Dim; Mspeed (Motor Speed); Macros - High End Systems trackspot Bolt User Manual

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Dim

In trackspot Bolt fixtures, the Dim parameter provides full dimming capability without changing

the color temperature or the beam shape. The dim values range from Off at a DMX value = 0 to

fully on when the DMX value = 255). Standard protocol provides 16-bit brightness control.

Reduced protocol allows for 8-bit control.

The MSpeed sets the time required for a motor to complete movement when changing from

one position to another. MSpeed provides a means for all motors to reach their target position

at the same time, even though each motor may have different distances to travel. MSpeed

movement is extremely smooth because the fixture controls its own movements and is not

dependent on DMX refresh rates.

MSpeed times vary from 0.15 seconds to 252.7 seconds. However, if you apply MSpeed to a

parameter, be sure that the delay value (length of time allowed for the entire look) is longer

than the MSpeed value to allow the motors to complete their movement before the end of the

cue. An MSpeed value that is longer than the delay value could produce an undesirable result;

for example, no light output during the scene. For a listing of exact MSpeed times, see Appendix

A: MSpeed Conversion Table on page 37.

MSpeed can be applied to the Pan and Tilt, Color, and Wheel functions. You can disable Pan and

Tilt MSpeed with the Control channel to allow MSpeed to apply only to Color and Gobo wheel

functions.

The Macro parameter controls Internal Effects™ macros. These are factory-programmed

sequences that allow you to quickly program complicated looks in one scene (cue). Each

Internal Effect™ macro modifies a specific set of parameters, while allowing user control of all

other parameters in the scene. The amplitude of the position macro movement is determined by

the Pan Coarse channel and Tilt Coarse channel, respectively. The MSpeed channel controls the

speed of the macros.

With the MSpeed set at the default value of DMX 0-4, an Internal Effects macro completes its

movement in approximately 2.5 seconds. This provides a pleasing look when the additional

variation given by using the MSpeed channel is not required. With the MSpeed set between DMX

5-255, Internal Effects macros complete movement at the selected MSpeed time (up to 25

seconds).

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CHAPTER 4

Fixture Programming

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