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7. Controller mode
The fixtures are individually addressed on a data link and connected to the controller. The fixtures respond to the DMX
signal from the controller.
7.1 DMX addressing
There are 512 available channels on DMX link. Every fixture on DMX link must have a DMX start address, which is defined
as the first channel from which the fixture will respond to the controller.
If you set, for example, for the ColorWash 1200E AT the start address to channel 2, the ColorWash 1200E AT will use
the channels 2 to for control (if Mode is selected from „DMX Preseting” menu).
Please, be sure that you don’t have any overlapping channels in order to control each ColorWash 1200E AT correctly and
independently from any other fixture on the DMX data link.
If two, three or more ColorWash 1200E AT are addressed similarly, they will work similarly.
Controlling:
After having addressed all ColorWash 1200E AT , you may now start operating these via your lighting controller.
Note:
After switching on, the ColorWash 1200E AT will automatically detect whether DMX 12 data is received or not. If there
is no data received at the DMX-input, the display will start to flash with actually address.
This situation can occur if:
- the (or ) pin XLR plug (cable with DMX signal from the controller) is not connected with the input of the ColorWash 1200E
AT
- the controller is switched off or defective, the cable or connector is defective or the signal wires are swap in the input
connector.
7.2 Remotely controllable functions
Lamp
The ColorWash 1200E AT is to be operated with a Philips MSR 1200E SA lamp.
A relay inside of the ColorWash 1200E AT allows you to switch on and off the lamp via the control panel or via your DMX-
controller without affecting the rest of the lighting.
Note:
It is also important to note, that the discharge lamp is cold restrike types, that means, that they have to be cold
before re-striking. For this reason, you have to wait at least minutes after having switched off the lamp before
you can switch it back on again. If you try to switch On the lamp within minutes after having switched it Off, the
ColorWash 1200E AT will store this information and automatically ignite the lamp when the minutes period has
expired.
CMY-colours mixing system
The CMY color mixing system is based on graduated cyan, magenta, and yellow color filters. A continuous range of colors
may be achieved by varying the amount of each filter from 0 to 100%.
Colour temperature correction filtre lowers the colour temperature from 5600K to 3200 K.
Colour wheel 1
The ColorWash 1200E AT features a colour wheel 1 with 4 colour positions, UV filter and 6000 K temp. filter and the
hole (open). It is also possible to rotate the colour wheel continuously at different speeds, the so-called „Rainbow effect“
is created. Auto random colour selection,random colour selection by audio control is possible.
Colour wheel 2
The ColorWash 1200E AT included a colour wheel 2 with colour positions and the hole (open). It is also possible to
rotate the colour wheel continuously at different speeds, the so-called „Rainbow effect“ is created. Auto random colour
selection,random colour selection by audio control is possible.
Zoom
Motorized zoom,zoom range depends on the front lens.Open internal Fresnel lens (LightMax mode) provides a high
intensity spot (channel “Fresnel opening“ is set at DMX).
Fresnel lens
Beam angle
LightMax mode
10°
Minimum zoom
1°
Maximum zoom
°
Wide-angle lens
Beam angle
LightMax mode
°
Minimum zoom
°
Maximum zoom
°
Dimmer/Shutter/Strobe
Smooth 0 - 100 % dimming is provided by the combined mechanical dimmer/shutter unit. This unit may also be used for
strobe effect.
