Programming notes:
The Atomic Colors uses 1 or 2 DMX channels, depending on which control mode it is set for.
The first DMX channel (start channel) controls the movement of the gel string, and the second
channel, if selected allows for remote control of the cooling fan speed.
The unit will automatically select the two DMX channel mode if the fan speed setting is set for
‘Fnr’ (see below), otherwise the unit will remain in single DMX channel mode.
First DMX Channel
(See notes below)
Standard Gel String
‘Rosco’™ Gel
Channel
Level
(Dec)
Channel
Level
(%)
Gel
Position
No.
Color Color
No.
0
0
0
No Color/Open White
R-00
26 10 1
Straw
R-12
51
20
2
Pale Amber Gold
R-09
77 30 3
Orange
R-23
105 41 4
Red
R-26
130
51 5 Broadway
Pink
R-339
156 61 6 Light
Lavender R-52
181 71 7
Aquamarine R-363
207 81 8
Green
Blue R-77
230 90 9
Light
Green R-88
255 100 10
Blue
Grass R-2005
Second DMX Channel
Selecting
‘Fnr’
in the fan mode automatically places the unit in two DMX
channel mode, and allows the fan speed to be controlled by the second
DMX channel.
Channel
Level
(Dec)
Channel
Level
(%)
Speed
Level
Fan Speed
(See notes below)
00-61 0-24 Fn4
62-127 25-49 Fn3
128-190 50-74 Fn2
191-255 75-100 Fn1
Fastest
:
:
Slowest
Important notes
1.
Please note that over time, the gel string may shrink and/or warp slightly. This is an
inherent property of the gel substrate. This may alter the positions of the gels relative
to their pre-programmed DMX values and therefore some ‘fine-tuning’ may be
required.
2.
Using the ‘Gel saver” mode. This feature slowly moves the chosen gel(s) back and
forward slightly, so that heat from the lamp is dissipated over a larger area. This can
extend the life of the gel string.
Note: -
Visually check that the gel is in the correct position before using the gel saver
feature. In the correct position, the bottom tape join of the color should be just out of
view when looking at the lower edge of the unit’s front aperture. This can be verified
by slowly altering the DMX channel level to see the tape position. If the gel is not
correctly positioned, adjacent colors may show, and the joining tape may overheat.
3.
Please note that extended operation with low cooling fan speeds may have a
detrimental effect on the life of the gel string.
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