Chauvet 6 - Manual (Page 14)

COLORado™ 6 User Manual 14 7/1/2009 4:46 PM
4. O
PERATING
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NSTRUCTIONS
Control Options
The COLORado™ 6 is addressable in the DMX range of 001 ~ 512 with a maximum of 12 channels.
In its simplest control form, this allows for the control of 42 fixtures; however, a secondary ID
address system exists for use in a limited DMX universe and architectural environments. The ID
address system allows the user to assign up to 66 fixtures within the same DMX address. In effect,
multiplying the contro l of COLORado’s™ within a single universe to 2,772 fixtures. The
COLORado ’s™ ID address system is accessed using DMX channel 10. Consideration must be
placed when programming live performances or cues that need to trigger on demand or on a time
line. So, to remain within one second execution time, program no greater than 10 fixtures on ID
addressing per DMX channel.
ADAS Overview
Automatic DMX512 Addressing System: Up to 42 fixtures in one universe can be automatically
addressed (Using the “STAGE1” personality). In ADAS with ID address setting, upon activation of
CH8 and CH10 at value 255, the fixtures will self DMX address. This address is not random; it is
calculated using the {ADAS fader no} value setting which the user sets in advance. The user can
choose between 001 and 244 for the ADAS fader value, this value would be set to at least the
number of control channels for a COLORado ™ (which is 12) or the number of channel faders on a
small console maybe 16 OR 18 (i.e. for a DMX 50). The ADAS DMX address is calculated within
each fixture using the following method:
{ADAS fader no value] x (ID – 1)} + 1 = ADAS DMX Address
let’s see how that translates; I’ll use an ID value of 2 and an {ADAS fader no} value of 12;
{(ADAS=12) x ([ID=2] – 1)} + 1 || {12 x (2-1)} + 1 || {12 x 1} + 1 = (13) DMX Address
COLORado
™ Control Quick Setup
For detailed instructions on display panel operations and functions please advance to the section
titled; “Display Panel Functions”. These steps assume that you have read and are familiar with
setting up a DMX serial data link.
DMX control without ID address
The COLORado™ 6 operates on 12 channels of DMX (STAGE1 personality). Address each fixture
in increments of 12 channels. (I.e. 1,13,25,37, etc…) To save time you can use the same DMX
address for each fixture. All fixtures will then respond simultaneously to control. You may also group
your fixtures and address those groups alike for faster programming and control.
1. Access the control panel’s {DMX512 address} function by pressing the (UP/DOWN)
buttons until the function is displayed
2. Press the (SET) button to enter panel function.
3. Use the (UP/DOWN) buttons to increase or decrease channels between 001 and 512.
4. Press the (SET) button to confirm action.
Deactivate ID addressing in each fixture by setting panel function {ID ON/OFF} to OFF.
{MENU}  {Settings)  {ID ON/OFF}  [OFF]
Notes: If ID addressing is not deactivated in the fixture’s control panel function, unintended results may
occur if values are present in channel 10. Make sure values on channel 10 are set to 0.