JesterML Operating Manual
Glossary
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Fader
A fader is used to control the intensity of a light. In addition to the channel faders,
there are faders to control the overall output, memory output, and the level of the A
and B presets. The faders on the JesterML can have any position from 0 to 100%. A
fader is sometimes referred to as a
Slider
.
Fan Modes
When controlling multiple fixtures, the ability to spread the data relative to a start
point, so that some fixtures values change upwards, whilst others change
downwards. This can be used to create visual effects such as rainbows or arches
with a line of fixtures.
FCC
Federal Communications Commission. The US equivalent of the Electro Magnetic
Compatibility (EMC) requirements of
CE
.
Figure8
Figure-of-8 – one of a number of
Movement Effects
available on the JesterML for
fixtures with Pan & Tilt. The Movement Effect is selected using the wheels when the
appropriate POSITION wheel group is selected.
Fixture
A unit containing a parameter or combination of parameters, for example a MAC 500
or a Parcan. The JesterML can control up to 30 fixtures.
Fixture Library
This is stored on the desk and contains the
Fixture Personality
information for many
different fixtures from many manufacturers. It may be updated in Setup with a new
version downloaded from the Zero 88 website.
Fixture Personality/Profile
The information needed by the JesterML to describe the DMX channel allocation of a
fixture, together with the default values of the parameters. This is loaded from the
Fixture Library
stored on the desk, or from user supplied data (created with the
Fixture Type Editor
) on a USB Memory Stick.
Fixture Type Editor
This is a tool (supplied on the CD shipped with the desk, or available for download
from the Zero 88 website), which runs on a Windows® PC, and allows you to create
Fixture Personality
information. Most commonly this is needed for very new fixtures
which are not yet included in the Zero 88
Fixture Library
, or where you wish to
modify the settings from the library version.
Fixtures Button
This button turns the Multi-Function-Keys into fixture selection buttons, with the
Wheels controlling brightness for the selected fixtures.
