ETC F-Drive W1 Series User manual

F-Drive Series W1
Installation Manual
Part Number: 7148M2110 Rev: D
Released: 2022-01

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents i
Introduction 1
Compatible Products 1
F-Drive System Design Tool 1
LEDDimming Compatibility Database 1
Documentation for Compatible Products 1
Document Conventions 2
Help from ETC Technical Services 3
Safety 4
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS 4
Label Symbols 4
Chapter 1 Overview 5
Features 5
W1 Models 6
Third-Party Fixtures 7
Emergency System Overview 7
W1 Emergency Functionality 7
Before You Begin Installation 9
Installation Requirements 9
Power Disconnect Device 9
Chapter 2 W1 Installation 10
Prepare to Install the W1 10
Parts and Tools 10
Mounting Straps 10
Electrical and Wiring Specifications 12
Install the W1 13
Wall-Mount the W1 Driver 14
Connect the Power Input 15
DMXIn and Thru Connections 17
Terminate DMXIn and DMXThru 18
Connect Luminaires to Outputs 19
Chapter 3 W1 Emergency Driver Installation 23
Wire a W1 Emergency Driver 23
Connect the Sense Input 25

Connect the Maintain Input 25
Configure the W1 CC Emergency Driver TEST Button for
Low-Voltage Loads 26
Complete the Installation 26
Chapter 4 Power Up and Control 27
Power Up Procedure 27
Identify 27
DMX System Control 27
Navis Luminaire DMXPersonalities 28
RDM Parameters 29
On Below Minimum 31
Live Edit Configuration Files 32
Edit Offline and Save Configuration Files to MicroSD32
Firmware Upgrade Instructions 33
MicroSD Firmware Upgrade Instructions 33
Maintenance 34
Emergency Operation and Test 34
Troubleshooting 35
Test Button 35
LEDIndicators 35
Appendix A Compliance 36
FCC Compliance 36
ii W1 Installation Manual

1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the ETC F-Drive Series W1. The F-Drive Series W1 Driver
LEDpower control solutionprovides a centralized approach for controlling LEDluminaires. It is a
wall-mount driver that provides power and data for up to four circuits in standard and
emergency installations. By maintaining remote, easy access to the driver, LED-based systems
can be easily installed and serviced, while ensuring critical components are readily accessible to
support staff.
Compatible Products
R12 output cards are compatible with Navis100 Fixed White, Fade to Warm, and RGBW
luminaires; ArcSystem Pro One-Cell, Pro One-Cell Small, and Pro One-Cell Micro luminaires;
ArcSystem ArcLamps; and a variety of constant current and constant voltage luminaires. For
more information on compatible products, see the resources below.
W1 Drivers are compatible with Navis100 Fixed White, Fade to Warm, and RGBW luminaires;
ArcSystem Pro One-Cell Pro One-Cell Small, and Pro One-Cell Micro luminaires; and a variety
of constant current and constant voltage luminaires. For more information on compatible
products, see the resources below.
F-Drive System Design Tool
The F-Drive System Design Tool (etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-Drivers/F-
Drive/F-Drive-System-Design-Tool.aspx) allows you to design an F-Drive R12 rack unit or F-Drive
W1 driver with different luminaires, breakout boxes, cable lengths, and other system
components.
LEDDimming Compatibility Database
The LEDDimming Compatibility Database (etcconnect.com/compatibility/) is a searchable list of
devices that ETChas tested for compatibility with ETCdimming and control systems.
Documentation for Compatible Products
The following documents are available at etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-
Drivers/F-Drive/Documentation.aspx:
•
F-Drive B-Box4 Installation Guide
•
F-Drive S-Box Installation Guide
•
F-Drive Series W1 Installation Manual
•
F-Drive R12 and W1 Wiring Reference Guide
The following document is available at etcconnect.com/Products/Lighting-Fixtures/ArcSystem-
Navis/Documentation.aspx:
•
ArcSystem Navis 100 Installation Guide
The following document is available at etcconnect.com/Products/Lighting-Fixtures/Pro-One-
Cell/Documentation.aspx:
•
ArcSystem Pro D1 and D2 Series Drivers Installation Guide
The following document is available at etcconnect.com/Products/Lighting-
Fixtures/ArcLamp/Documentation.aspx
•
ArcLamp System Installation Manual

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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.
All ETC documents are available for free download from our website: etcconnect.com.
Please email comments about this manual to: [e-mail].

3
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
ETC, Inc.
Americas
Technical Services Department
3031 Pleasant View Road
Middleton, WI 53562
800-775-4382 (USA, toll-free)
[phone]
[e-mail]
ETC GmbH
Germany, Austria, Switzerland,
Eastern Europe, and Russia
Technical Services Department
Ohmstrasse 3
83607 Holzkirchen, Germany
[phone]
[e-mail]
ETC Austin
High End Systems Products
Technical Services Department
2105 Gracy Farms Lane
Austin, TX 78758 USA
800-890-8989 (USA, toll-free)
[phone]
[e-mail]
ETC France
France
Zone Urbaparc -
Bâtiment E
6 Boulevard de la Libération
Saint-Denis, 93200
[phone]
[e-mail]
ETC Ltd
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Technical Services Department
26-28 Victoria Industrial Estate
Victoria Road,
London W3 6UU England
[phone]
[e-mail]
ETCAsia
Asia
Technical Services Department
Room 1801, 18/F
Tower 1, Phase 1 Enterprise Square
9 Sheung Yuet Road
Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
[phone]
[e-mail]

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Safety
The F-Drive Series W1 is 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.
•
To reduce the risk of fire and overheating, make sure all connections are tight.
•
Turn off electrical power before modifying the lighting system in any way.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Label Symbols
The W1 Series are conveniently labeled with relevant symbols for your safety. Refer to the
product label to see which symbols apply to your product.
General warning Avertissement général
This product should not be discarded as unsorted
waste but must be sent to separate collection
facilities for recovery and recycling.
Ce produit ne doit pas être jeté avec les déchets
ménagers mais doit être déposé dans une collecte de
déchets électroniques ou dans un point de collecte.
The product input or output is suitable for direct
current only.
L’entrée et la sortie de ce produit convient
uniquement au courant continu.
The product input or output is suitable for
alternating current only.
L’entrée et la sortie de ce produit convient
uniquement au courant alternatif.
Safety extra low voltage device Dispositif de sécurité à très basse tension
Independent lighting control gear Appareil de contrôle d’éclairage indépendant.
Emergency lighting driver (non-battery powered)
according to EN-61347-2-13.
Pilote d’éclairage d’urgence (pas alimenté par piles)
conformément à la norme EN-61347-2-13.
Protective earth (ground) Protection Classe I Mise à la terre
tcor TcRated maximum case temperature Température maximale recommandée pour le boîtier

Chapter 1 5
Chapter 1
Overview
F-Drive W1 and W1E Drivers
Features
•
Compatible with a wide range of control systems
•
DMX/RDM control input with per-circuit patching
•
W1E models are UL 924 and CSA C22.2 No. 141 listed for emergency lighting control
WARNING: Connect this equipment to a non-dimmable power source in
order to avoid damage to the equipment's internal power supply and other
electrical components. Using a dimmable power source may damage the
equipment and will void the warranty.

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W1 Models
Variant Load Type Output Type Output
Voltage
Per
Circuit
Limits
Driver
Limits
Output
Connectors
W1 Fade to Warm
Driver
FDW1FTWD (-CE) up to four total
ETCArcSystem Navis
100 Fade to Warm
luminaires
constant
current,
maximum
450mA per
channel
48VDC 450mA,
21.6W
1.8A,
86W
RJ45 and 4
two-pin
terminal
blocks
W1 Fade to Warm
Emergency Driver
FDW1EFTWD (-
CE)
W1 CC Driver
FDW1CCD (-CE)
•
up to four total ETC
ArcSystem Navis 100
Fixed White
luminaires
•
up to four total
ETCArcSystem Pro
One-Cell White or
Fade to Warm
luminaires
-
Pro One-Cell
-
Pro One-Cell Small
-
Pro One-Cell Micro
•
200–700 mA fixtures
manufactured by
others
constant
current,
adjustable from
200–700mA,
default output
600mA (see
Configure the
W1 CC Driver
on page22 )
48VDC 700mA,
33W
2.8A,
134W
RJ45 and 4
two-pin
terminal
blocks
W1 CC Emergency
Driver
FDW1ECCD (-CE)
W1 CV Driver
Constant Voltage
FDW1CVD (-CE)
multiple 24VDC fixtures 24VDC 24VDC 2.1A,
50W
6.25A,
150W
4 two-pin
terminal
blocks
W1 CV Emergency
Driver Constant
Voltage
FDW1ECVD (-CE)
W1 Chroma Driver
FDW1CHD (-CE)
up to four total
ETCArcSystem Navis
100 RGBW luminaires
48 VDCpower
and data 48VDC 2.1A, 100W RJ45
Note: Use ONEtype of output connector. For example, use the RJ45 receptacle OR
the two-pin terminal blocks on a W1 Fade to Warm Driver or a W1 CC Driver.
Note: F-Drive W1 Drivers do not support ArcSystem Pro One-Cell High Output
luminaires.

Chapter 1 7
Third-Party Fixtures
CAUTION: Setting the F-Drive W1 CC Driver to output more current than
the manufacturer recommends for the loads may reduce the lifetime or cause
damage to the load. See Configure the W1 CC Driver on page22.
CAUTION: Do not exceed any Class 2 limits stated by the manufacturer of
the third-party load.
The W1 CC Driver and W1 CV Driver support a wide variety of third-party loads. Determining
compatibility between these loads and the driver is an important step toward ensuring the
success of a project. Search the LED Dimming Compatibility Database at
etcconnect.com/compatibility to see if your load is compatible. If your load is not in the
compatibility database, follow the instructions at the link above to contact the ETC Applications
Engineering department to arrange for compatibility testing.
Visit the F-Drive System Design Tool (etcconnect.com/Products/Power-Controls/LED-Drivers/F-
Drive/F-Drive-System-Design-Tool.aspx) to design an F-Drive R12 rack unit or F-Drive W1 driver
with different luminaires, breakout boxes, cable lengths, and other system components.
Emergency System Overview
The W1 Emergency Driver is a UL924 listed variant of the W1 Driver. The W1 Emergency Driver
is available in constant current, constant voltage, and Fade to Warm models.
Install the W1 Emergency Driver in a location that is accessible by qualified personnel for testing
of the emergency operation.
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).
W1 Emergency Functionality
The W1 Emergency Driver requires two circuit connections. These inputs have the following
functions:
1. "Sense" input. The "Sense" input accepts 40-300 VACor VDC. There are two options for
"sense" input:
•
A normal mains supply circuit to sense failure of the normal supply.
•
The 48 VDCpanic output from an F-Drive R12 Driver to sense failure of the power to the F-
Drive R12.
Connect this circuit to the "Sense" input terminal.
2. "Maintain"input:a circuit with a changeover relay that switches to a battery-backed supply
that provides power to the fixture when the normal mains supply fails. Connect this circuit to
the "Maintain" input terminal.
"Sense" detects when power is lost and forces the fixture to a full-on state, powered by the
emergency supply through the maintained input. Control of the fixture will not be available until
the sense input has been restored.

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Sense Input from Normal Mains Supply
CAUTION: If you are using a normal mains supply for the "Sense" input, do
not mix 120 Vand 277 V between the sense and emergency feeds. "Sense"
(normal) and "Maintain" (normal/emergency) must have the same phase. The
diagram below shows the recommended installation.
F-Drive W1E
Maintain
Sense
A
B
C
ABattery-backed supply
BNormal mains supply
CChangeover relay
Sense Input from F-Drive R12 48 VDCPanic Output
See the F-Drive R12 Installation Manual for details on wiring the panic output on the F-Drive
R12. ETCdocuments are available for download in PDFformat free of charge at
etcconnect.com.
F-Drive R12
F-Drive W1E
“Sense” L “Sense” N
COM IN +48v

Chapter 1 9
Before You Begin Installation
Review the following information before installing the F-Drive W1.
Installation Requirements
•
Ambient operating temperature 0–40°C (32–104°F), 5–95% non-condensing humidity.
•
Dry locations only.
•
Refer to the ArcSystem Navis 100 Installation Guide for luminaire installation requirements.
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Power Disconnect Device
Before installation, make sure you have an accessible input power disconnect device installed
ahead of your F-Drive W1.
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 F-Drive Power Control products 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: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Circuits that are installed without
an accessible power disconnect device cannot be serviced or operated
safely.
AVERTISSEMENT : RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLÉCTRIQUE! 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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Chapter 2
W1 Installation
Prepare to Install the W1
W1 Drivers are for wall-mount only.
Parts and Tools
The following supplies are required, but not provided:
•
conduit and conduit fittings, as needed
•
conduit punch
•
Romex or nonmetallic screw-clamp style conduit connectors for outputs
•
Phillips screwdriver
•
Flatblade screwdriver
•
Wire stripping and cutting tool
•
Wire ties
•
5 mm nut driver
•
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.
Mounting Straps
The mounting straps provide external keyholes to allow wall-mounting without removing the
cover of the W1 Driver.

Chapter 2 11
A
B
B
AMounting straps
BMounting strap attachment nuts
Remove the Mounting Straps
If you prefer to remove the mounting straps and mount the W1 Driver to the wall using holes in
the back panel, follow the steps below:
1. Using the Phillips screwdriver, 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.
3. Using the 5 mm nut driver, remove the four nuts securing the mounting straps to the back of
the W1 Driver.
•
Save the mounting straps and nuts for future use or discard them.
4. Using four #10 screws, mount the back panel to the mounting surface using the holes in the
back panel.
•
Mount the enclosure with the mounting direction arrow pointed up (item I in the illustration
in Install the W1 on page13 ). The text on the cover will be upright when installed.
5. Proceed with step 4 of Wall-Mount the W1 Driver on page14 .

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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 W1 Driver
accepts 100–277 VAC, 50/60 Hz. ETC recommends installing all wiring in grounded metal
conduit.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Circuits that are installed without
an accessible power disconnect device cannot be serviced or operated
safely.
AVERTISSEMENT : RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLÉCTRIQUE! Il est imprudent
d'utiliser ou de réparer les circuits installés sans qu'un dispositif de
déconnexion de l'alimentation ne soit accessible.
CAUTION: Do not coil excess Category-type cable.
Terminal/Connector Wire Range/Specifications Strip
Length
Torque
Rating
Maintained power
input
line/neutral
Up to 6mm2(10AWG) solid or stranded.
Class 1 wiring only. For connections use wire
rated for at least 75C.
7 mm
(1/4 in)
0.5 Nm
(4.4 in-lb)
Maintained power
input
ground
2.5–10 mm2(14–6 AWG) 10 mm
(3/8 in)
4.0 Nm
(35 in-lb)
Emergency driver
sense power input
line/neutral/ground
0.25–2.5 mm2(24–14 AWG) 6.5 mm
(1/4 in)
0.5–0.6 Nm
(4.4–5.3 in-lb)
DMXIn/Thru
three-pin screw-
terminal connectors
Cat5e (or better) minimum 0.2 mm2
(24AWG)conductors
See wiring instructions in
DMXIn and Thru
Connections on page17
DMXIn/Thru
three-pin IDC
connectors
Belden 9729 or equivalent
See wiring in DMXIn
and Thru Connections on
page17
RJ45 output (W1 CC
Driver, W1 Fade to
Warm Driver, and
W1 Chroma Driver)
You must use 0.25mm2(23AWG) or larger
conductors in Category-type cable.
Terminate to T568B
standard.
two-pin terminal
block outputs (W1
CC Driver and W1
Fade to Warm
Driver)
0.2–1.5mm2(26–14AWG)
Follow Class 2 wiring methods.
6 mm
(1/4in)
0.4–0.5Nm
(3.5–4.4in-lb)
W1 CV Driver 1.5mm2(14 AWG)
Follow Class 2 wiring methods.
6 mm
(1/4in)
0.4–0.5Nm
(3.5–4.4in-lb)

Chapter 2 13
Install the W1
1 2 3 4
DMX
IN
DMX
THRU
MAINTAIN
B
C D G
H
F
A
E
I
ARemovable wiring panel FRJ45 output (not present on W1 CV Driver)
BACpower input GTwo-pin terminal outputs (not present on W1 Chroma
Driver)
CDMXIn HSDcard
DDMXThru IMounting direction arrow
EDMXtermination switch
"DMX_TERM"
Wire power and data (DMX) to the W1 Driver and then run power out to the Navis luminaires or
other loads. If you are installing a W1 Emergency Driver, see W1 Emergency Driver Installation
on page23 .
Note: The W1 Chroma Driver ships with an RJ45 DMXterminator. Navis
RGBWluminaires are not self-terminating. You must terminate the last Navis
RGBWluminaire in line with a 120 Ω resistor.
To purchase extra RJ45 terminators, please contact your ETCcustomer service
representative and request part number N4086.

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Wall-Mount the W1 Driver
W1 Drivers can be surface-mounted to any wall capable of supporting their weight using the
mounting straps. The mounting straps allow you to install the W1 Driver without removing the
cover. If you prefer to use the mounting holes in the back panel of the W1 Driver, you can
remove the mounting straps. See Mounting Straps on page10 .
Followe these steps to wall-mount the W1 Driver with the mounting straps.
1. Using four #10 screws, mount the back panel to the mounting surface using the mounting
straps.
•
Mount the enclosure with the mounting direction arrow pointed up (item I in the illustration
on the previous page). The text on the installed cover will be upright.
2. Remove the two screws on the cover of the driver and set them aside.
3. Remove the driver cover. The cover is tethered to the backbox. Be careful when handling.
4. Remove the four screws securing the removable wiring panel to the backbox.
•
Set the screws aside for later reinstallation.
5. Punch holes as needed for conduit for power connection and data connection.
6. Reinstall the removable panel to the backbox using the four screws removed in step 4.
7. Install Romex or nonmetallic screw-clamp conduit connectors as needed.
8. Attach flexible conduit to the driver.
Note:
•
Use suitable conduit where required by national and local codes.
•
Driver may require additional means of securement. Installation must follow all
national and local codes for electrical equipment.

Chapter 2 15
Connect the Power Input
1 2 3 4
DMX
IN
DMX
THRU
MAINTAIN
MAINTAIN
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
*Factory wiring is not shown in the illustration above.

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WARNING: RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK! This device utilizes high voltage
and should only be installed by a qualified installer or electrician. Follow all
local codes for installation. Before terminating the AC power wiring verify
that the main breaker is in the off position and follow the proper
lockout/tag out procedures required by NFPA Standard 70E.
AVERTISSEMENT : RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLÉCTRIQUE! Cette appareil
utilise une haute tension et ne doit être installé que par un installateur
qualifié ou un électricien. Suivez tous les codes locaux pour l'installation.
Avant de raccorder le câblage du courant alternatif, vérifiez que le
disjoncteur principal est en position d'arrêt et suivez les procédures de
Consignation/Déconsignation prescrites par la norme NFPA 70E.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Circuits that are installed without
an accessible power disconnect device cannot be serviced or operated
safely.
AVERTISSEMENT : RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLÉCTRIQUE! Il est imprudent
d'utiliser ou de réparer les circuits installés sans qu'un dispositif de
déconnexion de l'alimentation ne soit accessible.
WARNING: Connect this equipment to a non-dimmable power source in
order to avoid damage to the equipment's internal power supply and other
electrical components. Using a dimmable power source may damage the
equipment and will void the warranty.
Perform the following steps to wire power to the driver.
1. Make sure power is off at the main circuit breaker.
2. See Electrical and Wiring 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. Connect 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.