Chilli Net
This option allows the user to set up
the dimmers on the network, add a
new dimmer into the network, adjust
the master channel start number, and
view various network information.
Select the
Chilli Net
option from the
Dimmer Control
menu options:
< Chilli Net >
Press the ENT key to enter the Chilli
Net sub-menu. The following options
are available:
•
Auto Assign
•
Add Dimmer
•
Channel Start
•
Network Info
Auto Assign
The Auto Assign function is used to set
up the master controller to control all
the dimmers in the network.
The master controller interrogates the
network to find out what dimmers are
connected, their type and numbers.
The dimmers are sorted by dimmer
number and the physical dimmer
channels mapped to the master
channels on the master controller.
Select the
Auto Assign
option from the
Chilli Net
menu:
< Auto Assign >
Press the ENT key; the LCD shows:
Push ENT key to
Confirm Assign
Press the ENT key to confirm the
operation. While the operation is being
carried out, the LCD shows:
Auto Assign
in progress
On completion, the LCD will show the
following message before returning to
the
Chilli Net
screen:
Auto Assign
Complete
Add Dimmer
The Add Dimmer function is used
when a new dimmer is added into an
existing Chilli network.
After validation, the master controller
will add the dimmer into its network
map, by assigning the next available
master channel numbers to the
physical channels on the dimmer.
The new dimmer can then be
controlled from the master controller.
Select the
Add Dimmer
option from the
Chilli Net menu:
< Add Dimmer >
Press the ENT key; the LCD shows:
Dimmer Number
xxx
Enter the new dimmer number using
the numeric or cursor keys, then press
the ENT key. The LCD shows:
Searching for
new dimmer
When the new dimmer is added
successfully into the network, the LCD
will show the following message before
returning to the
Add Dimmer
screen.
Dimmer Added
If an incorrect dimmer number was
entered, the LCD displays an error
message before returning to the
Add
Dimmer
screen.
Notes
Adding a Dimmer to the Network
When a new dimmer is added to an existing
Chilli network, the dimmer must be put into
network mode and given a unique dimmer
number before performing the Add Dimmer
function on the master controller.
Refer to the Chilli Pro Dimmer or Spice Rack
Dimmer Operating Manuals for further
details.
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