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=ON,
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=OFF
Figure 11 - Four step block flash patterns
The flash pattern is set for each block by specifying the number
or letter associated with the desired flash pattern. Using this
technique it is possible to define simple or complex flash patterns
that you can use to identify an active object at a glance from
across the room.
On Time and Off Time control the backlight on and backlight off
duration for each of the 32 steps in the Flash Pattern. On Time
and Off Time are specified in 10 millisecond increments, e.g., an
On Time of 50 means the light will come on for 500 milliseconds
(or one half second) for each Flash Pattern step where the light
is set to come on.
There are many different possible Flash Patterns possible with
this feature. Here are just a few that you can use to get started:
Flash Pattern: 55555555, On Time: 50, Off Time: 50
These are the default values for Flash Pattern, On Time and Off
Time. The “off/on/off/on” pattern defined by Pattern 5 is used in
all eight steps. When the object is active, the LED backlight (or
Alert LED) will flash on and off at a rate of one flash per second,
with each flash lasting half a second.
Flash Pattern: 88888888, On Time: 50, Off Time: 50
This combination causes the LED backlight (or Alert LED) to
come on for a half second every two seconds.
Flash Pattern: A8A8A8A8, On Time: 1, Off Time: 5
This combination creates an interesting “strobe light” effect
similar to the emergency lights on a public safety vehicle.
Many more combinations are possible - just experiment to find
the ones that work for you. For more information on
programming flash patterns, please see Appendix A - Alert LED
Programming Examples.
To set the Flash Pattern, use the
and
keys to scroll to
Flash Pattern, then press the
key to set the pattern value.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set the value of the flash
pattern, using Figure 11 above as your guide.
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