CHAPTER 14
Fixture Motion Functions
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MSpeed (Motor Speed)
The MSpeed parameter adjusts the time required for a motor to complete movement when
changing from one position to another. MSpeed provides a method for all 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. In general, allowing the console to
crossfade the pan and tilt values for a DL.3 or DL.2 fixture is acceptable. However, extremely
slow movements may require the use of Mspeed instead of console crossfades. For a listing of
exact MSpeed times, see “Appendix B: MSpeed Conversion Table”.
Control Function Options
The Control parameter remotely initiates various fixture operations and allows access to the
internal-projector menu controls.

Fixture Operations

Note: All of the following Fixture operation Control parameter settings (except
for MSpeed Off), require the Dimmer be closed (DMX Value = 0).

DMX Value

Range Control Option Description

10-13 Disables Pan and Tilt MSpeed
20-28 Disables the LCD Display
30-38 Dims the LCD display
40-48 Enables the LCD display
50-58 Enables Preview Mode for the LCD display
60-68 Homes all the fixture mechanical functions
80-88 Manually turns the Lamp ON
90-98 Manually turns the Lamp OFF
120-130 Shuts down the fixture
145-149 Resets the Graphics Engine
150-155 Resets the Camera functions
160-168 Homes only the Pan and Tilt functions
170-178 Homes only the Focus, Zoom, and Dimmer components