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Operating Instructions
CA-32 Colonnix Controller (Optional)
The CA-32 Is an enhanced dedicated controller for the TFX-900
fixture.
A foot controller is also
available fOr
hands-free
operation.
TI'te
CA-32 provides the following features.
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different hold-color buttons for immediate color access
fader access to 32 predefined mixed colors
fade time control
,
12 different chase patterns to choose from
chase speed control
master dimmer
level
blackout button
full on button
sound button
Please refer to the CA-32 and CA-32F user manuals for more in depth
information.
DMXMode
Operating in a
DMX
Control mode environment gives the user the
greatest flexibility
when it comes
to'
customizing or creating a
show.
You can tailor your programming to suit a specific event. Whether it
is a wedding where a spot light may be required or a lead singer requiring a color
solo,
the
opportunities are end
less.
In this mode you will be able to control each individual trait of the fixture
independently.
SETTING
THE STARTING
ADDRESS
This DMX mode enables the use of a universal DMX controller
device.
Each fixture
requires
a "start
address"
from 1 to
511.
A fixture requiring one or more channels for control begins to read the data
on the channel indicated by the start
address.
For
example,
a fixture
that occupies
or uses 6
channels
of DMX and was addressed to start on
DMX
channel
100,
would read
data
from
channels:
100, 101,
102,103,104,
and
105.
Choose start addresses so that the channels used do not
overlap
and
notate
the start address selected for future reference.
If this is your first time addressing a fixture using the DMX-512 control protocol than I suggest jumping
to the Appendix Section and read the heading "DMX Primer". It contains very useful information that
will help you understand its
use.
Set the start address using the group of DIP switches located usually on bottom of the
fixture.
Each
dip switch has an associated
value.
Adding the value
of
each switch In the ON position will provide
the start
address.
Determining which switches to toggle ON given a speciflc start
address
can be
accomplished
In the
following.
manner.
By subtracting the largest switch value possible from the
selected start address which does not cause a
negative number.
A helpful chart with examples provided on the following page.
TFX-900
User Manual
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