: 2020-09

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents i
Introduction 1
Document Conventions 1
Help from ETC Technical Services 2
Safety 3
System Overview 4
Emergency System Overview 5
Before You Begin Installation 7
Power Disconnect Device 7
Installation Requirements 7
Installing 100–240 V Multi-Cell Luminaires 8
DMX 8
Installation Procedure 8
Installing 100–240 V Four-Cell Round Luminaires 9
Installing to Threaded Rod 9
Installing 100–277 V Multi-Cell Luminaires 10
Supplies 10
Electrical and Wiring Specification 10
Install the Luminaire 11
Terminate Power Wiring 12
Connect the Power Input 13
Terminate DMX 13
Complete Installation 14
Installing a 100-277 V Four-Cell Pendant 14
Prepare the Cylinder and Stem 16

Prepare the Back Box 17
Terminate Building Wiring to the Canopy 18
Install the Canopy Mounting Plate on the Back Box 20
Hang the Stem in the Canopy 20
Terminate Wiring Inside the Canopy 20
Complete Canopy Installation 22
Emergency System Multi-Cell Installation 23
Installing Four-Cell Round Emergency Luminaires 23
Installing 100–277 V Emergency Multi-Cell
Luminaires 24
Terminate Power Wiring 25
Connect the Maintained Input 26
Connect the Sense Input 26
Complete Installation 27
Installing a 100–277 V Emergency Four-Cell Pendant 27
Prepare the Cylinder and Stem 28
Prepare the Back Box 28
Terminate Building Wiring to the Canopy 29
Install the Canopy Mounting Plate to the Back Box 30
Hang the Stem in the Canopy 30
Terminate Wiring Inside the Canopy 30
Complete Canopy Installation 31
Final Installation and Operation 32
Power Up Procedure 32
DMX System Control 33
RDM Values 33
Updating the Luminaire Software 35
Multi-Cell Luminaire LEDs 35
DMX Link LED 35
DMX Status LED 35
Maintenance 35
Fuses 36
Emergency Operation and Test 37
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Compliance 37
Table of Contents iii

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Introduction 1
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.
This manual provides step-by-step instruction on the installation and RDMconfiguration of
ArcSystem Multi-Cell luminaires. For information on ArcSystem Pro Multi-Cell luminaires with
ArcMesh wireless control, see the ArcSystem Pro Installation Manual at
etcconnect.com/ArcSystem. For information about installing ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires
and D1, D2, or D4 Series Drivers, see the ArcSystem Pro D1 and D2 Series Drivers Installation
Guide or the ArcSystem Pro D4 Series Drivers Installation Guide at etcconnect.com/ArcSystem.
All ETCmanuals are available for download free of charge at etcconnect.com.
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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Please email comments about this manual to: [e-mail].

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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
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
•
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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System Overview
ArcSystem luminaires are available in 100–240 V standard models with IEC connectors, 100–
125 V emergencymodels with NEMA5-15 connectors, or 100–277 V hard-wired standard or
emergency models. 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 Two-Cell
•
integral driver
•
ideal for medium throw
•
55 W full load power consumption
•
Standard:100–240V with IEC connector
or 100–277V hard-wired input options
•
Emergency:100–277 Vhard-wired input
options
•
yoke-mount only
•
beam angle options: 19°, 24°, 37°, 60°
ArcSystem Pro Four-Cell
•
integral driver
•
ideal for medium/long throw
•
100 W full load power consumption
•
Standard:100–240V with IEC connector or
100–277V hard-wired input options
•
Emergency:100–277 Vhard-wired input
options (linear, square, and pendant); 100–125
Vhard-wired cables with NEMA 5-15
connectors (four-cell round, North America
only); 100–240 V hard-wired cables with bare
ends (four-cell round, Europe)
•
linear and square yoke-mount, round, and
pendant options
•
beam angle options: 19°, 24°, 37°, 60°
•
standard pendant stem lengths are 6, 12, 24,
36, 48, 72, and 96 inches
•
custom pendant stem lengths can be ordered
•
pendant accommodates up to 34° sloped
ceiling
ArcSystem Pro Eight-Cell
•
integral driver
•
ideal for long throw
•
200 W full load power consumption
•
Standard:100–277V hard-wired input
options
•
Emergency:100–125V with NEMA 5-15
connectors or 100–277 Vhard-wired
input options
•
yoke-mount only
•
beam angle options: 19°, 24°, 37°, 60°
Note: The ArcSystem Pro Four-Cell Pendant is only available with 100–277 Vhard-
wired input. The ArcSystem Pro Four-Cell Round is only available with 100-240 V input
with IECconnectors (standard models)or 100–125 V input with NEMA5-15 connectors
(emergency models).
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell luminaires are covered in the ArcSystem Pro D1 and D2 Series Drivers
Installation Guide , ArcSystem Pro D4 Series Drivers Installation Guide , and ArcSystem Pro
Installation Manual . All ETCmanuals are available for download free of charge at
etcconnect.com.

System Overview 5
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 Installing Four-Cell Round Emergency Luminaires and Installing 100–277 V
Emergency Multi-Cell Luminaires .
Install the ArcSystem multi-cell luminaire 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).
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).

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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.
normal
breaker
panel
ArcSystem multi-cell
emergency luminaire
or
ArcSystem one-cell
emergency luminaire
with emergency
driver
emergency
breaker
panel
normal branch circuit
used to sense normal power failure
connect to Sense input
normal/emergency branch circuit
normal
normal/emergency
from UL1008
ATS by others
connect to Maintained input

System Overview 7
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.
Installation Requirements
•
Indoor installation only: 0–40°C (32–104°F), 5–95% non-condensing humidity.
•
Dry locations only.
•
Installation location must support the weight of the luminaire 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.

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Installing 100–240 V Multi-Cell Luminaires
100–240 V multi-cell yoke mounted luminaires include the Pro Two-Cell, Pro Four-Cell Linear,
Pro Four-Cell Square, and Pro Eight-Cell. For 100–240 V Pro Four-Cell Round, see Installing 100–
240 V Four-Cell Round Luminaires on the facing page . For 100–277 V luminaires, see Installing
100–277 V Multi-Cell Luminaires on page10 .
Note: Mounting hardware and installation location must support the weight of the
luminaire.
DMX
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 +, Data -) plus an ISO ground (common). ETC
recommends Cat5e (or better) minimum 0.2mm2(24 AWG) conductors terminated to T568B
standard. Up to 32 multi-cell luminaires can be connected per DMX run.
RJ45 Pinout Information
Pin Description
1 Data +
2 Data -
7&8 ISOground
(common)
Four-cell square
luminaire shown
DMX In and Thru
connections
Power switch
Power connection
Installation Procedure
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.
3. Insert or attach additional accessories, if desired.
4. Connect the provided power cable.
5. If using hard-wired DMX, plug the RJ45 connector into the DMX in port on the rear of the
luminaire.
6. If linking additional luminaires via DMX, plug an RJ45 cable into the DMX thru port on the
rear of the luminaire.
Note: ArcSystem luminaires are not self-terminating. You must terminate the last
luminaire in line with a 120 Ω resistor.
To purchase an RJ45 terminator, please contact your ETC customer service
representative and request part number N4086.
7. Toggle the power switch to “ON."
8. Rotate the luminaire so it is roughly focused to its final resting position. This will assist in
final focus procedures.

Installing 100–240 V Multi-Cell Luminaires 9
Installing 100–240 V Four-Cell Round Luminaires
Note: Mounting hardware and installation location must support the weight of the
luminaire.
Installing to Threaded Rod
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
A Threaded nut
B Bar
C "DMXIN"
D "DMXTHRU"
E Input power connector
F Power switch
The luminaire attaches to threaded rod with a two-
piece nut:a nut with a threaded hole for the rod (A in
the illustration below), and a bar to secure the nut (B
in the illustration below). Three types of nut are
provided to fit different threaded rods:
•
1/2-13 inch
•
M10x1.5
•
M12x1.75
Installation Steps
1. Choose one of the nuts discussed above (A)
and install it with the two provided M4x16
flathead screws (1, shown to the right).
2. Install the other piece of the nut (B) with the
two provided M4x16 flathead screws (2,
shown to the right).
3. Attach the luminaire to installed threaded rod.
4. Plug in the provided power cable to E in the
illustration to the right.
5. If using hard wired DMX, plug in the RJ45
connector into the "DMX IN" port on the top
of the luminaire (C in the illustration to the
right).
6. If linking additional luminaires via DMX, plug
a RJ45 cable into the "DMXTHRU" port on the
rear of the luminaire (D in the illustration to
the right).
7. Toggle the power switch to “ON" (F in the
illustration to the right).
Note: ArcSystem luminaires are not self
terminating. You must terminate the last
luminaire 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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Installing 100–277 V Multi-Cell Luminaires
This section provides the information needed to install 100-277 V Multi-Cell luminaires. For
instructions on installing 100–277 V pendant fixtures, see Installing a 100-277 V Four-Cell
Pendant on page14 .
Supplies
The following supplies are required for installation, but not provided:
•
½ in flex conduit and conduit fittings
•
Appropriate strain relief connectors for the installation type, as needed
•
Phillips screwdriver
•
120ΩRJ45 terminator for DMX termination. See Terminate DMX on page13 .
•
Wire stripping and cutting tool
Note: Mounting hardware and installation location must support the weight of the
luminaire, conduit hardware, and all cable required for installation.
Electrical and Wiring Specification
Install ArcSystem 100–277 V luminaire on a power distribution system with reliably identified
earthed neutral and install a maximum 20 A circuit breaker on the line conductor.
ArcSystem 100–277 V luminaires and drivers accept 100–277 VAC, 50/60 Hz. ETC recommends
installing all wiring in grounded metal conduit.
Wire and Terminal Specifications
Luminaire Type Terminal /
Connector
Conduit
Entry Wire Range / Specification Strip Length
Two-Cell,
Four-Cell Square,
Four-Cell Linear,
Eight-Cell
Power Input -
line/neutral/ground ½ in conduit 0.2–4 mm (24–12 AWG) 11 mm (0.43 in)
DMX In/Thru
RJ45 Connectors N/A Cat5e (or better) minimum 0.2mm2(24 AWG) conductors terminated to T568B standard
Four-Cell Pendant
Power Input -
line/neutral/ground N/A 0.2–4 mm (24–12 AWG) 11 mm (0.43 in)
DMXIn/Thru N/A Belden 9729 (or equivalent) or Cat5e (or better) minimum
0.2mm2(24 AWG) conductors terminated to T568B standard
Note: ArcSystem 100–277 VPro Two-Cell, Pro Four-Cell Square, Pro Four-Cell Linear,
and Pro Eight-Cell luminaires are not self-terminating. You must terminate the last
luminaire in line with a 120 Ω resistor. To purchase an RJ45 terminator, please contact
your ETC customer service representative and request part number N4086.
ArcSystem 100–277V Pro Four-Cell Pendant luminaires have a DMX termination switch
(see Canopy DMX In and Thru on page21).

Installing 100–277 V Multi-Cell Luminaires 11
Install the Luminaire
Instructions for installing 100–277V standard luminaires are below. See Installing 100–277 V
Emergency Multi-Cell Luminaires on page24 for instructions on installing 100–277V emergency
luminaires.
Two-cell
luminaire
Four-cell
square luminaire
Four-cell
linear luminaire
Eight-cell
luminaire
A
A
A
A
CB
C
B
C
B
CB
Awiring compartment
Bconduit entry for 1/2 in conduit
CDMXin and thru
1. Make sure power is off at the main circuit breaker.
2. Attach a C-clamp or other mounting hardware (not provided) to the yoke of the luminaire.
3. Attach the luminaire to a pipe or other approved mounting device.
4. Insert or attach additional accessories, if desired.
5. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the screws securing the cover to the luminaire’s
wiring compartment. Set the screws aside for later re-installation. The cover is grounded
to the enclosure by a tether.
6. Install conduit hardware at the conduit entry in the side of the wiring compartment.

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Terminate Power Wiring
ArcSystem 100–277 V systems are supplied with WAGO®connectors in the wiring compartment
for convenient power connections in normal and emergency luminaires. Non-emergency
ArcSystem 100–277 V systems are supplied with three two-position WAGO connectors (ETC part
number J4717, WAGO part number 221-412). See Installing 100–277 V Emergency Multi-Cell
Luminaires on page24 for more information about wiring for emergency installations.
Factory Wire Colors
Model Color Type
North America green/yellow ground
North America black line/hot
North America white common
Europe green/yellow earth
Europe brown live
Europe blue neutral
Detail of eight-cell luminaire
wiring compartment
Detail of two-cell luminaire or four-cell square
luminaire wiring compartment
Detail of
four-cell linear
luminaire wiring
compartment
Note: Building wire colors may be different than shown.

Installing 100–277 V Multi-Cell Luminaires 13
Connect the Power Input
1. See Wire and Terminal Specifications on page10 for specification of wire and strip length.
Prepare wires accordingly.
2. Remove the three screws securing the wiring compartment cover to the luminaire. The
cover is grounded by a tether to the enclosure. Set the screws aside.
3. Terminate ground.
a. Locate the WAGO connector on the ground wire (green) connected to the bottom of
the wiring compartment ( ).
b. Run a ground wire (typically green/yellow) through conduit to a free position on the
WAGO connector.
c. Lift up the orange clip, insert the ground wire, and press the clip down onto the wire.
d. Tug gently to make sure the wire is secure.
4. Terminate neutral.
a. Locate the WAGO connector on the neutral wire (white) from the input.
b. Run a neutral wire (typically white or grey) through conduit to a free position on the
WAGO connector.
c. Lift up the orange clip, insert the neutral wire, and press the clip down onto the wire.
d. Tug gently to make sure the wire is secure.
5. Terminate line (hot).
a. Locate the WAGO connector on the line (hot) wire (black) from the input.
b. Run a line (hot) wire through conduit to a free position on the WAGO connector.
Note: Line (hot) wire color varies based on voltage and region but is typically black,
brown, orange, or yellow.
c. Lift up the orange clip, insert the line wire, and press the clip down onto the wire.
d. Tug gently to make sure the wire is secure.
Terminate DMX
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 +, data -) plus an ISO ground (common). ETC
recommends Cat5e (or better) minimum 24 AWG conductors
terminated to T568B standard. Up to 32 luminaires can be
connected per DMX run.
1. If using hard wired DMX, plug the RJ45 connector into the
DMX in port on the rear of the luminaire.
2. If linking additional luminaires via DMX, plug a RJ45 cable into the DMX thru port on the
rear of the luminaire.
Note: ArcSystem 100–277 VPro Two-Cell, Pro Four-Cell Square, Pro Four-Cell Linear,
and Pro Eight-Cell luminaires are not self-terminating. You must terminate the last
luminaire in line with a 120 Ω resistor. To purchase an RJ45 terminator, please contact
your ETC customer service representative and request part number N4086.
ArcSystem 100–277V Pro Four-Cell Pendant luminaires have a DMX termination switch
(see Canopy DMX In and Thru on page21).

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Complete Installation
1. Check that all wires are terminated properly and secure in their terminals.
2. Tuck wiring inside the wiring compartment and replace the wiring compartment cover
using the screws set aside previously.
3. Rotate the luminaire so it is roughly focused to its final resting position. This will assist in
final focus procedures.
Installing a 100-277 V Four-Cell Pendant
The ArcSystem 100–277 V Pro Four-Cell Pendant must be assembled from the fixture and the
canopy and the stem that is shipped separately. The canopy mounting plate installs onto a
voltage-separated junction box. The canopy is supplied with WAGOconnectors for convenient
internal and external power connections in standard and emergency pendants.
This section covers installation of standard ArcSystem 100–277 VPro Four-Cell Pendants. For
more information about installing emergency models, see Installing a 100–277 V Emergency
Four-Cell Pendant .
Note: Mounting hardware and installation location must support the weight of the
luminaire, conduit hardware, and all cable required for installation.
Required Tools and Supplies:
•
RACO®232 junction box
•
Phillips screwdriver
•
Flatblade screwdriver
•
Wire stripper and wire cutter
•
7 mm nut driver