Dmx Programming Overview - High End Systems intellaspot XT-1 User Manual

Chapter 4:
Fixture Programming
intellaspot™ XT-1 fixtures can be programmed to provide hard edge beam
with full CMY color, multiple gobo patterns and effects, as well as a variety
of Shutter/Lamp functions. This chapter discusses the DMX programming
options and describes the parameters in the intellaspot XT-1 DMX protocol.

DMX Programming Overview

A parameter is a fixture attribute that can be controlled to modify the light beam in terms of color,
beam quality and pattern, intensity, or focus (position). DMX programming assigns a DMX value
to each of the fixture's parameters. A look (sometimes referred to a scene or a cue) is one
combination of parameter settings. These looks are the building blocks for show creation.
Full Speed verses MSpeed Control
Some parameters can be set to operate at full speed or MSpeed (motor speed). Full speed
operations are completed in the shortest length of time after the motor starts moving. With
MSpeed control, change occurs smoothly over the entire MSpeed time value selected. For
example, if you select an MSpeed time of 30 seconds, the motor will gradually change position
until it reaches its new destination at the end of 30 seconds.
16-bit Functionality
Several parameters use two channels to provide 16-bit control for very fine adjustment
capabilities.
DMX Programming Options
Using a DMX controller, you can program an unlimited number of looks and retain direct control
over the intellaspot XT-1 fixture at all times.
Programming with a DMX Console
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Wholehog and Road Hog lighting consoles; and Hog
Systems to control intellaspot XT-1 fixtures (see Related Products and Accessories on page 5). For
information on whether your DMX controller supports intellaspot XT-1 fixtures, contact the
controller's vendor. For information on operating your fixture with a controller (or control device
such as DMX control software), consult the documentation provided with the controller.
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