WEIGL ProCommander LTC Manual de usuario
Weigl
ProCommander®LTC
Instruction Manual
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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