1.01	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 system shall provide control of 1024 outputs on 250 or 500 channels.  Two universes of DMX512/RDM shall be accessible at the console via 5-pin XLR connectors. Additionally, output may be distributed over a 10/100 MB Ethernet network using Net3/ACN, ETCNet 2, Avab and/or ArtNet protocols.  The user shall be able to control the application of protocols at an individual address level.
3.	The system shall support full bi-directional RDM communication with compatible devices via Net3 DMX/RDM Gateways.  RDM communication shall adhere to ANSII standard E1.20-2006 Entertainment Technology – RDM – Remote Device Management Over DMX512 Networks.  Supported RDM features shall include:
a.	Discovery and identification of RDM capable devices
b.	Setting of start addresses, operating modes and additional settings as exposed by connected devices and controllable via RDM
c.	Viewing of Sensor data as provided by connected devices.
d.	Error reporting as provided by connected devices.
4.	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 1000 curves may be contained in non-volatile electronic memory and stored to an onboard solid state hard drive or to any USB storage device.   
5.	The console may be placed in Tracking or Cue Only mode by the user as a system default and overridden on individual record/update actions as required.  HTP/LTP intensity flag, proportional, intensity master or manual master fade control as well as independent may be placed on the cue list.   It shall be possible for a cue list to contribute to playback background states or withheld from such contribution.
6.	A Master Playback fader pair and dedicated Grand Master/Blackout shall be provided. 
7.	The console shall provide 40 or 60 pageable faders and bump buttons that may be operated in either LTP channel or HTP/LTP submaster mode. The console shall support a total of 300 submasters.
8.	A high-resolution level wheel shall be provided to control intensity for selected channels and scrolling/zooming within selected displays. On-demand moving light controls shall be provided for control of non-intensity parameters.  Non-intensity parameters shall be controllable via both these on-demand and keypad controls in a fully interactive manner.
9.	Virtual moving light controls shall provide mouse/touch-based tools for all parameters. The tools shall display the current value for each parameter and shall provide controls for adjusting each parameter.
10.	Control and programming features for automated devices 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.
11.	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 Display port monitor, which may also be touch or multi-touchscreen(s). Only one display shall be required for operation.  Content of all displays and individual workspaces shall be zoomable.  Each display shall have 3 definable workspaces; each workspace with split controls allowing sizing of frames.  Single monitor snapshots with an on-screen browser shall provide rapid reconfiguration of workspaces. 
12.	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.
13.	User-definable, interactive displays may be created.  These displays, which can be used in live and blind operating modes, allow graphical layout of channels, desk buttons and programming tools.   Standard symbols are provided, and the user may import his own symbols or graphics.  Each symbol may be individually defined with data feedback characteristics.  Non-interactive status information, such as a mirror of other user’s command lines, may also be included in the display.   A graphical browser is provided for fast selection of these views.  Multiple zoom factors and placements may be stored and recalled for each display.   
14.	An optional, full-function detachable alphanumeric keyboard shall be supported.  The keyboard shall allow labeling of channels, cues, groups, palettes, effects, macros, curves and the show.  An integral virtual keyboard shall be provided.
15.	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. 
16.	Console software upgrades shall be made by the user via USB Flash drive; changing internal components shall not be required.
17.	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.
18.	Dimmer monitoring and configuration features shall be provided (in conjunction with ETC’s Sensor+, Sensor 3 or FDX dimming systems) to allow indication of dimming system status, dimmer load monitoring and show specific configurations.
19.	Show data may be created and modified on a personal computer, using Windows 7/8 operating systems, using a free offline editing application.  The offline editor may also run natively on Intel-based Macintosh platforms using OS X.  The program shall also allow output to visualization software supporting the same protocols as the lighting system.   Systems that do not provide client software that may run natively on the Apple platform in this environment shall not be acceptable.
20.	A PC using Windows 7/8 or an Intel-based Macintosh computer using OS X running the offline editing software shall be able to connect to a control system via the network and view current show data in a mirrored display environment.   
21.	The system shall allow remote control from a purpose-built wireless remote focus unit (Radio Focus Remote). Systems without dedicated hardware for remoted devices shall not be acceptable.
22.	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.
23.	The system shall support up to 32 individual Time Code Event lists.
24.	Synchronized backup shall be provided by another control console or PC/Mac application with a Nomad dongle.
B.	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.  
b.	Non-intensity parameters may be set numerically or via the virtual moving light controls.  This control shall be fully interactive. 
c.	Only those parameters available for control in the active lighting system shall be displayed for control and parameters not appropriate for the current channel selection shall be suppressed.   
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 color mixing systems may be set with direct native 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.
2.	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.
c.	The playback status display shall indicate current, past and upcoming cues.  In the cue list, timing may count dynamically with cue execution or remain static during countdown.   Percentage of completion and remaining time shall always dynamically countdown for the active cue.  
3.	Integral Channel/Submaster Faders
a.	Submaster and fader support shall be provided via 40 or 60 integral 45mm faders with bump buttons.  These faders shall be pageable and shall operate in LTP channel and LTP or HTP submaster modes. 
b.	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 channel output.
c.	Channel fader values may be cleared without asserting LTP control.
d.	Up to 300 proportional, fully overlapping additive or inhibitive submasters may be defined. Integral LEDs shall indicate submaster status as additive, inhibitive, fading, held and requiring a physical match.  Each submaster may have fade up, dwell and down fade times.  Each has a bump and assert/channel select button.   Submasters may be set as independent, exclusive, shielded and proportional/intensity master control and effect mode. 
e.	The submaster blind buffer shall be linked directly to live playback allowing live editing of live submaster content via the command line.
f.	Submasters may be set to fade to minimum value or release control to the previous owner as the submaster is faded toward zero.  It shall be possible to disable a submaster from becoming a background state.
g.	It shall be possible to set submaster values directly from the command line.
4.	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-intensity outputs shall not be affected.   No additional configuration shall be required to withhold non-intensity values from Grand Master and Blackout control.  Channel intensities that are impacted by Blackout/Grand Master shall be determined by the user.  
C.	Display Controls
1.	The format of displays may be changed with a single control action.  
2.	Channel views may be displayed either in a expanded table view combining conventional channel symbols with table views for multi-parameter devices, in a channel summary view or in a user-defined magic sheet.
3.	Flexi-channel shall change which channels are viewed in selected displays, based on a variety of different criteria, including all channels, patched channels, active/move channels, manual channels, selected channels and user-specified channel lists.
4.	Absolute values of referenced data shall be viewable with a single control action.
5.	Displays may be expanded across two external monitors.
6.	Each display may have three individually configured workspaces.  Each workspace supports discrete frame controls allowing user defined displays, sized as per user requirements.
D.	Operating Modes
1.	Live Mode
a.	Channel lists may be constructed using the +, - and Thru keys, as well as direct selects.
b.	Output values 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 both in setup and via the command line.
e.	Channels may be recorded into groups for fast recall of commonly used selections.  1000 groups shall be available.  Groups shall store selection order.  The Offset function supports rapid creation of ordered groups, including reverse and random.
f.	Parameter settings may be stored to Intensity, Focus, Color and Beam 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.	A block flag may be placed on a channel or channel parameter to be included with a cue record action.
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:
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. Non-intensity parameter moves shall follow the Intensity Up time.
3)	Follow time
4)	Link instruction
5)	Loop value
6)	Block and/or preheat 
7)	Curve
8)	Automark Disable
9)	Label 
10)	Execute list to trigger other activity
k.	Non-intensity channel parameters may be preset to an upcoming position using Automark.  Automark shall set any stored 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.  
l.	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.  The effect behavior may be edited live, with attributes such as size and rate modified and stored at a channel, effect or cue level.
m.	Update may be used to selectively store modified parameter data quickly to that parameter’s current source or a user specified source.  It shall be possible to update inactive record targets.  
n.	Recall From quickly pulls specified data from record targets into the current view.  Recall from on an HTP basis shall be provided.
o.	Copy To quickly copies selected data to specified record targets.
p.	Address and channel check functions shall be provided.  
q.	Channel parameters may be “parked” at levels.  Output addresses may also be parked directly.  Parked levels shall not be added to any live record operations, nor may their output be modified until the parked element is “unparked”.    
r.	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.
s.	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.
t.	Home shall set selected channels non-intensity parameters to their default values. 
u.	Macros may be created via live learn or blind modes.  Each macro may be defined to run in the foreground or background when called.  Startup and Shutdown macros may be stored.
v.	Move shall allow all show data to be moved from one record target to another.
2.	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 multi-parameter 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.	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 and output addresses.  Data may be viewed in “by channel” or “by address” mode.
b.	Each channel may be provided with a proportional patch level, preheat, curve, label, Grand Master Exempt, Live/Dark Move Flag Disable, pan/tilt 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, Swap and Move functions shall be supported in patch. 
f.	The console shall support a one-to-one patch option on a file-new. 
g.	Library update functions shall identify modified profiles and allow the user the option of updating the profiles for previously stored showfiles.  
h.	The fixture editor shall provide the ability to define profiles when not found in the library.
4.	Setup/Browser
a.	Setup shall access system, show and device configurations.
b.	The browser shall access show data storage, import, export, print to .pdf and clear functions, as well as show data utilities.	
c.	Print to .pdf functions shall be record target and/or channel list specific, shall be formatted for BW or color printing, and be provided in a summary or detailed view.  Usage data shall be included.  
d.	Partial show file import shall be provided for all record targets and patch.  Show file data may be merged. 
e.	ASCII files and Lightwright files may be opened within the application.
f.	Files may be exported to ASCII and .csv.
g.	The system shall support programming and playback of real time clock events, including cue, submaster and macro execution at specific times of specified days or at a time based on astronomical events. 
h.	A control screen shall be provided for network configuration, selecting date/time, software update controls, selecting functional language and/or keyboard for labeling option, as well as other system level tools.
i.	Available languages for prompts, advisories and help messages shall include English, Bulgarian, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese, simplified and Chinese, traditional.
j.	Supported keyboards shall include American, United Kingdom, French, German, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Russian, Slovakian, Turkish, Swiss, Swedish, Finnish and Bulgarian
E.	Dimmer Monitoring and Configuration
1.	The lighting control system shall provide communication with an ETC Sensor+, Sensor3 or FDX dimming system for remote monitoring and configuration of show specific functions from within the console application.
2.	Circuit level configuration and monitoring functions shall include but not be limited to:
a.	Control mode (dimmable, switched, latch-lock, always on, off or fluorescent).
b.	Curves
c.	Control threshold
d.	Min and Max Scale Voltage
e.	Preheat
f.	Scale load
3.	Rack status messages shall include but not be limited to:
a.	State of UL924 panic closure
b.	DMX port error/failure
c.	Network error/failure
d.	A, B, C Phase below 90 or above 139 volts and headroom warning
e.	Ambient temperatures out of range
4.	Circuit status shall include but not be limited to:
a.	Module type and location
b.	Output level
c.	Control Source
d.	Overtemp
5.	Advanced circuit feedback shall include but not be limited to:
a.	Load higher or lower than recorded value
b.	DC detected on output
c.	SCR failed on/off
d.	Breaker trip
e.	Module has been removed
f.	Load failure
g.	Shutdown due to overtemp
F.	Training Options
1.	Training packages shall be available customizable to the individual venue preferences and needs.    The level of training (beginner, intermediate or advanced) may be selected and training may be defined as an element of system commissioning or deferred to a later time.
G.	Interface Options
1.	The console shall support a variety of local interfaces.  
a.	AC input 
b.	DMX512-A/RDM outputs (two connectors)
c.	USB (a minimum of seven ports shall be provided for connecting devices such as an Alphanumeric keyboard, mouse, touch screens, USB Flash drive, etc.) The desk shall provide at one USB port on the face panel itself for easy access.
d.	Ethernet (two individually configurable ports)	
e.	Two DVI video output connectors, supporting a maximum of two DVI monitors at 1280x1024 resolution minimum, touchscreen and multi-touch controls optional.
f.	One Display Port connector
g.	Contact Closure triggers via D-Sub connector
h.	Phone remote
i.	MIDI In/Out (Timecode, Show Control)
j.	XLR 3-Pin Female (Littlite) 
k.	One eSATA port
l.	OSC and UPD Strings
H.	Accessories 
1.	Net3 Radio Focus Remote
2.	iRFR an iRFR Preview (applications for iPhone, IPod Touch and iPad)
3.	aRFR (application for Android devices)
4.	Net3 Remote Video Interface (Mirror Mode Only)
5.	Net 3 Gateways
a.	Net3/ETCNet2 to DMX/RDM Gateway (one to four ports)
b.	Show Control Gateway 
c.	I/O Gateway with 12 analog inputs, 12 SPDT contact outputs, RD232 interface
6.	Nomad Software (Mirror Mode)
7.	Nomad 1024 Kit (Backup) 
I.	Physical and Acoustical
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.
3.	At typical CPU utilization, the unit shall operate at ≤ 26 dBA.