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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 SECTION 265800 - 1 DIMMING AND CONTROL SECTION 265800 DIMMING AND CONTROL PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. 1.2 GOVERNING CLAUSE A. 1.3 For the sake of brevity these specifications shall omit phrases such as "Contractor shall furnish and install", "unless otherwise indicated or specified", etc., but these phrases are nevertheless implied. Mention of materials and operations requires the Contractor to furnish and install such materials and perform such operations completely to the satisfaction of the Owner. SCOPE OF WORK A. 1.4 Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section. One company shall be responsible for the installation of all aspects of the stage equipment in the Auditorium, including but not limited to the preparation and installation of the stage lighting fixtures, except as noted below in Part 1.4. Work under this section shall include the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, transportation services, supervision, etc., necessary to complete installation of new stage equipment as well as any other items as herein listed, all as described in these specifications, as illustrated on the accompanying drawings; or as directed by the Engineer or his Representative. Work includes the following: Dead Hung Rigging Stage Lighting, Dimming & Control Systems RELATED WORK NOT INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION A. Provision and installation of conduit, wire, back boxes, troughs, etc… for line and load side power circuits. B. Provision and installation of conduit, wire and back boxes for low voltage control systems. C. Provision and installation of conduit, wire and back boxes for all flush mounted dimmed circuit receptacles. D. Installation/Mounting of motorized rigging power/data distribution boxes. E. Termination of all line and load side power circuits necessary for a complete and functioning system. F. Installation/Mounting of motorized rigging control station(s). G. Installation/Mounting of Dimmer Racks and 19” Equipment Racks. H. Installation/Mounting of Emergency Transfer Switch. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 1.5 I. All structural steel required to support the load of the motorized rigging system and pipe grids. J. Installation of pipe mounted power receptacles in the black box theatre and TV studio. K. Provision and installation of the pipe grid in the black box theatre and TV studio. L. Refer to DIV16 for additional details. SUBSTITUTIONS: A. 1.6 1.8 Should any stage equipment be found defective, not meeting specifications, or that which has not been approved in writing by the Engineer shall, upon discovery (including any time within the period of the guarantee), be replaced with the specified equipment or material at no additional cost. GUARANTEE A. The Contractor shall guarantee all of the work that is performed under this contract, including all materials, and workmanship, for a period of one (2) year from the date of full acceptance of the work. B. Lamps for lighting fixtures shall be guaranteed against failure for thirty (30) days. C. Nothing in this guarantee shall cause repair or replacement by the Contractor where negligence, neglect or improper operation by the Owner has caused the failure of any equipment installed under this contract. DISCREPANCIES A. 1.9 Specific items of equipment are specified by trade names. It has been determined that these are the particular items desired and established a standard of quality, equipment function and/or process. It is neither the purpose nor intent of these documents to eliminate competitive bids. In order to allow proper and fair comparison of pricing, contractors are required to submit their base bid price on the specified equipment. DEFECTIVE OR NON-APPROVED MATERIALS A. 1.7 SECTION 265800 - 2 DIMMING AND CONTROL All equipment shall be sized to fit properly. The exact measurements are the responsibility of the Contractor. If there are discrepancies in the specifications, the Contractor shall ask for a clarification from the Engineer. If no clarification is requested, the Owner's judgment shall rule. PRE-APPROVED STAGE EQUIPMENT CONTRACTORS A. One company shall be responsible for the installation of all aspects of the stage equipment as specified in this section. This shall include but not be limited to all rigging, motors and control, stage lighting fixtures, stage/house dimming, and dimming controls and miscellaneous equipment. The following companies have prior approval as STAGE EQUIPMENT CONTRACTORS: 1. Barbizon Lighting Company, Atlanta, Georgia 2. MAGNUM Companies, Atlanta, Georgia 3. StageFront, Savannah, Georgia SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 1.10 SECTION 265800 - 3 DIMMING AND CONTROL B. In order to be considered as a Stage Equipment Contractor on this project, each Contractor requesting approval must submit to the Engineer at least ten (10) days prior to the date of bid opening a letter expressing his intent to bid. This letter shall include a list of at least five (5) projects of similar size and scope completed by this firm within the last five (5) years. If motorized rigging is required on this project, the letter shall indicate the number of sets provided and installed and the manufacturer of the equipment on each of the five projects. Inspection of one completed installation may be requested by the Engineer/Engineer's Representative prior to consideration of request to bid. The stage equipment contractor shall have been in business under the same name for five (5) full years preceding the date of this bid doing work similar to the type specified. The decision of the Engineer as to the capability of the Bidder to successfully complete and maintain the system, based on this pre-qualification information shall be final. C. Pre-Bid request letter shall include a statement that all major items of equipment shall be bid and supplied as specified, or shall contain details of all proposed substitute equipment for review by the Engineer/Engineer's Representative. Substitute equipment items to include specifications, parts numbers, and details of interconnection to proposed system. The decision of the Engineer as to the acceptability of substitute equipment shall be final. D. The Stage Equipment Contractor shall employ only fully trained stage riggers and mechanics, assisted by common laborers, for the erection of the stage equipment. The stage riggers shall be completely familiar with the type of equipment to be installed. A competent Job Superintendent shall be on the job at all times when work is in progress. He shall represent the Stage Equipment Contractor and all directions given by him shall be as binding as if given by the Stage Equipment Contractor. ACCEPTABLE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS A. The stage lighting dimming and control of Electronic Theatre Controls of Middleton, Wisconsin are specified. Alternate manufacturers must submit a full pre-approval package with submittals and drawings 15 days prior to bid date. Package shall consist of items listed in below spec sections and drawings. For approval to bid this project the alternate manufacturers will be considered for approval, as long as they meet all product specifications. Strand is an Alternate manufacturer. B. The stage lighting fixtures of Electronic Theatre Controls of Middleton, Wisconsin are specified. Alternate manufacturers must submit a full pre-approval package with submittals and drawings 15 days prior to bid date. Package shall consist of items listed in below spec sections and drawings. For approval to bid this project the alternate manufacturers will be considered for approval, as long as they meet all product specifications. Arri and Altman are Alternate manufacturers. C. The electrical stage distribution hardware of Electronic Theatre Controls of Middleton, Wisconsin are specified. Alternate manufacturers must submit a full pre-approval package with submittals and drawings 15 days prior to bid date. Package shall consist of items listed in below spec sections and drawings. For approval to bid this project the alternate manufacturers will be considered for approval, as long as they meet all product specifications. SSRC is an Alternate manufacturer. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 D. 1.11 SECTION 265800 - 4 DIMMING AND CONTROL Other manufacturers lighting fixtures and accessories, where specifically listed, shall be provided. DOCUMENTATION A. SHOP DRAWINGS: Shop drawings and equipment data sheets shall be submitted to the Owner under general provisions within 45 days after award of the contract. Failure to comply with this 45 day requirement shall be cause for disqualification of the selected Contractor and cancellation of contract without cost to the Owner, on the basis that the selected Contractor does not have the ability or intention to comply with the specifications. Approval of submitted equipment shall be obtained prior to equipment purchasing or fabrication. If shop drawings are rejected, correct and resubmit in the manner as specified. All shop drawing information shall be submitted at the same time; no partial submittal will be accepted. Drawings shall indicate complete details, dimensions, product types and locations of all equipment, clearances required, guides, cables, sets, Contractor fabricated equipment, and all other details required to completely describe the work to be performed. Submittals drawings shall be presented at a scale of not less than 1/8" = 1'-0" for conduit plans, 1/4" for equipment layouts, ½" = 1'-0" for mounting details, and ½" = 1'-0" for plate and panel details. Each sheet to allow space for approval stamps and have the name of the project, the contractors and/or the supplier's name, address telephone number, and the date submitted. Submit the following items for Owner's approval, prior to fabrication: 1. Stage plan view 2. Stage side section view 3. Gridiron layout indicating all stage equipment. 4. Electrical riser diagrams indicating the necessary control wiring for all dimming, distribution, and controls wire tag number for every connection. Show all terminal blocks with wire numbers and location. 5. Plan and elevation views indicating all electrical hardware locations and layout 6. Provide full dimensions for panel layouts with finishes and materials for all custom panels. 7. Details of installation and erection, including adjoining conditions and necessary clearances. 8. Indication by arrow and boxed caption of each variation from contract drawing and specifications, except those indicated as acceptable in specifications or on drawings B. RECORD DRAWINGS AND DATA: Submit in accordance with General Provisions. Also within 30 days of final test and completion of the installation, submit the following to the Owner: 1. (4) complete sets of "as built and approved" drawings (rolled, not folded showing systems and elements as installed, including field modifications and adjustments. 2. (4) sets of maintenance data including a list indicating replacement parts lists for all items of equipment, wiring diagrams, control diagrams, any and all keys for cabinets, racks, key operated switches etc. and complete operation manuals. 3. (4) Certificates of Guarantee C. INSTRUCTION OF OWNER PERSONNEL: This contractor or his representative, fully knowledgeable and qualified in systems operation, shall provide eight (8) hours of instruction to the Owner-designated personnel on the use and operation of this System. Designated instruction times shall be arranged through the Owner. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 D. 1.12 1.13 SECTION 265800 - 5 DIMMING AND CONTROL CLEAN UP: It shall be the responsibility of this Contractor to remove all debris from the building or site caused by his operations to a common trash point or receptacle on the job site, as determined by the Owner. STAGE DIMMING AND CONTROL SYSTEM A. Electrical requirements of the Stage Equipment Contractor: The Stage Equipment Contractor shall be responsible for providing to the electrical contractor all stage lighting and dimming hardware as specifically detailed in these specifications. This shall include: 1. Furnishing all equipment specified. 2. Set-up of the control console. 3. Demonstration of equipment to owner's representatives. 4. Lamping & Hanging all stage lighting fixtures. 5. All low voltage lighting control terminations. B. The Stage Equipment Contractor shall not be responsible for the following work; to be performed by the electrical contractor.: 1. Any conduit 2. Any wiring 3. Power requirements and termination of same in dimmer rack 4. Any load wiring, fixtures, or termination at fixtures for house lighting or emergency lighting 5. Mounting of plugboxes, floor pockets, back boxes and gridiron junction boxes (locations to be coordinated with stage equipment contractor) C. FACTORY CHECK-OUT: This contract shall also include the services of a qualified engineer regularly employed by the manufacturer of the system who shall check the installation and ensure its proper operation. No part of the system shall be energized before being so checked and the installation approved. Failure to observe this provision shall automatically relieve the manufacturer of any responsibility concerning the proper operation of the system or any part thereof and the replacement of parts which may have been damaged by the premature energizing. This engineer shall be made promptly available on the job site within fourteen (14) days after the manufacturer has received written notice. UNISON DRD SERIES RACK ENCLOSURES A. Rack Enclosures 1. The rack enclosure shall be the Unison DRd Series Control Enclosure as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal. 2. Mechanical a. The Rack Enclosure shall be a surface mounted, deadfront switchboard, constructed of 18-guage formed steel panels with a hinged, lockable fullheight door containing an integral electrostatic air filter. 1) Filter shall be removable for easy cleaning. 2) The enclosure shall support one control processor and one station power module plus accessories 3) The enclosure door shall have an opening to allow limited access to the control module face panel. b. All rack components shall be properly treated and finished. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 SECTION 265800 - 6 DIMMING AND CONTROL 1) c. d. e. f. g. h. i. Exterior surfaces shall be finished in fine textured, scratchresistant, epoxy paint. The fully digital rack enclosure shall be available with six or twelve dimmer module spaces, one processor and a single station power supply, Rack dimensions and weights (without modules) shall not exceed: 1) DRd6 21.9” H x 17” W x 9.6” D 38 lb. 2) DRd12 31.0" H x 17” W x 9.6” D 51 lb. A single low-noise fan shall be located at the top of each rack. The fan shall draw all intake air through the integral electrostatic air filter, over the surfaces of the module housing and out the top of the rack. 1) The fan shall maintain the temperature of all components at proper operating levels with dimmers under full load, provided the ambient temperature of the dimmer room does not exceed 40°C/104°F. 2) In the event of an over-temperature condition, only the affected dimmer module(s) shall shut down. A red indicator LED will flash and an error message shall appear on the Control Processor. Rack Enclosures shall be designed to allow easy insertion and removal of dimmer and control modules without the use of tools. (230 volt racks with CE certification shall require a screwdriver.) 1) Supports shall be provided for precise alignment of modules into power and signal connector blocks. 2) With modules removed, racks shall provide clear front access to all load, neutral and control wire terminations. Rack Enclosures shall support use of any combination of rack option cards designed to provide additional rack features. Rack option cards shall include: 1) FLO - The Fluorescent Option Board shall provide termination for 4 wire low voltage electronic fluorescent dimming ballasts. FLO shall provide 24, 0-10Vdc outputs. Optional floor mounting pedestal shall be available for the 12-module rack. Racks enclosures shall be designed for use with AX series auxiliary racks for Main Circuit Breaker, Main Lug, and cross bussing applications. Accessories 1) RideThru Option (RTO) (i) The Rack Enclosure shall support an optional, shortterm back-up power source for the control electronics. (ii) The short-term back-up power source shall automatically engage upon the loss of normal power, seamlessly transitioning the supply power for the control electronics power to itself. (iii) The short-term back-up power supply shall detect the return of normal power, and seamlessly return the control electronics to normal power. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 SECTION 265800 - 7 DIMMING AND CONTROL (iv) 2) 3. The short-term back-up power source shall support the control electronics for at least 10 seconds. BatteryPack Option (BPO) (i) The Rack Enclosure shall support an optional, long-term back-up power source for the control electronics. (ii) The long-term back-up power source shall automatically engage upon the loss of normal power, seamlessly transitioning the supply power for the control electronics power to itself. (iii) The long-term back-up power supply shall detect the return of normal power, and seamlessly return the control electronics to normal power. (iv) A test switch/indicator shall be available without opening the rack door or removal of any modules/components. (v) The long-term back-up power source shall supply power to the control electronics for at least 90 minutes. Electrical a. Rack enclosures shall be available in 100, 120, 230, 240 and 277 volt, three-phase, main lug configurations. 1) 120 volt rack enclosures shall be field configurable for single phase operation without the need for additional components b. Rack enclosures shall be completely pre-wired by the manufacturer. The contractor shall provide input feed, load, and control wiring. c. Standard Short Circuit Current Ratings (SCCR) shall be 22,000 at 100-277 Volt 1) Higher SCCR ratings, up to 100,000 amps SCCR at 120V, shall be possible when used with an AX series Auxiliary Rack Enclosure. 2) Higher SCCR ratings, up to 65,000 amps SCCR at 240V and 277V, shall be possible when used with an AX series Auxiliary Rack Enclosure. d. All control wire connections shall be terminated via factory provided connectors. e. Rack enclosures shall support dimming for incandescent, fluorescent, neon, cold cathode, electronic low voltage and magnetic low voltage transformer load types. f. The rack enclosure shall support 16-bit DMX input SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 g. h. i. j. k. SECTION 265800 - 8 DIMMING AND CONTROL The rack enclosure shall support 65,000 steps of dimming. The rack enclosure dimming engine shall support multiple dimmer curves including modified square law, linear, switched, fluorescent, pre-heat and electronic low voltage. The rack enclosure shall support voltage regulation including, minimum and maximum scale voltages with offsets Rack enclosure shall support a UL924 listed contact input for emergency lighting control bypass. 1) Emergency lighting input shall support load shedding Rack enclosures shall be designed to support the following wire terminations: 1) AC 2) Echelon link power (Belden 8471 or equivalent) 3) 24Vdc (2- 16AWG Wire) 4) DMX512A Port A (In or Out) (Belden 9729 or equivalent) 5) DMX512A Port B (Out) (Belden 9729 or equivalent) 6) RS232 Serial In/Out (Belden 9729 or equivalent) 7) Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 5/5e Ethernet 8) Contact Closure In (14AWG to 26AWG Wire) 9) Contact Closure Out (14AWG to 26AWG Wire) (i) Contact Closure Out shall provide 1A @ 30vDC Station Power Modules 1) Station power modules shall provide LinkPower for up to 32 stations and 1.5A@24VDC of Auxiliary (AUX) power. 2) Station power repeater modules shall provide LinkPower for 30 stations and1.5A@24VDC of Auxiliary (AUX) power. 3) Station power module shall support over-current/short protection for LinkPower and Auxiliary (AUX) power. LinkPower shall support fault detection on each leg of the balanced data bus. m. All control wire connections shall be terminated via factory provided connectors. n. Main feed lugs shall accept a maximum of 350 MCM wire. o. Load terminals shall accept a maximum of #6 AWG wire. Thermal a. Ambient room temperature: 0-40°C / 32-104°F b. Ambient humidity: 10-90% non-condensing l. 4. 1.14 DIMMER MODULES A. B. General 1. The dimmer modules shall be the Sensor dimmer modules as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal. Sensor dimmer modules shall be designed for dependable, economical service in theatrical and video applications. Electrical SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 SECTION 265800 - 9 DIMMING AND CONTROL 1. C. Each dimmer module shall contain two single-pole circuit breakers, a solid-state switching module, associated toroidal filters, and power and control connectors. 2. Modules shall not have any protruding pins subject to physical damage when the module is not installed. 3. Modules shall be keyed so that dimmer modules of different capacity shall not be interchangeable. 4. Circuit breakers shall be fully magnetic so the trip current is not affected by ambient temperature. Circuit breakers shall be rated for tungsten loads having an inrush rating of no less than 20 times normal current. Circuit breakers shall be rated for 100 percent switching duty applications. Dimmers that do not operate continuously at 100% load shall not be acceptable. SCR Assembly 1. Each dimmer module shall use a solid state module (SSM) consisting of two silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs) in an inverse parallel configuration, and all required gating circuitry on the high voltage side of an integral, opto-coupled control voltage isolator. Rectifiers, copper leads and a ceramic substrate shall be reflow soldered to an integral heat sink for maximum heat dissipation. The SSM shall also contain a control LED, a thermistor for temperature sensing, and silver-plated control and load contacts. The entire SSM shall be sealed in a plastic housing requiring only a screwdriver to replace. Dimmers employing triac power devices, pulse transformers, or other isolating devices not providing at least 2,500V RMS isolation, shall not be acceptable. Dimmer modules requiring disassembly, heat sink grease or additional tools for repair shall not be acceptable. 2. All electronic components (current/voltage sensors and indicators) shall be contained in a single, field-replaceable housing. Modules requiring discrete wiring of electronic components shall not be acceptable. 3. SCR power switching devices shall have the following minimum ratings: Module Size: Single cycle: Peak surge current Half cycle: 12T Transient over voltage Die size (in) D. 15 A 625A 20A 625A 1,620 1,620 600V 600V .257 .257 Filtering 1. Dimmer modules shall include toroidal filters to reduce the rate of current rise time resulting from switching the SCRs. The filter shall limit objectionable harmonics, reduce lamp filament sing and limit radio frequency interference on line and load conductors. Modules shall offer 350 or 500 uS. filter rise times. Rise time shall be measured at the worst SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 E. F. 1.15 SECTION 265800 - 10 DIMMING AND CONTROL case slew rate (about 50 percent) from 10 to 90 percent of the output wave form with the dimmer operating at full load. 2. All dimmers shall maintain their published rise time and/or fall time regardless of duty cycle or rack temperatures. Dimmers that derate due to increased dimmer temperature caused by full load operation or high phase angles shall not be acceptable. Performance 1. Power efficiency for standard dimmers shall be at least 97 percent at full load with a no-load loss of 3V RMS. The dimmer shall accept hot patching of a cold incandescent load up to the full rated capacity of the dimmer. Physical 1. Dimmer modules shall be fully plug-in and factory wired. Dimmer modules shall consist of a heavy duty, die-cast aluminum chassis with integral face panel. No tools shall be required for module removal and insertion. All parts shall be properly treated, primed and finished in finetexture, scratch resistant, gray epoxy powder coat. With the exception of the circuit breaker, the module shall contain no moving parts. Each module shall be labeled with the manufacturer's name, catalog number and rating. Modules constructed of molded plastic for structural support are not equivalent and are not acceptable. Dimmer modules shall be UL Recognized. RELAY MODULES A. General 1. The Relay modules shall be the ETC Relay modules as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal. The relay modules shall be designed for dependable, economical service in theatrical, architectural, and video applications for use with theatrical and architectural lighting and motorized equipment. a. Relay modules shall be compatible with both Sensor Dimming Systems and Unison Dimming Systems 2. Relay module configuration shall be dual channel, 100/140V, 15A or 20A, as noted on the Electrical Drawings. 3. Relay modules shall be fully plug-in and factory wired. The modules shall consist of a heavy duty, die-cast aluminum chassis with integral face panel. No tools shall be required for module removal and insertion. All parts shall be properly treated, primed and finished in fine-texture, scratch resistant, gray epoxy powder coat. With the exception of the circuit breaker, the module shall contain no moving parts. Each module shall be labeled with the manufacturer's name, catalog number and rating. Modules constructed of molded plastic for structural support are not equivalent and are not acceptable. Relay modules shall be UL and cUL listed power control devices with a minimum AIC rating of 10,000A. 4. Modules shall have a fully magnetic circuit breaker for each channel. Relay modules shall be rated for a minimum of 100,000 full load activations. 5. Modules shall have Signal and Load LED indicators for each channel. 6. Relay modules shall be available with ETC Advanced Features providing load and status information. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 1.16 SECTION 265800 - 11 DIMMING AND CONTROL EMERGENCY BYPASS DETECTION A. B. Where required to detect the loss of normal power and trigger special-purpose lighting presets, the detection means shall be the Emergency Bypass Detection Kit as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal. Mechanical 1. The Kit Enclosure shall be a surface mounted, constructed of 16-gauge, formed steel panels with a removable front cover. 2. The Emergency Bypass Detection Kit shall include a 3-pole, 10-amp breaker for local over-current protection and simulation of normal power loss. a. The enclosure shall have a lockable door to allow limited access to the over-current protection breaker 3. All components shall be properly treated and finished. a. Exterior surfaces shall be finished in fine textured, scratchresistant, powder coat paint 4. The EBDK enclosure shall provide discrete high and low voltage wiring compartments with voltage barrier. 5. EBDK dimensions and weights shall not exceed: a. 10.5” H x 14” W x 4.2” D 11 lb. 6. Accessories a. Emergency Bypass Detection Tap Kit (EBDK-TAP) 1) The Emergency Bypass Detection Kit shall support an optional tap kit for normally power loss sensing within an ETC Unison DRd Enclosure 2) The Tap Kit shall provide fused over-current protection for sense feed wiring without the need for an external circuit breaker 3) The Tap Kit shall install within an ETC Unison DRd Enclosure b. Emergency Bypass Restore Switch (EBDK-SWITCH) 1) The Emergency Bypass Detection Kit shall support an optional switch kit, requiring manual override before allowing the EBDK to return to a normal power state 2) The Restore Switch shall be a single-gang device, fully finished, and supplied with mounting holes. (i) The EBDK Switch Kit shall be clearly labeled identifying intended operation (ii) The Switch shall be labeled Lighting System Restore (iii) 3) The Switch shall include a red indicator that is illuminated when bypass operation is active The EBDK Switch shall require two 16-gauge wires for connection to the Emergency Bypass Detection Kit SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 (i) C. D. 1.17 SECTION 265800 - 12 DIMMING AND CONTROL Up to two Bypass Restore Switches shall be supported per Emergency Bypass Detection it Electrical 1. Emergency Bypass Detection enclosures shall support 100 to 277 volt configurations a. EBDK enclosures shall be field configurable for single-phase, biphase, and three-phase operation without the need for additional components. 2. Phase Loss Detection circuitry shall provide 0.5 second delay to prevent nuisance tripping 3. The EBDK shall provide an integrated circuit breaker for over-current protection and simulation of normal power loss 4. The Emergency bypass detection Kit shall support isolated outputs for connection to multiple dimming products simultaneously a. Three isolated contacts shall be provided b. Each contact shall support connection of up to four dimming products. 5. The Emergency Bypass Detection Kit shall be completely pre-wired by the manufacturer. The contractor shall provide input feed and control wiring. 6. All control wire connections shall be terminated via factory provided connectors. a. Factory provided connector shall support 12 to 22-gauge wiring b. Emergency lighting input shall support load shedding 7. The Bypass Detection Kit shall prove a normally-closed input for interface with fire alarm systems 8. The Bypass Detection Kit shall be UL and cUL Section 924 Listed for interaction with similarly listed dimming and switching panels Thermal 1. Ambient room temperature: 0-40°C / 32-104°F 2. Ambient humidity: 10-90% non-condensing ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL PROCESSOR MODULES A. Control Processor Modules 1. The Architectural Control Processor shall be the Unison Paradigm PACP Series Control Processor as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal. 2. The Architectural Control Processor (ACP) assembly shall be designed for use in DRd Series Dimming Enclosures and ERn Series Control Enclosures. 3. The processor shall utilize microprocessor based, solid state technology to provide multi-scene lighting and building control. a. ACP shall support functions such as station programming, macro sequencing, electronic lockout, room combine and astronomical time clock events. ACP station processor shall allow configuration of the control system via the menus. See software section for additional system details. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 SECTION 265800 - 13 DIMMING AND CONTROL b. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1.18 When used in a dimming enclosure, the ACP shall allow access to dimming control menus including the status screen, dimming configuration screen, backup menu, test menu and configuration menu. c. One ACP shall be rated to drive 1024 channels of control, 1024 zones, 64 rooms, 512 presets, 62 button or button/fader stations and 6 Touchscreen Stations ACP module electronics shall be convection cooled. The ACP shall provide front-panel RJ45 jack, Secure Digital (SD) card slot, and Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port for configuration and data exchange. Architectural Lighting System configuration and program information shall be stored in flash memory, which does not require battery backup. The ACP shall be contained in a plug-in assembly and require no discrete wiring connections; all wiring shall be terminated into Dimming or Control Enclosure. a. The ACP shall support the following communications: 1) Echelon LinkPower 2) 10/100BaseTX, auto MDI/MDIX, 802.3af compliant Ethernet networking with TCP/IP, ESTA BSR E1.17 Advanced Control Networks (ACN) and ESTA BSR E1.31 (sACN) Protocols 3) EIA-232 serial protocol 4) ESTA DMX512A, configurable as input or output ports 5) Dry contact closure inputs 6) Dry contact closure outputs, rated at 1A@30VDC TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL STATIONS A. B. C. The Touchscreen Control Stations shall be the Unison Paradigm Touchscreen PTS7 Series Control Stations as manufactured by ETC, Inc., or equal. General 1. Touchscreen stations shall support default and fully graphical control pages. 2. The Touchscreen station shall operate using graphic buttons, faders and other images on at least 30 separate programmable control pages. 3. Touchscreen stations shall also allow programming of page pass-code, lock out and visibility levels. Mechanical 1. Touchscreen stations shall consist of a seven inch, backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) with a minimum resolution of 800 by 400 pixels and 24-bit color depth with a capacitive touch interface. 2. Touchscreen bezels shall be constructed of cast aluminum finished in a fine texture powder coat. a. Touchscreen shall be available in five standard colors 1) Cream (RAL 9001) 2) Ivory (RAL 1015) 3) Gray (RAL 7001) 4) Black (RAL 9004) 5) Signal White (RAL 9003) SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 b. c. D. E. SECTION 265800 - 14 DIMMING AND CONTROL The bezel shall have no visible means of attachment. The bezel shall allow the touchscreen to be installed and removed without the use of tools. d. The bezel shall provide two working positions for the Touchscreen: service and normal operation. 3. Touchscreen shall offer optional hinged locking covers a. Locking covers shall be made from cast aluminum and be painted to match standard touchscreen color options b. Locking covers shall allow for viewing of system status on the touchscreen though a smoked Lexan window 4. The manufacturer shall provide back boxes for all LCD stations. a. Flush back box for Touchscreens with or without locking covers shall be 7.94” wide x 5.33” high x 3.25” deep b. Surface back box dimensions shall be 8.3” wide x 5.6” high x 2.75” deep c. Surface back box for Touchscreens with locking cover dimensions shall be 10.0” wide x 6.7” high x 2.75” deep Electrical 1. Touchscreens shall be powered entirely by the System network. 2. Touchscreens shall connect to the System using an Ethernet network with Power over Ethernet (PoE) or the Unison control station Echelon® Link power network. a. Ethernet Network 1) Ethernet network shall be 10/100BaseTX, auto MDI/MDIX, 802.3af (PoE) compliant. 2) Network shall utilize Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 5, or better wiring. 3) PoE power consumption shall be PoE class 2, consuming no more than 6 watts. b. Echelon® Link power network. 1) Link power shall utilize low-voltage Class II unshielded twisted pair, type Belden 8471 or equivalent, and one #14 ESD drain wire (when not installed in grounded metal conduit). 2) Touchscreen stations shall also require (2) #16 AWG stranded wires for 24Vdc operating power. 24Vdc wiring shall be topology free. 3) Network wiring may be bus, loop, home run, star or any combination of these. 4) Network insulation displacement connectors shall be provided with all stations. Functional 1. System a. The Touchscreen shall support configuration firmware upload from a Paradigm Processor as proxy b. The Touchscreen shall support configuration or firmware upload from local removable media 2. Setup Mode a. There shall be a setup display that is separate from any userdefined configuration SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 SECTION 265800 - 15 DIMMING AND CONTROL b. c. d. e. f. g. 3. 4. It shall be possible to view and modify connectivity settings It shall be possible to view status information It shall be possible to view and modify LCD screen settings It shall be possible to perform Touchscreen calibration It shall be possible to view and modify audio settings The appearance of the setup display shall be standard and not editable h. The setup display may be invoked from within the user-defined configuration and/or physical button on the Touchscreen i. There shall be a default protected method to invoke the setup display Configurations a. It shall be possible to have multiple configurations stored within an LCD Station b. Where multiple configurations are stored there shall be a boot menu to allow selection of a configuration Operation a. The Unison Paradigm Control System shall be designed to allow control of lighting and associated systems via Touchscreen controls. System shall allow the control of presets, sequences, macros and time clock events. 1) System presets shall be programmable via Button, Button/Fader, Touchscreen, or LightDesigner software. (i) Presets shall have a discrete fade time, programmable from zero to 84,600 seconds with a resolution of one hundred milliseconds. (ii) 2) Presets shall be selectable via Touchscreen stations. System macros and sequences shall be programmable via LightDesigner system software. (i) Macro and sequence steps shall provide user selectable steps, and allow the application of conditional logic. (ii) 3) Macro and sequences shall be activated by button, time clock event or LightDesigner software. System time clock events shall be programmable via the Touchscreen, LightDesigner system software, the processor user interface, or the internal web server. (i) Time clock events shall be assigned to system day types. Standard day types include: anyway, weekday, weekend, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 SECTION 265800 - 16 DIMMING AND CONTROL System shall support programming of additional custom or special day types. (ii) 4) Time clock events shall be activated based on sunrise, sunset, time of day or periodic event. System shall automatically compensate for regions using a fully configurable daylight saving time. A Color picker, supporting Hue, Saturation and Brightness (HSB) color selection shall be available for color selection of color changing fixtures and provide visual feedback of the current color produced by the associated fixture. (i) The color picker shall be provided with a default layout that requires no user configuration (ii) The Color Picker shall provide RGB faders in addition to the default HSB color wheel for color selection (iii) Color picker values shall allow for numerical value input in addition to color wheel and fader control (iv) b. c. d. e. 1.19 The color picker shall be compatible with color mixing systems that use up to seven discrete color control channels Touchscreen stations shall be designed to operate standard default or custom system functions. Components shall operate default functions unless re-assigned via LightDesigner, the Windows-based configuration program. 1) Optional button functions include: preset selection, manual mode activation, record mode activation, station lockout, raise, lower, macro activation, and cue light, or room join/separate. 2) Optional fader functions include master control, individual channel control, fade rate control or preset master control. Touchscreen stations shall allow programming of station and component electronic lockout levels via LightDesigner. It shall be possible to adjust LCD contrast and brightness. It shall be possible to program the station to dim during periods of inactivity. TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL STATIONS SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 A. B. C. D. E. SECTION 265800 - 17 DIMMING AND CONTROL The Touchscreen Control Stations shall be the Unison Paradigm Handheld Touchscreen P-LCD-H Series Control Stations as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal. General 1. Touchscreen stations shall support default and fully graphical control pages. 2. Touchscreen stations shall operate using graphic buttons, faders and other images on at least 30 separate programmable control pages. 3. Touchscreen stations shall allow programming of page passcode, lock out and visibility levels. 4. Touchscreen stations shall support location awareness to automatically load the configuration required dependent on the connection point to the system. 5. Touchscreens shall support option accessories including: a. The Docking Stations shall support a wired Ethernet connection to the control system as well as charging capabilities for the touchscreen b. Wireless Access Station shall provide connection between the wireless touchscreen and the lighting control system Mechanical 1. Touchscreen stations shall consist of a seven inch, backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) with a minimum resolution of 800 by 400 pixels and 24-bit color depth with a touch interface. 2. The Touchscreen enclosure shall be constructed of aluminum and finished in a black and natural anodized finish 3. The Touchscreen shall have a hinged access door for removable media ports and status indicators. a. Normal operation shall not require access behind the hinged door. 4. The Touchscreen shall support wired connection to the control systems using an optional 6-pin Amphenol connector to interface with Portable Connector Stations a. Cable lengths up to 100 feet (30 Meters) shall be supported for optional wired connection b. Cable construction shall be ultra-flexible material Electrical 1. Touchscreens shall be by a maintenance free, rechargeable lithium-ion battery. a. Internal battery shall provide at least 8 hours of use and 12 hours of standby time between charges b. Battery charging shall be supported by the included mini-USB power supply, optional docking station, or optional wired connection to the portable plug-in station. 2. The Touchscreen shall support media upload over the control network, or using built in SD media and USB data connections. Functional 1. System a. The Touchscreen shall support configuration and software upload from a Paradigm Processor as proxy SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 SECTION 265800 - 18 DIMMING AND CONTROL b. 2. 3. 4. The Touchscreen shall support configuration or firmware upload from local removable media c. It shall be possible to connect multiple Touchscreen station to the system at one time Setup Mode a. There shall be a setup display that is separate from any userdefined configuration b. It shall be possible to view and modify connectivity settings including radio channel and power c. It shall be possible to view status information d. It shall be possible to view and modify LCD screen settings e. It shall be possible to perform Touchscreen calibration f. It shall be possible to view and modify audio settings g. The appearance of the setup display shall be standard and not editable h. The setup display may be invoked from within the user-defined configuration and/or physical button on the Wireless Touchscreen i. There shall be a default protected method to invoke the setup display Configurations a. It shall be possible to have multiple configurations stored within an Touchscreen Station b. The Touchscreen shall automatically load the required configuration based on the connection point to the system c. Only one configuration may be active on the touchscreen station at any time d. It shall be possible for Wireless Touchscreen Stations connected via the network to select a configuration automatically based on the configuration of the physical connection. e. Where multiple configurations are stored there shall be a setup menu to allow selection of a configuration f. Each configuration shall be identified as a different Station within the System Operation a. The Unison Paradigm Control System shall be designed to allow control of lighting and associated systems via Touchscreen controls. System shall allow the control of presets, sequences, macros and time clock events. 1) System presets shall be programmable via Button, Button/Fader or Touchscreen stations, or LightDesigner software. (i) Presets shall have a discrete fade time, programmable from zero to 84,600 seconds with a resolution of one hundred milliseconds. (ii) Presets shall be selectable via Touchscreen stations. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 2) SECTION 265800 - 19 DIMMING AND CONTROL System macros and sequences shall be programmable via LightDesigner system software. (i) Macro and sequence steps shall provide user selectable steps, and allow the application of conditional logic. (ii) 3) Macro and sequences shall be activated by button, time clock event or LightDesigner software. System time clock events shall be programmable via the Touchscreen, LightDesigner system software, the processor user interface, or the internal web server. (i) Time clock events shall be assigned to system day types. Standard day types include: anyway, weekday, weekend, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. System shall support programming of additional custom or special day types. (ii) 4) Time clock events shall be activated based on sunrise, sunset, time of day or periodic event. System shall automatically compensate for regions using a fully configurable daylight saving time. A Color picker, supporting Hue, Saturation and Brightness (HSB) color selection shall be available for color selection of color changing fixtures and provide visual feedback of the current color produced by the associated fixture. (i) The color picker shall be provided with a default layout that requires no user configuration (ii) The Color Picker shall provide RGB faders in addition to the default HSB color wheel for color selection (iii) Color picker values shall allow for numerical value input in addition to color wheel and fader control (iv) The color picker shall be compatible with color mixing systems that use up to seven discrete color control channels SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 b. c. d. e. 1.20 SECTION 265800 - 20 DIMMING AND CONTROL Touchscreen stations shall be designed to operate standard default or custom system functions. Components shall operate default functions unless re-assigned via LightDesigner. 1) Optional button functions include: preset selection, manual mode activation, record mode activation, station lockout, raise, lower, macro activation, and cue light, or room join/separate. 2) Optional fader functions include master control, individual channel control, fade rate control or preset master control. Touchscreen stations shall allow programming of station and component electronic lockout levels via LightDesigner. It shall be possible to adjust LCD contrast and brightness. It shall be possible to program the station to dim during periods of inactivity. BUTTON, BUTTON/FADER AND INTERFACE STATIONS A. Stations 1. The Lighting Control Stations shall be the Unison Heritage UH Series Control Stations as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal. 2. Mechanical a. Unison Heritage Button and Button/Fader Stations shall operate using up to sixteen programmable faders and twelve programmable buttons. b. All button/fader stations shall be available with white, cream, ivory, gray or black faceplates, fader knobs, and buttons. 1) Manufacturer's standard colors shall conform to the RAL CLASSIC Standard. c. Stations shall have indicators lights at each button or fader. 1) Indicators shall be comprised of red, green and blue LED's 2) Indicator color and state (steady On, Blink, Off) shall be configured in software, and shall operate relative to the button or fader it is associated with. d. All faceplates shall be designed for flush or surface mounting. e. Station faceplates shall be constructed of ABS plastic and shall use no visible means of attachment. f. Station faceplates shall be indelibly marked for each button or fader function. g. The manufacturer shall supply back boxes for flush mounted half gang stations and for all surface mounted stations. 3. Functional a. The Unison Paradigm Control System shall be designed to allow control of lighting and associated systems via Button, Button/Fader, and Interface or Astronomical time clock controls. System shall allow the programming of presets, sequences, macros and time clock events. b. Station Button, Button/Fader, and Interface) control components shall be designed to operate standard default or custom system SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 B. SECTION 265800 - 21 DIMMING AND CONTROL functions. Components shall operate default functions unless reassigned via LightDesigner, the Windows-based configuration program. c. Stations (Button and Button/Fader) shall allow programming of station and component electronic lockout levels via LightDesigner. 4. Electrical a. Unison control station wiring shall be an Echelon® Link power network. 1) Link power shall utilize low-voltage Class II unshielded twisted pair, type Belden 8471 or equivalent, and one #14 ESD drain wire (when not installed in grounded metal conduit). 2) Touchscreen and Interface stations shall also require (2) #16 AWG stranded wires for 24Vdc operating power. 24Vdc wiring shall be topology free. 3) Network wiring may be bus, loop, home run, star or any combination of these. 4) Network insulation displacement connectors shall be provided with all stations. Portable Plug-in Stations 1. The Lighting Control Stations shall be the Unison Heritage UH Series Control Stations as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal. 2. Mechanical a. Unison connector stations shall provide an interface to portable Unison stations. b. All connector stations shall be available with white, cream, ivory, gray or black faceplates. 1) Manufacturer's standard colors shall conform to the RAL CLASSIC Standard. c. All faceplates shall be designed for flush or surface mounting. d. Station faceplates shall be constructed of ABS plastic and shall use no visible means of attachment. e. Station faceplates shall be indelibly marked with station function. f. The manufacturer shall supply back boxes for all surface mounted stations. 3. Electrical a. Unison control station wiring shall be an Echelon® Link power network. 1) Link power shall utilize low-voltage Class II unshielded twisted pair, type Belden 8471 or equivalent, and one #14 ESD drain wire (when not installed in grounded metal conduit). 2) Portable plug-in stations shall also require (2) #16 AWG stranded wires for 24Vdc operating power. 24Vdc wiring shall be topology free. 3) Network wiring may be bus, loop, home run, star or any combination of these. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 SECTION 265800 - 22 DIMMING AND CONTROL 4) C. 1.21 Wiring termination connectors shall be provided with all stations. b. Portable Plug-in Stations shall offer the following Regular markings 1) UL and cUL LISTED 2) CE Market 3) RHoS and WEE Compliant Contact Interface Station 1. The Lighting Control Stations shall be the Unison Heritage UH Series Control Stations as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal. 2. General a. Unison Contact Interface shall provide direct interface (in and out) to external devices via contact closure. Interface enclosure shall consist of 8 input connections and 8 output connections. 3. Mechanical LIGHTING CONSOLE AND ACCESSORIES A. General 1. The lighting control console shall be a microprocessor-based system specifically designed to provide complete control of stage, studio, and entertainment lighting systems. The console shall be the Element as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal. 2. The control system shall be Net3 and ETCNet2 native, with both protocols output simultaneously over the network. The system shall also be able to control third party ACN devices directly. The system shall provide control of 1024 outputs on 250 or 500 channels. 3. A maximum of 10,000 cues, 1000 groups, 1000 Intensity Palettes, 1000 Color Palettes, 1000 Focus Palettes, 1000 Beam Palettes, 1000 effects, 1000 macros and 100 curves may be contained in non-volatile electronic memory and stored to an onboard hard disk or to any USB storage device. 4. The console may be placed in Tracking or Cue Only mode by the user as a system default and overridden on individual record actions as required. 5. A Master Playback fader pair and dedicated Grand Master/Blackout shall be provided. 6. The console shall provide 40 or 60 pageable faders and bump keys that may be operated in either LTP channel or HTP/LTP submaster mode. The console shall support a total of 300 submasters. 7. A high-resolution level wheel shall be provided to control intensity for selected channels and scrolling within selected displays. On demand moving light controls shall be provided for control of other non-intensity parameters. Non-intensity parameters shall be controllable via the on demand or keypad controls. 8. On demand moving light controls shall provide mouse-based tools for non-intensity parameters. The tools shall display the current value for each parameter and shall provide controls for adjusting each parameter. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 9. B. SECTION 265800 - 23 DIMMING AND CONTROL Control and programming features for automated fixtures shall also include: a standard library of fixture profiles, the ability to copy and edit existing profiles and create new profiles, patch displays including channel and output addressing, 16-bit fade resolution, color characterization allowing color mixing and storing in Hue and Saturation or native device values. 10. System information, including playback status, live output and blind values for all record targets shall be displayed on a maximum of two external high resolution DVI monitors, or one SVGA monitor, which may also be touch-screen(s). Only one display shall be required for operation. 11. The system shall direct user input through on-screen dynamic prompts and integral LEDs on console keys indicating current operating mode. A context sensitive on-line Help feature shall explain and provide an example of the operation of each feature of the system. 12. An optional, fully-functioning, detachable alphanumeric keyboard shall be supported. The keyboard shall allow labeling of channels, cues, presets, groups, palettes, effects, macros, curves and the show. An integral electronic keyboard shall be provided. 13. A row of softkeys shall be provided, which change function based on the selection and context of the console. These softkeys shall be labeled on the connected external display. 14. Console software upgrades shall be made by the user via a USB port; changing internal components shall not be required. 15. The console operating software shall be loaded into program execution memory from the internal hard drive when the console is powered. In the event of an uncontrolled shutdown, the console shall return to its last output state when power is restored. 16. Show data may be created and modified on a personal computer, using either Windows XP or Vista operating systems, using a free offline editing application. The offline editor may also run natively on Macintosh platforms using OS X. 17. A PC, using either Windows XP or Vista running a client software application shall be able to connect to a control system via the network and view current show data in a mirrored display environment. 18. The system shall allow remote control from a purpose-built wireless remote focus unit (Radio Focus Remote). Systems without these remote control devices shall not be acceptable. 19. The system shall support a Telephone remote control that allows basic functions to be controlled from a standard wireless phone producing touch-tone signals. This allows the use of a standard telephone for a low cost remote control. Systems that do not allow this function shall not be acceptable. 20. The system shall support up to 16 individual Time Code Event lists. Controls and Playback 1. Manual Control and Programming Section a. The console keyboard shall be grouped by function. Major groupings shall be record target functions, numeric keys, level assignment functions, display navigation functions and controls. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 b. 2. 3. 4. SECTION 265800 - 24 DIMMING AND CONTROL Non-intensity parameters may be set numerically or via the on demand moving light controls. This control shall be fully interactive. In either case the current parameter value shall be displayed on the console monitor. c. Only those parameters available for control in the active lighting system shall be displayed for control. d. Lamp controls provide direct access to luminaire functions such as striking and dousing arc lamps and calibrating entire fixtures or individual mechanisms of fixtures, as provided by the luminaire manufacturer. User access to these features is normalized across all manufacturers for ease of use. Use of a “control channel” for accessing these functions shall not be required and systems requiring use of a control channel shall not be acceptable. e. Fixtures with CMY or RBG color mixing may be set with direct CMY or RBG controls, as well as the Hue and Saturation controls and/or color picker. Color may also be set directly to a gel match, normalized to 3200K. Playback Section a. The master fader shall consist of a 60mm Master Fader pair with associated Load, Go and Stop/Back buttons. b. It shall be possible to instantaneously halt an active cue, go back to the previous cue, manually override the intensity fade or manually override the entire fade. Integral Channel/Submaster Faders a. Submaster and fader support shall be provided via 40 or 60 integral 45mm faders with bump leys. These faders shall be pageable and shall operate in LTP channel and LTP/HTP submaster modes. b. LTP channel mode shall allow the user access to intensity of the first 120 channels and shall operate with LTP logic. Faders that are not currently set to the same level as the corresponding channel shall have to be matched to that level before affecting said channel. c. Up to 240 proportional, fully overlapping additive or inhibitive submasters may be defined. Submasters shall have colored LEDs to indicate submaster status. Each submaster may have fade up, dwell and down fade times. Each has a bump and assert/channel select button. Submasters may be set to independent, exclusive and proportional/intensity master control. d. The submaster blind buffer shall be linked directly to live playback allowing live editing of live submaster content via the command line. e. It shall be possible to set submaster values directly from the command line. Grand Master a. A dedicated 60mm grand master and blackout button are provided. b. The grand master shall proportionally fade intensity values to zero. Blackout shall send all intensity outputs to zero. Non- SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 C. D. SECTION 265800 - 25 DIMMING AND CONTROL intensity outputs shall not be affected. No additional configuration shall be required to withhold non-intensity values from Grand Master and Blackout control. Display Controls 1. Format shall change the view of selected displays. 2. Channel views may be displayed either in a expanded table view combining conventional channel symbols with table views for multiparameter devices, or in a channel summary view. 3. Flexichannel shall change which channels are viewed in selected displays, based on a variety of different criteria. 4. Expand shall extend the selected view sequentially across connected displays. 5. Data shall display absolute values of referenced data. Operating Modes 1. Live Mode a. Channel lists may be constructed using the +, - and Thru keys. b. Levels may be set with the keypad, level wheel and on demand moving light controls. “Selected” channels shall be those last addressed and under keypad control. c. Sneak shall be used to restore specified channels to background states, default values, or to send them to specified values, in user specified or default times. d. Selected channels may be set at a level or held to current values while all other channels are set to zero using Rem Dim. Toggling Rem Dim shall restore all unselected channels to original levels. The Rem Dim level shall be user definable. e. Channels may be recorded into groups for fast recall of commonly used channels. 1000 groups shall be available. Groups shall store selection order. The Offset function supports rapid creation of ordered groups, including reverse and random order. f. Parameter settings may be stored to Focus and Color Palettes. All referenced data may be stored to whole numbers or to up to 99 decimal places between each whole number. It shall be possible to store 1000 of each palette type. g. Any collection of channel data, as determined by the use of “Record”or selective store commands may be stored to palettes (as appropriate to the type). h. The following conditions may be placed on a channel or channel parameter to be included with a cue record action. 1) Block flag 2) Note i. Cues may be recorded in any order. Up to 99 decimal cues may be inserted between any two whole number cues. Each cue may contain a maximum of twenty parts. Parameters may be automatically assigned to specific parts or assigned when the part is created. j. It shall be possible to record cues and cue parts with the following information: SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. SECTION 265800 - 26 DIMMING AND CONTROL 1) Any collection of channel data, as determined by the use of “Record” or selective store commands. 2) Cue Level timing and delays for Intensity Up and Intensity Down,. Parameter moves shall follow the Intensity Up time. 3) Follow or hang time 4) Link instruction 5) Loop value 6) Block and/or preheat 7) Curve 8) Label and note 9) Execute list to trigger other activity Non-intensity channel parameters may be marked (preset using Automark. Automark presets any parameter transitions in the cue just prior to intensity becoming active. Automark may be disabled on a cue or cue part basis, enabling a “live” move. Any channel parameter may be stored with an effect instruction. These effects may contain relative offsets from current value, or absolute instructions. Effects may be progressive action or on/off states. Entry and exit behaviors shall modify the channel parameters activity when beginning and ending the effect. Update may be used to selectively add modified parameter data quickly to that parameter’s current source. It shall be possible to update inactive record targets. It shall also be possible to update back to the current source of the move instruction without specifying that cue via Trace. Recall From quickly pulls specified data from record targets into the current view. Copy To quickly copies selected data to specified record targets. Address and channel check functions shall be provided. Channel parameters may be “parked” at levels. Output addresses may also be parted directly. Parked levels shall not be added to any live record operations, nor may they be changed until the parked element is “unparked”. Address park shall also be provided. About shall provide detailed status of selected channels or specified record targets, including utilization information. About shall also access lamp control functions to calibrate devices, strike and douse arc sources. Use of a luminaire control channel for these functions shall not be acceptable. Live data may be displayed in an expanded table view containing conventional symbols and table views for multi-parameter devices or in a summary view. Undo shall be used to sequentially step back through manual operations, record, update and delete actions. Redo functions shall be provided. Multiple undo commands may be executed at once. Home shall set selected channels non-intensity parameters to their default values. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 v. 2. E. F. SECTION 265800 - 27 DIMMING AND CONTROL Move shall allow all show data to moved from one record target to another. Blind a. The Blind display allows viewing and modification of all record targets without affecting stage levels. b. Record target data may be displayed in an expanded table view containing conventional symbols and table views for multiparameter devices, in a summary view or a spreadsheet view, which allows quick data comparisons, move and replace with functions. c. Changes made in blind displays shall be stored automatically. d. Blind editing shall be possible for all record targets. e. It shall be possible to show or hide parameter data in spreadsheet views for simplicity in viewing/editing. 3. Patch Display a. Patch shall be used to display and modify the system control channels with their associated library data. b. Each channel may be provided with a proportional patch level, preheat, curve, label, swap and invert functions. c. Offset functions in patch shall allow selection of channel ranges and shall allow the user to establish a “custom” footprint for any device output. d. Custom color wheels, color scrolls and gobo wheels shall be defined in patch. These devices shall be created with a simple table and graphical user interface supported by images of major manufacturers. e. Copy to and Move functions shall be supported in patch. 4. Setup/Browser a. Setup shall access system, show and desk configurations. b. The browser shall access show data storage, import, export, print to .pdf and clear functions, as well as show data utilities. Interface Options 1. The console shall support a variety of local interfaces. a. AC input. b. USB ( a minimum of five ports shall be provided for connecting devices such as a Alphanumeric keyboard, mouse, touch screens, USB Flash drive, etc.) The desk shall provide at least four ports on the rear of the console and one on the control surface itself. c. Ethernet (one port) 802.3af compliant. d. Two DVI video output connectors, supporting a maximum of two DVI monitors at 1280x1024 resolution minimum. e. One VGA output connector. Accessories 1. Net3 Radio Focus Remote 2. Net3 Remote Video Interface 3. Net 3 Gateways a. Net3/ETCNet2 to DMX/RDM Gateways (one to four ports) b. MIDI/SMPTE Gateways SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 SECTION 265800 - 28 DIMMING AND CONTROL c. 4. G. 1.22 I/O Gateway with 12 analog inputs, 12 SPDT contact outputs, RD232 interface Element Client Software Kit Physical 1. All operator controls and console electronics for a standard system shall be housed in a single desktop console, not to exceed 32.9” wide, 17.9” deep, 5.1” high, weighing 30 pounds. 2. Console power shall be 95 – 240V AC at 50 or 60Hz, supplied via a detachable power cord. GENERAL NETWORK A. B. C. General 1. The Electronic Theatre Controls Net3 network shall provide data distribution over TCP/IP Ethernet networks. Data shall be layer 3 routable. Systems using proprietary formats or formats other than 10/100/100Mbit wired Ethernet or non-layer 3 routable networks shall not be accepted. 2. Connections shall be made between consoles, face panels, architectural processors, dimmers, Net3 Gateways, and computers over standard Ethernet distribution systems using 100BaseT, 100BaseFL, or greater wiring. All installations shall conform to established Ethernet wiring practice, and installation shall be performed by contractors qualified to do this type of work. All wiring shall be tested at Category 5e or higher for full bandwidth operation to the appropriate IEEE standard. 3. The Lighting Control system must be supplied by a single manufacturer and must have seamless integration over Ethernet between the Entertainment and Architectural lighting control. Capacities 1. The network shall support DMX routing, patching, and prioritization for up to 63,399 universes (32,767,488 DMX addresses). Each address may be input or output from any port on any DMX gateway in the system. DMX input, routing and output shall be specifically supported on the system from multiple sources and locations up to the maximum number of gateways supported by the Ethernet topology. 2. The network shall support multiple network hosts including consoles, gateways, dimming racks, computers, file servers, printers, and architectural control processors with discrete command lines and control. The lighting network shall support multiple venues within a system and discrete systems on the same network. System Configuration and Monitoring 1. Network device configuration shall be via Net3 Gateway Configuration Editor (GCE) software and/or ANSI E1.17 Architecture for Control Networks (ACN). 2. Patch addresses shall support viewing and manipulation via ANSI E1.17 ACN. a. The system shall permit complete user flexibility allowing the system operator to patch each DMX input address to any ANSI SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. SECTION 265800 - 29 DIMMING AND CONTROL E1.31 streaming ACN address, and DMX output to span streaming ACN universes. b. The lighting system shall support assignment of DMX offsets, truncation of DMX universes, and provide choice of DMX port prioritization. c. The lighting system shall support the DD start code extension to ANSI E1.31 which provides priority per address such that multiple control sources can share universes with discrete control per address. d. Lighting systems that do not support the above mentioned address patching capabilities shall not be suitable. The system shall allow assignable labels for all network devices to allow easy identification by system users. Each network device shall have a discrete and unique IP address provided automatically by the software. The user may edit this IP address. Systems that do not support automated IP allocation with IP collision avoidance, and systems that do not allow complete reconfiguration of the above mentioned features over ANSI E1.17 ACN shall not be acceptable. All configuration data for each network device shall be held at the device and system operation shall not require continuous on-line operation of the network configuration software. Lighting console operators shall be able to backup the network configurations in the lighting control console. In the event of a network device failure, the operator shall be able to apply the configuration of the failed device to a replacement device of the same type without manually reentering settings. Systems that do not support configuration backup as described above shall not be accepted. Architectural and Entertainment systems connected to the same network shall be capable of arbitrating control over E1.31 Streaming ACN (sACN) level data. The system shall be capable of alternating control of individual address data between architectural and entertainment systems without intervention by the user. The user shall dictate the conditions under which system shall automatically take control. The network shall allow user override of the selected defaults. Systems which require direct user intervention to allocate control of dimmers between architectural and entertainment lighting systems shall not be accepted. The Net3 network shall allow multiple DMX input sources to be prioritized on the same universe as network native sources using E1.31 Streaming ACN prioritization. Multiple DMX inputs may be assigned to the same streaming ACN address (this provides multi-source control for a particular address). Likewise, the system shall support E1.31 prioritization of multiple simultaneous network sources. Systems that cannot prioritize multiple DMX inputs and multiple native network sources on a network shall not be deemed suitable. The lighting network shall allow each DMX input address to be assigned a priority on the network allowing each DMX control level coming into the system to participate in full arbitration. Addresses with the highest priority shall have control, with lower priority addresses being ignored. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 SECTION 265800 - 30 DIMMING AND CONTROL Addresses assigned the same numeric priority, between 1 and 200, shall respond in highest level takes precedence (HTP) manor. The network shall require a valid DMX signal present at the input to initiate prioritization. Systems that do not allow for prioritized HTP for DMX inputs to the network shall not be allowed. 1.23 DMX GATEWAY – FOUR PORT A. B. General 1. The lighting control gateway shall be a microprocessor-based unit specifically designed to provide DMX-512 control of lighting systems and transport of RDM configuration and status messages. The gateway shall permit DMX-512 data to be encoded, routed over an Ethernet network and decoded back to DMX-512. The unit shall be a Net3 DMX 4-port Gateway as provided by ETC, Inc. 2. Gateways shall communicate over Ethernet directly with at least ETC, Inc.’s entertainment and architectural lighting control products and other Ethernet interfaces. 3. Connections shall be made between gateways, consoles, architectural systems, and PCs over standard Ethernet distribution systems using 10/100BaseT. 4. The gateway shall support multiple protocols including: a. ANSI E1.17 Architecture for Control Networks (ACN) b. ANSI E1.31 Streaming ACN (sACN) c. ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX512-A d. ANSI E1.20 Remote Device Management (RDM) 5. The gateway shall be tested to UL standards and labeled ETL Listed. 6. The gateway shall be RoHS Compliant (lead-free). 7. The gateway shall be CE compliant. 8. The gateway shall have a backlit graphic LCD display for identification (soft-labeling) and status reporting. a. Labeling shall be user configurable using ANSI E1.17 Architecture for Control Network (ACN), or a purpose built software configuration tool. b. The LCD display shall show DMX port configuration indication as well as indicate the presence of valid signal. c. Gateways that do not indicate port configuration (input/output) and valid data shall not be acceptable. 9. Each gateway shall have power and network activity LEDs on both the front and rear of the gateway DMX Ports 1. DMX Ports shall comply with the requirements of ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX512-A standards. 2. Each DMX port shall be software-configurable for either input or output functionality. 3. Hardware configuration override setting shall be provided on the gateway. 4. DMX input shall be optically-isolated from the gateway electronics. 5. DMX output shall be earth-ground referenced. 6. DMX Port shall be capable of withstanding fault voltages of up to 250vAC without damage. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 7. C. D. E. F. SECTION 265800 - 31 DIMMING AND CONTROL Each port shall incorporate one DMX512-A Connection a. Each DMX port shall be modular and hot swappable b. Each DMX port location shall support a single 5-pin male XLR, 5pin female XLR, Ethercon RJ-45, or terminal strip module for DMX wiring. 8. Network gateways that do not indicate input/ output port configuration or presence of valid data shall not be accepted Processor 1. Each gateway shall have sufficient processing power to manage up to 63,999 universes (32,767,488 addresses). 2. Maximum delay time from input to output shall not be greater than one packet time (approximately 22 mSec.). 3. A minimum DMX update rate of 40Hz shall be sustained under all conditions unless specifically configured for a slower rate for the sake of rd compatibility with 3 party DMX devices. Mechanical 1. The Gateway shall be fabricated of 16-gauge steel, finished in finetexture, scratch-resistant, black powder coat (RAL 9004). 2. Dimensions shall be 8.5” (22 cm) wide x 8.0” (20 cm) deep x 1.75” (5 cm) high. 3. The weight of the gateway shall be 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg) with four DMX modules. An individual module shall weight no more than .25 lbs (.1 kg). 4. The gateway shall support table top use 5. Optional accessories for rack-mount and pipe applications shall be available from the manufacturer. These accessories shall support installation by an end-user Power 1. Power for the gateway shall be provided over the Category 5 (or better) cable, utilizing IEEE 802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE). Power consumption using shall not be greater than 5 watts. 2. An optional low-voltage DC power input shall also be available utilizing an isolated in-line power supply capable of an operating range of 828vDC. The Power supply shall be provided by the gateway manufacturer. 3. The gateway electronics shall be electrically isolated from the power supplied over the Catagory5 (or better) cable. Configuration 1. Each gateway on the network shall be individually configurable using freely available software configuration tools. The primary configuration tool shall be Net3 Concert configuration software running on a network connected PC. The PC shall only be required for configuration, and shall not be required for normal operation of the system. 2. Each DMX gateway shall control up to 512 DMX addresses, within the confines of 63,999 universes. 3. The specific DMX data input or output by the gateway shall be freely configurable by the user. 4. Duplicate outputs of DMX lines (DMX splitter) and discrete outputs shall be fully supported. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 5. 6. 7. G. H. SECTION 265800 - 32 DIMMING AND CONTROL Multiple DMX universes may be configured with any length up to 512 total addresses. Any range of DMX input addresses shall support selection and routing to the specified sACN output. Multiple sACN sources may be combined with a priority may be assigned to each source sending data to the gateway All relevant routing information shall be stored in non-volatile memory at each gateway. The system shall recover from a power outage without requiring the PC to be online. Gateways that do not support non-volatile storage of data routing shall not be accepted. Network 1. Communications physical layer shall comply with IEEE 802.3i for 10BASE-T, 802.3u for 100BASE-TX and 802.3af for Power over Ethernet specifications. 2. All network cabling shall be Category 5 (or better), conforming to TIA568A/B, and shall be installed by a qualified network installer. 3. Data transport shall utilize the TCP/IP suite of protocols to transfer the DMX data. 4. ANSI E1.17 Architecture for Control Networks (ACN) and streaming ACN (sACN) shall be supported. Gateways that do not support ANSI E1.17 shall not be acceptable. 5. Switches shall comply with power-over-Ethernet IEEE802.3af, unless a separate in-line power supply is provided. 6. Multiple DMX signal routing patches and multiple facilities shall be supported and limited only by the file storage capacity of the computer with ETC Gateway Configuration Editor (GCE) Software installed. 7. Each DMX gateway shall control up to 512 DMX addresses, per DMX port within the confines of up to 64,399 universes (32,767,488 addresses) using Streaming ACN (sACN). a. Any range of DMX addresses may be selected for each universe. b. Multiple sources shall be supported by prioritized Highest Takes Precedence (HTP with priority). Each source shall support assignment of priority to allow override of default HTP behavior. c. Each DMX port shall support its own universe and start address. 8. Gateways shall have built in DMX merger capability on a universe or channel-by-channel basis. 9. Gateways shall support have built in priority on a per-universe or channel-by-channel basis. Gateways that do not support prioritized merging of multiple network sources at independent priorities shall not be accepted. DMX Connector modules 1. Each gateway shall support up to four connector modules containing a single DMX connector and its associated electronics 2. Connector module options shall include a. 5-pin Male DMX connector for DMX Input b. 5-pin female DMX connector for DMX output c. RJ-45 Ethercon connector for DMX input or output d. Eight position terminal connector for DMX input or output. Terminal connections shall support screw terminals or Insulation displacement (IDC) wire terminations. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 SECTION 265800 - 33 DIMMING AND CONTROL 3. I. J. K. 1.24 Each connector module shall be optically-isolated from the gateway electronics and from other DMX modules in the same gateway. 4. DMX connector modules shall be capable of withstanding fault voltages of up to 250vAC without damage. Environmental 1. The ambient operating temperature shall be 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F). 2. The storage temperature shall be -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F). 3. The operating humidity shall be 5% - 95% non-condensing. Accessories 1. Hanging bracket kit shall allow unit to be mounted in three orientations. 2. U-Bolt or C-Clamp mounting hardware shall be available 3. One E.I.A. rack space mounting bracket kit shall support either one or two complete units and allow for up to eight ports of DMX 4. Front Access Panel kit shall allow the connectors on the rear of the gateway to be accessed from the front of an equipment rack. Options for 5-pin XLR style connectors that support DMX input or output shall be available 5. A Universal Power Supply with international plug-set shall be available. Multiple power supplies shall be able to fit in a vertically stacked power strip. 6. ETC Net3 Concert Configuration and monitoring Software System Requirements 1. Provide the quantity and type of gateways required, as scheduled. Gateways and software shall be as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls Inc. of Middleton, WI. 2. Provide Ethernet switches and power supplies as scheduled and as shown on drawings. 3. Provide a current generation PC with Windows7 operating system equipped with a 10/100 Ethernet card. 4. Systems that do not provide the above capabilities shall not be acceptable POWER DISTRIBUTION – OUTLET AND PIGTAIL BOXES A. General 1. Connectors shall be available as 20A, 50A and 100A grounded stage pin, 20A twist lock and 20A “U” ground (dual rated “T-slot”); other connectors shall be available as specified. 2. Pigtails shall be three-wire type “SOW” rubber jacketed cable sized for the maximum circuit ampacity. 3. Pigtails with 20-amp stage pin connectors shall be terminated using 12 gauge 4 way indent crimp (with inspection window) type where the wire is inserted and crimped directly in the socket. 4. Terminations for pigtail connectors shall utilize feed- through terminals individually labeled with corresponding circuit numbers. a. 20 amp circuits shall use screwless tension clamp terminals listed for 20 – 8 gauge wire. b. 50 amp circuits shall use compression terminals listed for 10 – 1 gauge wire. c. 100 amp circuits shall use compression terminals listed for 8 – 2/0 gauge wire. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 d. B. SECTION 265800 - 34 DIMMING AND CONTROL Terminals that place a screw directly on the wire are not acceptable. 5. Outlet and pigtail boxes shall be supplied with appropriate brackets and hardware for mounting as shown on the drawings a. Standard mounting options shall include pipe or wall mounting b. Brackets shall be made from ASTM A 36 steel c. Hardware shall be ASTM A307 grade 5. 6. A low voltage distribution system shall be available to incorporate DMX, Ethernet or other protocols as specified in the power distribution box. a. A voltage barrier shall be used to separate the low voltage wiring for the electrical circuits. 7. Power distribution equipment shall be listed by a nationally recognized test lab (nrtl). Physical 1. Outlet and pigtail boxes shall be 6.25” H x 3.3” D and fabricated from 18 gauge galvanized steel and finished in black fine-texture powder coat paint. a. Covers shall be fabricated from 16-gauge galvanized steel 2. Outlet and pigtail boxes shall be available in any length specified in increments of 3-inches with a maximum length of up to 3-feet. 3. Pigtails and outlets shall be spaced on 18” centers, or as otherwise specified. 4. Outlets shall be mounted on individual 3” panels. 5. Circuits shall be labeled with 1.25” lettering. a. Circuit labeling options shall include: 1) Circuits shall be labeled on the front side of the connector strip with white lettering on black background labels. 2) Circuits shall be labeled on front and back sides of the connector strip with white lettering on black background labels. 3) Circuits shall be labeled on the front side of the connector strip with engraved lamicoid labels utilizing white lettering on black background labels. 4) Circuits shall be labeled on the front and rear sides of the connector strip with engraved lamicoid labels utilizing white lettering on black background labels. 5) Circuits shall be labeled on one side of the connector strip using individual circuit cover plates with lettering engraved in the cover and filled with the specified color. 6) Circuits shall be labeled using specified labeling per plans and drawings 6. Outlet and pigtail boxes shall support optional LED indicators to indicate the presence of power at each local circuit. The indicator shall be red in color and mounted in outlet or pigtail box. a. The LED indicator shall be mounted in the lower right corner of the outlet panel b. The LED indicator shall be mounted in the bottom of the outlet or pigtail box directly below the outlet panel. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 c. 1.25 The LED indicator shall be mounted in the cover plate directly below the circuit label for pigtail circuits POWER DISTRIBUTION – WALL POCKET A. B. 1.26 SECTION 265800 - 35 DIMMING AND CONTROL General 1. The wall pocket shall be a wiring device designed for flush mount installation into the wall. 2. Connectors shall be available as 20A grounded stage pin, 20A twist lock and 20A “U” ground (dual rated “T-slot”); other connectors shall be available as specified. 3. Terminations shall be made at each connector by the installer contractor. a. 20 amp circuits shall use tension clamp terminals listed for 20 – 8-gauge wire. b. Terminals that place a screw directly on the wire shall not be acceptable. 4. Wall pockets shall be supplied with back box and cover plate 5. The wall pocket back box shall have provisions for an integral voltage barrier for low voltage circuits. 6. Wall pockets shall be listed by a nationally recognized test lab (nrtl). Physical 1. Wall pocket back boxes shall be 8”H x 12”W x 6”D fabricated from 16gauge cold rolled steel and finished in black fine-texture powder coat paint. 2. Wall pocket covers shall be constructed of .16-gauge cold rolled steel and finished in black fine-texture powder coat paint. a. The cover shall be constructed with integral hinges and four (4) or six (6) cable notches dependant on circuit quantity. b. Covers shall be attached to the back box using four (4) mounting holes and included hardware 3. Wall pocket connectors shall be mounted in a connector panel fabricated of 16-gauge steel finished in a low gloss black powder coat paint a. The connector plate shall be attached to the Wall Pocket back box. 4. Circuits shall be labeled on the connector strip with 9/16” lettering. a. Circuit labeling options shall include: 1) Circuits shall be labeled on the front side of the connector panel with white lettering on black background labels. 2) Circuits shall be labeled on the front side of the connector panel with engraved lamicoid labels utilizing white lettering on black background labels. 3) Circuits shall be labeled using specified labeling per plans and drawings COLOR MIXING OR WHITE-LIGHT LIGHT EMITTING DIODE PROFILE FIXTURE A. General 1. The fixture shall be a color-mixing high-intensity LED illuminator with DMX control of intensity and color. The fixture shall be a ColorSource SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 2. B. C. SECTION 265800 - 36 DIMMING AND CONTROL Spot or ColorSource Spot Deep Blue as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. or approved equal. All LED fixtures shall be provided by a single manufacturer to ensure compatibility The fixture shall be UL 1573 listed for stage and studio use The fixture shall comply with the USITT DMX-512A standard 3. 4. Physical 1. The unit shall be constructed of rugged, die cast aluminum, free of burrs and pits. 2. The following shall be provided: a. Lens secured with silicone shock mounts b. Shutter assembly shall allow for +/-25° rotation c. 20 gauge stainless steel shutters d. Interchangeable lens tubes for different field angles with Teflon guides for smooth tube movement e. Sturdy integral die cast gel frame holders with two accessory slots, and a top-mounted, quick release gel frame retainer f. Rugged steel yoke with two mounting positions allowing 300°+ rotation of the fixture within the yoke g. Positive locking, hand operated yoke clutch h. Slot with sliding cover for motorized pattern devices or optional iris 3. The housing shall have a rugged black powder coat finish a. White or silver/gray powder coat finishes shall be available as color options b. Other powder coat color options shall be available on request 4. Power supply, cooling and electronics shall be integral to each unit. 5. The unit shall ship with: a. Theatrical-style hanging yoke as standard b. 5’ cable with Neutrik PowerCon™ to choice of connector as standard c. Gate diffuser d. A-size pattern holder 6. Available options shall include but not be limited to: a. Bare-end, Stage-Pin or Twist-lock type-equipped power leads b. PowerCon to PowerCon cables for fixture power linking c. Smooth Wash Diffuser for overlapping beams of light from multiple fixtures Optical 1. The light beam should have a 2-to-1 center-to-edge drop-off ratio 2. The unit shall provide, but not be limited to: a. Low gate and beam temperature b. Sharp imaging through a three-plane shutter design 3. The unit shall provide, but not be limited to: a. 5, 10, 14, 19, 26, 36, 50, 70 and 90 degree field angles b. High-quality pattern imaging c. Sharp shutter cuts without halation d. Shutter warping and burnout in normal use shall be unacceptable e. Adjustable hard and soft beam edges SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 4. D. E. F. G. H. SECTION 265800 - 37 DIMMING AND CONTROL 19, 26, 36, and 50 degree units shall have optional lens tubes available for precision, high-contrast imaging. Environmental and Agency Compliance 1. The fixture shall be ETL and cETL LISTED and/or CE rated, and shall be so labeled when delivered to the job site. 2. The fixture shall be ETL LISTED to the UL1573 standard for stage and studio use 3. The fixture shall be rated for IP-20 dry location use. Thermal 1. Fixture shall be equipped with a cooling fan. 2. The fixture shall utilize advanced thermal management systems to maintain LED life to an average of 70% intensity after 20,000 hours of use a. Thermal management shall include multiple temperature sensors within the housing to include: 1) LED array circuit board temperatures 2) Fixture ambient internal temperature 3. The fixture shall operate in an ambient temperature range of 0°C (32°F) minimum, to 40° C (104°F) maximum ambient temperature. Electrical 1. The fixture shall be equipped with a 100V to 240V 50/60Hz internal power supply 2. The fixture shall support power in and thru operation ® a. Power in shall be via Neutrik PowerCon™ input connector b. Power thru shall be via Neutrik ® PowerCon ™ output connector c. Fixture power wiring and accessory power cables shall be rated to support linking of multiple fixtures up to the capacity of a 15A breaker 3. The fixture requires power from a non-dim source 4. Fixtures shall have droop compensation to prevent thermal shift of color or intensity 5. Power supply outputs shall have self-resetting current-limiting protection 6. Power supply shall have power factor correction LED Emitters 1. The fixture shall contain a minimum of four different LED colors to provide color characteristics as described in the Color Section below. 2. All LEDs used in the fixture shall be high brightness and proven quality from established and reputable LED manufacturers. a. Fixture shall utilize Luxeon® Rebel™ LED emitters 3. Manufacturer of LED emitters shall utilize an advanced production LED binning process to maintain color consistency. 4. LED emitters should be rated for nominal 20,000-hour LED life to 70% intensity 5. All LED fixtures (100% of each lot) shall undergo a minimum three-hour burn-in test during manufacturing. 6. LED system shall comply with all relevant patents Calibration 1. Fixture shall be calibrated at factory for achieve consistent color and intensity output between fixtures built at different times and/or from different LED lots or bins SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 a. b. c. I. J. K. Color 1. a. SECTION 265800 - 38 DIMMING AND CONTROL Calibration data shall be stored on the control card as a permanent part of on-board operating system All arrays, including replacement arrays shall be calibrated to the same standard to insure consistency Fixtures not offering LED calibration shall not be acceptable The fixture shall utilize an minimum of 60 LED emitters These emitters shall be made up of Red, Green, Blue and Lime for ColorSource b. These emitters shall be made up of Red, Green, Indigo and Lime for ColorSource Deep Blue Dimming 1. The LED system shall use 15-bit nonlinear scaling techniques for highresolution dimming. 2. The fixture shall utilize an Incandescent dimming curve 3. Dimming curve shall be optimized for smooth dimming over longer timed fades. 4. The LED system shall be digitally driven using high-speed pulse width modulation (PWM) 5. LED control shall be compatible with broadcast equipment in the following ways: a. PWM control of LED levels shall be imperceptible to video cameras and related equipment b. PWM shall be capable of being set via RDM to 25,000hz Control and User interface 1. The fixture shall be USITT DMX 512A-compatible via In and Thru 5-pin XLR connectors or RJ45 connectors 2. The fixture shall be compatible with the ANSI RDM E1.20 standard a. All fixture functions shall accessible via RDM protocol for modification from suitably equipped control console b. Temperature sensors within the luminaire shall be viewable in real time via RDM c. Fixtures not offering RDM compatibility, feature set access or temperature monitoring via RDM shall not be compatible 3. The fixture shall be equipped with a 7-segment display 4. The fixture shall be equipped with a three-button user-interface 5. The fixture shall be controlled via RGB data input a. 5-channel footprint (IRGBS) 6. A variable-rate strobe channel shall be provided 7. The fixture shall offer stand-alone functionality eliminating the need for a console a. Fixture shall ship with 12 preset colors accessible as a standalone feature b. Fixture shall ship with 5 sequences accessible as a stand-alone feature c. Each color and sequence can be modified by the end user via RDM d. Fixtures can be linked together with standard DMX cables and controlled from designated master fixture 1) Up to 32 fixtures may be linked SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 e. f. 1.27 Fixtures in a stand-alone state shall restore to the settings present prior to power cycling, eliminating the need for reprogramming Fixtures without stand-alone operation features described above shall not be acceptable. SOURCE FOUR LED CYC ADAPTER A. B. C. 1.28 SECTION 265800 - 39 DIMMING AND CONTROL General 1. The adapter shall work with all Source Four LED light engines 2. The adapter shall provide an evenly distributed light output when used in combination across large, flat surfaces Physical 1. The unit shall be constructed of rugged, die cast aluminum, free of burrs and pits, as well as injection molded ABS components; finished in black 2. Any exposed optics (excludes mirrors) shall be constructed out of heat and impact resistant poly-carbonate material 3. The unit shall attach securely to all Source Four LED light engines Optical 1. Unit should be able to be placed as close as 2 Ft. from the illuminated surface 2. Unit should be able to be top or bottom mounted 3. Unit should be able to achieve a 2:1 spacing 4. Unit should be able to light a 40 Ft. cyclorama with a top and bottom hang 5. Unit should maintain approximately 30% efficiency from source lumens to total field lumen output COLOR MIXING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE WASH FIXTURE – COLOR SOURCE PAR A. B. General 1. The fixture shall be a color-mixing high-intensity LED illuminator with DMX control of intensity and color. The fixture shall be a ColorSource Par as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. or approved equal. 2. All LED fixtures shall be provided by a single manufacturer to ensure compatibility 3. The fixture shall be UL 1573 listed for stage and studio use 4. The fixture shall comply with the USITT DMX-512 A standard Physical 1. The fixture shall be contained in a rugged all-metal die-cast housing, free of burrs and pits. 2. The housing shall have a rugged black powdercoat finish a. White or silver/gray powdercoat finishes shall be available as color options b. Other powdercoat color options shall be available on request 3. Power supply, cooling and electronics shall be integral to each unit. 4. Fixture housing shall provide two easy-access slots for secondary lenses and other accessories a. Slots shall be equipped with locking retaining clip 5. The unit shall ship with: a. Theatrical-style hanging yoke as standard SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 b. 5’ power lead with Edison connector as standard Available options shall include but not be limited to: a. Floor stand conversion Kit b. Bare-end, Stage-Pin or Twist-lock type-equipped power leads c. PowerCon to PowerCon cables for fixture power linking d. Multiple secondary lens options to include multiple angles in the following patterns: 1) Linear 2) Round 3) Oblong 7. Light output shall be via a round aperture a. Aperture and accessory slots shall accommodate standard 7.5” accessories such as used in other similar-sized fixtures b. Accessories available as options shall include but not be limited to: 1) Gel/diffusion frames 2) Top hats 3) Barndoors 4) Egg crate louvers 5) Concentric ring louvers 6) Multiple secondary lensing options ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGENCY COMPLIANCE 1. The fixture shall be UL and cUL LISTED and/or CE rated, and shall be so labeled when delivered to the job site. 2. The fixture shall be UL LISTED to the UL1573 standard for stage and studio use 3. The fixture shall be rated for IP-20 dry location use. THERMAL 1. The fixture shall be cooled with a variable speed fan. 2. The fixture shall utilize advanced thermal management systems to maintain LED life to an average of 70% intensity after 20,000 hours of use a. Thermal management shall include multiple temperature sensors within the housing to include: 1) The LED array 2) The control board 3. The fixture shall operate in an ambient temperature range of 0°C (32°F) minimum, to 40° C (104°F) maximum ambient temperature. ELECTRICAL 1. The fixture shall be equipped with 100V to 240V 50/60 Hz internal power supply 2. The fixture shall support power in and thru operation ® a. Power in shall be via Neutrik PowerCon™ input connector b. Power thru shall be via Neutrik ® PowerCon ™ output connector c. Fixture power wiring and accessory power cables shall be rated to support linking of multiple fixtures up to the capacity of a 15A breaker 3. The fixture requires power from non-dim source 4. Power supply outputs shall have self-resetting current limiting protection 5. Power supply shall have power factor correction 6. C. D. E. SECTION 265800 - 40 DIMMING AND CONTROL SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 F. G. H. I. J. SECTION 265800 - 41 DIMMING AND CONTROL LED Emitters 1. The fixture shall contain 4 different LED colors to provide color characteristics as described in Section H below. 2. All LEDs used in the fixture shall be high brightness and proven quality from established and reputable LED manufacturers. a. Fixture shall utilize Luxeon® Z™ LED emitters 3. Manufacturer of LED emitters shall utilize an advanced production LED binning process to maintain color consistency. 4. LED emitters should be rated for nominal 20,000 hour LED life to 70% intensity 5. All LED fixtures (100% of each lot) shall undergo a minimum three-hour burn-in test during manufacturing. 6. LED system shall comply with all relevant patents CALIBRATION 1. Fixture shall be calibrated at factory for achieve consistent color between fixtures built at different times and/or from different LED lots or bins a. Calibration data shall be stored in the fixture as a permanent part of on-board operating system b. All arrays, including replacement arrays shall be calibrated to the same standard to insure consistency c. Fixtures not offering LED calibration shall not be acceptable COLOR 1. The fixture shall utilize an minimum of 40 LED emitters a. These emitters shall be made up of Red, Green, Blue and Lime DIMMING 1. The LED system shall use 15-bit nonlinear scaling techniques for highresolution dimming. 2. The dimming curve shall be optimized for smooth dimming over longer timed fades. 3. The LED system shall be digitally driven using high-speed pulse width modulation (PWM) 4. LED control shall be compatible with broadcast equipment in the following ways: a. PWM control of LED levels shall be imperceptible to video cameras and related equipment b. PWM rates shall be adjustable by the user via RDM to avoid any visible interference to video cameras and related equipment CONTROL AND USER INTERFACE 1. The fixture shall be USITT DMX 512A-compatible via In and Thru 5-pin XLR connectors 2. The fixture shall be compatible with the ANSI RDM E1.20 standard a. All fixture functions shall accessible via RDM protocol for modification from suitably equipped control console b. Temperature sensors within the luminaire shall be viewable in real time via RDM c. Fixtures not offering RDM compatibility, feature set access or temperature monitoring via RDM shall not be compatible 3. The fixture shall be equipped with a 7-segment display for easy-to-read status and control SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 4. 5. 6. 7. SECTION 265800 - 42 DIMMING AND CONTROL The fixture shall be equipped with a three-button user-interface The fixture shall offer RGB control The fixture shall operate in Regulated mode for droop compensation The fixture shall offer stand-alone functionality eliminating the need for a console a. Fixture shall ship with 12 preset colors accessible as a standalone feature b. Fixture shall ship with 5 Sequences accessible as a stand-alone feature c. Each color and sequence can be modified by the end user d. Fixtures can be linked together with standard DMX cables and controlled from designated master fixture 1) Up to 32 fixtures may be linked e. Fixtures in a stand-alone state shall restore to the settings present prior to power cycling, eliminating the need for reprogramming. f. Fixtures without stand-alone operation features described in a, b, c, d, and e shall not be acceptable NOTE: *All fixtures come complete with safety cable, c-clamp, color frame, connector, lenses, DMX, terminators, power cables and extension cables as needed. PART 2 - INSTALLATION 2.1 2.2 2.3 GENERAL A. Verify that job conditions are ready to receive work of this section. Notify Architect of any existing condition, which will adversely affect execution. Beginning of execution will constitute acceptance of existing conditions. B. Verify that field measurements are as shown on shop drawings. C. Verify that mechanical, electrical, and other items affecting work of this section are in place and ready to receive the work. INSTALLATION A. Install using skilled workmen in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions and recommendations. B. Install work in accordance highest industry standards. Handle materials to avoid dents and other damages. C. Set and secure materials and components rigid, plumb, and square. WARRANTY A. Theatrical installer to provided 2 annual service inspections of the rigging equipment. B. Warranty on all theatrical equipment is to begin upon substantial completion of construction or upon commissioning of the dimming system. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 END OF SECTION 265800 SECTION 265800 - 43 DIMMING AND CONTROL SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II - 20150332 FACILITY CODE: 0218, FTE 1387 BW&A 151327 THIS PAGE INTENTIONAL LEFT BLANK. SECTION 265800 - 44 DIMMING AND CONTROL