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Part Number: 8186M1283-3.1.0 Rev.A

Released: 2020-03

ElahoTouch Controller

User Manual

3.1.0

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Page 1: ...Part Number 8186M1283 3 1 0 Rev A Released 2020 03 ElahoTouch Controller User Manual 3 1 0...

Page 2: ...emarks and patents go to etcconnect com ip All other trademarks both marked and not marked are the property of their respective owners ETC intends this document whether printed or electronic to be pro...

Page 3: ...3 Selected channels 3 Channel Map 3 Available Controls 4 Wheel 4 Clear Selection 4 Lockout 4 Pages 4 Add Page 5 Name Page 5 Remove Page 5 Layout Mode 5 Add Item 6 Edit Item 7 Remove Item 8 Getting St...

Page 4: ...ameter Position 16 Recording a Position Palette 17 Using Position Palettes 17 Nudge 17 Parameter ColorMix 18 Whites 20 Record Color Palette 20 Parameter Beam 21 Recording a Beam Palette 21 Using Beam...

Page 5: ...System Settings and Setup 29 Setup 29 Settings 29 Settings General 29 Settings Hardware 30 Settings Network 30 Settings Security 31 Settings Display 31 Settings Presets 32 Settings TimeClock 32 Timed...

Page 6: ...File Delete 38 Files Show files 39 Format 39 Functions 39 Save As Default 39 Remove Default Show 39 Files Advanced 40 Functions 40 Update Firmware 40 Install Extras 40 Export Logs 40 Installing Langua...

Page 7: ...Table of Contents v...

Page 8: ...l are indicated in underlined blue for example Patch When viewing this manual electronically click on the reference to jump to that section of the manual Note Notes are helpful hints and information t...

Page 9: ...resources are sufficient contact Technical Services directly at the office identified below When calling for assistance please have the following information handy Model and serial number located on b...

Page 10: ...icate over EchoConnect to other Elaho devices Only 16 channels can be assigned per space Working with Dimmers Intensity You can use the touchscreen and select channels directly on the Channel Map The...

Page 11: ...l map customization Selected channels are indicated surrounded by a green box Wheel To the right of the channel map is the wheel The wheel can be used to control channel levels by moving the wheel up...

Page 12: ...Page button is used to edit a label to the currently selected page Tap Name Page to open the onscreen keyboard Remove Page Allows you to delete the currently selected page Select Accept to delete or C...

Page 13: ...hen configuring pages in layout mode the following options are available Add Item Edit Item Remove Item Press the Done button to exit the layout mode Add Item Items are additional control objects that...

Page 14: ...ation of two or more specified spaces Space Combine combines two or more specified spaces Space Uncombine uncombines two or more specified spaces Hold Button provides control of timed holds 4 Select t...

Page 15: ...ElahoTouch Overview 8 Remove Item Allows you to remove a control object from a page You can only remove one object at a time Note There is no undo when removing an item...

Page 16: ...o other Elaho output devices Elaho Zones still need to be assigned in patch by pressing Add Elaho Zone Zone number is an optional channel parameter that allows the channel to be controlled by an Elaho...

Page 17: ...ensity on devices patched to an Elaho DMX Scene Controller or another ElahoTouch 5 Select Accept to patch or Cancel to exit Add Dimmer Dimmers are single address devices that control intensity only Fo...

Page 18: ...list provided Select the make and type of device to match the actual connected device Some devices have modes that must also match on the device and in the patch list 3 Select Channel to enter the num...

Page 19: ...outputs To configure RDM behavior on a particular gateway DMX output use a network management tool such as ETC Net3 Concert or the local controls of the gateway itself Identify Identify finds the RDM...

Page 20: ...e show the following DMX addresses used by the device according to the size of its footprint Cells colored in green indicate single dimmers Cells colored in red indicate patching overlap where more th...

Page 21: ...Exchanges pan and tilt so that pan on the controls tilt on the device and vice versa Click on the button in patch for the device you want to swap pan and tilt Note An example of when to use this func...

Page 22: ...llows viewing of all parameters or only a selected type Tabs with additional pages display with an indicator under the parameter name Tap on a tab twice to access page two and three times for page thr...

Page 23: ...alue box with one press to open a filmstrip view of the available settings The filmstrip may be scrolled left or right to see all the choices Parameter Position Show only the position parameters pan a...

Page 24: ...or the fixture or fixtures you wish to record 2 Tap the Position tab to open the position palette page 3 Press the Record Palette button 4 Press Include Options to choose to record for all channels or...

Page 25: ...or mixing system may be operated from this tab There are two pages of color mixing tools and one page for direct emitter control The first page displays the color picker and the second page displays t...

Page 26: ...matches and a full range of colors It is advisable to control color on only one fixture type at a time Note You may find it necessary to pick colors independently for different fixtures in order that...

Page 27: ...you wish to record 2 Tap the Color tab to open the position palette page 3 Press the Record Palette button 4 Press Include Options to choose to record for all channels or only the ones currently sele...

Page 28: ...here Pick a parameter and swipe the value box up and down to change values Pick the value box with one press to open a filmstrip view of the available settings The filmstrip may be scrolled left or ri...

Page 29: ...h to apply To revert to defaults home the channel s Parameter Lamp Commands Lamp commands allow you to execute control functions for a selected fixture such as calibrate douse lamp strike lamp and res...

Page 30: ...just the colormix parameters of the selected fixtures to their home positions The home positions are pre recorded in the patching personality files and may not be changed by the user Generally parame...

Page 31: ...25 5 100 13 100 6 75 14 75 7 50 15 50 8 25 16 25 The default time for each preset can be set it in Presets tab in Settings See Settings Presets for more information Use the Edit Item button to change...

Page 32: ...pace s that you want this preset button to control 6 Select Accept to assign or Cancel to exit You can assign the preset button to control that preset number in multiple spaces including the space tha...

Page 33: ...isplayed showing what step you are editing To return to the main recording screen press Record again You may store the step you have made and exit immediately with Store Exit or you may store the step...

Page 34: ...fade times Using the Edit Step button you may change the content of the steps Pick the step you want to edit in the sequence list in the upper part of the display You can also insert new steps copy s...

Page 35: ...to adjust the contents of the step live Blind editing is not permitted CAUTION If the selected step contains a blackout the stage will go dark Pick the step you want to edit in the sequence list in th...

Page 36: ...tom setup of your device s network Security Custom setup of scurity settings including login lockout and configurable buttons Spaces Custom setup of your Elaho spaces Display Custom setup of inactivit...

Page 37: ...X Speed You should choose the fastest setting that works correctly with all your equipment Normally with modern devices this should be Max or Fast Date and Time Format Choose between MM dd yyyy dd MM...

Page 38: ...t Login Always Required a login passcode can also be assigned This requires a four digit passcode to access the touchscreen after a period of inactivity or lockout You can set the period of inactivity...

Page 39: ...y tapping on Change Image and selecting the desired image from an attached USB drive The following formats are supported jpg and png files You can also set a dim level for this option Screen Off turns...

Page 40: ...s Hold Time configures how long Timed Events will be disabled when a Hold is in effect Flickwarn Enable toggles a flashing of the lights before any Timed Event that turns the lights off When enabled a...

Page 41: ...ected action will take Default respects programmed preset times Manual timing options are also available Auto Timed Hold All scheduled events support a configurable Auto Timed Hold property with optio...

Page 42: ...onfiguration options Start Timed Hold starts a hold for the duration configured in Settings TimeClock Once a timed hold has been started options are provided to restart or cancel the hold Start Indefi...

Page 43: ...ata to an external memory stick using the Export function File New Start a new show by going to Setup Files New Note You will be warned that this action will clear the memory Select Yes to clear memor...

Page 44: ...n you use Save As CAUTION All data is stored internally in non volatile memory Do not switch off the power until any pending save operation is completed or you may lose data It is strongly advised tha...

Page 45: ...Press Yes to export If you want to leave this display without exporting press No If multiple USB devices are detected select the appropriate drive from the list File Delete Delete an existing show fil...

Page 46: ...will be saved as the default to be used each time Setup File New is selected Typically this will include a standard patch but may also include any other show elements CAUTION All data is stored intern...

Page 47: ...lied by Echoflex used by your device may be imported here This includes new device personality libraries new help texts language revisions additions and other internal features as they become availabl...

Page 48: ...ther issues resulting from use of the Software on or in connection with devices that are not in conformance with the manufacturer s original specifications collectively Modified Devices Use of the Sof...

Page 49: ...EX may provide some or all Updates via download from a website designated by ECHOFLEX and that User s receipt thereof will require an internet connection which connection is User s sole responsibility...

Page 50: ...r is the U S Government or any contractor therefor User shall receive only those rights with respect to the Software and documentation as are granted to all other end users under license in accordance...

Page 51: ...le government authority 12 Termination User may terminate this Agreement by ceasing to use and destroying all copies of the Software and documentation This license will automatically terminate in the...

Page 52: ...r unenforceable pursuant to judicial decree the remainder of this Agreement will remain valid and enforceable according to its terms Any failure by ECHOFLEX to strictly enforce any provision of this A...

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