Osram e:cue Butler XT User guide

Butler XT
Setup Manual
©e:cue control GmbH
An OSRAM Company
Rev. 12.02.14
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Table of Contents
Safety....................................................................................................... 4
Key features ............................................................................................. 5
Delivery content...................................................................................... 6
Connector panel ..................................................................................... 7
Power ....................................................................................................... 7
Digital inputs........................................................................................... 10
DMX........................................................................................................ 10
e:bus....................................................................................................... 11
RS-232 ................................................................................................... 11
Micro SD card ........................................................................................ 12
Buttons................................................................................................... 12
Status LEDs............................................................................................ 13
Display messages................................................................................. 13
Configuration ........................................................................................ 13
Basic configuration................................................................................. 13
Connecting more than one Butler XT..................................................... 15
Network parameters............................................................................... 15
Firmware update................................................................................... 16
Technical specifications ...................................................................... 17
General specifications............................................................................ 17
Dimensions............................................................................................. 19

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Safety
Only use the device in compliance with the environmental condi-
tions specied in the technical data. Otherwise the unit may be
damaged.
To prevent the device from overheating, only operate it in well-
ventilated environment. The Butler XT 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.
Actions described in this manual may only be performed with
special care by skilled personnel. Incorrect handling may damage
the unit
Repairs may only be carried out by authorized, specially trained
personnel to ensure reliability. When in doubt, contact e:cue
service.
Device overview
The features and versatile connectivity of the e:cue Butler XT, combined with the
seamless integration into the e:cue lighting application suite (LAS) 5.0 software,
provide solutions for all kinds of DMX control scenarios. The Butler XT works
also as a gateway between the e:cue network backbone and the cutting edge
e:cue glass touch user terminal series.
All this offers near innite possibilities for all stand-alone lighting control re-
quests. The 8 optically isolated digital inputs, a RS232 serial port, and built-in
infrared receiver provide additional connectivity to third party systems and
networks, while the e:bus port provides data and power to the e:cue glass touch
devices.

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Key features
• 1024 DMX channels, 2 DMX outputs
• Parallel play-back of (up to) 2 cuelists/shows
• Independent, nearly stepless dimming of each DMX output
• RDM-capability
• Supports up to 8 e:bus devices (T6, T12, T6r, …)
• 2 free congurable buttons
• 5 LEDs and 7-segment LED-Display
• 100MBit e:net
• Serial communication (RS232) as remote control
• Built-in IR-receiver
• 8 free congurable digital inputs (max. 10 mA per contact)
• Micro SD card memory can save up to 99 cuelists for stand alone replay
• Built-in real time clock
• Astronomical clock
• Free congurable actions
• Master intensity controller

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Delivery content
Item number
• Butler XT device 160098
• Small screw driver
• This setup manual
Optional accessories:
• Butler XT accessory pack 160162
• DIN rail PSU
• LAN cross cable 2 m
• Serial cable
• Software CD
• RJ45 to XLR5p adapter cable 40005

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Connector panel
Power
The Butler XT is able to be powered in several ways:
• External AC/DC Power Supply
• PoE (Power over Ethernet, IEEE 802.3af)
• DMX
External AC/DC Power Supply
Using an external power supply is recommended for all installations as only this
way of powering enables the use of e:bus-terminals and gives the opportunity of
using optically isolated DMX-signals and digital inputs. The power supply must
meet the following requirements:
• Output Voltage: 24 VDC
• Output Current: >= 1.3 A
Power over Ethernet
When connected to a PoE-switch, the Butler XT registers as Class 1 power
rating device. PoE is possible via
a.) spare pairs 4+5 and 7+8 or b.) data pairs 1+2 and 3+6
Feel free to contact us if you need recommendations which PoE injector or
switch is preferred to use.

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Power via DMX
The Butler XT can be powered with 24V DC via DMX.
When the Butler XT is powered over DMX, the e:bus interface will
be disabled.
Please keep in mind that if using Power via DMX, the DMX-outputs are not opti-
cally isolated anymore and switch S1 needs to be set in the right orientation.
Power over DMX
Isolated DMX
e:net
Use standard 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 XT terminals Use an electrostatic
sensitive screw driver
Put the screw driver into one of the small
slots above the contact you want to
connect.
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 XT offers eight congurable 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 no. 40005 available as accessory or contact your
nearest e:cue distributor for a suitable adaptor cable.