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Electronic Display Board

Also known as: Dazzle board

Connection is as follows:

┌─  Source ..... PC USB
│
├─  Adapter .... USB to RS-485/422 Serial Output
│
├─  Adapter .... RS-485/422 Serial Input to CAT-5
│
├─  Cable ...... CAT-5
│
├─  Adapter .... CAT-5 to RS-485/422 Serial Output
│
└─  Target ..... Electronic Display Board

Software

PC is running the ES2000 Multi-line Management Software (manual) on Windows 7.

Ensure the message distribution is ready by inspecting the status bar at the bottom of the window.

Configuration

Configuration is as follows:

  • Communication Settings:

    • Enter Communication Mode Settings...
      • Select the 232 (RS-232) communication mode.
    • Enter Set Comport & Addr.(RS-232)...
      • Select the communication port (ComPort) that connects to the PC from the drop-list.
    • Enter Set Baud Rate(RS-232)...
      • Select the default baud rate of 9600bps.

  • Update:

    • Select Turn the Sign ON, to activate the sign. Then,
    • Select Test Display Board. To run a series of test patterns. And if the test displays on the board. Then,
    • Select Clear the Sign, to clear the demo output from the sign. Then,
    • Select All(Text Files, Graphic Files and Schedules), to send the current MAIN file to the board.

Troubleshooting

The board displays a series of demo messages

  • Navigate to Update -> Turn the Sign ON, then Update -> Clear the Sign to remove all scheduled messages
  • Write the message you intend to display
  • Navigate to Update -> All(Text Files, Graphic Files and Schedules) to push the intended message across

Sources

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ETC Element 2

Contents

Foreword


Foreword

Necessary reading for understanding this document.

This document aims to illuminate the operation, navigation, and conceptual understanding of the ETC Element 2. Much like every other document in this book, this one is ever-expanding and will prioritise in delivering everything one requires in their independent use of the console. It is recommended that you read through this introductory section, for you and this document to achieve the intended outcome.

Reading Commands

Consider the following example: 

LIVE:   [n] [Record] [Group] [x] ([Label] [y]) [Enter]
^       ^^   ^                   ^
1       23   4                   5

Firstly, all commands will appear in code-blocks like this one, save for the arrows and numbers in the second and third lines. On those numbers:

  1. Each command will open with a leading string (LIVE: in the above command) to indicate the current mode of the command line, and the EOS system overall. These will end with a colon (:), but be aware of circumstances where an additional string further identifies the current state (e.g. BLIND: Cue 1/:)
  2. All commands that can be input on the ETC desk are enclosed within square brackets []
  3. Lowercase characters/strings (n, x and y in the above command) indicate a value subject to user input, the meaning for which is further explained in each tutorial
  4. Strings beginning with an uppercase character ([Record], [Group], [Label] and [Enter] in the above command) indicate EOS built-in functions, found either in keys on the desk or in softkeys on the EOS software
  5. Parenthesised inputs (([Label] [y]) in the above command), indicate optional inputs for further specification of the command. While these inputs are not a requirement, they will improve workflow

Performing Exercises

You'll find that, for each concept delivered throughout this document, a series of exercises will be delivered, enabling you to learn the system in a practical manner.

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Groups

A set selection of fixtures used for fast recalling of specific channels.

Recording

Syntax

LIVE:   <source> [Record] [Group] <target> ([Label] <label>) [Enter]

Where:

  • <source> is the channel(s) and/or group(s)
  • <target> is the target group index, and
  • <label> is the target group label

Examples

Record to a group:

LIVE:   [n] [Record] [Group] [x] ([Label] [y]) [Enter]

Record all channels with non-home values to a group:

LIVE:   [Record] [Group] [x] ([Label] [y]) [Enter]

Record all channels excluding n to a group:

LIVE:   [-] [n] [Record] [Group] [x] ([Label] [y]) [Enter]

Record channels with manual data to a group:

LIVE:   [Record Only] [Group] [x] ([Label] [y]) [Enter]

Where:

  • n is a fixture channel, multiple fixture channels, a group or multiple groups
  • x is the target group index, and
  • y is the label name

Selection

Syntax

LIVE:   [Group] <group> ([At] <intensity>) [Enter]

Where:

  • <group> is the group index(es), and
  • <intensity> is the specified intensity value

Examples

Selecting a group:

LIVE:   [Group] [n] [Enter]

Selecting a group, and sets all containing channels to a specified intensity value:

LIVE:   [Group] [n] [At] [x] [Enter]

Where:

  • n is a fixture channel, multiple fixture channels, a group or multiple groups
  • x is the target intensity value

Deletion

Syntax

LIVE:   [Delete] [Group] <group> [Enter] ... [Enter]

Where:

  • <group> is the group index(es), and
  • ... indicates a prompt for the user to confirm the command
    • A responding [Enter] input confirms this, or
    • A responding [Clear] input denies

Examples

Deleting a group:

LIVE:   [Delete] [Group] [n] [Enter] ... [Enter]

Deleting channels from a group:

LIVE:   [c] [Delete] [Group] [n] [Enter]

Where:

  • n is a group or multiple groups
  • c is a fixture channel or multiple fixture channels

Opening the Group List

Syntax

LIVE:   [Group] [Group]

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Cues

A recorded configuration state comprised of channels with associated parameter data.

Recording

Syntax

LIVE:   [Record] [Cue] <cue> ((<param>) [Time] <time/up> ([Time] <down>)) [Enter]

Where:

  • <cue> is the target cue index, with the applicable values of
    • 0 to 9, or any combination thereof
    • [Next], which:
      • Inserts a new cue at the end of the list, or
      • Prompts the user to input [Enter] to confirm overwriting the next cue in the list
    • [Last], which:
      • Prompts the user to input [Enter] to confirm overwriting the previous cue in the list
  • <param> is the specific parameter for which a set duration is applied, which includes:
    • Beam
    • Color
    • Focus
    • Intensity
  • <time/up> is the duration of the cue in seconds, or
    • If an additional duration is applied ([Time] <down>), this refers to the up time of the cue, in seconds
  • <down> is the down time of the cue, in seconds

Examples

Recording a cue:

LIVE:   [Record] [Cue] [x]

Where:

  • x is the target cue index
    • Applicable values can include a specific number (0 to 9, or any combination thereof), or:
      • [Next], which:
        • Inserts a new cue at the end of the list, or
        • Prompts the user to input [Enter] to confirm overwriting the next cue in the list
      • [Last], which:
        • Prompts the user to input [Enter] to confirm overwriting the previous cue in the list

Selection

Syntax

LIVE:   [Go To Cue] <cue> [Enter]

Where:

  • <cue> is the target cue index, with the applicable values of
    • 0 to 9, or any combination thereof
    • [Next], which:
      • Inserts a new cue at the end of the list, or
      • Prompts the user to input [Enter] to confirm overwriting the next cue in the list
    • [Last], which:
      • Prompts the user to input [Enter] to confirm overwriting the previous cue in the list

Examples

Jump to a specific cue:

LIVE:   [Go To Cue] [n] [Enter] ([Time] [x])
  • n is the target cue index
    • Applicable values can include a specific number (0 to 9, or any combination thereof), or:
      • [Next], to go to the next cue
      • [Last], to go to the previous cue
  • x is the transition time to the specified cue

0 returns the configuration to its initialised state, which could be a blackout, or an alternative configuration bespoke to the show file.

The [Go To Cue] function does not follow the timings declared in the cue list, and must be explicitly declared in the command line.

Modification

Syntax

LIVE:   <>

Where:

  • <> is

Examples

Modifying the cue duration:

LIVE:   [Cue] [n] [Time...] [x]
  • n is the cue index
  • [Time...] indicates the ability to input [Time] continuously, to navigate to a specific parameter in the following sequence:
    1. All affected parameters
    2. Down
    3. Focus
    4. Color
    5. Beam
    6. Intensity, and
  • x is the target duration value, in seconds

Before a cue receives a specific time, it will follow the standard duration, configured in the show file.

Cue durations that are grayed out, with no border, indicate that—despite an explicit duration being provided—there are no changes being made over the course of the transition. Examples of such circumstances include (but are not limited to):

  • A fixture or group of fixtures transitioning from an Intensity value of FL to an Intensity value of FL, in 5 seconds.
    • Changing either Intensity value to anything other than FL would "illuminate" and set a border around the Duration value.
  • A fixture or group of fixtures transitioning from a Color Palette value of 1 to a Color Palette value of 1, in 2 seconds
    • Changing either Color Palette value to anything other than 1 would "illuminate" and set a border around the Duration value.
  • And so forth...

Updating a cue:

LIVE:   [Update] ... [Enter]

Where:

  • ... indicates a revealed list of changes to be committed to the cue, confirm all is correct before further input

Opening the Cue List

Syntax

LIVE:   [Cue] [Cue]

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Palettes

Application

Examples

Applying a color palette:

LIVE:   [n] [Color Palette] [x]
  • n is the fixture channel or a set of fixture channels, and
  • x is the color palette index


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Commands

Submasters Cues Effects Sneak

Tutorials

Clearing the command line

LIVE:   [Shift]+[Clear]

Delete all cues

LIVE:   [Delete] [Cue] [Enter] ... [Enter]
  • ... indicates a prompt for the user to confirm deletion of the cue(s)

Setting intensity values

LIVE:   [n] [At] [x]
  • n is the fixture channel or a set of fixture channels, and
  • x is the target intensity value from 0 to 100
    • Note that single digit values are in multiples of 10 (1 = 10, 2 = 20, etc.)
    • A true single digit value requires a leading zero (01 = 1, 02 = 2, etc.)

Clearing all manual data

LIVE:   [Sneak] [Enter]

BLIND:  [Sneak] [Enter]

Applying effects

Saving the show file

LIVE:   [Shift]+[Update]

Latrobe Performing Arts Center

Also known as: LPAC

Procedures

Standard procedures in opening and closing LPAC.

The following are standard checklists to adhere to in conducting startup and shutdown procedures in LPAC. While events may differ between each other, these procedures will remain constant.

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Startup

GPAC: Technical Office
1 Acquare the following:
1.i Radio
1.ii Duty Tech Phone if you are scheduled as a Duty Technician
GPAC: Loading dock (int.)
2 Go to the whiteboard in the passage between the Loading Dock and the Main Foyer and note the following:
2.i Your name
2.ii Location (LPAC)
2.iii Scheduled end time
3 Reposition the pin to IN if the pin is currently positioned to OUT
LPAC: Foyer Switch Board
4 Activate all switches on the following switch boards:
4.i Main Switch Board
4.ii DC Emergency Exit Lighting Switch Board
LPAC: Backstage & Basement
5 Switch on the lights in the following locations:
5.i Backstage x2
5.ii Stairway between Backstage and the Basement
5.iii Basement Entrance
5.iv Green Room
5.v Dressing Room Passage
5.vi Dressing Rooms
5.vi.a Bathrooms (each)
5.vii Stairway between the Basement and Little Theatre if Little Theatre is to be occupied
5.viii Stairway between the Basement and Town Hall if Town Hall is to be occupied
LPAC: Boiler Room
6 Set the heating system to its active or airflow configuration if required
LPAC: Backstage
7 Unlock the following:
7.i The door between Backstage and Little Theatre if Little Theatre is to be occupied
7.ii The door between Backstage and Town Hall if Town Hall is to be occupied
LPAC: Little Theatre
8 Unlock the main entrance if Little Theatre is to be occupied
LPAC: Town Hall
9 Unlock the main entrance if Town Hall is to be occupied
LPAC: Meeting Rooms
10 Unlock the entrance(s) if any Meeting Rooms are to be occupied
11 Activate the climate control system(s), using the fixed wall panel(s) if any Meeting Rooms are to be occupied
LPAC: Main Foyer
12 Unlock the front entrance:
12.i Disengage the latch on the door
12.ii Set the motorised lock to AUTO
13 Unlock the east entrance:
13.i Set the motorised lock to AUTO

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Shutdown

LPAC: Boiler Room
1 Set the heating system to its inactive configuration if the heating system is active
LPAC: Basement
2 Confirm the panel and overhead heaters are switched off in the following areas:
2.i Green Room
2.ii Dressing Room Passage
2.iii Dressing Rooms
3 Confirm the door between the Green Room and the stairway to Little Theatre is locked
4 Confirm the door between the Dressing Room Passage and the stairway to Town Hall is locked
5 Confirm all screens are switched off in the following areas:
5.i Green Room
5.ii Dressing Room Passage
5.iii Dressing Rooms each
6 Confirm all lights are switched off in the following areas:
6.i Dressing Rooms each
6.ii.a Bathrooms each
6.iii Dressing Room Passage
6.iv Green Room
6.v Basement Entrance
6.vi Stairway between the Basement and Backstage
7 Ensure the Basement Entrance is closed and padlocked
8 Ensure the Emergency Exit is closed in the stairway between the Basement and Backstage
LPAC: Upper Level
9 Ensure the exit to the rooftop is locked
10 Switch off the light in the office
11 Lock the office door
LPAC: Little Theatre
12 If the event is due to continue the next day:
12.i Tidy the stage area (including prompt and opposite prompt sides), so it is ready for initialisation the day.
13 If the event is not due to continue the next day:
13.i Pack down all equipment from the stage (including prompt and opposite prompt sides)
13.ii Return all equipment to their designated storage areas
14 Raise any and all drapery, including the cyclorama
15 Sweep the stage
16 Mop the stage, using the mop and bucket allocated for the stage
17 Ensure a worker light is left on
LPAC: Town Hall
18 If the event is due to continue the next day:
18.i Tidy the stage area (including prompt and opposite prompt sides), so it is ready for initialisation the day.
19 If the event is not due to continue the next day:
19.i Pack down all equipment from the stage (including prompt and opposite prompt sides)
19.ii Return all equipment to their designated storage areas
20 Raise any and all drapery, including the cyclorama
21 Sweep the stage
22 Mop the stage, using the mop and bucket allocated for the stage
23 Ensure a worker light is left on
LPAC: Backstage
24 Ensure the backstage entrances to Little Theatre and Town Hall are both locked
25 Switch off both lights
LPAC: Foyer Switch Board
26 Deactivate all switches on the following boards:
26.i Main Switch Board
26.ii DC Emergency Exit Lighting Switch Board
27 Turn off the light, and lock the door upon exiting
LPAC: Main Foyer
28 Lock the front entrance:
28.i Set the motorised lock to LOCK
28.ii Engage the latch on the door
29 Lock the east entrance
29.i Set the motorised lock to LOCK
Underground Parking Lot
30 Ensure the gate is closed, locked and armed if the event concludes after 20:00 (8pm), there are no events in GPAC, and attendees have vacated the lot
GPAC: Technical Office
31 Return the following items:
31.i Radio
31.ii Duty Tech Phone if you are scheduled as a Duty Technician
GPAC: Loading Dock (int.)
32 Go to the whiteboard in the passage between the Loading Dock and the Main Foyer and remove all information noted at the start of shift
33 Reposition the pin to OUT if you are the last technician to leave
GPAC: Front Office
34 If you are responsible for locking and arming the building:
34.i Follow the instructions pinned above the panel beside the office entrance
34.ii With all entrances sealed, exit and arm the building

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Configurations

Standard configurations for manual components in LPAC

While we are equipped with standard (or "square one") files in LPAC, this isn't available for everything. This section will serve as a reference for standard configurations in components/equipment that only accept manual input.

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Heating

Configurations

Key Active Airflow Inactive
A/C ISOLATOR DOWN DOWN DOWN
SUMP PUMP ON ON ON
HOT W/ CIRCULATOR AUTO OFF AUTO
KITCHEN E/FANS REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE
TOILET E/FANS AUTO AUTO AUTO
TOILET E/FANS ON ON ON
CONTROL ISOLATOR ON ON ON
SUPPLY AIR FAN 1 AUTO AUTO AUTO
SUPPLY AIR FAN 2 OFF OFF OFF
SUPPLY AIR FAN 3 AUTO AUTO AUTO
MASTER BYPASS BYPASS OFF
HEATING PUMP AUTO AUTO AUTO

All options

Key Value
A/C ISOLATOR UP, DOWN
SUMP PUMP OFF, ON
HOT W/ CIRCULATOR AUTO, OFF, MAN
KITCHEN E/FANS LOCAL, REMOTE
TOILET E/FANS AUTO, OFF, MAN
TOILET E/FANS OFF, ON
CONTROL ISOLATOR OFF, ON
SUPPLY AIR FAN 1 AUTO, OFF, MAN
SUPPLY AIR FAN 2 AUTO, OFF, MAN
SUPPLY AIR FAN 3 AUTO, OFF, MAN
MASTER T/C, OFF, BYPASS
HEATING PUMP AUTO, OFF, MAN

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Methods

Detailed instructions for performing tasks at LPAC.

Reserved for tasks performed in LPAC, this section features detailed instructions, complete with further considerations and troubleshooting where applicable.

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Operating the loading dock lifter

# Instruction
1 Go to the Green Room and collect the barriers for the lifter.
2 Fix the barriers into the lifter.
Barriers must be securely fixed into the lifter in order to function.
3 Go to the stage in Little Theatre, remove the padlock from the sliding door (located upstage, prompt-side), and open it.
Door must be open completely in order for the lifter to function.
4 Raise the boom gate, and place/remove items on the lifter.
5 Lower the boom gate, and operate the lifter using the control panel beside the door.
Boom gate must be lowered completely in order for the lifter to function.
6 Lower the lifter to the ground.
7 Close and padlock the sliding door.
8 Remove the barriers from the lifter, and return them to their designated space in the green room.

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