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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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:
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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
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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.
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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 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
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integral driver
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ideal for medium throw
•
55 W full load power consumption
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Standard:100–240V with IEC connector
or 100–277V hard-wired input options
•
Emergency:100–277 Vhard-wired input
options
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yoke-mount only
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beam angle options: 19°, 24°, 37°, 60°
ArcSystem Pro Four-Cell
•
integral driver
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ideal for medium/long throw
•
100 W full load power consumption
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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
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pendant accommodates up to 34° sloped
ceiling
ArcSystem Pro Eight-Cell
•
integral driver
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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.