WEIGL ProCommander LTC User manual

Weigl
ProCommander®LTC
Instruction Manual

Weigl GmbH & Co KG
[phone]
www.WeiglControl.com
[email protected]
Weigl Control (except Americas)
Weigl Works, LLC
[phone]
www.WeiglControls.com
[email protected]
Weigl Control Americas
ProCommander®LTC
Version 1.10
© 2012 – 2019 – Weigl GmbH & Co KG

Table of Contents
1 Important Information and Safety Tips 7
1.1 FCC and CE Compliance .......................... 10
1.2 FCC Instruction to User............................ 10
1.3 FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY... 12
1.4 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY..... 13
2 Warranty.............................................. 15
3 ProCommander®LTC pin assignment 17
3.1 ProCommander®LTC FRONT .................. 17
3.1.1 Pin assignment FRONT .................... 17
3.2 ProCommander®LTC REAR..................... 21
3.2.1 Pin assignment for Open-Collector
Circuit .............................................. 21
4 USB – driver installation ..................... 29
5 Modification of the menu of
ProCommander®LTC.......................... 33
5.1 ProCommander®Series ........................... 34
5.2 Menu.......................................................... 35
5.2.1 MainSetup......................................... 36
5.2.2 Configure .......................................... 39
5.2.3 Audio................................................. 44
5.2.4 RealTimeClk ...................................... 47
5.2.5 Info .................................................... 52
6 ProCommander®LTC configuration ... 55
6.1 USB port configuration ............................ 55
6.2 Configuration via configurator ................. 55
6.3 Firmware update....................................... 58
6.4 Firmware update via batch-file ................ 62
7 DMX-Read in ....................................... 65
7.1 Merge-function.......................................... 65

8 Variable ............................................... 67
9 Control.ini............................................ 69
9.1 Structure of the Control.ini file ................ 70
9.1.1 !i: Input events.................................. 70
9.1.2 !t: Time events ................................ 70
9.1.3 !rc: Real time clock events ............... 71
9.1.4 !v: Variable events ........................... 73
9.1.5 !d: DMX events ................................ 74
9.2 Case studies.............................................. 77
9.2.1 Project 1 – The first show runs in a loop
and is interrupted by the second show
every 45 minutes ............................. 77
9.2.2 Project 2 – Three switches trigger three
shows ............................................... 78
9.2.3 Project 3 – Three shows alternate in an
interval of 90 minutes between 8 a.m.
in the morning till 2 a.m. in the night ...
80
9.2.4 Project 4 – One area has to be filled with
four different recorded voice sounds ....
83
9.2.5 Project 5 – Three shows are controlled
via three DMX channels.................... 85
9.2.6 Project 6 – External control of a VU-
meter display ................................... 86
9.2.7 Project 7 – The first show should fade
out, if the second switch is triggered ..
88
9.2.8 Project 8 – One pushbutton controls
five shows......................................... 90
10 Playlist functions................................. 93
11 Folder structure of the Flash Card...... 95

12 Programming the ProCommander®
LTC ...................................................... 97
13 Network connection between
ProCommander®LTC and Pro I/O ..... 99
14 Interface protocols............................ 105
15 Videoplayer Configuration ................ 107
15.1 Videoplayer Setup .................................. 107
15.1.1 Search for Videoplayer ................... 107
15.1.2 Videos (Tab) ................................... 109
15.1.3 Playlist (Tab)................................... 110
15.1.4 Player (Tab) .................................... 111
15.2 Show programming Software
(Conductor)............................................. 113
15.2.1 Layout (Tab) ................................... 113
15.2.2 Timeline (Tab)................................. 115
15.2.3 Deployment (Tab)........................... 116
16 Appendix ........................................... 119
16.1 Measurements ........................................ 119
16.2 Pin assignment RS232-3 – 8 ................. 120
16.3 Pin assignment AUDIO-OUT.................. 121
16.4 Pin assignment DMX-OUT ..................... 121
16.5 Pin assignment Input 1-16...................... 122
16.6 Pin assignment Open-Collector 1-8....... 123
17 Glossary............................................. 125
18 F.A.Q. ................................................ 127
19 Index.................................................. 129

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Important Information and Safety Tips
1 Important Information and Safety Tips
The ProCommander®LTC 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 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.
ATTENTION!
The ProCommander®LTC must not be directly
connected to voltages greater than 12V.
It is important to read this manual and familiarize yourself
with the function of the ProCommander®LTC before working
with the device. Failure to do so may cause damage to the

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Important Information and Safety Tips
ProCommander®LTC or connected components.
Only experienced personnel should connect the
ProCommander®LTC to other systems that comply with
required safety regulations.
ATTENTION!
Please ensure that all the cables from and to the
ProCommander®are laid carefully and that they
aren't damaged at any time.
ATTENTION!
External power sources connected to the
ProCommander®LTC must not exceed the maximum
allowable voltage (12V) and must be protected
accordingly. In addition, correct polarity must be
utilized to avoid damage to the ProCommander®
LTC. Failure to do so will void the warranty and
Weigl GmbH & Co KG or Weigl Works, LLC 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, thus voiding the warranty.

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Important Information and Safety Tips
ATTENTION!
The ProCommander®LTC 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.
ATTENTION!
Damages caused by improper handling, improper
wiring or improper use will void warranty and Weigl
GmbH & Co KG or Weigl Works, LLC cannot be held
liable.
ATTENTION!
With the removal of the label of a ProCommander®,
the warranty automatically will be void.
Weigl makes every effort to ensure that the information
in this manual is accurate and complete. Please note that all
information is subject to change. Neither is any liability assumed
for damages resulting from the use of the information contained
herein.

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Important Information and Safety Tips
1.1 FCC and CE Compliance
Weigl ProCommander®LTC have been tested to comply with
FCC and CE requirements.
The ProCommander®LTC is low voltage DC devices
and therefore, neither UL nor CE require safety testing. For
fireproofing or additional radio frequency interference shielding,
the ProCommander®LTC 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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Important Information and Safety Tips
• 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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Important Information and Safety Tips
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 GmbH & Co KG
Manufacturer’s Address: Limberg 3, 4201 Gramastetten, Austria
US Importer’s Name: Weigl Works, LLC
Importer’s Address: 441 W.Bagley Rd. #177 Berea, OH 44107
Type of Equipment: Entertainment and Lighting Control
Equipment Class: Commercial and Light Industrial
Model: Weigl ProCommander®LTC
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: December 12th, 2012
Full Name: Manfred Weigl

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Important Information and Safety Tips
1.4 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Weigl ProCommander®LTC have been tested to comply with
CE requirements.
Model: Weigl ProCommander®LTC
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

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measurement.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Class B.
I the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified
above conforms to the above directive(s) and standard(s).
Place: Gramastetten
Date: December 12th, 2012
Full Name: Manfred Weigl

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Warranty
2 Warranty
The ProCommander®LTC 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.
ATTENTION!
With the removal of the label of a ProCommander®,
the warranty automatically will be void.
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 shall pay all shipping costs to and from Weigl
GmbH & Co KG or Weigl Works, LLC should there be a need for
parts be repaired or replaced in the ProCommander®LTC. 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.

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Warranty
• Damage caused by errors in installation.
• Damage caused by tampering with the device by persons
not expressly authorized by Weigl GmbH & Co KG or
Weigl Works, LLC to do so.
• Failure to follow 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®LTC.

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Pin assignment ProCommander LTC
3 ProCommander®LTC pin assignment
3.1 ProCommander®LTC FRONT
RS23 2
RXD
NE T WO R K
FRONT WIRING DIAGRAM FOR ProCommander®LTC
PROGRAMMING AND SETUP
RS23 2
RXD
Device address 1
(!ssi 1#)
Device address 2
(!ssi 2#)
Device address 3
(!ssi 3#)
CAT5
CAT5
GND
TXD
TXD
GND
USB
CAT5
RS232-1/NET-IN
1: RS485-2 +
2: RS485-2 –
3: RS232-1 RXD
4: RS485-1 + (WEM-NET)
5: RS485-1 – (WEM-NET)
6: RS232-1 TXD
7: PS+ (DC24V/max. 50mA)
8: GND
RS232-2/NET-OUT
1: RS485-2 +
2: RS485-2 –
3: RS232-2 TXD
4: RS485-1 + (WEM-NET)
5: RS485-1 – (WEM-NET)
6: RS232-2 RXD
7: PS+ (DC24V/max. 50mA)
8: GND
RS232-1 shares RS485-1
RS232-2 shares RS485-2
1
1
8
8
1 5
69
1 5
69
ATTENTION!
For a higher resolution, please download the
wiring diagram from Weigl Support and Solutions
Center.
3.1.1 Pin assignment FRONT
ETHERNET, RS232-1/NET-IN and RS232-2/NET-OUT
INTERFACE
The network port can be used for programming and
configuration. It operates as a fixed IP, UDP and TCP Ethernet
connection primarily supporting IPV4 type communications.

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Pin assignment ProCommander LTC
You can configure both the required fixed IP, as well as the
subnet mask through network or USB messages, as well as the
front joystick panel.
The WEM-NET/RS-232 ports are for use of either the
proprietary WEM-NET Pro I/O protocol used for the interconnect
of various Weigl devices, or the use of external RS-232 input
and output devices (adapter required, sold separately).
USB
Through the USB port you can configure or perform
advanced DFU firmware updates to the ProCommander®LTC.
Please make sure that you have installed the applicable driver
for RS-232 support to use the USB port in conjunction with
either the Weigl Hardware Configurator or a terminal program
of your choice. You can download this stand-alone driver from
our website, as well as complete firmware packages inclusive
of these tools. Further information for installation you can find
here "USB – driver installation".
microSD
On the front panel of the ProCommander®LTC you will find
a microSD slot for storing both logic, show and audio data.
Before plug in or removing a microSD card, we recommend
switching OFF the unit.

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Pin assignment ProCommander LTC
ATTENTION!
Weigl highly recommends to use SLC NAND industrial
grade instead of MLC microSD cards. We also offer
SLC industrial grade memory cards, which we have
tested with our devices. Other cards need to be
tested in terms of speed.
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.
ATTENTION!
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. You may also see "control.ini", success or "ok",
messages, meaning the data in your control.ini file is correct.
Joystick
With the joystick a variety of menu selections can be
controlled. The detailed description of the functions you can
find here "Modification of the menu of ProCommander®LTC".
By moving the joystick to the left, right, up and down different
menu items can be selected or modifications can be made. Each
change needs to be confirmed with Enter, which will be carried

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Pin assignment ProCommander LTC
out by pressing the joystick. Without confirmation, the change
is rejected. The menu mode will be automatically exited, when
the joystick is not moved for a period of 20 seconds.
ATTENTION!
Modification in the menu can only be made if no
show is running.
A running show can be stopped by extended pressing the
joystick (more than 3 seconds). After 3 seconds "End Show?"
will be displayed. By a further confirmation with Enter the show
is cancelled.
The volume of the show can be changed directly with a
left/ right movement of the joystick on LEVEL 1. To store the
new value permanently you have to confirm with Enter within
2 seconds.
On LEVEL 2 the main menu items can be selected with the
left/ right movement of the joystick. If you want to return on
LEVEL 1 you have to move the joystick up and "ProCom" will
be displayed.