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Configuring a CEM+ (Sensor+) Processor with Concert

My CEM+ Processor has an Incorrect Configuration

CEM+ must be running at least v3.1.0. Use the facepanel to navigate to About, then hit the Enter [✓] button. In the following menu, hit [+], then read the version from (About Software). If the version is lower than 3.1.0, use UpdaterAtor to update the software.

Ensure Concert Network Settings are Correct

Once you have Concert open, click Options > Preferences in the toolbar menu. clipboard_e655a6a0d180702996c390f7c5edc9efa.png
In the Network Access menu, make sure the network you're using is enabled. After confirming settings, click [OK] at the bottom. Concert will need to restart if you made any changes. clipboard_e1efa88b44539426453abb8457c2574a8.png
After checking the network settings, and if Concert needed to restart, the CEM+ processor should show up in the Discovered Devices panel. Enter World View and drag in the icon that says SR+ to the World View. If there is more than one rack in your system, make sure you select the correct rack number. clipboard_e96723edb5b7f02a05b4793423e39e3b3.png
The Synchronize Devices popup make display upon dragging the device into the World View. Ensure the rack(s) under "Network Device Config" is selected to import the current settings from the CEM+. Otherwise, you'll be starting from a default config. clipboard_eac2fa68d9c4d5ecf54d22a7566597818.png
Confirm the rack settings in the Property Editor. Some notable ones follow:
  • Balancing: Affects circuit and patch numbering of your rack. 3-phase indicates the rack takes in three phases of power (most common), and 1-phase means it takes two phases. Straight means the numbering runs straight down from 1 at the top, and balanced rotates numbering through each phase so from top to bottom the numbering is non-sequential (usually 1, 2, 7, 8, 13, 14, 19, 20, etc.)
  • DMX Port A and B: the rack has two DMX ports. Make sure they're enabled if they have cable run to them. 'DMXB Output' may need to be enabled if the CEM+ is sending data to another device like a SmartSwitch. These settings are most likely correct if you selected Network Device Values above.
  • EDMX: Also called ETCNet2, an ETC-only network control protocol. May need to be enabled for older systems. Should also be correct if you selected Network Device Values above.
  • sACN: Current standard for network control. Should also be correct if you selected Network Device Values above.
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After confirming the above settings, double-click on the SR+ icon in the world view, which will open up the Dimmer Properties editor. This is where you'll set the module types for all of your dimmers; each physical module will have its type listed on the right-hand side between the signal lights. Once finished, select [Apply Changes]. clipboard_e72c3c5ce2132be63b50ce9e3116f8bc6.png
After confirming all of the above, right-click on the SR+ icon and select 'Send Device Configuration'. You will receive a pop-up; select Yes. clipboard_e29ecafc7bef86d7c44ff1115bbcc70cd.png   
Once the progress bar has finished and the circle in the bottom right is green, your config is sent. Head to your typical controller (such as a lighting console or architectural system) to confirm functionality. clipboard_e9cbd7804be65651916c953d0c6695587.png   clipboard_e9088ecf2b35e4046174e63d6a81059c7.png
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