Overview

The Paradigm Central Control Server scales up Paradigm systems to master the most complex lighting venues. By integrating a native BACnet communication system and incorporating ETC Virtual and Large-Format Touchscreens, the Paradigm Central Control Server achieves the most comprehensive building-wide control.

APPLICATIONS

• Hotels
• Museums
• Casinos
• Conference centers
• Theme parks

FEATURES

• Designed for use with Unison Paradigm Architectural Control Systems
• Provides a central interface and control for multiple discrete control systems
• Supports collection of measured and calculated energy usage
• Configurable Demand Response integration for load shedding
• Virtual Touchscreen Stations (VTS) and large-format touchscreen integration
• Native BACnet IP interface for integration with Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Supports BACnet event scheduling to ensure lighting events occur on time, even when the BACnet system is offline
• Provides network time synchronization for all ETC lighting products in the system
• Provides persistent error logging for the entire lighting control system
• LightDesigner™ Access: Web browser interface for easy modification, activation and monitoring of your system

REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE

• ETL and cETL Listed
• CE Marked

Specifications

FUNCTIONAL

• Supports up to 64 Paradigm Architectural Control Processors
• System
  • Multi-user LiveControl and LiveEdit
  • Network Time Protocol for real-time clock synchronization supporting real and astronomical events
  • Addition of processors to a system proportionately increases the overall capacities
  • Failure of a single Paradigm ACP does not prevent continuous operation of the remaining connected systems
  • Logging of system error messages using Syslog format
  • Support for ANSI / ASHRAE 135.1 BACnet IP protocol with up to 1000 each analog inputs, binary inputs, analog outputs, and binary outputs
• Diagnostics
  • Event logs are stored in persistent memory using Syslog format
  •  Standard log shall store a history of recent activity
• Configuration Data
  • Remote upload from a connected PC running Light Designer or another connected Paradigm ACP
  • Stored in persistent memory
  • Remote retrieval from a connected PC running LightDesigner
• Scalability
  • Supports up to 12 Paradigm ACPs in a single project (pcf)
  • Control Server project (spcf)
  • Supports network time service for synchronization of time and timed events
  • Supports multiple Paradigm projects on the same Ethernet network with logical limits between systems
  • Allows for timed event configuration from an external source using BACnet IP
  • Provides remote use of up to 32 individually customized Virtual Touchscreen application s(VTS)
• Web User Interface
  • Internal web server accessible via the primary Ethernet port
  • Activate and deactivate presets
  • Schedule global timed events (add/edit/delete)
  • Displays status information and log files
  • Configuration of server settings (date, time, network)
• California Title 20/24 Compliant

DEMAND RESPONSE

• Supports external triggering of utility initiated Demand Response
• Trigger may be RS232, UDP or BACnet
• Energy reduction may occur by:
  • Zone(s)/ Channel(s)
  • Group(s)
  • Space(s)

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

• Supports measured energy usage for compatible products using Net3 networking. Contact ETC for compatible products.
• Supports calculated energy usage of all zones/channels controlled by connected Paradigm Architectural Control Processor(s)
• Displays energy usage and trends on user interfaces including:
  • 7” Touchscreen (P-TS7)
  • 18” Touchscreen (P-TS18)
  • Touchscreen Interface (P-TSI)
  • Virtual Touchscreen (P-VTS)
  • P-CCS web interface
• Historical data is stored for up to ten years with data granularity based on the age of the data
• Energy usage is recorded in 5 minute intervals

MECHANICAL

• Designed for use in Unison Paradigm Architectural Control Systems
• Self-contained electronics assembly
• Enclosure made from 16-gauge formed steel and finished in a black, fine-texture powder coat paint
• 1U, 19-inch equipment rack mountable
• Backlit power switch with blue LED status indicator
• Standard connections for the following interfaces:
  • Front panel USB connection
  • RJ45 Ethernet connection for Lighting Network
  • RJ45 Ethernet connection for Building Lighting Network (BACnet and VTS)
  • Four Rear panel USB connections
  • One RS232 Serial port (diagnostics only)
• Internal hard drive for storage of configuration data

ELECTRICAL

• 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz power input
• Microprocessor-based technology to provide system wide, multi-project lighting and building controls
• Two IEEE802.3u-compliant Ethernet connections
  • Primary port for connection to lighting systems for Virtual Touchscreen Interfaces
  • Secondary port for connection to BACnet systems and Virtual Touchscreen Interfaces
• Automatic restoration to previous power state when returning from power loss
• System configuration and programming information stored in persistent memory
• Support of ESTA ANSI E1.17 Advanced Control Networks

THERMAL

• Ambient room temperature: 0-40°C / 32-104°F
• Ambient humidity: 5-95% non-condensing