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DMX Programming
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 Cue
(sometimes referred to as a look or a scene) is one combination of parameter
settings. Cues are combined and timing is added to create shows.
Programming a fixture for a DMX link requires each parameter be assigned to a
specific DMX channel in the fixture's channel range. Channel assignments are based
on the DMX protocol used.
Parameters for each channel are described in the Protocol Tables on page 3-9. DMX
values are given in decimal, percentage and hexadecimal units.
Parameter Descriptions
Control Parameter (ColorPower)
The control parameter allows you to remotely control the ColorPower display
brightness or home units attached to the ColorPower supply.
Homing ColorPower Supply Link Fixtures (ColorPower)
ColorPower and all connected units automatically home when power is initially
applied. You can also home the units remotely using a DMX controller with the
following procedure:
1. Set the ColorPower DMX channel to the appropriate value for the desired unit(s)
(see "ColorPower DMX Protocol Table" on page 3-9) and hold the value static for
at least one second.
2. Return the ColorPower DMX channel to 0 (Safe). The specified unit(s) will home.
Color Parameters (ColorCommand, ColorMerge)
Parameters for Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow use three channels providing variable
saturation from 0 (white) to 255 (maximum saturation).
Beam Angle (ColorCommand)
ColorCommand fixtures allow variable beam control from 0(narrow angle) to 255
Wide angle)
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