Leviton NPC DHV User manual

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User Guide
Network Protocol Converter
Software Revision 3.10 and above
Leviton Lighting Control Division Headquarters
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Customer Service Telephone: [phone]
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Tech Line: 1-800-864-2502
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Specifications and Pricing Subject to Change at any time.
LIT-NP0XP-000
rev: B, 12/092003

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Table of Contents
Overview 3
Part 1 Initial Set-up & Basic Configuration 7
Physical Connections 8
Installation 11
System Status Check 17
Navigation & Front Panel Controls 18
Part 2 Quick Start Configuration 20
Part 3 Wrapping Up 23
Part 4 Advance Configuration & Operation 26
Main Menu 27
General Set-up 29
Device Connections 34
DMX Universe Numbers 38
Patching 40
Patch Manipulation 44
Channel Options 46
Memory Card Operations 53
Lighting Groups 55
Contact Closure Keys 59
AD Devices 61
Event Log 65
Selecting Displays 66
Luma-Net Operations 68
Configuration by Telnet or Keyboard 70
File Transfer 73
Warranty 79

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Figure Table of Contents
Figure 1 NPC Product Line XP, DHV and DLR 2
Figure 2 NPC Front and Back Views 7
Figure 3 Device Connections 12
Figure 4 Handheld Remote Physical Connections 13
Figure 5 Luma-Net Connections 14
Figure 6 Analog Inputs 15
Figure 7 Successful Status of LED 16
Figure 8 NPC Front Panel Buttons 17
Figure 9 Quickstart Device Connection Screens 20
Figure 10 Quick Start Universe Patching 21
Figure 11 NPC Main Menu 26
Figure 12 General Setup 28
Figure 13 Device Connections 34
Figure 14 DMX 512 Universes 37
Figure 15 Patching 39
Figure 16 Channel Options 46
Figure 17 Memory Card Operation 53
Figure 18 Typical Room with Two Partitions 55
Figure 19 Grouping of Control Channels 56
Figure 20 Lighting Groups 57
Figure 21 Contact Closure Keys 59
Figure 22 A/D Channels 61
Figure 23 Event Log 65
Figure 24 Select Video 1 Display 66
Figure 25 Luma-Net A Operations 68
Figure 26 Windows Start Menu 70
Figure 27 Typical Windows Run Dialog Box 71
Figure 28 Windows Telnet Session - NPC Main Menu 71
Figure 29 Windows Start Menu 74
Figure 30 Windows Run Dialog Box 75
Figure 31 WIN98 FTP Screen (Partial) 75

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Overview
Network Protocol Converter
The Network Protocol Converter by Leviton's Lighting Control
Division provides exceptional convenience and flexibility as an
interface for remote devices, displays, and networking of theatrical
and architectural control devices. The Network Protocol Converter
(NPC) is installed as a node on an Ethernet network communicating
using the ColorNet 2.0 and TCP/IP protocols. The Network
Protocol Converter when combined with other network devices
supporting ColorNet 2.0 system allows for the following types of
devices to communicate over the ColorNet network:
ColorNet 2.0 Enabled Control Consoles (Innovator)
i Series Dimmer Racks
Hand Held Focus Remotes
Dimension D8000/D4200 Architectural Control Stations
Figure 1: NPC Product Line XP, DHV and DLR
NPC DHV
NPC DLR
NPC XP

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Currently there are three models of the NPC available each of which
support the following interfaces:
To facilitate communication between these devices your NPC allows
you to:
Create quick port to network patches
Create quick network to port patches
Patch channels from the network to channels on a port
Patch channels from a port to channels on the network
View video displays produced by other ColorNet
enabled equipment
Although the concepts, routines, and functions for installation and
configuration are similar for all three models, this manual is
specifically tailored for the XP model.
Definitions
Here are some common words you will find in this manual which
may require a little more definition.
Channel – A channel usually refers to an individual unit of control
on the Luma-Net network. However the phrase channel sometimes
is used to reference an individual DMX address or a fader on a
control device or theatrical console. If you pay careful attention,
you will be able to determine the meaning by it’s context.
Model
DMX
Inputs
DMX
Outputs
Handheld
Remote
Video
Outputs
Keyboard
LunaNet
Lan's
Memory
Cards
Analog
Inputs
XP
DHV
DLR
3
3
3
3
1
1
12
2
2
1
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ColorNet – ColorNet is Leviton’s network protocol used to carry
lighting control signals over Ethernet wiring using TCP/IP. For
additional information on ColorNet see the appendices to this
document.
DMX – A digital multiplexed control protocol used to control
lighting devices like dimmers, effects, and automated lighting.
DMX Universe – A DMX universe is a virtual or physical group of
512 DMX addresses. In the physical world, a DMX universe
represents a DMX input or output from a source of control like a
control console or NPC. In the virtual world, like on the ColorNet
network, a DMX universe is just simply a common group of 512
DMX channels. All DMX signals on the ColorNet network belong to a
virtual DMX Universe.
Ethernet – Ethernet is a networking term which describes the
physical devices and equipment used to inter-connect networking
equipment. When a network is referenced as an ‘Ethernet network’
it describes a certain set of components used to interconnect
computing equipment.
IP Address – An IP address is a way to reference a particular node
on a network which speaks the TCP/IP protocol. The IP address can
be user defined and set via the software for the device. All IP
addresses on the same network must only reference one node.
LC-Net- Leviton’s "can" based network which carries data for some
of our architectural products.
Lighting Group – Lighting Groups are used to delineate groups of
Luma-Net channels which operate together (within the same room)
when using room separate/combine Luma-Net functions.
Luma-Net – Leviton’s RS-485 based network which carries control
data for our architectural stations.

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MAC Address – a unique network address which identifies a piece
of networking hardware to be used on an Ethernet network. The
MAC address of a device can not be changed.
TCP/IP – is a networking protocol or rather suite of protocols
commonly used on Ethernet networks and the internet. TCP is an
acronym for Transmission Control Protocol and IP is an acronym
for Internet Protocol.

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Part 1- Initial Set-up & Basic
Configuration
This section of the manual will cover the installation and basic
configuration of the NPC. There are (4) steps required to make
your NPC work:
1. Physical Installation
2. Set General & Network Settings
3. Set Device Connections
4. Create Basic Patches
Until these steps are complete, your NPC will not be operational.
For advanced configuration of the NPC, please reference Part 2 of
this guide.
Part 1 Contents
Physical Connections.......................................... 8
Installation........................................................11
System Status Check.........................................17
Navigation & Front Panel Controls.......................18
Quick Start Configuration...................................20

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Physical Connections
The information in this chapter identifies and describes all of the
physical connections to, controls, and indicators of the NPC.
The images below show the front and back views of the NPC. They
are designed to give you an overview of the physical attributes to
the NPC. Use numbered callouts to cross reference with the legend/
descriptions below.
Figure 2: NPC Front and Back Views
1) Hand Held Remote Port: A Theatrical Control Console Hand
Held Remote can be plugged into this port to control any ColorNet
2.0 console connected to the network.
2) Power Indicator: This LED will be lit if the NPC is receiving DC
input power.
3) Reset Hole: Push a paperclip through this hole to access the
reset switch.
PUSH
R
R
KEYBOARD
PCM/CIA
NEXT
SELECT
PREV
CTX
BUSY
POWER DMX
IN
A
B
ColorNet
OUT A B
LINK
RX
LUMA-NET
ERROR
LINK
A
B
H. H. REMOTE
19
2
38
45 6
7
6
6
6 HHR
LUMA-NET A
LUMA-NET B
1
1
1
DMX 512 IN
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 10/100
A
10
B
I - O
DMX512 OUTDMX512 OUT
AB
DMX512 OUT
CA
I - O I - O
DMX 512 INDMX 512 IN
BC
POWER
+15
VDC
IN
PUSHPUSHPUSH
16-13
ANALOG
ANALOG12
+15/
6 ANALOG 1
7
Tualatin, OR.
Made in the U.S.A.
Leviton Mfg. Co. Inc.
14
17
15
16
10 11
12 13
10
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4) DMX512 Indicators: Each DMX512 input and output LED
indicators will light green to show activity on their respective ports.
5) ColorNet Indicators: There are two sets of LED indicators;
one set for each ColorNet port. The Link LED indicates whether the
port has established a connection to the ColorNet network. TX & RX
indicates any transmitting or receiving data to or from the network.
6) Luma-Net Indicators: Show status of the Luma-Net ports.
LINE indicates a properly operating Network
ERROR indicates no network present or other problem
BUSY indicates a transmitted or received command
7) Navigation & Operation Buttons: Buttons used when
performing local configuration functions. See the chapter titled
“Navigation Button Operation & Requirements”
8) Memory Card: This slot is for a PCMCIA memory card used to
store and fetch configuration and application files.
9) Keyboard Port: This port is used to attach an IBM style
keyboard with AT connector used for editing and input of alpha
numerical data.
10) Video Ports: Ports used to connect VGA compatible video
monitors. Each monitor can be configured to display a local or
remote network device video display.
11) Ethernet Ports: Ethernet ports used for connection to a
ColorNet 2.0 TCP/IP Ethernet network.
12) DMX512 Output Ports: Output a standard DMX512 control
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13) DMX512 Input Ports: Any device that supplies a DMX512
signal can be connected to these ports. The dimmer information
contained within the DMX512 signal can be patched to any location
on the ColorNet network or directly to an output port.
14) Hand Held Remote Hardwired Port: This port is to be used
for connecting external hardwired connections for a Hand Held
Remote to the NPC. Note: The front panel HHR connector and the
back panel HHR connector are internally connected to each other,
therefore, only one can be used at a time. If either HRR port is
used, the Luma-Net A port must not be used.
15) Luma-Net Port(s): These ports are used to connect Luma-
Net control networks to the NPC.
16) Analog Ports: These programmable ports are used to
connect as many as 16 analog levels 0 – 10 VDC or contact closures
to the NPC. These can be used to directly activate channels on any
local device or network universe. Contact closures are ideal to
control room separate/combine functionality.
17) Power Input Port: Plug the supplied DC Power supply into
this port to supply power to the NPC. The NPC requires a +12-
24VDC, and has a load of 800mA excluding any external loads like
Luma-Net stations or analog devices. The NPC is supplied with a
12VDC, 2.5A power supply.
18) DMX512 Input Termination Switches: Placing one of
these switches in the “1” position connects a 120 ohm resistor
across the signal pins 2 and 3. This should only be done if the
connection to the port is the end of the DMX512 run.

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Installation
The installation and physical connections to the NPC should be
pretty straight forward and for many may be self explanatory.
However, here is a brief explanation of the required steps and any
important notes.
Physical Installation & Power
Install the device into it’s physical location. If the device is to be
rack mounted, install it into the rack. If it’s to be table top mounted,
set it up on the table.
Observe clearances as required for proper device operation.
Front panel access for local configuration and visual status
indication, and rear access for connections. Be sure to leave
enough room for the connector!
Prepare the power connections, but do not yet connect power.
Power should be the last thing connected after all other
connections have been made.
ColorNet Network Connections
1Connect ColorNet Port A to your Ethernet hub for
interface to other ColorNet devices.
2If your NPC is near an i Series dimming rack, and
your system requires it, you may connect ColorNet
port B to the dimming rack processor.
Video Connections
Connect a video monitor to Video Port #1 and/or #2 as required.
Remember when connecting to a network hub, a straight through
network patch cable should be used. If connecting directly to
another device, a special type of cable referred to as a "crossover
cable" should be used. This type of cable swaps the send/receive
pairs so that network integrity is maintained.

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Even if a video monitor is not being used in the permanent
installation, it is helpful if not required for initial setup/
configuration.
6
6
6 HHR
LUMA-NET A
LUMA-NET B
1
1
1
DMX 512 IN
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 10/100 10
I - O
DMX512 OUTDMX512 OUT
AB
DMX512 OUT
CA
I - O I - O
DMX 512 INDMX 512 IN
BC
POWER
+15
VDC
IN
PUSHPUSHPUSH
16-13
ANALOG
ANALOG12
+15/
6 ANALOG 1
7
Tualatin, OR.
Made in the U.S.A.
Leviton Mfg. Co. Inc.
AB
To Video Monitors

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DMX Connections
Connect any required DMX input or output devices
Figure 3: Device Connections
16-13
ANALOG
ANALOG12
+15/
6 ANALOG 1
7
6
6
6 HHR
LUMA-NET A
LUMA-NET B
1
1
1
DMX 512 IN
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 10/100
A
10
B
I - O
DMX512 OUTDMX512 OUT
AB
DMX512 OUT
CA
I - O I - O DMX 512 INDMX512 IN
BC
POWER
+15
VDC
IN
PUSHPUSHPUSH
Tualatin, OR.
Made in the U.S.A.
Leviton Mfg. Co. Inc.
Connect any required
DMX Inputs or Outputs
DMX Data DMX Data
(Not all required connections)
0,1,2,3 Outputs
0,1,2,3 Inputs
DMX Pinout
Pin
1
5
4
3
2
Function
Common
Data 1-
Data 1+
Data 2-(N/C)
Data 2+(N/C)
Wire (Belden 9829)
Pair Color
-
Shield
Black
1
2Black
Red
White

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Handheld Remotes
Connect Handheld remote to front or back of NPC.
If a handheld remote is used, either hardwired or otherwise,
you must abandon the Luma-Net A port.
Figure 4: Handheld Remote Physical Connections
PUSH
R
R
CTX
BUSY
POWER DMX
IN
A
B
ColorNet
OUT A B
LINK
RX
LUMA-NET
ERROR
LINK
A
B
H. H. REMOTE
To Handheld
Remote Terminal
Front
6
6
6 HHR
LUMA-NET A
LUMA-NET B
1
1
1
DMX 512 IN
C
POWER
+15
VDC
IN
16-13
ANALOG
ANALOG12
+15/
6 ANALOG 1
7
Back
To hardwire building
HHR Wiring
Handheld Remote (HHR)
Pin/
Terminal Function Wire (Belden 9830)
Pair Color
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
Common
Common
+12VDC
RX-
RX+
TX-
TX+
-
1
2
3
Shield
White/Blue
Blue/White
White/Orang
e
Orange/Whit
e
White/Green
Green/White

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Luma-Net
Connect any Luma-Net station to one of the two Luma-Net ports.
Figure 5: Luma-Net Connections
6
6
6HHR
LUMA-NET A
LUMA-NET B
1
1
1
DMX 512 IN
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 10/100
A
10
B
I - O
DMX512 OUTDMX512 OUT
AB
DMX512 OUT
CA
I - O I - O
DMX 512 INDMX 512 IN
BC
POWER
+15
VDC
IN
PUSHPUSHPUSH
16-13
ANALOG
ANALOG12
+15/
6 ANALOG 1
7
Tualatin, OR.
Made in the U.S.A.
Leviton Mfg. Co. Inc.
Luma-Net B
Building wiring Luma-Net "A" Building
Wiring (Not available
Port If HHR is Used
Luma-Net
Terminal Function Wire(Belden 9829+(2)#14)
Pair Color
1
2
3
4
5
6
Rem +
Rem-
Common
+V
Term
N/C 3
White/Blue
Blue/White
N/C
N/C
1
#14AWG Black
Red
Note:pair #2 has no connections.

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Analog Inputs
Connect any analog inputs, like photocells, or dry contact closures,
to the analog input ports. Contact closures should be connected
between +V and the analog input.
When using the analog inputs as a contact closure, the closure
requires a minimum of +10VDC to trigger. When using them to
sense a variable analog control signal, the range of measurement is
+0-10VDC. The maximum rated input of an analog input is
+24VDC.
Figure 6: Analog Inputs
6
6
6 HHR
LUMA-NET A
LUMA-NET B
1
1
1
DMX 512 IN
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 10/100
A
10
B
I - O
DMX512 OUTDMX512 OUT
AB
DMX512 OUT
CA
I - O I - O
DMX 512 INDMX 512 IN
BC
POWER
+15
VDC
IN
PUSHPUSHPUSH
16-13
ANALOG
ANALOG12
+15/
6 ANALOG 1
7
Tualatin, OR.
Made in the U.S.A.
Leviton Mfg. Co. Inc.
Analog Input Wiring
Connector Terminal Function
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
3
2
Analog Input #1
Analog Input #4
Analog Input #3
Analog Input #2
Analog Input #8
Analog Input #7
Analog Input #6
Analog Input #5
Analog Input #12
Analog Input #11
Analog Input #10
Analog Input #9
Analog Input #16
Analog Input #15
Analog Input #14
Analog Input #13
Common
+V (same as input voltage)
Inputs shall be 0-10VDC variable,OR
0-+V for contactc closures.
}
}
}

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System Status Check
Make your final power connections and apply power.
At this point in time, your NPC should be operational. There’s a bit
of configuration which must still be done, but all your connections
are made. To checkout the system, observe the LED’s on the front
of the unit.
If you have problems with your NPC or it is not operating as
expected, reference the troubleshooting section at the end of part
2.
Figure 7: Successful Status of LED
LED’s may not be lit as expected with default configuration.
PUSH
PUSH
R
R
CTX
BUSY
POWER DMX
IN A
B
ColorNet
OUT A B
LINK
RX
LUMA-NET
ERROR
LINK
A
B
H. H. REMOTE
H. H. REMOTE
Indicates Power
Connector
Indicates
Transmitting DMX
Data
Indicates
DMX Data
Received
}
}
Luma-Net
Connection Status
Network Connection
Status

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Navigation Button Operation &
Requirements
Figure 8: NPC Front Panel Buttons
The basic operation of the NPC is made simple through the use of
the seven buttons located on its front panel. These buttons have
two primary sets of functions, the first group of buttons, [UP],
[DOWN], [LEFT] and [RIGHT], are purely for navigation. They
are used to move the cursor around the video display. The second
group of buttons is used to modify parameter values or settings.
[SELECT] is used to "select" a menu choice, save changes, or
return to the previous screen. [PREV] (short for "previous") and
[NEXT] are used to step through the parameter options or to
increment/decrement a number.
Sometimes, you will be using the [NEXT] and [PREV] buttons
to scroll through a large range of values, like the alphabet. In
this situation, you can press and hold the button which will
quickly scroll through the values instead of repeatedly pressing
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Generally, a typical use of the navigation & operation
buttons will be as follows:
Step 1 From the Main Menu, use the
[UP][DOWN][LEFT][RIGHT] navigation
buttons to select the main menu option
you desire.
Step 2 When you’ve reached your desired main
menu option, press the [SELECT] button.
Step 3 You now will be looking at a configuration
or status screen. From this point you use a
combination of the
[UP][DOWN][LEFT][RIGHT] arrow
keys to get to your desired option.
Step 4 Then use the [NEXT][PREV] button to
make changes.
Step 5 Repeat steps 3 & 4 until all settings have
been changed.
Step 6 Press the [SELECT] button. This will
either return you to the previous screen or
ask if you want to save changes. If you are
asked if you want to save changes,
pressing the [SELECT] button again will
save them. Pressing any other key will
cancel the changes.
These are the basics of using the navigation & operation buttons.
In some screens there are additional options or requirements which
will be covered in the section of the manual which describes those
areas.