The new settings allow each lamp to communicate to a different FBUS Interface with
an independent IP address. It is also possible for the system to control a number of
lamps on one interface and more lamps on another interface. The IP address of the
interface relating to each lamp should be entered in the FBUS INTERFACE IP box
and the lamp No to be controlled on a given FBUS system to be entered into
The FBUS LAMP No box. The LAMP BUTTON No indicates the lamp button
corresponding to the settings displayed. For example, suppose a three-lamp system
with two lamps connected to one FBUS interface (IP address 000.000.000.001) and a
third lamp connected to a different FBUS interface (IP address of 000.000.000.002).
To configure the system set LAMP BUTTON No to 1. Enter 000.000.000.001 for the
IP address. Set FBUS LAMP No to 0. Change LAMP BUTTON No to 2 and set IP
address to 000.000.000.001. Set FBUS LAMP No to 1. Now set LAMP BUTTON No
to 3 and enter IP address 000.000.000.002. Set FBUS LAMP No to 0.
This system will control three searchlights the first two being connected to an FBUS
interface at location A. The third lamp is controlled from a separate FBUS interface at
location B.
OTHER SETTINGS
LAMPS
This should be set to the total number of lamps to be controlled. Once the settings
window closes a number of lamp buttons will appear on the main window relating to
the LAMPS Setting. Note that for single lamp systems LAMPS should be set to one.
For a single lamp there will not be any lamp buttons as there is only one selection
possible.
REFRESH RATE
This controls the rate at which data packets are sent from FBUS Control. The value is
in Milliseconds and must be set to suite the network conditions.
ENABLE FOCUS POSITION
Some lamp types provide a value relating to the lamps Focus. Setting this checkbox
displays the Focus setting in the main window.