ecue AS086160055 Lighting Control Engine Instruction Manual
- June 14, 2024
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ecue AS086160055 Lighting Control Engine
Read the Information for Use and the Safety Instructions carefully. Subject to
modification without prior notice. Typographical and other errors do not
justify any claim for damages. Modification of the product is prohibited.
This document is designed for electricians and system administrators of the
product.
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Edition :
14.04.23 [EN_LCE3mx_Setup_v1p0] Published by:
Traxon Technologies Europe GmbH
Karl-Schurz-Strasse 38
33100 Paderborn, Germany
©2023 Traxon Technologies Europe GmbH All rights reserved
Traxon Technologies Europe GmbH
Sales Operations
Karl-Schurz-Str. 38
33100 Paderborn, Germany
Safety instructions
Please read the safety instructions, provided in a separate manual, carefully.
Make sure that the environmental, mounting, and installation prerequisites are
met. This manual should be kept at a safe place and in reach of the device.
Symbols
- The exclamation mark warns about possible damage of the device itself, to connected devices, and to the user.
The information symbol gives general hints and informs about handling and procedures for use of the device.
General safety instructions
- To prevent electric shock hazard or damage to the equipment, disconnect the power cord to remove power from the server. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuit remain active until power is removed.
- Device components inside the system can reach high temperatures. Do not open the system while in operation. Repairs may only be carried out by authorized, specially trained personnel. When in doubt, contact Traxon e:cue service.
- To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry.
- Avoid dust and humidity. Do not place the device in any area where it may become wet.
- Installation and maintenance of this product must be performed by qualified individuals who are knowledgeable about the procedures, precautions, and hazards associated with the product.
- To prevent the device from overheating, only operate it in well-ventilated environment. Cooling fins may not be obstructed. Do not install next to heat emitting sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight.
- Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
- If safety instructions are missing, please contact Traxon e:cue to receive a new copy.
General device description
Designed to control small to medium projects, the Lighting Control Engine 3 mx
(LCE3MX) is a high performance server with two e:cue software applications
installed. As a central control unit, this versatile lighting control server
orchestrates all devices and fixtures within a project. With the ability to
output e:net and the capability to integrate various external engines,
triggers, and other desired devices and content, the LCE3MX is the ultimate
solution for medium-sized projects: from automation to DALI projects up to
architectural illumination. With e:cue SYMPHOLIGHT and e:cue Lighting
Application Suite, the LCE3MX offers two fully equipped professional lighting
control solutions. The LCE3MX can be mounted on DIN rails with the optional
DIN rail adapter brackets, on walls, and in 19 inch racks mounted on a rack
drawer.
Highlights of the LCE3MX
- Equipped with e:cue’s SYMPHOLIGHT and e:cue’s Lighting Application Suite
- High quality components for reliable uninterrupted operation, certified for industrial use
- Fanless operation, SSD drive, no moving or rotating parts
- Support for a variety of Ethernet-based protocols
- Easily mountable on DIN rail (not included) or on walls
- Supports headless operation (no keyboard and monitor connected)
- Rescue quality: tested and optimized for SYMPHOLIGHT
- SYMPHOLIGHT and LAS licenses included
- Power supply included
- Windows 10 LTSC, 10 years security updates
- 5 years support
- 5 years warranty
Delivery content
Delivery content of the e:cue Lighting Control Engine 3 mx – Product number tba or AS086160055::
-
Rescue Lighting Control Engine 3 mx
with ETL
with CE only
tba
AS086160055 -
Microsoft® Windows 10™
-
Rescue SYMPHOLIGHT & License dongle
-
Rescue Lighting Application Suite License dongle
Power cords with Schuko, US and UK plugs -
Welcome card, Safety instructions
Optional accessories
- Ethernet Data Cable (RJ45) AA556130055
- SYMPL Switch AM313830035
Connectors and Interfaces
Product specifications
General remarks
Transport
Only transport the device in its original packaging. This protects the device
from damage.
Unpacking
Only unpack the e:cue LCE3MX at its installation location. To protect the
device against condensation water, unpack it and wait until all moisture
remaining in the device has evaporated. Condensation can occur when the device
is moved from a cold to a warm location. Keep the packaging for use in case of
further transport. Inspect all parts for completeness regarding chapter „2.1
Delivery content“ on page 04. If there is apparent damage to the device or
parts are missing from the delivery scope, please contact the Traxon Rescue
Support service.
Warranty regulations
Depending on the product, warranty regulations are of different duration. The
warranty time is usually noted in the quote and in the order confirmation. See
www.traxon-ecue.com/terms-and-conditions for details. Legal warranty regulations apply in any case.
Maintenance and Repair
Only external cleaning might be necessary. This cleaning may only be carried
out by skilled personnel. To clean the device, disconnect it from the line
power supply. Disconnect all devices connected to the server. Do not use any
cleaning agents containing solvents (e.g. acetone, alcohol, or thinner) or
abrasives. The housing surface can be cleaned with a moist, lint-free cloth.
Ensure that no water penetrates into the housing. Otherwise, this could damage
the electronics.
- Before dismounting, appropriate measures must be taken to protect the respective components against damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD protection).
- Do not try to repair the device. Return it to your Traxon Rescue distributor for replacement or repair.
In case of returning the LCE3MX
When returning the LCE3MX for any reason, e.g. for exchange, be sure to watch
the following note:
Always care for proper backup of all user data like shows, images and media
files. Data backup is responsibility of the user, Traxon e:cue cannot
guarantee that user data are kept.
Disposal
Batteries and technical appliances must not be disposed of with domestic
waste, but should be handed in at the appropriate collection and disposal
points.
The proper disposal of packing materials and of the device is the
responsibility of the respective user and for his account; in all other
matters, the retrieval obligation for packing materials and the device is
subject to the statutory regulations.
Support
In case of technical problems or questions regarding installation and repair
please contact:
Traxon Technologies Europe GmbH Customer Service
Karl-Schurz-Str. 38
33100 Paderborn, Germany
+49 (5251) 54648-0
support@ecue.com
Installation
The installation of the LCE3MX consists of mounting the device, system ports
connections and to power supply. The sequence of cabling is not defined.
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power
of the LCE3MX is turned off before the signal cables are dis-/connected.
Mounting
Place the device on a stable surface.
You can mount the LCE3MX in racks as well as on walls or on DIN rails. As
delivered, the LCE3MX is configured for wall mounting. Use the mounting holes
to fasten the LCE3MX at a secure and well ventilated place. Place the cooling
fins in a vertical orientation. Ensure proper strain relief for the connected
cables. When mounting the LCE3MX in a rack, ensure that the server rack is
sufficiently ventilated.
Power supply
Connect the LCE3MX with the provided power cord to mains.
Configuration
The LCE3MX runs on Microsoft® Windows 10™ as operating system. It enables you
to run lighting control applications as e:cue’s SYMPHOLIGHT and e:cue’s
Lighting Application Suite (LAS) on the LCE3MX. When first powering the
LCE3MX, a setup of the server is required. Set the network properties for the
LCE3MX and the lighting control applications afterwards.
LCE3MX Operation
Connect a display and input devices (keyboard, mouse) to the LCE3MX. Display
and input devices are always necessary when accessing any application or
settings on the LCE3MX. Connect with the power supply and switch on the LCE3MX
with the power button.
You can hot swap all devices to the LCE3MX.
Do not switch off the server with the main switch or by removing the power
supply, but use the Windows shutdown function to prevent loss of data.
Setup
Boot the LCE3MX by pressing the On/ Off button. Windows starts its usual
setup. Follow the instructions. You can change the keyboard layout to your
needs and also set your time zone which matters for the lighting show
execution.
Windows is set to automatic login. For other cases, these are the login
credentials:
The default user name is: ecue
The default password is: ecue2018!
The LCE3MX has a second, backup user account prepared for safety or support
reasons. Keep the account and do not change its settings Rescue Backup (user
name), ecueBackup2018! (password). Especially in case of a forgotten password
for the first account, accessing the user configurations through the backup
account resolves the issue.
- Provide an Internet connection for the LCE3MX on setup. If necessary, with a running DHCP server to have an IP address assigned. Update Windows, SYMPHOLIGHT and the LAS. Enable and execute updates whenever available.
- Recommendation: Use the default power plan “Rescue”. Do not use a power manager modus which includes “sleep“ since the LAS does not prevent a system shutdown. As per default, the high performance power management plan does not allow sleep modus.
Network Settings LCE3MX
Additionally to the network connection to the Internet, the LCE3MX is equipped
with a second network adapter. This enables the integration of the LCE3MX into
the network of the lighting installation. Configure the network properties for
the LCE3MX as in every Windows OS, according to your network requirements: Use
the preferred dedicated local network range
192.168.123.xxx with one system-internal network
adapter.
Network Settings SYMPHOLIGHT
The Rescue SYMPHOLIGHT application is pre-installed on the LCE3MX. SYMPHOLIGHT
is a software application to design, test, and program medium to very complex
lighting designs. Developed with superior usability in mind, Rescue
SYMPHOLIGHT is a simple yet powerful lighting control software with an
intuitive graphic user interface, based on advanced timeline programming. For
SYMPHOLIGHT to communicate with the network devices in the installation,
SYMPHOLIGHT has to be adjusted to the same network as all the other network
components. The next steps describe how to set the network address in
SYMPHOLIGHT. For further information about SYMPHOLIGHT, please refer to the
SYMPHOLIGHT User Manual.
- Start the SYMPHOLIGHT application.
- Click on Tools in the top left menu and select Application Settings:
- In the pop up window Application Settings click on Network:
- Enter or select the IP address(es) of your network at Interfaces for e:net.
- Click OK to apply the changes. The pop up window closes and the network settings for SYMPHOLIGHT are now configured.
Notice that only the network settings for the SYMPHOLIGHT application have
been set now. If you have further network devices installed, each of these
devices have to be configured separately. See the SYMPHOLIGHT Setup Manual for
details.
Network Settings LAS
The Rescue LAS is pre-installed on the LCE3MX. The LAS is a software for
creating light shows and controlling complex lighting projects, and to control
your network and all devices in it. For the LAS to communicate with the
network devices in the installation, the LAS has to be adjusted to the same
network as all the other components. The next steps describe how to set the
network address in the LAS. For further details on the LAS, see the System
Manual Rescue LAS.
- Start the Programmer Enterprise.
- Click on Extras and select Application Options:
- Under the Advanced tab, you can specify which network card the programmer software e:net outputs to. You can specify this setting for the Art-Net and KiNet protocols. e:cue recommends only outputting one protocol per network:
- Click OK to apply the changes. The network settings for the LAS are now configured.
Notice that only the network settings for the SYMPHOLIGHT application have been set now. If you have further network devices installed, each of these devices have to be configured separately. For further details on the LAS, see the System Manual e:cue LAS.
Dismounting
Before dismounting, appropriate measures must be taken to protect the
respective components against damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD
protection).
Disconnect all attached cables. Dismount the e:cue LCE3MX by unfastening the
device. The dismounting is completed.
Certifications
Dimensions
All dimensions in mm
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