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focus BRAIN XL  

 

512 channel intelligent wireless DMX riggers remote 

 

 

Users Manual 

Software version: 3.0 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Version: 0404 

 

 

focus BRAIN XL 

 

System description 

 

focus BRAIN is the enhanced version of the success full focus 

HAND.  Where the focus hand was mainly meant as a third 

hand for focusing lighting fixtures, replacing the person behind 

the lighting desk and the intercom. The focus BRAIN has more 

possibility’s. 

 

  Intelligent wireless remote control for DMX-512 

  512 Channels selectable from ranges 1-512 or 513-1024 

  Connected between console and dimmers 

  Merging remote- and console DMX in HTP 

  51 memory’s 

  50 groups 

  X-Fade possibility, x-fadetime can be programmed to each 

memory 

  Focus and Scene mode 

  Direct memory mode, including Go button 

  2 Contact closure inputs, as Go or emergency scene 

  2 Contact closure outputs, to be controlled by the remote 

  Remote (de-)activation 

  Hardware bypass via a relay in case of power failure 

 

The focus BRAIN can store and recall up to 51 memories. 

These memories can be created on the remote unit’s and / or 

capture of the DMX input from the lighting desk. Memories can 

be called up directly or with a x-fade time up to 10 sec. The x-

fadetime can be programmed for each memory individually. A 

default memory can be created to be automatically recalled at 

power on. 

  The DMX input from the lighting desk can be merged with the 

DMX created inside, so that 1 person can focus the fixtures 

while the other is programming the lighting desk. 

This means focus BRAIN is a versatile controller for the lighting 

This product may only be used for controlling dimmers and 

moving lights. Using the product out of these specifications will 

remove all responsibility from the supplier 

Summary of Contents for focus BRAIN XL

Page 1: ... closure inputs as Go or emergency scene 2 Contact closure outputs to be controlled by the remote Remote de activation Hardware bypass via a relay in case of power failure The focus BRAIN can store and recall up to 51 memories These memories can be created on the remote unit s and or capture of the DMX input from the lighting desk Memories can be called up directly or with a x fade time up to 10 s...

Page 2: ...commended Keypad layout 1 Up 4 Down 7 Next 0 Prev 2 5 8 Focus Memory 3 6 9 Scene Store Func Enter 4 Key illumination The keys on the unit are illuminated While a key is pressed the unit is transmitting indicated by bright illumination of the keys When releasing the key the illumination stays on for a period of time The time out can be programmed on the remote unit following these steps 1 switch of...

Page 3: ...ption 1 Ground Screen 2 Signal 3 8V supply 6 The LED s on the front indicate power on active receive and DMX input LED Meaning On Power is on and internal processor is working Active DMX control is taken over from the lighting desk Receive Signal is received from the remote DMX DMX input ok On the back of the 19 receiver unit there are 4 switches for option selection Switch Off On 1 Default focus ...

Page 4: ...w set of dimmers the other channels remain the same The default mode the FB comes up in is depended upon dipswitch 1 Select a single dimmer at Full 100 1 Enter dimmer 1 at 100 8 Selecting multiple dimmers at Full 2 5 Enter dimmers 2 and 5 at 100 2 5 Enter dimmers 2 through 5 at 100 2 5 9 Enter dimmers 2 through 5 and 9 at 100 2 5 4 Enter dimmers 2 3 and 5 at 100 Adding channels To add channels in ...

Page 5: ...thru channels and adjust the level press Func then use Up Down Next and Prev When finished press Enter The function of Up Down Next and Prev depends on the mode 10 Focus Mode Up Increase level of currently selected channels Down Decrease level of currently selected channels Next Shift up the selected channels Prev Shift down the selected channels Scene Mode Up Increase level of currently selected ...

Page 6: ...23 Enter store memory 23 12 Storing a memory with a fade time is done by typing instead of Enter Func Store 1 1 store memory 1 with a fadetime of 1 second Func Store 10 0 store memory 10 with a fadetime of 10 secondes digit 0 10 Direct memory mode In direct memory mode dipswitch setting the focus mode is replaced by a memory selection mode To recall a memory type in the number and press enter 10 E...

Page 7: ...rference that may cause undesired operation In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulation shielded cables must be used with this equipment Operation with non approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio television reception 14 CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ELC lighting and Leprecon LLC may void the users authority to operat...

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