Lightronics FC816 - Manual (Page 2)

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FC - 816 CONTROL CONSOLE
Version 1.1
OWNERS MANUAL
02/20/2005
www.lightronics.com
Lightronics Inc. 509 Central Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Tel 757 486 3588
IMPORTANT: Please take time to read this manual before
operating your FC-816 Control Console
UNIT DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS
The FC-816 is a 16 channel, 9 scene, multiplex output dimmer controller. It is intended as a foot operated
controller. Eight scenes can be user recorded and scene fade time can be user set. A ninth scene is available as
a manual mode scene. A blackout function is provided.
The unit can produce four user recorded chase sequences of up to fourteen steps each. Chase advance timing
can be controlled by the operator or by an external audio signal. Chase steps may consist of user set sequences,
entire scenes, or a combination of both.
The FC-816 is powered by the dimmer to which it is connected and will operate in both the LIGHTRONICS and
NSI/SUNN modes. See installation instructions below for dimmer mode limitations.
The FC-816 will operate with MIDI equipment which can be used to control scenes and chases.
INSTALLATION
The FC-816 should be kept away from moisture and direct sources of heat.
Connect the FC-816 controller to a Lightronics (or compatible) dimmer using a multiplex control cable with 3 pin
XLR connectors. Connect the cable to the MPX OUT, 3 pin, female, XLR connector on the back edge of the unit.
The FC-816 will NOT operate unless connected to a powered and operating dimmer.
Dimmers connected to the FC-816 must ALL be in either the LIGHTRONICS or the NSI/SUNN modes.
An audio signal to control chase rates can be connected to the AUDIO INPUT connector on the back edge of the
unit. This is a 1/4 inch audio jack.
The MIDI INPUT and MIDI OUTPUT connectors on the back edge of the unit are 5 pin, female, DIN connectors
and are to be used only with MIDI compatible equipment.
SETUP AND OPERATION
Before setting up FC-816 scenes and chases you should reset it to ensure you are starting from a known set of
conditions. Resetting the unit will clear all scenes, set a factory programmed fade rate of 3 seconds, and set
factory programmed test chase patterns.
To reset the unit:
1. Disconnect the MPX cable to remove unit power.
2. Hold down SHIFT and CHASE.
3. Reconnect the MPX cable with SHIFT and CHASE still down. Hold until the BLACKOUT indicator lights.
You should check channel address settings at your dimmers before proceeding with FC-816 setup.