ARC PLAYER

 

• The “Player” control buttons activate sequence playback. “Stop” will halt playback. “Schedule” will start the scheduled checked play list sequences from a top to bottom order and is the default mode. After clicking “Stop”; “Play Now” will play the checked sequences in top to bottom order regardless of preprogrammed schedules. To return to preprogrammed schedule, click “Stop” and then “Schedule”.

• The current time and date are displayed in “Player” window.

• Play List window contains a list of sequences that can be edited, deleted, moved up or down in play order, saved or loaded. Checking the block in front of the sequence will enable it when player is running. You can edit a sequence by double clicking that sequence or selecting it and click Edit button.

 

 

 

The sequence editor window is where one selection can be added or multiple selections grouped together. The list of selections in this group can be added to, deleted, moved up/down in play order, saved or loaded. This sequence can be scheduled by setting the day of week and start time. If loop is selected ARC will play this sequence the selected number of times before moving to the next sequence on the play list. The limit is 256 loops. The end time and total length of play is noted to facilitate programming other sequences. The sequence name may be changed at top.

 

 

 

• Manual Cue button allows user to preview specific cues using check boxes corresponding to each relay channel. This does not interrupt currently running sequences and allows for real time user input.

Manual Cue facilitates testing and adjustments. Preview sends cue to relays.

 

*Relay labels can be changed in Configuration Channel setup.

 

 

 

 

• Spacer Cue button sets the cue that is sent between sequences on the play list. The day of week and start/stop times can be set to limit when Spacer cue is sent. If start/stop time is set to the same time, Spacer cue is disabled.

 

 

 

• Configure button will setup the output driver for relay/dimmer device you will be using.

Currently four drivers are installed:

Single / Multi board driver for RC51. www.industrologic.com

Single / Multi board driver for R8XPro. www.controlanything.com

Single / Multi board driver for PwM8X. www.controlanything.com

USB output to DMX 512. Using the Open DMX USB converter. www.Enttec.com

 

*If you purchase the relay boards directly from the manufacturer the following modifications are required. The RC51 single board will require loading a tiny basic program. files/setrelrc1.txt A custom EPROM and jumpers are required for the multi-board RC51 setup. The NCD R8XPro and PWM8X boards will need to be set to device #0, which is factory default. These modifications have been done on Fountaineer supplied boards. Com Port settings can be modified for your computer port availability.

*If you purchase the Open DMX converter, no modifications are required. This feeds a standard DMX 512 protocol. The send speed can be adjusted in Port configuration.

 

 

• Password input is required to access any ARC Player functions. This can be changed or disabled using the Tools drop down SetPassword button.

 

 

 

• The Screen saver displays the file being played. The time out can be set or disabled using the Tools drop down Set Screensaver button.

 

 

 

• Help button is used to access this Manual and how to completely uninstall the ARC.v2 Controlware.

 

• About button contains information regarding Version, Contacts and Credits.

 

• Cue Editor button will jump to the cue file generator and editing program.

 

• Exit button will quit ARC Player and is password protected to prevent unauthorized program termination.