Victory 3_en.pdf http://en.codelight.com.cn
7
3.
Patching
We have to patch fixtures to tell the controller what kinds of fixtures need to be controlled.
When patching, the controller offers a free initial DMX address automatically for each line. We can patch all fixtures
first then check over their DMX addresses before assigning on the fixtures. We may also assign the wanted DMX
addresses on fixtures first then set the right addresses when patching.
If the fixtures are RDM equipped, the controller can help the fixtures to change the setting of DMX address and
channel mode.
3.1.
Patching Fixtures
To control the dimmer channels or intelligent fixtures, you should patch each of them to the unit keys in
‘Fixtures’
window. A maximum 1000 fixtures can be patched.
3.1.1.
Patch Dimmers
Each unit key can control single or multiple dimmer channels.
1>
Press
Patch
;
2>
Press
[Patch New Fixture]
;
3>
Press
[Patch Dimmer]
.
4>
Press
[
▼
]
on
‘Start DMX Address’
option can find out other DMX lines (from 1 to 4). The number behind
shows the initial free address can be patched; you can entry a new number by numeric keypad or use the Wheel
D to change;
5>
The option
‘Unit start number’
shows the initial unit ID to be patched;
6>
We can enter a value on the column of
‘Quantity’
to set the patching quantity. Enter 1 means to patch a
single dimmer channel on a unit ID; while value more than 1 means to patch a sequence of dimmer channels on
a sequence unit ID. The range of dimmers will be patched to sequential DMX addresses;
7>
Press
[Confirm]
to patch, the list of
‘Patch selected fixture’
will be updated;
8>
You can also patch multiple dimmer channels on a same unit ID. For example, after we patched one dimmer
channel on a unit ID, the field of
‘Unit start number’
will display in Green. The DMX address will increase one
after patched. If we press
[Confirm]
again, the new DMX address will be patched onto the same unit ID. Those
dimmer channels had been patched on the same unit will be controlled together;
3.1.2.
Patch Intelligent Fixtures
There is a slight difference between patching intelligent fixtures and dimmer channels. This is because intelligent
fixtures may have more attributes to control such as pan, tilt, color, or gobos; while dimmer channels only have one
attribute, which is intensity. To control intelligent fixtures, you need to select its fixture profile from your fixture
library.
