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A d d r e s s a n d p r o t o c o l s e l e c t i o n
Mode
Movement speed
Pan/tilt resolution
Channels required
The fixture address and operating mode must be selected before the MAC 250 or MAC 250
troller. DMX mode 4 provides full control and is recommended unless channels are limited. See "DMX-512 control"
on page 12 for factors to consider when selecting other DMX modes.
The address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel used to receive instructions from the controller. For
independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own address and non-overlapping control channels. Two fixtures
may share the same address only if they are to respond identically: they will receive the same instructions and individ-
ual control will not be possible.
If automatic protocol detection (
interpreting the control signal. This allows you to set the fixture up for both DMX and Martin controllers. If it is
the default, the operating mode must match the controller. Note: automatic protocol detection does not detect the DMX
mode (1, 2, 3, or 4) setup on the controller.
1. Apply power to the MAC 250 or MAC 250
2. Select
A ddR
3. Select
DMX
[ENTER].
4. Select the address using the arrow keys. Press [ENTER]. Press [MENU] to return to the main menu.
5. Select
P SET
6. Select
M OdE
7. Select
DM X1, DMX2 , DM X3, o r DMX 4
3032 controller. Press [ENTER].
8. Press [MENU] to return to the main menu. Press [MENU] again to display the address.
R e a d o u t s ( IN FO)
Use the counters to track usage, maintenance intervals, lamp life, etc. To reset a counter, display the readout and press
[ ] for 5 seconds. Counters showing totals are not resettable.
H o u r s u s e d ( HR S)
Read the total number of hours the fixture has been on (
RSE T
reset (
L a m p h o u r s ( L HR )
Read the total number of hours used with the lamp on (
RSET
last reset (
L a m p s t r i k e s ( L ST)
Read the total number of lamp strikes (
RSE T
(
). Reset this counter when installing a new lamp.
S o f t w a r e v e r s i o n ( VE R)
Read the version number of the CPU software (
ware (
dIS P
U t i l i t i e s ( UT I L)
U p l o a d m o d e ( U PLd)
Upload mode is normally engaged automatically by the uploader. In certain circumstances, however, you may have to
set upload mode manually. See "Updating software" on page 19.
10
DMX 1
Tracking
8 bit
9
AUTO
) is
using the arrow keys. Press [ENTER].
(to set a DMX address) or
using the arrow keys. Press [ENTER].
using the arrow keys. Press [ENTER].
).
). Reset this counter when installing a new lamp.
TOT L
).
MAC 250 and MAC 250
DMX 2
DMX 3
Tracking and/or Vector
16 bit
8 bit
11
11
Table 3: Control modes
O N
, the fixture automatically switches to DMX or Martin mode after
+
. Press [MENU] on the control panel to enter the main menu.
(to set a Martin address) using the arrow keys. Press
M ART
if using a DMX controller, or
TOT L
), and the number of hours on since the counter was last
TO TL
), and the number of lamp hours since the counter was
), and the number of lamps strikes since the counter was last reset
CPU
), feedback circuit software (
+
DMX 4
Martin
Vector
16 bit
16 bit
13
2
+
will respond to the con-
if using a Martin
M ART
FEB A
), and display module soft-
O FF
,
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