The number of functions and function channels depends
on the spots and their functions. The more devices with
various functions are to be used, the more function chan-
nels are required. Nevertheless, a separate channel must
not necessarily be created for each special function. In the
example table shown here, different functions "hide" be-
hind Effect 1 and Effect 2. After all, 32 sliders (8 motorized
faders on 4 levels) and 2 encoder wheels for movement
are available per spot. If you devise such a scheme and
create a table, you can simply patch your spots in the con-
sole and will always find the functions easily. Additional-
ly, you can control identical functions of different spots
together. Since each channel has a defined function, it is
recommended to label the channels accordingly.
Step 5: Copy Device Settings
All DMX values assigned to a spotlight can be conveniently
copied to another fixture. Thus, you do not have to patch
spotlights identical in construction individually.
1.
Patch a fixture as described before.
Keep the fixture's FIXTURE button pressed.
2.
3.
Then press a second FIXTURE button you would
like to copy the values to. The display shortly in-
dicates "COPY".
EXAMPLE: Shall four identical devices be controlled, con-
figure only the first device and set it on button 1. Press
and hold this button and press the additional buttons 2,
3 and 4. The four devices are now set on the FIXTURE but-
tons 1 to 4. You need now only enter the DMX address.
EXAMPLE: It is not possible to copy the devices via the
switchable pages. This allows, for example, a device on
button 1 only to be copied onto location 2 to 9, but not
onto 9 to 16 or 17 to 24.
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Step 6: Invert Output Values
It is possible to individually invert the output values of the
512 control channels. During active inversion the fader
displays the maximum DMX value when it is drawn down
and the value of zero when it is at the top. Use this function
if, for example, some spotlights show the shutter channel
at zero when open, but is open at 255 with others. In this
way, differences in the functioning of individual spots are
compensated on the console, so that all devices respond
homogeneously.
1.
Select the option "FADER REVERSE" with the SWAP
button. The display indicates the control element in
the upper line, e.g. "FADER:1/R" and the current set-
ting in the lower line, e.g. "REVERSE:NO".
2.
Adjust the desired control element with the PAN
wheel and use the TILT wheel to select the setting
[YES] if the output value of the control channel is to
be inverted or [NO] if not.
3.
Press the ENTER button to memorize your setting.
All LEDs of the controller flash three times to con
firm. Repeat the steps to invert further control
chan.
Step 7: Assign the Fade In Function
Each device with color mixture can be individually assigned
to produce either color fade or quick color changes in the
execution of programs.
1.
Select the option "COLOR FADE" with the SWAP.
2.
Use the PAN wheel to select the setting [YES] if fade
in of the device should be possible or [NO] if not.
With the function activated, the controller automati-
cally creates all necessary intermediate values.
3.
Press the ENTER button to memorize your setting.
All LEDs of the controller flash three times to co-
firm.
4.
Repeat the steps to configure further fixtures.