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User manual
Chases
can also be called programs. A chase consists of a bunch of scenes stacked one after another.
Scanner
refers to a lighting instrument with a pan and tilt mirror; however, in the ILS-CON controller it can
be used to control any DMX-512 compatible device as a generic fixture.
MIDI
is a standard for representing musical information in a digital format. A MIDI input would provide
external triggering of scenes using midi device such as a midi keyboard.
Stand Alone
refers to a fixture s ability to function independently of an external controller and usually in
sync to music, due to a built in microphone.
Fade slider
is used to adjust the time between scenes within a chase.
Speed slider
affects the amount of time a scene will hold its state. It is also considered a wait time.
Shutter
is a mechanical device in the lighting fixture that allows you to block the lights path. It is often
used to lessen the intensity of the light output and to strobe.
Patching
refers to the process of assigning fixtures a DMX channel or.
Playbacks
can be either scenes or chases that are directly called to execution by
the user. A playback can also be considered program memory that can be recalled
during a show.
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Setup
3.1.1 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM
1) Plug the AC to DC power supply to the system back panel and to the mains outlet.
2) Plug in your DMX cable(s) to your intelligent lighting as described in the fixtures respective manual. For a
quick Primer on DMX see
the“DMX Primer” section in the Appendix of this manual.
3.1.2 FIXTURE ADDRESSING
The Controller is programmed to control 32 channels of DMX per fixture, thereforethe fixtures you wish to
control with the correspond in“ SCANNER” buttons on the unit, must be spaced 16 channels apart.
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