CHAPTER 4
DMX Programming
Technospot
TM
User Manual
33
Chapter 4:
DMX Programming
Technospot™ fixtures can be programmed to provide a hard edge beam
with full CMY color, multiple gobo patterns and effects. This chapter gives a
brief overview of DMX programming and describes Technospot DMX
parameters.
DMX Programming Overview
A parameter is a fixture attribute that can be controlled to modify the light beam in terms of color,
beam quality and pattern, intensity, or focus (position). DMX programming assigns a DMX value
to each of the fixture’s parameters. A
scene
is one combination of parameter settings. Scenes are
the building blocks for show creation.
Full Speed verses MSpeed Control
Some parameters can be set to operate at full speed or MSpeed (motor speed). Full speed
operations are completed in the shortest length of time after the motor starts moving. With
MSpeed control, change occurs smoothly over the entire MSpeed time value selected. For
example, if you select an MSpeed time of 30 seconds, the motor will gradually change position
until it reaches its new destination at the end of 30 seconds.
Technospot fixtures allow optional MSpeed control for pan and tilt movement parameters.
16-bit Functionality
Several parameters use two channels to provide 16-bit control for very fine adjustment
capabilities.
DMX Programming Options
Using a DMX controller, you can program an unlimited number of looks and retain direct control
over the Technospot fixture at all times.
Technospot fixtures also allow Preset programming through the fixture menu system,
see
Chapter 5: Preset Programming
on page 47.
Programming with a DMX Console
Wholehog
®
and Road Hog lighting consoles; and Hog
®
3PC software are available from High End
Systems to control Technospot fixtures (see
Related Products and Accessories
on page 5). For
information on whether your DMX controller supports Technospot fixtures, contact the controller’s
vendor. For information on operating your fixture with a controller (or control device such as DMX
control software), consult the documentation provided with the controller.
CHAPTER 4
DMX Programming
Technospot
TM
User Manual
33
Chapter 4:
DMX Programming
Technospot™ fixtures can be programmed to provide a hard edge beam
with full CMY color, multiple gobo patterns and effects. This chapter gives a
brief overview of DMX programming and describes Technospot DMX
parameters.
DMX Programming Overview
A parameter is a fixture attribute that can be controlled to modify the light beam in terms of color,
beam quality and pattern, intensity, or focus (position). DMX programming assigns a DMX value
to each of the fixture’s parameters. A
scene
is one combination of parameter settings. Scenes are
the building blocks for show creation.
Full Speed verses MSpeed Control
Some parameters can be set to operate at full speed or MSpeed (motor speed). Full speed
operations are completed in the shortest length of time after the motor starts moving. With
MSpeed control, change occurs smoothly over the entire MSpeed time value selected. For
example, if you select an MSpeed time of 30 seconds, the motor will gradually change position
until it reaches its new destination at the end of 30 seconds.
Technospot fixtures allow optional MSpeed control for pan and tilt movement parameters.
16-bit Functionality
Several parameters use two channels to provide 16-bit control for very fine adjustment
capabilities.
DMX Programming Options
Using a DMX controller, you can program an unlimited number of looks and retain direct control
over the Technospot fixture at all times.
Technospot fixtures also allow Preset programming through the fixture menu system,
see
Chapter 5: Preset Programming
on page 47.
Programming with a DMX Console
Wholehog
®
and Road Hog lighting consoles; and Hog
®
3PC software are available from High End
Systems to control Technospot fixtures (see
Related Products and Accessories
on page 5). For
information on whether your DMX controller supports Technospot fixtures, contact the controller’s
vendor. For information on operating your fixture with a controller (or control device such as DMX
control software), consult the documentation provided with the controller.
