Create And Edit Patch; Select Channel, Set Device Type, And Output Address - ETC ION Operation Manual

Create and Edit Patch

S e l e c t C h a n n e l , S e t D e v i c e T y p e , a n d O u t p u t A d d r e s s
Each field identified in the patch display is also displayed in the CIA as a button. You can select the
fields using the page arrow keys (with "scroll lock" engaged) and edit them using the control keypad
or from the CIA buttons.
S e l e c t i n g C h a n n e l s
You may select channels for patching and editing using the keypad or direct selects.
Keypad
Channels may be selected in all of the same methods as defined in
When channels are selected, the patch display will show those channels and highlighted in gold.
After selecting the channel or group of channels, you may set each of the attributes beginning with
the device type, followed by the starting address.
N o t e :
S t a t u s i n t h e P a t c h D i s p l a y
The first column in the patch display will advise you when a channel requires your attention.
• "!" is displayed next to a channel number to indicate there is a dimmer feedback error.
Helpful hints:
• [At] [Next] [Enter] - finds the next available address range large enough to accomodate the
selected device
• [At] [2] [/] [Next] [Enter] - finds the next available address range on universe 2.
• [At] [7] [7] [7] [Next] [Enter] - finds the next available address after 777.
• [At] [/] [9] [Enter] - patches address 9 on the same universe that was last used.
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Patch
When patching conventional dimmers, it is not necessary to specify the device
type. "Dimmer" is assumed.
Selecting Channels, page
See "{Patch} Display and Settings" on page 68.
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