ETC sensor+ CEM+ User manual

CEM+ Touring Rack
Retrofit Manual
Revision A
Copyright © Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
All Rights reserved.
Product information and specifications subject to change.
Part Number:
7153M2300 Rev A
Released: June 2004

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Introduction 1
Introduction
This manual is intended to guide ETC Service Technicians through the process of
upgrading existing Sensor®touring racks to Sensor+ touring racks with an CEM+ control
module. This manual covers SP24 and SP48 touring racks.
If you have questions about the retrofit process that are not answered in this manual, please
contact ETC Technical Services.
Please email comments about this manual to: [e-mail]
Warnings and Notice Conventions
These symbols are used in Sensor documentation to alert you to danger or important
information:
Americas
ETC International
Technical Services Department
3031 Pleasant View Road
Middleton, WI 53562
[phone]
[phone]
[email protected]
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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Safety
Please note the following safety warnings before use:
• Disconnect power from the rack(s) before all maintenance.
Overview of this Manual
Reference this manual throughout the retrofit procedure.
•Preparation, page 5 - before you open the rack.
•Remove the Old, page 5 - labeling and remove the existing equipment.
•Control Input Panel Replacement, page 6 - remove the existing control input panel from
the rear of the rack and install the new one.
•Power Termination, page 8 - install and secure the power harness adapter cable.
•Data Cabling Preparation, page 8 - install and secure the dimmer data transition
boards.
•Install the New Backplane & Make Connections, page 9 - install the new backplane and
connect and secure the data cabling.
•Change out the AF Cards (if present)), page 11 - remove the existing Advanced
Feature cards and install the new ones.
•Finish Up, page 11 - reinstall the left side of the rack.
•Verify the Retrofit, page 12 - put the dimmers back in the rack and power up the rack.
•Configure the CEM+, page 12 - put a configuration in the CEM+.
When viewing this document in electronic form (pdf file) with Adobe Acrobat Reader, blue
italicized text followed by a page number such as “Overview of this Manual, page 2” is a
link within the document. If you click on the link, it will jump to that section or topic.
WARNING:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Dimmer racks without an accessible power
disconnect device cannot be serviced safely.

1Unpack and Organize 3
Section 1
Unpack and Organize
The table below lists the parts and components needed to retrofit a Sensor rack up to a
Sensor+ rack with a CEM+. Each part is listed to reflect the different quantities for the
different kits and types of racks.
Parts/Components
ETC Part Number
SP48 & SP96
7153K1001
Parts Included in the Kits
Shipped Assembled
CEM+ Backplane Bracket
7150A3002 1
CEM+ Backplane 120V Port PCB Assy
7150B5203 1
CEM+ Backplane Label
7150A4005 1
Stand-off (4-40x.375 M-F 3/16-HX AL)
HW9322 6
CEM+ Backplane Short Shield
7150A3007 1
Screw (4-40X1/4 SEMS PhPHMS)
HW183 8
Shipped Assembled
CEM+ DMX & Beacon PCB Assembly
7150B5010 1
SP48/96 Tour Rack Control Panel
7153A3001 1
Panel Mount Cat5 F to F Jack (XLR case)
N2030 1
Hole Plug .375 dia 2617 Heyco
HW624 1
SCR M3x.5x4mm PhOHMS BZ
HWM1036 8
Shipped as Individual Parts
Backplane Screw (8-32X3/8 PhPHMS)
HW377 2
CEM+ Backplane 1/8” #8 screw spacer
HW9343 2
Wire tie - 4”
HW701 14
Tie-mount (sticky-back)
HW741 4
Ribbon cable clamp (sticky-back)
HW746 8
CAT5 Cable RJ45/RJ45 UTP 2FT
N4035 1
SP48/96+ Tour rack door baffle
7153A3002 1
SP48/96+ Backplane to DMX PCB data ribbon cable
7153B8001 1
CEM+ UPGRADE 16-PIN Power Cable
7150B7002 1
PCB Upgrade 16-Pin Power
7150B4009A 1
CEM+ Lower Ribbon Card Assy
7150B5006 2
CEM+ Upper Ribbon Card Assy
7150B5007 2
CEM+ Sensor Touring Rack Retrofit Manual (this manual)
7153M2300 1
Bag 12x18 3mil stat/shld flat
I1017 1
Bag 3x5 3mil Anti/stat zipper
I1019 2
Bag 6x9 2mil economy zipper
I169 1
Bag 2x3 2mil economy mini grip zipper
I195 1
Bag 4x8 2mil zipper
I199 1
Box/Rack 15-7/16 x 3-7/8 x 25-3/16
I146-3 1

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Parts/Components
ETC Part Number SP24 SP48
Additional
Line Items
Sensor+ AF Cards (Optional)
7150B5005 24
CEM+
7150A1001 11
Required Tools
#1 Phillips screwdriver
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Diagonal wire cutter
5/16” nut driver
Permanent marker

2The Retrofit 5
Section 2
The Retrofit
Preparation
Step 1: Use Sensor Configuration Editor and a SLTA to download and save the current
Sensor configuration out of racks for later reference.
Step 2: Turn off the main breaker and disconnect all of the Cam-Lok® connectors from
the touring rack.
Step 3: Pull the modules out of the rack. Note and document the module’s
order/positioning in the rack for proper insertion and configuration later.
Step 4: Use a digital voltmeter and VERIFY that power is off by checking voltages for all
combinations between the phase bars, neutral and ground.
Step 5: Remove the rack door in front of the CEM
by pushing down on the tab in top hinged
corner.
Step 6: Remove the left side of the touring rack
(10 Phillips head screws) and set it aside.
Remove the Old
Step 1: Unscrew the dimmer output edge connectors from the backplane metal.
Step 2: Carefully feed the dimmer output ribbon cables through the backplane
individually. As you remove the ribbon cables, mark them with a permanent
marker them as illustrated above in the hexagons. There may be stickers on the
ribbon cables already, however these refer to cable length and not dimmer
outputs. They should not be used as a reference to these instructions.
Step 3: Examine each ribbon cable for any nicks or cuts due to backplane scrapes.
Step 4: Unscrew and remove the control data cable connector (J3) from the backplane
and feed it through the metal work.
Step 5: Unscrew the power edge connector (J1). Remove it from the backplane by
sliding it out of the notch in the rack and carefully pushing it through the
Note:
The order/layout of the dimmer output edge connectors is different on the CEM+
backplane.
Remove
1-Push
2
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CEM SP48 Ribbon Cable Layout
(1-24)
(73-96)
(49-72)
(25-48)
1
3 4
2
(25-48)
(1-24)
CEM SP24 Ribbon Cable Layout
1 2
J1
J3
J1
J3

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backplane metal. This connector will be used in the upgrade.
Step 6: Unscrew the backplane metal from the rack. (One screw in each side upper-
corner - two screws total.) Discard these screws. Replacement screws with
thread locker are provided (ETC Part# HW377).
Step 7: Push the backplane towards the back of the rack to free the backplane side tabs
Step 8: Bend the sides into the center (out of the sides of the rack).
Step 9: Slide backplane metal forward in order to
allow easier working space while
removing data terminations.
Step 10: Finish removing the old backplane
metalwork. Discard the old backplane.
Control Input Panel Replacement
Step 1: From the open left side of the rack,
remove the control data ribbon cable from
the clips inside the rack.
Step 2: Remove the tour guides on the rear of the
rack by loosening (not removing) the
three screws behind each tour guide.
Once the screws are loose, slide the tour
guide toward the center of the rack to
remove it.
Step 3: Remove the two screws that hold in the
breaker on the left side of the control
panel.
Step 4: Remove the screw on each side of the old control input panel.
Step 5: Pull the control input panel out a couple inches.
a: Unplug the beacon connector (twisted red & black wire).
b: Completely pull the panel out of the rack.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
6
8 8
9
7
Remove the
backplane screws
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2The Retrofit 7
Step 6: Connect the data cables
to the new control input
panel.
a: Insert the Ethernet
cable in the RJ45 jack
on the rear of the
control input panel.
b: Connect the new
control data ribbon
cable connector (the
connector is keyed - the
ribbon cable will go up)
in the new control input
panel ribbon cable
header. Both ends of
the control data
ribbon cable are the
same.
c: Connect the beacon
connector to either the
first or last pair of the
beacon header (show
here).
Step 7: Feed the cables into the rack where the control input panel will go and reinstall
the breaker with the same two screws. Be sure to note the proper on/off
orientation of the breaker to the panel labeling (The new panel and the old
panel are the same).
Step 8: Install the new control input panel in the rack. Leave the screw on each end of
the panel a bit loose for the next step.
Step 9: Reinstall the tour guides (under the screw heads still in the rack) and fully tighten
the screws for each side.
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Power Termination
Step 1: Clip the first wire-tie behind the existing J1 power connector to give the harness
more room to move while you work.
Step 2: Install the power adapter harness to edge connector (straight thru PCB) to old
power connector (match the wire colors)
.
Step 3: Secure the power connectors together with provided 4"-wire-ties. Clip wire tie
ends for neatness.
Step 4: In line with where the backplane will go and all the way back of that sheet metal,
mount a sticky-back tie wrap mount.
Step 5: Use that tie wrap mount to loosely secure the power harness to the side of the
rack. Leave the tie wrap loose enough for the power harness to slide backwards
when the backplane is installed.
Data Cabling Preparation
Step 1: Identify the different dimmer output ribbon cable transition cards. An SP24 will
only use a single upper and lower card.
Note:
There are two different types. An “upper” card and a “lower” card. The transition
card is marked for both the type and which side is up when installed.
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Wire-tie the
connectors
together
The PCB is the same on
both sides, top and bottom.
Match the
wire colors
1
3
4
2
This is an “Upper”
transition board
(7150B5007)
This is an “Lower”
transition board
(7150B5006)

2The Retrofit 9
Step 2: Mate the transition cards with the ribbon cable edge connectors as indicated
below. Secure the ribbon cable connectors to the transition cards with wire ties.
The tie wrap binding needs to be on the top for an Upper board and on the
bottom for a Lower board for clearance. Clip wire tie ends for neatness.
Install the New Backplane & Make
Connections
Step 1: Set the DMX termination switches to off.
The switches and their location are
shown here.
Step 2: Bend one arm of the backplane metal in towards
the opposite arm (about 30 deg). Bend the metal
as little as is possible to get it inside the rack.
Step 3: Insert the backplane metal on an angle. Then
straighten it once it is past the face of the rack.
Push it into the rack far enough that it stays in
place, but leave yourself some room to make the
power and data connections.
Step 4: Insert the power connection in the backplane
power header. (Look at the pin shapes for proper
orientation. It will only fit one way.)
Step 5: Push the backplane the rest of the way into the rack. Be
careful of the power connection you just made. Don’t let
any of the wiring become stressed or get pinched.
Step 6: Insert tabs in the side of the rack.
Step 7: With the tabs fully inserted in the sides of the rack, pull the
backplane towards the front of the rack to line up the
screw holes in the upper side corners to line up.
Step 8: Install one screw with a sleeve
in each side upper-corner of the
backplane.
Match
the red
wire to
pin-1
and be
sure the
proper
side is
up
Wire tie the
connectors
together
Position of the
tie wraps
On top for Upper
On bottom for Lower
Power
Screw with
sleeve

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Step 9: Install the dimmer output
ribbon cables/transition
cards. The order/layout is
not the same as on the old
backplane. See the
illustration below. Make
sure the proper side is
facing up on each
connector and that each
connector is fully seated.
Step 10: Plug the control input ribbon
cable into the header on the
backplane. The connector
is keyed - the ribbon cable
will go up.
Step 11: Plug the 2' Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector on the backplane.
Step 12: Dress the control data ribbon cable, the beacon cable and the Ethernet cable
neatly across the top of the rack. The cables should be supported every 6” to 8”
from the control input panel to the backplane. Use the provided ribbon cable
mounts (ETC Part# HW726) as needed.
Note:
You cannot use the old screws
without the additional shoulder-
sleeve as they will block the
CEM+ from being fully inserted.
CEM+ Ribbon Cable Layout
(1-24)
(73-96)
(49-72)
(25-48)
1
2
3
4
Control data
ribbon cable
header
Cable routing on the input panel side Cable routing on the CEM+ side

2The Retrofit 11
Finish Up
Step 1: Remove the old CEM rack door baffle from the door (outlined below) by removing
the four 5/16” nuts.
Step 2: Install the new CEM+ rack door baffle on the rack door with the four 5/16 nuts.
Step 3: Reinstall the rack door by
pushing down on the tab
in the hinged corner and
sliding the door back in
place.
Step 4: Reinstall the left side of
the rack with the original
10 screws.
Change out the AF Cards (if
present)
)
Step 1: Remove the old AF cards (pull the plastic tabs
Step 2: Address the new AF cards (mini-switches) as
shown here.
Step 3: Install the cards in the slots. Make sure they are
completely and securely seated. Card #1 at the
top, down to 4 at the bottom for SR48. (SR6, SR12 & SR24 have fewer cards.
Always start with #1 at the top.)
Repeat the above steps for the remainder of touring racks that are to
be retrofitted.
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2
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AF Card Addressing
Card 1
Card 2
Card 3
Card 4
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S
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SR12+
SR24+
SR48+
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Sensor+

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Verify the Retrofit
Step 1: Put the dimmer modules back in the rack in the correct/original order.
Step 2: Put the CEM+ in the rack.
Step 3: Power up the rack.
Step 4: Check that the CEM+ powers up and the rack fan turns on. (The only rack errors
should be a lack of DMX on the ports if the DMX source is not present.)
Configure the CEM+
Step 1: Configuration of the CEM+ is done via the front face panel interface or via a
graphical HTML interface called Sensor+ Connect that is resident in the CEM+.
Step 2: Configure the rack to reflect the rack type and dimmer module types installed.
Step 3: Configure the data types that will be used (DMX and EDMX) including the rack
patch.
Step 4: For detailed configuration information, please refer to the CEM+ Configuration
Manual.

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