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Atom Operator Manual
Patch
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12.0 PATCH
12.1 Overview
The Atom provides a “1 to 1” patch and a user programmable “Softpatch”.
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The “1 to 1” patch is a fixed patch in which the dimmer outputs are permanently connected to their
matching
channel numbers (1 to 24(48)). This patch may not be edited.
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The “Softpatch” is an area within the Atom where you may patch (connect) dimmer outputs to channel
numbers allowing the Atom to control up to 99 dimmer (DMX) outputs from any of its 24 (48) channels.
The selection of the “Softpatch” may be inhibited by a rear panel switch which locks out all of the Softpatch
operations described below leaving the fixed 1 to 1 patch selected. This is useful when the Softpatch will not
be needed and inadvertently selecting it may confuse inexperienced operators.
12.2 Enabling Patch Selection
When you hold down the Function key, any Red Preset S/A keys that have secondary functions available will
flash. To determine the current patch selection, press and hold [FUNCTION];
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If the SOFTPATCH S/A key flashes, the “1:1 Patch” is already selected and the “Softpatch” is
available
.
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If the 1:1 PATCH S/A key flashes, the “Softpatch” is already selected and the “1:1 patch” is
available
.
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If neither key flashes the 1:1 patch is selected and Softpatch selection is
inhibited by the rear switch
.
To allow selection between the 1:1 patch and the Softpatch, place mode switch 2 (at the rear of the Atom) in
the UP position.
1 To 1 Patch
To select a fixed “1 to 1” patch;
Press and hold [FUNCTION], Tap; [S/A] (1:1 PATCH)
Release; [FUNCTION].
The display asks “Select 1 to 1 Patch ?”. Press [YES].
The display confirms your selection.
The “1 to 1” patch is automatically selected whenever you perform a TOTAL Reset of if mode switch 2 (at the
rear of the Atom) is Down.
Softpatch
Patches are required when;
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A single desk channel is to control several different dimmer (DMX) numbers.
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There are more dimmers to be controlled than there are desk channels.
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A particular desk
channel
number
is to control a different
dimmer
(DMX)
number
.
The Softpatch provides the following facilities;
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Any of the 99 dimmer outputs may be patched to any of the 24 (48) channels.
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A maximum of 99 dimmer outputs may be patched to any one channel.
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Each dimmer output may only be patched to any one channel at a time.
Selecting The Softpatch
Ensure that Mode switch 2 (at the rear of the Atom) is in the UP position.
To select the Soft patch;
Press and hold [FUNCTION], Tap; [S/A] (SOFTPATCH)
Release; [FUNCTION].
The display asks “Select Softpatch ?”. Press [YES].
The display confirms your selection.
Clearing The Softpatch
If you wish to program an entirely new patch, then it is best to clear the patch so any previous patches will not
give unexpected results.
Note: If you have performed a TOTAL reset, then the Softpatch will have been automatically cleared.
To clear the Softpatch;
Press and hold [FUNCTION], Tap; [S/A] (CLEAR S’PATCH)
Release; [FUNCTION]
The display asks you to confirm your selection. Press; [YES]
Note: The Clear Softpatch function is only available when the Softpatch is selected.