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18. Patching
18.1. Patching Dimmers
The console’s channels are associated (patched) to the dimmer outputs of the DMX line. Channel to
dimmer patching is performed in the dimmer patch table.
To open the dimmer patch table, press [CHANNEL][CHANNEL] or
[MENU][0][2].
The dimmer patch table displays a list with all dimmer addresses
(Dmx) in numerical order. Each dimmer has a limit value (Li), a
response curve (Cu) and an associated channel (Cha). See Dimmer
Patch Table Options below for more information.
To patch a channel to a dimmer, place cursor in Cha column, then press [#][ENTER].
A channel can control as many dimmers as needed. Note that a dimmer can only be controlled by
a single channel.
Dimmer Patch Table Options:
Dmx List of dimmer addresses (list is not editable). The list functions as the table index and is used for locating
dimmer addresses within the table.
For example, to view dimmer 48, place cursor in Dmx column, then press [48][ENTER].
Li
Value of the limit function. The dimmer output level will never be higher than this level. If the limit is FF
(100%), the dimmer will be controlled in full range (0-100).
To edit limit level, place cursor in Li column, then press [#][ENTER].
Cu
Response curve of the dimmer.
To set curve, place cursor in Cu column and select curve type (see pre-programmed curves below).
Cha
Channel number that is patched to the dimmer address.
To edit channel to dimmer assignment, place cursor in Cha column, then press [#][ENTER].
Fxt
Indicates the number of an assigned fixture that requires an external dimmer. See “dm” in Fixture Patch
Table Options below.
SM.D Indicates that the dimmer controls house lights. See House Light Dimmers below.
18.1.1. Testing Dimmers
To test a dimmer in the dimmer patch table, select a dimmer (Dmx) or limit cell (Li) with cursor, press
[TEST] and turn the encoder wheel.
To capture the test level as a limit value, select (Li) then press [INSERT].
To cancel the test function, press [C] or [EXIT].
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