CHAPTER 5
DMX Programming
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MSpeed (Motor Speed)
MSpeed is the time required for a motor to complete movement when changing from one position
to another. In SolaWash 19 LED fixtures, MSpeed provides a means for Pan and Tilt motors to
reach their target position at the same time, even though each motor may have different
distances to travel. MSpeed movement is extremely smooth because the fixture controls
movements independent of DMX refresh rates.
MSpeed times vary from 0.15 seconds to 252.7 seconds. However, when MSpeed is applied to a
parameter, the delay value (length of time allowed for the entire scene) needs to be longer than
the MSpeed value to allow the motors to complete their movement before the end of the scene.
An MSpeed value that is longer than the delay value could produce an undesirable result; for
example, no light output during the scene. For a listing of exact MSpeed times, see Chapter A:
MSpeed Conversion Table on page 57.
Pan and Tilt Parameters
The SolaWash 19 LED fixture has a 540° pan range and a 265° tilt range. Two DMX channels
provide 16-bit adjustment to a fraction of a degree for pan and tilt position. SolaWash fixtures
also have an option for a 630° pan range that you can select in the Info section of the Menu
system, (see Pan Degree on page 26).
An MSpeed function is available for Pan and Tilt parameters when the MSpeed parameter. For
information on implementing MSpeed, see MSpeed (Motor Speed) above.
Note:
Optical encoders for pan and tilt instantly correct the fixture’s position if the
fixture is jarred from its programmed position. If a physical obstruction
prevents the fixture from correcting its position, the fixture “times out” to
prevent wear on the motors. If the fixture has timed out, remove the
obstruction and home the fixture to return it to normal operation.
Strobe Parameter
LEDs can be turned on and off to create different strobe effects set in the Strobe parameter. Off
is the default when the DMX value = 0.
Strobe Options
DMX
Value
Description
Synchronous strobe
1-100
Strobes the output at equal intervals from slow to fast
Random Random
Strobe
101-177 Strobes at random intervals
Synchronous Random
Strobe
178-254
Synchronizes random strobing for all SolaSpot 19 LED fixtures using the
same DMX controller
Off
0 and
255
Discontinues strobing
