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Fixture Number to DMX Start Channel

Table A-5 below shows the conversion between fixture number and DMX start channel. You must understand and use this information if you choose to control Technobeam using fixture numbering.

Table A-5. Fixture Number to DMX Start Channel Conversion

	Fixture Number	DMX Start Channel	DMX Start Channel
	Fixture Number	18-ch. (TB F, TB I)	14-ch. (TB R)
		18-ch. (TB F, TB I)	14-ch. (TB R)


	1	1	1
	2	19	15
	3	37	29
	4	55	43
	5	73	57
	6	91	71
	7	109	85
	8	127	99
	9	145	113
	10	163	127
	11	181	141
	12	199	155
	13	217	169
	14	235	183
	15	253	197
	16	271	211
	17	289	225
	18	307	239
	19	325	253
	20	343	267
	21	361	281
	22	379	295
	23	397	309
	24	415	323
	25	433	337
	26	451	351
	27	469	365
	28	487	379
	29		393
	30		407
	31		421
	32		435
	33*		449
	34*		463
	35*		477
	36*		491

*- A link with more than 32 fixtures requires a serial data distributor to regenerate and retime the signal.

A-16DMX Protocols

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Austin, TX 78758 USA 512 60600115 Version Page Page Page Trademarks Declaration of Conformity Important Safety Information Warranty Information Freight Table of Contents Appendix B Factory-Installed Wheels Table of Figures Laser aiming device circuit board Table of Tables Xii Introduction Servicing Your Fixture Page Page Page Page Page Page Introduction Features Construction Intro-2Introduction Document Conventions Symbols Intro-4Introduction Contacting High End Systems Preparing to Install Your Fixture Specifications Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation Danmark Important Power Cord Information U.K. OnlyLAD Safety Standards Electromagnetic Standards Dichroic, Litho and Effects SpecificationsSafety Standards Environmental Specifications Optional AccessoriesDMX Data Cabling Controllers Unpacking the Fixture Unpacking the FixtureSave the Shipping Materials Important Power Cord Cap Information U.K. Only Installing the Power Cord CapInspecting the Contents Installing the Yoke Installing the Yoke Installing the yoke on the fixture 10Setting the Fixture Voltage Setting the Fixture Voltage Setting the Fixture Voltage 12Setting the Beam Angle Setting the Beam Angle Hint Setting the Beam Angle Away from 14Setting the Beam Angle Chapter Setting Up Your Fixture Powering On the Fixture Powering On the FixtureHoming the Fixture LED Display Status LEDs Status LEDs Overview of Controller Operation What is DMX 512 Protocol?What Kind of Cabling Should You Use? Overview of Controller Operation Terminators Constructing Cabling Constructing a data cable terminator Setting up the Link Linking the Fixtures to Controller Mounting the Fixture Mounting the Fixture Mounting the Fixture on a Truss or Other Support System Standing the Fixture on its End Handles 10Mounting the Fixture Use a locking washer when attaching a fixture to a truss Handle 12Mounting the Fixture Hanging the Fixture Straight Down Fixture Types Configuring the FixtureConfiguring the Fixture Selecting a Control Method 14Configuring the FixtureDMX Start Channel Control Method Fixture Number Control Method Channel Range Assigning a Fixture Address Determining the Unique DMX Start Channel 16Configuring the Fixture Wasted DMX Channels Determining the Unique Fixture Number 18Upgrading Software Upgrading Software Upgrading Software Crossloading Software 20Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Lamp shuts off Troubleshooting 22Troubleshooting Lithos or dichroic filters are cracking 24Troubleshooting Troubleshooting DMX Data Addr Lost Menu Error MessagesBoot Diff Emem Ack 26TroubleshootingEmem message Erse Flsh Link Empty LampLink Busy Over Temp 28TroubleshootingPrst Lost Pgrm Time Chapter Using the Menus Menu System Overview Accessing the Menu SystemNavigation Buttons Menu System Overview Menu Map Menu Map Mechanically home the fixture, then press any Than the last channel in the viewing fixture’s Open WSP Rand Dlay 10Menu Options Menu OptionsAddress Menu Addr Menu Options Setting Factory Defaults FactSet Menu SET Inverting Tilt T/IN Swapping Pan and Tilt SwapInverting Pan P/IN 12Menu Options Changing the Control Method Chnl Changing the Display Output DsplInverting LED Characters D/IN 14Menu Options Setting the Lamp Warning Message LmplChanging the Lens Setting Lens Setting the Fixture Type and Protocol Type Mode Menu Mode 16Menu Options Setting the User Type User Copying User Presets Prst 18Menu Options Copying User Settings SettCopying User Presets and Settings ALL Crossloading Fixture Software XLD Homing the Fixture Home Test Menu TestTurning the Lamp On or Off Lamp 20Menu Options Performing Self Tests Self Copying the Boot Code Boot Testing the LED Display Disp Placing the Fixture in Setup Mode S/UPInformation Menu Info 22Menu Options Viewing the Current Fixture Hours F/HR Viewing the Logic Board Temperature TempViewing the Current Lamp Hours L/HR Viewing the Current Software Version VER Viewing the Number of Current Lamp Strikes L/STViewing DMX Status and Construct Values Fixt 24Menu Options Menu Options 26Menu Options Viewing DMX Data for Another Device DataViewing Sensor Information Sens Resetting Lamp Hours L/RS Resetting Fixture Hours F/RS 28Menu Options Preset Menu PrstSetting Preset Playback Play Copying an On-Board Memory Scene Copy Capturing a Preset Scene CaptEditing or Creating an On-Board Memory Scene Edit 30Menu Options Enabling the Preset Default Dflt Chapter Preset Programming Programming Overview What is a Scene?Stand-alone Operation vs. a Controller Macros General Information Preset Playback OptionsSubject to Change Enter and Menu Keys Creating a Scene Orienting and Powering On the FixtureTurning on the Lamp Selecting Constructs and Values Making sure the shutter is open Opening the Shutter Selecting Color Wheel Constructs Focusing on a LithoPositioning the Mirror Setting a Delay Time Refocusing the FixtureSelecting a Color Wheel Pause Time Selecting Effects Constructs Playing Back Both Scenes Creating Scene Setting Up the Fixtures Synchronizing Preset Playback 10Synchronizing Preset Playback Adding Fixtures Capturing PresetsCapturing Presets 12Capturing Presets Chapter Using the Laser Aiming Device LAD Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Overview Using the Laser Aiming DeviceRecommended Laser Operation Intended Audience Laser aperture Menu Control of the Laser Controlling the LaserDMX Control of the Laser Controlling the Laser Laser is out of position Laser gradually loses powerEmission Indicator LED OFF, Laser OFF LAD wiring connections Emission Indicator LED ON, Laser OFF Maintenance MaintenanceLaser ON, Emission Indicator LED OFF Chapter Servicing Your Fixture Replacing Fuses PrecautionsPrecautions Replacing Fuses Fuse Failure Symptoms Replacing Wheel Components SpecificationsReplacing Wheel Components Replacing Dichroics in the Color Wheel Reference Drawing Coated Uncoated Removing a Rotating Litho or Rotating Effect Replacing Lithos in the Rotating Litho Wheel Removing a Static Litho Cleaning the Litho Replacing a Static Litho Litho Installation Instructions 10Replacing Wheel Components Replacing a Rotating Litho or Effect Replacing the Lamp Replacing the LampReplacing a Custom Litho 12Replacing the Lamp 14. Removing the lamp assembly from the fixture Avoid touching any part of your skin to 14Replacing the Lamp Optimizing the Lamp Resetting Lamp Hours Cleaning the Internal Components Cleaning the Lenses and Mirrors Cleaning the Door Vents16Cleaning the Internal Components Opening the Fixture Lens tube Latches 22. Clean both sides of the hot mirror glass 18Cleaning the Internal Components Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Safety Precautions 20Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Live Components Alignment Procedure 22Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Ruler or a piece of string, as shown in Figure 24Technobeam Laser Aiming Device If you have difficulty aligning the laser or turning 26Technobeam Laser Aiming Device Rounding Conventions General InformationBit Control DMX Protocols A-1 MSpeed vs. Fast Changes Forward and Reverse SpinsRamp Open, Snap Shut 2DMX Protocols DMX Protocols A-3 Technobeam Protocol 4DMX Protocols Litho wheel functions DMX Protocols A-5 Effects position 6DMX Protocols DMX Protocols A-7 Technobeam-i Protocol Table A-2. Technobeam-i DMX Protocol 8DMX Protocols F8-FF DMX Protocols A-9 10DMX Protocols E6-FF DMX Protocols A-11 12DMX Protocols MSpeed Movement Times Table A-3. MSpeed Movement Times DMX Protocols A-13 14DMX Protocols DMX Protocols A-15 Macro Channel Assignments 16DMX Protocols Fixture Number to DMX Start Channel Technobeam Wheels Factory-Installed Wheels Technobeam color wheel English Version Important Safety Information Appendice C Important Informations DE Sécurité Warnung ZUM Schutz VOR Brandgefahr Anhang C Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit Warnung ZUM Schutz VOR Verletzungen Appendice C Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza Avvertenza PER Prevenire LE Scosse Elettriche Apéndice C Información Importante De Seguridad Danmark Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation Index Index-ii Index-iii Index-iv