ETC Matrix MkII Dimming System - Manual (Page 16)

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SELECT LOAD SELECTION DEVICE 12
LOAD: 4 x 2.5KW
EDIT CANCEL SAVE
5. Press EDIT.
6. Use the rotary encoder to select the channel configuration of the device:
4 x 3kW
2 x 5kW
1 x 12kW
7. Press SAVE (to record the changes and return to the home screen) or CANCEL
(to leave the previous settings unchanged, and return to the home screen).
8. Repeat for other devices by pressing their access buttons in sequence.
Setup schemes for channels and DMX
Matrix Mk.II dimmers have the capacity to store performance characteristics for each
dimmer channel individually. However, in some instances this can lead to
unnecessary and time-consuming programming, and so the option is included to
choose a data entry scheme for all channels in the device together, or for individual
data entry as required or as dictated by the system. This feature is independent of
the choice of DMX numbering scheme, thus the dimmers may have individual
characteristics, but with consecutive DMX addresses. This step, and 2.3 DMX setup,
should be performed before other channel-specific programming activities.
To change the dimmer characteristics set-up scheme:
1. Select INSTALL from the home screen
2. Press DOWN or UP or use the rotary encoder to choose GENERAL SETTINGS
menu. Press SELECT.
3. Press DOWN or UP or use the rotary encoder to choose CONFIG CHANNEL
menu. Press SELECT.
4. The screen shows
GENERAL SETTINGS
CONFIG CHAN: [JOINED]
CANCEL SAVE
5. Use the rotary encoder to select either INDIVIDUAL (for different individual
channel parameters) or JOINED (for all channels in the device to have the
same characteristics).
6. Press SAVE (to record the changes) or CANCEL (to leave the previous settings
unchanged, and return to the previous page).
Note: the quickest method of programming the characteristics of a specific device is to use
DimSTAT. If local control is preferred, press the logo button to switch the processor directly to
the relevant device.