4. Operating Instructions
Control Options
The COLORado™ 3 is addressable in the DMX range of 001 to 512 in its simplest control form, this allows for the control of 20 fixtures; however, a secondary “ID” address system exists for use in a limited DMX universe and architectural environments. The “ID” address system allows the user to assign up to 66 fixtures within the same DMX address. In effect, multiplying the control of COLORado’s™ within a single universe to 1,320 fixtures. The COLORado’s™ “ID” address system is accessed using DMX channel 10. Consideration must be placed when programming live performances or cues that need to trigger on demand or on a time line. So, to remain within one second execution time, program no greater than 10 fixtures on ID addressing per DMX channel.
ADAS Overview
Automatic DMX512 Addressing System. Up to 20 fixtures in one universe can be automatically addressed. In ADAS with ID address setting, upon activation of CH8 and CH10 at value 255, the fixtures will self DMX address. This address is not random; it is calculated using the {ADAS fader no} value setting which the user sets in advance. The user can choose between 001 and 244 for the ADAS fader value, this value would be set to at least the number of control channels for a COLORado™ (which is 12) or the number of channel faders on a small console maybe 16 OR 18 (i.e. for a DMX 50). The ADAS DMX address is calculated within each fixture using the following method;
{ADAS fader no value] x (ID – 1)} + 1 = ADAS DMX Address
Let’s see how that translates, I’ll use an ID value of 2 and an {ADAS fader no} value of 12; {(ADAS=12) x ([ID=2] – 1)} + 1 {12 x
COLORado ™ Control Quick Setup
For detailed instructions on display panel operations and functions please advance to the section titled; “Display Panel Functions”. These steps assume that you have read and are familiar with setting up a DMX serial data link.
DMX-512 control without “ID” address
The COLORado™ operates on 12 channels of DMX. Address each fixture in increments of 12 channels. (I.e. 1,13,25,37 etc…) To save time you can use the same DMX address for each fixture. All fixtures will then respond simultaneously to control. You may also group your fixtures and address those groups alike for faster programming and control.
1.Access the control panel’s {DMX512 address} function by pressing the (UP/DOWN) buttons until the function is displayed
2.Press the (SET) button to enter panel function.
3.Use the (UP/DOWN) buttons to increase or decrease channels between 001 and 244.
4.Press the (SET) button to confirm action.
Deactivate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF} to OFF. {MENU} {Settings) {ID ON/OFF} [OFF]
Notes: If ID addressing is not deactivated in the fixture’s control panel function, unintended results may occur if values are present in channel 10. Make sure values on channel 10 are set to “0”.
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