Leviton PICCOLO SCAN User manual

User Manual
PICCOLO SCAN
(Piccolo Scan 12 model shown)
Document Release July 2010
Revision A
Software v1.70

Leviton Piccolo Scan
Warranty
Leviton Manufacturing Co Inc. warrants this control console to be free of material and workmanship defects
for a period of two years after system acceptance or 26 months after shipment, whichever comes first. This
Warranty is limited to repair of replacement of defective equipment returned Freight Pre-Paid to Leviton
Lighting Management Systems Division at PO Box 2210, Tualatin, Oregon 97062, USA. User shall call 1-
800-959-6004 and request a return authorization number to mark on the outside of the returning carton, to
assure that the returned material will be properly received at Leviton. All equipment shipped back to
Leviton must be carefully and properly packed to avoid shipping damage. Replacements or repaired
equipment will be returned to sender freight prepaid, F.O.B. factory. Leviton is not responsible for removing
or replacing equipment on the job site, and will not honor charges for such work. Leviton will not be
responsible for any loss of use time or subsequent damages should any of the equipment fail during the
warranty period, but agrees only to repair or replace defective equipment returned to its plant in Tualatin,
Oregon. This Warranty is void on any product that has been improperly installed, overloaded, short
circuited, abused, or altered in any manner. Neither the seller nor Leviton shall be liable for any injury, loss
or damage, direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use the equipment. This
Warranty does not cover lamps, ballasts, and other equipment which is supplied or warranted directly to
the user by their manufacturer. Leviton makes no warranty as to the Fitness for Purpose or other implied
Warranties.
Notice
Although the information contained within this user guide is believed to be accurate at the time of printing,
it is not guaranteed to be without fault and is subject to change without notice. Future software releases
may change the features or operation of this product. For current information contact:
Leviton Lighting Management Systems Division
20497 SW Teton, Tualatin, OR 97062
Mailing Address:
PO Box 2210
Tualatin, OR 97062
Customer Service: [phone]
Technical Support: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.leviton.com
Copyright © 2010
Leviton Manufacturing Company Incorporated.
All Rights Reserved.

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..............................................................................................................................1
1.1. Features.........................................................................................................................................2
2. Specifications.............................................................................................................................3
2.1. Top Panel.......................................................................................................................................4
2.2. Rear Panel......................................................................................................................................4
2.2.1. DMX In / Out Connections.........................................................................................................4
2.2.2. MIDI In / Out Connections.........................................................................................................5
2.2.3. USB Connections ......................................................................................................................5
2.2.4. Ethernet Connection .................................................................................................................5
2.2.5. LT-Link Connection...................................................................................................................6
2.2.6. External Trigger........................................................................................................................6
2.2.7. SMPTE.....................................................................................................................................6
2.2.8. Audio.......................................................................................................................................6
2.2.9. VGA Connection........................................................................................................................6
2.2.10. Power Supply and Switch.........................................................................................................6
2.2.11. Work Light Connection ............................................................................................................6
3. About this Manual (Text Conventions).........................................................................................7
4. Installation and Start Up ............................................................................................................8
4.1. Warnings !......................................................................................................................................8
4.2. Power On .......................................................................................................................................8
4.3. Console Reset.................................................................................................................................8
5. Getting Help..............................................................................................................................9
5.1. Help by Functions............................................................................................................................9
5.2. Contacting Technical Support...........................................................................................................9
6. Base & Auxiliary LCD Displays / Base Screen .............................................................................10
6.1. Base LCD Display ..........................................................................................................................10
6.1.1. Display Background Colors.......................................................................................................10
6.2. Auxiliary LCD Display.....................................................................................................................10
6.3. Base Screen..................................................................................................................................11
6.3.1. Base Screen Background Color.................................................................................................11
7. Navigation...............................................................................................................................12
7.1. Data Tables ..................................................................................................................................12
7.1.1. Using Data Tables...................................................................................................................12
7.1.2. Using Option Windows ............................................................................................................13
7.2. Display / Screen Symbols and Colors...............................................................................................13
8. Operating Modes .....................................................................................................................14
8.1. Single Mode..................................................................................................................................14
8.2. Double Mode ................................................................................................................................14
8.3. Theatre Mode ...............................................................................................................................14
8.4. Manual Mode................................................................................................................................14
8.5. Selecting Operating Modes.............................................................................................................14
8.5.1. Mode Change and Channel Access ...........................................................................................15
9. Editing Channels......................................................................................................................16
9.1. Grand Master / Blackout Key..........................................................................................................16
9.2. Using Channel Faders....................................................................................................................16
9.3. Using the Keypad..........................................................................................................................16

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9.3.1. Selecting Channels..................................................................................................................16
9.3.2. Editing Channel Levels ............................................................................................................17
9.3.3. De-Selecting (Releasing) Channels ...........................................................................................17
9.3.4. Other Editing Commands.........................................................................................................17
9.4. Channel Editing Examples..............................................................................................................18
9.4.1. Using Channel Faders..............................................................................................................18
9.4.2. Using the Keypad....................................................................................................................18
9.4.3. Channel Editing Example in Theatre and Manual Modes .............................................................18
9.4.4. Channel Editing Example in Single Mode...................................................................................18
9.4.5. Channel Editing Example in Double Mode..................................................................................18
10. Recording and Modifying Groups.............................................................................................19
10.1. Recording Groups........................................................................................................................19
10.2. Adding Attributes (Names, Times, etc.) to Groups ..........................................................................19
10.2.1. Using the Options Key...........................................................................................................19
10.2.2. Timing Modes (Tm)...............................................................................................................19
10.3. Modifying Groups ........................................................................................................................20
11. Recording and Modifying Cues................................................................................................21
11.1. Recording Cues...........................................................................................................................21
11.2. Adding Attributes (Names, Times, etc.) to Cues..............................................................................21
11.2.1. Using the Options Key...........................................................................................................22
11.2.2. Timing Modes (Tm)...............................................................................................................22
11.3. Modifying Cues............................................................................................................................22
12. Using Submasters (Theatre & Manual Modes)..........................................................................23
12.1. Loading Groups and Cues into Submasters ....................................................................................23
12.1.1. Cue Lists in Submasters.........................................................................................................24
12.2. Submaster Playback.....................................................................................................................24
12.2.1. Normal, Absolute or Inhibit Modes..........................................................................................24
12.3. Deleting Submasters....................................................................................................................25
12.4. Rate and Level Submasters ..........................................................................................................25
12.5. Effects Submasters......................................................................................................................25
12.5.1. Programming Effects.............................................................................................................25
12.5.2. Loading Effects.....................................................................................................................26
12.5.3. Executing Effects ..................................................................................................................26
12.5.4. Modifying Effects ..................................................................................................................26
13. Using the CrossFader (Theatre, Manual & Simple Modes) .........................................................27
13.1. Assigning Cues to the CrossFader .................................................................................................27
13.1.1. Jump and Loop (Lp) Functions...............................................................................................27
13.2. CrossFader Playback....................................................................................................................28
13.2.1. Modify Fade Rate..................................................................................................................28
13.2.2. Modify Current Cue...............................................................................................................28
13.3. Deleting Cues from the CrossFader ...............................................................................................28
14. Using Pages (Theatre & Manual Modes) ..................................................................................29
14.1. Recording Pages..........................................................................................................................29
14.2. Loading Pages.............................................................................................................................29
14.2.1. Normal Mode........................................................................................................................29
14.2.2. Forced Mode.........................................................................................................................29
14.3. Deleting Pages............................................................................................................................29
15. Using Fixtures........................................................................................................................30
15.1. Selecting Fixtures........................................................................................................................30
15.2. Editing Fixture Parameters ...........................................................................................................30
15.2.1. Trackball Functions ...............................................................................................................30

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15.3. Fixture Commands.......................................................................................................................31
15.3.1. [PARAM] .............................................................................................................................. 31
15.3.2. [HOME]................................................................................................................................32
15.3.3. [PALs] Palettes .....................................................................................................................32
Applying Palettes .........................................................................................................................32
15.3.4. [LIBs] Libraries.....................................................................................................................32
Applying Libraries.........................................................................................................................32
Recording Libraries.......................................................................................................................33
Modifying Library Values...............................................................................................................33
Modifying Library Names...............................................................................................................33
Examining Libraries......................................................................................................................34
Deleting Libraries.........................................................................................................................34
15.3.5. [EDIT+]...............................................................................................................................34
15.3.6. [BANKS], [BNK-] & [BNK+]....................................................................................................35
15.3.7. [WHEEL]..............................................................................................................................35
15.4. [MENU][30]:Virtual dimmer..........................................................................................................35
16. Using Shapes.........................................................................................................................36
16.1. Shape Basics...............................................................................................................................36
16.1.1. Editing and Recording a New Shape .......................................................................................36
16.2. Other Shape Options....................................................................................................................36
16.2.1. Items Selection Order............................................................................................................36
16.2.2. Add Shape............................................................................................................................36
16.2.3. Using Shapes in Playbacks.....................................................................................................37
16.2.4. Examine Shapes List..............................................................................................................37
16.2.5. Examine Cues and Groups containing Shapes..........................................................................37
16.3. Shape Base Configuration.............................................................................................................37
16.3.1. All Groups and Cues..............................................................................................................37
16.3.2. Individual Groups and Cues ...................................................................................................38
17. Functions...............................................................................................................................39
17.1. Exam and Modify Functions..........................................................................................................39
17.2. Test and Next Functions...............................................................................................................40
17.2.1. [Test] ..................................................................................................................................40
17.2.2. [Next]..................................................................................................................................40
17.3. Copy and Exchange Functions ......................................................................................................40
17.4. Delete Functions..........................................................................................................................40
17.4.1. Deleting Submaster and Crossfader Contents ..........................................................................40
17.4.2. Deleting Cues and Groups......................................................................................................41
17.4.3. Deleting Effects, Pages and Macros ........................................................................................41
17.5. Learn Time Functions...................................................................................................................41
17.6. Macro Functions..........................................................................................................................42
17.6.1. Recording Macros .................................................................................................................42
17.6.2. Modifying Macros..................................................................................................................42
17.6.3. Deleting Macros....................................................................................................................42
17.6.4. Executing Macros..................................................................................................................42
18. Patching................................................................................................................................43
18.1. Patching Dimmers .......................................................................................................................43
18.1.1. Testing Dimmers...................................................................................................................43
18.1.2. Pre-Programmed Curves........................................................................................................44
18.1.3. House Light Dimmers............................................................................................................44
18.1.4. Patch Tools ..........................................................................................................................45
18.2. Patching Fixtures.........................................................................................................................45
18.2.1. Scroller Definition..................................................................................................................46
Dark Gel......................................................................................................................................46
18.3. Cache List Configuration...............................................................................................................47
18.4. Fixture Definition.........................................................................................................................48

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19. Saving and Loading Show Data...............................................................................................49
20. Console Updating...................................................................................................................50
20.1. USB Driver software update..........................................................................................................50
21. Menus...................................................................................................................................51
21.1. Patches ......................................................................................................................................51
21.1.1. Dimmers (Menu 02) & Fixtures (Menu 04)...............................................................................51
21.1.2. Dmx In (Menu 03) ................................................................................................................51
21.2. Disk & Printer..............................................................................................................................51
21.2.1. Disk (Menu 10).....................................................................................................................51
21.2.2. Printer (Menu 11) .................................................................................................................51
21.3. Multimedia..................................................................................................................................51
21.3.1. Midi (Menu 21) & Time Code (Menu 23),.................................................................................51
21.3.2. External Triggers & Sound (Menu 22).....................................................................................51
21.4. Setup .........................................................................................................................................52
21.4.1. Editor & Times (Menu 30)......................................................................................................52
21.4.2. Playbacks (Menu 31).............................................................................................................52
21.4.3. System (Menu 32).................................................................................................................53
21.4.4. Dmx Setup (Menu 33)...........................................................................................................53
21.4.5. Power-Up Macro (Menu 34) ...................................................................................................53
21.4.6. Remote and PocketPC (Menu 35) ...........................................................................................54
21.4.7. Wireless DMX (Menu 36) .......................................................................................................54
21.5. Ethernet .....................................................................................................................................54
21.5.1. Ethernet Configuration (Menu 40) ..........................................................................................54
21.6. Special Commands ......................................................................................................................54
21.6.1. Multimedia Panel (Menu 70)...................................................................................................54
21.6.2. Status & Playbacks Zero (Menu 71) ........................................................................................54
21.6.3. Delete Console Show (Menu 72).............................................................................................55
21.6.4. Security & Defaults (Menu 77) ...............................................................................................55
21.6.5. Tools & Software Updates (Menu 79)......................................................................................55
21.6.6. Tests (Menus 80 - 88)...........................................................................................................55
22. Using Ethernet.......................................................................................................................56
22.1. Ethernet Configuration.................................................................................................................56
22.2. IPX Configuration ........................................................................................................................56
22.3. Capture / CITP Configuration........................................................................................................57
22.4. Coolux / ArtNet Configuration.......................................................................................................58
22.5. Leviton LT NPC 2D/4D Configuration.............................................................................................60
23. Using MIDI, Time Code, External Triggers & Sound..................................................................61
23.1. MIDI ..........................................................................................................................................61
23.1.1. MIDI Configuration................................................................................................................61
23.2. Time Code (Events List)...............................................................................................................61
23.2.1. Events List Execution.............................................................................................................62
23.3. External Triggers & Sound Inputs .................................................................................................63
24. Off Line Editor (OLE)..............................................................................................................64
24.1. Introduction................................................................................................................................64
24.2. PC Requirements.........................................................................................................................64
24.3. Starting the OLE..........................................................................................................................64
24.4. Exchanging Data with a Console...................................................................................................64
24.5. Using the OLE as a Backup Console ..............................................................................................64
24.6. PC KeyBoard HotKeys ..................................................................................................................65

Introduction
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1. Introduction
The Leviton Piccolo Scan is a conventional and automated lighting console with advanced functions
normally not found on consoles of similar size. It is very simple to use, yet offers many functions for
complex procedures as demanded in the lighting entertainment field.
Piccolo is an ideal control solution for use in theatres, schools, music and corporate venues, houses of
worship and TV studios.
The console can be operated in a variety of ways depending on the user’s needs and experience; it can
function as a basic two-scene manual console, submasters can be loaded with timed cues, groups, and
effects, or sequenced cues can be executed manually or automatically via a crossfader.
The console is offered in two models:
Piccolo Scan 12: 12 Submasters / 48 Channels / 256 Parameters
Piccolo Scan 24: 24 Submasters / 96 Channels / 256 Parameters

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1.1. Features
• Four modes allow for versatile operation:
Single Mode: All console faders operate as direct access control channels.
Double Mode: Upper faders control the same channels as the lower faders, thus allowing for manual
crossfades between upper and lower fader rows.
Theatre Mode: Upper faders operate as channel faders while the lower faders operate as submaster
faders.
Manual Mode: Operates same as Theatre Mode except upper channel faders contribute to output levels on a HTP
basis.
• Submasters accept Cues, Groups and Effects.
• Channel and Submaster Flash keys. Submaster Flash keys can be configured in three different modes: GO, FLASH
and SOLO.
• Modify function: For modification of memory items such as Cues, Groups and Submasters.
• Exam function: For examining console memory items.
• 4 arrow keys for cursor placement in menus and data cells.
• Two LCD displays, soft keys, 4 encoders, 1 trackball and direct function keys for programming of moving lights, LED
lights, scrollers, etc.
• Numeric editor: For creating cues and groups by entering levels via the alphanumeric keypad or level encoder.
• Any console item can be easily named with the alphanumeric keypad.
• 256 Parameters / 128 moving light fixtures.
• Channel Patch: 512 dimmers with response curves and limit functions.
• 5 pre-programmed response curves.
• Installation Patch: To return console to a preset password-protected status.
• Ethernet: IPX, ArtNet and CITP capable.
• MIDI and Time Code functions: To synchronize the console with other consoles and external devices.
• Personalized user setup of console.
• Operates in several user languages.
• Operates with or without an external monitor.
• Storage and transfer of show data to external USB memory stick.
• Printout of show data in text format.
• OLE (Off Line Editor): A complete console simulator that allows the user to edit shows on a PC. Can also
function as a backup console.
• Import/Export ASCII shows from the Off Line Editor.

Specifications
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2. Specifications
Console Model: Piccolo Scan 12 Piccolo Scan 24
Channel Faders 48 96
Total Channels (Dimmers and
Fixtures) 304 (512 Patch) 352 (512 Patch)
Submasters 12 24
Fixture Attributes 256 256
Cues 999.9 (D) 999.9 (D)
Effects 999 (S) 999 (S)
Pages 999 (S) 999 (S)
Macros 999 (S) 999 (S)
Groups 999 (D) 999 (D)
Palettes and Libraries Yes Yes
Crossfaders 1 1
Crossfade Sequences 999.9 (D) 999.9 (D)
Crossfade Times T-In, T-Out, Delay & Wait T-In, T-Out, Delay & Wait
Encoders 4 + Trackball 4 + Trackball
Multifunction Fader 1 1
LCD Display Two 240 x 64 screens Two 240 x 64 screens
VGA Monitor Output Yes Yes
DMX 512 Dimmer Patch 1 1
DMX Universes Out 1 1
DMX Universes In 1 1
Dimmer Curves 5 pre-programmed 5 pre-programmed
Yes Yes
RS485 (LT-Link) Yes Yes
USB Ports (1 Host & 1 Device) Yes Yes
Midi In/Out, SMPTE, Audio,
3 Externals Yes Yes
3 Pin XLR for Worklight Yes (1) Yes (1)
Offline Editor Software (OLE) Yes Yes
External Power Supply 12V/1.5A 12V/1.5A
Housing Aluminum Aluminum
Size (mm) 720 x 400 x 50-100 950 x 400 x 50-100
Weight (kg) 5 6.25
D = Dynamic Memory (depending on available memory)
S = Static Memory (absolute)

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2.1. Top Panel
2.2. Rear Panel
2.2.1. DMX In / Out Connections
DMX-512 output connector (opto-isolated): XLR-5 female.
DMX-512 input connector (opto-isolated): XLR-5 male.
Pin Out:
Pin 1: Ground.
Pin 2: Data –
Pin 3: Data +
Pin 4: No Connection
Pin 5: No Connection
Always use shielded and twisted pair cables for RS485 data with 120 ohms of characteristic
impedance and low capacitance. The Data – and Data + signals must be in the same twisted pair.
• Do not use XLR audio (microphone) cables.
• Only connect a maximum of 32 devices per DMX line.
• Do not use cables over a maximum length of 500 meters (1640 ft).
5 pin XLR
male
1 1
2 2
33
44
5 5
female