Appendix

DMX Channel Values (16 Bit)

DEFAULT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

 

VALUE

FUNCTION

 

000 255

 

Pan

 

 

 

Left > Right ( 128 = center)

 

 

000 255

 

Tilt (Q-Scan 250)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Up > Down (128 = center)

 

 

000 005

 

Barrel Spin (Q-Roll 250)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop

 

 

006

120

 

Rotation: Fast > Slow (clockwise)

 

121

140

 

Stop

 

 

141

255

 

Rotation: Slow > Fast (counter-clockwise)

 

000 005

 

Shutter/Strobe/Dimmer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blackout

 

 

006

063

 

Dimmer: Closed > Open (0-100%)

 

064

095

 

Variable strobe: Slow > Fast

 

096

127

 

Open

 

 

128

159

 

(no function)

 

 

160

191

 

Pulse strobe in sequence: Slow > Fast (Close > Open)

 

192

223

 

Pulse strobe in sequence: Fast > Slow (Open > Close)

 

224

255

 

Open

 

 

000 013

 

Rotating Gobo Wheel

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open

 

 

014

027

 

Gobo 1

 

 

028

041

 

Gobo 2

 

 

042

055

 

Gobo 3

 

 

056

069

 

Gobo 4

 

 

070

083

 

Gobo 5

 

 

084

097

 

Gobo 6

 

 

098

111

 

Gobo 7

 

 

112

126

 

Gobo 8

 

 

127

136

 

Open

 

 

137

146

 

Gobo 1 (variable bounce): Slow > Fast

 

147

156

 

Gobo 2 (variable bounce): Slow > Fast

 

157

166

 

Gobo 3 (variable bounce): Slow > Fast

 

167

176

 

Gobo 4 (variable bounce): Slow > Fast

 

177

186

 

Gobo 5 (variable bounce): Slow > Fast

 

187

196

 

Gobo 6 (variable bounce): Slow > Fast

 

197

206

 

Gobo 7 (variable bounce): Slow > Fast

 

207

217

 

Gobo 8 (variable bounce): Slow > Fast

 

218

219

 

Open

 

 

220

255

 

Gobo spin: Slow > Fast

 

 

000 009

 

Color Wheel

 

 

 

White (Open)

 

 

010

020

 

Red

 

 

021

031

 

Blue

 

 

032

041

 

Yellow

 

 

042

052

 

Light Green

 

 

053

063

 

Magenta

 

 

064

073

 

UV

 

 

074

084

 

Light Blue or Cyan

 

 

085

095

 

Orange

 

 

096

105

 

Pink

 

 

106

116

 

Tri-color: Red – White - Blue

 

 

117

128

 

Quad-color: Blue – Pink –

Purple - Yellow

 

129

190

 

Linear progression of color

wheel (color-splits)

 

191

220

 

Rainbow effect: Fast > Slow (clockwise)

 

221

222

 

Stop

 

 

223

255

 

Rainbow effect: Slow > Fast (counter-clockwise)

 

000 127

 

Gobo Rotation

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gobo incremental rotation

 

 

128

189

 

Clockwise gobo rotation: Fast > Slow

 

190

193

 

No Rotation

 

 

194

255

 

Counter clockwise gobo rotation: Slow > Fast

Pan/Tilt Speed (P7-n setting) 000 000 Tracking control: Maximum

001 200 Vector control: Maximum > Slowest

201 204 Fixture Reset

205 255 Tracking control: Maximum

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Chauvet Q-Scan 250 user manual DMX Channel Values 16 Bit, Shutter/Strobe/Dimmer

Q-Scan 250 specifications

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One of the standout characteristics of the Q-Scan 250 is its powerful 250-watt discharge lamp. This high-output lamp delivers vibrant and clear light, ensuring that the projections and patterns are visible even in well-lit environments. The fixture boasts an impressive brightness level, which not only enhances visibility but also enables users to create dynamic and eye-catching displays.

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