WEIGL ProCommander ES User manual

Weigl-EM
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Weigl-EM is the hardware manufacturer and European
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© 2013 - Weigl – Elektronik & Mediaprojekte

Contents
1 Important Information and Safety Tips .................................. 5
1.1 FCC and CE Compliance.................................................... 7
1.2 FCC Instruction to User..................................................... 7
1.3 FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................ 9
1.4 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................ 10
2 Warranty .............................................................................. 13
3 ProCommander ES PIN ASSIGNMENTS ................................. 15
3.1 ProCommander ES FRONT.............................................. 15
3.1.1 Pin Assignments FRONT........................................... 15
3.2 ProCommander ES BACK ................................................ 17
3.2.1 Pin assignment for Open-Collector Circuit................ 17
4 USB – driver installation ....................................................... 23
5 ProCommander ES configuration ......................................... 27
5.1 USB port configuration................................................... 27
5.2 Configuration via configurator........................................ 27
5.3 Firmware update............................................................ 31
6 Variable ................................................................................ 35
7 Control.ini ............................................................................ 37
10.1 Structure of the Control.ini file..................................... 37
!i: Event related to the remote inputs 1-16....................... 38
!t: Time events ................................................................. 38

!v: Variable events ............................................................39
8 Playlist functions ...................................................................43
9 Folder structure of the Flash Card .........................................45
10 Programming the ProCommander ES ..................................47
11 Network connection between ProCommander ES and Pro
I/O............................................................................................49
12 Interface protocols ..............................................................53
13 Appendix.............................................................................55
13.1 Pin assignment DMX-OUT .............................................55
13.2 Assignment Remote 1-8, Open-Collector 1-8 .................56
13.3 Pin assignment LS (Loudspeaker)...................................57
14 Glossary...............................................................................59
15 Index ...................................................................................61

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1 Important Information and Safety Tips
The ProCommander ES is an electronic device that can fail, in
part or in full despite careful testing. Therefore, it must not be
used in applications where personal safety could be at risk due
to the malfunction of the device.
Weigl equipment is generally not designed, intended,
authorized or warranted to be suitable in life support
applications, devices, systems, or other critical applications.
Inclusion of Weigl equipment in such applications is understood
to be the full risk of the customer.
Weigl assumes no liability for applications assistance,
customer produced design, software performance or
infringements of patents or copyrights.
Weigl does not warrant or represent that any license, either
expressed or implied, is granted under any patent right,
copyright, mask work right, or other intellectual property right of
Weigl covering or relating to any combination, machine or
process in which Weigl products or services might be or are
used. The ProCommander ES must not be directly connected to
voltages greater than 24V.
It is important to read this manual and familiarize yourself
with the function of the ProCommander ES before working with
the device. Failure to do so may cause damage to the
ProCommander ES or connected components.

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Only experienced personnel should connect the
ProCommander ES to other systems that comply with required
safety regulations.
External power sources connected to the ProCommander ES
must not exceed the maximum allowable voltage (24V) and must
be protected accordingly. In addition, correct polarity must be
utilized to avoid damage to the ProCommander ES. Failure to do
so will void the warranty and Weigl Works, LLC or Weigl will not
be liable for any resulting damages.
When connecting solenoids, a freewheeling diode for each
solenoid is required. They should be mounted as close as
possible to the solenoid. Please refer to the wiring diagram in the
manual. If this is not observed, the output driver will be
destroyed and will void the warranty.
The ProCommander ES should not be exposed to extreme
heat or humidity before, during or after installation. If the device
is used for outdoor installations, it must be protected with
proper weather proofing enclosures. Direct sunlight may also
lead to overheating.
Damages caused by improper handling, improper wiring or
improper use will void warranty and Weigl Works, LLC or Weigl-
EM will not be held liable.

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1.1 FCC and CE Compliance
Weigl ProCommander ES have been tested to comply with
FCC and CE requirements.
The ProCommander ES is low voltage DC devices and
therefore, neither UL nor CE require safety testing. For
fireproofing or additional radio frequency interference shielding,
the ProCommander ES can be rack mounted in a 19" rack space
with optional hardware.
1.2 FCC Instruction to User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
reconnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits
for a class B computing device, pursuant to FCC Rules. In order to
maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must
be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved
equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference
to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes
and modifications made to the equipment without the approval
of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.

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1.3 FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Class B.
Application of Council
Directives:
EMC Directive, 89/336/EEC
Manufacturer’s Name:
Weigl – Elektronik &
Mediaprojekte
Manufacturer’s Address:
Limberg 3, 4201
Gramastetten, Austria
US Importer’s Name:
Weigl Works, LLC
Importer’s Address:
14837 Detroit Ave, Suite 177,
Lakewood OH, 44107
Type of Equipment:
Entertainment and Lighting
Control
Equipment Class:
Commercial and Light
Industrial
Model:
Weigl ProCommander ES
Year of Manufacture:
2012
I the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment
specified above conforms to the above directive(s) and
standard(s).
Place: Gramastetten, Date: May 23rd, 2013
Full Name: Manfred Weigl

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1.4 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Weigl ProCommander ES have been tested to comply with CE
requirements.
Model: Weigl ProCommander ES
This product herewith confirmed to comply with the
requirements set out in the Council Directive on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EG. For the
evaluation regarding EMC, the following standards were applied:
EN 61000-6-2:2005 – Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part
6-2: Generic standards - Immunity for industrial environments
EN 61000-6-4:2007 – Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part
6-4: Generic standards - Emission standard for industrial
environments
EN 61000-6-3:2007 – Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part
6-3: Generic standards - Emission standard for residential,
commercial and light-industrial environments
EN 55022:2010 Class B – Information technology equipment -
Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of
measurement.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Class B.

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I the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment
specified above conforms to the above directive(s) and
standard(s).
Place: Gramastetten, Date: May 23rd, 2013
Full Name: Manfred Weigl

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Warranty
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2 Warranty
The ProCommander ES has a warranty period of 24 months
from the original date of purchase. The warranty applies only to
the original purchaser and is non-transferable.
The warranty covers parts that have been determined
defective due to manufacturing or material defects and will be
replaced or repaired. The replaced or repaired part(s) do not
affect the warranty and the warranty will still expire 24 months
from the original date of purchase. Damaged parts will not be
returned. Any further legal claims, in particular those for
compensation for direct or indirect damages are excluded from
the warranty.
The customer will pay all shipping costs to and from Weigl
Works, LLC or Weigl should parts be repaired or replaced in the
ProCommander ES. The transport of the ProCommander is at the
risk of the customer.
If a repair order was issued, but no fault could be detected,
we reserve the right to charge service and diagnostic fees.
Excluded from the warranty are:
Damage from natural causes such as fire, lightening, water
damage, etc.
Damage caused by errors in installation
Damage caused by tampering with the device by persons not
expressly authorized by Weigl Works, LLC or Weigl to do so

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By not following the instructions (i.e. connection to the
wrong voltage or incorrect input or output circuit)
Damage caused by negligent handling, misuse, or improper
use of ProCommander ES.

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3 ProCommander ES PIN ASSIGNMENTS
3.1 ProCommander ES FRONT
3.1.1 Pin Assignments FRONT
ETHERNET
The network port can be used for programming and
configuration.
USB
Through the USB port you can configure or update the
ProCommander ES. Please make sure that you have installed the
applicable driver. You can download them from

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http://www.weigl-em.at/en/download. Further information for
installation you can find here 4 USB – driver installation.
microSD
Slot for the microSD card. Before plug in or removing a
microSD card, switching OFF the unit.
To plug in the card, push the card until it is flush with the
front panel. To remove the card, press gently on top of the card
and then let the card go. It will be pushed out a few millimeters
by the internal mechanism for easy removal. Please ensure that
you do not press too hard on the card, otherwise the ejection
mechanism can be destroyed.
When the card is valid "Card Connected" will be shown in the
display.

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3.2 ProCommander ES BACK
3.2.1 Pin assignment for Open-Collector Circuit
POWER
The ProCommander ES can be operated with voltages from
12V to 24V. The 24V may not be exceeded in any case. Thus, if
the power supply has a ripple in the voltage, the peak voltage
must not exceed 24V. When operating with 12 V at the analogue
outputs a voltage of only 9.8 V is achieved. For the full range of
0-10V a min. 15V supply voltage is necessary.
DMX-OUT
The ProCommander ES has a DMX port. It outputs full
Universe with 512 channels.

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REMOTE 1-8
The ProCommander ES has eight remote inputs for
connecting external dry contacts. The query of the inputs is via
the "GET" commands (see ASCII-chart).
When shows are stored on a microSD card, they can be
triggered by a level change of the individual inputs. The
assignment of the shows to the different inputs can be defined in
the Control.ini file. See chapter "7 Control.ini" for more
information.
OPEN-COLLECTOR 1-8
The ProCommander ES has eight open collector outputs.
If inductive loads (relays, solenoids, etc.) are connected, it is
essential to ensure that a free-wheeling diode is mounted
parallel to the load in the reverse direction (see diagram).
Otherwise the output drivers are destroyed. The common
cathode of the internal free-wheeling diodes is brought out on
pin 9 of the plug. Thus, if the internal free-wheeling diodes are to
be used, this must be connected to the positive terminal of the
external power supply.
The maximum current per output must not exceed 2A.
LINE OUT
An external audio amplifier can be connected to the line-out
outputs of the ProCommander ES. A parallel operation with the
internal amplifier is possible under certain conditions, and

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depends on the connected external amplifier. If necessary, the
function must be proven if it works properly.
LS-OUT
The ProCommander ES has a built in 2x20W Class D amplifier.
At the two outputs LS-L (left channel) and LS-R (right channel),
either 4-ohm or 8-ohm speakers may be connected.
The gain of the output amplifier can be selected in four steps.

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Supply- and GND-Pins
Schematic for output connection:
On pin 9 of the 10-pin connector blocks the internal voltage
of the power supply is brought out. Pin 9 of the top row is
permanently connected. Pin 9 of the bottom row is connected to
the common cathode of the output driver. Pin 9 must be
connected to + of an external power supply, to protect the driver
against overvoltage, if inductive loads are connected to open
collector outputs. The internal voltage of the power supply can
be connected to each of the pin 9, by closing the Jumpers K2 (see
marking on the picture below). K2 connects the Pin 9 of the block
(open-collector 1-8).
Thus the built-in free-wheeling diodes may also be used even
an additional power supply for external devices is used. In such a
case, the jumper has to keep open (see marks in the picture
below). Sufficient the internal power supply also for the external
devices, the jumper has to be closed, in order to take out power
of these pins.