Dimmer Profiles - ETC Expression 2.0 User Manual

Chapter 3 Entering softpatch and system settings

Dimmer profiles

Dimmer profiles allow you to select a specific output curve for a dimmer
over the range of a fade . This can compensate for nonlinear light outputs
from certain types of fixtures or incorporate a preferred response in a
fade . If you do not select a dimmer profile, the console defaults to a
linear output .
To select a dimmer profile for a specific dimmer, follow these steps:
1. Press [Patch].
2. Press [Dim], and enter dimmer number or a range of dimmer
numbers using [And] and [Thru].
3. Press [Type].
4. Enter profile number . Profile numbers are listed on menu at the
bottom of the softpatch screen . Each is also described below . For
illustrations of dimmer profiles, see page 8 - 24.
0 - Linear
1 - IES square
2 - Slow bottom
3 - Fast bottom
4 - Slow top
5 - Fast top
6 - Full at 1%*
7 - Preheat 5%
8 - Preheat 10%
9 - Hot patch
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10%.
‡ Dimmer at full whenever console power is on.
¶ Affected by [Black Out] but not by Grand Master.
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Dimmer intensity jumps from 0% to 100% at 1%
output.
Dimmer at 5% or 10% whenever console power is on.
Dimmer intensity increases when output exceeds 5% or
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