Common Tasks
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Recording and Playing Sequences
CEM3 has the ability to record and play back a series of steps called Sequences.
Sequences can be recalled from the CEM3 or from any compatible Echo preset stations or the web
interface. Only one sequence can be active at a time in the same space.
Sequence Menu
Sequences are recorded by taking a snapshot of the current levels for all circuits assigned to the space
that are set to be included in a step. If a circuit is not set to be included in a step, any level it is currently
using will be withheld from the record action.
To record or play back a sequence:
1:
Set the desired output levels for any dimmers in your rack using any method (methods include
[Test]>Set Local Levels and [Test]>Set System Levels on a CEM3 module, using a DMX device, or
using a sACN device).
2:
Using the CEM3 face panel, navigate to [Test]>Sequences. The Select Space screen will appear
(if multiple spaces exist).
3:
Select the space for which you want to record the sequence (if applicable) and then select OK.
The Sequence screen will open.
4:
The Sequence screen displays your selected space and whether the sequence is active or
deactivated. From this menu you can now perform the following actions:
• [Activate/Deactivate]: [Enter] toggles the sequence on or off.
• [Edit Steps]: [Enter] opens the Edit Step menu:
- Step: Set the number of the step that you want to edit (maximum of 6 steps).
- Fade Time(s): Set the desired time (in seconds) for the sequence to fade in when activated.
Range is from 0–360 seconds. The default is 0 seconds.
- Hold Time(s): Set the desired time (in seconds) for the sequence to hold when activated.
Range is from 0–360 seconds. The default is 5 seconds.
- [Record]: [Enter] records the current levels of the space to the selected sequence step.
- [Delete Step]: [Enter] deletes the current selected step.
- [Insert Step After]: [Enter] adds a new step to the sequence.
• [Auto Setup]: Select Auto Setup to create a sequence to turn on all switched mode circuits.
Set the number of steps in the sequence. The maximum is 6.
5:
Release the output levels ([Test]>Release All Arch) or turn off the control source data.
