Operating Instructions; Control Options; Colorado ™ Control Quick Setup; Dmx-512 Control Without "Id" Address - Chauvet COLORado 2 User Manual

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PERATING

Control Options

The COLORado™ 2 is addressable in the DMX range of 001 to 512. In its simplest control form, this
allows for the control of up to 46 fixtures in the 11-channel "STAG" personality; 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 3,696 fixtures. The
COLORado's™ "ID" address system is accessed using DMX channel 11 [STAG]. 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.
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™ 2 operates on 11 channels of DMX ("STAG" personality). Address each fixture in
increments of 9 channels. (I.e. 1,12,23,34, 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 function by pressing the (MENU) button until the {RUN MODE} is
displayed.
2. Press (SET) and use the (UP/DOWN) buttons to select {DMX} function.
3. Then, Press (MENU) button until {DMX512 ADDRESS} is displayed.
4. Pres the (SET) button.
6. Use the (UP/DOWN) buttons to increase or decrease channels between 001 and 512.
7. Press the (SET) button to confirm action. Then press (MENU) to exit.
Deactivate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF} to OFF.
{MENU}  {SETTINGS}  {ID ON/OFF}  [OFF]
Notes:
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NSTRUCTIONS
If ID addressing is not deactivated in the fixture's control panel function, unintended results may occur if
values are present in channel 11. Make sure values on channel 9 are set to "0".
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