Element Labs Versa Drive C1 Manuel utilisateur

Versa®DRIVE C1

User Manual

July 18, 2006

Table of Contents

1. Introduction _______________________________________________________________________ 3

2. Quick Start _________________________________________________________________________ 3

3. General Information _________________________________________________________________ 3

3.1 Front Panel _____________________________________________________________________ 3

3.2 Back Panel _________________________________________________________________________4

3.3 Firmware __________________________________________________________________________4

4. Setup ______________________________________________________________________________ 5

4.1 Mounting______________________________________________________________________ 5

4.2 Connections ___________________________________________________________________ 5

4.3 Compact Flash Cards _____________________________________________________________ 6

4.3.1 CF Card Formatting ______________________________________________________________ 6

5. Versa DRIVE Menu System ____________________________________________________________ 7

5.1 Navigation_____________________________________________________________________ 7

5.2 Selecting Modes and Modifying Parameters ___________________________________________ 7

5.3 Modes _________________________________________________________________________ 7

5.3.1 Pattern_________________________________________________________________________ 8

5.3.2 Playback _______________________________________________________________________ 8

5.3.3 ID_____________________________________________________________________________ 9

5.3.4 Resolution ______________________________________________________________________ 9

5.3.5 Brightness ______________________________________________________________________ 9

5.3.6 Red, Green, and Blue Balance _______________________________________________________ 9

5.3.7 Firmware _______________________________________________________________________ 9

5.3.8 Link (Master / Slave)_______________________________________________________________ 9

6. Contact Closure ____________________________________________________________________ 10

7. DMX Control________________________________________________________________________ 10

7.1 DMX Start Address______________________________________________________________ 11

7.2 DMX Resolution _______________________________________________________________ 11

7.2.1 High Resolution _________________________________________________________________ 11

7.2.2 Low Resolution _________________________________________________________________ 11

7.3 Playback Mode _________________________________________________________________ 12

8. Direct Color ________________________________________________________________________ 13

9. Link (Master / Slave) _________________________________________________________________ 13

10. Engineering Mode ___________________________________________________________________ 14

11. Specifications ______________________________________________________________________ 15

12. Contacting Element Labs ____________________________________________________________ 16

The Element Labs logo, Versa DRIVE , and RasterMAPPER are trademarks of Element Labs, Inc.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer products by other entities.

Element Labs, Inc. claims no proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names owned by others.

Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.

Element Labs, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

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1. Introduction

The Versa® DRIVE C1 is a stand-alone controller for Versa TILE and Versa TUBEs. AVI or BMP based patterns are

combined with a pixel map in the RasterMAPPER™ software application, saved onto a Compact Flash card, and

loaded into the C1. Playback is via front panel controls, DMX, or contact closure.

2. Quick Start

1. Connect Power & Data Cables. Use the Local or Serial Data output to connect to your Versa TILE or TUBE

system.

2. Create a map of your system in RasterMAPPER.

3. Import .AVI videos or .BMP still images into RasterMAPPER to create patterns.

4. Output the patterns as .CFF files and store them on a Compact Flash (CF) card.

5. Insert the CF card into the C1 and turn the power on.

6. Use the MODE, UP (Λ), and DOWN (V) buttons to select different patterns and playback modes.

3. General Information

3.1 Front Panel

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The Versa DRIVE C1 has the following controls and displays on its front panel:

•Three function buttons: MODE,UP (Λ) and DOWN (V)

•Compact Flash Card Slot

•3 Digit Numeric LED Display

•POWER switch

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3.2 Rear Panel

AC Power Input

Contact

Closure

DMX

Out

Local Data

Output

Serial Data

Output

The Versa DRIVE C1 has the following connectors on its rear panel:

•AC Power Input (85-264VAC, 50/60Hz) Male IEC Connector

•Contact Closure Input Female DB-9 Connector

•DMXInput Male 5 pin XLR

•DMX Output (thru) Female 5 pin XLR

•Local Data Output Female 4 pin XLR

•SerialDataOutput Female 6 pin XLR

3.3 Firmware Versions

The standard version of firmware supports 1,024 pixels and 2048 pixels. (See Engineering section) The

tradeoff for doubling the pixel output is a reduced response time to some commands and internal

functions.

Changing firmware involves replacing two IC chips on the C1’s motherboard. This process can be done by

the end user, dealer, or at Element Labs. Please contact your dealer or Element Labs for more information.

The Current Firmware is Version 5-1.

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4. Setup

4.1 Mounting

The C1 is equipped with four plastic feet for tabletop operation. If necessary, the feet can be easily

removed. Pry the center peg up with a small screwdriver and then pull the foot out of its mounting hole.

The C1 can be rack mounted with the included accessories. Each rack ear attaches to the side of the C1

enclosure with four 3mm screws (included).

There are three possible configurations for rack mounting

One short and one long rack ear with C1 on left side:

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One short and one long rack ear with C1 on right side:

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Two C1s with two short rack ears:

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For the above configuration, open the tops of both C1s and use the 4mm screws and locknuts (included) to

attach the two C1 enclosures together.

4.2 Connections

1. Connect the data output cable from the back of the C1 into the first Versa TUBE or TILE.

•The Serial and Local Data Outputs send identical data.

•The Serial Data Output may be connected to a Versa TILE panel, TUBE, RAY, or Buffer Box up to

100m away.

•The Local Data Output may be connected directly to the data input of a Versa TUBE or Versa

TILE X2, or Versa RAY up to 3m away.

2. Connect AC power from an outlet to the Versa DRIVE C1.

4. Insert a Compact Flash card into the slot on the front of the C1.

5. Power on Versa DRIVE C1.

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4.3 Compact Flash Cards

The Versa DRIVE C1 reads CompactFlash® cards. System mapping and pattern creation are executed in the

RasterMAPPER™ software and copied to a CompactFlash card for use in the Versa DRIVE C1.

The Versa DRIVE C1 is compatible with any size (32MB to 2GB) Type I or Type II CompactFlash card. The

number, and size, of patterns that are capable of being stored is dependant on the memory size of the

CompactFlash Card used.

4.3.1 CF Card Formatting

To be used in a Versa DRIVE C1 a CompactFlash(CF) card must be PC Formatted to the FAT32 File System

To Format a CompactFlash card:

1. Right-click on ‘My Computer’

2. Click ‘Manage’

3. Click on ‘Disk Management’ from the list in the left-hand window

4. From the list on the right select the drive letter for your CF card

5. Right-click on the CF Card and choose ‘Format’

6. Choose ‘FAT 32’ for the file system and click ok

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5. Menu System

5.1 Navigation

The C1 can be controlled from the front panel with a simple menu system. A three digit numeric LED

display shows the current menu item and its value.

Navigation is done with the three buttons:

MENU – Steps forward through the menu modes.

UP (Λ)– Steps up through available menu items or parameter values. Press and hold for rapid scrolling.

DOWN (V) – Steps down through menu items or parameter values. Press and hold for rapid scrolling.

5.2 Selecting Modes and Modifying Parameters

To change the value for a parameter:

1. Press MODE to scroll through the modes. The LED display will show the name of the mode and

then after two seconds will change to display the mode’s current value.

2. When a new mode is selected, the UP (Λ) or DOWN (V) button can be pressed once, immediately to

display the current value. You do not need to wait for the display to change to the mode’s value.

3. Press the UP (Λ) and DOWN (V) buttons to adjust the mode value.

The numeric values can roll-over in either direction betweenthe lowesst and highest values.

4. Press MODE again to save the new value and proceed to the next mode.

After short period of inactivity (about 15 seconds), the UP (Λ) and DOWN (V) buttons go into the Lock

mode, and are disabled. This prevents accidentally changing of parameter values. If the UP (Λ) or

DOWN (V) buttons are pressed while the C1 is in Lock mode, the display will show LOC.

Pressing the MODE button immediately unlocks the C1. When the C1 is unlocked, it immediately goes

into the PATTERN mode: PAt.

While in the Lock mode, the display will revert to showing the current pattern number after a two

second delay.

5.3 Modes

When the MODE button is pressed, the C1’s display will advance to the next mode.

The Versa DRIVE C1 modes are as follows:

Pat (Pattern): Selects the current pattern from 0-255

PLA (Playback): Sets the playback mode to LOOP, HOLD, ONCE, BOUNCE, ALL, or PAUSE.

ID (ID): Selects the DMX start address from 0-512

res (DMX Resolution): Sets the DMX resolution mode to either HIGH or LOW.

brt (Brightness): Sets the output brightness level from 1 to 10

rb (Red Balance): Sets the White Balance level for Red from 0-63

Gb (Green Balance): Sets the White Balance level for Green from 0-63

bb (Blue Balance): Sets the White Balance level for Blue from 0-63

F#(Firmware): Displays the C1’s firmware version

Lnk (Link): Sets the Master / Slave Link Mode to either MASTER, SLAVE, or OFF

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5.3.1 Pattern Pat

The C1 can use up to 255 individual patterns. Patterns 0, 254, and 255 are fixed in the C1’s firmware and

cannot be changed. Patterns 1 – 253 are user-definable and stored on the compact flash card.

Pattern 0:

Black

Patterns 1 – 253:

User-definable

Patterns created in RasterMAPPER and stored on the Compact Flash card.

The filename format is ###XXXXXX.cff (eg. 001MyTestPattern.cff)

### is three numeric digits from 001 through 253.

XXXXXX is any number of alphanumeric characters. These are ignored by the

controller.

.cff is the file extension (compact flash format).

Pattern 254:

Test Pattern / Moving Pixel ID

Pattern 254 sets all pixels to black and then sequentially sets one pixel at a time to

white. This is useful for troubleshooting addressing or wiring problems.

NOTE: Test pattern 254 cycles sequentially through all 1024 (or 2048) pixels, so it can

take quite some time to complete. If you have a small system with less than1024 (or

2048) pixels, you will see no change in your fixtures after the last pixel is flashed until

the pattern completes and starts over again. You can reselect the pattern or reset the

controller to start the pattern over again without waiting.

Pattern 255:

Test Pattern / Solid Colors

Pattern 255 cycles the entire output through red, blue, green, white, odds (odd

numbered pixels in white, even numbered pixels in black), and evens (the inverse of

odds).

By default, when the C1 is powered on, it will resume playing the same pattern that was active when the

controller was last turned off.

5.3.2 Playback PLA

The C1 can playback a pattern in any of six different modes:

•Loo (LOOP): The pattern continuously loops, starting over at frame 1 immediately after the last

frame.

•hld (HOLD): The pattern plays once until the end, and then freezes on the last frame of the

pattern. The last frame is displayed until a new pattern is selected.

•one (ONCE): Similar to HOLD, the pattern plays once until the end. After the last frame, the

output is set to black and remains black until a new pattern is selected.

•bnc (BOUNCE): The pattern plays continuously forward, then backwards.

•all (ALL): All user-defineable patterns are played sequentially. After the last pattern is

finished, the first pattern starts to play again.

•PAU (PAUSE): The current pattern will pause, or freeze, in the current frame. The pattern will

resume when any of the five other playback modes are selected. This function is primarily for

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use with a DMX console which can access the playback modes instantly.

5.3.3 ID ID

The ID mode sets the C1’s start address for the incoming DMX data. See the DMX section for details.

5.3.4 Resolution res

The Resolution mode sets the C1’s DMX resolution. See the DMX section for details.

5.3.5 Brightness brt

The C1 has a brightness level ranging from 1 (dimmest) to 10 (brightest). This can be used to match the

system output to low ambient light levels.

5.3.6 Red, Green, and Blue Balance rb, gn, bb

These three modes offer the ability to adjust the white balance color of the output by decreasing the

ouput for each primary LED color (Red, Green, and Blue). The default maximum level for each color is 63.

The range of possible values is from 0 – 63.

5.3.7 Firmware F

This mode displays the current firmware version of the C1. The UP (Λ) and DOWN (V) buttons have no

effect in this mode.

5.3.8 Link (Master / Slave) Lnk

The Link mode sets the type of control the Versa DRIVE has over a system.mMs (Master), SLA (Slave), and

0FF (OFF) are the three options. See the Link (Master / Slave) section for details.

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6. Contact Closure

A “dry-contact“ is simply a normally open, single-pole, single-throw (SPST) switch or pushbutton, such as the

output side of a relay, etc.

The contact closure can be used to trigger playback of the first 8 user-defined patterns in the C1. It is not

restricted specifically to patterns 1 – 8. For example, if the lowest number pattern on the CF card is 17, then

contact closure #1 would trigger pattern 17.

The contact closure connector is a standard, commonly available DB-9.

Pin # Function

1 Pattern A – the lowest numbered user-defined pattern

2 Pattern B

3 Pattern C

4 Pattern D

5 Pattern E

6 Pattern F

7 Pattern G

8 Pattern H – the 8th lowest user-defined pattern

9 Common (+5VDC)

Female DB-9

The contact closures use 5VDC at 1mA per closure. A dry contact switch can be connected at a distance of up to

1,000 meters using 24 AWG wire.

! WARNING: Never connect any external voltage source to the Contact Closure DB9 connector.

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