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on multipin connector 1.
You can check if a circuit is working
by plugging the patch cable into
the lamp test socket rather than a
module outlet. If the circuit is OK
the lamp test light will come on.
You should also see the indicator
lights on the channels come on
when you connect a load to them.
The lamp test is powered by a
PP3/MN1604/6F22 9V battery
which is in the plastic compartment
on the front of the rack. Press the
Battery Test button to check the
battery state. There is also a
second compartment which holds a
spare battery, though if you need it
someone will probably have already stolen it.
A Series patch requires two loads to be connected to work, this as the 2
loads will be wired in series with each other to allow the use of 110V
lamps. The first bay allows two sets of loads to connected (thus four loads
are needed)
3.7
Testing channels using the local control faders
When you are setting up the rig, it is useful to be able to fade up a channel
from the dimmer rack. Each dimmer module or relay module channel on
the ART2000 has a fader to allow you to do this. However, the faders can
be disabled to prevent people playing with them. The display shows
“Faders on” or “Faders off” to tell you what the current setting is.
3.7.1
Using the local faders
Press TEST ON to enable the faders
Turn the fader on the channel you want to change
The fader and the DMX input are combined, whichever is highest has
control
Press TEST OFF when you have finished.
The local faders combine with the DMX input using highest-takes-
precedence (HTP) rules, in other words if the DMX input is turning the
channel on full, you will not be able to take control using the local fader.
You can also program 12 memories into the ART2000 rack, which is useful
in case of emergency, or for very simple setups where you do not need a
control console. This is described on page 19.
