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Summary of Contents for FLX Series

Page 1: ...ut Window Faders Window Patching DMX Add Fixtures Multi Part Fixtures Fixture Schedule Selecting Fixtures Patch Groups Fixture Channel Number Fixture Names Alignment Change Fixture Edit DMX Address DM...

Page 2: ...Auto Effects Effect Parameters Programming Effect Palettes Waveforms Cues Playbacks Cues Window Record Options Snapshot SmartTag Tracking Record Filters Recording Cues Cues Fade Times Updating Cues Up...

Page 3: ...ingACN Art Net CITP Remote Device Management Desk Universes Devices Remote Apps Tracking Backup Art Net Devices Enttec USB to DMX Devices Triggers MIDI Timecode MIDI Show Control MIDI Notes CAN Remote...

Page 4: ...running ZerOS This manual is correct as per ZerOS 7 9 8 ZerOS is the operating software installed on all FLX range consoles It is regularly updated to bring new features and to keep your console stabl...

Page 5: ...ially the Warnings Safety section E OE Cooper Lighting Solutions reserves the right to make changes to the equipment and specification described in this manual without prior notice Zero 88 ZerOS Page...

Page 6: ...nts or problems our contact details can be found at zero88 com support Once again thank you for choosing Zero 88 This manual This online manual describes the operation of each of the FLX range lightin...

Page 7: ...S24 comply with the following standards EN 55032 2012 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment Emission Requirements EN 61000 3 2 2014 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 2 Limits L...

Page 8: ...the offline PC editor to increase the number of channels or playback faders available ZerOS Wing does not increase the total number of playbacks or channels available just the number of faders availab...

Page 9: ...while you re not at the console Phantom can be downloaded from zero88 com zeros ZerOS Library At the heart of ZerOS is ZerOS Library our comprehensive library which includes fixture definitions and d...

Page 10: ...Monitor app If you re on an Android device Click here now to go to the Google Play store to download the Remote app Click here now to go to the Google Play store to download the Monitor app Zero 88 Ze...

Page 11: ...splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases or drinks should be placed on the console No user serviceable parts inside FLX range consoles must be earthed Genuine Zero 88 PSUs must be u...

Page 12: ...ve icon top left of the internal touchscreen is green before turning the console off Every time an update is made to the showfile the icon will change to red for a couple of seconds and then automatic...

Page 13: ...sing the attribute buttons These will open as tabs along the top of the internal touchscreen of FLX S and are physical attribute keys on the right hand side of the FLX touchscreen Tapping these attrib...

Page 14: ...nel faders You will then need to ensure your Clear button is not lit If it is it means your fixture controls are still controlling your fixtures meaning your cue won t be able to access someof the lig...

Page 15: ...Front Panel For an overview of the front panel controls click your console below FLX FLX S48 FLX S24 Solution FLX Zero 88 ZerOS Page 15 of 233 Printed 23 11 2020 12 50 03 JH...

Page 16: ...acks Page On FLX the page buttons allow you to Page Up or Page Down through all the available Channels or Playbacks dependent on the current selection of the Fader Function button You have a maximum o...

Page 17: ...en the Grand Master is at any value other than 100 The Black Out button takes all intensities to 0 The LED within the button flashes quickly when active The function of this button can be switched bet...

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Page 19: ...ple cues have often been referred to as cue stacks We simply call themall playbacks Page On FLX S48 the page button allows you to switch between faders 1 48 and faders 49 96 Switching between Channels...

Page 20: ...when pressed simultaneously Z Z USB port FLX S48 consoles include a USB 2 0 port on the front panel and one other USB port on the rear of the console USB ports can be used for Keyboard Mouse mouse on...

Page 21: ...iple cues have often been referred to as cue stacks We simply call them all playbacks Page On FLX S24 the page button allows you to switch between faders 1 24 and faders 25 48 Switching between Channe...

Page 22: ...yboard External Storage Devices such as Memory Sticks ZerOS Wings Solution The image below explains the front panel controls of the Solution console This will also be applicable to the Solution XL con...

Page 23: ...y can either be played sequentially one after another or turned into a chase where the desk will automatically and continuously cycle through each cue Multiple Playbacks are available to help separate...

Page 24: ...se external touch screens memory sticks and desk lights Mouse and External Keyboard The desk provides a USB mouse interface to allow you to move quickly around the monitor screen select fields choose...

Page 25: ...ing to the setting on the PRESET CONTROL button Preset Control Button The PRESET CONTROL button is only applicable in Wide mode and is used to control which of the A or B MASTER faders has control of...

Page 26: ...n fixture channels are not affected by the master fader Playback Buttons The Playback buttons located below each of the playback faders are used to flash solo or latch the data programmed on the playb...

Page 27: ...ns the Cue List of the selected Playback To select a different playback hold MEMORIES and press the flash GO button of any Playback together SUBMASTERS displays information on the current page of Play...

Page 28: ...arious front panel controls to provide additional functions eg holding SHIFT and pressing the COLOUR key displays the Colour Palette Window on the monitor Wheel LCD The Wheel LCD is used to indicate w...

Page 29: ...all patched channels on the console or each page of playbacks When multiple wings are used simply setup each Wing onto a different page Using ZerOS Wing with FLX ZerOS Wing has been designed to comple...

Page 30: ...the four screws as shown Choose the rear coupling bracket the right angular piece and place it up against the console and wing The screws required are already in the console so you ll need to remove...

Page 31: ...over a window or list rather than having to use the scroll bars Internal Display All three FLX range consoles include a 7 capacitive multi touch display which is designed to follow your actions as yo...

Page 32: ...and ZerOS Server DVI D As the external monitor output connection is a DVI D digital connector passive DVI to VGA adapters will not work as the digital signal will need to be converted to analogue To d...

Page 33: ...may receive a message suggesting you press the Update button If you receive the message and the external monitor is not responding press the Update key on the console and try tapping the mark again A...

Page 34: ...ntrol your internal touchscreen Pressing View will toggle you between the Cues and Faders windows Holding Shift and pressing View will take you back to the Output window On ZerOS Server and FLX S48 an...

Page 35: ...the manual Selection When the channel is selected the LED in the button under the fader will turn on and an orange box will be drawn around the channel number in the Output Window Grey outlines aroun...

Page 36: ...currently in the programmer Faders Window The Faders window will show you exactly what your 24 multi functional faders or 48 on FLX S48 are currently doing When in Channels the on screen faders will t...

Page 37: ...gging This is particularly useful if you are viewing the faders desktop via the ZerOS Monitor app on a tablet This can be configured from Setup Settings and using the MFF Window playback action option...

Page 38: ...hting rig From this information ZerOS will be able to provide you the controls required on screen and on the fixture encoder wheels to control all the functions known as parameters of these fixtures W...

Page 39: ...xample pan tilt red green blue strobe and or focus Some fixtures may contain multiple operating modes which can vary the amount of parameters that are available For example some users may want less co...

Page 40: ...ding on the fixture you are using the DMX address may be configured using DIP switches on screen menus or remotely using various configuration tools For information on addressing your fixtures please...

Page 41: ...Byte is increased by 1 then the pattern continues This process gives 65536 possible values for a parameter instead of the 256 possible using 8 bit control For more information on DMX RDM take a look a...

Page 42: ...column to find the fixture you need The first option in the list of manufactures is Generic This contains generic profiles for fixtures such as LED Pars and single channel fixtures If you are using a...

Page 43: ...Upgrade Fixtures can be numbered between 1 9 999 On FLX S24 you are limited to 48 fixtures numbered 1 48 On FLX S48 you are limited to 96 fixtures numbered 1 96 If you wish rather than using the numb...

Page 44: ...51 would input address 51 on universe 2 The last field available is Patch Offset This will only be shown if you are patching more than 1 fixture By default when you have a quantity of 2 or more the co...

Page 45: ...there will be a new Part switch below the fixture number field allowing you to input the DMX information in for the first part then switch to the next part and fill that part s DMX information in You...

Page 46: ...ows you to edit multiple fixtures at once To select fixtures press the channel buttons of the fixtures you wish to select Their channel buttons will light to indicate they are selected Make sure your...

Page 47: ...ects fixtures 2 and 3 5 Thru 1 0 Enter 5 Thru 10 This selects fixtures 5 through to 10 5 Thru 1 0 Except 7 Enter 5 Thru 10 Except 7 This selects fixtures 5 6 8 9 and 10 3 Thru 9 Except 5 Except 6 Ente...

Page 48: ...e terms mean read on to find out what these are Fixture Channel Number The fixture numbers of your fixtures are displayed in the Ch column Any fixture s number can be changed so that the fixture can b...

Page 49: ...the fixtures and selecting the column header button which is labelled Change all Names Fixture names are shown in the Output Window pictured along with the MFF Window This allows you to see exactly w...

Page 50: ...Change Fixture The Change Profiles function can be used to change a fixture in your show to a different type It is useful if a mistake has been made for example adding the wrong model or mode but also...

Page 51: ...the library fixtures that it reckons this fixture is You can then choose the correct one and click OK to confirm and your fixtures will be converted to use the library format fixtures If you select mu...

Page 52: ...al address button instead of simply OK it is possible to patch a fixture to more than one DMX address in one or more universes These additional patch addresses are known as duplicates When duplicates...

Page 53: ...In addresses so that their intensities can be controlled by the DMX Input The option is shown on FLX range consoles for show file compatibility with other ZerOS consoles On ZerOS consoles with DMX In...

Page 54: ...atching is performed sequentially from a given start address This results in all of the fixtures of this type being assigned one after another starting at the address you define For example Group 1 3...

Page 55: ...lues are etc This is accessed by tapping Setup Add Fixtures In Add fixtures you tell ZerOS the Make and Model of the fixtures being used and ZerOS finds those fixtures in the Zero 88 Fixture Library T...

Page 56: ...n be able to create the fixture file for you in our format and send the fixture file to you once created This will then get added to the ZerOS Library ready for the next fixture library release If you...

Page 57: ...ow that opens give your fixture a short name and a long name The long name is the name displayed on ZerOS consoles If your fixture has different modes you will create a different fixture type for each...

Page 58: ...uring shutters default to open if an intensity parameter is present and ensure Red Green and Blue default to full to give white Also ensure other parameters are at default for example Pan and Tilt sho...

Page 59: ...al master you can dim a mixed colour First create the Virtual Intensity channel as a normal parameter but tick the Virtual Channel box Then select Scale By Virtual Intensity on the relevant fixture pa...

Page 60: ...Channel Number and so will take up a single channel fader The Page button s can be used to switch between channels 99 pages of 24 channels on FLX two pages of 48 channels on FLX S48 and two pages of 2...

Page 61: ...of channels 5 through to 10 to 50 5 Thru 1 0 Except 7 6 5 Enter 5 Thru 10 Except 7 65 This sets the intensity of channels 5 6 8 9 and 10 to 65 3 Thru 9 Except 5 Except 6 0 Enter 3 Thru 9 Except 5 Exce...

Page 62: ...mmands For example 1 Thru 6 And 9 Enter 1 Thru 6 And 9 When the channel is selected the LED in the button under the fader will turn on and an orange box will be drawn around the channel number in the...

Page 63: ...tapping the groups icon at the top of the internal touchscreen depicted with four tiles Groups window on the external desktops The groups window can be accessed on the external monitor The groups wind...

Page 64: ...ndow is already displayed Intensity Groups If the selected fixtures have an intensity value this will also get stored within the group this is called an Intensity Group If there is no intensity value...

Page 65: ...group on the touch screen This also selects the fixtures within that group If all fixtures are already at the Intensity Group levels double tapping the group will turn the intensities off 0 Single Sel...

Page 66: ...e selection of fixtures to x but instead to x of their recorded values For example Group Group 1 Intensity Group 1 Group Group 1 Group 1 This sets all the intensities of the channels within group 1 to...

Page 67: ...This is sometimes referred to as Intensity Palettes Therefore on ZerOS Groups and Intensity palettes are combined Upon recalling an intensity group the reference is displayed on the intensity encoder...

Page 68: ...r pressing the Name button to name that group Groups can also be named at the point of recording For example 1 Thru 6 Record Group 2 0 Name 1 Thru 6 Record Group 20 Name This would record fixtures 1 t...

Page 69: ...scratch Or you may want to copy groups as a means or repositioning your group tiles in the groups window The syntax can follow Group x Copy y Enter where x is the source group and y is the destination...

Page 70: ...r group you touch on the touch screen You do not need to press the group button if the groups window is already displayed With syntax you can also use the And Thru and Except keys to delete multiple g...

Page 71: ...or on FLX by using the commands described in this manual under Intensity Commands just press Enter after typing the last channel in place of typing When the channel is selected the LED in the button...

Page 72: ...f the touchscreen if the currently selected fixtures support that specific attribute Depending on the number of attributes your fixture has these tabs will scroll to give you access to all fixture con...

Page 73: ...button of the parameter tap which Prism Strobe you want and then use the encoder to speed up or slow down the rate of the Strobe or Prism Tapping the same encoder button again closes the Parameter De...

Page 74: ...ures the encoder wheels will by default display Red Green and Blue parameters on the encoders and the console will do the work to convert this to CMY to output to your fixtures If you would prefer to...

Page 75: ...r on the palette tile For information on programming palettes see the Palettes chapter Picker The Colour Picker tab allows you to select a colour for use in colour mixing CMY RGB RGBW fixtures Just to...

Page 76: ...Cyan Magenta and Yellow and HSV Hue Saturation and Value Moving one fader automatically updates the others meaning it doesn t matter how your physical fixture works as long as it has colour mixing yo...

Page 77: ...For information on storing palettes see the Palettes chapter Shape As a general rule Shape parameters are parameters that cause a device to be placed into the fixture s beam The most obvious of these...

Page 78: ...e vertical axis is tilt The symbol indicates the current position values for the selected fixture If multiple fixtures are selected multiple will be displayed You can select multiple fixtures and fan...

Page 79: ...parameters see each of the attribute sections for Intensity Colour Beam Shape and Position Once the fixture s parameters are at the levels you wish to become the fixture s defaults you can press Recor...

Page 80: ...n also Home individual attributes by holding the attribute key and pressing home For example Colour Home Home Colour Effect Home Home Effect This is particularly useful for removing all effects from t...

Page 81: ...sting the fixture using the wheels command line etc This is set to a default value of 100 meaning you have full control of every parameter Custom Max Levels The Max Level values can however be edited...

Page 82: ...that the SmartTag option in the Record Options is disabled For information on how to do this see the programming section Removing Custom Max Level Values To remove custom Max Level values and revert...

Page 83: ...to the same angle which is what absolute would do Relative is therefore the default wheel mode for Position The DMX value displayed on the encoder is that of the first selected fixture Fan first fans...

Page 84: ...too By default parameters are not separated for Colour and Position as all the values within those attributes come together to create a single colour and single position In most cases you therefore ne...

Page 85: ...herefore whenever you adjust an encoder you know that value will be stored when you record a cue as the console automatically tags it In the settings of each attribute you have the ability to choose w...

Page 86: ...left of the internal touchscreen and tabs on FLX S which open along the top of the touchscreen The palette window contains palette tiles with 5 in a row for each of the palettes containing a palette n...

Page 87: ...n the touch screen You do not need to press the colour button if the colour window is already displayed To record the data as a different kind of palette simply replace Colour with Beam Shape Position...

Page 88: ...f the same type Palettes can be used as a way to apply parameter values of a fixture to another fixture of the same type To do this select the fixture that has the values you wish to apply to a differ...

Page 89: ...3 Colour 29 This applies Colour Palette 29 to fixtures 18 19 20 21 22 and 23 Naming Palettes Palettes can be named by holding Setup and pressing the Palette on the touchscreen An onscreen keyboard wil...

Page 90: ...p for you to use or use a USB keyboard to give a name Press enter to save Referencing Palettes If you apply a palette to a fixture you will notice that the encoders display a code with the DMX value t...

Page 91: ...ate the contents of that palette but will not alter the name of the palette Any cues that were recorded using that palette will now also be updated On FLX palettes can also be updated using syntax Mak...

Page 92: ...y 6 Enter Shape 1 Copy To 6 Copies shape palette 1 and pastes it to shape palette 6 Position 1 0 Copy Position 2 Enter Position 10 Copy To Position 2 Copies position palette10 and pastes it to positio...

Page 93: ...h on the touch screen You do not need to press the attribute button if the required attribute window is already displayed With syntax you can also use the And Thru and Except keys to delete multiple p...

Page 94: ...es Using this a wide range of movement and other effects can be generated quickly and easily Effects can affect any parameter from any attribute and can also control multiple parameters from multiple...

Page 95: ...e values back to their previous values The following effect palettes will be created upon pressing Automatically Create Effect Palettes Effect 1 is No Effect Tapping this removes any effects from your...

Page 96: ...Colour Auto Effect Palettes Zero 88 ZerOS Page 96 of 233 Printed 23 11 2020 12 50 03 JH...

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Page 98: ...o Effect Palettes Iris Fade includes random offset Iris Step includes random offset Zoom Fade includes random offset Zoom Step includes random offset Focus Fade includes random offset Effect Parameter...

Page 99: ...ures This can be done by holding Shift and dialing the Offset encoder wheel Different fan options are available For example using a Fan V offset on an intensity effect will allow your fixtures to chas...

Page 100: ...nformation including naming updating deleting and recalling palettes If you are recording multiple auto effects into a single effect palette upon recalling your custom effect palette you will no longe...

Page 101: ...t the Speed Size Offset and Rotation if a function is applied to Pan or Tilt of all your fixture s parameters Alternatively you can tap onto the field in the Waveforms window you require and type in t...

Page 102: ...ia the control wheel but is not displayed in the Waveforms window Once you have manually created your effect it can then be recorded into your own custom effect palette If you have applied functions o...

Page 103: ...the Faders window Master Playback In addition to the playbacks on the MFFs an additional Master Playback is provided For many shows especially theatrical a single playback is often used with a long l...

Page 104: ...ayback status bar will also display the clock Tapping anywhere on the bar will toggle the clock to show you the incoming MIDI Time Code time if connected Record Options Before diving in and programmin...

Page 105: ...re exactly what you get when played back This is done by the console deciding which fixtures to include and which ones to ignore You therefore don t need to specify what gets recorded and you can leav...

Page 106: ...o every cue is for three key reasons The main one being that it makes mixing playbacks much harder if all playbacks are fighting over all parameters SmartTag also helps you use two other functions on...

Page 107: ...it This is useful when recording a cue out of sequence or when updating a cue to ensure the update you make doesn t affect any subsequent cues in the cue list This is therefore the default option to...

Page 108: ...d For example if there is just one fixture you don t want to record you could type the following Enter Enter Except 5 Record Selected Fixtures 1 0 Enter Enter Enter Except 5 Record 10 This would recor...

Page 109: ...FLX the command line is cleared 2 If SmartTag is disabled and the playback fader is above the trigger level the cue will be played back the command line is cleared the fixture parameters are automati...

Page 110: ...al order On FLX S the cue number you require can be defined by tapping Record Z Shift and using the on screen number pad to type your cue number Then tap the playback s button to record as usual It is...

Page 111: ...nsity follows the level of the playback fader To edit your fades tap on the fade time you wish to edit Your encoder wheels will then allow you to adjust the fade for each attribute Tapping Fade Up or...

Page 112: ...nd holding View and tapping your playback s button Then tap your cue on screen and press the playback s go button to go into it the cue will highlight in green meaning it is the current cue Ensure you...

Page 113: ...Updating multiple cues As well as updating the current cue or a single cue you define multiple cues can be updated at once After you have created the required lighting state on stage you can then def...

Page 114: ...ill then not automatically play allowing you to update the cue you need Update Options After tapping Update the update options window will open on the external monitor to allow you to choose what gets...

Page 115: ...fixture select it and press Home This is a quick way of tagging all its parameters and you will then be able to tap Update Remove to remove the fixture from the cue To remove a whole attribute on FLX...

Page 116: ...press Enter Naming cues with syntax FLX users can use the following commands to name a cue Name 5 Enter Name 5 This will name cue 5 within the playback you are currently viewing Name 5 Playback butto...

Page 117: ...ssing Z Shift Copying Playbacks To copy one playback to another playback press the Copy button Then tap the flashing button of the playback you wish to copy and then tap the flashing button you wish t...

Page 118: ...e 5 to Cue 10 within the playback you are currently viewing Copy 5 Playback button 10 2 0 Enter This will copy Cue 5 from Playback 10 to Cue 20 within the playback you are currently viewing Copy 7 Pla...

Page 119: ...ou wish to delete FLX S users will need to press Z Shift to access the number pad Then press the button of the playback which contains the cue you wish to delete FLX users can use the following syntax...

Page 120: ...s on the internal touchscreen Choose the option you need press Record to save and close and then delete your cue Cue Settings Every cue recorded on the console will have settings available for it To a...

Page 121: ...ributes are marked with Don t Move the Settings button for the cue in the Cues window will then display DM x where x is the first letter of the attribute which won t be moved in the cue To find out mo...

Page 122: ...previous cue is still running as it s fade time is longer than 5 seconds As well as typing in the Wait Time the first encoder wheel can be used too When the trigger is changed to Auto with previous cu...

Page 123: ...ona PC or Mac and connected to the console via a USB to MIDIinterface The format is Hours Minutes Seconds Frames MTC auto senses between 24fps 25fps and 30fps and can be configured in Setup Triggers W...

Page 124: ...o find out more about Chases When a playback is chosen to be triggered or released by a cue the Settings button for the cue in the Cues window will then display Trigger x or Release x where x is the p...

Page 125: ...ses When you program multiple cues onto a playback rather than this playback behaving as a cue stack instead it can become a chase A chase simply means the cues in the playback will automatically run...

Page 126: ...updates Sometimes it is useful for chases to run over the top of a cue For example you have front light fading up in a cue and would also like some fixtures to chase over the top You can of course ac...

Page 127: ...at attribute will fade for 1 seconds 20 of 5 seconds and then remain on for the other 4 seconds 80 of 5 seconds A fade percentage of 0 is equivalent of a snap and a fade percentage of 100 is the equiv...

Page 128: ...ill each have their own settings available To open the Playback Settings hold Setup and tap the playback s button Alternatively in the Faders window ensure your faders are in Playbacks function and ta...

Page 129: ...Lower playback settings for more information Inhibit Inhibitive playbacks do not output the programmed intensities of the current cue but instead act as a proportional scale for those channels When ch...

Page 130: ...e taken to 0 and the next cue of the playback highlighted in yellow in the Cues window will be output at full when the button is held Go Fade the next cue of the playback highlighted in yellow in the...

Page 131: ...raising the fader so you simply raise the intensity over the top Chase The Chase tab allows you to turn a playback into a chase Clicking Turn into Chase will then display the chase settings To find ou...

Page 132: ...were in Trigger Release Level By default the Trigger Release level is 5 This means that the fader will have no affect between 0 4 but above this level will trigger the playback If you are using LED f...

Page 133: ...fixtures go dark for the last time in the playback they will move to the first cue they are used in When disabled once the fixtures go dark for the last time in the playback they will not move Fade Ti...

Page 134: ...ayback to be named which is displayed within the Faders window pictured FLX users can also use syntax to name a playback Renumber This option allows you to renumber all the programmed cues in the play...

Page 135: ...Allow Stomping button allows for compatibility with show files saved in earlier software versions Page Lock Enabling Page Lock means this playback will not change when the Playback Page is changed so...

Page 136: ...so this fader will then need to be at half of its travel for no override Raising the level above 50 will increase the crossfade speed proportionally and reducing the level below 50 will slow down the...

Page 137: ...ver if a fixture s intensity is being controlled manually and therefore not from any cues or UDKs this has the highest priority on the console As manual values have the highest priority outputting cue...

Page 138: ...have some further options for releasing Shift Release Releases all Playbacks UDKs Release Stack Releases all Playbacks Clear Fader Funct Releases all Playbacks EXCEPT the Master Playback Sub Playback...

Page 139: ...fade to complete hold Shift and then tap the Go button of the playback you are using This will snap to the cue rather than using the fade times Doing this also won t allow Auto Triggers to work useful...

Page 140: ...ot be renumbered If you need to reorder a few cues you can do this by copying them to the cue number you need and then delete the original cue The whole playback can be numbered by opening the playbac...

Page 141: ...on t come on as they are currently black Now tap Record and tap an empty playback button this playback is your Colour Mix Intensity fader Now hold Setup and tap the Playback button of the Red fader an...

Page 142: ...You can delete any UDK by pressing the Delete key and then pressing the UDK button After confirming this cannot be undone Channel Data UDKs Recording Channel Data UDKs In the same way you can record a...

Page 143: ...UDK button to be latch rather than flash if it isn t already See the UDK Settings section for more information Once set to latch tap the UDK so that it is active and outputting make your changes tap...

Page 144: ...y by holding down the Clear key and pressing the UDK s button or by controlling the fixtures by triggering another LTP command from elsewhere on the console Holding down Clear and pressing Fader Funct...

Page 145: ...ng a group When the UDK is pressed the group assigned to the UDK is selected this is equivalent of selecting the Group within the Group Window Selecting a group should not be confused with changing th...

Page 146: ...nk empty unprogrammed UDK This will open the UDK Settings window where the function you wish to use can be selected The Normal drop down option is how the UDK will function when pressed normally and t...

Page 147: ...e fixture and tap your UDK configured as Knockout Clear Fixture Clear fixture can be used to remove a single fixture from the programmer and remove all manual controls allowing it to be controlled by...

Page 148: ...ures Parking is a method of temporarily freezing the DMX output to a fixture parking it in its current values Neither manual control or any cues or channel data UDKs will be able to control parked fix...

Page 149: ...K and choose Highlight from the drop down menu The shifted option allows a second function to be stored on the UDK accessed by holding Shift and pressing the UDK You can then select the required fixtu...

Page 150: ...me again to un highlight the selected fixture s The other fixture parameters will return to their previous output level Rem Dim Rem Dim is short for Remainder Dim and is a method of dimming the remain...

Page 151: ...s yellow intensity percentages in the Output Window Watch the short video explaining Rem Dim below Did you know there is a free ZerOS Remote app for Apple Watches that allow you to remotely Highlight...

Page 152: ...rticular parameter within one of the attributes This is to make controlling the fixture s function easier Often fixture functions require parameters to be at certain levels for a certain amount of tim...

Page 153: ...and User Macros combined Recording Macros To start recording your own sequence of button presses or commands as a macro you can first choose the macro number you wish this macro to be recorded to You...

Page 154: ...y being pressed Then you can trigger this macro from a cue and when you go into that cue your MFF automatically change page for you Record Macro 2 Enter Keys Page Up Macro Naming Macros Both user macr...

Page 155: ...To delete any macro press Delete followed by touching the relevant macro tile on the touchscreen Macros can also be deleted using syntax by typing one of the following commands Macro 4 2 Delete This d...

Page 156: ...DK Cues Remote Switches Keyboard Shortcuts Macros Window Syntax Macros can be triggered directly from the Macros window by tapping the one you need Alternatively Macros can also be triggered using syn...

Page 157: ...On FLX S consoles the Z window contains Quick Access Functions Other Windows and also an onscreen syntax number pad FLX S48 consoles also have a button to allow you to calibrate external touchscreen m...

Page 158: ...k the console click Lock Console and then enter the pin After entering the correct pin the lock screen will be shown FLX will display the current time whereas FLX S will display the duration of time t...

Page 159: ...d CPU temperature This is a little bit like Task Manager on windows System Text allows you to access the initialisation text displayed when booting the console saving shows loading shows and exiting S...

Page 160: ...xture individually eg each fixture will increase or decrease by a percentage from its original value For more information click here If required rather than needing to tap Z each time to access the in...

Page 161: ...ou to set any value between 0 0 snap and 11 30 0 This time is displayed just above the encoder on the touch screen To enable the Programmer Time function press the middle button of the encoder Now act...

Page 162: ...blind mode and then press and hold the Master Playback and type 5 Blind Load Cue 0 5 This will load that cue into the Blind programmer so you can view it and make changes to it without changing the o...

Page 163: ...ons Upgrade Fixture Schedule The fixture schedule lists all of the fixtures currently in your show and allows you to edit them in various ways The fixture schedule is automatically displayed after pat...

Page 164: ...egular intervals External copies of the show data can be saved to a USB Storage Device It is highly recommended to save external backups regularly especially when leaving the console unattended for an...

Page 165: ...option This ensures all of the available information in the console including setup options patch cue and palette data is saved in the show file This file can then be reloaded at a later date to retur...

Page 166: ...iles are ZerOS show files saved in ZerOS 7 9 8 or later isf show files are legacy show files saved in ZerOS 7 9 7 or earlier Select the show file you wish to load in and press Load to load the show Th...

Page 167: ...les can also be requested by emailing fixturesupport zero88 com When you have a fixture file which will have the file extension ift this can be loaded into the console Once loaded a confirmation will...

Page 168: ...ck Yes to proceed or No to allow you to save your show file first The console will then warn you a second time There s no excuse for not realising your show will be lost Once loaded you will be requir...

Page 169: ...onsole Find out about the remaining panel drop downs in the Settings tab Displays Operational Attributes Record Update Desk Type ZerOS Server can emulate any console running ZerOS By default it will b...

Page 170: ...here If using a touchscreen this monitor will need to be calibrated before the touch functionality will work Click Calibrate The external monitor will now guide you through the calibration process pr...

Page 171: ...n the Faders window click here Auto Select Channels This setting automatically selects a fixture when a channel fader is moved This is enabled by default however can be disabled if you wish meaning yo...

Page 172: ...bal Intensity Colour Beam Shape and Positon settings These are explained below Always Display Intensity Encoder This allows you to lock the first wheel to an Intensity control This means all other opt...

Page 173: ...d On external display FLX FLX S48 only means the windows will be shown on the external display as soon as the Record or Update buttons are pressed but only on the internal monitor if the buttons are p...

Page 174: ...or after the cue is recorded in the Playback Window Default Settings Default Settings allow you to configure the defaults of any future playbacks or UDKs that are programmed On FLX S UDK defaults will...

Page 175: ...used across the 64 universes cannot exceed the total number of channels your console is licenced for At the top of the Universes tab are panels for the global settings of each protocol in most situat...

Page 176: ...ture prefers the change in frame rate If it does your fixture is not truly DMX compliant If you have configured individual Desk Universes you can press the Reset to Defaults button to reset the DMX Ou...

Page 177: ...or an explanation of sACN Once you have transmitted your sACN data from the console you can then send it to your fixtures over Ethernet Often sACN universes are then converted back to DMX universes us...

Page 178: ...Art Net network settings You can choose between using a DHCP address a static IP address or a Primary Secondary IP address The Primary Secondary IP address are predefined IP addresses in the format 2...

Page 179: ...n software Start at CITP Universe 0 IP Address The IP address options will allow you to configure your CITP network settings You can choose between using a DHCP address or a static IP address For info...

Page 180: ...through the performance New fixtures are automatically added problems such as collisions in DMX addresses are automatically fixed and settings such as modes and alignments are automatically kept in s...

Page 181: ...de When changes such as these are made on a fixture RigSync will detect them and revert them back These changes can continue to be made from the console without disabling Lock Rig Art RDM As well as R...

Page 182: ...e first implementation of DMX RDM and ArtRDM in a lighting console that allows the installer and operator to be completely unconcerned and oblivious to the technical elements that allow their consoles...

Page 183: ...ithout RDM If you add a protocol universe to a desk universe which is already in use by another desk universe you will receive a popup with the option to Cancel or Use on this Desk Universe instead Ea...

Page 184: ...nd Windows 10 If you re on an iOS device Click here to go to the App store to download the Remote app Click here to go to the App store to download the Monitor app If you re on an Android device Click...

Page 185: ...found Press on the name of your console and click the connect button Click here to find out how to build a Remote Network Tracking Backup Tracking backup allows a continuous and full back up of a mast...

Page 186: ...sk type as the master console Ensure your backup device is licenced for the same number of DMX Channels as the master you are backing up if you wish the backup to fully takeover in the event that the...

Page 187: ...to send the Backup s show to the Master will overwrite the current show on the Master Therefore a third option is provided to allow you to save the current show to USB first After choosing your show...

Page 188: ...ul if you have multiple gateways in different locations You can then remotely configure the DMX Output ports of the gateway For example configure all the ports to output Art Net universe 1 Enttec USB...

Page 189: ...ue will be triggered This is configured by opening the settings of the cue you would like to trigger and from the Trigger drop down menu choose MIDI You can then define the time and click OK Click her...

Page 190: ...C protocol is a suite of messages that can be used to trigger lighting cues The MSC source is often a computer software package with a USB to MIDI interface MSC can be used to trigger the lighting in...

Page 191: ...ftware package running on a computer with an appropriate USB to MIDI interface or could be a MIDI button bank or MIDI keyboard Channels MIDI Notes information controls channel levels which are mixed H...

Page 192: ...determine the fade up time and velocity information from the Note Off commands is used to determine the fade down time MIDI Note 0 will trigger playback 1 and so on Notes are therefore mapped 0 1 with...

Page 193: ...ed into a Playback To map an area number to a playback go into the playback settings To open the settings of a playback press and hold Setup and tap the playback s button Then choose Advanced from the...

Page 194: ...is means that a DMX channel will be outputted at whichever value is highest between ZerOS Desk Interface and CAN Source Controller Emulation Remote Switches There are 8 close contact remote switches a...

Page 195: ...om the console that are not contained in the fixture library It will therefore clear all fixtures which are displayed in red in the Fixture Schedule and Add Fixtures It will not remove fixture files t...

Page 196: ...txt file from USB Next type in the additional number of universes required and click Buy Now Once paid for a confirmation page will be displayed This page includes the option to download a file which...

Page 197: ...Shortcuts Zero 88 ZerOS Page 197 of 233 Printed 23 11 2020 12 50 03 JH...

Page 198: ...n Shift Playback Button Record All Shift Record Jump to MFF Page 1 Page Up Page Down Snap to previous cue Shift Pause Clear manual values leaving selection Shift Clear Fan parameters Shift dial encode...

Page 199: ...g Untag an attribute Clear Attribute Key Bring parameter onto command line Shift tap parameter name Tag Untag a parameter Clear jog an encoder Home an attribute Attribute Key Home Playback Settings Se...

Page 200: ...rtcuts can be used with a keyboard plugged into the console Phantom ZerOS or ZerOS Monitor for Windows for remote use of the console Normal Keyboard Functions Keyboard functions with Shift held down K...

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Page 202: ...the PC running unlocked Phantom ZerOS for hands on faders Click here to download Phantom ZerOS After installing Phantom ZerOS upon opening Phantom ZerOS you will be presented with the launcher This i...

Page 203: ...nd then hold the Windows Key and press the left arrow key to snap it to the left hand side of your screen The LCD emulates the internal touchscreen You can now operate Phantom as you would the console...

Page 204: ...or the more robust EtherCON connector designed especially for tough touring conditions FLX S and other ZerOS consoles have a standard RJ45 connector on the rear panel for connecting them to a network...

Page 205: ...ike DMX Ethernet operates in a different topology DMX is daisy chained bus or line topology from device to device whereas Ethernet data is connectedusing a Star topology In this simple diagram the Eth...

Page 206: ...h class changes the next octet to 255 rather than 0 Typically in show networks subnets in use will be one of these 3 classes Put simply if there is a 255 in an octet of a device s subnet this device c...

Page 207: ...rk address 10 2 3 Click here to be taken to the Cisco website to go more in depth Thankfully there is a way of avoiding needing to worry about all this Instead we can use a DHCP server to automaticall...

Page 208: ...own internal memory This means if you switch a DHCP server off and back on again it will reassign the devices back to the IP addresses it had assigned them previously MAC Address Reservation MAC addre...

Page 209: ...a new lease for the lease duration configured on your DHCP server See the DHCP section for more information When you choose Static IP Address a IP Subnet and Router field will become available allowi...

Page 210: ...an unlock dongle is required To control the venues from Phantom ZerOS first copy the required ZerOS show file zos to your Phantom local drive on your PC For information on configuring your Phantom Lo...

Page 211: ...255 255 0 To set the IP address of a PC as per Windows 10 Right click Start and choose Network Connections to open Settings Under Change your network settings click on Change adapter options to open...

Page 212: ...thernet PoE if required A USB Wing is also used in this system giving physical controls to the software package The button below each of the 24 faders can be used as individual GO buttons This system...

Page 213: ...t however could also be connected over WiFi The wireless router allows for other devices such as smart phones and tablets to also be connected to the FLX S24 wirelessly ZerOS Remote Monitor apps are f...

Page 214: ...le To do this tap Setup Devices and enable the remote By default Security will be enabled The Remote password can be changed or removed For the simplest setup under the Remote IP address options choos...

Page 215: ...emote on the console open the ZerOS Remote or ZerOS Monitor app on your device Your console should appear in the list The bottom bar allows you to select different windows to view and control from the...

Page 216: ...emote app you can then use the page chooser at the bottom of the app to view any window on the console including remotely controlling the encoder wheels When connected to your console with the Monitor...

Page 217: ...wish to capture wired wireless Bluetooth etc Graphs next to each connection display the network traffic on that connection 2 Once you ve selected a network click the blue Shark Fin first icon in the t...

Page 218: ...ontact Zero 88 for assistance The software installation process completely removes all data on the console including any current show files If the current show file is still required please ensure tha...

Page 219: ...update for the desk Remove the USB Memory Stick from your PC and insert it in one of the console s rear USB ports Power on the desk and the desk will automatically boot into the software update appli...

Page 220: ...Note that this can render some USB sticks unusable so only use this if you have a dedicated stick for software upgrades Select an MBR Image start with A if that doesn t work try B Push OK and your sti...

Page 221: ...nsole one on the front panel and one on either side Three external USB ports are fitted to ZerOS Server Two located on the rear of the server and one on the front These support the USB 2 0 standard an...

Page 222: ...lly DMX output Two female Neutrik 5 pin XLR isolated with voltage protection and data output indicator Data on channels 1 512 only RDM support included Video output 1 x DVI I connector but DVI D outpu...

Page 223: ...lso required FLX S48 only External Storage Devices such as Memory Sticks Ethernet An Ethernet port RJ45 is provided for connecting Apps to FLX S over WiFi or connecting FLX S to Ethernet based lightin...

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Page 225: ...Grand Master fader at full Is Black Out off If the selected fixture s have a Shutter parameter check that the shutter is open Some fixtures also have control of the lamp remotely try sending the Lamp...

Page 226: ...resses 192 168 1 10 and 192 168 1 20 on your console and remote Console does not start correctly Remove all USB storage devices from the console Check internal monitor for any error messages or warnin...

Page 227: ...you may receive this message This message is nothing to worry about however ZerOS has found something that doesn t look right If you have a USB stick to hand please click OK and then choose to save th...

Page 228: ...g performing a fresh software install should recover the console Click here to head to the ZerOS page to download the latest version of ZerOS Once downloaded extract unzip the software to the root of...

Page 229: ...when transporting your console Zero 88 are able to supply flight cases for the transportation of their consoles the cardboard box which your console was supplied in is intended only for one or two jo...

Page 230: ...perating temperature range 5 to 40 C Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing FLX S48 Dimensions 68mm H x 669mm W x 284mm D Weight 5 5 kg Operating temperature range 5 to 40 C Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing F...

Page 231: ...ating temperature range 5 to 40 C Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Mounting ZerOS Server ZerOS Server is designed to be rack mounted into a standard 19 cabinet using 4 x M6 Cage Nuts and 4 x M6 x 16mm...

Page 232: ...Dimensions 90mm H x 339mm W x 342mm D Weight 3 8 kg Operating temperature range 5 to 40 C Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Zero 88 ZerOS Page 232 of 233 Printed 23 11 2020 12 50 03 JH...

Page 233: ...regularly help each other out click here to head to the forum Before posting it may be worth searching the forum for your query chances are someone else may have had the same question Click here to se...

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