Creative Conners Stagehand Pro 3, Reference Manual

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The last number can be any value from 0 – 255, but no devices on the network can share the same
value.
To set the IP address of the Stagehand:
● Press the Knob. The Knob serves double-duty as a typical rotary knob and a button (much like
a car stereo knob).
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The SET IP address screen will be displayed just like the picture below:
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There is a blinking cursor on the display, turning the knob will scroll the cursor through the
various fields. By turning the Knob, scroll over to the last segment of the IP address which is
32 by default.
● Press the Knob to select the last segment and make it adjustable.
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Turn the Knob to set a new value.
● Once you are happy with the new value, press the Knob to accept the value.
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By turning the Knob, scroll over to the OK and then press the Knob to set the new address and
return to the primary display screen. If you want to cancel the changes you made to the IP
address, place the cursor over CANCEL and press the Knob.
Setting the Subnet Mask
Stagehand Pro 3 also allows you to set the Subnet Address. To unlock the subnet menu simply press
and hold the jog wheel until the display shows the Set Subnet screen. The default subnet of
255.255.255.0 should suffice for almost everyone, though if you are integrating the Stagehand and
Spikemark with show control systems you may need to adjust the Subnet.
Auto-Tuning
The Mitsubishi A800 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) inside the Stagehand Pro 3 is responsible for
precisely providing power to the motor to keep it moving at the pace demanded by the motion
controller. For instance, if you write a cue to run a Pushstick winch at 24”/sec, the motion controller
sends a small signal to the VFD describing the desired speed, and then the VFD is in charge of
controlling the motor rotation accurately. In order for the VFD to have the best possible control of
motor speed, it needs some knowledge of the motor’s electrical character. Depending on the motor
and the scenery load, auto-tuning can have a dramatic effect on machine performance. Jerky
movements can become silky-smooth and low-speed movements that struggled appear effortless
after auto-tuning.