Dimmer Set / Overrides
This screen allows for the setting of levels for dimmers, dimmer check, and access
to the preset function.
Dimmer Set/Override
[Set Levels]
[Dimmer Check]
[Release Set Lvls]
[Presets]
Set Levels
1:
FL
2:
--
4:
--
6:
--
8:
--
10:
--
12:
--
14:
--
13:
--
11:
--
9:
--
7:
--
5:
--
3:
--
<<< Prev]
[Next >>>
Dimmer Check
Dimmer No.:
[10]
Level (%):
[100]
Release Set Lvls
This display will release any set levels. The screen will display for a second and then will
return to the main Dimmer Set/Override display.
Presets
This display handles the preset functions, which allow internally recorded looks (presets)
to override input. Presets are assigned to a space, and will only activate dimmers that are
assigned to the same space.
For more information on creating presets. please see the CEM3 wiki at
www.etcconnect.com/Sensor3help.
Setup Dim:
[32101]
Rck:002
Lvl:100%
Slot: 48
Lug:[95]
Module Type:
[D20AF]
Firing:
[Normal]
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Dimmer Setup
(
Setup > Dimmer
)
A default module type is created at the initial rack setup based on rack type & voltage. A single module or a range of
multiple modules can be modified in dimmer setup. Dimmer setup will appear as a scrollable window.
Navigating Dimmer Setup
The top three lines of dimmer setup provide the physical rack location of the circuit and user
defined number (UDN) assigned to the location. Often the UDN matches a label placed at the
outlet(s) in installed systems. This information will remain at the top of the screen as you scroll.
To select a dimmer or range of dimmers:
Scroll through dimmers to find the appropriate dimmer number & press
[Enter]
.
-Or-
Use the number pad to select the dimmer & press
[Enter]
.
Press
[And]
or
[Thru]
to choose a range of dimmers, if needed. Press
[Enter]
.
Note
: Firing and Control modes available will be limited by the module type.
For a list of definitions for the various modes and advanced setup options, please see the
CEM3 wiki at www.etcconnect.com/Sensor3help.
Network Setup
Basic Setup
There are three options for network setup:
Link Local - is the default mode. An address is obtained locally to
allow communication between the racks with no user setup.
Choose link local if you’re working in a touring system where equipment moves
around frequently.
DHCP - acquires an IP address from a DHCP server on the network.
If the rack is unable to get an address from DHCP, it will get
an address from Link Local. Choose DHCP if you’re working in a system with a
DHCP server, for example, an Eos console.
Custom - allows a user to manually enter the IP, Subnet, and
Gateway addresses. ETC’s Net3 default for manual setup has an IP address of
10.101.xxx.yyy, where x varies by product line and y increments.
Rack:
1
Type:
[Custom]
IP:
[010.101.101.101]
SN:
[255.255.000.000]
GW:
[010.101.101.101]
[ABORT]
[Commit]
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(
Setup > Network
)
Setting Module Type
For many installed and touring systems, all dimmer modules are of the same type. However, if your rack has a mixture of
module types, you will need to configure them on a one by one basis.
To set module type:
Press
[Setup]
.
Select
{Circuit Assignment}
.
Select
{Edit Circuit Table}
.
Use the wheel to select and edit the module types based on their position in the rack.
Set Levels
Set levels allows you to set a dimmer or a range of dimmers to specified levels.
To set levels:
Press
[Test]
.
Select
{Set Levels}
.
Press
[Enter]
.
Select a dimmer by numeric enter or scrolling with the wheel.
To select a range of dimmers, use
[Thru]
and
[And]
.
Press
[At]
.
Use
numeric entry or scroll to select a level. 0-100 is the valid range.
100 will display as “FL”.
Press
[Enter]
.
Dimmer Check
Dimmer check allows you to step through the dimmers one by one.
This can be useful when testing out a system.
To use dimmer check:
Press
[Test]
.
Select
{Dimmer Check}
.
Press
[Enter]
.
Select a dimmer by numeric enter or scrolling with the wheel.
Press
[Enter]
.
Use
numeric entry or scroll to select a level.
Press
[Enter]
.
Use
{Prev}
or
{Next}
to step through the dimmers.
Dimmer check levels will be released when you exit the display.
Patch Wizard
(
Setup > Patching
- for DMX or sACN Addresses)
Patching allows you to assign input sources and addresses to dimmers (referred to as a UDN).
Patch can be changed dimmer-by-dimmer using the
Edit Patch Table
or using one of three Patch Wizards listed below.
Simple
- This mode patches dimmers to addresses sequentially based on a start address. When using this mode,
addresses for each dimmer patch to DMX A, DMX B and sACN all with the same address. Setting Dimmer Doubling to
“Yes” shortens the universe to 256 and B-side dimmers are automatically offset 256 from A.
Split
- This mode is typically used in racks where DMX universes end mid-rack. DMX A is patched through the end of the
universe with DMX B unpatched until DMX A runs out. When sACN runs to the end of a universe, the rack automatically
patches the next dimmer to address 1 of the next available universe.
Note
: Setting Dimmer Doubling to “Yes” shortens
the universe length for DMX A to 256.
Independent
- Allows a port-by-port assignment of start address for DMX A, DMX B, and sACN. In addition, dimmer
doubled start addresses can also be assigned per port.
Control:
[Dimmable]
Curve:
[Linear]
Threshold%: [001]
Setting Control Mode
The control mode of a circuit defines how it controls input. The most common modes are
Dimmable (circuit will act as a regular dimmer) and Switched (suitable for connecting switched
loads to moving lights. When in dimmable mode, curve settings also become available.
To set the control mode:
Scroll down to
{Control Mode}
.
Press
[Enter]
.
Use the wheel to select the mode you want.
Press
[Enter]
.
Patch
There are two way to patch dimmers in CEM3, through the dimmer setup display or with
the patch wizard.
Dimmer Setup
Addresses are available for each input port in the dimmer setup display. Patching a dimmer
in this display limits you to the assignment of data addresses one dimmer at a time.
Setup Dim:
[32101]
Rck:002
Lvl:100%
Slot: 48
Lug:[95]
Patch:
DMXA:
[456]
DMXB:
[321]
sACN:
[20001]
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