Martin Atomic 3000 User Manual page 14

DMX control summary
For specific command values, see "DMX protocols" on page 23.
Intensity
Flash intensity can be set from minimum (blackout) to maximum on
channel 1 in the 3- and 4-channel DMX modes. Intensity is maximum in 1-
channel DMX mode.
The maximum intensity can be reduced by selecting low power mode as
described on page 9.
Duration
Flash duration can be set from 0 to 650 ms on 50 Hz power supplies, or 0
to 530 ms on 60 Hz power supplies, on channel 2 in the 3- and 4-channel
DMX modes. Flash duration is fixed in 1-channel DMX mode.
Rate
Flash rate can be set from 0 flashes per second to 25 flashes per second
Hz on 50 Hz power supplies, or from 0 to 30 flashes per second on 60 Hz
power supplies, on channel 3 in the 3- and 4-channel DMX modes. Flash
rate is also controllable in 1-channel DMX mode.
Programmed effects
Six programmed effects are available on channel 4 in the 4-channel DMX
mode only. The effects may be altered using the intensity, duration, and
rate controls.
• Ramp up: Light gradually increases in intensity, then blacks out.
• Ramp down: Light flashes to full intensity, then gradually fades.
• Ramp up-down: Light gradually increases and decreases.
• Random flash: Light flashes randomly with variable rate and intensity.
Multiple units flash independently of each other.
• Lightning: The flashes simulate lightning. Duration is not adjustable.
• Spikes: The lamp remains dimly illuminated between flashes. Set flash
intensity, duration, and rate as normal.
Blinder effect
The blinder effect, in which the light remains on for an extended period, is
available in all DMX modes. In the 3- and 4-channel modes, the effect is
achieved whenever the combination of flash duration and rate prevents
pauses between flashes. For example, the blinder effect can be achieved
with a flash duration of 0.25 seconds (250 ms) and a flash rate of 4 flashes
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