Osram Butler XT2 User guide

Butler XT2
Setup Manual

Butler XT2 Setup Manual
Edition/Ausgabe: 23.12.2016
Published by/Herausgegeben von:
OSRAM GmbH
BU Lighting Solutions
Karl Schurz-Strasse 38
Paderborn, Germany
©2016, OSRAM GmbH
All rights reserved/Alle Rechte vorbehalten

Table of Contents
English ......................................................................6
Security instructions................................................................................. 7
Delivery content........................................................................................ 8
Transport ............................................................................................. 8
Inspect the delivery content ................................................................. 8
Connector panel....................................................................................... 9
Power.................................................................................................. 9
e:net.................................................................................................... 9
Digital inputs...................................................................................... 11
DMX .................................................................................................. 11
e:bus ................................................................................................. 12
RS-232.............................................................................................. 12
Micro SD card ........................................................................................ 13
Interface elements.................................................................................. 13
Buttons.............................................................................................. 13
Buttons a and b................................................................................. 14
Status LEDs............................................................................................ 14
System display .................................................................................. 14
Standalone configuration ....................................................................... 15
Using the standalone web interface ................................................... 15
Online configuration with Programmer................................................... 18
Network parameters .......................................................................... 20
Connecting more than one Butler XT2 ............................................... 22
Standalone control via web browser...................................................... 23
Adjusting the internal Real Time Clock .................................................. 23
Firmware update .................................................................................... 24
Action Pad and Mobile Action Pad ........................................................ 24

Technical specifications ......................................................................... 25
Problem analysis ................................................................................... 27
Software............................................................................................ 27
Hardware........................................................................................... 28
Deutsch ..................................................................29
Sicherheitshinweise................................................................................ 30
Firmwarestand........................................................................................ 30
Lieferumfang .......................................................................................... 31
Transport ........................................................................................... 31
Überprüfen des Lieferumfanges......................................................... 31
Anschlussfeld ......................................................................................... 32
Stromversorgung............................................................................... 32
Digitale Eingänge ............................................................................... 34
DMX .................................................................................................. 34
e:bus ................................................................................................. 35
RS-232.............................................................................................. 35
Micro SD-Karte.................................................................................. 36
System-Taster.................................................................................... 36
Taster a und b.................................................................................... 37
Status-LEDs ...................................................................................... 37
Betriebsanzeigen ............................................................................... 38
Standlone-Konfiguration ........................................................................ 39
Online-Konfiguration .............................................................................. 42
Netzwerk-Parameter.......................................................................... 44
Anschließen von mehreren Butler XT2................................................ 46
Standalone-Steuerung über Webbrowser.............................................. 47
Justierung der internen Echtzeituhr ....................................................... 47
Firmware-Update ................................................................................... 48
Action Pad und Mobile Action Pad ........................................................ 48

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Technische Daten................................................................................... 49
Allgemeine Daten............................................................................... 49
DMX .................................................................................................. 50
e:bus ................................................................................................. 50
RS-232.............................................................................................. 50
Problemanalyse...................................................................................... 51
Software............................................................................................ 51
Hardware........................................................................................... 52
Appendix ................................................................53
Change log ............................................................................................. 54
Dimensions/Abmessungen..................................................................... 56
Connection diagram/Verbindungsbeispiel ............................................. 57
Notes...................................................................................................... 58

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English

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Security instructions
!
The product must only be installed and put into operation by a qualified
electrician. The applicable safety regulations and accident prevention
regulations must be observed. Otherwise the unit may be damaged.

Only work on the product when it is de-energized to prevent electrical
shocks. Incorrect handling may damage the unit.
!
Do not route network, DMX or any other communication line together
with power lines. Data traffic or functions can be disturbed.
!
The product may only be operated in the operating modes described
in the manual. All other applications are considered to be inappropriate
use. If the product is not used as intended, there is no guarantee that it
will operate safely.
!
To prevent the device from overheating, only operate it in well-ventilated
environment. The ventilation slots may not be obstructed. Otherwise the
unit may overheat and fail.
Device components can reach high temperatures! Let unit cool down
after operation before mounting or removing unit to avoid burnings.
!
Repairs may only be carried out by authorized, specially trained person-
nel to ensure reliability. When in doubt, contact e:cue service. Incorrect
handling may damage the unit
!
The device must be supplied by a separate certified SELV Class 2
power supply.
Firmware level
This description relates to firmware version 2.0.3308. Please upgrade your Butler
XT2 to this version to use the new functions and features, e. g. web interface for
configuration.

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Delivery content
Order numbers
yButler XT2 AA557270131
ymicroSDHC card for show storage AA6137401HA
ySetup Manual English/German
Optional accessories:
yDIN rail engine accessory pack AA556690035
(power supply, serial cable, LAN cable)
yLAN cross cable 2 m AA666220055
ySerial cable
ye:cue Lighting Application CD AA620030031
yRJ45 to XLR5p adapter cable AA611810135
Transport
Only transport the Butler XT2 in its original packaging. This protects the device from
damage. Only unpack the at its installation location. To protect the device against
condensation water, unpack it and wait until all moisture remaining in the Butler XT2
has evaporated. Condensation can occur when the device is moved from a cold to
a warm location.
Inspect the delivery content
Unpack the Butler XT2 and inspect all parts for completeness. Keep the packag-
ing for use in case of further transport. If there is apparent damage to the device or
parts are missing from the delivery scope, please contact e:cue service.

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Connector panel
Power
The Butler XT2 must be powered by an external AC/DC Power Supply.
Power over Ethernet and Power over DMX are not supported.
Always use an external power supply.
The power supply must meet the following requirements:
yOutput Voltage: 24 V DC
yOutput Current: >= 1.4 A
Always connect protective ground with the appropriate terminal in the power supply
section.
e:net
Use standard shielded CAT5 (RJ45) network cabling for e:net.
Please remember that e:net requires an isolated network segment
and cannot operate properly when using e.g. internet or video/au-
dio streaming in the same network simultaneously.

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Connecting the clamp terminals
Butler XT2 terminals Use an electrostatic
sensitive screw driver
Put the screw driver into one of the small
slots above the contact you want to con-
nect.
Push the screw driver into e slot and
pull it upwards. The slot should open.

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While holding the slot open, put the cable
in. Once the cable is secured in the slot,
release the screw driver.
Check to make sure the cable is
secured. The Butler XT is now ready
to use.
Digital inputs
+12 V +12 V In 1 In 2 In 3 In 4 In 5 In 6 In 7 In 8 GND GND
Dig. interface
+V
GND
The Butler XT2 offers eight configurable optically
isolated digital inputs for connectivity to separate
systems/sensors. See connection diagram on the right
below for details.
The input voltage range for the digital
inputs is 9 to 24 V DC.
DMX
The DMX output is taken from the RJ45 connectors
labeled „DMX1“ and „DMX2“ or via clamp contacts. To connect DMX using a XLR
type plug, please use the adaptor cable, item number 40005 available as accessory
or contact your nearest e:cue distributor for a suitable adaptor cable.
Terminate each DMX line with an 120 Ohms resistor at the end to
gain stability of the DMX bus.

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pin no. signal
1 DMX-
2 DMX+
3 GND
4 n/c
5 VCC in
6 GND
7 nc
8 nc
e:bus
The e:bus is a 2-wire bus system using clamp/screw terminal connectors to attach
the wires safely and robust. The wiring between the devices is extremely flexible. In
addition to the free topology design, you do not need to pay attention to polarities.
As long as the two e:bus connectors of a user terminal are connected to the master
unit’s connectors, everything will work fine. The two e:bus connectors of a user
terminal can be connected to the master unit‘s connectors either way. The terminal
devices will recognize the polarity and configure themselves the proper way. Please
refer to the e:bus short introduction or Network Configuration Guide, available
at www.ecue.com/download for more details about e:bus.
RS-232
For communication between different systems the Butler XT2 offers an RS-232
interface (configuration: 9600 baud, 8 databits, no parity, 1 stopbit).
Format:
[CMD1] [CMD2] [Param1 (3 digits)] {[Param2 (3 digits) ]} 0x0d 0x0a
Parameters always must have 3 Characters with leading 0s. Transmission must
end with CR LF, e.g. Play Cuelist 1: PC001\r\n Set G-Master Intensity to 20%:
IN000020\r\n

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Command Parameter Action
PC nnn Play Cuelist nnn
TP nnn Toggle Play Cuelist nnn
PP nnn Toggle Pause for Cuelist nnn
NX mmm Next for Mutexgroup mmm
PV mmm Previous for Mutex Group mmm
IN nnn ppp Set Intensity to ppp% for nnn
0 :Grand Master
1-99: Cuelist Master
129 – 193: V-Master 1 to 64
ST nnn Stop Cuelist nnn
0 : Stop All
TL sss Trigger Label for Label Index sss, e.g. TL001
Micro SD card
The Butler XT2 comes with a micro SD card and cannot operate if no micro SD
card is present. A typical show file incl. configuration files is not bigger
than a few Megabytes, the Butler XT2 is designed to work with such
typical show files. It is possible to create show files that exceed the
performance capabilities auf the Butler XT2. Some hints:
- The larger the show, the longer the seek times to the cuelist start points
- The more state-aware Action Pad items (mainly faders or buttons reflecting cuelist
play state), the higher the permanent load to the Butler XT2
If the micro SD card has been removed during operation and is restored, the show
may be continued by pressing the system button on the device – otherwise you
need to reboot.
Do not remove the SD card while the Butler XT2 is in operation!
The Butler XT2 supports SD cards of the following types: SD &
SDHC. Please be aware that SDXC cards are not supported.

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Interface elements
Buttons
The System button can be used alone or in combination with the a button. Press
the System button and keep it pressed. When a function is displayed release the
button and the function will be executed.
In an error condition:
Acknowledge notification and reste the system.
In normal operation:
Long press (ca. 4 seconds):
When a blinking rES is displayed, release the button
and the Butler XT2 will restart.
Button System and “a” in combination:
When a blinking dEF is displayed, release the buttons.
The Butler XT2 will be reset to factory state.
This includes the IP address.
Buttons a and b
For the buttons a and b you can assign functions with the Lighting Application
Suite, depending on the operation mode.
Status LEDs
e:net Link OFF: no Ethernet link
ON: link established
e:net Activity OFF: no data transfer
ON: Ethernet data exchange in progress
System display
Online mode
Display Description
oA small rotation circle indicated online mode.

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Standalone mode
In standalone mode the display shows the actual sync state, the output mode and
the number of running cuelists.
Display Description
A Master mode.
b Slave mode.
d DMX modus.
0... 8 0...8 für number of parallel running cuelists.
Crd SD card error, no card inserted, check the SD card. Reset with
system button.
EP e:bus overload due to over current or power failure. This can
happen when connecting devices with high inrush current during
operation. Check the e:bus for shortcuts and the power supply for
correct supply voltage. Reset with the system button.
EC Configuration of the e:bus failed. If repeated please contact the
e:cue service.
SEr The serial number could not be read. Rest the system. If the error
happens again, please contact the e:cue service.
S A blinking S indicates standby. The Butler XT2 is in standalone
mode, but no cuelists are running or no cuelists available.
Loader mode
Display Description
LOAd The Butler XT2 is in loader mode and waits for a firmware update.
Standalone conguration
The Butler XT2 can either be configured in standalone mode without the Lighting
Application Suite and only with a web browser and a PC, or it can be setup in online
mode with the Lighting Application Suite. Configuration in standalone mode is most
recommended when the Butler XT2 has his factory settings.
For a complete overview of other functions like clustering and assignments of Ac-
tions and programming of shows see the System Manual for the Lighting Applica-

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tion Suite, available for download from www.ecue.com for free.
When the Butler XT2 is in online mode all defined Triggers and Actions
are run in the Programmer. For standalone mode only those Triggers
and Actions get exported that the Butler XT2 can handle in standalone
mode. All online mode-only Actions and Triggers are not exported.
Using the standalone web interface
You can set the network parameters of the Butler XT2 without any other system
using a standard web browser on any PC or PC-like system.
Connect the Butler XT2 with power and via a standard LAN patch cable over an
Ethernet switch to the server (LCE or PC). If you want to connect the Butler XT2
without Ethernet switch to the server use a so called cross cable, as not all Ethernet
interfaces support automatic RX/TX detection.
LAN
Ethernet switch
Power supply
Butler XT2
RJ45
RJ45 24 V DC
Start the web browser and enter the IP address of the Butler XT2 in the address
field of the browser, in factory state 192.168.123.1 (if the Butler was configured
differently before and you do not know the IP address, perform a »Reset to factory
settings«). You can now see the current settings and parameters.

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To change the configuration, click the upper Congure button and enter the pass-
word. The default password is “ecue”, it can be changed during configuration.
Click Enter and the main configuration dialogue gets displayed. Change the
parameters (explained in the following chapter) and click Submit.
Set the parameters and click Submit to save the changes. See the next chapter for
a description of the parameters.

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Online conguration with Programmer
Connect the Butler XT2 via a switch to a system runnung e:cue’s Lighting Applica-
tion Suite; start the Programmer.
Select the Network tab
in the status window in
the upper left. Any Butler
XT2 devices which are
connected to the
network should appear in
the list. If they do not
show up in the list, check
if the IP address settings
for your computer are
correct and the network
range is 192.168.123.*,
the default address of
any new Butler XT2 is
192.168.123.1. Please
also make sure your fire
wall does not prevent
communication between
the computer and the Butler XT2. The Butler XT2 should become visible.
Click on the Butler XT2 line in the Network display, this opens the device configura-
tion dialog. Here you can set all driver properties of the Butler XT2.

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Click the IP address –
typically this should read
192.168.123.1 at this stage,
when the Butler XT2 is still set
to factory defaults.
yAssign a new IP address
e.g. 192.168.123.200.
yUse the same procedure
for the remaining network
parameters: Subnet Mask
- usually 255.255.255.0,
Gateway – no gateway
yGive the Butler XT2 a
unique name.
ySet the base time, this is
the time without DST cor-
rection, add shift and dates
for DST begin and end.
yDo not modify DMX settings
except you know what you
are doing.
ySee the following table for
a complete overview of
network parameters.
yApply the changes with the Ok button
If no show is exported to the Butler XT2, e. g. when the Butler XT2
is in factory state, no DST information and master/slave settings are
available. As soon as a show has been downloaded, correct DST
information and master/slave setting will be shown.

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Network parameters
Device Basics
Device Name The device will be displayed with this name in the e:cue
programmer.
IP address The IP address of the device (default: 192.168.123.1)
Subnet Mask The netmask of the device (Default: 255.255.255.0)
Gateway address The default gateway of the device (Default: no gateway)
MAC address The physical address of the device (read only)
Base Time - Date The base time/date of the device. This is the time to
which the Daylight Saving Time offset is added.
DST Time - Date The current real time and date with DST shift.
DST Info Information about the DST settings, shift and date
range
Group ID Group ID for the cluster configuration.
Password Apply a password to protect the configuration. Default
is “ecue”.
UPNP enable Enable Universal Plug and Play for the IP network.
Versions
Hardware Build Version The hardware version (read only).
Software Build Version The software version (read only).
Cluster Mode
Cluster ID Generated ID of the cluster
Cluster Size Number of engines in this cluster
Device Mode Master or Slave n/m (n of m)
Advanced Setup
Lock Settings Checkmark, set by default, avoids changes for DMX
and RDM by chance.
BRK Length Break signal length in µs for the DMX protocol.
MAB Length Mark after break length in µs for the DMX protocol.
BRK Length RDM Break length in µs for the RDM protocol.
MAB Length RDM Mark after break length in µs for the RDM protocol.
RDM Switch Time The RDM Tx to Rx length in in µs.
BRK Length Break length for e:pix protocol (not used).
MAB Length Mark after break length for e:pix protocol (not used).
RTC Trim Adjust the internal real time clock (RTC), value is sec-
onds per 28 days.
RTC Trim Fine Additional fine adjustment for the RTC.